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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-12-07
Three V0lleys Rip Through
Head and Back of Chicago
Police Chief

Chicago, Dec. 7.-(AP)-LeRoy
Gilbert, the South Chicago heights
police chief who was proud Of his
reputation as "a tough cop" won't
bother the boys in the booze
racket" any more. Some men with
sawed-off shotguns got him last
night; shot him dead, through the
back.
He was seated at home with his
family. His back to the front win
dow and the light from a flood
lamp beside his chair set him apart
from the others in the room, like a
spotlight singing out an actor on the
stage. His chair was only q few
feet from the front window; and the
back Of his head, dropped slightly
forward as he read, was an easy
target from the street. The shade
had been drawn only half way.
The killers got out of their motor
car, q sedan, and crept the few yards
from the curb to the window. Their
tracks in the skim Of snow on the
ground were found by Investigators
later. The shortened gun muzzles
were rested on the window sill, per-
hitting the slayers to take steady
aim.
Shoot Three Times
Twice the guns sent charges of
shot tearing through the window,
into the back of Chief Gilbert's
head. A third volley went wide, and
the third finger of Mrs. Gilbert's
right hand was torn away.
ThIrtoon voar old RIfh ana nf
five children, came running in from
another room and dropped, scream
ing, beside the chair in which her
fathers body had slumped.
Glenn Gilbert, the chiefs brother,
ran from the house and the gunner
sent a wild volley at him as they
drove away. He was able, however,
to gain q good view Of the machine,
the description Of which provided
one of the principal clues on which
highway police are at work.
Gilbert, with four policemen has
been in charge of law enforcement
Of the community Of 1000 inhabit-
ants for six months. The village,
two miles south of Chicago heights,
is largely populated by southern
Europeans, and federal prohibition
officers on several occasions have
found q thriving "alky" business
there, as well as in Chicago heights.
Planned Vice Campaign
The slain chief has cooperated
with the federal dry agents, and on
some occasions has led raids himself,
turning his prisoners over TO-. gov
eminent prosecution. Recently he
discussed with the sheriff } program
for = campaign agains! vice which
had sprung w, he said, under the
protection Of the alky industry.
This challenge to the outlaw rule,
authorities said today, may have
been responsible for his assassina-
ton. The brother, Glenn, holds that
belief.
1.-THE boys in the booze Jacket did
it," he said. "They said Leroy was
. tough cop and they marked him.
He knew they would"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-12-07
II DROWNED IN
SHIP COLLISION

Iquique, Chile, Dec. 7.-(AP)-
Seventeen persons were known today
to have been drowned when the
Chilean steamship Quintero sank off
Punta Patache, near here, after .
collision with the steamship Ameri-
ca.
After the crash the America stood
by and rescued the captain Of the
Quintero and most Of his crew. They
were later landed 1T Iquique by the
America. The rescue vessel also had
aboard it three bodies which had
been taken from the water after the
Quintero sunk.
Officers Of the America said that
the collision was violent and that
the other boat sank rapidly. Port
officials went aboard America "a
soon % it arrived and started an in
vestigation.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-12-07
NORTH DAKOTA
CASES OF FLU
TOTAL ONLY 10
Disease Costs 1872 Lives in Los
Angeles as Scourge Gathers
Roadway
SCHOOLS REMAIN OPEN
1000 Sick in Des MOines as
Outbreaks Occur in Iowa
Communities
SCHOOLS REMAIN OPEN

Few cases of influenza have been
reported in North Dakota recently
in spite of the fact that waves of the
disease over various sections Of the
United States are being reported, ac-
cording to DR.. J. D. Jungman, d.
rector Of the bureau of communicable
diseases Of the state department of
health.
Only 10 cases of the disease in
the state were reported to the d.
rector in November, reports coming
from Richland, which had IL cases,
Eddy, Sargent, Stutsman counties
and jamestown.
DR.. Jungman warns against be-
coming unduly alarmed over reports
Of the epidemic, saying that in many
instances severe colds are taken for
the disease.
Don't BE Careless
He warns against placing fingers
in ones mouth, eating meals without
washing the hands, and careless
coughing, splitting, and sneezing in
presence of others.
To keep from taking influenza, the
director advises one to keep away
from crowds, avoid people who
cough, use clean drinking vessels,
keep body clean internally and ex-
ternally, inhale fresh air as much as
possible, and protect others by be-
ing careful.
'In most cases a person with influ-
enza feels sick suddenly" DR.. jung
man says. HE feels weak, has pains
in the eyes, ears, head or back, and
may be sore all over. Many patients
feel dizzy, some vomit. Most of the
patients complain Of feeling chilly.
and with this. comes q fever. in which
the temperature rises to 100 degrees
to 104 degrees. In most cases the
pulse remains relatively slow.
In appearance one is struck by
the fact that the patient looks sick.
His eyes and the inner side Of his
eyelids may be slightly bloodshot or
congestcd. There may be running
from the nose, and there may be
some cough. These signs Of a cold
may not be marked; nevertheless.
the patient looks and feels sick"
Go to Bed
One who has the mentioned symp-
toms should go to bed at once and
summon physician, Jungman
states. Others should not be allowed
to sleep in the same room, and the
patient should be kept as warm as
possible. Nourishing food, as milk,
eggs, and broth. should be served the
patient about every four hours, and
he should stay in bed until the doc
tor tells him it is safe to get up.
Influenza is a treacherous dis
ease," the director says. IF one is
fortunate enough to escape pneu-
monia during or Immediately follow
ing the attack, the lungs and res
piratory system are frequently so
inflamed that tuberculosis develops.
The heart is overworked and needs
rest. Therefore, one should not re-
turn to work or leave home until he
has regained his strength, no matter
how long it takes"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-12-07
Polite and Rough
Bandits Disagree

Chicago. Dee. -(AP)-
"We," said one Of two men who
held up Miss Florence Gartner
last night, ARE the polite
Bandits you read about. Cour-
tesy at al hazards. that's our
motto, Mics. Now please be %
kind To- tender to ~ y0uF purse,
your jewels and yoar fur coat.
At this point the other bandit
cracked Miss Gartner over the
head with 4 blackjack.
This polite stuff Is the
bunk" he said, yanking the fur
coat from Miss Gartner, who
had been knocked down.
Treat 'em rough is my
motto"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-12-07
GANG SHOTGUN SHELLS
CUT DOWN TYPESETTER

Chicago, Dec. 7.-(R)-Gunmen
ripped shotgun shells into . car in
South Chicago Heights early today
to kill Thomas Scanlon. typesetter,
less than five hours after the village
chief Of police fell = victim Of as
sassins.
Scanlon was shot In the head %
he rode in Adam Soderberg's car on
Lincoln highway. Four men waved
flashlights signaling Soderberg to
halt, but he disregarded their CONF
lnands. Soderberg, who was not in-
jured, said he believed the men had
planned . holdup.
Less than five montha ago bomb
lCootiuund a paAA 6nAA
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-12-07

HEAL TFNEST YOUNGSTERS IN u. S.
LIVE. MODEL OUTDOOR LIVES

CHICAGO. Dee. 7.-(NEA)-The
country's hsalthiest boy 10 going to
be Z boxer, and the healthiest girl
is going to teach school-if their
plans don't 60 amiss.
Such are the plans Of William
Tobias, Is, Of Saginaw county,
Michigan, and Thelma Svarstad, II,
Of Brown county, South Dakota,
chosen 1t the seventh annual con-
gress Of the All clubs here % the
healthiest boy and girl in America.
If the rating given each by the
examiners 10 to be considered, how
ever, the girl ought to be the boxer
and the boy the teacher. For Thel-
ma got . health rating Of 80 per
cent, while "Bill" was pronounced
only 97.4 per cent perfect.
That doesn't disturb Bill, he con-
tends.
"I'm going to learn all there is
to the game Of boxing" he says,
land then / hope to make success
Of it."
Boy Has Ideal Habits
Bill doesn't dance or smoke, and
he's in bed every evening 1t 3, he
says. His daily habits run along
He rises It $50, does I few
chores about the farm and then
breakfast on eggs, toast, grape
fruit, ceree's and milk. The school
day takes up the greater part Of his
time until ate afternoon when he
continues his work about the farm,
where he says he gets all the ex-
ercise he needs.
His other two meals he says con-
sist Of vegetables and fruit, lots Of
milk and not too much meat. He
never Uses tea or coffee and never
eats to excess.
I'm fact eat anything and like
most everything, but I never take
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-12-07

too much Of anything just because
! happen to like il"
Bill is 5 feet s inches tall and
weighs 100 pounds.
Girl Walks, Swims
Thelma, the healthiest girl, is s
feet 8 1-2 inches tall and weighs 122
pounds. She attends the Northern
State Teachers College in South
Dakota and has . class 1t 8 o'clock
in the morning. She says she rises
in time to attend this and always
manages to get 1t least eight hours
sleep every night.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-12-07
Film Stars Former
Husband Dies Abroad

Berlin, Dec. 7.-(R-Jaime Mar
tines del Rio, former husband Of
Dolores del Rio, film actress, died
here today. He was attended in his
last hour by Father Sanchez Moreno,
family priest Of the del Rios, who
came from Madrid when the illness
became serious. Death resulted from
heart failure induced by blood poi
soning which followed : minor op-
Grafton on . Toll.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-12-07
Booze Racket Gan6sters'
Shot9uns Get Tough Cop
Getting Too Fresh
Just College Work

Chicago, Dec. 7.-(AP)-The pro.
cedure known as getting too fresh
was advanced today by Merton O.
Phillips, Jr., postgraduate student
at the University of Chicago, as one
way Of earning a college degree.
Several young women complained
that Phillips had been bold to the
point Of impudence and insult. Ar
rested, he explained that he was
engaged in a special study leading
to the degree Of doctor Of philoso-
ply.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-12-07
STOCK MARKET
BREAKS, JUMPS

Nav York, Dec. 7.-(R)-Tho
stock market, which was shaken to
it, foundations yesterday when .
heavy selling movement carried
more than 100 issues down s. TO
$3.50 = share. broke sharply 1t the
opening today and then rallied In
brisk fashion o The "bull" forces
haatily erected their supports for
the speculative favorites. Early de-
clinss Of g to 416 share were cut
down, Or wiped out, and BY midday
more than q score issues had been
lifted 3 TO s. : share shove yester-
days closing.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-12-07

She says the most notable things
about her diet are m abundance Of
fruit, not too much sweets, lots of
milk and all the exercise she can get
in the form Of walking and swim
ming.
II never won any medals for
swimming, in fact / only learned
how . year ago, but ! believe it is
one Of the best exercises" Thelma
says.
Miss Svarstad was chosen state
champion and sent to Chicago to
compete with girl representatives
from 16 other states
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-12-07
DAIRY CLUB BOYS CONFER

The Ross Better Dairy club met
at the home Of Carl Simons, recently,
70 review . year Of successful club
work. This club has four members
who assume virtual club leadership,
William Wakefield. George Simons,
Neil Crazy and Earnest Simous.
They have completed four years Of
Alnk wnah
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-12-07
INFLUENZA BREAKS
OUT IN IOWA SCHOOLS

Dies Moines, L., Dec. 7.-(H)-Out-
breaks Of influenza ia several Iowa
communities were reported today by
DR.. Henry Albert, state health COM
missioner, with Des Moines and
Council Bluffs the most seriously af-
fected. -Four thousand persons are
i'll with influenza in Des Moines
alone, Dr.. a. J.. Lieber, city health
commissioner, declared.
DR.. Albert advocated the closing Of
schools In towns and cities where
thu epidemic Is serious.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-12-07
SUBMARINE SETS RECORD

Portsmouth, n. r., De. 7.-@E1-
The VI has been 3l6 fest down In
thu OCEAN for q minutes, which q
z record for : dive By . United
etatoo euhmasines
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1928-11-29
GRAFTON SUBJECTS CAUSE
EXCITEMENT

what did you get?"
There aren't any good ones laft.'
"Hey, want that one!"
Such EXPLANATIONS were heard Mon
day noon from the third floor. A wild
rambling and scrambling and shouting
ensued. Those who happened to be
on the lower floors were puzzled and
amazed The more courageous ven
tured upstairs to find out the cause
of all the disturbance, while others re-
NAMED waiting in suspense. To the
relief of all, it was discovered that
the public speaking students were
merely choosing subjects for orations.
These orations will be on modern
day subjects. Each student composes
his own Grafton, which should be at
least 700 words in length. On Friday
and Monday the orations will be de-
livered before the class. -Four of the
best orations will be selected to be
given as a part of the Thanksgiving
program.-H. l..
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1928-11-29
SOPHOMORE BUNS PORTRAY
SLUMS,

Hoboes, buns, tramps and other bad
characters were abroad last Friday
Nov. %, in the gym when the sophie
mores gave their annual class party
The gym was decorated so as to por-
tray "slum" scene, and every per
son was required to come dressed as
an individual from the "gas house dis
trict."
Many attended the affair and
danced to the dreamy music OF the
high school orchestra. A prize was
given for the best costume. After q
parade, Orville Rock received the
handsome gift-a set Of dishes which
were all but broken. A BOBBY prize
was also given, which was presented
to Paul Mcgowan
Later in the evening delicious re-
freshments were served, This proved
upon inspection to be ice cream Jolly
pops.
The party was success land every
one who attended had an enjoyable
evening.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1928-11-29
DEPARTMENT NOTES
FARM SHOP AND AGRICULTURE

The farm shop and agriculture
classes are progressing in their work.
They have been learning the essentials
of their subjects.
C. w. Conger, agriculture instruc-
tor, has gone with his pupils to the
following farms: Walter Wordy, f..
w. Draper, Einar Niemi, Leslie
Lyons and Mr.. Morgan of Washoe.
The pupils learned to Gull chickens at
most Of these farms and doctored a
sick horse at Niem's. The pupils are
we'll pleased with their work, for they
can have the real thing to learn from.
Altogether, they have most enjoy
able time learning about seeds, ami
mails, chickens, and the cures of pre-
valent diseases among animals.
We are proud of the fact that the
high school boys have won eight prizes
at the recent Fromberg seed show, for
it shows that we have department
of this type in our school that is func-
tioning efficiently.
l0OSe WHO WOH pllASo DIT.
Peas-Bobby Woodrow, second.
Alkali clover-Alvin Draper, third.
Timothy seed-Alvin Draper, first.
Flax-Alvin Draper, second.
Barley-Alvin Draper, first.
Oats-Alvin Draper, second.
Winter wheat-Leonard Niemi, sec
ond.
Spring wheat-Theodore Grym,
third.
A. M. Hartwig, farm shop instruc-
tor, concerning his pupils work, says:
"The boys are not very far IN their
work at present. They are able to
handle all of the tools easily, and will
soon be on higher and harder work,
They have made small, miscellaneous
articles up until now, but will soon
start on the more intricate objects. If
anyone wants us to help him with his
farm shop work, we will be glad to
do it."
The pupils, themselves like then
work, and this is shown by the fact
that they spend as much time as pos
sible at it.
These two subjects, agriculture and
! farm shop are coming more and more
to be distinct functions of the school,
Greater interest is taken by the
pupils in them than formerly, and it
| is safe to say that these classes,
headed by their teachers, are putting
farm training" into the curriculum
| To stay.-B. c..
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1928-11-29
Juniors Present
Foreign Program
MUSICIANS AND DAN GER
FROM EUROPE ENTERTAIN
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

The junior class program, which
was held in the high school auditorium
last Friday afternoon, was met with
approval by the audience. The feature
part of the program. was the fact that
the entrants were all of foreign talent.
The dancers were imported from
Greece; the musicians from Germany
and Ireland and the actors in the
opera from Italy.
The first piece on the program was
musical number, Moonlight on the
Danube" by Edgar Johnson and For
rest Flashman. They were accom-
panied on the piano by Madge Cas-
sidy. They are universally known as
Squeak and Squack.' The next num-
Der on the program was dance by
the famous Greek dancers, Sapocules
and Simpocules, played by Robert
Clark and Andrew Robinson. Not be-
ing up to style, they forgot the time
and dressed for an ancient occasion.
However, they seemed to be exceed
ingly fond of chewing gum and ex
pressed it on the stage as an art dur
ing their performance.
Two more musical numbers were
then played by the same musicians
who played the opening number.
These were Dream House" and
Moonlight and Roses The final
number on the program was an opera
entitled "The III Treated Trovatore.
The cast included the noted Italian
actors-Bruno Bartoy, Lillian Hole,
Walter Lito, John Skinner and Stan
ley Krop. The opera, which was of
Russian plot, represented the trouble
between the Russian royalty and the
reds. 1t was very entertaining and
gave the actors an opportunity to dis
play their abilities as skilled European
actors.
Miss Dagny Hassell, who went to
the trouble to secure the talent, was
we'll pleased and hopes to get them
again some time. Phil Pollard acted
as chairman during the program.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1928-11-29
SENIORS CHOOSE CAPS AND
GOWNS

Seniors held class meeting Tues
day after school to decide whether
or not they should wear caps ano
gowns at their graduation exercises
The meeting was called to order by
James Baxter. No minutes were read
as the secretary, Olga karhu, was
unable to be present at the meeting. A
brief treasurer's report was given by
Hera Luhtala.
Various seniors gave their opin-
ions, pro and con, on caps and gowns
A heated discussion followed. c. X
Schmidt gave his reasons for the de-
STABILITY of the cap and gown fol-
graduation exercises. The school board
is also in favor of the caps and gowns,
as they save the pupils the expense
of getting special graduation dresses
and suits.
After the discussion, vote was
taken. The majority of the class
voted in favor of the cap and gown.
James then appointed committee,
consisting of Hera Luhtala, Kathryn
Egan and Minnie Francone, to ar
range for the ordering of the caps and
gowns. This done, the meeting adj
journed.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1928-11-29
EDITORIAL
THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
THANKSGIVING PRAYER

Thanksgiving day, that holiday
which is our heritage from the foun-
ders Of this great American republic,
is here again, We stop and turn our
minds to meditation. We count our
blessings, Then, to Him, who is the
giver of all gifts, we breathe a prayer
Of thankfulness.
We are thankful most for the
blessing of health. Without health,
there can be no happiness. With
health, just living is joy.
We are thankful for this great
country Of ours-the fertile valley
that is laden with rich gifts, the clear
stream that runs ON and on, and the
great mountains that seem to stand
like sentinels to guard us.
We are thankful for the blessing of
opportunity; opportunity of attending
high school. The high school starts
us on the road to learning and mental
development. 1t gives us something
that is the most powerful force for
achievement--educ The road is
not very smooth The going is slow
and uncertain, for lessons are hard
to master. Still everything that is
good is hard to get. If the answer
is easy, it is wrong. So, on this
Thanksgiving day of 1928, we are
thankful for our joys and for our
sorrows, too, for perhaps some of
them have been among our greatest
blessings-K. f.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1928-11-29
JUNIOR SLEUTHS
UNCOVER CRIME

At II o'clock on Tuesday, Nov. 20,
a car was. seen to come recklessly
down main street and smash into
WalIy Helms, Nash car. The driver
Immediately backed out and made a
getaway. Several parties made after
him but the only successful one was
that of the "Open Eye" detective
agency. Phil Pollard, Nate Provinse
and James Baxter made up the rep
resentatives of the corporation. They
trailed the mysterious driver and al
though they were not successful in
capturing the culprit, they neverthe-
less found the car smashed into a
fence on dark street. With the ut
most caution they crept up to the
ear only to find it empty. They pro-
cured the license number and looked
for other means of Identification.
Having carefully examined the case,
Sherlocke Provinse called the chief of
police and Hawkeye Pollard, who is
experienced in driving old Dodge cars,
drove the constable to the garage in
the car which was found. AS there
was not time for a reward to be Of
fered, the three sleuths think they will
send the bill for their services to the
city council. Baxter, who is also an
economic expert, said he refused to
give his services to anybody.-By spe-
cial correspondent to Blue and Gold.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1928-11-29
BEARCREEK HIGH IS
EASY WINNER IN
BASKETBALL GAME

Bearcreek played its second basket
ball game of the season Friday night
taking the Joliet high school to q
cleaning to the tune of 51-9. The
Bearcreek team went into the lead
early in the first quarter and from
then on it was their game.
Vavich, stellar forward, injured a
wrist in the first quarter that will lay
him up for several weeks. Kastilitz
was high-point man, caging % points
Captain Poderiay gave heady dem
onstration on the duties of center
Joliet resorted to long shots being
unable to approach the basket closer
than the center line. Klampe was
easily the outstanding man for the
Joliet five.
The Bearcreek Independents and
the Joliet Independents played fast
preliminary game. Joliet went into
the lead in the first quarter, Bearereek
playing loose basketball. In the sec
ond quarter the offense of the locals
got to working and the half ended
Bearcreek, 10; Joliet, 8. The second
half proved to be more interesting
than the first. The final score being
Bearcreek, %; Joliet, "a Murray and
Noble officiated