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Evening star., 1928-03-23
ARMY CHANGES MADE.

Mai. Robert NJ. Thomas. Corps Of
Engineers. has been relieved from duty
in the Militia Bureau. War Department.
and ordered to Buffalo, ". Y; Mai.
J. c. P. Bartholf. U. S. Infantry, from
the Panama Canal Zone to the Army
War College. this city: Capt. John NJ.
Erwin, Ordnance Department. from this
city to Cleveland: Lieut.. Col Francis 3.
Wheaton, QuartermaSter Corps. from
this city TO San Francisco; First Lieut..
Paul c. Kelly. Finance Department, to
the Army Medical Center. this city: Maj.
Kenneth B. Harmon. Ordnance Depart
ment, from Rock Island. H.. to this
city: Lieut.. Col. Edward H. De Almond.
Field Artillery. from this city to Homo
lulu. Hawaii; Mai. Merrill D. Wheeler.
Quartermaster Corps. from this city TO
Boston, and First Lieut.. Guy Kirksey,
Air Corps, from Langley Field, Va. to
this city.
Evening star., 1928-03-23
WORK STARTSSOON
ION FIRST BUILDING
Agriculture Structure to Be
Begun Next Week. Con-
tractor Expects.

Actual building operations on the
first major structure to be raised IN
tlle Federal building program in Wash
!neton will start probably next week
on the Department of Agriculture Ad-
nmistra:ion Building, contracts for
which were awarded late yesterday.
The George LYMAN Construction Co.
Of this city. which was awarded the
contract for general construction in
the sum Of s1.50o0oo, will be ready TO
start its worGmon on the job as soon
as final formal details, such as APP
proyal Of the bond, are completed
May Use zee Men.
C1eorce Hvman. president of the COM
nsny. said today that at the height
Of the lob, the company probably
would use about 200 men.
For the present, however, he said
the company could use no new labor at
al. as the organization was virtually
ready to move its men and equipment
from the new Mckinley High School,
which has Just about been completed
for the District Government
Under terms Of the contract the Hy-
man con,pany viii have 720 calendar
Gays, from the date Of notice 10 pro-
ceed. in which TO finish the monu-
mental building, which Is 10 connect the
two white marble wings.
Other contracts awarded yesterday
for the Department Of Agriculture Build
ing were: Mechanical equipment the
Standard Engineering Co. Sll4.5oO:
plaster models. J. c. Lombard Co, Inc,
also oE this city. S4,Tl0.
Excavation Nearly Completed.
Excavation and diversion of ncw
heating tunnels for the administration
building have lust about been COM
piete6 by the English Construction Co.
The administration building will be
the first Of series of structures for
the Department of Agriculture, already
authorized and appropriated for by Con-
sTess. 4 great eXtensiole building OF
several wings authorized 70 cost $685.
600 viii 90 I'D across 3 street SOUTH
vest and Will be Joined by tunnels and
hridgeS TO the main administration
building
Early progress probably will be made
also on the Department of Commerce
project, following opening of bids for
additional excavation yesterday after
noon at the Treasury. The Hyman Co.
wss low also or this bidding and in all
rrohabiEtv VIII be awarded the con-
tract within few davs. Hyman hid
$50 500. the lowest nf nine offers. which
ranged inward 70 the high bv Sweeney
Bros. of Scranton, Pa. al STf,45o.
Evening star., 1928-03-23
ROME ALARMED 4
BY EARTH SHOCKS
italians Rush to Streets as
Tremors Rock City-No
Loss Reported.

By the Associated Press.
ROME, March 23.-Romans took IN
the streets In fear this morning when
mild earthquake shock was felt
throughout the city.
Dwellers in the upper floors Of houses
rushed out when the dishes and cook
ing utensils In their Kitchens began IN
rattle at 7:45 am. No damage or
casualties we're reported in the city.
The center Of the shock seems 10
have been about twelve TO fifteen miles
south of Rome. The inhabitants of
Albano and Genzano rushed from their
houses In considerable alarm, but quiet
was soon restored.
The Rome meteorological Office
termed 1t fourth grade shock and
said that its recurrence was noted by
instruments at ISL am. The Rocca
Di Papa observatory noted a shock Of
the second grade at 7:39 am. and q
stronger or fourth grade one at 7:45
am. and much lighter one at 6:57
am.
A severe earthquake Of 4 minutes
duration was felt in Rome On Decenn-
Der 26 A fssure was opened up in a
populous quarter Of the city. cornice
Of a church broke of. fatally injuring
Father Ilde Brado Fortune Of Rio
Janeiro. student at the Gregoriana
University.
The tremors were felt at the Vatican.
where Pope Plus was in his private
study. He saw books and papers fall
and the furniture wabble and coun-
selled those In the Vatican to remain
cool
The entire toe Of Italy. as well as
eastern and northern Sicily. was rocked
by an earthquake on March z. One
person was killed at Gioja Calabria and
three injured.
Evening star., 1928-03-23
Thief Enjoys Jailer's Home.

During the absence from home on a
vacation OF the head jailer of the Isle
OF Man. a burglar recently entered his
house, cooked a meal of salted herrings,
drank some tea and bottle of port,
then enjoyed a sleep in the jailer's bed.
When he left he took with him clothing
and jewelry. including the engagement
ring of the jailer's wife. Thomas Gown,
laborer. was arrested. on suspicion.
Some one had gotten into the jam, and
il Is said GOWNS finger prints were
found On the jam jar.
Evening star., 1928-03-23
President HOnOrs
Civil War Veteran
On Tooth Birthday

By the Associated Press
CHIPPEWA FALLS. Wis, March
ga personal letter OF congratu-
letions from President Coolidge has
been received by August Roman
owsky. who Is celebrating his Tooth
birthday today and who Is the
Oldest resident of Chippewa Falls.
The letter reads:
My Dear Mr.. Romanowsky: II is
great pleasure TO send my greet
irgs and congratulations TO Civil
War veteran upon the occasion Of
his Tooth birthday, which I am in
formed you win be celebrating next
Friday May peace and happiness
follow you the rest Of your days.
Very truly yours,
CALVIN COOLIDGE"
Evening star., 1928-03-23
WRITER AMAZED AT ENDLESS
FLOOD OF SOVIET PROPAGANDA
Posters and Pamphlets Cover Nation.
Dresser Fiinds-Mostly Seek to
Educate the Masses.

Note-This is the nth of 10 articles
ny Mr.. Dreiser. famous novelist and au-
thor uf An American Tragedy" in
which he sets forth what appear To
him the good and bad features OF Soviet
rule IN Russia. He returned recently
after l weeks Of oheerv alton IN that
country The star presents this series
in the conviction that there is deep pub
lie int rest in the Russian situation.
without IN any way idenufviug itself
with the opinions expressed by the
writer
Evening star., 1928-03-23
MULE THEFT CHARGED.
Escape. Of Circus Animal Prom
Truck Plea of o-e Defendant.

Special DasDstes % TIE srsr.
ANNAPOLIS. Nd. March 12.--War-
rants charging theft OF & $4,000 circus
fa9le we're as9slsd here today following
ssTaignEaert of Walter II. HAWKINS. a
farmer. ~ whose possession the animal
was found Sunday following its disap-
Tse2ysree from Washington.
B1Etey Buchanan of Washington was
named 1!rp HAWKINS in the warrants
II is alleged that he was started In a
truck p'lth the mule. for Annapolis.
By Sidney Rink Of 1901 Sixth street
gsorfaEest. Washington. and reported To
Rink tnet TIE mule jumped out of the
truck ssaa escaped lie said. according
70 information here. that the animals
t7ScSpe Es8 at q N. Sunday. Hawkins
TESTIFIED tlsaI nE found the animal al
: an. oEs hix property near this city.
Evening star., 1928-03-23
Prehistoric Survivor.

Correspondence OF the Associated Press.
LONDON.-The plesiosaurus, esti-
mated by scientists to have lived one
hundred million years ago, may not be
extinct. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle thinks.
He believes he saw one himself OF the
coast Of Aegina some years ago.
Evening star., 1928-03-23

MEhhGuA. Nicaragua. March %
~ -. Tr1oee DaYl&ou Assistant Sec
gelary ~ War. anG Maj Gen. Fecnet
chef q ,ns United States Army Air
Cs3xpG. arrived here today bY alrpiane
from. sal9&ces. They landed At
.s2T aKa
Evening star., 1928-03-23
Milk for Wild Animals.
.respondence of The Star.

Correspondence of The Star.
PIERRE, S. Dak-The South Dakota
Park Board has approved purchase OF
a herd OF Galloway cattle. the milk 10
be used for feeding infant deer, elk
buffalo and possibly wolves. with view
to easier domestication Of the animals
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-13
City-County Briefs

Harry Neil Of Minneapolis, former
resident of Bismarck, is spending a
few days here en- route to Garrison
where he will visit relatives. Mr..
Neil gained prominence a. 4 short
story writer for several popular
magazines. While in Bismarck, he
was associated with the Woolworth
store.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-13
Convention Reports
Given by Members Of
Local Auxiliary Post

Reports Of the Legion Auxiliary
convention, held at Grand Forks
last spring, were given Wednesday
evening at the meeting Of the local
Auxiliary post. The following were
called upon for reports:
Mrs. J. A. Kitchen, Mrs. G. Olgi-
erson, Mrs. George Janda, Mrs. B.
E. Hitchcock, and Mrs. A. C. Brain
erd.
A short program was sung by
Mrs. John Larson, accompanied by
Mrs. j. L. HXghes.
Miss Dorothy Blunt was hostess
IT the meeting Wednesday evening,
She was assisted by Miss Margaret
Wyncoop, Misses Florence and
Frances Peterson.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-13

Mrs. C.. G. Fuerst Of Stanton wss
a business caller in Bismarck this
week.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-13

Misses Alice and Marian Strutx,
daughters Of Rev. and Mrs. C. +.
Strutz, will leave this evening for
school. Miss Marian Strutz will At
tend North Central college in Ma
perville, III. Miss Alice, who is I
graduate Of North Central, will en-
ter the Gregg school in Chicago.
Mrs. L. E. Birdzcll and Miss Dor
othy left Wednesday for Chicago
where they will spend a few days
before Dorothy goes to Ann Arbor,
Mich, to enter the University of
Michigan.
Mrs. c. Z. Stackhouse and daugh-
ter, Jane, left Tuesday for Hollins,
w. Va, where Miss Jane will enter
Hollins college. Mrs. Stackhouse will
return to Bismarck in two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyle J. Bro will re-
turn to Aberdeen, S. D., today after
spending the last 10 days in Bis
marck. Mr.. and Mrs. Bro are form.
or residents Of Bismarck.
i
Miss Anabellc Brockman left this
morning for her home at Jamestown
after spending the last week here
with her sister Miss Marjory Brock
man.
Mrs. r. d. Hoskins has returned
to Bismarck after visiting in James
town as guest Of Mrs. Jennie Chen
cry.
Neil York, Duane Davis and Frank
Alderman left today to enter the
state university at Grand Forks.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-13
THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE
ill enter the College Of Engineer

will enter the College Of Engineer
ing.
Miss Shirley Stream Of Fargo is
visiting her brother in-law and sis
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Gilbert.
Mrs. Herbert Hoeft and Mrs. Paul
Shannon are cntcrtai~;r~ at bridge
lunchcons TODAY end Saturday.
Mrs. Hal Parsons and daughters
have returned from Seattle, Wash,
and other west coast points, where
they have spent the last two months
Mrs. B. S. Nickerson entertained
at a bridge dinner Tuesday evening
in compliment to Mrs. Amos E. Pugf
Of Los Angeles, Calf, and Mrs. Ar
mold Renden. Bridge was played Al
three tables following the dinner
Miss Cecile Porter won high score,
and guest favors were presented to
Mrs. Pugh and Mrs. Renden. Gar
den flowers were attractively ar.
ranged about the rooms Of the Nick.
crson home.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-13

worth, John Sagehorn, Ray v. Stair.
V. Samuelson, Bob White, Fred
Riley, Jim Stewart, Oscar Naaen,
and Theodore Quanrud.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-13
Birthday Dinner for
Miss Frances Hanson

Mrs. H. H. Hanson entertained al
dinner Tuesday evening in honor of
the birthday anniversary of her
daughter, Frances.
Places were marked for IL guests
at dinner. An attractive color
scheme of yellow and pink was car
ried out in the table appointments.
After dinner, the guests were en-
tertained at bridge.
Miss Betty Foster and Miss Bea-
trice Bowman won high scores in the
bridge games.
John Oster of jamestown visited
In Bismarck this week while on a
vacation trip to Dickinson and the
Black Hills.
Mrs. D. j. McGillis left Wedncs-
day for jamestown where she will
spend several days with friends.
Terrence Halloran left recently
Tor South Bend, Ind, where he will
enter Notrc Dame university.
Everett O'Nelr and John dollhouse
left today for Grand Forks to attend
he state university.
The Past Matrons club will meet
Friday afternoon at $3.50 with Mrs.
II. F. Keller.
Mrs. S. I. Anderson has returned
from Minot where she spent a week
with friends.
Mrs. John Holman is visiting rcla-
Gives in Fargo for few days this
week.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-13
Personal and
Social News of
Mandan Vicinity

Mrs. c. G. Hughes and children
have returned from Ortonville,
Mimi, where they have been visiting
relatives. They were accompanied
home by Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Kollitz
Of Ortonville.
Rev. FIR. j. NJ. Hitter of Valley
City, Ohio, arrived in Mandan Tues
day to spend the hunting season as
guest Of E. P. Homan and DR.. R. E.
Percy.
Helen krause, little daughter of
Attorney and Mrs. T. j. krause, un-
derwent an operation Wednesday ut
the Deaconess hospital.
George Anderson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. G. Anderson. left Wednesday
for the state university, where he
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-13
Simon Miller Is
Elected Head of
Bismarck DeMOlay

Simon Miller, as Master Council
lor, will head the local chapter of
DeMolay for the coming year. Other
officers elected to serve with Miller
are:
Edmund O'Hare, senior council
Tor; ]. Vettel, junior councillor; Ivan
Bigler, scribe; David Hollingsworth,
treasurer; Henry Barneck, chap
lain; Arnold Won Hagen, senior
deacon; Ford LeBarron, junior dea-
con; Marvel Kjelstrup, senior stew
ard; Merle lsaminger, junior stew
ard; Neil Cameron, marshal; DON
aid Thompson, standard bearer;
Warren kiesel sentinel, and Robert
Larson, orator.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-13
Former Bismarck Girl
Sees Change in Europe
During Second Visit

Europe has become greatly
Americanized in the last Is years."
according to Miss Clara Tatley,
former Bismarck resident, who is
visiting here following two months
tour of Great Britain and the Con-
tinent.
Miss Tatley made the trip with a
party Of friends, including Miss
Hortense Moore, daughter Of Viii
liam Moore, former Burleigh county
superintendent Of schools. The party
visited England, France, Belgium,
Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Czecho-
Slovakia and Germany.
This was Miss Tatley's second
trip to Europe, and she noticed q
decided change in the manners, Gus
toms and conveniences of the coun-
tries, which have been prompted by
the demands of American tourists.
After visit here with the Fred
and John Peterson families, Miss
Tatley will return to Los Angeles,
where she has made her home since
leaving Bismarck eight years ago.
Miss Olga Rupp Of Baldwin spent
Wednesday in Bismarck while en-
route home from trip to Europe.
Miss Rupp has been away all sum-
mcr.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Webb and p.
B. Webb have returned from their
lake home at Lake Melissa, Shore
ham, MINI.
Glen C. Wood arrived Monday
from Paso Robes, Calf, to be the
guest Of his aunt, Mrs. S. l. Andcr-
son.
Miss Edna Sleeves has returned
from Carnduff, Can, where she
spent several days at her home.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-13

spring. He was ! star football
player with the high school squad
and won the honor Of being the best
all-around soldier in North Dakota's
first Citizens Military Training camp
held 1t Fort Lincoln in August.
Bismarck had two new residents
during the last week. They are w.
H. Edison, of Moffit, here for school
purposes and o. A. Thoraldson from
Fargo, printer at Bismarck Tribune.
Mrs. E. c. Huffman has returned
to Ashley after spending several
days in Bismarck.
Twelve Bismarck sportsmen held
! an informal trap shoot in the city
last evening. Those who participant.
ed are George Ebert, John McLaugh.
! lin, Oscar H. Erickson, Frank Ellis.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-13

Mrs. William r. Bauer and Mrs
z. Norman Of Linton were guests
here Tuesday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-13
Famous Women Are
Discussed by Club

Famous women were discussed at
the meeting Of the Progressive
Mothers club Tuesday evening al
The home of Mrs. @. w. Kolberg.
Club members responded to roll
TALL by naming famous American
women, and Mrs. w. J. Wilcox read
review Of "Women of the Singing
World"
In discussions Of prominent wom-
en-, Jane Adams has always been
given place of honor. Mrs. H. E,
Stewart spoke at the meeting Tues
day evening on "Jane Adams, q
Type of Social Worker"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-13

We have just received q
beautiful selection Of children's
and misses coats, marked at
very special prices for their
initial showing Friday and
Saturday. Sarah Gold Shop,
312 Main avenue.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-13
Current Events
Club Will Study
History of Italy

The Current Events club has be.
gun the years work with the study
Of Italy. Mrs. A. j. Arnot was hos
tess 1t the first meeting Wednesday
afternoon.
Mrs. j. P. French read q paper on
the early history Of Italy, and Mrs.
Nellie Evarts led a round table dis
cussion on the chapter, early
Awakening" from q text book on
Italy.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-13
Social and Personal
Mines. F. E. Andrist
and Fred Wilhelm
HOStesses at Cards

Bridge was played Wednesday
evening when Mrs. Frank f. An
drist and Mrs. Fred Wilhelm enter
tanned st. Rose Missionary society
at the Andrist home.
There were guests for six tables,
and the score prize was won by Mrs.
D. A. Dodds. After the games the
hostcsses served luncheon course.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-13

Paul Hcdstrom, son Of Deputy
Sheriff and Mrs. Albin Hedstrom
left this morning for Grand Forks
where he will enter the freshman
class of the University Of North Da-
kota this fall. Paul was graduated
from Bismarck high school last
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-28
NESBIT FREED ON BOND
AFTER HIS SURRENDER
Musician will Face Trial for Reck
less Driving and Contempt
Of Court.

Jack Nesbit 81 years old. l740 K
street. a musician. who was arrested
several weeks ago after an accident on
the Defense Highway and charged with
driving while intoxicated, reckless driv-
ing and contempt of court. last night
surrendered TO Justice OF the Peace
Louis Gundling at Lanham. Md.
He was released on $500 bond 10 ap-
pear IN the Hyattsville Police Court for
trial tomorrow. The charge OF driving
while intoxicated against Nesbit was
dropped. according 10 the arresting Of
ncef. Raymond Coomes. stationed at
Lanhan. following a compromise be !:
tween the officer and Nesbit's attorney
wilson Ryon Ryon has agreed In
surrender Nesbit as soon as the charge
vas dropped
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-28
PRIZES AWARDED
! At FLOWER SHOW
/. A. Hanson First in GIadioll
List-0ther Awards at
Bank Exhibit.

l. A. Hanson. 100 Carroll avenue.
TGkoma Park. Nd. won the grand
prize in the fourth annual flower show
Of the Federal-American National
Sank, il was announced today. follow
Ing the Judging last night.
The grand prize a silver cup, went 10
Mr. Hanson not only for his exhibit Of
cladiol and straw hat Of mixed
flowers but also, IL was said. IN conSid-
Grafton Of the variety quantity and
excellence Of his other exhibits. for
which he also won some first prizes
Thousands of visitors yesterda" and
today fiocke6 into the bank and IL vas
announced that the show will remain
open until 10 80 tonight
The Judges we're David Lumsden and
! Wise ByrneS Of the Department of
Agriculture and John II, Small. ir.,
florist, Silver vases. cash and ribbons
were awarded To the winners. which.
in addition To the grand prize, went to
the following:
Awards for Dshiias,
BaSketS-First prize. n. & Walters.
Bancroft. Va: second prize, William H.
Esoey, third prize l.. A. Hanson Bowl
or vaSe-FlrSt prize. John s. DigserS;
second prize. Mrs. W E Mcmahon
third prize, Mrs b L. Lightbrown
Vase single bloom First prize, G. L.
RooeTtShaw. second prize. H. r. Wat
kIns, third prize. F. l. Robertshsw,
Winners in Zinnias.
BaSkets-First prize, II. j. Clay: Sec
ono prize. H. Campbell Mcconaughv:
third pr17s, Mrs. Charles II. Galllher.
Bowl or vaSe-First prize. Mrs. G. r.
Rutley: second prize. Mrs S A. Gran
niger, third prize, Mrs. S. A. Granniger.
ASterS at High Mark.
Bowl or vase-First prize. Mrs. &. NJ.
Chamberlain; second prize, Elmer 3.
Brommen
MarigoIds
BsSkets-First prize. H Campbetl
McConsughy; second prize, Mrs. G II.
Rutley
MsrigoIdS Listed.
Bowl or vase-FirSt prize. Mrs. e r
harSness; second prize. Elmer 3
bfommell; third prize, II. H. Paxton.
GIadicii Exhibits.
Bsskets-First prize, L. A. Hanson:
second prize. Mrs. s. A. Grannicer.
third prize. L. M Clark.
boWl or vaSe-Firsf prize and second
Elmer 3. Brommell.
Prizes for Mixed Flowers.
Bowl or vaSe-FirSt prize, Miss Mar
lorie Hanson: second prize. Miss Mar
Earet S. Jenkinson: third prize. Mrs. A /
H Englebrecht
Bsskets-First prize. H. J. Clay: sec
ono prize Mrs. A. B. Carter: third prize
Mrs. L, c. Duncan
Roses Win Favor.
Best entries-FirSt prize. George
Gates: second prize. Mrs K. NJ Boern. !
Mein. third prize. Albert II. Encei-
mecht
Sunfovers-First prize Mrs. r.. T.
Caribaldi; second prize. Mrs. G.. ..
Wolfe.
Miscellaneous Awards.
Wild 7owers-First prize. L. A. Han.
Ecn, second prize, S. A. Granger. !
Fnloa- Honorable mention. Mrs. C. vii.
lam Schmidt. Water lilies and lotus
First prize, Rockville Garden Club
Japanese lny-Prize. H. R. Watkins. /
Displsv-Honorabie mention Tubercu- !
losls Hospital Gardens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-28
Chiffon and Semi-sheer Hose
Si.65; 3 pairs, $3.50

Exquisite sheer chiffon and
serviceable sen,i-s h cer silk
hose. with Isle garter hem and
soles. New Fall shades.
HosfgnY, FfHsT FLOOR.