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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-09-12
I SET

jamestown. Sept. l2.-tP1-Funeral
services for Bernt Thosgaard. cross
ing accident victim. will be held Sat-
urday at the Presbyterian church III
Courtenay. Burial will be made in
the Mabel township cemetery. near
his homestead.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-09-12
Il I YARDS AFLAME

kiel. Germany. Sept. l:.-tHp-A
great fire broke out late this after
noon in the engineering plant Of the
Friedrich Krupp : Germania ship
yards here and rapidly assumed dam
proportions. All the city's fire
brigadcS were fighting it.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-09-12

CHINESE REPuLsE RUSSIANS
Mudken. Manchuria. Sept. l2-tp,-
4 Chinese official commniquc today
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-09-12

An ancient village on the Nortf.
Sea island Of Sylt gradually Is being
uncovered, with the wind shifting q
dune.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-09-12

More than 100000 pounds OF wool
were handled by the South Dakota
Cooperative Wool growers this e a
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-04
MOHAWK RIVER DAM
BREAKS, NUNDA7|Nc
13 MILES OF VALLEY
Houses, Bridges and Highways
Swept Away by Torrent
Released Suddenly
HEAVY RAIN CAUSES BREAK
Shallow Stream Rises 20 Feet
in Few Minutes; Damage
Estimated 100000
HEAVY RAIN CAUSES BREAK

Colebrook, N. H.. May 4.-(P)-The
Mohawk river valley stretching from
the Connecticut river eastward to-
ward Dixville Notch presented scene
of flo0d-wrought havoc today. Houses
and bridges were swept away and
highways washed out. When waters
rushed last night from Balsanl dam.
13 miles above here. The dam burst
from pressure due to heav..' rain.
Estimates Of property damage
ranged as high as 100000.
Ample warnings reached the half
dozen or more families comprising
the hamlet of Kiddcrville, nine miles
east Of this place.
The river, ordinarily compar-
atively shallow stream. rose 20 feet
in few minutes and maintained
that gauge nearly half All lour. Nu-
merous wooden bridges went out and
ono 40-foot steel bridge was swept
down the stream. The trestle of the
Maine Central railroad which spans
the Mohawk close to its confluence
with the Connecticut river, was
carried into the larger stream.
Damage here was heavy. Eight or
nine houses disappeared in the river
The dam which gave way hcmmed
in two small artificial lakes at the
Balsams, summer hotel near Dix
Vile Notch.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-04
5 RECORDS BROKEN
At DAKOTA RELAYS
North Dakota Aggie Sets Fast
Pace in Century; Varsity
ReIayers Are Fast

Sioux Falls. 8. D.. May 4.-(F7
With five marks already set. the sew
enth annual Dakota relays here faced
today q more complete revision of its
record book.
Joe Mcndel. Yankton college dash
man and relay mainstay. won the
broad Jump with a leap Of 20 feet Sig
inches. an inch past the old mark.
Vert Engelmann Of South Dakota
state added six inches to the discus
mark. making 1877 feet 8it inches.
Mendel helped Yankton win two re-
lays limited to members Of the South
Dakota college conference. He an
chored the half -mile team to a new
record. clipping the time full second
to 1881.
In the sprint medley. replaced on
the college schedule after lapse Of
three years, Coe college cut more than
seven seconds from the old mark.
When Morningside college and
North Dakota university meet in the
north central conference mile relay
today another record will be leopard
lied. Mornihgside won the half mile
yesterday.
Sand Of North Dakota Aggies made
the best time in the l00-yard dash
preliminarieS Either he or Mendel
may approach the record Of 90.
The college mile relay is another
event in which q new standard is a
possibility. The pole vault mark should
be bettered also.
Dakota Relays summaries:
40 yard high hurdles-Won by
Lake. Iowa State Teachers: Thaycr,
Buena Vista, second: Lauristen,
Doane, tCrete. Neb), third. Time:
l5.0.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-04
JAMESTOWN BANKS
ARE CONSOLIDATED
Three at Four Institutions Will
Merge and Join With Min
neapoIis Bank

Jamestown, N. D., May 4.-(P)--
Consolidation Of three Of Jamestown S
four banks was announced here to-
day.
The new deal will bring tho Farm
crS and Merchants National Bank
the Citizens National bank and the
Security Savings Bank under tho
control Of the First Bank Stock In
vcstmcnt company of Minneapolis
The announcement was made follow
ing meetings of the boards Of direc-
tors of the three institutions at which
the proposed deal was approved. They
recommended that stockholders OF
the banks approve the merger. A
large number already have signed
agreements to do so. it was said.
L. B. Niemeyer will be chairman OF
the board OF the consolidated institu-
ton. He is vice president Of the
Farmers and Merchants bank. Other
officers are President, r. r. Wolfcr
now cashier of the Farmers and
Merchants bank: vice president,
Charles w. Spaulding, Jr.. now presi-
dent and cashier Of the Citizens Ma
ttonal bank: Cashier and trust Off
Ger. r. M. Stangler. now cashier of
the Security Savings Bank.
Following the announcement OF
this consolidation. one was made an
nouncing the joining Of the only 9TH
er bank here. the James River Ma
tional. with the Northwest BANGOR
poration Of Minneapolis.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-04
CITY T0BE CLEANED
IN TEN DISTRICTS
BY LIONS SCOUTS
Health and Sanitary Officials Of
State on Committee of
Club to Manage Drive
PRIZE FOR BEST SHOWING
Work to Be Done by Types Set
Aside for Each Day; Meet
ing Monday Evening
PRIZE FOR BEST SHOWING

Cleanup week in Bismarck starts
Monday morning with attention 20 be
given the streets and sidewalks. gut
tcrs. bitches and sewers. Thereafter.
for the remainder Of tho week. n day
will be devoted to each OF series of
special features Of cleaning
The campaign OH dirt and rubbish
will be in charge of the Lions club.
as last year. The Lions arc cnlisting
tho aid Of the ten Boy Scout troops IN
the work Each householder is to con-
slider himself or herself one of the
army to remove the evidences of
winters slovenliness and TO polish tho
city into spic and span condition.
City Has Been Districtcd
In direct charge for the Lions arc
a. l.. Bavonc, state sanitary engineer:
Dr. w. S. Kollcr, state bacteriologist:
and Captain H. A. Brocopp. This
committee is planning meeting with
the scouts at the high school Monday
evening, to distribute cleanup posters
to the boys and instruct them III the
methods of their operations.
The city has been divided into ten
sections and a troop of Boy Scouts
has been assigned to each. These
troops will call OH each householder
in their sections and leave poster
containing suggestions of what to dO
in cleaning their premises and cell
lars. The troop of that section which
shows the completest cleaning upon
the chcck-up at the close OF the week
will be awarded two free camping
memberships by Fred Peterson. Of the
Grand Pacific hotel. who is one Of
the most enthusiastic workers in the
Lions club In clcan.up and Boy Scout
activities.
When the check up has been made.
such vacant lots as have not been put
In order by their owners will be re-
ported to the city commission for ac-
ton.
Each district can use its own judg-
ment as to tho program to be adopted,
but this arrangement is suggested as
the best division OF the work:
Follow Daily Schedule
Monday, Street day: Streets and
SlNCW0AhO oAlOulN NJ AlLOllSus 6ANINl .
cleared. bitches opened, sewers
flushed. etc.
Tuesday, Fly and mosquito day:
Ccsspools should be cleaned: all priv
les should be made fly proof: stable
and stable yards poultry and chicken
pens cleaned. Depressions in the
ground should be filled, spoutings
mcnded and garbage cans secured.
Wednesday. Cellar day: Old paper.
rags, ashes, and other refuse should
be removed from the basement. Base
mcnts and root cellars should be
cleaned.
Thursday. Rubbish day: Bush.
branches, dead grass and leaves, and
other inflammable material from fence
corners, buildings and vacant lots
should be removed and burned; being
cautious about keeping the fires un-
der control. All rubbish in back yards
such as old papers. rags, tin cans,
bottles and ashes should be removed.
Friday. Removal day: All non-
combustible rubbish and refuse should
be hauled to suitable dump
Saturday, General cleanup: All
unfinished work should be done on
this day. thus completing the general
clean up.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-04
PECK SUCCEEDS COX
IN HIGHWAY OFFICE
Frahm, New Department Head,
Declines to Comment on
Further Changes

Changes in the personnel of the
state highway department office
force, announced Friday by H. G.
Frahm. new department head. places
E. e. Peck in the post Of chief ac-
countant. succeeding Myron w. Cox,
and brings Eugene Tuskind from the
Minot division office to replace Peck
as assistant in the construction en-.
gineering department.
Cox. who is leaving the department.
formerly was an employe OF the state
treasurer's office and became chief
highway accountant under the old
regime. No date for his departure
hes been set but it probably will be
about June !.
Frahm declined to comment on
what further changes may be con-
templated. II any. but said Peck win
temporarily act as chief clerk in ad-
dition to his duties as accountant and
that the arrangement may be per.
manent.
The department has operated with
out Z chief clerk since James Kiley,
who formerly held the post. was ap-
pointed member Of the state work
mems compensation bureau last win
ter.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-04
SECRETARY MELLON
Vote Is FAVORABLE
Senate Judiciary Committee 8
to S in Favor Of His
Holding Office

Washington, May 4.-(P,-The sem
ate judiciary committee voted eight
to five today to report to the senate
that Secretary Mellon was not dis
qualified to hold office because of his
stockholdings.
The committee by similar vote re-
fused to call Mr.. Mellon for an open
investigation of his relations with tho
companies in which he is a stock
holder.
The report OF Chairman Norris
declaring that Mr.. Mellon as a stock
holder violated statute forbidding
the secretary Of the treasury to be
interested in carrying ON trade or
commerce was defeated by vote of
10 to 3.
Senators Blaine. Republican, Wis
consin, and Walsh. Democrat, Mon
tana. and Norris voted for the report.
Senator Steiwer. Republican, Orc
gon. presented the report which re-
ceived the committees approval.
Senator's Borah. Republican, Idaho.
and King. Democrat, Utah, however,
announced they would submit in
dividual reports to the senate.
Chairman Norris also will place his
report before the senate.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-04
NORTHDAKOTACH|LL
WEATHER PERSISTS
Freezing Temperatures Main.
tanned for Third Successive
Day in the Northwest

For the third day In succession
freezing temperatures were general
throughout North Dakota. according
to reports to the federal weather bur-
eau.
Hankinson continues to be the
warmest spot in the state. The mimi
mum temperature there last night
was IS. It was the only point to re-
port temperatures above freezing.
Crosby with l8 and Dunn Center,
Lisbon and Napoleon. each with 20.
we're the coolest. Minimum temper
aturcs at other representative cities
were: Bismarck 26, Devils Lake %,
Dickinson a., Grand Forks rs, James,
town IS. Minot 81. Williston p and
Moorhcad, Minn.. 26.
No rainfall was reported for the
24-hour period ending at seven o'clock
this morning. Weather conditions
throughout the state this morning
ranged from cloudy to clear In closely
adjacent areas.
st. Paul. May 4.-(F-Freezing I.
temperatures In the northwest were
general today, for the third success
sive day, while number Of places In
Minnesota. wisconsin. South Dakota
and North Dakota reported killing
froStS overnight.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-04
No One Claims Body Of Peter
Stratford,' Who Masquerad.
ed as a Male for Years
MARRIED ANOTHER WOMAN
Did Manual Labor, Wrote Crit
ical Essays, Was Exponent
Of Ancient Cult

Oakland, Calf. May 4.-(F)-A
grave in Potter's field yawncd today
for Peter Stratford," a woman who
for years masqueraded as q man.
married another woman and worked
at jobs varying all the way from
heavy manual labor to writing criti-
cal essays with sufistic tint. No
one claimed the body.
Peter Stratford" revealed his
secret to physician before his
death Thursday.
Dozens of letters found among her
effects at Niles, Calf. showed
glimpses of a personality deeply inn
mersed in the lore of Sufism. a cult
which centuries ago arose as re-
formed faction of Mohammedanism
These we're studied In an attempt to
learn her life history.
Was Literary Critic
peter Stratford" it was believed,
was born in New Zealand. the daugll-
ter Of member Of the British royal
guards. Several years ago she ap-
pearcd in New York as Dcreslcy Nor
ton. writer and literary critic. And
then Peter Stratford" appeared.
wooing Mrs. Elizabeth Rowland as
"Stratford' lay Ill in Kansas City
hospital. He" and Mrs. Rowland
were married there in 1925.
Some Of the letters were love mes
sagcs to women. some were cxposi-
tions of the sufistic cult and some
were personal and business missives.
Some Of them indicated literary
achievement and some were incoher-
cnt but the thick sheaf of letters
found III trunk in her hotel room
cast an insight into the incredible life
Of woman who for years worked and
lived with men without exciting
suspicion concerning her Sex.
Has Masculine characteristics
Her masculine characteristics, in
Guiding baritone voice, set her apart
until, assuming more and more the
habits Of q man, she finally aban-
doned her feminine character COM
pletely and took mans place in the
world.
An Oakland employer said she was
the best man he ever hired. Mrs.
Rowland was located yesterday in
Hollywood She declared she had
left 'Stratford" q few months ago
upon learning the truth about his"
sex. Mrs. Rowland said she was
writing for the screen at present.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-04
SOUTHERN TORNADO
DEATHS TOTAL 81

Atlanta. Ca. May 4.-P)-The
death list from tornadoes that struck
seven southern states Wednesday and
Thursday stood today at 80. with the
greatest toll in Virginia. where 81 per-
sons lost their lives. More than 100
persons were injured, many OF them
seriously. and an enormous crop and
property toll was taken.
The greatest loss Of life was at Rye
Cove, Va, where IL children and their
teacher were killed In the collapse Of
q schoolhouse. Six fatalities were re-
ported In Maryland. Arkansas had
five dead. Tennessee two. and Ken
lucky, Alabama and Florida one each.
Including ~ persons killed in Georgia
In last weeks series Of storms. the
south's death toll from tornadocs In
two weeks stood at -.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-04
CHICAGO SCANDALS
END With CHARGES
MADE AGAINST 124
Politicians, Public Officials and
Hoodlums Under lndict.
inent for Crimes

Chicago. May 4.-(AP)-Onc hum
drcd and tUenty-four politicians.
public officials and hoodlums today
stood formally accused of law viola
tions, the climax Of persistent inyes-
legations, by federal and county
grand jurics.
The county grand jury yesterday
indicted Is in connection with the
Chicago sanitary district graft scam
dal. including six trustees and the
former president. while the federal
grand jury returned indictments
against 81 persons alleged to have
been members of the Chicago Heights
booze ring. Several were public Of
ficials.
The other % indicted. six Of them
police captains. were named earlier
in the week in connection with the
slot machine graft scandal.
Path Cost $4.OOO,OOO
The sanitary district investigation
began soon after the November elec-
ton when it was disclosed that more
than 1000 persons, including several
state legislators and other officials,
who admitted they did little or no
work. were on the payrolls. Expendi-
lures of approximately 81 l,00000 for
four mile cinder bridal path and
other alleged wasteful and illegal ex-
penditures were revealed as the in
veStigation progressed.
The indictments included charges
Of conspiracy. cmbezzlement and il
legal diversions OF public funds. all
the trustees and former officials be-
ing charged with all three Some Of
the charges were based on allegations
that the district spent more than
$25O0O0 illegally.
Capone Testified
"Scarface" AL Capone. gangster
chieftain. was subpocnaed to appear
before the grand jury and came from
his winter home at Miami. Fla, TO
testify. Federal officials said that in
sufficient evidence to warrant indict-
ment OF Caponc had been obtained.
The syndicate was said to have fur
nished more than 5000 900 gallons Of
contraband liquor. valued ct 936.000.- :
900. to the liquor trade since January
I. 1925. Stills were allowed to oper-
ate openly. the government charged,
by the towns officials and police att
or the bootleggers had demonstrated
by shotguns and pistols that they In
tended to have their way. Subsidies
later were paid. II vas charged. 70
officials.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-04

Illinois quarter mile relay team
broke the national collegiate record
for the 440 yard relay in: AIS,
clipping one-tenth Of second off the
mark set by Notre Dame and Penn
sylvanians in 1927. Patterson. Timm,
Cave and Burkhardt were the run
ncrs.
George Vossler of Miami university,
Oxford. Ohio, lost his shot put cham
pionship to Walsh, brawny Notrc
Dame football player. as the opening
event. Walsh sent the shot IS feet
27s inches. Weaver of Chicago was
second and VosSler third.
John Anderson, Cornell University,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-04
POTTER'S FIELD GRAVE YAWNS
FOR WOMAN WHO LIVED AS MAN
Drive of AnnihilatiOn
Is Planned in Mexico

Mexico City. May L. 4.-(P)-Fifteen
thousand soldiers. the flower of the
Mexican army. arc to be sent at once
to the four states affected by the So
called religious rebellion and a CAM
paign Of "annihilation' begun against
the insurgents or "Cristeros' as they
are called.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-04

an Olympic point winner and Penn
relays champion III the discus throw.
approached within two feet of tho
world record today when he tossed
the plate l56 feet five inches break
ing his own meet record by almost
nine feet.
Summaries:
Shot put-Won by Walsh, Notrc
Dame, IS feet 25s inches: second
Weaver. Chicago. ~ feet IL. inches;
third. Vossler, Miami. a feet IL
inches: fourth, Nom Morris, Havcr-
ford, A feet l0as inches; fifth, An
derson, Cornell, ~ feet.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-04
AFCHANISTAN torn
BY SECOND REVOLT

Peshawar. India, May 4.-(P)-Re-
ports here today confirmed news of
heavy fighting near Lohgarh. Al
ghanistan. between 5000 troops Of the
deposed Emir Amanullah and twice
as many followers of Bacha Sake,
usurper Of Amanullah's throne.
The troops Of Bacha Sake were
said to be gaining the upper hand
after four days Of incessant. fighting.
Very heavy casualties were reported
on both sides.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-04

Germans and Americans Aqree On War Debt
Attempt to Dynamite
Mexican Train Fails

Mexico City, May 4.-(F)-A dis
patch to Excelsior from Queretaro
today said an attempt to dynamite
the Mexico City Laredo passenger
train near Queretaro Thursday night
failed when q freight train running
ahead Of the passenger train set off
the bomb itself. The freight train
was not greatly dana. ed. The Mex
leo City Laredo passenger trains al
ways carry . number Of Americans.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-04
Simpson Breaks 100
Yard World Record

Columbus. Ohio May 4.-(AP)-George Simpson. Ohio
States sprinng pride betered the worlds record Of os6 for
when he raced the special invitation dash the Ohio Relays
here in O9.5.
Simpson by two yards from Reginald Of Pitts
burgh who inches ahead Jack Elder of Nore Dame
Bennett Toledo Lbbey high school boy only inches behind
Elder Three watches caught Simpson O9 and O9
Simpson slowly got lead at the sixty yard mark and
In nhn
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-04
GIVES MONEYS wORrH

Tokyo, May "A chrysanthemum
plant belonging to the royal family
produces more than 500 flowers. The
plant is supplied l,ourishment from
the ground through . single stem. The
large mass of flowers are arranged,
VIII the aid ct bamboo. Ii the form Of
pyramid. Thousands have viewed
the plant on exhibit
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-04
CHICAGO CUBS BEAT
PHILADELPHIA 16-O

Philadelphia. May Chicago
defeated the Philadelphia Nationals
in the first. game Of double -header
today, l6 to 0. While his team mates
were scoring. Pat Malone bore down
on the Phillie batters. allowing 10
hits but al scattered. Hornsby, Chi
cago, hit q home run.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-04

Frogs, toads. reptiles and other
non-fur- bearing animals cannot be
stuffed and mounted by the ordinary
methods OF taxideriny and are COM
monty preserved IN jars Ol alcohol.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-04
FIXING; THE DIET

Cleveland, May 4.-Psych0lo con-
sisting Of pricing unsuitable foods
high and desirable foods low. in
Cleveland public school lunch rooms
Is influencing pupils to eat the things
they st,ould and pass up things not
good for them. More than $4,000 pu-
pills In 81 school cafeterias here spend
more than eo60.O00 .-:ar.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-04
DOLLARS PAVE SALOON

Havana. May 4.-(P)-The road to
q certain place Is paved with good in
tentions and saloon here owned BY
an Englishman Is paved with y. g..
silver dollars. World war veterans
want the American embassy to ask
the Cuban government to compel the
saloonkeeper to change the tiling.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-04
II BALLOONS READY
FOR annual BATTLE

Pittsburgh. Pa.. May 4.-(F-Ob-
servers ct the University Of Pitts
bureh stadium. where the national
balloon race viii start today, said
this morning . light northwest wind
was blowing. The race b scheduled
to start ct five o'clock this afternoon.
eastern daylight time. Twelve bal
looms arc entered. Winners Of today's
race. to be determined by distance
covered. will represent the United
States In the Gordon Bennett inter-
national race which viii start from
st. Louis.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-04
H00Y RUYk VILLA

New York. May 4.5(R1-peggy
Joyce has bought . cute villa on the
Riviera. . coy that she named It
.Doll's House.s She gave the In.
formation On returning from abroad.
Now. sle expoctS, she viii 10 classed
as q foreign resident and there viii
be no difficulty about any gems she
brings . tlis country.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-04
YANKEE-SCOTCHCOLF
STARS BEAT British

Edinburgh. Scotland, May 4.-(P)-
Tommy Armour and Bobby Cruick-
shank. Scots transplanted to America,
today won : professional golf match
for their native land by defeating
Henry Cotton and Charlec Whit
con:be. English pros. up and to
play ct IS holes.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-04
Hurricane Damage In
Mexico Is $1,125,W 900

vers Cruz. Mexico. May 4.-F1-
The hurricane which swept this sec-
tion Thursday night caused damage
10 plantations. buildings and CROPS
estimated at 3,600.Oo0 pesos (about
el.l260oo) II the stits 'of vera Orus
alone.