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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-16
China SENDS TROOPS
TO SIBERIAN BORDER
T0REPULSE ATTACK
Government Orders 1000 Sol.
diers to Protect Boundary
Against Raiders
RUSSIAN MARINES INVADE
Lack Of Agreement Is Hintsd
Between Nationals and
Provincials
RUSSIAN MARINES INVADE

London. Aug. 16.-tP,-Reuter
dispatches from Nanking state
the nationalist government has
instructed the Chinese minister
at Washington to notify the kel.
logE pact signatories that Russia
has begun an offensive along the
Manchurian border.
London, Aug. 16-(AP)-Renewe
alarming aspects Of the Chinese Sow
let crisis we're reported in Reuters
dispatches from Mukden. Manchuria,
today. Other sources related contin-
ued clashes. although apparently Of
minor character. along the border
between Russians and Chinese and
Russians and White Russian cmigres.
A Reuters-Mukden dispatch said
Chang Hsueh Liang. head Of the three
Manchurian provincial governments.
had ordered 10000 Fengtien troops
to the Siberian border. half to Be
commanded by Marshal Wang Shih
Chen at Manchuli and half to Be
stationed in the east at Suifenho
tPogranichnaya under General Ho
Yu Kwan.
1t was said 800 Russian marines
who had occupied two small towns
on the lower Sungari river had been
drlven OH. six Russians and two Chi
neSe dying in the conflict.
Some, sources reported q lack OF
agreement between the Nationalist
government and the Mukden provin.
cial government. The Daily Mail in
a Dairen dispatch said the corrc-
spondent Thursday visited Mukden
and found q complete ignorance there
OF the condition OF affairs. Chang,
the writer said. apparently feared the
Nanking government was intriguing
to overthrow him since the Chinese,
finding their position untcnable.
sought means to escape from their
dilemma.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-16
Methodist Publicity
Head Dies in Chicago

Chicago. Aug. l6.-(R-The Rev.
Thomas Brabper Smith. who for
eight years was director Of secular
press publicity for the World Service
Of the Methodist church. Is dead at
the age Of 50. Born ct Yorkshire.
Leeds. England, the Rev. Mr.. Smith
joined the ministry at 10. after work
ing number Of years In steel mills.
He came to the United States In 1898
ana subsequently edited many secular
publications. He suffered q nervous
breakdown in July, 1928.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-16
CHINA MAINTAINS STRONG
ATTITUDE OVER SEIZURE

NanKlng, China. Aug 16-(APD-A
spokesman for the National govern
ment today, commenting upon events
IN Manchuria. declared China will
maintain a strong attitude and not
yield to Soviet demands growing out
OF Manchurian seizure Of the Chinese
Eastern railway.
He said the government. had re-
celved numerous kilograms from
prominent military leaders throueh-
out the country pledging their full.
est support to the governments firm
stand.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-16
CALIFORNIAN ENTERS
104TH YEAR OF LIFE
Celebration of His Birthday Re.
sembIed Old Settlers Pic
mic; Thousands Attend

Pasadena. CAL. Aug. l6.-(P)-Ga-
lusha M. Cole. grand old man of
Pasadena" today entered the l04th
year of his life with pleasant men,
cries Of birthday party that in size
resembled an old settlers picnic.
Mr.. Coles 1O3d birthday was cele-
brated by 5000 persons in Tourna-
ment park here yesterday.
Representatives of civic, religious.
and fraternal organizations delivered
addresses. Mr.. Cole replied with
Greetings from the boys of 1926"
He also cr. 200 pound birthday
cake for his friends.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-16
Carbunc1e Starts
Big Run on Bank

New York, Aug. l6-(F)-A car
bunclc on the neck Of President NJ. +.
Lewis started run on the Bay Ridge
Savings bank In Brooklyn. Lewis
visit to hospital brought rumors Of
his death and 42,000. 900 was with
drawn before depositors were reas-
sured.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-16
LEADER
KILLED ON STREET

New York. Aug. l6.-(R)- Fatally
shot as he strolled near his home IN
Long Island city. James Emlni. 80,
. district political leader in Queens.
was believed by the police today TO
have been put on the spot" BY enc.
mics IN = bootleg or gambling feud.
An automobile that had bee 1 follow
ing him drew near the curb when
ho was four hlocas from his hoqae.
-Four shots we're fired and &C EnAnai
~ thu aiitoGnobtle spoeded away
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-16
COMMANDER IS ORDERED
TO FURNISH ASSISTANCE

washington. Aug. 16-(AP)-The
commanding general Of the ninth
corps area at San Francisco was or
dcred today by the war department
TO furnish such assistance as possi-
bic to the district forester at Port
land, Oregon. In fighting the fire rag
ing In the Chelan National forest.
Washington.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-16
HIGH WINDS FAN FOREST FIRES:
FLAMES LEAP RIVER IN IDAHO
Man Loses Life When Burned
Tree Topples; Barriers Fail
to Retard Blaze
RAIN IS ONLY HELP SEEN
Residents Of CheIan District
Seek Federal Troops to Aid
in Fighting Enemy

seattle, Aug. Is. ZAP - Famed by
high winds and encouraged by low
humidity. forest fires in eastern
Washington. Idaho and Montana
were adding today to the already
heavy toll they have taken from the
wooded areas of the three states.
In British Columbia the flames in
kootenay forest claimed their first
life, Ludwig Karndt, seriously crushed
about the head by a falling tree while
fighting a fire at Farron. died in a
Nelson, B. c.. hospital.
The fires we're scornful to both
natural and artificial barriers, leap-
Ing river in Idaho to roar deeper
into the forest and sweeping over
backfires in Washington forests as if
they had not been built.
Rain was believed to be the only
possible means of quenching some Of
the fires after the efforts Of hum
dreds OF men to beat them back had
failed.
Residents In the Chelan district OF
Washington, telegraphed Senator C.
G. Dill in Washington, D. C.. asking
MIN to seek the aid Of federal troop
ers. but he advised them the forest
service must first request such help.
Every man in northern Chelan coun-
ty was drafted to fight q 10000 acre
fire late yesterday.
The Sherman Creek fire In the COL
vile national forest Of Washington was
raging IN 10000 acres OF yellow pine.
Atrplane observers said the canyons
were infernos Of flame and smoke.
Aided by heavy winds, the Bald
mountain fire In the Selwey forest OF
Idaho jumped across the Lochsa river
on quarter mile front and was ap-
preaching the Clearwater forest
boundary. The fire covcs 5000 acres.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-16

Gold hoardings in India are such
that no one can accurately estimate
the amount. The common estimate,
however, sets 1t at above IS 900 ,000, 900.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-16
MANKATO RESIDENTS
KILLED WHEN TRAIN
STRIKES THEIR CAR
Four Members Of One Family
Lose Lives; Had Been on
Month Vacation Trip

Gary. Ind. Aug. l6-(Pp-Four per-
sons believed to be from Mankato,
Mimi. were killed 10 miles east OF
here today when an east bound New
York Central passenger train struck
their automobile on a grade crossing
OF the Dunes highway. The victims
were Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Torglcr and
Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Torgler. Mankato,
Mimi, was the only address found in
the auto. The bodies Of the victims
were badly mangled. Mr. and Mrs.
n. J. Torgler were believed to be the
parents Of Fred Torgler.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-16
MOTHER DIES

Valley City. N. D.. Aug. l6.-(F-
Mrs. Frank Gesellchen. 80. Valley City
died yesterday In q local hospital.
Complications incident to childbirth
caused death. She leaves her hus-
band and several children.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-16
TWO CHILDREN SURVIVE
INDIANA CROSSING ACCIDENT

Mankato. Aug. 16. - (AP) Four
Mankato residents killed when their
automobile was struck by train near
Gary. Ind, today, left this city early
this month for vacation trip
They are Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Torg-
Ter and their son and daughter i'm
law. Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Torgler. and
were travelling in the car of the lat
ter
Two children, Mildred. seven. and
Bobbie, two. survive the younger
couple.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-16
The Weather

Mostly fair tonight and Saturday.
Slightly warmer Saturday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-09-23
Meyer Is Manager OF
State Radio Contest

Announcement of tho appointment
Of p. J. Meyer. Of Hosktns- Meyer. and
radio station KFYR, as state manager
OF the 1929 radio addition contest
sponsored, BY the Atwatcr-Ke Fonn-
daticn Of Philadelphia. is made today
by the foundation. Mr.. Meyer. CO.
operating with Mrs. j. p. French. has
organization work well under way.
Local elimination contests are now
being staged In various parts OF tho
state. to select one young woman and
m young ma for the state contest
next month. Bismarck's contest was
held Saturday evening.
The young singers Of the country
will have as their incentive this year
an aggregate Of $4,000 in cash
awards. in addition to the prospect Of
3 scholarship In some recognized
music conservatory. This means, ac-
cording to the Foundation officials,
that q valuable reward will be re-
ceived by each Of the ten finalists,
who. through local. state and geo.
graphical district ~eliminations. arc
chosen to participate In the national
finals.
The Foundation points out that this
Is q significant amendment to the
1877 and 1913 list Of awards. because
1t provides opportunity for further
study for all the finalists and there
fore recognizes the sound judgment
Of the radio audience whose votes in
the state and district tests count 60
per cent in the final selection.
Mr.. Meyer is enthusiastic regard
ing tho prospects for this years local
additions and believes North Dakota
will supply at least one of the nation
ii champions for 1929 from its host
Of excellent singers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-09-23
SHIPMENTS RELIEVE
GLU1TED TERMINALS
Crowded Elevators in Twin
Cities and Duluth See No
Reason for Embargo

Minneapolis. Sept. 23.-I-1m-
provcmcnt i'll the grain marketing
situation at Minneapolis and Duluth
Superior terminals was reported to-
day at the special meeting OF the
grain transportation committee of the
Northwest Shippers Advisory Board.
Increasing outgoing shipments Of
grain from Minneapolis and the head
Of the lakes. and a curtailment OF
shipments from country elevators. the
committee reported has lessened
tension which resulted from crowdlnc
terminal elevators to nea capacity.
With nearly 1000 loaded grain cars
on tracks at the terminals Saturday.
however, the committee believes the
situation still serious. Any sharp III
creas in receipts at the northwest
terminals. it vas said. is likely to
cause a blockade which would require
some restriction of movement.
Meanwhile representatives Of the
Northern Pacific and the Omaha
railroads said there Is III reason for
any embargo. at least OIL their lines.
Great Northern officials. however.
described the situation as serious be-
cause of congested terminals and lack
Of export demand to clear head Of tho
lakes elevators.
The committee indicated no restric-
tive measures would be taken at pres
cnt.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-09-23

long cour. train. simple. elegant. with
Duchess lace vel, its one decoration
Her going .away costume Is of Hun.
.cr's green velvet. a three piece en-
semble. witt, a little green turban ,o
match. Other pretty things in her
trousseau include a couple Of rich
blue flat crepe frocks. one with a lace
color IN ecru
John and Fiorencc's ideas OF thrift
Will extenc &c their entertaining, for
I; IS 20 be economy all along the line
II they are TO live 0 n Johns salary.
And we are. Florence insists. Il
have always kept within my own al
lowance.
we aren't SONG to lead a social
NE" she continued. Neither OF us
likes night riubs or formai dinners
OUT. Wed both rather cat at home.
And ] think Il will be the mos. fun
in the world having dinner parties
right i our owl home. Both John
and l want the same kind " home
life Dur parents have"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-09-23
GENERAL GOOD Rain
IMPROVES OUTLOOK
FOR FARMING AREAS
Total Of 10 Of All Inch Had
Fallen at Noon; Last Good
Rain Was in June

The long awaited general good rain
hit Bismarck and the northwest to.
day and improved the agricultural
outlook.
At 1890 p. m. today rainfall to-
tailed Is Of an inch. Rain started
about 1890 a. m. It was falling this
afternoon at the rate Of ~ an hour.
Reports to the federal weather bureau
indicated that the rainfall was gen.
cral throughout the state and would
be heavy enough in most places to be
Of substantial benefit. Precipitation IS
falling as far away as Edmonton.
Alta. and a heavy fall is in prospect
for most Of North Dakota for tho re-
mainder Of the day.
Not since June 10 and II has Biz
marck had such a heavy rain. Rainfall
measured IL of an inch June 10 ard
.66 June IL for a two-day total of 10.
Precipitation was 2.26 short OF nor
NAL 3.3s inches in June. lib short Of
normal 2.24 in July. and LOT short Of
normal 1872 in August.
With .27 inch falling Sept. 3. .03
falling Sept. ?. and .Oi dropping Sept.
Is. the total for the month was 100
at 1880 O'Clock. Normal for Septem-
Der is l.23.
The rain Is expected to be bene-
fetal to fall pastures. to fill up water
holes which have dried up, to make
fall blowing possible. and to aid trees,
bushes and other vegetation in a fight
against frost.
Under normal soil conditions,
weather officials said. an inch Of rain,
saturates the soil to a depth Of 10
inches. Because Of the extreme dry
ness this year, however. it is csti-
mated that an inch of rain now will
not penetrate beyond seven or cigh.
inches.
Moisture deficiency here during
June. July and August was 4-5l inches
but heavy rains in May reduced the
deficiency for the year TO 3.27 inches.
Up to last midnight the deficiency
for September was 81 for the frs;
% days and 90 for the month.
July's heaviest rain was % July 10.
Aug. 10. with 20 Of an inch, set a
record for that month.
Thirteen points reported ra~lnfallto
the Federal Weather Bureau here
this morning and at 7 a. m. rain was
falling at eight points in the state.
jamestown had more than half an
inch Of rain end Hcttingcr had near
~ as much.
Temperatures were moderate vel
the weekend, Portal being the only
point to report freezing tcmpcra-
lures.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-09-23
WARNING OF WHITE
KILL MADE BY PR
Wet Soil Does Not Freeze
Easily az Dry, According
to A. e. Professor

Winter this year is likely 70
hard on trees in North Dakota.
coroing to Prot. A. F. Yeager. he
culiurist. North Dakota Agricult,
college.
The hardy plants usually win
kill because they arc dried TO de
i'll the winter rather than frozen
death. and the extremely dry weat
this summer will put the plants
poor condition to resist the dry
effects Of the coming winter.
1t has been found that vet
does not freeze as easily as dry {
and 1t also has been proved that
roots OF plants are much less fri
resistant than are the tops.
II it is possible, North Dakota p
pie should water trees late this
after they have matured SO that
plant tissues may not dry out
easily and so that the ground
not freeze SO deeply. urges Mr.. Ycaj
While 1t might not be practical
water a large number OF trees, tn
may be certain specimens which
priced. These should be given all p
sible chance to come through the "
ter safely.
Watering should be done just BET
the ground freezes up. II the pla
/ watered too early and w
weather follows there might be . b
dcncy to start growth. which NO
make tho plants easier to kill. For {
reason one should delay the water
until Just before the ground free
this fall. In watering a tree rememl
that the roots occupy a wide . spi
in the ground as the top does ab'
the ground. hence the entire q
shaded by the tree should be wet. q
not lust the portion close to the tru
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-09-23
American Traditions
Will Guide Married
Life of John and Bride
tContinucd From Page one,

F., Continued From Page One,
who opened the door spoke Of her,
the way she and John went To The
minister tc make wedding arrange
rnentS instead Of summoning him 70
come to the Governors daughter-ail
these bcspcak the wholesome sim
plicity Of the mos famous September
bride.
Rooms filled with gifts atteS. her
popularity. TIE. ha.- ...ae rom all
over the United States. two or three
dozen daily for the past month.
Don't Look for Presents
we have received sevcra! lovely
rugs" Florence began. listing some
outstanding gifts. One is 4 lovely
Chinese blue one. two are Persian
orientals. We've had several hand
some lamps. vases. some exquisite
linen. pictures. china. silver candle
sticks-I just can't remember them
all.
But the funniest presents are cook
books from all w creation. I guess
cycrybody's worried because I'm go
ing to do the cooking and have ad-
mittcd that ! don't know very much
aboat it,
Florence's Young laughter rang out
gaily. She really meant to start
learning before now. she admitted.
But she has been too busy. She has
tackled neither bread nor pies. as yet.
But she intends to learn. and a lot Of
other things about housekeeping. too.
Il am going to do all my market
ING. run the house on a budget. do
the washing. ironing. and even scrub
blng." she declared. authoritatively.
Shell Be Own Manicurist
! asked her what about her hands.
ard her nails. which are beautifully
kept. She looked at them. Il can
DO them. too she said. quite as
though she already were her own
manicurist.
John and Florence chose their
four-room apartment in the West
vile section Of New Haven partly be-
cause OF its nearncss to an excellent
marketing section.
John is coming home 10 lunch every
day. So Florence will cook three
meals a day. including a eve o'clock
breakfast to start John off right.
Il think keeping house for somc-
one you care for is a real career"
Florence said. Il have never wanted
to work. outside. tho way SO many
girls do nowadays. Anyhow" she
smiled. Il know I won't have time for
more than keeping house. And that
will always come first"
HOUSE Dress In TrOusscau
Florence has solnc gay little house.
dresses in her trousscau WHICH proves
she means business. She looked SO
young in her soft blue jersey sports
suit that as she talked joyouSly Of
such mundane things as marketing
for carrots and spinach and scrubbing
floors she seemed like q little girl
playing makc-bclicyc house.
Florcncc's wedding gown Is her
first dress with a train. 1t is a lovely
white satin princess ono, with a very
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-09-23
John and Florence
Wed Today Before
Notable Cat z
CONTINUED from peee one)

Continued from page one)
autumnal tintS In decoration and
bridal attire. were marked by New
England restraint and dignity.
Mar 1epegters. Photeeraphers
The large delegation Of newspaper
men and photographers who had
gathered for the event were excluded
from the church. In keeping with the
desire Of the bridal pair to make the
wedding 4 quiet family affair.
The bride. tall and blonde, wore a
gown Of old ivory satin designed in
the slender lines Of the princess sill
honettc. Her veil Of old ivory tulle
fell 0ver her hair. ornamented by
folds Of Duchessc lace. lent her for
the occasion by Mrs. Coolidge. She
carried q great shcaf Of white lilies.
Her sister, Miss Jean Trumbull, at
tended her AS maid Of honor, gowned
IN a frock Of Capuctnc chiffon, also
made In princess effect with = slight
train and finished with imported lace
embroidered In gold.
The four bridesmaids wore gowns
OF amber chiffon. rejecting the gen.
crai yellow and burnt orange color
scheme Of the wedding. The maid OF
honor's bouquet was q Ophelia roses,
while those Of the other bridal At
PENDANTS were Of the garden variety
In lemon and orange tones, tied With
bows Of chiffon to match their gowns,
Reception fer ~
The usllers were Pierce Clark OF
Plainyille and Richard Brown, John
Halls. Northampton. and Philip More.
house Of Brooklyn.
A reception after the ceremony was
held on the lawn Of the Trumbull
hcrac. Tents had been erected on the
grounds where d~elicacies were served
to four hundred guests. The bride and
groom received them In the sunken
garden at the real Of the house.
The wedding cake was q thirty.six
inch square. TERED creation, coated
with white ~frosting. It was topped BY
six silvercd airplanes.
All tho police OF this little New
England village. assisted BY 50 state
troopcrs-half Connecticut's force
marshaled to handle the crowds of
curious about the church and the
Trumbull home.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-09-23
Breeches Buoy Saves
20 from Death at Sea

Norfolk. Va. Sept. % "a
brccchcs buoy was used by coast
euardsmcn today to rescue the crew
Of the Swedish steamer Carl Gcchard.
ashore III Il northeast gale one mile
north Of Kill Devil Hill. about 70
miles south of Virginia Beach Twen-
~ persons. one of them a woman
were hauled ashore. The vessel was
being badly pounded by the seas.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-09-23
Shearer Employed
To Report Events
S~hipbuilder States

! CONTINUED from page one)
agreement With 4Shearer was only
verbal.
why wasn't II xritten?" asked
Chairman Shortridee.
1T didn't come up" the witness re-
piled. adding he had full power" to
make contracts for his company.
Pald Shearer Cash
Wakeman said his company paio
shearer in cash. He added there Vas
no record on the books Of his COM
pany showing any payments to
Shcarer.
"Why?" inquired Senator Short
ridge. Republican. California.
Because 1t was a personal transact
ton Of my own on behalf Of my com.
pany. I didn't think anything about
It."
The witness insisted shearcr was
only to observe" at Geneva.
And you thought 1t was worth
$25.oo0?" pursued shortridge.
Yes"
did you get his reports?"
Wakeman replied he had.
Then, speaking Of the conference.
he said:
Wanted 70 Settle War
Il hoped that the powers would
make ON agreement whereby the
question Of this country being at war
would be settled once and for all. I
wasn't interested In the outcome ex-
ccpt as 1t would affect n work
our company was carrying on"
And you thought 1t was worth
$2s 600 to be adviEd on the trend?"
Shortridgc interposcd.
YES"
WAS this man hired to use his in
fluencc on the confercnce?"
Absolutely not"
Wakeman testified Shearer had
put 1t over' the shipbuilders in his
$25 900 Geneva deal and attributed
this TO super saleslnanship."
Pat lt Over Us
II don't like to make that acknowl-
edgement." he said. but he certainly
put 1t over US"
After the Geneva conference.
Wakeman said. Shcarer sought en-
plOymcnt a. Washington representa-.
SASC Va t1FC ~01lApO0stUSIO.
Il got disgusted with his wild state
ments and said no." continued the
witness. when he asked for anot' cr
conference In October. 1927. / re-
fused It."
The witness in reply to questions
about Shcarcr's $500 propaganda"
Job in Washington In 1926. described
the latter's duties rs influencing
public opinion"
Wakcman reviewed the 1921 Wash
ington arms conference which result
ed In the last Of q ~battleship con-
tract for his company and the dis
charge Of many workers and the hold
Ing up Of work on two cruisers.
Referring again to 0hearcr's EN-
ployment. Wakeman remarked =
guess ! was just jax1cd off my feet"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-09-23
Cattle Injured When
Truck Backs Off Road

Hazelton. N. D.. Sept. c3.-Sercral
head Of purcbrcd cattle we're severely
shaken up. II was slightly injured
and p. v. Kurtz received a cut on his
chin when the truck he was using to
transport the animals overturned
near here.
Kurtz attempted tc shift gears OH
a hill. The gears failed to mesh and
the machine backed down the hill
and off the road.