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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-22
ARCTIC CONDITIONS
return. TO EUROPE
IN WAKE OF FLOODS
Heavy SnowfalIs Freeze Sub
merged Areas; Traffic Par
alyzed, Flu Rampant

London, Feb. 22.-(P1-Miseries OF
floods which followed severe cold In
southeastern Europe as consequences
Of q rapid rise In temperature have
now been intensified by return to
Arctic conditions.
In Thrace, where at least 4 million
acres Ire NAhmereed, the intense cold
has REQUIRED. Such, also Is the case
In Jugoslavia, Czechoslovakia.. and
Hungary. Belgrade, center Of the
stricken. area, reported q temper
ature Of II below zero, Fahrenheit.
Heavy snowfalls were reported over
wide areas, reaching far into Greece.
Lack Of food and coal, owing to dis
ruption OF railroad service caused
great distress, particularly among the
poor.
The Jugoslavian government Is
doing its best to maintain railroad
service but there is insufficient coal
available to heat trains with the re-
suit that where service does exist
trains are unoccupied. People fear
they will share the fate Of several,
who, during the previous cold wave
were frozen to death in coaches.
Two-thirds Of rail traffic In Czccho-
slovakia has been paralyzed. The
Hungarian service has been badly
disorganized.
There is considerable unemploy-
ment everywhere with consequent
suffering.
While England enjoyed pleasant
day there was frost last night and
the thaw has not been general.
There were l243 deaths Of influenza
in lot large towns Of England last
week as compared with 967 the week
before. Doctors and nurses every
where are overworked.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-22
Washington Issued
First Flight Order

Washington, Feb. 22.-(P)-Georgc
while he was the nations
first president issued an order to per-
nit the first balloon flight to be made
in the United States.
This was disclosed today by Henry
Woodhouse. president Of the Aerial
League Of America, who said he found
the authorization among Washing
tons documents. The authorization
was granted by washington. Wood
house said, to J. r. Blanchard, q
French aeronaut, who made at Phil
adelphia, then the national capital
the first balloon ascension in Amer.
lea on January 9, 1893. President
washington was present at the ascen.
sion.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-22
TRANSATLANTIC HOP
PLANNED BY KOEHL

Berlin. Feb. 22.-(AP)-Refueling
processes developed by the American
plane question Mark win Be depended
upon by Captain Herman Koehl TO
make possible . flight from Berlin TO
New York. possibly In june.
Friends Of the captain. who with
the late Baron Ehrenfried Won Huel,e-
feld and Colonel James FitEnaaurice
fir1t negotiated = westward air Cross
ine of The north Atlantic, say he has
decided definitely On the flight and
prohably win se3ect Lisbon. the
Asores, and Bermuda - refueling
pcints
Oo10nel Fituneurice and two otlaetl
. ~ unAnl1olince6 aro expected q
accompany him 1n Wl1at = de1ef1hed
~ puroly N poginaenfal ve1t,ne
mAde n ascestqtn The poGGlbll1f1eo q
refpeling a tt&zsooeanie ccmmercial
fliGhtA
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-22
60 ARE SAVED FROM
DESERT STARVATION

Rock Springs, Wyo., Feb. 22.-R)-
Saved from hunger and exposure by
food and blankets dropped from an
airplane, between 50 and 60 persons
marooned on the blizzard-swept Red
desert since Monday. pushed ahead
through deep snow drifts toward
Rock Springs today.
The party of about 20 construction
workers, with Is women and children,
were slowly fighting their way out Of
the desert in q motor trucks which
became stalled four days ago while
en- route from Carlsbad, N. M. to
Rock Springs.
With crews Of the state highway
department working desperately TO
open the desert road from this END.
it was thought the storm victims
might be rescued some time today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-22
AUTOMOBILE show
DRAWS Big CROWD
FOR FIRST EVENING
Tribune Cartoon Title Contest
Winners Will Be Announced
at the Evening Show

The automobile show had It's first
evening under the lights, last night.
and 1t took on the proportions Of .
big community event. Several hum
dred persons visited the State Train
ing school armory between the hours
Of q and II, and cars Of visitors were
parked thickly outside.
Inside, the biz gym Vas brightly
lighted and wore carnival appearS
ance with It's canopy Of steamers and
other decorations. This was height
ened by the music Of m orchestra
Throughout the evening hours and by
the costumed dancing program put
on by the Mcintyre dance studio
pupils.
Many Of the members Of the legis-
lature were in attendance. They
looked the cars over with . buying
eye and studied the mechanical
superiorities claimed for each make,
so that when he session is completed
and they 60 home, the local show Is
likely to score Car purchases In their
various communities all over the
state.
Several dealers showing parts drew
groups for special demonstration Of
these. The Willys-Knight display
had q special demonstration attrac.
ton In Z cutaway chassis and cut.
away motor. The chassis permitted
| Z demonstration In the 1929 brake
principles which the automobile worlt
has adopted.
At noon, today. Quanrud, Brinl
and Reibold gave their luncheon *
the North Dakota Automobile Trade,
association at the Bismarck Elks clut
and the meetin: Of the association
followed. At this meeting, Arnon N
Benson, Of Minneapolis, spoke OF
profit in automobile retailing.
Announcement Of the winners o
The Tribune cartoon captioning con
test will be made at the show tonight
instead Of this afternoon. Thi
change was made to get the benefi
of the larger attendance In the eve
ming, both by public and dealers.
Another conteS. Of the show IS ,
lguessiug competition as to the mum
bers Of peanuts in three big waite
magnums. A prize Of $500 Is offere
lon the test Of skill, and somebody
lgong to get rich BY attending tn
Ishow.
| This afternoon the show went bac
Ito exhibiting. An orchestra enliv
lened the hours with = musical pro
Igram. This win 10 repeated this eve
ming. when the Mcintyre dance stu
dents win put on the Indian. Apache
Spanish and other dances.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-22
THREE COMMITTEES
PREPARING REPORTS
FOR STATE AFFAIRS
One Of Three Gasoline Tax Bills
Expected to Be Reported
for Passage
PEMITENTIARY AUDIT MADE
Wheat Growers Association Row
Investigation Placed in the
Hands of Three Men

Three Subcomn.ttceS, appointed TO
consider important matters now be-
fore the senate state affairs commit
tee, will report tomorrow. Chairman
D. H. Hamilton said today.
First among these is the committee
named to report on the three bills
proposing to increase the gasoline
taxes. The report was ready today
but some individuals wanted to air
their views and the subcommittee was
instructed to hear them. Members Of
the committee are A. w. Fowler. Cass
county: 8. j. Atkins. Towner county,
and Gust Wog, Billings county. The
committee Is expected to recommend
one Of the three bills for passage.
The material difference between the
bills. outside of differences in the
manner of administration. are wheth-
er any increased highway revenue
should 60 to the state highway de-
partment or to the counties.
The subcommittee named to report
on the resolution Of c. J. Olson,
Barnes county, calling for an inveS-
tigation Of the state board of admin
istration. state penitentiary and Man
dan state training school, was pre-
pairing its report today.
Audits Prison Books
O. B. Lund. an accountant. has
made an examination of the books Of
the state penitentiary at the request
Of the subcommittee and his repot
now is in Olson's hands.
The third subcommittee was ap-
pointed this morning to look up the
law applying to the Patterson resolu-
ton calling for an investigation o1
the North Dakota Wheat Growers as.
sociation. cooperative enterprise
The subcomlnitteemen are Senator.
lW. F. Matthaei, Wells county, and o
n. Olson, Eddy county.
The committee today decided
against placing statue OF the lats
Senator E. F. Ladd in the statuary
hall Of the national capital on the
ground that it is too soon after hi.
death to take such action. A state.
ment will be appended to the commit.
tee report explaining the reason fol
such action.
Convicts Need Work
The committee agreed that NOR,
jobs must be found to provide worl
for inmates of the state prison here
Discussing the bill to repeal the Law
providing for prison revolving fund
!it was decided to leave the presen
balance In the fund by killing tn
bill. A resolution will be presentel
asking the administration or tn
board Of administration to make ,
survey and recommend to the mex
legislature what could be done to EN-
ploy the prisoners profitably. TIL
law now contemplateS the manufac
ture Of farm machinery but the com
mittee was told that prison mad
farm machinery may be barred fror
sale In other states II such states pas
laws against 1t.
The bill authorizing sale Of the Zig
mite experimenting plant at Hebro
was killed, along with the bill of Sen
ator C. e. Erickson, Divide count!
calling for a state board of motto
picture censors. Opposition to tn
bill was based on the claim that
national board Of censors already
.. keeping the movie industry With
proper bounds.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-22
1O1 Die from Influenza
on South Pacific Isles

suva. Fiji, Feb. 22.-(P)-Pneu-
monic influenza which has been
prevalent in Rotuma, Futuna and
Wallis Islands OF the New Caledonia
group In the south Pacific recently
has caused lOl deaths. Total popu-
lation Of the three islands is about
$500.
The islands escaped the 1918 yisi-
tation whereas neighboring islands.
badly hit in 1918 are escaping this
year.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-22
Nathan LEOPOLD IN
PRISON SOLITARY

Joliet, ILL.,. Feb. q (F1 - Nathan
Leopold, one Of the thrill slayers" of
Bobby Franks, was in solitary confiue-
ment In the state penitentiary today.
He was moved to solitary" aftgr
prison authorities found he had con-
structed stove in his cell and Wa
cooking midnight nealk For tiaea n
used alcohol filched from the uiDca
ration shops.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-22

Partly cloudy tonight ma Sat-
uraay. Not % cold tonight.
The Alaskan., 1929-06-07
Tubercular Fake Cure Exposed By Gov 'rnment

Federal authorities recently ex- osed what is said to be the big gest "tubercular cure" swindles eyer operated in the West when we persons were indicted on a charge of using mails to defraud. The guaranteed cure" prepar- ation is claimed to have victim ized more than 10000 persons and yielded the promoters ap- proximately $1,OOO,OOO over a pe- riod of several years.
 That the remedy is worthless was the unanimous opinion of government chemical experts, in the treatment of pulmonary dis eases. The company has been operating under the name of the San Romay Company.
The Alaskan., 1929-06-07
Hop Was Real Affair

Many of the town folk enjoy ed a dance, Wednesday evening, given by the boys from the U S. s. Gannett in the Sons of Nor way Hall. T!aere was a goodly crowd in attendance and from all appearances all enjoyed the hospitality and had genuine good time.
 An augmented orchestra pro- vided the music composed of the regular dance orchestra ,togeth- CT with several pieces from the Gannet boys.
 During a slight intermission, MT. Dinner expressed an appre- ciation of the hospitality of the boys and the pleasure it was to have t!Aem in Petersburg. He extended them an invitation to stop here when enroute south.
The Alaskan., 1929-06-07
Drive for New Settlers

Colonel Otto F. Ohlson. gen. eral manager of the Alaska rail- road, recently went to Seattle looking for settlers for approx imatel 3,OOO,OOO acres of agricul- tural land in Alaska.
 Finland and Scandinavian farmers are wanted in the Tan ana Valley. owing to the low temperatures there in winter. while Swiss. Germans and Hol- flanders are wanted in the Mat anuske Valley, where it is said the climate is not unlike that of Western Washington.
 Advertisements will be carried in forty agricultural papers in an effort to get at least 50 or 100 families to settle in Alaska this year.
The Alaskan., 1929-06-07
Roy In a Tax Muddle

Roy Olmstead, Seattle "booti- can" now doing penance in dur ance vile for catering to thirsty gullets for pre-Volstead liquids, has an income tax of $98,OOO to pay his Uncle Sammy on income taxes for the years 1923-24 and 1925, with interest and penalties. Using up bit of lead one finds that Roy's income, represented by the tax, is based at $221, ,OOO for the three years. According to Burns Poe, Collector of Gus toms, Olmstead's income tax due in 1923 was $36, ,479.4O which re- presents an income of $14O,OOO. Tlse voters don't drink like they vote else these figures would not be so large.
The Alaskan., 1929-06-07
Aerial Mapping Is
 Nearing Finish

The naval aviators doing aeri- al mapping from tais section were able to cover considerable of their work Wednesday and Thursday of this week. They have about three or four more days of work ahead and they will have completed the map ping in this vicinity. They will proceed north and will anchor in Hood Bay, Admiralty Island, the Gannet going on to Juneau and returning to the barge for completion of surveys in that section of Icy Straits. When tlAis section is completed the outfit will move to Juneau from which port they will finish the balance of Icy Straits mapping.
 At the present time, according to reports, it can rain sheets of water until the middle of July and still the photographers will not be behind their schedule.
The Alaskan., 1929-06-07
ASK HONEST TRIAL FOR
 PROHIBITION

A number of prominent Am orleans, including Thomas A. Edison, Henry Ford, Robert Dol lar, J. c. Penny and otlaer prom inent in business, signed a mes sage to the American public urg ing them to give prohibition an honest trial. They state That law observance plea" in Presi- dent Hoover's inaugural address invited Americans of whatev- CT previous opinions and social practice, particularly those in business and professional life, to join with us in following the President. Let us unite to give the 18th Amendment an honest chance and complete enforce ment."
The Alaskan., 1929-06-07
Eruption On Island

Eruption of a mountain on the south end of Akutan Island, 8 thousand miles southwest of Cordova has been reported and that it appeared as if flowing lava would overspread the en- tire island.
 Tlae mountain top appeared to have blown off and lava half way down the mountain side
 On the north side of the is land is the village of Akutan, a station an d cattle ranch with probably a dozen in habitants. The fate of these people had not been ascertained.
The Alaskan., 1929-06-07
Gannet Team Wins Its
 Game by Close Score

A very nlose game of ball was played between the team from the U. s. s. Gannet of the Alas ka Aerial Survey stationed here the past week, and the Peters burg Town Team which result ed in the Gannet Team winning with a score of 13 to II. The Gannet batters were much in evidence during the fore part of the game; but toward the close, Petersburg was going strong and prevented their opponents from getting too much of a margin.
 A good crowd attended the game and rooters were much in evidence on both sides. Yep, the Gannet Team had some flair" rooters, also.
The Alaskan., 1929-06-07
Suicide on Increase

It has been said that only a coward would commit suicide. If such be the case then the fol- lowing figures must be of some significance:
 Frederick L. Hoffman, consult ing statistician of the Pruden- tial Insurance Company is auth or of the statement that the sui eide rate in the United States in 1928 was 17.5 per 100000. The highest since 1916, when it was IS, The rate in 1908 was 21.5, but the tendency of this year is toward a higher rate in the fu- ture.
The Alaskan., 1929-06-07
Would Accept Offer For
 Public Utilities

The City Council held a long session last Monday night con- sidering the proposal made by MT. Van Orsdell to purchase for the Foshay interests of Mime apolis, the municipally owned hydro-electric plant and water works and system.
 The first offer made by MT. Van Orsdell last week was in the sum of $185,0OO. Tlse Special Committee, which heard his pro- posal, countered with a price of $210,000 free water and lights. At first Van Orsdell stood pat declaring his price rock bottom. The council also stood tough and the matter stayed there until second offer was made by Van Orsdel who raised his ante $15,- 900, free water for city purposes and city lighting to be taken up in detail when drawing up the franchise.
 Mr. Allen opened up the sub jecting by suggesting the Coun- cil stand pat on it's price of $210,000 pending decision by the principal, Mr. F'oshay. MT. Ohm Ter spoke to the subject and said that it was possible that the of fer made by Van Orsdell might be withdrawn and all chance of selling the utilities lost if the Council stood pat on it's price. Each councilman when called on to express an opinion felt the same way so on motion a reso- lution was adopted instructing the clerk to write Van Orsdell at Juneau, advising that the Council was willing to accept his offer pending drawing up of the franchise and presentment to the tax payers.
The Alaskan., 1929-06-07
To Repair Hospital

Councilmen Allen and Swan son advised the Council that an estimate of $500 would cover all necessary repairs and renovating of the old Hospital when it would be ready for use again as hospital
 The Cou Ci; felt t:sat such az l.. stitut.0n was a nece ,s'+y in the community as it dii not seem possible to get medical men t come to Petersburg [, stay te"ause of the lack of pioper 0spital' -ation for such cas4e as c:''ed fo, it.
The Alaskan., 1929-06-07
Indian Chief Asks
 Three Changes


 The weakness of two Sioux Indian chiefs for new silk un- derWear and three baths a day proved quite a financial prob lem for the officers of the Izaak Walton League of Chicago re- gently.
 The League, in convention, imported Chiefs No No Flesh and Eagle Thunder, both in their sos, to add color with their tom toms and poW-woW songs.
 But when the redskins learn ed (from a salesman) that all good Indians should bathe at least thrice daily and change underwear (silk, by all means) after each bath, the league of1c- CTS were puzzled.
 we don't object to tlae three baths a day." said Bert F. Bell, Rapid City 2. D., director of the Indian ey!1jj:it, "but they want new suits os underwear after each bath. They don't wear any at home, Something's got to be done about it."
The Alaskan., 1929-06-07
Reserves Decision

Sing Lee, local merchant pre- sented bill in the sum of $61.35 for lumber taken and used by the city during the previous city administration.
 He stated that he purchased the lumber from Gordon Mo- Donald and showed bill of same to cover the lumber; that Mc- Donald had secured said lumber from the Alaska Spruce Mills as payment for logs sold the mill.
 It was stated by members of the Council that the lumber was secured from the Spruce Mills to cover indebtedness for power, therefore the bill was not owing Sing Lee.
 Sing waxed wroth and ex- in no uncertain terms his opinion of the council in no complimentary manner.
 It was decided in view of his bill of sale to investigate the right of Mcdonald to issue bill of sale to Sing. If it was proper then payment would be ordered.
The Alaskan., 1929-06-07
Cost of Cemetery
 Comes High

Councilman Hanseth reported that he had inspected the ceme- tery with the view of estimating cost of clearing out an acre so that proper interment could be made. It was his belief that an acre of clearing would cost ap- proximately $1,500. The matter was left pending the time when funds would be available.
 MT. Eric Ness, representing the Sons of Norway requested tlAe Council for a plot of land on either side of the cemetery for exclusive use of the lodge. They plan to start clearing as soon as the matter could be arranged.
 Owing to the fact that title had not been granted by the Land Office the Council could not designate any portion until had been made. It was, however, to let the lodge have a plot of land for the purposes designated.
The Alaskan., 1929-06-07
HAYNES PICKED UP NEAR
 KETCHIKAN

Raymond L. Haines who was attempting to make a record in boat with an outboard engine from Juneau to Seattle was picked up about two hours south of Ketchiuan by the tug Falcon last Friday. His engine had broken itse crankshaft. He was transferred from the tug to the Coast Guard cutter Cygan and returned to Ketchikan.
 Haines is undaunted by his experience and will return to Ju- neau to make another start.
The Alaskan., 1929-06-07
Oppose Naval Program

President Hoover has indicat- ed that he may seek an earlier international action on naval disarmament than has been ex- pected and further the ad- ministration questions the wis dom of carrying out the fifteen cruiser program of the Coolidge administration.
 Secretary Stimson caused a formal statement to be issued this week in favor of naval re- duction, stressing the enormous outlay of money contemplated by the ffteen-cruiser program.
The Alaskan., 1929-06-07
CALLS IN STOCKS

The Victor Talking Machine Company has called for redemp- tion on August 1, all outstand- ing ' per cent cumulative prior reference stock, 195,OOO shares, redeemable at $115, plus accrued dividends. On the same date the company will redeem all of the outstanding $6 cumulative pre- ferred stock at $11O and accrued dividends.
The Alaskan., 1929-06-07
Earnings Sound
 Very Good

The deep sea fishermen of Seattle earned $216,457 during the month of May, according to H. E. Lokken, manager of the Fishing Vessel Owners Associa- tiOn.
 The aggregate catch included 1871 400 pounds of halibut val ued at $210,957; 36,9OO pounds of sable fish which sold for $1,845, and 182,75O pounds of mixed cod, which brought the fishermen $3,655. The total re- presents IA trips or about TO fishing vessels and approximate ly 600 men.
 This catch is below that of May 1928 which in 18O trips had a total of 2,199,7OO pounds of halibut, fewer boats and men participated, and through bet ter prices this season, the re- ceipts for the month just past almost equalled the figures for May of 1928, The prices for hil May of 1928. In that month the halibut brought $216,619 on a catch approximately a third larger,
The Alaskan., 1929-06-07
To Survey Property
 In Dispute

Mayor OlAmer advised the Council that James Truitt with the U. s. Engineers was going to make a survey of the lands and tidelands whose ownership is in dispute between James Wheeler and the City.
 It was further stated that the allegation in MT. Wheeler's com plaint that the lands were up- lands was not true. That on a 13.8 foot tide the most of the property in dispute was under water.
 On tie 4th of June. MT. Mer- cer, local photographer under di- rection of MT. Wheelr, took a picture of the property in ques- Jion, on a 13.8 tide. Council man Hanseth and City Clerk Clausen were present when pegs were driven showing height of tide. Only a portion of the low CT end of the property was un- der water.
 MT. Faulkner, who represents the city in this case was quite optomistic as to the outcome of the case.
The Alaskan., 1929-06-07
DIVORCE SUIT OF WEIGHT

Charles Zeichner of Los An geles recently filed suit for a di- vorce from his wife, charging technical cruelty-his wife was getting fatter and fatter every day and was making no effort to keep said poundage down; and, on top of that said Eva Zeichner has to shave every day, which was too much of an invasion of mans prerigativeS.
The Alaskan., 1929-06-07
ANNUAL BASEBALL DANCE BE HELD SATURDAY MITE

Members of the local baseball team are sponsoring a dance to- morrow at the Sons of Norway Hall. Tickets are being sold in advance and present indications of the sale there will be a good sized crowd in attendance. The funds from this dance will be used to defray expenses of the team.