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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-03-10
Editors Note:

Editors Note:
Bismarck doesn't furnish en-
velopes but 1t does furnish accur-
ate data. Mr.. Reimer's request
has been taken care of-and we
hope so, too.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-03-10
CHEERS FOR MURRAY

CHEERS FUN NxOA0AX
Driscoll, N. OAK,
March Z, 1882.
Editor, Tribune:
On March 4 a delegation Of the
Sterling Farmers Union notored to
Bismarck to hear Alfalfa Bill.
whose platform in our estimation is
100 per cent for the common class
Of people. His principles represent 9
remedy for conditions as we now lind
them.
What we want to know IS why
such q masterful and convincing
speech was not broadcast. Was this
due to the neglect Of the Democratic
committee or to the lack Of funds?
II this had been done. his message
would have reached thousands Of
destitute farmers. financially unable
to be present at Bismarck.
Let's have president OF the peo-
pie, by the people, and for the peo-
pie. It's our opinion that those who
listened to that address on March 4
cannot have the least doubt In their
minds but that Alfalfa Bill" Muir
ray should be our next president.
A REPUBLICAN.
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WANTS TO HELP

Hazelton, N. D..
March z, 1882.
Editor, Tribune:
Please send me about Is or 20 Of
your Keep the Capital at Bismarck
envelopes. I have some friends in the
east that I know would boost Bis
marck If I would write them. I want
to do my bit, too.
Here is hoping that Jamestown will
be showed under.
HERBERT REIMER,
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Editors Note: A. A. Peck is a
former state senator from Nc
Lean county. He will be both In
terested and pleased to know that
the sentiment in the valley favors
Bismarck. This attitude Is dc
tated by the history Of the case
and respect by the taxpayers for
their own pocketbook.
His suggestion that the rest OF
the people Of the state are inter-
ested in the capital fight too Is a
good one and we thank him TOR
1t.
Regarding the Peoples Forum,
The addresses of the writer's OF
letters always are given but their
names are withheld II they so re-
quest it. It seems that some per-
sons are bashful or, for reasons
of their own, prefer not to have
their names printed. The Trib-
une prints no letters which are
unsigned when received by 1t.
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area do not have the means to buy
gas, not mentioning car licenses.
Third, I have had the pleasure Of
living in Bismarck for several SEES
sions Of the legislature, and can truth
fully say that always found the peo-
pie in Bismarck, both in a business
and social way, very considerate to
non.residents. They seemed to enjoy
making it pleasant for visitors. Ho-
tells were good and prices reasonable.
One little incident contains much. On
entering to q hotel late, the rooms
were all taken. I was q complete
stranger. The clerk voluntarily called
other hotels to get me room. This Is
cooperation not often met with.
AS to Jamestown's chief argument,
the saving of 900 annually in mile
age, 1t is only a poor makeShift Of q
smoke screen. Their interest Is al
most wholly a financial one should
the people vote to move the capital
to jamestown. Real estate values
would double almost Immediately.
Selfish, personal interest is the con-
trolling motive in a vast majority OF
us, and consequently my guess Is that
the eastern part Of the state will vote
overwhelmingly in favor Of James
town.
Just q few words regarding the
Peoples Forum: enjoy the letters,
but why publish letters without the
writer's names and addresses?
Pardon me, said I would be brief.
Very sincerely yours for the capital
to remain at Bismarck,
A. A. PECK.
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Editors Note: Thank you, Mr..
Thollaug, but we are not going
to do any cheering until the votes
are counted. And we are going
to keep pegging away until then.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-09-26
Frost Is Forecast
For Bismarck Area

Light to heavy frost was predicted
in the Bismarck vicinity for tonight
accompanied by sharp drop In tenn
perature.
Chilly weather prevailed in the city
Sunday night and Monday but rising
temperatures were forecast for Tues
day.
Sixteen one-hundreds Of an inch Of
rain fell in Bismarck during a.
hour period ending at Z q. m. Mon
day.
Rain fell in practically every part
Of North Dakota during the week
end. with additional precipitation re-
ported from various sections Monday.
For the last 48-hour period, 40
inches rain was recorded by the Lari-
more weather station. while in the
Moorhead-Fareo area .oe Of an inch
fell. In other parts Of the state, the
precipitation ranged from slight
traces to .85 Of an inch.
Rain was reported Monday It
Armenia, Bottineau, Devils Lake, FL
lendale. Grand Forks. Max. Cakes.
and Pembina.
Temperatures slid downward with
minimum readings ranging from IS
to s. degrees above zero. while the
maximum range wss u to q.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-09-26
Man Takes Own Life
BY Drinking Poison

Albert Miklelost, about Is years old.
who had been working on a farm near
Washburn, N. D.. died here Sunday In
the office Of DR.. w. H. Bodensta5
from self-administered poison.
DR.. Bodenstab and a friend were
sitting In the office when Miklelost
appeared, evidently in great pain, and
announced that he had taken poison
First aid measures we're taken but the
man died few minutes after the poi
son had been pumped from his sys-
tenn.
A note found in his clothes. ad-
dressed to Emma Bokovoy. Butte, N.
D.. read: please notify Mayme
what happened to me. Albert"
BY communication with officials at
Butte, police learned the mans name
and the fact that he had been en-
ployed near Washburn. coming there
from Fergus Falls, Mimi, where he
had previously been employed by the
Otter Tail Power company. From
this source it was learned that he had
sister. Mrs. Anne Arnseon, Fergus
Falls. and brother, Percy Miklelost.
Peever, 8. D. Officials were attempt
ing to communicate with them Mon
day.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-09-26
Germany Restricts
Agricultural Imports

Munich. Bavaria. Sept. 26.-(R)-A
series Of new regulations intended to
relieve the distress Of farmers
throughout Germany and including
import quota restrictions on NUM-
Der Of items Of produce was announce
ed here Monday by Baron FREDERICK
Elder Van Braun, minister Of agri-
culture In the Won Papen cabinet.
The measures also included reduc-
ton by two per cent Of the interest
rates on long term mortgages for the
next two years, providing, however,
the rate not be cut to less than four
per cent and the amount of the reduce
tons be refunded on maturity Of the
mortgages.
Addressing the Bavarian agricul-
tural council. Baron Won Braun said
the industry Of agriculture In Ger
many has been working for the last
three years at q loss Of about 1900
000. 900 q year and that the chief cause
was foreign dumping"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-09-26
Policeman Slain as Union
Groups Clash in Illinois
United Mine Workers. Plan to
Accept Wage Cut Precipi-
tates Riot

Springfield. ILL.,, Sept. 26.-(P)-A
sanguinary street riot in which a po-
lice officer was killed and a score or
more of persons injured. two critical
~. has brought the Smouldering Illi-
nois mine war to new phase of hos
tilitieS.
The clash was the first in which the
opposing factions of miners have done
physical battle with each other: here
tofore outbreaks have been confined,
except in isolated incidents, to melees
in which peace officers and miners
have been antagonists.
Sunday. as a group Of about SO
miners belonging to the United Mine
Workers of America marched from a
meeting to their hotel headquarters.
they were met by a group of pickets
belonging to the Progressive Miners of
America. Officials estimated the
number of pickets at approximately
800.
Surrounded by jeering pickets, who
opposed their intention to return to
work at reduced wage scale, the
United Mine Workers, many times
outnumbered, made their way toward
their hotel
AS they neared the hotel. three
blocks from the executive mansion oc-
cupied by Governor Louis L. Emmer-
son, the United Miners were cut off
from the entrance by thanking
movefent.
A shot was fired, allegedly from the
ranks of the United Mine Workers.
The insurgent group closed in. Heads
were cracked as clubs were brought
down on unprotected skulls. Fists
flew back and forth, knives flashed,
and more shots were fired.
A Springfield detective. Sergeant
Porter Williams. among the number
seeking to restore order, fell fatally
wounded.
On the ground, bleeding from three
stab wounds, was Garnet Smith, who
later was charged with shooting Will
liams. Smith was member of the
United Mine Workers. One of the
Progressive Miners, Dominic Diriga-
lano, Springfield, was shot and seri-
ously wounded.
The fight, at times, was carried in
to the lobby. then back on to the
streets. Sheriffs deputies and men,
bers of the Illinois highway police
were rushed to aid city police and
used tear gas bombs to restore order
ultimately.
When the melee was over police
had "A members of the United Mine
Workers under arrest and charged
with melting riot.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-09-26
Paraguay Accepts
Arbitration Plan

,Asuncion. Paraguay. Sept. 26.-(Pe
The Paraguayan government Monday
announced its acceptance Of pro-
posal for cessation of hostilities in the
disputed Gran Chaco region under
conditions which will be supervised
by the American neutrals commits
sion.
The conditions under which fight
ing between Bolivian and Paraguayan
forces would cease were approved in
a reply sent to the commission in
Washington. They were:
Immediate withdrawal of armies.
Complete demilitarization OF the
Chaco within two or three weeks.
Acceptance by both Bolivia and
Paraguay of reduction Of military
electives to the minimum required
for security.
The reply said Paraguay was leav-
ing settlement of the dispute in the
hands Of international justice"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-09-26
100000 BUSHELS
OF GRAIN INVOLVED
MDEAL CONSIDERED
Report From Shanghai Indi.
Gates Bargain on Verge
Of Completion
BIG R. r. c. LOAN PLANNED
Hope Producers Of Northwest
Would Be Benefited
Through Sale
BIG R. r. c. LOAN PLANNED

Washington, Sept. 26.--(F)-Presi-
dent Hoover and officials OF interest,"
ed federal agencies are considering
ways Of using reconstruction corpora
ton funds to finance sales Of north
western wheat to China.
Such proposal, involving possibly
100000 bushels or more Of private
ly-owned grain and an 100000
loan, was discussed Sunday at a
white house conference attended by
Secretary Hyde, corporation directors
and farm board officials.
Both China and the Farmers Ma
tional Grain Corporation were men,
toned in the discussion with Presi-
dent Hoover as possible recipients Of
the reconstruction loan. but corpora
ton officers said neither has made
a direct application for the fund.
George Minor, manager OF the
grain corporation, has been negotiat-
ing with China regarding large
WAACdV Ou1Cs XlAoA OIL uAA6V1sASAAtS AA0 =
not been made, however.
The grain involved in the proposal
would come from producers of the
northwest on whom shipping costs
have borne heavily. The relief act
authorized the reconstruction cor
poration to make loans for financing
foreign sales of surplus agricultural
products where they cannot be f.
nanced in the normal course of COM
merce' and where they will not "af-
feet adversely the world markets for
such products"
From Shanghai came a report that
the sale of 100000 bushels of
American wheat or flour to China
appeared practically assured Mon
day.
M. s. Briggs, representative of the
Grain Sterilization Corporation OF
Chicago, who is conducting the nego-
tiations with the representatives Of
the national government, was re-
ported to have progressed so far the
Chinese expected the initial shipment
probably would begin to leave the
American Pacific coast next month.
It was understood the arrange
ment provides for the purchase by
the national government Of at least
100000 bushels in grain or In
flour, with a tllree-year credit, the
payment to be made during the years
1887 to 1899 inclusive, with interest
at four per cent from the date Of
signing.
The price agreed upon was under.
stood to be determined by the Chi
cago cash quotations at the time of
shipment and the deliveries would
extend over q period of from 10 to
IL months.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-09-26
Skater Refuses to
Declare Embargo
Would Involve Serious Conse-
quences,' Cass Farmers
Are Told
SAYS PROPOSAL IS ABSURD
Holiday Group Had Asked Ex-
ecutive to Enforce Plan
With Militia

Rejecting request of the Cas-
County Farmers Holiday association
that he declare an embargo on farm
products and enforce it by martial
law. Governor George F.. Shafer has
informed the group that such an &C
ton OH his part would Involve SER
ious consequences"
The governor. reiterating a previous
stand he has taken that declaration
OF an embargo would be in violation
of the constitution and a suppression
Of the civil rights OF the people, said
that he was entirely In sympathy
with every sensible movement intend
ed to secure an increase In the price
of our farm products which are now
selling at a ruinously low price," He
said. however. any movement to boost
the price must be carried on by "law-
full and peaceful methods
The governors letter, sent to
George Mcintyre, Casselton, said:
II am in receipt of the telegram
signed by yourself and other men,
berS of the resolutions committee,
representing meeting Of the Farm
ers National Holiday association of
Cass county. wherein you request me
as governor. to declare an embargo on
the sale Of all non-perishable farm
products in North Dakota and to en-
force the same by martial law.
This request, cannot comply
with. do not have any more author
ity, as governor. to prevent the farm
ers of North Dakota from selling their
products by the use of the state mill
tia than you have as citizen of Cass
county to do SO. Under the constitu-
ton of North Dakota, the governor
can declare martial law only when
it is necessary to do so to aid the
civir authorities III enforcing law and
order, or when it is necessary to re-
store law and order after the same
has been destroyed by instruction or
rioting. The right of our farmers to
sell their commodities. when and as
they please. or to refrain from SELL
ing their commodities. when and as
they please, cannot be set aside by
the governor or anyone else by the use
Of the militia, or any other means. I
am sure, that upon further reflection,
you will realize the absurdity of such
proposal.
II am entirely in sympathy with
every sensible movement intended to
secure an increase in the price Of our
farm products which are now selling
at a ruinously low price, but any
designed to accomplish that
niirnosf, mist he carried m nv vollln.
tary cooperation and by lawful and
peaceful methods. Should lawless
and violent methods be employed by
either the farmers, on the one hand.
or the public officials, on the other,
it will not only defeat any prospects
Of success, which the movement may
have, but it will involve serious con-
sequences for everyone connected with
the lawless activities. including even
the governor, should he be so foolish
as to violate. or attempt to suppress
the civil rights Of the people"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-09-26
Northwest Mishaps
Claim Seven Lives

st. Paul. Sept. 26. - 9 - Seven
northwest residents died during the
weekend from injuries suffered in
traffic. shooting and other accidents
Four died in Minnesota.
Hedge Skardeland. Is. was killed
when tree he and his father were
cutting on q farm near Portland. N.
D.. snapped and struck him.
Donna Crossman. ID moths DID,
washington. 8. D., died OF q broken
neck suffered when her head became
caught between the rods on an iron
bed.
When Leonard Mclaughlin. resid-
ing II miles from Presho. g. D., tossed
his gun out Of q truck Saturday the
gun discharged and Mclaughlin was
shot In the abdomen. He died shor.
time later.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-09-26
Great Northern Made
Profit Last Month

st. Paul, Sept. 26.-tR>-The Great
Northern Railway Monday announced
that August brought the first operat-
ing profit since last December. Net
income was $780,. 392, compared with
a deficit Of 1880 $50 In July, and pro-
tit Of $i4S,227 In August. 1891.
The Great Northern was one Of two
northwest lines making optimistic
reports for August. The Omaha re-
ported net profit Of $l33,lS2 for the
month-the first profit since October.
1891.
August earnings normally increass
over July. railroad executives said.
This year the Great Northern's In
crease In gross revenues In August
oyer July was moro than eight times
the Increase 81 August, 1881. over July.
1891.
Heavier grain CROPS In The north
west are chiefly responsible. the ex-
ecutfves said. although there has heesl
an increase Ia liyeStock and humber
movement IA some ssct3ouS.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-09-26
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
DEFENDANT AT BAR,
FRESHMAN DECLARES
De Valera Says League Should
Be Strict in Executing
Obligations

Geneva, Sept. 26.-tP-'rhe League
of Nations is defendant at the bar
Of public opinion" President canon
De Valera Of the Irish Free State said
in opening the session Of the leagues
general assembly Monday, and there
is upon 1t "a burden OF justification
which is overwhelming"
Recounting prevalent accusations OF
the Leagues weakness. De Valera
said the only way to silence the cri-
tics who charge it is impotent or
decadent is to execute the obliga-
lions of the League covenant on all
states, whether weak or strong.
The criticism, much of which he
called justified. comes from all sides,
he said, but the League must prove
its value to survive.
The success or failure of the arms
conference, he said. will be a measure
of the confidence which the League
merits. adding that without Progress
sive disarmament, 1t is almost i'm
possible that the League could sur
vive."
In a portion of his speech. in which
he mentioned no names, but which
was generally taken to refer to the
problem of Japan's military cam
paignS in Manchuria and also the
European disarmament controversy,
De Valera said:
"The only alternative to COMPETE
tive ornaments Is the security for ma
tional rights which an uncompromis-
ing adhesion to the principles of the
covenant will afford.
Avoidance of wars and the bur-
dens of preparatory ornaments is
such concern Of humanity that no
state should be permitted to leopard
ize the common interest by selfish &C
ton contrary to the covenant. No
state Is powerful enough to stand
long against the League If the League
and its peoples are determined the
covenant shall be upheld"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-09-26
Will MAKE
SPEAKING TOUR TO
BOOST ROOSEVELT
Former N. D. Senator on Com.
mittee Of New Group
-sas.E l>yl:t'~, - 49, ~ = So
Backing Democrat

Washington, Sept. 26.-tR,-A ma
ton wide speaking tour BY Senate.
George w. Norris, Nebraska Repub.
lican, in behalf of Governor Roose
velt's presidential candidacy was
sponsored Monday by the National
Progressive League.
It said in formal statement the
organization was created under Nor
ris' leaderhip to support the Demo-
cratic nominee land the progress
sive principles for which he stands"
1.-THE league is non-partisan in pol
icy and its activities are confined
solely to economic issues" the state
ment said.
Norris, veteran Independent. al
ready has announced his support OF
Roosevelt In 1928 he bolted the Re
publican ticket to support Alfred e
Smith against Herbert Hoover.
The league said Norris will begin a
coast-to coast tour Oct. Is and that
other speakers also will take the
stump. including Mayor Frank Muir
ply Of Detroit. Bainbridge Colby OF
New York. secretary of state In the
Wilson cabinet, and Amos Pinchot OF
New York.
The league said voters must choose
whether the nation shall have four
years more Of indecisive autocracy
and indifference to human distress or
four years of constructive administra-
ton inspired by human sympathy. "
It urged voters to ignore party labels
Norris was named chairman of the
leagues national committee. Others
on the national committee included
H. G. Hansbrough, former senate:
from North Dakota: w. r. Ronald.
publisher Of the Mitchell. S. D.. Re-
publican; and H. G. Schober Of South
Dakota.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-09-26
Eight Counties May
Vote on Agent Work

Voters in eight North Dakota
counties may face the question Of
whether to continue county agent
work at the election November 8.
Petitions asking for a vote on the
matter are in circulation in Burleigh,
Mclean, Morton, Mountrail, Wells,
Mckenzie and Stark counties while
one already has been filed in Kidder
county.
In general, supporters Of tax-re-
duction movements are advocating
the elimination Of county agent
work.
Twenty per cent Of the electors in
any county must sign the petitions to
bring the issue to q vote and the
list must be filed with the county
commissioners before the October
meeting Of the board.
David Fryer, Bismarck, has been
circulating the petitions In Burleigh
county. The number Of signatures
obtained to date has not been dis
closed.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-09-26
RESTS
0NAR|Z0NARANCH
AFTER HARD TRIP
Democratic Candidate Joined by
Wife at Committeewom-
- ans Home -

Williams, Ariz.. Sept. 26.-(R-
Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Demo-
cratic presidential candidate, stopped
here Monday at the ranch of Mrs.
John c. Greenway, Arizona national
committeeman and longtime per-
sonal friend Of the New York COVER
nor and his wife.
Designed as a day of relaxation af-
ter q strenuous two-week trip from
Albany to the Pacific Northwest and
California, program of entertain
ment had been arranged that will
keep Roosevelt busy most Of the day.
A rodeo was included.
The governor arrived Sunday night
and was met at the ranch by Mrs.
Roosevelt, who had flown from the
East to be with him on the journey
back to New York. His stopover in
the Arizona cattle country followed
q trip from Los Angeles, where he
spoke Saturday. Brief stops were
made at Phoenix. Wickenburg and
Prescott, Ariz.. where large crowds
swarmed about his train. Mrs. Green
way boarded the special at Prescott
and continued on to Williams with
the nominees party.
While the governor planned to re-
main all day at the ranch-the Quar-
ter Circle Double x. six miles from
Williams and 60 miles south of the
Grand Canyon Of the Colorado river
Others of the Roosevelt party were
to motor to the Canyon.
They included his daughter, Mrs.
Curtis Dahl, and his son, James, and
Mrs. James Roosevelt.
Leaving here Monday night at 10
o'clock, the Democratic nominee will
stop at Albuquerque and Lamy, N. NJ,
Tuesday, continuing from there back
through Colorado, Nebraska. Iowa,
Wisconsin, Illinois. Michigan. to Al
bany. Governor Arthur Seligman Of
New Mexico, will greet Roosevelt at
Lamy.
The Roosevelt party win spend
Tuesday night at Colorado Springs,
leaving Wednesday for McCook, Neb.,
where Mr.. Roosevelt will be met by
u. S. Senator George Norris, Repub-
lican Progressive, who has endorsed
the Democratic presidential aspirant's
candidacy.
u. 8. Senator John s. Cohen, Of
Georgia, joined the party Sunday at
Phoenix. Joseph p. Kennedy, the
banker adviser to the nominee, will
leave Tuesday by plane for Chicago
and Detroit.
The thermometer at Phoenix was
near 100 degrees.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-09-26
Prosecution Rests
In Trial Of Davis

New York. Sept. 26.-(R-The pros
ecution rested Monday In the federal
lottery trial Of U. s. Senator James ].
Davis, and the court denied q defense
motion to dismiss the indictment.
The motion was denied on the
ground that the Judge considered that
the jury would be justified from the
evidence 50 far brought out In believ-
ing that Davis knew the law was to
be violated by interstate shipments Of
alleged lottery tickets.