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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-11
TO ASK
MORTGAGE HOLDERS
TO show PATIENCE
Moves to Put RefinanCe Proyi-
sions to Work But Il Will
Take Time
WALLACE TO SPEED ACTION
Agricultural Secretary Ready
to Use Wide Authority
Granted in Measure

Washington. May l1.-(P)-Repre-
sentative Byrns, the Democratic lead
err, said Thursday absence from the
city OF Speaker Rainey will delay
sending the farm determination bill
TO the white house until Friday.
He must sign the measure.
The legislation contains a provision
for refinancing farm mortgages. Pres
ldent Roosevelt has been setting up
the machinery to put this into earlv
effect but it undoubtedly will take
some time to get the vast refinancine
job in full operation.
Consequently, he intends to issue a
statement at the time of the signing
OF the bill urging holders of mort
cages to be patient and permit the
necessary preliminary work to be done
to give them relief.
Secretary Wallace headed home
from Boston, where he made a speech
last night, ready to take the first steps
toward restoring the farmers pur-
chasing power within So hours after
Roosevelt pens his name.
The man who will direct the feder-
al reserve boards operations in ex-
panding credit as much as $4,000, OOO,-
coo under the inflationary provisions
Eugene r. Black-planned to take
office during the day. Designated to
become governor of the board, Black
was appointed by the president We'd
nesday.
Grants Wide Powers
The farm Rehabilitation measure
gives the president authority to order
the expansion Of currency and de-
valuate the dollar as we'll as initiate
credit through the federal reserve sys-
tenn. The secretary of agriculture has
wide powers to raise commodity prices
through marketing agreements, pro-
duction control and processing taxes.
This permissive authority for WAL
lace was granted by congress about
the same time as the department Of
agriculture estimated the nations 1888
wheat production at the lowest in %
years. This was hailed as a start on
reducing the huge SURPRISES piled uu
in recent years and a likely factor in
increasing prices.
This development and the indica~
lions of improving conditions in tn
dustry raised questions whether It
would be necessary to use many Of
the powers conferred by the new bill.
Secretary Woodin indicated that the
inflationary provisions might not be
invoked to great extent If continued
improvement was noted.
Wallace's first steps to put the farm
program In operation will consist OF
arrangements for commodity meetings
of professors, dealers and others. He
will submit to them his policies for
lettering prices and curbing produc-
ton of basic commodities listed in the
bill-wheat, cotton, corn, hogs, rice,
tobacco, and dairy products.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-11
League to Consider
Declaration Of War

Geneva, Switzerland, May l1.-(R
The League of Nations convoked a
special session of its council Thurs
day to consider Paraguay's declara-
ton Of war against Bolivia, the first
formal declaration since the birth Of
the League.
This action was taken after a meet
ing Of the councils committee on the
dispute had been convoked as re-
suit Of official notification Of the
Paraguayan declaration.
Bolivia informed the League of the
declaration of war and asked that
action be taken concerning it. Pend
ing action by the council the League
is addressing appeals to Paraguay
and Bolivia to exercise moderation
and to refrain from acts of war.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-11
Canadians Reducing
1888 Wheat Acreage

Ottawa, Ont, May 1l.-(R)-A de-
termination to curtail the Canadian
wheat acreage was revealed in q re-
port Thursday by the Dominion bu-
reau of statistics which showed a re-
duction in the estimated area to be
sown to spring wheat from 26,646, 100
acres in 1882 to 25,171, 900 acres this
year.
The acreage intentions for oats and
mixed grain were slightly above the
acreages seeded in 1892, with barley
and spring rye slightly lower.
The intended acreage of flax was
given as 1884, 100, compared to 453,700
seeded in 1882. This would represent
a reduction of 1874 per cent.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-11
Alleged Arsonist Is
Nabbed by Guardsmen

Ellsworth, Maine, May ll.-(R)-
Norman Moore, Is, said by authori-
ties to have signed confession that
he set the fire which caused $2,O00,-
600 damage and made 400 homeless
Sunday night, was being held prison.
er by the national guard Thursday.
Moore, who had been under Suspi-
cion since the day after the fire, was
arrested on farm at Hancock.
In his alleged confession. Moore
said something in my head led me
to do this"
He told authorities he had been a
spectator at a fire which destroyed
vacant factory here about week pe-
fore Sunday nights conflagration and
had enjoyed watching the flames ane
seeing the fire apparatus.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-11
FARM STRIKE CHIEF
SAYS ACTION Will
Be VOLUNTARY ONE
Producers Considering Whether
to Go to Market or Re-
main At Home

Des Moines, Iowa. May 1l.-F)-
Farmer Jones was making up his
mind Thursday whether to go to mar
ket Saturday on join the farm holi-
day.
Plans for the general farm sales
holiday are under way by state presi-
dents and county chairmen after be-
ing approved by Milo Reno. national
holiday president. The strike will be
voluntary on the part Of the individ-
ual farmer, he said.
The state and county officers will
seek to obtain support from the farm
ers. Marketing committees will be
organized to deal directly with city
buying committees, selling farm pro-
duce at fair" price.
When the farm strike becomes ef-
fective Saturday, control of all milk
markets will be assumed by the state
of Wisconsin under executive order,
Governor A. G. Schmedeman an
nounced. Milk will be transported to
cities under the direction of health
commissioners for children and sick
persons. No milk will be sold at
stores. No violation of the constitu-
tional rights OF citizens will be allow
ed, Gov. Schmedeman said.
AS the strike apparently drew near.
martial law was suspended Thursday
in Plymouth and Crawford counties
in Iowa, the scene Of disturbances two
weeks ago. Civil authorities an
nounced they planned to file charges
Thursday against persons responsible
for the outbreaks and continue with
preparations for trial.
Leaders Of farm organizations OPP
posed to the general embargo were
preparing to back Secretary Wallace
in the administration Of provisions OF
the new farm relief act passed by
congress Wednesday. They maintain
the holiday will not assume large pro-
portions and will not seriously affect
the nations markets.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-11
RECORD new PEAKS
FOR RECOVERY IN
VIGOROUS TRADING.
Feverish Pace Is Set On Wall
Street and Ticker Falls
Behind Activity
COTTON AND WHEAT JUMP
Advances Only Temporarily
Checked BY Profit T aking
As Fever Spreads
COTTON AND WHEAT JUMP

New York. May 1l.-tP)-Stocks and
principal staples were swept up to new
highs for the recovery on the crest
of another huge buying wave Thurs
day.
Trading in the share market hit the
feverish pace of last week. with the
ticker falling in arrears Of transac-
tions. Extreme gains ranged from 81
to more than S. a share In many
issues. While the advance was fire.
quently checked by profit-taking,
prices were around the days best by
mid afternoon, with rails taking the
lead. Sales Appropriated 6,000,0 900
shares, one of the largest turnovers OF
the lastth rec weeks.
Cotton jumped up about 81 bale
to a new high since September. lost
nearly half in its gain, then recovered
to around the days top levels again.
Cotton futures finished with net
gains of 81 so to $1.70 q bale.
The monthly government crop re-
port prompted fever of buying In
the wheat market at Chicago, send
ing futures up to 3 cents. Other
grains were strong. The tendency was
higher in the smaller staple markets
at New York, with sugar, Wednesdays
soft spot, rallying, and crude rubber
dumping about three-tenths OF cent
p pound.
Union Pacific advanced more than
IS to above $88; Norfolk and Western
So to Sl44; Santa F'e 81 to above SCI
Allied Chemical, more than "a to
above 500; American Telephone. about
60 to over $l06; U. S. Steel about 81
to $50; Dupont, about 81 to close to
e62; American Smelling 81 to above
$50; Consolidated Gas, more than -
to above SIS: General Motors. about
81 to $24.50; Chrysler to above $40.
Speculative trade was OF tremend-
Gus volume in all grains.
Most Of the gains were retained al
the close. Wheat was Us to 2's cents
above Wednesdays close with the De-
cember delivery at 70.
Corn ranged from las to Us cents
higher, with December at 1873 cents
Rye was a sensational performer
running up from 3A to ~ cents 9
bushel, with December selling at 58N
cents. Oats gained as much as la
cents a bushel.
Lard ran up briskly In heavy trans
actions and the July delivery, the
most active month. closed at $0.oz q
hundred pounds.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-11
ADULTS HEAR
MUSICAL FANTASY
600 Grade School Children Pre-
sent The Magic Lamp
Wednesday Night

More than /, 400 adults were enter
tanned Wednesday evening by 600
grade school children, who presented
an original musical fantasy as fea-
ture of the Capital City's observance
of national music week.
The production, 1.-The Magic Lamp
created by Miss Ruby Wilmot, grade
school music instructor. was present.
ed at the World War Memorial build
ing. :
Assisting Miss Wilmot in the pro-
duction were teachers Of the grade
schools. The finesse with which the
program was presented testified to
the great amount Of work spent both
by teachers and pupils in preparing
for the event.
The program opened with a short
concert by the combined junior and
senior high school orchestras under
the direction of Clarion E. Larson
followed by choral numbers, drills
dances and readings by pupils Of the
first six grades. Music by the COM
bined juvenile bands under the direc-
ton Of Larson closed the program.
Speaking parts we're taken by James
Shrek, Evelyn Rosen, Roy Reade
Logan, Jimmy Cass, Wilmar MARITIME
son, Robert Gray, Arthur Stadler and
Milton Klein.
Jimmy Cass, Wilmar Martineson
Robert Gray and Arthur Stadler ap-
peared with large musical score vol
unes, as tall as the boys, and were
dressed in costumes to match.
In all the presentations, with the
exception of the choral, band and or
chestra numbers, the children were
dressed in appropriate costume.
Each Of the musical numbers was
followed by a drill and dance.
Pupils from the Roosevelt, William
Moore, Will Annex, Wachter and
Richholt schools participated in the
program.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-11
Tractor Headlights
Beaming in Alberta

Calgary, May ll.-P)-Tractor
headlights beamed on Alberta
farmlands as wheat growers in
stituted q 24-hour working shift
to make up for lost time. It was
believed the first time sowing on
q wide scale had been undertaken
after dark.
Kept off the land by more than
two weeks of rain and snow,
farmers had completed only rs
per cent of seeding. Bright SUM-
shine appeared over southern AL
berta Wednesday and agriculture
lists not only took advantage OF
the good daytime weather but
turned on the tractor lights and
kept at it long into the night.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-11
% Rioters Facing
Formal Accusations

Denison, Iowa. May 11.-@-
Twenty-Five men were charged for
mally with conspiracy and contempt
Of court Thursday in connection with
riots at the Joseph Shields farm
mortgage foreclosure sale two weeks
ago.
Frank North. IS, Of Vail, alleged
leader, was charged in separate in
formation. The other 81 were named
in blanket charges.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-11
Here's HOW Farmer
Is Helped by Bill
Collects Cotton Into One Pool:
Gives Planter Benefit of
Advance
PROVIDES PROCESSING TAX
Reductions in Acreage to Be
Compensated BY Payments
From Government

Washington. May 11.-(P-1f you
are farmer, here is the way the ad-
price-lifting and mort
gage relief bill proposes to help you:
1t collects all federal-owned cotton
into one pool, to be sold to planters
on credit provided they reduce acre
age. Later it will be sold by the gov
eminent, with profits going to the
farmer.
Secretary Wallace is authorized to:
Proclaim processing tax on the
seven basic commodities-wheat. cot
ton, corn, rice, TOBACCO, hogs and
dairy products sufficient to increase
their price to 1909-1914 levels for all
but tobacco, for which the level would
be the average 1929 price: and
Approve marketing agreements with
those who buy from the farmers, to
permit them to pay the farmer more.
Receipts from the taxes would be
paid back to the farmers in direct
benefits or through leasing land to get
it out of production, If they reduce
their production. The payment will
be in accordance with the decrease in
output.
To promote foreign markets for
American farm products and pay the
benefits until tax receipts are ,suffi-
cient, the bill appropriates 500. 000, 900
from the treasury, to be repaid the
government from the tax collected.
Aids Mortgage Situation
Should the farmer have a mort
gage on which he now pays the aver
age per cent interest, the federal
land banks would refinance it at a
maximum of Az per cent if he bor-
rows through farm loan association.
If he has already borrowed from, the
land banks, he would not have to pay
the per cent annual amortization
payment. Should he wish to borrow
directly, the interest rate would be
one-half of one per cent more.
proposes to issue two billions in land
bank bonds, bearing four per cent in
terest which the government would
guarantee.
To aid those who have borrowed
from the joint stock land banks, the
government will supply 100000. 600
from the Reconstruction corporation
to the joint stock banks SO they can
reduce their interest to S per cent.
with the stipulation they can not
foreclose for two years.
For the assistance Of those who
wish to refinance their other debts,
the bill provides 5000. 000, 900 for loans
from the Reconstruction corporation
so that farm debtors could make COM
position of their debts with creditors
under the machinery of the bank
ruptcy law.
Here are primary provisions of the
initiation section of the bill:
It authorizes the president to ex-
pand federal reserve credit by three
billion dollars through agreements be-
tween the reserve board and banks
whereby the latter would purchase
government securities in the open
market in that amount and hold them
for specified periods.
Banks would be relieved of gradual
ed taxes on reserve deficiencies and
no automatic increase in rates OF In
terest or discount would be required.
The board may require the banks
to take such action as may be neces-
sary to prevent undue credit expan-
son."
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-11
Delay Appointment
OF Mill Executives

The state industrial commission vii!
meet Ia Grand Forks Saturday to fur.
tl1er study affairs Of the state mill
and elevator.
After meeting here to consider ar
audit OF the mill and elevator made
by o. B. Lund, auditor, the three
members Of the commission decided
to 90 to Grand Forks to confer with
mill officials.
Action on applications for various
executive positions at the mill was de-
tered until q later date
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-11
LIKES RAILROAD PLAN

Washington, May 1l.-(P)-Carl r
Gray, president of the Union Pacific
railroad, told the senate Interstate
Commerce committee Thursday the
railroads will 60 along" with the ad-
ministration,s railroad reorganization
plan.
I'VE will cooperate with the fedora,
cocrdinator," he said.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-11
WASHINGTON DISCUSSES
METHOD OF PROCEDURE

Washington, May 11.-(P)-Ameri-
can preparations for the world eco
nomic conference are now conferred
on definite discussion of the best ways
of procedure at London to insure quick
action. and prevent a long drawn out
and inconclusive gathering.
Views on this subject are being ex-
changed with DR.. Hjalmar Schacht,
representative of the German govern
ment, and other statesmen sent here
for conversations with President
Roosevelt.
In official circles, the opinion has
been formed that a sterilization of
the pound and the dollar at about
their present ratio would establish a
sound basis for action at London.
Efforts to hit upon a specific ratio
during the visit of Prime Minister
Ramsay Macdonald and his British
colleagues were unsuccessful, but they
have not been abandoned.
The end Of the parade Of distin-
guished visitors to Washington to pave
the way for the world parley is now
in sight. Conversations with Schacht
are nearly over. Alberto j. Pant, Mex
ico's secretary of the treasury. who is
particularly interested in information
al action to lift the price of silver.
was expected to talk to the president
Thursday. Also continuing are dis
cussions with T. v. Soong, Chinese
finance minister. japanese, Brazil
ian and Chilean delegates are yet to
come.
It was reiterated at the white house
that President Roosevelt has no pres
ent intention of attending the Lon
don economic conference opening on
June II.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-11
CUT GRID PRICES

Minneapolis. May l1.-(F)-Football
tickets for University Of Minnesota
games will be reduced next fall. Man
ager L. L. Schroeder of the athletic
department announced season books
good for six home games would cost
$3.50 including tax, compared with
1920 last fall. For single games the
top price will be $3.50. including tax.
compared with $2.76 last season.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-11
GERMANY BALKS AT
PROPOSED TRUCE ON
TARIFF TRADE BARS
Declines to Act Quickly On
Agreement Submitted BY
American and Britain

London, May 1l.-(R)-Germany's
unwillingness to give prompt assent
to the tariff truce has definitely de-
layed the formal acceptance and the
passing on to other governments of
the world economic armistice project.
German assent had been expected
Wednesday evening and again
Thursday forenoon, but when the
German reply finally was received
after a noon meeting Of the cabinet
of the reich in Berlin, 1t was to the
effect that the German government
would need more time to study the
proposals.
An effort was made here to i'm
press German quarters with the ne
cessity of immediate action and 1t
was understood similar pressure
would be brought to bear from Wash
ington.
The tenor of the German reply was,
it was understood, that Britain and
America had taken their time about
evolving the truce formula and the
reich could not be rushed precipi-
lately into an agreement.
The hitch is understood to have
arisen over a clause in the agree
ment which provides for withdrawal
of nations should the price levels be
unduly disturbed. Both American and
British interpretations of this clause
have been sent to the other govern
ments.
The six other nations. all represent
ed on the organizing committee for
the world economic conference, are
France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Bel
GUM and Norway.
Seek Same Interpretation
The American representatives here
are understood to be unaware Of the
phraseology of the British interpre-
tation and hopeful, for the sake of
expedition, that it is not too different
from Washington's Interpretation.
There Is no doubt in American cir
cles that certain clauses in the truce
text are viewed by the British as
protection against undue devaluation
of the American dollar. such as might
upset existing trade agreements, i'm
port quotas and foreign commerce
during the period Of the truce.
The United States sought truce
for the duration Of the world eco
nomic conference. probably ending
late this year. It was reported the
present pact would be effective only
until the conference opens at which
time the United States will press for
extension.
Fresh reports, described as well
authenticated" that President Roose-
welt is coming to the world economic
conference resulted in smashing head
lines in Thursday afternoons news
papers. The reports came in press
dispatches from America.
There was much interest in one
rumor that the president was COM
ing on the new cruiser Indianapolis
This cruiser, according to the story,
is being prepared for the fastest
crossing Of the Atlantic ever made
by q ship"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-11
BURDICK URGING N. d.
FOLK TO PARTICIPATE

NOrthWOOd, N. D., May 1l.-tHl-
Active but peaceful participation In
the national farm strike set to start
Saturday was urged by U. L. Bur-
dick, state president Of the Farmers
Holiday association, at a meeting
here Wednesday night attended by
some 1900 farmers.
c. s. Tornbom, Northwood, was
chairman and Albert Bilden, North
wood, told of organization work be-
ing done in this district.
The meeting selected five men as
members of the county defense coun-
Gil. They are p. o. Olson Of Grand
Forks, county holiday association
president: j. P. Hemmingson, Mag
ara, vice president: AL McManuS,
Grand Forks; o. e. Bilden, North
wood, and Lars Larson, Grand Forks.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-11
IS RUSHED
TOSTRICKEN AREAS
IN SOUTHERN HILLS.
Workers From Many Sections
Enter Section Devastated
BY Tornadoes
DEATH LIST PUT At 81
IS Known Killed in Kentucky
and 20 in Tennessee Fol-
lowing Twisters
DEATH LIST PUT At 81

Glasgow. KY. May 1l.-(F-Relief
workers from Washington. Louisville,
Glasgow, Danville and other Ken
lucky cities Thursday were concen-
trated at Russell Springs and Tomp-
kinsville, the communities hardest hit
by tornadoes Tuesday night which
caused IS known deaths in Kentucky
and % fatalities in Tennessee.
The storm was the seventh of a
series of major tornadoes battering the
south since March and raised the total
Of spring storm fatalities above $50.
The midnight twisters bowled over
houses, uprooted trees and left behind
them a scene of destruction resembl-
ing a battle field.
Scores were injured and roads In
the Cumberland foothills were
choked with trees and debris. Heavy
rains and hailstorms hampered res
cue work. Livestock as we'll as hui
mans were killed. The injured were
cared for Thursday In the larger
Tennessee towns and a hotel was
used for a temporary hopital at Rus
sell Springs, KY.
The spring storms have come in
fitful bursts that reaped destruction
from Louisiana to the Carolinas and
from Texas to Illinois.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-11
Norwegian Royalty
Will Visit America

Chicago, May 11.-(P)-Oscar J.. W..
Hansen, Chicago sculptor today cabl-
ed from Oslo, Norway, that King
Haakon VII, at q formal audience,
promised to send Crown Prince Olaf
and Princess Martha to the dedica-
ton Of the Left Erickson memorial
in Grant Park here, September l.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-11
Thousands Of Books
Burned by Germans

Berlin, May ll.-P)-Only the
ashes remained Thursday of thous-
ands of books by German and for
eign authors, Americans included,
which burned on pyres throughout the
country last night.
The works of such Americans as
Jack London, Franz BoaS and Helen
Keller were among the literature
condemned as contrary to the new
German spirit Students heaped
them on the pyres by the CARLOAD.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-11
HOG PRICES SHARING
IN GENERAL ADVANCE

South St. Paul, May 11.-R)-Hog
prices advanced from five to 20 cents
Der hundredweight in the local mar
ket Thursday with late trading top
of $4.10, the highest price, with one
exception, since last September. The
top a year ago Thursday was $500.
At the same time, H. r. Leonard,
Twin City Milk Producers associa-
ton manager, said farmers In the
Twin Cities area were getting Il per
cent more for butterfat and II per
cent more for milk than two months
ago, with further advances in pros
pect.
Butterfat brought % cents per
pound Thursday and milk Is cents
per 100 pounds. .