The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, March 22, 1920, Page 8

JOHNSONIAN IS DISGUSTED WITH! GOPHER PRIMARY State Manager for Californian Says Wood Men Stole Min- nesota Election IS DAMAGING TO PARTY Wilcox Believes Republicans Will Suffer from Tactics He Deems Improper Senator Hiram W. Johnson of Cali- fornia, carried every district in Minne- sota in which he contested the so-call- ed presidential preference primary. ‘these districts were the — fourth. fifth and tenth congressional districts. comprising St. Paul, Minneapolis ane parts of rural territory near the lat ter city. This statement was made today by Richard Selden Wilcox, state manag- er, who returned last week from. St. Paul. where he assisted in conducting the Johnson campaign in the districts named. , PRIMARY FRAUD “The primary was a fraud’ atid a fake,” declares Wilcox. “It was no surrounded by any legal safeguards. It was placed, at a time of the year when nine years out of ten the roads in Minnesota are impassable. It was not conducted by the republican state central committee acting as a neutral body but by the Wood campaign or- ganization. It was only for one hour, between 7:30 and 8:30, a time when. even if the roads had heen passable, which they were not, the farmers be- cause of their chores would have been disfranchised. ’ “L do not believe that General ‘Wood or his national campaign com- |, mittee should be held at all to blame for the contemptible tactics employed by his Minnesota managers. In faci, 1 understand that he and his commit- tee seriously considered repudiating the entire mess but at the late date .i was practically impossible to.do so, SCORES TACTICS i “While republican victory’ this fall is as near a certainty as an election can be, still the party cannot afford to disfranchise any class of voters through a manipulated caucus like Minnesota's fraudulent scheme. The farmers are going to be big factors in the presidential campaign this year. But even if this were not so, they and all other voters are entitled toa square deal. More than ever this year the voters of all parties are going to Protest the old political tricks design ed to prevent the selection by the People of the man they desire. PETTY TRICKS TOLERATED “There is ‘no use in going into de- tails over the petty. tricks tolerated during the time that the primary was held and the conventions. « The situa- tion ig, just’ what.one ‘would expect when no legal responsible judges were presiding. when the Ausfralian ballot system’ was not used, when the men in charge were determined on just one thing, the election of their candi- dates. t “Because of the: realization of the situation the Johnson forces up to ten days before. the ‘fake’ ‘primary had made no decision to enter the contest. After Senator Johnson’s. appearance in Minneapolis and St. Paul demon- strated his personal popularity it was decided to make the race in the three districts and have men as far as pos- sible at each precinct to watch the 8. THE RESULT “The result was that Senator Johi- £on got,the preference vote in all three districts ‘and the delegates in all but St. Paul, where we lost control of the cénvention by 21 votes’ because of the inability of all our precinct delegates to be present and a decision contrary to the state law by the organization conducting the primary that proxies would not be allowed. i NEW YORK WOULD LICENSE EVERY DRIVER OF CAR Albany, N.Y. March 22.—Legis- lation has ‘een introduced into the tate Legislature which is designed to reduce antomobile accidents hy licensing and examping gil who orer- ate machiyes. This would be aa ex- tension of the New. York city ordin- auce which calls for examination ant licensing of all who would drive an automopile, Although the state automobile as- sociation is trying to have this law passed by the legislature, opposition has been registered by several clubs in the western part. of the state: on the grounds that costs would be ‘ex- |~ cessive, ‘The main purpose of the law would be to reduce accidents through reck- _ lest and inepmpetent operators. Last year, 1287 \lives were lost’ through automobile accidents in the state alutie. and ft is this annual toll that the os- sociation is seeking to abate. . The New York board of Aldermen are considering an ordinance making truck ownens equip their vehicles with fenders instead’ of bumpers. And the owners are howling. Why not pass some constructive | legislation, says one, “like a route of good strong truck roads.” ‘ ELTINGE Wednesday and Thursday Week ext The Rivers End | When you need a Sign PHONE 909 ODD FELLOW BAND FOR STATE MEET Dickinson, March 22—The Dickin- son Lodge, strated this week that they are the livest lodge in the state, when they | Selves. perfected the organization of a band, |1..0. OF, hall, with 25 charter members. ‘This new- est musical organization will be com- The Bismarck Sign Co. 406% Broadway directoriship of Phil Patterson. will hold rehearsals each week. States posed .of Odd Fellows only, under the] I. 0. 0. -¥; They have already started work and It is expected that by the time the Grand I. 0. F. farther’ demon- | Lodge, meets here in June they will’ be 3 abel to give.a good account of them- Rehearsals are held \at the Most of the members ure former band men and it is expected that. the EN years ago it was Dy : 7 for the United y to argue men into its ranks ~ But, today the army. every other great university, on uates Four million of the nation's choicest young men were en- trusted to the Army's care. OST of them are back in’ the ranks of industry today; and every parent in America, every em- ployer, every teacher knows that they are better, abler men for: their experience. yaa \ They stand straight | upon th feet, a symbol of physical fitness, They: have learned how to exe- cute orders, and how to give them. HERE is, in their characters, a maturity beyond their Years, a vision and a self-confidence that-are Ri ‘ te fundamentals of success. _ The months that they. gave to the Army were not: lost months; the records of the future will show more rapid progress for them because of the qualities which ‘those months developed. ' Where the U. S. Army serves the details. y "A Personal: Inteiview Involves no Obligation THE NEAREST U. S. ARMY | RECRUITING STATIONS ARE: - ‘ be tuseraly BISMARCK DAILY: TRIBUNE. bal the leading ban the state. 1. W. Byler was elected) president E.R. Rob- | received. insou, ‘secretary and Harry Diedrich, treasurer Of thé Infant musical or-/ ET ECTION OFFICIAL oN ‘ganization. 2 i bi ah i Seeerseoaere LOSES WAY IN'STORM' CANADA CALLS | na i tee London.— England hag, granted easy. terms to. former‘service men. who will Dickinson, March. 22.-John Reva, |: _ PSHE, United States Atmy {s open -& for eplistments today. It wants no inferior applicants; itseeks young ' ten of character and purpose; and “it. promises those young men that ‘he term of their enlistment will be ‘They will come back to civil life _ing the finest professional care, - ‘TT IS the purpose of the War Department to develop inthe — American soldier those qualities which are the essentials to success. in any trade or business and ‘are the ‘prime requisites in an American’ Congress has appropriated $2,000,000.00 to be used in Educa- tional work.in the Army Schools. In many camps and posts men are be- ing trained in the skilled trades and at practically all Army’ iba schools are in operation in which th soldier can improve his education. Through enlistment the United. States Army offers opportunities to | travel. It:provides good food, good - training which brings health—phy- sical development — mental quick- ness and self-confidence. It sends. .- you back td.civil life better equipped © for American citizenship than when you enlisted), ~ y) 2nd Floor Bismarck Bank Building e Bismarck PRBS HERR E Be ¥ North Dakota ‘perfect health — their, muscles, their. bearing all evidenc- aks “glothes and good care. It gives'a. MONDAY, MARCH 22 1920) I Wecome one of | there. Applications for about '1¥,000| of ‘Aah Coulle townshp, and inspector persons to emigrate have already been | of the yoting: precinct, had ‘a narrow x escape from freezing’ to death while | on the way from his home to the poll: ing. place,early Teusday morning. The istance from his home to. School. No. 5, the polling place, \th a little mora than three miles; He started out just about daybreak, carrying with’ him \ 1{'theSeletcion supplies. In his: hard migrate’ to Canada and take-up land | chairman, of the Board of Superyisors! tramp’ through the ‘snewdrifts, he lost Tessly lost. for ‘a couple. of. hi The Fourteen Arms -/ Of the Service The Reeruiting Sergeant can give you the information that will help you de- _ cide which branch fits you best. In all of them you will get the fine training as a soldier the United States offers all . its ™men—in many branches you can get highly specialized training. ae : INFANTRY—The mien who have made the name of ‘doughboy” feared and; respected ‘throughout the world welcome you. to: comradeship. Fine fellowe— good fun and good training in any school’at the post YOu-BO toy (oR de Sy \ CAVALRY—When the horses are champing atthe’ bit and the “yellow legs” mount up and the troo} rides forth, there'ig:a thrill-that no ott a cavalryman ¢an ever |forget,’ Horse of your own—a good out- door life and training for future success," ' FIELD. ARTILLERY—“Action Front” comes the command—then watch. the ‘boys with the red hat cord snap into it. A happy outfit—with the dash of mounted ‘service added to- interesting work that calls for head and:hand. Motors if :you wish. CORPS OF ENGINRERS—Army engineering is known the world over: for its excellénce, and an en- listment in the Engineers can be the start of a young man’s training in the various branchég of Engineer- ing and in any of the mechanical and: building trades. COAST ARTILLER¥:-Living _ on: the’ sea coasts, guarding big citi big guns, getting time for study and a wide and'gp C. A.C. man is pi for.a useful'life and good pay and is having &'good time while he's learning. The C. A. C. also, mans the’mobile big gun regiments ‘ throughout the country. ‘ AIR SERVICE (including BALLOON CORPS)— . The man who gets the early edge in experience with aeroplanes and balloons has a ‘chance to cash in big on his army training, For flying is only in its in- fancy and it’s going’to be a’ profitable business for men with the right experience. ’ ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT—The ordnance is ap- pealing to the studious young American. To wide opportunities for study. it adds a business as well as a technical training. fs SIGNAL CORPS—Whether it’s laying wire from a reel-cart ata gallop or installing a wireleas station that will flash its message half around the world, the « Signal Corps is THERE and.a mart'who learns radio telegraph and telephone work: in the Signal Corps is always valuable. : MEDICAL DEPARTMENT—Good experienc pay and training in all branches of hospjtal work and in the Dental Corps. Excellent opportunity for fu- ture.success.. The Veterinary. Corps.teaches the care of horses as well as meat and‘ milk: inspection. TANK CORPS—The man who knows gas motors and tractors or who. wants to know.them is invited to join the Tanks. Radio, machine gun and ordnance work are all parts of the Tank Corps work. QUARTERMASTER CORPS—The corps that feeds and clothes the Army offers a valuable training for future business. Interesting work for the man who likes horses in the Remount Service. CONSTRUCTION DIVISION—Practical Work in the many trades is part of the every day life of the Con- struction Division. “Many opportunities to learn the trades of highly paid specialists. CHEMICAL. WARFARE SERVICE—For a man with a little knowledge of chemistry or for any am- bitious young man who would like to get. that khowl- edge, there is interestng work and rapid advance- ment-in'the C. W. S. MOTOR TRANSPORT CORPS—A thorough prac- tical-training in motors and their accesguries, and in driving as well, is given in the well-equippeu schools of the Motor Transport Corps. % ‘all sense of direction, and soon came to the realization that he was hope- After ‘wandering aroun the storm cleared sufficiently for hiw co gain his sense of direction, and he finally man. aged to make his way to the school house--although several hours late. Reports: from: other country pre-: cincts "also indicate that election of: ficers went to(expesure to get to polls.’ technica}training, the |