The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, May 20, 1920, Page 1

os > _ oy a i \ a — THE WEATHER Generally Fair THE BIS 7 LAST EDITION THIRTY-NINTH YEAR et BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA. THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1920 = TRIBUNE! ~ PRICE FIVE CENTS PLAN JOINT ANTI- BISMARCK BOOSTERS COMPLETE THE MOST SUCCESSFUL TRIP EVER HELD; TOWNS RESPOND ROYALLY Splendid Cooperation of the Members of the Caravan and Wonder- ful Hospitality of the Places Visited Make Two Day Tour Highly Enjoyable and Emminently Successful Completely successful in every detail the merry, tired, dusty caravan of “Good roads-ship by truck” boosters of Bisrnarck last night at 7 o’clock roiled into Bismarck, headed by the Elks’ band playing “Hail, Hail, the Gang’s All Here,” ending the two-day tour to Ashley and return. Never before have the business and professional men of the city accomplished so much in such a brief space of time as the booster tour accomplished. Business relations with the smaller towns in the South Soo territory were cemented by this trip as they never could have been otherwise, and the royal welcomes ac- corded the boosters at every stop they made attested to the cor- dial feeling existing between the merchants in these towns and the business interests of Bismarck. THe trip will stand as a lasting monument to the need of good! roads in Burleigh, Emmons ‘and Mcintosh counties. The roads from Bismarck to Ashley via Linton were found to be in very poor condition, not even the prairie trails in some sections being passable at a speed of more than dence of recent road work discovered on the entire trip was grad- ing now going on on the Red Tra siderable portion of the road is now being improved. Splendid Hospitality Bf The hospitality of the towns where; stops of any length were le was! the biggest and most agresable sur-| prise of the trip. Starting at Hazelton | Tuesday morning and ending at Mc-j Kenzielast night, the progressive aud wide awaké citizens--men and women! —-of these places had given thought | of the enormous cavities existing in| the tourists midsections and steaming | coffee, sandwiches, and more preten- tious meals were ready for the hungry tourists. The two main. attractions on the! trip, not to! mention Al Rosen and| Johnnie Homan, were Lieut. C, J.! Cameron and his airplane, and Spen-! cer Boise and his Elk’s band. On the; trip up from Ashley Wednesday, Cam-| eron awed the awaiting crowds with) his spectacular and daring flying and} landing at each town enroute, Camer- | on’s machine-was. quickly. surrounded | by the-crowds who for the first’ time} in their lives were actually seeing and touching an airplane. Band Big Hit The cars had no sooner entered 4 town and stopped in a long line that the members of the band would pile out of the cars and with their instru- ments hurry to the head of the col- umn. Ina very few seconds No. 5 or some other equally enjoyable number would be delighting the crowds gather- ed to welcome the “good roads-ship by truck” boosters. At several towns their local bands would be out to peal forth a musical welcome to the cara- van as it wended its way down the} main street. . Unfortunately, the schedule was too fast to permit the heavier trucks to keep up with the fleeter automobiles and shortly after leaving Bismarck the trucks were left behind and never did catch up with the main column. Two light speed trucks, a Reo and Wach-| ter’s G. M. C., made the entire trip on schedule time, thanks to the splen- did driving of their pilots. The re- mainder of the truck detail, under command of Frayne Baker, made the whole trip following a somewhat slow- er schedule. As the trucks carried the refreshments, their absence was some- what discomforting. Fine Cooneration The success of the trip was due to| the splendid management of Pi Rs Fields, director of the tour, and the whole-hearted cooperation with Mr.; Fields of every member of the cara- van. (Mr. Fields was the boss of the tour and he handled a more or less de- Jieate job in a highly satisfactory man- ner. There was not the smallest de- gree of friction during the entire tour, and when the fleet of cars motored down Main street last night everybody wanted to know how soon another tour | could be undertaken. i The condition of the crops all along the itinerary is excellent, with wheat! and other grains showing a four or! five inch stand already. The pastures | and prairies are green with gra if the South Soo territory is by a rain in a few days, the delayed | season will not be felt. The beginning of a bumper crop never was so favo: able as present conditions in that te: ritory and a little’ moisture at 1! right time will mean the biggest crops in years. | Light showers were experienced | both going to and coming from Ash- ley, but they were not sufficient to lay ; the dust on the roads. The weather during the two days was ideal. ‘MARSHALL TELLS ; Addressing Indiana Democrats, 10 miles an hour. The only evi- il west of Menoken where a con- ee AUDIENCE LAWS MUST BE OBEYED | Vice President Gives Key- note of Campaign i JAIL .THE PROFITEERS Believes in Equal and Exact Jus- tice for All Men and Tax Readjustment Indianapolis, May 20.— “Equal and exact justice to all men,” was a remedy for unrest was prescribed by Vice President Marshall in his key- | note address today before the state democratic convention. He also urged jail sentences for profiteers and in- creased production to relieve high cost of living. “I hold that the democratic doctrine of equal and exact justice to all men and special privileges to none will meet all the radical and irreconciled views of today,” said Mr. Marshall. Prohibition Any let up in the enforcement of national prohibition until legal change has been made in its provision was opposed by Mr. Marshall, who warned the democratic party that it would “merit the contempt of the people if it ever stands for the flaunting of a law because of certain citizens do not be- lieve in it.” “While the prohibition amendment remains it must be enforced in accord- ance with its provisions,” he said. Punish Disloyal Restoration of freedom of speech and of the press, with punishment for those seeking to create disorder or overthrow the government by any other than_legal manners, was urged by Mr. Marshall. who also advocated readjustment of taxation after govern- ment expenditures have been retduced to a minimum in order to place the burden upon those most able to bear them. SENATE ORDERS FUND PUBLICITY Washington, May 20.—Investigation of presidential candidates’ campaigns of both parties including, their contri- butions and expenditures or use of influence was ordered today by the senate. The resolution by Senator Borah, republican, Idaho, providing for an in-| vestigation by a privileges and elec- tions sub-committee was adopted thout a record vote and with little iscussion. | less from Moscow. today. PERSIA INVADED BY FORCES FROM SOVIET RUSSIA London Newspapers Demand that British Government Protect Helpless Ally POLES BEING FORCED BACK Bolshevik Troops Gradually Ad- vancing in Region of Kiev, Moscow States London. May 20.—Invasion of Per- sia and the seizure of the port of En- zell by the Bolsheviki with the evacu- ation of that town by British troops has created a stir here, and the near eastern postition is extremely grave, it is declared in some quarters, Newspapers ask what the British government is going to do in view of its.agreement with Persia, which was concluded last year, and it is remarked that although the convention did not commit Great Britain to defend Persia it laid upon this country a serious moral responsibility. Half Are Suspicious “One-half the population of Persia is suspicious of the British govern- ment and the other half assumes rather weakfully that our promises mean active help.” says the Times in commenting oa. the lation. ‘This newspaper attacks the British government because. of its past atti- tudes towards Persia’ and complai it does not seem to have any clear practical policy now that the long threatened invasion-is begun by the | Bolsheviki. The view is taken in some quarters that the Bolsheviki probably will push on to Teseran, there being neither British nor Persian troops strong enough { them in their ad- vance. reach the Persian cap- ital a part of dhe population, according to some views, is likely to rise in sup- port of them. POLES RETREATING London, May 20.—The offensive, b gun last Friday by the Bolsheviki against the Poles along a 50 miles line on the northern front, were continuing successfully up to Wednesday, accord- ing to an official statement from the soviet government received by wire- The Polish retreat was continuing and was panicy at some points, the statement: de- clared. Many Prisoners The capture of a large number of prisoners and immense amounts 0! supply is claimed. ' The Bolsheviki report their advance along the Dneiper to the south of Kiev to be continuing, but state that there is no change in the situation in the region of Kiev itself. BRITISH LABOR DEMANDS POLES DROP/RUSS FIGHT London, “May 20.—Denunciation of Polish attacks on the Russian Bol- sheviki and what is regarded as Great Britain's complicity in that offensive are contained in a manifesto issued here by a number of labor leaders, in- cluding Don Robert Clyne, ‘William Brace and William Crooks. The manifesto states that the at- tack of Poland on soviet Russia means “a prolongation of war and chaos, the continuance of secret diplomacy and the defeat of the league of nations.” The British government is accused of ‘violating its pledges by sending am- munition to Poland. “The ferociously cruel blockade of Russia is actually maintained although legally non-existent, while a stream of goods flows into Poland,” says the manifesto, and concludes by saying that the whole labor movement is threatened, and that labor feels that attacks on Russia should be ended. The question of a national strike, protesting against the attacks on Rus- sia is being considered, according to the Herald, labor organ. — ’ WEATHER REPORT l R RE For twenty-four hours ending at noon, Thursday, May 20 Temperature at 7 a. m. ae 7 Highest yesterday Lowest yesterday . Lowest last night. Precipitation ... Highest wind velocity Forecast e OWNLEY COUNTY ATTORNEY UNDER SUSPENSION IN LIQUOR PROBE St. Paul, Minn... May. — County Attorney William Ff. Nash was sus- pended from ofticeyby Governor Burn- | quist today, followfng charges_involv- ing him in the lHaudr conspiracy case that brought about! the resignation of Sheriff Martineson; and his subse- quent plea of guilt John O'Donnell,:; for years prose- cutor of Minneapolis,;:was named to succeed Nash’ pending the outcome of the ouster proceed¥igs. Nash asserts the case is a “frame-up.” The liquor conpitacy case involved several deputy sherifis and a number of private citizens: and was the out- growth of alleged filtzal importations from Canada. } RIFLES NEEDED TO QUELL RIOTS IN COAL REGION Twelve Persons Killed in Battle in West Virginia City, In- cluding Mayo. SLEUTHS CAUSE TROUBLE! erators lose Workmen’s Houses for Unionizing G. 0. P. MERTING AT CHICAGO HAS CHANCE FOR ALL No Candidate for Republican Matewan, W. Va., May 20.— With 100 deputy sheriffs armed with rifles patrolling the streets and a detach- ment of state constabulary expected to arrive at any moment, the situation in this mining village, the scene of the killing of twelve persons last night in a battle between private detectives and citizens, was quiet early today. The deputies, rushed here late last night by Sheriff Blankenship of Mingo CS Fuel Company Has Private Op- | CAMPAIGN REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS JOIN HANDS IN THE RIGHT TO UNSEAT RED ADMINISTRATION Both Parties Will Cooperate in Raising Funds and _ Boosting peakers—J. F. T. O’Connor Heads One Anti-League Ticket (Special to The Tribune) Fargo, N. D., May 20.—Anti-Townley forces combined at a meeting here today to rescue North Dakota from socialistic rule. Republicans, democrats and members of the Independent Vot- ers’ association, burying all thought of party strike, evolved a ‘| plan of campaign which will bring all their resources into play to put Townley’s ticket out of the running in the primary on June 30. After nearly two days’ session, leaders of the three organiza- tions came into complete agreement on the plan to be followed. Rhey formed a joint anti-Townley committee, with Torger Sinnes, of Minnewaukan, as chairman and L. L. Twitchell of Fargo, as | secretary. They decided to raise a joint campaign fund for use in the pri- . mary fight, to spread propaganda in favor of redeeming the state from the grip of the present socialistic forces and to pay the ex- penses of speakers who will carry the fight into every part of +) majority oflall they Nomination for President Has Sufficient Votes GENERAL WOOD IN LEAD Enters Convention with Largest Number of Pledged Dele- gates; Johnson Next Chicago, May 20.>-With the repub-) lican national convention only eigh- teen days away and 899 of the 984 dele- gates already elected, the situation facing the republican candidate is that no candidate will enter the convention with enough votes pledged to him to give any decided advantage over his opponents. 4 Forty-seven of the 53 states and ter- vitories haye chosen their delegations and are sending to Chicago.537 unin- structed delegates, 44 more than a} a. who will. sit in the convention. Wood Leads Major General Leonard Wood on the fage of returns to date will show the most strength on the first ballot. for of those delegates who have been! (Continued on Page Kignt) i DRAKE MILL county, had the situation well in hand at daybreak. Company Evicted Employes Last nght’s shooting, in which Bald- win-Peltz detectives clashed with citi- zens and the Matewan police, result- ed, according to authorities, from ac- tion of the detectives, who evicted a number of miners from Stone Moun- tain Coal company's houses yesterday. Two Stone Mountain company mines were closed recently when it became known that an effort was being made to unionize them. The miners claim that the detectives were sent to dis- poss families of workers who had been dismissed by the concern. Mayor Killed A shot, said by the authorities to have been fired from a coal pocket by Albert Feltz, a detective, and which ended the life of Mayor Cabell Tester- ; ment of Matewan, started the battle. An ‘instant after he fired, Feltz, ac- cording to authorities, was killed by “Sid” Hatfield, chiet of police of Mate- wan, The shooting then became gen- eral and when the battle ended seven detectives,the -mayor-.and—faur coal miners were dead ard three other per- sons badly wounded. Feltz. it is said. had a warrant for the arrest of Chief Hatfield on a charge that he had taken a prisoner from detectives some time ago. The mayor was reading the war rant when he was killed. KOSITZKY’S DEPUTY FAILS TO PENETRATE MYSTERY OF FAMOUS S $49,000 SACKS Special Accountant Accorded Royal Reception by Manager J. A. McGovern’s Sub-Manager Until the Steno Discovered that | Governor Frazier Had Failed to Endorse the Investigation John R. Snyder, special accountant in the office of State Aud- {nomination of O'Connor itor Carl Kositzky, was practically ordered out of the state flour mill at Drake, where he had been sent by the state auditor to make a thorough examination of its affairs. Mr. Kositzky under the law is directed to make periodical examinations of all state agencies where public money is used or where state property is involved. He has received lately several weird reports of the ad- ministration at the Drake mill and decided Tuesday to send one of his deputies to make a searching examination. Within the last two weeks the mill has acquired a brand new manager. He received Mr. Snyder cordially under the impression that Mr. Snyder was one of the deputies of J. A. McGovern, Town- iey state mill and elevator “expert.” Mr. Snyder went through the toy mill hoping any moment to locate the $19,000 worth of sacks reported on hand by special appraisers Feb, 24, 1920. After witnessing a small supply of flour on hand, the manager rushed Snyder to the office and no sacks were located. Delegates, how- ever, from the Minot convention stopping at Drake for dinner last | Friday, saw the $19,000 pile of sacks. A Ford truck could ac- commodate them without crowding. : | “ oy Discovered | j Snyder was getting his pencils out KING PLAYS GOLF niyder was setting. his. i a ready to delve into the mill’s records WITH DOUGHNUTS | wen a lynx eyed lady, who jabs the | pa typewriter in tl ate flour factory. | Nice—"The Kid from Madrid,” as{ !0ked up and said: | the irreverant call the kind of Spain,} “What department did you say you | is a regular divvie, The king plays{ Were from Mister Snyder ? | golf at the lunch table and has a b: “Why from the state auditor's.” | ting average well into three figures “Well we got orders here not to; made with hard rolls and table forks.| allow any of those state auditor fel- | Strangely enough nobody wants a ring| lows around here. We were told to side seat near the royal table. show them the door.” | | HERE'S BEAR WHO. teps Deputy time the new manager His affabil- About. thi: began to breathe hard. the state. Q°CONNOR NAMED FOR DEMOCRATS Fine Slate Named at State Con- vention at Fargo; H. H. Perry for Senator CONGRESSMEN ARE NAMED Will Fill Nomination for Attor- ney General Later; Miss Nielson Selected ~ rai.” May" 20 of Grand Forks, member of the lower house in the state legislature, was yesterday endorsed for the nomina- tion for governor by the democratic state convention in session here. His endorsement was made unanimous after two ballots had been taken. O'Connor receiving 151 votes on the second ballot. On the first ballot he received 121 votes but 136 votes were required for a majority. ‘His principal opponents for the nomination were Dr. . S. Platou of Fargo and Wesley C. McDowell ot Marion, On the first ballot Dr. Pla- tou received 81 votes, McDowell 63 and Scott Cameron of Linton 21. Choice Made Unanimous When the result of the second bal- loting was announced Dr, Platou arose and announced his withdrawal from the race and moved that the be made unanimous. G. A. Wooledge, who placed the name of McDowell before the convention, seconded Dr. Platou’s motion. The motion carried without a dissenting vote. The other indorsements office are: wor Jeutenant governor, John F. McGann of Fargo. Secretary of state, Raymond J. Murphy of Bor- dulac. State auditor, Roy Chisholm ot Pembina. State treasurer, Fred L. Walker of Ellendale. Commis- sioner of agriculture and labor Frank Sanford of Roger Commissioner of Insurance, G. I. Solum, of Mandan. Superintendent of public instruction, Minnie J. Nielson of Valley. the present incumbent of that office and who was also indorsed by the I. V. A. Republican convention at Mandan. Pays Lemke Compliment Scott Cameron's name was pre. sented to the convention for endorse ment for attorney general but a mo- tion to leave this place open to be filled by the chairman and the executive com i Wool- edge of Minot made this motion, giv- ing as his reason that it will require the very best man the Democrats have to “beat Bill Lemke,” as Wool- edge put it. For railroad commissioner the convention indorsed M. M. Borman of Abercrombie, H. D. Allert | of Langdon and S, H. Taylor of Port- land. There were no contests for these offices. The only office where there was any real contest was for the governorship, all the other in- dorsements being recommended to the convention by the committee on nomination. Perry For U. S, Senator for state TO HEAD TICKET: JR OT. O'Connor Leaders in the anti-Townley fight declared the decision reached here to- day means the certain death-knell of the Townley-lrazier , regime. William Langer, who was named as the anti-Townley republican conven- tion at ‘Minot to lead the republicans in the primary, participated in the con- ference. Other leaders from various parts of the state reported coalition movements to defeat the league candidates, and reported that many socialists of the most radical type were leading the league in their communities. In Cavalier county the Republicans and Democrats joined in a county con- vention and named two tickets, witn the understanding that in the event that the Republicans win the primary election, the low Republican’ candi- dates and the two low Democratic candidates are to withdraw, leaving three candidates on the ballot, that being, the number of places to be fill- e i The representatives at the confer- once here did not listen favorably to afforts, of. triends.of. Senator A. J. ‘ronna to obtain endorsement of his vandidacy. Action is ‘to be taken in the senatorial issue, complicated by the fact that there-are four condidates in the field, was not settled this after- 100n, PLAYING HIDE AND SEEK WITH | TONS OF SUGAR | Chicago, May 20. cars. loaded with 3,060,000 pounds of sugar, are being sought in railroad yards here by federal agents, it be- ‘ame known today. It is said the sugar has been shifted around on side racks for two weeks and, according to nformation in the hands of District Attorney Clyne, no attempt has been nade to unload the cars. RAILROADS SEEK BIG RATE BOOST Fifty-one freight Railroads operating in North Da- kota have arrived at a conclusion that they must have an increase in intra- state freight rates of about 24 per cent, if they are to earn the dividends guaranteed in the federal rail bill. Railroads operating in the north- west al ly have announced that they must have an increase of 23.91 per cent in inter-state freights in the northwest territory. The ‘North Dakota railroad board is asked to hear the evidence which shall be presented in representatives of the railroads to the interstate com- merce commission in hearings which begin next week in Washington. Com- missioners Milhollan and DuPuis ex- pect to attend the hearings. It is estimated that the freight in- ¢ ed would mean an increase in the bills of shippers of North Da- kota of over $8,000,000. TWO HIGHWAYS IN DAKOTA MERGED Williston, .N. D., May 20.—-The ! Rainbow trail, which runs from St. ; Louis to St. Paul, and the Glacier trail, which extends from the Twin along the at Northern rail- For North Dakota: Fair tonight! and Friday; somewhat cooler north-| east portion tonight. Lowest Temperatures 1 Fargo .... : I bil-' The first indorsement acted on by | ¢ ity turned to coldn Side-stepping | the convention was for United States) Way to Glacier park, were recently about, he began to size Snyder up. | senator and H. H. Perry of Ellen-| merged into one trail at a meeting of “No. oh no, positively no,” he! dale. present Democratic national, the officers of both associations. The bear of the zoological gardens here, | Seemed to chatter. | committeeman for North Dakota was} Meeting was held at Hampton, lowa. suffers from the delusion he is a goa’ Snyder saw that he had about, as | unanimously indorsed for this place.| This action places another important A sign on the cage warns visitors: | much chance to examine the Drake | The names of Frank Hellstrom and | highw: y through North Dakota cities. “Beware! This bear snatches umbrel-| mill books as he would the secret | Frank Sanford of Rogers were also! In a letter received here this week 4g las.” He eats ’em, so id. j archives of the National Nonpartisan | presented to the convention but not, from Henry G. Young, secretary of ! league at St. Paul or Cathro’s private | yoted on as Perry's indorsment was | the ociation, he stated that the jentries in the Bank of North Dakota. | made unanimous. | trail would be marked across North 36| Chicago, Ill, May 20—The United League Enterprise Favored The delegates from the various; Dakota to the park this summer. He 60 | States railway labor board today flat- But Snyder did learn that the chain | congressional districts met spearate- aid that it was the plan of the ily refused to hear petitions for in-| of United Consumers stores, organ-| ly early in the afternoon and _ se-| @S80¢ iation to extend the trail east- M lagint ‘creased wages from the president of }ized by Job Brinton sander ieanus | Lae contidatess for congrésamen | W8tE to the Atlantic coast. ment of 1,4000 tons. jand are said to hail from parts un- Meteorologist. {the Chicago Yardmen's association’ auspices. get all the flour they need | with the result that Nick Nelson of - —— —_——— ' known. —_—_—_—— | and Sther oreanizations which went | on consignment, making weekly set-| Grand Forks was indorsed by the | RAIN WASHES COFFINS College Head Here | Sheriff Docktér told local authori- AGREE ON RESOLUTION. | on strike recently in defiance of the| tlements for what they sell. , | first district. John B. Fried of James- "ROM 5 Prof. G. W. Randlett. head of the ex-| ties that burglar’s tools were found| . Washington, May 20.—Republican | orders of the | Until recently all but United Con-| town for the second and R. A. John- FROM HAWAIIAN GRAVES tension department of the state agri-! on them, and they also are suspected | leaders in the house today agreed to! protherhoods. sumers stores were compelled to pay| son _ of Dunn county in the third. cultural college, conferred yesterday | of automobile thefts. accept the peace resolution adopted | — ' cash for state flour. Their names were brought before with County Agent Gustafson and| Their bonds are $1,250 each. i by the senate as a substitute for the | Former President Taft owns a walk-| This is the third barrier Mr. Ko-| the convention late in the afternoon Home Demonstration agent, Miss Elsie; The four men were brought in late! house resolution and tentatively gecio ing stick made of wood that is thought] sitzky has encountered in seeking to! but the voting for each was done by Stark: yesterday, being handcuffed in pairs. ed to call it up for a vote Friday. to be 250,000 years old. (Continued on Page Seven) each district separately. Weinesday being senls coter hon SHERIFF RECEIVES edondy. The dust was pretty thick’ 4 NEW BOARDERS IN COUNTY JAIL, and the tourists soon were covered | with dirt, their dust streaked features presenting a laughable sight. LAUNCH LARGEST qpiheritt Welch's list of boarders | Grand Forks : OCEAN “FLIVER” | There are four additions today, four | St, Paul - bie Sa | men being brought to the county jail aie Copenhagen.—The biggest motor| for safe-keeping by Sheriff Chris Chicago’ ship in the world has just been launch; | Dockter, of McIntosh county. Swift Cur ed here for an English shipping com-| They gave their names to the auth-| Kansas City i pany. The ship is called the Afrika | orities as Ed Moran, Joseph Welsch, Seas and is 445 feet long with a displace-| George Martin and James ‘KE. Lewis, ORRIS W. ROBERTS, EATS UMBRELLAS London.—Keepers say “Patsy,” 38 | 2 60, REFUSE YARDMAN’S DEMANDS. heads of the railway Hilo, Hawaii, Monday, May 17.—A cloudburst in the Kono district, Island of Hawaii, was so severe that coffins were washed from graves.