The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, April 19, 1924, Page 1

WEATHER FORECASTS Generally fair tonight Sunday, Colder tonight. and ESTABLISHED 1873 BISMARCK TRIBUNE $$ BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1924 | FINAL EDITION | PRICE FIVE CENTS ARIZONA’S TOURIST BAN IS LIFTED [| BEAUTY WiLL BEAUTIFY PARKS — ||QFFICIALS TO LEGION’S HEAD IMMIGRATION BILL I$ SENT _’ TOCONFERENCE /* Chance of ‘Agreement ' By “House and Senate on Meas- ure Is Held (Good TO COOLIDGE SIGN? Some Congressional Leaders Believe President Will Approve Bill Washington, April 19.—(By the A. P.)—The Senate and House imm gration bills were ready for confe! ‘ence toduy, with chances for agree- ment good. Although differing in some points, the Asiatic exclusion and many others embodying change in policy are substantially the same, The House passed its bill last Sat- urday by a majority of four to one and the Senate acted last night, 62 to 6. Both chambers made their deci- sions with respect to Japanese ex- clusion after Ambassador Hanihara’s letter defining the “gentlemen's agreement” and warning of “grave consequences” had been sent to Con- gress. Comment on the President's atti- tude toward the bill had been lacking since their passage at the White House and the state department. It has been suggested that the Presi- dent might veto the measure when it is submitted to him but some con- gresgional leaders have predicted that ‘he yill give it his approval. Difference in phraseology in the Asiatic exclusion and other provi- ions, in opinion of parliamentary observers, present an opportunity for considerable modification while the final draft is being worked out in conference. No sign has been giv- ‘n, however, to indicate the points of \divergence at which either cham- ‘ser may be expected to recede to- yard a compromise. Quota Provisions Provisions fixing immigration quo- as at 2 percent on the basis of the 890 census figures, as | compared ‘ith 3 percent of the 1910 census igures, in the expiring law, are ontained in both bills, but exemp- ‘ons for relatives of citizens and tilled labor and families approved iy the House were not adopted by -1e Senate, A “quota total” of 150,- 100 is estimated under the Senate ll while the House measure would Imit. 162,000 with a like number in 1e-opinion of Senator Reed, Penrsy- ‘vania, allowed to enter under the « seeptions. TO SEND NEW NOTE Tokio, Japan, April 19.—-Japanese ‘mbassador Hanihara at Washington hortly will address new letter to ecretary Hughes in an effort to clarify Japan's attitude toward the ‘merican immigration _ legislation ad expressly discluiming any intent 1y use of the words “grave conse- «aences” to imply a threat or signify desire to interfere in domestic ‘fairs of the United States, the As- veiated Press ‘learned today on ‘re- able authority. The new note, hich it is known Hanihara desires ) send, has been authorized. Assur- ace was given on the highest auth- y that the recall of Hanihara has not even been- “seriously consid- red” by the Japanese government. It us pointed out that the recall would 2 a serious tactical error amounting virtually to an admission that Jap- n’s envoy actually had threatened ‘he United States. Protesting that ich is not the case, the government 4 98 reiterated that neither it nor ..anihara had any intention of threat- «ning or seeking to coerce the United tates in matters which Japan ad- its are domestic. REHEARING IN FLOOD CASE IS REFUSED The supreme cogrt has denied re- ‘yrearing in the Medora flood cases, in hich administors of the estates eof ‘homas Everetts and A. O. McNeer ue the Northern Pacific railroad or damages as a result of the dexth of the two section men in a flood near Medora in 1921. They won judg- ment in the lower court, the judg- ment being reversed by the supreme sourt, which held that the railroad @s not liable for damages. A re- jearjng of the case was asked, and argued, and the court’s order ad- heres to its original opinion. ' COAL INCREASE SAID DENIED Minneapolis, April 19.—The Inter- state Commerce Commission today sustained the objection of \the Twin City Coal Exchange, representing {n- dependent coal dealers .of the Twin Cities, to’ the proposed increase of $1.66 a ton on the all-rail rate on anthracite coal from Buffalo to the Twin Cities, according to advices here, pala ELECTED PRESIDENT not, April 19.—Supt. J, N. Ur- ‘s§ of Mohall, for the -past year tir$t vice-president of the organiza- tion, today was elected president of. the Northwest division of the North Dakota Educati Assofiation, at the concluding session of 'the 19th an- nual convention, ence on in preservation of beauty, spc ~~~. JAP PRESS IS — DIVIDEDOVER ITS ATTITUDE itorials on American Citi- zenship Range From Con- servative to Bitter Radical Tokio, April 1 ditorials in this morning's newspapers referring to America’s Japanese exclusion legisla- tion ranged from the conservative Chugai Shogy’s moderate and hopeful plea for self-restraint and the Jingo Yamato’s insistence for forceful ac- tion. Midway between the and tadiecal expressions says: “America must bear the responsi- bility for the virtual nullification of the four-power Pacifi¢ treaty and reversal of the world’s tenden to- ward peace. This challenge Japan but to all the colored conservative the Asahi Shinkichi Uyesugi, notable national publicist, writing in the Kokokum, urges a Congress of colored races at Tokio “not necessarily for a mil alliance but for economic cooperation to maintain their interest.” SEN. WHEELER Appears Before United States Commissioner Washington, April 19- K. Wheeler of Montana appeared be- fore United States Commissioner MacDonald-here today and furnished bond for $1,000 for his appearance May 5 at Great Falls, Montana, to answer an indictment charging him with accepting money illegally for appearing before the Interior De- partment in land cases. The Daugherty committee prosecu- or went before the commissioner vol- untarily after he was advised by the District Attorney's office that the in- dictment had been forwarded here with a request for service, GRAFT CHARGES , ARE DISMISSED Oklahoma, April 19—Judge A. S. Wells, sustained demurrers to J. C. Walton, deposed governor, to five charges of converting public funds, and freed Walton of all charges in state district court. The charges have been five months. Concluding the: statement of decision, Judge Wells said: ; “T based by opinionf solely upon the Jaws of Oklahoma and I hope that J. C, Walton will be fair enough to say that he got a square deal from at least one klansman.” Walton .was* charged with having caused T. P, Edwards, his personal chauffeur, to he paid with funds of the state health department. Senator B. pending his M,.P’S DINE CHEAPLY London, April’ '19.—“The cheapest and hest restaurant in London,’ ts the title given the dining room: in both houses of parliament, The M, P.’3 ebtain 3 “cut from the jcint,” two vegetables and a,dessert for 35 eemta.-or one shilling and tenpence. and wild game. not j GIVES BOND ©v-ew. vashington beauty, has been appointed secre- Parks and will have an active part Fair Weather For Easter Is Promise Made ir weather for Easter Sun- in Bismarck is the pron by the weather bureau to- although glowering — skies during the morning with inter- mittent rain made the outlook for the annual fashion parade a bit_gloom: However, the forecast both lo- cally, and for North Dakota, is for fair weather, some colder, Bismarck reported a fifth of an inch of rain fell last night, while rain also fell at many other places in the state last night. CONVICTION __ IS -UPHELD Williams County Man Must Continue Serving Term Harry F Kerns, sentenced from Williams county to a term of 10 years im the state prison on con- viction on a charge of murder g:ow- ing out of his alleged wrecking of a Great Northern train, was denied freedom by the supreme court to- day. Kerns alleged to have removed a bolt which caused the wreck of a Great Northern train ‘in Williams county on October 19, 1922, the en- |gineer and b being killed. | He confessed to the deed, and in his appeal repudiated the confession, as- serting it was obtained under thregts and intimidation. The supreme court held the instructions of Judge Lowe in the lower court and the conduct of the case was proper. ‘COMPOSERS IN SHARP RETORT \Kight Dill, Bill to Release Songs From Copyright For Radio Washington, April 19.—Composers, authors and playwrights appealed today at a senate hearing for defeat of the Dill bill to release radio broadcasting stations “from royalty imposition under.the copyright laws, John Phillip Sousa and August Thomas were among those who voic- ed a protest against the measure. “The Radio Corporation of Amer- ica gets money, doesn't it?” queried ‘Mr. Sousa, in a brief exposition of his position. “If they yet money out of my tunes, I want some of it. | That's all.” He had a “secret” to tell the com- mittee, Mr. Sousa continued, and that was that the whole era of “me- chanical music,” by which he- de- nominated phonographs as well as radio and other music Pendering ma- chines, had meant loss to- composers. “My royalties in the days when sheet 'music was all that was sold, used to run to $60,000 a year,” he added, “but they have never touch- ed that figure since.” BOAT BEATS TRAIN Vienna, April 19.—A ‘motor boat to carry 60 passengers and bagyage, which will cover the distance from Vienna to Budapest—about 150 miles —in two and a half hours, is Leing completed near‘ here. The fantest ‘train takes four hours, Governor to Attend Conven- tion; Will Not Make Any Pre-convention Statement DEMOCRATS. ARE HAPPY Campbell Says Most Demo- crats in State Wanted One Convention Only Governor R.A. Nestos will attend the Republican convention to be held n Jamestown on Wednesday, April he sai While Governor N ; announcement of a formal candidacy for reindorae- ment for the Republican nomination for Governor, his name will go be- fore the convention, ‘The true with respect to Attorn ‘Jal George Shafer and Commi of Agriculture and Labor J. A, Kit- chen, If the convention undertakes to in- dorse a candidate for the office of superintendent of public instruction, Miss Minnie J. Nielson’s name will be presented. It is understood that Miss Nielson has decided to enter the primary rage again. CAMPBELL SATISFIED A sigh of relief was breathed by many Democrats h after an- nouncement was made yesterday af- ternoon that a call for a one state- wide convention to meet in Bismarck April 29 woultl be made jointly by . M. Wooledge and J. E, Campbell, regarded as chairmen of the Democratic e central committee ing factions. Mr. Campbell declared pe was much pleased with the agreement un- der which a joint call would be is- sued. “T believe that the majority of the Democrats of the state wanted one convention,” he said, “and this de- ciston ought to make for harmony in the organization.” Whether Wooledge or Mr, Camp- bell will preside is a question yet. to be determined. CIRCULATE PETITIONS Petitions are being cireulated hefe placing E. A, Williams of Burleigh county, pioneer of the territory and ‘| state, member of the territorial leg- islature, the constitutional conven- tion and state legislature, in the race for the Republican, nomination for Congress from the Second Congres- sional \District. Mr. Williams also is president of the North Dakota Irri- gation Congres: Whilq no petitions have as yet been filed with the Secretary of State placing candidates in the ran- ning, some petitions have been re- ceived for J. H. Sinclair for Congress from the Third district; F. A, Hell- strom and Joseph Coghlan of B marck for justice of the supreme court. It is reported here that Judge C. J. Fisk of Minot, former justice of the state supreme court, would be candidate for the one vacancy on the court. It also has been reported that in the event Judge Fisk is a can- didate John Burke of Fargo will re- tire from the race. DIVET CANDIDATE A. G. Divet, Fargo attorney, ha formal announcement that a candidate for election to the state legislature from the ninth dis- trict, His platform is in support of a vigorous and direct reduction of taxes in aggregate dollars. “T shall stand for a policy of real and substantial reduction in public expenditures, both local and state,” Mr. Divet declared recently. “As to the state, the most vigorous and di- rect reductions to be enforced by limitation of appropriations will have my support. ‘I believe the state must also lend a steadying hand in the local communities. NOCLUETO. MISSING MAN Fort Rice Farmer Last Seen on April 1 Mystery still surrounds the disap- pearance of Hyland Kistler, report- ed to have disappeared from the farm of Judge Nuchols north of Fort Rice, April 1. Nothing has been seen or heard of him. It was reported by authorities that Kistler's little girl on the morning of April’ 1 told him to look out the window and see a big wolf and when he did she cried “April fool.” He is reported to have turned back to Ithe breakfast table and remarked, “beford the day is over I'll fool you all.” Some neighbors fear he committed suicides Crow Hunt On, The second phase of the Burleigh county crow hunt will be on tomor- row, when members of the two com- peting teams will go after more crows. Crows must be tyrned \in each Monday before noon in the rear of the Freneh and Welch Hardware store, under the rules, . Commander Quinn Favors In- .Surance Provision as Now Embodied in the Bill KS CHANGE U Believes That Cash Payment Restoration Would Endan- ger Bill’s Success Wsuhington, pril 19.—The Ameri- can Legion today indorsed the insur- an the Senate. | In a message to each Senator Commander Quinn asked that no attempt be made on the floor to amend the pending bill, Commander Quinn mentioned spec- ally the proposed amendment by finance committee Democrats for a full payment option and ex- pressed the belief that if it were adopted chances of the bonus billgbe- coming law would be endangered. * soldiers’ bonus bill taken up by Washington, April 19.—(By the A. P.)—The took up the soldiers’ bonus bill with the Demo- crats still uncertain whether to fight for inclusion of a full cash ent option. The bill reported from the Senate finance committee only a week ago as passed by the House with cash payments restricted to Veterans not entitled to more than $50 under its terms, was made the order of busi- ness last night on motion of Sena- tor’ Curtis, Republican, Kansas. S ator King, Democrat, Utah, immediate action on the redue- tion bill, cast the only vote ainst immediate consideration of the bonus. measure, Demor ie leaders held conferences last night and again to- day in efforts to determine a party stand on the full cash payment op- tion question, and, meanwhile Demo- cratic members of the Finance com+ mittee withheld a minority report on the bill favoring such action, Sena- achusetts, a Demo- atic. member of the committee, jowever, said he might press a sub- stitute’ bill providing full cash pay- ments in addition to the insurance provisions of the present bill. OIL COMPANY DENIES BILL Answer Filed to Suit to Can- cel Teapot Dome Lease . Cheyenne, Wyo., April 19.—The Mammoth Oil Company's answer to the government's suit for annulment of the lease on Teapot Dome oil re- serve was filed today. 7 \ The answer contaims sweeping de- nial of all charges of collusion and fraud contained in the government bill of equity and asserts that the lease on the reserve is legal and valid. 4 The answer contains 33 sections, each of which refers to correspond- ing sections in the government bill. Numerous sections admit the allega- tions set forth in the corresponding section of the government's bill but allegations attacking the validity of | the Sinclair corporation’s lease are denied, No demurrer to the government bill or any other form of motion having been filed by the Mammoth company except that contained in its answer, the issue betw®en the gov- ernment and the holder of the Tea- pot Dome lease is joined and the case would be set for hearing in accord- ance with the. rules of equity plead- ing. TO REARGUE > GRAIN CASE The state railroad commission, in a supplementary order today, granted the application of railroad; for re- hearing and reargument of the intra- state grain rate case, but announced no additional testimony would be re- eeived. The commission has sus- pended its order decreasing intra- state grain rates to July 1, pending final disposition. FORECAST FOR “ NEXT WEEK Washington, April 19—Weather outlook for the week beginning Mon- day Upper Mississippi Valley—Gen- erally fair Monday and prob:bly Tuesday and considerable cloudiness and occasional showers thereafter; temperature slightly below normal! at beginning and latter part and atout, normal middle of week. Would Reduce _ ‘ Railroad Hours Chicago, April 19.—A decision ex- pected to reduce working hours. of railroad yardmasters and yardmen from 12 to 9 hours was made today by Federal Judge Cliffe in the case of the Interstate Commerce Comm sion against the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. N ROTARY BANNERS FROM ALL OVER WORLD TO BE SHOWN AT CONFERENCE Committee Receives Unusual Decorations for Ninth District Conference Here Next Week—Many From England and Scotland — Other Decorations Plans Given he in Rotary and banner emblems from all over the world will io part of the decorations for the Ninth district: Rotary conference Bismarck next Thursday and Friday. Hundreds of banners have been received by the general committee from the Michigan, Indiana, Rotary Club, which sought banners from all Rotary clubs. Many beautiful and novel designs are worked in the banners Among them is a banner of the Harrogate, England, Rotary club which announces it has “The 100 per cent British Spa.” Another is trom Duntries. Yakima, Washington, has a banner with a great red apple on it, while Houston, Texas; Toronto, Canada, and many other cities have beautiful banners, hese wil be supplemental decorations in the luncheon rooms During the two days of the convention, all the Rotarians will be served at two luncheons, to be held in the MeKenzie hotel dining room and the hotel ballroom. |IGNITE CASE HEARING WILL RESUNENONDAY Vanguard of Battery of Ex- perts Expected to Reach Bismarck Tomorrow will be put up next Wednesda city’s convention decorations und will be supplemented by special Ro- The stage the Rotar, business session will be held, is to tary street decorations, of the Auditorium, wher be transformed into a ty, while bower of beau- elforts made ta transform the House eham- ber of the capitol, where the banquet and ball will be held, into a place of attraction, x at Rotary emblems in semi-cir- cles have been placed windows of the capitol chamber, a red, white and blue scheme of de- coration will be used with colored lights, flags and pennan@. A stage has been built und the spea rostrum, which will contain decora- tive features that are held as a sur- prise. While the Rotary club commitree has gone to great lengths in provid- ing attractive decorations, the = ance of individual citizens is asked in giving the cit arnival air for the two days of the convention, HARRINGTON IS INDORSED FOR SENATOR T ree Are Indorsed For Rep- resentatives in Next Legislative Session special are being SAID BOC $500,000 The vanguard of contending: forces in the North Dakota lignite coai rate case, hearing of which will be resum- ed here Monday morning in the Unit- ed States Court before an examiner for the Interstate Commerce Com- mission and the North Dakota state railroad commission, will arrive here tontorrow. A battery of legal e perts representing the railroads, the of South Dakota, Minnesota rth Dakota, coal dock compan- yoming and Montana coal oper- ators and North Dakota operators will contend at the trial over the proposed increase in rates. of ap- proximate] It_was announced after the first phase of the case—the presentation by curriers—had been made in Feb- ruary that when the hearing was re- sumed the coal dock operators, who favor the increase, would be the first to present their case on resump- tion. They will be followed by the North Dakota Lignite Coal Operators’ Association and the state representa- tive Stanley comme. the ope states and } ies, V P. G. Harrington of Bismarck, representative in the last session of the legislature, was indorsed for state senator from Burleigh county over Lynn J. Sperry cumbent, by the Republican county convention this afternoon. Mrs, C. W. Moses of Bismarck, Herbert Asselstine of Moffit and . M, Thompson of Wilton were indorsed as candidates for the legislature, three to he elect- ed from th B. Houck, Minneapolis e attorney, will represent Smart of Jeffe ormer traffic e North Dakota commi: ks, present ey pert, and Rate Expert Kelley of the South Dakota cominission, will be witnesses, it is expected. The hear- ing may continue for several days, it is indicated, The state of North Da from its interest in the development of lignite and protection of! consum:| ers, is being brought into the ¢ through statements by railroad com- mission experts that the proposed inérease would amount to about §: ar to state institutions, which | are required by law to use lignite] It is also said by railroad com-! that the total in- ked by the railroads ap- es $500,000 annually, most} would be North Da-! kotans, since the bulk of the lignite coal produced is consumed within the borders of this state. the Mr. Sperry by a vote of 40 to in the convention. The Yesult of the balloting for representative wasg Mrs. C. W. Moses, 60; Mr, Asselstine, 54; J. M. Thompson, 60; L. E. Heaton, McKenzie, in- cumbent, A. L. Garnes, Re- gan, 24. The convention got under way under the chairmanship of E. Burke, with Mrs. R.A. Tra as secretary. Delegates to the Jamestown convention had not heen selected at 4 p, m. WOULD MAKE LIGHT CARS Atterbury “Proposes Alum- inum Alloy for Railroads ota, aside URGES U. §. T0 TAKE SHOALS Nonpartisan League Lecturer Testifies in Washington’ Washington, April’ 19.—W. W. At- terbury, vice-president in charge of operations of the Pennsylvania rail- road, toJd the Senate agriculture} committee today that if the Hooker- White-Atterbury proposal was cepted, he planned to produce an al- loy of aluminum and magnesium for the manufacture of railroad ca He claimed that with this strong, light material he could transport 50 percent heavier loads in freight cars Washington, April 19.—Govern- ment operation as A solution to the Muscle Shoals question was urged on the Senate agricultural committee by R. D. Bowen, national lecturer for the Nonpartisan League. Bowen said the Ford bid bet- ter than the Hooker bid which the] and 30 percent in passenger ca committee now has under considera-| This material was used in German tion, but that he opposed the Ford| zeppelins during the war, he added. offer as a proposed sale of the “na- : tion’s birthright.” “The statement has been made,” Bowen said, “that the people are for| City, capital stock $15,000, surplus the Ford bid. As a matter of fact| $4,000 and deposits of $34,000, has the people are not informéd on the]! bcen closed, it was announced by the proposition.” | state banking department today. CONFERENCE T0 BE HELD TO FIND ’ BEST METHODS OF BOOSTING STATE A state-wide ‘conference to deter: CLOSED First State Bank of Tower | The of civic organizations, Kiwanis and mine the best method of “télling the| Rotary clubs and other representa- truth about North Dakota”, and | tive citizens are expected to partici- bringing a good class of settlers into| pate in the conference, which will the state will be held at Valley City| be one of the most important heid i on May 15 under the auspices of the| North Dakota from the standpoint o! GOVERNOR ACTS AS BLOODSHED I$ THREATENED Motorists in Pitiful Condition Rush Guards Holding Them on California Border SITUATION DESPERATE Called Forth Message of Cau- tion From President Against Tight Restrictions VOTE MORE MONEY Washington, April 19.—An ad- ditional appropriation of $1,500,- 000 would be available to fight the foot and mouth diseases among California livestock un der a resolution passed today by the House. The measure was sent to the Senate by unanimous. viva voce vote. CRITICIZES AUTHORITIES Phoenix, Ariz., April ‘Ac- tion of the authorities of Imper- ial county, Californin, in. giving “illegal and violent advice and leadership to autoists who storm- ed the Arizona blockade at. Yuma last night was vigorously pro- tested by Governor Hunt in a message to Gov. Richardson of California, Phoenix, Arizona, April 19.~—Gover- nor G. W. P. Hunt of Arizona early today lifted the foot and mouth dis- ease blockade at Yuma to permit the age into this state of approxi- mately 800 motorists reported in a pitiful condition as a result of their being held on the California side of the state line without camping equip- ment or sufficient food. sf In a telegram to Dr. E. L, Stam, in charge of the quarantine at Yuma, the Governor stated he felt it would be safer “to have these people pass after a thorough inspection and good fumigation than to have them rush the guard. “Ido not want to see any blood- shed but we must use every precau- tion possible,” the message contin- ued. “Owing tothe very serious sit- uation as reported in your telephone message and the non-arrival of the military, you are authorized to is- sue permits after thorough inspe tion and fumigation, to persons that are now stranded on the California side. As soon as this is done have the embargo closed again, as I real- ize what a menace it would be. to, Arizona to have this dreadful disease get a foothold.’ COOLIDGE WARNS HUNT Washington, April 19.—President Coolidge in a message to Governor Hunt of Arizona warned him against restrictions imposing too great hard- ships on tourists. The president's message follows: “The federal department of agri- culture is acting vigorously to control the foot and mouth di. and is rigidly quarantining infected areas and preventing movement of disease carrying animals and commodities. The department has had experience with three previous outbreaks, the last one being much more severe than at present and its contro! meas- ures are based on this experience. “In view of the foregoing, | feel that some quarantine measures now imposed by states touching Califor- nia are altogether more severe than necessary to fully safeguard them from the disease. * * * “I suggest immediate conference of authorities of the states interest- ed and‘the modification of quaran- tine regulations to meet requirem si to, furnish full protection. Nothing will be left undone by fed- eral authorities to eradicate the di ease and prevent its spread. No di carrying shipments are permit- ted from infected territory. In view of this I suggest that other states should not interfere with necessary movement of farm commodities from territory not affected. Unnecessary losses should not be incurred because of unnecessary quarantine.” CUT BARRIERS: El Centro, Cal., April 19.—Offi- cials of Imperial County, California, yesterday, cut the barrie?s that held upwards of 800 eastbound autoists, blockaded by Arizona's foot and mouth quarantine order, penned on the desert, because this blockade was interfering with regular traffie on the Centro to ¥uma California state highway, according to a statement is- sued here by District Attorney E. R. Utley. The district attorney declared that he and sheriff C. L. Gillett gave the order to cut the barriers. Any fur- ther interference with Imperial Val- ley highway traffic will be not be tolerated, he said. HARDSHIPS WORKED Washington, April 19.—The federal government through the department of agriculture shortly will,call a con- ference of representatives of Cali- fornia and neighboring states/in an endeavor to obtain an agreement with respect to state embargoes against the foot and mouth disease. The department of agriculture Greater North Dakota Associction, | securing united efforts to boost the according to a decision of the execu-| state, Mr. Devine said, tive committee of that association in| The Greater North Dakota Associa- Valley City yesterday, J. M. Devine,| tion was formed recently in Valley commissioner of immigration said to-| City for the purpose of securing! day. united effort in advertising the state Railroad executive, representatives | to the outside world. through the conference, will endea- vor to obtain an agreement which will permit California products to be shipped outside the state and at the same time provide protection to the neighboring states against the dis- (Continuen on page 3)