The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, April 24, 1924, Page 1

WEATHER FORECASTS Rain or snow today. Colder to- night. Friday partly cloudy. ESTABLISHED 1873 ROTARY THRONG ‘TAKES’ CITY NESTOS NAMED AGAIN TO RUN FOR GOVERNOR Jamestown “Real Republican” Convention Completes Ticket for June Primary emai: "WOULD SCRAP THE BANK Convention Decides Not To Recommend Closing of the Grand Forks Mill TICKET Governor, R. A, Nestos, Ward, Congressman, First district, 0. B, Burtness, Grand Forks. Congressman; Second district, Thomas Hall, Burleigh. Congressman, Third district, M. O. Hall, Renville. ° Lieutenant. governor, Frank,, Ployhar, Barnes. Secretary of state, D. E. Ship- ley, Stark. State Auditor, John Steen, Pierce. State treasurer, John O, Lyng- @tad,: Burleigh. Attorney General, George Shafer, McKenzie. ‘Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor, Joseph Kitchen, Gold- en Valley. Commissioner of Insurance, 8, J. Nagle, Morton. Railroad Commissioners, M. R. Lynch, Richland; R. J, Gardiner, Nelson, and M. P. Johnson, Tol- ley. e Jamestown, N. D., April 24.—Plac- ing the name of Governor Nestos in the running for Governor again, completing the tic- ket, declining to favor scrapping of the Grand Forks bill urging aban- donment of the Bank of North Da- kota, except the rural credits divi- on, formed the outstanding features of the “Reat Republican” convention which ended here last night. The, convention, slow to get action, completed its work in remarkably hort time after the resolutions were sdopted. There was a marked absence of hitterness in contests, Governor Nes- os, Congfessman Buttness of the “irst District, Johri Steen for state uditor, John O. Lyngstad for state reasurer, George Shafer for attor- ney-General and J. A. Kitchen for commissioner of agriculture and la- hor were unopposed. Frank Ployhar of Valley City and Senator Alfred. Steel of Jamestown, were placed in nomination for in- ‘orsement for lieutenant-governor, he former having a margin of slight- y over 100 votes. The indorsement was ‘made unanimous, “D. E. Shipley defeated M. W, Duffy _ ‘or ‘indorsement for Secretary of ‘ ‘tate, 237 to 197. The vote was made vnanimous on motion of Traynor of Devils Lake. The name of W. G. Worner was not }resented for state auditor, John teen being named without opposi- tion, For railroad commissioner L. L. Russell, of New Rockford, the fourth ian nominated, three to be indorsed, “ell 13 votes below the third man. - Simon Nagle of Morton county easily defeated F. W. Friis of Ward county for Commissioner of Insur- renee, : Hot Fight In Sécond The contest for sindorsement as candidate for Congress from the Second district was close, and the ceeling rather bitter. On the first ballot in the second digtrict convention, Tam Hall re- ceived 73 votes; J. E. Davis received 14; L. R. Nostal received 21, and ¥rank Glotzbach received 10, Then Nostdal and Glotzbach with- drew in favor of Davis, Hall, how- ‘ver, picking up eight votes, receiv- “ng 81, while Davis picked up 25, get- “1 ting 69. There was a scrap on the Indus- trial program. Those opposing a straight-out anti-industrialism _ pol- icy said the state mill at , Grand Forks had not had a thorough test, and they were supported by Grand Forks county delegates. The Platform ‘ Pi The platform adopted by the re#l ¢ Republican convention in Jamestown yestetday, follows: “We, the Republicans of North Dd- kota, in State Convention assembled do hereby subscribe to the following |. resolutions: National Administration We hereby reaffirm our allegiance to th principles of the Republican party and hereby express our faith in the ability, integrity, and honesty of Calvin Coolidge, president of the United States; and we pledge to him our undivided support and ‘hereby declare that it is the unquestioned duty of the delegates elected to the National Republican convention to render him their full vote. “Especially do we endorse the Cool- e administratiqn for its stend lower taxes, lower freight rates, budget sygtem, .which insures economical and: efficient adminfstra- tion of governmental affs ind for its vigorous support of measures de- Continued on page 8) IT’S ALWAYS FAIR WEATHER WHEN GOOD FELLOWS GET TOGETHER. ON SIDELINES ROTARIANS, WITH BANDS, DRUM CORPS THE BIS ~~ “YOU WILL LIKE BISMARCK” TRIBUNE |™ BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1924 COSTUMES AND PEP, DESCEND ON CITY PREPARED BOTH FOR FUN AND BUSINESS Special ‘Trains Met By Great Crowd, While Impromptu Parades Furnish Carnival Aspect to Early Mornitig Activities of the Rotary Conference — Big : Crowd Is Here With Many Stunts, Rotarfans of Minnesota and North Dakota—here for the business of the Ninth district annual conferenee and the fun that goes with it déscended on the city today prepated to have, a. merry two-day “Stay \ here. They brought bands and drum. corps, mascots, 4nd costumes, and were ready for the in: rational addresses, the business meetings, the banquet and ball, parade and carnival features of the entertainment. The Rotary club of St. Paul brought along a drum corps, with 75 members of: the club decked out in black-green, checkered coats and tams, The 15 members of the dram corps made themselves heard, but the delegation confined i chestra and quartette. Minneapol brought aléng-@ bag pipe and Scotch tarian stunts to th and prepared for business at the conf special train on which it came nce. ‘They also had an or- Rotarians, not to be outdone by the St. Paul crowd, piper, and the big crowd of Ro- carrigd “spiffy canes with streamers and wore buttons as large as a shield with the motto, “From) the state of 10,000 Lakes.” Th® Fargo Rotary crowd, includ- ing about 65 members and a dozen “Rbtary Anns’ brought a dfum corps of 14 men cand the members were uniforméd: th red coats with green trimmings. The delegation, which arrived on a special train this morn- ing, was headed by Past District Gov- ernor N, B. Black sand President David De Haven, and wife, Grand Forks Here Grand Forks Rotary came in’ head- ed by the redoubtable Tracy Bangs and ably aided by Mel Bacheller. The stock yards cane was in evidence and badges worn displayed that Grand Forks was on the map, and that, it wanted the district confer- ence in 1926. Williston Bunch Comes From Williston came a delegation which wore white hats as distinctive garb, from Mandan came 34 mem- bers with the Mandan band and plan- ning a special western stunt for the big parade Friday _—_ afternoon, and, from Dickinsog, farther west, came about 20 members with the high school orghestra, The Dickin- son Rotarians wore high black hats and wore blue sashes. Fergus Falls, Minnesota, Rotari- ans, came in to boast of their fine town, ‘The *;Why Not Minot” crowd was here eurly, and prepared’to spread a.lot of pép and vim, There were 40 in the bunch, with yellow and gold mackinaws to distinguish .'‘them, Hibbing Here Strong Hibbing, Minnesota, led by what is deci d to be the only fife and drum ‘corps in the Northwest, came in 35 strong, determined to take the 1925 district meet to Hibbing. The Hib- bing Rotarfans were outfitted with yellow hats and carried miners” lamps. Accompanying the Hibbing delegation, in charge of Gust Well- ner, were two of Hibbing’s best known entertainers, including San- ford Howard, clever imitator and verffriloquist, and William Spensley, sweet voiced singer. The delegation left Hibbing yesterday noon on the Duluth, Messaba and Northern for Duluth, and from Duluth came here aboard the Iron Range special. The Hibbing official song at the conven- tion is “That Old Gang of Mine,” the words of which were written’ by a member of the Hibbing club. Mayor John Gannon of Hibbing wi!l offi- (Continued on page 7)" nurses . asgocia' hospitals that demand more than a 72-hour day,, The,action was taken, it was stated, because ofa refusal of St. Luke’s hospital to lessen the num- ber of hours in a working day. There are between 300 and 500 nurses in the association. public high schools in the 1871 to 2,181,216 in 1920, ADVISED THEFT, GUILTY OF I? preme Court Affirms Con- victions of E. E. Sntith E. E. Smith, convicted und sentenc- ed to five years in the state peniten- tiary for theft of an automobile, al- though he was miles away at the time the car was stolen, must serve out his sentence. The supreme court, in a decision handed déWn today, re- fused to order a new trial in the case, appealed from the district court of McHenry county, Smith was charged, with Earl Kyle, | with theft of an auto ‘about July 6, 922, Kyle pleaded guilty and testi. ied that Smith encouraged him in the theft, agreeing to- trade his car for an_enclosed car to be stolen by Kyle, Smith, the court decisioy says, was ttot in Velva when the car was stolen, but was at his home miles away, The theory of the state was that Smith had encouraged the crime and was guilty under the 1913, ¢aw which provided that all persons ad- vising and encouraging the commis- sion of crimes become principals. The supreme court found no errors in the district court’s action N urses Strike- : Is. Threatened Denver, Apfil 24.—A strike of nurses employed in Denver hospitals where the basic working day exceeds 12 hours is-threatened here as a re- sult of a decision of the Denver’ n not to work in I) Ty eh Y Hd) phil} | ] developing a OF ROTARY Capt, George Sinclair of the Min- neapolis police force, more than six feet tall and a burr a mile long, was an outstanding figure with his Scot- tish kilties and: bag-pipe. arck was'a fine look- ut not so fine when he rs ago for a Cule- donia society gathering. Harry Craddick of Minneapolis outstanding figure in wife, were among the arrivals. is on the board of directers of Ro- International, and his friends destined to a high place in the organization. Paul unloaded from their car a jinrikisha and. Miss Gladys Tate,, who was ‘Miss St. Paul,” rode in it providing motive She carried’ Americ. brought for her. with 20 Rota Ed Keenan, F. Paetgold, Ray Carey ilbert, serenaded Tribune, and their music threatened top the wheels of the plant for The Minot Rotary club got into i it, with & dinner dast night ic for Miss Nora Fa at the McKe chatd, singer, and Manning, who is “Miss Minot.” as presented with a dia- mond bar pin, the presentation speech ares 40 Minotets here. ! s Minneapolis,” Miss Maude | » was invited to be guest of the Minneapolis oRtarjans at one of their regular meetings on Friday in The Rotarians, insisted they would pay all expenses on 1 trip to the: cities and return, and* she would: be the house guest of one of prominent Minneapolis Rotari- ans over the weekend. / the Treasury Mellon charging t! under Attorney-General Daugherty breweries were perm reall heer was made public today Lahr Motor Sales Co. decorated Willys-Knight the streets for the service of Ro- tarians in the city. All students of the local promptly at eight morning for class: The school will be dismissed at 12:40 today and tomor- rew to permit teache: of. the school to participate in the programs of entertainment sehcduled for the {Rotarians, while guests of the high school. s and students Wahpeton had one representative , Wut when he was welcomed by Wahpeton was w Hibbing representatives called The Tribune to announce that Hib- bing wanted the\next conference, and that it had the\livest delegation in U.S. TO LEAD DISEASE FIGHT Waehington, were sent .today Wallace to Dr. U. G. Houck, in charge of the federal forces fight: ing the foot and mowth disenso in The number of pupils enrolled in! Galifornia, to immediately take eu- United preme command of the Ualonorua States increased from 1,156,996 in state forces and ‘direct them in _.. eenjunction with the federal staff. ‘by Secretary RATE INCREASE WOULD STRIKE AT NORTHWEST Protestants in Lignite Case Say It Would ‘Mean Much 'o The Consumers ALSO HITS THE M Would Restrict Production, Cause Heavy Losses, Testimony Given SUSPENSION ORDERED The proposed increase of ap- proximately 50 percent in lignite coal rates from North Dakota will be suspended an ad- 30 days from July 1, Examiner Wagner announced. The suspension was made nec- essary, he said, because arguments in the case cannot be heard by a ion of the Interstate Commerce Commission — before early in June, and 30 days must elapse before rates are published. Both sides will be required to submit briefs by May 25, and the argument will follow before a division of the Interstate body with North Dakota railroad ‘com- mission representatives sitting, Mr. Wagner said. The {mportance of the proposed increase in lignite coal rates from North Dakota mines has been deve- loped fully in the hearing here be- rore Examiner W. H. Wagner of the Interstate Commerce Commision afd the North Dakota Railroad Commis- sion, which heard the final pres tation of evidence in the case today. The fight of the states of South Dakota, North Dakota and Minne- sota against the increase is based upon broad grounds of benefits to consumers through competition bet- ween lignite coal and eastern coal under present rates, the necessity of re supply of fuel for nd the developing in the section, The North Dakota lignite opera- tors, in addition to presenting broad the Northwes of industries .grounds, contend that the lignite rates, taking all factors which enter inte rate-making into consideration, are high inycomparison to other cemmodity rates and coal rates else- where. Representatives of several North Dakota cities have also protested against the increase, because of the increased cost, consumers would have to pay for thir coal supply. While the railroads operating in North Dakota are the petitioners for the increase, the Northwestern Coal Dock Operators Association, which sells coal in the Northwest territory in competition with lignite, is re- presented at the hearing and making a fight for the increase. Frank Lyons of Washington, attorney for the dock operators’ association through cross-examination of witnesses, has forcibly stated the position of the dock opeators agai. lignite coal. Dock Operators For It The actual fight, North Dakota lig- nite operators contend, is between them and the coal dock operators’ ‘body, which has been hit by the in- reads made by Nort. Dakota lignite (Continued on page 7) WOULD SEIZE BREWERIES Anti-Saloon League Officer Says Daugherty Halted It Kew York, April 24.—(By the A. P.)-A letter sent to Secretary of at ed to make by Orville Toland, counsel for the Anti-Saloon League of New York. Mr. Toland’s letter requested Mr. Mellon to obtain a ruling ‘from Attorney-General Stone on the seizure of breweries. “Information has been received to the effect that under an unoffi- cial ruling by former Attorney- General Daugherty, law violating breweries ‘were dee ned to be wholly within the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice,” the letter said. The prohibition officers stated they were powerless under the ruling to seize a tbr ing, on a commert were informed that ‘any action con- templating seizure on their part wery operat- scale; they would be deemed a breach of com- ity by the department of justice.” HAW QUITS AS” AGENT LEADER Fargo, April 24.—John W. Haw, state county agent leader, has re- signed to accept the position of east- ern development agent for the Nor- thern Pacific Railway, according to an announcement made at the North Dakota Agricultural College ‘to-day. His new duties call for supervision of all agricultural and industrial de- velopment work. on all Northern Pacific railroad lines east of the Rocky Mountain lines. Mr. Haw has Served 12 years with the Agricul- tural College. : HAUGEN EXPOR’ BILL AMENDED, Committee Votes to Push For- ward MeNary - Haugen ; Relief Plan Over Others PROVISIONS ARE CITED Provides for Stimulating Ex- port Sale of Farm Products, Holding Up Price Here Washington, April 24—By a vote of 14 to’ 6 the House agriculture com- mittee today reported the McNary- Haugen agricultural export bill. Unsuccessful efforts were made to substitute other measures for the proposal. By a vote of 16 to four the committee rejected the Norris-Sinclair bill and voted down -16 to 2 the Voight bill which would yet up a corporation to sell wheat abroad. The so-called Yoakum plan, as embodied in the Aswell bill, was turned down iby a viva voce vote. What It Prov “The McNary-Haugen measure comes from the committee with a number of amendments changing the original provisions sponsored by the Department of Agriculture. As reported, it would provide for creation of a corporation with cap- ital of $200,000,000, supplied by the government to promote the sale abroad of surplus farm products, vestock, as well as grain and cotton. Affairs of the corporation would be handled by five directors one to be the Secretary of Agricul- ture and the others to be appoint- ed by the President, who would be required to give representation to all sections of the couhtry. The corporation would seek to establish prices for various farm products that would bear the same ratio to about 400 basic commodit- ies as they did during the 10 years prior to the world war. To aid in maintenance of such prices, the President, under a committee amendment, would have authority to declare embargo on farm com- modities, or to put into effect in- creased tariff duties. Important Change One of the important committee changes was one which would do away with the requirement that the corporation pay farmers for their products partly in scrip. As re- ported, the bill would provide that the corporation could either use scrip or pay entirely in cash, mak- ing allowances for cost of market- ing and probable losses. BONUS VOTE IS SUFFICIENT TO OVERRIDE VETO Senate Republicans Expect President to Sign Insur- ance Measure TO CON Washington, April 24. The Senate following in the footsetps of the house, passed the soldiers’ bonus m- surance ill late yesterday by a majority sufficient to carry it over a presidential veto. The vote was 67 told. P GOES ERENCE ident Coolidge has declared against a bonus, but proponents ot this particular kind of adjusted com pensation legislation are hopetul that it will mect. with his approval. Before the bill reaches him, how- ever, it must go to conference for adjustment of minor differences with the House. Assured by Republican leaders that they would vote to override a veto of the bill, but would support 1 veto of a cash bonus measure, the Senate resisted all efforts to add a cash option. The test on this aucstion came with an rejection, 48 to 37, on an amendment by Senator Copeland, Democrat, New York, which would have left with the former service men the choice of full cash pay- ments, or the insurance certicates rrovided for in both the Senate and House bills. WEATHER REPORT For twenty-four hours ending at noon today, Temperature at 7a, m. .. Highest yesterday Lowest yesterday Lowest last night Precipitation Highest wind velocity WEATHER FOR! For, Bismarck and vicinity: Rain or snow this afternoon and prob: bly tonight. Colder tonight. Friday partly cloudy. ©Strong northwest winds diminishing: For North Dakota: Unsetiled northwest portion; rain or snow cast and south ~portions this afternoon and probably tonight. Colder to- night. Friday partly cloudy. Colder southeast vortione Strong northwest winds diminishing. . 45 4 43 PARADE LINE .- OF MARCH TOLD The Rotary conference with five bands, five dtu corps and other features, moves at 1:15 p.m, Friday The line of m P: stree First, north to Broadwa: to Fourth, north to Tha to Sixth, north to Ros: Ninth, south to Broadway, we: to Auditorium, The parade committee asks no automobiles park on the line of march One float will take up the entire width of the street. de forms at Fifth and Main s, moves west on Main to east PRICE FIVE CENTS REGISTRATION TO REACH 700 ON FIRST DAY o| Western Greeting Is Given Minnesota and Dakota Ro- tarians Arriving Here GET EARLY ACTION SENATE MOVES Delegates See Historical Page- TO DEBATE ON REVENUE BILL Clearing Minor Bills Prepara- tory to Taking Up Tax Revision Measure MUS DRIVE AHEAD Washington, April 24,—-(By the A. P.)~-The Senate cleared the calendar of some minor bills today prepara- tory to plunging into consideration of the tax reduction measure—the major item on its legislative pro- gram and the most controversial. The revenue bill was made the un- finished business of the S terday immediately after the soldiers’ bonus bill. Expecting to get to work on the bill late today, Chairman Smoot of the finance committee declared it would be held before the Senate un- til definite progress had been made toward its disposition. He predicted at least two weeks would be required for consideration of the bill but other leaders express- ed the opinion that more time would be necessary, Only five weeks remain before the time tentatively set by leaders of both the Senate and House for ad- journment, The Republican conven- tion meets June 10 and a r for this and the Democratic convention later in the same month will be tak- en if adjournment should be found impossible, but Rep. Longworth, Re- publican leader in the House, is de- finitely planning to end the session by June 1. The second installment of 1923 in- come taxes falls due June 15, and the provision for a reduction of 26 per- cent in these levies is contained in the pending bill. Both House and Senate leaders have indicated, how- ever, that the-bill could not be passed before that time. This provision then would be removed und enacted in a special resolution. Washington, April 24.—House Re- publican leaders informed. Presi Coolidge that the House was proaching conclusion of consid pi constructive legislation and that o far as that body was concerned, Gongress would be able to adjourn June 1. WOMAN MAY GIVE KEYNOTE Under Consideration by Dem- ocratic Sub-committee New York, April 24,—-A woman, for the first time in the history of the country’s major political parties, ound the key-note of the Demo- party's 1924 principles and pre- temporary chairman of the Democratic convention next June in the Madison Square garden, The possibility was admitted when it was reliably reported last night that the sub-committee on convention arrangements had the choice of a woman under consideration, The sub-committee’s choice will) not be made known until after the middle of May. The name of Carrie Chapman Catt has been brought into the discussion in connection with the post. NOTED GERMAN WRECK VICTIM Berne, April 24,.--(By thé A. P.)— Dr. Karls Hellferich,,) eminent Ger- financial authority and his aunt, re among those killed in the colli- sion of two express trains near Bel- linzona yesterday. RADIO NOT COMPETITOR New York, April 24.— No evidence that dissemination of news by radio would effect the publication or de- mand for newspapers was reported tcday by a committee on radio at the opening sessions of the annual convention of the American News paner Publishers’ association. The report disclosed that although in October, 1922, there were 100 newspapers operating broadcasting stations, the number since had fallen to 45. ant as Opening Ceremony Of Conference ROTL ROGRAM Tonight 6:30—Banquet , and hall, state capitol. Friday, 9:30 a. m—General session, City Auditorium. 12 noon—Election District Governor. 1:15 9. m—Parade. 2:00 p. m—General session, City Auditorium, James W. Foley speaks at 3:15 p. m.; pub- lic invite Friday night—Dancing party, McKenzie Visiting Rotarians were given a western greeting today. om the time the first ar reached the 1 City until canes the | last of the specials pulled in 2 this morning, the T} © the western greet- ing: ‘Hello Bill, Where's Your REL Grip,” was. preva- lent. T gistration at noon had reach 4 men and 134 women, and it was certain that those who had not yet registered and others to come in on afternoon trains, would swell the attendance beyond 700. The conference appeared early t: lack liv contests, Hibbing, Min nesota, was the only city out in fro for the 1925 conference, and be announ' S. Flynn, viee-presid of the t Northern Railway : former Devils Lake, North Dak as a candidate for district gover or There may be- other candidates this position. The formal welcome of the E marck Rotary was staged ut the A ditoriumeas-the opening number © the program. Under the directic of A. G. Arvold of the North Dakoti Agricultural Colles pageant of great beauty was presented depict ing the spirit of the Northwest. Pioncers Participate Members of the Bismarck Rotary club and many others formed the cast. There were four tableaux, starting with the tribute to the flag given by Judge Nuessle. Then fol- lowed the scene depicting the win- ning of the west. Here Gen. E. A, Williams took part as the Pioneer and contrasted the rit that in- spired the pioneers with the ideals that characterize Rotarians. A song of welcome by Mrs. Barnes to Min- a and a greeting in song by Mrs. La Rose to North Dakota were artistically given. Mrs. Bi resented an Indian, La Rose was dressed to typify Sakakawea, the bird woman of the & Clark expedition. apt. Belk, a pionecr river pilot stood at a Missouri steamer wheel. A log cabin, prairie schooner and other frontier features were worked in most effectively. (. L, Young handled the prologue to the pageant indicating the differ- ent phases in the growth of this section, The third scene icted the theme of “just neighbo: ar picnic of Americans. Judge Christianson “Bob” Simpson and others — were featured. Little Grey Home in the West,” a solo by Walter Dahl Especially effective was the final tableaux which showed a blending of all clements which make up the great west. A recitation of Eddie Gue: tribute to Rotary ended the pageant and after two verses of America the conference was ready te pr ed to the routine business. alls for Norman Black, past gov. ernor of the district, would no down and = “Norm” had to sing “Bells of St. Mary.” “Uppie’ Up- shaw, song leader of the conference and Jamestown Ro put the delegates in good humor in his hand ling of the vocal gymnasts. Conklin Welcomes Them H. J, Duemeland, president of the Bismarck Rotary “club called the conference to order‘and introducet! Fred L. Conklin, general conference chairman, who gave the address of welcome. Wilfred T. Johnson, St, Paul, com- plimented Bismarck upon her hespi« tality, the pageant and efficiency shown in general arrangements. He ' spoke in high terms of the hostest idea. Committees Announced The following conference commit: tees were announced by 0. B. Me- Clintock, Minneapolis, district goy- erner: Resolutions’ Committee-- Harry D. Blanding, Detroit. Harry F, Michael, Brainerd. Jas. C. Poole, Eveleth. Chas. I, Buxton, Hibbing, Chni man. Credentials Committee—! 5 Dr. Wm. E, Browning, Caledonia Jos. R. Medley, Cloquet. i Oscar C. Martinson, Moorhead. ~ Robt. J, Hughes, Wahpeton. Otto Bauer, Mandan, Chairman; (Continuea on page 3)