The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, July 2, 1924, Page 1

b d s a \_ this state.” \ Y ERs FORECASTS For matck ‘“and vicinity: Fair tonight and Thursday. ESTABLISHED 1873 THE BISMARCK : BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 1924 EMOCRATS FAIL TO NAME MINOT MAN IS NAMED HEAD OF, | LEGION IN N. D. Wins Out By Wide Margin in Balloting at Closing Ses- sion in Mandan Today OTHER OFFICERS NAMED Convention For Next Year Goes to Valley City— Williams Is Renamed Cc. B. “Buck” Carlson of Minot was this morning elected state commander of the American Legion, Department of North Dakota, to suc- ceed Frank B. Streeter of Linton, who was unanimously chosen as the department's national committeeman, in the closing session of the three- day convention in Mandan today. Valley City made a strong plea for next year’s convention and was giv- en a unanimous vote. The warmest election in years in the Legion convention resulted in an overwhelming victory for Jack Williams of Fargo for state adju- tant upon the organization of the Legion six years ago and since has held the position despite repeated efforts to dislodge him. L. W. Up- shaw of Jamestown, K. A. Fitch of Bowman were the principal oppo- nents and Joe Boyd of Fargo was also nominated. However, Williams received a jority of all votes cast by the delegates. Other Officers A. B. Welch of Mandan was elect- ed vice-commander and Bill Jones of Lisbon was reelected state his- torian, and L. R. Baird of Dickin- son was reelected state finance of- ficer. The latter two had no op- position. Rev. J. O. Ensrud of Starkweather, was elected chaplain to succeed L. W. Upshaw of Jamestown. Carlson of Minot, widely known in the state, served during the war as a captain of one of the companies which saw bloody fighting in north- ern Siberia. He is a former mem- ber of the state legislature. Carlson won by a wide margin over Harry Rafferty of Harvey. RESOLUTION ‘The report of the resolutions com- mittee, presented by Phil Bangs of Grand Forks, which was adopted, follows: “WHEREAS, That owing to the financial condition of the State De- partment of The American Legion it is ampossible to provide a travelling fund sufficiently large to enable the state officers to visit all the posts in the state and that it would be im- possible for the State Commander to give the time necessary to personal- Ty make these visits in encouraging and reviving the smaller posts in the state, BE IT RESOLVED, That the State Commander be empowered to ap- point District Deputies in such a number as he may deem advisable to personally represent him in the dist- ricts in which they live and as such District Deputies to visit, assist and build up wherever desired the mem- bership and activities of the local posts of The American Legion. “WHEREAS, The passage of an Act providing for an adjustment of compensation to veterans of the World War has finally been brought about after four years of effort on the part of The American Legion and other supporters of the measure, and Thank Senators “WHEREAS, The Senators and Members of the House of Represen- tatives from the State of North Da- kota unfalteringly and in the face of organized, strenuous opposition thereto supported and voted for the ssage of such act, PeUNOW. THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the Sixth Annual Con- vention of. The American Legion of the Department of North Dakota that we sincerely appreciate the active and unfailing effort of our Senators and Congressmen on behalf of ad- justed compensation and we extend to them our sincere thanks for the support given thjs and other legis- lation enacted for the benefit of the ex-service men and women of the country, and i3 BE IT RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be presented to each of our Senators and Congressmen. Praises Auxiliary “WHEREAS, The American Legion Auxiliary and other kindred pat- riotic_ women’s organizations in the State of North Dakota have given, without stint, of their time to the furtherance of the work of The Am- erican Legion-in this State and have been ever willing to help and as- sist the Legion in every way poss- ible and have been of untold bene- fit to the Legion in this state, “NOW THEREFORE: BE IT RE- SOLVED, That the North Dakota De- partment of The American Legion here in Convention assembled extend to The American Legion Auxiliary and other kindred patriotic women’s organizations in the State of North Dakota its deep and sincere appre- ciation of the work done by such organizations and the help, benefit and assistance given to the Legion in The convention also vated thanks to John Kennelly, H. Hardtman and comrades of the Gilbert 8. Furness (Continued en page three.) pd Newton D. Baker as he pla president. Baker received the on the speaker's stand in Madison be the compromising nominee. BAKER IN SPOTLIGHT AS HE NA As He Names cox | BRYAN MOUNT James M. Cox of Ohio in nomination as the Democratic candidate for pst spontaneous OVation accorded to any individ Square Garden. On that premi also is gaining in favor as a compromise nominee. STRAIGHT VOTE PROVISIONIN LAW REMOVED Action of 1923 Legislature Might Have a Bearing on Fall Election €HANGES ON BOARD Independent and _ Leaguers Would Divide Boards as Constituted Now A change in the election laws of the state, made by the 1923 legisla- ture, while apparently slight, might have an important bearing on the! full’ election in North Dakota in view of the results of the June 25 primary, in the opinion of many officials here. The legislature repealed that sec- tion of the law which provided that the voter could vote a straight party hsllot’ by placing a cross in the space opposite the party name at the top of the column. In enacting? chapter 203 of the session laws of 1923, the Iegislature amended section 95y of the election laws, and simply omitted the provision designed to facilitate stfaight party voting ac- cording to M. W. vurty, deputy sec- retary of state. This section was not referred to the voters, although it was included with other laws for which petitions were circulated, but failed. Congressman’ George M. Young, a veteran politician, has been quoted us saying in the past that the nomi- nation on the Republican ticket meant 8,006 straight votes, this statement having been made before wemen were given the ballot. How: ever, under the law as amended,-the voter will be required to place’ an “X” opposite the name of each esndidate, as was done in the pri- mary election. There are reports in circulation here that the Farmer-Labor Party wculd enter a candidate for Gover- nor and candjdates against the In- dependent candidates who won in the primary, in the hope of estab- lishing the Farmer-Labor party as itical party in the ext elec- Control of Boards The Independents will retain con: trol of many of the state boards should the result of the primary be affirmed in entirety in the fall election, an examination of the com- position of the boards shows, An unusual situation probably would arise in the Industrial Commission. Under the law the Governor has veto power of the action of the other two members of the commission, who ure the Attorney-General and Commissioner Of Agriculture and Labor, for which places George F. Shafer and J. A. Kitchen were re- ncminated. -The Governor, however, would be unable to initiate any action without the vote of one other member, so that the management of the Bank of North Dakota and osher industrial enterprises would remain the same, if Shafer and Kitchen so desired Some of these employes ure appointed for definite terms, and some serve without definite terms. The rule is, in the ease of the ex- piration of a term, that an employe Lor official holds over until a suc- cessor 1s named, which Mr. Sorlic could not name over the objection of Shafer and Kitchen. a The Leaguers would, if the pri- mary results are affirmed in the election, control the auditing board, which Ys composed of the Governor, Sccretary of State, Treasurer, State Examiner and State Auditor. The Independents would control. the state board of auditors, whose duty it is to make audits of the indus- trial enterprise, this board, which} was created by initiated law by the Independents being composed of the Attorney-General, Auditor and Sec- retary of State. The League would control . the banking board, composed of the At- torney-General and «Secretary of (Continued on page thr SORLIE WINS BURLEIGH CO. d unofficial returns in county today showed A. G. Sorlie carrying the county by five votes, the count being Sorlie 2312; Nestos 2307; Moe 180, he official vote will be available after the canvassing board meets in a few days. Rev Burleigh KILLS FAMILY, SLAYS HIMSELF No Motive Found for Missouri Farmer’s Actions Avon, Missouri, July ties are unable to determine the motive which caused Howard S$. Price, 54, a farmer living near kere, to slay his wife and four little gir! and later take his: own life in his home Monday. night. The children, <a under 12 years of age, and his wife, had evidently been beaten on ..the head while 2.—Authori- asleep. Price's death had come from a gun shot wound, The rural mail carrier informed investigators of finding a note in his box signed i Price which, said: “Please, let every one know we are dead” and gave a few minor instructions. The note ascribed fo motive. ONEVOTE MAY NOMINATE Two Highest on County Bal- lot Entitled to Place in Fall Candidates who received votes in the primary by’ the “sticker route, or by having theit names written lin, were nominated if they were in the high for the office on the non- partisan ballot, according to Attor- ney-General George Shafer. The ruling was given the auditor of Pierce county. The law provides, the Attorney- General found, that on the non- partisan ballot-—state superintend- ent, supreme court judge, district judge and county offices—that’ the two receiving the highest number of votes shall go on the ballot in the fall. It is only in case one asks his name be not put on the ballot in the fall that it is kept off, if he was among the two highest, the Attor- ney-General said. The ruling applies to Burleigh county, as well as many others, since in the case of non-contested offices named were written in the ballot. LOSES FOOT IN TRAIN ACCIDENT Fargo, July 2.—Walter Miller, clerk for the Northern Pacific rail- way at Dilworth, whose right foot was amputated above the ankle for lowing an injury sustained when he slipped from a switching engine on which he was catching a ride in the Dilworth yards was taken from a Fargo hospital to a railway hospital at St. Paul. Miller’s genera] condition was re- perted good. ‘is parent’s who live at Lake Park, Minn., attended him while he was in the city. LIFE SENTENCE TO. WOMAN'S MURDERER Redfield, S. D., July 2.—Charles Campbell of Miller was sentenced o life_imprisonment at. hard labor in the state penitentiary after plead- ing guilty here today to the charge of murdering Mrs. Ed Bowman by forcing her to drink poison last Tuesday night at the point of » knife. Fearing that {popular feeling might precipitate trouble if he were permitted to stay in the county where his- crime was committed, Campbell was brought here from Miller to plead. who has appeared : e many are predicting that Baker will Seen on the stand is Senator Thomas J. Walsh, convention chairman, who eee WAR MOTHERS WILL UNVEIL TABLETS HERE Ceremonies at 11 o’clock To- morrow Morning at Liberty Memorial Bridge SHAFER WILL SPEAK The unveiling of the tablets on either side of the Liberty Memorial bridge commemorating the service of men and women during the war, will take place tomorrow beginning at 11 A.M. The tablet at the east end of the bridge will be unveiled first. All War Mothers who have no way ‘to go, will find taxis available at | special rates, in front of the Grand Pacific hotel at 10:30 tomorrow noon, ing. . Following the unveiling ceremony; a‘luncheon for all War Mothers will be held in the Country Club at 1:00 P.M, Attorney General George Shafer will make the dedicatory address in- stead of Gov. Nestos, who will be unable to attend, The complete program is as fol- lows: 1 End of Bridge Assembly by Bugler. Invocation, Rev. Father Slag. Mandan Musical Band. Mrs. A. C. McLane, of Ken- mare, N. D., State War Mother. Dedicatory Address, Attorney Gener- al Shafer, Acceptance Address, Department Commander American Legion, The Stars Spangled Banner, Mandan Musical Band. West End of Bridge America the Beautiful, Audience, led by Male Quartette. Unveiling. Taps, by the Buglers. Benediction, Rev. H. H. Owen. The bronze tablets are set in large stones, EE Sy ee a | Weather Report | nN For twenty-four, hours ending at nocn, Temperature at 7 A, M. Highest yesterday Lowest yesterday . Lowest last night Precipitation Highest wind velocity . Weather Fore For Bismarck and vicinity: Gen- erally fair tonight and Thursday. Rising temperature. For North Dakota: Generally fair tonight and Thursday. Rising tem- perature tonight and east and cen- tral portions Thursdgy. General Weather Conditions The pressure remains high over the Northwest and fair weather prevails from the northern Plains States westward and southwestward to the Pacific Coast. Light precipi- |tation occurred in the southern Plains States and middle Mississippi Valley. Temperatures have dropped slightly over the south-central states, but rising temperatures are general over the Northwest. North Dakota Corn and Wheat Region Summary For the week ending July 1, 1924: Favorable weather throughout the week in all parts of the State caused rapid growth of all crops. Early sown spring wheat, oats and barley are heading, while late sown has good stand and color. The spring rye headed and is ripening in some sec- tions. Corn and potatoes are some- what backward but generally clean and has a good stand; cultivation of both is progressing rapidly. The first crop of alfalfa is being out with excqllent yields and other hay crops are very promising. Pastures, ranges and livestock are excellent. ORRIS W. ROBERTS, Meteorologist. 53. Cigaret ash makes an excellent polish for silver. Cornelian is often used as “al charm, PLATFORM FOR WM. G. MPADOO Commoner Seeks to Break Deadlock in Democratic National Convention SMITH FORCES BOO HIM Commoner Names _ Several Candidates He Says Are Fitted For Presidency Madison Square Garden, New York, July 2.—Seeking to pull th: Democratic national convention out of its deadlock, William Jennings in, war horse of many campaigns, the platform today and declared If for William G. McAdoo. ed some from the galleries and booed by some, the old-time party leader repeated the incident in which at the Baltimore convention in 1912 he took the platform ana deglared for Woodrow Wilson, ‘This time, however, Bryan did not attack any candidate by name. He said he would content himself with nam- ing some he’ considered fitted for the presidency. At the top of the list stood McAdoo. While the galleries, packed with Smith supporters, ran off into a riot and Chairman Walsh ordered some sections of them cleared, the fleor went off into pandemonium, the McAdoo people went off inte fits of cheering and the Smith peo- ple went to booing. ‘om the floor a New Jersey dele- gate shouted to Bryan: “You have stated that Senator Walsh was the greatest of all investigators. Bear in mind that he disclosed that Me- Ae has accepted retainers from oil”. At that point more pandemonium Lroke loose and there was some dis- cussion about the propriety of Bryan I ding under the rule. iive him time,” yelled a Smith edfnirer, from the gallery.. “Give him 20 years.” After naming over several logical nominees Mr. Bryan continued: “In Florida we have Dr. Murphre “We want Smith,” shouted a dele- gate from New York “Those who have not informed themselves on the nation’s great nien ought t§ be silent until they have had a chance,” Bryan retorted as he named over the qualities of the Florida possibility. He then named Josephus Daniel: end Senator Robinson of Arkansas. “This is probably the last conven- tion of my party at which I may be a delegate’ * *.” At that there was applause. “Don’t applaud,” interrupted Bry- an, “I may change my mind.” TR. STATUE DEDICATED Exercises Are Held in Man- dan This Morning Amid colopful scenes in which two oy three hundred cowboys, 300 In- dians and a large/numlor of service men, with school children and chil- dren participating, the equestrian statue of Theodore Roosevelt was unveiled at impressive ceremonies this morning, in Mandan. The crowd heard Judge A. M. Christianson of the state supreme court deliver an eulogy on the life of Theodore Roosevelt, and Dr, Hen- ry Waldo Coe of Portland, Oregon, donor of the statue gave personal remjnisiciences of his friendship with the late president. There was a community chorus composed of all the choirs of the city. Major J. M. Hanley acted as master of ceremonies. COUNTY SEAT FIGHT CARRIED _ OVER TO FALL Williston, N. D., July 2.—Watford City and Shafter are expected to be on the ballot in the fall in the con- test for the county seat of McKenzie county. The present county seat is at Shafter, five miles west of Wat- ford City, and at present the termi- nal point of the only railroad enter- ing the county. Through the et forts of Watford City they have se- cured signatures to secure a con- test for the removal. The question was placed on the primary ballot. With only two precincts out Wat- ford City is leading with Alexander in second place and Shafter fn third. These two remaining precincts are expected to place Shafter in the lead of Alexander. BILLINGS MAN’S REPORT FIRST W. F. King, auditoy of Billings county, is the first auditor in the state to send his statistical report for the year to the office of the Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor, it was said today by Com- missioner Kitchen, * Invalids should not be asked to eat the same food at twe meals in succession. BUSINESS TO BE SUSPENDED 4TH OF JULY Business will be s in instances in the cit spended most on Fri- day, The Fourth of Ju ost of the business houses here will close, the state ital, court house and other public buildings and banks will be closed for the day. Citizens ave urged to do shopping tomorrow in the local stores RAINFALL HERE IN JUNE NEAR CITY'SRECORD, Only Two Wetter Junes Re- corded in the History of the Bismarck Weather Bureau FAVORABLE WEATHER Best For Crops in Many Years —Still Below Normal Pre- cipitation, However The weather during June was the most favorable of any June in the climatological history of the Wea- ther Bureau at Bismarck, according to a statement of O. W. Roberts, ob- server in charge. The weather was cool, which was decidedly favorable for all small grains, and at the close of the month spring wheat, oats, barley, speltz and winter rye were in excellent condition. While some- what too cool for the germination and growth of corn, that crop was in good condition also at the end of June, being of good stand and color and comparatively free from weeds. Pastures and ranges never afforded a greater amount of feed than dur- ing the month just passed, and the hay crop, both tame and wild gras es, will be far above the normal. The temperature during June av- eraged 60 degrees, or nearly four degrees below the normal, During the fifty years since the establish- ment of the Bismarck weather sta- tion, there have been but five cooler Junes. .The highest temperature recorded during the month was 84 degrees on the 2ist; the lowest was 42 degrees on the Ist. The highest temperature ever recorded in June at Bismarck was 107 degrees on June 30, 1921; the lowest was 31 degrees on June 6, 1888. The total precipitation during June was 6.21 inches, or 2.67 inches above the normal. During the past fifty years there have been but two| wetter Junes than during the pres- ent year, 9.90 inches in 1914 and 8:40 inches in 1890. Even with the excessive precipitation in June the station records show Bismarck _ is still more than one-half inch below the normal for the present calendar year. The prevailing direction of the wind was from the north; the total movement was 6,064 miles, or an average of 8.4 miles per hour. The highest wind velocity was during the hail, wind and electrical storm of the 18th, when a maximum vel- ocity of 78 miles per hour was reached. It is possible that a high- er velocity was reached than this, as atthe time the anemometer of the Bureau was destroyed the above velocity was being recorded. There were three clear, days, ten partly cloudy days and seventeen cloudy days, making the sunshine 11 per- ent below normal. CHRISTIANIA IS RENAMED Christiania; July 2—Christiania, Norway's capital, will revert to its ancient name, Oslo, on January 1 next. The proposal, which had been long discussed, was finally adopted by parliament yesterday. FOOD FOR CHILDREN Berlin, July 2.—One hundred boys and girls—all children of Berlin jour- nalists—have been taken to Denmark in order to get nourishing food. The children were selected by physicians who reported that they had not been properly fed for many months. IBUNE mil thon PRICE FIVE CENTS NOMINEE | FORCES STAGE Vote of Former Secretary of ably During the Balloting fident of Success, While A Madison Square Garden, J of Governor Alfred E, Smith votes for William G. McAdoo stration. high water mark on the 15th After the 37th ballot, in w! ‘TWO SUPPORTERS OF SMITH IN NEW YORK BREAK AND I’ADO0'S DEMONSTRATION Treasury Fluctuates Consider- But His Managers Appear Con- 1 Smith’s Vote Also Changes— ' John W. Davis Fails to Gain Much Headway, and Other Favorite Sons Are Almost at a Standstill as the Ballot- ing Progresses During the Day uly 2.—The first break in the “big block of 90 votes” which constitutes the corner stone ’s strength in the Democratic national convention came today on the 37th ballot. Two members of the New York delegation cast their and started the supporters of the former secretary of the treasury on another big demon- Smith supporters said the two men casting the votes for McAdoo were personal friends of that candidate but the McAdoo forces got as much encouragement out of it appar- ently as if they had won over a state delegation. On the six ballots before the 37th, the McAdoo and Smith totals had fluctuated considerably. ces won over Mississippi early in the balloting and that with gains elsewhere carried his total to 445, or within 30 of his The McAdoo for- ballot. Another Recess hich no decision was made, the convention recessed until 8 o’clock tonight, eastern stand- ard time. On the 37th ballot McAdo o had 444, Governor Al Smith 821 and John W. Davis of West Virginia 107. Senator Un- derwood failed to gain strength, his vote being 39 1/2 on this ballot, and no dark horse appeared to gain much in the bal- loting. HOW BALLOTS WERE CAST TODAY Total for the 31st ballot: Under- wood 311%; McAdoo 415%; Robinson 23; Smith 822%; Davis of West Virginia 127%; Ritchie 16%; Cox 57; Davis of Kansas Glass 24; Ralston 33; Walsh 2%; Saulsbury 6; Owen 25; total 1,098. Totals for the 32nd ballot: —Mc- Adoo 415%; Smith 322; Underwood 39%; Robinson 24; Davis’ of West Virginia 128; Ritchie ,16%2; Cox 57; Davis of Kansas 6; Glass 24; Ral- ston 32; Walsh 3%; Saulsbury 6; Owen 24. Total 1,098. Totals for the 33rd ballot; Un- derwood 391%; McAdoo 404%; Robin- son 23; Smith 310%; Davis of West Ritchie 16%; Cox 49; 32; Ral- Walsh Saulsbury 6; Ferris 30; Gaston one-half. On this morning's ballot the North Dakota delegates continued to split} their 10 votes, giving McAdoo five and Smith five. Total 34th ballot—Underwood 3 %; McAdoo 445; Robinson Smith 311; Davis of West Virgini 107%; Ritchie 16 Cox 54; Davis of Kansas 3; Glass 24; Ralston 31 Walsh 1%; Saulsbury 6; Owen Fer- ris 30—total 1,098. Total 35th ballot—Underwood 39 %; McAdoo 439%; Robinson 24; Smith 323% is of West Virginia 107; Ritchie 16%; Cox 55; Davis of Kansas 3; Glass 24; Ralston Walsh one-half; Saulsbury 6; Owen 25; Gerard one; absent one-half. Total 36th ballot—Underwood 39 McAdoo 438%; Robinson 24; |Smith 323; Davis of West Virginia 107; Ritchie 16%; Cox 55; Davis of |Kansas 3; Glass 24; Ralston 3 3 Walsh one-half; Saulsbury 6; Owen 25;Doheny one; Gerard one; absent one-half. Total 37th ballot: Underwood 39 1-2; McAdoo 444; Robinson 24; Smith 321; Davis of West Virginia 107; Ritchie 17 1-2; Cox 55; Davis of Ran 3; Glass 24; Ralston as Walsh one-half; Saulsbury 6; Owen 24; absent one-half. Total 38th ballot: Underwood 39 McAoo 444; Robingon 24; Smith a Davis, West Virginia, 106; Ritchie 17 1-2; Cox 55; Davis of Kansas three; Glass 24; Ralston 32; Walsh one and one-half; Saulsbury 6; Owen 24; absent one-half. FORMER FARGO PRIEST DIES IN CINCINNATI Farga July 2—Father Cusack, for four years assistant pastor of St. Mary's parish here, died June 24th at Cincinnati. He left Fargo ‘a year ago for Springfield, Ohio, his former home because of ill health JAPANESE EXPRESS REGRET OVER CUTTING DOWN OF AMERICAN FLAG July 2.—Editorial de- ion of the cutting down .of the flag in the American embassy compound yesterday by an uniden- tified Japanese is voiced by the Jiji Shimpo, a leading Tokio daily. The paper says: The flag:incident seriously injures the dignity of Japan and the nation feels unbounded regret for it. No- body but idiot or a mad man would commit such an outrage. “Knowing of the anti-American demonstration, the police ought to have exercised the strictest guard against events such this. Their failure to do so shows incompetency. There is no doubt this act is to be attributed to excitement fanned by agitators using rash and wanton utterances against America. It is re- grettable that thoughtless speech and writings have caused an incident _mar- ring the country’s good name. The force of the Japanses government's upright protest against the exclu- sion clause (in the Ameri im- migration bill, which prohibits en- trance of Japanese to America) has been impaired by the incident. “Realising the serious menace of misguided actions, whether due to a lunatic or not, we most strongly emphasize the necessity for ‘pru- dence on the part of the press and authorities for the most ri measures for control of jingoistic anti-American agitation during the delicate situation.” 32; | Begin At 10:30 When the Democratic national convention went into its fifth sion of balloting for a presidential nominee today there was no definite indication of a break in the deadiock between William G, McAdoo and Al- fred Smith. Called at 10:30 A. M., eastern day- light saving time, the 31st roll call, the delegates were still divided among 13 candidates, a record field for this stage of a national conven- tion race. McAdoo and Smith were as before in the lead, with John W. Davis well up in third place, out “of the dark horse divisions, and Senator Ralston of Indiana, although sixth in the voting, on the 30th ballot, a much discussed contender. James M. Cox ;of Ohio, retained fourtn place and | Senator Underwood of Alabama held the fifth place. Managers of all the |leading contenders continued to ex- | press confidence after the 30th bak ‘lot and kept on working into the early hours. McAdoo Declines Of the leaders McAdoo was the only one to show a declining tenden- ‘ey through the 15 ballots yesterday, jwhile Davis displayed the greatest accretion of strength. The McAdoo | workers, however, predicted victory today, | _ McAdoo, who received 431 votes on the first ballot and climbed to 479 on the 15th, dropped below his start- ing point last night on the 26th, then his count declined to 415 1-2, and ended on the 36th ballot today at 438 1-2. Smith meanwhile maintained his advance, netting 18 votes on the day, which was 83 more than he had in the beginning and George E. Bri nan of Illinois, one of his leading jsupporters, while making a round of “calls” after midnight, predicted he j would resth 400 during the early balloting today. On the 36th ballot, however, Smith reached only 323, Davis’ Gain 100 Percent The Davis gain represented an- other 100 percent climb yesterday. Starting with 63°on the 16th ballot, |he ended with 126 1-2 as compared | with the preceding day’s progress from 36 to 21, but on the 86th ballot today he dropped to 107. At the conclusion of the 31st bal- lot McAdoo was unchanged; Smith had lost one and Davis gained one. |On the 32nd ballot McAdoo was un- changed; Smith lost one and Davis gained one-half vote. In Massachusetts, on the 8rd, William A, Gaston, Massachusetts, got a half vote from the Smith col- lecti: McAdoo’s was unchanged. Michigan went back to Senstor Ferris, her favorite son, taking all the 30 votes which had been scat- tered, McAdoo 11; Smith 11; Davis of West Virginia 7 and Ralston one, Hughes for Doheny | The delegation took them all back to hold them a while and decided later where they would go. é All three leaders on the 38rd bal- lot showed losses, because Michigan took away her 80 votes. % When Mississippi, which had heen voting for Davis of West, Virginia, flopped into the McAdoo column it was the first tangible encourage- ment for the McAdoo people today and they took advantage of the op- portunity to capitalize it, hoping. for the effect on Missouri. 5 On the. 36th ballot E. L. Doheny, the California oil. operator, was given one vote in North Dakota, which taken from Gov. Smith. The Doheny vote was cast by E. J. Hughes of Dickinson, who expleined he did it for fun, Married men’ live longer. than bachelors, according to statistics Hungarian women were given the franchise in 1918 and later leat it, 2889-8 bemmitee >