The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, June 13, 1925, Page 1

‘WEATHER FORECAST For Bismarck and vicinity: Most- ly cloudy tonight and Sunday. ESTABLISHED 1873 SENATE CHIEF DEMANDS NEW TAX MEASURE Underwood Says Present Law Carrying 40 Per Cent Sur- tax Is Confiscatory WANTS LESS BUREAUS Says Expenditures of Gov- ‘ernment Should Not Ex- ceed Revenue Montgomery, Ala., June 13,--Oscar W. Underwood, addre: of the Alabama Tax here, declared that the present tax measure carrying a maximum sur- tax of 40 per cent is confiscatory and should be rewritten’ along the lines of the law of 1916 when the highest bracket of the surtax was thirteen per cent. * “Since the very dawn of civiliza- tion, taxes and government have been almost synonymous terms and government did not exist where tribute was not exacted from the| governed,” Senator Underwood stat- ed. “Long ago the most cruel, rasping and avaricious of rulers fina learned that through the power to tax, he held the power to destroy the future productive capacity of his people and that the laying on of un- due burdens of taxation inevitably lead to revolution or death. Would Destroy Property “There is a school of philosophy extant in America today that would destroy if they could the private ownership of all property and mass it all in the hands of the State. Though the avowed advocates of these political heresies are compara- tively few in numbers, their satel-} lites and partial imitators, who deny the faith, but who would destroy! those they envy, are approaching’ numbers that may in the near future jeapordize the life of the state. “Lhe very dawning of civilized life was the recognition of the. home unit, father, wife and children, their sustenance and their protection. The accumulation of: sufficient property ; (food and clothing) to carry on and provide for the future was necessary that the family unit might persist. The destruction of this property by whetever method has always meant the destruction of the home life and the fabric: thet rests upon it. For untold centuries. the ownership or protection of tl property, the re- sultant. accumulation of the family effort, has remained with the family and not with the state primarily. The philosophers of the new school would take it away from the family and give it to the state. In a state where there is no constitutional. in- hibition, it may be. done by direct legislation, Not so with us. It must be borne in mind that although there is a constitutional prohibition in the government of the United States against taking private proper- ty without just compensation, there is no limited space on the power -of taxation, as to amount in the federal government, and the private owner- ship, of property can be destroyed through the power to tax. High War Taxes “During the great w: higher brackets of the revenue bill, taxes were collected as high as 65 per cent of the revenue derived from the citizen’s estate, and even now, seven years after the conflict is over, our taxes against some men and women are as much as 46 per cent of their entire taxable income. The question naturally arises, is this! taxation or is it confiscation? Ini war time the government may take the life of the citizen and I doubt not his property, if need be, to pre- serve the life of the Nation, but not so in time of peace.. The very fabric of our institution cries out against it. Yet if you would follow the school of the anarchist, why dally with the situation? The power to tax is just as potent a factor to use in the destruction of private prop- erty, as the red flag or the lighted torch. “I am not. prepared yet to say that the men possessing the power of government @re conscious of a de- sire to destroy, the property of the: rich, but I am willing to say that some of our tax gatherers have be- come very ‘caMous of the rights of those who have amassed great for- tunes, overlooking the fact that where you unjustly’ throw the top stone from the monument of our business life one by .one the others will inevitably follow until the very foundation is reached. - "So. it is impossible to consider | the task of the reduction of taxation without bearing in mind the motives that may lie behind the ‘cause that produces the levy. and to always re- member that there are some who first of all desire high taxation that it may destroy ptivate property, then the home life and then the very fab- ric of our national existence. Burden On Toilers 0 “So much for one angle of. the situation that confronts us. Another. angle is the answer to the question, does it pay to tax until it destroys or even until it hurts? Let us pause for a minute to adjust our funda-}y, mental principles. It is a funda- mental canon of taxation that all taxes are paid in the end from the accumulated wealth of the people taxed. Some have said from rent, “profit and wages, but in the end all wealth is the accumulation of the asset that grows out of the work of and hands of men and p the century tl ary burden the body politic niust come from the men who toil and the women who Med or must be a diminution of the mulated wealth of the countr; existed when the burden wa: The question before us is w! j concerts. will be the nation ii pal rede sate more. productive with a great ‘store 9 without it. of accumulated wealth < “Th nius of our gr oP ing BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 1925 POLICE AND GUNMAN DIE IN BATTLE HIGH SPOTS IN UNDERWOOD’S TAX SPEECH “If I had the power to write the tax law, I would go back to the tax of 1916 where the highest bracket of the surtax was 13 per cent.” “I would slow down the government before it slows down the business of the Nation. I would give the president authority to abolish government bureaus until the expenditures would not ex- ceed the revenue.” “During the war the American people accepted excessive taxes with patience. They had a right to believe that after the war they would be relieved.” “The question before us is whether this nation is stronger with @ great store of accumulated wealth, or without it.” “The tax burdeh resting on the larger accumulation of capital is confiscatory. The increase in estate taxes by the last Congress, to a maximum of forty per cent, is not justified unless we advocate confiscation,” : “The power to tax is just as potent a factor to use in the de- struction of private property as the red flag or the lighted torch.” * “It is a fundamental canon of taxation that all taxes are paid in the end from the accumulated wealth of the people.” “Men and women are humans filled with needs and desires, pas- sions and prejudices and you cannot herd them like dumb driven cattle without destroying their liberties and their happiness.” “Phe genius of our great development has come through the massing of our dollars on some great enterprise and buying the brains and labor to put it through. This takes idle. money and you will not find it if you. tax it to deat “The bond broker will tell you it is more profitable to invest in 4%% tax free bonds than in an enterprise which will pay eight per cent where your income is subject to Federal taxation in the higher brackets.” “We levied our taxes so high that we have chased much of the capital of the country into hiding and have thereby reduced our revenue.” “As far back as 1916, Carter Glass, Democratic Secretary of the Treasury, declared in his report to Congress that high surtaxes had already passed the point of productivity, and were driving capital from. development enterprises into tax exempt securities. Mr. Houston, also called attention of Congress to the fact’that the sur- taxes had long since passed the stage of maximum productivity on account of high rates. In 1923, Secretary Mellon reminded the lawmaking body that the high rates of the income tax were becom- ing every year less productive of revenue. “Under the law of 1916 (2 per cent normal’tax and 18 per cent surtax) nearly 30 per cent of the revenue was derived from incomes of over $100,000 and in 1921 (8 per cent normal end.50% maximum surtax) only four and one-half per cent eame-from‘that source.” BANKER FACES FREIGHT RA aR FACE ON COAL n TAT COURT TERM BE BOOSTED Minot, N. D., June 13.—Eight crim- inal charges against Simon Westby, former president of the Williston State bank. of Williston, transferred Charges From Fields South to North Dakota To Be Increased to Mountrail county ona change of venue from Williams county, are listed for trial at the term of dis- trict gourt opening at Stanley June 16, with Judge John C. Lowe of Mi- hut presiding. There are 18 cases on_the'criminal calendar. jury at Williston on six charges of embezzlement, one charge of accept- ing and receiving deposits unlawful- ly and one charge of unlawfully making a loan to himself. ELKS BAND T0 GIVE CONCERT Flag Day to Be Observed With Program in Park An increase of 25 cents per net ton is expected within the next 60 days on coal shipments from the Ww wn Kentucky, Illinois and In- diana coal fields to Minnesota, North and South Dakota, it announced today by E. M. Hendricks, traffic ex- pert of the state board of railroad commissioners. ‘The first proposed increases rang- ed as high as 75 cents per net ton. The change wi de following numerous conferences in which the proposed increases were considerably modified. . Early in donuiey: of this year the railroads serving the coal fields filed new tariffs with the interstate com- merce commission to become effec- tive February 19, These new tariffs would substantially increase the rates on coal shipments to the Notth- west, The decrease was obtained after much work on the part of var- ious bodies, including’. the Dakota railror3 commission. ere ia a substantial movment of Mlinois .coal to Southeastern North Dakota and the modification of the Proposed increases is received with faction by consumers of Illinois Flag day will be observed in Bis- marck tomorrow with a band concert to be presented by the Elks band in Custer park. The concert will begin at 3:30 p. m., instead of at 3 p. m., for the benefit of those who wish to at- tend the pageant to be given in the city auditorium by the pupils of the Daily Vacation Bible school. The following program has been arrange | “America” — “Neddermeyer Triumphal” Merch “Norma”—Overture “The Sunny South’—Mediey of. Southern Songs -Lampe “Spring Maid’ Se ‘rom ae Reinhardt TO GIVE TWO ‘CONCERTS HERE Amet the Operett: “Blue and Gri “Alpine Sunset’—' tique ..... Popular Number: The World is Waiting for the Sun- ti Blue-Eyed Sally “Old Kentucky. Home”—Fantasie, with variations for Cornet, Clarinet and Baritone -Dalbey “Battle Royal’—March . Jewell “Star Spangled Banner” STATE LEGION MEETING PLANS BEING MADE Fargo, N. D., June 18.—(AP)— Plans are now beginning: to take shape for the annual convention of the American Legion, department of North Di to be hel fs » to id at Valley City, July 8 and 9, Williams, Fargo state adjutant said. : Posts over. t ite have holding their election of the eonventi ds. beer as Roman- 2's foremost college musical) “Alpine Sunset”—Valse Roms ear organization, the Luther ‘College band of Decorah, Iowa, will give two concerts in Bismarck Monday. . The presented in. the afternoon and evening at the city auditorium and will be for the bene- fit of the Juvenile band. - The Luther College band is in great demand over the country and makes an extensive trip each suf- mer. The organization will stop over in Bismarck en‘route to the Pacific Coast where it: will give a series of concerts, 3 The committee in charge of the rts is: Eamposed of Spencer O. Saxvik and Judge W. L. been n. discussing various “bud- candidates for the state office: The’ state office here has been closing up its books for the year’s work so that reports may be submit- ted to the veterans attending their orpanter ane meeting. s ‘he Yells City reports to the state adj ation of will take Hae 1. Mi 31 on.Aug. 1. Mr. Kellogg retires ir efgeg in the newspaper business in Jame: town for 42 years. It is rumored that the purchase price was $55,000. The new owners’ will change ° the name of the paper to the “Sun” and wil issue morning and evening edi- jena, <* Late. Hansen Brothers have . also - pur- chased the Stutyman County Citizen, ion iter tel and busi ‘men of the city has been volantecred: and it vetorans ere progressing. Westby was indicated by a grand!“ ing, ‘Bellini |; Legionaires | ¢ ‘Ci best jutant that the cooper-| ai that plans for the entertainment o! | the BiG FREIGHT RATEBATTLE —TOBEWAGED |State Commission Plans to Fight Increases Sought By All Railroads | WILL ASK DECREASE Support of All Traffic and Farm Organizations in State Is Sought The biggest freight rate fight North Dakota has seen for years and one that is of utmost importance to the vital interests of the state is abgut to be staged between the rail- roads of the northwest. carrying grain shipments ‘and the organized forces of traffic bodies and i organizations with the substantial, support gf the state board of rail- road commissioners. ‘ Seek High Rates It has been known for some time that the railroads operating in the state and carrying shipments of North Dakota agricultural products to terminals at Minneapolis, Duluth and Chicago have been seeking in- creased rates, having filed an appli- cation with the interstate commerce gommission at Washington. The in- creases would include wheat, corn, rye, rley, oats, flax and millet. Grains under thee proposed tariff would be affected by a 10 per cent increase and flax by a 15 per cent boost. Believing that these proposed rates would strike at the very heart of North Dakbta, the state railroad commission will start a backfire to the railroads’ proposal. The com- mission, besides asking for a sus- pension of rates which the railroads would put into effect August 15, will petition for a decrease in the pres- ent’ rates, thus having a. favorabic chance of maintaining the rates at the present. level. ay Support ‘Is Sought In addition the commission is seek- ing the support: of all farm .traf- fic bodies in’ the’ state. The North Dakota Farm Bureau Federation-and the North Dakota Agricultural’ Traf- fic League have. alr ‘i signified their intention of aidijg the com- mission in its fight before the in- terstate commerce commission. Changes in’ rates-may become effec- tive 120 days after they are intended to go into effect by the ~ railroads, according to an: interstate commerce commission ruling. . This. period ives the commission time to decide! (on possible changes. If a complaint! is made, however, together with a; tition for; ‘suspension of ae earings before. an exeminer of the interstate commerce. comission fol- low nnd lengthy | proceedings may take place which -may prevent the new rates from taking effect, for the intention of the state. jon to follow this procedure, according.'to its traffic expert, E. M. Hendricks, whi has made recommen- dations to this effect to the commis- sioners. Hit In Vital Spot “North Dakota would be hit in its 1 spot by the new schedule of rates”, said Mr. Hendricks today. “More than 17,000,000 bushels of flax were shipped last year and even if the increase would amount to a cent a bushel the difference to the farmers and shippers would mean $1,700,000. “More than half of all shipments from the state last year included grain and flax, A total of 75,049 cars of wheat left the state and 22,831 carloads of rye, corn, oa! flax and barley. This represents & total tonnage of 62.62 per cent, of all shipments. . Shipments of these pro- ducts are increasing each’ year, the 1922 shipments of grain ‘and flax being 61.94 of the total tonnage. With a mounting tonnage of these products leaving the state it is clear that’ rth Dakota would be greatly affected by the ‘proposed ral . mers and shivpers and their horganizations ought to realize that it will be to their advantage to voice iz, protest’ tothe interstate com- merce commission. The board of railroad commissioners can ffectively with the tajlroads ii the backing of those to whom the rates would apply. And with @ strong organization we might be able to forestall the increase. ., HEAR INSECTS EAT. Washington.—Through the use of new and delicate’ instruments, partment of Agriculture experts now’ ‘sre able to defect the presence. of undesirable pests in sacks of food. The instruments. reco: ing of the insects. f Weather Report | Temperature/at Ta. : Highest yesterda Lowest. is 3 night Precipitation to. He Highe: WEATE vel For Bismarck; and _vicinit; cloudy tonight. and much chai in’ temperature. For North Dakota: ‘Mostly cloudy tonight and Sund Cooler tonight southeast. portion. ° : GENERAL; WEATHER ghee ‘rometric.' ‘disturbance. :, m eastern slope of the Rockies to the Great Lakes Te- weather is mostly fair from the Plains States. westward to the: Pacific coast, but ‘light precipitation occur- red at widely. scattered places. par-: Heuleet ) over ne posthoemern Boeke layntain . region. vy precipita: tion pany | ‘in male Site is ind norther: er prevails Valley westward to the Pacific cos ‘|, ORRIS.W. ROBERT: ~ Official the gnaw-| has CONDITIONS | °*P' gon with its center over.Manitoba. | rn, Mich: .. Cool weath- Peto en Mississippi ‘wot SEES 8 DIE Dorothy Russell, 19, of Hamilton, 0., escaped death by a freak of luck when her uncle, Lloyd Russell (be- low), suddenly ‘crazed, killed her grandmother, her parents, and five brothers and sisters. He aimed a pistol at her and pulled the trigger, but the cartridge failed to explode, He is under’ arrest. FIVE KILLED BY STORMS IN CENTRAL WEST Work Goes Forward Today to Clear Cyclone Debris in Southern ‘Minnesota Chicago, June 13.—Fivé persons were Killed in the middle west and southwest, by wind and electrical storms. Two were killed by storms Thursday .night in Minnesota, three childien met deatlr and’ 15) persons werd iijuted, and half-a dozen seri- ously, when a bolt of lightning eradhed “town the flue of a school hotge, ten. miles from Brittin Ridge, Texws, at the close of # community meeting. An aged’. woman was crushed to death’ near Chicago when a shed toppled over on her during a freak wind storm. Several persons in the city were eut by flying glass when the wind broke window panes, A Chicago woman was killed and her two sons were badly-injured near Lake Vuria, Wis., when their auto- Imobile ‘struck a hole that had been washed out by the storm, and turned over. CLEAR AWAY DEBRIS St. Paul, June 17—Work went for- ward today to re-establish communi- ication and clear the debris in south- er Minnesota, where storms Thurs- day night caused two deaths, a score injured, and approximately $500,000 property damage. Rochester suffered the greatest loss, which was estimated at $200,- 000. Thousands of acres of valuable farm ‘lands were flooded and Mayo park was swept by a sea of water, causing a loss of $25,000. UNION LABOR LEADER DIES Warren S. Stone of Railway Engineers Succumbs (By ‘The Associated Press) Cleveland, June 13.—Warren Stan- ford Stone, 65, president of the ‘Brotherhood of Locomotive Engin- 4, all. its far reaching financial acti’ » died in a hospital yester- day of brights disease, believed to we been due, in part, to the task ‘of managing the organization's ap- proximately. $150,000,000 business in- its. ter : h Fone 1 services and burial-will be held here Monday afternoon. Mr. Stone’s wife was at home here when his. death occurred. They had no’ children. Telegrams of. condolence were I} ponring jinto the brotherhood offices "| today'-from railroad managers, na- ‘tional’ labor ‘leaders, chambers of y[eommerce and other organizations from many, parts of the country. Mr..Stone was.taken sick in New York Iast:April, his first serious ill- ‘ness. He came home and went to a hospital for two weeks and then re- tuyned.to work, going to. New York tw later. He returned from a ite Tuesday ‘0! taken from his office to a hospital, suffering from an. attack of uraemic poisoning. He was only semi-conscious from that time. until his death. ‘EATS ONLY BANANAS Bbondon—“Oojah,” the 12-year-old lephant. in the London Zoo, at anything but bananas ane oul CANTON FALLS TO ARMY LED BY SOVIETS Extreme Cruelties on Soldiers and Citizens By Red Troops CITY Household ~ Articles Taken in Campaign of Terror Staged by Visitors (By The Associated Press) Canton, June 13.—The attacking Kwangtung and Cantonese forces, under Bolsheviki officers, after a fierce attack on-the defending Yan- nanese army, forced them to surren- der Canton and today imposed ex- treme cruelties on soldiers and civi- lian population as well. The attacking forces landed 2,000 soldiers at Tungshan, and from that point they attacked, leaving the de- fending forces without river trans- port facilities and therefore unable to launch a counter attack. After landing, the Kwangtung troops gave the surrendering forces no consideration, although the de- feated troops had voluntarily given up their arms. Loot City The winning forces then began looting the city. This was not confined to stations of opposing army forces, but extend ed to homes of non-combatant ci! zens. Revolting scenes followed all parts of the city, many of which were witnessed by Europeans from the foreign quarter. Innocent peo- ple were stoned. Bodies of slain innocent bystand- ers were strewn along the roads. The surrendering Yunnanese troops, in many cases, were beaten to death by the conquering army. “rom Shamenn, the foreign popula- tion saw a conquered soldie commit suicide by diving into the river, aft- er witnessing the killing of a com- rade, The winning forces either shot de- feated troops, or threw them into the river after beating them, Campaign of Terror Looting was carried on in’an ex- tensive manner. The winning troops took even petty articles of household their campaign of terror. The principal cause,of the defeated troop, now driven out of Canton, was the treachery in the ranks of the Kwangtsi troops who quit for a cash consideration. Considerable damage was done to buildings owing to heavy gunfire. The most revolting scenes inside the city were caused by the Kwang- tung troops. The defeated army lead- ers swore they would return to avenge the wrongs done today. PROTECTION FOR FOREIGNERS Shanghai, June 13.—It is unoffi- cially reported that the Chinese gov- ernment has decided to issue Mon- day a message instructing provincial authorities to protect foreigners dur- ing the present disturbances throughout the country. TROOPS IN SHANGHAI Shanghai, June 13.—Two thousand troops from the Mukden army of General Chang Tso-Lin, the Manchu- rian dictator, arrived in Shanghai today in command of General ‘Tso- Lin’s son, Hsuen-Liang. The troops were posted throughout the city and at the boundary of the international settlement, which was marked with Chinese flags. Strikes in industrial plants, which started with the spread of news of the killing of eight students of Han- kow, which was received here yes- terday, continued to enlarge today. Local shipping is tied up. GOVERNMENT PROTESTS Pekin, June 13.—The Chinese gov- ernment today protested by note to the British legation here the kill- ing and wounding of ‘Chinese at Hankow. The note emphasized the seriousness of the situation. The Chinese note requested the British legation .to notify all Brit- ish consuls to take measures to pre- vent a recurrence of incidents such as took place at Hankow. Imposed , AIL KIWANIANS! | i 2 Some 94,000 Kiwanians in North America will be able to listen in to the opening address of Victor M. Johnson of Rockford, Ill., nresident jof Kiwanis International, when ‘he opens the convention of this or- i ganization at St. raul, Minn, on ‘June 22, Station WCCO will broad- j east the proceedings. DEFENSE HIT | HARD BLOWIN POISON CASE Shepherd’s Leiter Admitting Financial _Difficutties Admitted by Court (By The Associated Press) Chicago, June 13.—The defense of William Darling Shepherd, on trial for the murder of William Nelson ; McClintock, lost another hard fought battle today. At the opening of court, William Stewart, chief defense counsel, sought to have erased from the record, the testimony late yesterday of Estelle Gehling, Shepherd’s “sunshine girl” and a.quotation from a letter he had written to her admitting financial difficulties and his intention to “close my office here and get away from it all.” Judge Thomas Lynch agreed with Robert FE. Crowe, state’s attorney, that while the letter was highly prej- udicial against Shepherd, it was per- tinent that he had admitted in his own hand writing he was bankrupt and his outlook hopeless a month be- fore McClintock died and left him an estate of more than a million. Jerome Matildo, of Indianapolis, testified that in Texas, nearly 20 years ago he had heard Shepherd re- mark to his brother “never mind about Willie, he will come out of this with pockets full.” The ac- cused man, at the time, was building a summer home for Mrs. Emma Me- Clintock, mother of “Billy.” Louis Sbarbaro, Chicago Civil serv- ice employee, formerly restauranteur and uncle of John Sbarbaro, assist- ant state’s attorney, testified that 9 or 10 years ago Shepherd frequently visited his place, and that he dis- played an interest, even then, in learning of the part. of an oyster that contained poison. Once Shepherd told him, Sbarbaro said, that he was the guardian of a rich youth, that he received $7,500 a year for it, and added: “Some day TN have a barrel of money.” “ WELL KNOWN WOMAN DIES IN SPOKANE Jamestown, June 13.—Mrs. James Withnell, 67, pioneer resident of Jamestown, died yesterday at Spok- ane, Wash. The body will be taken to Edgerley for burial and the funeral will be held Monday. STATE CONDUCTS INTENSIVE DRIVE ~ AGAINST SPREAD OF TUBERCULOSIS Approximately 4,000 Cases in North Dakota; Disease More Potent Among Recent Immigrants than Among Natives Approxiinately 4,000 cases of tu- berculosis are believed to be in the state with 110 in the state sanitari- um. This estimate is made-by Car- rie Haugen, secretary of the North Dakota Tuberculosis association; in the absence of figures on record. The disease is more potent among recent immigrants than among na- tive born, said Miss Haugen. Im- ‘8 who have come over re not educated to American th, and so fall an easy prey to the ravages of the white plague, she declared. Traveling In West The farefing clinic maintained by the .asacéiation is doing much to educate the foreign-born in this Particular, according to Miss Hau- gen. The clinic is a closed car fitted up with apparatus and carries with it @ physician and a nurse. It is at preserit in the western part of the state. » A program of education is being fostered by the state department of ublic instruction and the National lealth association to instruct the ople in methods of right living. Regulations ind advice promulgated by the natio: ion have been included in curriculum for rade schools form of a ith crusade which affects every “Fresh air is the. greatest enemy of tuberculosis,” said Miss Haugen. “In immigrant colonies we find house after house which has been closed up tight for the winter in order to keep out the air. Some People seem to think that increased measures should be taken to keep fresh gir out of their houses since they live in a section where there is an abundance of fresh air not hem- med in by large buildings. Climate Is Good “North Dakota has a very good climate for the cure of the disease, yet we find that sufferers go to Colorado in an effort to regain their health, They find, however, that their condition does not become im- proved.” : Dr. J. Grassick, of Grand Forks, president of the state asgociation; Mrs. J. G. Lamont, superintendent of the state sanitarium, and Mrs. J. E. Stevens of Devils, ke, worker, have been appointed to represent the association at the 21st annual convention of the National Tuberculosis association which is to meet in Minneapolis, June 15 to 20. Dr. Gerald B. bb, founder of the Colorado School of Tuberculosis and former president of the ional Tuberculosis association, will be the principal speaker. o PRICE FIVE CENTS TWO CHICAGO COPS KILLED BY GANGSTER Officers and Thugs Fight it Out at Close Quarters in Revolver Duel BITTER WAR’ LOOMS Wounded Bandits Captured By Lone Sergeant Follow- ing Running Fight Chicago, June 13. — Gangsters and the police shot it out today at close quarters in a revolver fight, resulting in the death of two ‘police Sergeants and Michael Genna, one of the attacking party, and the wounding of a third policeman and two of Genna’s companions. Genna is believed té have been a brother of Angelo Genna, gang- ster recently slain by an assassin, an! the killing is believed to pre sage a bitter police war against gunmen and beer runners. Superintendent of Police A. Col- lins declared the police killers should be indicted and hanged be- fore the day ended. Two of the wouded may die. The «ead: ‘Police Sergeant Charles Walsh, eimost instantly killed in batt! Sergeant H. Olson, died in a hos- pital; Michael Ganna, gangster, died of wounds. The wounded: Sergeant Michael Conway, shot near the heart, may die; John Stale, gangster; Alfred Anmalie, gangster, Police Chase Auto The fight started after a chase ‘of nearly a mile and a half on Western Av. after the police squad of four sergeants from the detec- tive bureau saw a large auto speed- ing south. The police car turned and pursued. The gangsters in- creased the speed of their car and at 60th street ‘thelr driver lost wontrol and the ear crashed into an iron fence. The detective sergeant squad came to a stop a few feet away and the gangsters jumped from their car with revolvers and shot- guns ready for action. A volley of bullets was launche:! at the police squad. The first vol- ley, when a slug crashed through his mouth, got Sergeant Olson. A hail of bullets hit Walsh, killing him instantly. More than 50 shots followed, the sound’ of shots arousing the neighborhood. As the police sergeant fell under the fire the gangstefs started to flee. Gangsters Captured Sergeant William Sweeney, the fourth memer of the police squad, virtually single handed shot anc‘ captured the entire gangster crew. He pursued Genna into the ‘basement of a private residence as they made targets of one another. their revolvers spitting bullets at every step. As Genna reached the basement one of Sweeny's bullets dropped him and he fell through a window. He left Genna where he fell and gave chase to two other gangsters as they leaped on the running hoard of a street car, Signaling the concuctor of the car Sergeant Sweeney leaped aboard and felled one of the gun men wtih a blow of his fist and the other bleeding trom a leg wound surrendered without further fight. BISMARCK MEN GO TO CAMP Company A Leaves on Special Train for Training Field Company A, North Dakota Nation- al Guard, entrained at the Northern Pacific station at 7:30 a. m. today for Camp Grafton, where the guardsmen will have two weeks of intensive mili- tary training. Sixty men, in com- mand of Capt. Herman A. Brocopp, boarded the special train, which is alse carrying the Dickinson and Val- ley City companies and the medical company from Edgeley. The train goes to Leeds on the Northern Paci- fic, and from there to within three miles of Camp Grafton, on the Great Northern. A march of three miles and the companies will arrive in camp early this evening. It will not be all work at the camp, which this year will take up for the most part, advanced work, starting where the military training left off, with army drill, for a large part of the afternoons will be given over to recreation and Reveille will sound about morning will last until 11:30, companies will also drill one hour after lunch. The rest of the day will be given over tq recreation, with in- ter-company baseball games and other sports, There are four or five regular army officers attached to the 164th regi- ment and the field training will be under their instruction. The encampment is for two weeks, June 13 to June 27, with the big day for visitors,’ Governor's Da: week from Sunday, June 20. The gu: men will pass by Gov. A. G. Sorl review., irds- je in Pi . Rye oy hae equipped with pai utes, the French