The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, August 28, 1928, Page 2

_~ ments. -" Frazier. 1) PAGE TWO THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1928 Dead Governor’s First Elective Office Was In Grand Forks Council : SORLIE WANTED TO RECONCILE PARTY GROUPS Rise to Political Power Meteoric Following ‘Discovery’ By League ASSAILED BY COHORTS Was Seriously Injured During First Campaign in Automo- bile Accident When he came to the governor's affice, Governor Sorlic had prev- iously held only cne el office, that of a city councilman of Grand Forks. His rise to political promi- nence was meteoric and at one time it appeared that he might develop into one of the strongest p personalities the state has known. | “Throughout much of his adminis- tration Governor Sorlie had in mind @ program to unite the two leading factions of the Republican party in the state by eliminating the ultra radicals from the Nonpartisan! League and drawing into a “Progres- sive Republican” party the most lib- eral elements in the Independent | Voters Association. The line of de- marcation between the two Republi- ean factions proved too strong, how: ever, and the dream was never real- ized. A statement by Governor Sorlie in 1925 in which he indicated aband- onment of the term Nonpartisan League and expressed a preference for the term Progressive Republican as indicative of the League organiz- ation caused resentment among some leaders of his own party. He was bitterly assailed by some Nonparti- sans prior to the Nonpartisan con- vention of 1926 but easily dominated that gathering. He was re-endorsed and re-elected by a large majority. Having been beaten in the recall election of 1921 and the regular elec- tion of 1922, the Nonpartisans found themselves in 1924 without a candi- date for governor who gave promise of making a_successful race. The late Senator Bert F. Baker was men- tioned as a candidate but the organ- ization had little financial support and to win with Baker seemed hope- .ess. Endorsed In 1924 In this emergency some leaders of the Nonpartisan organization turnei Sorlie as a possible candi- He had er been an active member of the Nonpartisan League but was listed a progressive and ndly to the Non- = name was placed before the Nonpartisan convention and he was endorsed for the Repub- lican gubernatorial nomination. <n the following primary campaign he won the nomination by a narrew margin and was elected in the fall without difficulty During the primary campaign} Governor Sorlie was s jured in an automobile a: Senator Baker was killed and Frazier, his campaign man- so was injured. The govern- or suffered a severe concussion of the brain but recovered. Early in his first administration |™ the governor incurred the enmity of Jeaders in his own party organ- 8 5hn by paying little attention to N recommendations for appoint- Among these was R. W. This animosity increased in intensity and reached its climax in the Nonpartisan state convention of 1928 in which some resolutions were passed which were interpreted in some quarters as censuring his administration. was passed. The list included app priations for bri cross the souri river at Williston and Sanish. Appointed Nye Senator One of the most important acts of Governor Sorlie’s first term was his appointment of Gerald P. Nye to the Inited States senate. When the question of seating Nye was pending in the senate the governor was sredited with having induced some members of that body to vote for seating his appointee. The governor had announced his intention of not calling an election to fill the vacancy caused by the] ing three children, Arthur, Louise death of Senator E. F. Ladd and had | and Ruth. expressed his intention not to make} Grace Hilleboe at Grand Forks an appointment. A Nonpartisan con-|two children were born to this| vention was called with the object| union, Glenn and Evelyn. | of advising him what to do but no i action was taken. Later a group of | made it Nonpartisans asked the governor to| ployes in make an appointment and the next|them shares iu his various enter- day Nye’s appointment was an- | prises. ‘on this orlie and His Family | Governor Arthur G. A picture of the late Governor Arthur G. Sorlie and his family is shown here. All members of his fam- Reading from left to right—Governor Sorlie; Glenn, Sorlie. Standing in the background is Arthur, Jr., 23. in this picture, is a student nurse in a St. Paul ily were at his bedside at the time of his demise. aged seven; Evelyn, aged four; Ruth, aged 10, and Louise, Governor Sorlie’s third daughter who is not sh: ‘North Dakota Has’ State Officials Extol | Had 14 Governors tive and member of the many boards, he was quick to see wha’ William Jayne ... Newton Edmunds Andrew J. Faulk . John A. Burbank John L, Pennington. | — Tribute Paid Dead Chief by Prominent Men of State to be done, agreeable to wo: and was generally willing to com- Promise in order to reach an agree- n, private secretary of Governor Sorlie from June, 1927 July, 1928, and now a Work- ‘s Compensation Bureau coi “Future historians wil ‘ive Governor A. G. Sorlie a prom- ent place in North Dakota’s hall of fame. Taking office at a time when political conditions were abnormal, when strife and bitter feeling were so rampant that they thre: private and public development: the state, he managed in a compara- tively short time to ure of . confidence and | will so necessary to norm: He rose above partisan politic put the state’s interest a'ov sonal ambitions and everythin: He looked at the bright things and scattered suns darkness threatened. He long progressive and Nort’ strongest and most cons. The following words of tribute are aid to the late Governor Arthur G. Sorlie by state officers: Robert Byrne, secretary of state: “In all the time that Governor Sorlie was in office, I don’t believe I saw him take any physical exercise. was a hard worker and a hearty He had more worrie: the ordinary man could stand, ieve that his strenuous political last four years weakened his vitality. sailed by his political friends on dif- ferent occasions as well as his po- litical enemies.” Louis K. Chureh. . Andrew H. Burke. Eli C. D, Shortridge Frank A. Briggs. Joseph M. Devine Fredrick B. Fancher railroad commis. “It was a great Igarn of Governor A. G. Sortie’s de- Governor Sorlie was a peer To know him was to revere and honor him. He was a man of keen intellect, broad visio and always worked for the best inter. jest of North Dakota. He will b greatly missed among his associ-| Lynn J. Frazier he state mill and elevator. made public later in the year, to- gether with charges directed against management from other sources, created interest in this sub- ject and numerous insinuations were ade regarding the manner in which | e enterprise had been managed. ri Harold Hopton, manager of the state bonding fund and the state fire and tornado insurance fund: “A Y. McDonnell, railroad commis- successful man in busine ‘In the passing of Governor state has sustained A man of sound busi- sterling character |and strict integrity, he gave the state a fine administration during | His worth will be) if more appreciated as the years go and in| Association of Commerce: po utive record as an inheritance and|¢nerey- i ade no reply to the | guiding example to future genera- |charges contained in the senate com- mittee’s report but startled the state late in 1927 with the announcement that he would call a of the legislature to it ness judgment, partisan politics. plished along general lines what he set out to do as a servant of the state, but the man wi and plan favored messages of good North Dakotans down his labor with a sad heart—a| victim of unscrupulous But he was loved by the rank and file of the people of the state. His place in their hearts will not be readily filled.” George F. Shafer, attorney gen- sudden and untimely death of Governor Sorlie @ great shock to every citizen of the | state. His pasaing a Ee msiped ople of North Dakota. | Precipitation to 7 has fallen in the prime of his | 4j, Wind velocity | the time of his greatest use- Highest Wind velocity . His death was, no doubt, hastened by the burdens and cares of his office, for he gave unre- servedly of his strength and talents in the service of the state.” T. H. Thoresen, state tax commis- sioner, Joseph A. Kitchen, comm sioner of agriculture and labor, and Botti of the board ; Bottineau ... ‘trying times. Bertha R. Palmer, superintendent public instruction: ity d with North Da- i kota. He was an indefatigable work- er but never too tired to give a smile jand a pleasant word in greeting.” C, A. Fisher, state treasurer: “In ssion convened carly ith only one piece gislation having heen passed. That was a bill to pay the expenses laid | and senate commit- situation at the j tee investigated the state mill and elevator and consider- able testimony was taken on the sub- The legislature adjourned as soon as the committee had completed the people of North Dakota in an its report, making no findings as to|earnest and sincere way, one who the operation of the mill but recom- | has had at heart the mending changes in policy for future | of agricultural conditions. His main | effort was to improve the marketi of our main product, At his own request the manage- ment of the state mill and clevator was delegated to the governor by the legislative session of 1925. In his zampaign he had promised that he would make the state-owned enter- rise pay. At the same time the Bank of North Dakota was directed to extend credit to the mill to the sum of $500,000. At the governor's suggestion the law barring the sale of cigarettes in the state was re- pealed and some other legislation Throughout his administration the | conditions governor contended that most of wheat. While working toward thi ities 'end he had an eye for the better- were due to lack of proper market-| ment of all lines of business. At ies and he addressed him- efficient business man him: self constantly to the task of rem- ‘could see the problems with which |the peovle of North Dakota had to jough rumors that the gov-| contend. ernor would seek the Nonpartisan | worked to establish an era of good endorsement for the senate in oppo-'feeling and yet again sition to Lynn J. Frazier, the Non- | rtisan encumbent, flew thick and | fast as 1927 drew to a close, the! governor announced his desire to re tire to private life at the end of hi: second term, saying he had given| le to the service of | the state and that he cared for no} North Dakota’s economic diffi From the beginnine he showed that it wi that comes in a noble struggle for right and justice. I feel that I have; lost a warm, sincere friend in the; passing of this good man.” Joseph J. Ermatinger, of the state highway “Governor A. G. Sorlie wa: man with an exceptionally chi During his admini were built tha ime due to his gre: interest in the state highway de- He also laid the founda- ansion in this e an enduring McDonald, workmen's com- commissioner: | “Governor A. G. Sorli Ellendale. -.» lived, a courageous, fighting * | Divine Providence saw fit to rei 4 him at the rime yore diralted tae ent believe im at ie | height of his usefulness. Langdon his books with a fine balanc public service as well He was one of the reatest governors. North bend their heads today in silent tribute to his memory, and go out to the be-| four years of hi: Succumbs at 3:45 a. m. After Valiant Battle (Continued from page one) f\ Lisbon .. tion for greater ex; field and this will monument to his endeavor to build a better state. His loss will be more id! fully appreciated as time goes on.” Judge W. L, Nuessle, chief justice of the state supreme court: “I grieves me to learn of Governo: Sor- lie lie’s death. The g man who always had the welfare of the state uppermost in his mind. Re- cause of his business and political experience and judgment, his coun- sel and advice to the various state departments would have been valaa- ble in the future, keenly felt by the stat S. A. Olsness, comm! “The people of North Di first citizen, A. G. their sympathi reaved family.’ R. E. Wenzel, Workmen’s Com- pensation Bureau commissioner: “As {my associations wi In 1919 he married Miss ith Governor Sor- were largely personal, and more|zjly fair and somewhat warmer to- timate in that res; umption of official ess enterprises Sorlie point to interest his em- business by selling ect prior it | possibly showers. is a source of gratification to recall|' For North Dakota: Generally fair now that he was ever cheerful, | tonight; somewhat warmer west and friendly, kindly, a man with whom! north portions. Wednesday partly you could enjoy every-day relations | cloudy; possibly showers west por- In the office, on the street, | tion; warmer east and south portions. in his own home, and in the homes phe of his friends, he never secmed to WEATHER CONDITIONS be lacking in that good feeling and| The low pressure area has moved optimism that is the desire of most|from the northern plains states to Governor | 0f us to cultivate. Though our con-|the upper Great Lakes region, and be said to have represent-| tacts dfficially were not many, there| widely scattered showers occurred never was an occasion when I did not feel that the approach could be to made and =. made on a pee that | weather Eevalls in all’ other sec- ns pro’ wi -| was mutually considerate. ough nets ted uawerves ition where. formality, and| from the upper Missiasippl valley to isplay, might justly be adopt-|the north Pacific coast states, and made, he was delightfully in-|cool weather prevails over the north- courteous and Of. and unofficial To this fact he attributed pointing out that his employes were aounced. Although his campaign for re- slection in 1926 was without incident | actually working-for themselves and the legislative session of 1927 found| hence showed more initiative and/| the governor in a bitter contest with | willingness to work than those who | she ture, each branch of which | worked only for wages. was controlled by his political oppo-} During his terms as governor rents. So1 rred gen introduced at she a, sat et Business, Has eden were rr was we! oul ‘is at id bills being one for the fon because of the interest which labelling of flour in| his stockholding employes took in personal in-| their operation. ition to his widow and chil- rnor into |dren, Governor Sorlie le Twichell of | lowi: é His loss will be Sorlie, their governor. iddle of the road progres- Ha was a man of opinions and rendered _ his ief ambition and hope was, I believe, to allay the has heen state between the major facti: the Republican party. While underlying causes for this were economic in character therefore, not reconcilable, Sorlie’s efforts have done mi ers and sisters: litical [even rile, Albert Lea, Minn Pin our|ed oF our ions of | formal, eS adel at BRIGGS FIRST GOVERNOR TO Succumbed to Tuberculosis in August, 1898; Devine Suc- ceeded Him Frank A. Briggs of Mandan, the first North Dakota governor to die during his term of office, succumbed to tuberculosis in July, 1898. He had succeeded Roger Allin as leader of the commonwealth in 1897, _ Joseph M. Devine, present commis- |sioner of immigration, was lieuten- | ant governor under Briggs, and filled the unexpired term. Unlike Governor Sorlie, Governor Briggs had been a state office- holder prior to his election to the highest office in North Dakota. He had filled with conspicuous ability the office of state auditor. During the lifetime of Governor Briggs the legislative assembly passed and he approved a general railway law regulating the trans- | portation of passengers and freight, jand a general revenue law, many of its provisions having been suggested by the governor. BISMARCK HEX REGRET DEATH OF GOV. SORLIE *| North Dakota Executive ,....., of Executive Is Mourned by Bismarck Busi- ness Men The following words of tribute were paid today to the late Governor Arthur G. Sorlie by prominent Bis- marck business and professional of Governor Arthur G. Sorlie is to be regretted by all good citizens, is radiant and jovi i will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a man whose/and a great number of foreign dec- incerity and honesty could not be|orations. questioned in matters pertaining to the up-building of the state of North|Marie Emile’ F Dakota. I regret his passing.” Fred Jansonius, judge of the dis- trict court: “I have known Governor Sorlie since he became chief execu- mourned by many.” marck will miss him.” though he had planned to retire sti o—_—__—_________, |__Weather Report | . Temperature at 7 a.m, Highest yesterday 58 Lowest last night’ 43 m gy 23 33 — iihil North-Dakota— Amenia . 64 Bismarck . Dickinson ... Dunn Center. Fessenden ... n. | mong {Grand Forks. Hettinger ... Jamestown .. Larimore . Pembina Williston Moorhead, M. 66 South Dakota— Huron .. 16 Pierre .. \Rapid City... WEATHER FORECASTS For Bismarck and vicinity: Gener- night. Wednesday partly cloudy, from the Great Lakes region west- Montana. Generally fair tions. A high pressure ares extends west. Temperatures are high from the southern plains states northwest- ‘ward to the Great Lakes. STILLMAN PLANE TO RACE ‘ork, Aug. 28,—(AP)—M1 tillman’ is DIE IN OFFICE) noe 28,.— (AP) — Marie E ‘ayolle, marshal of France and one of the great French soldiers that the World war produced, died this morning. The marshal’s w: w P. Lenhart, mayor: “The death | came, and daughter leath after a long illness that had of mild demeanor marshal of | the greatest | French soldicrs that the World war | produced, looked anything but what | France and one of is i, ni . He commanded the group of: .F. L. Conklin, secretary Provident | armies, including two American di Life Insurance company: “ overnor | visions, which, between Soissons an Sorlie has always taken an interest! Chateau Thierry, on July 18, 1918, n Bismarck and its developments, | struck the powerful blow that started | ever ready to give his time and en-|the military power of the Germai ery whenever called upon. Bis-|empire rocking. But this aesthetic. iH looking man loved the good things|_ ert H. P. Goddard, secretary of the/of life. An expert gourmet, he liked | his return from the west indicate tages | that the eastern sil ion is.one re- quiring attention and -.is advisers are urging him to go into New York, Massachusetts and New Jersey for at least one spcech for zach state and more if time can be found for i “Gover-|to wash down with the best ies, and with a wonderful exec-|°F Sorlie was a man of tremendous|of Burgundy or Bordeaux wines the Iam very sure that he had|renowned dishes of his country’s he best intcrests of the state at! cuisine, ejheart. He was one of North D: % e of Admired America Sorlie’s untimely death is a tragedy kota’s most enthusiastic boosters. bs i A great admirer of America and F. A. Lahr, president First Guar-| Americans, when he returned from | anty Bank: “The state of North|an extended visit to the United Dakota suffered a great loss in: the|States in 1921 he brou; passing of Governor Sorlie. Al-|him only one grievance. e had planr “Your countrymen cannot cook from public life, his influence as al|he said. “They have me on the private citizen would have been of|of great ,value to the people of our| heavy.’ Then he added, with a merry twinkle in his eye: d. “I don’t suppose eyen French cui-| Before that time he very probably will go into the middle west, speak- | ing at Chicago and some other cities, and also into the border states, but hese addresses are likely to follow ght back with dyspepsia. Their cuisine is too | sine would taste good with ice! “The American soldiers who, with | the Senegalese and Morocca: 45/sions, formed the end of the wedge driven into the German lines be- Sag Oy tween Soissons and Chateau Thierry; Mandan Gun Victim’s in July. 1918, were the equals of any soldiers ever in any army at any time in the history of the world,” he divi- | “They were the finest men hys- ally that I have ever seen, rave | war broke out the | only active service: in the field that Brigadier General Fayolle had seen was a short six months’ campaign against rebels in Tunisia, from April to November, 1881, as a first lieu- | When the great Sent to Italy, His last citation, and the one he treasured most, was signed “Georges | and accessory business, North Dakota’s governors reside in the executive mansion located at 320 Avenue B. Governor Sorlie was the first executive to die in the mansion, 7 Clemenceau” and written entirely in |the Tiger’s own handwriting. is was in October, 1919, when he was awarded the Medaille Militaire. | The citation is short and in real | Clemenceau style: “Marvelous soldier, who since 1914 jhas never ceased to fight against A ER | | the enemy. In 1918, caught the en- ;emy by the throat and took pre- ponderant part in victory. Directed the operations of his armies with a Marie Emile ‘Fayolle Was) keenness of judgment, decision and Leading Marshal France in World War a sense of the realities of the times that were incomparable. He has the his country.” HOOVER SCANS paign Plans Washington, Aug..28.—(#)—Con- | tinuing conferences with Republican campaign managers in the east, Herbert Hoover today was assem! - 5 has been generally accepted as the/ participate personally in the presi tive of the state. He was a man of | “military type.” In civilian clothes | dential fight there. y unusual ability and faithful to his|he was often mistaken for a pro-| William H. Hill, chairman of the “|convietions, “His death will be Pomeroy, vice chairman of the New Jersey committee. them, mined. those in the east. The lad was shot when he and 16 Apply Here For New Salem. The Glen The late Governor Arthur G. Sorlie is shown here-as he was nce. He is presenting a cu; "a first horse races and rodeo, to governor gave a short talk in Ps greatest titles to the gratitude of BATTLE SITES Possibility of North Dakota kept him confined to his apartment. There he was surrounded by war| SPeech Seen in Future Cam- souvenirs, including presents from the governments of the allied powers ing information upon which to base ion as to the extent he will New York state comnittee, had an engagement with the Republican Standard Bearer to supplement the advices given him yesterday by Charles D. Hilles, National commit- teeman for New York, and Daniel E.: Reports received by Hoover since It is certain that he will take ad- vantage of his swing back to his home in California to vote for mak- ing a series of addresses. Whether e will take the northern route home, through Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, and Cregon, or the southern rou*z remains to be deter- Chances Are Better Lloyd Lohstretter, 8-year-old son jof Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lohstretter, sil of. courage SRocuntg At ames Izity Mamaeg, Maram mya 0 temerity and whic! ad to be | 4. hy 3 Sestraine: instead of fanned.” clans at». lonal ipospial asia 4 ‘shal Fayolle was born at Puy, | jn the, department of the Haute other. bey aera Soran Citizenship Papers Application has been made by 16 | tarelgacearn residents of Burleigh|Hale Holden, for many years presi- county for final citizenship papers. a Sent to Italy in command of the , The examinations will be held in the committee of the Burlington rail- French troops after Caporetto, he | office of the district court clerk on|?0ad, has been appointed chairman restored the morale of France's al- and only, returned to France in the spring of 1918, when he was | St. 3 % placed in charge of the group of | citizenship hearings. armies being assembled to assume —_—— Yithe counter-offensive in July, The} GLEN ULLIN GARAGE SOLD rest is history. He was in command of the troops which entered Metz,| Reute Trier and Mayence after the ar-| lin City garage from Bay Meiers of SORLIE'S DOOR NEVER CLOSED TO ANY PERSON Called North Dakota’s Great: est Exponentiof ‘Open Door’ Policy POPULAR WITH CHILDREN Believed That a Governor Should Keep Close to His Constituents Friends’ of Governor Sorlie, com- menting today on his personality and characteristics as evidenced by his acts as governor, said that he will be remembered as North Da- kota’s greatest exponent of the “Open door” policy. AS The door to his private office in the capitol building was almost never closed. Visitors to the execu- tive offices who came merely in the hope of seeing and greeting the gov- ernor were never disappointed. He always was available and. always had for them a warm smile and a firm handclasp. He was especially popular with children and unfailing in kindness and courtesy where they were con- cerned. Teachers often conducted their classes through the capito! building and visited the governor’: office. It was a rare occasion when the executive did not find time to bid them welcome. Kept Close to People The “open door policy” of the gov- ernor was deliberate. It was his idea, he often told visitors, that a governor should keep as close as ssible to the people who elected ‘im and that the job was one in which thé biggest opportunity was that of service to the state and its People. The most humble private citizen wi welcome as the most prominent political or business lead- er and his views were received with much interest and attention. To those about him the governor often expressed the view that the “aver- age man has a world of common sense and the biggest problem in the world are those of the average man.” His idea was to conduct the affairs of state with the same carefulness and common sense which the aver- age citizen displays in his personal affairs. A firm believer in his state and its destiny, the governor often told visitors that the people of North Dakota had a better understanding of their problems as a state than those of other commonwealths be- cause they took more interest in them. His constant interest in the views of the average citizen was a tural growth from this attitude and he often commented that the views of the citizen who had no in- terest in state affairs other than the interest of any good citizen were often worth more than the views of Persons who might have an ulterior interes Desired Efficie In his appointments soni fee always contended that efficiency was the end most to be desired regard- less of ronan views and affilia- tions. manner in which he car- ried out this policy often brought him censure from leaders in his own Political group but the governor con- stantly contended that service to the state was more important than rec- ognition of political prominence, No matter how heavy his schedule ae srpelimaate be always insisted not us! a, worked. 2 Renee “I never work,” he told interview- ers scores of times. “It is frais me and I like it. I never think of Bye here as work. That is why I always have enjoyed myself.” At the same time the governor en- joyed the tation of being a hard yor nee nak god himself a com- fortune i the governorship, jaiceeuimnres HALE HOLDEN IS GIVEN NEW JOB Minneapolis, Aug. 28.— (AP) — dent and chairman of the executive September 29, at which time aj0f the executive committee of the United States federal examiner from | Southern Pacific railroad, according ‘aul will be here to conduct the|t® an announcement today by the mm 5 i dent of the road, will retire. ae Glen Ullin—Lee Liebelt and Vred|,_ Mr. Holden will have general con- Reuter have purchased the Glen Ul-|trol of the company business. hanges made by the board Other cl Nir City} effective January 1, are that Paul garage handles the Chevrolet agency Show, executive vice president, will ucceed Mr. Sproule as ident; 8. W. DeForest will relies os calcman Mr. ber 3: than 41 i the aoe more years with Convention Delegate Drops Dead at Hote! a2 Cloud, Minn., Aug. 28.—(AP) irs, Mary F haces oe tees cont dead of heart trouble at er pa to moralng. : irs, Ferguson was a member of ‘tion of three from Lata; ette, survived by pers and pave children ; fayette, who OKAYS AL'S LIQUOR PLAN New ane Aug. eg orcing the Volstead of the sapeotie Seents and wil] | His Last Bismarck Appearance . | newly created position , Sproule will retire on Decem-