The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, January 16, 1929, Page 3

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1929 MISSISSIPPI RIVER | ENGINEER CHANGES HIS MIND A RALLY Nine- Foot Channel: Request “1s ‘Economically Unsound’ St. Paul, Minn, Jan. 16.—()—Ma- Jor C. L. Hall, United States engi- neer, who has already reported to the Meeting with backers of the Mis- sissippi river waterways Project, Ma- Jor Hall read to them several reports condemning Lis own -eview of the waterway problem. The Rock Island the project of deepening the channel “economic- ally unsound” has been the target ‘ for the river traffic men. Major Hall read the report of Rob- ert J.-Randolph. consulting engineer for the Mississippi Valley association. which charged the government repre- sentative with being “grossly in error in his reasoning. his hydraulic analy- sis, estimated savings and tisties to prove that shipping on the nine-foot channel in existence from St. Louls to New Orleans. was oper- ating qn a profit basis while the up- Per channel, or a six-foot depth was ‘, Working under increased losses, Theodore Brent, the government a good return on its investment and give it no trouble in unloading ownershiy. and operation on an cager ‘nvesting public.” BOOTH REFUSES 10 QUIT AS ARMY HEAD IN COUNCIL ANSWER ‘Would Feel Less Than a Man’ To Resign Knowing a Foun- dation Change Is Talked London, Jan. 16.—(4)—General Bramwell Booth, in a statement given to newspapers for publication today, announced that he would not resign as commander-in-chief of the Salva- tion Armv, ' This statement was understood to be the gist of his reply to the high council pf the army. and the Daily Herald said it had been rejected by & show of hands. The council then proceeded immediately to a discus- sion of his fitness to govern the army. It was not:certain that the council Would immediately appoint a succes- sor after the vote of removal, as it W2s supposed a majority misht desire @ respite of 24 hours. His Condition Responsible The general's statement said that the high council had been called to consider the position of the future after some bulletins on his condition had indicated that his recovery. was doubtful “In declaring the general unfit the high couneil has the power set acide his nomination of a succ:-sor,” the statement continued, The general contended that legally the council had no power to propose or make changes in the constitution but that he wrote the councillors stating he was prepared to consider any feasible scheme for broadening the constitution. He elso asked. for &@ little time in order to regain his health. This was considered and he was asked to retire from of- fice “under what amounts to noth- ing less than a threat of expulsion.” As far e~ he could ascertain the unly ground for the request was that he was ill. ‘Less Than a Man’ “Much as in some re-~*¢$s I should welcome complete rest and from responsil than a man, let alone the leader of a great religious organization, if I agreed to a request to retire at a time when, as I understand, there is agitation to change the foundation on which it rests. Therefore I am compelled to Tetuse to do so.” . ‘The Daily Sketch ~2'd that the gen- eral’s statement was regarded — by memt-:5 of the reform clement in the high council as not written or dictated by the x himself. Mandan Salvation In Gab Marathon A talking marathon? Ha, ha—there's where you err! Betty Wilson, girl athlete, went the mere talkers one better—she also sang and danced as her part in the World's Champion- ship Gab Fest at New York. She, ins, | favored to win the $1000 prize, is pic- tured here on a high platform and a high note. North Dakota Weed _ Burner on Exhibit Watlore City, Jan. 16.—(4)—One of the exhibits shown on the “Low Cost Implement Train” which is now tour- ing Montana under the direction of M. L. Wilson, of the Montana state agricultural -ollege, i- an implement manufactured in North Dakota. It is the Towell weed and stubble burner, made ty the Howell’ Manufac- turing company. Crosby. The burner was loaned to the Montana institu- tion two vears ago. Mr. Wilson gives a lecture on the weed burner, its operation and advan- tages, at cach stop. COOPERSTOWN MAN’ HONORED Fargo, Jan. 16.—(7)—H. P. Hammer, , was selected as man e have a portrait placed in agricultural! hall of fame at Norih Dakota Agri- cultural college for 1929. Last. Time Tonight GILDA GRAY “THE DEVIL D ANC 99 with Clive Brook - Tantalizing—Irresistible— Beautiful. This great star’s greatest and most fas- cinating screen drama. Also Pathe Comedy Performances: . 7:30 and 9 P. M. Adults 40c; Children ;20c THE BISMARCK World war today were apparently making gains against illness. Marshal Ferdinand Foch seemed:-to be slightly better. The crisis which sonie had feared did not occur and he had some sleep during the earlier part of the night. Georges neeau, fc er premi- ev, soeele ton a bed attack of ts expected to resume his work before the end of the week unless his 87 years tell too heavily on him. FAMED FRENGHEN, REPORTED GAINING Marshal Mends After Night's Rest, While Former Premier : shal Foch’s house was closed to all Expects to Get to Work callers during the night, and plunged in quiet darkness so that the 77-year- old soldier could get as much sleep as By the orders of his doctors, Mar- | da: &s Dr. Daventeres put it, tho.prog- nosis was as favorable as the age of the patient permitted. Professor Andre, a specialist in kid- ney diseases who attended Foch throughout the war, was summoned yesterday when uremia developed from a kidney infected after the mar- shal’s heart attack, His view was that there was no immediate danger from the kidney infection and he re- turned to the university at Nancy to- y. The Marshal has suffered from functional kidney trouble for years and require constant care. For this reason Professor Andre was attached TRIBUNF ~ toms are an aggravation of his old troubles due to iliness. While other physicians attending the marshal were extremely reserved in their judgment, Professor Andre was more optimistic. He said he gathered the impression from a long talk he had with Dr. Heite-Boyer that the Marshal, despite his 77 years would make a slow recovery in view of his robust condition. DOUGHBOY INHERITS ESTATE New York, Jan. 16—()—Uncle Sam has a well-to-do young doughboy. Walter G.chmelzer of Cleveland, re- cruit, who is aboard the transport Chateau Thierry, bound for duty in Presentation of reports of associa- tion officers, the president's annual address by J. R. Dice, of Fargo, and ‘a talk by. Frank Astroth, field man of the American Jersey Cattle club, oc- cupied the morning session. E. A. Greenwood, state dairy com- Paris, Jan. 16.—(7)—Two French- | Possible. His condition this morning staff during the war. So far to tay be learned the present symp- men:who played principal roles in the | Was still extremely grave, although, | as cai | ANEWAND MIGHTIER ELECTRICRADIO. the far east, has inherited an estate which the newspapers place at $20,0 missioner, was to feature this after- 00. | noon’s meeting with an address on a QUALITY YOU CAN ACTUALLY FEEL! 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