The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, September 17, 1932, Page 3

THE BISMARCK TRIBUNS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1982 ps joth Claim Central Location and Most Favorable Rail- road Facilities Editor's Note: This is another in a sefies of articles written for Pe Associated Press by Burleigh Y. Spalding of Fargo, a member of the commission which located and constructed the capital of Dakoja Territory at Bismarck, Recently I have found some of the original minutes of meetings held be- fore Mr. Wheelock assumed the du- ties of his office and some of those which I made during the progress of meetings after I became secretary, to- gether with some of the other files. Among these papers are the bids of Pierre and Aberdeen which will serve to indicate the boom ideas which in those days possessed the minds of real estate dealers and owners. Had some of these places been on the map when Proctor Knott made his cele- brated speech in congress on Duluth, “The Zenith city of the unsalted sea,” | he doubtless would have substituted some city of our boundless prairies in place of Duluth. ‘The Pierre bid follows: “The undersigned, a committee ap- pointed for that purpose by the citi- zens of Pierre, in mass meeting as- sembled, hereby extend to you, in be- halt of the city of Pierre, a cordial in- vitation to visit us before making the location of the capitol and to per- sonally inspect the advantages that cause us to lay claim to that superi- ority of situation, over every other city of Dakota as a site for the capi- tal of the great state that will rise when the ceased to exi and to view those fea- tures of landscape for which this city has become justly celebrated; and, at this point to personally observe and consider the appropriateness of locat- ing the capital of a mighty state upon its greatest river—and upon one of the great rivers of the globe—and at a point where the finger board of na- | ture has manifestly indicated that a! great city must rise, as the city of| Thebes rose upon the Nile, of Babylon | upon the Euphrates, of London on the | Thames and of Paris on the Seine— all of which were and are capitals of | the countries in which they were and! are situated. And also to consider} whether it will or not be to the in- terest of Dakota, as a whole, to thus aid in the building of a central com- mercial city upon its great waterway | and aid in laying the foundations of; an interstate river commerce whose benefits shall bless each city, town| and village along the 1.100 miles of this river's flow between our boun- daries—in fact to bring the tide of trade from New Orleans, St. Loui: Kansas City, Omaha and Sioux City to a hundred towns and cities of Da- kota that will quicken into life be- neath its influence and thus so util- ize this gigantic engine of commerce that its results will reflect power and | grandeur upon the whole of the new| state and cause it to take rank high| among its sisters as a state great as! well in commerce as in magnitude of | domain, of mining and agriculture. Five Siga Document “Hoping that your duties will allow; you to accept our invitation, we are,! respectfully yours, H. E. Dewey, George | M. Barbour, Thomas 8S. Nolan, B. Wakefield, Henry Blakeley, commit- tee on invitation and correspondence, | et.” ‘The Aberdeen bid follows: “The undersigned, having been ap-, pointed a committee for the purpose of presenting to the commissioners! considerations which may act as an inducement to locate the capital here, respectifully request your attention to these facts: “If any town can be found in the territory more accessible to all por-, tions of the territory, supplied with more of the conveniences which go to make up civilized life, and more likely | ‘itorial condition has} leveals Capital Bids From Pierre, Aberdeen byists, spent no money, formed no syndicate. Indeed, were it not that suggestions have come to us from all Parts of the territory urging us to pre- ; Sent our claims, we might still have; | remained quiescent. We are at pres- \ent the center of population, north and south, located in the James river | valley, a region unsurpassed for beau- | ty and fertility of soil, the surround- | ing country is filling up rapidly witn | settlers from the eastern states, and |in a few months will be as thickly | Settled _as any portion of the north- j west. In two years the land between | | the valley and the Missouri river will} | be occupied, and as the Sioux reser- | vation, and the character of the soil | west of the Missouri river will for some time prevent emigration there, we may safely assert that we are the destined center for some time to come, Stress Geographical Site “But this is not all. Geographical Position is, of course, an important factor in the settlement of the ques- ticn of capital location, but standing alone would be comparatively insig- |Nificant. We are already a railroad center. Directly from the east the Cc. M. & St. P. R. R. comes into the town. One branch of this same road goes directly north to Ellendale, and by building and grading a few miles, connection can be established with the N. P. R. R., meeting it at Bis- marck or at, Jamestown. Another branch of the C. M. & St. P. R. R. runs south as far as Ashton. During the summer cormections will undoubt- edly be made between another branch of the same road, thus giving easy ac- ‘cess from all points in southern Da- |kota, As far as concerns southern {Dakota connection is already formed by means of C. & M. R. R. running {from Huron through Aberdeen, thus | competition, so desirable, will result between these two great corporations. |As a matter of fact, the Wadena, F. |F. & B. H. R. R. woulld certainly pass through this town, giving a new route! | from the northeast. “Thus it can be plainly seen that ‘already we are accessible from the east, from the south and from the north by railroad, in connection with! more than 5 be eider ducks and not 40 miles stage line. Considering the fact that the C. M. & St. P. will shortly build to the Mis- souri river, being headed in that di- rection; considering also the fact that to a certainty the same road will build to the N. P., can we not say with con- }fidence that there is no other town in the territory so readily accessible at present, or which can be made more; so with so little expense? “We believe that no town can be mentioned in this part of the terri-|pintail mallard and widgeon, Maurek tory which combines as Aberdeen does dinary railroad facilities. said that the railroads will necessar- ily strike the point of location, But this is a gratuitous assumption and/ wholly problematical. It is not to be| avoid any violation of the law. presumed that the roads will deviate | ‘from their present course or from |cense is $1.50. They may be procured well-settled plans. Besides that, the|from bonded game wardens, county experience of other capital cities would seem to indicate that they will either give a preference towns of their own making or en- deavor to reach commercial centers. “And here we are brought to an- | hunters to remember if they other question, Aberdeen has all the essential elements of a great commer- cial city. Its situation, the capital in- vested here, the number of non-resi- j geographical centrality with extraor-| the average hunter and may lead to It may be;some misunderstanding and trouble. right to/upon the person while hunting. dents who flock here, and the fact that the U. S. land office is located here will of necessity make it the principal commercial center of this; or snares in hunting game birds and portion of the territory. Point to Population “It already has five times the popu- lation of any town in the vicinity, and it is fair to presume that the present ratio will be maintained for years to come. It already acts as a distribu- tion point for the whole adjacent re- gion, a region as we have intimated, as full of promise as any portion of the country. “Hence the commission need not be! cept under a permit from the game to add to the general convenience of; left in the dark on the question of the people of the territory, by all/ whether the capial located in any par- means let it be located there. In this! ticular spot, will draw after it all the matter, while we are not unsuscepti-| accommodations and conveniences ble to the personal advantages which | (which are necessary to secure the would accrue to us by being made the; comfort of all public officials who may reside here or what persons are drawn here by business connected which effects a widely-spread popu-| with the seat of government) we al- capital, we remeraber that this is be | matter not of local interest, but one lation and which may be in the future @ source of annoyance and trouble in} case of an unsuitable location. But, than other towns, we respectfully sub- | mit that it ought to be entitled to; the capital. We have hitherto, while; other towns have agitated their claims, held our peace. We have modations and conveniences. lready are provided with these accom- | “And it may be presumed safely if Aberdeen presents greater natural; that neither one of the great roads advantages and has greater claims, which run into this town would dis- approve making Aberdeen the capital. It may be objected that the commis- sioners ought to locate the future seat of government regardless of the de- sire of railroad corporations, and it made no agitation, employed no lob-| may be assumed that they will, But | SIDEGLANCES - - - By George Clark _ “He stopped would expect him to pay me rent Sie Tne sR ~ sat writing when I sent him my picture and told him 1 on this place after we got married.” HUNTERS WILL GET | MORE FOR MONEY IN LICENSE THIS YEAR Season on Waterfowl Doubled in Length; Regulations Are Listed Purchasers of hunting licenses in North Dakota will be getting more for their money this year than last, ac- cording to Burnie Maurek, state game and fish commissioner. The hunter will be permitted to hunt ducks, geese and other migra- tory waterfowl for 60 days, or double the length of time proclaimed under the 1931 regulations. ‘The pheasant season has been ex- tended to four and one-half days, in contrast with the one and one-half- day season last year. In addition, four birds can be taken daily of which one may be a hen while last year only three could be taken, all cocks. Four counties and part of a fifth will be open to hunters of pheasants this year; in 1931 only three counties were open, The booming of guns along the state's hunting spots will begin Octo- ber 1. The season on prairie chickens and sharp-tailed grouse remains at 15 days as in 1931 and the five-day sea- son on ruffed grouse or partridge has not been changed. The open seasons on upland game birds and migratory waterfowl, as set forth by executive order of Governor George F. Shafer, begins at noon, Oc- tober 1 to sunset October 19 in Dickey, Ransom, Richland, and Sargent coun- ties and in LaMoure county east of the State Highway No. 1 and south of State Highway 13. List By Limits The daily bag limits on birds are: Pinnated grouse, sharp tailed grouse, or partridge, 5, nor more than five of all varieties; geese, and brant, 4, nor more than four combined; coots 12, jack snipe 10, ducks 15, of which not more than 10 each, or in the aggre- gate, may be canvas-backs, redheads, greater or lesser scaups, ringnecks, blue winged on green-winged teal, cinnamon teal, gadwalls, or shovel- lers. No persons shall have in their pos- session at any time more than two days’ bag limit of protected birds. The federal regulations setting a bag | limit of 10 ducks per day on all species found in North Dakota, except the said, will doubtless be confusing to |The department suggests that hunt- ers who adopt a voluntary bag limit of 10 ducks a day on all species will The fee for a resident hunting li- auditors and from the department at Bismarck. Licenses must be carried ‘Don'ts’ For Hunters Here are some of the don'ts for would avoid violation of game laws: DON'T— Hunt protected game birds or an- imals without a license. | ‘Take protected game birds or ani- mals other than in the daytime. Use bird lime, swivel guns, artificial lights animals. Use silencer or firearms or discharge a firearm at protected game birds or animals from a motor vehicle. Hunt on posted land. Shoot protected game birds from a moving boat or a boat in open water. Use more than 25 live duck decoys. Pursue deer with dogs. Use dogs for hunting upland game birds. Carry firearms on a game refuge ex- and fish commissioner. Hunt game birds with a gun larger than ten gauge. Take any kind of a shotgun afield between July 1 and September 15. Hunt game birds or animals from an aircraft. Hunt on a game refuge, game re- serve, or on any islands in the Mis- souri river. Sell protected game birds or ani- mals or any part thereof. Shoot protected game birds with a rifle. Use a rifle, pistol, or shotgun with ball cartridges to disturb or raise pro- tected game birds. we submit that the inclinations of the great roads ought to have weight with the commissioners and with the peo- ple of the territory. They have pre- ceded the march of civilization in its progress into Dakota. They have in- vested heavily in building up and set- tling the country, and on such a ques- tion as this their wishes ought to have due consideration. Neither the C. & St. P, R. R. Co. nor the C, & N. W. have any bone of contention with ref- erence to Aberdeen. They are equally interested in its prosperity, and they will mutually assist each other in its development. A beautiful site is of- fered for the capitol by one of Aber- deen’s citizens. The money specified in the bill will be raised by residents of this city. We have no need of or- ganizing a syndicate of non-resident speculators to raise the money, buy up the land and speculate on the ac- tion of the commission. No scandal will result in locating the capital here; no suspicions of improper motives; no dissatisfaction among the people at large. There is no unprejudiced per- son who knows anything about Aber- deen who will not admit that its claims to be the capital are well founded from its position, its resources and its accessibility. We hope that we do not overstep the bounds of propriety when we ask the members of the commission to come here and view our city. Those who have seen it recently will know that we have fairly represented it. Those who have not will have ample proof that we tell the truth. “These considerations we submit, trusting that the commission will at least give our claims due considera- tion. We have tried to present them ™.| Pembina Pioneer Is T. A. D. Jones, former Yale football coach, was unanimously nominated ——e rd | ‘Hoss’ Thief Active | i In Burleigh County | pues. Shades of the frontier days— “hoss” thieves are active in Bure leigh county. A horse and saddle, valued at $100, were stolen from Fay Edge- ley six miles northeast of Bis- marck Friday night. Once the news would have gal- vanized the entire community in- to immediate action, but today it {| was taken as a routine investiga- tion job at the sheriff's office. In 1880 the cry of “hoss” thief was a signal for the militant citi- zenry to stretch a rope to the nearest tree. In 1932 it failed to | arouse even a flicker of interest in | the placid life of the community. | It was just another larceny. ! Western Canada Is Held in Good Shape) Winnipeg, Sept. 17—(P)—W. L.' MacTavish, editor of the Winnipeg Tribune, who has made a survey of | conditions in Saskatchewan, said) Saturday that Saskatchewan has staged a 90 per cent comeback in one, province represent substantial buy- ing power this year. The Tribune article, from Regina, reads in part: “... last year the This year $1,000,000 will ‘This spring 8,000,000 acres were seeded with wheat supplied by the government. Next spring require. ments will not exceed 100,000 bushels. “Last year 57,000 families required relief. This year there will be 9,000 families .. .” “Ninety per cent of the farmers of the province will be able this year to pay current year's taxes, repay the government for seed, binder twine year and the big crop areas of the' luck dogged the steps of Dr. R. A. government had to find $18,000,000 Strong Lidgerwood Eleven Is Expected ' @ Republican convention Saturday for | ly announced his retirement. Tilson placed Jones’ name before the dele- gates. ? COACH ENTERS POLITICS New Haven, Conn., Sept. 17.—()— | the seat in congress held by Repre- sentative John Q. Tilson, who recent- LAST TIMES TONIGHT Wm. Boyd in “Carnival Boat” Your Favorite Two-Fisted Star in a Great Role THRILLS you have never | seen before Things that’no civilized man had ever be-; held... Frank Buck saw in the perilous Lidgerwood, N. D., Sept, 1.—(P}— With stronger reserve material avail-' jable this year, Lidgerwood’s warriors jof the gridiron are looking forward to a better season this fall. Leo G. May is coaching the local contingent. Of the 28 youths battling for posi- tions in the regular eleven, eight are letter-holders, eight are new men and the remainder are reserves of last year, Veterans are Edwin Oster, Ver- non Wacha, Roger Gully, Clyde Cans- meaker, Edward Kohntek, Charles Parizek, James Slaby, and Byron Tis- del. Potential regulars include Wis- mewski, Peterick, Bucta, Sapa and Stenson. i The Lidgerwood schedule: Sept. 23, open; Sept. 30, Sheldon at Lidger- wood; Oct. 7, Oakes at Oakes; Oct. 14, Milnor at Milnor; Oct. 21, Breck- enridge, Minn., at Lidgerwood; Oct. 28, Hankinson at Lidgerwood; Nov. 4, Sisseton, S. D., at Sisseton. Bad Luck Dogs Steps Of Famous Scientist Eliendale, N. D., Sept. 17.—(?}—Bad. Millikan again Friday when he ai | tempted to send his recording elec- ' | troscope and other instruments into | the stratosphere. | Unlike Wednesday, when three bal- | {loons were lost the attempt, the | | “flying laboratory” sailed into the air \Friday and apparently the eminent | scientist was to have his experiments finally in motion which seek to learn more of the cosmic ray. A leak in the balloon intervened, | releasing the hydrogen gas, and the ; bag and instruments attached to it | fell to earth six miles west of Ellen-) dale, where they were recovered. i Undaunted and with scientific for- | |bearance, Dr. Millikan immediately and binder repairs; pay all expense set to work to repair leaks in his last of the year’s work, and have enough money left to live until next harvest and do next spring’s seeding without assistance. .. .” Blue Lodge Masons fall and winter season next Monday Haugen, secretary. follow on the evenings of Oct. 3, Oct. 17, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19. 21 meeting and installed Dec. 19. Other meetings will be arranged, de- be done. The degree will be conferred by the Sojourners’ club at the Oct. 3 meet- ing, Haugen said. Efforts are being made to make this meeting an out- standing event of the season. Dr. John W. Robinson, Garrison, grand master, and W. J. Hutcheson, Fargo, Masonic traveling secretary, are ex- pected to attend. H. J. Taylor is worshipful master of the local Blue Lodge. Killed in Accident Cavalier, N. D., Sept. 17.—(P)— John Page, about 70, pioneer resident of Pembina county, was killed Friday night when a car he was driving ran into a ditch and turned over several times. Two boys, Wayne Rowe and Jack Page, a grandson, riding with Page, were thrown clear of the machine | and were only slightly injured. According to witnesses, the car) went into the ditch when Page lost! control of it. The swerving machine | threw the boys out and the car con- | tinued until it hit a crossing and, then turned over several times. | Page came to Pembina county about 40 years ago and for a time farmed near Hamilton. He had been a resi- dent of this city several years. He leaves a son, Ross, of Cavalier. Wil- Mam R. Page, Grand Forks county agent, is a nephew. 100 LATE TO CLASSIFY HARRINGTON'S Soren pout iF live steam permanent, no e! 5 natural waves, real comfort, done in Electric _meth- wringlet ends, $3.50 to $6.50. Steam calmly and dispassionately, and we hope that they will receive due atten- tion. At least we have done our duty to the citizens of Aberdeen. If we have failed to mention any points or have not been clear in doing so, we hope the commissioners will give us an opportunity to amplify the mat- i. jerty, Arthur D. Smith, committee.” | bas Hag-| €ntrance through Superculine exclusively at Harring- ton’s. Phone 130, FOR RENT — Furnished apartment. One room and kitchenette. Nicely furnished. Murphy bed and Frigi- _daire. $30.00. EB W. their favorite Hotel Barber Shop. ANTED—Particular have not yet found ther. Prince lobby. Oscar G. Will Meet Monday; Blue Lodge Masons of Bismarck} will have their first meeting of the! evening, it is announced by Gilbert | exact cost of overhauling a type- Other Blue Lodge meetings will Officers will be elected at the Nov.} pendent upon the amount of work to; balloon. When this is repaired he | will again set it free, he said. Harry Herschieb Manford Par! Capital Typewriter Co. Eliott Fish: Ask our customers about our ice, ask us, in fact ask everybody. We estimate and give you the writer or adding machine before the work {s completed. All work New and used Typwriters New and used Adding Machines Service and Supplies 5-room house, south 13th St. Rental $20.00 per month to responsible party. Gussner’s Olson, Prop. You too can see them FRAN! wCK’S sound-film record of his g:-~’ SIGHTS AND THRILLS YOU MAY NEVER BEHOLD AGAIN! YOU'LL SEE him capture a baby elephant with bare hands! YOU'LL HEAR the infuriated tusk- ers trumpeting for their lost child! YOU'LL SEE a 30 foot python at deaths grip with a Royal Bengal tiger! YOU'LL SEE the man eating cat entering a native village! YOU'LL SEE the dar- ing capture of the rarest of reptiles, the monitor lizard! YOU'LL SEE the supreme thrill of all «****(Four Stars) Today we call forth all the superla- tives to describe this breath-taking, hair-raising, thrilling, daring, amusing, always absorbing bolt of celluloid.” —N. Y. Daily News. “There ought to be a law compelling people to see Frank Buck’s picture.” — N. Y. American, “A Real thriller . an ” World-Telegram. "©" time, the finish fight between the kings of the jungle, tiger and black panther! “Biggest attraction in EVERY FOOT OF THIS PICTURE ACTUALLY MADE IN THE MALAYAN JUNGLE COUNTRY! SHOWING Mon. - Tues. - Wed. - Thurs. SEPTEMBER 19-20-21-22 DAILY AT 2:30—7:00-9:00 Matinees 25c Entire Evening 35c No Tax at Any Time CAPITOL THEATRE many years.”—Herald.