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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-26
TESTIFY IN WIRE
TAPPING SCANDAL
Roman Catholic Clergymen On
Stand and Deny Mayor
Mitchell's Charges.

New York, May 25-Roman Catho.
lie clergymen whose telephone wires
we're tapped during the investigation
of charitable institutions took the wit
ness stand today before the legisla-
tive committee, and denied the
charges of Mayor Mitchell, that they
were involved in a conspiracy to dis
credit the city administration through
attacks upon the Department of Char
tiles. ....
They made the counter allegation
that the Mayor uplayedoa prominent
part in conspiracy designed to dis
credit the administration Of Catholic
OrEharagcE. The priests asserted
that after discovering that their tele-
phones lad j.en tapped. they telib-
erately planned to trap the Mayor by
prearranged conversations, and that
they were successful in their purpose.
While admitting certain parts of the
overheard conversations, which were
read yesterday by Mr. Mitchell, the
witnesses protested that his account
of these talks, in the main, were in
accurate. They contended that the
language used was not theirs.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-26
ORPET'S PARENTS
ARE SUBPOENAED
Parents of Marian Lambert AL
so Called as State Wit
nCSScS.

Waukegan, ILL.,, May 25.-Mr. and
Mrs. E. o. Orpet, parents of will Fl.
Orpet, University of Wisconsin stud.
ent, on trial for the murder OF Marian
Lambert, his former sweetheart, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lambert, par
ents of the dead girl, have been sub
poenaed as witnesses, respectively,
by the State and the defense, it was
revealed at the trial today. About
200 persons have been subpoenaed as
witnesses.
Progress in the selection of the
jury Jared no better today than it
has during the earlier part of the
week. Three jurors were excused
on peremptory challenge by the de-
fense and two by the state. One Of
them was Theodore W. burst, presi-
dent Of the Security Savings bank of
Waukegan, and another, J. +. Bid
dnger, former mayor of Waukegan.
Two More Jurymen.
When court adjourned two addi-
tional men had been tentatively ac-
cepted. They are: L. J. Book, for
mer superintendent of the Chicago &
Milwaukee Electric railroad, and Jas.
O'Shea, a music dealer, both mar
ried.
Ten of the 20 peremptory chal-
lenges allowed each side have been
used. Only four jurors have been
sworn in.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-26
CITY FATHERS
MAY APPOINT
THE INSPECTORS
Judge Nuesslc's Opinion Anal
yzcd by City Attorney
McCurdy. a"
DISTRICT JUDGE SETS
FORTH PROCEDURE

Although County Auditor Flaherty
has published the names of the elec.
tion inspectors named by the county
commissioners, and Judge Nuessle has
quashed the writ of mandamus direct
ing him to recognize the inspectors ap.
pointed by the city commission, It
now develops that this all transpired
because the city commission did not
procede correctly in the first place.
1t is now proposed to proceed in
line with the ruling of Judge Nuessle,
which is that the city commissioners
must cast lots and the one decided
upon in this manner will act as in
spector in his precinct and name the
other inspectors.
Mocurdy's Report
This was embodied last evening in
report given by City Attorney Nc
Curdy upon Judge Nuessle's ruling.
The impression at first was because
the writ was quashed, this had the
effect of confirming the county COM
missioners' appointments.
1t now develops that the writ was
quashed because the city commission
did not proceed regularly in naming
the inspectors.
May Name Inspectors
The commission probably when
they meet next Monday will name six
inspectors in line with judge Nuessle's
ruling, and then it will be up to Fla.
herty to decide to which set of in
spectors he will deliver the election
supplies. Those contending that the
city commission has the right declar-
ed last evening that further action
would be taken if necessary to de-
termine where the appointive power
lay. Judge Nuessle while outlining
the method of procedure has not yet
formally passed upon the city COM
MISSIONS authority. It is also said
that the publication of the county
boards inspectors in the election no.
tices does not prejudice any of the
city's rights in the matter.
Accept Booster Pumps
Another matter of Importance pass
ed upon by the commission last ev-
ening was the formal acceptance Of
the booster pumps, Several tests
were made this week and the pumps
met every requirement Of the ordin-
ance.
An ordinance requiring that all wa
ter and gas service pipes into build
ings be lead was placed on its first
reading.
City Engineer Atkinson was in
structed to secure plans and specifi-
cations to make the pest house hab-
table. Conditions there are deplor-
able.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-26

Preliminary steps taken by the City commission last
evening toward the proposed 100000 paving project for the
city of Bismarck Petitions representing than ma
jory OF all property were filed with the City Com
mission by w. E. Lar chairman of the Commercial Club
Paving committee wo together with Carl Peterson and G.
c. Wachter, compose the Paving committee of the club
Mayor Lucas rendered the thanks of the City Commission
the club members for their interest in the matter Scores
try Price of the club present and assisted in the pres
cntation of the petitions
Accompanying the petitions letter signed by Mr..
Lalr which indicates the enthusiasm for paving in Bismarck
and reflects the unanmity of the property for this
much needed improvement
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-26
CONFESSES TO
MURDER Of
YOUNG GIRL
Paul Vcrhoige, Alias Arm
strong, Admits Choking Miss
Holden to Death.
ENRAGED BECAUSE SHE
WANTED TO BREAK DATE
Startling Facts Told by Self
Confessed Murderer at
Aurora, Ill.

Aurora, ILL.,, May 25.-Paul Verhoi-
ye, alias Armstrong, 19.year-old
youth Of this city, was held on a
charge of numbering Wendelin Hold
en-, the 15-year-old daughter of Mrs.
Anna Holden Collins, roOming
house keeper, today. 81
Testimony at the inquest was brief.
Sore Because She Broke Date
81 killed her. choked her to
DEATH" he testified
81 had date with her." he said,
"but she wanted to break it to go with
another fellow. Her mother was
across the river looking after a bi.
of property she had there, and l called
on Gwen to ask her to come with
me.
"She laughed at me. Laughed!
Laughed! and before | knew it my
hands were around her throat. |
wanted to choke that laugh off her
face. She became unconscious, but
still breathed. waited a while, and
bye and bye she quit breathing. Then
| thought | would commit suicide.
Tries ChIoroform
81 went to a doctor and asked him
how much chloroform it would take
to kill a dog He said four ounces,
and got Il prescription for that much
Then went back to the house and
put it in a cup.
81 tasted it, 1t tasted sweet. Then
got cold feet and left the house.
went to a saloon and took beer, to
wash out the taste Of the poison
Then went and watched some men
fishing. LsAfter that home VI
DAVID B:a, the boys father, was q
witness. He sad he came from Bel
GUM eleven years ago. He regarded
his son as a rover.
when Paul came home, he said
We'll, that Holden girl is dead,'" tes
titled the elder Bourh--.
The murder occurred yesterday
The body was found late at night, and
news became public today,
Gwendolyn was a daughter of Mrs
Collins by a former marriage.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-26
BRAGDON
CASE IS
SERIOUS

Minneapolis, Mlpn., May 25.--Prep-
aration OF a perjury indictment in the
county attorneys plice today indicat-
ed that the grand jury investigating
the charges growing out of the Jo-
seph w. Bragdon trial was about to
return bill against one of the wit
nesses in the case.
The testimony heard by the jurors
included the story OF the states new
mystery girl witness, that one Of
the girls in the sBragdon case said
after the first trial that her testi-
mony for the defense was pack Of
lies" 1t also inc;uded the story of
Frank Roland, that he had been paid
a total of 5000 BY Bragdon and by
agents for the defense.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-26
WHITE SLAVE
CHARGE FAILS
TO STAND UP
Judge Lewis Directs Verdict of
"Not Guilty in
Mock Case.
WRONG INDIAN KNOCKS
/. OIlE,C. sANnlst,l5sEs CHARGE.

| Judge Lewis yesterday directed
verdicts of mot guilty in the cases
of the United States against J. j.
Mock of Leith Morton county, and
James Quinn Of Bismarck. Mock was
held on white slave charge and
Quinn was charged with selling Ii
quor to an Indian. In the first case,
the government failed to establish a
case under the Mann act and in the
second the wrong Indian was named
in the indictment District Attorney
fIildreth announced that the case
would be presented to the grand jury
in Fargo, June 6, when court con-
venes again. Judge Amidon is ex-
pected to- preside at that session.
-. Sudden Climax. =.
The case against Mock came to
sudden climax as soon as the gov
ernment rested. Mock was charged
with taking the wife OF Harry Unop-
oils, a section boss on the st. Paul
road, from Leith to Mobridge, S. d.,
for immoral purposes.
The husband rode in the mail car
and trailed the couple to a hotel,
where the two registered under an
assumed name as man and wife.
Then Unopolis got the chief of po-
lice and caused the arrest OF Mock.
Consented to Trip.
Unopolis admitted on the stand that
he had consented to the trip and fur
nished his wife with a pass to go
and that the journey was for the pur-
pose of filing on government land.
The defense also contended that all
arrangements were satisfactory.
Mock denied any improper relations
and certain testimony tended to con-
firm this. Francis Murphy and Judge
Carpenter of Mobridge represented
Mock.
Judge Lewis made it very plain in
directing verdict that under the ev-
idence introduced there was no Of
tense committed in violation OF fed
eral statute. He outlined the purport
of the Mann act and showed concise
ly why it did not apply in this in.
stance.
Schmidt Judy Out.
The jury in the case of the United
States against Fred w. Schmidt, the
former Fort Rice postmaster, charg-
ed with embezzling approximately
S., 900 of government funds, went out
yesterday afternoon. About 10 o'clock
last night it returned for further in
structions. Judge Lewis stated that
they could return sealed verdict to
be presented by the foreman OF the
jury in court today.
This case has attracted consider
able notice. 1t has been stubbOrnly
fought. A year ago there was a dis,
agreement upon one indictment.
Then upon motion of Andrew Miller,
one of Schmidts attorneys, the same
Indictment was knocked out. During
the present trial several counts were
withdrawn by government counsel
and several more dismissed by the
court.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-26
ENTIRE
FAMILY
is LOST

Thief River Falls, Mimi, May 25.-
p. J. Michels, his wife and their 4
yearold daughter have disappeared,
and all efforts to locate them have
been fruitless. Mr.. Michels was an
employe in the dispatcher's Office of
the 500 Line here, and on May Sc
cured a weeks leave.
He was last seen starting for the
Red Lake agency, in launch, with
his family. When he did not return,
inquiries were made and it was found
that he had not reached his destina-
ton, and systematic search was in
stituted. Sheriff Larbee, who be-
lieves the family drowned, left today
for Neptune. on Red lake, to search
for the missing family.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-26
Commission TAKES preliminary
STEPS TO CARRY OUT $40Q,0O0
PAVING PROJECT FOR BISMARCK
COMMERCIAL CLUB PRESENTS PETITIONS EMBRACING
MORE THAN FIFTY PER CENT. OF ALL INDIVIDUAL
PROPERTY OWNERS AND SIXTY PER CENT. OF THE
RESIDENT ONES.
COMMISSIONER BATTEY HEADS.
SPECIAL PAVING COMMITTEE

LOCAL BUSINESS ORGANIZATION, THROUGH ITS DI-
RECTORS, TO NAME AN ADVISORY BODY OF FROM
FIVE TO SEVEN MEMBERS. MAYOR LUCAS URGES
IMMEDIATE ACTION ON PROPOSITION
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-26
NEAR
vERDUN IS
UNABATED
Germans Continue unprcced-
ented Bombardment Near
Nerdun., ..'--..-,s.,.
ONE MORE GAIN IS
MADE BY GERMANS
Heavy Artillery Duel in Prog
rcss Around Fort Douau-
mont. -

The battle of Verdun continues un'
abated. On both sides of the iMeuse
river, northeast and northwest of the
fortress, the Germans are keeping up
their unprecedented bombardment
and vicious infantry attack, while
the French are replying to the fire
almost shot for shot.
One more gain, however, has been
made by the Germans. After recap
turing Fort Douaum0nt and taking
trenches south and southwest Of the
fort, the Germans to the west have
occupied a section Of French trenches
after a series of attacks, in all Of
which they were repulsed with heavy
casualties, except those where they
penetrated the French line.
Artillery Duel.
Around Douaumont, heavy artil-
lery duel is in progress. An attack
against the Russians west of Dalin
island gave them momentarily the
possession Of Russian advance
trench, counter attack by the Rus
slams dislodging the invaders.
Attack Repulsed.
Any attempt by the Teutons to ad-
vance against the Russians north OF
Olyka station, southeast Of Lutsk,
was repulsed by the Russians.
In the region southeast of Trent
and across the border inNltaly, Rome
reports the repulse Of Austrian at
tacks and throwing back Of the at
tackers in disorder. In the Astico-
Posina region, the Italians are reply.
ing effectively to the bombardment OF
the Austrians in the Asiago-Sugana
valley district. the situation is lnr
changed. W Y
Turks Stop Russians.
In connection with the fighting on
the Persian front, according to Con
stanlinoplc, the Turks have stopped
the advance of the Russians in the
region of Kasar-I-Shirin and also de-
feated Russian detachments at Sula-
manish, north of Kasar-I-Shirin.
King George has signed the mill
tary bill, under which all males be-
tween the ages of Is and Al years
may be called to the colors.#
David Lloyd-George, the British
munitions minister, will attempt to
bring harmony out Of discord among
the Irish factions.
The task is undertaken at the re-
quest of Premier Asquith and the
Irish leaders have agreed to confer
with Mr.. Lloyd-George in an endeav-
or to reach the desired end.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-26
TERRIFIC TORNADO SWEEPS
DISTRICT NEAR WIMBLEDON
AND GREAT DAMAGE is DONE
SIX PEOPLE SERIOUSLY INJURED AND PROPERTY DA-
MAGE TO THE EXTENT OF $30OOO0 IS THE RESULT
OF FURIOUS WIND STORM IN EASTERN SECTION
OF NORTH DAKOTA.
MRS. CARL MORTENSON MAY
DIE FROM INJURIES RECEIVED

MEMBERS OF MORTENSON FAMILY NEAR WIMBLEDON
ARE WORST SUFFERERS FROM THE DEVASTATING
WIND STORM; HOME is COMPLETELY DESTROY
ED AND OTHER DAMAGE DONE NEARBY.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-26
,mp, EMENT MAN TO FARGO,

Fargo, N. D., May 25.-B. G. Baker
of Chicago, who was manager of the
J. l. Case company branch in Mime
apolis several years, was appointed
manager of the North Dakota branch
of the Advance-Rumely company in
Fargo. He succeeds J. d. Adshead,
who retired to enter private busi-
ness.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-26
MRS. MATTERS AND
OTHERS NOT GUILTY

Chicago, May 25-Mrs. Dolly Led
gerwood Matters and her co-defend.
ants, charged with conspiracy to foist
spurious heir to the Matters estate,
on the probate court of Cook county,
were found not guilty today.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-26

Fargo n D., May 25-Sx people seriously injured
and property damage estimated at $30OOO done in and
around Wimbledon in terrific tornado that hit the district
about O'Clock this morning, while added hundred
thousand dollars damage done in other sections Wire
connection with Wimbledon prestorcd tonight brought the
Stor nf fl,c torrifc odn
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-12-30
BY Betty Brown

Fur is vanishing from our winter
apparel. Still some of the most ex-
elusive January models are fur-dec-
GRATED.
This Fashion Art costume is in
green chiffon broadcloth, lined with
gay pussy willow taffeta. The wide
front panel, which so artfuIly con-
ceals the opening, and the hmona
sleeves are hints of styles that win
be popular during the late winter.
The small hat is as new as the
suit. 1t is black hatter's plush with
a perky little feather pom-pom to
trim it.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-12-30

these poor people the good time they
are going to have" -.
Then he waved his lovely visitor
a CHEEKY adieu and thought Of her
and dreamed of her all the rest of
that week.
Pretty NeIla entered into the dis
tribution of the turkeys with zest
and delight. NeIla and her father
stayed to supper at the. Parsons
home. Reciprocal hospitality was
rendered, accepted, and within
month visits between the two homes
was a routine event.
"Oh, those lucky turkeys - softly
insinuated NeIla, after a proposal.
and, oh, lucky u1eT Tejoined Rex
Parsons fervently.
Copyright, 1916, W. G. Chapman.)
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-01-28
OUR CORRESPONDENTS
EEEGHLAMD

Mrs. Younger spent from Saturday until Monday with her daughter, Mrs. Lum Green, northwest of town.
 Jess Buell. has rented the Noah Bur kett place and will move there the first of February.
 Uncle Joe and Bob Jones are helping Ellis Graham this week with his saw mill, near Coin.
 Walter Beckham went to Center Point to take charge of singing class.
 Mir Brassfeld has had the grippe and could not fill his appointment Sun day.
 c. c. Reed and family spent Sunday with Mir. Steidley's.
 MT Davenport lost mare Saturday morning.
 Mr and Mrs. A. L. Kinney spent the day Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Jones.
 John Jones and family visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs Bob Thorn, Sun day.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-01-28
FMRkER

Bradley Walker visited at Urbanette, Saturday night and Sunday.
 Una Emmett visited at G. H. Sloan's, Monday.
 Mrs. J. W. Christian surprised her husband, Sunday, by setting him nice birthday dinner. Several persons were present.
 J. w. Hamon and wife, of Enon, wis ited at T. J. Enix's, Saturday night.
 J. N. Walker visited his father, uncle Jimmy Walker, Sunday.
 Monroe Littrell and wife visited their son, Saturday night and Sunday
 Mrs. W. A. and Stella Walker visited at George Walkers, Saturday.
 Stella Fairchild left Tuesday for Ft Scott, Kansas, where she will visit her father and brother.
 Jess Hayhust and wife and little son, Vondine. visited relatives at Alpena, Saturday and Sunday.
 Walter Tipton returned home Mon- day from Colorado, where he has been on business trip.
 Wilson Enix and family visited near Berryvilie, Saturday and Sunday.
 W. \. Walker wife and son, John, Mir. and Mrs. G. H. Sloan, J. F. Walk CT and J. W. Homer and wife spent Sunday at Jake Christians.
 Mrs. L. R. Twilleager visited ker daughter, Mrs. Pearl Baker, south of Berryville, Monday and Tuesday
 MT. and Mrs. J. N. Parker, of Green Forest, visited his sister, Aunt Mary Christian, Tuesday.
 Mrs J. W Tipton was driving across a cui4ert one day last week and the cul- vert broke through and the team fell in and was some time before they could be released. One of the mares was very badly bruised but not dangerously hurt.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-01-28
BRAINS EN DEMAND

Isn't there some one man m this community with brains suf- fcient to devise g plan for mar keting the products of our farm CTS without enriching the hordes of middlemen who are now fat tening on the toll of others?
 Isn't there some one man with initiative enough to take the lead in this important matter and push it through to a successful completion?
 UnquestionabIy it will require brains, intelligence, ingenuity and determination of @ high or der. But we believe we have such a man in our midst. We be- lieve we have 9 number of such men.
 Now let's rot him out and start him to iug, and nov j ing apd 1 taep --2+-s all back him up to cur limit as a united community.
 We are paying out too much money to the grafters who infest the road all of the way from the farmer to the retailer and the consumer. It's time for a new system, 3 new regime.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-01-28
CISCO

Odie Williams has gone to The Shepard of the Hills" country for a few days visit.
 George Goatney made his rounds de- livering dishes to the ladies of this vicinity, the first of the week.
 Some men are like needles, they will go through most any thing but they have to be pushed.
 News has become scarce owing to pretty weather as everybody went to work.
 Sam Snow butchered two fine hogs Monday.
 Albert Buell. and Joe Leach put up some fine ice during the past cold snap.
 Don't forget the Debate: Resolved that the open stock law is benefit to Carroll county" Friday night, Jan- uary 28.
 The Croquett invincibles took advan~ tage of the present pretty weather.
 If every resident in every township within the great commonwealth of Arkansas, would organize improvement Leagues, the near future would hail Arkansas as the ideal state of the na- tion.
 If every farmer, business man and professional man would contribute 10 per cent of his yearly profits as follows: 2 per cent Yog road Improvements per cent for educat!ona an3 sociab condi- ton improvements and per @ent far the improvement of farm business. and and professional, as the case might be Arkansas by 1920 would look like it had
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-01-28
MA8ERRY

Chas. Emmett visited his brother, Perry, Friday night and went to Berryville Saturday to have a horse tooth pulled.
 Lola Hamel and children and Ed Gum and wife visited at H. II. Standope' s this week.
 Chas Hulsey made business trip to Denver, Monday.
 Claud Parker is clearing for o. Hulsey now
 o. V. Jayne and family made trip to D. Smiths near Snow, Sunday.
 Logan McNeil has moved in his new house.
 Clarence Cox has his new house al- most completed on his place but don't expect to move till fall.
 o. Hulsey made business trip to Alpena one day this week.
 c. Stanhope and Herbert Stanhope are clearing out their old pasture and expect to plant it to corn.
 Mrs. Andy Cox, of Green Forest, was visiting c. Hulsey, Monday.
 Erton and Lucy Harbert were visit ing H. H. Stanhope this week.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-01-28
FAREWELL


 helth is som better tue old man kil- born is very porly yet has bin for som time Mir John Jacksan was holing wood the other day an his teem ran away an tore up his harness an criple his wegon John run out at the back ind of the wegon an giv thim good chance to run Mir c M Lawrence was holin wood the other day an his teem run eff ar tore up his harness an criple his wegon Mrs farechiles an family som in from kintuckey to visit hur kin folks MT Will hammons an wife from canon was up last saturday night to visit tom enix an other kind folks.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-01-28
OASIS, M Q.

Henry Davis made business trip to Hollister, Thursday.
 Walter Burnett made business trip to Joplin, Saturday.
 Harrison Larkins, of Denver, is visiting his sister, Mrs. R. H. Jones, at this place.
 Our school was dismissed last week on account of the illness of the teacher, Miss Audie O'Neal, of Blue Eye.
 ". M. Hampton, of Fairland, Okla, who has been visiting his father, W. N. Hampton, returned home, Saturday.
 Lawrence Kilbourne, of Farewell, Ark, and Robert Hammonds, of Enon, Ark, were in Oasis, Thursday.
 Miss Golda Jones spent last week with MT. and Mrs. Frank Jones. Mrs Jones has been quite sick with la grippe