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Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1920-01-14
LEGG|TT FARM SOLD.
John Ettien Buys 237 Acres from Mrs.
James Smith for $4,000 Cash

Saturday deal was closed whereby
John Ettien became owner of what is
known as the Leggitt farm, six miles
west of Crossville. The purchase price
was SO, 800 cash. The farm consiesd of
237 acres of which close to 100 acres
are cleared, but not all under cultva-
tion at this time.
The farm was purchased by f. l..
Lemert few years ago and decided
to his daughter, Mrs. Laura Workman
Smith. 1t is considered one of the
valuable farms of the county. For
the past two years Dock Smith has
been living on the farm and has had
something like 40 acres under cultiva-
tion.
There is a graded road running by
the farm, which provides q good road
10 Crossai-lc, tal p flciral market
point. With proper development tue
farm could soon be made one of the
most valuable properties in the county.
Mr.. Ettlen is man Of feeble health
and will not attempt to do much
farming in person, but it is likely
the present occupant, Dock Smith, will
with him and/run the farm.
Mr.. Ettien being a single man will
likely make his home with Mr.. Smith.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1920-01-14
ELK IN DANGER.

The government has around 30, 200
elk in the Yellowstone Park region
that are threatened with starvation un-
less hay is provided. Severe weathe.
came unusually early this year and the
usual feed supply is not sufficient to
carry them through the winter. The
government is trying hard to secure
the necessary feed to save them, but
it is expected that considerable per-
cent OF the elk will perish for lack of
food.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1920-01-14
CAN YOU LAND THIS?

through the Republican National
Committee $4,000 in three prizes will
be distributor to tae persons who
present to the National Republican
headquarters the best republican plat
form for the coming presidential cam
paign. There are three prizes: $4,000,
$4,000, $1,000. Here is a chance for
active young republicans both men and
women.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1920-01-14

Bring your crippled watches and
broken jewelry to the Chronicle office
and Bishop will have them repaired for
you and you can pay the bill when the
article reurns. We can save you money
on new watch if you want one.
Clay Conaster and Edgar Stevens
were here from Jamestown last week
visiting their old comrades of company
d, and other friends.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1920-01-14
TENNESSEE" PARTY HERE.
Patriotic Speeches by Gov. Roberts, Col.
Hannah and Several Others.

The special train bearing Governor
A. H. Roberts and other members of
the party, that are touring the state
tor few weeks to arouse interest in
recruiting seamen for the great super
dreadnaught Ter nessee, arrived almost
an hour late Thursday. On account of
late arrival the plans were somewhat
changed and the party went at once to
lunch and then assembled in the court
room to listen to the band and hear the
speeches.
The court house was filled to over
flowing, in spite of the very disagree
able day. Every seat was occupied
and standing room as at premium.
Mayor E. G. Toilet was master of
ceremonies and introduced Governor
Roberts in very pleasing and appro-
pirate manner.
Governor Roberts spoke first and
paiu his compli nents to the Bolshiviks
and other disturbers of the peace and
assured the peodle that he would use
every ounce of his authority, every
dollar at the command OF the state or
that it could raise and every state
MALTA man to maintain law and order.
His utterances were cheered in such a
hearty manner as to leave no doubt
that the people of this county are in
entire accord with his views and that
they will uphold him to the utmost.
Gov. Roberts paid this county and
town very high compliment when he
remarked to one of his party, as he
saw the school children marching to-
ward the court house carrying Old
Glory, when he said: mo where are
the people more loyal than right here"
Before the speaking began the child
rem of the public school were called
upon the stage and lined up until there
was little standing room lett. They
were carrying handsome American
nag and the spirit Of enthusiasm that
was beaming from their countenances
left no doubt that they felt the true
patriotic thrill.
The recruiting party consisted of
Gov. A. H. Roberts, 1t. Commander
Weichelt, General Harvey Hannah, e.
b. Sweeney, Col. Harry Berry, and
the famous band that is to go with the
Tennessee when launched. This band
was trained by John Phillip Sousa and
IS classed as one of the best in the
United States. The people enjoyed
the music to the utmost. General
Harvey Hannah delivered one of his
characteristic glowing speeches that
the enthusiasm of his hearers
to a high pitch and had the audience
oubbling over with good humor.
Other members of the party spoke
and all in all the occasion was a most
notable one and was a source vi much
pleasure to the large audience present.
Gov Roberts favored the Chronicle
'flice with a personal call and brought
The band with him and rendered some
airs for the editor and force.
lie recruiting party that followed
1oVerncr Roberts and his party sue
eeded in securing the names Of the
boys and they all left for
Nashville Saturday; Kenneth Dunbar,
'isler Dorton, Carl Farmer, BeE Led
ord, Elijah Toilet, Jr., Paul Burnett,
herman Cline, James Green, Sam
lusit, j. ?. Phillips, Wallace West
nd Robert Wallck. Wallace West
olned the coast artillery. Carl Farmer
. +. Phillips, and Paul Burnett
nllsted In the navy. Some of the
oys were turned down and Others
OF "cold teet.'
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1920-01-14

WANTED Timber cutters. We
are starting to operate our Alabama
timber and will pay good wages to log
cutters and bolt makers. For further
infoi nation address Frazier & Self,
Nashville, Tenn, or report for work
at Cherokee, Ala. l2-31-4t.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-06
APPEAL ISSUED FOR FUNDS FOR BANK EXAMINATION;
BANKERS CONFERENCE TO HAVE LARGE ATTENDANCE
BOARDS APPEAL FOR FUNDS
To the Public:

We the undersigned state officials acting state board
of auditors under authority law recently initiated and enacted
the people, which prescbes that examination of the state
Bank of North Dakota and other statewned industries shall be
under the direction of this board find ourselves without
funds to pay the cost of such examination.
The law initiated and enacted by the people did not appro
pirate funds for the purpose but deem the will OF s269
people who voted for this examination mandatory and that the
examination should be made immediately +
We have entered into contract with firm of certified
make this examination and the work is under
way Settlement must be made with the firm each week.
We made application to the industrial commission for funds
carry this work. and funds denied Application was
then made the emergency for the setting aside OF
So, 500 but. that refused.
The board confronted with situation that forces 1t
either to comply with the will Of 118269 citizens and
general demand that there be dean the examination or to
seek funds pay the cost thereof from citizens generally
Doubtless the legislature which next January d.
will appropriate money the of this examination
the people have said should be made But payment must
Immediately therefore ask citizens OF the state to
make contributions to pay the examiners
Contributions should be considered the from of loan to
the state board will issue certificates to contributors who
are expected to be repaid by legislative appropriation.
Remittances may be made to William LANCER Attorneyen
ea Names of contributors will be considered confidential Let
your subscription in promptly that this work will not be
DO IT. NOW!
Dated this fourth day Of December 1920 Bismarck N D.
THE STATE BOARD OF AUDITORS, ~
By William LANCER Attorney General, Chairman
Carl R. Kositzky, State Auditor.
Thomas Hail. Secretary of State.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-06
BILL TO HALT
WHEAT IMPORTS
IS. PRESENTED
Representative Also Would Al
low Farmers Organizations
on Exchanges

Washington, Dec. 6-Bills provid-
ing duty on wheat and flour imports
and regulating grain exchanges have
been framed by Representative
Steenerson, of Minnesota, who expect
ed to introduce both measures today,
in addition to his resolution authorize
ing the federal trades commission to
the activity of foreign
governments in the American grain
market.
Duties of 80 cents per bushel on
wheat, $1.35 per barrel on flour and
80 per cent ad valorem on semolina
and other wheat products are also
provided for in one of Mr.. Steenerson's
bills. One Of the causes Of the slump
of wheat prices, he declared today.
was the dumping on United States
markets of millions of bushels of
wheat and several million barrels of
flour from Canada.
The measure designed to regulate
grain exchanges provides that organ
izations operating them shall admit
groups of farmers organized on the
cooperative principle on equal terms
with other members.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-06
SEES SU PP0R 7
OF WITHDRAWAL
OF ARGENTINA A
= ~ ~ T.
Head Of Delegation Says Amer
ican Public Opinion Will
Back Stand

Geneva, Dec. 6.--Argentine's amend
ments to the covenant of the league of
nations, rejection Of which caused the
delegation of that country to leave the
assembly Saturday has been referred
to the assembly for consideration at
it's next meeting. Honorio PueyrredOn,
head Of the Argentine mission. told
the Associated Press today his delega-
ton would leave for Paris on We'd
nesday or Thursday
81 was willing to consent to the
postponement Of Argentina's amend
ments except those regarding the ad-
mission of all states and the election
of the four elective members of the
council" he said, "but the assembly
has seen fit to resort to technical1ty
of procedure in a matter vital to the
life of the league. | am sure Ameri-
can public opinion is with us In this
matter and ! have already received In
dications of this in a cablegram from
Chicago. s.t !, .,,rt '...
Senior Pueyrredon intimated the
withdrawal of Argentina from the as
sembly might be followed shortly by a
formal announcement of that country's
intention to retire from the league
itself"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-06
HOLDING FAST
FOR SO WHEAT
SAYS LEADER

Fargo, N. D., Dec. Reorganization
of farmers pledged to hold wheat for
So bushel have been completed IN
six Minnesota cities and towns. ac-
cording to A. Slaughter of Oklahoma,
national organizer of the National
Wheat Growers association.
He said it was planned to organic
all the wheat growers in Minnesota.
Organizations have been completed In
Crookston. Thief River Falls, Crag-
ness, Moorhead, Barnesville and Ada,
he said. ..-.
Mr.. Slaughter, V. L. Hughes Of
Drummond, Okla, and five other Or
ganizers, after working In western
Minnesota and North Dakota, left re-
Gently for eastern South Dakota and
will concentrate their work in south
western Minnesota and eastern South
Dakota for the next few weeks, they
said. .s a..
:'We will stand firm in our demand
for SO a bushel for wheat, despite the
recent Declines NJ Slaughter said,
THAT is the lowest figure at which
the average farmer can raise wheat
at profit. Our organization is non
political and is not affiliated with the
Nonpartisan league, though we seek
the assistance of ali organizations in
our fight for fair prices. We have
10000 members in North Dakota and
expect to have $4,000 in that state
very SOON "
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-06
NATIONAL BANK
CLOSES DOORS;
MAY SOON OPEN
Medina Bank of Small Capitali-
zation-N0 Raid Being Made
on Bank of North Dakota

No "raid" on the Bank of North
urerS.
At the bank today it was stated
that drafts amounting to probably
100000 had been presented by treas
urers, which appear to be in excess
Of their needs. Under authority OF
the industrial commission the bank
heads have power not to pay these
drafts.
1t was stated that drafts have come
chiefly from the treasurers of Nor
ton, Logan, Mercer and Hettinger
county, and some from treasurers Of
school districts. The executive coun-
Gil of the state bankers association
asked that the treasurers not with
draw funds as permitted by the ini-
tiated law. at this time.
The First National Bank of Medi-
ma, Stutsman county, was closed to-
day by the directors of the institu-
ton. The Tribune was informed by
long distance telephone that the di-
rectors expect to arrange to reopen
the bank. It's capitalization was $25.-
900, the lowest permitted under the
national bank laws. 1t also is the
first. member of the federal reserve
system in the state to close.
The Nortonville State Bank and the
Citizens State Bank of Edgeley, closed
today, the state examiner was inform
ed. ~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-06
MUST GET CASH
OR STOP WORK
BOARD ASSERTS
Popular Subscription to Pay Ex-
penses of Bank Examination
Is Sought
NO FUNDS FROM STATE
Lack of Appropriation Causes
Popular Appeal, Board
Members Say

An appeal to people of the
state to pay the expenses Of the
examination of the Bank of
North Dakota and other state
industries was made public to-
day by the state board of audi
tors, created d by the enactment
Of the initiated law by popular
vote on Nov. 2. -........
Members of the auditing board.
who have employed accountants who
are now examining the bank, said that
the examination was begun immedi
ately in response to general demand.
They expect the legislature to reim-
burse all contributors to the fund
which must be available Immediately
as weekly settlements must be made
with the accounting firm.
! This is not the first time such
step has been taken in the state, ac-
the board. He said that some years
ago when an appropriation was not
made for a state educational institu-
ton a popular appeal was made and
the response was immediate and suf
ticient.
Can Have No Delay
Members of the board said that they
were informed that the Governor be-
lieved the examination should be de-
ferred until the examination of the
bank examiner is made as of Dec. 81.
They said that this could not be done
because the board was expressly Gre
ated as separate from any other
agency of the state and because un
not have authority to examine the liza
bilities Of the Bank of North Dakota,
but is charged only with the duty OF
examining the assets.
1t was emphasized that contributions
must be made Immediately or the ex-
animation will have to cease. The
board considers that an emergency
exists and it is understood an emerg-
ency appropriation will be introduced
in the legislature. In making appli-
cation to the emergency commission
for $4,000 for the work the board in
letter said: "We are assured that an
emergency exists under the law and
that the duties imposed upon us by
the people are such as will brook no
delay in their performance"
Put Under Bond
, 1t was announced by the commits
sion that the accounting firm making
the examination had furnished bond
of $4,000. This is considered ample
by the board, inasmuch as the board
members are under bond for the per-
formance of their duties as public Of
ficals there will be little actual cash
handled by the accountants. '@
Some members of the Nonpartisan
league have openly expressed the
view that the examination should be
made at any time! Others believe it
should not be named until the newly
elected officials take Office. Some local
Nonpartisans have bOasted the present
examination would never be finished
because the board would not have
money to pay the examiners and the
examiners would quit. .,H
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-06
WILSON HELD
IN GOOD SPIRIT

Washington, Dec. 6. - President
Wilson did not indicate today to the
congressional committee whether he
would address Congress tomorrow III
person. He simply told the commit
tee that he would communicate with
Congress.
The President received the congress
sional committee standing. Former
Speaker Champ Clark said the Presi~
dent walked into the room "briskly
but with a cane
Senator Underwood. Of Alabama,
described the President as being IN
good spirits and looking very we'll.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-06
DISS0L|:...U | ITO N.
ORDERED UNDER
ANTI-TRUSTsLAW
Government Wins Lehigh VAL
ley Case in the Supreme
Court

The government today won its anti
trust sSit against the Lehigh Valley
railroad Company and affiliated cor
porations.
The supreme court in decision
read by Associate Justice Clarke, sus-
tained charges of monopoly and viola
tion of the Alderman antitrust law.
The court held that charges Of viola :
ton of the commodities clause in the
formation Of the Lehigh Coal Sales
company had been proven.
Redistribution of stock in the L.
high Valley company asked by the
government was ordered by the court
on the governments contention that
common stock ownership officers ana
directors constituted restraint Of
trade prohibit by the Sherman act.
Justice McReynolds and Brandeis
took no part in the consideration ot
the case. Justice McReynolds was
Acknowledgement while the case was
pending.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-06
,H0LBEIN TAKES
GOOD ROADS JOB

William Holbein, secretary of the
lMinot Association of Commerce, has
accepted the position as secretary OF
the North Dakota Roads association
and will have headquarters in this
CITY,
It is expected that an amendment
similar to the BabcOck amendment
of Minnesota, will be placed before
the legislature with request that
it be referred to popular vote, Great
ing a bond issue to 'provide funds lor
the construction of statewide sys'
tenn of improved roads.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-06
GET BLUE BOOKS
AT HALLS OFFICE

The distribution of Blue Books pub
lshed by the state is being made eX-
clusively from the office of Secretary
of State Thomas Hall. Because the
Bismarck Tribune company printed the
books as state printer many persons
have written to The Tribune for
books. All applications should be
made to Mr. Halls office. The Trib-
'une cannot supply them
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-06
NEGOTIATIONS
FOR PEACE in
81 ERIN GOING ON

London, Dec G.-Unofficial relations
between members of the British min
istry and Sim Fein leaders have been
entirely uninterrupted, says the Lon
don Times, in commenting on rumors
of peace negotiations in Ireland.
During the past six weeks at least
four channels for unofficial communi-
cations with various sections of in
huential neutralists opinion in Ireland
have been kept open in spite of crimes
in Ireland and reprisals by Crown for
ces there, the object of maintaining
order and restoring peace not having
been lost sight of by either side:
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-06
NEGROES UNDER
DEATH SENTENCE 4
GET NEW TRIALS

Little Rock, Ark, Dec. G.-On ground
tEat the Phillips circuit court had
erred in refusing to permit introduce
ton of evidence to support a charge
that prejudice in the exclusion OF
negroes had been shown in selection
of the present jury the Arkansas su4
preme court today reversed and re-
manded for new trial the cases OF six
of the Elaine negro rioters who were
under death sentences.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-06
OFF DUTY FIRST :.
TIME IN 2 YEARS

Maurice W. Duffy, deputy sec
retary' Of state, was forced to
break his record for constant at
tendance to his duties because OF
the illness of his infant child.
Mr.. Duffy had not missed a day
at his desk in the secretary Of
states office since he assumed
his position in April, 1913, until
his child became ill. 49,, -
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-06
BOMB EXPLOSION
WRECKS PORCH

Mount Kisco, n. Y, Dec. GA bomb
explosion early today wrecked the
front porch of the. home of Michel
Pitrello, wealthy building contractor.
Pitrello. aroused by the detonatlon
which shook the neighborhood dashed
out of his house and fired five shots.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-06
CONVICT GETS
SHORT LIBERTY

Claude Peoples, negro convict serv-
ing a life sentence on charge OF
murder, left the penitentiary Satur-
day night. RI.
His visit did not last over the week
end, as he was back in prison Sunday
evening.
Peoples is believed to have slipped
by a gate-man. He was picked up by
the chief of police of Mandan. .,,,,.,>
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-06
ROBERTS NAMED
H. S. INSPECTOR

C. L. Roberts, high school inspec-
tor, has been named high school cX-,
aminer. by Miss Minnie J. Nelson,
state superintendent of public instruc-
ton. AS high school examiner Mr.
Roberts will be in charge OF the GER
tification Of high school teachers. -
duty transferred to Miss Nelson's Of
flee by therinitiated law. ~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-06
WEATHER REPORT
Forecast
FARMERS IN NIGHT SCHOOL

Van Hook, N. D., Dec. 6.-When the
Van Hook night school opened several
farmers were present and enrolled. 1T
is believed that other farmers in the
community will attend, The enroll
ment now numbers 80 persons. ..
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-06
CROWD DEMANDS
VENGEANCE FOR
GIRL ATTACKS
Attempt to Rush Jail in San
Francisco Follows Arrest
... of Trio %
THREE OFFICERS KILLED

II Santa Rosa, California, Dec. C.
George Boyd, accused of having sho:
and killed Sheriff James A. Petray,
of Sonoma county and Detective Ser
geant Miles Jackson and Detective
Lester German, of San Francisco, here
Yesterday was in Jail lowering near
death today sThe officers were shot
when they attempted ITO arrest Boyd,
wanted in connection with recent at
tacks>on young women in San Fran
CISCO. After being wounded Boyd
shot the officers. y
~. CITY AROUSED
San Francisco, Dec. G.-The tragedy
at Santa Rosa was a development Of
the police search for group OF men
which the officers said had subjected
probably. a score of young women. t)
.ndigRitles, insults and brutality at
a house in Howard street in one of
the more densely settled districts.
Police revelations of assaults by
gangsters on the young women have
aroused San Francisco citizens as has
no criminal incident since tho bomb
explosion in 1916 during prepared
ness day parade. Pleas of the accus-
ed men were set for today. - f
Charles Valenti, owner OF the house
where San Francisco officers and
young women had been attacked in
that city, Terrence Fits, who has
served three terms Y prison and Dor
othy w. Quinlan, q San Francisco,
who we're present at the shopting are
held without bond For hours last
night the prisoners listened to a
throng outside the jail which demand
ed immediate blood vengeance for ih'.
killing. Two attempts to rush the
Jail were stopped by police. ~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-06

n TORONTO, Ont John Dough-
ty, former private secretary to
Ambrose y. Small. missing To
ronto theatre millionaire has
been brought back to 1oronto
following his arrest IN Oregon
City, Ore: He is alleged to have
confessed to the theft of $780,
GOO in Canadian victory bonds,
missing after his disappearance
last December. Doughty remains
silent on the disappearance Of
his former employer, with the
exception that the last time he
saw him was in his Toronto
theatSr few hours before Small
disappeared. ~