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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-01
WATKINS FIRES
ON WHISKEY CAR
TO HALT RUNNER
Bismarck Man With Prohibition
Party Uses Rifle-Arrests
Are Made

Fargo, Dec. Arrest Of three al
legged Fargo whiskey runners near
Martin, Sheridan county, North Da-
kota, and confiscation Of several hun
dred quarts Of bonded and moon
shine whiskey in and around Minot
during the last few days was reported
today by Lane Maloney, group chief
of North Dakota prohibition agents.
F. L. Watkins, state enforcement
chief, had to put rifle bullet through
the windshield Of one automobile op-
Grating near Martin to bring it to
stop, Mr.. Maloney's report said.
Federal agents found 259 quarts
and 1877 pints Of whiskey on a farm in
Renvlle county, the report says. The
agents also found complete still ap-
paratus in one Minot building, togeth-
er with some whiskey, according to
Mr.. Maloney.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-01
GEN. 0BR ECON .
INAUGUR ATED
, INTO OFFICE
New Head of Mexican Govern
ment Fav0rs Liberal Poll
cies Toward People

Washington, Dec. 1.-RnmOrs Of
anti-Obregon c0nspiracies i'll the
northern part Of Mexico have
reached the state department.
tp2I.zance lIias been taken Of the
reports from Havana that Pablo
Gonzales, Juan Bnrragan and
other leaders of the Carranza
regime were on their way to
Texas from Spain where they
sought refuge, after the overthrow
of Carrallza but government
officials said there was no reason
why they should be denied.
Mexico City, Dec. General AL
varo Obregon who was jnauguratee
today as preside mt of Mexico has pre-.
faced his induction into office with
promises of the immediate institution
of program of social and civil re.
form that was said to be the basis fol
the revolution last summer which ul.
timately swept him into power.
He has stated not only to the press
but in several joint conferences with
congress that Mexico must open its
doors to foreigners Of good intent
must protect foreign capital, must
settle it's international obligations-in
other words must get in tune with the
world ....
AS the fundamental basis for this
adjustment, he has asserted, that
Mexico must return to a normal mode
of living in which petty ambitions of
individuals must be submerged and
vital policies of social reform put into
practice.
Education for Masses
He recognizes education of the
masses as the real first need and. if
his plans are carried out, schools long
neglected will be opened and school
teachers, long underpaid and in many
cases not paid at all, will be given
employment.
The new president was born in 1880
in the state Of Sonora. From early
childhood he was forced to work for q
living but he has become one of the
country's biggest industrial men. He
is said to possess considerable wealth.
Revolutions in Mexico within the
past few years made him first a mil
ita1y power in the north, then a
staunch adherent of Carranza whose
succession to the presidency is said
to have been largely due to the mill
tary genius and energy of Obregon.
1t was General Obregon who at Ce-
laya inflicted what is said to be the
only decisive military defeat Fran
cisco Villa, the bandit, ever suffered.
With Carranza in power, General
Obregon was entrusted with many
tasks Of reconstruction, oc-
cupying numerous official pests in
cluding> that of Minister Of War.
When, in the fall Of 1919, President
Carranza announced definitely that
he would retire from office at the
Of his term on Dec. !, 1920,
and that elections would be held in a
regular and legal manner, General
Obrepon was the first to announce his
From his hacienda home
in Sonora early this year he issued
a manifesto which proclaimed him the
leader Of the Liberal Constitutionalist
party and announced a platform of
reform upon which he purposed to
make his campaign. He Immediately
began tour Of the republic.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-01
0'C0 n NOR IS
OPPOSED TO
EXTRA SESSION
CCngressman-elect Burtness De-
clares Present Crisis Calls
for No Legislative
Interference

Grand Forks, Dec. IL. f. II.
O'Connor, a member of the state legis-
lative assembly, and O. B. Burtness,
congl essman-elcct, and likewise 4
member Of the legislature, are de-
cldedly against the proposition to re-
peal or modify any one of the five
initiated laws approved by the people
'of the state at the November 2 general
election, according to statements made
by them yesterday.
O'COnnOr's Statement
Following is the statement made
by Mr. O'Connor:
"The passage Of the initiated law
by the people at the general election,
which provides that political subdi-
visions of the state may deposit pub
lie funds in the Bank of North Da-
kOta but strikes out the compulsory
feature requiring all tax money to be
deposited in the Bank of North Da-
kota is in no way responsible for the
closing Of banks in North Dakota
The reasons are clear First, because
the law is not effective until 80 days
after the election; secondly, no money
has been Withdrawn by the state bank
from local institutions; thirdly, the
political subdivisions will re-deposlt
the money in the local banks or leave
it in the state bank, when the law
becomes effective.
20. E. Lofthus, the state bank eX-
aminer appointed by Gov. Frazier,
states that the initiated law lis not re-
sponsible for the closing of banks.
Therefore, the repeal Of the law
would not correct the present condi-
ton.
"When the people by direct vote
have expressed themselves on legis-
lation, legislator must have weighty
reasons to oppose the will OF the peo-
pie There are no good reasons why
any legislator should vote to repeal
any of the laws passed by the people
on Nov. 2. se ftr9
rLet there be spirit Of fair play.
Let there be no hasty and unWar-
ranted withdrawals from the state
bank. Let thorough and complete
examination of the bank be made at
once as directed by the people on
Nov. 2. The state bank does not be-
long to the Nonpartisan league, but
to the people Of North Dakota. Let
US act in the interests OF North Da-
kota and not in a narrow sense serve
party or clique
Suggestion PreposterOus
In his statement Mr.. Burtness said:
"The suggestion Of calling special
session few days before the conven-
ing of the next assembly seems pre-
postefous OF me. The claim Of the
league dictators that such session
must be called to repeal the law re-
Gently initiated by the people, giving
local municipalities control of their
own funds, is probably simply a
smoke screen to hide their real intent.
"This law was demanded by the
people as absolutely fair and will stay
upon the statute books. cannot
conceive of any legislator so willing
to disregard the mandate OF the peo-
pie as to vote for its repeal. The con-
tention that putting the law into Ell
feet will destroy the financial fabric
Of the state is a JOKE. The money,
whether withdrawn from the state
bank or not, will remain in the state
for the use of our people"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-01
BERG is NAMED
TO SCHOOL JOB

Towner, N. D., Dec. IA. G. Berg,
past president of the North Dakota
Educational association, superintend-
ent of schools for McHenry county,
will assume the duties Of school in
spector for northwestern North Da-
kota, Jan. 1. He has been appointed
to that position by Miss Minnie ].
Nelson, state superintendent. Mr..
Berg was chairman of the N D. E. A.
committee which made a strenuous
fight against the educational measures
passed by the legislature two years
ago.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-01
HARDING GOOD
SAILOR; S HIP
TOSSED ABOUT

On Board the Steamship Pastores,
by the Associated Press, Wireless,
Dec. Trough weather greeted Sen
ator Harding and his vacation party
today as the Pastores plowed home
ward. Soon after the steamer left
Port Antonio harbor last night she
ran into a storm. Mrs Harding today
remained in her stateroom although
she said she felt better after the stop
ashore at Jamaica yesterday. .
Senator Harding proved himself the
better sailor, keeping on deck most of
the day. VI
The Pastores rounded the eastern tip
Of Cuba this morning ana headed for
NOrfO1k 4
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-01
WHEAT Up SOME

Chicago. Dec. 1.--Storms in Argen-
tine had tendency to strengthen the
wheat market here Severe damage to
Argentine crops was reported. Open
ing quotations which varied from a
decline to / cent advance were fol-
lowed by slight downturns, and then
by material advance all around.
The market closed strong, ) to 6A
cents net higher.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-01
AUSTRIA VOTE Ed
LEAGUE MEMBER
BY COMMISSION
Expected That Assembly of
League Will Ratify the Ac--
ton of Commission
WILSON ACCEPTS PLACE
His Decision to Act as Mediator
in Armenian Situation
Brings Relief
WILSON ACCEPTS PLACE

Geneva, Dee. I. - Austria was
unanimously voted Il member OF
the league OF nations by the com.
mission for the admission OF new
states here today. Ii is expected
the assembly OF the league will ,
1tiiy this action.
Geneva, Dec. IA letter to Presi-
dent Wilson accepting his offer to act
as mediator in Armenia was being
drafted by the council of the league
here today. Mr.. Wilson's note,
which was received this morning, was
read to members of the council at
1890 o'clock and was received with
marks of liveliest satisfaction.
Poor old Europe will feel less
abandoned" was remark made by n
member of the French delegation The
news gave the assembly great RELIEF
as the Armenian question had become
the bug-bear Of the assembly.
lucIc Is IuuCu speculation as 10
what form the mediation Of Armenia
will take. A. j. Balfour, leader
Of the British delegation, recently re
marked to the assembly that to ne
gotiate it would be necessary to offer
Mustapha Kemal, chief of the Tur-
kish nationalists, something, either
money or territory and this remark
is recalled in connection with Mr..
Wilson's known opposition to- the dis
position made Of some part of the
Turkish territory by the Aerejovs
treaty. ...
'"President Wilson'S action is a big
step toward solution of one of the
most serious problems before the as
sembly.' said Lord Robert Cecil.
THAT is wonderful news he de-
clared. 1t brings relief to all of US
who are trying to find way to help
Armenia" ..r'
1t was announced this afternoon
that Spain and Brazil kII offered t.,
join President Wilson in his role of
Armenian mediator. This offer has
been embodied in tho reply to Mr..
Wilson framed by the council.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-01
TWO MORE SHOT
IN IRISH FIGHT

Cork, Ireland, Dec: lit was re-
ported today that two men were shot
dead last night in the MacCroom dis
trict and that four persons were ar
rested
MacCrOom is in state Of siege ana
no traffic is allowed except for food
distribution.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-01
LEGISLATIVE
CONTRACT MADE

BENJAMIN Tillotson and Charles
Wattam, of Bismarck, have been
awarded the contract Of engrossins
and enrolling house and senate bills
during the session of the legislature.
They were the only bidders. They
have done the work for three legis-
lativc sessions.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-01
$467,0OO LIBERTY
BONDS STOLEN

New York, Dec. IA tire taken
from an abandoned automobile used
by robbers who stole $4,000 in Lib
erty bonds from two messenger boys
in Brooklyn was expected today by
detectives to yield finger-print clews'
which may lead to their CAPTURE. s
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-01
DECLINES COMMENT

Chicago, Dec. L. Major-General
Leonard Wood declined today to COM
ment on dispatches reported he is be-
ing considered by the league of nations
for high commissioner in Armenia
II have no information on the sub
ject beyond the press dispatches l
have seen," the General said
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-01
CENT DROP IN
MILK PRICES

La Crosse, Wis. Dec. The price
of milk at public milk stations here
was reduced from Il II ~ cents 4
quart today. Dairymen are still chaTg-
ing from IA to 16 cents for milk de-
livered at home.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-01
GIVEN NEAR-BEER;
~ KILLS TWO MEN

PaSsaic, n. j., Dee. 1.-Two men
were shot dead and one seriously
wounded in u saloon here today
after the barkeeDcr had served
near.beer to a patron who asked
for whiskey. Frank Makowsky,
wEo was shot in the neck. told
police that after he had refused
10 give whiskey to Il man he knew
as "Steve" serving near.bear in.
stead the man returned with
revolver anc opened tire.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-01
HAVE a BALANCE

Washington. Dec. 1.-The National
Republican Congressional committee
came through the campaign. with a
balance of S3S.65300 it reported to-
day to the clerk of the house Of rep
resentatives.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-01
GEN. WOOD MENTIONED

Washington, Dec. I. - Secretary
Baker refused today to discuss Gen.
eva dispatches stating that Major
General Leonard Wood had been men,
toned as a possible selection as the
league of nations Armenian commit.
tee to lead the proposed Armenian ex-
petition against Mustapha Kemal
Pash, Turkish nationalist leader.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-01
HALF MILLION
LOSS BY FIRE!

Jasper, Alabama, Dec 1.-Fire today
caused a loss here estimated about
$5O0,000.
The principal business block and
portions of three other blocks were
wiped out.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-01
Snuff Replaces
"Cup That Cheers''

Boston, Dec. 1.-The cup that
cheers was replaced by the snuff
that cXrllal;:.tS NIieN the scU,S
charitable society revived IN old
custom mt annual banQuets last
nIent to take We pace OF anti
prohibition tOastS.
Scotch snuff from il silver
mounted ramsh0rn was passed
around the tables. o ...
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-01
FOOTBALL STAR
= is NEAR DEATH

South Bend, Ind, Dec. George
Gimp, Notre Dame football star, has
but little chance fer recovery from
pneumonia, according to his physician
today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-01
Kill. WIVES

Raleigh, n. c., Dec. 1.-Charles z.
Davis, one of the two farmers ar
rested Monday for killing their wives
at the same time, hanged himself in
the jail last night.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-01
WANT z. s. REPREsEyTED

Geneva, Dec. 1.-The control of the
league of nations today unanimously
approved the invitation drawn up by
the military commission calling on
the United States to name a repre-
sentative to sit on the commission.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-12-01
Out of Hospital

Policeman Jack Series, who was IN
the hospital. has been discharged
and is recovering rapidly.
The Washington times., 1920-05-21

she knows she Was msuisd 60 the
3l4oesAfo.
Had Biood-st.iass aanmss.
Many OF the places mentioned In
the stories concerning the Watson case
were those In which Anderson told her
her he had been In his trunk, left
with her when he disappeared, were
many suits OF clothes and seyera
clothes hangers with the names OF
nrms In various cities in this coun
try and Canada. She also found In
his trunk a blood-stained hammer.
She still has this.
Anderson told OF his farm in Cali
fornis and his retinue. He dressed
well. but was not educated. He al
ways appeared very nervous, the
woman says, and slept with a re.
yolyeT under his pillow.
Mrs. wallace says she wrote 10
Satell. Cal. and inquired II there was
any mail there for Anderson. She re-
ceived a large package OF letters
Among them was one from a woman
In Seattle, Wash. who signed the
name OF Paddy" II indicated that
the writer WAS married to Anderson
The Washington times., 1920-05-21

and accompany him 10 Niagara Falls
BY doing 80 she lost her pension.
Soon after marriage. Mrs. Wallace
says, Anderson told her he was going
10 Buffalo 10 buy an automobile pre-
ferring 10 get one at the factory lie
told her TO meet him there. Mrs. wal .
lace went to Buffalo, but ala no'
meet her husband. She applied 10 uhe
police OF that city and a search OF
all the hotels was made. He WAS no'
found.
Mrs. Wallace says she is convinced
that Anderson and Watson are ths
same. From what has been reNesi~'
by Watson's arrest and the stories
| told by Anderson. Mrs. wallace say
The Washington times., 1920-05-21
Use CONDENSED MILK
BECAUSE OF SUGAR LACK

Washington housewives are finding
high cost OF sugar
G.. i. Warbler. secretary OF the Ma
tionsl MIX Producers Federation,
with headquarters at 1871 street
northwest, today stated that there
has been a great demand for sweeten-
ed condensed milk.
This condensed milk contains "A
large percentage of sugar. and II IL
being widely used. said Mr.. Weber. In
coffee. tea, pastries, aud in ice cream,
taking the place of raw sugar for va
rious swcetening purposes.
The Washington times., 1920-05-21

ssre N8Frlag ~ the ss.Nc day by WI
liam 4. Edwards. a justice OF the
peace. Several days after the mar
riage, City Clerk Rickert says lns
bride called at his office and sald
her husband had disappeared. she
asked for help In locating him rear
Ing that harm had befallen hiul
search was made without result.
s.is Ne Wa. millionaire.
In abatement given by Mrs. Wal
lace, she says she met Anderson who
claimed TO be a millionsiTe horse
owner. in Toronto about a year ago
an. was "A Canadian soldiers wido"
and received a pension. but he IN
d,oed her TO sell her household effects
The Washington times., 1920-05-21

in Niagara Falls on Aussst ~. Asih
He disappeared eight days after
ward.
Descriptions OF watson taiiy win
tH.t OF Anderson. Mrs. Wallace says.
An investigation which she Instituted
soon after the dissppearance OF her
husband has strengthened her belief
that she was married TO Watson and
rs one of the wives who escaped death
at his hands.
The records of the onice or the city
clerk OF Niagara Falls show that
Mrs. Noroh Wallace, thirty-six years
old, and William Anderson. hfty-siI
years old, both giving their addresses
at Satell, Cal, obtained a marriage
IIcsn,e there on August II. 1919. They
The Washington times., 1920-05-21
~DlUEBEARD" MAY
HAVE TORONTO WIFE

ROCHESTER,. n. Y. May 2l.-Ni-
sgsra Falls was the scene OF at least
one OF the marriages OF james q.
Watson. the California bluebeard, ae-
oording TO the belief Of Mrs. Norah
Wallace. of Toronto. Mrs. Wallace
says she was married TO a man known
a. william Anderson, of Satell, Cal,
The Washington times., 1920-05-21

The American National Bank
1915 + St. n. w.
American Security 4 Trust CO.
Main Bank, 10Th and Pa. Ave. n. w.
Central Branch, 7th and Mass Ave.
n. f. Branch, Sth and II N. 4.
$. w. Branch, 436 7th st.
Bank Of Commerce and savings
Cor. 18th and e SITS. n. W.
Citlsens Savings Bank,
1896 New York Ave. n. W.
Com merciaI National Bank
14th and G. SITS. n. w.
Continental Trust Company
14th and II SITS. y. W.
District National Bank
G St, near 14th st. N. w.
Dupont National Bank
Conn. Ave. at Dupont Circle.
Exchange Bank OF wnshinEton
18th St and Pa Ave. n. w.
FarRers f. Mech anics National Bank
Georgetown.
Franklin National Bank
10th and Penna. Ave. n. w.
Lincoln National nAnk
eth and ID SITS. n w.
The Washington times., 1920-05-21

McLnchlen Banking Corporation
10th and G SITS. n. w.
National Bank OF WnshtngtOn
9TH and c SITS. n. w.
National Metropolitan Bank
613 18th st. n. w.
National Savings and Trust Co.
18th st. and New York Ave. n. W.
Northeast Savings Bank
1401 II st. N. T..
Park Savings Bank
14th and Kenyon SITS. y. w.
Potomac Savings Bank
Wisconsin Ave. and NJ st. n. w.
Riggs National Bank (Sayings Depto
1908 Pennsylvania Ave. n. w.
Second Me IonaI Hank
500 7th st. N. w.
Security savingsi& Commercial hank
9th and G. SITS. n. w.
Takoma Park Bank
Takoma Park Md. ID. G.
4. =. Savings Bank
18th and u SITS. n. w.
Washington Lonp and Trust Co.
9th and i SITS. y. w.
The Washington times., 1920-05-21

The well-known TopkiS
brand. Specially made from the
standpoint of both comfort
and service. Regularly sold by
us at si.o5 per suit. Now
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1920-03-05
HCkM EN-

Miss Mcconnell of Cortez, spent
Saturday and Sunday with her parents.
John Gray is driving the mail wagon
for H. H. Smith at Lewis.
Mr.. Janney made a trip to Dolores
Monday and brought home Il load of
lumber to build an addition to his
house.
Owen Green is moving to his claim
just west of here. He spent the
winter at Aztec.
Miss Theresa Lehman who is work
ing at Arriola. spent Sunday with her
parents.
Emma Wayman has been sick. DR..
Lefurgey has been in attendance.
Frank Gray who is working at
Lewis, spent Sunday with his mother.
Mr.. Blosser has had post office put
in at his house, on the Dolores county
line.
H. Vaughn made trip to Cortez
last week and relinquished his l6C
acre homestead. Miss Campbell also
relinquished part of her holdings. The
land thus relinquished was filed on by
Mr.. Watson from Nebraska.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1920-03-05

children, having the measles, prevent
ed her rushing home. Shortly after
their recovery. came Clifford's brief
confirming note. Nancy had stolen her
sweetheart.
After the death of her parents the
following year she cut all communica-
ton with her home town, more than
ready to yield to the new life and for
get the old.
Bretna looked back at the wasted
wears of toll, unselfish burden-behring
"A life sacrificed And for what pur-
nose. To be dumped aside now that
her labors were no longer needed. The
Youngest and last of the five children
had married, and william had decided
To make his home with his favorite
daughter. The house, grown so dear
tn Rretna, was rented. There was
nothing for her but to go back to the
village and witness the happiness that
might have been hers.
And she had loved them so dearly
Stuart, the oldest, and the twins
Frank and Lee; Jimmie. her faVorite,
and the youngest, and pet, little gold
ap-baired May. Oh, she would tear
them all out of her heart, even VIII
liam. who had always been SO kind
and good.
Bretna found the little cottage, her
inheritance, and began in half.heart'
cd way to clean up and keep house.
She was lonesome. desperately, home
.Ick and ashamed Yes, mortined, 10
face the old friends and acquaintances
Who knew of her love affair. She re-
sented their pity. Every time she
pervously entered the village stores
,he heard the whispering. Once she
caught: ayes, Nancy stole him away"
and "poor girl" Then all the more
che enyeloped herself in mantle or
ice and kept everybody miles away with
the coolest of mods. -
Most of the day she worked In the
stony vegetable patch and the evening
sst alone and desolate in the vine-cov-
.red porch, trying not to think OF VIII
I,am.s CHEEKY voice and Mays light
laugh. or hear the old familiar creak
~ the garden gate announcing visit
Of one Of the married sons.
"Wasted years, wasted years,
orooked the distant frogs, and Bretna's
trembling lips repeated the words even
IN In the low.ceillnged bedroom far
into the night. --..----,-.-------