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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-02-25
INDUSTRY PROBE
MUST END WITH
SESSION FINISH
Find No Authority for the Con,
tinuance of Investigation
Beyond Session
CAN'T FINISH WORK
Sessions Will End with Home
Builders and Drake Mill Not
Thoroughly Probed
CAN'T FINISH WORK

The house investigation into state
industries will end with the sessions
of the legislature s,C.
This announcement was made by
the committee today, following a thor
ough consideration of the matter
The investigation will not be com
pleted by that time, but it is the con-
clusion Of the committee that one
body of the legislature does not have
authority to continue the investiga'
ton beyond the life of the session,
which ends on March 4. .....,...
Only by concurrent action of the
senate and house could the investiga-
tions be continued, and it is not eX-
pected that the senate would agree to
such action or would desire to- con.
tinue it's own investigation beyond a
week from today.
Careful Consideration.
Chairman Grangaard of the house
committee said that attorneys had
given the matter careful consideration
end had found precedents to lead
them to the conclusion. There has
been a suggestion that an effort be
made to continue the committees
work in some form so as to complete
the investigation of the Drake mill
and the Home Builders association.
Before the end Of the sittings Of
the committee effort is to be made to
make progress on the Bishop, Briss'
man and company audit report, which
was not complete on the Drake mill
or upon the Home Euilder's associa-
tiOn, '. ~ Na
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-02-25
WAR THREATENS
CA n AL 20 N E
President Calls on People to Be
Ready to Form Military
Forces

Panama, Feb. 25.-Violent Costa
Rican demonstrations occurred in this
city last night, reaching elimination
in attack on Costa Rica consulate
here. A coat of arms was torn from
the door and. trampled under foot.
The president made patriotic ad-
dress called upon people to present
themselves for formation OF military
forces if steps should be necessary.
Costa Rica has occupied by force
the province Of Coco, says an official
statement a
She claims this territory in accord
ance with awards handed down in
1914 by Chief Justice White of the
United States Supreme court who was
named arbitrator. Panama has re-
fused to accept his decision.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-02-25
PADDOCK AIMS
TO PROVE BANK
IN GOOD SHAPE
Industrial Commission Secre.
tary Gets Statement from
Aultman
SAYS SHOWING GOOD
On Statements Face, Assets of
State Institution
Ample

II. l.. Anltman, accountant OF Bis
hop,'rissman & CO., on request joi
II. A. Paddock secretary of the Indus
trial Commission, yesterday afternoon
at the hearing of the senate investi
cation committee figured the demand
liabilities in comparison with the de-
mand a.sets of the Bank of North Da.
kota and found that after deducting
the deposits in closed banks, the as
sets were G1 per cent of the demand
liabilities.
Makes Statement.
At the time Mr.. Paddock had him
make the same compilations in regard
to a privately-owned bank of Fargo
which he found had 40 per cent de-
mand assets in comparison with de.
mand liabilities, which he declared
showed that the bank was a strong
bank. "
Mr.. Paddock was endeavoring to
show that the State Bank in respect
to reserves was in better condition.
than most banks and that the charge
made by house committee attorneys
that the State Bank was short 81 ,197,'
329. IA in its cash was meaningless be-
cause no banks had enough demand
assets to meet the demand liabilities
Temple Here.
Evidence was submitted at the
heanng to, the effect that Mr.. Temple
of Temple, Webb. & Co., certified ac-
countants of st. Paul, had made sew
eral secret visits to Bismarck at the
request of the house committee.
The only action which the senate
took yesterday was to pass House
Bills SO and 115. The trst provides
for pa payment of contractors as work
progressers and second for threshers
liens.
Mr.. Aultman was ordered by the
committee to study an article which
appeared in an eastern North Dakota
paper regarding the alleged cash
shortage and to return this afternoon
and give his opinion on the value and
authenticity Of the article.
John N. Hagan a member OF the
Industrial Commission, was placed on
tno SLduu " LcSIlly lC60AuAAo si'O ~
ment of the salaries Of two court stem
ographers by the commission. 1t was
brought out that these stenograpAers
also take the house hearing and that
commission thought it necessary that
it have the testimony.
, Explains Advertising Campaign
Mr.. Paddock explained the advertls'
ing campaign, which he said was maze
necessary by the inability to get testl'
monv representing the commission S
side of the controversy into the papers
and that it was done to protect the
state Industries which were endan-
gered by false political propaganda.
He gave some figures on the cost or
the campaign which would indicate
that the insertion of the 1Ol papers
in which it was ordered would mean
a bill of over $4,000.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-02-25
RAISE RED FLAG
OYER BIG WORKS
NORTH OF PARIS
Large Force of Soldiers and Po'
lice Called Out 70 Maintain
Order

Paris, Feb. 25,-The red flag was
raised today over the big electrical
works under construction at Genne-
villers, Just north of Paris, by work
men who refused to quit the place IN
spite Of lockout declared by tn"
company. A large force of police
men and a small detachment of troops
were called out to maintain order.
The company had reduced wages,
and the workmen, it was claimed ha>-
let down in their efforts and therefore
the lockout was decided upon
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-02-25
MARKET COMM.
MEETS AT CHI.
IN CONFERENCE R
Anderson Member of Committee
Which Will Consider Live
y Stock Problem

Chicago, Feb. 25.-The Farmers
Live Stock marketing committee or
ganized to regulate the flow of meat
producing animals to the market to-
day began study of the problems
confronting them. Whether cooper
atiye live stock exchanges are CO.
nomically sound is q question which
will be given first consideration by the
subcommittee on cooperative mar
keting, This committee includes }. M.
Anderson, president OF the Equity CO.
operative Exchange, st. Paul.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-02-25
nvo,rNcv coReF1r klIIFD

Pueblo, Colo, Feb. 25--"Young"
Corbett local boxer was killed by
a blow delivered by "Young" Critic.
in a boxing match tonight
Young Corbett, whose real name
was John Wells, was batamweight.
The fatal blow came in the last
round of a four-round bout. He lied
without regaining consciousness.
Physicians said death was caused by
concussion of the brain and internal
bleeding probably the result of fall
from a blow to the jaw and neck by
Young Griffo, whose real name is
Charles Blande.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-02-25
MIR. WOOD ACTS
..s AS GOVERNOR

Lieutenant Governor Howard Wood
has been North Dakota's temporary
governor" during the absence Of Gov
ernor Frazier from the state. The
Acknowledgements has acted upon
no bills. He did, however. conduct
a hearing on a request for requi7
sition Of William Price, wanted in
Minnesota for. child desertion. He
granted the requisition.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-02-25
OFFICIALS COMB
MISSISSIPPIF0R
ARMED MEN
Bandits Hold Up Chicago & Al
ton Train, Stealing Regis
= tered Mail

<Roodhouse, ILL.,, Feb. 25.-Otticials
are combing the Mississippi river bot
toms near Quincy junction, for four
armed men who held up the Chicago
and Alton passenger train No. 10 from
Kansas City and escaped after fore
ing the mail clerk to hand over regis
tered mail. While the amount taken
is not known, reports indicate that it
will not exceed $4,000. .r
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-02-25
pLAYWRlGHT'S THEATER,

London, Eng, Feb. PA PLAY
wright's Theater" for one-day shows
to test out untried plots is the latest
here. Miss Irene Hentshel, secretary.
says the cost is apportioned and borne
entirely by the producer, if the play,
after a test, is accepted.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-02-25
HOUSE PASSES
SOLDIER BONUS
PLAN MEASURE

Washington, Feb. 25.-The soldiers
bonus bill passed, by the house last
night was before the senate finance
committee today with idea it would
be reported out today,
The five-fold optional plan Of the
house bill is to- be retained in the bill.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-02-25
IT, ATTACKS INVADER

London. Eng, Feb. PA burglar
entered the house of the BroOksfield
here. Mrs. Brookstield is II, her hus-
band 49, Without hesitation Mrs.
Brookfeld seized poker and welded
it so valiantly that the burglar tled.i
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-02-25
ANTI -N0NPARTISANS MEETING
lNFARG0T0DAY DECIDE T0BRING
SITUATION BEFORE VOTERS
Statement Issued by independent Body Also Calls Initiation
of "Program' Measures and Declares There Has Been
Inssent Demand from People for Action

Fargo Feb 25Anti Nonpartsans will stage recall election
aimed at several state officers they announced today The time
of the election and the officers against whom the recall will be
made not announced
me decision follows meeting here yesterday of the Commit
tee of 21.
Signers Necessary ..
petition signed by approximately onethird of tho voters
of the state is necessary for recall '.'
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-02-25
BLOODLESS HUNTING.

Vanceburg, KY, Feb. 25.-Following
an announcement that immunity
would be granted moonshiners who
brought in their stills. five have been
turned over to the sdistrict attorney.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-02-25
DECIDE ON RECALL ELECTION
BRADDOCK BANK
CLOSES DOORS

The Farmers State Bank of Brad
dock, capital stock 100000, closed
yesterday, according to information
received by the state examiners Of
flee. The Prosper State bank, Cass
county, which has been closely allied
with the Scandinavian American
bank, also was closed. j.,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-02-25
A,R,mA,L ACROSS country.

New York, Feb. 25-Continuous dag
and night air mail service betweeb b
New York and San Francisco will be
instituted, according to announcement
by the post office department today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-02-25
MAYS BOOSTS O'DOUL.

San Francisco, Feb. 25.-Carl Mays
Yankee pitcher, who seldom boosts
other players, censures Miller Hug
gins for giving Lefty" O'Doul the
gate. Mays claims that O'Doul would
be a regular if given a chance.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-02-25
PASS HOME AID 1 LAW

Pierre, S. D., Feb. 25.-By aNvote Of
81 ito II, the South Dakota state sem
ate late today finally passed the ad-
ministrations home building bill,
which assures South Dakotans state
aid in financing the erection of homes
before the end of next summer.
The measure would enable pros.
pective home builder to secure a per-
centage of the necessary funds from
the state, which in turn would be pro-
tected against loss by the municipal
ity in which the home builder resides.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-02-25
PASS cENsURE REoLUTloN.

Lieut.. A., B. Carlson, state represen.
tative> from Minot, was censured by
the w. C. T. U. of Minot. in resolu
ton 'passed calling for introducing
the cigaret license bill.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-02-25
HOOVER TO ACCEPT.

New York, Feb. 25.--Herbert Hoov-
er telegraphed President-elect Hard
ing that he would accept the position
OF secretary of commerce.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-02-25

For twenty-four hours ending at
noon, Feb. % ID
Temperature at A. NJ. .........3 .39
Highest yesterday ................3 50
Lowest yesterday ............,....34
Lowest last night ............. .....29
Precipitation ..............:y. None
Highest wind velocity. ...... .34-NW
-' Forecast.
For North Dakota: Generally fair
tonight and Saturday; colder tonight
in the west and north portions an6in
the southeast portion Saturday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-02-25

FIRE CAUSES BIG LOSS.
A Breckenridge, Tex, Feb. 25.-Fire
destroyed 81 buildings with loss OF
half million dollars.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-02-25
WEATHER REPORT.

For twenty-four hours ending. at
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-26
ALBERT c. CHESNEY
GOES TO BIRMINGHAM
Transferred From Management
of Local Office to Magic
City District.

Albert c. Chesney. who has been
manager of the local office of the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. for
the past 5is years, has been assigned
to the management of the Magic City
district. with headquarters in Bir-
mingham, Ala. He will leave We'd
nesday of next week, accompanied by
his family. who are now living at
Havro de Grace. Md. and they will
make their homo in Birmingham. l..
III. Hannah. who has been connected
with the Washington office, will sue
ceed Mr.. Chesney as manager of the
Wilmington office.
Mr.. Chesney came here from Bir-
mingham i'm 1916. after supervising
the work in the latter city for nine
years. During the past 20 years the
work of the company in the Birming-
ham district has grown to business
aggregatinge about s11 100000, repre-
senting more than $500 policies. Mr.
lChesney has large number of friends
in Birmingham. and is pleased with
the prospects of being again located
in that city. He will have charge OF
L new district Office there. The orr
giaal district office at Birmingham
achieved notable success during hi.
term of supervision. ending FIVE years
ago.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-26
SCOUTS FATHER AND
SON WEEK SUCCESSFUL
Parents Hear Lectures on Com.
panionship With Their
Children.

The observance of father and son
week by the local Boy Scouts was
most successful. The fathers of the
scouts were invited TO attend the meet
ings of the various troops, and We're
addressed on the subject of closer
companionship with their sons. Troop
No. 46 held a very interesting father
and son meeting recently, DIR. Hubbard
delivering the address on the occas-
sion. After an Illustrated talk on scout
requirements and outdoor activities by
Scoutmaster Fritz. and a demonstra-
ton campfire, during which the story
of the Golden Arm was told, by the
boys, the fathers present were defeat
ed by their sons in games OF quoits.
Troop No. 81 OF Second Baptist church
also held their father and son meet
ing recently.
A number OF activities are planned
for next month. The executive COM
mittee Will meet on~Qecember 6, the
court of honor on December Z, and the
Scoutmasters' Association on Decem-
ber 90. Applications for merits for
Boy Scouts should be sent TO the
office five days before the court OF
honor meeting. Another event Of i'm
portance will be the meeting OF the
regional committee OF the Third Dis
trict. of which ex-Chancellor Curtis,
Howard Seaman and Chief Green
hawk are members, at Washington
on December 3. Pioneering work was
the feature Of stay at Beaver Valley
camp Of Troop 46 and As from Friday
evening until this afternoon Troop No
81 is planning to have signalling and
ixnot-tyins contests by the different
patrols at their next meeting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-26
II. II. FUND SUIT.
To De Heard In tho Court Of Chsncery
Next Friday.

Chancellor Josiah o. Wolcott, In
the Court of Chancery. yesterday
afternoon, denied j. Frank Balls
motion for the dismissal OF the bill. An
the case OF the United Brotherhood
OF Maintenance OF Way Employees and
Railway Shop Laborers, w. ID. Rob-
erts and David A. Armour against
Leo ]. Kennedy. William r. Haines
G. A. Riegel, ]. T. Redmon, G. L.
Hawkins, j. +. Owen, II. B. Collier,
u. B. Ballinger, A. W. Witsop, c. y.
oFlanagan. w. II. Kane, w. c..
Weaver and ID. G. Redmon. Mr.. Ball
moved that the bill be dismissed on
the ground that II is not properly exc
cuted and does not ask for such relief
az the chancellor may grant.
The chancellor will give a hearing
pext Friday on rule requiring X n
ncdy and the co-defepdants to- show
cause why preliminary injunction
should not be granted restraining them
from performing certain actr.
Gluckman Continues Cases.
Magistrate Barnet Gluckman yes
terday afternoon fixed next Friday
afternoon as the time for hearing tho
cases of Leo j. Kennedy and William
T. Haines. officials of the United
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Employees and Railway Shop Labor.
ers of the Pennsylvania Railroad
charged with embezzlng funds
amounting TO about s2,500 from tn,
Brotherhood.
The defendants appeared befor,
Magistrate Gluckman yesterday after
noon, but because of the absence q
material witnesses the case was con
tinued. They were represented by j
Frank Ball, while Alexander Jamisor
was attorney for David A. Armour
and w. ID. Roberts. two of the com
| plainants, who were unable to b.
present. Mr.. Ball asked that the cas-
be dismissed because of their absence
but Magistrate Gluckman, on the ad
vice of Attorney General Townsend
refused the request.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-26
MILES OF CONCRETE
ROADS OPENED BY STATE
Warn Of Dangers Of Earth
Shoulders Softened by Re-
cent Rains.

The new concrete roads which have
teen opened for traffic throughout
Delaware recently are proving boon
to motorists. Among the routes which
have been improved for travel by the
orening OF highways are the follow
ing: From Georgetown to Harbeson: I:
Georgetown to Laurel, starting five
miles west of Georgetown; Woodside
to FELTON,; Nelton to Harrington. start
ing at the cross road "a miles south of
FELTON,; Pennington to Bridgeyillc,
Bridgeville TO Seaford, Seaford to
Laurel, Laurel to Delmar. Woodside
to FELTON,, Smyrna to Dover, Fields
horo to Armstrong; Corner. Cause
way to Tybout's Corner. Four and n
half miles Of new road was opened
yesterday north Of Harrington. The
Maryland state Highway Department
has also opened the new concrete
road south of the state line at Selby-
Vile, and Berlin, Nd. may now be
reached without detours.
The fall rains have softened the
earth shoulders on the recently COM
pleted state highways south of Odessa
and Dover. and motorists are advised
to use caution in travelling over this
route. The pavement has been finish
ed on the Naaman's creek road, and
there are now no detours. In motor
ing from Dover to Frederick. persons
are advised TO use the concrete road
starting one-half mile south of Dover
following it to- the Frederick Cause
way. There are no ~detours between
1 rr-r
boulevard from Milford to George.
town. Selbyville, and Berlin, Nd, alsc
makes travel smooth between those
points. Work is still lin progress or
the road between Odessa and Smyrna
and care should be exercised In travel
| ing over that section of the highway
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-26
NCoME AUDITORS NEEDED.
Government VIII Appoint Several
Hundred. Examinations December IA.

Washington, Nov. 26.-The United
States Civil Service Commission
stated today that the income tax
unit of the Bureau Of Internal Reve-
ditional auditors and revenue agents
nue. will appoint several hundred ad-
or inspectors as soon as the commits
sion can supply the eligbles, for au-
diting work in the central office at
Washington and inspection work
throughout the country.
The Civil Service Commission has
announced an examination TO be held
throughout the United r States on
December IA TO I'LL these positions.
The entrance salaries offered range
from $500 TO $4,000 a year. Ad-
vancement will depend upon the record
of the employe.
Full information and application
blanks may be obtained from the
United States Civil Service Commits
sion. Washington, d. c., or from the
Civil Service Board at the post office
OF customhouse in any city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-26
RAISING
TAUGHT BY MOVIES
Visual Education Society Tries
to Save Amateurs From Loss
in Such Ventures.

A motion picture on Poultry Rails
ing for Profit" is being prepared by
the Society for Visual Education. with
the cooperation OF agricultural col
leges and experIeced poultry men, ina
leges and experienced poultry men, In
an effort to save ex-service men and
others from the disastrous expert
ences many amateurs have bad. The
film is designed to be instructive in
every branch OF the business. from
the selection OF the mother hen TO
the marketing of eggs and dressed
fowl.
a larger proportion of beginners
fail In the poultry bushes; than IL
generally known. says Frank l.. Plat,
former Secretary OF the American AS
ISOLATION OF Poultry Husbandry, recog-
nized as one of the leading poultry
experts, because Government statis-
tics take no cognizance Of the in
dustry on less than flve-acre farms.
More than so per cent Of the anna
teurs begin on smaller plots.
In the multiple-reel now I'm prep
aration, types of houses, interior fit
tings. artificial lighting. single. double
or no yard plan and space required for
| various kinds Of fowl are TO be covered
| In detail. Various ways of starting I'm
NE business are pictured, with com
parisons of the relative advantages Of
incubator. one-day chick and hem
| brood methods. The screen will in
struct- beginners about feed for varl.
| Gus purposes. such as marketing, law
ing and growing: analyses of symp-
toms and treatment of disease and
pests; In management of cockerel and
tuii-grown cock; in caponizing, Gull
ing the flock. and similar everyday
problems of the poultry farm.
Tricks of the Trade" drawn from
the experiences of specialists. are 10
be Incorporated in the film lessons.
Tor instance, that level roosts are best
as hens light for the highest place:
that a comfortable. happy hen viii,
lay more eggs than an unhappy
"biddy;" that a setting hen should be
petted and talked to so that her chick.
VIII be less wild; that artificial light.
ing in winter by lengthening the hen,
work day, increases egg production
that the female influences the size O.
the chicks in the hatch and the mai.
their color.
Already the atmosphere" Of tn,
forthcoming production pervades tn,
Evanston studios of the society. Bidd,
r. /. Red and Rose Comb wyandott.
have been lined up as co-stars in th'
barnyard drama, and other player
are arriving daily from famous hatch
cries that specialize in the shipmen
OF one-day chicks. Arrangements ar
being made with large poultry farm
. Tor the filming of hundreds of extras
for special scenes.