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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22
PESTH0USE WILL.
Be IMPROVED BY.
THE COMMISSION.
Liner Makes Report on Place
Which, 1t Is Agreed, Is
Not Adequate
PATIENTS ASKED TO PAY
New Election Officials Are
Named for City Election
In April
PATIENTS ASKED TO PAY

Members of the city commission last
night discussed means of improving
the detention hospital, or pesthouse.
Carl Liner, in charge Of the hospi-
tai, was before, the commission to
make a report following the filing Of
communication by several former
patients making allegations to the ef-
feet that the hospital was insanitary
and poorly conducted
1t was generally agreed that the
pesthouse is not a fit detention hospi-
tai. Liner said that the building was
not impervious to cold--that when a
strong north or south wind blew it was
almost impossible to keep the place
heated. The pump now in use also is
worn out and some other facilities are
not adequate, Liner said. Is. ,... ID,
Liner presented report purportins
to show that of total of As patients
who have been in the hospital since
\ last June, who were charged SIS per
week by the city to cover cost of
maintenance, only a few had paid, the
total amount paid being SAC Liner
was instructed to place the accounts
in the hands of the police department
for collection.
Liner also complained that his wife
received no pay for aiding him at the
hospital, and the matter Of compen-
sation for her will be taken up. There
are now five patients in the hospital.
1t was decided to make improvements
as soon as all of the patients are out
of the, building.
"A petition was received by the COM
mission asking that a sidewalk be
constructed on the west side of Elev-
enth street from Avenue A to Avenu"
C and on the north side of Avenue 3
from Tenth t3 Eleventh street. The
sidewalk was ordered in as Of May Is,
the work to be done as soon as prac-
ticable.
l.. H Langley, representing the Odd
Fellows, appeared before the board to
make arrangements to obtain the use
Of the auditorium during the three
day convention Of Odd Fellows of the
state, which will be held here in June
Permission was granted to use the
auditorium
Some changes in >officials for the
city election were made, because of in
ability Of certain persons to serve:
w. P. Loman replaces Louis Carufel
as inspector and Ed Buchanan re-
places Frank Ellsworth as Judge in
the Fifth ward, and r. H. Thistleth-
waite replaces Robert Dutton as Judge
in the First ward, east precinct.
The voting place in the west pre-
cinct of the Second ward was changed
from DR.. Roan's garage to William
Kraft's garage, at Thayer and Hanni-
fin streets. The voting place in the
Second ward. east precinct, will be in
the Will school.
Election boards were to get together
today to 60 over the poll books. Vot-
ers also could register today, but it is
expected the heavy registration will be
next Tuesday, ~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22

for girls lured to the city by great
ambition, only to have that ambition
crushed.
Few realize that there are more
than $4,000 runaway cases in a year,
that 70 per cent of these are girls,
and that more than half of them have
committed no crime whatever.
"Yet when they are detained, they
are thrown into contact with the low
est classes Of women.
I'VE will give oyer "a part of our
precinct building to ddNnitories TO;
such cases" IL.
York police department Tor four years.
IS head OF the Missing Person Bu-
reau ~
The force to be attached to the pre-
cinct includes 20 policeWomen, S.
matrons and 55 welfare workers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22
MADE TO
LOAN MONEY TO
BUY SEED GRAIN
Burleigh County Farmers Can
Act Through County
Auditor

Seed loans made by the federal gov
ernment to farmers IN Burleigh coun
ty out of the $2,OOO,OO0 appropriation
made by Congress will be made
through the county auditor and 6. N.
Keniston, secretary Of the Bismarck
Commercial club.
Mr.. Keniston returned today from
Fargo, where he went to talk with G.
E. Warburton, federal official in
charge of the distribution of the loan.
Because there is no county agent In
Burlegh county or central office Of the
farm bureau, it was decided to handle
the loans through the auditor and MI.
Keniston.
Blanks are expected to reach the
city tomorrow, and may be obtained
from Mr.. Remission.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22
z WHISKEY RUNNERS ARE
CAPTURED IN LONG CHASE
NORTH AND EAST OF CITY

The men will be prosecuted under
house bill No. 5, which carries drastic
penalties, especially if the men are
armed or are using another mans
automobile, which makes it paniten'
tiary Offense.
Two whisky runners were chased
several miles Saturday night by
Sheriff Ole Stefferud of Mclean coun.
ty and a squad from the state lican.
ing department. Two men captured
had IA cases of liquor, it is said, and
also were captured after a chase of
several miles. AS the officers began
to overtake the whisky car and were
pouring shots into it the driver ran
the car into a snow bank. Two men
escaped.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22
AMERICANS WHO
TRIED TO GET
STACKER TRIED
Two Officers Go on Trial in Ger.
man Civil Court

Mosbach, Baden, Mar. 22.-Trial Of
Carl Neuf and Frank thinner, Ameri-
cans who attempted to arrest Grover
Cleveland Bergdoll, draft evader, at
Ebermach, last January was begun
here yesterday and was continued to.
day in the local criminal court. Neuf
and thinner were charged with illegal
assumption of authority while an ad-
ditional charge of carelessness in in
ficting bodily injury has been PREFER
ed against Nuess. This charge is
result of injuries inflicted on a young
woman by shots fired, it is announced
while they were attempting to arrest
BergdOll.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22

Two whisky runners. operating a
high=powered automobile, were cap
tured last night with booze cargo
valued at $500 in a 70-mile chase in
which Inspector Dunbar of the state
license department and sheriff Welch
were victorious according to infor
nation from the office Of Attorney
General Lemke today. 11|
The two men, who gave their names
as Staley and Klein, were said to be
Omaha. Nebraska, men and were
travelling south in 7-passenger Buick
with the booze. The officers took up
the trail and chased them through
Wing and Steele and other towns, a
distance of 10 miles, before they
were overhauled.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22
GERMANY WILL
REFUSE ALLIED
GOLD DEMAND

Berlin, Mar. 22-(By the Asso.
ciatcd Prcss.) )-Germany' reply to
the demand OF the entente for the
payment before March q Of one
billion marks gold to apply on
reparations obligations will be in
the negative, il was unOfficially
slated yesterday.
The German governments an.
swer to the allies, now being draft.
ed, will be presented within forty.
eight hours as the time limit set
expires Wednesday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22
PROHIBITION OFFICERS
KILLED DURING ATTEMPT
RAID RANCHER'S PLACE

searched an automobile but found
nothing.
The posse was nearing the house
when a voice shouted to halt. The
The officers did not stop and voliey
of shots followed. Beckett and
Woods fell mortally wounded.
The remaining officers fired from
woodshed and barn. When the
firing from the house ceased the Of
ficers entered the place but its occu-
pants had fed under cover OF dark
ness.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22
AGREEMENT ON
RAILR0ADWAGE
HELD IMPORTANT
Atterbury Says 1t Is Most Ser
ious Question Before
=, T." Country

1Chicago, March 22.-The question of
national agreements between rail
roads and their employees is the most
serious question confronting the
American people today, w. w. After
bury, vice-president Of the Pennsylv-
aIia, told the railroad labor board dur
ing the third day of cross examination
Of high railroad officials by Frank Il.
Walsh, labor union attorney.
Mr.. Atterbury charged the national
agreements were foisted on the roads
without any attempt at conference
and that labor leaders refused to
allow their employees to confer with
railroad officials over the agreement.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22
ESCH Is NAMED
TO COMMISSION
BY PRESIDENT
One of Authors of Transp0rta-
ton Act Is Given Post

Washington, Mar: o. Dwight
Davis, of St. Louis, Mo. was given a
recess appointment by President
Harding today as director of the
war finance corporation and John J
Esch, former representative from Wis,
consin, was appointed member of the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
Mr.. Esch, one Of the authors of the
transportation act, was nominated
during the recent special session of
the senate, but confirmation was held
up on objection by Senator La FOL
lette, Republican, Wisconsin,.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22

New York, March 22.-Opening of
a fight to curb the traffic Of an in
ternational drug ring said to be head
ed by business men of Germany, Jap
an and England was announced today
by DR.. Carlton Simons, special depu-
ty police commissioner.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22
OPEN FIGHT AGAINST DRUG RING i
OPERATING IN MANY COUNTRIES

Declaring high ranking officers of
steamships plying between New York
Mediterranean and South American
ports have been transporting drugs
many raids are planned and develop
ments of a startling nature expected
The crews of six steamships now are
under surveillance, he added.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22
COMMERCE CLUB .
7 COMMITTEES IN
MEMBER DRIVE

Members of teams selected 70 cam
paign for the Commercial clab today
were out bright and early and met
with a fine response. 1t was the
hope Of Henry Duemeland, in charge
Of the campaign, that the ro!icirn:i.n
would be entirely compiat2d before
the day was finished.
The campaign was instituted to pro-
vide necessary funds for carrying on
the Commercial club work during the
coming year
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22

Ell Paso. Tex. Mar 22-Federal pro-
ilibition agents S. E. Beckett and Art
Woods were shot to death early this
morning when prohibition agents were
hunting for liquor on a rach owed by
Neil Shearma, near this city.
Federal officers were given tip
last night that load of % cases of
liquor was to be sent across the line,
intended for a ranch, according to
members of the raiding party. Ap-
preaching the ranch the ofticers
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22
MINOT MEN
DRAW PLACES

Minot, March 22.-As 4 result Of
the drawing the candidates for cleo
ton April will appear on the ballots
in the following order:
For President-W. S. Shaw, w. M.
Smart, E. G. Malm. -.
For Conlmissioner-C. II. Withers,
A. Bratsberg, #. e. Ash, J. A. Nc
Gregor, E. II. Boyer, w. J. Gerbing j.
J. Lee, G.. A. Reishus and Otto Gross.
For Magistrates. S. Boden, John
Lynch
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22
WANT INDIANS.

Fargo, N. D., Mar. 22.-F. w. Nc
Roberts, secretary of the Fargo Fair
association, and r Montgomery, secrc-
tary of the Grand Forks Fair associa-
ton, are trying to arrange for spe-
cial group Of Sioux Indians to be the
guests of the officials of the two fair
associations at their expositions in
Fargo and Grand Forks next July.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22
INFLUENZA IN
AMERICAN ARMY

Coblenz, Mar. 22.--Inhuenza has
broken out here among soldiers be-
longing to the United States occupa-
ton army. Forty-five cases OF the
disease have been reported and it is
stated the attack of the malady IS
very severe. There have been no
deaths so far.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22
PROCLAMATION /.
FOR CONGRESS-
ISSENT OUT
Harding Calls Body to Meet in
Session on April II

Washington, March PA procla-
nation convening Congress in session
at noon April 18th to receive such
communications as might be made
by the executive was issued today by
President Harding. Tariff and tax
revision will be the principal subjects
will be before the congress but many
other important problems, including
regulation of the packing and coal in
dustres and restriction of immigra-
tiOn.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22
RLAME LAID FOR
RAIL DISASTER

Washington, Mar. 22.-The Inter-
state Commerce Commissions bu-
reau of safety laid the blame for the
Porter, Ind, wreck on Engineer Long,
Of the Michigan Central. Over 80
were killed in the wreck. .
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22
AGREEMENT ON
PACKER LABOR
DISPUTE NEAR?
Reports Are, as Harding's Cabi-
net Assemblies, of Settle.
SECRETARIES CONFER
Hoover, Davis and Wallace All
Take Up the Situa-
ton

Washington, Mar. 92-An agree.
ment between the five big meat
packers and their employees
through which present wage and
other disputes will be amicably
adjusted was forecast today Il
short time before a second Joint
conference OF spokesman for both
sides with Secretary Davis at the
labor department. Secretary Da.
Wis told the cabinet ut the regular
session that good progress toward
settlement had bten made and
, from other sources It was learned
that the negotiations had adyanc.
ed so far that the further attend.
ance Of Secretaries Hoover and
Wallace at the conference was not
regarded as necessary. 1t was
SAID both sides had tentatively
agreed to a settlement, and that
al' that remains was to bring them
together in final terms ut the Joint
conference late teday. .-
Washington, Mar. 22.-As the cabi-
net assembled today to consider the
controversy between the meat packers
and their employees there were reports
that a tentative agreement was being
approached. One plan being consid-
cred was that the wage reduction
which went into effect yesterday
should stand; that the packers agree
to extend the Alschuler agreement
for settlement of differences
by a permanent arbitrator and that
the eight-hour day be agreed upon,
subject to peculiar conditions obtain
Ing in the packing industry.
Parties to the conferences which
have ben conducted with Secretaries
Davis, Hoover and Wallace refused to
discuss the reports and cabinet Of
ficials maintained silence. It was said,
however, that a prospect Of tenta-
tive agreement had resulted from pri-
vate conferences held by the cabinet
officers last night, with the packers
representatives and by Secretary Da-
Wis this morning with the spokesmen
for the workers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22
START ANOTHER
DRY LAW ATTACK

Washington, Mar 22.--An entirely
new attack on the validity OF the pro-
hibition amendment based on the re-
quirement that it be ratified within
seven years was made today in the
supreme court. .....
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22
WHEN BAR IS NOT BAR.

Tampa, Fla, March 22.-Police Chief
F. NJ. Williams and his men seized
$50 quarts of whisky and locked it
in the Jail for evidence. Next morn
ing it was gone, without even one
bottle left for seed" What's the an
swer? That's what Williams wants to
know.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22
ASSAILS REPORT i
ON PLEBISCITE

Chicago, Mar 22.-Reports of Ger
man victory in the plebescite in upper
Silesia were denounced as propaganda
by Former Premier Paderewesh, OF
Poland. On
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22
NEW SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Hebron, March 22.-The Hebron
school district has been made a spe-
cial school district, No. 13, by the
electors of the district by majority
Of 100 in favor of the change.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22
SIGNS CONTRACT
FOR PICTURES

Ardmore, Okla, Mar. 22.-Cvara
Hamon signed a contract with movie
concern to produce pictures based on
the story of her life.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22
GETS 3 MONTHS
FOR ATTEMPT TO
INJURE HORSE

Philadelphia, March 22.-Harry
Lamey was sentenced to three months
in Jail for having threatened to injure
Man O. War. noted race horse.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22
7 MORE KILLED
IN ERIN AMBUSH

Dublin, Mar. 22.-Seven soldiers
were Killed when a train was am
bushed in County Kerry. -.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-03-22
WEATHER REPORT

For Twentytour hours endlhg al
noon March %. .,
Temperature at a. m. ........ ~
Temperature at noon ..........'.',:
Highest yesterday '..............'z
Lowest yesterday ......'.'''''
Lowest last night. ................z ~
Highest wind velocity ....... .1V'H
Forecast
For North Dakota: Generally falr
tonight and Wednesday; somewhat
S.mer tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
JEWISH NEW YEAR
 OBSERVED HERE.
Special Services at Places of Worship Mark the
 Celebration

Jewish citizens observed Tiosh Hashonah, CT New Year, from sunset Sunday afternoon until sunset yes terday with appropriate services for the various congregations. orthodox Jews will also keep today in honor of the religious celebration.
 Services were held at Temple Emanu-El yesterday morning, with Dr. Norris Newfield presiding. Dr.. Newfield spoke on the Chorus Of Life" and large audience was present to hear him. The regular choir of the church was augmented for the occasion and a special musical programme was arranged.
 Services were held at the syna- gogue of Knesseth Israel congrega- ton with M. Shapiro conducting the services, and the Southside branch of the congregation held services in the Sunday school rooms of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church, with M. Siegel in charge.
 New Year Is observed by the Jews as special religious celebration and not as day of pleasure. It is also day for the exchange of greetings between friends and members of families.
 Local Jews are preparing for the celebration of Tom Kippur, which comes 10 days after Rosh Hasho nah, and which is an even more sol- eun religious celebration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
SOUTH'S SOLDIERS
 PICNIC OCTOBER Il
Commander Graham Issues Call for All ConfederateS
 to Be Present

The semi annual reunion of the Confederate Veterans of Jefferson county will be held at East Lake on october II. A committee of ar engagements for this occasion has planned to have an old-fashioned "dinner-on the ground party anu chicken will be the main feature of the menu.
 The committee consists of Veterans J. B. Francis, ". s Evins, ". F. Williams, I. w McAdory, R. G. Hew- itt, c, W. OHara, w. F.. Yancey and J. NJ Moncrief; Daughters of the Confederacy Mrs. Chapel Cory, Mrs. Donoho. Mrs. Hammond. Mrs. Gard ner. Mrs. Scholze. Mrs. Davidson and Mrs. Sep Smith.
 1t has been requested that all the veterans of the county, those who be- long to the different camps and those who do not belong to any camp bring their families and contribute by their presence to the success or the festivities. A programme con sisting of music, addresses and ira ternai commingling has been ar ranged in connection with the chcK- en dinner. .
 Veterans, don't iorSet the and place of the reunion, ana pc on hand with your baskets, IS the message of N. A. Graham. commah- der of the United Confederate vet erans of Jefferson county. Don't you recall the fact that 60 years nave nassed since you donned the con federate gray and marched away rom vour home to the battle front? You will not have many more opportun,- ties like this to meet and mlngie With old comrades.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
FUNERAL SERVICES.
 S!GMUND KAUFMAN
Pioneer Merchant Dies After Long IlInesS-FuneraI
 This Afternoon

Sigmund Kaufman died yesterday at his residence, 2so4 Jefferson ave- nue, at 12:45 o'clock, after finger ing illness. He was 73 years old, Members of his family surrounded his bedside at his death MT. Kaufman was one Of Birmingham's pioneers and came here in 1885.
 Funeral services will be held from his residence at 2:30 o'clock today, with interment at Temple Emanu-M cemetery. pr. NJ Newfieid will of- ficiate at the services. He is sur vived by one son. Abe Kaufman; six daughters, Mrs Sig Levy, Mrs. Louis A. Beck, Mrs. Jake Broda. Mrs. Henry Lewy, Miss Clara Kaufman. all of this city, and Mrs. Max J. Ninkler, of New Orleans, and one sister, Miss Hannah Kaufman.
 MT. Kaufman came to Birmingham from Pineapple, and established him- self in business. For many years he was successful merchant. retir- ing when his health failed He was a member of the Phoenix Lodge No. 25, Knights of Pythias, and the l. O.. B. B., and took an active interest in these organizations. His forceful personality secured and maintained many friends. As citizen he took deep interest in civic affairs.
 The pallbearers will be: Alex Car rell, Jack Cohen, II. NJ. Beck, Melvin Schwartz. A. F. Alexander, Bertram Jacobs and Joe D. Rosenberger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
PRESIDENT HARDING
 RECEIVES PROOFS
Hornady Sends Proofs of Book on Birmingham
 to President

A complete set of the proofs or lis book about Birmingham, which will come from the press of Dodd, Mead & Co, in New York, in about two weeks, was sent to President Harding by Commissioner John R. HornadN few days ago, Mir. Hor- nady bei Ing that the President would be interested in getting some informa tion about Birmingham In advance of his visit here. The fol- lowing acknowledgment was re- ceived from the White House yes terday afternoon:
 My Dear Mir. Hornady;
 T have been glad to bring to the attention of the President your letter of September 2s, and he asks me to thank you very cordially for your Kindness in this matter. He will be greatly interested in reading the gal ley proofs which you were good enough to send to him.
 with hearty thanks in behalf cf| the President and Mrs. Harding forI your generous expressions, am, sincerely yours.
 "GEORGE B. CHRISTIAN, JR.,
 Secretary to the President.1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04

In support of his motion. Mr. Black argued that there are prece- dents In Michigan and Colorado where the supreme court has upheld a motion of this kind, and declared that 1t was only by having the pros ecution conducted by solicitor. who is sworn to protect the innocent as well as prosecute the guilty that de- fendants van be guaranteed far trial. He admitted that this, so far as he knew, was the first time the question had been brought up in Ala bama courts, but argued that this was all the more reason why an un- fair custom should be discontinued now.
 Heated Replies
 Heated replies were made by C. F. Beddow. William Vaughan and ]. r. Mccoy, assistant solicitor, in which they argued that the custom was an old one, and that any attorney, when he takes his oath, swears to see that the innocent are not punished.
 John Altman, the other attorney Tor the defense, replied by saying that the danger In the practice is that organizations may employ attorneys to prosecute men who have opposed them, and these attorneys will be so desirous of having the man convicted that they will not stop to consider
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
WANTS ID REVIVE CIRCUS OF ROMANS Morgan Writes of Desire to Open It Here Next
 March

A letter has been received by The Age Herald f'om W. E. Morgan, Knoxville, Tenn, of the three-rlng Roman circus, stating a desire to open in Birmingham about the first of next March. He has also written the Chamber of Commerce in regard to the matter
 MT. Morgan declared the moderni- zation of the present-day circus had caused many people to lose sight of the olI Roman circus of the sixteenth century. This circus is on the plan of the Maximinls circus of Rome. There arc four-horse chariot races, two-ho standing races, high and long distance leapers. camels. cle- plants. and all in the old Roman style. The circus is now being re- built for the opening next spring and 1t will be a combination of the old Roman circus and the modern circus. The exhibition will be given in a large open air arena.
 Owners and promoters of the cir GUS are: w. E. Morgan, Knoxville, Tenn; J. John Lee, Aliddlesboro. Ky; Miss M. o. Morgan, Kansas City; H. Cline. Detroit and w. E. Martin of Knoxville.