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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-02-21
BOTH HOUSES COMPLETE GOWN BILLS" GRIND
Portuguese Pretender
Dies in America

New York, Feb. 2l.--Princc Miguel
De Braganza, eldest son of Don
Miguel De Branza, pretender to tine
thrown of Portugal died here today
Of double pneumonia.
His marriage to Miss Stewart was
solemnized in Dublin in 1909 after
the late Emperor Joseph of Austria
had raised the bride to the title of
princess.
The prince, who was as years old
came to this country to make Il liv-
ing by selling insurance for firm
controlled by RELATIVES of his wife,
who was Miss Anita Stewart of New
York
At the time of the wedding it was
generally reported that the bride re-
ceived gift of $2,CoOOOO from her
mother, Mrs. James Henry, Smith
who was divorced from VIM. Rhine
land Stewart Three children wetc
born to them, Princess Elizabeth, IL,
Princess Jean, 10. and Prince Miguel.
age 7.
The Prince was born at Reigh-
eneau, Austria. and carried the title
of Duke Viseu, which was given him
by his father who is still alive.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-02-21
RURALCREDIT
ASSOCIATION
is ADVOCATED
President Coulter of A. C..
Suggests Building Loan
Companies For Farmers
LUMBER is DISCUSSED
More Than 100 Delegates
in Session at Fargo
Today

Fargo, Feb. 21.-Building and
Loan associations established in
the rural districts to supply farm
ers with credit with which to buy
lumber and building material was
suggested here today by DR.. John
Lee Coulter, President of the
State Agricultural College, be-
fore the annual meeting of the
North Dakota State Lumbermen in
session here.
This plan, according to DR.. Coul-
ter, would permit the farmer to
pay cash for his lumber and build
ing supplies and at the same time
extend his obligations over =
period of years while relieving the
/ lumber dealing of any embarrass-
ment caused by lending credit.
DR.. Coulter said the lumber man
must plan an important part in the
promotion of orderly marketing
and Of diversified farming in North
Dakota, since both programs call
for the building of granaries, new
barns and sheds for. dairy and
: other purposes. The Agricultural
, College, he declared. hoped next
year to employ man prepared to
discuss with farmers and lumber
men the best type Of lumber for
farm buildings.
The college president made a
plea for diversified farming and
pointed out how many of its OBJ
stacles be overcome.
More than 100 retail lumber men
are in attendance at the conven-
ton, which closes today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-02-21
BANK DEPOSITS
INCREASEDBY
TEN MILLION
State Institutions and Trust
Companies Reflect Healthy
Condition
RESERVES ARE DOUBLED
Total Deposits December 20
Amounted to More Than
95 Millions

State banks and trust companies IN
North Dakota during the past calen
dar year increased their total de
posits over $1O,O0O,OOO; deposits sub
ject to check over $7,OOO,OOO and in
the same period almost doubled their
reserve. the latter increase being
more than $5,0OO,OOO, according to a
report of onditons of these institu-
tions made public by the state bank
ing department.
In addition the bank built up re-
serve of more than $6,OOO,OOO. loans
and discounts increased by trifle
over $l,000,OO0. Total deposits o.
December 30, 1922, date of report,
was $95,499,22l. Al. Reserves amount
ed to s14,152,64994 on the same
date.
Deposits in North Dakota State
banks on Dec. 90 1922 were ten
million dollars higher than on 4
similar date year previous.
The increase is shown in the ab-
stract of statements of state banks
and trust companies for the call of
Dec. 20. 1929, issued today from the
office of Gilbert Seminrson, state
examiner.
The statement shows tina. deposits
on Dec. 81, 1921 were $S5,4SS ,657. 81;
on Sept. Is, 1922 were $9a ,63S. 725. q
and ION Dec. 90, 1922 had grown to
sos 5,499,221.41
There also is shown big increase
in the reserve of banks. Total re-
serve on Dec. 80 was $14,l52,649. "a.
Reserve required was $7,729,37735,
so that the surplus reserve is shown
to be $6,423,272.59. The reserve in
creased almost three million dollars
between last September Is and last
December 20.
Compared with the statement Of
Sept. 15, 1922, the statement of Dec.
20, 1922, shows the following in
creases or decreases in resources:
Increases-Warrants, stocks, bonds
etc, $632,871l2; government issues
$2O1 ,208.5l; other real estate $780,
693.47; due from approved reserve
agents $2,693,970.14; due from other
banks ,$240975.20; cash items $13l,-
096.82.
Decreases-Loans and discounts,
50, ,768, ,494.82; overdrafts, $l72,69l 90;
banking house fixtures S36,4ls.OO;
current expenses, $1,967, ,9Ol.l4; casn
on hand $54 4,744.15. =
The statement is one of the best
issued for state banks as a whole
in a considerable period.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-02-21
DEFENDANTS
IN CASSELT0N
CASE GUILTY
Jury Out For Several Hours
in Assault and Battery
Trial

Fargo, Feb. 21.-Sentence of George
and Ed. Nesemier, brothers, of Cas-
selton, who were found guilty by a
jury in district court late last night
on charges of assault in connection.
with mistreatment of Walter COY
coran on the night Of Jan. 4 will be
pronounced Saturday afternoon.
The jury retired for deliberatio,.
at 3:45 o'clock yesterday and brought
- its verdict at l a. m. Geore
Nesemier was found guilty of assault
and battery and Ed Nesemier of as
sault.
Both men were arrested after Cor
! coran had complained that he had
been severely beaten by three men
who rode up on horses and dragged
him from sleigh in which he was
riding with girl companion.
Defendants denied that they had
mistreated Corcoran. The incident
is alleged to have happened near the
Roy Uohnson' farm where the girl
lived During the testimony it was
shown that the defendants showed
chat they objected to Corcoran staylna
at Che Johnson home while the John
sons were away. When Johnson's
were away sister of the girl stay
ed at the johnson home. Mention
Of the Ku Klux Klan was made dug
ing the trial several times. But all
defendants denied any connection
with it.
A second case against Joe Erdmeil
is pending.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-02-21
FIREMAN IS
THROWN FROM
MOVING TRAIN
Escapes. With Serious In
juries in Unusual Rail-
road Accident

Darlington, N. D., Feb. 21.-
Verne Seibert, fireman on 500
train No. 1O7 west, was blown
from his platform out onto the
right of way 25 feet while the
train was making As miles an hour
four miles southeast of Darlington
Monday night. The crown sheet
over the fire box-the heavy steel
plate secured by stay bolts-was
ripped by a four foot cash and the
steam and water from the boiler
rushed with such a force into the
fire box that Seibert was blown
off the engine. He escaped with a
bruised back and face and cut in
the lip that took two stitches to
bring together.
Hearing crash like a cannon
roar, Engineer Roy Vance instinc-
lively closed The throttle and put
on the emergency air brakes,
bringing the heavy train to a stop
in one car length less than the
train length. When he applied the
air he did not know what had hap
pened but figured either the boiler
had given way or the trucks un-
der the engine had crumbled. Be-
fore the train had come to stop
but after doing all in his power to
stop the swiftly travelling train,
he started to 60 out the cab
through the front window, expect
ing to leap for his life if the trucks
were gone. He soon found that
the engine was going smoothly on
the rails and returned into the cab.
AS soon as the train was stop
ped, search was started for Seibert
and he was found almost uncon-
scious 25 feet to the, side of the
train and about even with the rear
coach. his place determining how
quickly the train had been brought
to a stop.
Seibert, when blown from the
engine through the air, struck the
ground very close to a big stone.
He landed on the heavily crusted
snow and plowed a furrow through
it some distance.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-02-21
FILIBUSTER ON
SHIPPING BILL
SC0NTINUED
Senate Prepars For Long Ses
sion to Block Administra.
tiOn Measure

Washington. Feb. 21.-Prese ntine
unbroken ranks and armed with more
material for continuing their cam.
paign of talk and more talk the sen
ate opponents of the administration
shipping bill resumed today their
filibuster with no end in sight.
Senator Reed, Democrat, of Mis-
souri, started the filibuster off for
the day, resuming delivery of his al
dress in support of his resolution to
direct the president to enter into ne
gotiations with Great Britain anu
France to purchase certain of their
Caribbean possessions.
He had hauled forth the two dig
maps with which with pointer u,
hand in schoolmaster style he had
been illustrating his speech.
Sen. Jones, Republican, of Wash
ington, in charge of the shipping
bill met the resumption of the fill
buster with the statement that he
would carry on the fight; that ha
would mist On another night session
lasting as long as possible and tha,
all kinds Of strategy would be en-
ployed to meet this filibuster.
Recess taken last night at II
o'clock after a twelve and a half
hour session allowed the senators tc
get a fair night of sleep and tho ,e
who answered to quorum call SEEM
ed refreshed, including Sen. Shep-
pard Democrat, of Texas, who yield
ed the floor at 6 o'clock last eve,.-
ing after having spoken continuous
ly for more than six hours and in Ill
about II hours.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-02-21
TOWN CRIERS
T0J0lN 0FC,
Will Enlist Whole -Heartedly
in Activities of Bigger
Organization

Members Of the Town Criers club,
in meeting last night, decided more
good could be accomplished if the
membership went into division of
the Association of Commerce to con-
tinue the community boosting efforts
for which the organization was
formed. The attitude of the majori-
ty of the members was that practi-
cally all of the club members are
members of the Association of Com
merce, the purposes Of the Town
Criers club is virtually the same as
that of the Association of Com
merce, and that members could ac.
complish their purpose and be of
service to the Association of Com
merce by devoting themselves to
their activities within the Associa.
tion.
The decision was taken after much
discussion of many proposed plans
for forwarding the interests of the
city through advertising, publicity
and similar activities.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-02-21
IMMIGRATION
Z WILL BE OPEN
FORUM TOPIC
Association of Commerce To
Give Second Event,
Tuesday, Feb. 27
PROMINENT SPEAKERS
Affair to be Held in COnjunc.
tiOn with Local Realtors
and Land Men

immigration and agricultural
needs of Burleigh county will form
the topics of discussion of the sec
ond open forum Of the Ass ociation
of Commerce. Arrangements have
been made for a banquet at the
Grand Pacific hotel, Tuesday, Feb
q at 1880 P. NJ. in conjunction with
the Bismarck immigration Associa-
tion composed largely of Burleigh
county realtors and land men.
Every member of the Ass ociaton
is urged to attend and make this
forum as truly representative of
the membership as possible. THIS
forum will serve also to introduce
to the membership Mr. Bradley, the
new secretary. who has many prob
lens before him and is seeking the
earnest cooperation of every mem
ber of the new association. He has
met many of the members to date
but is anxious to make the attend
ance next Tuesday evening as near
ly 100 percent as is humanity pos
sible.
Acceptances to attend the forum
have been received from all the
members Of the Immigration Asso-
citation as well as from II. w. Byer-
ly, general immigration agent of the
Northern Pacific and H. S. Funston,
immigration agent of the 500 These
~ IN hni,
will discuss the best methods to be
used in getting settlers on Burleigh
county acres as we'll as on land ad
joining and part of the trade terri
tory of Bismarck.
1t is conceded that one of the
greatest projects in the program of
the Association of Commerce is at
tracing settlers to his section. Bur-
leigh county has room for hundreds
of more families and some of the
finest land that can be found any
where for dairying, raising of poul-
try and stock generally is available.
The new Association of Commerce
plans to give the greatest coopera-
ton possible by working through
state and federal departments as
we'll as in conjunction with the rail-
roads, North Dakota and federal
agencies. Ways and mean doubtless
will be discussed to get greater pub
licity for the advantages, of this
section whose main business is agri-
culture and whose prosperity rests
primarily upon that venture.
In view of better business condi-
tiOns throughout the Northwest, now
is believed the logical time to go
after more settlers. Inquiries are
being received by the local real es-
tate men and they predict an active
year.
States adjoining North Dakota arc
engaged in intensive campaigns
twelve months in the year to get
new settlers and the Missouri Slope,
it is urged, is more vitality interest,"
ed in such a movement than any
other section as it has much virgin
land at low prices for the thrifty
farmer who may be renting back
east and seeks here to build for him.
self independence and a good in
come.
Diversification is being preached
by all agencies engaged in promot-
ing the immigration movement. This
subject will be emphasized at the
forum next Tuesday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-02-21
UTTERS STRONG PROTEST

Berlin, Feb. 21.-In it's latest note
to the British, French and Belgian
governments and the Rhineland COM
mission at Coblenz the German gov
ernment utters a strong protest
against the expulsion of President
Schuz of the Rhine provinces "who
as his right and sacred duty object
ed to orders of the inter-allied
Rhineland commission and which
were not based on the Rhine agree
ment."
The note also protests against
expulsion of German officials from
the occupied area.
The explosions are characterized
as brutal. The note says the Off
cials were arrested and Immediate
ly sent away. Members of their
families also were expelled (which
denotes special cruelty as inview of
the well known housing shortage the
expelled families will be unable for
years again to conduct their house
holds in their own homes"
I'm many instances" the note con-
tinues, their furniture has been
taken over by the occupied forces"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-02-21
MOHALL PLAN s
TO REBUILD

Minot, Feb. 21.-Undaunted by
the $4,000 fire which swept away
a large portion of the business
section of Nohall, citizens Of that
city already are making plans for
replacing the destroyed structures
with buildings which will make
for better city, according to Mil
ton Jensen of Mohall, county agent
of Renville county, who is in Minot
today attending to business mat
tiers: Only four buildings remain
in the business block which was
destroyed Friday by a blaze which
nearly got beyond control of the
fire fighters, due to the strong
wind which was blowing from the
northwest.
"The future looks good, if ex-
pressions by Mohall business men
can be taken as an indication" as
serted the Renyille county agent
today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-02-21
Massey Murder
Trial Put Over

Dickinson, N. D., Feb. 21.-Because
of the serious illness of Atty. T. F.
Murtha, counsel for the defense, the
case of Joseph Massey of Richard,
ton, charged with first degree mur-
der in connection with the shooting
of his son-in,law. Fones Dolliyer on
June II, 1922, will not be called for
trial, as scheduled, at the term of
Stark county. district court opening
here today.
1t now appears probable that this
case will not be tried until the
1923 term.
The calendar includes 18 criminal
cases and about 72 civil actions.
Judge Thomas H. Pdgh will preside.
The jury list includes six women.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-02-21

MinOt Term to
Follow Bismarck

Fargo. Feb. United States
Judge Andrew Miller has called
terms of federal courts for Bis
marck and Minot The Bismarck
term will begin ON March and
the Minot term, an adjourned one,
on March 50.
Jack Knight, held in the Cass
county Jail on indictments charg-
ing him with violating the Dyar
act, will be tried at the Minot
tenn, it was announced.
Judge Miller will remain in FAY
go for esveral days to hear several
minor cases which will be consider
ed i'm chambers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-02-21
GERMANSIN
STRONG NOTE
TO BRITISH
Protest Against French Plan
of Expulsion of Govern
ment Officials
THE STRIKES CONTINUE
Berlin Authorities Seek to
Bring About Understand
ing With Invaders
THE STRIKES CONTINUE

Paris, Feb. 2l.-A protest from
Holland against the interruption of
coal deliveries from the Ruhr dis
trict is OF come before the repara-
tiOns commission next Wednesday.
The Dutch had contracts which the
Germans failed to fulfill or failed 20
fill regularly after the occupation
of the Ruhr by the French and Bel
gians and it is said in some cases
shipments for Holland were seized
by Germans and diverted to the
interior of Germany.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-02-21
J CONVICTED OF ASSAULT.

fWilliston, N. D., Feb. 2l.-A jury
in district court here found Jake
Gorden, guilty of assault with dan.
gerous weapon, with intent to rob.
The crime was alleged to have been
committed against A. wager of Gull
bertson, Mont. who was hit over the
head with . billiard bali concealed
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-02-21
STRIKE IS WEAPON

Duesseldorf, Feb. 2l.-The COLI
clusion Of the six weeks occupat;cu
flnds the French resorting almost
exclusively to eXpulsiOns in their
efforts to Impress upon the Ger
mans that the orders of General De-
goutte must be obeyed.
The Germans in turn have adopt-
ed the protest strike as the most eff
fective way of expressing their in
dignation.
The expulsion of Burgomaster
Cotting of Dusseldorf following
closely upon the removal of DR.
Gruetzner caused sensation and
resulted in the walkout of most of
the workers in this city.
only the street railway men and
the employees of power plants were
on duty last evening. At Mayence
the arrest of the director of posts
and telegraph was followed prompt :.
ly by walkout of employees in the
service and troops took over the
building.
Several railway officials in the
Mayence area have received Jail sem
tences of from 10 to 60 DAYS for en-
couraging strikes and for disobeying
the orders of the occupation author
tiles.
Advices from Essen assert that
General Fournier intends to police
the Ruhr and municipal forces and
has ordered the dissolution of the
police.
The French have expelled the ma
yor of Dortmund for refusing to
carry out orders.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-02-21
SEEK GIRL 1 /.
FOR MURDER

Los Angeles, Feb. 21.-"His Quak-
er GIRL" as Earle Remington electri-
cal engineer, was said to have termed
her was sought today by police de-
tectives trying to find the person OF
persons who shot him down in his
doorway last Thursday night.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-02-21
URGE DIPLOMACY

Paris, Feb. 21.-AThe French gov
ernment has learned that Berlin au-
thorities have instructed German Of
ficials in Rhineland to adopt {.
prudent course and endeavor to como
to an understanding with the
French authorities it was said today
in official circles. Instructions arc
interpreted as an indication that the
German government is discovering
that the expulsion of German func-
tionaries on the west bank of the
Rhine has affected its own prestige
and that it is afraid of the effect 1t
might have in promoting the separa-
tlst movement. 1t is understood the
instructions were given especially 10
officials in the Rhineland and do
not apply to those in the Ruhr. This
action following the speech made by
Former Chancellor Wirth in which
he declared resistance in the Ruhr
was not advisable and asked for fay.
orabie negotiations.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-02-21
SUPREME COURT
TERM DATE SET

The regular March term of the
supreme court will open March l3
instead of March 6, it is announced
by Chief Justice Bronson.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-02-21

sent. ne mouse hluIeU II. ID. s9O,
rails ing weights, scales and
measures 100 per cent.
A rewritten tax limitation law,
sitter than the original house bill
No. 13l, was presented to the house
of representatives by j. A. Jardin",
chairman Of the tax committee, the
report of that committee accepted
with but one acceptable amendment
and tn ebill sent to the calendar for
final passage without going through
general orders.
Protests made by Rep. Stark and
Rep. Maddox that the limitation bill
would cripple many school districts
were met by denials of the sta te-
ments and declarations on the part
of supporters that if officials can't
keep their taxing districts within the
limitation law, to let them go to the
people for a vote
The limitation of tax levies as pro-
vided in the bill follow:
Villages limited to 10 mills on dol
lar on net taxable valuation after all
exemptions are deduced.
Cities limited to ID mills.
Townships to five mills.
School districts to ~ mills, except
where two years high school work
is given. ID mills; four years high
school work, 16 mills; four years
high school work and night school,
18 mills; consolidated school districts
II mills.
Park districts, mills.
Counties, 2 1.2 mills provided in
unorganized townships county conf
missioners may levy mills for road
purposes.
May Exceed or Vote.
Any county city, village or school
district may exceed these limits on
majority vote at an election which
may be held at the time Of any pr-
mary or school. election, or the gov
erning boards may call special cleo
tions, but such elections must be
called prior to September each year
in which the levies are to be made.
The question shaA be submitted in
substantially the following form:
"hall this district exceed the tax lin
itation law by so much"
The tax committee had provided a
60 per cent vote was necessary -
cary an election exceeding the debt
limit, but this was reduced to a ma
jority vote by the house. The bill
provides that if the auditor makes
levies in excess of the limitations he
shall forfeit not more than $1,000,
and if the violation be wilful he shall
be guilty of misdemeanor and also
forfeit his Office.
Reports from both the tax commits
sioner's Office. and the Office of :h..
state superintendent were read in
tContinued on Page Thres)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-02-21
STIFF LIMIT
LAW ON TAXES
PASSES HOUSE
Tax Committee Redrafts Law
to Hold Down Counties,
Cities, Schools
MUST VOTE FOR MONEY
Tax Limit Can BE Increased
in This Manner-Claim
.s-,>,.. Schools Are Hit
PASS LIMITATION BILL

II. b. l3l. the tax limitation
law, was passed bv the house this
morning, 63 to As, with five abb.
sent. The bill affects all tax
levies except irrigation or drain
age taxes, special assessments, lev
les applying to bonded indebted
ness, grasshOpper and gopher
pest levies. The house also pass
ed II. b. l29, providing for max
ing Of shOrt-time loans by taxing
districts and putting them on a
cash basis, So to ~, with six alb
sent. The house killed II. b. 246.
rails ing weights. scales and
measures 100 per cent.