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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-22

llie only daughter,
had observed t h e
enlargement with
sorrow. and one
daJ at breakfast
ShG was struck
with a bright idea.
Daddy" she ex-
claimed, joyously,
why don't you
pretend that num-
M iy INV pnr.;a a
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-22

+. Mistaken for burglars, a young couple
was fired upon by an excited woman with
a revolver the other night. This was one
occasion where fortunately, she was a
poor shot.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-22

An instance of this was the host who,
when giv.Ig a great party, upon being
asl,d, is your father here? replied:
We'll, no; hang it all, you know Que
must draw the line somewhere.
A school teacher in western town,
wishing TO extend her rather scanty
knowledge Of the stories of Edgar
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-22
A Laugh or Two

The professor was correcting q
batch of examination papers and had
struck one that was evidently causing
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-22

The BjOnses were not on good
ternk They had had no quarrel; they
had simply drifted apart. Little Joan,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-22

"History-my subject. So l guess I'll
kave TO give the young fellow 100 on
this as history paper"
rs it so good, professor
Il can't read a word of it,"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-22

The old-time customer entered the
BARRIERS shop.
why, how dye do?" asked the bar
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-22


time / was in your shop"
Ralph Nevill, an English raconteur
or international fame, has pet
grudge against the new rich. 'The
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-22

M is my nursie, and give her a nice,
big kls?"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-22

A "bOreen7 is a country lane.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-05-26
INCOME TAX
ISINCREASED
SSate to Collect. Twice the
Amount il Did Last Year

Income tax paid by corporations
to the state Of North Dakota for the
year 1922 will be slightly more than
double the amount paid during 1921.
The state tax commissioners Of
flee today certified to the state
treasurer for collection the corpor-
alton income tax for 1922, which to-
tails $237,684.44. This is compared
to $113,5l7.18 certified for the year
1921.
Tax Commissioner c. C. Converse
said: "The work of auditing. in
come tax returns of corporations has
progressed far enough so that it is
possible to make comparison of
corporation income taxes of this
year with those Of last year. A final
result has not been reached as to a
few corporations but the taxes on
corporations whose taxes thus far
determined amount to $237, 7,684.44 as
compared with $l13,517.18 in 1922.
This increase is not due to a change
in the law for the new law does not
apply to this years tax, but is due
entirely to improved business con-
\ditiobs. Banks contiue to show
lmaller incomes than corporations
engaged in certain mercantile lines,
but no detailed analysis of the fig
ures for comparative purposes has
been made as yet"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-05-26
ONLY
COUNTY THAT
CAN RECOVER
Other Claims Made Against
The State Bonding Fund
Disallowed

Although some other political sub
divisions of the state lost money in
closed banks none are in the posi-
tion ofSlopc county to recover from,
the State Bonding Fund by court
action, in the opinion of Harold
Hopton. manager of the department.
Slope county won IA $4,000 verdict
against the fund in the supreme
court. because of money lost by the
treasurer in depositing in banks
which were held to have not fur
nishcd proper bonds and which lat
er closed.
The state law requires claim
against the State Bonding Fund 20
be made within 60 days after dis
covcry of condition on which ac-
tion is based. and no other counties
complied with this, he stated. Rch-
vile county recently made claim
of 100000 against the former trea-
surer and the bonding fund, which
Mr.. Hopton held should be denied
because the law had not been com
piled with.
A conference Of the state fund
board is expected to be held soon
to decide if any further action will
be taken in the Slope county case.
The fund has plenty of money to
meet the claim. according to Mr..
Hopton. On April 80 there was
S168,6s1 .O4 cash reported, accounts
receivable were $9,9s1.6 registered
warrants $7,993S6 and real estate
valued at $2,400.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-05-26
COM MITTBE ON
WATER MATTER
is APP0IN TED.
Mayor Lenhart Names Five
Citizens to Act with the
City Commission
TO CONSIDER BIDS
Committee Will Advise City
Commission in Settlement
of Various Problems

A citizens committee of five mem
bcrs were named today by Mayor
A. p. Lenhart to aid the city commits
sion of Bismarck In considering the
problems involved in the settlement
of the water question in Bismarck.
The members are: Dr. N. o. Ram
stad. Julius Sell, A. w. Lucas, p. e.
Remington, II. J. Ducmeland.
The committee was authorized by
the city commission at meeting last
Monday night, and Mayor Lcnhart
has conferred with the members of
the city comm ission in selecting the
committee.
1t is expected that the committee
will aid the commission in consider
ing the bids to be received on Mon
day night for the construction of IA
water works system, or for remodel
ing the present water works system
of the city.
The committee also will advise the
commission in any dealings with the
Bismarck Water Supply company.
In making the announcement of his
committee, Mayor Lcnhart felt salts
fed that he had chosen men Of abiI-
ity, of long residence in Bismarck,
of interest in the city and primarily
interested in solution of the prob
lens involved in the interest of the
citizens generally and not for any
special interest.
A large number Of bids are expect
ed by the commission Monday night,
for the construction Of new water
works system. -.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-05-26
23l GRADUATE
AT AG. COLLEGE

Fargo May 26-Two hundred thir-
ty-one graduates from IL states and
1872 cities and towns will be the to-
tai of the 1923 classes at the North
Dakota Agricultural college, accord
ing to Official announcement of June
commencement lists made today.
The class is the largest in college
history, comparing with the 1914 last
year the second largest.
The increase has been in cohegi-
late courses and graduate work, the
high school and industrial courses
remaining about the same. This
year the college seniors number III
as against 81 in 1922. Eleven mas
ter's degrees will be granted as COM
pared with three last year High
school graduates are 80. in number.
showing an increase of five over
1922. The industrial course class
numbered 20 this year and % last
year.
The June commencement programs
for the college and high school were
announced in detail today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-05-26
LEGAL TANGLE
HALTSSALE0F
BONUS CLAIMS
Bond Houses Seeking Way to
Take up North Dakota
Claims Have Difficulty
ARE STILL WORKING
May be Able to Evolve Plan to
Make Offer Governor
NestOs Says

Financial houses which undertook
to work out method by which they
could make an offer to the state In
dustrial Commission for purchase of
soldier bonus claims in North Da-
kota, under authority of an act of
the 1928 Legislature, have thus fai
been unable to surmount the diff
culties.
"Three firms which apparently
have been at work on this matter
with their attorneys working out
problems involved, have not been
able as yet to get the approval OF
Wood and Oakley, Chicago bond at
torneys, and feel they cannot make
an offer until they get that appro-
VAL Governor Nestos said today.
Representatives of these houses
have expressed grave doubt as 20
the legality of any method of pur-
chase under the laws of the state
for the reason that the levy for the
soldier bonus can only stand from
legislative session to Legislative
session, and there is nothing in the
constitution or laws which would
prohibit the legislature from re-
pealing the act. OF course, every
one considers that there is no pro-
liability of this and it is a moral
certainty that the bonus levy will
not be repealed. But in dealing
with purchasers of securities the
bond houses must deal only with
the legal aspects and it must be con
ccdcd that the legislature has the
power to repeal the levy.
Besides this fact the soldier
bonus certificates bear no interest
and this cOmplicates matters. as it is
difficult to figure the exact discount
on each claim purchased to offset
the interest which the notes would
have to carry if sold to these
houses. 1t would be necessary, of
course. to guage accurately the
money which would be received in
der the bonus levy from month to
month so that it would be received
at the proper time to retire the
notes"
All of the financial firms interest,
however, have promised to continue
their efforts to agree upon "a plan
under which they would be willing
to purchase the unpaid soldier bonus
certificates and enable ex-service
men to get their bonus without de-
lay. the Governor said. They first
will endeavor to get approval of the
Chicago bond firm. and then present
any plan to the Industrial commits.
sion which will, the Governor said
lay the matter before the executive
committee of the American Legion
of the state, as the Commission dc.
sired their counsel and advice in the
matter.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-05-26
NEW ROAD IS
NOW COMPLETE
To Be Opened S0On-Speeders
Are Given Warning

The new concrete road between
Bismarck and the new bridge will
be opened for travel about June H..
The work on the road is complet-
ed, and the concrete will set for
about three weeks.
With the appetite of specders
sharpencd by the near-finish of the
road, and the increase in the num-
ber of autos on the road during
warm weather. Chief of Police Mart
ineson today issued a request of all
autoists to guide; the safety of them
selves and others by careful driving.
With this warning and with an
nouncement that copy of the traf-
fic laws may be obtained at the po-
lice station, there will be no excuse
for a spee'j,r when arrested, he said.
Care in turning corners, testing
Of brakes, attention to lights and
keeping within the speed limit are
within the chiefs admonition to
motorists.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-05-26

Rapidly running and turbid water
such as that of the Missouri River
does not indicate the presence of
typhoid or other germs detrimental
to the health of the. consumer. Analy.
sis shows that the river water is
practically free from such germs.
Many citizens are familiar with
the chlorine gas now used in the
water under directions of the health
authorities and at an operating cost
of $4,000 per annum. There are
waters as clear as crystal in many
parts Of the country containing
will not and caNnot cXterminate
them; it requires poison gas and
other chemicals to Kill them. The
banks of the Missouri could be run
ming full of spring water containing
high percentage Of typhoid germs
and if same should be run through
filtration plant without treatment
practically all of the germs would
still reach the consumer. This
proves that the filtration plant does
not eliminate those germs which
cause disease.
Gas Treatment
Purity of the Missouri River water
has been practically demonstrated
to the people Of this community for
years and, this before the company
was required to use the chlorine gas
treatment There has been no ty-
phoid or intestinal trouble epide-
mic in the city, nor has there a
case of typhoid fever been traced to
the use Of the city water. The city
health records prove the hcalthful
condition of the water and they show
that during the year 1919 there was
but one case of typhoid fever in the
city; Seven in 1920; eleven in 1921
and two in 1922, out of population
Of nearly 5000 people. Not one of
these eases has been traced to the
water supplied by the company, but
on the contrary, a large percentage
of the cases have been traced to
other sources. For example in, 1921
where there were eleven cases, three
in one family w,o were' taken i'll,
were drinking water obtained from
melting snow.
We contend with sanity and reason
that no filtration plant is necessary
for the publication of the water.
We do. admit however. that such q
plant would make the water more
pleasing in appearance, can the city
at this time afford to place burd-
en- of $l5O,0OO on the taxpayers for
filtration plant to obtain this one
object.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-05-26

The British view, apparently in
conflict with the United States su-
prcme court position, is presented as
the treasury department is formu
lating regulations to carry out the
decision and at the same time it is
understood to satisfy the position OF
foreign governments. There is indi-
cation today that they have found a
way to accomplish this by permitting
foreign ships to list the wine ration
Of their crews as a part of the med-
cinal stores allowable under the law.
None of the treasury officials would
comment on the action of the British
but it was understood that reprcsen-
tations had been expected. Publica
ton Of the proposed regulations
which are to 20 into effect June 10
will be made at the earliest possible
date, it was said.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-05-26
WOULD ENJOIN
ROAD CONTRACT

Papers have been served on the
state highway commission in suit
brought by E. F. Stevens, H. o..
Stevens, w. A. Stevens and C. r..
Stevens in Ward county to restrain
the board of county commissioners
of that county and the highway COM
mission from letting q contract for
federal aid road project in Ward
county to Druhl and Kemper, con-
tractors. Judge Lowe of Minot is
sued a Temporary injunction, re-
turnahle May %.
The plaintiffs alleged that the bid
of Druhl and Kemper was not The
lowest responsible Nbid, stating it
was S6O.266.5O while Herman Web
stAE~ and SON bid $57,172.44. The
contract is let by the board Of coun-
ty commissioners.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-05-26
BOSS OF LASH
LOSES BATTLE
AGAINST STATE
Change Of Venue Is Won in
Trial of Walter HigginbO.
than on Murder Charge
GOES TO LAKE CITY
State Alleged Putnam Lum-
Der COmpany's Influence
Controlled the County

Cross City, Fla. May 26.-With the
date remaining to be set, the trial of
Walter Higginbothhm on q charge Of
first degree murder in connection
with the death Of Martin Tabcrt of
North Dakota in Dixie county con-
vict camp, will be held in the near
future at Lake City, Columbia cOun-
ty.
The prosecution yesterday won a
change Of venue after both sides had
presented affidavits relative to the
possibility Of Higginbotham securing
fair trial in Dixie county.
The Putnam Lumber company held
the center Of the arguments over the
change of venue, the state contend
ing that it owned more than half of
the land in the county; that it paid
G5 per cent Of the county taxes, and
that is had powerful political jnflu-
cnces. The defense contcnded the
lumber company did not figure what
soever in the case; that Higginboth
am has not been in the employ Of
the company since February S, 1922,
five days after Tabert is alleged to
have died, and that neither the COM
pany nor its officials could interfere
with the defendant getting fair
trial here.
Defense Has Affidavits.
Stafford Caldwell, assistant states
attorney, presented an affidavit dur
ing the afternoon session to refute
the document offered by the defense
this morning and signed by S5 citi-
zens that the defendant could re.
ceive a fair and impartial trial.
This instrument was accompanied
by Is individual affidavits. The
states affidavit tended to show that
AZ Of those who signed the Defense
papers were employees of the Putnam
Lumber company.
The defense first contendcd tina,
the affidavits secured by the state in
seeking a change Of venue were cir
culated around by W. II. Matthews
former county judge, now under in
dictment charging first degree MUIR
der. 1t was ascertained Matthews
was indicted by the grand jury yes
terday for an alleged crime commit
ted approximately two years ago. II
is charged nc aided in burning ne.
gro to death. 1t was learned that
the case had been investigated sew.
eral times and only this grand jury
could secure sufficient evidence tG
return a true bill.
Crimson Attacked.
L. T.. Wade, representative in the
Florida legislature, and leading coun.
sci for the defense. scored the news
papers ard attacked the presence OF
G.. Crimson. assistant attorney gen.
eral of North Dakota who has been
investigating the Tabcrt case fol
some time He declared that the
North Dakotan was here primarily
to secure evidence in whiclp to base u
suit for damages against the Putnam
Lumber company.
The legislator also attacked tht
Florida legislature for the attention
given to the convict reform at this
session.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-05-26

FRENCH CARRY OUT FIRST EXECUTION
BRITISH DENY JURISDICTION OF
US. SUPREME COURT IN BANNING
RUM RATlONS FROM u. s. ship PORTS

Washington, May 26--ln formal
representation to the state depart
ment on the ship liquor question the
British government is understood to
have taken the position that Amcri-
can port authorities have no juris-
diction in the international law to
interfere with the bringing Of liquor
into American waters by foreign YES
sells as a part of their regular sup
plies
A formal communication on the
subject was transmitted to Secretary
Hughes today by Sir Auckland
Geddcs. the British ambassador.
The British position IS understood
to be based on the construction that
the jurisdiction Of American officials
over foreign ship cargocs intended
for transportation into the United
States in no way interfcrcd with the
ship rations or supplies.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-05-26
TO REORGANIZE
DAIRY CIRCUIT

At meeting Of the agricultural
committee of the Association of
Commerce this morning. steps to aid
in recognizing the Bismarck Hols-
tein Fresian dairy circuit were dis
cussed.. A specias committee COM
posed of ]. A. Graham, Geo. Duemc-
land, J. L. Kelley and F. A. Lahr
was named to devise ways and
means. Steps also were taken to
assure representation Of Bismarck at
the New Salem circuit annual meet
ing in June.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-05-26
9 CANDIDATES
SEEKING T0GA
IN MINNESOTA
Governor Preus Is Eighth
Candidate and Hibbing
Mayor Is the Ninth

st. Paul. May 26.-Governor j. A.
o. Preus was the eighth candidate to
file in the senatorial race to succeed
the late Senator Knute Nelson. Gov
crnor Preus made no statement when
he filed on the Republican ticket to-
day.
The ninth candidate to add his
name to the swelling list of entries
was Victor l.. Power, mayor Of Hib-
bling. who also filed today on the Re-
publican ticket. Mr.. Power, who
said he had no statement to make at
this time, declared he would open q
vigorous campaign at Hibbing today
or Sunday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-05-26
TRAIL BOOsTING PLANNED.

Williston, N. d., May 26.-T. c.
Hutchison, secretary of the North
Dakota division of the Roosevelt In
ternational Highway association, and
Harry Taylor. international secretary
plan to visit every town on the North
Dakota division this summer and ac-
quaint the people Of the advantages
of this highway. It is desired to in
crease the highways facilities for
taking care Of the tremendous tour
list trahic that is expected over this
route this year.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-05-26
CITY NOT REsPoNsrBLE

Minot. N. D., May 26-The City of
Minot cannot be held responsible
for damage done to the banks Of the
Mouse river along property owned by
individuals who may sustain losses
as result Of erosion, according to
r. H. Bosard, city attorney. U How
ever, he said. the city should make
repairs where damage is being done
to- bridge abutments or streets, or ID
other similar instances.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-05-26
BY C.. B. Little,

ply Company.
Should the city under any plan
construct filtration plant the pub
lie will pay for it's construction, in
tevest on investment, depreciation
and operating expense.
Should the company install plant
the consumer must pay reasonable
rate of return on the investment,
depreciation and operating expense.
The company objects to such an
expense on. the consumers 1T this
time where the cost of construction
will be excessively high because
there is no necessity in Bismarck
for such plant. However, that
question is now before the courts.
To force the building of such a
plant at this time the extreme ad-
vocates have agitatcd the people to
a high state Of excitement by tell
ing them that we must have fill
tration plant in order to have pure
water.
Functions Of Plant
They do not explain the functions
Of filtration plant neither do they
explain the difference between puri-
fication which means water must be
treated in order not to be injurious
to the health, and Qualification and
sedimentation meaning to settle and
clear the water, to improve its ap-
pcarance.
Where B. Coli, typhoid fever germs
are present in wafer filtration will
not eliminate such germs. Chlorine
gas and chemicals must be used to
destroy them. AS an illustration
take the Red River water. 1t could
not be used under any circumstances
if same were filtered only. because
the germs would still remain in the
water after filtration. Hence Fargo
treats its. water for germs also at
a cost of $4,000 year for the op-
Grafton of the filtration plant and
treatment of water, yet with all this
thousands of it's citizens continue to
buy artesian and spring waters for
culinary and drinking purposes.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-05-26
BLOOD SHED IN RIOT.

Bochum, Germany, May 26.-Com.
munists disorders broke out here yes
tcrday similar to those in Dortmund
and Gelsenkirchen. During an as
sault on Bourgeoise newspaper Of
fees fremen, acting as police, clashcd
with the Communists and several
persons were wounded. Shops were
pillaged during the rioting.
The occupation authorities remain
ed neutral.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-05-26

Madison, Wis, May 26.--Just few
moments ahead Of his pursuers, John
l.. Whitfield, wanted for the killing
Of a Cleveland policeman, broke from
cover in q hazel grove outside of Nc
Farland this morning and again
eluded police officers and large
posse by making a temporary get
away in the large green automobile
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-05-26
COL. LITTLE OBJECTS TO BUILDING
OFFlLTRATI0N PLANT URGING
THERE IS NO NECESSITY

Editors Note:-Request has
been made by G. B. Little, Vice
President of the Bismarck
Water Supply Co., to print a
series of three articles upon the
water works issue from the
utility's standpoint. This ar
ticle in no way should be con-
strued as representing the view
point of The Tribune on the is
sue. The position of this paper
on the issues involved have been
made very plain editorially from
time to time.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-05-26
STEAMERS IN
COLLISION

Glasgow, May 26-The steamship
Metagama, bound from Glasgow for
Quebec and Montreal with 1.1OO pas
sengers was in collision today with
the British freighter Baron Vernon.
The freighter was seriously damag-
cd and the liner only slightly so.
Some of the freighter's crew had
remarkable escapes.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-05-26
SHOWERS SEEN
IN NEXT WEEK

Washington, May Weather
outlook for the week beginning Mon
day; Upper Mississippi vallcy-con-
showers first half, generally fair
thereafter temperature near normal.