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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-24
COP. PROPOSAL
FOR N0NPARTY
BILL SPURNED
Representative Garner, Dem
Ocratic Leader, Hesitates
at Suggestion Made
NEW WAY
Republicans Will Try to Ef-
feet Compromise on Sur
tax Provisions of Bill

Washington, Jan. 24.--Thc house
ways and means committee proceed
ed today with consideration OF the
miscellaneous tax rates leaving the
fate of the Mellon proposals for re
vision Of income taxes undetermined
while the Democratic members await
the definite terms for a compromise
which they suggested yesterday when
Chairman Green proposed that the
committee work out nonpartisan
bill.
Representative Garner, Texas,
ranking Democrat on the committee
told the chairman his party members
would stand by the Democratic tax
revision plan until higher surtax
rates than proposed by Mr.. Mellon
are put forward and the Republicans
today sought to wark out plan for
determining upon rate schedule
which could be forced through the
committee on ma jority vote. Such a
course, however, would send the
fight on the revenue bill to the floor
Of the house which Republican lead
ers are striving to avoid.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-24
FOR COOLIDGE.

,r s,Mandan, Jan. "a. Delegates - tG
TIE Morton. county Nonpartisan
League convention assembled here
yesterday:
Refused to endorse any candidate
for president.
Named state legislative ticket,
named delegates to the state conven-
tion without instruction.
Voiced approval Of the candidacy
of A. >G Sorlie of Grand Forks for
governor.
Declared war on the William Lemke
faction Of the league, refused en-
dorsement of any kind or mention Of
Ladd, Frazier or Sinclair in the reso-
lutions and contented themselves
with the briefest set of resolutions
ever adopted by league meeting in
Morton county.
A hot debate developed over a pro-
posal to endorse LaFollette and an
amendment seeking endorsement Of
Hiram Johnson. Delegates were
outspokcn in their belief that Cool
idgc was a good man and Frank
Wilder, editor of the Mandan News.
declared that three fourths of the
lcaguers were for Coolidge and that
his paper would endorse Coolidge.
E. r. Hclbink, Carl Weber and
Martin Peterson were endorsed as
league candidates for the state legis-
lature, the convention deciding unan-
imously against the endorsement Of
any candidates for county Offices.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-24
DEFENDS BILL

Washington, Jan. 24.-(By the A.
P.)-Secretary Melons plan for tax
reduction was defended today in the
House of Representatives by Repre-
sentative Mills of New York, a Re
publican member of the ways and
means committee, which is engaged
in framing a revenue bill.
Mr.. Mills argued vigorously for the
reduction in surtax rates to mh.i-
mum Of 25 percent as recommended
by Mr.. Mellon and attacked the DEM
ocratic plan to cut surtaxes only to
minimum of Al percent while
further reducing normal income rates
as limiting the benefits of tax re-
duction to three million individuals"
The Mellon plan proposed release
for the small income taxpayers, Mr..
Mills explained "but also reduction
of surtaxes on higher incomes not
for the benefit of the few ind;vi-
duals who pay them but because from
the standpoint of the United States
government they are unproductive
and uncollectible and from the stand
PoAAI Va Vic "ClldIC anu prosperity
of all our people, uncconomic and
harmful"
The New York representative cited
as means by which high incomes es-
cape taxation investment in tax
exempt securities, division of cs-
tates, incorporation deduction of
losses, failure to take profits, in
vestmens abroad and permitting
profits to accumulate there and fail
ure to make productive use of exist
ing capital"
"Shut one door," he said, "and an
other will be found. Fundamental
fact is that taxation at excessive
rates is unproductive."
Mr.. Mills declared the treasury
tax bill would apportion 70 percent
of the reduction in income taxes to
brackets Of $4,000 or less with less
than five percent in those over $780,
900.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-24
SOME BANKS
MAY REOPEN
Representatives of Several
Before Guaranty Fund
Body

Several banks in the state which
are on, special trust deposit, under
che Guaranty Fund Commission are
seeking to reopen.
The commissions representatives
have, within the last few days, heard
representatives Of closed banks in
Valley City, Velva and other places,
WHIP seek to learn what the commits
sion will require under a reorganiza-
tion for opening the banks, and to
present their attitude and report on
their condition. No action has been
taken by the commission. :
Several of the banks, it is under
stood, were closed merely because of
depleted reserve, and with additional
cash pledged by directors and Off
GERS expect to reopen.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-24
TRANSFER COMPLETED

jamestown, N. d., Jan. 24.-The
final transfer Of the grand lodge Of
the Degree Of Honor Protective asso-
citation of North Dakota. into the ma
tional organization, was made re-
Gently at the Offices of the grand re-
corder, Mrs. Kate Blewett, several
national and state officers being here
for the occasion.
Previous to the transfer, the
finance committee of the state, and
H. G. Proctor Of jamestown, account
ant, went over the books and records
Of Mrs. Blewett and the final trans
fer was completed when the sure
ties were shipped to the national Of
ficers at st. Paul.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-24
GAS TAX AND
HIGHER AUTO
FEE ADVOCATED
State Engineer Black Prefers
This Method to Bond Is
sues For Road Work
ON PAY-AS-YOU-GO PLAN

Minot. N. d., Jan. PA gasoline
tax and an increase in motor vehicle
license fees to aid in building of
highways in North Dakota was de-
clared to be fair" by w. G.. Black,
chief engineer of the state highway
commission, in sperch delivered be-
fore the county commissioners asso-
citation here today.
Il am of the opinion that the gas
tax is fair for a good many reasons"
said Mr.. Black. Take the Ford
which we will say makes 20 miles on
Il gallon of gasoline and take the
heavier car making eight or 10
miles on gallon-both will pay tax
for the use of the road in direct pro-
portion to the motor fuel which they
consume, which it will be found to
be almost in direct proportion to the
weight and speed Of the car and the
wear and tear it causes.
Take the case of car owned by
the farmer which may only be Used
one day in the week and travels pro-
badly 1000 miles year and take
another case of ne owned by pub
lie utility which travels every day
in the year and makes probably 4O,-
900 miles in year, under the pre-
sent plans they pay exactly the same
amount as their contribution to the
upkeep of the highways"
In urging a readjustmcnt of motor
vehicle registration fees Mr.. Black
said:
"1f satisfactory adjustment can
be made Of the license fee, say a
minimum fee of $12 with higher
rates in proper relation and a gas
tax of two or three cents per gallon,
the Highway Commission will be able
to build our entire system on the
pay-as-you-go plan, and not issue
bonds, without any cost to the coun-
ties. IF the motor freight traffic
participated in its proper proportion
for the cost of constructing and
maintaining the highways we would
find the results to be wasteful and
more costly than transportation by
rail" .
Mr.. Black said the funds allotted
to the various counties for mainten-
ance from the motor vehicle funds
is inadequate and should at least be
doubted. There now is less than
100000 annually for the SO coun-
ties, he said.
Mr.. Blacks proposal of gasoline
tax and an increased motor vehicle
fee was regarded as in opposition to
the proposal of the North Dakota
Good Roads Association for initial
cd laws and a constitutional amend
ment on good roads.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-24

A matinee concert was given at
3:45 p. NJ. today and the night con-
cert is at p. m. The concert is
given under the auspices Of the Bis
marck chapter of the American As
sociation of Engineers as benefit
for the city Juvenile band, with the
full endorsement of many civic
bodies.
DR.. c. S. Putnam, conductor, who
has produced many notable bands,
declares his present organization is
the finest he has ever had and a
treat is held in store for band music
lovers tonight.
A varied program will be given.
Among the soloists James Stamp,
trumpet soloist, who at the age Of
IL years, was hailed as the ''boy
wonder" band musician; there will
be duo for trumpettand euph onium
by James Stamp and Byron Hanson,
a trumpet trio by Stamp, Byerly and
Dickey and other features.
The program to be givenNis as fol-
lows:
Overture "Die Schone Galathea"-
(v. Suppe)
Largo--from symphony No. "The
New World (Dvorak.)
Sky"-(Clarkc).
James Stamp Band Leader
Characteristic Suite, "Silhouettes"
H enry Hadler I. Spanish. II.
French. Nv. American. V. Egyptian.
vi. Irish.
Intermission.
March, democracy Triumphant
DR.. Putnam.
Allegro Moderate or First Move
'ment from Symphony in B-flat Mi
nor-( Schubert.)
Duo for Trumpet and Euphonium,
"a Night in Venice "-(Lucantoni.)
James Stamp and Byron Hanson.
Two popular numbers:
Bambalina from "Wild Flower.
(Yeuman); Wonderful One-(White-
man,
Triumphal Trumpet Trio, "Flirta-
tions" p (Clarke.V
Stamp, Byerly and Dickey.
Burlesque Fantasia on "A Hot
Time in the Old Town"-(B Buys.)
Synopsis: The composer illustrates
how simple melody can be used to
portray different conditions and pha-
ses of life, both serious and jocular.
After an introduction the song
proper is heard which is then ar
ranged, as follows:
Bartarolle-Darkey Dance - Largo
Religioso-A Backyard Band (in dis
tress) )-Funeral March-Indian WarS
Dance-Nautical Song and Hornpipe
Continued on Page 81
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-24
NONPARTISAN
CONVENTION
TO BE SMALL

The state convention of the Non
partisan League, to be held here on
February 6, will be one of the small
est in many years. Based on Cne
delegate for each 1000 votes cash
for William Lemkc for Governor at
the last election, there will be 81
delegates entitled to sit in the con-
vention, according to State Chair
man w. j. Church. The delegate list
was kept small, he said, because of
the expense involved in attending the
convention.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-24

such startling variance of other wit
nesses' reports of what he said short
~ after the shooting that Justice
Walter Handy yesterday ordered
Dimes to post $4,000 bond to guar
antee his appearance as a material
witness and then continued the pre-
liminary hearing until Jan. 80.
Yesterdays session OF the hearing
was held at the bedside Of Mrs. Edith
Burns. former companion of Miss
Normand, illness preventing her ap-
pearance at the court house. Her
testimony developed little that was
new.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-24
FOUR JAILED FOR IMMORTALITY

Minot, N. D., Jan. 24.-County Jail
sentences of eight months each were
imposed in district court here upon
Jack Ferguson. Alice Gerling, Earl
Mordan, alias Earl Wright and Clara
Schlotterback alias Clara Mordan,
who pleaded guilty to charges of i'm
morality. The defendants were ar
rested in local hotel where the two
men and two women have been living
for the last few days.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-24
AID GIVEN
TO INDIANS
$4,000 Federal Money Re.
ceived at Cass Lake

Cass Lake, Jan. 24.-Thc $4,000
obtained by Charles M. Burke, fed
eral commissioner of Indian affairs
at Washington and dispatched to
Minnesota to be used for food and
clothing for the poverty stricken In
dians on the five reservations in the
northern part of this state was re-
ceived late yesterday by p. r.
Wadsworth, agent in charge of the
agency here, who will supervise the
expenditure of the money.
Mr. Wadsworth estimates that APP
proximately 100 families will need
immediate aid
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COURT DEMANDS $4,000 BOND FROM
Dimes TO ASSURE HIS APPEARANCE

Los Angeles, Calf. Jan. 24.-In-
vestigation Of the shooting here New
Years night of Courtlan6 S. Dimes,
Denver oil man, by Horace Greer,
chauffeur to the screen star, Mabel
Normand, stood still today while au-
thorities waited for the complete re-
ccvery Of Dimes from bullet wound
in the lung for resumption on Jan
uary 80 ofs Greer's hearing en- a
charge Of assault With intent to kill.
Testimony given by the wounded
man from his bed in the Good Samar-
itan hospital last Monday displayed,
according to prosecution attorneys,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-24
JUDGMENT AGAINST CONVICT.

Minot. N. D., Jan. 24.-Because
Peter Lemieux Of Rolette, N. D., now
serving a term in the state peniten-
tiary for the theft of grain in Roll
cite county, failed to answer a COM
plant in 9 civil action brought by
the Piper Howe Lumber company, the
plaintiff obtained judgm emit Of
800. .55 by default.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-24

Langdon. N. D., Jan. "a. B.
Boyd, 72, prominent merchant and
farmer Of Langdon, died Monday
after a several months illness. Two
sons survive = His wife was killed in
tornado at Langdon in 1909.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-24
REOPENING OF
SOUTH DAKOTA
BANKS PLANNED
Establishing of q. S. Finan.
cling gency Creates
Optimism in the State
NOT BAD, SAYS MEYER
Better Condition Than a Year
Ago, War Finance Di-
rector Asserts

Sioux Falls, S. d., Jan. 21.-Buoy-
ed by the announcement that the
War Finance Corporation Immediate
ly would establish an agency here
South Dakota bankers and state Of
ficials today viewed with increased
optimism the situation growing out
of the recent closing of number
Of banks.
Eugene Meyer Jr., managing dircc-
tor of the I Var Finance Corporation,
before leaving for Minneapolis last
night said an agency would be in
operation here within a few days in
charge of committee Of local bank
crs and business men.
"The state of South Dakota is in
better condition now than it. was a
year ago." Mr.. Meyer said. "The
War Finance Corporation has loan
ed South Dakota $lS,00O,OOO in the
past which speaks for itself our con-
fidence in the resources of the state"
Plans went forward today under
the guidance of John Hirning, state
superintendent of banks, to bring
about a reorganization of the Sioux
Falls Trust and Savings Bank whose
affairs were taken over last week by
the state bank guaranty commission.
1t has the largest deposits of any
bank in the state.
Bank examiners are continuing
their investigation of the Interna-
tional State Bank and the Sioux
Falls National Bank, the other two
local banks recently closed, and di-
rectors of the two institutions de-
clared they were working on general
plans of reorganization.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-24

LEAGUE CONVENTIONS BACK LAFOLLETTE
DOHNEY SAYS
J HE GAVE FALL
100000 LOAN

Washington. Jan. 2.-E. l..
DOhney, California oil operator,
testified today before the SEN
ate Teapot Dome committee
that he had loaned 100000 to
former Interior Secretary Albert
h. Fall on November 30, 1921.
The purpose Of the loan, DOH
ncy said, was to enable Fall to
enlarge his ranch holdings in
New Mexico.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-24
Names Committee

Sioux Falls, S. d., Jan. 24.-After
a conference with bankers here YES
terday, Eugene Meyer, Jr., managing
director of the War Finance Corpor-
alton, announced last night that the
corporation would establish immedi-
ately branch agency in Sioux Falls
in order to bring its resources and
assistance in closer contact with the
South Dakota bank situation which
has become critical of late due to
numerous failures.
The branch agency, Mr. Meyer said
will be in charge Of a committee of
Sioux Falls men consisting of w. l..
Baker, president of the Minnehaha
National Bank; W. u. Sharp, pres
ident of the Security National Bank;
N. o. Monserud, president of the
Dakota Trust & Savings Bank, and
f. H. Hollister, president of the
HOllister Brothers Agency
Mr.. Meyer further declared that
the war finance corporation will act
with special expediency on the APP
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-24
FAMOUS A. E. "COLD STAR" BAND
GIVES CONCERT HERE TONIGHT
Organization Which Played to 1000 People in Minot This
Week Appears in Concert For Benefit of Juvenile Band
Fine Soloists Are The Band Program

the IL best
military Bismarck Auditorium
tonight.
with the players aired olive drab
Bismarck Mandan night At Mino
he
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-24

For tWentyfour hours ending at
noon today.
Temperature at a. m. ........ -
Highest yesterday .............. %
Lowest yesterday ..........-.r... 4
Lowest last night I. .............. ~
Precipitation .................. T
Highest wind velocity .......... IA
WEATHER FORECAST
For Bismarck and vicinity: Fair
tonight and Friday. Colder tonight.
For North Dakota: Fair tonight
and Friday. Colder tonight.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
Temperatures are below zero from
North Dakota northwestward to the
Canadian Rockies due to high pres
sure over the Rocky Mountain re-
gion and northern Plains States. Low
pressure, accompanied by moderate
temperature, prevails over the south
central states. Precipitation occur
red in Missouri and in North Dako-
ia and Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Elsewhere the weather His gepe1 ally
fair.
ORRIS W. ROBERTS,.
Meteorologist,
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'. DISCUSS CONGRESS RACE
jamestown, N. d., Jan. 24.-The
Stutsman county Nonpartisans yes
terday took no action on endorse
ment of presidential or congressional
Continued on Page 81
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CONVICTED on NONsUppoRT

CONVICTED ON NONSUPPORT.
Wahpcton, N. d.. Jan. 24.-Don-
ard Thue, 20, of near Walcott, was
convicted in Richland county dis
trict court here of failure to support
.his wife. He is scheduled to be
sentenced Feb. 9.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-24
0BREG0N WILL
DROP PLAN TO
BUY VESSELS
Disapproval Of Administration
Is Expected to Cause
Cessation
NO LEGAL B A RR E II
Mexico City Predicts That
Backbone Of Revolution
Will Be Broken

Ell PasO, Tex, Jan. 24.-Presi-
dent Alvero ObregOn was forced
to return to Aguas, Calientcs,
yesterday when he attempted a
trip to Celaya and is now gath
ering his forces in an attempt
to cut through rebel troops hOlo-
ing the important railway june
ton. advices received in Juarcz
state.
Obregon left his field head
quarters at Peniamo Monday, it
is said. and went to CAL
ientes to meet the Yaqui
troops en- route to the eastern
sector. The men left Juarez
Monday and we're being hurried
to the south in order to REIN
force the federal armies.
President Obregon, advices
state, attempted to return to Gel
ava Wednesday in order that he
would not only be in touch with
the western sector but the fight
ing in the east as we'll. The
presidential special hurriedly re-
turned to Calientes when it was
learned that Estrada's cavalry
had cut the line at Celaya and
troops are now being concentrat-
ed in the hope Of cutting
through.
] - J
Washington, Jan. 24-Although nt
legal barrier exists against the sale
to Mexico by private citizens Of
war vessels disposed of by the Unit
ed States government prior to the
arms conference the
Obregon representatives in this coun'
try are expected to drop negotiations
for such purchases because of the
feeling of administration officials
that the transactions would violate
The spirit if not the. letter Of Amer.
lean treaty obligations.
One Of the most troublesome points
in the Mexican situation was cleared
away yesterday when Consul Wood
ut Vera Cruz reported that the rebel
leader, Adolpho De La Huerta, had
ordered the removal of all mines and
from the harbors OF
Frontera, Puerta, Mexico and Vera
Cruz as Il result of the American pro.
test. Withdrawal Of American paval
craft from the vicinity of Tampico
also is expected shortly if the lift
ing of the rebel blockade there is
found to be permanent and not in
volved with Objectionable Jalterna-
lives.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-24
SEE SIITCESS

Mexico City, Jan. 24.--(By Radio
via the TT. Worth Star-Telegram by
the A. P.)-The Obregon administra-
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WEATHER FORECAST
LANGpoN. MERCHANT DEAD.

ORRIS W. ROBERTS,,
Meteorologist.
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WEATHER REPORT

For twenty-four hours ending at
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-24

WEATHER FORECAST
Fair tonight and Friday. Cold
er tonight.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
HEALY GIRDS JOINS
 ID FIGHT APPEALS
Will Have Test Case in Each
 County, He Announces

Hartford. teb. 5.--One case in each Of the counties in which licenses of physicians alleged to have obtained such licenses through deceit and fraud have been revoked. will be tried on the appeals that have been made from such revocations. The state Of Connecticut. acting as de- fendant fn the actions brought whether through appeal or injunction proceedings. will base tho stability Of the actions on these hearings. it was learned today.
 Attorney General Prank l.. Heaiy is to try the cases for the state. appear ing for the state health council and the examining board Of the Conuee- ticuf Eclectic Medical association. Four injHnctious and i2 appeals are listed as waiting 10 bc heard. though # is expected the number Of appeals will be considerably augmented with in ths next two weeks.
 Holland and Middlesex counties arc the only two counties in the state in which licenses have not been revoked. The majority have been in Fairfield and New Haven counties. though Hartford and New London counties have had their share, with few in wIndham and Litchfeid counties. The announced plan Of the attorney general means that at least six cases will be beard in deciding the appeals. though there is no question that the decision in the first case may have
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05

Britain today who had attained that degree, as long ago as that.
 A special effort is being made to have as guests that evening all the members Of the chapter who have been members for 25 years or more. Tho Most Excellent Masters degree will be conferred by Horace w. Eddy, who was high priest from 1902 to 1906. All the other offices will be filled by men who are past high priests.
 Tho program will start with ban auet at 6:30 o'clock and music will be furnished hy the Tempo quartet of Hartford.
 Among others who arc expected to be guests that night arc Andrew Turnball and former Town Clerk l.. D. Penficld, both of whom arc more than S4 years of age.
 On February 2i and again on Feb ruary % GidJings chapter will work the Royal Arch degree. On Tuesday February i9 members of Giddings chapter and other Royal Arch Ma sons in the city will visit Keystone chapter Of Meriden. The officers of Giddings chapter will confer the Royal Arch degree upon n class of candidates in Meriden.