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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28
|HILDRETH AND
W.LA!UDER NEAR
FISTIC BATTLE
Lawyers Engaged in TOwnley
Case in Fargo Clash in
Court Room
WORD LIAR is HURLED
Lauder Takes Exception to
Statement Read by
Arthur Lesueur

Fargo, Feb. 2S.-Hot verbal argu
ments and near fistic encounters
characterized the opening in Judge
Leigh Monson's court here this
morning of the preliminary hearing
of A. c. Townley, former president
and organizer of the Nonpartisan
League, and j. j. Hastings, former
president of the United Consumers
Stores Company, who are charged
with embezzling about $4,000 from
the fund of the United Stores now
defunct.
But for the quick action Of Judge
Monson who sent out hurried call
for the Fargo police desk sergeant
when w. S. Lauder of Wahpeton, at
torney for Townley, and NJ. A. Hill
dreth, attorney for the state. ST.. IT.
ed tS race at each other to fight it
out with their fists, court officials
stated that the hearing would have
ended in disorder with the probable
arrest of both Hildreth and Lauder
for contempt of court.
Hlldreth Advances
The argument that led up to the
closely avcrted battle was precipitat-
ed when Hildreth took exceptions to
some of the statements made by Lau-
der in the case.
Hildreth was the third witness
called by the state this morning
when the case resumed. He testified
as to conversation that he had with
Hastings in July, 1928, during which
he said Hastings told him that he
(Hastings) was leaving North Dako-
ia for good to live in the west. He
also testified that Hastings present
ed to him plan to reorganize the
now defunct Scandinavian-Ameri
Bank.
During the progress of the testi-
mony Lauder addressed few re-
marks to the court in which he de-
clared that the prosecution of Town
ley and Hastings was political and
that the state was attempting to try
the Nonpartisan league"
Reads Statement
Arthur LeSueur, special prosecutor
for the state, then called attention
to statement which he declared
Lauder had made to him. This state
ment as given by LeSueur:
"LeSueur / want you to distinctly
understand that my connection with
A. c. Townley is strictly professio n
al. He is entitled to defense and
my duty as lawyer requires me to
defend him but | know he is a dam
crook"
When this was read Lauder shout
cd that it was a lie, whereupon Hill
dreth also asserted that Lauder had
made the same statement to him.
Lauder turned to Hldreth and |
passed the same remark to him |
whereupon Hildreth sprang to his |
feet with the declaration that "no |
one can call me liar"
Friends Of the two men, aided by |
court officials, however, held them
apart until the police sergeant ar
rived when peace again prevailed in
the court"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28
DAUGHERTY IN
CHICAGO HOLDS
TO STATEMENT
Attorney-General Refuses to
Remark Further on Plan
To Keep Office
AT VETERANS HEARING
Plans to go to Florida as Soon
AS He Completes His
Business

Chicago, Feb. 2S.-Harry NJ. Daurh
erty, Attorney General of the Unitet
States, arrived here today ostensibl,
in connection with the federal gran,
jury investigation of the Veteran.
Bureau. He refused to add to his
previous statements relative to the
oil inquiry at Washington.
That he expects to continue tc
hold his place in the cabinet was in
dlcated when he stated that he was
here on government business anc
expected to remain until that bust.
ness was completed.
The Attorney General said he had
no public statement to make and did
not know that he would have anv
before noon or possibly late in thr
day. What he might say later, Mr.
Daugherty indicated, would be in
connection with the government ac-
ton in the Veterans Bureau case
but he indicated that what the senate
OIL committee might do or announce
would have some bearing on what he
might have to say himself.
Mr.. Daugherty said he hoped TO
complete the government business
PROMPTLY so that he might go direct
to Miami, Fla. to join his wife who
is there for her health.
The Acknowledgement planned first
to confer with Department of Justice
prosecutors handling the Veterans
Bureau proceedings and then 20 to
the federal building where witnesses
are being examined.
Sawyer With Him
Brigadier- General Charles E. Saw
yer, in charge of disqualification work
In the Veterans Bureau under former
director, Charles r. Forbes
and formerly personal physician to
the late President Harding, arrived
on the same train with the Attorney
General.
Dr. Sawyer, whose testimony before
the senate Veterans committee last
year was, important i'm establishing
the cause for legal action, was ex-
pected to be a witness before the
grand jury.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28
DISASTROUS.
FIRE RAGING
IN COAL MINE
Whole Coal Field Around
Haynes, N. d., Will be De-
StrOyed, 1t Is Feared

A. disastrous Ignite coal mine fire
Is raging in the mine at the Haynes
Coal Mining Company at Haynes,
N. d., near the South Dakota line
according to information received
here today.
The fire, according to state mine
department officials who are on the
ground, was incendiary, having been
set in three places in an entry of
the mine.
The fire is raging 80 feet under
ground, but smoke and gas issue
above the earth for a distance of
IS to 100 feet in great clouds, it is
said.
The fire is regarded as the most
serious of several fires which have
ragged in the Haynes mine. Unless it
is checked, according to reports from
the field, it will destroy the prop
erty of the state of South Dakota.
which adjoins, and section of school
land just south, belonging to the
state of North Dakota, declared to
have half a million dollars of under
ground.
j. P. Mellon, state mine inspector,
is on the ground.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28

Carpenters, painters, terrazzo floor
and marble workers, plumbers, cleo
tricians and book stack erectors are
all at work on the building.
When completed the building will
be occupied by the supreme court,
adjutant-general, state libraries, state
historical society and other depart
ments if there is sufficient room.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28
NJ p. PLANS TO
SPEND MILLION
IN MONTANA

Livingston, Mont, Feb. 2S.--Auth-
orization for an expenditure by the
Northern Pacific Railroad of total
of $954, 900 for Improvements, a
greater amount in or near Livingston.
has been made and plans for the
work are under way, G. H. Jacobs,
superintendent of the Montana divi-
sion, said today. This improvement
is exclusive of that planned for new
boiler shops which would bring the
total to more than million dollars.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28
HE JUST HAD TO ACT.

Berlin, Feb 28.-Herr Koepfer,
popular actor, playing the title part
in the play, "Michael Kramer" here,
decided to leave on the night train
for Italy to creates part in new
film.
The manager of the theater,
learning his plans, had him arrested.
The policeman forced the actor into
taxicab and drove him, not to Jail,
but to the theater.
Kloepfer maae the best Of a bad
job and agreed " play.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28
N. p. Officials
Are Entertained

J. G. Woodworth, vice president
of the Northern Pacific railroad;
d. F. Lyons, general solicitor; Henry
Blakeley, freight traffic manager, J.
G. Morrison, assistant freight traf-
fic manager, and other officials who
were here yesterday were entertain
ed by Secretary Bradley and others
OF the Bismarck Association of Com
merce in the afternoon.
The officials were taken about the
city in automobiles and some of them
were able to go to Mandan. Mr..
Woodwork returned to st. Paul last
night.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28
FIFTY WORKMEN ENGAGED HERE IN
COMPLETING new MEMORIAL HALL

Approximately SO workmen are at
wopk now completing the interior Of
the Liberty Memorial Building on
the North Dakota state capitol
grounds. The goal for completion
of the half-million dollar building
has been set for June l by the state
board OF administration, but it is felt
mop, that the building will be ready
for occupancy before that time.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28
OIL COMMITTEE CALLS 4. PATMER
PIONEERS FR0LIC HERE AT ANNUAL
GATHERING OF COUNTY ASSOCIATION
Tribute Paid to the Founders of the County the
Officers Chosen to Head Association for the Next Year

nreigh county pioneers celebrated with all
northwestern frontier of bygone days last
one hundred and peoplepsneers years
burlclgh county and members their
the annual
tachc hotel celebration which
Burlegh
entertained the guests from m. l IN
The gathering
mas mad note of pride the
OF county North Dakota gathering
of the community emphasized
e music or modern orchestra
them the sedate
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28
CHURCH USES
ELECTRIC SIGN
TO ADVERTISE

Oakland, CAL, Feb. 49, What is
said to be one of the largest church
electric signs in America has been
erected over the First Baptist church
here. 1t is ID feet high and four
feet wide. The letters are 18 inches
high.
The sign, surmounted by cross
operated by flasher, bears the name
of the church and the word ''we1-
come 1t attracts the eye in any
part Of the. city.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28
TREE KILLS MAN

Wahpeton. N. D., Feb. 2S.-Frank
Brown, 20, single, farm laborer
near here, died at a Breckenridge
hospital as the result OF. injuries
received Feb. s, when large tree
he felled with an ak struck him Oil
the head. A large part of his scalp
was torn off and his neck and spine
were Injured. He was unable to
explain just how the accident hap
pened.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28
High School Has
Military Training

Piedmont, Cal, Feb. 2s-This resi-
dental municipality, situated on a
hillside overlooking San Francisco
Bay, has adopted compulsory military
training for high school boys.
The Piedmont board of education,
at a recent meeting, voted this unan-
-imously, and it was decided to estab-
dish a junior reserve officers train
ing camp. t3p5.o ~ ~ s.se-,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28
"TEAPOT" NAME
OF RACE HORSE

New York, Feb. 28.-Teapot, a
-year-old filly, will race on
EASTERN tracks this season car
rying the colors of Harry Payne
Whitney, who recently appeared
as witness before the senate oil
investigating committee. Mr..
Whitney has claimed this name
for the filly in papers filed with
the jockey CLUB. She was sired !
by Broomstick and her dam was
Mrs. Trubblo.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28
ARTISTIC BOOTBLACK.

Paris, Feb. 2S.-One of the boot
blacks on the boulevards ,now uses
q palette when shining or cleaning
women's shoes.
The Partisan woman's shoes vary
sc much in color that the bootblack
found it difficult to get the rish.. hue
of boot cream to match.
& So on his palette he puts . num-
Der Of different creams and mixes
them up when, occasion demands.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28
FRAZIER IN
HEADQUARTERS

Roy Frazier of Crosby is tempor-
arily in charge of the Nonpartisan
League state headquarters here, de-
voting his time, he says, to fight
against the so-cailed "nonparty"
election laws to be voted on March
18. =.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28

Pomerene, former senator from
Ohio, have been named special pros
ecutors by President Coolidge in the
nd akal oil lease eases.
But it's the thrill of the chase,
rather than the zest of the kill, in
which Roberts finds his greatest
pleasure. He may stalk a moose all
day, working his way miles through
Continued on page 3)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28

OFFICERS CHOSEN
Henry Rcade. first vice president,
called the associationto order in the
absence of f. A. Williams, president.
Officers were elected as follows.
President-W. A. Falconer.
1st e-prcsident-P. f. Byrne.
ond vice pros dent VIM f. Cook.
3rd vice -president-Mrs d j. Nc
GiIliS.
Treasurer-Mrs Lucinda Logan.
Secrets ary-Mrs. Mary McLean.
historian--P. E. Byrne.
Attorney-General George Shafer, n
native of North Dakota and son OF
pioneer of Mckenzie county, was the
speaker of the evening. He reviewed
the high lights of the history of Ds<
kota Territory and North Dakota,
raced the efforts of the pioneers to
build state out Of the wilderness
and paid tribute to their foresight
and fortitude. He congratulated the
Burleigh county pioneers on main
"a ming the organization, to preserve
the great traditions and memories Of
the past and to teach state loyalty
and appreciation.
Fine Musical Program
An excellent musical program was
rendered at various times during the
evening. The first song of the even
ing was Here's to the Seventies"
the official song Of the organization,
which was sung by all present with
Henry Halvorson leading. A quartet
composed of Mrs. John A. Larson,
Mrs. George Humphries, Mr.. Halvor-
son and Mr.. Humphries sang. Mrs.
Arthur Bauer played piano solos and
furnished the accompaniment for the
singers. After lynch Mrs. V. c. La
Rose and Miss Florence Connolly Of
Mandan sang solos. Miss Conoliy is
the daughter Of Louis Connolly, one
of the real pioneers, whose home
stead, Mr.. Reade said, was on the
site of the Grand Pacific Hotel.
Officers Report
Reports were given by the various
Mrs. Falconer reading the
of the celebration held two
y
of Mrs. Logan, which showed a bal
ance in the treasury. Mrs. Florence
Davis, historian, recalled the valuable !
made at the meeting |
two years ago when several pioneers
for the first time related some stories |
of the olden days. She urged careful |
of the records. Mrs. |
Il. L +
The resolutions committee. A dozen |
pioneers, many Of them from the |
country, were called upon by Mr..
Reade for short talks. The program
was interpolated with the serving of |
lunch, and following the conclusion
Of the program dancing and cards
we're enjoyed.
Resolutions Adopted
The resolutions report follow:
Mr.. Chairman and members Of the
Burleigh County Pioneers Associa-
ion: "Your committee on resolu-
ions announces with sorrow that all
90 many of our membership have
gone to their long rest since our last
meeting two years ago. Among those
Who have since then taken leave of
ife, and passed from our sight into
'ur remembrance we hereby respect
'ully name the following:
Mr.. Thomas Welch, Miss Nancy
Nathan, Mrs. Philip Webb, Mrs. Pa
rick Moran, Mrs. E. G. Patterson,
dr. J. D. Mcdonald, Mrs. Wm.. M.
'ye, Mr.. Jerry Plantz, Mr.. Falken-
tein, Mr. Frank Reed, Mr.. and Mrs.
sobdou, Mr.. c. NJ. Dahl. Mr.. Phillip
Harvey and Alex Mckenzie.
Whereas these persons were until
he time of the deaths honorcd and
owed by the members of this body,
nd their companionship during the
lC0nfinnad on nofza 9l |
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28
BY HARRY B. HUNT
NEA Service Writer

NEIH SVTVTCC w TIttT
Washington, Feb. 28.-Stalking big
game is the favorite sport of Owen
j. Roberts.
He spends a month of each year
up in the Maine wods, stalking bear
and moose.
Now he is stalking big game" in
Washington. Roberts and Atlee
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28
WEBSTER CANDIDATE

Columbus, o., Feb. William
Grant Webster of New York recently
filed declavation Of candidate for the
Republican nomination for president,
with the secretary of state.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28

washington, Feb. 2S.-HouS Re-
publican insurgents. agreed today to
the Longworth compromise on sur
tax rates and if the Republican or
ganization yields to a slightly lower
normal rate leaders Of the group in
dicated they would vote to eliminate
the Democratic income tax schedule
from the revenue bill.
Resuming consideration of the bill
the house voted to cut in half the s
percent taxi on automobile tires, &C
= cessories and parts and to exempt au-
tomobile trucks and wagons with a
chassis costing $1,000 or less. Those
with chassis costing more would be
taxed at percent.
An attempt to restore the 3 per-
cent tax on chewing gum was re-
jected, 152 to 129
Ask rs Percent Off
The compromise presented by Mr..
Longworth called for a flat 25 per-
cent reduction in the surtax rates in
the existing law, with the same brac-
kets retained. This would make the
maximumsrate 81 1-2 percent on in
come in excess of 100000 as pro-
posed in the Mellon plan. The Dem
-' ccratic, maximum surtax IS a., per-
cent on incomes in excess Of $9R 900.
The compromise further provides
for percent minimum normal
rate, applying to incomes below $4,-
300 and 6 percent Sbove that amount
The Mellon rates were 8 and per-
cent. The Democratic rates in the
bill are 2 percent on incomes below
$4,000; a percent on incomes between
$4,000 and $4,000, and percent on
incomes above that amount.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28

For tWenty-four hours ending at
noon today.
Temperature at 7 a. m. .......... 81
. Highest yesterday ............... IS
Lowest yesterday .....:.... 49,. 20
Lowest last night :. 80
Ieipi."'ioh ...........t.'. y
Highest wind velocity 8
WEATHER FORECAST
For Bismarck and vicinity: Psrtly
cloudy tonight and Friday. Some
what colder Friday.
For North Dakota: Partly cloudy
tonight and Friday. Somewhat cold
er Friday.
. WEATHER CONDITIONS
The pressure is low over the north
eastern Rocky Mountain slope and it
is high along the Pacific Coast. Fair,
pleasant weather prevails in al Sec
tions except in Washington, Oregon
and Idaho where rain occurred. Tenn
peratures are above freezing this
morning in the Pacific Coast States.
over the northern Rocky Mountain
region and in western North and
South Dakota. Temperatures are
slightly below freezing from the up
per Great Lakes region and upper
Mississippi Valley southwestward to
the middle and southern Rocky Noun
tain region,
.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28
IMMIGRATION CHANGE

Washington, Feb. 28.-The census
If 1910 was definitely adopted today
, oy the senate immigration committee
as the basis for immigration quotas
under the new immigration law The
committee also decided by a close
yote to reduce the quota percentage
rom percent to 2 percent.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28
AGAINST LAWS

Many Democrats Of Mclean Coun-
ty met in Washburn> and unanimous
ly endorsed the candidates for cleo
CONTINUED on page 81
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28
Can Withdraw

- Secretary of State Thomas Hall,
asked, concerning dispatch from Far
60 that he hel d Senator LaFollette
could not withdraw from March IL
presidential primary said:
IF Senator LaFollette sends a
telegram asking his name to be with
drawn and the signature is verified
his name will be withdrawn. Senator
Frazier or any other individual can
not do it.. The LaF GILLETTE petitions
are signed by something like 1900
people, and all Of the 1000 would
have to ask his withdrawal to make
it effective, unless he himself asks
his withdrawal"
The time limit for Withdrawals, is
March /.
Four years ago Judge C. J. Fisk of
Minot was permitted to Withdraw as
a candidate for delegate to the Dem
"cratic national convention after his
name had been filed with a suffi-
cient Number Of petitions.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28
LA TOILETTE
SLATE FILED
FOR PRIMARY
WON'T GO ON BALLOT

senator IL. VI. La Toilette
directed the secretary Of states
office late today not to place
his name In nomination on the
presidential primary ballot,
March IL. A telegram from
Washington authorized the
secretary OF state To withdraw
his name and directed that
such action be taken.
The answer Of the LaFollette for
President organization in North Da.
kota to the suggestions advanced by
Senator Lynn F. Frazier and Rep
resentative J. H. Sinclair that La
Follette's name be withdrawn from
the March 18 primary was the filing
late yesterday with the Secretary of
State of petitions for the LaFollctte
slate Of candidates for national
committeeman, delegates to the Re-
publican national convention and
presidential electors. r. A. kinzer
of Valley City, who filed the petit
tions, is the candidate for national
committeeman. He was accompanied
by p. o. Williams of this city in pre-
senting the petitions to the Secre-
tary of State.
The petitions bore variously 1900
to $500 names, according to those
presenting them, which was ample in
each case.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28
INSURGENTS IN
HOUSE ACCEPT
G.0.P.TAXPLAN
Representative Longworth's
Compromise on Mellon Bill
May Go Through
CUT AUTO CHARGES
Elimination of Tires and Ac-
cessory Charges Voted
BY the House
CUT AUTO CHARGES

Washington, Feb. 28.-Virtual
agreement between Republican
organization and insurgent lead
ers was reached today ON the
Longworth compromise to replace
the Democratic income rates now
in the revenue bill.
After a conference between
leaders of the two factions Pres
ident Coolidge was told that
Republicans Of the house were
confident the Democratic rates
would be eliminated in the final
vote on the bill.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28
WEATHER REPORT

For twenty-four hours ending at
noon today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-28

VEA IEN TONECNS
Partly cloudy tonight and Fri
day. Somewhat colder Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-25

workmanship they are of one quality. In no other typescan you get SO much in closed car advantages and assured mechanical satisfaction within hun dreds of dollars of the cost.
 First Place iru Value There IS no reason on the score of cost to accept lesser car or compro- mise with an open car. And doesn't the Coach, in either Hudson or Essex, give every utility and performance advantage that can be obtained even in far coStlier cars?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-25
Exclusive to Hudson and Essex

Hudson and Essex exclusively offer the one and only type ofclosed car at open carcost, their Salesleadallot others.
 Coach GiUeS Highest Value
 -EUeryOne K11Oz0s
 You see the Coach everywhere in in- creasing numbers. Nearly three years of service has established its staunch- ness and enduring reliability. Both Hudson and Essex are built in the same factories, on the same patents, by ~ the same workmen. In materials and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-25

The motor car issue of the year is Closed Car Comforts at Open Car Cost. The Coach, largest selling SIX cylinder closed car and exclusive to Hudson and Essex, is the cause. For it provides all closed car comforts, utility and distinction. And the cost is no more than for an open car.
 The Gar for Everyone
 Everyone prefers a closed car. The Coach alone IS the quality car in reach of all. No other type and no other car sharesits advantage. Because
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-22
SAY LIGHT is AID
TO DIGESTION
Should Be Remembered in
Dining Room Illumination

Scientists have discovered that
light plays a subtle part ln aiding a.
Ecation. and now better lighted dining
room are the vogue ln every type Of
homo ana in every section OF the
country
For years progressive lighting fix
turo manufacturers and agencies ~
am educational nature have been
preaching the possibilities OF better
lighting They have pointed out 70
the householder Tint buying OF light
Ing equipment FOR the home b. no
everyday occurrence Lighting nX
lures. once Installed are usually
maintained for many years during
which period they viii either delight
or annoy,
Particular care should be exercised
IN thc lighting OF tho dining room. as
Il Is tho place where the family
gathers round the board three times
a day, s65 days "a year. II should be
a pleasant room done In rcstful col,
ora aud lighted by warm, cory lights.
Psychologist say there ~ a close
relationship between good digestion
stimulated by pleasing surroundings.
and that poor surrounding arc d.
rrrtiy tho cause ~ much indigestion.