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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-09
WATERFOWL
CHIEF REPORTS
ARRBSTING0 ONE
Thinks Him to be Arthur
Smith, One of Two Escap-
ed From Prison
WARDEN DOUBTS 1T
Sends Description, However,
Net for Capture Set
Throughout Northwest
WARDEN DOUBTS L

A report from the chief Of police
Of Watertown, s. D., that ne had
under arrest man believed to he
Arthur Smith, one Of the two cor
victs who escaped from the state
penitentiary here Sunday night,
caused Warden Lee to dispatch n full
description Of the man to that city
The warden, however, was doubtful
if the Watertown police had the
right man.
Another report received by the
prison officials that two men were
seen boarding a train at Moffit was
the only clue which officers had to-
day to follow in searching for the
missing pair. Warden Lee planned
today to extend the man hunt over
the entire Northwest.
May Have Had Help
Smith is known as desperate
character and prison officials are in
clined to doubt that he would bo cap
tured without putting up n fight. Be-
fore he was arrested and sent to
prison for II years for burglary in
the third degree and other charges,
he was wanted in Cass and Bottineau
counties on other charges.
The theory is advanced by some
that Smith was one of gang of
highwaymen and that he had con-
federates on the outside who had
money to get him out Of the country
and means of protecting him
against capture until he could get
away safely.
When he escaped two years ago,
however. he apparently had no con-
federates. He made his way to
Terry, Montana, where he was cap
tured. His first escape was on Jan
uary 9, 1922 and his second on Jan
uary 6, 1924.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-09
SCHNEIDER TO
SEEK FREEDOM
IN HIGH COURT
Local Man Convicted at Muir.
der Takes Initial Step,
Through His Attorneys
ASK FOR TRANSCRIPT

\Kasimir Schneider, Bismarck labor
er, who was convicted in Valley City
Of murder of his wife and sentenced
to prison for life, will seek a new
trial and failing will appeal to the
supreme court, it is understood.
The plan Of Schneider was divulged
by Attorneys Norton and Kelsch at
Fargo yesterday when they appeared
before Judge A. 7. Cole, who sem
fenced Schneider, and asked that
four copies Of the transcript Of the
evidence be ordered made at the ex-
pense Of Burleigh county. Their
first step is to be to ask for a new
trial on the basis Of errors alleged
in the transcript and failing, to ap-
peal to the high court.
The motion was opposed by States
Attorney Allen Of Burleigh county
on the ground that it would be an
unwarranted expense and unneces-
sary. Judge Cole ordered that one
copy of the transcript be made, and
declined to order three additional
copies furnished.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-09
BERGER ENTERS
STATE PRISON
EF0R LIFE
Man Who Admitted Murder of
Two Near jamestown Is
Sentenced by Judge COffey
VICTIMS STILL UNKNOWN
Doubt Is Expressed Whether
Names of Men Murdered
Will Ever Be Learned

Joseph Berger, who confessed to
! numbering two unknown men at
| Jamestown four months ago, was
safely behind the bars of the state
penitentiary here today, serving a
life sentence for murder. He plead
ed guilty before Judge James A. Cof-
fey at jamestown at 5:l5 o'clock last
evening to first degree murder and
received the sentence provided by
law. Under new law he cannot be
pardoned for 25 years unless he is
found innocent of the crime by the
pardon board.
Berger entered the penitentiary re-
luctantly. He did not hesitate to
tell Judge Coffey of the crime, but
he did shrink when it came to going
behind the big iron gates east Of the
city He was brought here last
night at II o'clock by Deputy Sheriff
Ross and Chief Martincson, the pris-
oner having asked that the local
chief take him to prison.
The identity Of the men killed by
Berger at strawstack may never be
known. Frank Fletcher, the farmer
who employed them, was unable to
find checks issued to any men whose
first names were those given by the
prisoner. He believes he paid them
in cash, since they worked for him
but few days.
Two of many little incidents in the
check-up Of Berger's story convinced
officers of Berger's guilt. Five poe
textbooks were placed on table in
jamestown and Berger was asked to
pick out the pocketbook he took
from one of the dead men and then
threw away. He picked the right
one. When officers took him out to
the scene Of the crime, he pointed to
the approximate place when they
were three quarters of mile away,
although the straw stack had been
burned since the crime.
Berger talked freely before Judge
Coffey, telling him that robbery was
the chief motive for the crime. Of
ficers said, however, that his deter
mination to slay the men for their
money was preceded by his anger at
them for "kidding" him and refusing
to let him sleep. Robbery and muir
der were Berger's idea Of revenge
on his tormentors.
Berger also admitted before Judge
Coffey that he had had other quar-
rels, according to officers. Last July
4, he is said by Deputy Sheriff Ross
to have had trouble with Tom
Squires, a farmer, chasing him with
a club, striking him. He also is said
t ohave had trouble with boy.
No relatives were present when
Berger pleaded guilty or entered the
penitentiary.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-09
WEATHER REPORT

For Twenty-four hours endine at
noon, today.
Temperature at A. NJ. ........ 7
Highest yesterday ............. 25
Lowest yesterday ............... IL
Lowest last night ........... 2
Highest wind velocity ........ 20
WEATHER FORECAST
For Bismarck and vicinity: Fair
tonight and Thursday. Colder to-
night. No so cold Thursday.
For North Daktia: Fair tonight
and Thursday. Colder tonight. Not
so cold Thursday.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
An extensive area of high pressure
has advanced over the Northwest
with centets over Saskatchewan and
over the north Pacific coast this
morning. This is causing consider
ably colder weather over the Dako-
tas and over the northern Rocky
Mountain region. Ley pre\sure, ac-
companied by moderate temperature,
prevails over the Mississippi Valley
and southern Plains States. Light
precipitation occurred at most
places over the Northwest.
ORRIS w. ROBERTS,
Meteorologist.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-09
STATE ASKED
T0PR0VE HER
CORN PR0WESS
Interest in Results of First
State Wide Corn Show
Spread to Other States
MUST SHOW THEM"
Attitude Outside of State One
of Curiosity and Credul-
ity, Reports Show

North Dakota's first statewide
corn show, to be held in Bismarck
January 22, 90 and "a, is attracting
attention beyond the borders Of the
state, according to information re-
ceived by the general committee o.
which George +. Will is chairman
Communication with leading farm
journals throughout the country, par
ticularly those circulating in the
lower Mississippi Valley, has devel-
oped that agriculturists are not only
interested in the corn show as an
agrarian movement but they are curl
Gus to find out whether North Da-
kota can really produce corn like
Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska.
Because the show will put the mer-
its Of North Dakota as a corn rails
ing state before the entire country,
the Association of Commerce COM
mittees are extremely anxious that
the best corn grown in North Dakota
be exhibited.
Application for entry blanks, now
being received, indicate that every
county will be represented by many
exhibitors according to A. F. Brad
ley, secretary Of the Association of
Commerce. Entry blanks may be
obtained by addressing him and corn
will be coming in within 10 days ad-
dressed to the Secretary Of the North
Dakota State Corn show. Entries
will not close until probably January
20, two days before the show opens.
Plans already are being discussed
for sending the championship corn
exhibits to other states to aid in the
immigration activities of the state
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-09
BOY MAY LOSE
SIGHT OF EYE

Sylvester, ten-yea1 -old son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Lahren, farmers
west Of Mandan, probably must sub
NIT to the removal Of his left eye as
the result Of the optic being struck
by a springing piece Of wire, DR..
l.. G. Smith, attending physician of
Mandan declared.
The boy while tying COW in a
stanchion, was using piece of ball
ing wire when the end Of the wire
twisted about the end piercing the
eyeball and destroying the sight.
Every effort has been made in the
last week to save the optic, but it is
considered almost certain he must
submit to an operation for removal
Of the eye.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-09
LEGION STATE CONVENTION
DATESSET BY MANDAN POST

the day will have appropriate serv-
ices in honor of the former presi-
dent. Roosevelt Day also will be the
opening day Of the Mandan 1924
roundup, when many cow punchers
from ranches over which Roosevelt
rode will be present.
DR.. Coe said he had received prom
ises from members Of the Roosevelt
family that they will be present for
the unveiling, and John R. Quinn of
California, national commander of
the American Legion. has definitely
promised that he will be present for
the convention.
The local Legion post plans on
raising it's fund of $500 for enter
tainment of Legionnaires through
its own efforts and will not take
subscriptions.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-09
COUNTY AGENTS
WILL WORK FOR
CORN EXHIBIT
Fargo Fair Association Wants
to Preserve a Show Intact
For Future Use

j. NJ Devine, state immigration
officer. returned today from Fargo,
where he addressed the county
agents of the state. There were
more than forty present and they
gave their unqualified endorsement
Of the North Dakota Corn show to
be held July 22-23-24 at Bismarck.
Each promised to assist in making
the show a success.
j. P. Hardy, secretary Of North
Dakota State Fair association, has
written the. Corn Show Executives
asking that the exhibit here be held
Intact for showing at other places,
notably the state fair.
Mr.. Devine discussed the show
with bankers and business men and
they were enthusiastic over The edu-
cational benefit to be derived by such
showing of the states corn prod
ucts.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-09

Mandan, Jan. 9.-The fifth annual
convention of the North Dakota De-
partment Of the American Legion
will be held in Mandan June 80, July
and 2, it was announced today
The dates were left to the local post
as the entertaining post and the
dates selected will be forwarded to
the state executive committee which
meets at Fargo, Jan. II.
July 2. the last day Of the conven-
tion, will be featured as Roosevelt
day, it has been announced. On this
date the bronze cast of the famous
equestrian statue Of Theodore Roose-
velt will be presented to Mandan by
DR.. H. w. Coe Of Portland. Ore. !,
a former Mandan citizen.
The Legion convention program Of
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-09

Alexandria, Mimi, Jan. 8.--Six per-
sons were drowned last night in Lake
Andrews, six miles southwest of
here, when their automobile plunged
through the ice. Three others escap-
ed.
The dead Mrs. Pearl Glade and
her two small children; Mrs. Rola
Glade and one small child; Rudolph
Wolfe.
All were prominent residents of
the Lake Andrews district, summer
resort.
Carl Glade, husband Of Mrs. Pearl
Glade; Rola Glade, his brother and
their sister, Doris, escaped.
The Glades and Wolfe had been
visiting neighbors and were return
ing to their home on the other side
of the lake when the accident occur
red.
Walkers Fall In
Carl Glade and Wolfe decided to
walk across the lake and the others
uIoNe. Inc HTSL nllC OIL INC aCcl-
dent came to the two walkers when
they plunged into the hole where the
automobile had gone thru. 1t was
pitch dark and they did not see the
hole.
Struggling in the water was Doris
Glade. Wolfe and Carl Glade strug-
gled with the girl and managed to
assist her safely to firm ice. Wolfe
was drowned in the attempt. how
ever. Carl, after struggle, saved
himself.
In the meantime, Rola Glade came
to the surface and with the assist
ance of Carl, got out of the hole,
After making sure that there were
no persons floating around in the
water, they left for the home of F.
w. Glade, prominent Lake Andrews
resort owner, and their father.
Help Summoned
Help was summoned from Alexan-
dria and prominent citizens attend
ing the annual meeting of the Alex
andria Commercial club left to len-
der what assistance they could in
locating the bodies.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-09
HEAVY WIND,
SLEET CAUSES
WIRE TROUBLE
Telephone Communication Is
Badly Hit BY Storm Last
Night at Valley City
Sub-ZerO Temperatures Re.
ported From Canadian
Northwest Today

A severe wind storm, heavy frost
and some sleet in the vicinity of Val
ley City today crippled telephone
communication, interrupted railroad
telephone service and caused diff
culties in railroad transportation, ac-
cording to information received here
Press wires were put out of COM
mission, and at 1870 O'Clock today
telephone communication with Fargo
was impossible. Crews were work
ing to replace poles and wires borne
down by the wind and sleet
Some trouble also was reported
east of Minot from the same cause.
The weather report today, while
indicating colder tonight, also indi-
Gated "not so cold" tomorrow. How
ever, sub-zero temperatures appear
ed again in the Canadian Northwest
after an absence of few days. It
was 2 below at Calgary, 6 below at
Edm onton, 26 below at Prince Albert,
2 below at Swift Current and 10 be-
low at Winnipeg. No cities in the
United States reported temperatures
below zero.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-09

There are now % employees of the
local postofiice, including l3 clerks,
three supervisory officers, six city
carriers and one rural carrier.
The Bismack postoffice ranks either
second or third in the state The re-
ceipts Of 1923 here exceed the re-
ceipts of 1922 of Grand Forks. and
if Grand Forks failed to make an
increase this Office will rank second
to Fargo. Minot's receipts for 1923
were $7S,602 lS as compared to $7l,-
379. 35 in 1922.
While the biggest single factor in
the business of the local postofiice
is the state, the business Of Bis
marck's distributing houses is almost
an equal factor in the postal re-
ceipts
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-09
Building Up
Rural Libraries

New lists Of books for travelling
libraries, circulated in rural districts,
are being compiled by Miss Lillian
Cook, state librarian. and Miss Bes-
sic Baldwin, assistant, in direct
charge of the travelling library work.
The children's sections especially will
be strengthened, Miss Cook said. The
new librarian also is making an ef 4
fort to increase the list Of refer
ence works. the demand for them
growing in recent weeks.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-09
DAMAGE SUIT
ON TRIAL HERE,

A jury in district court, with
Judge Coffey presiding, today be-
gan hearing the damage suit of H. F..
Trihub, Max butcher, against the
500 line for $4,000 damages for in
juries said to have been sustained
when his sleigh was struck by a
train at Max in December, 1922.
A jury in the case Of c. F. Brat.
ton against w. G. Hoerr returned a
verdict in favor Of the defendant.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-09
CHARGED WITH
ISSUING CHECKS
WITHOUT FUNDS

A man who is said to have signed
checks with the name of Harry Pet
erson and J. A. Sullivan was arrested
yesterday by Officer Peck and sem
fenced to 30 days in Jail, for is
suing checks without funds in the
bank. A warrant for forgery will he
served when he is released, Sheriff
Hedstrom said today. The man came
to Bismarck recently, it is under
stood. Only small checks were CASH
ed by the man at various places
about the city.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-09

The receipts of the Office for 1928
were $l5O,385 %, as compared to
$l27,4SO. .1S in 1922. When the gross
receipts of an Office reach $l5O,0OO
in year it is advanced grade in
the postal regulations. The gross
receipts are mail receipts only, and
do hot include the postal money or
der or postal savings business.
Receipts Of the local office by quar-
ters in 1923 follow: First quarter,
$40,808 02; second, $37,133. II; third.
$50, 1873 SO; fourth, $4,000 81.
Receipts of the Office for the last
several years, showing the big in
crease in business, follow:
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-09
DIES IN ST. PAUL 4.

Mandan, Jan. 9.-Mrs. r l.. Dow.
district deputy state commander of
the Woman's Benefit Association 'of
the Maccabees. received word today
of the death at ST. Cloud. MINI, OF
Joseph DeMars. husband Of Mrs.
Anna DeMars, head Of the Lady Mac
cabees.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-09
BISMARCK POST0FFICE MOVES TO
$l50,000 CLASS WITH GREATEST
RECEIPTS IN HISTORY IN 1923
Big Increase Shown Over 1922 Business Moves the Loca
Postoice Up One Grade Bringing Increases in Salary
and Probably Additional Employees in Local Office

The Bismarck postoftice has eaped into the $l50O00
grade of first class postofces for the first time the report
the 1923 business made public today by Postmaster H.
T. Murphy and Assistant Postmaster O. Lundquis shows.
The postoice by establishing this record for gross
receipts jumps into new grade among first class post
Offices increases in salary of 800 year brought to the
postmaster assistant and superintendent of mails and it
may the designation of foreman additional
special clerk for the office.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-09
- CASES IN FORKS COURT

Grand Forks. n. D., Jan. 8.-The
January term of the district court for
Grand Forks county opened here to-
day with Judge c. NJ. Cooley presid-
ing and a total Of l22 civil and crimi-
nal cases on the calendar.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-09
MUSIC MADE MAJOR STUDY

Napoleon, N. D., Jan. 8.-Music
will be major study in the curricu-
lum of the local high school after
today, as the result of the decision
of the school officials and board to
sponsor a school band.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-09
HEAR ONE ESCAPED CONVICT CAUGHT
FIVE KILLED WHEN BANDIT
GANG IS WIPED OUT NEAR
PALM BEACH DISTRICT

West Palm Beach, Fla. Jan. 9-The notorious Ashley
Mobey robber gang and desperadoes which made Florida
rendezvous for wiped this morning by Palm
Beach County shers and posse Deputy Sheriff Fred Baker
and five members of the gang killed. The fight started
at o'clock this morning the gangs the officers
using machine guns,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-09
SIX DROWNED
AS AUTO GOES
THROUGH ICE
Tragedy Occurs Near Alexah.
dria, Minnesota, Victims
Carried Under Ice
3 IN ONE FAMILY
Mother and Two Small Chill.
dren Are Among Those
Who Lost Lives

Alexandria, Mi'nn.. Jan. g.
Searchers looking for bodies of
six persons who were drowned
when IN automobile broke
through the ice of Lake Andrews,
near here. found Eve of the dead.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-09

England's national debt in 1914
averaged about Is pounds per head
of the population; six years later it
had risen to ITO pound per head.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-09

For Twenty-four hours endine at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-30

line Of the Somerset Traction COM
pany to Skowhegan. Tuesday night.
to accommodate a large delegation
from Sterling Rebekah Lodge who
visited the Skowhegan lodge.
Miss Pearl Danforth of Portland
arrived in Madison Tuesday fore
noon, being called here to attend the
funeral of her grandmother, Mrs.
Eunice Danforth.
Mrs. Jas. Herd and daughter,
Mary, and Mrs. Mabel Rushworth
passed the day Tuesday with friends
In Waterville.
Chester Foss of Portland Is the
guest this week of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Ulmore Foss.
Miss Thelma Graham went Tues
day to Bangor for a few days visit
with friends.
Deputy Sheriff E. S. Adams went
to Oakland, Tuesday, on business.
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PITTSTON

Mrs. Eugene Fossett returned Sat-
urday from Boston where she had
been passing a few weeks with her
daughter. Mrs. Plastridge.
Mrs. Marson is at her home for the
summer after passing the winter in
Augusta with her daughter, Mrs.
Joseph Folsom.
Mrs. Vina Scott, who has been
with her ron in South Gardiner sew
eral weeks, has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Mansir and two
children Of Hallowell were visitors In
town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Rollins re-
turned from Philadelphia recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Allen were
visitors in Portland Sunday.
Arthur Reed of New York. was q
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Teed Sunday.
Mrs. Marion Towne came from Lis
bon Falls Saturday to visit her pa
rents Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Fassett.
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towards paying for grading the land
given by the late Mr.. n. w. Sewall
for a playground. The program will
be entertaining as the teachers have
Spared no pains in the preparation.
The Taxis club will go on a hike
next Saturday forenoon with the
leader Rev. A. v. Houshton.
Two fire alarms were rung in Sat-
urday, one grass fire having been set
by small boys on the land owned by
Miss Lizzie Masterman on the shore
of the lake. The other fire was at
Cushman's blacksmith shop. The
new fire chemical was used to good
advantage.
The Junior Ladies' Aid met with
the president Mrs. Harvey Melendy
Monday evening.
The reception given Friday even
ing in the Methodist Church in honor
of Rev. and Mrs. A. v. Houghton
was a delightful social affair at
tended by fully two hundred people.
A fine program was given.
Miss Janette Blanchard, who is
teaching in New York State and who
recently returned from o Washing
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MADISON

tbs saarles A. Lander has commenced
u. me erection of a new building to be
snS u oy him as a store at the upper
ana VI the Old Point Auto camp
foo. = Few rods distant from the
w. OF Old Point Hill.
wss.. and Mrs. F., J. Rumery, c. A.
in I MsS,an and Mrs. Mayo, who were
ests auison over Sunday in the inter-
farm VI the work at Opportunity
day. 'ieo 10 Portiand' MOL
pS;apnerintendent John White of the
town spring Wooden mill, left
aess ts M,onday afternoon on a bust
~ Trip to Boston.
been 's frances Kennedy, who has
parentppa passing few days with her
nedv Mr.. and Mrs. William Ken
day' ~ returned to Portland, Mon
dav " continue her studies Mon
nnele Sne was accompanied by her
I. 4 merton Daggett.
osement has been started to
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EAST READFIELD

The L. S. C. was very pleasantly en-
tertained at the home of Mrs. S. A.
Gay Wednesday. Twelve members,
one visitor and several children were
present. A bountiful dinner was
served. The next meeting will be
held with Mrs. C. B. F'ifield.
Mrs. Lizzie Hunt is ill with bron-
chitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Wyman Of Hal
lowell have moved back to their farm.
Mrs. Clara Byron of Phillips, who
has been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. s.
A. Gay for the past week, has re-
turned home.
A good audience was present to greet
the new pastor, Rev. Mr.. Aldrich, Sun
day. He preached a very interesting
sermon from the subject. THE Heart
of God"
Masters Ernest and Nelson Berry Of