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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31
WARRANT ISSUED

Williston, N. d., March 3l-On a
complaint filed by Usher L. Burdick,
with the approval Of States Attorney
F. w. McGuiness, Judge John I.
Austin, in justice court, late Satur-
day issued warrant for the arrest
of State Bank Examiner Gilbert
Scmingson of Bismarck. The charge
is failure to perform his duty as
bank examiner in respect to the Will
liams County State Bank Of this city.
alleging that he did wilfully, unlaw-
fully and knowingly Permit and dir
ect the bank to operate contrary to
the law when the bank was insol-
vent.
In connection with this arrest,
subpoenas have been issued for
Thomas Hall, secretry of state and
members of the state banking board,
who is asked to bring records of the
board here for the Semingson hear
ing and for G. II. Greene, manager
of the Bank of North Dakota, who
is asked to bring to the hearing the
so called voting trust agreement un-
der which it is alleged that the
stockholders of the Williams County
bank turned their stock over to
Scmingson, Ed. Schulenberg repre-
scnting the First National bank of
Minneapolis, Thorberg Of the First
National bank of st. Paul and Bates
of the Buffalo Trust company, Buffa-
10. New York, under the terms of
which these four as trustees, obtain
ed complete control of the local bank
and of acts of it's officers between
December l3, 1920 and January 3,
1928.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31
'0FFENSIVE'IN IN
CABINET.
GATHERS FORCE
Opponents of Secretary Mel
Ion Renew Their Drive
Upon Coolidge Adviser
ALSO IN THE, SENATE
Double Action of Investigators
and Senate Resolution
Is Under Way
ALSO IN THE SENATE

Washington, Mar. 31.--The new Of
fcnsivc in the Senate against Pres
ident Coolidges cabinet directed
this time against Secretary Mellon
gathered momentum today while
the committee investigating the in
ternal revenue bureau resumed its
examination Of the tax records of
Mellon companies"
The committee Thursday called for
definite figures on "lessees dcplc-
ton and other allowances granted
the Gulf Oil Corporation. one Of the
Mellon oil companies, in its tax cases
for 1917, 1918 and 1919 and this in
formation was promised for today by
bureau officials. The cases brought
the corporation credits totalling $3,-
775,O00 for net excessive payments y
The bureaus records of the matter
were virtually impounded by the
committee in charge Of Nelson Hart
zon, solicitor Of the bureau, and S.
NJ. Greenadge, an official, under oath
as custodian.
To Press Demand
Senator Mcclellan, Democrat, Ten
ncssce, meanwhile, was prepared to
press for action on the resolution
he introduced Friday calling for an
investigation by special committee
of Mr.. Melons legal qualifications
to act as Secretary of the Treasury.
Senator Wadsworth, Republican,, New
York, blocked consideration of the
resolution Friday and it went over
under the rules. No disposition was
shown by Republican leaders, how
ever, to show opposition to the res
olution.
The resolution reviews testimony
before the committee Investigating
revenue bureau with reference to
companies in which Secretary Mellon
is interested and cites statutes pro-
hibiting fiscal agents Of the govern
ment from maintaining commercial
connections.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31
]. J. HASTINGS
IS NEXT T0BE
PUT ON TRIAL
Trial to Follow Conviction Of
H. J. Hagen in Court at
Grand Forks

Grand Forks, Mar. 31.-Trial of
tho case OF the state of North Da~
hota against J. j. Hastings and H..
J. Hagen on an indictment chang
ing the making of false entries on
the records Of the Scandinavian
American Bank of Fargo is to open
Tuesday afternoon.
1t is expected, however. that sepz
arate trials OF the two defendants
will he asked in which the state
intends to try Hastings first.
Hastings formerly was Vicc-Pres-
iden' of The ScandinlvianA Amer
lean Bank. Hagcn's conviction on
a charge of accepting depCsits in
an insolvent bank Saturday even
ing may result in an appeal to the
state supreme court
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31
SCHOOLS SUSPENDED

st. Paul, March 3l.--Work Of clear
ing highways and interrupted wire
communication as 4 result Of Friday
and Saturdays blizzard in the North
west was well under way today.
Telephone and telegraph companies
sent out large crews to repair lines
torn down when several thousand
poles were snapped off by sleet and
gale.
In Wisconsin it was estimated tnat
5000 poles were down and hundreds
were down in southern Minnesota.
Only few telegraph wires between
here and Chicago were in working or
der.
Sioux Falls and several other South
Dakota towns were cut off from the
Twin Cities. 1t will be several weeks
before conditions are again normal.
Railroads out of here reported
most Of their trains on time. Huge
drigs and ice on the tracks today con-
tinued to tie up many of the street
car lines in st. Paul and Minneapolis.
Because Of snow blocked streets
and uncertain street car traffic public
schools here were ordered closed to-
day. Sessions probably will be re-
sumed here tomorrow.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31
WILBUR ONE OF
FIRST OWNERS
OF TOWN SITE

Devils Lake, N. D., Mar. 31;-Dis-
trict Judge G. W. Buttz, recalling
early days here, says that the father
of Judge Curtis d. Wilbur, the new
secretary of the navy, was one of the.
original owners of the Minnewaukan
,townsite in the early eighties. The
Wilburs at that time lived in James
own, and young Wilbur was appoint
ed to the Navy Academy by the then
territorial governor of the Dakotas.
Andrew w. Mellon, secretary of the
treasury, also lived in North Dakota
in the early days, he and his brothers
owning much land in Burleigh coun-
ty, which is still held in the Mellon
name.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31
Spud Movement
Larger Than
During 1923

Grand Forks, N. D., March 3D.
Movement of the 1928 potato crop
over the Dakota division of the
Great Northern railroad up to the
present time exceeds that for cor
responding period of the preceding
season by 1000 cars, according to
division headquarters.
Shipments of potatoes over the di-
vision thus far total II 500 cars. The
grain shipments up to the present
time total 9ll947 cars, and it is esti-
mated that all but ten per cent of
the 1923 crop has been moved.
The total grain shipments off Of
the division for last year were 1914
cars, almost double that of this year.
The general traffic over the division
is about the same as that Of last
year.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31
DA YVES REPORT
COMES SOON
Drafting Committee Almost
Ready to Report

Paris, March 3l.--(Py the A. P.)---
The drafting committee of the repara-
tion experts who have been studying
Germany's position under the cEtir-
manship of Brigadier-Gcneral Dawes
has practically agreed on the main
points Of the report which is to be
made to the reparations committee.
The various members presented
their observations on the report at
plenary session today. 1t is hint
ed that the text will be ready for
publication by Friday, although there
is some inclination not to hurry the
event until it is seen how the new
Poincare event is received.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31
Conscience Fund
Is Given $500

The state was enriched today by
S. as result of the stricken con-
science Of F. A. Raymond of Port
land, Oregon.
AT one time,' he wrote in let
ter reaching State Treasurer Steen,
II lived in North Dakota and one of
my neighbors persuaded me to go
and get some timber along the Heart
river that belonged to the state and
went. Now, l want to pay for it as I
don't feel right about it, inclosed you
will find five dollars He signed
it Yours very truly for right liv-
ing"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31

BISMARCK MAN TELLS HOW STORM
PARALYzED TWIN CITY BUSINESS
Minnesota Takes Blizzard HOnOrs Storm Declared Worst
in 10 Years History Train Service Halted. Northern
Pacific Train Arriving Here Is Hours Late
Minnesota takes blizzard honors

blizzard Northwest
saw n
Paul, like
the Twin Cities
he said is inches fell in Paul and
Minneapolis Other snowfall
Traffic suspended Saturday and business disrupted the Twin Cities
lis the n
Dakota missed
Staples, Minnesota miles
string of block the railroad
Minneapolis he said We happened that would
suspended
the aroadr
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31

TO BE SEATED
IN CONVENTION
jamestown Republican Con-
vention to be Larger Than
One Two Years Ago
l. V. A. SEEK CHAIRMAN
Committee Named to Con-
slider Campaign Manager;
Report to be Made Later

Holding of the Republican state
convention at jamestown on Wednes-
day, April %, to name the independ-
ent ticket for the June state pri
mary, will give two months and two
days for campaign, the primary
coming on Tuesday, June IA.
Members of the "Rcal Republican"
executive committee which met at
Fargo Saturday and decided upon the
date Of the convention included J. d.
Bacon, Grand Forks; George Dickin-
son, Minnewaukan; p. A. Corbin,
Minot; Porter w. Eddy, jamestown;
o. j. Sorlie, Buxton; E. T. Burke,
Bismarck and Horace Young, holding
the proxy of Treadwell Twichell.
The next move in the lineup will
be from the Democratic side. What
may be done regarding convention
Ato name candidates, or to not name
candidates and let the jamestown
convention delegation and the league
ticket fight it out in the Republican
primary, is still a matter of discus
sion.
The convention to be held at
jamestown will have approximately
$50 delegates in it, according to
AJudge Burke, who returned from the
meeting, being some larger than the
convention two years ago. The ap-
portionment will be based upon the
vote for Governor Nestos in 1922.
The Burleigh county convention
will be held on April 10, and just be-
:'ore that caucuses will be held in
precincts throughout the county to
name delegates, Judge Burke added.
The l. V. A. executive committee,
fter accepting the resignation Of l..
=. Twichell as chairman, named a
,ommittee consisting of II. p. God
IGard, Bismarck; Louis Neimeyer.
= amestowp and John Pollock, Fargo
D. consider the matter of selecting 3
ctmpaign chairman and meeting OF
ne committee probably will be held
t later date to receive the report
the committee.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31
LIGNITE RATE
BOOST PUT OFF
New Supplement to Tariff
POstpOneS Increase

Proposed increases in Ignite coal
rates have been further postponed
until July 1, 1924. by the railroads,
a supplement to the Northern Pacific
tariff providing for the proposed in
creascs having been issued, accord
ing to information to the state rail-
road commission. In the meantime
present rates on both state and in
terstate traffic remain in effect, it
is stated.
A further public hearing on the
proposed increases will start in Bis
marck April p, and it is anticipated
that the matter will be adjudicated
before July !, according to K. NJ.
Hendricks, traffic expert Of the rail
road commission.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31
Trouble In Williams

The Williams County Nonpartisan
league convention ran into Difficult.
es over it's county ticket. The Will
stOn league papers account of the
invention says:
"The Nonpartisan League conven-
ton called by the County Executive
{ ommittee for the purpose of setting
, ortain problems in connection with
he county ticket met at the Court
Louise last Tuesday evening with an
tendance Of about forty delegates.
Y credential committee composed of
tristan Holl, Peter Colliton and
Wm. Freeman was appointed by Ctas.
i,sldwin, who presided at the meet
;Gg. After the delegates were seated
udgc Wingerd and County Superin-
tendent Hitler were asked to give
lks before the convention.
III. B. Wingerd in a few short re-
,arks stated that he believes in the
Principles of the Nonpartisan League
but that he could not support the
cket placed in nomination at the
asst conventiHD. Geo. H. Hitler told
VI his work in connection with the
rublic school system and expressed
;entiments similar to those Of Judge
Wingerd in regard to the county cam
,'idates. Talks were also delivered oy
|'i'hor Hole, A. c. Miller, Peter Colli-
ION, Mr.. Bjerkseth, o. A. Mattingly,
.iristian Holl and o. L. Alspach.
"Mr. Miller attacked the attitude
Of the Williston Herald upon the in
tiated measures and charged that pa
rer with being a representative Of big
business. Ben Fedje, candidate for
county treasurer on the League tick
It, answered the charge that was
made stating that the last convention
lis always made by disappointed office
7 eekers after every convention he had
ever attended, and he has attended
several. He paid a tribute to Her
man Nelson, the candidate for coun-
~ treasurer two years ago, and said
that if he had been elected the coun
ty would not have lost such vast
sums of money in closed banks in the
county.
"Peter Colliton stated that. labor
was not represented at the last con-
vention but that the delegates were
elected at large in the City of Will
iston. Discussion then took place
regarding the resolution asking all
candidates nominated at the last con-
vention to support the county ticket
that was presented to Judge Wingerd
and Superintendent Hitler and which
they refused to sign. After this dis
cussion motion was made that the
ticket as endorsed at the last con-
vention should stand and it was pass
ed.
&C. L. Bakken in an address refer
red to the attack that is being made
by the opposition regarding several
candidates having gone through bank
ruptcy, Mr.. Bakken admitted that it
had become necessary for him to
/, take bankruptcy and said: II was
bankrupt and / admitted it and took
th4 cure; you fellows are all bank
rupt but you don't know it," This
brought forth considerable applause.
A committee was appointed to appear
before Wingerd and Hitler regarding
CONTINUED on page -
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31
MORE BANKS TO
BE REOPENED

Minneapolis, Mar. 31.-The first
bank to be reopened through as
sistance Of funds advanced by the
Agricultural Credit Corporation re-
sumed business in North Dakota.
1t was the state bank of Wales,
closed early in the fall of 1923 be-
cause of excess of slow paper.
Operations of the Agricultural
Credit Corporation are in full
swing and other bank reopenings
may be expected, executives said.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31
First Baseball
Victim Reported.

Memphis, Tenn. March William
E. Davis, II, died late last night from
an injury received when he was hit
by pitched ball in a baseball game
here yesterday afternoon. Physi-
Clans found the cause of his death
was fracture at the base of the
skull and hemorrhage of the brain.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31

The storm broke late Friday after
noon in the Twin Cities, but did not
reach its intensity until during the
night and it continued Saturday af-
tcrnoon. he said. Mr.. Crary expected
to leave Minneapolis on Northern
Pacific No. about 8 a. m. Satul day,
but it was after p. m. before 1T got
out of the yards. 1t was 10 o'clock
Saturday night when the train got
to Fargo, the first train from the
Twin Cities to Fargo. He arrived
here yesterday afternoon. Northern
Pacific Train No. 3, due here at 10:A6
Saturday night, got in Bismarck
about 2:30 Sunday afternoon, follow
ed by No. /, due three hours earlier.
No. 3, Mr.. Crary understood. got
stuck in snowdrifts between Mnnca-
polls and st. Cloud two or three
times. 1t was still storming when
his train left Little Falls, Minnesota,
about s o'clock Saturday afternoon.
Removal Cost High
Other Minneapolis reports said that
motor buses and many trains were
stalled in and around the Twin Cities,
street car service demoralized, and
business almost suspended. Munich
pal authorities Immediately after the
cessation of the storm began endca-
voring to clean Off the streets. 1t
was estimated it would cost $4,000
in Minneapolis alone to- remove the
snow. Warnings were issued to peo-
pie to clean snow off-flat roofs, or
the weight might cause them to give
way. Neghborhood groceries were
cleared of food, people being unable
to get downtown.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31
Italians Will
Study German

Mannheim, March 81, CA. P.l--
Kurt Aigmar Gutkind has been sum-
moned to Florence, Italy, to teach
the German language and literature
in the university there. He is a
celebrated philologist, and is said to
be the first German scientist called
to teach in an enemy country since
the armistice.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31
Sen. LaFOllette
Much Improved

Washington, Mar. 3l-Senator Rob
ert NJ. LaFollette of Wisconsin, who
has pneumonia, has entered upon the
convalescence period. Physicians
said today his temperature had be-
come normal and that with continu-
ance of complete rest be shortly
would be restored to health.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31
POISONOUS FoGs

London, March 31.-Some of the
fogs which London experienced last
winter were real varieties of mus
tard gas, according to DR.. Edwin L..
Ash, specialist lin nervous diseases
Many children, he said, contracted
fog poisoning
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31
FARGO HIGH TO
MEET LEXINGTON

Chicago, March 31.-Drawing for
the sixth annual interscholastic
basketball tournament April and 2
to open at noon tomorrow at the
University of Chicago, sched lled
Manchester, N. II. to meet Boise.
Idaho. Fargo, champions of North
Dakota, drew Lexington, Ky. and will
play at 10 a. m. Tuesday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31
PRODUCE TAX
is REINSERTED

Washington, Mar. 31--The taxes on
produce exchange sales and on drafts
and promissory notes were restored
to the revenue bill in the rates of
the present law today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31
MEETS RESISTANCE

Washington, Mar. 3l-The attack in
the Senate on Secretly Mellon open
ed Friday, when Sen. McKe.lar, Dem
ocrat, introduced resolution, call.
ing for an investigation of Mr.. Mel
lon S right to hold office, met re-
sistance today by republicans.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31
Weather Report
WEATHER FORECAST


For Bismarck and vicinity: Gcner-
ally fair tonight 'and Tuesday. Not
so cold.
For North Dakota: Generally fair
tonight and Tuesday. Not so cold.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
The storm area of Saturday has
moved out of this district and large,
cold high pressure area now covers
the Plains States. Temperatures
were near zero in the Dakotas this
morning. Light scattered preclpita-
tion occurred in the southwestern
Plains States and in the Great Lakes
region. Fair weather prevails gener-
ally over the Northwest.
ORRIS w. ROBERTS,
Mete0rologist.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31
Ireland United
For Olympics

Belfast, March 3l.--Ulster athletic
clubs have decided to join the Ma
tional Association. Thus common
front will be ensured for the Olym-
pic games,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31
CAN'T FIND THOMPSON

Washington, Mar. I.-Faiiure OF
subpoena servers to locate William
Boyce Thompson. former chairman OF
the Republican national finance com
mittee, was reported to the Senate
oil committee today by the senate
sergeant at arms.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31
DAUGHERTY'S
PR0BERS WILL
KEEP. GOING
Intend to Hold CASTOR Means
in Spite of Federal Grand
Jury Indictment

Washington, Mar. 31--The Senate
Daughcrty investigation committee
decided today to continue it's inquiry
in spite of MIR. Daughcrtys retire
mcnt to private life.
The members announced they tend
to hold CASTOR q. Means, forme:
department of justice investigation, IL
attendance under a steady subpoen:
in spite of the issuance today of thu
warrant by the Federal Court at New
York ordering Means return there t.
answer charges of conspiracy.
The committee s immediate objec.
tive when it resumes hearings tomor
row will be to clear up the facts
with regard to the department OF
justice's prosecution Of war fraud
and antitrust cases. A decision on
have Ma! s. Daugher.y, brother OF
the Attorney General cited before
the Senators for contempt was post.
poned.
At the noon hearing tomorrow the
committee will replace on the wit
ness stand II. L. Scaife, former in
vestigator for the government ir
ward fraud cases.
Atlantic City, n. j. Mar. 31-H. NJ
Daugherty who has been here or q
vacation since he resigned, expects
to leave here today for Washington
where he says he has quite
a few things to look after.
He asserted last night he was still
| the supporter of President Cdol-
idge and that he had not thought Of
| withdrawing as delegate at-large ta
the Republican national convention.
He said he was feeling Tine, aud
that he would take care of himself.
until the whole truth comes out and
lvindicates me.
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For every dollar spent on furni-
ture in the United State, SO centx is
spent on radio.
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STATE OFFICER.
STRIKES BACK
AFTER CHARGES
Gilbert Semingson, Examiner,
Declares Grand Jury Found
Complaints Baseless
CALLS CHARGES FALSE
Declares That u. L. Burdick'S
Charge is Untrue-Going
There Voluntarily

The changes made in the complaint
on which a warrant was issued in
Williston for his arrest on a charge
of failing to perform his duty IN COM
nection with the operation of tho
Williams County State Bank. now
closed, were considered by the special
grand jury convened there and the
grand jury voted to take no action
on them, Gilbert Semingson. state ex-
aminer, declared here today.
81 am informed by Frank Fisk Of
Williston that the grand jury con-
sidercd this matter, that it took a
vote and the vote was that there was
no basis to the charge said Mr..
Semiagston. "This was the last ac-
tien of the grand jury, which then
adjourned"
U. l.. Burdick, whom Mr.. SEEMING
connection with the investigation.
then swore out complaint before a
justice of the peace.
Mr.. Semingson wired the Williams
county officials they need not send
an officer for him. His wire, sent
after learning through newspapers
of the action, follows. Carl Erick-
son, sheriff Williams county. Notice
by the press that you hold war
rant for my arrest. | will come vol
UNFAIRLY without the serving of war
rant"
He declared that "the charge is de-
liberately false
The hearing, set for Wednesday,
was postponed until Friday.
Seeks Job
Williston, n. D., March 31-A sec
| ond request that he be appointed
special assistant states attorney to
| care for the interests of Williams
county in civil actions thatAmay arise
out of the closing of various banks in
this county as well as to investigate
any further criminal matters, was
| made to Judge George H. Moellring
here late yesterday by Attorney
Usher L. Burdick, formerly of this
city and now residing in Fargo.
A previous request to the same ef-
feet was not granted by Judge Moell-
| ring.
News of an unofficial nature which
has leaked out from the grand jury
| rooms here during the time that that
body was in session was to the eff
feet that the jurors had declined to
| return indictments against certain
state officials connected with the
! banking department finding that they
! were in no way responsible for the
apparent complicated state of mat
ters growing out of the closing of
| various banks.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-31
GRAND JURY IN
CAPITAL VOTES
AN INDICTMENT
Lessee of Teapot Dome, Who
Refused TO Testify. Must
Answer in Federal Court
ATTACK ON ROOSEVELT
Democrats Open Determined
Drive to Force Assistant
Secretary Out of Job

Washington, Mar. 31.-Harry F.
Sinclair lessee Of TIE lot Dome,
was indicted by Fedora! Grand
Jury here to-day on contempt
charges growing out of his refusal
to testify before the ScEspte OIL
Committee.