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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
ST. LAWRENCE PROJECT.

Washington, Feb. "a communi-
cation from the, Ottawa government
understood to be in relation to the
project proposed to connect the Great
Lakes and the st. Lawrence river,
has been received by the Washington
government.
State department officials declined
tn comment on the communication
pending arrangements initiated by
them to- have the Ottawa authorities
agree to its simultaneous publica-
ton. 1t is known, however, that
Secretary Hughes presented the mat
ter yesterday to the cabinet which
discussed it for more than m hour
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
TAX BODY
IS NAMED
Group of Men Named For
Bismarck-Mandan Area

A tax studying commission for the
Bismarck -Mandan area was named
today by Governor r. A. Nestos. 1t
is headed by J. Leonard Bell, Bis
marck banker, and includes in its
membership; George Will, Henry
Duemeland, Alfred Zuger, William
Breen, Bismarck; j. H. Newton, Jo-
seph P. Hess, Lee Nichols, Mandan;
G. H. Urban, Hebron; H. w. Allen,
Braddock; G.. A. Lenhart, Hazelton;
r. L.. Washburn, Napoleon; w. j.
Beckert, Washburn; W. A. Hart, Car
SON.; Benjamin Stoelding, krcm,
The commission, one Of many
named for various parts Of the state,
is asked by the Governor to study
the tax situation and to make recon-
mendations for reduction of taxes in
their respective areas, and to contri,
butte to fund of information from
which a state committee may draw
conclusions to be presented to the
legislature.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
TEXASC0. TO
BUILD HERE
Will Erect Gasoline Filling
Station on West Main
Street

A gasoline filling station, costing
several thousand dollars, will be built
in Bismarck early in the spring by
The Texas Company, according to
officials Of. that concern. The. COM
pany has completed the purchase of
property of A. Boutrous, Main street
and Washington avenue, and will
take possession by March 1.
The company also will, according
to an official, enlarge the distribut-
ing station it put in here last year
on East Main street. Bismarck is
regarded as, a logical distributing
center for all western North Dakota
by this concern.
The Texas Company, according to
officials, has renewed contracts for
lubricating the Brooklyn Manhattan
and New York Rapid Transit electric
lines, totalling 112,00O,O00 car miles
annually, declared to be the largest
lubricating contract in the world, and
has signed a contract for lubricating
oil for the U: S. Navy.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
CHAPLAIN PRAYs.

Washington, Feb. 2. - Chaplain
Montgomery referred to former
President Wilson in his prayer in
the house today. In this silence
with subdued breath he said: eve
pray for that most distinguished one
as he fingers in the shadows Of
eternal mourning. In that hushed
chamber reveal thyself in the varied
forms Of comfort and peace. Give
restful assurance to an sad and
heavy hearts. Shelter and keef him
in thy secret place and make the
shadow Of the most high bathe his
brow as he awaits the summons to
enter his fathers house IN heaven
for evermore through Jesus Christ
Our Lord, Amen"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
WEATHER CONDITIONS
IS TRANSFERRED

Dickinson, N. D., Feb. 1.-Walter
A. Blume, who for the past seven
years has been focal manager of the
Russell Miller Milling Co., has been
promoted by the company to sim
liar position at Billings, Mont, ac-
cording to word received lin the city
the fore part Of the week from Mr..
Blume. Mr.. Blume is at present in
Minneapolis having gone down Sun
day afternoon, and full details Of
the change could nde be learned.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
TO TEST PISTOL LAW

Grand Forks, N. D., Feb. 2.-Con-
stitutionality of the newly enacted
anti-pistol law of North Dakota may
be tested in the supreme, court it
was said by attorneys tonight after
a jury had failed to reach verdict
in the case of Clarence Mulane, the
first man tried here under the new
law. States Attorney j.. B. Wine
man said he would bring the case tc
trial again. ]. F. T. O'Connor, coun-
sci for Mulane, said he believed the
law was unconstitutional because il
provides no maximum sentence.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
MERCURY. GOES
T0NEW RECORD
FOR 50 YEARS
81 Above Zero Breaks Wealth
er Bureau Record for First
Half Of February
BUT GROUNDHOG is OUT
Sees His Shadow and DEGREES
Six Weeks of Cold Weather
Other Pneumonia
BUT GROUNDHOG is OUT

This is year Of weather, records
February l was the warmest day
of record in so years history Of the
United States, Weather Bureau Sta
ton here. The smashing Of weather
records of long standing, which be-
gan with the unusually warm fall
and early winter, continues.
The temperature yesterday reach
ed a maximum Of 81 degrees, which
is the warmest on record not only
for February l but for the first halt
of that month.
Other weather phenomena report
ed today includes:
The grounding certainly saw
his shadow today, which means
six weeks of cold weather.
But at the same time it is re-
ported sparrows have started to
build nests, the first time this
has ever been reported at this
time of year, to the weather bur-
eau.
Lilac buds in all parts of the
state are reported as swelling.
An eastern North Dakota farm
er wrote to Fargo that spring
work on the farms had begun.
There is much water along IL e
shores of the Missouri, interfer-
ing with the ice harvest and
making the rip-rapping work
north of the Northern Pacific
! bridge difficult.
The temperature during Janu-
airy averaged 1.6 degrees colder
than normal and the Precipitation
was O.5O less than normal, ac-
cording to the monthly meteoro-
logical summary.
The percentage possible CT
sunshine in January was SO cr
five percent above normal.
While mild weather was reporte
all over the Northwest by the weatl
er bureau, the prediction is for SOM
what unsettled weather tonight ar
Sunday, and slightly colder SunGa
The ice harvest at the river is sti
in progress, it was reported today
the Wachter Transfer Company, b.
there is much water on the ice al
the weather has impeded the pr
gress of the harvest. If the mi
weather continues the ice harve
will be halted. There is, as yet,
is said, no likelihood of the ice 6
ing out Of the river.
The ice sports program set for
night at the city skating rink h
been postponed. The ice is cover
by a sheet of water. j. j. M. Ma
Leod, promoting the sports progra
! said that it would be presented
the very near future.
The monthly meteorological su
mary shows that 10 days
January were classified as absolu'
ly clear, 9 as partly cloudy and IL
5 cloudy. The coldest day during ia
uary was 20 below on the fifth, a
the highest was so on January
The coolest day on record for jar
ary is As below and the maxim'
for the month is 60 above.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
KLUXERS IN
DRY RAIDS
Invade Illinois County and
COnfiScate Booze

Johnson City, ILL.,, Feb. PA total
of 1913 persons have been arrested
today in the drive raids in William
son county, which began last night
and continued this afternoon. Sew
eral hundred men, said to be men,
bers of the Ku Klux Klan, conducted
the county wide raids which were
led by H. Glenn Young, dry worker
and paid employe of the Klan.
The raids were principally on pri-
vate homes. The raiders confiscated
six stills, q barrels Of wine, 81 gal
Ions of moonshine and 200 gallons
of home brew.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
U. S. SHIP TO
VERA CRUZ
Merely to Relieve Other Ships
There, Word Given Out

Washington, Feb. 2.-The cruiser
Richmond, at Galveston, has been
ordered back to Vera Cruz to relieve
the cruiser Omaha and six destroyers
temporarily detained there on in
structions from Washington. The
Richmond is expected to arrive at
Vera Cruz tomorrow night.
The Richmond will remain at Vera
Cruz as long as the situation makes
it necessary that an American war
craft should be in the vicinity to
take care Of American interests.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
RADICALS PLAN FINALE.

indianapolis, Feb. dedicated in
every other attack upon the conserva-
tive administration Of the United
Mine Workers of America, insurgents
planned a grand finale for today IN
their attempt to have Alexander
Howatt of Kansas, reinstated as
nj member of the union. Their last d.
feat came yesterday when the con
vention vote ddown a resolution in
tended to depose Ellis Searles as edi.
tor of the Mine Workers Journal, and
provide that only a practical coaI
miner shall hold the job.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
PIONEER DIES

Dickinson, Feb. Paul F. En-
ger, for more than a quarter century
resident of Stark county, died at
his farm home nine miles east of
Gladstone last Tuesday Afternoon.
Death was due to dropsy from which
he had>suffered for several months.
Funeral services were held from
the home Saturday afternoon, Rev
r. H. Larsen of Taylor officiating
Interment was made in the Lutheran
cemetery at Taylor.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
JOHNSON MAN
VISITS CITY

Confident of victory for has cam
didate, o. M. Hector of Crosby, state
campaign manager for Senator Hiram
Johnson in his candidacy for the
Republican nomination for President,
visited Bismarck today, and conferred
with Johnson boosters.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
COMIsKEY IN STAND

Milwaukee, Wis, Feb. 2.-Prospects
Of another week of testimony taking
in the $1S,5OO salary suit of Joe
Jackson, former White Sox player,
against the Chicago club of the Am
erican League loomed today as
Charles A. Comiskey, owner of the
club, prepared to take the stand in
his own defense.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
POULTRY SHOW
SET FOR FEB. 10

The annual poultry show for Nc
Lean county will be held at Under
wood on Tuesday and Wednesday,
Feb. 10 and 20. o. A. Barton, poul-'
try specialist at the Agricultural col
lege, will be the judge. This will be
the third year the show is held.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
AWAIT OFFICER

Grand Forks, Feb. IA state
transportation officer was expected
here on Great Northern train No. l
tonight to take Theodore Larson,
slayer of four near Kloten, Thursday
to the state penitentiary to which he
has been sentenced for life. The Of
ficer is expected to leave for Bis
marck with the prisoner on Great
Northern train No. 80 tonight.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
GROWS WEAKER
NO HOPE SEEN
FOR RECOVERY
Passes Hours of Night When
Vitality Is Lowest; Takes
No Nourishment
SUFFERING NO PAIN
Physicians Say His Breathing
and Respiration Is Regular;
Recognizes People
GROWS WEAKER


Washington, Feb. 2.-WOOd-
row Wilson continues to grow
weaker hour by hour but sthere
was no indication this afternoon
how soon the end might come.
At 3 p. m. DR.. Grayson said the
sick mans condition had shown
no material change except for
the very slow but certain ad-
vance toward exhaustion.
Washington, Feb. 2.-(By the A.
P.)-Steadily losing ground, Wood
row Wilson continued to grow weak
er. But having lasted through
night which his physicians feared
would bring the end they cannot pre-
dict how long his remarkable vitality
will hold out.
Although he has taken no nourish-
r,ent in almost "a hours and is dis
inclined even to take sips Of water
MIR. Wilson's pulse, respiration and
temperature early today were prac-
tically normal. But he was STEADILY
growing weaker. Doctor Grayson,
his physician, said his life was SIM
ply ebbing away.
At no time has the former Presi-
dent been unconscious, at no time
have such heroic measures as appli-
cation of oxygen been resorted to,
and at no time has opiates been CIV
en- a she has been in no pain.
Stimulants Given.
Some stimulants have been given
in small doses. At no time has Mr..
Wilson been delirious and he seems
at all times to be conscious Of what
is going on in his chamber although
he is too weak TO carry on a conver-
sation. He does whisper Eyes" and
"no" in reply to questions to what
may be dong to make him more COM
| fcrtable.
All Mr.. Wilson's physicians feared
the fickering Rame Of life would 60
out in the early morning hours when
vitality is lowest. But while they
anxiously watchec over him his
heart action continued strong and his
breathing regular while he slept
restfully. =
Having come through the night the
physicians now feel there is ne
predicting how far his tenacity may
sustain hi. 1t is not beyond the
range of probability that Woodrow
Wilson might linger along three OF
-four days. 1t is, Of course, possible
that something may snap at any mo
ment and he will slip quickly away.
Refuses Water.
Mr.. Wilson's failure to take nour
ishment this morning was discon
ccrting sign to his physicians. Whel
offered light foods he shook his hes'
firmly and whispered mo"
When offered sips of water h
made the same reply. The physician
agreed that sustenance might hav
to be given in some other manner.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
FEATURED IN LONDON

London, Feb. 2.-Woodrow Wilson's
critical illness was an outstanding
feature of the worlds news in the
newspapers this morning. Dispatch
es from Washington were printed
under prominent headlines and the
Introductory paragraphs recalled the
activities of the ex-president in war
and peace.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
McADoO,s RETAINER.

Washington, Feb. 2-William G..
McAdoo, candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for president, and
Thomas w. Gregory, the Democrat
selected by President Coolidge to. as
sist in the prosecution Of the oil
lease cases, have had>employment as
counsel for oil interests, Edward l.
noheny, California oil magnate tes-
tilted yesterday afternoon before the
senate Investigating committee.
Mr.. Doheny said he personally had
retained McAdoo after his retirement
as secretary Of the treasury; that he
thought his company had paid him
CONTINUED on Page 81
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
PHYSICIANS STATEMENT

Washington, Feb. "A physicians
bulletin issued at 1880 o'clock said:
"Mr. Wilson. is growing steadily
weaker. He has been able to take
very little nourishment. He has had
some sleep and has no pain. He
recognizes those about him but is
too exhausted to talk. Our efforts
in the main are directed toward
keeping him comfortable.
(Signed)
Carry T.. Grayson.
Sterling Ruffin.
H. A. Fowler.
"1t looks as though Mr.. Wilson
would pull through the day." DR..
Grayson added to the formal text Of
the medical bulletin, "but that's sub
ject to the hazard Of a sudden
change"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
WILL RETURN

Paris, Feb. 2.-(By the A. P.)-
Mason Day, the representative in
Europe of the Sinclair oil interests,
today issued in behalf of Harry F.
Sinclair the following statement:
"I expect to return to America on
either the steamship Berengalia,
sailing February 9Th, or the steam
ship President Harding, sailing Feb
ruary 18th. (Signed) H. F. Sin
clair"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
VIII SON'S VTTALTTY AMAZES DOCTOR
FALL, REFUSES TO TESTIFY IN OIL INQUIR
PREDICT SNOW
IN NEXT WEEK

= Washington, Feb. 2.-Weather out
look for the week beginning Mon
day: Upper Mississippi Valley
siderable cloudiness; probably SHOWS
over north and rain or SHOWS over
south portion. Temperature above
normal at beginning and much cold-
er thereafter.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02

Kloten, N. D., Feb. 2.-While neigh
bors and lifelong friends of the
four victims of Theodore Larson, who
| were shot to death by him at the
Ouanbeck farm, southwest of here
on Thursday, were digging graves
| for the mutilated bodies yesterday
afternoon, Larson pleaded guilty to
four charges of first degree murder
at Grand Forks and was sentenced
to life imprisonment in the state
penitentiary.
The entire countryside iss still
dazed by the shock of the cold
blooded killing of four members OF
one of the most prominent and most
respected families in this section q
the state. Many of the farmers and
their wives were schoolmates of the
three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Larson, wife
of the murderer, Helen and Emma
Quanbeck, while their children were
even at the time of the deaths of the
three, beginning their education un-
der the tutelage of two of them.
Thelma Larson, innocent four
year-old cause of the tragedy, stilled
her cries for her mother and her re.
quests to be "taken home" when {
i. brother of the murdered women took
her into his care.
The bodies of the four lay all da!
yesterday on the floor of the living
, room of the home, where one sister
t Emma, 27, met her death while tele
| phoning for help. The bodies of tw'
of the sisters, badly charred through
1 Larson's attempts to burn them b.
t igniting kerosene which he had pour
t ed over them, lay in one corner o
the room, partially covered with
: heavy, coarse cloth. The body of tn
third, also charred, shrouded in
G white sheet, lay across the room
! from these two. The body of Ola
Arneson, husband of Alma, who
with two brothers, survive the thre
;, ;, women, who was killed when he re
|" sponded to Emma's uncompleted cal
for help cut short when Larson sen
: a bullet crashing into her body, la
II in the center of the room, clad in tn
: rough working clothes in which h
met his death and uncovered.
J, small hole in the center of the bridg
of the nose, and an ugly red stai
}. down the side of the face, shove
i where the bullet had taken effect.
n During the late forenoon, after tn
inquest, mere formality, had bee
held, and during the greater part Q
the afternoon, the farm was total
It deserted by living human beings. Tn
dead lay in undisturbed silence es
g cept for the crowding and cacklin
n of chickens and the lowing of cattl
q on the farm. A band of horses ra
,6 free in the yard.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
VICTIMS
OF MURDERER
AT SAME PLACE
NeighbOrs Plan For Funeral
Rites For Larson on Next
Monday
MURDERER TO. PRISON

Neville, N. D.. Feb. 2.--Wheth-
er or not Emma Quanbeck, one
of the three women shot Thurs
day by Theodore Larson, was
dead when Larson poured kero-
sene over her body and ignited
it is uncertain in the opinion at
the coroner's jury which held an
inquest on the four-fold murder
here today. The other victims
died Of bullet wounds inflicted
by Larson the verdict held.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
DAINTY CARTERS

French garters of orchid ribbon
have dainty ruffles of real Val lace
and tiny gold tissue rosebuds.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
GOLIGHTLY HELD fOR THEFr

GOLIGHTLY HELD FOR THEFT
East Grand Forks, Mimi, Feb. r.
Joseph Goligbtly. charged with steal
ing SLIP from Tom Cores was held
to the district court. Hes has in-
dicated that he will plsal guilty.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
Curious Gather on Scene

Doors and windows Of the house
were locked but the uncurtained
glass permitted the curious, who
from time to time approached the
farm in small bands, to view the si-
lent forms.
Graves were dug in the cemetery
of the Norwegian Lutheran church
near the Quanbeck farm yesterday
afternoon, in preparation for the fun
eral services which will be held at l
o'clock Monday afternoon in that
church.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-02
WEATHER FORECAST

WEATHER FORECAST
For Bismarck and vicinity: Cloudy
and somewhat unsettled tonight and
Sunday. Slightly colder.
For North Dakota: Cloudy and
somewhat unsettled tonight and Sun
day. Slightly colder.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
The low pressure area is centered
over the northern Plains States this
morning while high pressure area
has appeared on the Pacific coast.
Precipitation occurred in the Great
Lakes region and from Montspa west
ward and southwestward to the Psci-
fic coast. Fair weather prevails over
the Mississippi Valley, Plains States
and middle and southern Rocky
Mountain region. Temperatures are
still considerably above the SEASON
al normal in the upper Mississippi
Valley, northern Plains States and
northern Rocky Mountain region.
ORRIS W. ROBERTS,
Meteorologist.
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WEATHER REPORT

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The Washington times., 1924-09-04
FAT FOLK ARE ADVISED
TO ADOPT FISH DIET

ATLANTIC CITY, Sept. "A
daily dozen not Of strenuous exer.
else but merely Of fish is advanced
by Gardner Poole, Of Boston. presl-
dent of the United States Fisheries
Association, as sure cure for ro-
tund figures and a guarantee Of the
fashionable figure. The association
will open at a three-day conven.
ton at the Hotel Ambassador today.
1.-THE open sesame to a sylph'like
figure Is the eating Of fish," modest.
ly says Mr.. Poole. Fish Is the best
antidote for fat 1t is satisfying
and healthful and will not add an
ounce of superfluous flesh, it has
been discovered by medical research.
In these days when lines, and not
curves are the thing in fashionable
gowning, I believe 1t to. be my
duty to make known the fat-reduc-
ing properties Of fish diet"
The Washington times., 1924-09-04
Buy What You Please
Pay 1T Your Ease

Mr.. Walter Franc, who is
personally in charge of this
new store, has an enviable rep
utation throughout the great
Middle West as a chain credit
store owner and supervisor.
Wide experience, ample re-
sources and an honorable rec
ord of amazing success are the
foundation of this new enter
prise. A guarantee of complete
satisfaction backs every ar
ticle sold, regardless Of how
small or large it's cost.
The Washington times., 1924-09-04

That is the slogan, the under
lying policy upon which this
store will be operated.
FRANCS will sell nationally
known, high-standard jewelry
and quality diamonds. You will
be able to buy the worlds fin
est blue-white diamonds, ex-
quisite wrist watches, depend
able mems watches, handsome
silverware and other distinctive
jewelry articles at cash prices
on easy, confidential credit
terms at the same price whether
you complete or extend your
payments.
The Washington times., 1924-09-04
FIRE IN PIANO
CAUSES 500
DAMAGE
Five Other Small Blazes In
Night Are Checked With
Little Loss

Six small fires in the city dur
ing the night caused damage Of
about $3.50.
A small fire early this morning
in a piano at 32S Third stree
southwest, the home of Leila Brown.
caused a damage of about 800.
A fire in room 306 of the House
Office Building early last night
caused about $25 damage. An avn.
ing caught fire.
About 10 o'clock last night fire
was discovered in the house at
2002 Eighteenth street northwest,
occupied by ]. T. Klowans. 1t
caused little damage.
Fire in the two story building III
The Washington times., 1924-09-04

the rear of Cedar street, TakOnla
Park, caused slight damage to the
building and furniture.
The fire boat was called out early
last night for a fire at the steel
plant wharf. Slight damage was
done.
A short circuit caused fire In the
west end Of the Pennsylvania
freight warehouse at Tenth and d
streets southwest, early today.
The Washington times., 1924-09-04
A New and Finer Credit
Jewelry Store for Washington

A NEW jewelry store of the better class
n has come to Washington. It is located
in the heart of the shopping district-at 9TH
and G Streets N. w. On Friday, Sept. 9Th,
FRANCS will open it's doors to serve you
people of Washington with highest-grade
jewelry at lowest cash prices-on the basis of
trifling amount down and little each week
the most convenient and helpful business
arrangement known
The Washington times., 1924-09-04
Reminders

How often have you come from a
store and thought of something
needed most, but forgottenY 1t is
exactly for that reason, in the in
terest of good service, that our
salespeople often suggest other ar
ticles in addition to the ones you
are purchasing.