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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-03
EXCESS TAX
CASE BEFORE
HIGH COURT
Validity of Law Will Be
Determined in Decision
Expected in Ten Days

Validity Of the 1923 corporate ex-
cess tax law will be determined in a
decision of the state supreme court
expected within the next ten days
following conclusion of hearings in
the appeal case testing the decision
of the Burleigh county court which
held that moneys and credits must
be deducted in computing corpora
tion tax levy under the 1928 statute.
Hearings in the appeal case closed
yesterday.
T. H. H. Thoresen, tax commission
er Of North Dakota. presented argu-
ments to show that the corporate ex-
cess tax is property levy and not
a franchise tax. If the high court
sustains the case of Commissioner
Thoresen, the question of constitu-
tionality will he up for consideration,
counsel for the Gamble Robinson
Fruit company, Bismarck. plaintiff
indicated in arguments yesterday.
Should the supreme court reverse
the decision of Judge Fred Janson-
ius. to the effect that moneys and
credits are deductible in assessing
the corporate excess tax. upwards OF
100000 in taxes would be owing ia
the state from domestic corporations
Because of the vital importance
of the test case. the high court may
render its decision in ten days.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-03
OTHER CITIES
HIT BY FARGO
RATE RULING
Decree Will Cost Bismarck
Shippers and Jobbers
Thousands of Dollars

Alleged discriminatory rate fixing
by the Interstate commerce commits
sion, in recent decree Of the federal
body growing out of the Fargo rate
case, will cost. jobbers and shippers
of Bismarck. Mandan, and Dickinson,
thousands of dollars annually in rate
costs, f. NJ. Hendricks. rate expert on
the staff of the North Dakota rail
road commission, declared today.
Sweeping reductions on fifth class
freight hauls from the Twin Cities
to jamestown and Valley City, -
announced by the federal commission.
will work hardship on local shippers
operating in competition with James
town and Valley City firms.
At an informal conference between
representatives of the carriers and
members of the North Dakota rail
road commission. held last week in
St. Paul, railroad officials declined
voluntarily to extend the Valley City
and jamestown rates west to apply
generally throughout the state.
The interstate commerce commits
sion's ruling reduced rates on fifth
class freight from So cents to As
cents per cwt.. amounting to an aver
age reduction of $2S per car.
Although the railroad commission
has filed complaint with the fed
eral body, hearings in the rate cases
will not be held until 1926, Hendricks
stated.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-03
CITY LIBRARY
HEAD GOES TO
STATE SOCIETY
Mrs. Florence Davis Resigns
to Take Position With
N. d. Organization

Mrs. Florence n. Davis. who has
been librarian Of the Bismarck pub
lie library for more than six years.
has resigned to become librarian of
the State Historical society. Mrs.
Davis resignation was accepted by
the library board this morning. Her
successor has not been appointed.
Mrs. Davis will leave tomorrow for
Madison. Wis, where she will spend
the summer in the historical library
of Wisconsin. one Of the greatest
libraries in the United States. She
will study methods of handling state
historical material, as it is being
done in the great Libraries Of the
country.
Mrs. Davis became librarian of the
Bismarck public library upon the
completion of the new Library build
ing in January, 1918: She was call
ed here from summer work in the
Madison free library. after having
completed the training course for
librarians in the library school of
the University of Wisconsin. She
took over the nucheus of the Bis
marck library. at that time in tenn
porary headquarters in the Com
mercial club rooms, where the books
were housed after having been as
sembled by the Civic League of Bis
marck with the assistance of the
library commission.
Mrs. Davis will return to Bismarck
on Sept. and take up her work
with the State Historical society. L.
F. Crawford. superintendent, and his
assistant, Russell Reid. make up the
present staff of the society. which is
trustee of the state for collection and
assemble of state historical material
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-03
BISMARCK BOYS
WIN HONORS AT
SUMMER CAMP

J. J. Macleod accompanied home
the last contingent of Bismarck boys,
from the Spiritwood Lake camp yes
terday afternoon. These boys held
up the reputation of the first contin-
gent by carrying off first honors in
tent inspection and by winning in
dividual recognition.
Don Remission not only earned his
tenderfoot and first and second de-
gree in the "Y" Trail, but he passed
the junior life saving examination
and lis entitled to wear the Junior
Life Savers emblem. Wally Hultberg
earned his tenderfoot and first degree
in the ~" Trail and passed the lead
ers' swimming examination. Merrill
Enge qualified in tenderfoot and first
degree in the "Y" Trail.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-03
CathrO Named
Inspector For
Fund Commission

Fred w. Cathro, former manager OF
the Bank of North Dakota, has been
appointed. inspector for the Guaranty
Fund Commission which organized
yesterday afternoon following the tn
nouncement of the appointment to the
commission of A. w. Engel, cashier
of the First International bank of
Esmond
Mr.. Cathro is a we'll known banker
of the state, being past president
of the North Dakota's Bankers asso-
citation. He drew the political fire
of the l. v. A. in the recent recall
election and the attorney generals
department brought about his indict-
ment, but later dismissed it. Mr..
Cathro a: one time headed the de-
partment Of public instruction.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-03
MANY SCHOOL
CHILDREN IN
N. D. HAVE GOITER

Fifty per cent of North Dakota
school children are afflicted with
some form of goiter, DR.. Whittemore
revealed, stating that this proportion
can be materially reduced by cam
paign of prevention.
Efficiency of the boards work will
be hampered by limited biennial
appropriation, the health officer de-
clared. A budget approximately
$4,000 for the two-year period, will
be sufficient to maintain the de-
partment of vital statistics, he esti-
mated.
The only authorized field work
contemplated in the legislative .ap-
preparation is provided for in
$4,000 appropriation in connection
with the Shepherd Towner act, which
appropriates in federal aid q sum
equal to the state grant. Whit
temOre pointed out.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-03

Secretary Jadne to Be Guest of North Dakota Saturda
MRS. COOLIDGE BARELY ESCAPES
BEING RUN DOWN BY MOTOR CYCLE
Leap Side of Road Saves Presidents Wife From Serious
Injuries During Walk About Resort

Swampscott, Mass. July 3.-R-
Mrs. Coolidge barely escaped being
run down by motor cycle this
morning during walk about
Swampscott. A leap, to the side of
the road saved her. Z.
She was returning to White Court
and had just turned into the private
driveway when four members Of the
state constabulary on motor cycles
turned into the lane behind her.
Driving at a fast clip. according to
witnesses. the motor cycle officers
were behind her almost before any
one was aware.
The grinding Of brakes and a yell
by James Haley, her secret service
man, gave Mrs. Coolidge her only
warning and as she jumped to one
side the leading machine shot be.
tween her and Haley.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-03
NEW PRESIDENT
is SELECTED
FOR CONCORDIA

Moorhead. July 3.-Rev. John N.
Brown. president of the Canton
State Teachers college. Canton. S.
D.. will be the new president of Con-
cordia college. His acceptance was
received Wednesday evening by DR..
J. A. Aasgaard, the retiring presi-
dent
Rev. Mr.. Brown was the unani-
nous choice of the members of the
board of directors and board Of
trustees at their meeting June 25.
His work in developing and admin
istering church and college affairs
has won him recognition throughout
the middle west, and was considered
by the board as an admirable back
ground for the new president Of
Concordia. as with the beginning Of
the school year in September, the
college plans an extensive drive to
increase the endowment fund and
generally enlarge the place and ac-
tivities, Of the institution.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-03
FARM LEADER
TO SPEAK AT
MANDAN R0DE0
Cabinet Officer to Talk on
Outlook for Agriculture
in Nation
WILL RIDE WILD BRONC
Final Events of Roundup
to Be Staged Saturday
at Fair Grounds

Mandan. n. D.. July 3.-P)-
In the past few days Mandan has
assumed a combined holiday ap-
pearancc and the environment
Of pioneer COW town. An ap-
preaching Fourth of July cele-
bratiOn. coupled with a real
western rOdcO and an address
for the Northwest farmers by the
nations secretary Of agriculture,
form the triple-headcr attraction
that has caused the city to be
deckcd with flags and bunting
and to appear at the same time
as town of the old west.
Real cowboys, not of the cir
Gus type that wears furry pants.
but of the dirt farmer" type
that works as "cOw hand" on
western North Dakota ranches.
are everywhere visible on the
flag -bOrdercd street. A stand
has been placed down town for
the ceremonies attendant to the
ad.!rcss of secretary Jardinc.
Superintendent John NJ. Stephens
of the u. S. Northern Great Plains
Field station, is now IN Montana to
meet the secretary Of agriculture and
William r. Bussell. assistant secre-
tary. Scheduled to pick up the fed
eral officials at Butte, Tuesday or
Wednesday, he planned to go from
there to Miles City with them and
come into Mandan tonight or early
tomorrow morning.
Speaks In alOrning
Mr. Jardine is expected to deliver
his address on the outlook for agri-
culture from the downtown speakers
stand at l1:15 tomorrow morning.
Then will come the event to which
Mandan, North Dakota. Mr.. Jardine
and especially Mr.. Stephens have
been pointing for some time. Mr..
Jardine, a former cowboy. accepted
the invitation of Mr.. Stephens, who
is his friend Of long standing, to
ride at the roundup, and not only
that. but ride any "critter" they
wanted to give him. The field sta
tion head. in turn, accepted this in
vitation, and the kind of horse the
agriculture secretary will ride, how
he will "stick". whether he will "pull
leather" or whether he will need to
or have to, and thousand and one
other questions have been uppermost
in the minds of those in charge of
the rodeo and other interested par
ties.
Will Rest Sunday
The only definite answer today is
that the secretary has reserved Sun
day as day of rest. On that day
he will also visit with his son Billy
Jardine Jr, who has been here some
time with Mr.. Stephens.
The rodeo events we're started
yesterday, half of the punchers
riding in the preliminary events
Today the second half is exhibiting
its skill with horses and cattle and
tomorrow the climax will come when
the finalists ride. bulldog, rope and
"whoop-er-up" in general for the
several thousands of dollars prize
money. Seats are available for
$4,000. The events of the last few
days will close with thousand dol
lar Fourth of July fireworks dis
play.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-03
S0RLIE WILL
NAMESENAT0R
NEXT AUTUMN
Sets at Rest Any Doubt He
Will Appoint Successor
to Edwin F. Ladd
TAKES PLENTY OF TIME
Feels Certain United States
Senate Will Recognize
His Appointment

Governor A. G. Sorlie today an
nounced he would appoint success
sor to fill the unexpircd term of the
late Senator f. F. Ladd some time
before the opening Of the December
session Of Congress. The executives
announcement sets at rest any lin
gcring doubt that he will appoint n
successor to Ladd.
IL shall take ample time to pick
suitable man for the post" Sorlie
told The Tribune. "Thcrc is more
than sufficient time before the De-
ccmbcr session of Congress to make
the appointment. 1t will not harm
matters to defer action
The executive indicated he is con-
fident his appointee will be received
without opposition in the Senate.
Would Recognize Appoint mcnt
Senator Borah while passing
through Bismarck the other day,
while refusing to be quoted on the
North Dakota situation because he
had not been able to ascertain the
exact conditions. said generally
speaking that the United States sem
ate most likely would recognize the
appointment Of Gov. Sorlie.
He referred casually to the Unit
ed States decision in the case of
Senator Burton. In that case decid-
cd in 1905 before the passage Of the
Seventeenth amendment, the court
held that senator's of the United
States Cannot be said to hold their
places under the government Of the
United States"
Senator Sutherland now on the su-
preme bench when the question OF
seating the Alabama appointee was
under discussion declared that this
was not case in point, but that is
sue was settled by close vote OF
the senate and along political lines
Those who have studied the Alabama
case declare that constitutional and
statute provisions in North Dakota
differ on the matter Of the appointivt
power from those obtaining in Ala
bama.
Right to Reject
The situation, however, seems tt
resolve itself into the disposition Of
the United States senate to recognize
governors certificate of appoint
ment. In the Burton case the Unit
ed States supreme court refers tt
the power of the Senate in determin
ing the qualifications of its owl
members and their right to accep
or reject such members.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-03
AWARDS
DAM N AGES TO
SARGE UGHET
Sole Survivor of kerensky
Government May Spend
Money as He Wishes

New York. July 3--tR-Sarge
Ughet. who. is a great sovereign ma
tion all by himself. has won a court
verdict for 1853. 900 and when he
gets the money. apparently he may
spend it as he pleases. He is the sole
diplomatic survivor of the Kerensky
regime Of Russia. After the fall Of
the Car and the accession of the
Kerensky government, he came to
the United States as financial sec
retary for Kerensky.
Boris Bakhmetieff, to whom the
United States lent millions, resigned
when the Soviets gained control Of
Russia.
= Federal courts sustained UGhat
when he announced himself repre-
sentative of Russia. In this capacity
he sued the Lehigh Valley railroad
for destruction of shipments Of war
munitions bought by the Cars gov
ernment in the Blacktom Island ex-
plosion of July 80, 1915.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-03
MORE COUNTY
NURSES URGED
BY DOCTORS

DR.. Fannie Dunn Quain of Bis
marck was reelected president of
the State Health Advisory council
for two years. at the annual meeting
here. DR.. J. Grassick of Grand
Forks was renamed vice president.
DR.. A. A. Whittemore, state health
officer, is ex officio secretary.
The council approved the state
health officers suggestion for a re-
newal of the effort to have county
nurses named in every county in the
state. Before the war about half the
counties had nurses, but many who
entered the service during the war
have not been replaced.
DR.. Whittemore reported that good
response had been received to the
appeal to women's clubs in the state
to form county health committees,
with the health officer as chairman.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-03
BIG PROGRAM
ARRANGED FOR
LEGION MEET
Commander Drain to Speak
at State Convention in
Valley City

Valley City, N. D., July 3.-49--
The program for the state conven-
tion of the American Legion. made
public here today, shows continuous
line of attractions and meetings for
the ex-scrvice men. Chief among the
features on the program is an ad-
dress to be delivered by the Legion's
National Commander James A. Drain,
on July 3. Addresses by Frank Mil
hollan, president Of the North Dakota
Federation Of Labor, and by veterans
officers will be added features.
A rodeo staged by the same out
fit" that is closing up the prelim
inaries to the Mandan roundup today,
preparatory to the big Fourth of July
celebration there tomorrow, will be
put on here.
A boxing show will augment the
entertainment program.
The convention will be held, July S
and 8. The full convention program,
announced today, follows:
Wednesday, July S-MOrning Session
500 a. m.-Registration of dele
gates.
$3.50 A. m.-Call to order by De-
partment Commander A. B. Carlson
Minot
Invocation by department chaplain
Rev. j. o. 'Ensrud.
Reading call of convention.
Address of welcome by Hon. w. H
Pray, mayor of Valley City.
Response by Mr.. Claire Brickner.
Appointment of committees.
Reports of department officers.
Address by National Commander
James A. Drain.
Adjournment.
Noon-Rodeo parade.
Free street performance by Chief
Eat Fam and Princess.
Afternoon Session
1880 p. m.--Convention of Forty
and Eight
2:3O p. m.-Rodeo show at Athletic
park.
400 p. m.-Grand parade followed
by Grand Wreck.
6:15 p. m.-Free street performance
by Chief Eat Zam and Princess.
6:3O p. m.--Forty and Eight ban
quet, Kindred Hotel.
700 p. m.-Rodeo show at Athletic
park.
lNUTSOays July J-WOI"Uk CcsolUSs
900 a. m.-Convention called to
order.
Committee reports.
$500 a. m.--Unfinished business.
Addresses by Frank Milhollan
president N. d. Federation of Labor;
w. T. Kroll, American Legion Laiisou
Representative, Tenth district; C. T
Hoverson, Regional manager of the
u. S. Veterans Bureau, Fargo; Pres.
ident of the Woman's Auxiliary.
New business.
Adjournment.
1890 p. m.--Free street perform.
ance by Chief Eat Fam and Princess
Afternoon Session
1880 p. m.-Convention called tt
order.
Unfinished business
Election of department officers anc
delegates to national convention.
Adjournment.
$3.50 p. m.-Rodeo show at Athletic
park.
$3.50 p. m.-Free street performance
by Chief Zit Fam and Princess.
700 p. m.-Rodeo show at Athletic
park.
900 p. m.-Forty and Eight pave
ment dance, with distribution Of
twenty grand free prizes.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-03
SHAHANE GOES
TO PRISON
FOR Is YEARS

Grand Forks, July 3.-tR-Timothy
Shahane of Cavalier, convicted last
week of second dergee murder for the
killing of his father. was today SEN
fenced by District Judge c. M.
Cooley to l6 years in the state peni-
Shahanc's attorneys have announc.
ed they will appeal the case and
arrangement for his release on bail
are being made this afternoon.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-03
INSTRUCTION
IN SWIMMING
GIVEN AT POOL

Swimming and life saving instruc-
tion is being given in the municipal
swimming pool by James Morrison
and J. ]. Macleod. The classes are
conducted daily except Saturdays and
Sundays.
A beginners class for boys is held
at 10 a. m. The, life saving class is
held at $3.50 p. m.
Adults who wish to take up life
saving and swimming are asked to
registered at the office of the swim
ming pool.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-03
BIG NEW YORK
EXCHANGE FIRM
GOES BANKRUPT

New York, July 3.-P)-The fail
ure Of the New York Stock exchange
firm Of Dean Onatiza & Co. was
announced today by the president of
the exchange. An involuntary petit
tion in bankruptcy was later filed
against the firm on the petition Of
three employees. Liabilities may
reach $5,OO0,0OO and the assets are
estimated at $4,000,000, the petition
states.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-03

The motor cycle detachment. which
was coming to White Court to cs-
cort the president to Cambridge
proceeded to the summer white
house without stopping.
Slightly shaken by the incident
Mrs. Coolidge continued home. Mrs
Coolidge is in the habit Of walking
about the vicinity in the morning
and in this particular place she was
forced to use the roadway.
At the head Of the road an officer
is stationed. John Bryson. who was
there this morning. said he attempt
ed to signal the motor cycle police
rs they swerved into the road. 1t
was too late. however. and only
quick action by Mrs. Coolidge and
her secret service man prevented an
accident.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-03
Weather Report

Temperature at Z a. M. ........ 50
Highest yesterday ............ "a
Lowest last night ........... Sc
Precipitation to z a. m........ .02
Highest wind velocity ......... IL
For North Dakota: Fair tonight
and Saturday. Cooler southeast por-
tion tonight. Rising temperature
Saturday.
General Weather Conditions
The / .essure is low over the up
per MID ,sippi Valley and high over
the nd theastern Rocky Mountain
region and on the north Pacific
coast: Light precipitation occurred
in Utah, Wyoming, Montana and in
the Dakotas, while elsewhere the
weather is generally fair. High
temperatures prevail over the Great
Lakes region, Mississippi Valley and
southern Plains States, but temper
atures are slightly lower in the Da-
kotas and over the northern Rocky
Mountain region.
Official in Charge.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-03
2 SENTENCED !
ON ILLEGAL ;.
RUM CHARGES

Arthur Johnson of Bismarck en-.
tered plea of guilty to Il charge of
engaging in the liquor traffic yes
terday afternoon in Burleigh county
district court and was sentenced by
Judge Fred Jansonus to term of
80 days in Jail and to pay fine of
$500 and $50 costs.
Frank Bentley Of Bismarck, who
entered a plea Of guilty several days
ago to charge of engaging in the
liquor traffic. was sentenced yester.
day by Judge Jansonius to six months
in Jail and to pay a fine of 5000 and
$50 costs.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-03
MOUSETRAP
CATCHES BIG
COPPERHEAD

Camben, Ark, July 3.-(R-Arous-
ed by commotion in her pantry
where she had set a mousetrap.
Mrs. w. H. Mullins found that %
inch copperhead snake had been en-
shared instead of the expected ro-
dent. The reptile is believed to
have entered through a small hole
near the water pipes and wandered
into the trap while searching for
food.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-03
REBUILDING STARTS

Santa Barbara. July 3.-tP)-Santa
Barbara citizens today were about
their work of "digging out from un-
der" the earthquake debris.
Having estimated the actual dam
age to the business section at ap-
proximateIy $ll.O00.OOO, the commit
tee of expert engineers assembled
here from all parts of California
continued its inspection work today.
Much reconstruction of damaged
Buildings passed as safe has started
and unions have given orders to their
members to work half day on the
Fourth of July without overtime
charges in order that the work may
make as much progress as possible.
Free distribution Of food continues 8
and will continue on its present large
scale until gas and electric service
is restored.
It is practically all being fur
nished by neighboring California
towns.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-03
NO ISSUES OF
TRIBUNE JULY4

There will be no issues
of The Tribune published
July 4. The Tribune
plant will not operate on
that day so the employees
may be able to celebrate
the h0liday.
Business Offices also
will be closed the entire
day.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-03
WOMAN HURT
IN WRECK
BROUGHT HERE

Mrs. r. A. Wilson of Flaxon, who
was injured when the auto in which
she was riding was hit by passen-
ger train at Valley City on June "a,
was brought to local hospital yes
terday. She is suffering with in
ternal injuries and cuts about the
face and head.
Rev. r. A. Wilson was driving the
car, and his wife and daughter we're
in the back seat. Mr.. Wilson sus-
tained bruises and Miss Wilson suf-
fered a fractured collar bore and
cuts on the arms.