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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13
SOLICITOR OF
SCOUT FUNDS
is ARRESTED

Minot, N. d., Mar. ia 17-year-
old Minot boy, who with another
youth solicited funds in the city
without authorization under pre-
tense that the money was to be used
for the Boy Scouts, while under sem
tence to the state training school
for another offense, was arraigned
before Judge John C. Lowe, who
took no action at the time in the
matter. The first sentence had been
suspended by Judge Lowe upon GER
tain representations made at the
time of imposition of punishment.
The boy told the court that he had
solicited the money to be used for
spending purposes at Christmas time.
Judge Lowe asked Juvenile Commits
sioner C. B. Davis to make arrange
ments to hold a hearing and take
testimony from the other youth, be-
fore he would make an order in the
case which was brought before him.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13
DECISION REACHED
AT CONFERENCE
OF BUSINESSMEN
Runyan and Rosen Will Be
Teammates Upon Lower
Tax Ticket
INSIST ON CHI AN G. f
Fellows On Ticket Believe
Thompson Should Lead
City Contest
INSIST ON CHAN G f

At meeting today of business
men, it was decided to file Harry
Thompson for president of the City
Commission. This was done upon
the insistance Of Alex Rosen. and
Jack Runyan who are making the
race upon the same ticket. Mr.. Ros-
en- and Mr.. Runyan take the position
that Mr.. Thompson has been active
at the City Hall in urging lower
taxes and increased efficiency in
handling the city's business and that
owing to his long service and fami-
liarity with city business and issues
that he should head the ticket.
Petitions are being prepared and
will be circulated today to place
these names on the ballot for the
city election April 7. The platform
set forth on the petition is as fol-
lows: 'Decreased taxation and eff
cheney and economy in city manage
ment."
Those who have followed the trend
of city affairs during the last few
years are familiar with the position
taken by Mr.. Thompson on city mat
ters. He is a property owner and
realizes that immediate steps must
be taken to lower tax budgets in
this city. In this contention he is
heartily and Loyalty supported by Mr..
Rosen and Mr.. Runyan.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13
BURKE COUNTY
SUIT ENDS IN
LOCAL COURT
Abrupt Ending of Suit Ex-
pected to Take Three Days
Marks Court Session

Burke county's suit against the
Bank of North Dakota, involving a
claim Of approximately $4,000, was
dismissed by the plaintiff in district
court here today, shortly after the
trial opened before Judge Jansoni-
us. The dismissal was without pre-
judice, and may be brought again.
No explanation accompanied the ac-
tion, which followed cross-examina-
tion of A. Johannsen, audit director
of the Bank Of North Dakota.
Burke county alleged that draft
received from the Bank of North
Dakota on the First State Bank Of
Bowbells was deposited in 1921 in
the latter bank, which closed, and
the Bank of North Dakota was al
legged to be liable. The Bank denied
liability, and alleged that the coun-
ty had deposited other sums Of mon
ey in the bank before it closed.
The case was expected to require
three days for trial.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13
A. G. BOARD
ADOPTS PLAN
OF PROGRAM
Promoting Markets For Agri-
cultural Products Comes
First

At meeting of the Board Of Di-
rectors Of the Association of Com
.merce last evening, the following
Major Program was adopted for ac-
complishment this year. Work on
several Of the projects has been
started by committees, and with the
full cooperation of the membership
the entire program can be accom-
plished.
Plank No. 1
MARKETS.
Promote and establish better mar
kets for agricultural products.
Plank No. 2
IMPROVE RURAL RELATIONS.
Promote better relations between
the agricultural and business inter-
ests. Develop a greater apprecia-
tion of the Burleigh Co. Cow Testing
Assn. and its purposes.
Plank No. 3
MERCHANTS DIVISION.
Organize a Retail Merchants Divi-
sion for the purpose of stimulating
large program of retail trade ex-
pansion.
Plank No. 4
DEVELOPMENT OF TRADE TERRI
TORY.
Promote a comprehensive plan to
develop the Wholesale and Retail
trade.
Plank No. S
STATE CORN SHOW.
Greater development of the North
Dakota State Corn Show, cooperating
with the State Departments.
Plank No. 6
COMMUNITY BUILDING.
Cooperate with other civic organ
izations in the establishment of a
Community Building, providing quar-
ters for Company "A", and sufficient
for conventions and other public
gatherings.
Plsnk No. Z
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Promote Z plan 10 develop the Pub.
lie Library 70 : high point of ssxvics
the s2RnsAltx. \
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13
NORTH DAKOTA
WOMAN CLAIMS
FRAUD IN CASE
Charges Result in Two Mill
City Men Being 1ndi-
Gated For Fraud
WITHHELD
Mortgage Satisfied But Money
Is Not Forthcoming, Is
Woman's Charge

Minneapolis. Mar. 13.-Joseph U.
Barnes, President, and Eugene B.
Barnes, Treasurer, of the Interstate
Securities Company, Minneapolis, in
dicted by tho grand jury on charge
of grand larceny, pleaded not guilty
before District Judge Frank M. Nye
today and their trial was set for
March 10. They asked for separate
trials. They we're released on bond
of $4,000 each.
The indictment is based on COM
plant signed by Mrs. Katherine
Gillick of Minneapolis, who charged
that the Company collected 81 500 on
a mortgage on North Dakota proper
ty for her and then failed to turn
the money over to her.
The defendants reserved the right
to change their plea or enter de-
murrer to the indictment before
Wednesday.
It is alleged in the indictment
that mortgage held by Mrs. Gil
lick on Billings County, N. D. prop
erty was satisfied March ID, 1924
by payment through the Bank of
North Dakota and the Midland Ma
tional Bank Of Minneapolis, that the
Securities Company officials with
drew the money and placed it to
their own account and did not either
inform Mrs. Gillick of the satisfac-
tion on the mortgage nor pay the
money over to her.
. Mrs. Gillick is said to charge that
the two men continued to tell her
in May, 1924 that it was difficult to
collect the money because of the
hard times in North Dakota, but that
they would try to obtain it for her.
The securities company is now in
receivership and the two officials
are already facing charges of viola
tion of the state blue sky laws.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13
WATCH YOUR STEP TODAY
IT'S FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH

Did you look at the calendar today
and shudder? If you didn't, you
should have. Dire things have been
known to happen on Fridays that
had the misfortune to coincide with
the thirteenth of the month.
There was John Pepperdrinker-
you may remember him. He slipped
on q hailstone on Friday the thir-
teenth one August and broke his
olecranon process of the ulna (other-
wise his funny bone). John has new
er been the same man since. Then
there was the case Of Mrs. Susanne
Tattle. A burglar stole her store
teeth from the black walnut bureau,
mistaking them for priceless pearls,
which mistake kept her indoors for
a month That happened on a Eriday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13

Ferguson holds the title of governor
while her husband does the work,
the Bay States alarm isn't shared
by Texas.
The voters who elected "Ma"
look with equanimity on the con-
stant presence of "Pa" at the table
over which state issues are decided.
They had considerably more than
a sneaking suspicion all the time
that this would he the case.
The answer is that Jim Ferguson,
in political "comeback" of many
dramatic qualities, has restored him
self to the Texas voters good graces.
Almost unanimous sentiment has
been expressed in the State Legis
lature in favor of a constitutional
amendment to restore his officehold-
ing eligibilities, and the Senate, in
separate "vindication" movement
has voted to attempt to remove the
ban by statute.
jim just smiles, in the meantime,
and goes right on being "the gov
ernor's governor"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13

There was the day Of the in
auguraton. The ceremony over,
Mrs. Ferguson retired to the execu-
tive mansion, while Jim went down
stairs and formally opened the office
on the new administration behalf.
The hundred or so daily callers
at this office, seeking consultations
on affairs of state, discuss these
affairs with Jim. If the elected
governor is present, it is in the ca
pacity Of listener.
The applicant for state job goes
to see Jim.
Legislators who want to know the
governors wishes about new laws
go to see jim.
Official communications which
require an answer go to Jim.
All this with Jim under an i'm
peachment verdict, handed down
against him in 1917, declaring he
never again should hold any state
office of "honor, trust or profit
But if Massachusetts is worrying
about the fact that Mrs. Miriam
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13
MANY DIE OF
INFLUENZA
Not an Epidemic Rate, How
ever, Says Health Chief

Chicago. March l3.-Although
twenty-eig dead were reported in
thirteen hours ending at $3.50 o'clock
last night, and seventy eight new
cases are reported. DR.. Hermann
Bundeson, City Health Commission,
has declared there is no real epidem-
ic of influenza and respiratory dis
eases here.
The normal number Of deaths
would be thirteen and new cases
would be forty day for this time of
year, health authorities said, warn
ing that public carelessness would
cause spread of the diseases.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13
SPECIAL JURY
IS CHOSEN TO
PROBE DEATH
Florida Grand Jury Inquiries
Into HigginbOtham's
Connection

Cross City, Fla, March 13.-(By
the A. PA special grand jury will
begin an investigation today into the
disappearance of Lewis Barker, ne
gro, last October. Five men, includ-
ing Thomas H. Higginbotham, forme r
alleged whipping boss" Of the Put
nam Lumber Company, and negro,
are being held under suspicion in
connection with the case.
Only few bones, several pennies
and pair Of shoes, found recently
near the lumber company plant, re-
main of what is believed to have been
the body of the negro, and those will
form the basis on which the investi-
cation will be founded.
Statesments alleged to have been
made by Charley Hart, the negro
held, before the regular grand jury
which indicted him in connection
with the case, two weeks ago, thus
far, it is said, form the major con-
Meeting links between the bones and
the negro who disappeared.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13
COMMITTEE TO
GIVEADYERSE
REPORT ON HIM
Senate Judiciary Committee
Voted, 8 to z, Against
His Confirmation
WILL BE REPORTED
New Fight on Him Is Seen in
Vote to Come Up in
United States Senate

Washington, Mar. 13.-An adverse
report on the nomination of Charles
B. Warren to be Attorney General,
was ordered today by the Senate Ju-
dietary Committee. The vote was
nine to seven.
Twice previously the nomination
had commanded a majority in the
same committee.
| All Of the Democrats and Senators
Borah of Idaho and Norris of Me-
braska, both Republicans, voted to-
day against favorable report. The
vote of Senator Borah was cast by
proxy, the Idaho Senator being at
that time at the White House where
he had been summoned by President
Coolidge.
Despite the Presidents decision
to call some Of the Republican OPP
ponents of confirmation into con-
ference and make a personal appeal
to them, many Of the party regulars
saw little hope Of favorable action
on the nomination which once has
been rejected.
Senator Borah, told Mr.. Coolidge
frankly he saw no chance of con-
firmation.
The committee vote today was az
follows:
For a favorable report: Cum
Minis, Iowa; Ernst, Kentucky; Spen-
Ger, Missouri; Means, Colorado:
Harreld, Oklahoma; Deneen, Illinois,
and Gillett, Massachusetts, all Re-
publicans.
Against a favorable report: Borah,
Idaho; Norris, Nebraska. Republi.
cans; Overman, N. Carolina; Reed.
Missouri; Ashurst, Arizona; Walsh,
Montana; Caraway, Arkansas; King,
Utah; and Nicely, West Virginia;
Democrats.
Senator Overman previously had
voted for confirmation both in the
committee and in the Senate.
The constitutional right Of the
President to resubmit the nominal
tion was questioned by Senators
Reed and Walsh and most of the
committee session, lasting an hour
and a half, was devoted to argu-
ments on that point.
The question was not brought to
vote as Senators wanted additional
time to consider it. Chairman Cum
Minis took the position that the
President was fully within his
rights.
With an adverse report from the
committee, opponents will hold
parliamentary whip hand during the
fight on the floor.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13

the thirteenth too. you will remem-
Der.
So it's day to sit up and watch.
Staying in bed all day isn't much
use, because a fire might happen
along, and then where would you be.
But there are few precautions that
any sane person should take. Don't
eat at Ill If you have to be the thir-
teenth at table today. If you do,
someone will be sure to die before
the close of the year, and there's no
telling, it might be you. Also, if
you're sentenced to death, don't let
them execute you today; it might
prove fatal Above all, if you must
make trip to Antofagasta, or some
such neighboring town, don't start
today because it's. an historical fact
that all journeys undertaken on this
day Of. doom. are {ated, .-..
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13
BY LEON Nj. SILER
NEA Service Writer

Austin, Tex, Mar. 13.-Texas
folks grinned the other day when a
Massachusetts, district attorney COM
planned to the world that legal bust
ness which he had to transact with
the governor of Texas was looked
after exclusively by the governors
husband.
For to Texas, "Governor Fergu-
son" means he as we'll as she-and
more often the former than the lat
ter.
TO the Fergusons themselves
Jim and Miriam--it means they.
When newspaper reporters at the
state capitol are summoned to the
governors office ito get official
news, they are almost invariably in
formed-generally by Jim-that
eve" did SO and so.
To themselves, "Ma" and "Pa"
Ferguson are as inseparable official
ly as they are in private life.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13

In the physical aspects of its
streets, it's fine buildings, business
blocks and residences, Bismarck
bears all the earmarks Of a thriving
and up-to-the7minute American city
in which anyone should be happy
to live. Though it may not have
developed its park and Fairgrounds
system as fully as possible, yet all
in all, it is one of the finest if not
the very best city in the state.
This condition contrasts sharply
with the un-modern and in some
instances, backward business policy
pursued in the city hall. 1t is con-
ceivablc that some advance has been
made over the, methods in vogue
years ago, but long forward steps
are necessary before they reach the
best practices Of both good munici-
palities and private corporations. In
an effort to bring up the business
of the city government to the same
plane apparent in the business Of it's
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13

Central City. KY, March 13.--W. H.
Hunt, miner, who was at Sand
Cave, near Cave City. during efforts.
there to rescue Floyd Collins from
the cave, today announced he had
closed contract with Homer Col
lins to remove the body Of his broth
er. The body was sealed in the hole
after It was ascertained he was dead.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13
MAY PURCHASE
LOAN! BONDS.
Board of University and
School Lands Considers
This

The board of university and school
lands probably will seek purchase of
100000 Bank of North Dakota farm
loan bonds, according to C. R. Kositz-
ky, land commissioner. The Indus
trial Commission soon is to offer
for sale an issue of $2,0O0,O0O bonds.
The land board has loaned the one
third Of its funds it is permitted to
invest in FARM loans and is caught
up on purchase of school bond is
sues, according to Mr.. Kositzky, who
says there is several hundred thou
sand dollars in cash, on hand with
which to purchase bonds.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13
AWAIT WORD

Langdon, N. D., March 13.--De-
cision regarding the time and place
of the new trial Of Walter Higgin-
botham, Florida whipping boss
once convicted of the murder of Mar
tin Tabert, North Dakota boy, is be-
ing held in allegiance, pending settle
ment Of new charge of murder in
connection with the death of negro
according to word received here.
Behavior of Higginbotham since
his first trial, which brought him a
20 year sentence, is said to be
changing local sentiment in Florida
against him. Stafford Caldwell Of
Miami is looking after the Tabert
interests and will assist States At
torney Kelly in his prosecution.
G. Crimson of Langdon who rep
resented North Dakota in prosecuting
the first trial will attend the second
trial he has announced.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13

HARRY THOMPSON T0RUN
AS HEAD OF COMMISSION:
WILL OPPOSE A.P, LENHART
VERDICT OF
$96 GRANTED
IN u. S. COURT

A verdict Of SOC was returned for
the government in federal court in
a suit directed against F. c. Turner,
Sioux county rancher, for alleged
authorized use of grazing lands Of
Indiana. Suit had been entered t,
recover s7OO and five years inter-
est. Miller denied illegal use of
lands. He was represented by Will
liam LANCER of Bismarck.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13
THREE ELECTRIC
COMPANIES SOLD

The state railroad commission TO-
day approved applications for the
purchase of ]. w. Campbell Jr. Of
the Garrison, Anamoose and Drake
electric utilities, and granted au-
thority to r. E. Miller of Dickinson
to operate a motor bus line between
Dickinson and Killdeer.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13
PURCHASE OF
UTILITY is
RUMORED HERE

The Otter Tail Power Company Of
Fergus Fails, Minnesota, which is
engaged in extensive purchase and
development of electric utilities in
North Dakota, has purchased the
Sheyenne Valley Light and Power
Company, it is reported in local cir
cles. The Sheyenne Valley company
purchases current from the city Of
Valley City and through transmits
sion line serves Dazey, Rogers, Leal,
Oriska, Walum, Sanborn, Fingal and
Nome. " v
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13
ROOSTER CAN COUNT

Chicago, March 13.-The class in
experimental psychology at the Uni
versity of Chicago has found q
rooster that can count. Kernels of
corn were placed in line on the
floor with every third one tackled
down. Then the third kernels were
loosened and the rooster refused to
pick them up, picking up two and
then skipping one.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13
MINER MAKES CONTRACT TO REMOVE
FLOYD COLLINS BODY FROM CAVE

Work of recovering the body will be-
gin about April I, Mr.. Hunt said. He
believes the work can be accomplish
I'd In two weeks.
Collins was trapped in the cave
January 80 and was reached through
a rescue shaft, February Is. Because
Of the hazard to ,rescuers it was de-
eided not to undertake to recover
the body. ...s-.-..'. :
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13
FIND SUBMERGED CITY

Rome, March 13.-Dlvers have
found the ruins of submerged city
30 feet below the surface of the
Mediterranean of the coast of Tunis.
The undersea city was found near
the "Isle of Lotus Eaters" of which
Homer, the Grecian poet, wrote.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13
WAR SURPLUS
SALE QUESTION
IN ABEYANCE

The Highway Commission adjourn
ed its session here today without
definite action on the question of
disposiug of war surplus materials
on hand at an auction sale.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13

Fortune telling is illegal in Indiana
under. a. law, passed IN le1z... ;. ~.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13
SLOYENLY MANNER OF AUDITING
PAYROLLS AT CITY HALL OPENS
WAY TO WASTE AND INEFFlCIENCY

Editors Note:-This is an
ther in the series Of articles up
on city, affairs Handling Of
payrolls is discussed in this ar
ticle as reflecting one of the rea-
sons for high taxes.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13

Halley's comet made its last ap-
pearance in 1910.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-13
WEATHER FORECAST

Generally fair tonight and Satur-
day. Colder tonight. Warmer Sat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-23
Movies Make
Big Jump in
Last 2 Years

Speed 10 production, system in
organization ana quicker release Of
tho finished product
These arr tho three important
improvements IN motion pictures
that Dorothy Phillips states bhs
has noticed ninea her return 20 the
screen following her retirement IS
months ago following tho sudden
death Of her husband. Allan Hoiu
bar. director.
The motion picture business f.
Improving and evoluting every dny. Z"
said Miss Ph!lllps My! but they
speed things Up now, But that &,
ha u should be, There arc aome
scenes. OF course. where great
deal Of time il needed but notice
now that on seta whore days would
have been consumed two years ago
only few hours arc spcn, on them
now.
Efficiency has struck The motion
picture business with a bang. Many
people think this will hurt the bus.
mess but | do not believe 70. This
greater efficiency has resulted IN
more wonderful pictures and conae.
gusntiy greater profits and larger
salaries, And also tho better pic,
lures have won hundreds OF thou.
sands Of fans and naturally more
thratcrs have been constructed.
with moro thcaiorB IN operation
there has consequently been
greater demand for films. And 30
on tho cycle goes. Good big pic.
lures aro the rule now where they
were the exception five years ago.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-23
Other Man Didn't
Worry Liia's jim,

Can you imagine a red.bloodod
man calmly smiling and noddInE
his approval while another man
makes love TO his beautiful wlfo7
Yet this paradoSical situation oc.
Cured ut the Paramount Long
Island studio not so very long ago
and occnsIonod no surprise whatso.
ever Tho principals in this unique
Triangle were Thomas MelRhan.
James Klrkwood and Lila Lee. who
In private life Is Mrs. James Kirk.
wood.
When Jim arrived unexpectedly
at the studio. ho found his wIfo
very busy receiving tho romantic
attentions OF Mr.. Meighan. while
director Victor Herman urged them
on. But Jim didn't care-ho knew
their love was reel!
1t was only for scene In "old
Home Week" Thomas McIghan'a
latost production now nj tho Lib.
erty
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-23
Guess What Charlie
Calls His Donkey

Charlie Murray. who plays the
great comedy character. Holy Joe, :"
an Itinerant evangelist. in Percy"
Charles Rays now Pathc picture. nj
tho Columbia. made his first public
appearance ut tho Rga OF II with
CroCksr's Horse show. Ho was
chambermaid TO Shetland pony.
a good deal OF wator has gone
over the dam since then and the
Ray picture finds Murray chaporon.
ing what II popularity known in the
Pixies Peak region m Rocky
Mountain Canary" Asked what he
called his burro. Murray replied
that he had chrlstsned him after
tho Imperial Valley manner. with a
long string OF names. but that they
couldn't DO told Off in tho presence
OF AiiSa Bedford and other ladies'
OF the cast.