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increased so markedly. and as 1t has
also remained SO much higher since
1920, when the law became effective, 1t
is apparent that the salary Of the EN-
ploye was based on a 100-cent dollar
while his annuity is based on a So
cent dollar, or on dollar having even
less value than 60 cents"
Following out this thought, Mr..
Biller showed that the average an.
nuity of an employee In 1921. namely.
$56S.44, becomes only S31S.33 when al
loWance Is made for the shrinkage in
the purchasing power of the dollar
since 1913.
Explains Large Fund.
Mr.. Biller told the committee one
reason why there is so large an
amount in the retirement fund, rep
resented by the PA per cent Of salary
contributed by the employees, Is be-
cause fewer workers have retired than
was expected and the annuitants hay,
died faster after retirement than had
been expected.
Il was also one of those who feared
the annuity roll would be burdened
with retirements for disa bility" Mr.
Biller continued. LAS a matter of
fact. the trend is Enthusiastically in the
other direction"
The witness declared that one-third
of those retired for disability are al
ready dead. He presented a table
showing that a total of 1910 en-
ployes have been retired both for age
and disability since the law became
effective in 1920, and that 3,4S1 of that
number have died. leaving $3.50 now
on the annuity roll.
Another table showed the average
age of all those on the annuity roll
last year was 500 years.
Employees Pay Money.
In the beginning of his testimony
Mr.. Biller said he wanted to correct
the impression which some have that
the Government is paying the an
nuities. explaining that they are COM
ing solely out of the employees con-
:ribution. The money IN the retire
ment fund. he said, belongs to the in
dividual employees, and the Govern
ment merely borrows that money
when it pays annuities to those who
have retired.
Chairman Lehlbach further e~,
planned the system by saying that il
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officer Killed in Raid.
WADECR(

WADESBORO, n. c., January 16
N).-Deputy Sheriff M. G. Falkner Of
Peachland, Arson County, was killed
this morning while making a raid on
a whisky plant, which it Is alleged was
being operated by negro named Har-
rill. The negro. 1t is said, started to
run and the officer fired at the ground
in an effort to stop him. Harrin re-
turned tho fire with fatal effect. He
was arrested.
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STEEL HEIRESS TO WED.
Miss Grace's Engagement to Judge
Parker's Grandson Announced.

BETHLEHEM, Pa, January 16
(LP)).-Eugene q. Grace. president of
the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, and
Mrs. Grace at a dinner tonight an
nounced the engagement of their
daughter. Emmeline, to Alton Parker
Hall, son of the Rev. and Mrs. Mercer
Hall of New York.
Mr.. Hall, a graduate of Princeton.
played on the varsity polo team. He
is grandson of Alton B. Parker.
The engagement of Miss Grace to Sir
Michael Bruce was announced a year
ago, but the engagement was broken
off
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Alumnae Plan Card Party.

The board of directors of the Notre
Dame de Namur Alumnae Association
Is making plans for a card party and
dance 10 be given by the association
at the Wardman Park Hotel, Feb
ruary 10, for the benefit of the schol-
arShip fund
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Perils CT Bootleg.

An Erie. Pa, high school class
mixed bootleg whisky with the water
in a fish bowl and then experimental
with various live specimens. perch
died in four seconds. a bullfrog in
thirteen seconds, a bass in one minute
and seven seconds and a sunfish in
four minutes. But q tadpole got
drunk and refused to die.
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The Right Rev. Charles II. Brent,
first Episcopal Bishop of the Philip
pines and now Bishop of Buffalo, will
celebrate his Episcopal silver jubilee
this ear.
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OF SURTAX RATES
UNDER PRESENT AND NEW PLANS
BY the Associated Press.


o
in
is
uuIe the DepIu
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that Congress should move speedily
to n consideration Of the danger
threatening.
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LARGER ANNUITIES
NEED is CHARGED TO
DOLLAR SHRINKAGE

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All 500 900 would he taxed 20 under both the
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DRY ANNIVERSARY
STIRS SENATE ROW:
ARRESTS HERE GROW

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TAX BILL REPORT
VOTED AS CLOTURE
ON COURT LOOMS

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Sees League Around Corner.

1.-THE central thought Of the pro-
ponents of this court as it now stands
in pressing our adherence is that it
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-16
Birthday Party For
Charles Kupitz Is
Given By Daughter

The following item was taken from
the Herald Of Bellingham, Wash:
mr.. Charles kupitx was pleasantly
surprised Tuesday evening with the
gathering Of number Of friends Mt
the home Of his daughter, Mrs. A. ID.
Anderson, on the Ferndalc road. The
occasion celebrated Mr.. kupitz's
birthday. Progressive whist was
played and prizes won by Mrs. H.
Sicfkc and Mr.. Charles Willis, high
and Mrs. c. Willis and Mr.. Ed Hurd,
low. The self-invitcd guests served q
delicious luncheon and later the
evening was spent in dancing. Those
in attendance were: Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Lindsay, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Shaw, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Gardener, Mr..
and Mrs. H. Siefkc, Mr.. and Mrs. +.
Manthcy, Mr.. and Mrs. +. c. Hurd,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Stockton, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Willis, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Jack
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Hurd, Mr.. and
Mrs. David Wurtenbcrg, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. Bythcr, Mrs. E. II. Sterling, Mrs.
w. Chcsncy, Mr.. j. Hartman, Mr.. +.
Anderson, Mr.. +. Mosicr, MIR. and
Mrs. A. D. Anderson and the guest of
honor, Mr.. c. Kupitz."
In letter to the Tribune Mrs. A.
D. Anderson. daughter Of Mr.. Kupitz,
tells Of the North Dakota club in
Bellingham, of which organization
she is secretary. The club has a
large membership and has chosen as
its club song: "Thc Little Old Sod
Shanty on the Claim"
Mr.. Kupitz is an oldtimc resident
Of Bismarck. He visited here during
the past winter with his son, Max
Kupitz.
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THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE

make for popular appeal. Shirle,
Mason was never seen to better lad
vantage than AS Mercedes, the swee I.
heart Of Neil Hamiltc" WiN;"m 3pr
we'll makes an interesting bandit, and
Robert Frazer as the Man VINO w..1
the girl in the end does his best with
role that fits him like the well
known glove.
10 mention just a few things al
random audiences will thrill at the
scenes taken out in the desert on the
slope of Death 1t is a place where
the ground is continually shifting,
and huge rocks go crashing down the
hillside. These ominous projcctiles
provide "a thilling background for
part of the dramatic action.
Then there is the fight in the town
Of Casita, during which Hamilton and
Miss Mason try to escape. Frazer
starts the whole thing by first throw
ing a man who is molesting Shirley
over the bannister Of balcony. Not
content with this, he enters the bar
room and before anyone knows what
is going on, knocks the lamp over.
Bobby Vernon is also on the pro-
gram in his latest comedy Broken
China with New pictures in addi-
tiOn.
The masked orchestra which APP
poarcd at the Eltingc Wednesday and
Thursday evenings came out from be-
hind the disguise last night and
proved to be Ralph Laws music max
crs from Mandan augmented by sew
cral Bismarck boys. The playing Of
the orchestra as we'll as the numbers
presented by the Victor Elcctrola
added greatly to the Eltingc program.
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Delphian Society to
Study American Art
at the Next Meeting

An interesting meeting of the Del.
phlan Society was held this morning
Mt the sEiks hall. The program, which
was made up Of articles concerning
the art Of illumination, was ably con.
Quoted by Mrs. s. ". Corwin.
The following program was an.
nounced for the next meeting, Friday
April 30, when American art will be
studied under the leadership Of Mrs.
X. A. Tracy:
Early Portrait Painters. West, Cop
ley and Stuart-Mrs. G. B. Whitley.
Jnness-Mrs. Al Roscn.
Vcddcr and Winslow Homcr-Mrs.
+. L. Whitson.
Lafarge-Mrs. +. C. Stuckc.
Whistlcr-Miss Lucille Dahl.
Sargent. Abbey and Chase--Miss
Hardy jackson.
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HEADACHES MAY
BE CAUSED BY
CONSTIPATION
Kellogg's ALL-BRAN
brings quick relief

Constipation takes it's toll in
suffering and may lead in the end
to more than forty diseases. Don't
let this thing pile up poisons in
your body-deadly poisons! Read
Mrs. Hardin's message of cheer:
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with milk, fruit or in cooking.
Kcllogg's ALL-BRAN is sold by all
grocers. Served at leading hotels
and restaurants.
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Mrs. Mcintyre and
Mrs. w. C. Bush Joint
HOstesses at Party

The first of a series Of afternoon
bridge parties was given Thursday
afternoon in the home Of Mrs. NJ. E.
Mcintyre, 811 Fourth street, when
Mrs. Mcintyre and Mrs. w. c. Bush
entertained jointly.
Jonquils. daffodils and pussy will
lows formed an attractive decorative
scheme for the rooms. A yellow and
green color motif was carried out in
all the appointments.
Seven tables of bridge were in
play, honOrs going to Mrs. George
Ebert. At the conclusion Of the play
q course luncheon was served, Mrs.
K. B. Murphy. Miss Luverne Bush
and Miss Helen Holman assisting the
hOStcSses.
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Five Tables Play
at Bridge Party
Thursday Evening

Mrs. Roy Logan and Miss lrma Lo-
gan entertained last evening with
five tables Of bridge in the Wood
n,ansee apartments. Honors in, the
games were won by Mrs. c. J. Lynch
and Mrs. Neil O. Churchill.
The rooms were decorated with a
variety of spring flowers. At the
conclusion of the play a prettily APP
pointed course luncheon was served.
The hostesscs were assisted in
serving by their mother, Mrs. Lucinda
Logan.
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JUNIOR CLASS MEETS

At meeting Of the Junior class of
the High school Thursday evening
utter school Miss Dorothy Dakin was
presented with an attractive bracelet
and u $50 gold piece by members of
the cast of adam and Eva' and the
class in appreciation of her services
in directing the play.
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Advertising in
w. The Tribune PAYS


The value Of advertising in the Bis.
marck Tribune was clearly demon
strated yesterday by the large crowds
of people who visited the A. W. Lucas
company store and the great volume
OF business done by the store during
the day in addition 20 what would
have been the regular days business.
The Lucas company's dollar Day"
sale, held yesterday, was advertised
only in the Bismarck Tribune. in the
issue Of Wednesday evening. which
was not in circulation until shortly
before 6 o'clock, and few hand bills
which were circulated in Mandan late
that night. When the doors Of the
store opened at 8 a. M. yesterday a
large number Of people were waiting
to take advantage Of the bargains Of
fcrcd and the store was well filled
with customers all day
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CUT THIS OUT

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MOVE FROM MANDAN

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Holloway, who
have been making their home in Man
dan since their recent marriage, are
moving to the Rose Apartments in
Bismarck today. Mrs. Holloway was
formerly Miss Gertrude Reynolds of
Bismarck.
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studies. and tap and step
dancing by ten-year-olds, will
be features Of the program,
presented by the Bigel0w
Dancers and Entertainers Sat-
urday night at the auditorium.
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LEAVES FOR CITIES

Frank f. Shepard, cashier Of the
First National Bank, left today for
the Twin Cities where he will trans
act business. lie will be accompanied
home by Mrs. Shepard, who has been
visiting in the east.
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VISITS COUSIN

Harold Reinecke, connected with
the supreme court ut Aberdeen, S. D.,
is in the city on legal business and
while here is visiting with his cou-
sin, Miss Martha Rcinecke.
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SHOPPING HERE

Mrs. Paul Kurtz and Mrs. B. Il.
Schneider Of Hazelton, and Mrs. W..
W. .Mandigo and Miss Ethel Mandigo
Of Braddock were Bismarck shoppers
yesterday.
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FROM JAMESTOWN

Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Hanson of
jamestown were Bismarck visitors
yesterday afternoon, having motored
here from their home. Mr.. Hanson is
editor of the jamestown Sun.
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ACCEPTS POSITION IN JAMES.
TOWN

Roy Random of Sterling has ac-
ccptcd position with the Northern
Pacific in jamestown and with Mrs,
Random will leave soon for that city
to make his home. Mrs. Random is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. s. j.
King Of Bismarck.
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PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION
n1NNER

The Panhcllcnic Assoc iation will
have . dinner Monday evening, April
10, at the Grand Pacific hotel. Cards
have been issued but the committee
wishes to assure any member who
may have been missed that she is
cordially invited and that incomplete
membership lists are responsible for
the oversight. All national sorority
women in Bismarck and Mandan are
also invited. Call 1lCl or 336 by Sat
urday for reservations.
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CAMPFIRE GIRLS MEET

The WstomacAtek group Of Camp
fire girls met yesterday evening Mt
the Wachter school and held coun-
Gil fire. Plans were made for So
cial meeting next week.
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VISITING; HERE

Richard Vallancy, who is in the
city with Miss Bigc1ow's entertainers,
is the weekend guest Of Ronald Nc
1ntyrc.
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HAS OPERATION

Mrs. Albert Zuger, 421 Third street
underwent an operation yesterday at
the St. Alexius hospital for the re-
moval of her tOnsils.
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RETIjKN HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. f. H. Johnston have
returned to their home in Center at
ter visit in the city with friends.
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REBEKAHs 70 ENTERTAIN

Invitations have been issued by the
committee in charge for by Heck
dancing party to be given by the
Rebekah lodge on April %. All Odd
Fellows and Rebekahs are invited.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Grothe of
Washburn are spending few days in
Bismarck with friends.
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HERE ON BUSINESS
II. A. knudson Of Driscoll is in the
city today on business.

LEAVES FOR WASHINGTON
jacob. Paris, Jr., left this morn.
ing for Spokane, Wash.
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SHOP IN BISMARCK

Mrs. G. l.. Klcinschmidt and Mrs.
r. J. Rausch and daughter, Ruth. Of
Raleigh were shopping in Bismarck
yesterday.
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GOES To CITIES


Mrs. v. j. LaRosc left last evening
for short visit in Minneapolis. She
will return tomorrow evening.
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UNDERGOES OpERA1

OIVOEttOVESJ vi EINzN IVV
Miss ELAN jaeger underwent an
operation for the removal Of her tom
sils yesterday at the st. Alexius hos
pital. She is getting along nicely.
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WEEKEND VISIT

Mr.. and Mrs. c.. A. johnson have
gone to Stanton for weekend visit.
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RAINBOW GIRLS TO MEET

HINDOV .NINLS IN MEL
The Rainbow Girls will meet Sat-
urday evening ut 1880 in the Masonic
temple. There will be initiation ccrc-
monies. All members are urged to
attend.
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Sunday special dinner, six.
ty-fivc cents per plate. Nc.
kenZie Hotel.
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AT THE MOVIES
CAPITOL THEATRE

A thrilling picture set off by won
derful scenery one in which the ac-
ton moves swiftly and surely to an
unexpected and dramatic climax
such is "The Deserts Price, the
William Fox production starring
Buck Jones. which opens at the Cap
itol Theatre tonight.
Buck is cast as Wills Mccain, who
returns from the East to take charge
Of big cattle ranch. He finds that
his neighbor, Julia Starkc, has de-
clared war against his outfit because
she suspects them of killing her
sheep.
When his men deny the charge,
Mccain who is in love with Julia,
decides to discover the real culprits.
After series of exciting adventures,
he shows that the Martin brothers,
who own a cattle ranch Of question
able reputation, arc the real offend
crs.
A we'll chosen cast which includes
Florence Gilbert, Edna Marion, Ern.
est Buttcrworth, Arthur Houseman
and Montague Love support Jones in
this picture. The production was d.
rcctcd by w. S. Van Dyke.
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HERE ON BUSINESS
w. &. Hocrr Of Mankato, Mimi. is
transacting business in the city.
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VISITING IN MOTT

Miss Mary Mccoy has gone to Mott
where she will spend the weekend
with her parents, Judge and Mrs. l..
H. Mccoy.
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HERE ON BUSINESS

.. +. Arntz Of Durnstad has return.
cd home after a short business visit
in the city.
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TO VISIT IN CIT

TO VISIT IN CITIES
Miss Ruth Walters will leave this
evening for visit in Minneapolis
and st. Paul.
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The 4th division Of the
Methodist Ladies' Aid will
have q food sale at H0skins.
Meyer Saturday, April 18th,
beginning at 10 o'clock. I
Vap0 Carpet Cleaners
Bismarck phone 1913.
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GUEST IN BISMARCK
Miss Anna Mcissner of Mott is
spending several days in Bismarck
with friends.
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HERE ON BUSINESS
Charles Anderson of Sterling was
n business visitor in Bismarck yes.
terday.
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ELTlNCE TONIGHT

ELTINGE TONIGHT
Zane Grcy's story Desert Gold"
comes to the Eltingc for today and
Saturday as a new photoplay Gffcr-
ing.
1t has all the elements which go to
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FROM GLEN ULLIN
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Tschida and daugh-
ter Of Glen ullin spent Thursday in
the city.
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VISITING HERE

VISITING HERE
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Grothe of
Mashburn are spending few days in
Bismarck with friends.
HERE ON BUSINESS
O. +. Arntz Of Burnstad has return.
cd home after a short business visit
in the city.
TO VISIT IN CITIES
Miss Ruth Walters will leave this
evening for visit in Minneapolis
and st. Paul.
GUEST IN BISMARCK
Miss Anna Mcissner of Mott is
spending several days in Bismarck
with friends.
FROM GLEN ULLIN
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Tschida and daugh-
ter OF Glen Ullin spent Thursday in
the city.
HERE ON BUSINESS
Charles Anderson of Sterling was
u business visitor in Bismarck yes.
tcrday.
BUSINESS TRIP
Benton Baker will leave tonight for
the Twin Cities to transact business
BUSINESS TRIP
Robert Bauer will leave tonight for
Minneapolis for visit with friends
----
HERE FROM WILTON
Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Thompson Of
Wilton were in the city yesterday.
SHOPPING HERE
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. ellis Of Aimont
were shopping in Bismarck today.
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BUSINESS TRIP
Benton Baker will leave tonight for
the Twin Cities to transact business
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A SNAKE STORY

Recently the editor Of the Publish
ers' Auxiliary bemoaned the fact that
good fish, snake and other animal
stories have become scarse. PERHAPS
there are no new ones, but we ran
cross one this week modestly credit
ed to Exchange" which ought 70
qualified for the old scrap book,
whether it is new or not
0 kind hearted farmer up in North
Dakota found rattlssEake cought
in trap and compassionately re-
leased the reptile and went his way
The snake followed his liberator howe
and exhibited such friendliness that
the farmer kept it as a pet. When
the weather got cold, the RATHER was
allowed to sleep in the kitchen. One
night, hearing commotion down
stairs, the farmer rushed down to
find the snake tightly coiled about
the neck Of burglar who had enter
ed the house. The snakes tail was
stuck out Of the window, frantically
rafting fer the police.