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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-22
Last Minute
News Bulletins

Tokyo, Dec. 22-(AP)-Dis-
patches from Mukpo, Korea, re-
porting 30 fishing boats sunk In
n heavy storm yesterday. A hum
drcd fishermen were missing.
Huntington. w. Va. Dec. D.
(AP)-Fivc men were reported
missing and were believed to
have been drowned today when
the center span Of the Midland
Atlantic bridge over the Big
Sandy river at Cstlettsburg, N.Y.,
collapsed. Three other men,
working ON the bridge, which is
under construction, were re-.
moved to = hospital, one in
critical condition.
Brownsville, Texas, dec. r.
(AP)-With the fog practically
dispellcd, preparation. TO move
the Pan.Americ1n planes from
the Padre Island Beach to open
waters Of Laguna Madrc began
1t 2 o'clock this afternoon.
Weather conditions were improv-
ing steadily and indications were
that the planes would start
southwsrd within m hour.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-22
MURDER TRIAL
AT SC0BEY is
NEARING END
Joe kittOck Is on Trial For
killing of Long Prairie,
Minnesota, Man

Scobey. Mont, Dec. % tP)-
Prosecution and defense attorneys
prepared today to make their pleas
to the jury in the case Of Joe Kit
took, charged with killing Carl Sicg-
crt Of Long Prairie, MINI. Both the
state and the defense rested yester-
day and it was expected that the
case would be in the hands of the
jury late this afternoon.
Final testimony yesterday center
ed about evidence offered by Elsie
Hcddcrick, ninc-ycar-old niece of the
defendant, on whose statement
charges against Kittock were
brought.
She testified that she saw her
uncle in an angry conversation with
Il stranger, that her uncle obtained a
gun and shot him and later that she
heard talk Of the body having been
thrown into II river. Siegert, who
came here about Easter, 1925. dis
appeared shortly after his arrival
and nothing was heard Of him until
hunters discovered his body in Il
river.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-22
SNOW, COLDER
Is FORECAST
FOR YULETIDE
Golf Christmas Day Not Prob.
able This Year With Zero
Temperatures Coming

Those folks who complain that
"Christmas doesn't seem right unless
we have lots Of snow and cold wealth
er" will be obliged this year, q. w.
Roberts, local mctcorologist, declared
today.
Tonights prediction is "snow, with
q moderate cold wave. Temperature
zero or somewhat below" For Thurs
day the prediction is: "Mostly fair;
colder, with cold wave. winds bccom-
Ing fresh to strong nOrthwcsterly."
Although the day Officially set for
the opening Of the winter season, De
cember Il, was mild. any optimistic
hopes that spring is here seem to be
discounted by the prediction.
And even though the ardent golf
ers who remember the Christmas day
two years ago. when they played in
their shirt sleeves on a snOwlesS
course, bemOan the "coldcr and snow"
forecast, practically everyone else is
agreed that Christmas with lots Of
snow is much more fitting than
Christmas with tropical temperatures
and golf games.
Long Winter Forecast
In Grand Forks, local sagcs declare
that winter this year will be long and
hard because Of the number of
coyotes found near the city. When
the coyotes come so close to town,
they claim, it is a sign Of severe
winter.
Other sages point to the disastrous
" cold winters in 1896, 1906, 1916 and
insist that 1925, being in numerical
sequence, will follow the other years
in being one Of billiards, plenty of
snow and cold.
But o. w. Roberts insists that the
weather can not be predicted for more
than three days in advance. So there
you are!
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-22
BEN PURNELL
GOES TO COURT
ON STRETCHER
Mrs. Woodworth Repeats
Story Of Assault BY House
of David Ruler

Benton Harbor, Mich, Dec. 22.--[P)
Benjamin Purnell. "King" Of the
House of David Colony, was carried
on stretchcr into Justice Asa Weld
onss court at O'Clock this morning
to be arraigned on the first Of two
warrants charging criminal assault
The warrant WAS sworn to by Mrs
Bessie Woodwork, former member
Of the colony who led state police ia
Benjamin's hiding place in the colony
last November.
Justice Weldon recitcd the allcga-
ti0ns that PurncH criminally assault
cd Mrs. Woodwork when she was Ii
years of age, under the guise Of
''blood purifying" rites.
Deputies were forced to clear a
passage in the corridor leading to the
court when Mrs. Wodworth was call.
ed to the stand. There she retold her
story, detailing the charges that Pur-
nell attacked her and that other
young girl inmates were similarly
kreated.
At the conclusion Of Mrs. Wood.
worth's testimony the hearing waa
adjourned until December 30, when
the prosecuting attorney will ask
that Purnell be bound over to cir.
cult court.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-22
MYSTERY STILL
ENVEL0PSCASE
OF D. G. WOMAN
Many Theories Surround Dis
appearance of Doctors
Wife. Few Facts Found

Washington, Dec. 22.-(P)-Police
and detectives who are trying to
solve the mystery Of the disappear
ance of Mrs. Knutt Houck, wife Of u
member of the staff of St. Elizabcth's S
hospital for the insane here, had
many theories today but few facts.
DR.. Houck, who was picked up at
Horncll, N. T., late last week, talk
ing irrationally, is under observation
of alienists at Gallingcr hospital here
and still is unable to furnish a clue
as to why his wife should leave their
home and a three-ycar-old boy.
Although DR.. Houck. who is a
psychiatrist, has said many things
which have convinced his attendants
that he is mentally unbalanced. cx-
perts at the hospital will not pass
final Judgment on his condition un-
til their tests are completed.
Body May Be in River
The search tor Mrs. Houck has been
intensive since Sunday, and spread
yesterday to the Potomac river, but
the icy condition of the water made
any thorough examination impossible
Inc physician is among those who
have expressed the belief that his
wife is still alive. Police, however,
have included in the scope Of their
inquiry the theory that she may have
been killed or have committed sui
eide.
Dir. Houck is said by his friends to
have had no knowledge that his wife
was missing until he read about it
in newspaper, and these same
friends have denied that he beat her.
as he himself had been quoted as
saying.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-22
ENACTMENT OF LAW
FOR STERILIZATION
OF INMATES ASKED

Enactment Of II constitutional
law providing for the steriliza-
tion of certain NANTES at charit-
able and penal institutions has
been recommended to the next
Legislature by the state budget
board.
The state already has such. Il
law but is little used, it's consti-
tutionality having been qucs-
toned. Commenting on the sub
ject the board says:
"Our observation and investi-
cation Of conditions at several
charitable and penal institutions
cOnvinces us that the number Of
inmates confined therein could
be materially reduced if steril-
ization was more frequently ap-
piled. We therefore recommend
the adoption Of a constitutional
sterilization law to meet this
condition"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-22
BR0ADWAY'S
NIGHT CLUBS
PADL0CKED
Fifty-eight Popular Places
Fall Victims to Federal
Prohibition Raids
RAIDS MADE QUIETLY
Dry Agents Hope 10 FOrestall
Plans For Wet Parties
During Holidays
RAIDS MADE QUIETLY

New York, Dee. 22.-LP)-Having
fallen for big butter and egg
man." Broadway was bit drier to-
day. A string Of padlocks is to be
extended from the Roaring Forties
to Greenwich Village decorating the
front doors Of So of New York's most
popular night clubs and restaurants
as result Of sweeping federal pro.
hibition raids.
Bills Of complaint and temporary
personal injunctiOns were served on
the club owners early today by sew
en- raiding parties from the office Of
Federal Attorney Emory Il. Buckncr,
who started out ut midnight.
The raids were carried out quietly
and caused no disturbance Of guests.
Federal authorities said the raids
we're designed to forestall plans of
the club owners for wet parties dur
ing the coming holidays. Confiscat-
ed liquor half filled u police station.
Story Called "Funnys
Evidence against the establish
ments was obtained by agents who
were declared by federal authorities
to have "lived the life Of Broadway
from midnight until dawn for the
past fortnight"
"Thc story of how Broadway fell
for big butter and egg man is fun
ner than fiction" Mr.. Buckner said.
He gave no further details. \
Among places closed were some of
the most glittering centers OF New
York night life. They included Texas
Guinan's 800 club. described by Mr..
Buckner as "thc most widely known
night club in the United States.
known from coast to coast for it's
bacchanalian rcvelrics"; the Fifty
fourth street club, known also as Hell
en- Morgan's, she being a popular
actress now starring on Broadway, as
rendezvous Of elite among New
York night lifers; The Hawaiian
club, styled as lone Of the most no.
torious night clubs and cabarets Of
Broadway's early morning life; and
the cafe De Paris on the roof Of the
Century Theatre AS Exclusive and
expensive" Mr.. Buckner apologizcd
to radio audiences for interfering
with concerts broadcast from the
club Mimic. or Benny Davis Club.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-22

A supplemental report and recon-
mendations were prepared, which, if
followed by the legislature, will in
crease the state expenditures for the
biennium beginning July l. 1927, by
several million dollars. The budget
as held within the bonds Of state
revenue provides for only q few
buildings and the supplemental re-
port lists these needs separately.
In presenting urgent recommenda-
tions" for these building needs, the
board asks that the legislature "ser-
iously consider ways and means Of
providing sufficient revenue for the
next biennium to take care Of these
needs"
Recommendation
Building Recommendations were
made in the order of their urgency
as follows:
l. A new ward building and a
nurses home for the insane hospital
at jamestown.
2. An sdditional building for the
CONTINUED on page three.)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-22
CONGRESS TO
ADJOURN OYER
XMAS SEASON
Interior Department Supply
Bill Before Senate Not Elk.
pected to Interfere
TAX MEASURES SHELVED
Democrats, However, Have
Not Dropped Fight For
" Tax Reduction Bill
TAX MEASURES SHELyED

Washington. Dec. 22-(AP)-
when congress adj0urns tonight
It will 90 on . holiday extending
beyond New Years.
a resolution to recess from to.
night until January was ap.
proved at the beginning Of 20.
days session By the senate. Il
already had the approval Of the
house.
Washington, Dec. 22-(R-Con.
Ercss turned it's attention today to
the most widespread imm cdiate con-
Germ OF the American people and, in
cidcntally. Of large part of the
w0rid--the Christmas holiday.
Members of the house had nothing
70 DO today except to 20 through the
f0rmality of voting to do nothing
further until January ).
In the senate, where the interior
department supply bill threatened to
cause little serious cons iderat ion
the situation was bit more complex
but nobody had much doubt that
Santa Claus and not Vice President
Dawes was the real presiding Of
ficcr.
One Supply Bill Passed
Since the session began, one Of the
10 annual supply bills for executive
departments has been passed by both
houses and the measure providing
salary increases for federal judges
has been signed by President Cool
ilge. The supply bill, which has
gone through two stages of legisla-
tive procedure, makes appropriations
for the treasury and pOstoffice de
partments for the next fiscal year
and is now in the hands of join,
conference committee.
In addition, the house has disposed
Of two more Of the supply bills, fol
he interic" department and agricul
ture department, and the senate i.
expected to act on the former aftel
the holidays. The house also ha.
assed the alien property bill, whicr
- expected to arouse c0nsiderabl,
argument when it is brought up I,
he senate, where another measur,
that has produced volumes Of con
,rOversy, the rivers and harbOrs bill
,7as passed last night. The rivers
nd harbors bill was passed by tn,
iouse at the last session, but the sen
ate has made many amendments, ant
adjustments of differences in con
ference will be necessary.
For good measure, the house ha
passed five bills making changes il
postal rates and the senate has dis
posed of the poison gas protocol TO
the time being by sending it back t,
the foreign relations committee afte
discussion had shown vigorous oppo
siti0n to ratification.
Farm Relief Bill Gppermost
Several other controversial sub
jects have advanced in various way
during the brief period. Republican
leaders have decided to shelve all ta.
legislation for the session, but tn
Democrats have not given up the figh
to bring their reduction measure t,
the floor. A revised McNary Hanger
farm relief bill also has been intro
duced in both chambers, showing
number Of alterations but rctainin,
the equalization fee principle whicl
aroused >determined opposition fr"n
administration supporters at th,
Continued on page thrce.)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-22

WeaLneF COnultlOnS AT NOrtu La
kota points for the "a hours ending
at 8 q. m. today.
Temperature vt q. m. ......... ~
Highest yeste rday ......,. ,........ 36
Lowest last night ............... ~
Precipitation to z 2. m. ......... 2
Highest wind velocity .......... 1875
WEATHER FORECAST
For Bismarck and vicinity: Snow
tonight, with moderate Cold Wave;
temperature zero or somewhat below.
Thursday mostly fair; colder, with
Cold Wave. Winds becoming fresh
to strong northwesterly.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
The low pressure area extends from
western North Dakota southwestward
to New Mexico this morning and
moderate temperatures prevail from
the Great Lakes region to the east
ern Rocky Mountain slope. The pres
sure is higher over the western Cana
dim provinces and colder weather
prevails over that section; the tenn
perature was below sero In northern
Saskatchewan this morning. The
weather is unsettled in an sections
and precipitation occurred in the
lower Mississippi Valley and the sur
rounding territory, and from the
wsstern slope Of the Rockies to the
-'s oRRls ". ROBERTS,
Official In charge.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-22
Attempt to Loot
FrOntenac, Minn.,
Bank Unsuccessful

Frontenac. Mimi, Dec. 22.-tP)-
An unsuccessful attempt to rob the
Frontenac State Bank was made here
early today.
Bank officials discovered some one,
had "jimmed" a window of the bank
and had been using an acetclyne torch
on the hinges.
The thieves apparently were fright
ened away before completing their
job.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-22
Aged Couple Seeks
Divorce on Eve Of
5Oth Anniversary

Franklin, Pa, Dec. 22.--(R)-On
the threshold of their 5Oth wedding
anniversary, Grove Guild, II. and his
wife Of 49 wears, Mrs. Della Guild,
81, were living apart today while
Guilds action for divorce was pend
ing in the Venango county court.
Guild charged his wife deserted
him after quarrels in which She ac-
cused him ,unjustly of improper con-
duct with other women. Mrs. Guild
countered with charge that her
aged helpmate wants divorce to
marry another woman and with fail.
ure to provide her suitable clothes.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-22
Police Capture
Barricaded Trio

Easton, Pa, Dec. 22.-R)-Two
men and woman barricaded in a
house on Jutland Mountain near
Clinton, N. j.. were captured today
by state police. Sergeant Woogie Of
Stsnhope crashed open the door and
disarmed the trio. Twenty-Five state
police and Officers from surrounding
towns had besieged the place when
resistance was offered Officers who
had gone to investigate cruelty to
animals charge. The prisoners were
taken to Somervi1le.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-22
Mercury Stands at
40 Below, But Ice
Cream Sells Fast

Circle. Alaska, Dec. 22.-tP)--
Ice cream sold like hot cakes at
$l.75 quart while the thermO-
meter stood at 40 below zero
here today.
The ice cream was received
from Seattle as Christmas del
icacy and is said to be the first
ever To be- received in the Arctic
circle.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-22
EVIDENCE DID
NOT SUPPORT
ACCUSATIONS
Investigating Co m m mittee
Throws Out Charges in Ore
gOn, Missouri, Washington
PARTIAL REPORT GIVEN
Resume of Inquiry in Penn.
sylvania Submitted With.
out Recommendation

Washington, Dec. 22-lP)--Chargc
Of senatorial campaign irregulari-
ties this year in Oregon. Missouri
and Washington were thrown out to-
day by the senate campaign funds
committee.
In Il partial report to the senate,
the committee said it found no evil
dcncc to support the charges Il in
vcstigated in these three states. It
submitted at the same time resume
Of its inquiry into the Pennsylvania
primaries, but made no rccommcn-
dation.
The Indiana inquiry was not men
toned in the report but will be
treated later. 4 partial report on the
Illinois investigation containing no
recommendations was submitted sew
cral days ago.
Probe Not Finished
In its review Of the evidence re-
lating to Pennsylvania, the commit
tee said il could not give the totals
Of the campaign funds of the three
Republican senatorial candidates, as
it had not yet completed it's investi-
cation.
Although Representative Graham
Of Pennsylvania has denied that he
asked the committee to reopen the
inquiry into the situation in that
state, il was apparent today that
after the congressman's talk ycstcr-
day with Chairman Reed, the COM
mittcc changed its plans to receive
briefs on behalf of Senator elect
Ware.
The committee pointed out that
Cyrus T.. Woods, whose nomination
to the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion is under investigation by sen
ate committee, acted AS harmonizcr
between the factional forces that
finally united in support Of the
Peppcr-Fishcr ticket.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-22
Governor Hopes For
Speedy Action Upon
Appropriation Bills

Hope that the legislature will pass
all appropriations within rs days
after the next legislative session
opens has been expressed to friends
here by Governor A. G. Sorlic. The
chief executive also has indicated
that he will ask the legislature to
follow, as closely as possible, the
recommendations Of the state budget
board, which will complete its work
SOOn
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-22
Hens Produce Six
Times Their Weight
in q Single Year

Fond du Lac, Wis.,, Dec. 22-lR9-
A flock Of White Leghorns, owned
by A. s. Root Of Fond du Lac, has
produced six times its own weight In
eggs during the last IL months. The
800 hens in the flock laid . total Of
$1,000 eggs, an. average Of It's eggs
per hen. The total weight Of the
eggs was six times the weight Of the
chickens.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-22
harm RIIRNR

Killdeer.-The loss to Louis Stein,
who farms in this vicinity, was more
than $4,000 when his barn was de-
stroyed by fire. A horse, nine cows.
four calves, a two-Year-old heifer,
20 tons Of hay, so bushels of oats and
his Ford car were included in the
loss. All were without insurance ex-
cept the car.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-22
BUDGET BOARD
CUTS REQUESTS
TO s MILLION
Only Few New Buildings Pro-
vided - Supplemental Re-
port Lists Urgent Needs

Having pared budget requests Of
state departments and institutions
from $13.957,37l.5G TO $S.305, ,2Gi.7O.
the state budget board today COM
plctcd its work and went home.
Appropriations from the general
fund, totallcd $S,1GO,l94.7O. Requests
for appropriations from this fund
totallcd $l2,092,42l.56. Tho general
fund revenue for the next bicnn,um
is estimated by State Auditor John
Stccn at $8,225,0OO. Any mistake in
the estimate is on the conservative
side, Stecn said.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-22

N. ID. in 32nd Place
as to Money Spent
For Federal Roads

North Dakota holds 32nd place
among the states in the money spent
for federal aid roads up to June 30.
1925, q report by the department Of
agriculture shows. Pennsylvania, the
leader, has spent $74,Sl2,O72.67 while
North Dakota has spent $l3,5l2,-
676.29. OF that sum the federal gov
ernment has paid $6,6O2, 2,YSy.lv
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-22
OLD LAND MARK BURNS

Linton.-Thc Linton Hotel, built in
1898, was destroyed by fire early
Tuesday morning. Efforts Of the
volunteer fire department proved
ineffective in saving the old frame
one Of the oldest In town.
The building was valued at $4,000
and was insured for $4,000.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-22
Weather Report

Weather conditions at North Da-
kota points for the "a hours ending
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-22
WEATHER FORECAST

Snow tonight, with Cold Wave;
temperature zero or lower.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-05
FIGHTS OPENING
Of MARKET
STREET
Laundry Owner Declares
Project Will Force Him
to Relocate.

r. VI. Patton, owner of the San
Antonio Steam Laundry, 131 North
street, entered vigorous protest
against the extension and widening Of
Market street, from South Alamo
street to Rusk street, before the city
commission Monday. Mr.. Patton de-
clared it will almost compel him to
relocate his plant when approximate
~ twenty feet Of his back property is
cut away with the extension project.
Mayor John w. Tobin explained
that in practically all other in.
stances Market street property will
double and triple in value. He i'm
pressed upon Mr.. Patton the fact that
the widening project has gone too fai
for a halt now.
An ordinance asking $75 assess.
ments for each foot of property on
Market street where it must be
paved was ordered drawn by the
mayor. In instances where owners
gave the entire width of the street
the assessments will be smaller.
Mr.. Patton explained certain build
ings in the rear of his main structure
must be RACED with the extension. Nc
space on which to rebuild will be left
he said,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-05
COMPILE 1926 AUTO
TAX DATA At AUSTIN

AUSTIN, Jan. 5.-R)-Twenty-
four typists and proof readers have
been added to the clerical force of
the State Highway Department to
compile the records of the licenses is
sued to 1926 automobile owners, Will
Rancier, chief clerk, said. Records
of the numbers of the automobiles as
well as licenses will be kept and the
information will be furnished free if
machines are transferred, stolen or
burned.
Mr.. Rancier said reports were COM
ing in fast and pointed out that in
case automobile owners do not license
t,.eir machines before February /, an
additional charge of % per cent will
be made.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-05
RUMORS PERSIST
REED WILL RECEIVE
100000 FROM FORD
BY Universal Service.

KANSAS CITY. Jan. Ex-senator
James A. Reed, on leaving here for
Washington, would neither affirm nor
deny report that he was to re-
ceive 100000 fee from Henry Ford
for assisting in the defense of a ST.
100000 libel suit against Ford. Seu-
ator Reed admitted he would appear
in the case.
The suit, which is against Ford
and the Dearborn Independent, was
brought by Aaron Sapiro of Chicago.
Sapiro alleges that the Dearborn In
dependent libelled him by charging
that his plan of farmers cooperative
market associations was a monopoly
and unavoidable.