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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
0RMISTON TO
FIGHT. AGAINST
EXTRADITI0N
Los Angeles Radio Operator
Will Oppose Efforts to Take
Him Back West
Is NOW IN CHICAGO
Apparently Is Not Under Ar.
rest, But in the Hands of
Private CaptOrs'

New York, Dec. ll.-LR--Kcnneth
G. Ormiston, Los Angeles radio oper-
ator. is in Chicago, but whether he
will be taken back to Los Angeles to
answer charges Of conspiracy to de-
feat justice remains a question for
the future.
Los Angeles authorities want back
the long missing figure in the Aimee
Semple Mcpherson kidnapping case
and are preparing cxtradition papers,
but Ormiston said he would fight
any attempt to get him farther west
than Chicago.
Ormiston arrived here last night
from Harrisburg, Pa, accompanied by
two detectives and newspaper man
and Immediately went into conference
with his attorney, Edward II. S. Mar.
tin, who has been his mouthpiece
since his disappearance several
months ago.
So far as Chicago police know
Ormiston is not under arrest, al
though one Of his companions on the
hegira to Chicago was Police Ser
geant Harry Donnelly.
The district attorneys office a
Los Angeles, however, has moved t.
take Ormiston out Of the hands o1
what they termed "private captors,
and place him in custody pending at
tempts at removal to Los Angeles.
A new move on the west coast
came with the removal from Oakland
to Los Angeles of the blue automo
bile in which police said Ormistor
and woman companion drove be
tween Los Angeles and Glendale OF
the night Of April rs, day aftel
Mrs. Mcpherson returned to Los An
geles from a European trip. Author
tiles said last night they expected t.
establish thei identity Of the woman
within "a hours.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
BELLEF0URCHE
Sd, WILLHAYE
SUGAR PLANT
Construction Work to Start
This MOnth-Plant Will
Cost $1,5OO,OOO

Pierre. S. d.. Dec. ll-LP,-Con-
struction activities for the 81 500, 900
sugar refinery at Bellefourche, by
the Utah-Idaho. Sugar Refining
company, will be started by the end
Of the month, r. l.. Bronson, head
Of the Bellefourche Commercial Club,
said here today.
The refinery was assured last
night when settlement was effect
ed between the South Dakota tax
commission and the Chicago. e.
Northwestern railroad over tax as
sessment litigation, in which the lay
ing Of two railroad spurs, upon
which the construction Of the re-
finery depended, was involved.
Petitions have been circulated
throughout the West river country to
insure the planting Of 10000 acres
of beets next season. which represent
an increase of $500 acres over this
seasons planting.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
STATE HEALTH
BUREAU ASKS
$4,000 YEAR
Many Lives Can BE Saved in
the State With More Funds,
Says WhittemOre

Guaranteeing to save many lives
In the state, together with the elm
ination of hundreds Of physical
handicaps which are due to prevent
able diseases. the state department
Of public ncalth will go before the
next session of the legislature with
request for an appropriation of
$4,000 year.
The largest appropriation which
has ever been allowed this depart
ment is $4,000 per annum, but by
pointing out that individual and
public health is most important and
that the state health department is
a paying institution, DIR. A. A. Whit
temore, state health director, hopes
to convince the public and the legis-
'lature that the amount asked is
justified. The appropriation request.
ed is only the price of four new
born infants, two children at the
age of Is, or a little more than the
life of one adult, according to DR.
Whittemore.
Diphtheria Death Rate Lowered
"Eighty-three presons died in
North Dakota from diphtheria ir
1924" DR.. Whittemore states. "Af.
ter strenuous campaign of educa.
tion, only 80 deaths occurred in 1926
from this disease, saving Of 81
lives. The Metropolitan Life In.
surance company places the value OF
human life Is years of age at $685..
900 net. Consequently the saving in
diphtheria fatalities alone in one
year amounts to $1,35O,0OO.
"This saving of human lives car
be duplicated in many differen,
ways by any properly supported
state health department. There is
known 100 per cent preventative
for this and some other diseases, like
smallpox, typhoid fever, and scarlet
fever"
DIR. Whittemore urges citizens of
the state to talk the matter over
with their senator's and representa-
tives. 1T will be state tragedy if
we are not supported by every in
dividual, club, society or civic body
in the state," he says.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
TAX REDUCTION
PROSPECTS ARE
GIVEN SETBACK
Representative TilsOn FavOrs
Application of Surplus to
Reduce Debt
Is G. or. HOUSE LEADER
House Ways and Means Com.
mittee May Not Hold Hear
ing on Resolution

Washington, Dec. ll--LR-Pros-
poets Of tax legislation by the pres
ent congress received still another
setback today when it developed that
Representative Tilson Of Connecticut,
Republican house leader, favors ap-
plication Of the treasury surplus to
reduction of the public debt.
Mr.. Tilson's view is that any move
t. carry out the presidents suggcs-
tion for u credit on next years tax
payments would pave the way for !,
prOtracted political controversy. in
asmuch AS Democrats have an
nounccd they would press for action
on u $335,O0O,OO tax reduction bill
already introduced by Representative
Garner Of Texas, Democratic finan-
cial spokesman in the house.
The announcement by Tilson indi-
Gates that hearings may not be held
by the house ways and means com
mittce on "A resolution designed to
carry out the presidents suggestion
Ii this should be the case it would
to some extent, affect plans of the
Democrats who were hopeful that
consideration Of the presidents plan
would serve as Il vehicle for bringing
their tax reduction measures formal
" before the committee.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
FRAZIER WILL
BE TAKEN BACK
TO COP. RANKS
Republican Committee Invites
N. ID. Senator to Resume
Place in Party

Washington, Dec. 1l-(P - The
Republican committee on committees
today agreed to invite Senator Fra
zier. Republican insurgent Of North
Dakota. to resume his place in the
Republican party's councils and on
committees as straight out Republi-
can.
BY this move, Republican leaders
hope to heal the break caused by the
election Of four insurgent senator's
including Senator Frazier, from the
Republican caucus, because Of their
support Of the independent presiden.
tial candidacy of the late Senator La.
Toilette.
Will Accept
Senator Frazier is the only one OF
the four now in the senate. He has
indicated that he will accept his for.
mer committee assignments, which
will make him chairman Of the com.
mittee on Indian affairs after March 4
The committee definitely decided
to recommend Senator Norris, Repub
lican, Nebraska, to be chairman of tn.
senate judiciary committee as the
successor of the late Senator Cum.
Minis, Republican, Iowa, although
Norris campaigned for William b
Wilson, Democratic senatorial can.
didate in Pennsylvania.
Senator McNary, Republican, Ore
gon, was slated for chairman Of tn.
agricultural committee.
The committee assignments will bs
laid before the Republican conference
on Monday for official ratification.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
Auto Horn That
Talks Is Subject
of Court Action

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 1l-tP)-A
speaking automobile horn, which il
is claimed will voice clearly and in
the best Of English the information
that the driver of the car purposes
turning to the right, etc, is the sub
ject Of litigation.
Charles Negrim, who described
himself as financial hacker Of the
device, was granted an injunction
yesterday restraining his partner
and the inventor, Benjamin Freeble
from disposing of the rights to the
patented device.
Negrim claimed that in addition
To automobile usage, the principle
could be applied to railroad crossing
signals which would chant, strains
coming north," or whatever was de-
sired.
Court and spectators. eager for a
demonstration of the device, were
disappointed. 1t was not produced.
Negrim testified Freeblc had sold
the manufacturing and marketing
rights to him.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
PRESENTATION
/. OF EVIDENCE
COMPLETED
Both Prosecution and efense
Rest Today Following a
Brief Session
MCCORMICK IS WITNESS
Court Adjourns Until Mon.
day, When Closing Argu-
ments Will Be Made

Washington, Dec. ll.-LP)-Prc-
sentation Of evidence was completed
today in the trial of Albert B. Fall
and Edward L. Doheny on u charge
Of criminal conspiracy.
Both prosecution and defense rest
ed after a swift knitting together of
the last tangled threads Of evidence,
leaving only the closing arguments
and the judges charge before the
jury rctires to consider the verdict
1t is probable that the jurymcn
will be sent to their consultation
room by the middle Of next week to
decide whether a punishable offensc
was committed when Doheny sent
Fall 100000 in little black bag in
1921, when Fall was interior secretary
and before the Doheny oil interests
received n lease on the Elk Hills oil
reserve.
Character Witnesses
The end Of the three weeks Of tes-
timony was hastcned unexpectedly by
the decision Of counsel for Fall to
present no evidence beyond the state
ments Of two character witnesses
heard just before adjournment yes
terday.
Reopening their case for mo-
ment, the Doheny lawyers called John
Mccormack, the singer, who vouched
for the good reputation of Doheny.
In a short rebuttal. the prosecution
then presented further testimony
that Fall had withheld information
from the senate oil COMMITTEES anG
thatth G governments arrangements
with the Doheny companies was not
looked upon with enthusiasm by some
officials of the navy department.
There was no sur-rebuttnl and
court adjourned at 1l:42 a. n, until
Monday morning, when the arguments
of counsel will begin. The court also
requested counsel to submit proposals
for instructions to the jury on Mon
day morning. ];
Six Hours for Each Side
Each side will have six hours for
argument, Owen j. Roberts opening
Continued on page six)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
SCHOOL WELL
is POISONED
Three Young Boys Claim
Their Two Older Brothers
Are Guilty Of Crime

Warsaw, Indiana. Dec. 1f-aP)--
Three younger brothers ave admit
ted being with Athol Riley, age %.
and Samuel Riley, IS, when the two
poured poison in the Mount Taber
School we'll, county authorities said
today. The poison caused the illness
Of 13 pupils. Athol and Samuel. un-
der arrest here, deny the allegation
Morrison Rockhill. county prosecu.
tor, said the younger brothers, Z
10 and l3 years old, told him the
poison was purchased November l6 at
Nappanee.
Physicians said an over aboundance
Of the poison in the water which the
pupils drank acted as an cmetic and
saved their lives. A smaller portion
would have proved fatal.
No reason for the Rileys' alleged
act has been revealed by the prose.
cutor.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
MRS. CHAPLIN
RETURNING TO
CATHOLICISM
Will Again Seek Faith Which
She Renowned When She
Married Film Star

Los Angeles, Dec. 1l-tP)-The
Times says Lita Gray Chaplin, es-
tranged wife Of Charlie Chaplin, has
announced her intention of return.
ing to the Roman Catholic church,
which faith, she says, she renounccd
when she married the film comedian.
She would have her two children bap-
tized by the Catholic church so that
"they might enjoy the consolation
she says she "threw away"
Mrs. Chaplin explained that her
separation from the Catholic church
occurred at the time of her marriage
to Chaplin two years ago. The mar
riage could not be recognized by the
church because Chaplin had been di-
vOrced.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
Temperature and
Road Conditions
(Mercury readings q z :. mr.
BiSmarck-partlv clOudA. "a: r0ad,

(Mercury readings at !. mr.
Bismarck-Partly cloudy "a; roads
fair.
st. Cloud-Cloudy, Is; roads fair.
Minot-Cloudy. -; roads fair.
Crookston--Cloudy, g.; roads fair.
Mankato-Cloudy. 22: roads fair.
Grand Forks-Clear, 10; roads
fair.
Mandan-Partly cloudy, 80; roads
slippery.
\ jamestown - Showing, "a; roads
fair.
Fargo Cloudy. IA; roads good.
Winona-C Cloudy, 12; roads fair.
Hibbing- ng-Partly cloudy, 20; roads
fair.
Duluth Cloudy. IA: roads good.
Rochester - Cloudy, Is; roads
heavy,
Devils Lake Showing, ls;- roads
poor.
A-.s4 -~G
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
land
MAY BE GIVEN
RADIUM CURE
ACCESSIBILITY Of Taking Ru'
manian King 10 Paris Is
Being Discussed

Bucharest, Rumania,s Dec. 1f.-dR)
Discussion as to the 2dvisability of
removing King Ferdinand to Paris
for radium treatment at the Curie In
sttute has been resumed in govern
ment and royal circles.
When Prof. Regaud of the Paris
Pasteur Institute came to Bucharest
few days ago, he proposed that the
monarch be taken to Paris. The gov
crnment, however, at that time was
mot willing to acquiesce. Professor
Rigaud has now returned to Paris
and it is understood he is discussing
with the Curie Institute arrangements
for the treatment Of the king, who has
been variously reported as suffering
from an intestinal ailment and can
Ger. Radium is extensively used in
cancer cases.
Official circles feel that the trip
to the French capital would be q
good thing for two reasons-first, the
kings life might be saved and, Sec
ond, should the king die in Paris. it
woul eliminate the necessity Of hav-
ing former Grown Prince Carol re-
turn to Bucharest.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
ARMAMENTS OF
GERMANY TO BE
INVESTIGATED
League Of Nations Council
Reaches Agreement on
Terms of Such q Plan
DISAGREEMENT LIKELY
Question Will BE Left to Reg
ular Diplomatic Channels
For Solution

Geneva, Dec. 11-P)-The council
of the League of Nations, meeting
in private, today reached an agree
ment on the terms Of q plan for 4
league investigation into German
armaments.
League supervision officials said,
will be substituted for inter-allied
control of Germany on February /,
subject to the approval of the French
cabinet. The question Of German ar
mament, on which disagreement is
considered probable, will be left for
solution to the regular diplomatic
channels and, failing that, to arbitra-
tion.
Foreign Minister Strcsemann Of
Germany later announced that a
meeting Of the Locarno powers would
be held this evening to discuss date
when the league investigation of
arms can begin and interallied con-
troll cease.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
4 ACTRESSES
AREBURNEDIN
ROME THEATRE
Flames Bar Their Escape
From Dressing ROOms-All
the Audience Escapes

Rome. Dec. l-R)-Trapped in
their dressing rooms by flames
which barred their escape and pre-
vented the aid OF ffremen, four
music hall actresses were burned to
death late last night in the Apollo
Theatre.
The fire, which started back stage
from a short circuited electric wire,
swept out beyond the curtain, throw
ing the audience into panic The
thousand persons who were witness
ing the show, however, escaped the
flames.
Another panic occurred in the
Elisco Theatre, next door. but the
audience finally marched out quietly
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
Aviator Killed
as Plane Drops

Long Beach. Calf, Dec. IL
(AP)-Disaster overlook two Of
10 navy seaplanes rs they land
ed here yesterday after having
engaged in maneuvers with the
Pacific battle fleet, and one flicr
is dead, enc injured and their
ships badly damaged.
Lieutenant Chad Fcrrenxe was
killed when his plane fell, out Of
control, ESQ feet into 4 swamp.
Lieut.. Harold Hazard suffered
an injured leg when the wheel
of his ship broke as he attempt
cd to land.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
REFUSES ExTRADITTON

Dickinson-Sheriff c. c. Turner
has returned from Tacoma, WASH.
where he had gone to return to this
county !. T. Lewis. wanted on q
charge Of obtaining money under
false pretenses. Extradition papers
were refused by the governor of
Washington SO Sheriff Turner re-
turned without his man. Lewis is
alleged to have represented himself
- an insurance agent and to have
solicited an application and fee from
local man.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
u. S. Supervision of
Indians May Cease

Washington, Dec. l1--LR)-The
ending Of federal supervision Of In
dians is likely to be hastened, it was
stated in the annual report today
Of the board Of Indian commissioners,
which told Of plans for reorganiza-
tion Of the Indian field service and
Of the formation Of an indian medi-
cal service.
A civil service status for the COM
missioner Of Indian affairs, instead Of
. presidential appointment, was urged
in the report.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
Nebraskan May Be
Given Recognition
For Bravery in 81

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 1l-[P)-After
Ga years, Burlington Cunningham, q
Nebraskan, may receive recognition
for bravery in action under bill in
troduced in the house by Representa-
tive Howard, Nebraska.
The bill proposes that a congress.
sional medal be awarded Cunning
ham for brave conduct in the face
Of the enemy in the battles Of An
tietam. Maryland, September II, 1862,
and Gettysburg. July. 1853. He was
a sergeant in Company K. 19th Regi.
ment, Indiana voldpteers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
Hamline. Glee Club
Will Appear Here

Bismarck is one Of score OF
North Dakota, Montana, Nebraska,
Utah and Colorado cities to be visit
ed by the Mems Glee club Of Ham
line University in y western tour
which opens January 20 in Fargo.
Sixteen. students will be taken on
the tour according to Professor job n
a. Jaeger, director of the club. Roy
Miller Of Minneapolis is president
and Wesley Hager of Minneapolis is
secretary-librarian of the club.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
Last Minute
News Bulletins

Pittsburgh. Dec. Ii.-fR-
John w. Hubbard. wealthy Pitts.
burgh manufacturer. who ~ls or
dered by . federal court dry to
pay Anna Caldwell. Newe York
show girl, $4,000 for breach of
promise to marry, will seek . new
trial. his counsel said tod4f
Harbin, Manchuria, Dec. H.
R)-Twenty-five persons -~were
killed and 40 injured. mostly
Chinese. when freight and.pass-
enger trains collided near Tiehl-
ing, In ShengIdng, on the 1Duth.
ern Manchurian railway.
New York, Dec. ll.-LR)<tTwO
of five gunmen who attempted
to hold up wealthy patrens Of
Lindy's restaurant. in Broadway
near Seth street, were shot by .
policeman during . pistol fight
early today. The wounded men
were thrown into an automobile
by their comrades and escaped
Rugby. n. T.. Dec. ll.-L6-D.
L. Peters. independent member
Of the house. has announced that
he Is = candidate for speaker In
the Forthcoming session. =
New York, Dec. ll.-LR)-New
York was plunged into dal ness
this forenoon by an unusually
heavy fog. downtown skyfrrap-
er windows CLEANED with flight
and gave the city : night anpear-
ance 1t 10 .. m. Street lights
were also turned on. Harb0r
traffic was slowed up. :
Princeton, Ind. Dec. 1l.-lP)-
The death Of Jacob SchafeR. IS.
Of Princeton today increaaod To
30 the toll Of life from the 4ran-
cisco Mine explosion Thursday.
Clifford Ziel, l6, youngest = the
II men trapped in the mihee died
last night. The first Of tho vic
Tins were buried today. :
Austin, Texas. Dec. il.-cfs-A
girl. alone and apparently J6ung.
robbed the Farmers Natiooh II st
Buda, Texas, Of N undeter lined
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
ILEANA WILL MARRY
ITALIAN CROWN PRINCE

Bucharest, Dec. 11-lR-Princess
Ileana will marry Prince Humbert,
Crown Prince Of Italy, within six
months if King Ferdinand lives, or
as soon thereafter as the period of
mourning ceases, should the monarch
die. The Associated Press has been
given this information in circles close
to the royal palace. lleana, youngest
daughter of King Ferdinand and
Queen Marie, is II years old. Hum
bert is %.
The betrothal o fthe princess and
the prince, SO the story goes. was
arranged at the time of the Italo-
Rumanian convention last September
when among other things, Rumania
obtained q credit of 200.000.00O lire
from Italy.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
Fire Sweeping
New South Wales

Sydney, n. ). w.. Dec. ll-(R-
Fire today was sweeping miles Of
the bush country in northern,
western and southern New South
Wales. under heavy gales and
temperature Of 100 degrees Fahr-
cnheit.
Enormous damage has been done
by the flames. Many hOmcsteads
were destroyed. crops ruined and
cattle killed. No fatalities were
reported.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
Roads Withdraw
Request to Raise
Charges on Tile

Proposals to increase the freight
rate on drain tile from Mason City,
Iowa, to points in North Dakota on
the 500 line railroad have been with
drawn by the carriers, the state
railroad board learned today. Action
was taken by the railroads following
protests by the state railroad boards
of this and other states and individ-
ual shippers. Drain tile moves in
large quantities to many points in
the state, rate experts for the state
board said.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
COUNCIL MEETS

LaMoure-At . meetings Of the
city council last week steps were
taken to compel enforcement Of the
ordinance regarding the keeping Of
sidewalks clear Of snow. After each
snow fall the sidewalks must Be
cleaned within q reasonable length
6f time or enforeement measurea
will be taken.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
Today's Doings in
Nations Capital

Congress meets ut noon.
Longview bridge bill and gas
protocol are before senate.
House considers English inn
pcachment and interior supply
bill
committe draft " alien
property bill goes to house ways
and means committee.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11

He Denies Cleanup

A cleanup Of
Wall street, in
which he netted
upwards of $lO,-
100000. is at
tributed in New
York to Arthur
w. Cutten, Chi
cago b ro k er.
Cutten denies it,
however, saying
the whole story
is false. He was
said to have Op-
Grated a one-man
pool in Baldwin
Il o e o M o I v Z
atncl,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
MAxBAss BANK CLOSED

Closing Of the Maxbass Security
Bank Of Maxbass because Of depleted
reserve was announced today by the
state banking department. Il was
capitalized 1t $4,000, had ! reserve
Of 5000 and deposits Of $4,000.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
The Last Ringing

OF the seven
Ringling broth
ers who founded
the famous Ring
ling Brothers
Circus, only one
= John Ringling
- is now alive.
The sixth broth
er, Charles Ring
ling, died recent
~ in Sarasota,
Fla, l av ! n 6
J o hn the only
nr D~A
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-11
WEATHER CONDITIONS

A Civil War type of locomotive,
plunging through . burning trestls,
recently cost Z movie producer e40.-