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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-01-04
PROPOSED RATE INCREASES
WOULD ADD $2,500,O00 TO
NORTH DAKOTA'S FREIGHT BILL
Several North Dakota Officials Win Present Evidence Al
Hearing Which Opens in Kansas City Today-Raises
Would Increase Living Costs

based on production Of Ignite in
1925 which is expected to exceed
100000 tons.
On freight shipped in less than
carload lots an increase Of approxi-
matcly Is per cent - being asked and
rates for other classes Of commod-
tiles would be increased five per
cent.
developments Of Coal Heaviest
OF freight Shipped into the state
the heaviest volume is coal, the ex-
hibits show. This movement totals
tons is from the head Of the lakes
and 100000 from other points.
In addition to these increases boost
of seven and half cents ton for
sand, gravel and crushed rock is ask
sands Of dollars to the freight bur-
den, the exhibits show. The manner
in which these increases will affect
commerce and industry, increase
road-bui1ding costs and the cost of
living to every resident of the state
will be laid before the Interstate
commerce commission at the Kansas
City hearing, which is expected to
last, month.
Among North Dakota officials who
will attend are Frank Milhollan,
president Of the state railroad board,
who will sit with the Interstate Com
merce representative in the case;
T. C.. Madden, special commerce
counsel; Charles F. Martin, .statis-
tician, and E. NJ. Hendricks, traffic
expert.
Total Loadings In 1924 :
The distribution of total freight
loadings on the four principal rail-
roads within the state during 1924
is shown in the following statistics
compiled by the board for presenta-
ton at the hearing. Railroads fur
nishing the figures from which the
totals were compiled were the North
crn Pacific, Great Northern, 500
Line and the Chicago. Milwaukee and
St. Paul.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-01-04
CONVICTION
OF CRAIG is
SUSTAINED
Supreme Court Decides Evi-
dcnce in Trial Enough TO
Warrant Verdict

Conviction Of Raymond W. Craig.
one time state manager of the Nom
partisan League, on a charge of
degree forgery was sustained
by the supreme court in d decision
today.
Craig appealed from a verdict by
jury in LaMourc county, TO which
the case had been transferred from
Ransom county where the forgery
was committed.
In its decision the court held tina.
the evidence regarding Craig's trans
actions as president Of the Ransom
County Farmers Bank was suff-
cicnt to warrant his conviction.
False Entries In Banks Books
The specific charge against Craig
was that he made false entries in the
minute book of the bank in an Of
fort to conceal his misconduct in the
management OF the banks affairs.
The record of the case, cited by the
court in its decision, showed that
Craig purchased for $ll,575.25 note,
having face value Of s4S.775.20. He
then charged Off and took out of the
assets of the bank S3l 1851, which
consisted Of his own personal notes
and obligations and the notes of COM
panies and associations in which he
was interested. These were listed
as paid. As part OF the same trans
action. the courts decision pointed
out, he credited his personal account
with S959.52 and credited S999.37 to
the undivided profit account Of the
bank.
Errors at Law Claimed
In its appeal the defense claimed
errors at law in the trial, contend
ing that the judge of the Ransom
county district court, against whom
an affidavit of prejudice had been
filed, had no right to designate the
Judge who should hear the case on
"ha"0c of venue to J.aMoure county.
1t also was contended that tn" 'nfor-
nation did not charge sufficient
otiensc and that the evidence wa
inefficient to '""rr"rt - "or-'i"''n'>.
Craig was released on bond pend
IN ec,s.on .Jue... ~
said to be living in Florida.
Craig was sentenced to serve two
years in the state pcnitentiary, when
the verdict Of guilty was returned
in district court.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-01-04

leading spring wheat states. COM
bincd. Montana, South Dokcta, WASH
lngton and Minnesota. their tota!
being ll6,643.0O0 bushels. Kansas
claims for banner wheat production
received bump in 1925, as that state
produced only 74,SlO.O0O bushels Of
winter and spring wheat combined.
the North Dakota crop being nearly
30 per cent larger.
The flax crop in this state aggre-
gated S,768,00O bushels. the only
other states to pass the million mark
being Minnesota, South Dakota and
Montana. Flax production for the
United States was 22.0O7 900 bushels.
The rye crop Of l5.7lO.OOO bushels.
in this state exceeds that Of the next
three closest states combined. Minne-
sofa, Wisconsin and Michigan. United
States production is placed ut
48,696,O0O bushels.
In barley production with 42,93O,-
900 bushels, North Dakota again
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-01-04

The statement points out that:
The total value Of 1926 dairy pro-
ducts. hogs, corn, beef. poultry nota-
toes, vegetables, honey, alfalfa and
sweet clover seed was Sl35.9y1 900
as compared with the official average
value of Mort Dakota's crop for the
five years l92l-l925 inclusive which
was $11l,S75,OOO.
North Dakota stands first in wheat
production, producing two-fifths Of
the spring wheat of the country and
one-fifth of all wheat.
North Dakota stands first in flax
production, producing more than one
third of the total U. S. crop.
North Dakota stands first in rye
production, the crop totaling one
third Of that for the United States
North Dakota stands first in
barley production, and produces one
fifth Of the barley raised in the
United States.
North Dakota has during the past
five years, advanced from both to
oath place in corn production and
from 18th to 9Th place in potato
production.
State Total Compared
The i92ir sprin. wheat crop in
North Dakota, 1l2,378,O0O bushels was
nearly equal to that Of the next four
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-01-04
ss.sss,ooo
bu.


leads with its ncighbor on the east,
Minnesota. second with 33,63O,OOO
bushels and California third with
32,24O.O0O bushels. This popular pre-
Volstcad product aggregated 2l8,OO2,-
900 bushels in 1925.
Corn, Potatoes Advance
Notable progress in corn and
potato produe ton is also apparent
from, study of the federal report.
Acreage Of corn has nearly doubled in
North Dakota since 1920, increasing
from $4,000 acres in that year, to
l.O56,0O0 acres in 1925. Meanwhile
the state advanced from 3Oth place
to Gath place in the United States.
While the potato acreage in 1925
was only slightly larger than in 1920.
$4,000 acres and $4,000 acres respec-
lively, North Dakota advanced from
18th to Sth place in potato produc-
ton.
"A careful study Of the federal re-
port and reports from official state
Sources" the statement concludes,
"proves conclusively that North
Dakota still maintains it's position,
leading the other AZ states of the
union in small grain production and
at the same time has made tremcn-
dous strides toward diversified farm
ing activities"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-01-04

pool hall on Fourth street, pleaded
guilty before Justice Crane to a
charge Of permitting minors to FREE
quent his place Of business, and paid
fine of $25 and costs.
Harry Bernstein, proprietor Of the
Blackstone Billiard Parlors, who is
also charged with permitting minors
to frequent his place, will be given
a hearing before Justice Crane this
afternoon. The arrests of the pool
hall proprietors followed investiga-
tions conducted by the state pool hall
inspection department and the states
attorneys office.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-01-04
At The Movies
CAPITOL.

CAPITOL.
A truly all star cast appears in
"The Fighting Heart" the screen
version of Larry Evans romantic
story, "Once To Every Man." which
opens tonight at the Capitol Theatre
The picture was directed by John
Ford, who made "The Iron Horse
the William Fox picture sensation OF
the year.
George O'Bricn. featured in "Thc
Iron Horse" "The Man who Came
Back" 1.-THE Painted Lady" "The
Roughneck" and 1.-THE Dancers" por-
trays the leading role--a characteri-
zation entirely at variance with any
other yet portrayed by the young ac-
tor.
Opposite Mr.. O'Brien is Billie Dove.
who scored heavily by virtue of her
work in one of the leading roles of
The Folly Of Vanity" 1.-THE. Rough
reck" and other Fox successes.
]. FARRELL Macdonald. picturesque
Corporal Casey Of THE Iron Horse
- seen in another role suited to his
remarkable talents. J. Farrell por-
trays the character of Jerry, the
mailman.
Francis Powers and James WEIGH,
Who with J.. Farrell Macdonald form
"a The famous The Musketeers" of
The Iron Horse" are seen II prom
i6xnt roles in the new Ford produc-
BA0S3s
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-01-04
THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE
Thorpe Detailed
to Assist in the
O'COnnOr Trial

John Thorpe, assistant attorney
general, today was detailed to assist
in the trial in Grand Forks county
Of w. V. O'C0nnor, recently indicted
by n grand jury on IL counts in con-
ncction with his banking operations.
Among the charges brought against
O'Connor were embexzlement, making
false entries and receiving deposits
in an insolvcnt bank. The trial is
scheduled to open this week, accord
ing to advices received here.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-01-04

ability seldom accomplished by a
lady. such as baton spinning, spank
ing hat, jap devil sticks, spinning
table cloth and others. Hill and Dale
in Heel and Toe" do singing, talking
and dancing numbers. Jean Evol
and the Five Furious Frolickers in
rs Minutes in LAKELAND" number
seven people presenting six piece
band and approximations and dancing
BY Jean Evol. The gowns worn BY
Evol are fur above what the. average
woman has seen. Jack Rogers,
"Dixic's Favorite Son." is a comedian
and singer we'll equipped to imper-
senate the southern darky with his
songs, stories, witty sayings and
dances. Morales Brothers and Little
Daisy in "Try It Yourself" do some
of the best gymnastic and trapeze
work seen for a long time. 1.-THE
Girl in the Limousine" is the picture
on the program and brings Larry
Semon in q hilarious feature comedy.
Semon's antics are of the slapstick
variety and are given full sway in
this feature.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-01-04
George Hanson Must
Serve Prison Term


George Hanson. convicted in Bow
IVAN county Of second degree man
slaughter for the Staying in Adams
county OF William Forbes, must
serve the three-year prison term to
which he was sentenced, the supreme
court held in a decision today.
Hanson was charged with first de-
gree murder but was convicted of
the manslaughter charge after
lengthy elaboration by the jury. In
his appeal from the decision Hanson
claimed that the charge of the judge
to the jury. part Of which was made
orally, initiated against his acquit-
tai and that the dying statement of
Forbes was admitted in evidence il
legally.
fhe court held that the judge COM
mitted no prejudicial error and that
Forbes statement was admissible
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-01-04
DAKOTA LEADS ALL STATESM
SMALL GRAIN PRODUCTION and
DIVERSIFIED FARMING INCREASES
Value Of Diversified Farming Products State During Past
Year Greater Than Average Value Of States
Wheat Crop for Past Five Years

Despite the fact that North Dakota
leads all other states in the produc-
ton Of wheat, flax. rye and barley,
the value Of the 1925 diversified
farming products in North Dakota is
greater than the average value Of the
states wheat crop for the past five
wears.
This fact is revealed in Il statcnen.
issued today by the Greater North
Dakota Association in which the
trend to diversified farming in this
state is discussed and the December
crop report of the L. S. department
o. agriculture is analysed TO show
that North Dakota leads the United
States IN the production Of wheat,
iiaH. rye and barley. The statement
comes as Il supplement to the nssoci-
atoms recently issued economic re-
view and is one Of a series being
issued to give North Dakotans and
the people OF other states a proper
conception of North Dakota.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-01-04

Eltinge today is a supreme mclo-
drama.
1t is a modern story, laid in Spain,
with most of the action taking place
in Madrid.
Action plus, with lighting sword
play, stunts, athletic achievement.
humor and romance merge cease
lessly.
The scenic background is the most
elaborate and pretentious Imaginable
for the period. Fairbanks leaps as it
were from castle to castle.
The plot is founded on "Don Q's
Love Story" by X. and Hesketh
Prichard, adapted for the screen by
Jack Cunningham.
The story positively has nothing to
do with the Cervantes hero, "Don
Quixote" or his windmill troubles.
In addition to presenting high ad-
venture, most appealing romance,
startling melodrama and mysterious
conspiracy, Mr.. Fairbanks has gather
ed around him photoplayers of ex-
ceptional ability and known popular
ity. Mary Aston. young, beautiful
and accomplished, is the leading
lady, while Jack Mcdonald and
Donald Crisp, who also directs the
picture, are seen in the main sup--
porting roles. Others in the cast are
the Countess De Lanti. Warner
GLAND, Jean Hersholt, Lottie Pick
ford Forrest and Albert MacQuarrie.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-01-04
In Juice Court

Sam Nicola, proprietor Of the Ban
ner House, was found guilty in JUS
tice of the. Peace r. H. Crane court
this morning Of employing female
more than eight hours day, and was
fined $25 and costs. Nicola hal
pleaded not guilty when arraigned
and demanded trial. The defendant
stated informally, after sentence was
passed. that he would appeal from
the verdict.
Ben Marcov:tz pleaded guilty be-
fore Justice Crane Saturday to a
charge of selling cigarettes to minors
and paid fine Of $50 and costs.
NJ. w. Neff, proprietor Of the Neff
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-01-04
Temperatures and
Road Conditions

Bismarck-Overcast, l6; roads
good.
st. Cloud-Snowing light. IS;
roads good.
Mankato-Cloudy, foggy, Sc; roads
slippery.
Winona-Fog, mist. IS; roads wet.
Fargo-Ovcrcast, 80; roads fair.
Municipality cloudy, II; roads
good.
Duluth-Cloudy. 81; roads good.
Misunderstanding, %; roads slip
perry.
Jamestown-Cloudy, foggy, 30;
roads good.
Grand Forks-Foggy, 33; roads
good.
Mandan-Overcast, foggy, 81;
roads good.
Rochester-Foggy, %: roads bad.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-01-04
Mems Quartet to
Sing Tonight at
Prayer Services

The Ministerial Association has an.
nounccd two special numbers by the
mems quartet Of the Presbyterian
church for the first Of series OF
prayer meeting services to be held
this evening at 1880 o'clock in the
tabernacle.
Rev. {. F. Strutz will preach the
sermon. The meetings will be held
each evening this week, with a diff.
fercnt pastor in charge of each and
with special music at each.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-01-04

II the application of western rail-
roads for a general rate increase is
approved by the Interstate commerce
commission it will add more than
$2,500,OOO 9 year to North Dakota's
freight bill.
That will be the contention Of
North Dakota men at the hearing on
the proposed increase which was
opened today at Kansas City. A mass
of statistics and numerous exhibits
Of many pages each will be present.
ed by the state RAILROAD board. work
ing in connection with other inter-
ested organizations to prove the
point. The effect which the pro-
posed increases will have on North
Dakota agriculture will be shown by
other exhibits and testimony BY Rex
z. Willard, economist at the state
agricultural college at Fargo.
The railroad board based its ex-
hibits on statistics furnished by the
railroads in sworn statements as to
their operations in 1924.
The carriers ask an increase Of one
cent per 100 pounds on grain and
grain products, which comprise
nearly 20 per cent of the total tom
mage handled by railroads in the
state. Had the proposed rates been
in effect in 1924 a total of $685.
would have been added to the states
freight bill, the statements show.
Special Rates Asked
If the special rates asked by the
railroads on wheat, rye and flax
shipments are put into effect it will
add another $l.O5S,575. These spe-
cial rates were argued at the special
hearing held recently by the inter-
state commerce commission at Fargo.
Increases in other agricultural pro-
ducts are not included in the figures.
Neither is the additional cost Of
freight shipments from outside
points to places within the state con-
sidered.
In addition to the freight rate
boosts of agricultural products, the
carriers ask an increase of Is cents
a ton on Ignite coal, or $4,000
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-01-04
1000 Applications
for Auto Licenses
Received in l Day

More than 1000 applications for
auto licenses were received by State
Register Fred b. lngstad today.
Some Of the applicants used last
years blanks and their applications
are being returned. lngstad said He
reiterated a warning issued last
week in which he asked applicants
for licenses to be sure to use the
1926 applications and transfer blanks
which have been issued by his office
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-01-04
NEWS BRIEFS

Peking, Jan. 4.-(P)-Marshal
Fcng Yu-Hsiang, wnOSe cont raj
Ut Peking and most Of Chisli
province was established by his
recent military victories, today
issued circular telegram an.
nOunctng that he is giving up
public life and going abroad
shortly.
Washington, Jan. A.-LP)-Scc.
rotary Mellon warned the senate
finance committee today that the
tax reduction of about $3.50. OO0..
600 voted by the house must not
be exceeded by the senate.
Washington, Jan. 4.-(E)-
Henry Ford won In the supreme
court today in his fight against
the Dodge Brothers, ]. Calvert
Sons and others arising out Of
the condemnation Of land in i'm.
prOvement Of the river Rouge
ut Detroit.
Washington, Jan 4.-(P)-Pre.
sident Coolidge today requested
the house to increase by $780,.
900 the funds recommended by
the budget for the naval air re.
serve forces for the next fiscal
year.
San Francisco. Calif.. Jan. A.
R)-The United States circuit
court of appeals today affirmed
the decision Of the lower courts
cancelling the leases of Edward
L. D0heny and associates to oil
lands in the Elk Hills naval re-
serve in California. The court
reversed that portion of the low.
er court verdict which had allow.
cd the Doheny company an
amount in excess of $ll,0oO. 900
from the government for the
building Of the oil station at
Pearl HarbOr.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-01-04
Rev. Wright Talks
at Lions Meeting

William S. Harris presided today
at the Lions Club luncheon in the
Grand Pacific hotel in the absence
Of the president. DR.. +. B. Strauss.
Rev. Paul s. Wright. visitor, gave
short talk on New Year resolutions.
Plans were made for the next meet
ing which will observe national good
roads week. A. d. McKinnon was Sc
lected to give a talk on good roads.
Other visitors included r. O. Baird.
Mr.. Mckinnic; J. NJ. Thompson. v,
NJ. Anderson, A. b. Ref.
Ed Prachel, who recently returned
from his wedding trip, received con-
gratulations from the members. A
vocal duet by Rev. Wright and Hen
~ Halverson was enjoyed.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-01-04
MONDAY, JANUARY A, 1926

days requirements, thus assuring
eur trade Of superior quality. If an
animal has not acquired prime con-
dition it is left on full feed until it
meets our strict requirements. Quail
ity considered. our prices are always
the lowest.
Of our merchandise is guaranteed to
give satisfaction. Give Us January's
business.-Adv.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-01-04
BLIZZARD STRIKES HOME

Coughs and colds are q natural Sc
quence to an unexpected blizzard, apd
should be treated promptly to Offset
complications. Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound Is pleasant and eff
fective remedy for coughs and colds.
Keep q bottle on hand for any cmcr-
gency. "The children and I had colds
and the hrst dose Of Foley's Honey
and Tar helped us right away"
writes Mrs. Mather, Redwood, Ohio.
Foley's Honey and Tar is good
cough remedy for the whole family.
Il contains no opiates.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-01-04

Our ambition is to be plumber
and have an assistant to do our for
getting for US.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-01-04
PALAcE-MANDAN

Judging from advance reports, the
vaudeville coming to the Palace for
Tuesday is real good. Marion Drew.
the Variety Girl in Essence OF
Versatility" presents unique novel
ty csnsisting Of feats Of unusual
The Washington times., 1926-04-02
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