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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-05
O'CONNOR CASE
TO JURY TODAY
State Claims Grand Forks
Banker Used Bank Funds
in Private Transactions

Grand Forks, N. d.. March 5.-R)
Arguments for the state in the EN-.
bezzlemcnt trial Of w. v. O'Connor,
treasurer Of the defunct First Saw
ings Bank, were summed up today by
William Green, special prosecutor,
in lengthy address to the jury
which occupied the entire morning
session in district court. The states
contentious in the case as outlined
by Mr.. Green were as follows:
That O'Connor took funds out OF
the bank to carry on private trans
actions with Thomas Kady: that he
purchased several groups Of notes
from Mr.. Kady at discount, and
turned the notes over to the bank at
their face value, keeping the profits
himself; that evidence has been
brought out in the trial to show he
did this secretly and in violation of
his trust as an officer of the bank;
that the directors of the bank had
never consented to his making these
deals with Kady; that these transac-
tions constitute cmbczzlcment and
that O'Connor was aware of this.
Francis Murphy, chief counsel for
O'Connor, will deliver the defense
arguments to the jury with the start
Of the afternoon session at 1880. The
states closing remarks will then be
delivered by j. B. Wincman, state s
attorney, and Judge Englert will de-
liver his charge to the jury. follow
ing which the jury will retire for
delibc grafton. The jury is not cx-
pccted to get the case until late this
afternoon.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-05
CHANCES OF
GETTING SEED
LOANS FADE
Norbeck Sees No Hope For
Governmental Aid to
Farmers in West

Washington. March 5-LP)-Aftcr
conference today with President Cool
idge and Secretary Jardine. Senator
Norbeck, Republican, South Dakota,
author Of the $s.600,000 seed loan
item in the lost deficiency appropria-
ton bill, declared today he saw no
hope for governmental aid to farm
ers in crop failure areas until the
next congress.
Secretary Jardinc. he said. contend
cd there was no fund available to
carry on the provision of the bill
authorizing the loans to farmers to
buy seed and fertilizer.
Senator Curtis, Republican, Kansas,
who accompanied the South Dakota
senator to the White House, said the
president had agreed to telegraph
the president of the Northwestern
Agricultural Credit association to
urge him to advance money to west
crn farmers for their seed supplies.
Senator Curtis said the president was
anxious to help the farmers but that
he had no way to do so unless some
lOanablc fund is discovered.
In call at the White House this
morning, Senators Curtis and Nor
beck pointed out to the president that
the appropriation for the seed and
feed loans failed with the failure Of
the second deficiency appropriation
bill and asked the presidents back
ing in requesting Secretary Jardine
that he apply surplus funds to the
relief Of needy farmers.
The president expressed willing
ness for any funds available in the
department Of agriculture to be de-
voted to the purpose Of aiding farm
crs in the crop failure areas.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-05
Steuben Society
Holds Its Annual
Convention Here

The annual convention Of the North
Dakota Council Of the Stcubcn So
ciety of America was held at the
Patterson hotel in Bismarck Wednes-
day and Thursday, March 3 and 4.
A large delegation, representing 90
counties Of the state, was in at
tendance.
Frank l.. Brandt. Bismarck. was
elected chairman at the concluding
session Thursday afternoon. Other
officers are William F. LANCER. first
vice chairman; Herman Rabe, Dickin-
son. second vice chairman; Peter Kei-
erleber. Carson, third vice chairman;
c. B. Heinemeyer. Beulah. secre-
tary; Joseph Renner, St. Anthony,
treasurer; Herman Hardt. Napoleon.
financial secretary; Charles F.
Stretch, Maxbass, first trustee; Rich
ard Bubel, Center, second trustee.
The Steuben society of America is
nation wide organization with more
than 5000 units in Al states.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-05

OF VETS HELD
HERE TODAY
80 Here to Attend Meeting
Drys to Organize Commit.
tees in Every County

Approximately so persons were
here today for the convention Of per-
sons opposed to prohibition. TIL.
convention was called by the IL state
representatives who voted against
prohibition at the legislative session
ending yesterday and all Of them
were on hand for the meeting
1t is their intention to arrange for
the circulation Of petitions so that
10000 signatures may be obtained to
insure submission to the people of Il
proposal to eliminate the prohibition
clause from the state constitution.
The bill providing for a popular vote
was killed BY the house. % to Is.
They expect to have the PROPOSE
ton on the ballot at the primary cleo
ton in June, 1928.
The Drys' Answer
The answer which North Dakota
drys will make to the wet movement
also was announced here today by
Thomas W. Gales. superintendent OF
che North Dakota Anti-Saloon League.
Gales said he is launching pro-
posai to organize committees Of one
hundred in each county. Their duty
"''A cS w encourage w
force the prohibition law and to take
charge of the WORK of building up
sentiment in favor Of prohibition.
One such organization already has
been perfected in Dickey county, he
said, meetings having been held at
Forbes, Fullerton and Monango. All
were well attended, Gales said, and
indicate that prohibition sentiment in
the state still is as strong as ever.
He said he expectes the wet movement
to create a great counter wave of dry
sentiment and that the drys will have
fighting organization in the field
during the campaign.
Membership to BE Secret
Membership of individuals in the
county committees Of 100 will be kept
secret, Gales said, but emphasized
that it is not in any way secret
society. Neither, he said. is it in
tended to be a "snoopers" orsaniza-
zion or a political machine.
"Thc Committee Of Ono Hundred
For Law Observance is not a political
organization but aims to assist and
encourage every honest official in his
efforts to enforce the prohibition
laws Gales said. "1n case officials
whose duty it is to enforce the law
fail to act in accordance with their
oath Of office. the committees will
take such action as is necessary ia
secure some who WILL
Gales said the idea is to unite
for positive action 5000 or more Of
the leadin. citizens Of the state t.
seek observance Of the prohibition
laws, seek enactment of such new
laws as will help to make prohibition
effective and organize in every con
stituency to elect men who will act
to this end. 1t also will cooperate
with the Ant-Saloon League in it:
educational campaign.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-05
Southern Chinese
Army Makes Effort
to Reach Shanghai

Shanghai, March 5.-(P)-The
southern Chinese army is making
strenuous efforts to reach Shanghai
by way of the Marking railway. which
is the main line Of communication
Of Marshal Chang Tsung-Chang. His
Shantung forces, replacing the shat
tered regiments of Marshal SUN
Chian-Fang. have the task of pre-
venting the southerners from en-
croaching on the pivotal city Of
Shanghai
The southerners temporarily are
directing most of q their attention
against Soochow, 50 miles west Of
Shanghai. Their advance guards are
reported IL miles from that. place.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-05
Two ChicagOans Have
Third Sets of Teeth

Chicago. March 5---[P)-Third sets
of teeth are among possessions Of
two Chicagoans, one youth Of IL,
the other a veteran Of 81.
Their positions were reversed. how
ever. the youth having false teeth for
his third set, while the octogenarian
displayed a third set given by nature.
The boy, John Kirby, blamed fail
ure to take care of his teeth for
appearance of the false ones, but the
87-year-old former railroader, George
Miller, praised his use Of corn cob
pipe since he was 10 years old as
responsible for his prolonged health.
His third set of teeth has pushed its
way through the gums and is grow
ing every day." he said.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-05
SHOT
IN ACCIDENT
Mrs. Philip Vogel, Thinner,
Seriously Injured From Ac..
cidental Rifle Discharge

Mrs. Phillip Vogel Of Thinner is in
a serious condition in local hospi.
tai here today as the result Of bull
let wound through the abdomen.
Mrs. Vogel was shot at s o'clock
last evening when her husband, who
was cleaning a loaded % calibrc rifle
in the kitchen Of the home at Tim.
mer. accidentally discharged the gun
The bullet entered in the groin
through the abdomen. where il lodg-
cd in Mrs. Vogcl's back.
At o'clock this afternoon. hospi.
tai attendants said Mrs. Nogcl was
getting along fairly well'.. consider
ing tho nature of the wound, bu:
said tina. her condition was still very
serious
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-05
Democrats Declare z
Prohibition Should
Not Be Party Issue

Washington, March 5.-LR)-A dec
laration that prohibition should not
be regarded as a party issue was
adopted unanimously today at a eau
Gus Of Democratic senator's.
In statement after the caucus.
Senator Robinson Of Arkansas, the
party floor leader. outlined the eau.
Gus action as follows: S.
ut is recognized that diffcre noes
exist in the various states on political
subjects and that these differences
respecting prohibition are not to be
regarded as partisan in nature.
I'm the very nature of the ques-
ton. it cannot b made a ~arty ISSUE"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-05
State Tournament
Plans COMPLETED

With the district tourney finishing
tonight, plans are being completed
for the major event Of the season:
the state basketball tournament, to
be held here March 10 and 10.
Reduced rates Of fare and half
have been granted BY all railroads
on the certificate plan and IL suf-
ficicnt number take advantage Of the
plan. the rate will be granted.
Managing the tourney are w. +.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-05
Goal Posts Will Be
Moved Back 10 Yards

New York. March 5.-lR-To curb
the emphasis on goal kicking from
the field and in the try for point
after touchdown. gridiron goal posts
will be moved backward 10 yards be-
hind each end Of the playing field
for the 1927 season. the National In
tercollegiate football rules committee
decided today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-05
MQndQn NeUS

McClclland Of the State Training
school, Supt. J. G. Gould and DR.. G.
II. Spielman. The games will be play
ed in the training school gymnasium.
Officials will be Edwin j. Dahl,
principal Of the Winona high school,
and ]. +. Nichols, physical education
instructor in the Minneapolis schools.
Reserved seats are to be placed on
sale Monday. with about 800 seats re-
served. Seats will be provided for
about 1900 people, according to pres.
cnt plans.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-05

the a. A. Robidou farm, IL miles
southeast Of the city, ut noon. Lunch
will be served at that time, after
which the drive will get under way.
Those participating may use either
shotguns or clubs, but no rifles will
be permitted.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-05
Governor Signs q
Bills, Including
u. Appropriation

Twenty-one bills were signed by
Governor A. G. Sorlie today.
lncluded in the list were the ap..
preparation for the University OF
North Dakota carrying @1,386,11 In
eludine 4216, 900 for new building;
Is estate tar, providing . stste levy
vpon ipheritancss and spPsrfionins
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-05

Try our Sunday Steak or
Chicken dinners. We will be
sure to please you. Pattcr.
son hotel, formerly McKen-
zie. Art Kredler, steward.
Dance at the l. @. O. F. hall
hall Saturday night.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-05
VISITS SIsrER-1N.1Aw

VISITS SISTEK-lN-LAW
f. a. Wilson of the extension de-
partmcnt Of the North Dakota Agri-
cultural college. Fargo. stopped in
Mandan yesterday for a short visit
with his sister-in-law, Mrs. B. S.
Nickcrson. while on a business trip
in this part Of the state.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-05
Many to Take Part
in Jackrabbit Hunt

All is in readiness for the big jack
rabbit hunt to be staged southeast
Of Bismarck tomorrow and it Is cx-
pccted that hundred or more MINI
rods will take part in the affair.
Hunters are requested to meet at
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-05
PETERSON-LUNDGREN

PETERSON-LUNDGREN
The wedding of Miss Ruth Lund-
grcn and Ludwig Peterson, both of
Flasher. took place Friday afternoon
at the home of Rev. c. J. FyllinR in
Mandan. The couple will make their
home near Flasher.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-05

RETURNS FROM FLORIDA
S. z. Ravnos returned Wednesday
from Miami. Fla, where he has been
visiting friends for the past six
weeks.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-05
Personal and
Social News Of
Mandan Vicinity
PARENTS or SON

Mr.. and Mrs. John Kelly Of Man
dan arc the parents of son born
last evening at the St. Alcxius hos
pital.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-05
Many Free Prizes
Get Married


at which time will be advised
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-05

Free Vaudeville for Out
OfTOWn Visitors
II Big Acts
Entertainment
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Afternoon
Vaudeville Wednesday, Thursday Friday
Saturday Afternoons )
Vaudeville Tuesday
Thursday afternoon preceding the vaudeville
Drawing Immediately
Saturday afternoon
Automobile ShOw ~,
Everything rCars
There will be special factory exhibits
Shows These exhibits will
NeW Styles
40 living models will show the Spring
Styles for children will be showing
Mdny Free Prizes
Prize hogpri
Commerce order to COM
Contestants need not be
Evening star., 1927-04-24

also empowered to name committee
to conduct the annual poppy cam
paign for the benefit of the depart
ment welfare and relief fund, which
campaign will be waged jointly with
the Veterans of Foreign Wars during
the week preceding Memorial day,
A special committee was also au-
thorized to cooperate with the Depart
ment of the Potomac, Grand Army OF
the Republic, in connection with
Memorial day services at the National
Cemetery at Arlington.
Another committee, with 1nstruc-
tions to bring in a report at the de-
partment convention, was authorized
to canvass the possibilities of bringing
the American Legion national conven-
ton to Washington in 1882 as part
of the duocentennial anniversary of
the birth Of George Washington.
1t was announced that there was
every indication that the department
membership would exceed last years
figures by the time of the Paris con-
vention, and that already approNi-
mately 100 District of Columbia Le-
gionnaires and members of the auXili-
airy have booked passage for the pill
grimage to France.
Evening star., 1927-04-24
Brazil Gets Immigrants.

Special inducements offered by Bra
zil to immigrants are attracting many
foreigners to that country. In the
state Of Sac Paulo alone last year
nearly $4,000 new residents We're greet
ed, an increase of $4,000 over the ar
rivals of 1925, and the highest figures
since the World War. To maintain
a constant supply of agricultural labor
for the coffee plantations, Sac Paulo
furnishes free transportation for the
workers, their families and baggage
from their homes in Europe to Brazil.
L. Brazil food, lodging and medical at
t2niion at the immigration station,
aad free transportation to the final
destination are also supplied.
Evening star., 1927-04-24
PARIS STUDENT, AGED 86,
GETS DOCTORS DEGREE
Louis Andrieux Says Since He Has
Finished School He Can
Marry.
BY the Associated Press.


PARIS. April 23-~Louis AndrieuX,
who has received a Doctors degree
from the Paris SorboI.-4e the age of
Sc, is perhaps the worlds Oldest post
gra duate student.
Now that | have finished my
studies" AndrieuX said after his doc
tors thesis had been delivered, per
haps l can get married" Georges
Clemenceau. former premier of France,
is one of the distinguished friends of
Andrieux who heard him deliver his
doctorate thesis.
The degree OF doctor OF the Sor.
bonne fulhlls an ambition of AndrieuX,
delayed by a notable career. He has
been a judge, an ambassador, prefect
of police of Paris and a member of
the Chamber of Deputies. lie presided
at the opening session of the last
Parliament by virtue of being the dean
Of the assembly, in point of age.
Evening star., 1927-04-24
SPANISH WAR VETERANS

Gusts C. Batson and Berthold Witt
kowski, the latter of Paris, France.
and a retired regimental sergeant ma
ior of the u. s. Army, were mustered
at the last meeting at Miles Camp.
John w. Wood of Annapolis, Md, was
added to it's rolls by transfer from
Rear Admiral Charles NJ. Thomas
Camp, No. 3, of Newport, r. T..
Comdr. Lorin G. Nelson April 3 obli-
gated George c. Harmon of Annapolis,
Md. who is confined at Walter Reed
Hospital, due to his inability to be
present at the meeting. The annual
visitation of the department COM
mander and his staff was made and
addresses were made by Department
Comma nder T.. j. Nolan, Senior Vice
Department Commander Albert Mi
chaud, Junior Vice Department Com
mander James G. Yaden, Department
Adiutant William i. Jenkins, Depart.
ment Quarterma ster Joseph j. Harvey,
Department Inspector Print T.. Sho-
mette and Historian Fred Zulch. At
the meeting May y, camp delegates
to the department encampment, to be
held in June, will be elected.
Col. John Jacob AstOr Camp met in
Stanley Hall, United States Soldiers
Home, Monday. The chairman of the
relief committee rendered his report
The camp indorsed the candidacy of
Senior Vice Department Commander
Albert MiChaud for commander Of the
Department Of the District of Column
bia. Department Inspector Print E.
Shomette, Past Commander Daniel
Foley and j. w. Avis of Camp No. l.,
Department Of Utah, made addresses.
Tickets for the banquet to the com.
mander-in-chief, to be held at the Will
lard Hotel May 25, were distributed.
Col. james s. Petit Camp admit.
ted the following new members at the
last regular meeting: William Pea.
cock, Arthur c. Ward. John w. Davis,
+. A. keelan, Manchlin Neyin, +. A.
Ranke and James +. Hart. A card
party will be held under the auspices
of the camp at Pythian Temple May 27.
Past Comdr. Deck was presented with
q past commanders badge. The jun
ior vice department commander of the
Grand Army of the Republic addressed
the meeting.
Col. James s. Petit Auxiliary met
April IA, and seven new members were
added to it's rolls. The meeting was
in honor of Department President
Edna r. Summerfield and her staff.
The feature Of the entertainment was
play entitled ''Wanted--A Cook, -
the participants being members of Pet
tit Auxiliary. Dancing and musical
features were also on the program.
! Refreshments were sedved. The de.
partment commander, and his staff will
be the honor guests April % of the
five auxiliaries of this department at
a meeting to be held in the hall at
the Potomac Bank Building, Thirty
sixth and NJ streets.
Evening star., 1927-04-24

ANY new building in London.
whether for modern flats or offices, of
from 8 to II stories, is called a sky.
Scraper
Evening star., 1927-04-24
American War Veterans, Club.

A meeting OF the board of governors
OF the American War Veterans Club
will be held next Thursday night at
s O'Clock at the residence Of Lieut..
Charles Riemer. 1915 Quebec place,
president of the club, for the purpose
of completing plans for the Summer
program.
One of the first events will be a Nav
dance at the L'Aiglon Salons for mem.
oers of the club and their friends.
This will be followed by a motor car
avan to Orkney Springs, Va, about
the middle of June. This was one of
the gala events of the club last sum
mer and large number of automo-
biles have already been listed for this
year. Veterans and their friends are
requested to make reservations at the
club headquarters, Metropolitan Bank
Building.
In connection with the motor trip
TO Orkney Springs, Va, an invitation
has been received and accepted from
Mr.. and Mrs. Hunter B. Chapman,
owners of the Shenandoah Caverns
to visit the caves. Veterans from
Walter Reed. Mt. Alto and Naval
Hospitals will be the guests of the
club again this year. Owners desir-
ing to transport the disabled veterans
on the trip are requested to communi-
cate with Mrs. NJ. D. Shackelford, of
the American Red Cross, in charge at
Walter Reed Hospital.
The question of a Summer club
house will also be discussed at the
meeting next Thursday evening by
the board of governors.
Members of the club will participate
in the Memorial exercises May 80 at
Arlington National Cemetery
Evening star., 1927-04-24
Veterans OF Foreign Wars.

Department Comdr. Charles II. Reil-
ley, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Dis.
trict of Columbia, announces to all
veterans that plans for the exercises
to be held on AmericaniZation day.
April 27, have been completed, and a
program arranged under the direction
of Can't. James w. Boyer, jr., chair.
man of the civilians military training
camp committee, viii be presented.
Mai. Gen. Hanson +. Ely. L. s. A,
commandant of the Army War Col
Iege, viii deliver an address on Amer
tcanization and Training for Citizen
ship" at 1890 o'clock, at Keith's The
ater. Exercises commence at Il
O'Clock, and the Army Band viii fur
nlsh a musical program. Rev. V. o.
Anderson, department chaplain. will
offer the invocation. Mile. Henriette
Lemenager, coloratura soprano, will
sing America"
The theater program viii be pre-
ceded Immediately by a parade along
several Of the downtown streets. The
march will be headed by a mounted
police escort. and in line win be a
hand, the department commander and
his staff, massed colOrs. regular troops
and several hundred veterans formed
according to their posts. The parade
will form in front of the United States
Veterans Bureau and march along II
street to Fifteenth street to Keith's
Theater. Invitations to attend have
been extended to every member Of
Congress remaining in the city, to all
departmental executive officers and
to all officials of patriotic and service
orga nizations. Maj. Gen. John A. Le-
Jeune, commandant, Marine Corps,
has been rendered a special invitation.
Evening star., 1927-04-24
Admission, SOC

The Hecht CO. has the great pleasure to bring
ton and has arranged setting on the Third Floor,
Originally brought to this country to be displayed
been exhibited only in New York, Baltimore, Bost
attendance . The Palace is surrounded with in
ago to the most minute detail of its making and fur
a space no larger than billiard table, and contain
iature gathered from all corners Of the world by il
Wilkinson It created sensation in England, VIII
Mary with miniature golden key Every pc
and tiny craft should see Titania's Palace, the mo
Evening star., 1927-04-24

Mrs. Allan Kirk, Mrs. Herbert HO,Uard, Mr.
Frank c. Let's, Mrs. Breckenridge Long, for TIL
Clildren's Hospital, and Miss Terese Hall az,
Mrs. George Morris of the Junior League har
graciously consented to act as HOstesse
tomorrow