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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-07
AUTO BANQUET
is THURSDAY
Over 400 Expected to Attend
Dinner-Vaudeville and
Speeches Planned

Over 400 automobile dealers from
the Slope country are expected to at
tend the automobile banquet, a spe-
cial feature Of Trade Week, to be
held Thursday evening at $50 in
Patterson's hall.
The dinner is to be served BY the
Patterson hotel and special enter
'tainment, including vaudeville ucts
and other features, are planned.
All automobile dealers and garage
men in the Slope country are invited
to attend this dinner. which il being
sponsored BY Bismarck automobile
dealers and Quanrud, Brink and Rel
bold.
The principal speaker at the ban
quet will be E. ]. Ashton Of Chicago,
merchandising representative OF the
Automotive Equipment Association.
Mr.. Ashton will talk on ways to
increase sales Of accessories and SER
vice; the need for maintenance; how
to keep the shop busy: the advan-
tage Of flat rates; how to get new
customers and how other dealers have
increased volume and profits. He is
q nationally known authority on these
subjects.
A full orchestra has been engaged
for the event and practically. Al the
vaudeville. acts presented at the Audi
torium will Be given IN some form or
other as well q several sutsi4c num-
hers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-07
". Y. 0'C0NN0R
FOUND GUILTY
Former Grand Forks Banker
Convicted of Embezzlement
-Leniency Recommended

Grand Forks, N. D.. March 7.---tR
"A verdict of guilty with recom-
mendations for leniency was, return
ed Sunday against W. V. O'Connor,
former treasurer of the defunct First
Savings Bank here, on charge Of
embczzlement. The amount of the
alleged embczzlement is $4,73l. The
jury deliberated 18 hours before re-
turning a verdict. Sentence may be
pronounced early this week. it was
indicated.
A motion for new trial is expect
ed to be filed by Francis Murphy,
counsel for O'Connor, on the ground
that the state was allowed 10
pcrcmptory challenges under new
law which became effective in North
Dakota February Fl, instead of the
previous five challenges Murphy's
contention. is expected to be that the
law was passed after the alleged
crime was committed and that it
therefore amounts to I'm cx post facto
provision in the case.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-07
500 JAPANESE
BLUEJACKETS
IN SHANGHAI
Foreigners Gratified-Japan
Now Has Nine Warships
nj Anchor Nearby

Shanghai. March 7-tP)-Forcign-
ers within the limits of Shanghai
were gratified today over the landing
in the city of 500 Japanese blue
jackets. The men were billeted in
Japanese cotton mills, ready for
emergency.
Japan now has nine warships at
anchor in the Yangtzc river near
Shanghai, with 5000 men available
for shore duty if needed. When the
British Coldstream Guards, arrive
either today or tomorrow, the defense
force viii! total approximately $1,000
men.
A general strike is being fomented
by nationalists in Shanghai, but there
are indications it may be delayed
several days. allegedly because Can
tonese leaders wish it to synchronize
with arrival Of their army on the
outskirts of the city.
At present the Cantonese are focus
ing their attention on Soochow, so
miles west Of Shanghai, for with its
capture they would be able to sever
the Shanghai-Nanking railway, chief
line Of communication Of the north
erners.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-07

The leading work in the campaign
will be done BY extension workers
from the schools Of agriculture and
by the county agents. who will he
assisted by various local oryaniza.
tions. The plan Of procedure is to
have the local group organize rect.
ings of farmers during the week. at
which time the county agents or ex-
tension workers will give demonstra-
tions in how to treat seed grain SO as
to prevent grain smut on the crops.
Farmers are losing about $15..
100000 year in the four states
from smut losses" said f.. c. StaA-
man of University Farm.
1.-THE greater part Of this loss can
easily be prevented by treating the
seed before planting. 1t was decided
to hold this smut ~-evention week at
this particular time in order to re-
mind the farmers that now is the time
to treat their seed. SO that it will be
ready by seeding time"
Besides the four colleges. .other
agencies are cooperating in the drive.
They include the Duluth Board Of
Trade, and seven railroads.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-07
TWO P0SSEMEN
SHOT DOWN IN
6-H0UR BATTLE
One Dies Instantly While the
Other Succumbs to Wounds
at Hospital
MISTAKEN IDENTITY
Insane Man Fired at MOt0rist
Who Parked His Car in
Front of Residence
MISTAKEN IDENTITY

Johnstown. Pa. March 7.--(R--
Three men were dead and two others
were recovering from wounds today
as result Of a six-hour attempt by
posse men to capture John Bruno. 80.
known to be demented. after Bruno
had barricaded himself in his home
mt Beaverdale. late yesterday.
The affray ended only when a bull
let fired by one Of the posscmen.
nosted in a church across the street
from the bcsieGed house, struck
Bruno beneath the heart. mortally
wounding him.
Before he fell. Bruno had shot and
killed Max Miller. rs. of Beaverdale.
fatally wounded John Libertine. "a.
also Of Reaverdale. and less seriously
wounded two others.
A case of mitaken identity led to
the shOotings. Late yesterday Wal.
ter Coleman Of Willmorc drove into
Beaverdaie on business and parked
his car in front Of Bruno's house.
Mistaking Coleman for an officer.
the demented man fired three times
at him but the bullets failed to take
effect. Coleman informed police and
Constable Howard Plummcr attempt-
ed to enter Bruno's home and arrest
him. Two bullets dropped him, seri-
ously wounded.
Killed ut Wheel Of Car
Miller was shot dead ut the steer
ing wheel Of Plummer's car which he
was attempting to drive away. CO.
ing to MilIer's assistance, Libertine
was the next victim. He died in n
hospital here today. The fourth VIC
tim was Oscar Mehlhorn, 81. a pass
erby. wounded in the thigh.
County detectives and deputies
then were summoned and surrounded
the slayer's house. POssemen sta
toned at various points Of vantage.
including the United Brethren
church across the street. poured a
steady fire into the house. After a
siS-hour siege, Bruno's return fire
ceased. State police and other au-
thorities battered down a door and
found Bruno, dead. on cot in u
room on the second floor.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-07
MAN is KILLED
IN ATTEMPT TO
BOMB CHURCH
Shot to Death as He Flees
After Tossing Dynamite
Missile at Entrance
ACCOMPLICE WOUNDED
San Francisco Police Forced
to Look For Higher Ups
to Learn Motive
ACCOMPLICE WOUNDED

San Francisco, March 7.--lR The
silence of death and the rcticence OF
wounded man forced San Francis
co police today to look for "higher
ups" in their effort to find motive
for the latest attempts to bomb the
st. Peter and Paul Catholic church
IN the Latin quarter here.
The dead man, who has been iden-
titled. and his alleged accomplice
were caught in a police trap early
yesterday, one being shot to death
in the shadow Of the church spires
after he had tossed a dynamite bomb
at the entrance and fled.
1t was the fifth attempt in a little
more than a year to wreck the church
with bombs. The four other efforts
resulted in considerable damage but
no loss of life. So far police think the
bombings were the work Of fanatics
Fuse Snuffed out
While two officers turned their
guns on the fleeing men. another Of
ficer snatchcd up the bomb, which
was made of 26 sticks of dynamite,
and snuffed out the spluttering fuse
in time to prevent the explosion.
Charles Moss. alias Cclesten Eek
lund, the wounded man, disclaimed
all connection with the bombing at
tempt, saying he had come to the
church to pray and was not with the
man who was killed. Ecklund was
shot when, on running from the
scene. he reached for his pocket. A
policeman opened fire and he drop
ped with "A charge of heavy shot in
his leg. II developed that he had
been attempting to pull Il Bible. and
not a gun, from his pocket.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-07
COMMUNITY
CHEST PLAN
DECIDED ON
New Method of Financing
Welfare Societies Sponsored
BY Bismarck A. G.
WOULD END DRIVES
Officers, Budget Committee
and Bylaws to BE De-
cided on March is
WOULD END DRIVES

Plans for the organization of a
Community Chest, to furnish funds
for all welfare societies of the city
through a central organization, were
announced today by the Association
Of Commerce, following a meeting
last Friday.
Decision to try the plan here was
reached after nearly year of in
vestigation by committee composed
Of Judge A. NJ. Christianson. Miss
Mary Cashel and DR.. H. A. Brandes.
The committee communicated with
cities the size Of Bismarck all over
the United States to ascertain how
the Community Chest plan has func-
toned and what benefits could be
obtained from such plan.
Replies showed enthusiasm over
the project and, after working out
details Of the matter, the committee
made favorable report to the board
Of directors of the Association.
Important Project
Sentiment at group meetings held
earlier this year to determine the
activities project for the year 1927
was favorable to the Community
Chest plan, many members including
the project as the most important to
be carried out this year.
The idea Of the community chest
is to coordinate all welfare and relief
agencies of the city, to finance them
by one campaign, putting an end to
the numerous drives" conducted
every year previously by individual
organizations.
To determine the amount to be al
lowed each organization under the
chest plan, a budget committee, con-
sisting of five business and profes-
sional men. will be chosen to decide
the amount to be allotted each or
ganization taking part in this project.
Agencies Approve Plan
All organizations deciding to come
in under the Community Chest will
be required to submit budget of
proposed expenditures for the year
and amounts used in past years and
must agree to abide by the decisions
Of the committee as to the amount
to be allowed.
Agencies which already have an
nounced their willingness to acccde to
the plan are the Red Cross, the Sal
Juvenile Band, Women's Community
Council, the Boy Scouts and tie
Humane Society.
At 4 meeting to be held the evening
of March 16 at the Association of Com
merce rooms, the officers Of the Com
munity Chest, including the budget
committee. will be chosen and bylaws
will be formulated.
Invitations to attend the meeting
will be extended to the public in gen
eral and to the various organizations
which usually take part in "drives"
such as the service clubs and lodges.
At this meeting, date for the chest
drive will be set.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-07
Enforcement Of Laws Against
Sunday Golf Playing En-
Joined AT Aikin-GOvernOr
Richards Announces He
Will Take Case TO Supreme
Court For Speedy Decision

Columbia. s. c.. March ..-tP -
Arrest of 10 more golfers and an
alleged seller Of cigarettes and soft
drinks has given the courts another
opportunity to interpret South Caro-
lina's century-old Sunday closing
laws, Il row over which has developed
as a result OF an Aiken jurist's order
enJoining their enforcement.
The third attempt to enforce the
archaic laws. since Governor Rich
ards order to state officers to see to
1t that they were observed. resulted
IN additional arrests yesterday.
Three golfers already had been ac-
quilted tor playing on Sunday.
Cafe Owner Sold Cigarettes
The 10 players were arrested at
Camden, while Fred $. Asmar, cafe
proprietor, was taken into custody
here by constable who charged one
of his undercover men had purchased
cigarettes and soft drinks at the
cafe. The IL men were to be given
hearings today.
Meanwhile, Governor Richards has
taken stern objection to the injunc-
ton granted by Judge Hayne +.
Rice ut Aiken enjoining enforcement
Of the laws there against Sunday
golf players. He said he would take
the case TO state supreme court for
IA speedy decision"
Under protection Of Judge Rice's
order. granted ut the request Of
Thomas Hitchcock of New York,
winter residents and others played
golf ut the Palmetto and High Park
Clubs outside the city limits Of Aiken
yesterday. When four constables at
tempted to enforce the law, they
were served with the temporary re
straining order.
Returnable March -
Judge Rice's restraining order is re-
turnable March -, thus protecting
the playing Of golf next Sunday un-
less, in the meantime. the supreme
court should set it aside.
Elsewhere in the state the law
was strictly observed yesterday, al
though by special permission Of the
governor, newspapers were sold, and
|. sheriff issued permit authorizing
a filling station to sell tank full
Df gasoline to a constable who ran
Dut of the fluid on his trip to Aiken.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-07
PROHIBITION
MAY BECOME
REAL ISSUE
Gales and Stone Debate Ques-
tiOn at Convention of Vets
Held Here Saturday

Prohibition loomcd as Il real il.
sue in Sorth Dakota Saturday as rep
resentativcs of the Anti-Saloon
League and newly created state
wide wet organization clashed here.
The occasion was a convention call
ed by the vets to launch a movement
to place a proposal to repeal the pro-
hibition clause Of the state constitu-
ton on the ballot at the election in
June, 1928.
Although the convention had been
called as an attempt to organize the
anti-prohibionists to secure names
on referendum petition, necessary
to place the matter before the people.
Thomas W. Gales, superintendent Of
the North Dakota Anti-Saloon league,
walked into the meeting, supported
by several Bismarck pastors, and
prccipitated a general debate on the
prohibition question.
The convention was called by the
l8 North Dakota representatives who
voted against prohibition during the
legislative session which closed Fri
day, and resolved itself into a meet
ing of the Better Citizenship Asso-
citation of North Dakota, which sup
ported G. p. Stone, Fargo, the wet
candidate for United States senator
at the election last fall.
Statements Denied
Gales denied statements that pro-
hibition had been failure as made
by the vets in their resolutions. and
launched an attack on the wet move
mcnt.
Stone, who is president of the Bet
ter Citizenship Association, replied
with charges that the Anti-SalO0n
league is composed of fanatics, hyp-
ocrites and bootleggers and declared
that not more than five per cent Of
the Anti-Sal00n league members are
sincere. He ended with the charge
that the league is fostered and dom
mated by the Methodist church.
Stone averred that the state would
be safer in the hands of the IL mem-
bers of the North Dakota house who
voted against repeal of the prohibi-
tion laws. y
Resolutions Drawn
Other members of the new associa-
tions attacked the prohibition laws
before set of resolutions were
drawn ups The group went on record
as stating that 1--WE believe the pres
ent prohibition laws are responsible
for the trependous decrease in land
values and increases in taxes. Pro-
hibition has caused the failure Of
thousands Of banks and has driven
millions Of farmers into bankruptcy
in the past six years"
The association asserted it's belief
in temperance, stating that it is Op-
posed to the saloon and believes in
government control of all liquor.
Other officers Of the association
are H. H. Williams. Mandan, secre-
tary; Pierce Blewctt, jamestown.
treasurer: Arthur Nelson, Grand
Forks, first vice president; Charles
Stretch, Bottineau, second vice presi-
dent; and Herman Rabe, Dickinson,
third vice president.
About 800 persons attended the
meeting, called by the l8 house mem-
bers who voted for repeal Of the
state prohibition law.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-07
Output Of Packing
Plants in 1925 Is
More Than in 1923

Washington, March T. @ =
Wholesale slaughtcring and. meat
packing plants were reported by the
commerce department today to have
had total output in 1925 valued at
$3,05O. .286,29 an increase Of Is per
cent over 1928, the preceding census
year.
Animals slaughtered were: becves
1O,853,O2l, an increase Of &C per
cent; calves 5,776 GAO, increase 1872
per cent; sheep and lambs 1866. .4O5,
increase 3.2 per cent; hogs 48,872.-
5ll, decrease l5.7 per cent.
Although fifth in the number Of
plants, Illinois led her nearest COM
petitor by more than $500 ,0OO, 900 in
the value Of products. Her 70 plants
had an output valued at $3.50, SOL, :
Gao. Others included: Minnesota IA
plantse $l02,655,429 Wisconsin Is
plants t70.79S, ,049.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-07
NEW CYCLONE
IS MENACING
ST. DENIS ISLE
Storm of Great Intensity Fol.
lows That Of Thursday
Which Killed Many

st. Denis. Reunion Island. March Z.
-P)--A new cyclone of great in
tenslty. following that of last Thurs
day. was mcnacng this island today
Reunions Island is Abd-El-k Il rim $
place Of exile.
1t was feared the new cyclone had
swept over the Island Of Madagascar,
where there were many deaths and
extensive property damage in last
weeks cyclone.
No details were available as to the
exact number Of dead at Madagascar
but there came confirmation that the
town of Tamatave. on the east coast
was virtually wiped out by Thursday s
storm.
Several small steamers due here
were missing today. 1t was feared
that the steamer Sainte Anne, from
Madagascar, had been lost with all
aboard
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-07
MAN Who SHOT
TWO NEGROES
KILLS SELF
Was Ex.SailOr and Former
Inmate of United States
Veterans Hospital

Madison. Wis. March 7.-tP)--For-
NAL reports by District Attorney
Glenn Roberts and Coroner William
Campbell Dday will constitute the
final chapter in the staying of Allan
Henderson. and his son, Walter. and
the Subsequent suicide of the slayer,
Harvey Nelson, 35. ex-sailor and
foreaer inmate Of the veterans hospi-
tai here for mental diseases.
Nelson yesterday fired pistol
bullet into his brain when trapped
by Sheriff Fred T. Finn and three
deputies after he had lodged a posse
of so men for "a hours. The suicide
took place in an unoccupied garage in
Lake Forest, a suburb.
Nelson's guilt is definitely estab-
lished, according to District Attorney
Roberts. Bullets he carried for his
two revolvers were found to he the
same as those which killed Hender-
son, SIS. negro farmer and church
deacon, and his 2l-year old son.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-07
SINCLAIR ON
TRIAL TODAY.
FOR CONTEMPT
Appears in Court on Indict.
ment as Result of Refusal
to Answer Questions

Washington, March 7-LP)--Anoth-
err of the many legal prosecutions
that budded from the sente oil in
vestigation came to fruition today
when Harry F. Sinclair, the multi
millionaire lessee of Teapot Dome,
was brought to trial here for con-
tempt of the senate.
The indictment resulted from his
refusal to answer questions asked
him by the oil committee three years
ago. 1t is the first criminal proceed
ing against Sinclair to come, to trial,
although civil case seeking can
collation. of the Teapot Lease already
has resulted in q government victory
in the lower courts and now is pend
ing in the supreme court. Sinclair
also has criminl indictment pending,
charging conspiracy with Albert b.
Fall. as secretary Of the interior, to
obtain the lease to the Teapot Dome
reserve in Wyoming. That case is
set down for trial here April 25.
Stiff Penalty Provided
Special government oil counsel base
their case on federal statute max
ing it misdemeanor for witness
before a congressional committee to
decline to answer a question consider
ed pertinent to the inquiry. The law
carries fine Of between 500 and
81 900 and Imprisonment for from
one to IL months
Although Sinclair had appeared
five times before the senate oil COM
mittee and replied to questions free
ly, upon his sixth appearance he
declined to answer, on advice of his
counsel, 10 questions Of Senator
Walsh concerning his Mammoth Oil
company's lease. It was contended
by the oil magnate that the case al
ready had passed into the hands Of
the courts with the filing by the
government in the district court of
Wyoming of complaint questioning
the leases validity.
Jury Picked In Two Hours
Selection OF the jury required only
little more. than two hours today
and the taking Of testimony was de-
layed until tomorrow, government
counsel announcing that their wit
nesses had been summoned for that
time. Less than dosen witnesses
are to be called by the governmnt.
The jury averages - years IN age.
Two are only 26 years old while the
others hays psssed the 90 mark.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-07
Girl Bank Bandit
Will Plead Guilty

. .Vermilion, s. D., March 7.-(P)--
The case of Marian Meyers. coed
bank bandit, will be called for trial
Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock be-
fore Judge A.. B. Beck, in circuit
court here, it was decided when the
calendar was called this afternoon.
Attorney c. J.. Gunderson was Of
fically appointed to act as counsel
for the girl. A plea of guilty will
probably be entered to the charge Of
in the third degree, Attor-
ney GundersOn said,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-07
DEATHS LARGELY AMONG
NATIVE POPULATION

Paris, March 7.--LA')-From single
brief official message which reach
ed the ministry of the colonies by a
roundabout way, it was apparent to-
day that the deaths through the
cyclone which swept over the Island
of Madagascar, in the Indian ocean,
on Thursday, were largely among the
native population. Some estimates
have been 500 dead.
The cyclone, also visited Reunion
Island, where Abd-El-k the form.
er Riffian chieftain, is in exile, caus-
ing some damage, but no loss OF life
as far as known.
The storm destroyed all telegraph
and wireless equipment. Only
through radio messages from ships
along the coast were reports received.
From these, it appeared that the most
serious damage was in the region of
Tamatava, Il seaport on the east
coast, where many persons lost their
lives. Other parts Of the island,
while visited by high winds, escaped
lightly in comparison.
Reports to shipping companies in-
dicated that several boats were sunk.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-07
DEmENTED Man, RES|ST ING Capture. Is XII ED
10 GOLFERS and A CAFE OWNER ARE
ARRESTED IN SOUTH CAROLINA'S 3RD
ATTEMPT TO ENFORCE ANCIENT LAWS
Mrs. Schley Killed
in Fall From Hotel
Window in New York

New York. March !. (R Mrs.
Nathalie Seible Schley, widow Of
Buchanan Schlcy. Jr.. who was deputy
collector of the port Of Baltimore in
the administration of President
Cleveland. died today after 4 fall or
a leap from window ~on the 18th
floor Of the hotel Buckingham in
West 55th street
The body, fully clothed. was found
on roof over an extension on the
second floor by her son. Buchanan
Schley, Il cotton broker, who lived in
Il suite with his mother.
Mr.. Schley knocked at his mothers
door to greet her this morning and,
receiving no response. walked in.
Looking out Of the open window he
saw her body on the roof below.
Mrs. Schley's husband was first
cousin of the late Rear Admiral
Schley OF Spanish war fame.