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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-20
HOOVER OKAYSPLANTOUNTTE
ALL WAR VETERANS AGENCIES
Pole Making Good
Pledge to Divorce

Chicago. Nov. 20.-lP,-Abe Holz-
man is making good his pledge to
divorce the woman He loves.
Holzman's wife, Helen. was a ma
tive Of Poland and she desired to
enter the United States four years
ago, although the Polish immigration
quota had been exhausted. Holman
as friend offered to marry her.
bring her in as his wife and then
grant her her freedom.
But Holman fell in love with his
wife. Since then he has tried in vain
to win her love-
Il have never even kissed her. =
Hickman told Judge SABBATH. She
Is In love with another man now. and
I must keep my promise"
Judge SABBATH indicated he would
grant the decree.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-20
north DAKOTA MEN
DETERMINE YOBU|LD
TERMINAL ELEVATOR
Grand Forks Project to Be First
Unit in System Of State
Terminals

Grand Forks. NJ D.. Nov. 20.-lP-
Farmers. elevator men. and grain pro-
ducers have determined to launch q
campaign for establishment Of q new
terminal elevator with q capacity Of
one million bushels at Grand Forks.
The campaign will be carried on by
the farmers. grain dealers. coopera-
tive terminal association. incorporat-
ed for that purpose.
The organization. formed under
auspices Of the Farmers Grain Deal
ers Association Of North Dakota yes
terday. is expected to serve as . con-
Meeting link between the Farmers Ma
tional Grain corporation to coopera-
tive elevators and grain producers Of
the state. II plans which have been
adopted by the cooperative associa-
tion work out It Is expected the mil.
lion bushel elevator project for
Grand Forks will be the first unit Of
q system Of terminals at strategic
grain diversion points which will
serve all parts Of the state.
According to plans. farmers eleva-
tors and grain producers will be
asked to purchase 4l5OOO0 worth Of
stock in the cooperative terminal as
sociation. The Farmers National
Grain corporation will be asked to r.
nance the Grand Forks project to the
extent which may be necessary to
permit construction and operation Of
the elevator.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-20
Win Ask Congress- Approval as
First Step in Government
al Reorganization
TO SAVE SEVERAL MILLIONS
Dry Departments Consolidation
Survey to Be Complete for
Regular Session

Washington. Nov. 20.-(PEPresl-
dent Hoover Is ready to translate
into action 10 years talk about re-
organizing the federal government.
As q first step he has approved .
plan to consolidate all Of the agencies
dealing with war veterans and their
dependents and will ask the sanction
Of congress for It ut the opening Of
the regular session two weeks hence.
Chief among these agencies are
the veterans bureau. now function
ing as an independent establishment.
the pension office, administered by
the interior department. the national
home for disabled volunteers. an
other separate establishment, and the
disqualification division Of the public
health service.
Ts Simplify Veterans Wsrk
The consolidation Is expected to
bring about saving Of several mil
lions Of dollars in administration and
disqualification costs alone and to
simplify the work Of dealing with the
veterans and their dependents.
There would be created . new
single agency under q director report
ing directly to the president through
his administrative assistant. It would
handle more than three-quarters of
a billion dollars annually. embracing
the $500 ,O00, 900 spent by the veterans
bureau. some $3.50 900 900 by the pen
sion office and around $20,000,O00 BY
the other divisions.
Unites Dry Departments
Under the direction Of the president
q comprehensive survey now Is being
made for consolidating within the
Justice department most Of the
agencies dealing with prohibition en-
forcement and q recommendation
along that line also win be made to
congress In the presidents message.
Consolidation Of other agencies
dealing with the same o. Kindred sub
jects viii be taken up soon with a
view to recommendation to congress
for the necessary legislation. The
purpose Is to avoid duplication In
effort and work. to simplify and lower
the cost Of administration and to save
time for those who have business
with the government.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-20
Hoover Scribbling
Offered for Sale

New York. Nov. 20.-tR,-An auto
graphcd Mosaic Of triangles. circles,
parallelograms and spiders webs pur-
porting to be by President Hoover
Is on sale at Q dealers. The presi-
dent has habit Of scribbling such
designs on waste paper when LISTEN
ing to callers. As explained by the
dealer. one visitor was SO fascinated
that he obtained the paper with the
presidential signature. Then he sold
1t. The price asked Is described ax
q fair portion Of the presidential
salary. The symmetry Of the free
hand drawing is remarkable.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-20

Los Angeles Nov hand Of their dead grandfather has
abstain from pick paint dancing
jewehy and short skirts
Murray third beneficiary
Chaplin ittcr motion picture
the
superanuated ministers Of the Free Methodist church -
months school at WILL
complies with the WILL
skirts the BARRIERS She
makeup she will miss the movies she
title San Bernardno will receive
fortunate
psick and her have been shon
remaining
u little difficult He dentist Of San Bernardo
He
it.
ministers
the watch
wrist Watches the will they shall
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-20
|DEV|LSLAKE KILLING
linked Mitchell

Sioux Falls. 8. D.. Nov. 20.-tR-
Officials who identified John Lassy,
held In Jail here. as Fred Mitchell.
q fugitive from North Dakota peni-
tentiary. today said he was wanted
on federal charges Of murder and
burglary as q result Of robbery Of the
postofficc at Devils Lake and killing
Of night watchman about five
years ago.
Governor w. J. BuloW has l1onored
extradition papers from North Dako-
t. seeking the prisoners return to
prison at Bismarck.
Robert J. French, postoffice In
spector here. identified Lasey Is one
Of the five men wanted for the Devils
Lake Staying.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-20
AMERICAN WOMEN CHANGING
CLOTHES, MANNER AND MINDS
Kipling Is Ordered
Abroad for Health

London, Nov 2O.-tPp-Rudyard
Kipling, who has sung the praises
and faults Of the British empire for
nearly half q century. must go abroad
for his health. His physician has 50
ordered, advising also cancellation Of
= radio speech scheduled for Decent
ber Il. Kipling will be "a years old
next month.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-20
Extensive Railroad, Shipyard
and Governmental Con.
struction Planned
EXPECTS PROMPT REACTION
Merchant Marine Expansion
and Easier Credit condi.
tons Are Promised

Washington. Nov. 2O.-fPl-A more
optimistic psychology, induced by the
prospect OF easier credit conditions
and extensive railroad. shipyard and
governmental construction. was FORE
seen today as the first product of
President Hoover's program for In
creaSing and Stabilizing American
prosperity.
Those close to the administration
looked forward to prompt and benz
eficial reaction from the chief execu-
tive's conferences with the presidents
Of the great eastern railroads and
bankers from all sections Of the ma
tion and from assurances Of large
orders for railway and marine equip
ment that have grown out Of Mr..
HOover's campaign.
Laid aside that the president might
pay hts last respects to the late Sec
retary James w. Good Of the war de-
partment. the chief executives
schedule of conferences with the lead
ers Of American economic endcavor
will be resumed tomorrow with dis
cussion Of what the manufacturing
and industrial field can do to advance
his plans. attended by a group Of
men prominent In that phase of the
nations business.
Shipyar6s To Hmm
Through the operation Of mail con-
tract awards and loans from the
$3.50, 900 900 fund established by the
jones' White law to assist in the ex-
panSion OF the merchant marine. the
administration expects the shipyarcis
to be humming with activity within
the space Of six months.
Plans to bring this about were an
nounced late yesterday by Postmas-
ter General Brown. speaking for the
inter departmental committee on
ocean mail contracts
rlan - FAAG Vessels
Contracts will 20 to the lowest
bidder. Mr.. Brown said. and the con-
struction Of Z total Of 20 new vessels.
large and fast enough to compete
with any on the seas. is planned by
companies which have indicated an
intention Of submitting bids. He re-
vealed that new liners for the North
Atlantic service estimated to cost ap-
proximately e25 100000 are planned.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-20
TO stop VlGILS AT
CRAVEOF MIRACLES
Plan TO Allot Four Days Each
Week 70 Afflicted IN Mas
sachusetts Cemetery

Maiden. Mass, Nov 20.--tR-All
night vigils at the grave Of the Rev.
Patrick J. Power. scene Of the pill
grimages Of thousands Of people seek
ing aid for their Affections. will be
stopped Sunday. Officials Of the
Holy Cross cemetery today announced
daytime visiting hours only beginning
next Monday.
Tens Of thousands Of people, crip-
pied, blind and diseased. have Jour-
neyed to the grave in the last three
weeks on reports Of miraculous heal
Ing there. Last Sunday 100000 came
and On two previous occasions throngs
Of 100000.
Cemetery authorities also said they
were considering plans Of allotting
four days Of each week for visits BY
the afflicted. with the general public
admitted the other three days. The
daytime whiting hours announced VIII
b between Z Z. m. and p. N. A half
hour before closing time the chapel
bell win ring ! warning to visitors.
A crowd Of IS 900 came to the grave
yesterday. Edward Cantar. $, Of
New York city. ! world war aviator
who companions said shot down three
German planes before he Grained
hlmeolf over verdun and suffered .
poralyzed LETT side. prayed for relief
Tor himself and tther wounded vet.
exams.
llfs. Curtis Guild, widow Of . for
mer eovernor Of Massachusetts,. kuelt
With her sister. Agrs. John Lavale, 70
ok aid for 1Grs. IAvale. Several
cures were claimed during the day.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-20

Eastland, Texas, Nov. 2O.-lF)--Im-
patient at the laws delay and enraged
by the latest violent crime of Marshal
Ratliff, condemned Santa Claus"
bank robber. a mob Of approximately
1000 persons last night hanged the
condemned man from telephone
cable 200 yards from the Jail from
which he was dragged.
For several hours the mans naked
body dangled from the end Of grass
rope in a bitter wind. while q crowd
which included many women and
children stood gazing upward until
Justice OF the peace ordered the body
cut down.
Attempted 10 Break Jail
Two years ago Ratliff. dressed as
Santa Claus. participated in bank
holdup in which two officers and one
OF his companions were killed. Mon
day. after feigning paralysis and win
ming the sympathy Of his keepers, he
attempted q Jail break shooting and
seriously wounding Deputy Tom
Jones, veteran peace officer. Last
night 200 men overpowered his jailer.
entered Ratliff's cell, dragged him
naked to we'll lighted business street
and lynched him.
Ratliff was held In the Eastland
Jail pending sanity hearing. asked
for by his aged mother, who asserted
her son had lost his mind while
awaiting his execution In the death
cell at Huntsville state prison. Last
night a crowd in front Of the jan
swelled to nearly q thouand at $50
o'clock.
At about o'clock. some 200 men
slipped into side door Of the jail
and asked for the man. Jatler Gil
born refused to give him up. Then
they overpowered Gilborn. took hts
keys, and got Ratliff.
Stripped Of Clothes
The bandit had been stripped Of his
clothes when he was brought down.
stairs. He was dragged in the dircc-
tion Of the public square. but the
crowd would not wait to 60 those few
blocks At 200 yards from the tall
q strong telephone cable was pointed
out. q rope flung across It. A moose
was put around Ratliff's neck. ana
Ratliff was ierked from the ground.
The rope broke. Messengers were
sent for another, and again the mob
set to its task. Then someone re-
membered that men about to die
usually are given q chance TO say .
last word. FOR another moment he
was lowered to the ground. but, dis
pleased at hts mumbling. the crowd
yelled string him up
An inquest was ordered for today.
Jones, at the hospital, was told Of
Ratliff's death. That's fine" he
said. I'm glad Of It"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-20
Kidnapped Men Are
Hanged by Thumbs

Aguas Calientes, Mex. Nov. 20.-tR
-of seven men kidnapped BY bandits
lrpm . ranch near here. three were
found hanged BY their thumbs to
telegraph poles some distance away.
One had died Of the torture. Troops
have been sent n pursuit Of the ham
dts n the hope q rescuing tho four
kidnapped uen who still are miasinG.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-20
Taxicab Driver Taken
For Ride In Own Auto

New York. Nov. 20.-lR)-A taxicab
driver was found shot to death In his
cab early today. apparently by gang
sters who took him Tor = ride Ia his
own machine. He was identified By
the police as oeraldo Heamano. =
years old. Cuban.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-20
RECALL. ESCAPE FROM
DEATH WITH WILKINS

DetrC Nov. 20.-lFY-Recallilg the
courageCu, and successful fight hc
made against the Arctic elements In
1927 when he was forced down while
flying out from Point Barrow. Alaska,
Carl b. Eielson's friends here are not
alarmed for his safety.
When Eielson accompanied Captain
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-20
Friend Husbands Pocketbook
Grows fIatter as Skirts
Are Growing Longer
RETURN 70 GENTLE GRACES
Tired Of Looking at Assorted
Lsgs7 We'll Tell the Bow
Legged World
RETURN 70 GENTLE GRAcES

New York, Nov. 20.--,Pp-American
women are changing their clothes,
their manner and their minds.
The last variation Is scarcely q
novelty their husbands are heard to
remark. But the others. they say.
promise surprising results to figures
both feminine and mathematical.
Skirts have come down and frocks
tit the waist. That means new
wardrobes that strike friend hus-
bands bank balance blow.
And when La Femme Is arrayed in
her raiment that dips and sweeps,
she finds unconsciouSly the manners
that went with last years sports
clothes don't belong. That means q
return to the soft voices and gentle
graces which recall grandmother's
day.
Wears Delt AZ Waist
At first she declared she'd never
make the change. The short skirts
Of yesterday were too comfortable.
But she has changed her mind. She
Is dropping her daytime skirts four
to seven inches below the knee, her
evening skirts to her instep. and she
wears q belt where her waist Is, not
around her hips.
She Is falling IN lire with the pro-
cession. but It's giving her some aux-
tous hours.
Mrs. Louise selby. an American
woman from Paris. who makes clothes
for both French ana American WON.
en- and who now Is visiting IN Ameri-
CO, said:
'Yea Det, We're TIRED
my customers ask me. are We
really going to wear long skirtsp' The
answer q: Just long enough 70 b
graceful. nothing that viii interfere
With cur activities. Aren't you tired
Of looking at assorted legs?
"corsetsf No, no and no. The seil.
sible women will never wear the
boned corset again. They arc too In
tellisent. But they will wear . soft
elastic girdlc around the hips and
they will diet and exercise mildly and
wisely. The new silhouette is going
TO benefit both the figure and the
health.''
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-20
Plane seen FLYING
OFFS|bERIANCOASH,
ACCORDING TORAD|O
North Dakota Aerial Explorer
Had Good Supply Of Food,
Sleeping Bag, Stove
FRIENDS ARE NOT ALARMED
Point Out Daring Aviator Cheat.
ed Death on Ice Floes IN
1927 Mishap
FRIENDS ARE NOT ALARMED

Nome. Alaska. Nov 20.-(Ay-A radio
report saying the plane Of Carl Ben
Eielson. noted Arctic aviator. Of Hat
ton. N. D.. had been seen flying In the
vicinity Of North Cape. Siberia, re-
vived hope here today that he would
be heard from soon.
The report. although meager. was
believed to be later than that re-
ceived here Monday saying the wreck
age Of Eielson's plane had been sight
ed by natives in the vicinity Of the
iccbound ships Nanuk and Stavropol
ten days ago.
Eielson and Frank Darbandt,
fellow pilot. have been moving pas
sengers and furs from the Nanuk. q
vessel belonging to the Swcnson Fur
company. to the Alaskan mainland
Each has made one trip to the Nanuk
and return. and Eielson was making
his second journey to the Nanuk when
the report that the wrcckage Of his
plane had been sighted was received
from the ships radio.
Planned Crew Rescue
The two flyers planned to rescue
the crew Of the Stravopol, Russian
ice-breaker, as soon as they completed
the Nanuk job. In the initial trip to
the Nanuk they brought back six Of
her passengers and valuable furs.
On their second trip toward the
Nanuk Eielson and Dorbandt were
forced down at Teller. Alaska, but re-
sumed the trip from there Nov. 3
Dorbandt encountered storm and
returned to Teller. but Eielson con-
tinued his flight.
Eielson was well supplied with food
and had a sleeping bag and Q small
stove. Dorbandt expressed the belief
his companion was safe somewhere
near North Cape and that he would be
In little danger for some time.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-20
Six Abeve Here

Though temperature dropped only
to SIX degrees above zero In Bis
marck this morning. Grand Forks
and Devils Lake reported tempera-
lures Of two and one below rcspec-
lively. These marks were the lowest
Of the season.
The Missouri river between Bis
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-20
CONDEMNED man IS
DRAGGED FROM JAIL
BY ENRACED PEOPLE
Eastland Crowd impatient at
Laws Delay to Execute
Killer OF Officers
HUNG FROM PHONE CABLE
Deputy Sheriff He Shot in At
tempting to Break Jail De-
clares I'm Glad Of II
HUNG FROM PHONE CABLE

Eastland, Tex. Nov. 20.-tF,-
Deputy Sheriff Tom Jones,
wounded by Marshall Ratliff.
bank robbcr. who was lynched
here last night. died In . hospital
today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-20
BISMARCK SHIvERS
AS MERCURY DIVES
Grand Forks and Devils Lake
Are Coolest IN Northwest,
With Sub1oro Weather

With temperatures dropping into
the neighb0rhood Of zero throughout
the Northwest. Bismarck automobile
drivers today were wondering how
much alcohol will be necessary to
keep their radiators from freezing.
Answering this question. O. w.
Roberts. federal meteorologist here,
this morning released Z chart tell
ing drivers how many parts Of de-
natured or wood alcohol should be
mixed with the water In the radia-
tors Of their machines.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-20
DUnLIN GETS CONGRESS

Vatican City. Nov. 2O.-(Ry-Dub-
lin was chosen today as the seat Of
the lo32 euchartstic congress. That
In le90 Will b held at Cartagena,
northern Africa.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-20

DIEKEAlA OFFERS CREDENTIALS
The Hague. Netherlands. Nov.
10.-tR-0errlt ]. Diekema. new
American minister to the Neither
lands. today presented his credentials
to Queen wilhelmina ct the summer
palace.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-20
The Weather

Generally fair tonight and 1hursday.
Somewhat colder tonight.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-17
SEEK TO FREE
FORMER ENSIGN
kinEsvillc Boy Says Mind
Was Blank Until he
Saw Classmzte

NORFOLK. Va. May H.
Release cf former Ensign Brrrrsrr
= Wilson. who myztcrinnHly a.
appeared from the torpedo srhro
Of the United States tralninR
ton nc Newport. ~ n. IN ts1f
was found last February in Par
anna. Is sought III habcas ccsrssr
proceedings instituted here.
The youth. son ~ judge ana
Mrs =. r. Wilson 0f Kinrsr.lir
Texas. was serving ~ . private ~
the army at the time ha wns
found He declared his mind vas
blank about activities from thn
time ne left Newport until he uaa
turned over 10 naval a~uthcrtflrE
and met q former Annapolis class-
mate. He is held III custody hr
the navy here.
He graduated nj the naval araa-
envy In 1926 and hiS service record
clear until he disappeared.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-17
GUESTS
OF ROTARIANS
All Foods Disappear Rapid.
ly AT Annual Outing
AT OImito
Special to The Herald)

SAN BENITO. May 17.-Hundreds
and hundreds Of hot dogs. gallons
and gallons OF ice cream pickles in
quantities TO stagger an army, rolls
Dy p wagonload disappeared In a
fashion TO make Aladdin and his
lamp look amateurish when several
hundred boys assembled on the
banks OF Lake Olmito Thursday aft
ernOon for the annual San Benito
Rotary club boys day picnic.
The boys gathered around the
public park in San Benito early in
the afternoon. and were taken bv
members OF the Rotary club to the
banks OF Lake OImito, where the
picnic was held.
Many OF them took a dip In the
water first, and then assaulted the
huge quantity of food which had
been carried out for the picnic. un-
DER the general supervision of Frank
G. Ludder. chairman Of the com
mittee- Other members of the club
assisted.
The food was arranged so that
the boys passed down aisles and
he young sufferers were cared for
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-17
URGES CITY
MEET TERMS
Jesse bennett Addresses
Kiwanians On Airport
Situation

"A vigorous talk urging that the
city meet the terms of the Pan
American Anyways for facilities ut
the municipal airport was delivered
before the Kiwanis club Thursday
noon by Jesse bennett. His talk
conferred on the refusal Of the city
commission To grant the airways
company a preferential option to
buy or lease the airport.
He stated that the company pro-
poses to invest Immediately some
10000 In shops and later perhaps
several hundred thousand dollars.
The concern also would bring some
so families 20 Brownsville should
their plans 20 through. IL was said.
bennett said that he did no. be-
lieve the city would be taking any
chances In accepting the offer or
this company which has a backing
or over 100000 900. He further
pointed out that the government
has granted this company n mail
contract at 81 per mile against m
lower bid Of % cents. further sub
stantiatsng the responsibility OF the
firm.
The speaker declared that Meal
len. Edinburg and Harrington have
made tempting propositions to have
the company locate In those cities.
Completing his talk bennett
said: 1T Is time for Brownsville %
wake up. Too many big deals are
getting away from Brownsville.
Brownsville is progressing. OF
course, but 1t is five years behind
the time and five years from now
will be ten years behind the times.
Let's wake up and bring these five
or ten years closer TO Brownsville:
bring these down to one year;
down 10 now"
The matter was referred to the
hoard ~ directors.
The ccm1.ittee in charge Of erect
ing Sims on the entrance roads to
the city. giving a welcome, place
and hn'r cf Kiwanis meetings.
WIS ~ -rT~r1d to have the signs
-cor~trf~t1f.
Th7 RIB Giro planned 10 extend
a s--l imitation to all doctor
Kiv1ni--s at the medical conven-
ton raxs week 70 attend the regu-
lar Ki--aris luncheon.
Robert Schwartz was introduced
to the club.
The financial committee L. to
meet at the State National Bank
next Tuesday evening to check up
on the affairs OF the club.