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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-03-01
DRY ENFORCEMENT
RESOLUTION MAY Be
Sent TO CONGRESS
Bill Martin Would Treat LIQUOR
Purchaser as DrasticalIy
as BootIegger

More stringent enforcement Of the
eighteenth amendment and strength
ening of the volstead act will be
asked Of congress II the North Dakota
legislature adopts . resolution intro
duced in the state senate Thursday.
The resolution recites that the law
Is being openly and nagral1tly violat-
ed and that this is causing disrespect
for other laws. It asks congress to
amend the yolstead law to make per-
sons who buy liquor equally guilty
With~t tkefs 1sJ1torsol - and that pur-
chasers n AlcCholic liquors be treated
on tte same basis as bootleggers.
I The resolution was offered by VIII
liam Martin Of Morton county. one
time cowboy and . legislative veter-
IN. He represents q district which
voted heavily against prohibition In
the referendum election Of 1926.
only by really trying to make
prohibition effective will people be
brought to the point where they see
its absurdity," Martin said in COM
menting on the resolution.
The text Of the resolution asserts
that 1t has come to the notice of
members Of the legislature that the
"volstead act is eing violated daily"
and that great quantities Of alcoholic
beverages are being made. trans
ported. sold and consumed, it there
fore appears to this legislative body
that the provisions Of the volstead
act, as It now stands on the statute,
are inadequate to protect the public
from the neferious traffic in contra
band beverages"
It further asserts that the legisla-
ture believes that the lack Of proper
enforcement Of the Volstead act has q
demoraltzing and baneful effect on
the general body polite and has q
tendency to create contempt for all
law"
In addition to demanding that per-
sens buying contrahand beverages be
.e equally guilty with the sellers.
the resolution proposes q penalty
which would extend to those who
solicited the purchase Of such bever-
ages. and that the. volstead law "be
made 50 drastic that 1t will deter or
prevent the traffic In such bever-
lees."
It also suggested that adequate ap-
be made for properly
the Increment and prose-
cutt0n of such law violators.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-03-01
SPECIALIST CALLED
TO TREAT TROTZKY

Constantinople, March 1.-(AP)-A
report worthy Of credence today said
that Leon Trotzky was 50 seriously
III that local soviet doctors are unable
to treat him and . specialist from
Berlin, named Klemperer. has been
called here to attend him.
His atlment was described as 4 COM
btned liver and lung trouble.
The Turkish press today published
the first statement definitely stating
that Trotxky Is in Turkey. It was
added that his permit to remain In
this country expires May /.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-03-01
PLANS ARE MADE FOR.
1923 c. M. 7. c. HERE.
5000 Candidates Will Be
Trained in Seven North.
western States

Omaha. Neb.. March 1.-(AP)-
Plans for the Citizens Military Train
Ing camps for 1929. just announced
by General H. A. Smith, Commanding
the Seventh Corps Area, contemplate
training 5000 candidates from the
states Of Minnesota, North Dakota,
South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kan
sas. Missouri, and Arkansas.
Camps will be established for 80
days from Aug. to Aug. 30 at Fort
Smelling, Mimi; Fort Lincoln, Bis
n1arck: Fort Des Mcines, Iowa: Fort
Crook, Nebraska, and Fort Lcaven-
worth, Kansas; and from July 8 to
Aug. 6 at jefferson Barracks, Mis-.
souri,.
All candidates are examined ply
sically, and those who meet. the re-
quirements will he sent to the train
ing camps on the dates mentioned.
Railroad fare to and from the camps
will be refunded ct the rate Of 5 cents
q mile, each way, and all necessary
expenes will be paid by the gov
ernment. While at camp. food, uni
forms, military aud athletic equip.
ment. and medical and laundry serv-
ice will be furnished without expense
to the candidate.
The object Of the 9. lG. T. Camps,
General Smith states, Is to bring. to-
gether young men Of high type from
all sections Of the country, in the
same uniform, on Z common basis OF
equality. and under the most favor
able conditions Of outdoor life: to
benefit them individually through ex-
pert physical direction, athletic
coaching and training; to stimulate
and promote citizenship, patriotism,
and Americanism: and to lead them
to better realization OF their obi.
cations to their country.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-03-01
BONZER BRANDS MOE
REPORT ACCEPTANCE
STATEMENT UNTRUE
Shows 1923 Highway Depart.
ment Accountants Report
Accepted by Commission
SENATOR FLAYs EFFICIENCY
House State Affairs Committee
Hears Arguments For and
Against Road Bill
SENATOR FLAYS EFFICIENCY

II. j. Noes statement that the 1928
annual highway department report
has not been accepted is absolutely
false and untrue"
Senator A. !. Bonner, Jr., Richland
county, author OF bill to rcorganize
the highway commission and depart
rnent, made this accusation this aft
ernoon after examining minutes Of
the Jan. 13 meeting Of the highway
commission.
Mr.. Moe. q member Of the highway
commission, stated at Z meeting Of
the house state affairs committee this
morning that the 1928 annual report
Of j. ]. Ermatinger, secretary Of the
highway department. had not been
accepted by the commission.
THE minutes Of the January meet
Ing show that Mr.. Moe, himself,
moved that the annual report Of the
highway department as submitted by
the secretary be accepted with the re-
quest that the chief engineer scru-
tinize 1t and report on the same"
Senator Bonzer said.
All Voted Aye
.'On the motion, Moe. Governor
George F. Stafer and r. s. Ashley all
voted aye the minutes show" de-
clared Senator Bonzer.
''Il1timations that the figures in the
annual report are not correct are also
absolutely false. The records Of the
department will show that the 1923
report as prepared by Myron w. Cox.
accountant. is the first correct report
that has ever been made Of the de-
partment. Any certified public ac-
countant can verify the accuracy Of
these figures despite Mr.. Noes in
situations" the senator from Rich
hand county said. -.
Fate Of the. Borzer highway COM
mission bill in the house is tied up
with m executive session to BE- held
- some fa(nrs time By the -hsase
state affairs committee. The COM
Thittee he6rd friends and opponents
of the measure this forenoon.
As far rs the committee was con-
cerned, there was no particular evil
dence from members as to how they
stand. They asked questions indicat-
ing q desire to know whether SEEM
ing abuses in the department were
Continued on page nine)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-03-01

NORTH HDAKOTA BUSINESS GOOD
COMPARED TO 1928 CONDITIONS
Cherry Pies Latest
Way to Save Souls

ca sncy. 8. c.. March l.--(P)-The
way reform . sinner. In the opin-
Ion Of eonard Smith, is to give him
q nice. Dig. juicy cherry pic.
Acc0dingly. Mr. Smith proceeded
to bexe = score Of cherry pics. which
~ distributed free to neighbors whom
he thought needed attention In the
SHINING line. The neighbors, instead
OF calling for mercy. called for police
and Mr.. Smith landed in the hoose-
gov.
Smith, under observation. said a
spirit had ordered him to bake and
distribute the pies.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-03-01
SECRETARY Wilbur
MOVES TAMbOURINE

washington, March l.-(R- -secre-
tary wilbur has taken down his tam
BOURNE. used by the secretary In win-
ming q kicking contest ct Annapolis
academy In 1858. It Is well known to
visitors to his office where It hung
IN . prominent place, and It's removal
has been taken % m infallible iudi-
cation that It's owner will not be In
6luded IN President-elect Hoover's
cabinet.
Wllhur's departure from the presi-
dents official family will be accom-.
panied b. the appearance Of his
ecotter. Ray Lyman Wilbur. president
O 0faufotd University. In another
cabinet poet. that o. secretary Of the
lnterior. This Il the first time In
many years that two brothers have
held cah1nof positions. though serving
itder dlfSerent adninistratious.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-03-01
Leroy Turns Down
Chance at Fields
to Meet Cavanagh

Fargo, N. D., Mar. 1.-(R-Al Van
Ryan. st. Paul welterweight. win
meet Jackie Fields, crack Pacific
coast fighter, ct Detroit, Mich,
March B.
Jack Hurley. Van Ryan's manager,
IN announcing the match said Detroit
promoters wanted Russie Leroy Of
Fargo Tor the .how but as Leroy Is
under contract 70 meet Lee Cavauagh
q Dismarck March 7, Van Ryan was
given the match.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-03-01
Dickinson Girl Chosen
as Beautiful Coed at
University by Gilbert

Grand Torks, n. D., March l.--(R)-
Winners Of the coed beauty contest
Ut the University of North Dakota
have been annouuced BY the Docotah,
university ye0r book and sponsor q
the contest,
Beatrice Starke, Dickinson: Corriue
Peterson and Blenda Benson, Grand
Forks; and Blanche Andsrson, H.
bee. were selected BY John Gilbert
movie star, frdm photographs.
postponement Of the junior prom.
which Was scheduled tor tonight.
changed original plans of aunouncine
Tia wjunegs at tl1e prom hall.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-03-01
Youthful Hague Bank
Bandit Is Sentenced

Napoleon, N. D.. March 1.-(PeP.
9. "Pearly" Peterson. 22. pleading
guilty to entering 4 bank with intent
to rob, was sentenced to five years in
the state penitentiary by Judge
George M. McKenna In district court
here Thursday,
Peterson together with m accom-
pl1ce staged . daylight robbery Of the
First State Bank Of Hague last No.
vember. escaping with approximately
eo00. His accomplice has not been
arrested.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-03-01
Mandan Man Bruised
and Cut When Struck
by Bismarck Taxicab

Oscar Johnson Mandan. employe
Of the North Dakota Light and Power
company. y In . Maudan hospital re-
covering from injuries received at 7:30
O'Clock last night when he was run
down IN Mandan street by . Bis
marck taxi.
He suffered cuts and bruises.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-18
HARLINCEN BOY
ELECTROCUTED
14-Year-Old Orphan Lad
Is Found Frozen To
Wire Under Cottage
Especial 70 The Heraldl

HARLINGEN, Sept. 18.-Jesus
Perez, 14-year-old orphan boy, was
electrocuted late Tuesday when he
crawled under a small cottage here
and came in contact with a wire
carrying go volts Of current.
Efforts we're made to revive the
boy by using a pulmotor but with
out avail. Doctors said ne might
have been dead not more than Is
minutes when found or that he
may have been dead an nour and
a half. His playmates had not seen
him for more than an hour.
The boy was found under small
cottage near the ice plant Of the
Central Power and Light Co., the
cottage being one Of number built
by the company for its employees.
He was in contact with The wire
when found.
The boy lived with three sisters
in one Of the cottages. whi-h they
had moved into while an Older
brother was working for the COM
pany. This older brother has not
been employed at the plant for
some time.
Funeral arrangements had not
been completed Wednesday mor.i-
ing but twas likely burial would
be some time during the day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-18
Deserter Must Pay
His Wife Regularly

Francisco Alvarado, charged with
wife abandonment. was instructed
to pay his wife a weekly sum after
a preliminary herring before JUS
tice of the Pease Fred Kowalski
Wednesday r/orning. The justice
adopted a special procedure in the
case which is now used in San An
tonic.
Under an amendment passed by
the last regular session of the legis-
lature. wife abandonment is a fell
ony and is punishable by a two
year term in the penitentiary. Al
varado's was the first case brought
up in Cameron county under the
new regulation.
When the man agreed to pay his
wife a weekly sum for her MAIN
tenance action in the case was halt
ed. However. the record was sent
to the grand jury and should he
default i'm payments. an indictmen:
would follow, according TO court at
tacheS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-18
Enforcement of
Fruit Law Aided

J. NJ. Del Curto, entomologist Of
the state department of agricul-
ture. is in the Valley Wednesday
assisting j. C. Powell TO make ar
rangements for enforcing the green
fruit law.
The shipping season for Valley
citrus opens officially on Oct. l..
and a crew Of several men are to be
organized and put i'm the field by
Powell before that date.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-18
INSANITY PLEA
HIT BY YOUNG
STATELAWYER
Life of Becky Said To
Be DIR. Jekyll and
Mr.. Hyde Role BY
Her Attorney

NEW BRAUNFELS, Tex. Sept.
18.-(Pl-A youthful assistant dis
trict attorney. ]. Lee Dittert. today
stood before a jury of farmers and
flayed q defense theory that a dis
torted mind caused Mrs. Rebecca
Bradley Rogers to hold UP the
Farmers National Bank OF Buda,
Tex, in 1926.
"The only difference between
this crime and any other Of its type
is that 1t was committed by a
woman" the 29-year-old prosecutor,
appearing in his first case for the
state, said.
Rogers Fighting
Otis Rogers, chief of defense
counsel and husband OF the defend
ant, again leaped to his feet with
an objection when the prosecutor
thundered:
IF any person who needs money
badly takes a gun and robS a bank
is crazy, then all criminals are
crazy"
Il demand that the jury be in
structed not to consider that"
Rogers told the court. He was
overruled.
Leo Brewster, defense attorney.
opened the argument for Mrs.
Rogers.
From her abnormal attitude as 6
child to the time she calmly locked
officials of the Buda bank in a
vault and escaped with $1,000.
Brewster outlined in his argument
what he termed the DIR. Jekyl and
Mr.. Hyde life Of the defendant.
Officers FIayed
"And yet despite these weird, un-
accountable happenings. the state
contends the only usual phase OF
this case is that she's a woman,
Brewster declared.
He attacked Austin officers
whom. he charged, based their tes-
timony that Mrs. Rogers was sane
on a short observation when she
was arrested the day Of the rob-
berry. He asked the jurors to COM
pare that testimony with that Of
SO defense witnesses, including
alienists, all of whom said they be-
lieved she was insane. He said the
state had three non-expertS and
DR.. j. S. Wooten Of Austin, the only
mental expert for the prosecution
who believed Mrs. Rogers mind was
normal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-18

was indicated an arrest might be
made soon.
This announcement followed on
the heels of an assertion by Ranger
Captain Frank Hamer that he knew
the motive for the assassination OF
the attorney. He likewise refused
TO amplify his statement.
Shortly after the prosecutor was
shot at his home the theory was
advanced by some officers that his
untiring efforts to rid this county
of its lawless elements might have
led to his adjustment and slay-
ing last Friday night.
AUSTIN, Sept. 18.-(P)-Clem
Calhoun, of Ha6nin. district attoT-
ney OF the 104tn district. has been
appointed by Governor Moody TO go
10 Berger and take charge Of
prosecutions there and 10 perform
the duties Of the office left vacant
by assassination of District Attor-
ney John A. Holmes. He will take
charge tomorrow, Governor Moody
said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-18
CreagerIs
Silent on
Plans for
City Race

II have nothing to say at pres
ent concerning the rumor that !
am to be a candidate for the
mayorship Of Brownsville" r. B-
Creager stated at his office We'd
nesday.
Rumors that he was to head a
new ticket have been widespread
since he left TO attend a republi-
can meeting at Washington and
the christening OF the cruiser
Houston at Newport News, Va,
recently. The republican COM
mitteeman from Texas arrived
here Tuesday afternoon by plane
from San Antonio.
Creager explained that he had
not had time to 20 into the situa-
tion and that he was to leave
Wednesday for Georgetown. There
he will attend N meeting Of the
Southwestern university endow-
ment fund committee of which he
Is a member. He expects to be
back in Brownsville by Monday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-18
SPANISH MUSIC
KWWCPROCRAM
Quartet of Latin-American
League to Broadcast
At 8 p. NJ.

Spanish music. classics and pop
ular numbers are to be offered in q
varied program 70 be broadcast
from KWwG. Brownsville radio
station beginning at d. m. We'd
nesday night by the quartet OF the
League Of United Latin American
Citizens and one assisting artist.
The program. which As the first
radio appearance of the organiza-
ton, has been dedicated TO The
Brownsville Herald as a token Of
good will.
Members Of the quartet are Car
los Pena. manager. Jesus Carrillo,
Ramon Martinez and II. Revueltas.
The assisting artist Is Alfredo Lau-
rents, Jr.
The League OF United American
Citizens Is dedicated to the work OF
teaching Americanism 10 native
born and naturalized citizens Of the
United States who are OF Latin
American descent.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-18
NOTED AIRMEN
TO STAY here
MONDAY NIGHT
City Definitely Select
ed AS Refuel Point
In international Air
Derby

Delay In securing clear
ance papers for their
plane detained the Inde-
pendent oil company party
which was here TO make
arrangements for the re-
fueling of ships in the
Mexico City-Kansas City
air derby. The officials,
including 5. B. Myers, traf-
fic manager OF the COM
pany, Chas. H. Hopkins,
director Of public rela-
tions, and Tom ID. Park,
pilot.
They expected to get
clearance papers Wednes-
day afternoon or Thursday
morning, and will proceed
Immediately to Tampico,
and from there to Mexico
City.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-18

Tampico while the north-bound
plane did not leave the capital.
The Mexican Aviation company
sent American mails from Tampico
TO Vera Cruz by seaplane Tuesday,
the ship reaching there at $3.50 %.
m. according TO a radiogram re-
ceived at company offices.
X. @. Buckley, general agent for
the lines said a plane left Browns
vile at the usual hour Wednesday
morning and reached Tampico.
Whether 1t would continue on 10
Mexico City later in the day depend
ed upon later weather reports.
The plane due 20 leave Mexico
City Wednesday morning had not
taken to the air at III a. m. and
further weather feports were being
awaited.
A plane returned to Brownsville
from Tampico early In the afternoon
bringing mail from that place
There had been no air mail fyonl
Mexico City for two days
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-18

MEXICO CITY. Sept IS. R>-
Gales and torrential rains along
both the east and west coasts Of
Mexico were reported today.
Winds unroofed houses and caus-
ed considerable other damage az
Cuaymas. Torrential rains caused
the flooding of several rivers In the
states or Vera Cruz. Oaxaca and
Tabasco, notably the Papaloapan
river. Suburbs Of Tampico are re-
ported blooded a. result OF heavy
rains during the last "a hours and
shipping is held up in the port.
Air mail service between Mexico
City and Brownsville, Texas. has
been interrupted on account Of
weather conditions.
It was reported yesterday storm
Of cyclonic proportions on the east
coast of Mexico between Tampicc
and Vera Cruz disrupted air mail.
service. The Brownsville to Mexico
Cily mail and passenger plane was
forced 10 remain on the ground at
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-18
Gay Refers Consul's
Protest to Director

Mexican Consul L. Lopez Mon
tero's protest against alleged indi-
entities caused Valley Mexicans by
immigration border patrolmen, has
been referred to the district director
Of immigration by ID. p. Gay, chief
patrol inspector here.
In a vigorously worded protest,
Consul Montero alleged that Mexi-
cans in this section. especially in
Hidalgo county. were "herded off
to jail like SO many cattle without
being given a chance to explain
their right residence here"
Consul Montero Is at present col
lecting information on specific cases
Of this kind, and If he is not given
satisfactory assurances from i'm
migration authorities he will take
the matter up with the state depart
ment at Washington through the
Mexican embassy. he states.
This Is the second protest for
warded by the consul. The first
was answered by assurances last
wear.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-18
New Plan For Army
Engineers Proposed

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18.-tPl-
Confronted with increasing prob
lens Of the fast expanding public
works program. the army engineer
corps is TO undergo reorganization
to administer unbrokenly the gov
ernment's vast projects for flood
control and improvement Of rivers,
harbors and inland waterways.
Hoover's plan calls for a decen-
tralization of administrative powe-
through the appointment Of three
army engineers, who can serve un-
der Gen. Lytle Brown for a period
Of years and will be held directly
responsible for projects placed in
their charge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-18
union Head
FLOCCED BY
MASKED MEN
Blast Rocks Entire
City AS Speakers
Stand In North Car
olina Dynamited

KINGS MOUNTAIN. N. O.. Sept.
18.-tP)-Cleo Tessner. organizer
for the national textile workers
union. was kidnapped, and 4 speak,
ing stand erected in a vacant lot
here by the union was dynamsted
early today. The noise of the rx-
plosion awakened the entire city.
Tessner was reported to have
been taken to a point across the
South Carolina line and beaten
After being released he went 10
Charlotte.
First word OF the kidnapping came
to the local police shortly after 3
a. m. when Mrs. Tessner summoned
Chief Of Police G. 8. Hedrick. she
told the officer that a half hour
before five men had come to the
house. seized her husband and car
ried him away.
Stand Dynamited
"A speakers stand erected by the
union on a vacant lot on Piedmont
avenue and from which union lead
ers addressed mill workers every
Saturday night was dynamlted a
half hour before TeSsner was seized.
Tessner yesterday moved from
the Cora mill. where he had beer
trying TO organize a local OF the
National Textile Workers union,
to the Bonnie mill. He was arrest
ed two week7 ago on complaint Of
officials OF the Cora mill when he
posted circulars inside the build
ing. County Recorder Horace Ken
nedy found him guilty OF trespass-
ing but gave him a suspended sea-
tence.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-18
Jesus Cantu Faces
Murder Charge Today

After having recessed Tuesday.
the criminal district court was ex-
pected to be marked "Wednesday by
the trial of Jesus Cantu on charg-
es of murder.
Santiago Longoria charged with
assault to murder also Is scheduled
TO 60 on trial Wednesday. Rafael
Galvan viii probably 90 to trial on
charges Of attempting to bribe an
officer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-18
CONSUL MAY BE WITNESS TO
ALIENS TRIAL PROCEDURE

Judge J. c. Hutcheson. Jr., where
by written confessions are taken
at preliminary hearings and recon-
mendation for sentences made, Is
merely for the purpose Of expedit-
ing matters. Commissioner Good
rich says. Sentence Is passed quick
" and the jail term Is cut to the
minimum by this procedure, !. was
said. It Is a matter OF convenience
both to the American authorities
and the aliens involved. the COM
missioner stated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-18
Deportation For 6
Aliens Recommended

Thirty days imprisonment and de-
portation we're recommended for six
confessed aliens Tuesday afternoon
after preliminary hearings before y.
S. Commissioner Z. X Goodrich.
They we're Francisco Pena, Dioni-
clio Ramirez. Guadalupe Trigo. Gre
cencio Ramirez, Alfonza Rios and
Genarc Cantu.
Six charges we're filed against
other alleged aliens also. They will
be given a preliminary hearing Wed
nesday afternoon.