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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-03-28

ing wings of the government. The
United States holds moneys poured in
from all parts of the country, and
they, its citizens, would like their
share The people here live in an
artificial atmosphere. The real soon
fades and into this bottomless abyss
of unreality most government employ
ees gradually become submerged. The
young especially are attracted by the
ment of Federal positions, eight hour
days of sure pay-places coveted
by friends and acquaintance and
myriads of others. Those of more
mature years and wider experience
generally realize the futility of hold
ing jobs that sap ones powers Of
initiative, and i'm place of independ-
ence foster dependence. So those in
these places, hang on year after year,
always looking for an increase in SAL
airy. When it comes, they find that
they are already habituated to larger
expenditures, and that it is as difficult
to save as before. 1t is the next in
crease that will help the situation.
1t is natural enough at some period
to look to Washington with longing
eyes, and hope some day to hold one
of those attractive government posi-
tions. But, when achieved the glamOr
is all too apt to fade.
Arriving at the capitol in the fore
noon, | went at once to the Repre-
sentatives Office building to greet my
old friend, Hon. Harold Knutson, our
representative from the Sixth district.
Before / knew what was happening
! was ushered into the presence of
the Minnesota house delegation. 1t
was holding meeting in the Pension
Committee room, discussing pending
measures in the closing days of the
session. Here their views on the bills
before them were discussed intimately
and with surprising frankness.
1t gave me pleasure to meet these
men and most Of all to realize their
human attitude. Representing our
great state in WashingtOn; given
large powers, honored and respected
here and at home, they have grown
into greater men, with broader vision,
strengthened their sympathies. and in
consequence they reach higher attain
mentS.
Congressman in Washington delight
Continued on Page 81
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AND SON
CONSPIRE TO KILL
Andrew KnutS0n. Husband and Step
father I'm Serious Condition AT.
ter Being Shot by Boy.

Sheriff Sellsedt and County Attor-
were called to the Andrew Knutson
home in Pomroy township, west of
Hinckley near KroeSchel, Wednesday
afternoon of last week to investigate
a shooting that was reported to have
taken place there. Upon their ar
rival. they found Andrew Knutson
suffering from a wound in the head
caused by a % caliber rifle bullet.
The shot had been fired from the out
side, through window, and the bull
let had entered Knutson's head below
the right temple and passed through
the left eye.
The shooting, according to the
wounded man, occurred the night be-
fore at approximately SIS and he
suffered from that time until 10
o'clock the following morning when
neighbors discovered his condition and
insisted that Mrs. Knutson and her
son summon a doctor. DR.. Stephan of
Hinckley, was called and dressed the
wound and although it is possible that
the man will live, nevertheless it
will be necessary to remove the left
eye.
Suspicion was thrown on the mother
and boy when the fact was made clear
that the shooting occurred soon after
the boy had started to a neighbours
place. They were placed under arrest,
following this and other developments
and were taken to Mora where they
were lodged in Jail. After an all
nights grilling by authorities, they
admitted their guilt. Mrs. Knutson
is being held without charge pending
the outcome of her husband, and the
boy, being under Is years of age, will
be tried in juvenile court. If Mr.
Knutson dies, the prisoners will be
tried for murder.
Uuon being questioned the young
man stated that the killing plot was
proposed by his mother and that she
asked him to commit the deed init
mating that she would no doubt be
able to marry again and that he and
hio oio'hSi "oufo SCI pooSCooioh vi
the land. The mother admitted that
she had advised her son to do the
shooting.
On the evening of the shooting, the
boy said that he took some % long
cartridges, loaded the rifle, went to
the window and shot his STEP
father in the head, after which he
went to the neighbors and didn't re-
turn for some hours afterward, not
knowing until his arrival home,
whether or not the shot was success
full.
The wounded man is being cared
for at the Archambio home in Hinck-
ley.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-03-28
DO|NGS OF THE
LEGISLATURE
ReverSeS Attitude Twice on
Cigaret Tax.-Things are
Swinging Babcock's Way
in Legislature.-Gover-
nor'S Veto Sustained.
BY Martin w. Odland.
Special to American.

ST Paul, Mimi, March 26.-The
fickleness of the Minnesota house of
representatives is shown by its vote
on the Dunn bill imposing two cent
tax on each package of cigarets. This
bill came before the house Wednes-
day afternoon, in committee of the
whole, and after debate lasting for
hours was advanced to the calendar
by a vote of 6S to As. But the next
day, when placed on its final passage,
the bill was five votes short of the 90
votes which bill must have no mat
ter how few votes are cast in opposi-
ton. Mr.. Dunn was encouraged by
sideration, and on Friday afternoon
such a motion carried by a vote of
73 to so. The bill was therefore re-
stored to life and. at the request of the
author. was placed on the table, where
it will remain till some moment fav-
orable for another effort to pass it.
During. the debate Wednesday those
who spoke for it were Roy Dunn of
Pelican Rapids, the author, Otto G..
Kolshorn of Red Wing, John l. Jor-
dahl of Lake Benton, J. E. Odegard of
Clear Lake, Martin p. Lager Of Bron-
son, Michael Kremer of Belview, Hans
Arvik of Dorset, Matt j. ROhne of Lon
don and Harry l.. Wahlstrand of Will
mar, while those who talked against
il were Dewey Johnson of Minneapo-
Continued on Page 81
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COUNTY UNITS
GET $79,283.76
March Settlement is Made
to Township, Village, and
School TreaSurers; APP
porionment is Sent Out
by County Auditor.

County auditors warrants were sent
out the fore part of this week to the
various township, village, and school
district treasurers for the amounts
due these units from the annual
spring distribution of taxes.
Among the villages, Pine City heads
the list in the amount received with
S3,431.S6 going to the village treas
urer and $S,117.02 going to the treas
urer of school district No. 3, which is
the county seats district number.
Hinckley village received S2,695.40
and the school district of that place
which is No. 2, received S4,747.67.
Sandstone village received S1,527.47
and school district No. 5, which in
cludes the village, received S3,592.02.
Askov village received SCOOPS, and
the Askov school district, which is
No. II, received S4,075.00.
The total amount distributed to the
villages and townships is S23,521.04,
and the amount sent to the school dis
tricts is $50, 1912. These amounts
represent largely the money received
from personal property taxes and also
include amounts received from real
estate taxes paid to March list, as
we'll as any delinquent taxes paid,
since the last tax distribution.
A detailed list of the amounts re-
ceived is as follows:
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-03-28
LOSES
TO HIN!CKLEY
Champion High School DebaterS Win
by Two to One Score i'm Final
Debate of Year.

For the third consecutive time to
reach the final contest only to meet
defeat, Askov emerged from the de-
bate at Hinckley last Thursday night.
Although the debate was one of the
most closely contested this year,
nevertheless the winning vote was
cast in favor of the affirmative, which
was upheld by Genevieve LennoX,
Janice Condor, and Lee Guptil, who
composed the Hinckley team. The
losers were Esther Henriksen, Inge-
borg Kilstofte and yAstrid Gravesen,
representing the Askov high.
Hinckley, by virtue Of their 2 to I
victory. won beautiful loving cup,
and Askov takes the credit of being
good sports in their loss.
The judges were A. D. S. Gillet.
F.. e. Wiz, and S. H. Williams of the
Superior State Teachers college.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-03-28
mWdShinQtonLetter
8y v pDaley

called domestic valuation would be
chandise in the United States with
allowance for duty assessed at the
time of importation. Another faction
insists that the present method should
be retained and given another chance
to prove it's merit. The tariff fight
is just beginning.
Political leaders freely predict
marked changes in the department Of
the senate and the house. The senate
for years has taken pride in its dig
nifty and power Observers believe
that the special session will witness
a reversal of this policy so that the
house of representatives despite it's
immense membership will assume the
role occupied by the senate as a con-
sentative legislative body. If the
plans of the leaders are carried out
the one hundred newcomers to the
house will be given to understand at
the outset that their election was no
excuse for making a spectacle of
themselves in debate and other means
at the disposal of a legislator. AS
means of curbing the members only
four committees will be organized in
the house. while the senate, which is
a continuing body. will be completely
organized. The administration lead
ers are cognizant of this changing tide
of sentiment in that they expect the
1. -
Continued on Page y
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-03-28
, mIpnl EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION ytc1

Washington, March 27.--Life in
Washington is greatly enriched by the
opportunities for study of surface and
underground movements. political and
social. The thousands of visitors now
flocking to the city for the Easter
holidays are impressed with the ap-
parent serenity and hospitable spirit.
1t is only those who look deeper that
find unmistakable evidences of politi-
cal warfare which is particularly
noteworthy at this time with the de-
velOpment of factional feeling. The
partisans are quarreling among them
selves over policies and patronage.
The principal dissention deals with
questions of tariff adjustment and
methods of farm relief.
The Democratic membership of the
senate and house, lacking numerical
strength, has little to do with formu-
lating tariff legislation. They are
obliged to take their place as vigilant
critics of the majority. 1t is reported
that there is division of opinion among
the majority as to protection policies.
One group proposes to scrap the pres
ent valuation method, but their plan
is meeting with opposition. One group
of protectionists claim that the for
eign value bases of assessing ad val
orem now in effect is unsound and
productive of international misunder-
standing. They advocate that new
bases known as the United States
value should be adopted. This So
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-03-28
NEWS AMONG SCANDINAVIANS

Danish and American cooperation
of an important newspaper scoop, for
Miss Ann SOmers House, correspond
ent of the Chicago Tribune, and Svend
llge-RaSmussen, correspondent of
the Copenhagen Politiken, in some
mysterious manner obtained admission
to the court ball given in Oslo, Nor
way, in honor of the wedding of
Crown Prince Olav and Princess
Martha. Miss House and Mr.. Ras-
mussen who were the only newspaper
reporters present-and by no means
supposed to be thereon January 9th
in similar manner penetrated the
walls of the Doom castle where the
former emperor of Germany was cele
brating his birthday. On that occa-
sion, too, they were the only reporters
present; at Doom, however, they were
discovered, and asked to leave the
castle-that is, after they had OBJ
tanned material enough for their
stories" In Oslo they left the castle
undiscovered by court officials.
IbSen "GOing Strong"
Henrik IbSen, world famous Nor
wegian damatist, has been dead %
years, but his plays still appeal to the
American public; at the present mo-
ment the FOnnesbech players twice
a week give "A Dolls House, at a
New York theater, and 1.-The Lady
From the Sea- is drawing crowds to
the Bijou theater, New York, every
evening. In connection with the lat
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-03-28

ter play, critic writes: IF only the
players could forget that Ibsen wrote
the drama, and persuade themselves
to believe that it is a new piece by
an unknown author, they might give
a considerable performance of it,
Ernst Skarstedt Dead.
Ernst Skarstedt, the grand old man
of SwediSh-American literature and
journalism, died few days ago in
Seattle, Wash, 70 years old. Having
studied at Lund university, Skarstedt
came to the United States at the age
of Fl, and for number of years edited
Swedish papers in Chicago, San Fran
cisco and New York. He also wrote
many books, notable among which
is the autObiographical Tramp and
Newspaper Editor" For years at the
time Skarstedt would retire from the
editorial sanctum to the sanctum of
Nature and devote himself to farming
at Puget Sound. He was an accom-
plished viOlinist and had appeared at
concerts in his younger years.
Donates $4,000.
CORN Rasmussen, president of the
National Tea Stores, Chicago, last
week donated $4,000 to fund which
has been established for the purpose
of providing apartments for elderly
people, natives of Denmark, who are
without means. According to the
plans outlined, the free-apartments
building will be erected in the north
west section of Chicago Mr.. Rasmus-
Continued on Page y
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-03-28
Twin FUNERAL
HELDAT BRUNO
James Morrison Dies at
Sandstone Wednesday;
Wife Follows at Mime
apolis Hospital Friday
Night.

Two bodies that were laid to rest
at the Bruno cemetery marked the
end of over 81 years of married life.
James Morrison, sc, passed away at
the William Dorcy home in Sandstone
Wednesday night of last week near
the midnight hour with bronchial
pneumonia. Mrs. Morrison passed
away at the Minneapolis hospital the
following Friday night just 4S hours
later and the body was taken to Bru-
no for burial at the same service as
that of her husband. The MorrisOns
had lived in Pine county for approx
mately p years and leave a large
Mr.. and Mrs. James Morrison were
in regular attendance at the First
Baptist church up to the time of their
disability, they having joined that
church soon after the death of their
dearly beloved little girls, Daisy and
Venus aged and 5 years, many
years ago.
James Morrison.
ago in Canada, but was taken by his
parents, to Sheboygan, Wis, when he
was month old and here he grew
to manhood. His father and mother
were both of Irish descent, coming
to Canada soon after they were mar
ried. James answered his country's
call soon after the Civil war broke
out and in 1862, he joined the Union
ranks where he served under Gen
erals Grant and Sherman in company
B. of the 9th Wisconsin volunteers.
In 1865, he was mustered out of the
service, but suffered with rheumatism
| for almost year afterward, being
confined to his bed greater part of
the time After he had recovered
sufficiently, he took up his trade as
mason He married Miss Lucretia
Bird in 1868 and ten children came
during the following years to bless
their home.
Mrs. Lucretia Morrison.
Mrs. Lucretia Morrison Uucretia
Bird was born and grew to woman
hood at Fond Du Lac, Wis.,, and was
81 years of age at the time of her
death. She was of French descent,
her grandparents both having come
from the old country.
Mrs. Morrison was of kind and
loving disposition endowed with the
spirit of divine goodness. She never
tired of talking about Him and his
wondrous work, being ready to meet
Him years before her time had come.
| She was cheerful and accomplishing
even until the last, notwithstanding
the fact that her last years here on
earth were frought with much suffer-
ing. She had many friends, who will
long remember her and her deeds.
Death came to Mrs. Morrison just
IS hours after her husband had been
taken and as they had lived side by
CONTINUED on Page Al
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-03-28
HINCKLEY GUN CLUB
ELECTS OFFICERS

Sheridan Greig was elected presi-
dent of the Hinckley Rod and Gun
club at a meeting held in Hinckley
Friday night He will succeed I. D..
Curryer who has been tentative presi-
dent Henry Gimple was elected vice
president, and Cliff Mann was named
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The club went on record as favoring
affiliation with the state protective
league and identifying the surround
ings of the proposed dam. Affiliation
with the Izaac Walton league was
discussed at some length but was
finally laid on the table for further
information.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-03-28
The Nations Capitol Is
Realm Of Much UnreaIity
States Lawmakers Working Earn
estly.-Prince EdaUdrd Island,
Land of Plenty, But
No Riches.

Lutherville, Md, Feb. 2S.-After be-
ing in Washington three days, | am
back on the farm with my son. There
is no snow, and the sun is shining in
its very best manner, making it a
very fine spring day.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-03-28

The Largest Circulation
OF ANY PINE COUNTY NEWSPAPER
First newspaper south of Duluth and Super
ior on the Great Northern railroad. Covers
large area and is good advertising medium
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-03-28

Washing ton is an
odd city. Here po-
liti C al intrigue
flouriShes. o n e
senses currents and
undercurrentS a
never ceasing tur-
MOL in certain
quarters. 1t is
caused by those
seeking occupation
under the shelter
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-12-31
PLANES, ESQ
AFOOT HUNT
FOR TRIO
State of California
Helps in Search; 3
Without Food, Wat
err; Fog Descends

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 80. U.P) =
When a foggy. chilly night descend
ed over Mt. Wilson and adjacent
Sierra Madre peaks tonight, no
trace had been found of three Uni
versity of California cat Los An
geleS) students, one of them girl
who disappeared three days ago.
1t had become serious affair."
silk-clad girl and two lightly-attired
boys, without water or food-taking
place within half an hours motor
ing distance of a metropolitan city
The state of California had taken
up the search. Two national guard
airplanes fought bumpy winds and
drifting clouds throughout the day
cooperating with $50 ground search
erS.
The greatest fear was that thc
missing trio might have fallen into
one of the many canyons.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-12-31
TRI-STATE
CONFERENCE
CERTAINTY
Governor of Arizona
Wires Wilbur That
River Commission
Approves COnfab

PHOENIX, Ariz. Dec 80 (P)-
The last obstacle to the tri-state
Colorado river conference here in
January to attempt ironing out of
difficulties which have arisen be-
tween Arizona, California and Ne
Vada was removed today.
Governor John G. Phillips tele
graphed Secretary of the Interior
Wilbur that the Arizona Colorado
river commission has approved the
meeting which recently was pro-
posed by the secretary of the in
terror.
Governors C. c. Young of Cali
fornia and Fred Balzar of Nevada
had previously signifyed the will
ingness of their states to take part
in the conference
Secretary Wilbur suggested the
date of the conference be January
g., but, while Arizona left the date
open, she has indicated preference
for January 13, as Chairman Ward
is out of the state and will not re-
turn until January 5. This is con-
Sldered short time III which to
prepare for the conference prob
lens.
Arizona, two months ago, with
drew from the efforts to reach a
tri-state agreement with California
and Nevada, and prepared a suit
to be filed in United States Su-
preme court challenging the tenta-
tive allocatiOns of power and water
made by Secretary Wilbur as in
violation of the understanding
said by Arizona representatives to
have been reached in Washington
conferenca last June, that nego-
Giations be left status quo until
further matters relative to alloca-
tionS and prices to be charged fol
water and power could be thraShed
out among the interested lower
basin states.
The Arizona commission is re-
entering negotiations with Califor-
MIA and Nevada on the understand.
ing that discussions shall be taker
up where they were dropped ir
Washington.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-12-31
Coast Guards
Face Indictments
For Leakage

NEW LONDON, Dec 80 UP
Four men were lodged in the lock-
up at Coast Guard gate four here
tonight and several others it was
reported, will be summoned before
h courtmartial as result OF liquor
leakage at the gates.
1t was reported that some OF the
liquor confiscated by coast guards
men Sunday when they captured
the launch Flor del Mar, which
had been fired by her crew off the
Rhode Island coast, had been stol-
en-.
The thefts were believed to have
been made Sunday during the
transfer of contraband from the
hold of the Flor del Mar to trucks
AT the time, several shift of men
were engaged in carrying the liquor
from the sieZed boat.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-12-31
u. P. A. c. Loses
TOY Visitor Team

The U. P. A. c. basketball squad
lost its basketball game to a fast
working Wyoming outfit, the Inter
mountain champions, i'll last eve
ning's game at the high school GYM
naSium.
The score was 27-1l at the end
Of the first half and 60-2l at the
end OF the game. The local players
were Jimmie Fair, Norman McPher-
son, Charlie Weldon, Leo Snyder,
NJ. Frehner, Leo Frehner, Elmer
Hampton and Leonard Nobblitt.
The visiting players were Moeller
KnudSen, Medus, Malo, Cuthbert-
son, Alfred Guy and McCrtain.
The local Eagles team played the
same team after the U. P. A, c..
game. The Eagles outfit included
Loren Ronnow, Bill Hall, John
Graglia and Lawrence Whiteneck.
The results were not available at
press time.
The visitors praised the Treatment
they have been given here, as We'll
as the gymnasium.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-12-31
MANAGER OF TRANSPORT
COMPANY, WIFE, THREE
OTHERS FALL 200 FEET
Severed Rudder Connections Said Cause OF
Nose Dive Which Took Place as Passenger
Ship Failed to Gain Altitude in TakeOtf;
Pilot Had Distinguished War Record

AMARILLO. Tex, Dec. 80 UP
Five persons were killed here late
today when an airplane pilOted by
Lieut.. Robert H. Gray crashed TO
the earth near the Hillcrest Coun-
Try club.
The dead were Lieutenant Gray
and his wife, R. L. Allison tire deal
er; Robert Moore, filling station
proprietor, ard c. M. Dillon.
Gray was local manager for the
Texas Transport company, and mad
been taking up passengers all day.
He had just left the ground on
the fatal trip when his plane, fail
ing to gain altitude, noSec
ward. A crowd at the airr
messed the crash. They rushed
the craft and found the passengers
crushed in the Wreckage.
Lieutenant Gray had made many
short trips with passengers during
the day. and a number Of persons
who previously Went up with hlm
witnessed the fatal crash. They said
ttev saw loose wires dangling from
the rudder soon after the plane lett
the ground. and believed the crafts
rrdder line had become disabled.
Gray maneuvered the ship to an
altitude of about 200 feet in an
effort to gain altitude. Then it sud-
denly slipped into a nose dive, turn
ING over three times in its down
ward plunge and hitting the earth
fiat
Damage 10 the plane was slight
because of the unusual manner III
which it Ieveled off before crashing.
Lieutenant Gray was an eNper!~
nnced pilot. who had a distinguish
ed record as a World war tlyer,
After the war he went to Australia,
returning to the United States three
years ago.
He was transferred to the airport
here from Dallas two weeks ago as
division manager.