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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-27
FRAZIER HOLDS Up
VOTE ON Navy BILL

Washington. Feb. N-(ReOn the
verge Of adoption. the conference re-
port adjusting differences between
the senate and house on the naval sup
ply bill was blocked today in the sem
ate by Senator Frazier, Republican,
North Dakota. He held up 4 vote
with Z demand for action first on the
resolution continuing the inquiry In
to Indian affairs.
The presiding officer once declared
the naval report approved but Sen
ator Frazier gained the floor before
the action could Be contaminated and
began . speech which threatened to
carry past the hour when the senate
would have to take up other busi-
ness. The report must be approved
before the navy department appropri-
alton bill carrying funds for starting
the cruiser construction program can
be sent to the white house.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-27
ATTORNEYS FEE IS
DENIED LOCAL man

Passage BY the house Of . bill to
prohibit the. state board Of admin
istration from exceeding legislative
appropriations for state institu-
HIons was Indicated today In the
committee Of the whole. The COM
mittee recommended the bill for pas
sage and It's report was accepted BY
the house.
Approval Of . committee Of five
to draft Inconsistencies Ia the state
school laws also was given.
The house killed the bill 70 appro.
pirate $50 for payment of attorneys
fees to i. J. Wehe, Bismarck lawyer,
In connection with the 1919 inveGtiga-
tion Of the state uhe1xy hoard.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-27
bLOODLESS BALLOTS
RETURN CONTROL OF
CHICAGO T0B|C BILL
Polling Peace Preserved by Ex.
traordinary Police Precau.
tions Throughout City
THOMPSON ALDERMEN WIN
Evil Influence Of Mayors Ma
chine Lsssened, Municipal
Voters League Says
THOMPSON ALDERMEN WIN

Chicago. Feb. T.-(E-A bloodless
election returned control Of the city
council to Mayor Thompson ycster-
day.
Extraordinary police precautions
were credited with having preserved
polling peace, even in the twentieth
ward. from which one Of the alder
manic candidates fled under police
guard the day before election. There
were less than two dozen arrests, and
these for minor infractions.
Halt = dozen wards hummed with
reports Of plots to steal ballot boxes.
Police met these reports by sending
machine gun squads to watch over
the voting.
Boss Eller Threatened
Morris Eller, Boss" of the "bloody
twentieth" himself was the object Of
the only gesture of violence-a stone
hurled through his office Of city COL
lcctor at the city hall. Police were
not sure but that even this was ac-
cidental rather than malicious.
The Thompson Aldcrmen"-those
who have constantly aligned them
selves In support Of the mayors pro-
gram-retained . comfortable control
of the council, 80 of them being re-
elected for another two year term.
The mayor lost one Of his floor lead
ers. Alderman L. ]. 0rossman Of the
fifth, and four Of the six sitting alder
men who were beaten were ''Thomp.
son men,"
In IL wards no candidate received
q majority, thus necessitating q rum
off election In April. Four Of the
candidates who must stand for q new
votes have been supporters Of the
mayor.
Pacelli Beats Prignano
Alderman A. J. Prignano. against
whom the forces Of Boss Eller were
In the 20th, was defeat
ed by william v. Pacelli, state sepre-
sentative. both candidates received
death threats before the election.
Alderman Titus Haffa. under two
year penitentiary sentence following
for. violation Of the feder-
n prohibition laws. was swamped Tn
The 43rd BY A. F. Albert.
The Municipal Voters league, an
citizens advisory organi-
Lation. stated that the election will
mean "a great improvement" over the
present council. The league statement
said there ITS every indication that
after the run-olf election the council
will have number Of aldermen who
will think for themselves and resist
the evil influence Of the Thompson
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-27
s1OS,712 TAXES PAID
TO bURLE|GH COUNTY

Payment Of taxes totaling 4l03.-
712.Ol has been made to Burleigh
county by the Northern Pacific Rail-
way company.
This announcement Was made to-
day by q. Z. Spear, county treasurer.
after he had received Z draft from
tho railroad concern.
The railroad company pays slight
" over 100000 to Burleigh county in
taxes, each year, Spear said.
First ilastallment Of real estate and
Ill personal property taxes must Be
paid tomorrow to avoid penalty, the
treasurer said. All taxpayers who
have not paid their taxes before
March ! will Be penalixed. be said.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-27
New MinOt Insurance
Group Has Bismarck
Man as incorporation

Minot, Feb. Opening here
Of the Northwest Reserve Life Inslir-
arce company. mutual. with home Of
Hoes IN this city, Was announced TO-
day BY Francis =. Nc0innis. former
II Of Bay City, Mich. Five Miuot
and one Bismarck man Joined with
Mr.. Mc0innis In Incorporating the
concern. The incorporators Ia addi-
tion to Mr.. Nc0innis are 4. ~ Ffuh,
Colonel = 8. Person, Dr.. Olaf Harold
son, Judge Z. D. Co.'s and y q. Wood,
Al Of Minot, aud a. =. Aslakson Of
Dismarck. deputy state insurance
commissioner.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-27
Minnesota Bank Fails
to Open Doors Today

St. Paul. -.eb. 37.-(R-I'he Farm
ers and Merchants state bank Of
Havley failed to open this morning,
A. !. veigel. state commissioner ot
banks, announced.
The bank had deposits Of $4,000.
Depleted reserve and poor paper were
given . the reasons Tor the CLOSING
Of tho hank.
q. q. 8jortal, cashier Of tho First
National hank et Aawley. Who COM
naitted suicide Tuesday. had no con-
nectiou With The rasmeEs aha Aer-
chants otate hank.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-27
FORMER BISMARCK
man STANDS TRIAL
Robert Krutznsr Charged With
Withholding Property From
Bankruptcy Trustee

Fargo. N. D., Feb. 27.-lP)-An ct.
tempt to prove that Robert Krutxner.
Bismarck, former manager and owner
Of tho Dakota Auto Sales company,
Bismarck. withheld property worth
several thousand dollars when tho
concern went into bankruptcy was b.
gun in federal court here today.
The government maintains that
Krutzner, operator Of m automobile
sales and accessories concern dealing
largely in tires and second hand cara,
withheld q large portion OF its prop
erty from the trustee In bankruptcy
and that this property later was sold.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-27
silk TRAIN SPEEDS
THROUGH BISMARCK
II Carloads Of Raw Silk Valued
at Several Million Dol.
lars Crossing State

A figurative thread Of silk worth
several million dollars was drawn
through Bismarck at 10:42 q. m. to-
day. A powerful Northern Pacific
locomotive. travelling at q 43-mile-an
hour clip, served rs the needle.
The thread was in the form of IL
carloads Of raw silk, being sped
across the continent from Seattle to
New York city at breakneck speed
because Of the huge value Of its cargo.
A grim. determined engineer, with
goggles drawn tight and cap pulled
over his ears. was huddled at the To-
comotive window. Speed must be
made. Tho train was scheduled to
leave Beach at 6:3l z. m. and arrive
In Fargo ct 2:45 p. m.-necessitatin
m average speed across North Da.
kota Of 43 miles per hour. 354 miles In
eight hours and is minutes, despite
stops and delays, while engine and
train crews changed at division
points.
The engineer. who boarded the
train In relief at Mandan, was Albert
Burrows, jamestown. A fellow-towns-
man. p. j. 6chreiner. was conductor.
They were to be relieved ct James,
town.
The train has right Of way over Ill
other trains on the line in its race
with time across the continent.
Tiny silk-worms, munching on null
berry leaves In China and Japan,
produced the valuable cargo. It was
boarded on ships ana brought to
Seattle. With no waste Of time, the
cargo was transferred to cars Of the
Northern Pacific Railway company.
The race with time began.
The cargo win b manufactured in
to silk shirts, underwear, ties, fishing
lines. and . variety Of other useful
articles ct New York city.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-27
SECRAVE CLIPS OFF
OPER over ocean

Daytona Beach, Fla, Feb. 7.-(R-
Major H., O. p. Segrave, British racer,
sent his powerful speed boat Miss
England skimming over the waters
Of the Halifax river at 70-miles-an-
hour clip today in test run prepar-
atory to m assault next month upon
the worlds speed boat record.
The trial was witnessed and
cheered by Gar Wood, veteran boat
builder and driver, whose power craft
Miss America VII holds the present
record Of 02.0 miles an hour.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-27
TORNADO CASUALTY
LIST IN DUNCAN IS II

Duncan, Miss, Feb. N.-(AP)-Re-
habilitation plans went forward rap
idly today ~ Red Cross Officials
sought to care for those injured and
left homeless by the tornado Monday
which dealt death and destruction Ia
this town Of $50 inhabitants.
An official check by DR.. II. = Day
Of the citizens relief. committee had
placed the number Of Casualties at n,
with more than two score injured.
OF the dead there were three white
persons. four Chinese and ten me-
groes.
Many Of the injured were being
cared for ct Clarksdale and Green
VILE hospitals.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-27
Steel Bridge Is Torn
Away by Huge Ice Jam

Chandlerville, Ill, FEB. 27.-(A1
One Of the worst Ice jauas In recent
years on the Sangamon river hAs
torn away the 200-foot steel brideo
which spans the river at this point.
The Jacksonville and Havana rail-
road bridge. one mile east Of thu
bridge which was destroyed, today
was found to Be two feet out of linz
and z score Of men were working e
save It.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-27
4O,OOO-FOOT LEVEL
REACHED BY FLYER

Dayton. Ohio. Feb. 27-(F)-An es-
timated and uncalibrated mark Of
10000 feet was reached by Lieutenant
Harry johnson, 9elfridge field flyer
In his fourth attempt ct . new alti-
tude record at Wright field today. The
exact height reached by the flyer will
not be known until the paragraphs In
the plane are checked by field en-.
gineers later today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-27
70 PERSONS KILLED
IN FLOOR COLLAPSE

Athens. Greece, Feb. 27.-lR-
Twenty persons were believed to have
been killed today In the collapse of
IN upper floor Of the Panellinion
cafe on University street. Many were
injured and number were still bur.
led In the ruins late this afternoon.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-27

One Of the richest deposits Of bitu-
mtnous coal found In Nova Scotia In
several years has been discovered ct
Little Forks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-12
HELIUM PRODUCERS
ASSURE u. S. SUPPLY
Will Make ANY Investments Neces'
sary to Increase Facilities,
Board Learns.

Private producers Of helium gas are
prepared to make any investment to
increase their facilities for the produc-
ton of helium If necessary to provide
all the requirements of the Army and
Navy, President Hoover'S helium inves-
tigating committee, consisting of Sec
rotary of War Good, Secretary Of the
Navy Adams and Secretary of Com
merce Lamont was informed at q hear
ing conducted last Friday.
The question which the cabinet COM
mittee has been called upon to deter
mine is whether the Governments
helium plants which were built for
emergency wartime purposes are to be
used to manufacture helium In compe-
tition with private enterprise.
Leaders in the aeronautical industry
claim that If the Government operates
in active competition with the helium
industry. that industry eventually will
be either retarded or stified, since the
Government is at present the only sub
stantial user Of helium for lighter than
air craft.
Walter H. Girdler and Erskine H.
Courtenay, president and vice president,
respectively. of the Helium Co.. whose
plants at Dexter, Kans., supplied the
Graf Zeppelin with helium on its re-
turn voyage to Germany, appeared be-
fore the cabinet committee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-12
WORKERS LAUNCH f.
PALESTINE DRIVE.
Mass Meeting Is Held to Open
Campaign for Restoration
of Jewish Homeland.

The $4,000 United Palestine appeal
campaign was officially launched last
night at the Jewish Community Center
with mass meeting of volunteer drive
workers.
This is the fifth annual joint drive Of
all the Zionist agencies in Washington
for support of the Jewish Homeland
movement. and is part of national
campaign to raise S7,500000 this year.
During the next two weeks the
workers will visit the homes of all
Jewish families in an effort to raise
Washingtons quota. The drive will
close May rs. with a banquet at the
Mayflower Hotel, to which all contri-
butors of S25 or more will be invited.
Street Is Honor Guest.
Workers were given final instructions
at last nights rally by Isidore Hersh-
field, Levi H. David. Louis p. Splegler
and Mrs. John M. Safer, drive leaders.
Elwood Street, director of the Com
munity Chest, was the guest Of honor.
Motion pictures Of the rehabilitation
work in the Jewish Homeland were
exhibited.
Many leaders OF Washington Jewry
are prominently identified with this
wears campaign in an executive capac-
ity. Among these are DR.. Abram Simon,
Rudolph B. Behrend. Paul Hlmmel1arp
Morris Garfinkle, Mrs. Charles A. Gold
smith. Judge Nathan Cayton, Louis E.
Spiegler. Mrs. w. L Ogus, Mr.. and Mrs
John NJ. Safer. Rev. Louis Novick, Rabbi
Louis J. Schwefel, DR.. Julius T. Loeb,
Charles j. Stein, Bernard Danzansky
DR.. Charles Basseches. Morris Cafritz
S. A. Golden. Zalman Henktn and Mrs
Edward Cafritz.
Organizations in Campaign.
The following organizations, affiliated
with the District Zionist organization.
are actively participating in the cam
paign, the Hadassah, the Mizrachi, the
Junior Hadassah. Poaie Zion, the
Avukah and the Young Judea.
Among the speakers at the banquet
May Is will be DR.. John Haynes Holmes
who recently returned from the Holy
Land, and Rabbi Wolf Gold, vice presi-
dent of the Mizrachi Organization OF
America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-12
Marine Corps Officer Dies.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H, May IL Dr.
Lieut.. Col James Kennard Tracy
United States Marine Corps, comman-
dant of the Portsmouth Naval Prison
died at the Naval Hospital here today
He was born in Pennsylvania so years
ago. He joined the Marine Corps in
1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-12
MRS. BLAINE ELKINS
NEAR DEATH IN CREEK
Marooned in Automobile by High
Waters When Car Stalls
Near Middleburg.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PURCELLVILLE. Va, May 11.-Mrs.
Blaine Elkins of ElkinS. w. Va, and
Samuel Waters of Middleburg narrowly
escaped death in the swollen water of
Goose Greek Thursday night. 1t was
learned here today. They had crossed
the bridge over the creek near Middle
burg and were descending the abutment.
when they ran into deep water, which
was sweeping around the bridge across
the road, and their car stalled.
Waters got out of the car to wade
ashore for help, when he was swept
from his feet and carried down the
stream several hundred feet and lodged
against tree. He succeeded in getting
a good hold on a substantial limb and
chung there for 81a hours in the swirl
ing water; He was rescued by workmen
nearby.
Mrs. Elkins remained in the car and
when rescued had climbed to the top
seat, while the water ran through the
car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-12
Sikhs Protest Ban
Placed on Carrying
Weapons In Public
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BOMBAY, India, May 11.-Be-
cause daggers are a religious
symbol, carried by every Sikh
from baptism until DEATH"
deputation of Sikhs today pro-
tested to ]. E. Hotson, home
member of the Bombay govern
ment, against the ban on carry
ing weapons in public places. The
government enforced this regula-
ton on account of strike disturb
ances.
Two Sikhs whose daggers were
removed by the police, refused to
eat, drink or sleep until the
weapons had been restored the
following day. Mr.. Hotson prom
ised to cancel the order as soon
as the situation permitted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-12
Dolls, in Likeness
OF British Leaders,
Play Election Role
BY the Associated Press.

by INC ASSOCldLSQ EICSS'
LONDON, May 11.-Election
fever has spread to the British
nursery.
Dolls faithfully representing in
clothes and appearance the party
leaders. Stanley Baldwin, Ramsay
Macdonald and David Lloyd
George. have made their appear
ance in every other perambulator
in Hyde Park. Even mothers and
older sisters are emulating the
youngsters by buying Stanley
Dolls. complete with pipe: Ram
say dolls and David dolls for
themselves.
West End shops are doing a
lively trade in the political rag
dolls. Many society "fiappers,"
who will vote for the first time
this year. are carrying their IA
vorites everywhere with them,
from smart restaurant to natin:e
and tea dance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-12
NARCOTIC AGENT SHIFTED.
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, May 11.-With the
transfer of Herbert S. Forrer, narcotic
agent in charge of Maryland, the Dis
trfct of Columbia, Virginia and West
Virginia, to the enforcement district OF
Kansas City, his former assistant.
Edwin K. Rabbit, has been placed in
temporary charge of the bureau.
Forrer, whose home is in Kansas City,
took UP his duties in Baltimore six
months ago, replacing e. r. Rhees, who
was transferred to the prohibition unit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-12
DANCING.
CATHERINE BALE

STAGE and Ballroom, Rhythm, LimberinE
3otse Tangos. Hop. Glass dance, Tues
Orchestra. Member Of Dancing Masters of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-12
SPECIAL NOTICER

wANTED-TO HAUL A VANIOAD OF FUR
niture to Fredericksburg or Richmond, Va,
May IS. Snowden, Inc, Transfer, Frank
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-12
AIMS OF RETAIL GROUP
ARE OUTLINED BY CANS
Organization Is Concerned With
Efficient Distribution of Com
modities. Radio Speaker Saws.

The aims of the committee on retail
trade OF the Washington Chamber of
commerce were discussed last night by
the chairman, Isaac Cans. in a radio
address broadcast from Station WMAL
The committee on retail trade" Mr..
Cans said. "is concerned with the eff
Gent distribution Of all retail commodi-
ties in our community. It is not the
purpose of the committee to over
stimulate buying-to lead the buyer into
making nl-advised purchases. It is our
purpose, rather, to analyZe the needs of
the local market and to promote the
fulfillment of these needs in the most
efficient manner, so that the buyer will
secure all the goods that he requires at
prices fair to both buyer and seller"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-01-04
Must Rebate on. Land
Redeemed from Tax

Persons holding title to property
under q sheriffs certificate of deed
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-01-04
INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC
AMONG indian TRIBES
SPREADSN()RTHWARD
Bureau Asks Congressional
Fund Of $40, 900 to Combat
Disease Expansion

Washington. Jan. 4.-tP)-Officials
OF the bureau Of Indian affairs de-
clare that the influenza epidemic has
made serious inroads among the In
dams Of the west and emergency
funds are needed to help them.
Edgar B. Merritt, assistant COM
missioner Of Indian affairs. testify
ing beroe a house subcommittee in
support Of deficiency appropriation
Of $4,000 to meet the situation. de-
clared the epidemic was principally
In the southwest, but was spreading
northward.
The testimony. given on December
%, was made public today along with
the report of the first deficiency bill
to the house.
Merritt said the disease started
among the Indians in southern CAL
ifornia. spread through the reserva-
lions in Arizona and New Mexico and
then northward. The $4,000 would
be In the form Of gratuity. serving
only Indians who have small or no
tribal funds.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-01-04
uss on health projects amounted .

ase on health projects amounted 70
ol0.l3z23.
CaWp Dlg Feature q Year
The big accomplishment Of the
year was the establishment OF the
states first fresh air ana nutrition
camp Camp 0rassick. The actual
cost Of the first years camp was
@3.O5223. Of which 4o6256 was do
mated for free bed service. The
building and equipment Of the camp
cost $3.323.14. Virtually all Of the
purchases Of l92. win Be good for
five years. AS The camp expands,
said the report. upkeep viii be cared
for through bed endowments ulus q
seals budget out OF the local seals
income.
The planning and setting UP Of
Camp 0rassicx was IN charge Of the
camp committee, consisting Of DR.
Famine Dunn Quain. DR.. B. <. Kill
bourne and Miss Katen. It's resident
director was Miss Edna Gather. who
selected her own staff and was re-
sponsible to the committee for the
management Of the camp during the
summer season. the report concluded
Out-of-town directors who attend
Cd the meeting included B. K. XII.
bourne. Fargo; Minnie q. Nelson
Valley City, and Mrs. Matilda 1
1 johnson, CoOpcrStOWn.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-01-04
UNIVERSITY OPENS
ASEP|DEM|C WAVES
Longest Christmas Recess on
Record Due to Influenza
Outbreak in State

Grand Forks, N. D.. Jan. Glasses
were resumed, Thursday. at the Uni
vcrsity Of North Dakota only after q
thorough survey Of influenza condi-
tions In the state, had been completed
1t is revealed now by university au-
thorities.
. After being in communication witt,
physicians all over the territory from
which the university draws students,
1t was discovered that the influenza
had reached its peak. Doctors in
formed the authorities that few new
cases were developing. On the basis
Of these reports. the administrative
committee determined to renew the
school term as scheduled. and yester-
day classes were resumed with about
average attendance.
The renewal Of classes. Thursday,
brought to q close Christmas recess
Of ~ days. It was one Of the longest
In the history Of the institution and
was due to the releasing Of school one
week prior than originally planned as
a precautionary measure against the
influenza epidemic.
School activities, such as debates,
class elections and intramural has
ketball will be resumed at once. it is
announced. A debate with Con-
cordia college will be held January l3
and students will chose class officers
January Z. The schedule in intra-
mural basketball will be shifted about
slightly, those in charge announce. :
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-01-04

may. be forced to credit the original
owner with rents and profits derived
from the property Il the latter wishes
to make redemption, the supreme
court has held in the case Of the
Great Northern State Bank Of st.
Paul VS.. Emil E. Lindvold, appealed
from the Barnes count" district court.
The supreme courts decision modified
the decision previously given by the
district court.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-01-04

went to the home Of Joe Skablankas,
50, Just outside the city limits. TO q
query Of who's there?" the boy
thrust his fist through the glass OF
the door. Mrs. Skahlankas opened
the door and the boy stepped into the
room.
''Why don't that man say sone-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-01-04
MRS. PETER WEHNER
GRADUALLY SINKING

Dickinson. N. D., Jan. 4.-fP-Mrs.
Peter Wehner. IS. unconscious for
over IA hours due to a fractured
skull, is rapidly weakening and her
death is q matter of but few hours,
attending physicians announced here
today.
Mrs. Wehner Is In a local hospital
suffering q severe fracture of the
skull as a result of an automobile
collision near New England last Sat-
urday morning. She has not re-
gained consciousness at any time
since the accident. physicians said.