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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-05-14
Plan. Public Rites
For Amateur Sleuth

Chicago, May 14.-R-A public
funeral will be given Joseph e. Att
meier, the business man turned de.
tective. who was fatally wounded by
extortiouists In q North Clark street
beer flat early Monday.
The association Of commerce. In
announcing the public funeral, said
Chicago business interests would unite
thus in tribute to the man who only
q few months ago dedicated his life
to the fight against crime in Chicago.
The association also will sponsor a
fund to care for his widow. Plans
for the funeral were being completed
today.
Altmeier volunteered for the crime
war after his butcher shop had been
bombed by extortionists last July.
It was Altmeier's work in the
bomb syndicate" investigation that
resulted in the first two convictions
out Of more than TOO bomb cases
since 1922.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-05-14
Father Leads Hunt
For His Bandit Son

Duncan. Okla, May 14.-PeB.
Cunningham, grief stricken father Of
four alleged bank robbers, today
guided a ,oese seeking Jess Cunning
ham, one OF the reputed bandits, who
escaped from officers after a gun
fight in which another son and a
sheriff were killed.
Forrest Cunningham, the missing
mans brother, was slain when a
group of officers halted an automo-
bile Monday night. Occupants Of the
car were alleged previously to have
robbed a Lawton, Okla, filling sta
ton of 81 .50.
Two other bro 'iers were wounded
and captured. In a statement, John
Cunningham said the quartet of
brothers were implicated in robberies
Of banks in Hooker and Manitou,
Okla, and Kiowa, Kas.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-05-14
N. D. Cash Deposits Growing
Steadily, Berta Baker Says
State Treasurer and Arthur E.
Thompson Give Radio Cam.
paign Lectures
CASH BALANCE ~ MILLIONS
Nonpartisan Endorses Present
Views on Problems Relat-
ing to Offices

Cash deposits of the state have
grown steadily In recent years. with
a cash balance in all funds Of $l2,-
607. 900 in the treasury at present,
State Treasurer Berta e. Baker, can
didate for reelection, declared In q
radio address here Tuesday night.
Arthur E. Thompson. Washburn, N.
D., candidate for superintendent Of
public instruction, also spoke over the
radio. Both he and Mrs. Baker are
endorses Of the Nonpartisan League.
The Bank Of North Dakota, Mrs.
Baker said, Is making q favorable
showing. She advocated that earnings
Of the institution be placed in the
state treasury and used to relieve the
tax burden.
During a period, the most depress-
ed In the history of this state" said
Mrs. Baker. this institution has come
through with a favorable and en-
viable showing when compared to
losses sustained by privately owned
banks Of the state. Is 1t unreasonable
then to suppose that this institution
can be made to relieve some Of the
tax burden Of the people by turning
money back into the treasury Of the
State?"
Mr.. Thompson urged the promotion
Of child welfare. Coordination Of par
ent and teacher forces will improve
conditions for child welfare, he said.
Bank Justifies Itself
II the Bank Of North Dakota has
done nothing more than save funds
Of school districts and other political
subdivisions, it has justified its exist
ence, the state treasurer said.
She explained that before the Bank
Of North Dakota was instituted, law
required that state funds be divided
for deposit among the. various banks
Of the state approximately 900
When large state payments came due.
she said. it was necessary to prorate
Withdrawals among the banks. Since
the establishment of the bank, hun
CONTINUED on page seven)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-05-14
Minot Legion to Open
Courthouse Chambers

Minot, N. D.. May IA. The ex-
service mems room in the new Ward
county courthouse, considered one OF
the most beautiful rooms in the state.
will be used this week for the first
time by organizations Of World war
veterans.
The william G. Carroll post Of the
American Legion will hold its month
ly business meeting in the new quar-
tiers tonight. according to Command
er J.. A. Hofto. On Thursday evening
the Minot voiturc Of the 40 and 8 So
ciety will assemble at the courthouse
II is announced by Chef du Care
Harry Foley.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-05-14
129,0WPASSENGER
AUTOS REGISTERED
PRIOR TO DEADLINE
21.6o0 Trucks Licensed in
North Dakota as Penalty
Becomes Effective

Despite the penalty rate for motor
vehicle registration after May Is,
which goes into effect tomorrow, no
last minute rush for applications was
apparent at the motor vehicle offices
here today. Applications received in
the mail today were being assigned
numbers Immediately.
License numbers reached the l29,-
600 mark for passenger cars and the
2l,600 mark for trucks at the depart
ment today. These figures exceed
the total registration at this time last
year by approximately q 5000, accord
ing to w. s. Graham, registrar. Ora
ham estimated that about 10000 We
hicles remained to be licensed in the
state.
The penalty attaches at the rate OF
10 cents a day for IS days and 81
per month or fraction Of month
thereafter for a period not to exceed
five months or a sum OF $11. so. Ap-
plications placed in the mail and
showing a post mark previous to May
Is will escape the penalty, the regis
trar said.
Graham attributed the lack Of a
last minute rush to the educational
program carried out by the depart
ment which stressed early registration
OF motor vehicles.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-05-14
six CALIFORNIA RUG
PEDDLERS RELEASED
Grand Forks Police Clear Sextet
Of Suspicious Of Being
Bank Robbers

Grand Forks, N. D., May 14-FH
Six California men. arrested here
Monday for selling rugs without IL
censes. and held for questioning In
connection with bank robberies In
Minnesota. were cleared Of suspicion
today after being examined by bank
ers, Minnesota authorities and immi-
grafton officials.
The men gave the. names Of John
johnson, John Stewart, William
Stewart, James Miller, w. James and
william Miller. and said they came
from California. They were released,
and promised to leave the city at
once.
Bankers from Bixbee and Winthrop
Mimi, where robberies occurred May
S and 6, were unable to identify any
Of the group. o. 8. Remington, i'm
migration Official, said the six men
gave satisfactory reports regarding
their citizenship, and customs Of
ficials also were satisfied that the
goods carried by the men were not
struggled in.
The men said the $4,000 in cash
found on their persons was obtained
through the sale Of rugs.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-05-14
BUSINESS MEN TAKE
UP FARMERS union
ELEVATOR PROJECT
Association Of Commerce Ap.
points Committee Of Seven
to Weigh Proposal
CONFERENCE HELD ON IT
6. G. Grant Of cooperatives Ter.
minaI Association Explains
What Is Expected
CONFERENCE HELD ON IT

The proposal for establishing one Of
the 1000, 000-bushel subterminal stor-
age elevators Of the Farmers union
here was taken up in a conference at
the Association Of Commerce rooms.
Tuesday, and will be the subject Of a
meeting to be held this evening by
q newly.appointed elevator committee
Of tho association. There is q ten
dency to go after the utility.
The Tuesday conference was held
by the old elevator committee Of the
association with q. G.. Grant. st.
Paul, director Of traffic and storage
Of the Farmers Union Terminal asso-
citation, G. c. Talbot, jamestown, vice
president Of the terminal association,
and Walter Maddox, also Of the
union. Director Grant outlined the
plan Of a subterminal from the union
side and members Of the association
committee asked questions which fur
Their calculated the procedure Of es-
tablishing such q utility.
Local Investment Proposal
The Farmers Union representatives
reiterated the considerations with
which points desiring any Of the six
subterminals to be erected must com
DIV to obtain location. There are In
yestment Of SIS 1000 In Farmers Union
preferred stock, bearing 8 per cent
interest, or take q second bond mort
rage. and also to furnish . free site
The local investment terms are to
pay one-third down and the rest In
installments spread over three years
with 6 per cent interest on unpaid
balances.
The financing Of the terminal Is
by q so per cent loan from the gov
eminent, IS per cent local invest
ment and rs per cent furnished by the
Farmers Union. The structure and
equipment win cost approximately
ti75!O00. Construction and operation
Of the elevator would be In the hands
Of the Farmers Union.
Could Locate Along River
For the site q tract 100 by 500 feet
Is required. MI. Grant said THU
must be high enough to provide dry
ground. it must be located with q
view to expansion, must have ade-
uuate rail facilities and be possible Of
fast working.
He was asked whether, In view Of
the possible return Of water transpor.
tation.. tho elevator could Be located
continued en- page seven)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-05-14
KENNETH S|M0NS TO
Be TRIBUNE EDITOR
MacCregor Goes With Fargo
Forum; Makiesky Takes As.
ISOLATED Press Post

Announcement Of a change in the
personnel OF its editorial department
is made today by The Bismarck
Tribune.
Under the new arrangement, Ken.
meth w. Simons. for the last five
years head of the Associated Prese
organization in North Dakota, be-
comes editor Of The Tribune. The
change will be effective May l6.
j. G. MacGregor, for the last two
years managing editor of the Trib-
une. has accepted a position with
The Fargo Forum and will take up
his new duties in the near future.
MI. Simons will be succeeded az
Associated Press correspondent for
North Dakota by E. E. Makiesky, who
has been connected with the Associ-
ated Press for the last nine years,
working mainly in its st. Paul office.
The Tribune's new editor came here
five years ago from Illinois where he
had reported the Illinois legislature
for the Associated Press. Under his
guidance the Associated Press serv-
ice in the state has been enlarged
and expanded and North Dakotans
today are receiving more state news
than ever before largely as the result
of his efforts.
AS capitol correspondent for the
Associated Press he has gained a wide
acquaintance throughout the state
and has gained an enviable reputa-
ton for fairness and accuracy in re-
porting to the people Of the state the
daily grist Of news events at the state
capitol.
There will be no change in the
policyof The Bismarck Tribune. AS al
ways. it will seek to present to its
readers the truth about every news
event and every public question.
Tribune readers will continue to get
today's news today without fear, bias
or partisanship.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-05-14
Adventists Planning
Greatest Convention

jamestown, N. D, May 14.-Rev. H.
J. Meyer, president Of the North Da-
kota conference of the Seventh Day
Advent church, will attend the quad
rennial convention Of the general con-
ference at San Francisco May ~ to
June IL.
Representatives from 135 nations
will bring the attendance to approx
mately 10000 members, according to
Rev. Meyer.
The Northern Union conference of
Seventh Day Adventists which in
cludes Iowa, Minnesota. North and
South Dakota win be largely repre-
sented, Rev. Meyer said. There are 231
churches in these four states and
members from them viii augment the
convention attendance.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-05-14
Ford Charged With
Pirating Patents

New York, May 14.-F-Officials
Of the Curtiss Assets corporation an
nounced today patent infringements
suits have been filed against the Ford
Motor company and the Waco Air
craft company.
They said the action against the
Ford company has been brought in
the district court Of Delaware and
that against the Waco company In
the court Of the southern district Of
Ohio.
The defendant companies are &C.
cused OF pirating a number Of detail
patents owned by the Curtiss Assets
corporation and licensed for use by
other aircraft manufacturers under
the amended cross-license agreement
Of the Manufacturers Aircraft asso-
citation. Neither the Ford nor the
Waco company are members OF the
association.
The Curtiss officials explained that
no great sums are involved.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-05-14
ICEMAN SHOOTS AND
KILLS ANOTHER FOR
BREAKING UP HOME
Divorced Minneapolis Man
Opens Fire on Rival on Find
ing Him With ex-Wife

Minneapolis, May 14.-(P-Accus-
ing his victim of having broken up
his home, Gus Haft. "a, an iceman,
shot and killed william T. Hooper
40. another iccman, on the street to-
day when he met the latter in COM
pany with his divorced wife.
Haft fired five times, spectators
said, as Hooper attempted to flee
One bullet took effect and Hooper
died almost instantly. Hooper was
married and the father Of a 20-year-
old son. The Hafts have five chill
dren.
Haft told police his quarrel with
Hooper began eight years ago. Since
that time, he said, he and Hooper had
several fist fights. During one en-
counter. he said, they hurled chunks
Of ice at one another.
The Hafts were divorced four years
ago. Mrs. Haft charging cruelty and
alleging her husband had threatened
to kill her. Mrs. Haft was held by
police for questioning concerning the
shooting.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-05-14
THREE CHILDREN AND
FATHER CREMATED IN
FARM HOME FLAMES
Minnesota Mother Rescues One
Child After Watching Four
Perish in Blaze

Carlton, Mimi, May 14.-P)-
Three children and their father were
burned to death when fire destroyed
the farm home of Terry Lynch, four
miles south of here. shortly after
midnight. The mother and one child
escaped. The father persisted while
trying to rescue the other three chill
dren.
The fire, starting in the kitchen OF
the frame house, had gained such
Roadway before being discovered by
the father that escape by the ground
floor was impossible.
The parents and the four children
the eldest eight and the youngest
about 10 months, were asleep en- the
second floor and when the flames
awakened the father. He rushed tc
the bedroom of the children. He
picked up the eldest daughter, Car
RE Ann, 8, Katherine, 3, and Terry
the baby. Making a dash to the stair
way with the three children, the
father plunged into the flames when
the stairway collapsed.
The mother, witnessing the tragedy
picked up the other daughter. Mary
6. broke a bedroom window ano
leaped to the ground, about IL feet
below.
The condition of the mother, MR.
Anna Lynch, about 40, was reported
critical. Mary was reported only
slightly cut by glass. Mrs. Lynch
va severely burned and also badly
cut by glass.
The home had been destroyed be-
fore neighboring farmers learned Of
the tragedy from Mrs. Lynch.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-05-14
All Gaul Was
Divided in Three

Emerson, Neb., May 14.-ReThe
taking Of the census has revealed to
the world that Emerson Is really q
town divided against itself-diwded
three ways.
Emerson is in three counties. The
schoolhouse is In one county. the
postoffice is in another, and the rail.
road station Is another. There are
three polling places at election time.
ell within q radius Of $50 yards.
Whenever . young Emersonian de-
eide. to marry, the parson has to be
very particular to ascertain what
part Of town the person comes from,
for In marriage licenses It Is the
county that counts.
For . community Of LOO persons,
Emerson is very complicated.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-05-14
Youth ExOnerated
In Patricide Case

Iewistown, Mont, May 14-tRe
Fireman p. Housed appeared suuen at
breakfast.
After the meal he began abusing
his wife and nine children, culmin-
atinr his TRADE by striking . daugh-
ter in the face and hitting Mrs. Hou-
eel with q stool.
A rifle stood against a wall. Her
schel Housed, 17-year-old son. raced
his father to the weapon. The youth
reached it first, leveled the gun. and
shot and killed the parent.
A coroner's jury yesterday exon
Grated the youth after three minutes
d~eliberation.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-05-14
500 Agent on Trial in
Shooting at Enderlin

Lisbon, N. D, May 14.-(R-S. F..
Ford. special 500 Line railway Of
ficer, went on trial here today or q
charge Of first degree manslaughter
in connection with the shooting Of
James Drew, transient, at Enderlin,
March 20. Ford was exonerated by a
coroner's jury which held he shot in
self defense.
Judge George McKenna, Napoleon,
will preside. Selection Of a Jury Is
expected to occupy most Of today
Charles 8. Ego, Ransom county states
attorney, is prosecuting the case and
Charles G. Bangert, Enderlin. Soc
Line attorney, heads the defense
counsel. Ford has been at liberty I'm.
der $1,000 bond.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-05-14
CAPITAL CITY SHOWS
GREATEST INCREASE
IN CITY POPULATIONS
Expands SIS Percent in Last 10
Years, 1903 Percent Since
1910 Census
1900 LIVE IN TRADE AREA
Fort Lincoln and Penitentiary
Not Included in Enumera.
ton Of Residents

Boosting the largest percentage Of
growth in the last decade Of all cities
in North Dakota, 55.57 per cent, Bis
marck today has II, $3.50 residents, ex-
elusive Of inmates at the state peni.
tertiary and U. S. Army men sta.
toned at Fort Lincoln.
Figures on the population Of NORTH,
Dakota's Capital City were n
nounced today by Charles s. Buck,
Jr., jamestown, district census su.
pervisor, after a second check.
In 1920, Bismarck had only 7,12z
residents, the growth in the last 10
years being 1858 persons. From
1910 to 1920 the city grew 3l.58 per
cent from a population Of SAB to
1922, the increase being 1,679 resi-
dents.
From 1910 to this year. this period
being acclaimed by Capital City bus
mess men the beginning of Bismarck's
era of fast growth. Bismarck grew
1886 per cent from SAB to 1850.
Fifty-five years ago, on May IA
1875. the city had approximately 600
residents.
Bismarck figures for 1880 and 1920
announced by MI. Buck today follow:
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-05-14
Billy the Kid Captor
Dies With Boots Off

Douglas, Ariz, May 14.-R-Out-
living many Of his companions who
died with their boots on" James r.
East, early day pioneer peace officer
and one Of the captors Of BILLY the
Kid," notorious outlaw, has breathed
his last In the country he loved.
From the time In the SOS when Pat
Garrett, New MexicoiS crusading
sheriff, pinned a deputy's star on
East and led him and q little group
Of others out to hunt down the kid"
and his gang Of outlaws, until his
death yesterday. East was q guardian
Of the law.
He was n years Of age and In the
last years Of his life served as police
judge Of Douglas.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-05-14
'Ha, Ha,' Says Cop
To Truthful Thief

Chicago, May 14.-(F9-A thief may
be a thief but not necessarily a liar,
and there is evidence to support It.
A police officer patrolling the near
north side stopped to view with sus-
picion a man who was having trouble
unlocking an automobile parked at
the curb.
What" inquired the officer. ARE
you doing?"
I'm trying to steal this automobile
II I can ever get it unlocked" said
the young man.
"Ha, ha, ha," laughed the officer,
and strolled on.
If you think the young man was
telling a story, ask Miss Ellen Root.
It was her II. WAS" is right. It's
gone now.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-05-14
State Board Rejects
College Building Bids

Members of the state board of ad-
ministration today decided to reject
all bids on the proposed training
school building at the Minot State
Teachers college. New bids will be
asked, to be presented June Z.
All bids presented last week we're
too high and the board announced
this afternoon that 1t was deemed ad-
visable to advertise for new bids rath-
er than to attempt to adopt alter
mates on bids already presented In
an effort to bring them within the
funds available. The amount ap-
p%ropriated by the legislature for the
building was $115 900.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-05-14
New York to See
Bull a Finish

Harrington, Tex, May 14.-(F-Rid-
ing a large black bull, Ralph Sanders
expected today to leave for New York
City, thus inaugurating q race with
Benton Stack. who proposes to depart
80 days hence driving q goat and a
jackass.
Stack is wagering he will reach
New York first. despite the 30 day
start allowed his r1yal.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-05-14
Attempt to Enter
Lamont Home Fails

Lake Forest, ILL.,, May 14.-PeThe
second unsuccessful attempt In four
months to rob the home Of Robert P.
Lamont, secretary of commerce. was
made last night.
Robbers, in forcing open a window,
set off an alarm at the police station.
They had fled. with no loot when
police reached the house.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-05-14
Byrd and Companions
Arrive at Canal Zone

Balboa, Canal Zone. May l4.-R-
Rear Admiral Richard e. Byrd, home
ward bound from his South Polar ex-
ploratiou. arrived at Balboa at o:3l
O'Clock this morning.
The Rear Admiral and bis small
group Of companions who had re-
manned at Dunedin. New Zealand,
longest, am into port aboard the
liner Rangitih to an enthusiastic
welcome by the people of the Canal
Zone.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-05-14
TO EXTEND GRAIN CO.OI

Grand Forks, N. D., May 14.-(P3-
Extension of the North Dakota Mon
tana Wheat Growers association in
accordance with methods outlined by
the Farmers National Grain corpor-
alton was to be planned today nv di-
rectcrs Of the association at a meet
Ing here.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-05-14
DRY SHOPPING RIOT
BROKEN UP BY COPS
ON CH|CAGOC CAMPUS
Students Protest University
Watchmen Patting Hip
Pockets for FIasks

Chicago, May Extraordinarily
Of Chicago students, holding q pro
test meeting" against what they
termed dry shopping" at the uni
versity, we're dispersed late last night
by police riot squads and firemen.
Not until the officers fired their
reyolvers into the air did the students,
numbering 500, abandon the fight
which was waged in the glare of a
huge bonfire on the university
campus.
A police lieutenant was struck on
the arm by a brick, and several stu
dents were slightly injured when po-
hcemen tore into the crowd with
their night clubs.
Goods called announcement to the
students from vantage points In DOR
mitory windows and parked automo-
biles. Cheer leaders ran to and fro,
~bolstering the student morale.
Pocket Patting Reported
Several days ago some fraternity
members were reported to have
charged watchmen hired by the uni
versity had been stopping students on
the campus and patting their pockets
In search Of TASKS.
Last night q group Of students
marched from dormitory to dormi-
tory. recruiting students for a pro-
test meeting" Timber from the ten
mis- stands was augmented by pack
ing cases, and the pile was saturated
with gasoline drained from student
automobiles and set afire.
Some of the leaders announced
their intention of hunting out the
shoppers" and tossing them into
campus botany pond. None Of the
watchmen could be found, however.
Persons living nearby, alarmed at
the size Of the bonfire, called police.
The first squad was unable to halt
the students. Six fire companies and
several more police squads were
called.
Students Control Hose
The firemen, turning their hose on
the bonfire, were set upon by the
students. During the encounter the
students gained momentary control
of the hose and turned 1t on police
and firemen.
Students and police engaged in
hand-to-hand fighting, while other
students, from . distance, harassed
the officers with sticks and stones.
When the police began firing their
revolvers, leaders Of the students be-
came alarmed and fled. -Four Of
them, however. were arrested but
were released later.