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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-14
MARTIN BANK CASE
TESTIMONY BEGUN
Paul Schieman, State Contends,
Deposited Money After
Banks Insolvency

New Rockfort N. D., Jan. 14.-(E)
Formal Identification of records of
the closed Martin State bank and
testimony regarding the condition Of
the bank prior to its closing occupied
Tuesday afternoons session at the
trial OF J.. ]. 3reher, former presi-
dent, on a charge of accepting a de-
post in an insolvent bank.
J. P. Reeves. district manager for
the state receiver Of closed banks;
Richard See, deputy bank examiner:
and Paul Schieman, Martin. were the
witnesses called to the stand. Schie-
man. the state contends. deposited
funds in the bank after its alleged
insolvency. The defense proposes to
show the bank was solvent up to the
time the receiver took it over.
Breher's trial is in the nature Of a
test case. Indications are that should
Breher be acquitted, a charge OF en-
bezzlem mt against him and charges
OF accepting deposits In an insolvent
bank against w. E. DAILY, cashier, viii
be dismissed, according to John r.
Sullivan. Mandan, and Hugh McCul-
loch. Washburn, defense attorneys.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-14
Pioneer Farmer of
Devils Lake Is Dead

Devils Lake. N. D., Jan. 14.-(P-
J. j. Mahoney, II years old, pioneer
farmer, died Tuesday at his home
eight miles south of Doyon. Death
resulted from heart disease and in
firmities of old age.
Mahoney came to North Dakota in
the early 80's. He is survived by two
daughters, and one son.. Funeral
services will be held Friday morning
from the Roman Catholic church at
Lakota.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-14
Final Services Held
For Patrick Rahillv

Lake City. Mimi. Jan. 14.--GP-In
the Church Of which he was a gener-
benefactor during his long life.
ina services were held "Wednesday
Tor Patrick Henry Rahilly.
FRIENDS who knew the 9s-year-old
pioneer gathered in st. Maryss Cath
ollc church for the services. and saw
MN buried in a local cemetery. The
pipe organ he gave the church in
memory OF his wife, who died in 1910.
was used during the services.
MI. Rahilly. last survivor of the
twentieth legislative session. served in
ootn houses of the law making organ
lzatlon. He was prominent IN Demo-
cratic activities. In 1925 he was
Knlghted by the pope for his CON
structlve participation in civic and
church affairs.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-14
Additional Society
Business WOmen's Club
Adds 10 New Members

New members Of the Business and
Professional Women's club were hon
ored guests at the club dinner meet
ing Tuesday evening at the club
rooms. New members added during
the last two months include Miss
Helen Vale, Miss Ragnild Berg. Miss
Beulah Shurr, Mrs. Myrtle Hardt,
Miss Matilda Kolberg, Miss Esther
Teichmann, Miss Betty Lyon. Mrs.
Florence Runyan. Miss Nora Fluevog,
and Miss Perma Paulson.
Covers we're placed for % at the
Ginner, which was served by Misses
Esther Maxwell and Amy Fahlgren,
chairman of the emblem and public
ity committees, respectively.
A discussion of current events, led
by Miss Anna Burr. preceded a short
business session. =.
Imitation services for new members
will be held Jan. ~. under the direc-
ton of the emblem committee.
X * X
Mrs. John r. Fleck reviewed the
Pulitzer prize play, Street Scene;'
for members of the Mothers Service
club at their meeting Tuesday eve
ming with Mrs. E. j. Heising. Sew
eral criticisms of the play were read
and a discussion followed. In a talk
on Movies for Children" Mrs. Jack
Fleck mentioned several plays made
especially for children and comment
ed on the fact that more of the chill
dren's classics are being dramatized
now than ever before.
X X X
Bridge was played at three tables
when Mrs. Grover Riggs, 414 Avenue
F, entertained members Of the Yeo-
men Ladies club Tuesday afternoon
at her home. Score honors in the
games were held by Mrs. l.. w. Nor
ley and Mrs. Grant Marsh.
X X X
Complimentary to Mrs. j. E. Jesty
Killdeer. who is here for a visit with
her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Erdahl,
and her SON. F. c. Ellsworth, Mrs. G,
G. St. Cyr entertained at an informal
afternoon party Tuesday at her
home, 623 Third street. The time was
spent socially with sewing. A low
bowl OF narcissuS and appointments
In green and white were used for the
refreshment table.
The Standard Bearers Of the Nc
Cabe Methodist church will meet
Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock in
the church parlors. Miss lone Nog-
gle will have charge Of the program
and the hoStesses will be Ruth and
Esther shuren and Eunice Fisher.
i + \
Plans Tor q benefit card party
which the club viii give sometime
IN February were discussed ct Z meet
ing Of, the Frogreastve Mothers club
Tuesday evening at the home Of Mr.
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Minnesota Agriculture
Director Is Optimistic

Minneapolis, Jan. 14.-P)-Signs of
satisfactory economic returns from
agriculture and an improved condi-
ton in relation to other types of in
dustry were predicted Wednesday by
Frank w. Peck, director of extension
for the University of Minnesota Agri-
cultural college.
Purchasing power of farm products
will be better after this period of re-
adjustment he told about 1000 mem
bers of the Minnesota Implement
Dealers association at the second
session of their annual convention
here.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-14
Cain Measure
Would Split N. %. in
North, South Areas
Continued from page one)

Continued from page one)
gress would be held responsible for
a fixed territory instead of for the
entire state.
The population Of the northern
district as outlined in the proposal
is 335.950. while that of the southern
district is 345, 1922.
Many legislators and observers,
however, anticipate that the effect of
the bill will be to make agreement on
a reapportionment impossible. # the
legislature fails to reapportion the re-
suit will be two congressman run
ming in the state at large at the next
election.
This would be satisfactory, accord
ing to current comment, to a large
number Of legislators, both I. v. A.
and Nonpartisan, and for the same
reason. Each group is hopeful that,
il reapportionment fails, they would
be able to elect both congressman. At
present O. B. Burtness and Thomas
Hall In the first and second district.
respectively, are I. v. AS. while
James Sinclair In the third district i
N~onpartisan.
The state Republican central com.
mittee. composed Of Nonpartisans
favored an east-west division at thei1
meeting last summer and the Non
partisan faction is expected to on
tend for this arrangement, at least
openly.
Burtness Friends Interested
Most interested Of all in the pro.
posal. however, were the legislative
friends Of Congressman o. B. Burt.
ness. For many years he had beer
without real opposition In the firs'
district. If the proposed bill is en-
acted It would throw him Into q con-
test With Sinclair. Burtness lives al
Grand Forks ana Sinclair at Ken
mare. Each city IS Ia the proposed
first district.
Meanwhile. Hall would be SITTING
pretty' II the southern district, which
oppears 70 have . fairly heavy /. v
A. majority. This might not be a
peaches and cream for Hall, however
bocaase q well-sustained rullpr haa
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Wahpeton Church Fire
Causes $1,000 Damage

Wahpeton, N. D., Jan. 14.-(Pe-
Damage estimated at $4,000 was
caused by fire in the st. Johns Cath
Ole church here Tuesday evening.
Origin was not determined but it
was believed lighted altar candles
were responsible.
Firemen made a second trip to the
church when flames rekindled after
being thought extinguished.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-14
Devils Lake School
Head Is Named Again

Devils Lake, N. D., Jan. 1A-He
F. H. Gilliland was elected suparin-
tendent Of city schools here for a
three year term Wednesday at Che
meeting of the school board. Gill
land succeeded Nelson Sauvian as su-
perintendent last fall.
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Mckenzie


The officers Of the Royal Neighbors
were installed Thursday night. Mrs
Hermanson acted as installing officer
and Mrs. Opal Watson as ceremonial
marshall. After the installing was
completed cards and dancing was en-
jOyed. Lovely refreshments were
served. Those acting on the refresh
ment committee were Mrs. H. L. Belk
CT Sterling. Mrs. NJ. j. Belcher and
Mrs. Irabel Colby. The next meeting
of the Royal Neighbors will be jan
uary %.
Nina Manly has been suffering
from a sprained ankle the past few
days.
MI. and Mrs. H. r. Raeshke mo-
tored to Bismarck to get Mrs. Raesh-
ke's mother, Mrs. Gevens, who has
been taking treatment at a Bismarck
hospital, Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Schaunburg are
the proud parents of a baby girl born
in a Bismarck hospital January 4.
The Mckenzie Homemakers' club
will be entertained Thursday after
noon. January Is, by Mrs. H. r.
RaeShke.
Mrs. E. w. Anderson returned
home Thursday from Rolla. Missouri,
after a short visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. T. Hughes visited
at the T. I. Bailey home near Bis
marck Sunday.
Mrs. P. E. Roth was in Bismarck
Saturday to consult a physician.
Saturday shoppers from here in
Bismarck were Mr.. and Mrs. G. Wat
son, the Misses Avanellc Ellington,
Myrtle Martin. Loretta Sanborn, Mr..
and Mrs. w. McCloskey, Alvin
Thompson and Mrs. H. r. Raeshke
and mother, Mrs. Gevins.
Floyd Belk of Sterling was q Nc
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THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY ID, 1881

Albin Eedstrom. The program dealt
with aviation and members responded
to roll call by naming famous avia-
tors. Mrs. G. M. Freitag read q
paper on ~"Amundson as an Explorer
and Mrs. H. j. Nelson spoke on
Housekeeping with Byrd"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-14
Montana Fair Will
Increase Quarters

Great Falls, Mont, Jan. 14.-fP-
Three new buildings are planned for
the North Montana fairgrounds, &C
cording to Manager Harold F. de Pue.
The structures will provide exhibition
quarters for hogs. sheep and poultry.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-14
TOBACCO EARNINGS LARGER

EARNINGS LARGER
winston Salem, N. c., Jan. 14-(P-
rerhaps folks puff more when broke
IMAM when flush. The annual state
ment OF the r. j. Reynolds Tobacco
company shows earnings of s34. 256 .6s4
Tor 1880 compared with $32,21O,521 for
1923.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-14
TOO LATE To CLASSIFY

70 LOOK your best have that per-
manent wave now. Guaranteed
waves $500 and $3.50 at the CAL
ifornia Wave Nook, lO2 Third St.
Bismarck. Phone 782.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-14

WHEAT MEDIUM OF ExCuANcr
Lethbrldge. Alberta, Jan. 14.-(P-
Charles Hanson is admitting farmers
10 MS movie theatre for a bushel Of
wheat apiece.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-14

Fashioned of straw. a large clock,
constructed by a German, Is said to
keep accurate time. The maker de-
voted his spare time over a period Of
Is years to the task.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30

Average costs for educating a
student at the University of Idaho
are s535 a year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30

gone-played back on the games Of
chance and tossed away.
After Lenore Uric, who had
started with BelaSco. left her as
sured stardom TO 60 with another
producer, one Of the drama critics
who had known her for many years
tc4 her She had made a great mis-
take. Miss Uric listened to the
critics advice and signed back xl.h
Belasco not long afterward.
The critic met BelaSco a few days
later and the governor" seemed
particularly pleased.
II hear you got my star 70 come
back TO me-" the producer said IL
am grateful for this service and
I'd like 70 pay you for It,"
Laughing as he spoke, Belasco
reached in his pocket and handed
the critic a new and shining quar-
ter.
A friend he never forgot was a
clown VINO befriended him when
he was a lad trouDing In South
America. Young BelaSco fell i'll and
could not 60 on with the show.
The clown stayed behind too and
raised money for the boys care.
Years later. deciding to take a
stage name while trouping through
the west. he adopted that OF -
clown friend and for many seasons
used the name.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30

chamber OF Commerce" IS probably the wrong
term. but we use 1t as It has been used for years in
the Valley in designating some sort OF a master or
ganization which acts as a godfather to the many and
muitifarious Valley activities which are certainly in
need of a sponsor.
That sue an organization. TO be composed Of two
or more Valley counties, preferably the four Of Cam
eron. Hidalgo, Willacy and Starr. Is practicable and
Is needed. cannot be gainsaid.
Practicability and feasibility are both proven by
the steps already taken toward the formation Of the
Rio Grande Water Conservation District OF Texas.
Need Of this central organization is so obvious as
to almost preclude arguments In It's behalf.
A time worn maxim runs to the effect that what is
everybody's business usually ends up by being no
bodys business, and the problems OF the Lower Rio
Grande Valley which vitality concern the entire sec
ton which are going by default because they are
everybody's business. are legion.
Supported by taxation. proven by the experience
Of city commercial organizations TO be the only Just
way, such a four county organization would be able
to raise funds sufficient TO take care OF many mat
tiers now being sponsored BY groups OF hard work
ing. public spirited citizens al their own expense. and
would also be able to initiate many other much need
ed activities.
The tax rate levied 70 produce n sufficient income
for the operation Of such an organization would be
almost infinitesimal. but levied on tie combined valua-
tions OF the counties would produce a satisfactory
revenue.
Commercial executives OF the Valley some time
back appointed a committee Of Valley attorneys to
probe into the proposition with a special view to de-
termining the power Of the legislature TO create such
n master commercial organization.
To date we have heard Of no report being made by
that committee.
We hope the committee is still in existence and that
the busy men composing II will be able to come be-
fore the Valley public with a definite plan for the
creation of a true Valley wide commercial organiza-
ton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30

NEW YORK-The late David
Belasco left more legends and
anecdotes behind him than wealth.
Half a dozen volumes could be
devoted TO the colorful and amaZ-
ing tales scattered over a Lifetime
that had included everything from
melo-dramatic adventure IN the
early west TO esthetic contempla-
ton in his muSeum-like offices.
His attention 10 detail IN produc-
ton and stage directions gave rise
10 a hundred amusing tales.
There was, for instance, one con-
corning a series OF rehearSals
wherein he could not get from d
leading actress a piercing Shrek
that seemed 10 fit the scene. She
had shrieked in every key, but none
seemed TO suit the maestro. She
was about to give up, when Belasco
went back stage for a moment. He
returned with a needle, borrowed
from the wardrobe. He gave the
actress a quick jab. Naturally she
shrieked.
"Ah. that's more like It'll Now
you know what / mean" softly
commented the wizard.
Spinning yarns OF his experiences
out in the great open spaces
when Nevada was the scene Of the
historic rush. n Of Belasco's ia
vorites concerned a dice game. He
had been appearing in one OF the
mining camp theaters. A fellow
trouper was an incurable gam
bier. and together they had left
their pay at the roulette wheel.
Wandering toward the playhouse
on a cold. snowy night, with a cent
between them, BelaSco saw a Is
cent piece on the path. The crap
game" "a the only one in which
so small a sum Of money could be
wagered.
Back they went TO the gaming
tables and. letting his money dou-
bic with each pass or the dice. the
young actor enjoyed phenomenal
luck. He ran the quarter into a
small fortune OF about a thousand
dollars or more.
Then they left. ate ''~artily and
celebrated.
The following morning 1t was
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30

only, ! thought she might be able
to help US. give US some clue"
IN come back" he said, r. a
lower tone. Never fear, III net de-
sert you"
He took Lanes hand. She Iwas
trembling now. with anxiety and
excitement. When she had n shed
on into the starry night at Van
Robard's side she had compl u ely
forgotten the promise given her
mother not q hours ago. What was
II she had said? Oh yes. IN cut
him dead IL I pass him on the
road" Well. those had been lE ut,
wild words. lightly spoken. Be
cause Of course she could not IL eat
this handsome man 50 caval'arly
She found a strange. deep aitrac-
ton in his looks. his low-t pned
queries, the pressure Of his b. sown
hand. When he had asked htr 10
70 with him. to hunt for MhrIel
Ladd she had gone as ~unresisti ngly
as a child might have. Villai he
might be but he showed no eleven
hoOTes TO her.
However, now II was well past
midnight and her mother prol ably
lay shivering with dread, wa ling
FOR news OF her.
Il was a wretch 70 drag yoiE on
that way" Robard said contr hely.
settling her In the car. But / was
sure Muriel had stopped 10 see you.
probably had confded her plarn. /
couldn't think what else to do<
Its all right" Lame said und om-
fortably. She knew 1t wasn't. all
right but IL did no harm 10 reasF ure
him. The big car bowled smoothly
along. Now they were in the side
road. now Mrs. Smithers' little
white house blurred In the din mess
ahead.
iii wait till you're safely in."
he said. helping her cut. Have you
a key?"
Lame glanced apprehensivelC TO
ward the darkened windows. Odd
that mothers light was not lin rn-
Ing. The whole house was anJlar-
entity asleep, blanketed IN the hush
Of country stiffness.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30

tell me-" she whispered softly.
imIclled by who knows what inner
urgency. How did you know my
name that night at the theater In
town-the first time I saw your"
She felt she had 10 know. After
all she might never see him again.
Sweet child" His voice ca.
ressed her and she thrilled 10 the
timbre OF II. Sweet curious one"
went on that deep. strangely per-
suasive voice. II wondered how
long It would be before you would
ask that"
"Now you're laughing at mel"
pouted Lame.
CHE felt a strong arm 70 around
- her suddenly. Lame put up her
two slim brown young hands to
ward him or. He let her 70 as
suddenly as he had touched her but
not before her fingers had felt the
strong heart OF him beating under
that rough tweed coat.
Don't be afraid" he said softly.
You're such an infant" She could
not see his face now. only the glim-
mer Of those humorous deep-set
eyes. Il knew your name because
had asked Mrs. Cleespaugh the
day before ar we drove past you on
the street. You were coming out
Of the theater with another girl.
You stopped to pet a dog"
There's no mystery about II,
then" Lame drawled suddenly feel
ing rather foolish.
None at all. Mrs. Cleespaugh's
a sort OF cousin OF mine. She was
telling me about this theater ven
ture and / was driving her down 10
see Vernon. That's all. / thought
no. ! won't tell you what / thought
when I saw you"
Lame felt a little pulse throbbIng
and pounding in her throat.
do tell me-" she pleaded. 81
can't sleep tonight until I know"
She turned her face TO him in
the darkness, like a flower all fra
GRANGE and delight. The man stared
back at her a full moment before
he replied. When he spoke his voice
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
Speaking of the Jim Crow Law

Now the Texas courts are asked to answer the ques-
ton OF whether the separate coach law applies to
motor buses as we'll As railroad coaches. street cars
and interurban cars. A woman passenger at Beau
mont attempted to violate the coach law on an inter
urban line. She was arrested and fined SO for riding
in the compartment for white passengers. II will be
for the court of criminal appeals to solve the problem.
enact statutes. high court judges interpret
the validity or nonvaliditv OF the enactments. This
Is a grand old world and the people are ever making
the volume Of litigation interesting as we'll as volumin-
Gus.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30

k&R|I
TEXAS TOPICS
BY The Political Analyst

AUSTIN, June 30.-There is n
kind OF importation into Texas that
this year won attention Of the leg
islature for the first time. 1t is the
importation OF children for place
ment in orphan homes or in custody
Of individuals. Such importation,
under the law creating a bureau Of
child welfare in the board of con-
troll. will be limited in future to
cases sanctioned by the state
chi-dren's bureau, and under bond
OF $1,000 for proper care Of the
! children.
William Strauss. Houston man
who sponsored the wife and chill
dren's welfare bills through the
legislature, has estimated the 1000
children in orphans homes in the
ate will be cut down 70 300 or
400 and that the rest can be and
will be put into private homes
where they will receive more of the
kindly are and the attention and
affection Of foster parents than is
possible in the impersonal insti-
tutions.
The board Of control. when the
children's bureau comes into exist
ence Sept. /. will select a person
trained in child welfare work and
put the entire administration OF the
new law in his hands, its members
said.
The big oil companies are es-
Gaping income taxes by sinking en-
ormous sums in real estate. and at
the same time are b~urdening the
people with an excessive load TO pay
for the investment. by building
filling stations ON every corner IN
every city and town. This is the
opinion Of former Rep. w. T. VIII
liamS OF Travis county. He would
limit the number OF filling stations
by law. or tax measures; and then
when the state puts on an intan-
! gible or earnings or income tax. the
wealth of the big companies hand
ling gasoline retailing would not be
out OF reach.
OF course the companies pay more
property taxes when they acquire
more property.
Former Rep. williams thinks the
solution of the oil business is build
ing small gasoline refineries az
each oil field and local distribution
Of the gasoline without either pipe
line costs 10 the tidewater refineries
or railroad freight charges on the
gasoline back.
One unnamed small refinery oper-
ator, he said. tod me he could
! sell gasoline at 2 cents above the
state tax Of four cents and get
rich at il. And he is more than
doubling his refinery with this end
in view
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
Tom Connally To Be
Twin-C City Speaker
CBy Staff Correspondent

HARLINGEN. June 30.-With the
acceptance Of u. S. Sen. Tom Con-
nally VINO has been invited to at
tend the Harlingen-San Benito
twin city banquet here Thursday
night. July 8. a big attendance Of
residents from both places is eX-
pected.
Senator Connally could not be
present Thursday night. July 2, the
date tentatively set for the banquet,
but accepted for a later engage
ment.
He was invited by s. Finley
Ewing. president Of the Harlingen
Chamber Of Commerce.
Committees have been named by
each city and the ticket selling
campaign will be had to see which
Will have the largest attendance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
Commission TO Scan
Organization Budget
lBv Sal Corresnondnntl

SAN BENITO. June 30.-Running
expenses Of the chamber Of COM
merce are 10 be scrutinized ct a
Joint meeting Of the board Of city
DEVELOPMENT and the CITY commits
sion Wednesday night at the city
hall.
Purpose OF the joint meeting will
be to cut expenses wherever pos-
Sible. said w. w. Housewright. one
Of the city commissioners.
He did not indicate IN what man
ner IL Is hoped TO reduce operation
costs.
He stated that other departments