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The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-19
17-Year-Old Steele
Youth Dies Sunday

Emil Rattle. II years old, died at his
home in Steele about a. m. Sunday.
Death was caused by q kidney all
ment.
He leaves his mother, Mrs. Jacob
Trautman, and two brothers. Fred
Rattle and Theodore Rattle, all living
at Steele, and sister, Martha Rattle,
408 Raymond st., Bismarck. He also
leaves several step-brothers and STEP
sisters.
Funeral services will be conducted
at Wishek at o'clock Wednesday af-
ternoon, with Rev. Fireman officiat-
ing. Burial will be made in the Wis.,
HEX cemetery.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-19
Physician Says Edison Fearle.sly
Prepared Himself a. Death Neared

New York, Oct. 19.-(ReWhen
Thomas A. Edison knew the end
was near, he prepared himself
fearlessly for death.
DR.. Hubert s. Howe, personal
physician to the inventor, reveal
ed this Monday In a story writ
ten especially for the Associated
Press.
"He told his family his work
was finished" DR.. Howe wrote,
land assured them he would rath-
er leave the world than keep the
burden and disabilities of age
and illness on his devoted wife
and children"
DR.. Howe said the immediate
cause of death was uremic poison
ing brought upon by compl!ca-
tions of nephritis and diabetes.
Edison constantly studied his ILL
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-19

Il cannot believe In the Immortality
Of the soul this speculative idea
Of immortality Of the soul needs but
to be analysed to fall wholly to the
ground"
Apparently it was as Edison was
turning 80, termed a "mere boy" then
by the late Chauncey M. Depew, then
90. that the inventor experienced a
change Of conviction.
In 1925, in an interview, he still held
to his first conviction that deep inves-
tisAtion was necessary, but he reiter-
ated that data was insufficient and
that knowledge OF psychic matters
was % negligible that investigation
and experimentation could not follow
lines definite enough to warrant sound
conclusions.
His view was that the soul could
not be analyzed by chemists or
weighed In scales, or photographed or
recorded by instruments.
Edison urged that religious teach
ers seek genuine evidence and endeav-
or to build up proof at which the
skeptical cannot laugh. Edison, at
death. still bit skeptical but willing
to believe, did not laugh.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-19

nesses, and knowing milk would
relieve his pain, learned to drink
more milk until it became his sole
nourishment, three years ago.
He always ate sparingly and
disliked water. His indifference
to food caused him to lose weight
and strength.
Under treatment he rallied, then
failed, until finally he surrend-
cred to long periods Of sleeping
and drowsineSs.
Writing on Mr.. Edison's last
hours, DR.. Howe said "a few days
before he passed away he was
sitting In his chair apparently en-
joying q pleasant dream. Sud-
denly opening his eyes and gazing
upwards into space, his face H.
Illuminated with a smile, he said,
1T is very beautiful over there.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-19
AT THE MOVIES
CAPITOL THEATRE

A talkie that doesn't talk any more
than it should Is Radio Pictures lat
est comedy success, Caught Plaster
3D." at the Capitol theatre, starring
Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey,
supported by the popular partner of
all their triumphs, diminutiye Dorothy
Lee.
Sounds like an innovation where
least expected, and that it most en-
phatically is.
Credit goes to Douglas MacLean,
who wrote the original story, con-
ceived the action and supervised the
production.
After MacLean's retirement from
the screen several years ago, he was
lost to view for q while, until Crack
ed Nuts" a Radio Pictures vehicle for
Wheeler and WoolSey, blazoned its
title sheet across the sky, with Mac
Lean as co-author and supervisor.
The former comedian simply sat
back and studied, soaked up produc-
ton knowledge, and delved into au-
dience appeal, all with the idea Of
specializing in the writing and pro-
duction of comedies that would sup
ply the utmost screen entertainment.
Judging from the success of
Caught Plastered," he has hit the
spot. It stamps him as firm believ-
er In the efficacy of pantomimic art
and the deletion Of unnecessary chat
ter.
II his formula is followed. future
comedies will adhere more closely to
dramatic plot, heart-interest and
situation.
The dialogue in MacLean's produc-
ton, written by Ralph Spence, is en-
phatically not Of the pun variety. The
laughs, rather. come from the high
humor Of ludicrous, thrilling or dra-
matte situations.
In other words, Caught Plaster
ed." is the product of study and labor,
the careful analysis Of a real story for
comedy values.
scouns the incompatible comic
artistry Of this trio, the patter Of
Woolsey, the whimsical humor Of
Wheeler and the charm of Miss Lee.
and one still has production, worth
while in its augury for better and
more intelligent comedies.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-19
GREAT OF WORLD
PAY TRIBUTE TO
GENIUS IN DEATH
President Hoover and Leaders
In Science and Industry
Offer Sympathy


From all corners of the earth has
come tribute to Thomas Alva Edison
Hundreds OF messages poured into
the West Orange home. Some ol
them follow:
President Hoover-Mr Edison was
as great in his brave fight for life as
he was in the achievements which
had made the whole world his debtor
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt o1
New York-He was not merely a
great inventor-he was great .citi-
zen who was constantly thinking In
terms of the good of our country.
DR.. Albert Einstein, German scien-
tist-An inventive spirit has filled
his own life and all our existence
with bright light. Thankfully We &C.
cept hts legacy, not only as gift OF
his genius, but also as mission
placed in our hands. Upon the new
generation falls the task of finding
the way for the right use of the gift
given to us.
Gugglielmo Marconi, inventor OF
wireless telegraphy - His inventive
genius and passionate love of science
contributed so greatly to the marvel
Gus progress made in the field of re,
search and applied science.
DR.. Robert A. Millikan, physicist
The phonograph alone entities Mr.
Edison to undying fame: It brought
immortality to man and to Mr.. Edi-
son himself. It Is one of the great
est discoveries Of all times.
Henry Ford-Great as an inventor
he was greater as man. His fame
Is independent of the fluctuatine
judgments Of history; it is etched ir
light and sound on the daily an6
hourly life of the world.
Harvey 8. Frestone, manufacturer
TO have been recognized by Mr.
Edison as his friend, has been one
of the most delightful experiences o1
my Nfe-and q great inspiration.
William Randolph Hearst, news.
paper publisher-No great ruler, nc
great writer, no great philosopher, nc
great abstract scientist has contri-
buted 20 much to the health and
wealth, to the material and spiritual
progress Of mankind.
Paul Block, newspaper publisher
His was the triumph Of peace and his
name will live forever.
Adolph s. Ochs, publisher-He lived
full life Of usefulness and won q
foremost place among the immortals
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-19
Slope Students Will
Compete for H0nOrs

Grand Forks, N. D., Oct. 19.-(R)-
Five students to represent the Uni
versity of North Dakota as candidates
for Rhodes scholarships have been
selected by faculty committee.
They are Gilbert Stewart, Mandan !:
Willis B. Shepard, Bismarck; George
White, Jr., Grand Forks; Durward
Balch, Dickinson, and Donald Nc
Carthy, Minnewaukan.
They will compete with representa-
tives OF jamestown college and North
Dakota agricultural college Dec. s
when two will be named to represent
North Dakota in district contests to
be held few days later.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-19
Fargo Churchman Is
Laid to Rest Sunday

Fargo, N. D., Oct. 19.-(P)-Associ-
ates for decades in civic, church and
business projects Sunday carried w.
j. Lane. prominent Fargo realtor and
churchman. to his grave In Riverside
cemetery.
The service was at p. m. In the
First Presbyterian church OF which
Mr.. Lane was long an official. The
pastor, DR.. A. w. Ratz, officated.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-19
Edison Changed His Views About
Immortality After S4th Birthday

serts the body-goes out into space,
but keeps on, enters into another Of
last cycle Of life and Is immortal"
On another occasion, Edison said:
II am not an individual. I am m
aggregate Of cells, as, for instance,
New York City Is an aggregate Of in
dividuals."
It is q far cry, this belief, to that
expressed by the inventor In 1880 IN
an interview with Edward Marshall, Z
friend Of long standing.
"soul? Soul? What do you mean
by soul?" Edison asked. THE brainf
There is no more reason to believe
that any human brain will be irnmor-
tai than there is to think one Of my
phonographic cylinders will be im-
mortal"
Early Belief Definite
And again, In the same interview:
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-19
One Cent a Day Pays
Up to $1OO a Month

The Postal Life & Casualty 1nsur-
ance Co., 11408 Dierks Building, KAN
sas City, Mo-, Is Offering Z new acci-
dent policy that pays up to 500 a
month for "a months for disability
and 100000 for deaths-costs less
than 1c q day-$3.50 year. Over
$4,000 already have this protection.
Men, women and children, ages 10
to 20, eligible. Send no money.
Simply send name, address, age,
beneficiary's name and relationship
and they will send this policy on 10
days FREE inspection. No examina-
ton Is required. This offer Is limited,
so write them today.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-19
Morton Taxpayers to
Organize Themselves

New Salem. N. D., Oct. ia Nor
ton county taxpayers association will
be organized here next Saturday aft
ernoon at . meeting Of county resi-
dents.
The meeting has been called by the
Flasher local organization OF the
Farmers Union.
Officers will be elected and five
delegates to the state taxpayers
meeting at Devils Lake Nov. 4 will be
named at Saturdays session, which
Will open In the New Salem COM
munity hall at 1870 o'clock.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-19
WAsHBURN LEGION ELECTS

Washburn, N. D.. Oct. ia. E.
Thompson was elected commander of
the Victor B. Wallin post Of the
American Legion here. Other officers
named We're D. E. Schulz, vice COM
mander; H. E. Wahl, adjutant and
finance officer; Rev. C.. A. Carlson.
chaplain; J. Schlickepmayer, histor-
ian; and Henry Barlow, sergeant-at-
arms.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-19
PLAN FESTIVAL FRIDAY

Mott, N. D., Oct. 19-Mott's second
annual harvest festival will be held
here next Friday. Ribbons will be
awarded to winners in corn, grain,
vegetable, poultry. cooking and can
ming contests. Music by Motifs band
and the Mandan male chorus and ad.
dresses by j. G. Haney are among
features on the program.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-19
WILL TO JUDGE CORN

!. WILL TO JUDGE CORN
Turtle Lake, N. D., Oct. 19-George
F. VIII, Bismarck, chairman Of the
board Of directors Of the North Da-
kota State Corn Show, will Judge ex
hibits In the annual Mclean county
corn show here Wednesday and
Thursday.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-19
INJURED PILOT DIES

Austin, Mimi, Oct. l9.-@.-
Arthur Wright. Il, Austin, pilot and
owner OF . plane that crashed near
here two weeks ago, died at a hospl-
tai. Two persons, Veraf Mckee, l6,
and Edwin Schwake. about 20, Miss
McKee's finance, were killed in he
accident.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-19
MOTT MAN ARMY FLIER

Mott. N. D., Oct. 19.-Loren Cornell,
a graduate Of Mott high school, re-
Gently was graduated from the U. s.
Army aviation training school at
March Field, near Los Angeles. r1e
flew with squadron Of so planes to
Randolph Field, Michigan, where he
will receive six months further train
ing. i
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-19

the cast are Gus Lindell. Howard
Holtan, r. r. School, Beatrice Stef.
ferud, Mrs. E. I. Schulz, e. T. Klein,
Frances ,Starbuck, E. Thode, g. Bur-
gum, and Florence Barlow. The play
is sponsored by the Washburn Lions
club.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-19
BURNS PROVE FATAL

| Little Falls, Mimi, Oct. 19.-R)-
Morris, etght-year-old son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Julius Feierabend of near Grey
Eagle. died in hospital here from,
burns received when his temporary
home was destroyed by fire.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-19
FUTURE FARnIERs ELEcr

Hazelton, N. D., Oct. -19.-Elmen
Dutton was elected president Of the
Hazelton Future Farmers. Other Of
Ulcers named were Woodrow Ortiz
meyer. vice president; Russell Craw-
ford, secretary; Robert Weissr. treas
urer, and Robert Goughnor. reporte.,
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-19
CARD OF THANKS

TO the kind friends in Bismarck
who helped by their many thoughtful
acts and expressions of sympathy tc
sustain Us during our recent bereave.
ment We wish to express our heartfelt
appreciation.
MRS. MABEL NEI SON.
LAURENCE NELSON.
PHILLIP NELSON.
ALICE NELSON.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-19

WASHBURN TO SEE PLAY
Washburn, N. D., Oct. ia home
talent cast will present "West Of
Broadway" here Oct. % and %. In
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-19
ARE MARRIED AT BURT

Burt, N. D., Oct. 10 Miss Hilda
Hauch and Benjamin E. White were
married at the Burt Seventh Day
Adventist church by Rev. H. Meyer.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-19

Regular meeting of Bis
marck Lodge No. 5, A. F. E A.
M. tonight at 1880 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16

The funeral of Albert Carrier will be held tomorrow morning at S:30 o'clock from the house. 72 Elizabeth street. to St Ann's church. where mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. The burial will be in Calvary cem- etery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16
OBITUARY

O'HEARN-William O'Hearn, age 46 years, son of Mrs Mary O'Hearn and the late Thomas O. Hearn died suddenly in Taunton, Mass.
 Besides his mother he leaves two sisters. Mrs Charles Stein and Mrs P. J. O'Brien; four brothers, John, Henry and Joseph of this city and Frank of Hartford, and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held to-mor- row morning at S:15 o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, 27O West Main street to the Blessed Sacrament church where a mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in old St Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after S:3O o'clock this evening.
 CARLEY Mary Ann Smith Carley, widow of John H. Carley, died this morning at her home on North Street, Middlebury. Mrs Carley was born in Litchfield, the daughter of Levi D. Smith and Rosetta Turner Curtiss. She has resided in Waterbury and vicinity for the greater part of her life, making her home in Middlebury for the past 10 years.
 Mrs Carley is survived by two daughters, Rosetta and Anne Car ley, both of Middlebury.
 The funeral will take place from the home in Middlebury, Friday afternoon, at a time to be an- nouneed later. Burial will be in Middlebury cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16
MRS POOLE OF BROCKTON NAMED
 AS CANDIDATE
She Was Choice of New England Conference for President of General Federation of WOmen's Clubs

Rangeley Lake. Me. September 16 = (UP) - Mrs Grace Morri- son Poole of Brockton, Mass, to- day, was the unanimous choice of the New England Conference of of State Federations of Women's Clubs.
 At the opening session of the 22nd annual meeting of the New England Conference of State Fed erations last night Mrs Poole. now first vice. president of the General Federation, was pledged the sup port of each of the six state dele gations and then of Ne wEngland as a unit.
 Mrs Poole's supporters presented d her with a novel bouquet to which each state contributed the state flower.
 The nominating committee was to present it's report this afternoon, naming Mrs Edward H. Whitney of Rhode Island as chairman; Mrs George F. Morris. secretary -treas- urer, and Mrs George W. Hendriek of Nashua, N. H., publicity chair man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16
KANSAS PRISON MASSACRE PLOT
 WIPED IN TIME
Seven Guards Were to Have Been Killed-COn= victs Made Their Own Guns in Cells

Lansing, Kan, Sept 16.-UP)- Extra guards searched hiding places to-day to learn if additional weapons might still be in the Kan sas state prison, ready for use by convicts who had planned mas sacre in a prison escape plot. Seven guards and trusties were marked for death in the prison break frus- trated yesterday, according to au- thorities. The plot was nipped only a few hours before murders and escape were to have taken place. Eight men had planned the prison delivery, 1t was said.
 Guards believed they had found all the convicts' arsenal, manufac- tured mostly in the prison shops. This equipment included a high powered rife smuggled into the prison, three shotguns and pistol made inside the walls, home made knives, and a set of rope ladders. Gun manufacturers paid tribute to the ingenuity of the men who fash toned the home made guns. The shotguns and pistol were correct in every detail, it was said, despite the fact that they had been made on machinery intended for other uses, in odd moments when guards were not around, and had been patterned by men who had no models to guide them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16
200 New Voters
 Registered Here
GA Added to Lists This Morning g-Expect 5000 Total
 By Saturday

New voters in Waterbury up to early this afternoon numbered over 1,200. Up to last night when the board of registration now sitting at the City Hall completed Tuesday's work, the total sworn in was 1,184. Up to early this afternoon GA more had been added to the list. The fact that the 1900 figure has been passed so early in the week caused much surprise in local political cir cles to-day and was the occasion of many new predictions.
 Town Chairman John H. Crary, G. O. P. Chairman T. E. Conway and the registrars of voters said early this afternoon that they now figure that the final list of new voters sworn in by next Saturday night when the registration board completes its work will be well over the 5000 mark.
 At the present time there are 36,439 registered voters in the city, If the new voters made this week total over 5000. the new total will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16

Mayor Frank Hayes and Town Chairman John H. Crary early this afternoon went into conference for the purpose of formally and deti- nitely setting the date of the city. school and town conventions of the democratic party. Chairman Crary, when interviewed shortly before the meeting with Mayor Hayes, stated that the date will, be either Sep tember 22nd or September 24th, everything depending upon the wishes of the present democratic chief executive of the city.
 The formal fixing of the date for the conventions will formally start off the final campaign of the many who are seeking places. on the dem- ocratic ticket this year. While there is no scramble for the major posts, a very plentiful supply of candidates are working hard for the nomination of city clerk.
 Therefore, when the date is set for the city convention, these many delegates will start out on their last lap, each and everyone of them seeking the much treasured and greatly sought nomination.
 No change in the lineup of those seeking the city clerk nomination was apparent to-day. The leaders in the race continued to be Peter l.. Kenney, William R. Mccarthy, John FitzMaurice, Captain Peter Fox, James Calvin and William Cavanaugh. Others in the mara thon, the greatest in local demo- cratic history, include John Healey, Patrick McFadden, Jr, Maurice Tangney, Edward Real, Joseph Shea and Samuel Mccormack.
 The present members of the board of aldermen are expected to be renominated, with the possi- bility of contest between Charles Schnitman, a present incumbent and Harry Baumel, a member of the bureau of assessment.
 Reports are current that the present members of the board of education will be renominated but this all depends on whether or not any of the present incumbents de- eide to retire or seek reelection. The board of selectmen, the board of relief and the present democrat ic censtables are all scheduled to be renamed.
 As for the major positions on the ticket, the present office hold CTS are all assured of renomina- tion, there being no tendency to make changes in any of the prin- cipal town and city departments.
 Chairman Crary stated to-day that the drive for finances to sup port the democratic campaign has been started and is meeting with the usual success. The progress being made by the democrats Is great in contrast to the trouble be- ing experienced, from a financial standpoint, by the republicans. George E. Tracy, mayoralty nom- inee on the g. o. p. ticket, and other leaders have conferred on the matter and have admitted that funds will be difficult to raise this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16
MACKAY HELD UP BY INQUISITIVE
 CUSTOMS MEN
Millionaire Just Returned From Honeymoon and His Baggage Was Pull- ed Apart

New York, Sept 16-(UP)- Clarence Mackay, millionaire head of the Postal Telegraph company who returned last night from q honeymoon trip to Europe with his bride, the former Anna Case, op- cratic singer, planned to make a formal protest today to Washington on the unnecessary delay" in ex- amining his baggage.
 The Mackays arrived on the Ma jestic, which docked at 5:S0 p. m It was almost when they passed customs, the last of the ships pas sengers to pass. Systematic search was made of each of the five trunks nine pieces of hand baggage. and two crates, and the Mackay's leave taking of shipmates was interrupt ed by customs men who question ed them almost continuously"
 Mrs Mackay, who took the or deal good -naturedly at first. was seen to brush away few tears be- fore the inspectors were finished. Mackay said in the score of times he has returned from abroad he seldom spent more than five min utes in customs.
 No undeclared articles were found in their baggage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16
CHILDREN LOSE
 YALE CONTEST

New Haven. Conn. Sept 16--(u
 P)-The infatnile paralysis epl-
 demic has cost the school children
 of Connecticut an annual thrill.
 The Yale Athletic association has
 decided to withdraw it's invitation to the youngsters to attend he Yale
 Maine game Dee 2. Such an assemblage of children
 from all pars Of the state might result in grave danger of spread ine the disease. the Association dee cided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16
FUNERALS

The funeral of Edward J. Adams was held yesterday afternoon from the home of his son, 66 Highland avenue at 1880 o'clock, Rev H. B. Todd officiating. The pallbearers were: William J. Maton. J. William Gardner. Louis Richard and Fer dinand Bachman. The body was shipped to Springfield. Mass, for burial at the convenience of the family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16
DEMOCRAT CONVENTIONS
Hayes And Crary Confer; Last Week
 In September Seen
Scheduled This Afternoon Fight for Clerkship Continues Unabated

year. This is believed due to the fact that the general run of re- publicans appear willing to en- dorse Mayor Hayes and his demo- cratic administration.
 Last night MT Tracy conferred with fifth ward republicans at the home of Charles J. DeBisschop. It is known that the republicans seek to make an intensive campaign in the fifth ward, the "stronghold of the democrats" this year. The Italian Women's Republican club plans to meet next week to discuss plans for the campaign. Mrs Mark Margiotta will preside at the ses- sion. MT Tracy and his republican supporters arc also planning for a series of neighborhood rallies.
 The democrats, though, will not make any rally plans until after Mayor Hayes is formally renom- mated
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16

be almost 10000, the greatest in the history of Waterbury. Men and women are holding their own, respectively, in the mak- ing of the new voters. Both parties also claim that they are ahead of one another in the bringing in of new voters. However, close analysis of the situation so far in- dicates that the democrats have a very substantial lead over the re- publicans.