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The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-08
LABOR Urged TO
Swing Big STICK
ON CONGRESSMEN
Speakers Exhort Delegates to
Compel Action to Help
JobIess

Vancouver. B. c.. Oct. 8.-R)-E

Vancouver, b. c.. Oct. 8.-tR)-Ex-
horted by speakers to take up the
Big Stick" and compel" congress
to relieve unemployment under threat
of political reprisal, the American
Federation Of Labor convention went
to work Thursday on the controversial
issues before it.
Salient in the grist of resolutions
up for discussion was one introduced
by Miss Florence Curtis Hanson of
the Teachers Federation.
This resolution would put the Fed
Grafton on record with a demand for
government employment assurance;
work insurance financed by state and
federal aid; creation of a large reserve
fund to support the unemployed in
crises; shorter working hours; state
control of industry, and a "long
range" plan of public works.
Several speakers Wednesday re-
ferred to social revolution" and so
cial unrest" as possible result of
failure to solve the unemployment
problem.
Lower tariff rates between the
United States and Canada are ad-
vocated by William Green, president
of the federation.
In an address to labor leaders and
newspaper men at a luncheon We'd
nesday by r. j. Cromie, publisher of
the Vancouver Sun. Green said trade
between the two nations should be
encouraged with tariff barriers knock
ed down as far as Is consistent with
reason"
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-08
LEG|0N'S CARNIVAL
ANDMINSTRELSH show
Will OPEN TONIGHT
Three-Night Festival Will Be
Conducted in Memorial Build
ing and Auditorium

Final arrangements for the grand
opening at 7:30 o'clock tonight OF the
American Legion's three-night carni-
val and minstrel show were being
mace in the World War Memorial
building Thursday.
All the usual features Of big time
carnival, with the exception of riding
devices, will be in full swing during
the show. according to Charles F.
Martin, chairman of the committee
in charge.
Thursday morning groceries, dolls,
candy, blankets. colored canes, bal
looms, cigars and other awards were
being stacked on shelves in the vari-
Gus booths and flags, special lights
and other fixtures were being ar
ranged.
The show will continue Friday and
Saturday evenings.
in connection with the carnival, will
be staged in the city auditorium
Patrons of the show must enter the
auditorium through the Memorial
building. however.
The 40 and unit will conduct a
feature entertainment program In
the basement of the Memorial build
ing while the Auxiliary will serve hot
lunches, featuring "Coney Island
Double Red Hots."
Among the carnival features will
be ping pong, or table tennis, and
bowery dances each night.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-08
HOOver-Laval Will
Talk of Moratorium

Washington, Oct. 8.-(P}-Extension
of the international moratorium be-
yond next June is to be discussed by
President Hoover and Premier Laval
of France.
The premier has expressed his will
ingness to go into the question dur
ing his visit this month to Washing
ton.
Meanwhile, as President Hoover
gives consideration to necessity for
seeking further extension, he has
before him q warning Of opposition
from both senate and house members.
Indications are that he will post
pone his decision for several weeks
and possibly until the present mora
torium is ratified by congress after
it conveneS in December.
On the other side Of the picture.
however, Hoover sees pressure from
leading bankers, not only for more
lengthy moratorium, but among some
for full cancellation Of war debts.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-08
Blame Amos N Andy
For Riot in Prison

Leavenworth, Kas., Oct. 8.-R
Amos n Andy were blamed by
authorities Of the federal peniten-
tiary here for disturbance
among the convicts which ceased
early today after jeering, catcall-
ing and the smashing Of window
lights.
Abandonment Of daylight saw
ing time was a teammate Of the
pair in causing the disorder. the
authorities said.
Heretofore the prisoners have
been permitted to follow the en-
tertainers, which began their pro-
gram on the air at 8 p. m. central
standard time.
However, with the abandon
ment of daylight saving time in
favor Of standard, the program
does not 60 on the air until 10 p.
m. central standard time. forty
five minutes after the radio must
be shut off by prison rules.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-08
Northwest Governors
Get No Concessions

Washington. Oct. 8-(P-Gover-
nors of three northwestern states
Thursday planned to meet again with
Secretary Hyde. seeking an amend
ment of drought loan regulations.
A decision had been hoped for In q
conference with the department Of
agriculture chief Wednesday, but
failure to reach an agreement led to
continuance of the sessions.
The governors-Shafer OF North
Dakota, Green of South Dakota, and
Erickson of Montana-are urging alb
rogation of the governments require
ment it share equally With prior
mortgage holders on live stock put up
as security for feed loans.
Hyde explained his opposition to
their appeal on the ground the gov
ernment would lose adequate secur-
ity, while only the banker and busi-
ness man would be benefited.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-08
Edison Unable to Assinilate
Liquids; Is Cr0luing Weaker
Life Of Great Inventor Ebbinq
Away; Great of World
Are SoIicitous
END Is HELD inevitable
Bulletin Issued Thursday Morn
ing Says Patients Vitality
Is Amazing

West Orange, N. j., Oct. 8.-(R-
Thomas Alva Edison grew steadily
weaker Thursday while President
Hoover and a nation Of close friends
inquired constantly for any change in
his condition.
The 84-year inventor was near
er death as the day went on. His
physician. DR.. Hubert 8. Howe. said
the end was inevitable, as he was un-
able to take any liquids, by which he
might fight the uremic poisoning.
swiftly permeating his system.
A bulletin Wednesday night showed
no change in his condition from the
earlier announcement. That one
stated he was losing ground, but that
his heart stood the strain of the COM
plication of diseases.
Lawrence Richey, one Of President
Hoover's secretaries, telephoned the
Edison home and requested the white
house be notified Of any changes in
his condition.
Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone,
close friends and tionists
Of the inventor, also telephoned con-
stantly and inquired about his condi-
tion.
Edison spent a restless night but
did not appear to be weaker Thurs
day. DR.. Howe said Ibis vitality is
| amazing"
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-08
Prosecution Says Al Cap0t,e Once
Admitted He Olued Some Tax MOnel|
Jury Excused When Defense
Indicates It Would Argue
a Point Of Law

Chicago, Oct. 8.-(R)-The govern
ment attempted to introduce into the
records of AL Capone's income tax
trial Thursday documents .purporting
to show the gang chief had admitted
a tax; liability and attempted to set
tie with the revenue department.
AS the first witness was called and
the prosecution asked him to identify
one of the documents, defense attor-
neys announced This is a line of
evidence to which we object strongly
and are prepared to argue point Of
law" The Jury was excused and As
sistant U. S. District Attorney Samuel
G. Clawson read to the court what
he expected to introduce as evidence.
This included the alleged state
ment by Capone attorney that the
gangster admitted he owed some
tax and would be willing to settle
on the basis of the following income !:
$26,0 900 in 1926; $4,000 in 1927; $780,
600 in 1928, and $100 900 in 1929.
Prior to 1926 the scarfaced big
fellow" made only SIS a week as an
employe OF Johnny Torrio, the attor-
ney was quoted as telling the govern
ment.
Lawrence B. Mattingly, Chicago
attorney who specializes in tax mat
ters, was the man quoted profusely
in the governments exhibits. The
first exhibit of the group was power
of attorney, allegedly signed by
Capone, in which the gangster In
formed all those concerned Mattingly
could represent him in conferences
with revenue agents and make any
lawful agreements on compromises
with them.
A stenographic report of an alleged
conference in which Capone himself
took part also was read to the court,
but the gangster was quoted as say
ing little except I'D rather let my
lawyer answer that" He did say, ac-
cording to the exhibit, that he had
no bank accounts, no real estate, no
safe deposit boxes, that he owned no
race horses and that he carried his
money on his person.
Since Capone left the employ OF
Torrio the gang boss whose place
he took the attorney was quoted as
saying the defendant had been as
sociated with three other men in q
business enterprise but that because
Capone entered the business with no
capital, his returns In the first few
years were not large.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-08
STATE METHODlSTS
SUPPORT SCHEME TO
join ST.PAUL AREA
Decision Is Made Unanimously
At Valley City; Would
Change Alignment

Valley City, N. D., Oct. 8-B-De-
cision to link the North Dakota con-
ference with the st. Paul area instead
Of the Helena area was made un-
ani,nously at a business session of the
annual state conference OF the Meth
odist Episcopal church here Thursday.
The proposal will be given to the gen.
eral conference next May for ap-
prevail
The Helena area comprises the
states of North Dakota, Montana, and
parts Of Idaho and Wyoming while
the st. Paul area consists of Minne-
sofa, South Dakota and part of Wis
consir1.
North Dakota's S conference also ask
ed that DR.. Wallace E. Brown be
elected presiding bishop of the st.
Paul area.
DR.. Clarence True Wilson, in an
address before the conference Wed
nesday night, declared the "wets'
have failed In every attack to dis
credit prohibition during the last two
years.
Hit by Everything
Everything has struck us that was
in the striking business" DR.. Wilson
said. Every assault has been q
boomerang to the vets. The only
thing they have beaten us on is prop
aganda. They have had the help OF
the wet press and the money Of wei
millionaires, anxious to engage in al.
coholic business and to make liquor
licenses pay their taxes.
The series Of attacks started with
the wet and dry hearing In congress
A wet chairman Of the judiciary
committee summoned his committee
to hear what 66 witnesses Of vets coule
say, but they did not agree on what
they wanted. We had to counter witt
other great names, so we brought
Henry Ford, Edison and others ant
we beat them with facts.
"Then a nation wide straw vott
was taken. It was loudly proclaimed
as an impartial investigation, but
more loudly proved to be purely liquor
propaganda.
Four Major Triumphs
I'm 1891 we have had four major
matters Of supreme Importance, every
one a triumph for prohibition, name.
ly the Wickersham report. reversal o1
Judge Clark's decision by the supreme
court, overwhelming defeat of Ras'
kob in his attempt to commit the
democratic party to repeal or modi'
fication, and veto Of the notification
bill passed by majority in the 1lli'
nois legislature"
Bishop Wallace e. Brown, who l!
presiding over the conference, set
precedent when he placed in thu
hands of pastor delegates the naming
Of nominees for two vacant district
superintendencies. From the nom
nations, Bishop Brown will select thu
two.
Rev. John s. Wilds, Bismarck, re-
ported gains in membership and much
improvement in church property.
DR.. Charles L. Wallace, president o
Wesley college and retiring distric
superintendent, and Rev. Leslie r
Bergum, Lakota, were elected dele
gates to the general convention. Dr.
s. Leroy White, superintendent OF tn
Grand Forks district, was named firS
delegate.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-08
j, s, AND CANADA
READY T0PROCEED
ON DEFINITE BASIS
Dream Of Sea.Going Vessels
Flowing Up st. Lawrence
May Be Realized
PLAN EXCHANGE OF VIEWS
Direct Diplomatic Exchanges to
Be Relied Upon BY
Governments
PLAN EXCHANGE OF VIEWS

Washington, Oct. 8.-(F)-Early
realization of the centuries-old vision
Of seagoing vessels sailing westward
over the st. Lawrence River into the
Great Lakes is to be sought BY the
United States and Canada.
Definite steps to consummate nego-
tiations for treaty covering the gi-
gantic shipping and water-power pro-
iect have been agreed upon by the
two governments after years OF dis
cuSsion.
Direct diplomatic exchange Of views,
the state department announced. will
be relied upon in initiating the dis
cussions. American Minister Mac
Nider at Ottawa and Canadian Min
lister Herridge here will act as spokeS-
men. The United States had sug-
gested a special commission.
President Hoover has agreed to the
procedure and is desirous of pushing
the undertaking, which will cost many
millions. as a spur to employment.
Had Been at Standstill
Until the announcement Wednes-
day, action upon the project had
been virtually at standstill since
Secretary Kellogg notified Canada
this country was ready to name q
group to negotiate treaty.
Governor Roosevelt Of New York
Is expected to be heard from on the
development. He recently wrote
President Hoover to ask about re-
ports that Canada and the United
States were discussing the projecl
and asked that New York be included
in negotiations.
Creation Of the great inland water.
way from the Atlantic to the lakes
would set up channel for free move
ment of seagoing traffic along the
turbulent course from Montreal tt
the lakes. ~
The chief dispute in this country
has been over whether the route
should be from the lakes via the st
Lawrence or across New York state
President Hoover, while secretary o.
commerce, urged the st. Lawrence
way in report to President Coolidge
The prSG!em of disposal and con-
troll of power development also L
unsettled.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-08
IN STATE
COLLEGES INCREASE
OVER 1880 FIGURES
Hiuher Institutions Of Learning
Have Population Of 6,016
This Year

North Dakota's institutions of
higher learning, with combined stu
dent population of 6.o16. have exceed
ed last years mark, according to a
survey made of enrollments at the
various schools Last year, the enroll
ment totalled 6.O0S.
Students are still registering and
this years enrolment is expected to
be increased.
The survey embraces enrolment
figures from the University of North
Dakota and the state agricultural COL
lege, the five teachers colleges. and
two private colleges.
In addition. the School Of Science
at Wahpeton reported that final reg
istration figures will show an increase
of about 20 per cent over last years
enrolment. This week, there were
305 students registered at the school,
while at the same period last year the
total stood at 265. The registrations
for this year are expected to reach
no, dCCOl OlIlS w =. =. 3O44Cys ~ VoANACAAV
of the institution.
The five teachers colleges had q
combined enrolment of 2,164 an in
crease Of 80 over last years registra-
tions
The University, with an enrolment
Of 1858, had an increase Of 10 over
last year. while the agricultural col
lege, with 1.410, equaled the registra-
tions of a year ago. with indications
that there will be additional registra-
tions.
Jamestown college, a private insti-
tuition, had an enrolment of $40,
seven under last years figure, while
Wesley college, at Grand Forks. reg
istered 289 students this year, COM
pared with 326 year ago.
Registration records at the five
teachers colleges show the following
enrollmertS. COMPARED with last wear
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-08
Vanishing Race
Gains in Census

Washington. Oct. 8.-{R}-The
American Indian, said by scien-
fists to be doomed to "die out"
proved Unexpectedly prolific in
the last decade, deferrtng his ra-
cial extinction.
The 1890 census showed the In
dian increasing by 1890. a SO
per cent gain. With only a 16-
per cent gain in the population
at large. that jump in q race pro-
nounced dying was held to be
impossible.
The experts attributed 1t to an
inadequate 1920 census and to q
closer check on mixed bloods.
But DR.. L. F. Schmeckebier
discovered a bumper crop Of little
Indians which he pronounced
real gain"
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-08
MACHINERY IS TUNED
FOR RED CROSS ROLL
CALL IN TWO STATES
North Dakota and Montana Will
Begin Drive For $450,o00
Next Sunday

Helena, Mont, Oct. 8.-With the
opening of the combined Red Cross
Roll Call and drought relief appeal
in Montana and North Dakota only
three days distant, campaign mach
inery was being set in motion in both
states Thursday with view of send
ing the quotas over the top in the
shortest possible period.
Presenting q united front, unequall-
ed in the campaigns In either state
since World War days, state officials,
civic and religious organizations, and
business leaders In every Montana and
North Dakota county have completed
arrangements for the campaign
which begins in most communities
Sunday, Oct. IL. Since that date al
Sc has been designated as Red Cross
Sunday. church and Sunday school
heads plan to devote part Of their
regular services to the cause.
Governors Are Confident
In the approaching campaign, Mon
tana has accepted quota of $3.50, 900.
North Dakota's quota is $200, 900. Con-
fidence in both states exceeding their
respective goals has been expressed
by Governors John E. Erickson of
Montana and George F. Shafer of
North Dakota. With the quotas realiz-
ed, the National Red Cross has pledg-
ed its resources to complete the task
of relief.
With lower temperatures expected
momentarily, 1852 drought-stricken
families of the two states who now
are being provided for by the Red
Cross, turned eager eyes to the open
ing of the campaign. Their needs
will be materially increased In future
months, r. A. Shepard. drought re-
lief director for the national organi-
zation, said. He estimated that by
mid winter more than 10000 persons
would be requiring Red Cross assist
ance. At present, Shepard said, the
Red Cross is assisting 2,495 families
in Montana and 2287 families In
North Dakota.
$31s,0o0 Is Appropriated
Giving some idea Of the magnitude
of the Red Cross relief program,
Shepard pointed out that In the two
states the national organization al
ready has appropriated $4,000. Oc-
tober appropriations, totaling $44, las
in Montana and $50, 400 in North Da-
kota, represent the largest outlay in
cash grants the Red Cross has made
in any month since it began drought
relief operations In the two states
last January. Shepard estimates that
requirements among beneficiartes this
month will double those Of any prev
ious 30-day period.
The appeal for funds Is to follow
campaigns for donated foodstuffs and
clothing in the two states.
Fifty carS<of potatoes from grow
ers in Minnesota and North Dakota
in the Red River valley and 40 cars
Of potatoes and apples from Missoula
and Ravalli counties In Montana were
accepted by the Red Cross this week
Four railroads penetrating the two
states are extending free hauling priv
ileges to the Red Cross. They include
the Great Northern, Northern Paci-
fic, 500 Line and Milwaukee rail-
roads.
Local railway agents should be re.
quested to furnish cars in commun.
tiles where shipments Of donated fooe
| and clothing are being assembled.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-08
ABDUCTION VICTIM
IDENTIFIES PAIR
AS GANG MEMBERS
Seven Men and One Woman
Declared Involved in Plot
At st. Paul
SAY $4,000 RANSOM PAID
Police Chief, However, Says
Torturers Failed to Receive
a Single Cent
SAY $4,000 RANSOM PAID

st. Paul, Oct. 8.-F)eTwo 8. men
and one woman accused by Chief
Thomas A. Brown with being men,
bers of the KIDNAPPING gang who alb
Quoted and tortured Morris Rutman,
q, dress shop proprietor, for ransom.
were taken into custody Thursday.
The men held are James Egan
Lynch, %, Saltwater Mimi, and Wal
ter Earl, 80, st. Paul.
Brown said both have been identi-
fled by Rutman as two Of the seven
men and woman who held him pris-
oner three days in White Bear lake
cottage near here where he was beat
en- and burned by alcohol, which was
poured over his body and ignited with
matches before he was freed early
Thursday.
Caught With Notes
Mrs. Jack Ferrick, st. Paul, describ-
ed as the woman who acted kindly to-
ward Rutman in the cottage, also was
taken into custody. Police said Lynch
was arrested while delivering two
notes from Rutman to an intermed-
iary Wednesday urging ransom pay
ments.
Rutman, q womn relative said, was
freed upon payment Of $4,000 ran
som demanded by the gang. She re-
fused to disclose her identity. Chief
Of Police Thomas A. Brown, however,
said mot one cent was paid"
From hospital bed where he was
taken after making his way home.
Rutman said the gang had poured
alcohol over his body then touched
matches to 1t, burning him severely.
| Rutman was abducted from his
home Monday night - hs chatted
with his wife. A masked man, WELD
ing q pistol, ordered him from the
house and forced him into IN auto
mobile, where Rutman related today.
three other men waited.
They beat him over the head.
trussed him with rope, and covered
him on the floor Of the car with .
blanket, he said. AS near a. he could
determine, he was taken to cottage
near White Bear Lake, where three
more men and woman waited.
Subjected to Torture
They tortured him when he refused
to talk, he said. The woman treated
and bandaged his leg and shoulder,
which were severely burned.
Rutman refused to reveal what ar
rangements, If any. were made for
his release and Chief Brown would
not disclose at this time how or why
he was freed.
Upon his release, the abductors took
him by automobile to the northwest
residential district of st. Paul and
threw him from the car. Barefooted,
he began walking home until q pass
ing motorist picked him up and took
him home. From there he was taken
to hospital and police guard sta
toned at the door.
Rutman's kidnapping was the second
in less than two weeks here. Leon
Gleckman, st. Paul politician and
finance company head. was abducted
September "a and released eight days
later.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-08
Woman Says Edison Was Shot at by
Policeman and Fired for 'Puttering'

had purchased at auction, was
startled by bullets whizzing past
his head. Turning, he found q
belligerent policeman holding a
smoking pistol. The officer had
ordered him to halt, but Edison
was partly deaf and had not
heard.
His term of service here was
terminated when Edison, who had
been granted permission to use
the company's small chemical
laboratory, spilled sulphuric acid
and it leaked through to the Of
flee Of the manager on the floor
below, running 9 desk and carpet.