The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-06-12

WneCner eaCn Qele0Se attorney Will
speak to the jury has not yet been
announced.
The final witness called by the
state In rebuttal was Thompson, who
testified to meetings he attended Of
the committee. He said in all the
meetings he attended there was no
conversation relative to reducing OF
any persons salary. There was con-
versation relative to raises, but none
concerning reductions. He was asked
concerning the pay Of Mrs. Minnie
Craig, speaker of the house.
He said that her pay at the begin
ming Of her employment was $50.
Later, he said it was raised to 5000
monthly. Defense attorneys objected
and Lanier explained that it was for
the purpose of showing that there had
been no reduction of her salary be-
cause she failed to work. The court
sustained defense objections. Lanier
conferred for a moment with his
aides. then turned and said. We'll,
all right" He rested a second later.
Recall Chaput. Mcdonald
The defense announced shortly az
ter the opening of the court session
Tuesday morning that 1t rested, but
withdrew its motion whom Lanier
told the court he wanted to conduct
further cross-examinaticn.
Oscar ]. Chaput, business manager
Of THE Leader" and Harold Nc
Donald. solicitor for the administra-
ton newspaper to which the govern
rent charges federal employees were
forced to contribute were placed on
the stand, to be followed by Stangler.
On completion Of Stangler's cross
testimony. the defense rested and
Lanier called H. c. Pfenning, Mandan,
who said he has q brother working for
the federal emergency relief offices, to
take the stand as the government
started its rebuttal testimony.
Stangler, q member Of the federal
relief committee, testified
that after solicitation Of relief work.
ers was revealed he saw the governor,
who told him to clean up" the stu
alton and to see that solicitations
ceased.
Says Clean Up Ordered.
1.-THE governor said for us to go ahead
and stop it, to clean it up" Stangler
testified.
After questioning the bank manager
about solicitations. Lanier inquired
"As manager Of the Bank Of North
Dakota were you assessed two per
cent Of your salary for any purpose
By anyone?" Defense attorneys inter-
posed an objection, and Lanier with
drew the question.
Were you assessed for five per cent
Of your salary?" Lanier continued.
Stangler replied he would not call
It an assessment, but that he was
asked to contribute and did.
Have you been assessed again for
. percentage Of your salary for ex-
penses for the defense in this case?"
Lanier asked.
II would not call it q percentage"
Stangler replied. but We have been
asked to contribute"
isn't 1t q fact that others in the
bank were asked to contributor"
Stangler answered NO." before de-
tense attorneys completed objections,
and the court said in view Of the ans
wer he would leave 1t stand.
do you know If others have been
asked to contribute to the expense
of the defense?" Lanier pressed. An
objection was sustained.
do you know whether 9 manager
81 the Bank Of North Dakota, the
bank has been asked 70 produce
h 500 for the defense
The bank has not been asked to
anything"
Then It's employees have been ask
I'd" Lanier began.
An objection to the question was
sustained.
As court convened the defense
allied Is q witness Carl Anderson,
Identified by Gov. William LANCER In !
MS testimony Monday as . member
II the Nonpartisan League executive
In 1928. Anderson took
The stand and . whispered confer
snce followed between Judge Andrew
Miller and J. u. Hanley q defense
The detense then IN.
nounced 1t would dismiss Anderson.
Hanley and Defense Attorney Z. 3.
8inkler, entered another whispered
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