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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-01-15

, because Of world uncertainties, do
not believe 1t desirable In the public
interest that an exact value be now
fixed"
1.-THE president Is authorized by
present legislation to fix the lower
limit Of permissible revaluation 1T
30 per cent" he added. Careful study
leads me to believe that any revalua-
ron ct more than 60 per cent Of the
present statutory value would not be
In the public interest. !. therefore,
recommend to the congress that It fix
the upper limit Of permissible re-
valuation at 60 per cent"
The president said he wanted the
government to get any dollar profit
resulting from cutting the gold con-
tent and proposed that out OF such
profits the government Get up z two
billion dollar fund for purchases and
sales Of gold ii the foreign exchange.
He made clear he was holding to
his commodity plans, speaking Of .
future dollar backed BY gold "of such
weight and 1ineuess g may be estab-
dshed from time to time"
Would Impouna Gold
He asked full power to take over
the last outstanding supplies Of gold
IN this country.
Much Of this more than $500. 000,-
900 in monetary gold now belongs to
the federal reserve banks.
"such legislation." o asked. the
president said. places the right. title
and ownership 70 our gold reserves In
the government itself: It makes clear
the governments oWnefship Of any
added dollar value Of the collntry's
stock Of gold which would result from
my decrease Of the gold content Of
the dollar which may b made IN the
public interest.
TT would also. Of course, with equal
Justice. cat upon the government the
loss q such dollar value II the pub.
lie interest n the future should re-
quire IN increase IA the amount Of
gold designated g . dollar"
with the establishment Of this
permanent policy" said the prest-
dent, placing III monetary gold In
the ownership q the government -
bullion base Tor it, currency, tho
time has come for . more certain
! determination Of the gold value Of the
American dollar.
WIN Delay Action
sHecause Of world uncertainties. !
DO not bslteve Il desirable n the pub
10 interest that A exact value b now
fixed
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-01-15
May Receive Bonus
Checks Here Soon

Prospects Of bonus checks for
Burleigh county farmers IN the
near future under the federal
wheat allotment-acreage reduce
ton program were bright Monday
g H. o. Putnam, Burleigh
agricultural agent, and James
Meisner motored to Fargo with
hundreds Of signed contracts.
At Fargo they were to present
tho contracts to state administra-
tors Of the allotment plan. With =
probability that they win Be for
warded to Warrington soon.
Eighty Eight per cent Of Bur-
leigh's 800 wheat farmers applied
for federal contracts. Bonus
checks this winter and In the
speing are expected 70 total ap-
proximately 100000 In Burieigh
county.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-01-15
Federal Court
Declares State
Statute Is Void
Unanimous Decision Is Handed Down in Suit Brought by Eea-
tor Men Against Efforts to Halt Shipments;
>> Law Is Unconstitutional
PROCLAMATION SATURDAY LIFTED BARS ON BEEE
LANCER Said Action Had Accomplished All Could Be Expscs
to DO in View Of Failure by Other States
Cooperate With North Dakota

North Dakota Monday without either the wheat
embargoes which have hamperd shipment of these prod
ucts in recent weeks.
The wheat embargo was declared invalid by decision
Monday morning three judges the federal court at Fargo
They held that neither the state legislature the governor
haze power to restrict the flow of interstate
The embargo ordered Dec g. removed by proaa
ton of Governor William LANCER Saturday night after had
proved ineffective in raising prices the producer The
ernor said had accomplished all that could be expected in
view Of the failure other join with North Dakota
in the movement
decision Miller
possibility similar embargo being de-
Sullivan
the suit that the legislative
void the
proclamation without
authority.
Injunction Granted
injunction against further attempts inter-
with
Hearing in then continued
briefs concluded
then took the matter
advisement announcing the decision Monday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-01-15

worth Of gold held by the federal re-
serve banks, paying for It In gold
certificates.
Deferred recommendation on the
monetary use Of silver until results Of
the London agreement and other
monetary measures are determined.
Under present law, he Is limited To
q 5O-per-cent reduction In any cut
of the gold content Of the dollar he
deems wise.
Formal Action Delayed
In his action the president did not
actually devalue the dollar, saying
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-01-15
Two Georgian Princes
Are Placed on Trial

Los Angeles, Jan. l5.-(R)-Charged
with the grand theft Of 430,746 IA
funds from the Pacific Shore Oh
company. David and Serge Mdivani,
petroleum operators but better known
as Georgian princes and former hus-
bands OF, stage and screen celebrities,
60 on trial In superior court Nom
day.
Il was for this case that Z process
server tried to deliver . subpoena on
Alexis Hdivani, husband Of the heir
ess, Barbara Hutton. He escaped It
BY keeping out Of California and SAIL
ing from Vancouver. B. G., to Join his
bride IN Japan. She sailed from San
Francisco.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-01-15
CUBAN PRESIDENT
QUITS; SUCCESSOR
IS Being sought
Carlos Mendieta and Young
Agricultural Leader Are
Leading Candidates
FORMER IS GIVEN EDGE
'6atista and His 6ayonets' Seen
as Powerful Influence in
Negotiations
FORMER IS GIVEN EDGE
BULLETIN

Havana, Jan. l5.-@- Carlos
Hevia, secretary Of agriculture, was
named president Of Cuba Monday.
His appointment was made by the
revolutionary junta-the leaders OF
the revolutionary government which
placed Ramon Grau San Martin In
power some time ago. Grau San
Martin rendered his resignation Sun
day night.
Carlos Mendieta, Nationalist lead
er, was regarded as another possible
choice for president and the 1unta
remained deadlocked nearly a hours
over the selection Of the new chief
executive Of the nation. Mendieta
approved Hevia's appointment.
Havana, Jan. l5.-(R)-dovernment
leaders, weary from q night-long ses-
son that ended without vote, were
called to meet again Monday forenoon
TO name . successor to President Ra-
non drau San Martin. who rendered
his resignation Sunday night.
Carlos Mendieta, Nationalist leader
and Grau's young secretary Of agri-
culture, Carlos Hevia, were reported
to be the leading candidates over
whom members Of the revolutionary
junta, cabinet members and high
army officers were debating.
A well.informed government Official
mid Msndieta, former congressmanand
soldier, had the advantage. because
he was supported by "Batista and hi
bayonets." Colonel Fulgencio Batista
IS commander OF the army.
It was revealed that Secretary Of
the Interior Antonio Guiteras. holder
also OF the portfolio Of war, was re-
fused admittance to the closed and
well-guarded meeting at Columbia
early In the morning.
He returned to Havana. however, II
was said, without protesting.
Meanwhile. picked machine-gunners
remained on guard about the Amert.
can-owned Cuban Electric company
plants as the government retained its
control over the concern after q vio-
lent strike by employees.
Under . hastily prepared decree
signed by President 0rau, the govern
raent took charge Of the 500. 100000
property early Sunday when al pow
er and gas facilities for q large part
Of the island were cut off.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-01-15
Miss Bruce formerly lived and at
tended school In Fargo and Is well
known to q number OF Bismarck per-
cons.
Treasury to Boost
Quotation on Gold

Washington, Jan. 15.-(R-sec-
rotary Morgenthau announced
Monday that beginning Tuesday
Jan. Is, tho price for newly-mined
domestic gold would be $34.45 an
ounce. less one-quarter Of / per
cent for handling charges.
The deduction Of ol1e-quarter Of
per cent would make the metal
worth to the miner approximately
1886, or 80 cents above the price
Of 334.O6 which the RIG has
maintained for Il business days.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-01-15
1919 Wheat Checks
Reach Cooperst0wn

Cooperstown. N. D., Jan. 15.-(P1-
One thousand two hundred nineteen
wheat benefit checks totaling Suisse,
arrived here for distribution Monda,
BY the treasurer Of the county wheat
acreage control association, Nela
Opheim. and the emergency wheat
agent, Gilbert !. Noun. ]. II. Lang
ford. . Cooperstown farmer for a
years, received the first check, total
ing 426820.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-01-15
j. s. SAILORS LAND
AT Chinese PORT TO
PROTECT AMERICANS
Disorder Rules az Rebel Capital
Falls and Defenders
Stage Retreat

Foochow, China, Jan.s l5.-(R)-
United States sailors landed here
Monday to protect American lives
ard property in disorders accompany
ing the evacuation Of this fallen rebel
capital by the retreating 18th route
army.
At the request Of Gordon Burke,
vice consul in charge Of the United
States consular district. naval party
came ashore from the American gun
boat Tulsa and Immediately went on
guard in the quarter.
The Tulsa had been standing by
since Nationalist troops began their
drive southwark down the Min river
valley north Of Foochow to put down
the secessionist movement In Fukien
province.
Early Monday, two nationalist
marines were slain by leaderless
rebel band. Further disorders de-
veloped among opposing Chinese fac
lions.
Shortly after the Americans were
ordered ashore, however, the Ma
tionalist marines were withdrawn ia
their vessels In an apparent attempt
by Admiral Chen Shao-Kwan to re-
lieve the grave situation.
This, with the arrival Of the 100000
ton British cruiser Berwick. after q
dash from Hong Kong. was believed
to have lessened considerably the
danger to Foochow's foreign popula-
ton
Already on hand Offering protection
to their nationals when the United
States sailors came ashore were 80
British sailors and 4e0 japanese ma
rines and sailors.
After the withdrawal Of the Ma
tionalist marines, General TSai Ting
Kai, commander Of the 10th army,
and Admiral Chen plunged into con.
ferences urgently attempting to pre-
vent further violence.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-01-15
Stocks, Commodities
Record Sharp Gains

Stocks and all commodities, in.
GLIDING grains and livestock, I'd.
vanced sharply Monday with the
news Of President Roosevelt's
monetary policy as outlined In hts
message to congress.
Wheat was up q maximum OF
four cents a buShel at Chicago and
other markets followed suit.
The dollar dropped In foreign
exchanges as q result Of the an
nounced intention to devaluate It
in this country.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-01-15
MONTANA GIRL WEEDS

Chicago, Jan. l5.-(R1-Robert p.
Howard. in charge Of the Springfield
Ml.) office Of the Associated Press.
and Miss Eleanor Grace Nee Of Miles
City, Mont. were married here Sun
day BY Dr.. Henry Hepburn. pastor Of
the Buena Memorial Presbyterian
church. Miss Nee Is the daughter Of
P. Il. Nee, division superintendent Of
the Chicago. Milwaukee and st. Paul
railroad.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-01-15
FAyoRs rAsCrssr m RETAIN

London, Jan. l5.-(ReThe LondoA
Daily Mail came out strongly Mon.
day for Adoption q fascism n Great
Britain.
A three-column editorial BY Loed
Rothermere lauded the methods @
Mussolini and Hitler. AHuSrah loe
tho Blackshirts." slared . three-col-
umn headline.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-01-15

4
ed by John r. Sullivan OF Mandan
and the defendants by Attorney Gen.
eral p. O. Satire and ]. A. Heder.
commerce counsel for the railroad
commissioners and assistant to
! Satire.
The complainants asserted the leg
islative act authorizing the embargo
and the proclamations OF the COVER
nor violated the commerce clause OF
the constitution Of the United States
and were likewise In violation d
provisions Of the constitution q
North Dakota.
The defendants contended the lse~
is,ative act and proclamations oon1
stituted q lawful exercise Of tho po<
lice power Of the state I'm view Of
existing economic conditions"
The findings Of the court. In part
follow:
"Since the act Of the legislature and
the proclanations Of the governor un-
der 1t, against the enforcement Of
Ehich the injunction Is sought. ap-
pear to be In direct conflict with tho
commerce clause Of the constitution.
1t IS unnecessary for us to conside1
whether they are In violation Of other
constitutional provisions.
State Power Limited
"The state has no power to interfere
directly with interstate commerce, re-
gardless Of economic conditions. Ths
regulation Of such commerce Is mat
ter Of national concern. While in Ger
tain respects this country Is an ag-
gregation OF independent states. It Il,
as respects interstate and foreign
commerce. nation. This must ne
cessarily be true, since people living
In many Of our great centers Of popu-
lation are utterly dependent not only
for their livelihood but for their lives
upon an uninterrupted flow Of food.
fuel and clothing In interstate COM
merce. II one state or all the states
could place embargoes upon the ex-
port Of the products Of their mines.
forests, fields and oil wells, an incon-
ceivable condition Of national insecur-
ity would follow. $3.50.
"A state statute which, BY its nee
essary operation, directly interferes
with or burdens interstate commerce
is prohibitive regulation and In
valid. regardless Of the purpose for
which it was enacted. .....
This case, . we view 1t, Is not
primarily q conflict between the POI
lice power Of the state and the rights
Of individuals, but conflict between
the power Of the state and the power
Of the United States with respect to
= subject with which, under the con-
Continued on Page Two)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-01-15
Text of Message Is
Printed on Page 3

The complete text Of President
Roosevelt's message to congress In
which he outlines the financial
aims of the government will be
found on Page 3 Of this issue Of
The Tribune.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-01-15
BEULAH YOUTH DIES

Beulah, N. D.. Jan. 15-RrEmil,
l4-year-old son Of Sam Miller, Zap,
died at Z hospital here Sunday after
several years Illness. Funeral serv-
Ices will 30 held from st. Johns Luth-
eran church, u miles north Of Zap
Tuesday afternoon.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-01-15
BOD PHuADELPHA RAliK

philadelphia, Jan. l6.-(R-Robbegs
armed with : setb-machine gun bald
up the Goth and Ludlow Streets
branch Of tho Corn Exchange Nation
d Bank and Trust co. h West Yhila.
ielphia Monday and escGped With
sbnalt 1lN0oo. - III
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-03-21
FIND FEW CLUES IN
PROBE OF FARMERS
DEATH AT CHASELEY
Mystery Dsspsns as Family and
Neighbors Give Evidence in
Zirbel Case

Fessenden. N. D.. March 2i.-(R-
A maze Of evidence surrounding the
straw stack pyre death Of Henry Zir-
bel, So, Wells county farmer. Is being
Investigated here for possible clues to
untangle the mysterious killing-if It
were such.
The body OF Ztrbel, I prosperous
farmer, was found on the burning
strawstack by members Of his family.
The body was bound hand and foot
with Is feet Of wire and officials said
there was little possibility he could
have bound himself and set fire to
the straw. They were reticent to ad-
vance any theories In the case.
Late Tuesday q coroner's jury was
still bordering evidence placed before
Il BY members Of the family-the WI
dow, four sons and four daughters
and neighbors.
The strawstack was about ~ miles
from zirbel's farm home. near the
town Of Chaseley. The body was
found by members Of the family Is
minutes after Zirbel had left his
home, at 10 p. m. Monday.
Coroner G. A. Boyum declared early
In the day an autopsy revealed the
man had suffered conclusion Of the
brain, but announced later there was
no fracture Of the skull. A hemorr-
hage was discovered on the side Of
the brain. but Boyum said 1t was not
necessarily caused BY . blow. Is wa,
first believed.
The inquest adjourned late Tues.
day night after members Of the fam.
ilt and Leo Braeger. . -sch0Q teach.
er residing at the home, were heard
and It will be resumed Wednesday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-03-21
Petitions Ask for
~. ID. Branch Banks
Matter to Be Considered BY
State industrial Commits.
sion at Meeting
SEVEN CITIES AcK ACTION
Crosby, Harvey, Psmb n q,
Grand Forks, Finley, North
wood and Rugby Active

North Dakota's industrial commits
sion viii consider next Wednesday
requests for the establishment Of
branches Of the Bank Of North Da-
kota In seven cities and towns which
have asked for such action, James
Mulloy, commission secretary, said
Wednesday.
Citisens from the communities
which have filed petitions are ex-
pected to come here to attend . hear
ing set for 3 p. m. Indications are
that favorable action on these petit
lions would be followed by . flood Of
other petitions.
Towns which already have filed ap-
plications are Crosby, Harvey, Penn
bina, Grand Forks, Finley, North
wood and Rugby.
The matter was presented to the
industrial commission at q meeting
Tuesday but no action was taken, be-
yond setting and hearing date and
no opinion on the merits Of the pro-
posal was expressed by the members,
Mulloy said.
II organized. Mulloy said, the banks
would Be subject to the same restric-
tons imposed on the parent bank and
would. In effect. be merely depost-
tories for money.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-03-21
ELKS CHARITY show
TO Be REAL CIRCUS
Will Have All Features Of Reru.
lar Big-Tent Summer
time Attractions

When the second annual Elks cir.
Gus is presented from April 2 to In
the World War Memorial building
here, 1t will be q real circus with pink
lemonade. clowns. animals, and even
the hucksters with their cries OF
Peanuts. popcorn, and souvenirs Of
the big show"
The circus, given for the benefit Of
crippled children and other charitable
activities sponsored by Elks lodge 1899
here, will be bigger this year than be-
fore, although this year the admis-
sion fee has been lowered, according
to Exalted Ruler ]. o. Clifford.
The program comprises u circus
acts. embodying every feature Of the
tented shows Of the summertime,
Clifford said. There Will be euuili.
brists, tight rope performers, acrobats,
contortionists. aerial artists and Jug
glers, not to forge. . host Of Euro
pean and American clowns. Animal
acts with ponies, monkeys and dogs
viii Be shown.
According to Clifford, there will be
. nightly change Of program. The
circus committee Of the local group
. making preparations for . capacity
crowd Tor every evening Of the show.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-03-21
Safety and Courtesy
Week Is Set for April

Observance Of Auto Drivers Safety
and Courtesy week In Bismarck was
set for the week beginning April Is
ct . meeting Of the Safety ana Court.
esy committee Of the Bismarck Asso-
citation Of Commerce Tuesday evening.
Mayor A. p. Lenhart win issue I
proclamation designating the week q
one 70 promote : safety first program
among school children. parents, driv.
err of motor vehicles and pedestrians.
The week Is part Of Z campaign
sponsored BY the National Safety
Council and Bismarck viii enter the
third annual national traffic safety
contest which Is open to every city
Of over 5000 population, the purpose
Of which . to reduce the number Of
traffic accidents In the United States.
Speakers viii address the pupils OF
the various schools, service clubs and
other civic organizations during the
week and publicity win be given ia
traffic planning, law enforcement,
child safety and public education.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-03-21
SEVEN MEET DEATH
AS FLAMES RAVAGE
new YORK TENEMENT
Holocaust Brings to Is Number
Of Such Deaths Within
Period Of Month

New York. March 2l.-(R-Seven
persons persisted Wednesday in q
tenement house fire on the upper
East Side, bringing to Is the number
Of deaths from similar fires IN the
last six weeks.
The fire swept through the three
upper floors Of an "old law" tene-
ment and trapped q mother and her
daughter. father and his son and
three others.
Police took into custody man who
said he was Raymond Montesino, n.
unemployed. Taken to police sta
ton for questioning, he said he was
nine blocks away when the fire
started. Officers said the man could
not have seen the fire from where he
said he was, and the fire marshal or
dered him sent to q hospital for OBJ
servation pending an investigation.
The fire, breaking out about 2
o'clock Wednesday morning, started
In hallway and swept the unper
three stories before finally brought
under control.
A greater loss Of life was prevented
by the presence Of balcony fire es-
capes leading to adjoining Jenenlents.
Sixteen families lived In the building,
including Joseph Garcia. the Gamer.
He was asleep In top-floor apart
ment when the fire broke out and
was aroused by the mewing Of q pet
cat.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-03-21
Fargo Voters Rap
Sewage Plant Site

Fargo, N. D.. March 2l.-lPAWith
2.308 ballots for and OTIS against, Fargo
voters Tuesday adopted IN initiated
city ordinance which prohibits con-
struction Of Z sewage disposal plant
In the residence district Of the city
or within 1,200 feet Of . public school
or hospital building, q public park or
boulevard or playground maintained
by the Fargo park district.
The effect Of the measure Is to ban
use OF site on which the city already
had obtained m option and which had
been approved by the federal govern
ment, thus delaying the time In which
construction might start on the plant
and bringing up the possibility that
the city may lose federal funds, which
allocated as q gift about $3.50. 900. and
the sale to the federal government Of
about $40, 900 in city bonds at { per
cent interest for the balance Of the
estimated cost.
The total vote, 1888. plus few
spoiled ballots. is less than one fourth
Of the total cast In the city ct the
general election in 1882. which was
1900.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-03-21
Accuse FOrman Man
OF ExtOrtiOn Plot

Fargo. N. D.. March 2l.-(R-
Charged with attempting to extort
81 500 from Harry Moore, Forman, N.
D.. farmer. John Baumchen. also OF
Forman. Is IN the Cass county jail in
default Of 5000. pending arraignment
in federal court Wednesday.
Baumchen Tuesday WAS arrested Of
Fornan by A. q. Kennedy, deputy ..
s. marshal. brought to Fargo and
taken before Judge Andrew Miller.
He asked time in which to consult m
attorney and his case was deferred
until Wednesday.
Indicted by the last federal grand
jury In Fargo. Baumchen Is charged
with having mailed letter to Moore,
threatening ito get him" Il he didn't
place $500 beside . certain telephone
pole.
Baumchen's arrest was brought
about through m investigation BY
postal authorities.