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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19
PRESIDENT TO BACK
FEDERAL LOANS FOR
CITY POWER PLANTS
Maintains Silence on leQisla-
tive Program to Be Pre-.
scented to Congress
MESSAGE WILL BE BRIEF
Hopeful Of Early Agreement
Within Steel industry on
Peace Proposal

washington, Dec. le.-lR)-Presi-
dent Roosevelt Is ready to loan federal
funds to New York or other cities for
construction Of municipal power plants
II Investigations prove they can be
operated cheaper than by private
companies.
This was made known wednesday
ut the presidents semi-weekly press
conference in giving his views on cur
rent topics.
The president took up the question
Wednesday with Mayor La0uardia Of
New York and City Commissioner
Davidson. They have refused bids Of
private companies to supply next
years power on the grounds they were
exhorbitant.
It was disclosed also that the navy
Is making q study to determine
whether power can be obtained cheap
er through construction Of its own
plants In its yards than through pri-
vate purchase.
Silent On Program
The president said he was maintain.
ing silence on his legislative program
until It Is presented to congress on
January ).
In ali probability he will not make
the radio report to the nation he had
planned before congress meets.
Carefully guarding details Of his
message to congress, Mr.. Roosevelt
did disclose he would pursue his policy
Of the past and submit q series Of
separate messages on specific propo-
sitions after presentation q his OPEN
ing report.
The first message to congress viii
be devoted to q discussion Of policies
and principles. In keeping with hi
custom, Mr.. Roosevelt intends to make
1t brief.
Mr.. Roosevelt said he was hopeful
Of an early agreement within the steel
industry on the new proposal tol
peace In the industry.
The three-point plan for mainte-
nance Of peace was not disclosed pend
ing further talks between employers
and employees.
There Is no specific time element
involved In reaching the agreement.
Norris Sees Victory
Senator Norris (R. Neb.), advocate
Of municipal power ownership, was
elated over the presidents assertion.
He said the executive already had
the authority under existing public
works laws to loan money for con-
struction Of municipal power plants
but that the fund was almost ex-
hausted.
In response to inquiries, the presi-
dent commented on q proposal OF the
Edison Electric Institute for test
Of the constitutionality Of the federal
power program.
The proposal that the government
Join In q test Of the legality was re-
jected by an administration spokes-
man.
It was emphasized the administra-
ton Is determined to 90 ahead with
its campaign for cheaper power.
The president said he regards the
power question as largely one Of simple
mathematics question Of whether
1t Is cheaper to buy from private COM
pahies or construct ones own plant.
It also was learned the government
has not paid some Of its bills to the
Niagara Hudson Power company since
last July pending m investigation OF
whether the rates are excessive.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19
international Army
MObiliZes in Saar
DIV The Associated Prese)


The mobilization Of troops for par
ticipation In the Saar international
patrol went forward Wednesday with
the expectation all contingents would
be at their posts before Christmas.
Approximately $500 men, contribute
ed by Great Britain. Italy. Sweden
and the Netherlands, are either en-
route to the territory or ready to move
within the next few days.
Great Britain's troops, comprising
nearly one-half the international
force. are being concentrated at
Calais.
Italy has organized regiment Of
grenadiers and battalion Of carabi-
nieri.
Sweden's forces. consisting OF $50
royal guards, were to entrain Thurs
day, to be followed by q detachment
OF 400 Dutch marines, scheduled to
leave Amsterdam Saturday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19
D|LL|NCER Bought
ESCAPE FROM JAIL
Chicago Daily News Says Out
law Paid $1,000 for Free
dom at Crown Point

Chicago, Dec. l0.-(F)-The Daily
News Wednesday said 1t had learned
that John Dillinger bought his way
out OF the Crown Point, Ind, jail
last March on q promise to pay
$1,000. Dillinger. 1t is said, kept his
part Of the bargain, but that one OF
the middlemen kept part Of the
money and those who aided him In
the escape actually received only
about half that amount.
The News said that details Of the
Crown Point wooden gun" episode
and the Dillinger gangs escape from
the Indiana state penitentiary are IN
the hands Of Postal Inspectors J. H.
McWhorter and J. J. Mccarthy and
Supervising Captain John Siege OF
the Chicago police.
The information that Dillinger
bought his way out OF the Crown
Point Jail, the story related, came
from Arthur OLeary, former inves-
tigator for Louis Piquett, Dillinger's
lawyer, and under indictment with
him on a charge OF harboring Dill
linger.
The Daily News did not name the
persons to whom the money is re-
ported to have been paid, stating
that as a matter Of public policy it
was not disclosing any information
that might hamper the Indiana
states case against the Dillinger &C
complies.
Indiana officials, the News said.
are making ready TO return numerous
indictments, some Of which will in
clude a few Of Indiana's notables.
covering the entire history OF the
Dillinger gang in that state.
According to the story, Dillinger
paid $1,000 to q middle man. now
Q federal prisoner, and the middle
man, being a little short Of money
himself, held out on his companions
and paid little more than half the
amount promised.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19
BY CAPTAIN REINERSTEIN
Copyright, 1884. by The Associated
Press

Aboard S. S. New York en- Route to
Cherbourg. Dec. 19.-The Sisto, bound
from Pugwash to Belfast between De-
cember Is and IA, ran into terrific
hurricane and lost all its lifeboats.
The front part of the bridge was
carried away and the doors Of the
saloon smashed in. allowing seas to
wash in and forcing the crew to leave
the forecastle.
There was great danger OF the deck
cargo covering the entrance prevent
ing the crews exit.
Wet and sleepless, they stayed in
the stokhole. The officers and men,
bers Of the crew who remained In the
chart room were In extreme danger
Of being washed overheard.
Storms Fury Increases
Sunday night the storm again In
creased In fury. The hurricane lasted
all day Monday and Tuesday with
huge breakers rolling 0vtr tho ship.
Meanwhile, we were using oil, trying
t. ease the sea.
Finally, at 10 p. m, Monday. the
ship refusing to obey It's wheel any
longer, we cast broadside toward tho
wind. The rudder appeared broken.
but it was impossible to investigate
on account Of the high seas.
The deck cargo then shifted to the
lee side, causing . heavy list. Ex-
pecting breakdown ct any time, We
called steamers for help. They were
standing by at first, for there was no
chance Of leaving the ship in the tire.
mendous seas.
The s. 8. New York, Allrania, Presi-
dent Harding, Europa and Gerolstein
proceeded to our position. The 8. 8.
Mobiloil, her attention raised by our
rockets, stood by among the other
ships.
Stewardship Remarkable
The New York, making the first
Continued on Page Two)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19
Second Truck Fire
Victim Near Death

Darlington. N. D., Dec. 18.-RE
Hospital attendants Wednesday said
Mrs. william Juntenen, burned seri.
ously when the truck In which she
was riding upset near Edmunds. was
Ia very low condition. She was
injured In the same accident IN
which r. D. Craig. IS, Of Bottineau'
was fatally injured. Craig died here
late Tuesday.
Ray Wicken, driver Of the trans
port truck which upset on q curve
has developed . bad lung condition
because Of the smoke he inhaled
while dragging Craig and Mrs. jun
tenen from the burning cab. The
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19
JAPANESE COUNCIL.
ACTS TO AbROGATE
WASHINGTON TREATY
Formal Notice Of Action Prob.
ably Will Not Be Ann0unc.
ed Until Later
READY FOR CONSEQUENCES
Step Regarded 40 Most Mo-
mentous Undertaken by Ma
ton Since World War

Tokyo. Dec. le.-R,-The japanese
government acted Wednesday to
scrap the Washington naval treaty
and expressed confidence In its
readiness to meet any situation
which might arise q . result.
In . ceremony regarded q his
tortc the powerful privy council
recommended abrogation Of the limi.
tation pact to Emperor Hirohito,
whose speedy approval Is expected.
The action In effect constituted abro-
cation.
As . result Of the privy councils
action. the trt-power naval conversa.
lions, under way during the past
three months, ended In London with
out agreement. and, In accordance
with the stand Of American delegates,
no date was Get for renewal Of dis
cussions.
y. s. May Abandon Stand
League Of Nations circles. mean
while heard with intense interest
reports that the United States was
contemplating virtual abandonment
Of it, doctrine Of freedom Of the
seas" The reports were interpreted
as lending hope for creation Of m In
ternational police force to be EN-
ployed In the interests Of peace.
Speaking for the privy council,
Baron Kiichiro Hiranuma. its vice
president, said: "The imperial gov
eminent desires continuation q
clauses Of the Warrington treaty re.
lating to limitation Of Notifications
and naval bases In the Pacific
ocean, but II such clauses are ter
minated the government Is prepared
to cope with such . situation"
Assurances were made that the
government would strive to conclude
Q new naval treaty replacing the
Washington treaty, with its S-5-3
ratio odious to Japan-a new treaty
guaranteeing Japan national secur-
ity."
Notification 70 Come
Official notification probably viii
not be given the United States un-
til the week between Christmas and
New Years, although the actual
date was not set. A letter Of notifi-
cation will be cabled Ambassador
saito in Warrington after It is
drafted ut q cabinet session Friday.
Many japanese leaders regarded the
step as the most momentous this
country has taken since it entered the
World War.
Through the denunciation. the
Warrington treaty will expire De-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19
HEART ATTACK IS
FATAL WEDNESDAY
TO EUGENE BLACK
Former Governor Of Federal
Reserve Board Dies at
Home In Atlanta

Atlanta, Dec. lo.-(R)-Eugene r..
Black. 81, former governor Of the fed
eral reserve board. died ct his resi-
dence here at 4:30 .. m. Wednesday
OF q heart attack. His wife and .
nurse were at his bedside when death
came.
An outstanding citizen Of the south,
Mr.. Black was called by President
Roosevelt to Washington on May 10,
1888, to become chairman Of the fed
eral reserve board. In that position
he gained nationwide prominence in
assisting the president In getting the
New Deal under way.
He returned to his old post as gov
ernor Of the sixth federal reserve dis
trict in Atlanta last June, but at the
request Of the president also acted as
contact man for the Reconstruction
Finance corporation.
In that capacity he contacted banks
through the country and stimulated
the making available Of. credit q part
Of President Roosevelt's general re-
covery program.
He was to have gone to washington
on business Tuesday but postponed
the trip because Of his indisposition.
One day in 1923 Is "0ene" Black
humorously put it, he noticed the
banks closed in midafternoon and de-
cided that banking was easier than
law and shortly thereafter he accept
ed the presidency Of the Atlanta Trust
company.
In 1928 he was made governor Of
the sixth federal district succeeding
N. B. Wellborn.
It was Is governor Of the Reserve
bank here that he attracted tnterna-
tional attention with his courageous
financial leadership.
President Roosevelt, informed OF
Blacks death, expressed his regret.
At his regular press conference. the
president termed Black . grand
person. and related that he was .
good soldier"
Secretary Morgenthau said Of
Black: Tn directing with wisdom
and judgment the federal rese,Ge
system during : period Of severe
stress and uncertainty he performed
services to the nation which will be
long remembered ana appreciated"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19
$25 Cash Donation
Made by Auxiliary

A cash donation Of $25, the
largest received to date, was re-
corded Wednesday by the open
Your Heart" campaign. It came
from the American Legion Auxil-
iary. which also Is assisting In the
work ct open Your Heart" head
quarters, ll6 Third st.
At the same time correction
was made Of an error in report
Ing . contribution Of SO. The
money was sent in BY Mrs. VIII
liam Noggle, an officer Of the
Independent Charities and was
enormously ere. ed to her. It
should have been credited to the
organization.
The position Of the Christmas
relief fund Wednesday follows:
American Legion Auxiliary $500
Previously reported ....... 1850
Grand total ...............$ 1880
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19
Will Be
MARKET DAY HERE
With FREE MOVIES
Persons Patronizing cooperat-
ing Merchants Will b
Awarded Tickets

Thursday will be "Pre.C Christmas
Market Day" In Bismarck with free
movie shows to draw customers into
Bismarck.
Sponsored by the 10 and 8, honor
society Of the American Legion. &C.
tiyities Of the day are designed not
only to extend Bismarck's hospitality
to those shoppers here but to build up
q fund for use in improving the recre.
ational facilities ct the World War
Memorial building.
Both the Paramount and Capitol
Theatres have been turned over to the
veterans group for the day and every
penny taken in viii 60 to them.
This was done. according to Z. n.
Davis. 20 and chef de gare. In recog.
milton Of the work Of the American
Legion and Is . contribution by the
arrangements Of the two theaters to
advancing the recreational interests
ot Bismarck children. One-third Of
the proceeds will 60 to financing
American Legion Junior baseball. one
third to equipping the gymnasium
and one third into fund to construct
= swimming pool In the Memorial
building.
A number Of merchants have bought
tickets in blocks from members Of the
Il and and will give these out to
their customers Is premiums upon the
sale Of certain articles or quantities
Of goods. The basis upon which he
win give out tickets was left to each
merchant to decide.
In . statement Tuesday Davis ex-
pressed the thanks Of the 70 and TO
Claude Hanson, Paramount manager.
ana to q. =. Wingreene, proprietor Of
the Capitol Theatre. for their gener-
osity Ia turning their showhouses over
Il the Legion. pointing out that each
theater Is donating their entire busi-
ness for one day IN furtherance Of .
public project.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19
Woman Appointed to
Civil Service Post

Washington, Dec. 19.-(R)-The
civil service commission Wednesday
named Q woman as district manager
for the first time, appointing Miss
Rena B. Smith. In charge Of the
eighth district at st. Paul. She will
have complete charge Of oil civil
service matters in Minnesota, North
and South Dakota, Nebraska and
Iowa. She succeeds G. G. Everett.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19
Tag $500 N. D. Cars
With Foreign Plates

Launching . drive against North
Dakotans who purchase foreign"
automobile license plates from states
having lower fees. the regulatory de-
partment announced Wednesday l.
600 cars had been tagged and 1900
found to Be owned BY residents Of the
state. Heavy penalties will be a.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19
Hundreds in Ceylon
Victims Of Malaria

Colombo. Ceylon, Dec. 1o.-@-
Hundreds Of persons were reported
dying here "wednesday as . result
Of lack Of attention during tho raw
ages Of q malaria ocourge.
The epidemic continued undated
while Buddhist priests chanted pray
ers against the disease In the tenn
nleG
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19
BYRNE ELECTED TO
LEAD SCOUTERS IN
MISSOURI VALLEY
Succeeds Judge Christensen at
Gathering Tuesday Night
in Glen ullin
1896 AIMS ARE OUTLINED
Hope Is to Have One Boy in
Four Enrolled; Young
Hero Is Given Medal

Robert Byrne, Bismarck, was elected
president of the Missouri Valley Area
Of the Boy Scout council at meet
ing Tuesday night in Glen Ullin,
attended by approximately $50 scout
ers from all parts OF the Slope district.
He succeeds Supreme Court Judge
A. M. Christensen, who has been
president for the last four years and
who was elected honorary president
Of the district In recognition of his
services.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19
MOVE TO
ASSIST CHILDREN
IN RURAL SCHOOLS
'Open Your Heart Leaders En-.
list Aid Of County
Superintendent

Speeding ahead with their plans for,
Christmas cheer and relief Of the
needy. Bismarck Legionnaires were on
the last lap Of their open Your
Heart" campaign Wednesday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19

Stalking their lives n psrous medical experiment for hope Of lib
Colorado leerm will freed
prison before Christmas Johnson The pair
inocuated with tuberculosis
disease After
months Of they in perfect condition
Abov odesiy = shown shot" Mike Schmidt
while Wardsa Ds, Johnson Carl Erickson
patient Left below q Schmidt right Erickson.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19

Washington Evidence that the
du Pont Powder company made
80 per cent profit on its sales to
the United States during the last
three years was presented to the
senate munitions committee.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19

During 1888, $4,000. 900 gallons Of
water were consumed BY the lphah.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19
Late News
Bulletins
10y The Associated Press)

Carmel, Gala police dog picked
up the trail of Mrs. Eliot Schaffner,
wealthy Chicago woman. missing
from her home here, and followed the
scent for more than an hour
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19

Feb. Is, 1874, was the dk.e Of pub.
lication Of the first African news-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19

acknowledgement Batista, former
sergeant who now commands the
Cuban army. said in an exclusive in
terview, IT know preparations are be-
ing made for an armed action against
the government. but so far they are
not Of an alarming extent
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19
GALLANT L|FEbOAT
CREW wins BATTLE
With STORMY Sc |.
Seamen Taken From Freiqhter
Sisto by Liner New York
Without Loss Of Life
SKIPPER DESCRIBES FEAT
Play SearchIights on Dramatic
Scene as Tiny Craft Makes
Way Back to Safety

Editors Note: The graphic
story of facing death with his
sturdy Scandinavian crew in q
raging Atlantic storm and their
rescue by the almost superhuman
efforts of seamen from ships
which plowed through mountain
Gus waves in answer to his SOS is
described in the following dispatch
to the Associated Press from the
captain of the illfated Norwegian
freighter Sisto)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19

Romance again hovers over the
White House. If there is any basis
in fact for irsiStent Washington
reports that Anna Dali, above, will
become the bride of John Boettig-
er, below, recent Chicago Tribune
correspondent, now with the Will
Hays film organization. Boettiger
has refused to comment and the
Roosevelts' daughter, divorced
last summer from Curtis Dali,
New York broker, was out to
reporters.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19

Baton Rouge. Lain less than an
hour. the docile senate finance COM
mittee Of the state legislature repols-
ed favorably 81 bills prepared by
Senator Huey Long, Louisiana's po-
litical boss. The bills now 60 to the
senate where they are expected to
be passed In routine fashion.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19

shelbyville, Tenn Several per
sons fell before the gunfire OF
National Guardsmen, defending
q Negro on trial at the court
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19

Flemington-The threat of an
appeal to the White House en-
tered the case of Bruno Richard
Hauptmann. His chief defense
counsel. Edward ]. Reilly. charged
that two federal agents had been
transferred to the west so they
could not testify for Hauptmann
in his forthcoming trial for the
death of the Lindbergh baby.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19

Belgrade. Yugoslavia - Prince
Paul, head Of the regency. en-
trusted Former Foreign Minister
Bogolyub Yevtich with the task
of forming q new cabinet.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19
The Weather

Probably snow tonight or Thursday:
rising temp. tonight, colder Thursday.
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Washington-The doctor says Pres
ident Roosevelt is in better physical
shape than at any time since enter
ing the White House and is read
for the congressional session ahead.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-09-24
HOME COMING
AT MUD CREEK
DRAWS MANY.
History of Church Found
ed in 1871 Is Read; ].
T. Fain Chief Speaker

Homecoming day was celebrat-
ed Sunday at Mud Greek Baptist
church, with a large crowd of
residents of the community and
visitors present. A service was
held in the morning, followed by
a picnic dinner on the grounds and
an afternoon service was also con-
Quoted.
At the morning service Roy
Higgins made an address of well
come and read a history of the
church. Mud Creek church was
organized in 1871, being next to
French Broad Baptist church in
age in this section of the country.
Mud Greek is the mother church
of several Baptist churches in the
county, including the First church
of Hendersonville.
The principal address of the
morning service was made by D..
T. Fain of Hendersonville, on the
subject, "The Christian Family,
the Foundation of Christian Civ
ilization." This was followed by
a short sermon by the Rev. Carl
Blythe, pastor of the chuch, and
a number by the Orr quartet, COM
posed of D. C. Orr, Doc Orr, Dent
Orr and Paul Anders. ,
The afternoon service consisted
of a program of singing in. charge
of D. G.. Wilkie of Tuxedo and
singing of several numbers by the
Pleasant Grove choir.
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BAILEY HERE
FRIDAY NIGHT
u. S. Senator Will Open
Fall Campaign For
Democrats

Josiah w. Bailey, United States
senator from North Carolina. Will
open the fall campaign for Hen
derson county Democrats with an
address Friday night in the su-
perior court room at the court
house.
M. M. Redden, county Demo-
cratic chairman, said this morning
that Senator Bailey will be IN
Forest City during the day and
that he expressed pleasure at the
opportunity to come to Hender-
sonville for an address at night.
1t will be his first speech here
since he was a candidate for the
nomination for the upper house
of congress. 49,,
The meeting Friday night will
be opened at 8 o'clock but de-
tailed arrangements for the rally
had not been completed today. Al
though the appearance of Senator
Continued on page four)
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-09-24
W.C.T.U. HAS MEETING,
ELECTS DELEGATES

w. C. T. U. held its monthly
meeting Friday afternoon in the
ladies' parlor of the Methodist
church.
The devotional exercises were
impressively led by Mrs. j. F.
Brooks.
After reading of the minutes,
yearly reports were read by the
following ladies: Mrs. Lawrence
Sims, treasurer; Mrs. F. Nc.
Swain, president; Mrs. w. X.
Ship, young peoples work and
medal contests.
A report on international re-
lations was given by Mrs. F. Nc
Swain.
Delegates were elected to the
state convention at Raleigh in
October. :.
After the report of the nomi.
mating committee paper, The
Bible and Use of the Word
Wine" was read by Miss Bes.
sic Allen. The meeting was closed
with the singing of the doxology.