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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-09-12
Gasoline Price Drops
Id Cents in Bismarck

Gasoline prices in Bismarck Tues
day dropped IA cents gallon on both
tank wagon and service station sales.
The reduction brings the price down
to 1872 cents per gallon on regular
gasoline at all service stations in the
city.
Reductions were made here throug~
efforts Of the Standard OIL Company
of Indiana to eliminate the PATCHWORK
Of inequalities which has resulted
from widespread local price-war5.
Reconstruction Of normal price
schedule at new level was necessary
in order to prevent disturbance Of
normal conditions Of trade between
towns. officials Of the company stated.
The new price schedule is effective
at outlets in Michigan, Indiana, I'LL
r1ois, wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa.
Missouri. Kansas. South Dakota,
North Dakota And Oklahoma.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-09-12

Brooklyn, N. r., Sept. l2.-tR-
Charles A. Levine, the first trans
Atlantic airplane passenger, was
found unconscious Wednesday be-
side five open gas tets in the
kitchen Of q friends house. Three
notes lay on the table.
He was revived by q police
emergency crew who worked over
him with an inhalator for 20 min
utes. DR.. Raymond Shea, Of
Kings County hospital, Brooklyn,
said he probably would recover.
Albert J. Walter, whom Levine
was visiting, smelled gas at 1 q. m.
Eastern Standard time. and found
Levine slumped In q chair.
One Of the notes was addressed
to him. It said:
Ny dear Walter:
I just cannot 60 on. You and
your family have been awfully
sweet to me. I deeply appreciate
your kindness. Please forgive me.
&C. A. L."
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-09-12
DR.. Fisher Returns
From Nebraska Visit

Dr.. A. NJ. Fisher. city health Off
Ger, returned Wednesday from York
Neb., where he visited his father
George Fisher, now 81 years old and
the last man In his company and
regiment which fought IN the Civil
war.
DR.. Fisher said his father appeared
to be IN good health and told him
stories Of the time when he was .
member Of Abraham Lincoln;s body.
guard and Of the fight between the
Monitor and the Merrimac. the first
naval engagement between ironclad
vessels. which he watched from thu
shore.
During his trip, DR.. Fisher said, the
best crops he saw were In eastern
North Dakota. Southeastern South
Dakota Is in fair shape, he said, but
western South Dakota Is desolate
with many trees dying for lack o.
water, no grain crops and little for
age.
Nebraska has some forage. he said
but no small grain and compare
lively little corn.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-09-12
Schools Profit by
Slot Machine Haul

Slot machine jackpots kicked
$328.l6 into state school funds We'd
nesday, urged to give up their
hoard through the caressing touch
Of q sledgehammer" welded by state
regulatory inspectors.
From - slot-machines, taken In
recent raids throughout the state. UNI
der direction Of s. A. Papke, state
regulatory chief, 4 total Of 4468.60 was
taken. Seventy per cent Of the money
will 60 to school funds, Papke said.
The remaining 80 per cent will 50
into the state general fund.
In raids last week, inspectors took
II slot-machines. One was confis-
Gated 1t Grand Forks, two at Port
land, one ct Finley, two at Buffalo,
two ct Elgin, two at Beulah and one
at Gladstone.
Papke said machines taken in the
eastern sections Of the state showed
comparatively little play" evidenced
by less money IN them, than those
taken In western sections.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-09-12
STATE COMMISSION
sees 100000 need
FOR INTEREST FUND
Estimate Compromises Figures
Recommended ia Board by
Dale and stangler

A levy Of 100000 to cover present
and anticipated deficit In the rea
estate bond interest fund, was rec.
commended to the state board Of equal.
ization today by the industrial com.
mission, thus ompromising differing
opinions between two state officials
State Treasurer Alfred s. Dale
maintained the fund would possess
surplus Of more than 100000 ano
recommend no levy be made for thu
fund: r. NJ. stangler, manager Of the
Bank Of North Dakota asserted the
fund would possess q deficit of more
than 100000 by july l, 1885, and
asked levy be made to cover it.
A counter resolution, proposed by
Attorney General P. O. Satire, in.
Guiding q financial statement formed
from records Of the state treasurer's
and state auditors records was pass
ed by the commission, and approved
by Dale, with the statement Il con-
slider the estimates as recommended
by the industrial commission to be
very conservative"
The financial statement adopted by
the commission held the fund to
possess total liabilities to December
81, 1885, Of $3.O63, 1882. and resources
to the same date Of $685.. 1882 with
the deficit Of 100000 to be included
in the 1894 tax levy.
The commission also recommended
. levy Of $4,000 to cover q deficit in
the mill and elevator milling bond
payment fund. Liabilities for the per-
iod from July l, 1884, to December 81,
1895, were estimated to be $243,l25;
resources for the same period were
estimated to be 4177,4ll.12.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-09-12
RADIO OPERATOR OF
MORO CASTLE SAYS
| AIDE WAS AG|TATOR
Testifies Late Captain WiIlmott
Was Suspicious Of Ships
1roublemaker
REFUSED TO OBEY ORDERS
lnstiRated Discomfort Among
Seamen by Protesting
Condition Of Food

New York, Sept. 12.-(R-George
w. Rogers, chief radio operator on
the burned liner MORO Castle, testi-
fled at government inquiry Wednes-
day that some time ago his first as
sistant, George Alagna and another
operator tried to i,lstigate discomfort
on the ship"
Rogers testified hesitantly on this
point and only after he received per-
mission to consult his attorney, who
subsequently was found not to be
present. The witness said he feared
his statements might be misconstrued.
Dickerson n. Hoover, conducting
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-09-12
SALISBURY RESIGNS
AS HIGHWAY CHIEF
Poor Health Is Stated as Rea-
son in Letter to Governor
Olson Tuesday

Minnewaukan, N. D., Sept. l2-(F-
Burt NJ. Salisbury, state highway
commissioner, Tuesday mailed his
resignation to Gov. Ole H. Olson.
Salisbury, Ill for some weeks, said he
offered his resignation on the advice
Of physicians and that he believed
Olson would accept It.
At Bismarck Acting Governor Olson
said he was reluctant to permit Sails
bury to retire but that under the cir
cumstances he probably would accept
the resignation. Olson and Salisbury
have been personal friends for years
and it was only upon the governors
urgent solicitation that Salisbury &C
copied the appointment in the first
place.
Recently his health has been poor
and his physicians. after an ex-
animation, expressed the belief that
he is threatened with appendicitis
He suffered severe attack some time
ago and his friends expressed the be-
lief that he did not take sufficiently
long rest before plunging into the
business Of recognizing the highway
department, following the removal Of
Frank Vogel by the supreme court or
the grounds that Vogel is ineligible to
hold office by reason Of his conviction
on q felony charge in the federal
court.
Who will be appointed in salisbury's
place remained conjectural. Governor
Oison's only hint was that 1t will be
some one whom he knows personally
and whom he knows he can trust. In
dications were that 1t will be case Of
the job seeking the man rather thar
the man seeking the Job. although
numerous suggestions and recon-
mendations were made to him as soon
as it became known that Salisbury
had penned his resignation.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-09-12
EVIDENCE IN PROBE
Shows OFFICERS OF
Army AS Statesmen
Surplus Munitions Sales
Stopped in 80; Used to
Train Unemployed
EARLY's NAME MENTIONED
Army Chief Of Staff Took Part
in 1882 Turkish Selling
Promotions

washington, Sept. lZ.-(H)-xSSLl.
mony that the war department dis
continued the sale Of surplus stocks
Of munitions In April Of 1888 because
Of the need Of military training for
the unemployed' was given Wednes-
day to the senate munitions commit
tee.
Evidence also was presented that
American aircraft manufactur r S
considered In 1880 a proposal to have
q United States navy aircraft-carrier
transport planes for them to Latin
America for demonstration there to
meet European competition.
The name Of Stephen T. EARLY,
now secretary to President Roosevelt,
was mentioned in q memorandum
out Of Curtiss files Early at the
time was an official OF Paramount
News Reel.
Earlys Name Mentioned
The memorandum, signed by Bur-
dett s. Wright, Curtiss official, and
dated July l, 1929, said Early was
working "on the procuring Of Cur
tiss Hawk from the army for Doc
little to make some acrobatic pic
lures over New York City"
A statement that General Douglas
Macarthur, American chief Of staff
in the war department, apparently
talked up American military equip
ment to the skies in discussions
which he had with the Turkish gen.
ersls staff" while in Turkey in 1892,
was made in q letter Of w. r. Could
ing, vice president Of Curtiss, to F.
G. Nichols Of the Colt Fire Arms
company.
General Macarthur was received
with great pomp and enthusiasm by
the Turkish dignitaries, the letter
said.
How generally do army and navy
officers play the part played by Gen.
eral Macarthur in Turkey-the part
Of a salesman" asked Nye.
Il don't think very generally" an
swered Webster.
We'll, it begins to look like the
army and navy departments are or
CARNATIONS Of statesmen, paid by the
American government, for private
business" remarked Nye.
Army Pilots Often Borrowed
President J. 8. Allard Of the Cur
tiss-W Wright Export Corporation, said
his company frequently borrowed
army pilots and then had proved
helpful In the sale Of the planes.
He said the pilots usually were on
leave.
Other evidence was presented that
the corporation in March, 1891, at
tempted to arrange for President
Hoover to receive Commander Arturo
Merino, chief Of the Chilean air force,
on Merino's trip to the United States,
in order to help counterfeit efforts
Of the Prince Of Wales in Chile.
Meanwhile, the committee arranged
to hear 1renee. Felix, Lammot and
Pierre du Pont tell Of the munitions
operations Of their huge corporation.
Testimony was received Tuesday
that President Rodriguez Of Mexico
had interested himself In war ma
terial sales and purchases.
At Mexico, D. F., statement was
Issued on behalf Of the president say
Ing 1T Is absurd and inconceivable to
try to connect the name Of the preh-
dent Of the republic and the names
Ct other Mexican functionaries in the
investigation !. and whatever dec
la7ations may be made before that
committee do not affect In any way
the regulations Of these persons, nor
Ia fha1y infanosk f1eArn n INV NAV
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-09-12
FAMOUS CHIEF DIES

New Orleans. Sept. l2.-R)-Jules
L. Alciatore, world-famous chef and
restaurateur. proprietor Of Antoine's
in the French quarter Of old New
Orleans. Is dead. The 70-year-old
inventor Of dishes known the world
over, to whom sauces were sonnets
and cuisine was . happy combination
Of science and artistry, succumbed
Tuesday night after long illness.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-09-12
MASS Meeting Of
CITIZENS CALLED
TO talk POLITICS
Announced intention Is to Halt
Racketeering and Protect
State Courts

Call for = mass meeting Of Bur-
leigh county citizens, to be held
Thursday night at the World Wal
Memorial building for the purpose OF
discussing what to do about rack
eteering" in state government and
how to protect the independence OF
North Dakota's court system, was is
sued Wednesday by q committee o1
local citizens, including Governor g
H. Olson and P. E. Byrne.
Promoting the idea are representa-
tiveS Of elements opposed to the
LANCER political machine and It is
expected that out Of the gathering
will come q definite plan for advance
ing the interests Of the Democratic
ticket, opposing the Langerites, In
the approaching election.
Attending the meeting will be lead
ers Of the Democratic party In Bur-
leigh county, who have voiced ap-
prevail Of the move II the belief that
q coalition organization will be the
most effective means Of getting anti
LANCER votes to the polls. It was
limited that. in the event the mass
gathering OF persons from all parties
desires 1t, the management Of the
campaign In Burleigh county would
be placed in its hands.
Attending also will be persons inter-
ested in the fight to keep the supreme
court free from political domination.
Although these candidates appear on
the no-party ballot, it was pointed. out
that q political fight is being made on
Justice w. L. Nuessle and A. G. Burr,
seeking reelection, and on James
Morris, their running mate.
Volunteers already have started
work on q campaign for Morris and
the two incumbents and they, too,
are expected to attend the mass meet
ing.
The committee which called the
meeting stressed that persons Of all
political affiliations are invited, both
young and old, since the aim now is
to disregard partisan lines for the
common good.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-09-12
PRESIDENT WANTS Law
FIREPROOFING VESSELS

HyQe PARK, N. T., sept. lZ.-(A)
President Roosevelt expects con-
gress to enact legislation requiring
passenger ships to be constructed
as completely fireproof as possible,
as q result Of the MORO Castle dis
aster.
The president disclosed We'd
nesday In his regular press con-
ference that he wants all-steel
passenger vessels and believes that
even equipment material can Be
made Of fireproof material.
The MORO Castle was q steel
ship.
Also, Mr.. Roosevelt disclosed, he
expects the department OF justice
to take whatever action may be
required as q result Of the inquiry
into the MORO Castle fire which
cost more than 100 lives. He care
fully avoided passing any judy
ment.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-09-12

the inquiry for the Department OF
Commerce, told Rogers he wanted to
learn whether discipline was man.
tanned aboard the liner.
When his attorney did not appear,
Rogers said:
Some time ago there was q strike
among the radio operators. Alagna
and another operator tried to insti-
gate discomfort on the ship by seek
ing signatures to q protest that the
food on the ship was bad"
Wilmott Became Suspicious
Rogers testified one operator got
drunk and was discharged in New
York." and added that when he be-
came chief operator things went
along quite smoothly"
The chief operator said Captain
Robert r. Willmott, master Of the
Moro Castle who died the night be-
fore the fire, conferred with him con-
corning Alagna and asked: Whats
the matter with Alagna, Is he crazy?"
The witness testified Captain Will
mott told him that he and other Of
Alagnas superior officers often re-
Ieived sarcastic remarks from the
operator, that he refused to obey or
ders, that he was an agitator." Rogers
quoted Willmott as telling him he
wanted to get rid Of Alagna In New
York and said I don't trust that
man"
Rogers told the board It was fully 80
minutes after he was awakened be-
cause Of the fire aboard the ship
before he received an order to send
out an SOS.
He said his second assistant oper-
ator awakened him at 2:55 .. m, East
ern Standard Time, and informed him
there was fire aboard. He said he
dressed Immediately and sent his first
assistant, George Alagna, to the
bridge as messenger to receive any
orders"
He had no lack Of confidence in the
bridge. but was following routine
practice. he said.
Smoke began to pour into the radio
room shortly, he said.
AT 3:13 Mr.. Alagna returned to
the radio room and told me:
YOU'D better get out Of here Il YOU
don't want to die like rat
Il asked him what about the dis
tress messages.
"Then all the lights went out.
Smoke was getting thick and YOU
couldn't see"
Rogers said an emergency light In
the radio room. required by law. was
not on.
Gets First SOS Order
!. THE radio room was getting warm.
Then ! curtain caught on fire.
The air was silent. There wasn't
= signal on It.
AT about 3:25 or 3:3o-1 had . vet
towel on my face, could hardly
breathe, Mr.. Alagna came back to
the radio room and said. OK, Chief.
send out m sos"
y remember shaking hands with
Alagna. We told each other goodbye.
Then we saw = way down Z lad
der.
Mr.. Warns (Chief Officer william
Continued on Page Two)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-09-12
Body Of 13-Year-Old
is Located in Sewer

indianapolis, Sept. l2.-(HrThe
body Of Is year old Donald Dillon,
who had been missing since Sunday,
floated from q sewer on the south
side here during q rain storm Tues
day. There was q gag in the boys
mouth and police said he had been
shot twice through the head.
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Mr.. Warns (Chief Officer william
Continued on Page Two)
uIERS TRY AGAIN

Chicago, Sept. l2.-{FD-Jean La
Rene and Mary Owens. Texas women
filters took off from q local airport at
sis 4. m. Wednesday in . new at
tempt to break the endurance record
for women. Bad luck dogged them
on several previous attempts recently.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-09-12
LIONS DEPUTY NAMED

jamestown, N. D., Sept. l2.-RD
Walter w. Arnold Of Lakota has beer
appointed district deputy Of the
northeast zone for Lions Clubs, It Wa
announced Wednesday by ]. H. Koh-
pens district governor.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12
STYLE CHATS
with ALMA ARCHER

Not many of us had the candor
to admit our grief when taffeta
petticoats passed into oblivion as
well as splits. But we're all ready
to give a big smile in sentimental
sort of way to the return of this
most swish -swishing of swish-swish
fashions, and probably will go
about indulging ourselves with an
orange or red taffeta petticoat
rather than buying the new slip we
intended. 1t IS time the nation got
into petticoats. There IS been too
much elbow-leaning on bars and
too little feminine movement in
general. However now that liquor
has been vindicated and we are in
for the legal jollity Of clinking clat-
ter. it's a right laudable, plausible
idea for Schiaparelli to have again
styled pettiskirts for sound. Don It
be terrified the first time you hear
a crisp crackle under your best
girls soft wool frock. She hasn I
blown a fuse-merely initiated her
new royal blue taffeta petticoat,
what fun
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12
EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE GIVEN LAST
NIGHT BY EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE

Reaching its climax in "Will-o'-
the-Wisp'', the January production
of the Experimental theatre given
last night in the Seeley theatre,
and which will be repeated tonight,
afforded an evening of pleasure for
the patrons.
Four one-act plays. sufficiently
varied as to provide a well-balanced
program. were presented by the
group under the able direction of
Leroy RumSey and Phil Reming-
ton.
Adding much to the audience S
enjoyment were the musical num-
bers presented by EStelle Living
ston who was heard in a delightful
program of piano numbers. Her
incidental music during Will-o'-
the-Wisp" did much to create the
eerie atmosphere for that play.
Several newcomers appeared in
the cast and proved decided addi-
tionS, the outstanding one being
Mrs. N. p. Pearse of Seeley, whose
previous experience was Immediate
" made manifest to the audience
by her skill and ease in her roles.
The first play presented was a
drawing room comedy by Kenneth
Goodman entitled Barbaia", a
play dealing with the adventures of
lady burglar, Marjorie McRae,
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12
Society
Clubs
Floor Coverings
Studied BY Farm
Home Department

Floors and floor coverings were
discussed yesterday by Miss Flor
ence Glenn. home demonstration
agent at the meeting Of McCabe-
Eucalyptus farm center held at the
home of Mrs. Clyde Havens.
Better buying of floor coverings
was stressed by Miss Glenn who
pointed out the various types of COW
erings such as chenilleS, OrientalS.
the various weaves such as WiltonS,
Administers, tapestries, velvets, Brus-
sells, flat weaves, Weartex. linoleums
and congoleums. Miss Glenn dis
cussed types Of coverings suitable
for valley homes.
A pot luck luncheon was served
at noon and following were present:
MesdameS j. A. Culver, c. E. Daley.
F. o. Rosenbaum, J. r. Southworth,
G. II. Lampkins, J. w. Dorrschuck,
Tom Allen, Evan r. HeweS, Seth
Grimes, J. P. Labrucherie. j. A.
Wilson, Clara Mellor. Charles Hac-
kleman, Alec NIcRae, Clyde Havens.
Roy Havens, Edna Forester. John
Frohly, T. G. House. Miss Glenn.
Eight children were present.
The next meeting will be January
25 at the c. E. Daley home.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12
FAMOUS NEGRO
TENOR TO GIVE
CONCERT HERE

George Garner, distinguished Ne
gro artist, who is thought by many
to be one of the finest Negro ten
ors in the world today, has con-
firmed all arrangements of the 10
cal committee TO present him in re-
cital at the Wilson school auditor
ium, Friday night, February 2.
He comes under the auspices OF
the Second Baptist church and a
special Garner committee composed
Of Prof. w. A. Payne, Mrs. Lottie
Augustus and DR.. J. L. CASTOR has
charge of the arrangements.
DR.. CASTOR assures FL Centrans
that Garner possesses a GLORIOUS
voice Of dramatic timber, yet cap
able of delicate and charming eX-
preston. Mr.. Garner IS musical tri-
umphs have made him one Of AM
erican' IS most sought artists.
Music lovers and musical organ
izations in the valley are asked TO
cooperate and reservations may be
made by calling DR.. CASTOR. Alb.
Ticket will go on sale January q
and popular prices will be charged.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12
Mothers Club For
Mt. Signal School

Organization of Mt. Signal school
Mothers club was effected at
meeting held Wednesday in the
school, Mrs. Elliot presiding.
Plans were made to supply milk
and possibly cod liver oil to under
nourished children in the school,
although no definite program was
outlined.
Mrs. D. B. Roberts repeated her
talk on child discipline that she
gave for the Harding school Moth
ers club and Miss @. Hauschildt,
of the county health department,
gave a talk from the health stand
point
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12
UNIVERSITY CLUB
MEETS TOMORROW

Women s University club men,
bers will meet Saturday, January
13, at p. m. in the small dining
room of the Barbara Worth hotel.
Irene Taylor Heineman, South
Pacific coast director for the A. A.
U. w. and assistant state super
intendent of public instruction, will
be the speaker for. the afternoon.
Mrs. Heineman who is we'll known
to club members, having spoken at
previous meetings, is a brilliant
speaker and her address is being
anticipated with pleasure.
A business meeting will be con-
Quoted as a sort of stock taking for
the year, officers and chairman re-
porting.
The afternoon will end with a
delightful tea honorirg Mrs. Helm
eman.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12
CULTURE
SECTION MEETING

Members Of the Ten Thousand
club 5 physical culture section have
been conducting a review of their
work this week under the direction
Of Florence Moran Montgomery.
A brief business meeting was held
at ore session, Mrs. James Peter
Greene being elected treasurer.
Former members of the section
and prospective new ones, whether
Senior or Junior Ten Thousand
club members, will be welcomed into
membership and will find that this
is a good time to join since the re
view of work has been featured
The section meets Tuesdays and
Fridays at $50 a. n. in the club
house.