The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, September 21, 1917, Page 8

STATE CLOSES YEAR WITH BIC SUM 10 COD $1,485,820.95 Stood Between North Dakota and Bank- ruptcy June 3°, 1917 HIGHWAY FUND BEGINS TO LOOM UP ON LEDGER ‘The total receipts of the state of North Dakota for the year ending June 30, 1917, were $6,196,611.59, The state had on ut the beginning of * the year $1, 51, and there re- mained at th eof the year $1- 485,820.95, xpenditures r thd, , being somewhat in excess of receipts. . The state's only bad accounts are two small amounts due from suspend- state » $152.44, affd there 61 still due from the First bank of Rugby. In the retirement fund at close of there was $70,000 while due from state depositaries $1,409,2 The balance in the state nail jin- surance fund at the end of the year was $61.96 ,as against a balance of at the beginning of the ". 92 was collected and expended for hail insuran al fund collections for the year were 1,268.40, 0,109.85. in the general fund when the ened and $408,000.16 when it closed The permanent common school fund beginning of the year w: 191,774.49 was collected, expended, and $292,4 remained in the fuad w' ended. The motor v tion fund is growing. 4 balance of $29, | ‘when the opened; collectior otaled $214,83 expenditures, $224,025.98, and the! remained $50,274.60 on hand June 30. The terminal elevator fund at the lose of the year amounted to $104,- 645,59, collections for this fund, 1-8 of one mill on a ble property, amounting to $ while there was $59,489.17 on hand at the hegin‘ ning of the year. No further addi- tions will be made to-this fund, the law creating it having been repealed by the last legislature. The state highway fund at th lose of the year amounted to $70,3: ), which repre sented collections made from the reg: ration of motor vehicles after the fect of the state highway d by the last legislature. The revenues -of the twin plant for the year were $307,887.63, and expend- itures were 245,072.06. Of this the $56,860.69 on hand at the beginning of the year, but $19,676.26 was left at its close. The income from state taxes during the year was $1,413,319.47, and the next largest item of general fund in- come was $242,926.39 in fees from tha office of the insurance co:missioner. ASTOUNDING{REVELATIONS OF TEUTONG $1 ____(Continued from Page One.) date of President Wilson's date to congress, Jan. 22, reciting ,his appeal to the wairing nations to enter into arp ap) with acticn, Not the First Time. being eloquently proc! storif volume of pro-Gert Pro-German Agents. man agents in th were conducting. nection with the sei: of justice agents, who after a gle, subdued Von Igle and § papers in his pos storff at once prot their return. Copi Using the Pacifists. congressmen. y, Count von Bernstorff was! to influence congressional action, this ed by his lreference to “former occasions.” Up to the time of Captain Boy Ed and Von Papen’s recall, Von Bern- apparently, for diplomatic rea- sons, had sought to remain clear per- sonally of connection with the great jan activities con- Von Papen’s manifold activities officially apparently the officials ob- s they had left the conduct of an propaganda in the hands of ordinates with only casual su- ion of their activities, if any. Intimations have been more or le: frequent, however, at trials and other tituted against pro-Ger- country that Von Bernstorff had at least a general knowledge of the work which they of Is recalled today, howe’ Count von Bernstorff’ :tion in col re in April, 1916, of important papers and documents at the office of Wolff von Igel in New York. Von Igle’s office, an advertis- ing agency, was raided by department nm. von ‘Bern- dd and requested were made of; the papers, and Von Bernstorff was told if he would decl: them to be the papers of the emb: he origin- ar.! als would be returned. They return’ in that state to this day. Count von’ -| Bernstorff apparently was unwilling to take responsibility for the evidence ; 'e} of German intrigue. Some officials apparently believe, however, that the method of influenc- ing was the using of pacifists to rake the chestnuts out of the fire rather than to any direct subordination of it, one of the most active or- ms flooded Washington with rior to the war and during the days immediately following the break in relations. Telegraph wires | Tt was not the first time apparently, with Germany. How important a role} determination not to discuss this lat- day engagement with a good matinee lumns of that Count von Bernstorff had sought the Sorman cliplomsts played behind] est disclosure and ‘refused to reveal yesterday and two capacity houses "8 Kr stars including Walter eet Pee lidar eee aes athe the scenes in that instance: - J ja ight in: additi - laney. ‘Never has a t e is not defi-} the manner in which the message to last night in: at jon to many pa-| Miller an Delaney. a best way to know it is by following Guynemer the high ace Aviator if smartly hatted in the Ace ‘one of the new fall GORDON ‘HATS There's a Gordon on the cards for you. peace negotiations. At the same time, the president was addressing congress ?—.]———S Me of its deliciousness, testify to its purity, wl qualities. of amen ANAM Stores, picnic grounds, basebal steamships, and other places Wholesale Dealers WI, tus PAY Orr A BEVERAGE Those who have tasted it have spread the news Gamble-Robinson Fruit Co. 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D. 1 were congested with hundreds of thou- | largely. responsible for the activities] LARGE CROWDS SAW to his government for funds | sands of telegrams, and mail pouches| that so embarrassed the president and ‘ “THE SLACKER.” | ing acts nothing but the best of ac! ich to influence congress to; were filled with literature calculated | had: the effect of support of the oppo- influence congressmen to vote| sition that developed in congress. jtion ‘The Slacker,” starring wonder-/ ali star cast was presented... Emily against any measure looking to war Secretary Lansing adheres to his ful Emily Stevens, opened its three-| Stevens never played a better part nitely known, but it always has been| Berlin came into the hands of the assumed that Teutonic agents were| government. {account of not being able to secure! vhich received the applause seats. ‘Throughout the six big smash-| Slacker” did last night and through- t-| out the entire production the andl: i 3 b ence .would rise in’ a body out of re- Metros wonderful photoplay produc-/ine that could be presented by an eee te tho eters ‘and stripes.” “The Slacker’’’is all the producers claim, m-| the ‘greatest little picture ever, pro- and was supported by some of fil u having to be t copla shown in Bismarck rons having to be turned away on} -no:oplay been ‘arge| the crowds tonight and see for your- self. i 4 SATURDAY Will Be A Busy Day. at this ever busy store. Note the items that go on sale. Every item of merchandise carries a value far — » “Bismarck’s Fastest Growing Store.” above what this store 1S asking. Loh Military Influence Is Quite Evident In Women’s Fashions for FALL and WINTER WEAR A Five Group Sale of Coats— — GROUP No. I GROUP No. II GROUP No. IV COATS COATS COATS COATS COATS COATS COATS coats Colors are Burgandy, Purple. Taupe, COATS COATS COATS COATS These are real beauties, They are Black, Grey, Navy, Plaids ete. | Ty all the leading shown in all the best Saturday lad . Saturday Ss ; rs. Saturday Sal alee. oes Renate: $16.50 shades. , Saturd: Sale $24.98 colors. aturday Sale . $39.50 GROUP No. V COATS COATS COATS COATS | These arc Coats that are just a little better Sulunday Sale scree. PODAB | Fatmeday Bate. $49.50 WAISTS! WAISTS! | WAISTS! At this. ever busy store is your opportunity to buy. far better waists for less money. Specializing in waist buying we are alwavs prepared to offer you exceptional values. 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