The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, July 12, 1919, Page 3

SATURDAY, JULY 12, 1919. fy BURLEICH LEADS DISTRICT IN ALL HOP. AVERAGES Condition of Wheat as’ of July 1 90 Per Cent of Normai, Says U. 8. Reporter Bowman county, the condition of whose wheat is but 30 percent of nor- mal, is harder hit by drouth and hop- pers than any other county in North Dakota, according to A. J, Surratt, fed- eral crop reporter. The entire south- western district is in bad shape, ac- cording to Surratt, who rates Adams county’s wheat as of July 1 at 38 per- cent of normal; Billings at 45; Golden Valley, 45; Hettinger, 35; Slope, 40, and Stark, 39, Conditions in the south central dis- trict are relatively good. Burleigh lends,” with a wheat condition 90 per cent of normal; corn, 95; oats and bar- ley, 92; potatoes, 95 and hay and pas- tures 100 percent. Emmons ranks sec- oud in this district, with 82 percent wheat ; 90 percent hay and 100 percent. pastures ; Grant county’s wheat was ouly 60 percent of normal July 1, while Morton’s was only 64. Sioux county, on the ‘other hand, reports wheat 80 percent of normal. Hay and pastures are in poor condition in the south cen- tral district outside of Burleigh and Emmons, the former ranging 50 and 60 percent of normal, and the later 75 per- cent. In the southeastern district condition wheat ranges from 88 to 96 percent of normal; in the central district, from 90 to 98 percent; in the north central, 72 to 92 percent; in the west central district, embracing Dunn, McKenzie, McTean, Mereer and Oliver, from 40 Fercent in McKenzie to 87 percent in McLean; and im the east central dis- trict, the middle Red river valley ter- ritory, from 86 to 96. The northwest- ern district, Burke, Divide, Mountrail, Renville, Ward and Williams, which hove had poor crops for three years in succession, shows better wheat condi- tions than usual, the lowest being 65 in Williams, and the highest 82 in Ward and Mountrail. In all sections of the state corn ‘is above the average, and in ten of the counties hay and pastures are ranked et 100 percent normal, The state corn acreage is but 484,- 000. There are 7,304,900 acres in wheat; 2,601,000 in oats; 1,665,000 in barley ; 1,945,000 in ry 10,000 devot- ed to flax, and 92,000 to potatoes. MAJOR HENRY SENDS TRIBUNE LAST COPY STARS AND STRIPES “Here is the las' Major Frank commissioner, enclosing France the final number of the Star: Stripes, the great soldiers’ daily ty” for the Stars and Stripes will bring a throb of regret to the hundreds of 1housands of doughboys to whom it came daily “over there” as a grateful touch of home, The last number.is un- usually interesting and includes a pho- togravure section which carries some original and unusually attractive views of war scenes and personages. Major Henry wrote under date of June 13, but gave no intimation as to 30)” writes former land the date when he will be home. He went over in command of his battalion of the Fighting First, with which he ete Bismarck in the late summer of 17. STEELE MAN BETS PILE ON PONIES - AND GOES BROKE Minneapolis, July 12.—One man is held and two others are sought, fol- lowing the swindling of Alfred Poits Steele, N. D.,.a farmer, out of $1,021 in a fake horse race wire-tapping game in Minneapolis, in which the trading floor of the Chamber of Com- merce was used as a stage setting. Potts reported the case to the police last night, although the swindle took place about June 10. On description furnished by Potts, the police arrested John Christianson, 308 Eighth street south, He was charged with obtaining money under farse pretenses, and when arraigned in municipal court, asked for an ex- amination, which will be given today. He was remanded to jail when he failed to produce $5,000 bail, Told of $100,000 Winning, He Says. Potts identified Christianson as the man he met here. The North Dakota farmer Game to Minneapolis to have his eyes treated and while taking treatménts he says he met Christian- son. They went to the Chamber of Commerce to watch the operations on the trading floor. “There's a fellow that’ made $100,000 over night on the races,” Potts says Christianson told him, pointing out a prosperous looking individual. Introduced to “Montana. “He’s a big operator, always da)- ling in the market or playing the races. Kind of an eccentric fellow, too. He is known as ‘Montana’ and will not let anyone call him by anoth- er name. I'll have to introduce you to him. He might be able to tip us off to somé easy money.” Poits was introduced to “Montana” and later they went to the offices of the “Continental Turf Exchange,” somewhere near the Chamber of Com- merce, to look over the races. Here Potts says he met a third man, whose name ‘he could not remember. The “office” was provided with a blackboard on which entries and re- sults were being chalked. It was equipped with telegraph instruments and tickers, all clicking busily. There was great activity in the place when| 4, he entered, Potts said. Doubles Money on First Bet. The Continental Turf exchange looked like the real thing to him. Potts said his companions put $1 each on a horse race and doubled their money. The North Dakota farmer be- came excited and placed a bet of $10, winning $20. Each day for three days Potts and his companions played the races at the Continental Turf ex- change, the farmer placing his checks on the races. They always won. On the third day they pooled their money and placed $4,000 on a race, Potts said. They picked a winner again and “cashed in” for $9,000. “Montana” declared “that they should put up the whole $9,009 on a sure thing, according to Potts, but, af- ter a bit of reflection, he turned to Potts, and said: “Well, we're playing for pretty big Stakes now and all of us but you are —— eee REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE BURLEIGH COUNTY STATE BANK at Wing, in the State of North Dakota, at the close of business J 3B Resouseee siness June 30, 1919. Loans and discounts .. Overdrafts, secured and unsecured . Warrants, stocks, tax certificates, cl: Banking house, furniture, and Other real estate Liberty Bonds Due from other ban Checks and other cash item: Cash : TOTAL .... $122,352.40 320.74 1,537.92 199.93, LIABILITIES Capital stock paid in Surplus fund Undivided pr s Individual deposits s Time certificates of deposit Yeshier's che outstanding Bills payable ‘, STATE OF NORTH I, B. Olgeirson, Cashi KOTA, County of Burleigh—ss, of the above named bank. do ‘solemnly ‘swear that 1,428.42 7,284.85 1,670.65 9,150.19 $144, $ 10,000.00 5,000.00 760.75 2,555.15 . 75,116.90 1,165.74 118,837.79 10,00(000 $144,598.54 the above statement is true, to the best of my knowledge and belief. C Subscribed and sworn to before nie this 10th day of July, 1919 Attest :— G. OLGEIRSON, F, M. DAVIS, Directors. Correct. G, OLGEIRSO) A. J. CARLSON, Notary Public. REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE McKENZIE STATE BANK at McKenzie, in the State of North Dakota, at the close of business June 30, 1919 RESOURCES Leans and discounts .... Overdrafts, secured and unsecured . Warrants, stocks, tax certificates, claims, etc. Banking house, furniture and fixtures Liberty Loan Acct. .. War Savings Stamps Due from other bank Checks and other cash items Cash... TOTAL .. LIABILITIES Capital stock paid in Surplus fund Undivided pre less s Individual dey s subject to check Demand certificates of deposit Time certificates of depos: TOTAL .. STATE O 1 DAKOTA, County of Bur! f $ 73,255.53 rz 164.77 : 540.80, S 5,082.34 1,266.00 80.36 $17,982.97 30.50 1,830.48, 19,893.95, $100,292.75, $ 10,000.00 5,500.00 1,377.86 $31,644.95 1,378.92 . 50,891.72 83,414.89 100,292.75 igh: I, P. P. Bliss, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true, to the best of my knowledge and belief. P. P. BLISS, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th day of July, 1919, ‘Attest :— H. P. GODDARD, M. F. GODDARD, Directors, Correct. Dee? HARRY E. O'NEILL, Notary Public. My commission expires November 20th, 1921. putting up cash, I am sure you're all right financially, but just to show your good faith and remove all possi- ble doubt you had better produce the cash, Potts said he didn’t want to pass up this chance to make a killing, so he wrote his bank at Steele, N. D., to send him a draft for $1,000, The draft came, was cashed and the money pooled on a “sure winner.” The “sure winner” didn’t win, and the four men, including Potts, were cleaned out. Potts says that Chris- tianson becamo indignant over the loss and( as an indication of his sincerity, started a quarrel with “Montana” for putting them onto a “bum steer.” 4 Fistic Battle Ends Business. Business that day at the Contl- nental Turf’ exchange came to an abrupt conclusion in the fistic battle between Montana and the other spec- ulators. The police have sought the Conti- nental Turf exchange, but without success. ' f MAKOTI SENTINEL IS LAID TO REST The Makoti Sentinel is the first paper in the Berthold section of the state to suspend publication. In com- menting on the demise of the Senti- nel, Editor Buchanan has the follow- ing to say: The Makoti Sentinel was born June 1, 1916, and died June 26, 1919, after a lingering illness with “Townley- eatus,” aged three years and one month, The early part of the youngster’s life was blessed with happiness and a moderate degreo of prosperity but the dreaded disease responsible for its death has been knawing at its vitals for some time. All the care and love that the editor and anxious household could devise and apply for its comfort and assist- ance were brought into play but the fiat of “Him” who rules the incom- ing and outgoing of North Dakota business enterprises had been issued and after a three months’ struggle their appeals were overruled and the breath of life was snuffed out by the voters of the state on June 26. Besides the bereaved editor and family, the Sentinel leaves a broken hearted compositor and a host of creditors to mourn its demise. At this time the funeral arrange- ments have not been completed but it has been definitely decided that a little lot will be secured just un- “the west wing of Leavenworth prison, where the remains may haunt “Him” who was responsible for its untimely death. hi PLAN TO KEEP FAMOUS SHIPS Project Being Considered to Mount Revolutionary Vessels on Con- crete Foundations, Washington—Plans for bringing two famous old ships of the navy, the Constellation and the Hartford, to Washington to be set on permanent concrete foundations in the tidal basin , in Potomac park and thus preserved, are being considered by Acting Secre- tary Roosevelt in connection with a survey now being made of the Hart- ford for repairs. It is expected the survey board will recommend that a newer vessel than Admiral Farragut’s flagship be placed as receiving ship at the Charleston navy yard. The Constellation is at Newport, R. L, and it and the Consti- tution, at the Boston yard, are the only survivors of the navy of revolu- tionary days. Mr. Roosevelt does not anticipate that the people of New England would agree to the removal of the Consti- tution to Washington, and therefore has not considered gathering all three of the famous old ships at the na- tional capital. Soaked the Captain. New Bedford, Muss—Psssepgers stood up at meals and what they ate was not worth standing up for, .so Capt. Arthur Silva of the schooner Ambrose Snow was fined $500 fer got providing chairs. TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY ' WANTED—Two dining room girls. American Cafe. broadway and Fifth. 7:12 lwk FOR TRADE—Land to trade for Bis- marck income property, Bismarck income property to trade for land. J. H. Holihan, Lucas Block. 7:12 2t WANTED—Strong girl or middle- aged woman to do housework. Ap- ply. Dohn’s Meat Market. 7:12 tf SALESMEN—Need two young men of good appearance and habits to travel with manager for old esta)- lished corporation and learn line. Experience not necessary. Must have the work habit. Position is well paid and offers good future. Apply McKenzie Hotel. Mr. Lang- ford, room 307. 7:12 4t —__. z Two Things Seemed Evident, An Irishman was brought up for stealing ducks, The evidence against him was overwhelming, yet witnesses followed on each other's heels to tes- tify to his white and blameless life and his stainless character. “Gentle- men of the Jury:” the judge summéd up, “I think you will agree with me that the prisoner stole the ducks, and that he is the most popular man in the county.” Unaccountably Absent Minded. A friend of mine was being married and a host of friends were present during the ceremony, which the min- ister was performing most {mpressive- ly. The biidegroom alone was inat- tentive and seemed unaccountably ab- sent minded, when-suddenly he bawled out: “Gee, I forgot to bring along the wedding ring!”—Chicago Tribune, HALL ASKS FOR REHEARING I EQUINE CASE Secretary of State Feels ‘That Supreme Court’ Overlooked Some Bets Secretary of State Hall has pending in supreme court a petition for a re- hearing in the action brought against his office by the Equity Co-operative Packing Co, of Fargo, in which’ the supreme court upheld the company’s contention that it could legally alter its orginal election and become a co- operative association and at the same time increase its capital stock from $1,000,000 to $3,000,000, The supreme court’s decision saved the Equity com- pany the difference between a fee of $1,000, which would have been exacted from the ordinary stock company for the increase in capitalization, and §7, the amount required by law from a co- operative association, In hig petition for a rehearing, the secretary of state alleges that the su- preme court in arriving at its decfsion in this matter overlooked the elemen- tary rules of statutory construction ; that the court failed to consider the practical effects of its decision, and that under the rules of construction adopted by the court there ts Xo method of increasing the capital stock of cor- porations operating under the provi- sions of Chapter 97, session laws of 1917. The supreme court has not yet ruled on this petition, TOWNLEY NOT TO TAKE ‘STAND-IN DEFENSE (Continued from Page One) would testify. One or both of them may be called tomorrow. Prosecuting Attorney Godfrey G. Goodwin of Cambridge testified that ‘ne heard Townley there, that he con- sidered it a successful meeting and thought the audience was “respon: sive.” Goodwin said he had been county attorney 15 years and has held this office continuously since 1913. He was a member of the Isanti county draft board. Asked Support of War. “What did you hear Townley say at this meeting?” asked Attorney Sullivan. “He called on the farmers to sup- port the war and said: “‘you are supporting this war by your efforts and your contribu- tions.’” He was not cross examined. Sheriff Claus M. Johnson of Isanti county for 12 years and a member of the draft board, swore that Townley said at Cambridge: “Our representatives, elected by the people, have declared war, and it is our duty to back the government to win the war. The farmers are doing that by working on the farm and giv- ing their sons for the army.” “He told about the profiteers, say- ing they said they were standing be- hind the government, but they were too far behind.” “Did you hear anything Townley said about shouters and flag wav- ers?” asked Sullivan, Too Long Hours. “Yes, I believe he said something about that. He said, ‘You farmers are working too hard, too long days, so you are too tired to go out to shout about loyalty,’” The defense attempted to question Johnson regarding an alleged attempt by a man named Starr to break up the meeting. The court held the questions im- proper. Attorney Hoke demanded permission to quote the statutes re- garding the point at issue. “Proceed with the case. You have had your exception. If the court is in error you have the proper protec- tion in the record,” said Judge Dean curtly. Hoke insisted and finally read the grounds for his demand into the re- cord. Fred Nybloom of Rush City, tell- ing of Townley’s Cambridge speech, said that during the speech Townley read a set of resolutions favoring participation and co-operation in the war, and that the meeting adopted the resolutions. District Judge Dean, after denying a motion to dismiss the case against A. C. Townley and Joseph C. Gilbert, Non- partisan leaders, refused at noon to permit the defendants’ attorneys to ad- dress the jury this afternoon on behalf of Gilbert and to permit Townley to make a separate argument on his own behalf. TWO FARGOITES VIOLATED EIGHT HOUR STATUTE) Fargo, July 12.—John Pochur, one of the proprietors of the Miller res- taurant, 220 Front street, and John Pawlishir, proprietor of the Washing- ton restaurant, each paid fines of $25 each in county court late yesterday after pleading guilty to the charge of volating the eight-hour law for wo- men. George Stinsick, partner of Pochur in the Miller restaurant, entered a plea of not guilty and demanded a jury trial, and gave $5C bail to assure his appearance. Fred Johnson, manager of the Northern Pacific cafe, entered a plea of not guilty and was released on his own recognizance, pending an investi- gation of his case. William C. Green, state’s attorney, said this afternoon that the com- plaints against violation of the state law come from the lower classes of restaurants and hotels and that pro- prietors of first class hotels, restaur- ants and cafes are complying with the provisions of the law. Wednesday afternoon by James Mil- ligan, deputy sheriff of Cass county. The complaint was sworn to by Miss Thurman, day cook at the Miller restaurant, who said that she was forced to work from 5:30 in the morning until 7:30 o’clock in the eve- ning with three hours off and working seven days in the week. Miss Thurman was represented in court by James Garrity, city attorney OUVAUIVUAUVAVOLAVLTOOUEYAAUOOV OOOO them. New ‘Arrivals GLOTHIERS FT FIRST NORTH DAKOTA FIELD: HOSPITAL HOME Word has reached ‘Bismarck of the landing at Hoboken, N. J., on July 8, of the First North Dakota field hospi- tal. A majority of the members of this unit are from Lisbon, headquarters of the sanitary detachment, but a number of Bismarck and Slope boys are in- cluded, It is not known when the unit will be mustered out. SIDEWALK RESOLUTION Whereas, It is deemd necessary the City Commissioners of the City of Bismarck, North Dakota; That side- walks be constructed in the city of Bis- warck as herein specified, Therefore Be It Resolved, That sidewalks be and the same are hereby ordered to be con- structed in front of or adjoining the following described property situated Stinsick was arrested at 5:30 o'clock jin the City of Bismarck, North Da- kota and the City Auditor is hereby in- structed to notify owners of said prop- rty in the manner prescribed by Law of action of the City Commission ; Along the North Side of Lot 1, Block |43, Northern Pacific, 2nd Addition, And Be It Further Resolved, That said sidewalks must be constructed in accordance with the provisions of or- dinances now in force and effect and not later than the 15th day of August, of Moorhead. oer TT ras ¥ Smart Styles. tet oli ~Newest Colorings ‘OU know Manhattan quality if there were any better made we would have Pure silks and silk mixtures 3.00 to $15.00 IULNNUCNUUNCOONUALEULUONOTTU AUG constructed by that date herein set forth, then said sidewalks are hereby ordered to be constructed b, contractor in accordance statutes made and provided. 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