The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, February 6, 1920, Page 7

Industrial Commission Did Not Comply _ With Law i in Submitting Report, Replies “Complies With Neither the Spirit Nor the Letter,” Says F. E. Packard, and Is “Eva- sive and Conceals Many Things” It Should Make Plain \ of State forwarding an opinion Attoriiey FP. EL Pac vised the state indu: that its annual report, submittec earlier in the week, did net comply with the law and sheuld be resubmit ted in the form prescribed by the statutes, Tn response to a request from the seeretary of state for an opinion in ihe Matler, Packard wrote as fol- Jo See Thomas ly Han, Mr. hav letter to wl first annual report of the trial Comm m. in which yi quire té whether oy not the sald re- port conforms to the provisions con- tained in section 6 of the act creating the Industrial Commission, antl 1 heg to advise you that, in my opinion, does not. “The section follows: of February 14th, th Indus- min oc. 6. The sion shall prepare an annual report and file it in the office of the Secre- lary of State not later than the first of February of each year. shall contain’ an item: its expenditures. and a complete and detailed finaneial statemnt of eat industry. enterprise and bus s project under its centrol, sho fully all items of income and d bursements and liabilities of ‘every nature for the evendar December 3ist next preceding, report shall also set forth a list of all persons in the employ of the Commis- | siot. with the name of each person drawing’a salary under its authority, the xmount of the salary and all other emoluments received, and the fund from which drawn. “T have carefully examined the re- port in question and in my jue it complies with neither the sp the letter of the above section. “The report fails to show fully al! items of income and disbursement> and liabilities for the calendar year ending December 31st. 1919, A large portion of the report contains mueh which his wholly foreign to the matter in-hand and in. its entirety reads like a campaign circular and is misleac and contains some statments, truth of which must be seriously ques- tioned, »“The report contains the names of Dut six persons under the authority of the Industrial Commission, wh: it is a matter of: common knowledge that cores of persons are employed under their authority. »The-statute is very plain that the report shall con- | tain a list of all persons in the enm-; ploy of the Commission. and drawing a salary under, its authority, the amount of. the Suary and all other emoluments received’ and the fund from which drawn, “The report. throughout evasive and cancels many things whieh ought to be made plain, Int it containg-no more shameless attempt to deceive the people of the state than the alleged | profit of the Bank of North Dakotu from July 28th to December 31st of SH5.0TS45, To arri t this profit the Rank statement inchides among its earnings an item of $46719.64, a: erued interest on the hank bonds: These bonds were issued by the State of North Dakota and the proceeds —OOeeee R. S. ENGE, D.C. Ph. C. Chiropractor ae Consultation Free Suite 9, 11—Lueas Block Family of three adults want two or three furnished rooms for light housekeeping. ~ Address or phone _ Teibute cand ask < ultached a copy of: it | in” question reads as Industrial: Commis- ed account of vere ending | The | » | deposited on account ¢ Phone 269; est on. these bonds is paid through the state taxing power anda levy was made by the State Roard*of Equaliza- tion last September to cover this item of interest. “The Bank claims this as operating state. No interest should be paid up. on these bonds. while they are the pre- perty of the Bank and the deduction of this item from its net profits leaves |.a net deficit of a considerable amount. | This is a deplorable condition in view of the fact that the bank handles same $10,000,000 to $15,000,000 of pub- lie funds on which it pays but two per- cent interest. The actual deficit: rep- resents but a small portion of the loss | to the State on.account.of the opera litons of the Bank. Prior to.its or- nization, from two and one-half te six percent was paid ou public funds, while the Bank pays hut two pereent on such funds, thereby lessening the income of the State and polit sub: ions thousands of dollars, | “Te Bank's — statement shows that only $205.06 had been floaned upon farm lands while Bulletin No. 5 series of 1919, issued December ' 15th, 1919, shows that the applications for farm loans .amoutned to $8.015,- 991.00. The bulletin above quoted. further The report i shows appraisal fees on hand amount ing to $20,510.51 praisal fees being paid by cants for farm toans were deduc from the alleged net profit, the Bank would show an even greater deficit These appraisers foes are excessive nd burdensome. “It is alleged in ‘the report that the Building and Loan Association has been hampered because .bonds could not he sold. One $5.00000 cottage has: been built at a cost of $9424.00. The report fails to include the item of rent If the excessive iy- operating this department. As ther: Lvemains more than $90,000.00 of the appropriation still unexpended «and as the deposits, including the $1.00%.00 the cot ; built, amount to only 97.00, it does not appear that the statement that the failure of the sale-of bonds is respon- ment is altogether trne, “It is alleged in the report that the Drake mill shows a net profit of $2.- but it also appears that items hich should be charged to its opermut ing account are found under expendi- tures of the Mill and Elevator Associ ation, and that if thehooks were pro- I kept, that thete would be a de- | ficit instead-of a profit in the opera- tion of this industry. i of section 6, and that. from ive and mislending ‘character, and from the-showing-made“as tothe ‘condition. of .the industries, that 2 thorough examination ought \to he made-of the affairs of the-Industri:! ! Commission, “by a competent firm or registered acecuntants and all of the industr put undey competent msi- ness management.” Feb. md were in Linton { Sinton, NOT j for the last week looking up information as of to the theft? 6f gallon’ keg jaleohol stolen out of the depot at IL elton. They also worked around H. elton. We have not heard of their i discovery of any definite clue as to the iden of the thi OLDE: SW Valle D.. Feb. Anne widow of N. PL) | proba iy City’s oldest Nelson has-been a resident of Valley SEARC a FOR SOLDIER SON Rughy, N. D.. Feb. 6 —Advised that their a George Snook, reportei killed early in the war, was still ali aud was in Virginia, M. j Shook of Pretty N re- turned from a Sint | took them to Washi folk, Vi and other eastern point They are now firmly convinced their son died in action, as reported by the war department. Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days < Druggists refund .money if PAZO | OINTMENT fails to.curé itching, blind- | bleeding or protruding piles. Stops | irritation; soothes and heals. You can | get restful ‘sleep after the first appli- ee ee Price 60c. YA KNOW WHAT? IF I WUZ YER Pop TD GINE You A WHIPDIN' FoR BEIN' So MEAN | profit and hence as a net profit to the | which should be among the cast of } age | sible for the conditian of the depart-! i “IL am of the opinion that the ret < to comply with the} 6.—Operatives jand perhaps the oldest) in Barnes | ‘coun sed away yat the age of 92 years, The deceased had been living with her sen, August Nelson. The funeral, will- be held Wednesday: af- | ternoon from Somdahl’s chapel. Mrs. WHERE DID You GeT THE ° MASQUERADE! sh pan NoT so Lovo ! KEEP eae . FIVE COYOTES KILLEIS Amidon, N. D., bounty. THOUSANDS OF BOOKS {in advertising for bids on the publ tions. Feb. 6.—Five coyote ; Grand hides were brought in by one man re-' jiyor y are given, the latest being June cently for receipt of the prescribed | 15th. 4 The number specified for the} normal schools range from 3,000 to! ar 6,000 each, most of the total going to ers lthe University Forks and college at Fargo. TE Newton, 4 foday he for increased de beard Gi ed actions SACHERS 8! closed. as. a of North the ate age kot 1 PuT ON These GLD~ CLOTHES PURPOSELN- 1 DON'T TOMS MOTHER TH THINK wan EXTRAVAGANT ! ' a at cultural Various dates of de- Feb. 6. lowa, scho the pay were eUISC eatin. res irie township, | is are on! wit of RIKE Seven women Educational institutions of North| out of the eleven instructors employ Dakota will distribute 34,400 catalogs; ed in the Mound Pi in 1920, according to a circular issued |, Jasner county, by the state board of administration | strike dom Six nands: the teach- -REDS ‘ARE INDUSTRIOUS FELLOWS i } ‘probably received: more money _ per Si man for last season than any. other club of players. Yet they’re not loaf- ing during the winter months; they're out making more-money. Larry Kopf, hustling shortstop, is hustling just as jhard to sell automobiles in Cincinnati. The members of the Cincinnati Reds Heinie Groh is selling. shirts. Slim Sallee, Bill Rariden and Eddie Rousch | are fatming. with the Brooklyn.- ‘Hod * manager of a m rest of ’em a jobs. Tag Could Be a Lot Worse! WAY DON'T You “TRY To BE A Good LITTLE Bov ? } Dotyv= AwtuL Mergenthaler Der otype Jimmy Rings work ng | crew. in} YES. BUT You DONT SUCCEED . Herr “Ke. y good igtendy. Xperience and wanted, eid Auto Co,, Herreid, S$. 1 LEARN .THE iy work, big wages; few weeks completes; expert instruction: saved by our method; stitution of its kind in the Northwest. ; Moler Bar- Min- Call BARBER TRADE time and expense only reliable in- or wr catalog. Nicollet Av. ¢| FOR SALE—Four-room modern house, ~ \ \ \ , ~ a e e TOIT ep SEVEN ' % 4); East part of city. Price $1850. sabe { BY ALLMAN |" WANT COLUMN || ashe AH. Holiban, New logatic 1A t A THINK oes te o—— | Kast of Post, Office. Phone 745. ssistant Attorney General in in Opinion GETTING DRESSED- Of, HELEN ARE Mes, COME UP, AELP WANTED—MALR | FOR SALE BY OWNERCA Tan, ; You NEARIN READY! HERE A MINUTE. B .| Stucco “home sin were to “‘hecome the Capital of the} WANTED | completely modern, on pavement. ‘Three Bank. It will be recalled that the SEE HOW NEAR Do.Nou WANT Some ‘: * |} Bedrooms, oa foots throughout. Priced honds could not he sold to the public READY SHE IS- for lombor watt inanagere, onan ee [| flee ‘Possession “at ‘once. For price final they weve juirchaned flip the hil Whom must haye Knowledge of farm | and’ terms, call Telephone 682. : : ant implement busfness, Bovis hute 13s : r ee & Jackson. Devils La Sorth R oe S five roo sea Hele ont site depmalis, The Inte Bavoun, =,Perie Tones SOME || POMS BSuRr One Beare Nani Ags 2 small house. on two tots. “Inqufre at 124 Ave, A, West, or phone w. 24-108 410 Fourteenth street. Mostly he Will give terms. acepnone 296 or Call_410_14th street. 2-5-3-t, WANTED TO RENT WANTED-—-Small cottage furnished or three -modern furnished .cooms for light housekeeping for man and. wife, For reference inquire 8. E, Berg & Son. 1-12-tf LANDS ervation farm id wife to Ihowoods, Ne 0, work indry work vill or lon) dune 1 MAPS BARREN COAST ' American Explores Northern | Rim of the Continent. ors CNet ivavoid Noice, Accompanied Only by Eskimos, Making Way East. iH ward on Foot. Seattle, Wash—An American exe, | plorer, Harold. Noice, formerly a mem- | ber of Stefansson’s party, is working his way eastward on foot along the route of the northern rim of the con-/| | tinent, according to word received! here. He expects to reach the Hud- | gon Bay country and civilization some time next summer. | Storker Storkerson, formerly sec- ‘ond in command of the Stefansson | party, who arrived here recently from ' the far North, said that Noice, ac- companied only by Eskimos, is pro- ! ceeding slowly and mapping portions | of the coast lines as he goes, A stretch of the coast line of Victoria ; | Land, heretofore unmapped, is being | charted by him. 1 | “Noice may visit the interior of Vic- ' | toria Land, which, according to all | reperts, has never been explored by, white men. All explorers, ‘and trappers who have touched Vic- | ! toria Land have journeyed along its | shores only. Stefansson found the | tribe of “blond Eskimos” in the Vic- toria Land country. Noice has no ship and but few sup-; plies. He depends almost entirely | upon his gun for his living. Stefans-; gon, his former chief. who is noted ! among§explorers as being able to live | off the barren white lands of the North, probably taught Noice how to out without carrying many, sup- plies. Noice’s parents live in Seattle. The \ ht i | | | | ge | i | is young in years, having explorer about eight years ago. He went North in 1912 with Capt. Louis Lane on the schooner Polar Bear. When Stefans- son bought the Polar Bear from Lene Noice shipped as a member of the Later, when Stefansson de cided to return to the outside wont | graduated from a high school here | assistam | Noice left the party and remained. ! in Hlinois and the! the North. His, parents.expect hina tc e filling out on various | return to Seattle next year, GEEWIZ2 «JUST THINK How. BAD 1'D LZ IF DIDNT VERY WELL = traders Plan lent oper Chi iN t—smi field. LEO. R) Los Actual auto repair vulcanizing, “Angeles Y. M,C. A, Aut WANT month. I, ID. work by Wt Young man to daszkowiak, Tat board, the Dunraven to at Homans LOST AND FOUND Losi tnitis une Tigh School Tasket Rall Game day’ night, Gold Pencil HHL PR, rd given at office, or hs at Bisn rewar pleas Vinder liberal diamond S37X and ring. call receive WORK WANTED r school, WOULD LIKE TO € with a widow woman, 45 to 50 years old, for # housekeeper or marry. Barney Schueller, Antler, N. D, Box 1-2-1ma, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES As _housckeeper y ‘eleven ye pon large Write PERSONAL WE ¢ Claims Eve lex Notes and No charges un- we collect. A continuot systematic, intelligent and e Write or call, TOLL) Bonding and insu dent Mich! Agents for bis dd proposition jOuS eX= choo! of ets and fealth Department, UL $1,500,000, igan, Ca _ROOMS FOR RENT FOR RENT—Excellent warm, rooms; “suited to ight | house Furnished) or unfarni: Inquife of dK. Doran, 622 Third St. 2-4-6t FOR RENT— Newly furnished room in modern hou Also will take in ing. Phone 364 or call No. 8 stiee! For rac 17 Turn Phog RENT — Two modern s for, Nght housekeeping. th St 25 room, Sever modern bed- | uth, TENT Ta Kentlem Phone 842, Trout nth. a *OR SALE OR RENT— D FLATS _ HOU rooms voit Ve tion. ar line, Possession ix at bargain at Holihan as! t “Tonse of J. HY first doer tof Post Office, Phone TH. 2 fIOUSE rooms, BISMARCK MOTOR i House of nine,} full basement, | FOR SATE city water, COMPANY CANDOLOGY—A_ maga’ facts in regard to the land Three months’ subscription, for a home or as an investment. you are thinking of buying good farm. lands, m ply. paiite me _a_ letter and Hh NDOLOGY and all, pu ticulars mene 1." Address Editor, La: ology, Skidmore Land Co., 435 S| more Bldg., Marinette, Wisco MONT 640 acr good plow land, balance good Price $9,500.00," Will trade Hotel of same value, 'Th s right in the Oil Distric below any land adjoining it. ticul Louis Wang, Mont. MISCELLANEOUS SALE—Canary birds. Tirst class St. Andreasburg rollers, $9.50, Hartz Mt, singers, $7.50, Young singers not in “full “song, $2.50. Mexican’ double yellow head parrots, $10.00. 1 guaran- tee safe arrival anywhere, Weather does not affect shipping. Send for cat- Sam Meyer, 3928 Flournoy & 1 mm No, 11s ‘Thayer street, r male dog, Quite W d black with brown ch black spot on back; r return to Thayer reet, nformation ading nimal, SATE—Uirds neess style. ally sultabte for a young woman's room.. In fine , condition, ‘Telephone 286 after o'clock, th 2 2-4- amount of t also Marquis Durum, Barley and Seed Corn, i The Ml ssourl wek. MN. 1 Ia imo » fo seven “AVANTE TO REY room modern house or bungalow. Will 1 eash, — Phone SIOK he- tween nd 9 p.m. Was ‘0 trade qua land valued at four thou: modern house In Bisy sew Standard Colony Brood~ 500 to 1000 chic Ks, never t $10.00, Carl 4b REE "WISCONSIN BULLETINS—Soil, climate, crops, Immigration Bureau, wy inconein Dept. of Agriculture, Capitol . Madison, Wis. 1-26-60t aie SALE—One “Soprano saxophone, al- most new Call S36R after 5.0 'B-4-3t ‘MARKETS | CHICAGO LIVESTOCK Hog receitps, 34.000. Mostly The lowe: Bulk, $14 to $14.50, Top, $14.40, Heavyweight, $13.75 to $14.15, Mediumweight, $14 to $1450. Lightweight. 4 to $1440. Lightlight, > to $14 Heavy packing sows, smooth, $18 to » &o—— HOe to Heavy packing sews, rough. 10,000, medium Steady, and heavy- weight, cheice id prime, ” to SLi. Medium and good, $11 Common, $9.15 to $11. ight, good and choice, to $16. Common and — medium, 10 attle hei to $11. Canners and cutte Veal calves, Feeder stecr Stocker Sheep receipts, Lambs, Sf pounds $20.10, Cus “10.000, down, Strong. $17 to $14 to $17. and choice, nd common, medium, good 1 $10.25 to $13. Culls and common, ) to $0.75. ST. PAUL LIVESTOCK Distributors of STUDEBAKER —and— CADILLAC Automobiles | | | | BY BLOSSER South St. Se to Me le Range Bulk, Catgle lower. Paul hog receipts, 65,000 er, 3400, Killers APOLIS BOE lower, $13, hipments, 60.500 barrels, 15 to $1 S1.51% tos Rye? Minneapolis compared With 106. ¢ Cash No. 1 northe Corn No. Allow 3 hite, 801% to S: Flax, $4.65 to $4.70. Ghent, in the thirteenth and four- teenth centuries, was the wealthiest city in Europe. BISMARCK FURNITURE CO. 220 Main St. , Furaiture Upholstery Repaired, Refinished and Packed.