The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, December 22, 1920, Page 1

ttm mt meth emntion, THE WEATHER Unsettled BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1920 THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE |: LAST EDITION —— is PRICE FIVE CENTS CHARGE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS’ WITH MAKING $600,000 DURING COAL SHORTAGE LAST SUMMER Names of Men Against Whom Allegations Are Made f Withheld “JOINED | PROFITEERING” | . Managing Director of Wholesale | Association Says U.S. | | Men Joined It | Washington, Dec. 22.— George H. Cushing, managing director of the American Wholesale Coal as- soclation, was recalled today by | tho senate coal investigating com- | mittee when open sessions were resumed and entered a denial that coal men “had planned” the series of government statements and ac- tions which he sald caused a coal shortage panic this year. \ Washington,] Dec. 22.—Names_ of those charged /before a senate investi- gating committee with conducting coal profiteering operations while officials of the government and presented to the committee in executive session were still withheld from publication today when the committee resumed its investigation of the coal situation gen- erally. ry George H. Cushing, managing direc- tor of the American Wholesale Coal association, made the charge that gov- ernment officials had joined in profi- teering during last summer's coal shortage, According to Senator Calder, of New York, chairman of the committee, Mr. Cushing gave the name of one official and described an operation in which this official was declared to have been a principal when the committee went into executive session. Through this opeartion Mr. Cushing was said to have told the committee a group of men in government service obtained 450,000 tons of coal which they: later sold at a profit of $500,000. In an executive sessiol the com- mittee, according ‘to “Senator Calder, Republican, New York, its chairman, was furnished by Mr. Cushing with the name of one man, said to have been a principal in an operation by which a group of men in government service obtajned 450,000 tons of xoal, which they sold later at a profit of $600,000. Railroad officials and one army officer also participated in the profit making; Mr. Cushing was said by Chairman Calder to have charged. Shortage Due to Panic This phase of Mr. Cushing's testi- money overshadowed the rest of his statement, which was to the effect that the coal shortage last summer wi due to ‘panic’ and largely caused by statements. of the inter- state commerce commission ,the Geo- logical survey, the railroad adminis tration, and the senate. interestat: commerce committee telling the con suming public about a coal ghortag: this winter. J. A. D. Morrow, vice presiden or the National Coal assocjation, ai organization of operators, tie officia records of which were examined lar week by the) senate committee, too! the stand and made a denial of th “panic” theory advanced py Cushin, to explain the shortage. Mr. Calder at the close of the ex ecutive session recounted a part o. Mr. Cushing’s statement, saying that no names would be made public by the committee until investigation of the charges were completed. Certain officials, it was ‘said Cushing testi- fied, were alleged to have secured information as to communities where shortage conditions were particularly feared and possessed information as to the effect on: priority ‘orders ob- tained on the furnishing of coal cars. These officials also were said to have information as to coal.in transit and to have been able to obtain supplies which could be diverted to more lu- crative markets. x q One “pool” mentioned by Cushing, Senator Calder said, involved 450,000 tons while other operations were said to have been mentioned. “The gov~ ernment officals named by Cushing was said by the witness to have re- signed some time ago. WOMEN LEGALLY NEVER TOO OLD TO BE MOTHERS Springfield, Ill, Dec. Women are never to old to bear children in the eyes of the law as interpreted by the Illinois supreme court. This decision was announced iby the court in r ing to Grant. Dean Hill, ot lincoln also absolute title to his grandfather's , property while his two aunts, Nina Gillette, 63, and Marilla Gillette, 67, are living. WILSON VIEWS XMAS SHOPPERS Washington, Dec. 22.—President Wilson went, window shopping on “F” street yesterday viewing the Chris mas crowds and the brilliantly decrat- ed shops from an open automobile. Accompanied by Mrs. Wilson the Pres- ident was driven slowly down one side of the street which is the main artery of the capital shopping district. Few in the hurrying crowds of shop- pers recognized the chief executive 2 he rode along: Lecture on Art ‘ To encourage the study of art among pupils in the schools two arts exhibits have been sent to the various county institutes this year by the state department of education. Miss Bertha R. Palmer, deputy state super- intendent of public instruction, deliv- ered 2 talk yesterday afternoon to prnils of the Wachter school on art, using one of the exhibits, for the scure, SOLDIERS’ ACT IS INVOLVED IN LAW SUIT Wilbur Allen Asks $5,000 Dam- ’ ages; Alleges Violation of Moratorium Act The last jury case of the present term of the district coart « taken up before Judge Coffey today. Foi- lowing completion of this case, Judge Coffey proba%ly will hear a few court cases pending. ‘Several jury cases / were continued until next term at the request of attorneys. The case before the court today is that of Wilbur Allén of Kidder coun- ty, vs. Harry lamberton, i» which Allen makes a claim for $5,000 dam- age and Lamberton makes a counter- claim for money alleged due him. Allen alleges that Lamberton, \1n violation of the moratorium act of the state, enacted for protection of prop- erty of service men, broke into his house in Tappen, caused damage to versonal property and that his wife ecame sick as a result of the trouble nd was s.ck for a long period. Allen stated he had made a contract with Lamberton whereby he was to yurchase from Lamwerton property valued at $900, the contract being made May 1, 1917. ‘He says, he en- tered the navy 1 and that it was hile he was away from home that he acts complained of occurred. Lamberton makes a counter-clainy tr rent, and holds that Allen is at fault for not having complied with his agreement. A cancellation was made, but it is said Lamberton put up bond. ROTARY TAKES / UPRELIEF WORK Will Supply Necessaries for 17 | Families The Rotary club has informed the Satvation Army that it will provide Christmas cheer for 17 of the fam- ilies on the list of the city’s need. The 17 families include 73 children. The Rotary club will provide shoes and stockings for all the children The action of the Rotary clud is a big help to the Salvation Army in its determination that no one in the city shall lack gifts at Christnias. MINNESOTANS TO ASSIST N. D. ROAD PLANS \ St. Paul, Dec. 22.—To help North Dakota business leaders start a cam- paign for a state highway system sim- ilar to that adopted by Minnesota, representatives of St. Paul, Minneap- olis, Duluth and smaller towns of the state last night started a movement to raise $10,000 for the North Dakotans. Minnesota’s support of Dakota good roads plans was pledged at a meeting in the Ryan hotel last night. Rep- resentatives of the St. Paul Associa- tion. Duluth Commercial club ana Minneapolis Civic and Commerce as- sociation assured the visitors from North Dakota that everything possi- ble will be done to enlist the aid of business interest in the cause. I._G. Moe, president of the North Dakota highway association; Norman Black, publisher of the Fargo Forum. and Mahin Stanton, secretary of the rand Forks Commercail club, placed their case béfore the Minnesotans. To Present Similer Bill They said that a bill similar to the Babcock amendment will be present- ed to the North Dakota legislature at its coming session. They believe its success hinges on educational work which mist, be done immediate- Funds for the campaign are in ht. but not available at once. for which reason they requested aid from Minnesota, said the speakers. Tt wee emnhasized that good roads in, North Dakota will bring more business to Minnesota cities. It also was Said that one reason why no money can be raised immediately in Northr Dakota for the roads campaign is becaus? the state has been so com- pletely drained in political fighting while acting as a buffer between Min- nesota and the Nonpartisan league. 2 ‘| Today’s Weather | & —— oS For twenty-four hours ending at noon, Wednesday, December 22. Temperature at 7 a.m Higbést yesterd Lowest yesterday Lowest last night. Precipitation .... Highest wind veloc Forecast For North Dakota: Cloudy and un- settled tonight and Thursda: tinued cold. Lowest Temperatures . Trage +. LN Fargo ... Williston St. Paul..... Winnipeg - -6 Helena . 10 Chicago 34 Swift Current -8 Kansas City . : : 18 rris W. Roberts, Meteorologist. BURGLAR LEAVES TOYS TO GIRL WHO PLEADS Chicago, Dec. 22. — As“Christ- burglar with a heart” heeded the pleas of Ruth Mailey, aged 10, not to take her Christmas ents when she found h home yesterday noon on her re- turn from school for lunch. The burglar, however, ute her lunch, which had been leit by her mother before going downtown shopping, He then took her to the parlor and played little jin. | gles. and Christmas: songs on the piano, + When she told him she would have to return to school he told her to tell her woiper he would return someday and steal every- (eine: in the house, but took noth- ing. ~ BY A.LASUEUR Declares That Legislation Must be Changed Regarding ' Program CITES HIS OBJECTIONS. ,Uses As a Slogan for Attack “Take Your Industries Out of. Politics” Arthur Le Sueur, formerly charac: { terized as one of the “Big Four” of the Nonpartisan leggué, now a Twin i 15 MILLION IN Cities attorney, has addressed an “open letter” in the form of a pam- phlet to Governor Frazier, advocat- 4 ing a complete. reform of the legis- ‘lation enacted to put the league pro- gram into effect. His slogan is “take your industries out of politics.” Practically all state officials today received copies of the pamphlet. The Fargo organ of the Nonpartisan league refers to La Lueur’s plans with sarcas Mr. La Sueur is vitriolic in his attack upon the methods adopt- ed in putting through the legislation, Report of Treasurer of Metho- dist Episconal Boards is Made Public NEW STANDARDS GIVEN Wililam Lemke being one of his par- ae “i ticular targets. Chicago: Dec, 22—Dy. Morris W. Bhd! twas reported before the election that a faction was working in the Non- 4 5 of partisan league to oust Lemke from Boards of Benevolence of the Metho- his powerful position in the state. dist Episcopal Church, announced to- — The open letter has been published day that the total receipts fon the ot ite Ra ope aNts ie eae pam: ‘ tity é ie ~ phlet and is being culated in a ) ending November Ist, were $15, jimited way from 1508 Pioneer build- 9,762, or about 72 per cent of the, ing, St. Paul. A) note on the back amount pledged... May was the small- of the cover page as follows: ‘month $628,552 being reeeived, “Members of the Legislature can sec- white $2,889,334 was paid during the ure tw extregconles: on: request, ak month of September. The disburse- ‘used: Space ments to the several boards of the After explaining that he was un- church and other centenary interests alterably opposed to the “Lemke meas- were: ures” and that he fought it furious- exina 5 ne re 3 ly during the session without suc- € le siety 10; Zoard of Education, '$750,00¢ Board adoption of the “political exigencies” ot Foreign Missions, $6,612,123.0 program he tried to get the consent, Board of Home Missions and Church ! the league officials to the publi- dxtension $6,013, 945,04; Board of Sun- Sao er eve peeat areicles jinfan lay Sel 2, ‘ or lly. 2 leagu dayeehoal SApg 000 Board of. Tein papers, discussing how the program Fredman’s Aid Society, OUSht to be. carried out, but that he Board of ducation (ad? W@8 absolutely refused any space in $106,000; Predman’s — Aid’ the league: Papers. f ; Kan- Among his criticisms of the bills s Wesiyan University , $2,206.50; establishing ‘the industries and t Syracuse University, $14,887.66; Troy state bank, are. several which are Conference Acaden 7,588.24; Wyo- exactly the same ~s those made by ming Seminary, 3,574.17; Albion the’ independents. As an example, ré- College, $6,666.00 and Wesley Founda- 84rding the auditing of the expendit- tion of Hinois, $147,771.74. ures of the industrial commission by br. Ehnes said that revised figures | itself, he ae . f the amount subscribed, payable in Reports to Itself = five years, was $108,080,905. Deduct- “The fact that the indrstrial com- cng the estate notes valued at $1,311,- Mission will practically by reporting 179, as being at present uncollectable, to itself, will tend to weaken the he balance subscribed for the Centen- confidence of the people of the state ary fund is $106,769,635, payabie in in their management of the differ- years, which is $21,353,927 annu- ent industries and especially of the ally. state bank. The bank examiner is an Dr, Ehnes in his report recom- employee of the governor so that: it mends a far-reaching campaign of ed- practically amounts to examinations aeation through the religious and sec- and reports to the industrial commis- war press, the institute and confer. sion by the industrial commission with mee, the reading ‘cle and study no check upon the conduct of the in- class, the use of pageants, lantern stitution whatsoever.” / slides, charts, maps and graphs, hu-, LeSueur suggests that it was mostly aenized ‘by the personal message of an accident that the league was able the missionary, the pastor and the lay- to retin control of the Industrial men, and the centenary campaign commission ‘nes, treasurer .of the Council agt Se S ditional), Society, (additional), $237,628.62; must be spiritualized. In connection with the objection to He also says:~ Section 1 of the above, “he says, re- “We cannot go back to our former ferring to his comments on the dang- standard of giving— that would be er of political manipulation, “Is it disastrous, We must advance our ‘not clear that the league ticket would standard of giving beyond the present, have met defeat in the fall election pland, if we are to meet\ our obliga- if the Republican landslide had not tions at home and abroad ‘with an ad- come to its assistance. As it was equate Christmas program.” the margin was uncomfortably close. —_—_-—-,—— - And would anything have saved the ff day if the election had come after PI N the passage of the initiated laws?” ' Must be Changed In conclusion, Mr. LeSueur says: j “I have no axe to grind. It cannot , make one pennys difference to me what you do, or what you do not do, ———— in the Way of financial returns . . A * ‘Even though I no longer Have any Mrs. Holbrook Long Resident of propeity rights in North Dakota, I % still dread to see the splendid men Bismarck and women of that state compelled to —— . endure injustices which do not op- Mrs. Catherine Holbrook, a pioneer erate for the benefit of any citizen resident of the city, widow of D. R- of the state, the whole benefit of which Holbrook, died at St. Alexius hospital goes to interests out of the state, and Tuesday evening at 9:20 o'clock from which are absolutely unnecessary and cancer of the bladder. She has been stands in the way of the prosperity at the hospital for over three weeks. © fall. For once, forget your per- Funeral services will be held from sonal bitterness; for once forget per- St. Mary’s church Thursday morning sonal differences and get together and at 9 o'clock. do this thing right. ‘All North Da- Mrs. Holbrook was born in Wilming- kota must pay for it, if you do not- ton, Ill, April 8, 1841. She came to “Impossible tasks should never be Bismarck after she married Mr. Hol- imposed and that is an impossible brook in July, 1890, and has made task to be performed in the the Bismarck and Baldwin her home ever) law says that it shall be performed, since. She survived by five chil- and there are many other things, like dren, Mrs Kelly, of Chicago, Ill-; the curtailment of exnenses and gen- Mys. P. Somers, of Los Angeles. eral economy, that will need a lot cfs T. Sloan, and J. F. Sloan, of attention at the hands of the béth of New Orleans. La. and Mrs. legislature. Charles M. Sloan, of hicago. One None of these things am I touch- sister, 11 grandchild:en and five great ing upon in this pamphlet I cannot grandchildren survive. afford the expense of printing them, Mrs. Holbrook was a member of the and you do not need advice concern Woman's Relief Corps of Los Angeles. ing them. But I did not.want you tu Mrs. Kelly and~Mr. and Mrs. Sloan ‘think that this pmaphlet cov have Wen with her for three weeks whole field of what this Legislature and were with her when she passed ought to do; for it contemplates no away- such thing. This is simply a friendly ning to ‘take your industries out of politics.’ GLEE CLUB TO Lie APPEAR IN CITY RED CROSS ASKS AT AUDITORIUM PHYSICIANS FOR now on the club’s twenty-seventh tour EASTERN SERVICE will be greeted by a large audience The American Red Cross is desirous at the Auditorium tonight, it was in- of obtaining for service among the dicated by the advance sale of seats. children of eastern Europe a number Although the sale had been large of medical men, according to informa- there still were good seats available tion received at the office\of Adjutant late this” afternoon. General Fraser. The service is held The club is on a western tour, and particularly suitable for graduates of after performance at Bismarck will hospitals, who are more or less free continue westward. Following the spend a year in the practice of their concert tonight a ‘reception will be | profession in Europe. Adequate salary given in the Conservatory of Music |and living expenses, with transaporie- parlors, 210 Thayer street. tion ,is offered. The Hamline university glee club, FIGHT STARTED PROPOSED TAX ft ONN.P, POWERS ON SALES GETS STRONG SUPPORT Despite Seems to Be Growing in House Committee OPPONENTS HIT HARD Call Plan An “Economic Crime” and Expect to Get Senti- ment Against It - Washington, Dec. 22.—Alter a briet hearing on tax revision the house ways and means committee adjourned today until January 6 - on whieh date it plans to turn its attention to a general revision of tariff. While the committee 1 contemplate iurther con- sideration of tax questions at this session, Chairman Fordney sald this did not mean. that new: tax Jaws would he dratted on the ba: of Information gathered thus far. He said he felt the committee should start legislation immedi- ately after the holidays and stay on the subject untily it is finished. Washington, Dec. 2: Development of a tax revision program in Congress uthough proceeding slowly has dis- slosed in the house a growing trend in favor of including some sort of sales tax in the next revenue legisla- ion. | The statement yesterday of Chaiy- nan Fordnay of the w: and means sommittee in support of a sales tax, t was said today, had given impetus to the proposal. While most members of the ways and means committee say that they retain an open mind on the subject their private expressions show sentiment in the committee even now ‘o be slightly in favor of a consump- tion tax. Call it “Economic Crime” Committee members who are out and out aganist a sales tax and who de- scribe it n economic crime assert chat the argument in its favor will be lissipated once the consumer will be aroused to the effect it will have. They declared it would be worse than the excess profits tax charging it will al- ow all lines of trade to renew proti- teering. Against these views, howeyer, are many of the majority members of the sommittee who are following the lead- ership of their chairman in seeking some sort of a sales tax which will not add to the burden of taxation. The committee lately has received copies of the sales tax laws of France, Can- ada and Philippines, which Mr. Ford- aey said had been, obtained a basis on which to work, ‘o Heay trom Home, It was predicted today that mgm- bers will have time to hear from h on the proposed tax during the holi- days and when hearings are resumed wo weexs hence the real sentiment will be disclose GET WORTHLESS TAX PAYMENTS Treasurers May Demand Checks For Taxes Be Certified Many people in Burleigh, Stutsman and other counties in this territory, who probably think they have vai their taxes, will find themselves bal ly mistaken, according to word fron treasurers. i It is said that many persons given worthless checks in pa for taxes, which have’ not veen 1. ored by their banks. The treasurers have; a rule that pe not accepted for taxe: sonal checks are r and held for collection. urge that persons paying them with ¢ qr with chee! A number of people have paid their yy ed in the mai taxes pay certified axes in the lust few days, ‘Tax sales in most counties have amountel to little this win however,, Golde Valley is the only county reporting success in the county tax sale. FOUR KILLED IN POWDER BLOW-UP Scranton, Pa., Dee. -Four men killed and two injured in an ex- plosion today in the pressing and packing mill in the Du Point Powder company at Berlin village near Moo- si , seven miles from here. The pro- perty damage amounted’ to about $10,000. The force of the explosion was felt all over the awana valley. TAYS IN AIR- FOR 18 HOURS Lieut. aviator y today Mincola, N. Y., Dee. 22. Ross (€. Kirkpatrick, arm who was forced down while attempting to break the world’s record for continuous flight, will have*another try at the record soon, he declared upon alizhting from his 400-horse pow- er army plane. Lieut. Kirkpatrick landed at Mitchell field at 1:36 clock this morning owing to a gasoline leak after being in the air ttle more than 18 hours about six hours short of the ree- ord, ‘ Opposition Sentiment . RICHARD E ENRIGHT ie: BLUE ENVELOPE? — Police Com- issioner Richard BE, Enright, of New » is likely to lose his job, it is stated, because of the unprecedented ‘crime wave now terrorizing Gotham. BANK ROBBED BANDITS. FLEE WITH $20,000 Robbers Use Nitroglycerine and Force Vault of Barney Bank Wahpeton, D., Dee, 22, — The Bank of Barney, at Bar- ney, 15 miles west of here was robbed during “the night of about $2,500 in cash and between $15,000 and $20,000 in negotiable ur’ The robbers used nitrogly forcing the vauit and the cash safe. They also looted many safety de- posit boxes, VOSSBECK WINS IN MEMBERSHIP CONTEST HERE Toss of Coin Gives Him First Prize over Alex McClellan A, J. Vossbeck won first pri: in the membership contest of the An- ent Order of United Workmen, the award being made ‘ast night at the lodge meeting. Vossbeck was_ tied with Alec McClellan, each having Td points, and on the turn of a coin Vossbeck won first prize, which is a §-jeweled watch McClellan avas awarded a monogram ring as second prize, and Adin Mutchler given a gold lodge button as thifd prize. enty-three new membe were initiated during the evening, The Bisma lodge, which is growing rapidly and now/ has about 0 members, is engaged in a contest with Jamestown vering the entire year of 1920, for a $100 prize. Bi marck now has 2128 points and Jam town has 2107 points and the local lodge is making an intensive drive during the last days of the year to increase the points enough to give sismarck a good margin, As a part of the entertainment of the evening there were two boxing matches. Cyclone Jack Fettie and Warder Roberts boxed two rounds to a draw. ‘Frank Roberts was victor over Sergt. Alexander in the first round of their contest. SCHEDULE EXAM FOR POSTOFFICE HERE ON JAN. 22 aOR ——— ‘The United Sunes Civil S commission hag announced an e) ination to be held at Bismarck, N. Dak., on Jan, 22, 1921, as a result of which it is expected to mz certifi- cation to fill a contemplated ya y in the pdsition of fourth-class post- ; master at Baldwin and other vacan- ‘cies as they may occur at that o!- fice, unless it shall be decided in the interests of the service to fill any vacency by reinstatement. The com- tion of the postmaster at this was $753 for the last fiscal year. Applicants must have reached their twenty-first birthday on the date of {the examination, with the exception that in a ‘State where women are df clered ‘by statute to be at full age for all purposes at eighteen ye ;wounea cisuteen years of age on the ‘date of the examination will be ad- mitted. Applicants must reside within the , torritees sunniied by the post office for which the examination is an The examination .is open to all cit- izens of the United States who can comply with the requirements. Application blanks, #orm 1753, and full information concerning thé re- anirements of the examination can be secured from the postmaster at the nev or from the United ‘States Civil Service commission, Wasaington, D. C, 4 Applications should be proper! nd filed with the comm practical date. WILEAT AGAIN DROPS Chicago, Dec. 22—-New downturns in the price of wheat took piace today owing chiefly to weakness 3! market. Opening p which ranged from 1 to 2% cents luwer were followed by a decided set- hacks, | records are FINANCE BOARD PLAN IN DETAIL I$ AGREED UPON Capital Stock Is One Million Dol- lars—Headquarters in Fargo CATHRO ON THE BOARD Organization to Start Out-of- State Marketing of Secur- ities Fargo, IN. D., Dec. 22.—(Special to The Tribune)--Detailed plans for the incorporation of bankers finance corporation, with a capital stock of one million dollars, was perfected in a meeting in Fargo late yesterday of the special committee of bankers. A prospectus, which is being pre- pared tod: ys formal organization ot corporation will take place*in Far- go on Wednesday, January 5. The first board of directors fol- lows: 1. J. Weiser, Fargo; P. Beckwith, Fargo; Geo. Hollister, Fargo; O. S. Hanson, Grand Ed, Pierce, Forks; Sheldon; J. J. Karley, Valley City; N ing, Jamestown; G. 1S. New- ‘arrington; FW. Cathro, Bis- ; M.'R. Porter, ‘Minot; C. J. ‘d, Cando; ss, Mandan; R. Baird, Dickinson; W. C. Me- swell, Marion: J. M, Kelley, Devils Lake; W. F. Hanks, Powers ‘Lake; rv. ‘I. Kretchmar, Venturia. Headquarters in Fargo Headquarters will be in Fargo. The prospectus points out that there is about five million dollars worth of unpledged farm mortgages and about five million dollars worth of war- rants of political swhdivisions of state in hands of the Bank of North Da- sola, , e finance corporation is formed primarily to seek a market out of the state for warrants and real estate mortgages of North Dakota. STOP WORK ON MILL, ELEVATOR R. B. Blakemore, manager of the State ‘Home 'Builders association plan- ned to present'the plan, which he says is agreed upon in Bismarck, to con- tinue work on houses under construc- tion’ in Fargo which are near com- pletion. Mr. Blakemore, praising Bis- marek workers on houses, said they had agreed to finish the houses which to ucarry fmsued and to accept their pay: when the state can pay The Industria! commission has adopted a resolution discontinuing wark on the Grand Forks mill and el evator by the end of the week. Lack of funds is given as the cause. If the $6,200,000 bonds which the Bank of North Dakota offérs for sale, are sold, the work will be continued. The resolution of the commission follows: ‘ he Resolution “Whereas, The financial situation is such that it appears that until further funds to be used in the con- struction work of the Mill and Kle- vator association at Grand Forks can be secured from the sale of mill and elevator bonds that the work on said enterprise should be discontinued, particularly in view of the present cold weather which interferes more or less with the economical prosecu- tion of the said enterprise, be it therefore, F “Resolved, That the construction work on the said Grand Forks mill and elevator be discontinued at the close of the present week or as soon thereafter as practicable, consider- ing the nature of the enterprise, pending the further order of the com- jon, and that the secretary be and he is hereby instrt to imme- diately communicated, with the Fegles Construction company, the Charles L Pillsbury com and Mr. H. O. Paulson with the view to a discontin- uance of this work at the earliest possible moment, and that ship) of material be instructed to discon- tinue the making of further + ments until further notice, and t the Charles L. Pillsbury company be instructed to take up With the vari- ous shippers the matter of securing a delay for further saipments, and that during the suspension of opera- tions only such employes as are nec- essary to as watchmen to pro- t and night, the representative of the on, be retained.” = tect the property both da sncluding COMPENSATION OFFICES MOVE , TO BANK BLDG. Offices of the Workmen's Compen- sation bureau will be moved soon to the second floor of the new ct Guaranty Bank building, it was stated oday by 8. S. McDonald, of the bu- peau. ; The offices are now located in the Northwest Hotel building, on Main street. ‘According to Mr, McDonald, the of- fices are being moved because the getting so valuable that it is necessary to have them in a fireproof, modern building. The bue reau will occupy the entire second floor of the bank building. WOMEN BETTER 7 ‘AG’ STUDENTS Are women smarter Fargo, Dec. 2: farmers than men Announcement of the North Da- kota Agricultural College would so in- dicate. During the spring term of 1920 women students averaged grades 41 per cent higher than me general erage for all men was 80.8 per cent. The averages were for all departments. The women averaged 84.9 per cent and all students 82.3 per cent, But the registrar's office, in giving out the averages, stated that in the college Cepartment the wome ws avv- erege was six points higher then that of the men and this brought up -heir general average.