The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, March 2, 1922, Page 1

The Weather FAIR AND WARMER FORTIETH YEAR THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE[==| BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, THURSDAY, MARCH @, 1922 PRICE FIVE CENTS MARIE, ROUMANIAN PRINCESS, WILL WED COMPANY “A” MUSTERED IN STATE SERVICE Adjutant General Fraser and| Major Sorenson Conducted Inspection Here ENLARGEMENT ' PLANNED General Fraser Compliments| Character of Men in Company. | —Officers Chosen Company A, North Dakota National | Guard, reorganized in Bismarck, was mustered into state service last night, officers elected, the company address- ed by Adjutant Gener@l G. A. Fraser and announcement made that federal inspection--would be theld March 9 with Major Fulton, U.S. A., as inspect- ing officer. Herman A. Brocopp was elected captain of the company, Adolph Schar- nowske, first lieutenant, and Elmer Lilliskoy, second lieutenant. Major A. B. Welch was named on the board of directors at the directors’ meeting. Plans to enlarge the company and the scope of its activities were outlined. Adjutant General Fraser addressed the members of the company. “I am glad to know that Bismarck, the Capital City, has at last got busy and has a company of the National; Guard,” General Fraser said. He talk-) ed briefly of the plans of the govern- ment with respect to the reorganiza- tion of the National Guard in the en tire country, the guard having been made a distinct part of the army. Compliments Company. General Fraser, following the meet- ing, complimented the company on the character of men, saying that it was a bunch of splendid young men. | The general approved the temporary arm. ory, or equipment room, in the base- ment of the Baker building, Main and! Third streets. Under the new regu- lations privates in the company are paid $1 a drill by the government, with H higher pay for non-commissioned of- ficers. A motor truck already is as-| signed for use of the company, Gen- eral Fraser said, being stored at Fort Lincoln, and can be used in taking the company to rifle practice or in hauling equipment when on hikes, etc. | There will be a National Guard en-/ campment in the state next summer, the first in several years. Open For Additions, Company A, the reorganized com- pany, has been identified with Bis- marck for many years, the Capital City being awarded the first letter in the alphabetical listing of companies. This is the thirteenth guard company to be mustered into service in the state. % Major Harold Sorenson, of the ad- * jutant general's office, was mustering officer. There were 50 men mustered in, with a few unable to be preseni because of sickness. ig Following tthe muster, Capt. Bro- ‘copp announced that the company is open for recruits, and will immedi- ately be recruited up to the full al- lowed strength of 93 men, if possible. Application may be made of any of-| ficer of the company, he said. There| ‘are 10 or 12 ex-service men in the company, he said, several of whom 'saw service in France, while most of the men are from 18 to 21 years old.| Many social features are planned in connection with the company, he said. Tellers for the election of officers were Archie Johnson, Angelo Holta, John Nelson. ‘Major Welch was nam-j ed member of the board of directors to succeed W. C. Paulson, who has! moved from the state. * Names of Members. Following are the names of the men mustered ‘in last night: Noel A. Asp-| lund, Arthur Baltzer, Leif S. Blens- ly, Alan K. Bolton, Orris R. Brech- tel, Leo C. Crumb, Clarence W. Dea- kin, Lester W. Ellis, Edward G. Erbe, Jack J. Fettig, Anthony A. Gar- ske, William G. Garske, Raymond 0. Gates, Newell Hamilton, Angelo I. Holta, Albert M. Iverson, Archie O Johnson, Chester J. Johnson, Harold} D. Keller, Sam A. Kirk, Emanuel! Liebelt, Norman T. ‘Livdahl, Floyd L.! Lofthus, William P. Lotzer, Clarence N. McClure, Carl J. McGrath, John J. MsLaughlin, Archie McPhee, William H. McQuillan, Edward P. Milde, John R. Musolf, John W. Nelson, Olaf Nel- gon, George W. Peck, Neal Albert Robidou, Maice R. Saunders, Peter H Schiwal, August J. Schmidt, George! Schmidt, Edward D. Scott, Lee M. Scroggin, Darl F. Shepard, Wesley L. Sherwin, George W. Stebbins, Walter L. Van Vieet, Walter C. Vesperman, ‘Charles J. Warner, Derrick O. White, Frank E. Wray, Valentine A. Yeager. STEAMER SINKS — i JUGOSLAV KING j become queen of Jugoslavia. Princess Marie, second daughter of King Ferdinand of Roumaniia, will con Her betrothal to King Alexander has been officially announced at Belgrade. Alexander, 31, is the second son of the late King Peter of Serbia. He was recently elevated to the Jugoslav throne. Princess Marie is 22. CAHILL CLAIM HE'S STILL IN 'G. 0. P. MEETING IS CALLED | ’ | Fargo, March 2—A call for a meet- jing on the evening of March 8 at Grand ‘Forks of the anti-Townley Republi- ;can state organization committee | was issued by B, F. Spalding, chair- ; man. | The committee will consider plans pa for this -year’s campaign, and prob- Member of Board of Administra-, .»1y will issue a call for a eeaveie tion Says He Will Stick in ition to be held early in April. At that convention a state ticket His Place | wil be nominated and it also is ro |likely that a candidate for United ; States Senator, and candidates for CLAIMS. HIS OATH. FILED) congressmen jn the three districts, will be. endorsed, J. I. Cahill, member of the state ‘board of administration, whose office was declared vacant by Governor R. A Nestos yesterday, today declared that he would stick in office. He decMred that he was positive} he had filed his oath of office in the office of the secretary of state last LAND LEASING SET FOR MAR. 24 :| Farmers to Get Annual Oppor- in filing his oath of office and bond i ‘ He declared he weuld have proof to} tunity for Leasing Lands offer that he had complied with the; law. i Mr. ‘Cahill’s decision was reache'l; given following @ conference with an attor. ney. He was regarded as Burleigh be their opportunity to lease school lands for grazing pur- s here on March 24, it was stated today by the administration, holding} ®t the county auditor's office. office from his first appointment until! The annual leasing will be conduet- his successor is appointed. jed by Wil Prater, land commis- Offers Oath Fee. | sioner, the leasings to go to the high- Mr. Cahill attempted to file an oath| st bidders. The “auction” in Bis- of office late yesterday afternoon with| Marck will be the first to be held in the secretary cf state. Going to that} the state. office with Alfred Dale, employe ot; , Orders have been placed through the board of administration, Mr. Ca-| Auditor Johnson for hay for many hill tendered an oath of office and a| farmers of Burleigh county. The hay $2 filing fee. is to be shipped in from Minnesota In conversation which ensued Mr.! county farmers will annual The y of feed due to the long, cold winter is not as severe in Bur- Cahill said that he was positive he|C y re had filed his oath of office August | Icigh as in other counties, it is stated. 5. Employes of ‘the ela of! Sy ioe eee eo state’s office were as positive he had} if not. Deputy Secretary Maurice Dut-; fy asked Mr. Cahill which girl took his money at that time. Mr. Cahill} wasn’t sure, and Mr. Duffy wanted tot line up the girls of the office and let) Mr. Cahill pick the one. Mr. Cahill; declined. i The oath of office and $2 was placed | on a table, after the tender was de- clined. The money might still have been there but Secretary of State Hall, informed of the matter, decided it would be proper to return the oath and $2 with a letter. Bond Filing. Inquiry at ithe office ef the state WILL REOPEN Prospects for Reopening Are Good, Semingson Says Prospects are good for the re-open- ing of several more closed banks in the state, it was stated today by Siate| dxaminer Gilbert Semingson follow- 1g announcement of the reopening of Ways and Means Committee Ex- ‘bonding fund developed that that of fice last summer issued the regula- tion notice to the effect that Mr. Ca hill having been appointed he w legally bonded -in the sum of $10,096 condition oi his filing nis oath of office. The supposition of tie office was that Mr. Cahill had not been bonded since last July unless he had filed his oath of office. This notice was received from the auditor’s office, it was stated. — Deputy Auditor Ralph Madland said that there was no record in his office of notification by the secretary of ‘state of the filing of the oath of ot- fice by Mr. Cahill. There was such a 900 MILES OUT A Mar, 2.—The Norwegian-' report- theast | | Boston, French steamer Grontoft was ed sinking about 500 miles sou! of Cape Racine, radio messages re- cdived here today said. Hdr life- | boats had been smashed, the steamer) Westkeber reported. The steamer} Esthonia was proceeding to her as- sistance. The Grontoft was bound from New Orleans to Esdjerg. Figures Not Yet Compiled. The county treasurer’s office is so loaded down with money and work as a result of the rush to pay taxes be- notice when he was first appointed. Mr. Cahill’s position is that he filed the oath, and paid the $2 fee in cash. He lias consulted attorneys and is ex- pected to take) legal tion, hold ing that if.he failed to file oath it was simply*an omission of a directory pro- vision of the statutes and that it does not necessarily prevent him from holding office. Stucke Included. . pr. E. C. Stucke, of Garrison, it de- yeloped, according to records, had never qualified for the position of | member of the fish and game commis- ‘gion and there is not actually and i legally a member of the board at this the Farmers and Merchants Equity bank of Jud, LaMoure county. The hank closed Feb. 4, 1921. In the re- organization preparatory to reopen- i ing are Alex Siern and A. A. Lorsh- bough, of Fargo, and M. F. Blanco, of Jud. This ‘is the 14th closed bank to re-} open, since the closings began in No- vember over a year ago. DEMOCRATS TO FIGHT TREATY INU. S, SENATE Administration Wins First Test in Senate on Conference Treaties Washington, March --- Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska, ranking Demo- crat of the senate foreign relations committee, declared in an address in the senate today opening debate on the four-power Pacific treaty that he could not support it unless amend- ments or reservations wére adopted to meet high objections. Taking its first ratification roll call on the series of international cove- nants negotiated during the arms con- terence, the senate yesterday ratified without reservation or amendments the treaty ‘with Japan confirming American cable and radio rights on the island of Yap. The final vote was 67 to repre- senting a margin of seven over the necessary two-thirds. The 32 Demo- crats present divided 13 for ratifica- tion and 19 against, while only three Republicans voted in the negative. As soon as the result had been an- nounced, the four power Pacific tréaty, the pivotal agreement of the arms conference series, was brought before the senate for action. The prolonged and bitterly fought debate which is expected to precede a yote on it will begin today. Strong on Radio Clause Ratification of the Yap treaty fol- lowed an all day battle over reserva~ tions and amendments, during which dissatisfied senators on the ‘Demo- cratic side, joined by a few Republi- cans, sought unsuccessfully to attach qualifications to the ratification reso- lution, A half dozen proposals, all presented ‘by Democratic senators were voted down successfully by over- whelming majorities. NEW PLAN FOR COMPENSATION BILL APPROVE 2 22 pected to Act on Elimination of Cash Payment WOULD GIVE CERTIFICATES Washington, March 2—Majority members of the house ways and means committee were hopeful today that a final solution of the soldier ‘bonus problem had been found in the pro- posed plan to substitute for the cash feature of the dill a provision for ad- justed service certificates upon which former service men could immediately obtain funds from the hanks. There was unanimous agreement to eliminate the sh feature of the bonus except in the case of men whose adjusted service pay would not exceed $50, in the report of the special sub- committee of the house ways and means committee to which the whole ‘bonus question was referred yester- day. DIXIE RESIDENT GETS BLACK COAT Shrevenport, 1a., Mar. 2.—Taken from ; his home in Cedar Grove last night ‘by a silent band of unmasked men, William B. Gentry, 67, was pushed out) of an automobile 20 minutes later at ‘a street intersection here, clad only in his underclothing and a coat of tar and feathers. No reason for the at- tack was given. NATION’S DEBT ON INCREASE (Washington, March 2—An increase of more than ninety million dollars in the public debt during February was announced today by the treasury. | PRESIDENT SEES JEWISH RELIEF AS GREAT AID Endorsement of the Jewish Re- BANKER GIVEN ~ YBAR AND DAY |Judge Miller Sentences Ugland | | at Minot on Guilty Plea | | | Minot, March 2—Fderal Judge An- drew Miller today sentenced David Usland, former banker of Knox, to a year and a day in the Leavenworth, Kan,, federal prison. Ugland pleaded guilty to an indictment charging he had sent “untrue matter” through the mails. He given one day here in which to straighten out his business affairs and will be taken to Leaven- worth tomorrow. lief work for starving Europeans, particularly children, is endorsed by President Harding. His mes- sage follows: “It is a pleasure to communicate to you and your associates th assurance of my unqualified ap- proval of the great effort you are making in behalf of the suffering and unfortunate Jewish people of Europe. The presentations of their case which have come to my at- tention have impressed me_ pro- foundly, and it is good, to know that such an organization as your own is continuing the spiendid work that in the past has been so very fruitful of humane and praise- worthy results. “1 trust that the effort in which you are now engaged will have the fullest measure of success.” —President Harding \ t | BROKERAGE FIRM OF Declares Condition of Chicago Of: * Poe | ry { Senator Hiteheock, Ranking | Chicago, March 2—Frionds of John Democrat, Serves Notice of : |Burke, former United States Treasur- 0 tye er and former governor of North Da- pposition kota and a partner of the brokerage [ea of Hardee and Burke, which re- cently failed, have come to his as- YAP PACT JIS_ RATIFIED sistance and the firm soon may be able to reopen, it was announced to- day by Philip Davis, attorney for the local ‘branch of the New York con- cern, Tho condition of the Chicago office was found to be good,” said Mr. Davis. JOHN BURKE MAY REOPEN, SAYS BRANCH MANAGER fice Found Good and That Friends of Burke in Wall Street Will Come To His Aid and Permit Reorganization Burke was interested was followed by the failure of several other brokerage firms in New York. Activity of the district attorney's office toward some firms alleged tio have been “bucket- ing” orders on the New York stock exchanges was said by some to have hurt all brokerage firms, Following the failure of his firm, Mr. Burke gave up all property he had to be used in settling the affairs and said that he would start anew. Mr. Kardos declared that the firm was really in good condition and would pay out. ‘Mr. Burke received many messages of sympathy and aid from North Da- kota, a dispatch. received yesterday said. I. V. A. BODY 10 ASK TAX CUTS, C0-0P PROGRAM Executive Committee Holds All- Day Session to Discuss Various Matters “The kooks have all been sent to New “York. Mr. Burke had many friends in Wall Street and I believe their as- sistance will enable the firm to reor- ganize and resume business.” The failure of the firm in‘which Mr. WOMAN MaAyY SIT AMONG LORDS London, March 2.—(By the As- socated Press.)—The petition of Lady Rhonda to sit in the House of Lords was granted by the com- mittee on privileges of the House of Lords today. If she takes the seat awarded her by this ruling she will be the first woman to sit. in the upper house of the British parliament as Lady Astor was in the lower chamber. GOVERNOR 0 F FOR LOAN INCREASE! ISLAND ARTER sas tierce anon ot . ¢ ASH, HE SAYS Bonds which May be Issued to Make Farm Loans Porto Rican Delegate Declares Boss of Island Said he Would Make $200,000 i (Special to the Tribune) Fargo, N. D., March 2.—In response to a call issued on February 16 the state committee of the Independent Voters Association met in an all-day session at the Gardner hotel here} yesterday. Suggestions and needed legislation with reference to a reduction in gov- ernmental expense and taxation and further easing up of the financial stringency were the chief topics given consideration. | Other matters pertaining to the po- | litical situation in the state, including jthe question of cooperation between ‘i mat! independent republicans and demo- a congressional investigation of the|¢rats were also given attention. The acts and conducts, of Governor Ei) initiation. of, a, law jncreasing, the Mont Reily, of Porto Rico, looking to/amount of bonds that may be issued his removal from office was made in!for farm loan purposes in harmony the house today by Delegate Felix|with a recent resolution adopted by Gavila, resident commissioner of Porto|the State Industrial Commission in Rico. that matter was ordered. Declaring the people he represented Program Proposed asked that this step be taken “only| ‘The executive officers of the Inde- after the Harding administration was|pendent Voters Association were in- given free opportunity to act, Mr./structed to cause an investigation to Gavila, who is a member of the Un-|be made as to the working of the mar- ionist party of the island, expressed |ket bureau law in Wisconsin and simi- the belief that if Governor . Reily|lar laws in other states and to give should be called as a witness before) such facts to the voters of the state an investigating committee “he him-| with a view of proposing to our next self will be the best evidence of the| legislature some action along that justice of our demand for his re-'line for the good of the people of moval.” North Dakota. “Unable to convince the President | A special committee consisting of | of the justice of our case I appear be-j Messrs. A. B. Jackson, Devils Lake; L. fore you to ask a congressional in-|F, Crawford, Sentinel Butte and Mrs. vestigation which will expose to pub-|C, Shippy, Hope, was constituted for lic view the general reputation and|the purpose of making a survey to conduct of Governor Reily,” he said. |determine what changes if any, might Mr. Gavila charged among other|be required in the constitution prior things: to the assembling of the next legisla- That Governor Reily announced/ture in order to provide funds with publicly that he intends to make $200,-| which to replace in the treasuries of 000 during the next four years in of-| public institutions and political sub- fice whereas the salary as governor) divisions, tax money which is now is $10,000. ! tied up or lost and to lighten the tax That he has endeavored to “stir up| burden incident to the current period] strife and discord among the citizens,” | of reconstruction. that he unlawfully interfered with the The northern division of the Red| courts of justice and attempted to in-| Cross was asked to establish an emer-| timidate justi gency organization in the state for! That in public s es he showed] the purpose of undertaking. to assem-| utter disregard of feelings and senti-| ble and distribute commodities and ment of citizens and denounced the|cash that it was believed would be} flag of Porto Rico a “dirty rag.” | gladly contributed by ‘people living — erat in the central part of North Dakota CITY FACING and the Red River Valley sections of [Minnesota and this state for the pur-| pose of helping to relieve a serious Backed-up Waters Cause Dis- comfiture in Illinois Town | ASKS INVESTIGATION Wants Congress to Look into Al- legations Made Against U.S. Official Washington, March 2—Demand for { | want of clothing, food and feed which now exists in the southwestern part of the state, SUCCEEDS HAYS Dixon, Ill., Mar. 2.—Water from the BANKERS WILL - PAY JUST’ TAY, THEY DECLARE Representative Bankers Here Discuss Matter With State Officials OFFER IS FORMALLY MADE Supreme Court Ruling Virtually Exempted Bank Stock From Taxation Twenty-five of the represen bankers of North Dakota held eae ference here this morning for the pur- Pose of considering the offer they ; Would make to the state administra- tion in payment of their just share of taxes for 1920, 1921 and 1922. Under the recent ruling of the state supreme court the banks of the state, both state and national, are ex- empt from all taxes on personal pro- perty, although their real estate is taxable the same as any other real te. The total amount of tax money volved is estimated at about $700,000 ‘or 1920 and about $685,000 for 1921 or + total of nearly $1,400,000, The de- cision also leaves the state without ‘ny law under which the banks can be taxed for 1922. The bankers under the ruling, would not be called upon to pay any part of this tax and could not be compelled to do so, but the bankers assembled ‘here this morning took the attitude that they should not seek to evade their fair share of taxes Just because they could legally do so. The meeting was for the purpose of. arriving at some decision as to what would be a fair payment. Decide on Ofer After a discussion lasting nearly three hours the bankers decided to make an offer to the administration, to pay taxes for 1920, 1921 and 1922 on the basis of class two property. This it was estimated by those in attend- ance at the meeting, would put bank property on an equal or higher basis than other personal property. The tax on bank real estate is not involved, and they would pay on it at the same rate as other owners of real éstate pay. Offer Merely Tentative The proposed settlement is merely tentative as yet, for it must be approv- ed ‘by the administration. Governor Nestos said other members of the ad- ministration are meeting with the bankers this afternoon and they will either accept or reject the offer, or possibly reach some different basis of adjustment, The administration is not in posi- tion” legally tu collect any Of the tax due, and it hag no basis for 1922 taxation. The bankers took the posi- tion that they could not afford to be made to appear as tax evaders, even though they had the legal right to re- fuse to pay any tax. If the offer of the bankers is ac- cepted, they will pay approximately 40 per cent of the taxes levied and as- sume all costs of litigation, If the of- fer is refused, the state will collect nothing. Many Bankers Here Those present this morning includ- ed. H.C. Beckwith, H. C. Gearey, Fred A. Irish, George H. Hollister, A. G. Divet and W. C. McFaidden of Fargo; John G. Gunderson of Aneta, E, J, Lander of Grand Forks, August Peterson of Harvey, C. F. Peterson of New Salem, M. R. Porter of Minot, V. Blanding Fisher of Deils Lake, W, F. Hanks of Powers Lake, J. J. Nierling of Jamestown, W. H. Stutsman of Mandan, R. S. Johnson of Mandan, C. R. Green of Cavalier, A. L, Martin of Sentinel Butte, Paul Remington of Bismarck, J, L. Bell of Bismarck, R. R. Wolfer of Jamestown, S. G. Severt- son of Bismarck, L. R. Baird of Dick- inson, O. N. Dunham of Bismarck and E. A. Sevareid of Velva The executive committee held a meeting in the parlor of the McKenzie hotel. A luncheor was served. Gov. \Nestos, Attorney General Johnson. and . C. Converse, tax commissioner, were invited as guests. The hotel was made their headquarters. KING GEORGE SUES HARDING | Matter Involves Railroad Refund of War-time Charge Fort Worth, Texas, Mar. 2.—King | gorged Rock river rising slowly dur- ing the night flowed into the fire pit Jat the city gas plant early today and {stopped further manufacture; With less than a day's supply of gas in the jholder the city faces a complete fam- jine of the fuel. Many business in- stitutions which are dependent on gas ifor fuel, including the city newspa- | per, may be forced to suspend opera- \ tions before the day is over. | The waters this morning backed | further into the residential district of \the west part of the city 4nd many families were forced to vacate their homes, bringing the total of those ‘ariven out since Wednesday to more | than fifty. | The backed up water also flooded \the basement of a utility plant which supplied service to many cities. Dix- ‘on today was getting electric power ‘trom Joliet, but other cities are with- ‘out electric power. ‘HAIL WARRANTS | State Treasurer John | of 1920, 2,200 warrants bet This call ARE CALLED IN Steen has made another call for hail warrants called in | at this time for a total value of close leaves * but {George of England, through his at- First Assistant to be Postmas-! torney, has filed a suit in distri court against President Harding, ask- ter-General \ing damages of $1,079 for alleged non- delivery by the Rock, Island railroad Hubert | of 64 cases of corned beef during the Washington, March 2—Dr. Work, present first assistant post-| war. master general will succeed Will H.; President Harding is a party to the Hays as head of the postoffice depart-| suit because the railroad is the de- ment, it was learned definitely today fendant and the United States govern- at the white house. ; Ment had control of the railroad for Dr. Work, whose home is in Pueblo,) a period during the war. King George Col., will take over ‘the posto! port-| was the only plaintiff named in the folio Saturday when the resignation’ suit, ot Mr. Hays becomes éffecti The| pare Ea nomination is expected 2 be sent e112 STOCKBROKERS ARE INDICTED the senate in a few da New Yiork, March 2—Twelve more Says Public Hanging Planned stockbrokers were indicted by a su- Sr aa tas preme court yesterday for irregulari- | Springfield, I, Mar, 2—(By _|ties disclosed in District Attorney Ban- the Associated Press.)—Alleging | ton’s investigation of bucket shopping that the hanging of Harvey Church | which followed failure of a number of in Chicago tomorrow is to be “a | brokerage firms. Names of the de- public spectacle for which invita- | fendants were withheld. tions have been issued,” Attorney | a | TRAIN FREEZES TO RAILS Frank J. Tyrell, of Chicago, ap. | Courtenay, N. D., March 2.—The peared here this morning “as an American citizen to lay before | wheels of passenger train No. 107 lit- ‘erally froze to the rails after stand- Governor Small another plea for ‘ing some time at the station. The clemency for the condemned man.” eae to $400,000. labout $300,000 still outstanding and t be called at a later time. trainmen had to run the locomotive Oldest known bank notes were js-|ahead and prepare a “footing” for sued in China about 2837 B. C. it before it could start the coaches. Ugland was accused of irregulari- | . to David A. Brown,.. ties involving in the neighborhood of | Chairman, National Appeal half, a million dollars. {————$$<—$<—<—$<—$<—<——_—_<—_ fore they become delinquent March i) Sli See that complete figures have not been, Al! real literature of compiled as yet. ! destroyed about 100 A, D. China was