The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, December 19, 1923, Page 1

y in the state as any, place in the en- 4 noted judges whom , FARM BILL IS WEATHER FORECAST Partly cloudy tonight. Proba- bly ae or snow. Colder. ESTABLISHED 1873 FIRST BISMARCK TO HOLD EXHIBIT FOR ALN, D. Corn - Raisers From Every County in the State Expect- ed to Enter Competition HANNA cuP PRIZE Many Cash Prizes Also Will Be Offered for the Exhibi- tors at the Show The first state-wide corn show in North Dakota will be held in Bis- marck on January 22, 23 and 24, it was announced today by the Asxoci- ution of Commerce committee in charge of the exhibition. The purpose of the corn show is to find out what quality of corn is rais- ed in North Dakota and to attempr to prove that as good corn is raised tire country. The chief prize to be awarded will be the L. B. Hanna cup, to be of- fered for the county from which the sweepstakes prize is selected by the committee will have to judge theshow. Scores of cash prizes and other premiums will be given. Exhibits from every county in the state will be sought. Judges prob- ably will be agricultural experts from other states. The committee today is seeking a suitable location for the show, here. The exhibitions will be arranged by counties in some large room in the city. During the time of the show it is planned to hold a big education- al program, at which noted agricul- turalists will speak. Co-operation of the state depart- ment of agriculture, the agricultural college and the state immigration de- partment ‘has been. assured. It is expected that the corn show will produce hot competition among all the counties of the state. To win the Hanna cup, and have a county adjudged the best corn county in the state, will be invaluable to the coun- ty. Especially, keen competition is expected to be offered from the northern part of the state. Some agriculturists have contended that as THE BIS ‘ MAR CK TRIBU BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1923 FORD WON’T OPPOSE COOLIDGE FINAL EDITION PRICE FIVE CENTS STATE-WIDE CORN SHOW DATES SET (ory sire BY BOB DORMAN. NEA Service Staff Writer. ago a Russian Jew, anarchistic invhis beliefs, at odds with government that he could not understand, fleeing before the nightsticks of cops breaking up a “red” meeting—today, wealthy, educated by his own keen wits, @ loyal citizen, a Christian, yet not a sectarian, extending a helping -hand without discrimination us to race, color or creed-—that is Joe Justice, friend of all the Bowery, where “Joe, the Jew” is greeted on every hand by all who pass. “L was down and out myself,” says Joe, “and in the days of my prosper- ity I haven't forgotten the pals of the old days. “They “are still my pals, my brothers. And I help them whenever I can. For money is only good as you do good with it. “Not that I despise money. When money comes knocking at my door, 1 open it wide, and say: ‘Welcome, home.’ And then when it goes away } again, I say ‘God be with you, till we | meet again “But I want to do ull I can to help my fellow humans. It is a part of my bargain. I agreed that if God would make a man of me, I would | serve Him. He kept his part of the { bargain. I will keep mine. | “I give the boys on the Bowery a feed now and then. I haven't forgot- ten what it is to be hungry. “And Christmas—then is when 1 try and give the boys, my old pals, the best there is. Then-—when all the country is happy, when laughter and joy enter every home—is when the down-and-outers of the Bowery feel it most. “They may have sinned but they are fellow human beings. “The helping hand, not a foot, is what they need. “And you can’t fool them. “You may fool Riverside Drive and Fifth Avenue into believing that you j are a God-fearing man — but you can't fool the Bowery—they know. “And there is one thing they will appreciate, no matter how low they may be, or how great a criminal they are, and that is a square guy. “If you are on the level, they will recognize it, and treat you likewise. “And don’t forget the motto of the Salvation Army, by’ which I wa made a man, ‘That a man may be down, but he's never out.’” From the gutter of the Bowery, Joe Justice has fought his way to comparative wealth. After his conversion by the Salva- ood corn cannot be raised in the northern part of the state as the southern, but many farmers along the Canadian border violently dis- agreed with this statement. COULTER SAYS FINDING FAYOR Senators Capper and McNary of Farm Bloc Are Inter- ested, He Says Fargo, Dec, 19.—Assurances have been givén on the part of floor Yeaders of Congreas that the hill for a revolving fund of $50,060,000 to assist Northwest farmers to go into diversified farming more ex- tensively will be given a fair hear- ing and full opportunity to be con- sidered, Dr. John Lee Coulter, wresident of the North Dakota Ag- vyicultural College and author of the plan, announced today upon his return ‘from Washington. Bankers associations, farm ‘bu- reaus, the agricultural colleges, extensicn) workers and county agents of the four Northwestern states which are sponsoring the bil. North and South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana ‘have agreed to push the work of secur- ing all the additional information that can be secured to prove the (soundness of the program and the need of an accelerated program of diversification, Dr. Coulter reports. Dr. Coulter declated that both Senators Capper of Kansas and McNary of Oregon are interested in tha mii whieh he said might be extended so that it could be made tip pityawie 1 sanall areas in the districts of both these senators. POOL ROO IM IS CLOSED — - The state licensing department has closed the pool room of C. T. Crane of Nome, Barnes county, for alleged vidtations of ‘the law, par- ticularly in permitting. minors to leave school and congregate in his place, aqcording to Philip Elliott, state inspector, ‘ < SANTA'S GIFTS SX Mott, N. D., Dec. 19.—More than $1,000 worth of “children’s « play ground equipment will be the Christ- mas present of the public spirited citizens to the children of this com- munity. The play ground apparatus |. wus’ purchased ‘through ‘popular, sub- days ago. elty. park. tion Army, he married a Lassie of the Army, and with money loaned to him by the Army, he went into the laundry business. Days he hunted Nights he washed it. ever worked harder. The struggle was a hard one. Gen-' tiles wouldn’t patronize him because he was a Jew. Jews wouldn't give im work because he had forsaken his faith, But Joe persevered. Today he has all the work of practically every theater on Broadwhy. No stage door- keeper stops him. They all know “Joe.” With his neatly wrapped packages, he goes to the chorus girls’ dressing rooms, “I’ve another new song for you, girls,” says Joe as the ladies of the chorus check over their laundry. “I don’t suppose you can sing it out front, but I want you to learn it anyhow. I wrote it all, the words and music.” And Joe hands around copies of his song, “In Chinatown,” the second verse of which runs: “Her days of bloom and youth are soiled linen No Chinaman over The Broadway Belle has run her race; ‘ Gone are the merry days of pleasure, And want has taken splendor’s place. ai Alone she sits, the past bewailing, \ Her tears drop on the tattered gown But who cares for faded roses, For drunken Nelt in Chinatown?” “and if juat one girl is helped over a tight spot by’ my song, then I am more than satisfied,” says Joe Tastice has written more than 30 New York, Dec. 19.—Thirty years | ith edueation or knowledge, | Joe Justice, Bowery Philesopher, Now Wealthy, Assists “Down-and-Outers” i Thus Speaketh “J; Justice, Blessed is the man who mak- eth a short speech, for verily he shall be called on to speak again, It is more blessed to give the rag to thy neighbor than to chew it thyself. Plenty of wind is a blessing to a windmill, but a calamity to a Gospel meeting. Some people’s silence is the Dest ‘sermon they could preach. The supply of dry and long- winded . speakers is always greater than the demand. OF NEW POWER TO GO. COURT Judge Coffey, Speaking Be- fore Bar Association Pro- poses Increased Juris- diction RELIEF SAID NECESSARY Benton Baker Elected Pres- ident of County Associa- tion, Succeeding I. C. Davies A change in court procedure in Burleigh county, whereby increased jurisdiction would be given the coun- ty court, now presided over by Judge I. C. Davies, was advocated : before the Burleigh County Bar Association at the association's annual banquet, held last night in the Grand Pacific Hotel. Judge James A, Coffey of district court, now presiding at a jury term here, launched the idea for the con- sideration. of the lawyers, and ex- plained the results obtained by hav- ing increased jurisdiction for the county court in Stutsman county. Judge Coffey pointed out that the county judge, with increased juris- diction, would have jurisdiction in civil cases involving up to $1,000 and in misdemeanor cases. Me could call a jury, but this would not be ne- cessary unless parties involved de- manded a jury. The district court would be relieved of a great deal of work, Judge Coffey said that éither another district judge will have to be provided, because the work is in- creasing so rapidly, or the county court given increased jurisdiction. Judge Coffey expressed belief that the proposed arrangement would prove more convenient for litigants and less expensive for the county. songs, which are used in religious services. He also makes addresses from vari- ous church pulpits, both in New York and other ci COURT WILL ADJOURN FOR _ CHRISTMAS The district court will adjourn Friday or Saturday for a brief per- iod over Christmas. ~ judge Coffey said today that the jury term proba- bly would continue during January. The court. today was hearing the damage suit..of James J. Obowa against Archie Johnson for $1,200 growing out of an automobile acci- |” dent in Bismarck. A jury yesterday gave the Farmers. Exchange State Bank of Sanger judgmefht for $350 against Christ Iverson et al on a i \ plaintiff inst the Soo road, in. which. he sought $26,000 damages as . On motion, a committee will be named by the president of the bar association on courts and court pro- cedure to report on the proposal at a meeting to be held later. Among the: speakers last. night were Chief Justice Bronson of the upreme court, Judge Birdzell, Judge Nuessle, Judge Jansonius, F. O. Hellstrom and Judge Nuchols, President Named Benton Baker was elected presi- dent of the association to succeed I. C. Davis. E, B. Cox was named vice- president and’ Gordon V. Cox was re- elécted secretary-treasurer. NEW CANDIDATE ‘ON HORIZON North Dakota’ vice-presidential candidate of four years ago may be @ presidential candidate next year. Wm. G. Webster, 136 Lexington .F. Hunt representéd himself as|avenue, New’ York, who broke all precendent four years ago by ask- ing that his name be placed on the a@ result of an accident in Sheridan} North Dakota primary ballot for county, but the jury found against | vice-president—and having no op- him) in: two actions, Savannah,: lantie ‘coast for fish and. oysters. position - votes—hag written the Secretary of Ga, is said to be the | State. largest distributing point on the At- | ng the presdential prim: was. chosen with 20,547 king. for informaton regard- He did not, however, indicate his ‘intentions. y URGES GIVING 'DR. COE HER TO PLACET. R. Famous Roosevelt Statue in Memorial Building Former North Dakotan to Provide Statues Dr, Henry Waldo Coe of Porttand, Oregon, a former resident of North Dakota, who gave the famous eques- trian statue to Portland, Oregon, arrived in Bis of the city his offer to give the plas ter model of the famous statute to this city. the model be placed in the corridor of the new Liberty Memorial Build- ing on the state capital state or may be bronged. The sta- tute is 13 feet high from base to tip, and is one,of the greatest works of A. Phimister Proctor, sculptor. Dr. Coe, a great friend of Roose- velt’s during his life time and an | the late President, in addition to given a bronze replica to be placed in Minot’s city park, and is having two smaller bronze statues made, one to be placed in the Roosevelt Memorial House in New York and the other to be offered to Mandan, where he lived 30 years ago. Dr. Coe has spent about $50,000 in pro- viding the statues, and made a trip to Europe to study great statues, Many requests have been made for the plaster model from which ithe original statue was North Dakota, Pacific Coast and Minnesota cities, Dr. Coe, however, desires to. have it placed in the state capital of North Dakota. He would make as a condition that if the bronze statue in Portland were ever destroyed that the plaster mo- del placed in Bismarck might be used to fashion one anew. ; The D. A. R. has been made per- petual guardian of the statue in Portland, which is the only eques- trian statue on the Pacific Coast, and will be made guardian of the one to be placed in Minot. Dr. Coe made this arrangement to guarantee preservation of the works of art in years to come, Dr, Coe stopped off in Bismarck on his way back from the east where he saw Mr. Proctor and consulted with government officials in Wash- ington. Dr. Coe has a contract for the care of the Alaskan insane in his large sanitarium near Portland, Oregon, having had this contract for While in Washington it 21 years. was renewed for five years. Lewis F. Crawford, curator of the state historical society, with others were to go over the situation with Dr. Coe during the day regarding the proposed gift of the plaster model of the statue to Bismarck. e Find Place. A satisfactory place for the cast in the new Memorial building was found by Dr. Coe and Mr. Crawford, who went over, the building today. RED TROOPS “INREVOLT Terrible Conditions Causes Russians to Mutiny ~ Harbin, Manchuria, Dec. 19.—(By , the Associated Press)—A mutiny of ' Soviet Russian- troops commencing are being assisted by partisans the white or anti-Soviet faction in Siberia, The populations of the cities nam- ed are said to have been driven to desperation by the ruthless collec- tion of food taxes, religious perse- cution and the harsh official Soviet regime. BONUS BILL ACTION PUT OFF ——— Washington, Dec, 19—The house’ ways and means committee decided today to defer action on a soldier's bonus until after it has considered administrative features of the Mel- ton tax program. WARDWARE STORE ROBBED. Glenburn, “N. D., Dec. 19.— Thieves who entereg the Harry Grid- ley hardware store here stole $200 worth. of silve: e, rifles, knives and other merchandise. The cash regis- ter was broken opén but no’ attempt was made to enter the safe. En- trance to the building was made by prying open the front door. ’ WORK OF ART Proposed to Place Model of MANY CITIES WANT IT More Than $50,000 Spent By| of Theodore Roosevelt | marck today to discuss with citizens It has been suggested locally that! grounds, | where it may be left in its original| admirer of the accomplishments of | giving the statue to Portland, has| last Monday is reported from Vladi: vistok, Nikolask and Khabarofs! The mutinous reds, the reports say, | TAKEN, CLAIM From Puebla by Victory, Is Official Report REVOLT SPREADIN' City of Mareida Goes Over 4 To Huerta Mexico City, Dec. 19.—(By the 1A. P.)—Delayed—Press dispatches from Villa Hermosa, capital of the tate of Tabasco, state that rebel ‘ces commanded by General Carlos een, ex-governor of Tobasco; F. egovia and M. Lucero which have been attacking Villa Hermosa for the past two days, have suffered* heavy losses in the bloodiest fighting of the present revolution. The forces of Generals Segovia and Lucero are reported to have suffered 100 cusu- alties inflicted by General V. Gon- zalez, commanding federal forces within the city. Galveston, Tex., Dec. 19.—Capture Jof San Marcos from the rebels by Obregon forces, thus cutting off the retreat of the rebels from Puebla is reported in official dispatches re- ceived by I. Magna, Mexican consul, \here today. Several trains and one imarine cannon set on a railway car {platform were captured. ‘The rebels are closely pursued by cavalry, the dispatch added. NEW REVOLT. New Orleans, Dec. 19.—The city of Mareida, capital of Yucatan, with a ‘population of 100,000, was taken over by the rebels yesterday when General Lariga and the garrison de- Sclared for Huerta, it was announced bronzed, "by “today by the Mexican consul-general here. _Indicutions were that the ‘port -of Progresso would fall into rebel hands, it was added. GAME WARDEN HELD “FIRED” Supreme Court = Upholds Board’s Contention in Hartung Case The supreme court today,’ in an opinion written by District Judge Buttz ting on the court in place of Justice Johnson, affirmed District Judge Coffey's decision that T. N. Hartung of Dickinson, former game warden, was properly removed from office and disallowed Hartung’s claim for $300 salary and $745 expense from the state game board. Hartung’s removel followed a re- organization of the state board when political control of it changed. The suit is similar to several others filed by game wardens MANY WHO HIT OFFICER GETS STIFF_SENTENCE Jeremiah Corcoration, recently an inmate of the state penitentiary, was brought before Justice of the Feace Harry Crane yesterday afternoon charged with assault on Chief of Police Martineson. He was sentenc- ed to 30 days in jail and fined $100. STATE WILL "APPEAL CASE Judge Miller Enjoins Method of Collecting Income Tax The state will appeal from the de- cision of Federal Judge Andrew Mil- ler enjoining, the state from pursu- ing the method adopted to assess i come taxes against the railroads, First ‘Assistant Attorney General John Thorpe said today. About $60,- 000 is involved in the suit. Should the decision of Judge Mi ler, that the state may assess the i: come derived only on business orig- in 1g and ending wholly within the state, the income tax to be paid by the roads would be materially reduc. ed. The state assessed not only this income but a proportion of in- come upon interstate shipments. STARTS BUS LINE Jamestown, N. D., Dec. 19.—The unusually warm December season has encouraged Frank Archbold form erly of Pingree, to inaugurate a Fargo-Jamestown motor bus service, for lo and through passenger traffic between Jamestown and Fargo, over the Red Trail and Na tional Parks. Highway. The road- way-is now jn excellent condition, with all buf about twenty miles ‘gravelled. OF FEDERALS Cut off Retreat of Rebels Reported That Government of | SAN MARCOS IS ROBBERS LOOT VAULT OF BANK AT FT. YATES, ESCAPE WITH $500 AND blew the vault and Sioux County seat. been able to give the who ‘heard the bandits at ty jail. NOTED PASTOR DIES IN SURREY London, Dec. 19.—(By the Asso- ciated Prers)—The Rev. John Henry Jowett, noted British clergyman, formerly pastor of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church in New York, ‘died in Surrey today. ADDITIONAL PROBE MAY BE MADE IN CASE | Testimony in Hughes Electric Company Hearing Is End- ed Before Commission STIONS RAISED ’ Service’ on Steam - Heating Asked to be Investgiated on Behalf of Consumers The state railroud commission to- day has under advisement testimony adduced in the Hughes Electrie Com- pany rate investigation on the peti- tion of consumers, the commission's motion and the company’s petition for further testimo Some questions rais subject of further inquiry, detailed information not being presented on them in the hearing. The question of whether or not un equitable price was paid for coal, much of which came from a mine in which the head of the electric company: was inter- ested, was raised but not disposed of by testimony of engineers of the { commission, ©. L. Young, city at- torney, told the commission several lof the ‘largest users of steam heat felt that they were not receiving efficient heating service as they re- ceived three or four years ago, and he asked that commission angineers intestigate and test the service. The question of the price paid for current by the Northern Pacific Railway for its Mandan shops also was raised and presumably will be the subject of further inquiry by the commission. The hi ended last evening, after considerable testimony had been given by accountants. The re- port of F. E, Ullery, former accoun- tant, was explained by E. H. Morris, chief engineer of the commission. The report covered 1922, and showed among o! things that the salary af (the jvice-president and general manager, E. A. Hughes, increased from $200 to $417.50 to $833.33 per month. This salary was the subject of some inquiry in the case, The Ullery report also showed the net income of the company to be $63,046.46 during 1922. The report of Charles Martin, for the period Dec. 1, 1922 to October 31, 1923, showed the salary of E. A. Hughes to be $833.33 per month, that of M. H. Hughes, president, $100 per month and that of M. V. Hughes, *| secretary, $100 per month. His report showed revenue during the 11-months period to be $226,506.- 35 and operating expense $187,261.36, the difference being $39,244.99. He placed the net income this period a! $30,549. 71. , The balance sheet showed a sur- plus on Dec. 31, 1922, of $399,175.15. The plant and equipment account showed the value to be $471,555.33, with depreciation charged, Dividends listed include: 1922, E. A. Hughes, $17,850.00; M. Hughes, $13,650.00; Dec. 31, 1923, W. V. Hughes, $1,51 Dec, 27, 1922, E.. A. Hughes, $17,850.00; M. A, Hughes, $13,650.00; May 31, 1923, W. V. Hughes, $1,500. Donations listed included First Lutheran church, $25,000; Salvation Army $25.00; Bismarck Athletic Association, $50.00, Miscellaneous ex- pense included Farmer-Labor Record $8.50; Chamber of Commerce of U. S. A. A $50.00; National Electric Light Association, $15.00. The average cost of coal was shown to be $3.48 per ton. Dec. 1, H: BANK CLOSES The First State Bank of Manning, an inland town in Dunn county, has been closed, the state banking de- partment announced, of $10,000 and deposits of $35,000. a : ’ Mandan, Dec. 19.—Bank robbers who’ have given western North Da- kota a breathing spell for a few weeks returned to operations in this district last night when they safe of the First State Bank at Ft. Yaies, The only person who might have larm and work was a prisoner in the Sioux coun- »; but not until It had capital | t The bandits secured about $500 {n cash, two diamond ringa and negotiable papers to an unknown amount. A. O. Schimansky, of Bismarck in president of the looted institution. The loss was discovered this morn- ing when P. J Jacobson, cashier, arrived at the institution to open it for business. The terrific explosions used generally shattered the office fix- tures of the bank The institution is covered by insurance. /BAILIFFS USE | GUNS T0 HOLD JURYMEN SAFE Crowd of Men Attempts to Break Up Early Morning Walk of Fox Jury UNDER DOUBLE GUARD Bailiffs Tell Court That Body of Men Has Been Follow- ing the Jury Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 19.—Bailiffs in charge of the jury sitting in the case of Philip E. Fox, on trial here for killing William Coburn, a Ku Klux Klan attorney, had to threaten to draw their pistols on six men who had attempted to forcibly interfere with the jurors while they were tak- ing outdoor exercise early today, the officers reported to court officials. ‘The jurors were walking in double- file formation in a street near the courthouse, the bailiffs stated. Six men rushed up to tne body of men and began talking to them, the offi- ¢ aid, e ordered them away,” the bailiffs told their superiors. “When jthey refused we made motions to idraw our guns but they dispersed they saw we meant business.” The jury has been under a double guard, bailiffs said, A group of men |has been following the jurors each’ time they have been taken from the court building, the officers stated. Additional guards will be assigned to protect the jury, it was announc- ted. |ASK LIGNITE CASE HEARINGS BE POSTPONED | Railroads Would Have Case Come Before Regulatory Bodies in February Telegraphic request of the North- ern Pacific Railroad attorneys, who will represent the interests of all carriers in the lignite rate case fight, for a postponement of the hearings set to begin January 8 in Aberdeen, S. D., was received by Chairman Frank Milhollan of the state railroad commission today. Mr. Milhollan, replying, consented ‘to a postponement in behalf of the state railroad commission to a date satisfactory to the Interstate Com- merce Commission. The railroad at- torneys, he said, explained that they were engaged in other litigation be- fore regulatory bodies and asked that the case be heard sometime in February. WEATHER REPORT For twenty-four hours ending at noon today. Temperature at 7 a, m. Temperature at noon Highest yesterday Lowest yesterday . 20 Lowest last night 14 Precipitation . ¥ ee 0 Highest wind Ye 5 Weather Forecast For Bismarck and vicinity: Part- ly cloudy tonight and Thursda: probably rs or snow. Somewhat colder Thursday afternoon or night. For North Dakota: Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday; probably rain or snow south portion, Some- what colder Thursday afternoon or night. | Weather Conditions Conditions have changed very little over the country during the past’ 24 hours. The pressure is still high ‘from Wyoming westward and 1t’ is Jow over the northeastern Rocky Mountain slope. Precipitation. oc-' curred over the south-central states and in Nevada, but ‘elsewhere gen- erally ‘fair weather prevails. Tem- peratures are’ mederate.in all ‘sec- ions. ; Orris W. Roberts, Meteorologist. 14 20 - 5B : a) and Quincy passenger t WITH CALVIN, HENRY ASSERTS SECURITIES; PRISONER HEARS THEM) neciares He Feels Like “Ma- jority” of Americans - Regarding President NAME PUT ON Both Ford and Coolidge Are Placed in Running in Michigan BALLOT Detroit, Mich., Dec. 19.— Henry Ford today declared he “like a great majority of the American people” feels that the country is “safe with Coolidge” and that himself would never consider running arene Mr. Coolidge on any icKet. Lansing. Mich., Dec. 19.—(By the A. P.)—Noniinating petitions enter- ing Calvin Coolidge and Henry Ford as candidates in the presidential pri- mary next April were accepted by the department of state today. SLAYS WOMAN, THEN TAKES HIS OWN LIFE Russel Viem, Farmer of Es- mond, North Dakota, Kills Railroad Man’s Wife OUT WERE RIDING Grand Forks, Dec. 19.—In a fit of Jealousy Russell Viem, farmer of Esmond, N. D., shot and killed Mrs. John M. Johnson, wife of an Esmond railroad man, and then committed suicide, according to word received here today. Viem and the woman, who had been intimate friends for sometimes, according to reports were out riding in a buggy when Viem suddenly turned on the wo- man and shot her in the stomach, causing death a few minutes later. Viem then went to the home of his father, Ole B. Viem, and turned the gun on himself, dying instantly. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband and two children. McGRILL CASE IS PUT OFF The state pardon board, at a spe- cial meeting today, postponed until its June meeting action on the case of Tommy McCrill, Minot lifer, for whom clemency has bene asked. No paidons were granted at the meet- ing. Three paroles were approved. ASK BODY 10 SBEK TAX CUT Proposition of Minot Men To Be Laid Before Governor Minot, Dec. 19.—Governor R. A. Nestos was yesterday appealed to by an informal conference of . Minot business men to appoint a state-wide committee of five to investigate the ibility of tax relief and to make specific recommendations to the next legislature. The same {conference suggested appointment by C, E. Dan- felson of the Association of Ca&- merce of a local committee to work with tax levying bodies with the aim of limiting expenditures in the fu- ture. EXPRESS CAR IS ROBBED Dixon, Mlinois, Dec, 19.—The ex- Press car on a Chicago, Burlington ‘in, bound . from Chicago to the Pacific Coast, robbed somewhere between Rochelle and Savannah early today. The amount of their loot is not known. Special agents of the rail- road company are now working at Svannah. HAS UAL y mone N. ane ee 19.9, rthur, local ru mail has an exceptional record: mois In his 18 years of service not.« has he carried tons of U: 4 mail a distance of 155,000 ‘miles, | missed few trips in that Mr. McArthur was appaintes 1905, and was the frst’ rural. carriar in this priatiy of the atata,