The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, May 20, 1924, Page 1

WEATHER FORECASTS Generally fair tonight and Wed. Continued cool. Frost tonight, ESTABLISHED 1873 THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE | FINAL | FINAL EDITION BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, TUESDAY, MAY 20, 1924 PRICE FIVE CENTS HOUSE TAKES UP FARM RELIEF BILL BUSINESS OF M'KENZIE I$ DETAILED HERE George P. Flannery Declares on Stand His Residence Was in St. Paul HAD MANY INTEREST: Mr. McKenzie Had Virtually Retired from Local Water Company, Is Statement George P. Flanner administrator of the es ander McKenzie, former North Da- kota political leader, took the wit- ness stand before Judge I, C. I in county court here tod@y to tes as to the residence of Mr. McKenzie before his death. Mr. Flannery, as administrator, contends that Mr. McKenzie was a resident of St. Paul while Burleigh county and the state of North Dakota contends his legal residence was ‘Bismarck and that, therefore, the estate should pay an inheritance ti Mr, Flannery detailed the _ bus ness operations of Mr. McKenzie, whom he said he had known since 1874, They included mining inter- ests-in British Columbia, the Cook 4 Construction Company of St. Paul and the Cook Construction Company Limited of<Canada, the Stiles Cattle Company, operating in North Dako- ta; Bismarck Water Supply Com- pany. Flannery declared that Mr. McKen- zie on October 6, 1921, transferred all of his stock in the Bismarck ) Water Supply Company, except one share, to him and that McKenzie said he was not being fairly treated in Bismarck and hoped he would never have to come to North Dakota again, + Mr. Flannery said that Mr. Me- Kenzie moved to St. Paul in 1878, still retaining much property in Bis- marck. His mining interests in British Columbia were with the gen- eral counsel of the Northern Pacific. Later he was in the bond brokerage business in New York for about three years with Elijah Coffman, an early day partner in Bismarck, Mc- Kenzie spent considerable time in Canada lovking after work of the Cook Construction Company _ later, the witness suid. He and associates had an option on some iron mining property in northern Minnesota, but never acquired title, he said. Mr. Flannery mentioned the Stiles Cattle Co, 1p owned by A. B, Cook, Jack Stiles and McKenzie. The company, he said, increased its ci tle holdings during the war when the government encouraged increased farming operations, and when the market dropped after the war the company got into financial difficul- ties, Stockholders put up $45,000 to take up shrinkage, he said. Mr, Flannery said the Bismarck Water Supply Campany caused Mr. McKenzie much trouble, smiling as he mentioned this compuny, the sub- ject of much bitter discussion. Me- Kenzie, he said, was here for a time in 1920 at a rate hearing, and then spent one winter in California, one / in Arizona and one in Canada, “On October 6, 1921, MeKenzie transferred to me all stock in the Bismarck Water Supply Company except one shdfe~which J insisted he keep, and said they were not treat- ing him fairly in Bismarck and he oped he would never have to come back to North Dakota,” said Mr. Flannery. “He also transferred to me his stock in the Stiles Cattle Company.” Mr, Flannery said McKenzie never had anything to do with the Tood Land company, he managing that. Mrs. Foster on Stand Mrs. Mary B. Foster, eldest daugh- ter of the late Alexander McKenzie, North Dakota political leader for many years took the witness stand yesterday afternoon in support of the contention that McKenzie was a resident of Minnesota and that North Dakota is not entitled to collect an inheritance tax from the estate. Mrs. Foster, who was born in Bis- marck, said that her father moved is family to St. Paul in 1887 and maintained a house there for his family and himself, although he was absent mych of the time on busi- ness, until 1897, when his first wife ied,” The house was maintained at intervals thereafter, she said, For a time Mr. McKenzie lived in New ing engaged in the broker- s, she said. Asses Ing that she and her sister wished| fo live in Bismarck after their 1 pther’ death, she said “my father | \id he would never make an- other h me in Bismarck. There was sentime ¢ about it--my mother's death had broken up our home:" She and her sister were lavishly provided for by their father, being sent at various times to school, to the Adirondacks, to Europe and to other places. Answering the question us, to how it happened Mr. McKenzie was bur- ied in Bismarck after his death in St. Paul about two years ago, Mrs. Foster said that she decreed the burial here because Mr. McKenzie's son, John, was buried’ here and the son's death was one of the great griefs of his life, and sponse to numerous petitions from Siemarck citizen that his last rest- ing place be in this city, Husband Testifies C. B. Foster of Montreal, Canada, husband of Mrs, Mary B. Foster, also (Continued on page 2) of St. Paul, A GOOD CHAT, ANYWAY! Adoo (right) an are eo of the treasur connection wit the Democrati are talkir of their experie: Or perhaps of Democratic presidenti SQUARE DANCE BRINGS DEATH Tuttle; N. D., May 20. ing part in a squ friday night Dr. W.W, stricken with heart f dropepd dead, never sound. Doctor and a ten-year-old remains: were shipped Minn., on Tuesday take place. A siiort service was held home “on Tuesday; ‘unde piees of the A. I. & A, M. While tak- © here on utting was lure and having made a leaves a wi daughter, The to Luverne, where burial will at the the aus- of Steele. JOHN H. RICH RESERVE BANK HEAD, IS DEAD, Succumbs at His Home Minneapolis From Influ- enza Complications IN NO. ONCE DAKOTA Formerly Rana Bank in Pem- bina, North Dakota—Was a Business Leader olis, May 20,-John H. man of the board 6f di- rectors and agent of the Ninth fed- eral reserve bank herc, died at his| home here today after an illness of | nearly four months. Mr. Rich, who} was 67 years old, suffered from in- fluenza in Januar nd resultant | complications caused his death. He was born at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and lived on a farm there for 20 years. In his early twentii Mr. Rich ran} an elevator at St, Vincent, Minne- sota, and managed a banking busi- ness, which led tc his establishment of a bank at Pembina, North Dakota, which he sold in 188: For 15 years he the Goodhue County National Bank at Red Wing and was an outstand- ing figure in the development of the sewer pipe, industry there. NEW ZONING - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED The zoning ordinance was formally introduced in the city commission last night by Commissioner Henzler, seconded by Commissioner Larson. Under the law 15 days notice must be Siveny so that ob, raised. It is ing commission that a building or- dinance be enacted at the same time. JAMES. HERRON, | SYKESTON BANKER, STOCKMAN, DIES Sykeston, N. D., May 20.—James Herron, 60, for 30 years a prominent stock raiser of Wells county and president of the Sykeston State bank, died here after a five years illness from ‘tuberculos: He had a well improved farm of about 1,600 acres and an “interest in the Sykeston bank. For many years he was known as a breeder of cattle and up to the last four years had actively managed his farm. His widow and three children sur-| vive. Minnea Rich, chai president of English officials test road mater- jal by building a two-foot road and using a revolving machine on it, pres bes as dire | the | at Casselton, d Senator Carter Glass of Virginia And both have been mentioned ia ential nomination. Maybe they tors of national finances. al prospect Who knows? NOMINATION OF YOUNG IS SENT SENATE President Would Appoint Con- gressman lo Choice Judge- ship Post Washington, May 20.—The nomina- tion of Congressman George M. Young, North Dakota, to the court of customs appraisers went to the senate late yesterday. This 1s look- ed upon as the best appointment outside diplomatic service. Thirty yeary! ago it was simply a board of appraisement appeals but «ongr has gradually added to its power until ts judges now have all the power of the United States dis» trict judges, covering all litigation ng out of customs laws and ad- tration. Specie training is re- quired for this position which Young has had in his six years gervice on ways and means committee. Congressman Young is serving his 12th year in congress. He was the author of the emergency tariff law, the anti-dumping law and a number of other important laws. He is 50 rs old and a graduate of the niversity of Minnesota. He settled N in 1890, where he was emplo Pollock and Young, attorneys, In 1894 he opened a law office in Vailey City and later served eight years in the state legislation, waere he held positions as chairman of the heuse judiciar mmittee, chairman of the house st ng committee, and sident pro tem in the senate. . Young passed through stormy campaigns but always had a ‘good margin. FARM HOUSE IS DESTROYED ; Owner Is Burned About the Hands and Face Fire destroyed the farm house of Walter E. Pesonen, near Wing, early last’ evening and Mr. Pesonen was painfully burned about the hands and fac The fire is believed to have been caused by an incubator. The entire house and contents we destroyed, there being no insurance. Some cash which Mr. Pesonen had in the house he dug out of the ruins later, Turkey eggs were being hatched in the incubator, About 20 had hatched. Mrs. Pesonen and children went to the field, and Mr. Pesonen also was working in a field at the time. He happened to look around and saw smoke issuing from the house. He rushed to the house, opened the door, and a ,burst of flames Ppanped his face and hands. RUNAWAY AUTO IS WRECKED Mandan, N. D4, May 20.—Jostled from its insecurely placed jack by a high wind, an Overland roadster owned by Roy Roth, an employe of the Mandan Deaconess hospital, roll- ed down an incline and steered its own way for more than a block to a high bluff and plunged 75 feet to the Heart river below. The machine was a total wreck. The wealth of Japan is estimated by one authority at $23,500,000,000. PRAISES HEL GIVEN THROUGH NEW AID BODY Vice-President of Credit-Cor- poration Says 150 Banks. Have Been Aided SEES GOOD RESULTS Great Impetus Given to Di- versified Farming Move> ment Through Project (By the A. P.)— The $10,000,000 Agricultural Credit Corporation, originally tentatively formed in Chicago at the suggestion of President Coolidge for the relief, of the agricultural Northwest, has already come to the relief of more than 150 banks in North and South Dakota, Iowa and Minhe- sota, it ed today by James R. Ho president of the organization, and president of the National Transportation Institute. The corporation has veen in actual operation scarcely more than a month, In addition to relief of banks the lit corporation has established a $1,000,000 fund for direct to farmers to purchase dairy cows, sheep or brood sows, in order to promote diversified farming. he nuclei of a diversified farm- ing industry has been established and it is expected to expand this mixed farming movement as rapidly as experience justifies, to cover the whole Northwest. The relief extend- ed to banks to date approximates $2,000,000, according to the state- ment. Additional commitments for bank loans which will be turned over as soon as a few details p attended to, amounts to nearly — $1,000,000 m These sums do not include delinquent tax or interest relief, seed purch. or other direct agricultur- al appropriation granted or under way, Mr, Howard said. Is Coming Back at Northwest country is ck, make no mistake about said Mr. Howard. “Its wel- fare is essential to the United States. It is a wonderful country, a agricultural empire. It cannot. help returning to prosperity. “One of the most important things the credit corporation is doing building up diversified farming. million dollar fund for the lishment of dairy herds and cortez stock farming ought to introduce new element of prosperity into th culture of these ‘states. The problem of the agricultural Credit Corporation has been to select the general line of work and the local ity where an organized effort could be most speedily made and the greatest good accomplished in the shortest time. The purpose of the corporation was to afford as much relief to the four Northwestern states was possible within the limited resources of the corpor ation.” Chicago, Mi “This gr coming ba that,” a he FIVE SPEEDERS ARE ARRESTED Police Spring Campaign Opens on River Highway The police spring — campaign ugainst speeders opened last night. Five persons are eharged with vi- olating the speed laws on the con crete road to the bridge, ten dollars cash bond being put up in most eases for appearance before Police Magistrate W. C. Cashman tonight. One person was charged with speeding between 55 and 60 miles an hour, another 35 to 40, a third the \than 4,000,000 World same and another 30 to 35 miles an hour. The arrests were made between 9 p. m.-and midnight last night, The police action follows a recent warning by Chief of Police Martine- son aguinst excessive speed. CALVIN BANK IS REOPENED! Fourth in Northeastern N. D. To Reopen Doors The First State Bank of Calvin, Cevalier county, reopened for busi ness today, according to announce ment by Gilbert Semingson, bank examiner, This bank is the fourth in northeastern North Dakota to reopen, others being at Langdon, Larimore and Wales. The First State Bank of Calvin w placed on special deposit October state | 1923, and has been refinanced. D. Porter is president. The bank has $15,000 capital, $5,000 surplus and $140,000 deposits. SORLIE LEAVES FOR HIS HOME A. G. Sorlie of Grand Forks, League candidate for Governor, who was jnjured’ in’ an automobile acci- dent on. May 3, left the Bismarck Hospital today, going to Grand Forks with his wife on the train. }of the Rockies. HUMAN HEAD BURGLAR IS APPREHENDED Los Angeles, May Pimo- thy O'Brien is in the city jait here today, charged with steal- ing human heads. Police admitted they were puz zled when George Sulli' re- ported last March that someone had stolen his $25,000 collection of preservea human heads and curios gathered during a journey to the headwaters of the Amazon. Where to look for a human head burglar kept him guessing, but the curios came to light in a sideshow at Long Beach, and O’Brien, proprictor of the show, was arrested. TAX BILL MAY BE CHANGED T0 WIN APPROVAL Veto of Measure Now in Con- Threatened Present Situation Is in COOLIDGE’S ATTITUDE Indicated He Feels That Bonus Passage Makes Disapproval a Necessity Washington, May -20.—Veto of the revenue bill, now pending in con- ference, was forecast at the capitol today, in view of previous indica- tions by administration spokesmen that enactment of the bonus bill passed yesterday would necessitate disapproval of ‘the tax reduction measure by President Coolidg It was ‘reealled that Mellon, in nnouncing his tion plan, declared the proposed cut would be impossible if the bonus was alley President Coolidge in his me wwe on the bonus stressed iiurticileelyy (hevetteatenituetUiilcen government economy and although he made no direct statement that the bonus would prevent tax redu tion such an inference was drawn by many from his messag e of the bonus ss over his veto aiso may have some effect on the action of the conferees. They complete today the first week's work on the bill and predictigns were made that an early agreement would he forthcoming. , President Coolidge has declared his opposition to the tax for a flat corporation tax and the nate amendment providing full publicity of returns. bill by READY FOR BONUS Washington, May 20.—Government machinery was in motion to admin- ister the soldier bonus law, finally enacted yesterday when the Senate followed the House and repassed the URGES WOMEN | MAKE USE OF VOTING RIGHT - ident of and Professional Women’s Ciubs in Address Pre Business CONVENTION UNDERWAY +5 Business Women of The State Gather in Bismz For State Meeting Delegates numbering 25 were pre sent this morning for the opening jon of the Business and Profes Womens’ Federated Clubs con- ition which was called to order at by the state president, Miss McDonough of Minot, ‘The nce was to be increased to this afternoon, Among. the state officers present session were, Mrs, Jus. A. of Jamestown, recording Mrs. Carrie Lewis of corresponding. s z von Domarus of ident and Miss q haugh, 40, treasurer; Beulah Sawtell of Mandan John Kenna of Williston gional directors of the tion, Mi Oregon, Medora other Murphy, secretary; Devils Like, Miss Emma City vice O. Nord ind Miss Mrs. ud organiza- Adclia Prichard of national pre Knox, of ( tional vice-president nd introduced by the president along with the state officers who were seated at the front of the recom th the presiding officers, Mi: Portia and, were — present JULIA McDONOUGH Prichard briefly outlined the object | of the state convention and purposes of the meeting. convention this afternoon at: Rev. Dr. Ryerson led the tion services followed by the welcome to the eity by Mayor A. P. Lenhart, the respons Mrs. Platt and 230. of the Fargo Business Professional Women's Club. Clubs Great Growth Miss McDonough then delivered the greetings from the president and her message to the convention dele- gates, She traced the marvelous growth of the B. & P. Women's club which was organized only five year: (Continued on page zy BISHOP RULE IS REVERSED Methodist Conference Decides To Keep Posts Intact Springfleld, versing for the mer decision, the Methodist Episco- hill over President Coolidge’s veto. While the five-yeur fight for the bonus “has been increasing in inten- sity during the past two years, con- siderable preliminary preparation had been made by the departments affected to carry out the provisions of such a bill. Director Ve the Veterans h will direct _con- r the administration of the red today the bureau was ready to handle iis share of the work, ‘The law, which ‘applies to more War veterans and their dependents, provides for cash payme: to veterans not en- titled to more than $60 in adjusted service credits and paid-up eur endowment insuran: poli¢ies to others, ‘The insurance policies will not he issued before next January 1 while the cash payments fall due after. next ch 1, Both the Navy aad Army ments will be required to the application of veterans for bonus, which must January 1, 1928. In the Veterans Bureau it is es- timated between 400 and 500 addi- tional personnel will be required to administer the law during the first year with an expense of at least $1,000,000. © depart- pass on the be filed before Sin Tae ace Weather Report For twenty-four hours ending at noon today. Temperature at 7 a. Highest yesterday Lowest yesterday Lowest last night 39 Precipitation 0 UYichest wind ve: 4 WEATHER FORECASTS marck and vicinity: Gener- tonight and Wednesday. Continued cool. Probably frost to- night For North Dakota: Generally fair tonight and Wednesday. Continued cool. Probably frost tonight. GENERAL WEATHER CONDITIONS No well defined storm area appears onthe weather map this morning but unsettled weather with scattered Precipitation occurred from the mid- dle Mississippi Valley, and southern Plains States northwestward to’ Mon- tana, The weather is generally fair in Minnesota, North Dakota and west Temperatures have risen slightly in the Dakotas and in Minnesota but it is still cool throughout the northern states. ORRIS W. ROBERTS, Meteorologist. 40 56 36] w pal church general conference today voted to keep intact the number of bishops and to create five to filk vacancies caused by death and retire- ment. A recommendation of the scopacy committee that Paris und Helena, Montana, be eliminated reas was amended, to reas and was pa with only a few dissenting vot Last Saturday th ene voted for five new bishops. It re considered yesterday and ordered the election of three. Today’s action was regarded as final. A charge that the “steel trust” de sired the rémoval of Bishop Wil- liam J. McConnell from the Pitts- burgh area was made by the Rev. William S. Conner of Pittsburgh, in the course of the discussion when the elimination of that area was proposed. COMMITTEE TO TAKE RECESS! Washington, May 20. (By the A P.)\—Plans for a temporary recess in the Daugherty investigation have virtually been agreed on and the committee in charge has invoca- | to which was made by, | state ordered | Moellring and John C. presentation of a partial report be- fore the end of the month. She will address the HAZEL MeCULLOCH Among the leaders in the Business and Professional Women’s convention care Miss Julian McDonough, head of the English department of — the State Normal School at Minot, state president, and Hazel McCulloch, head‘ of the history department at the State Normal School at Minot, who is one of the speakers of the convention. FORMER BANKER AT MOORHEAD IS ARRESTED Tv. the N. fo pr First e head, was arrested Diego, Cal., on thr and jury in- dictments charging first’ degree grand larceny in connection with the operation on the closed bank. Sheriff Peter Malvey of — Clay county has left for San Diego to bring Mr. Weum back to Moorhead to face the charges in Clay county district court. Following his arrest on warrants sent from Clay county, Mr, Weum wired that he would waive extradition, mbezzlement of a total of $11,400 is charged, the first indictment in- volving $8,000, the secon: 400 and the third ‘The maximum pen- alty for nd larceny in Mi prison, according to Clay county 4 ) that ad he wa the charges at or not. ‘The indictments turned by the grand jury the present term of court. M. of of Fargo, Weun closed 20. ident Bank Moor- turday at San determined trial of of court were re sitting at not Id move for this term whether been filed placing isk of Minot in the race for supreme court judge and George H. Lowe for re- nomination for district judge of the n district, BOBBED HAIR RELIGIOUS ACT ON PART OF BLACKFEET INDIANS Washington, D. C., May 20,--Some times there is conflict in customs. is religious to one mind, may be ridiculous to another, and vice versa, This was amusingly demon- strated, according to the Department of Indian Affairs, by an incident on the Glacier National Park reserva- tion, where a crowd of tourists had gathered to watch the lust Independ- ence Day tribal dance of the Black- feet. Tomahawking the hair by Indian maidens was done many moons be- fore the rouge-tinted pale face girl ever thought of bobbing hers to be fashionable. But, the Indian miss chopped off their locks in grief when their lovers were killed in bat- tle. Having this imprinted on their minds as an act of mourning, it naturally caused a feeling of sym- pathy among a bevy of squaws ga- thered for the tribal celebration when they noticed so» many white girls with ,short hair among the tourist spectators assembled. Assuming that every bobbed head » the ect for the Indian women “out of re- de an impromptu m, part of the program the “Squaws’ dance for the Warrior Dead,” always 2 very somber and impressive spectacle to the Red men. To most of the white people gath- ered around the rhythm of the dance movements furnished only comedy. Phe incident this wasted soul , on the Gods of Fashion at the expense of the Indians rankled a western man among the spectato} Later, at the Glacier Park Hotel, for the in ation of bystanders, he gave an impressive interpretation of the Dance for their War- rior Dead.” When the sacrilege dawned on everyone there a spontaneous outburst of Caucasian humor. . rybody laughed at what they negarded as rather a unique joke on the American Indiang for this lud- icrous mistake in thus eulogizing the great American horde of bobbed urted paleface war- Hei nner ¢ their with was for a lover killed in the World| haired femininity. | at the: open rig ieee eee ovement {| surplus farm products i | ACTION BEFORE END OF WEEK IS PREDICTED Vote Will Be Permitted on Measure Even by Its Opponents, Indicated WHAT BILL PROVIDES Would Set Up Government Corporation Market Surplus Products Abroad To Washington, May 20. A P.)—The plight of the ‘America farmer today was before the Hou which probably will decide by t end of ihe week whether the Me Haugen bill should be passed relief measure, The bill, which corporation (By the would set up ¢ to market abroad, will under a plan advanced by Chairman Snell of the rules committee reach a final vote Saturday, with at least two night sessions to speed up eration. Reported ) muajority of the agricultural committee the measure faced a fight on the part of many Republicans and Democrats who ce sidered it unworkable. Several com- mittee members had announced their opposition, although being willing to allow a vote. In arranging to give the bill r of way, Rep. Longworth, the Repub- and members of the F vubliean steering committee made hat none of them was com- himself to its support un- certainty as to the outcome was in- creased by the inability of House leaders to obtain an expression from President Coolidge as to his views on the proposal To Market Abroad The corporation provided for in the bill would have capital stock of $200,000,000 to cribed by the government as needed, Propon- ents of the mea e contend that in the end, all money turned over to the corporation would be returned to the treasury. Provision is 1 ing dbroad of w wool, sheep, good product of swine, The bill was framed orginally by Depattment of Agriculture experts Introduced by Chairman Haugen of the agricultural committee it har been revised. be sub: ude for the market- , flour, corn, rice, uttle, swine or any cattle, sheep or HANIHARA 10 QUIT U. 8. AS VOTE PROTEST Ambassador “May Be Permit- ted to Resign” Says Statement the A. P.) may be “per- his Washingto Foreign Minister Ma’ told newspaper men today. The foreign minister's stateme was made to a meeting of repr ives of the Japanese press ¢! sbinet meetings at which admitted the subject had been cussed. he statement was the sult of insistent inqui The foreign minis said t had been no formal interchanges tween the foreign office and the « bussador dealing with the matter though Tokio officials have kno that Mr Hanihara determin not to remain in the United State after the Japanese exclusion clauy 1 the ed immigratio hill b ; Tokio, May Ambassador Hani mitted t shortly come Fire in n Montana Wipes Out Relics Mont., May 20.—-Half mansions of 40 years ago, the chipped and marred remnants of expensive woods, with bits of stained glass adhering to s and the lines of old s gardening merging into the surrounding prairie two m from this city, ure to be burned by order of the state fire marshal, These decaying reli of finance and romance of the early days in Montana will be destroyed at, the same time that the stack of the old silver smelter which was the ex: cuse for their existence is dynamit- ed. Since 1893, when silver ore frow Canada, northern Idaho und the lony worked-out silver mines of Montan: ceased to flow to the prairie smelter the mansions have been deserted. The old three-story brick building: tin exterior and interior the equa: of the most elegant clubs of the Atlal tic seaboard in those days, were erected by the promoters of Mon- tana’s first smelter. In them were entertained capitalists of New Yori and Boston, brought to the west over the newly built railroads. On the polished floors of their ball rooms danced officers from Fort Assiniboine and other frontigr army posts whit now are nothing but names, — y