The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, April 18, 1927, Page 3

MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1927 DEATH VALLEY |iopoveree et one ADOPTED GIRL UNKNOWN DEAD ARE HONORED Cross Erected to Memory. of Unlucky Pioneers—Eas- ter Service Held Stove Pipe Wells, Calif., April 18— (P)—A great wooden cross, fashioned out of pieces of the abandoned wagons of unlucky pioneers, today nyarked the site of Death Valley's first Easter sunrise service and re- mained as a monument to the desery’s Serer. dead.” jounted atop the highest sand dune on the edge of the desert near here, the cross was dedicated as dawn spread over the desert yester- day. Men and women representing several denominations commemorated the resurrection ‘and paid tribute to those who died in the sandy wilder- ness with Easter worship and eulogies of the pioneers. As the eastern sky turned pink behind the Funeral range mountains, the notes of a contralto solo, ‘The Dawn,” began the unusual rites. The worshippers, many of them tanned miners and prospectors to whoni a church is a strange thing, bowed their heads in prayer. Put Wild Flowers in Dunes Women of Inyo county, where many of the pioneers settled, scattered wild flowers over the yellow dunes which are littered with the bleached bones of both man and beast. ; fenjamin F. Bledsoe, former fed- crap judge, eulogized those who had fallen in the desert as well as those who had successfully crossed it. A floral wreath was: left at the foot of the cross by the worshippers. Then for probably the first €ime in its existence, the strains of “Onward, Christian Soldiers,” arose from the treacherous valley, Gray Will Go On Trial With Mrs. Snyder {Continued from page one) ferent from her own, Discord, she YY, a corset salesman, with a wife and 10-year-old daughter, was a man of society in his hone in East Orange, N. J. So sterling was his chiracter believed to be that mem- bers of his family and friends re- fused to believe his guilt until they heard it from his own lips. Attended Card Party On the eve of the murder Snyder and his wife attended a card party at the home of friends. “Tommy,” as Mrs. Snyder was konwn to her intimates, saw that her husband drank plenty of liquor, “to make him feel’ good” as she later conféssed to the police. When they got home Mrs. Snyder put him to bed. He was partly deaf and she took care that his “good ear” lay on the pillow. Some hours later the couple’s nine- year-old daughter, Lorraine, found her father dead. He had been beaten, chloroformed and his body bound to the bed with picture wire. In an adjoining room, Mrs. Snyder also had been bound. The house was in great disorder from top to bottom. Mrs. Snyder told the police a man of giant stature had forced his way into the home and had killed her husband and had beaten her. ~Detectives were suspicious from thoystart. In theigfattempts to ac- complish the perfect crime the slay- ers had been too thorough. They had ransacked the kitchen. here is something wrong here,” said the officers. “Regular murderers don’t work that way. They wouldn’t bother the kitchen.” There was no evidence of the head injury which Mrs. Snyder claimed the murderer had inflicted. Soon the jewels which she said had been sto- len were found under a mattress. Other things were found to contra- dict her story. Finally Confessed After hours of questioning Mrs. Snyder confessed. She admitted an intimacy with Gray and said that he had hidden in the house until they returned from the party. After she hag put Snyder to bed she and Gray colwmitted the crime together. Gray was detained by police in Syracuse. At first he stoutly denied any connection with the murder. He had what seemed to be an airtight alibi, Clerks in the hotel where he wag stoppine remembered that he had” called from his room at about the time he would have been in weens Village if he had committed the murder. His bed was rumpled as if he had slept there the night of the crime. Police brought Gray to New York for further questioning. After hours of steady denial he suddenly confess- ed his part in the slaying. He told how he had struck Snyder over the head with a window sashweight while Mrs. Snyder looked on. ‘Alibi’ Proves False Although he had confessed, police were not satisfied until they ex- lained his alibi. Haddon Gray, a syracuse friend with whose two chil- dren Gray shot marbles on the night following the murder, was brought to’ New York. He had substantiated Gray's. story of his Syracuse move- ments. Taken before the Queens county grand jury he admitted that igh id aided Gray prepare his alibi if the belief that he was helping him keep from his wife knowledge of an engagement with a woman friend. He admitted that {t was he who had impersonated Gray in calling from his hotel room and had otherwise aided the hoax. Both Gray amd Mrs. Snyder re- udiated their confession when Frou tt into court. The love that had fo ined them in the killing seem- ed to have cooled in the several days they had been in prison, for they did not speak to each other in court. They blamed each other for their lxht, PiGne theory advanced for the mo- tive was that Mrs. Snyder expected to collect her husband's $52,000 in- surance policy, and then flee with Gray. , Another possible motive advanced by ‘the police was that Snyder had darn dkllled hime on this account, they ha im on this account. m4 bottle. of fiquor containing bichloride of mercury was found in Gray’s possession on the train trip from Syracuse. It was later revealed that he had attempted--to take a drink of it on the trip, telling of- ficers that it was cough medicine. The Hindus believe that it bri n bad luck to. be open); mi ‘or praised. When a@ child is too loudly prai the mother often will beat it to counteract the No Power of Catholic Church to Interfere (Continued from page one) two Catholics and one a Jew. The’ assistant to ‘the, governor, he says, is a Protestant, a Republican and a 32d_degree Mason. Mr, Marshall argued that the Roman Catholic church was commit- ted to the doctrine of intolerance, and in this connection he quoted the Catholic lopedia. The governor said that jogmatic intolerance” meant that inside of the Catholic church Catholics are to be intoler- ant of any variance from the dogma of the church. He quoted further from the encyclopedia to that effect. As to the syllabus of Pope Pius 1X, quoted by Mr. Marshall on the mat- ter of a possible conflict between church and state, the governor said it had been declared by Cardinal Newman to have no dogmatic force. “You have no more right to ask me to defend as part of my faith every statement coming from a prel- ate,” wrete the governor, “than 1 should have to ask you to accept as an article of your religious faith every statement of an Episcopal bish- op.” Equality of Religions Defended The governor quoted statements by ing equality of all religions before the law. “I think you have taken your thesis from the limbo of defunct controver- sies,” the governor wrote in quoting Archbishbp Dowling on the question | of church and state. was not a theologian but on theolog- ieal matters involved in the contro- versy he had taken counsel with one whose patriotism would not be ques- tioned—-the Rev. Francis P. Duffy chaplain of the 165th, New regiment in the world war. 165th was composed almost wholly of Catholics, The governor argued that the an- {nulment of the marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Mariborough ha been to restore individual status in | the church, not to interfere with civil courts, MARSHALL WRITES REPLY 4TO. SMITH’S OPEN LETTER | New York, April 18—()—Another lchapter was added today to the documentary’ debate between Governor Alfred E. Smith and Charles C. Marshall, New York attorney and Episcopalian, when the latter made public a reply to Governor Smith. Marshall’s letter, written answer to Governor Smith’s reply to his open letter in the Atlantic Montiily, challenged the governor's statement that the religious convictions imputed are not held by Roman Catholi as far as the governor knows. Supporting his contentions with quotations from the Manual of Chris- tion Doctrine published by John Joseph McVey (Philadelphia 1926) under the imprimatur of Archbishop not Cardinal Daugherty, Marshall contended that some of the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church are irreconcilable with American consti- tutional principles. This, Marshall asserted, was a matter of policy and not religious controversy, His article, Marshall asserted,” was in the nature of an inquiry into church policy and not an attack on the Roman Catholic faith. Excerpts Quoted Marshall quoted the following ex- cerpts from Cardinal McVey’s book: “dn what order or respect is the state subordinate to the Roman Catholic church? Answer: In the spiritual order and in all things re- ferring to that order. 8 “<What right has the pépe in virtue of this supremacy? Answer: The right to annul those laws or acts of government that would in- jure the salvation of souls or attack the natural hts of citizens. “ ‘What more should the state do than respect the rights, and liberty of the (Roman Catholic) church? Answer: The state should also aid, protect and defend the church. “What then is the principle of heads of states? Answer: Their principal obligation is to practice the Catholie religion and, as they are in power, to protect and defend it. “"Has ‘the state the right and the duty to prescribe schism or heresy? Answer: Yes, it has the right and duty to do so, both for the good of the nation and for that of the faithful themselves; for religious unity is the principal foundation of social unity.’ ” Used in Schools This book, which he said had run through 48 editions, Marshall assert- ed was being used in high schools, and was one of the books from which the children of 20,000,000 citizens were being taught. uoting McVey, Marshall cited the following extracts, as showing the position the Roman Catholic church took in the matter of dissenting faiths: “When may the state tolerate dissenting worships? Answer: When these worships have acquired a sort of legal existence consecrated by time and accorded by treaties and covenants. “May the state separate itself from the (Roman Catholic) church? Answer: No, for it may not with- draw from the supreme law of Christ. ‘What weight. is given to the doc- trine that the state has either the right or the duty to be united to the (Roman Catholic) church? Answer: is liberalism, is founded principally on the fact that modern, society rests on liberty of conscience dof worship demned? Answer: Because it denies all subordination of the state to the (Roman Catholic) church.’ ” ks Why T: Asi ‘aught Here “If you will insist that this teach- ing applies only to the ideal Roman Gathelle state,” Marshall asked the governor, “may I ask why it is taught in_the United States?” Marshall said he aecepted Gov- ernor Smith's “disclaimer, but I sub- mit that you are wholly wrong in your statement that these convictions are not held by other American Catholics.” Marshall denied that he had made an imputation of disloyalty on the part of Governor Simth, but denied the governor’s right to brand this inquiry as “religious controversy.” “I do not charge,” he said, “that the teaching of Gardinal MeVey's manual is disloyal in the sense in which you use that word, but I do Declare Pratt Girl Had Re- ligious Mother — Scout Fanaticism Suggestion Des Moines, I: April 18.—(P)- Describing Roberta Jane Pratt, whom they claim as their legally adopted daughter, as a child of the “Four | Square Gospel” as preached by Ai~ee Semple McPherson, Mr. and David Thompson have taken issue with Judge Lester Thompson of Des | Moines, who is quoted in dispatches {from New York as saying the child | was plucked from an environment of religious fanaticis: Judge Thompson's story of weird !worship) by Mrs. Julius Craige: | Roberta's mother, of cracker bo: psalm singing by the child, of snak orgies, cave dwellings, and human sacrifices, was disse | termed it an halluciaation. | Belittle ‘Snake’ References | They belittled the jurist’s reference Mrs. | OF FANATICS) ULTIMATUM | d, charge by) Catholic American prelates defend-| charge by the David Thompsons who| | seven American, three to a “sacred serpent” with which it| | was charged Roberta Jane was forced to sleep, declaring the reptile was | nothing more than a common garter jenraged step father, who they said, j had no love for her. Mrs. Craii as a very religious | woman, .. Thompson, “but way could she by The juvenile ¢ unchristian act when it Eva away from her own flesh and blood.” | Clarence I. Spencer, attorney |the Thompsons in their fight to re- gain custody of Roberta Jane, whose | story of mistreatment at the hands of | Mrs. Everett S. Pratt has caused an | investigation by New York authori | ties, declared he was prepared to stage a legal battle over the child the minute she was returned to Des | Moines. He promised testimony | a sensational nature, ‘YOUNG T0 TALK TO MERCHANTS Will Speak on ‘What Every Merchant Should Know’ at Credit Bureau Banquet City Attorney C. L. Young will t he principal spe ening at up the aspects of business: Short talks to be made by other members of the Bureau. Kli will de- report of the Bur- eau's work, The ‘tors of the Bureau s out more fully experiences and — tribulations which the membership encounters in its daily busines Members of the Buneau, their wives and employes are to attend the ban- quet, when directors will be elected. Reservations may be made now by calling J. Henry Kling, secretary- manager, 1073. Bureau's Objects Objects of the Credit Bureau, as set forth by its sponsors, are as fol- lows: Betterment of trade conditions for its members in the city of Bismarck and its trade territor: equitable legislation; cheaper insurance; mu- tual protection against dead-beats, check artists and advertising graft- ers; securing and disseminating to its members any and all proper infor- mation which may be of value, inter- est or protection to them. The Bureau is a clearing house which is being used increasingly by all members, its sponsors say. They point out that it has become a part of the community which daily is prov- ing itself to be more’and more indis- pensable to business as conducted in the modern way. The Bureau is fully in sympathy with the buying public, say its spon- sors, for by assisting the merchants in eliminating the unprofitable ac- count, it lowers the cost of doing bus- iness and consequently reduces the cost of living. of eT ell, 4 | Temperature and | | Road Conditions 3 LE stl oni sl (Mercury readings at 7 a. m.) Bismarck—Clear, 37; roads fair. St. Cloud—Clear, roads good. Minot—Clear, 41; roads fair. Mankato—Clear, 53; roads fair. Mandan—Clear, 46; roads fair. Rochester—Clear, 45; ronds fai Winona—Cloudy, 51; roads fair. Fargo—Clear, 42; roads poor. Jamestown—Clear, 47; roads fair. Hibbing—Clear, 50; roads good. Duluth—Clear, 50; roads fair. Crookston—Clear, 44; roads fai Grand Forks—Clear, 46; roads fair. Devils Lake—Clear, 35; roads fair. Minot Commission Will Reorganize Minot, N. D., April 18—(4)— commissioners of Minot, at the con- clusion of their regular weekly meet- ing this afternoon, will adjourn until 10 a2. m. tomorrow when the board will reorganize and Nap LaFleur will take office, succeeding E. J, Thomas, who has served for the lust five years, HOW DO YOU FEEL ON ARISING? Very likely your kidneys control your answer. It is glorious to awake witha lively, healthy, energetic body. It is miserable ¢o drag an aching, tired, weary body from a sleepless, restless bed. Foley Pills, a diuretic say it is dangerous and pernicious nd one against which citizens other than Roman Catholics have a right to protest and act.” NO FURTHER TO ae tye Ned April 18. ‘Atlantic Ja, Apri —Governor Smith of New York wil not ‘make a reply to the rejoinder of| Charles C. Marshall. : ie was -datisiey stated. by, Dr. 5 Ip or © gov- aay at the Senview Golf Club this reply answered’ all points brought up by Mr. Marshall and’ will not or anything further,” Dr. Leonard said. - | afternoon, “The governor considers’ hi: stimalant for the‘kidneys, constantly used over 25 years, are a reliable, valuable medicine that promote healthful, normal action of kidneys and bladder. Cost little, contain no harmful ingredients. tisfa guaranteed. Ask for Foley diuretic.—Adv, ‘ for| of | The governor's letter said that he| snake placed in the child’s bed by her'| Continue to be subj | THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE [ae Nanking, when resolutions were! | adopted denouncing members of the| Hankow regime as disturbers of the | their | |public order and. calling for their | MORE VIGOROUS IN TONE London, A 18.—(P)—It_was| authoratively stated today that) mew demands on the jantonese | | government, which will be more vig- | | orous in tone and possibly include a| \ time limit. for compliance, will be Delivery of Second Note De-' made by the five powers which de-| jivered identic notes to the Canton- two Italian, layed—40 Warships at Hane | ese government last week as a result kow, the situation confronting the is Relief Camps set of demands from the powers con*, mands will take the. form of an ulti- | by the flood water. It is protected nent iff Tokyo to succeed the cabinet ORLEANS It consists of 36 warships, in- of the present flood menace early to- hank of the Mississippi. will be augmented by other vessels. All ships traveling up the Yangtze: holding. shell. Dispatches s a hole three were at work to them higher. ‘ nking disorders of March | kow — Situation Eases Shanghai, April_18-—«)—with Red Cross Is *F foreigners there has eased. It expected the vessels will remain at last_ month's anti-foreign | (Continued from page one) | outrages at Nanking. Main street. Only a small section in matum. Dispatches from Peking say by a dike and 300 men worked to their delivery will be délayed pend- strengthen it today. rhich resigned yesterday. c . The fleet at Hankow at present is, New Orleans, La. April 18.—)- luding 13° Japanese,” 11 British, day when a crevasse threatened at French and Good Hope, 25 miles above here ineers and several hundred mi @ rushed to the scene and 3 , cted to sporad| Other points up the river as far as ‘ire. The,Chinese river boat Chutai,) Natchez, reported that the levees feet in diameter was torn in the vessel. No mention was made of FLOOD SPRE. NOIS. T DING : ERRITORY by mail from Memphis, Tenn. April 18. Hankow, under date of April 11. say’ A break was reported today on the 20 upper class Chinese were mur- East Cape Girardeau. drainage dered by labor and farmer unionists trict levee in Alexandrin at Changsha, in the neighboring Ilinois, with the flood s province of Hunan. ward the towns of Galena und Me- The laborites killed business men Clure. An area four to five miles and comprador in the streets, while in length would be covered by the farmers butchered land owners water let in through the gap. r homes, Many were report- BiiehviibbehiaiNe hah “the wane advices report the ar-| ZXtend Time Limit For Stockholders in Railroad Merger nearly 40 foreign warships at Han- i ia a Establishing Hankow pending delivery of a second It is reported here that the de-! Little Rock proper h: been reached ing the formation of a new govern- RD TO pable of landing 15,000 or more’ New Orleans got its first real taste It is probable that it on the east Ships Are Fired On light reported the levee of 740 tons, was hit by a six-inch were hold well, but that crews of men casualties, Advices received rival of “comrades” Tom Mann of England, Earl Browder af the United States-and M. Doriot of France, said/ to represent the third internationai. Browder is said to be widely known in the United States as an agitator. here are 1,317 foreigners remai ing in Hankow, the dispatches including 8 Americans. NEW GOV! MENT REPORTED AT NANKING Shanghai, April 18.—(@)—Forma- tion of a government Nanking by General Chiang Kai-Shek w re- ported today. i : been “very satisfactory” and that No details were given in the|the committee hoped to make early meagre dispatches received but it is|application to the Interstate Con understood that Canton, Shanghai, merce Commission for approval of the and Nanking men figure largely i its compositio’ Thus there are governments in C| the various sem lordships. ew York, April 18—()—An ex. tension of time limit for the deposit , of stocks to May 16, 1927, in connec- tion with the proposed consolidation lof the Northern P; and the Great Northern railroad amnoun the sto panies. ‘Khold The of the two com- letter added that the response of the stockholders had in| play West Virginia ‘U’ Drops Grid Shift April 18.) y's famous been abandoned. js announcing the , because “the pen- parently three not counting independent wa The other two governments refe red to are the one at Peking, in the | north, against which the ( f are fighting, and that at which Chiang Kai-Shek and h porters charge is controlled | chang communists. 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