The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, December 23, 1930, Page 1

North Dakota's Oldest Newspaper ESTABLISHED 1873 John A. Tien Will Lea I COMMISSIONER 1 ELECTED HEAD OF MINNEAPOLIS FIRM ‘Will Have Héadquarters in Twin Cities and Will Move Family There TERM EXPIRES NEXT APRIL 4 P. French Expected to Make Race Again; Despite Loss of Running Mate patiadipter onto that he will leave neapolis and that he will retire as ay commissioner at the expiration of Present term in April was made ist Tight by City Commissioner John A. Larson. “At @ recent meeting of the stock- holders of the Carpenter Lumber company, Mr. Larson was named gen- eral and will move to Min- neapolis sometime after the first of the year, he said. The change in the management of the company was made necessary by the recent death of F. H. Carpenter, a life-long friend of Mr. Larson. Mr. Larson has been manager of the company’s interests in North Dakota for many years and is a stockholder in the company. Because he will be making freq frequent visits to Bismarck during the next few months, Mr. Larson will not re- sign as a member of the city com- mission but will continue in office until his term next April. He then will be completing his twelfth year as a member of the city commis- sion. He also served a year and a half as city councilman prior to the adoption of the commission form of government ©re. During his service as commissioner Mr. Larson has had general super- vision of the city water aa and has worked to build that service. He said last night “that be regards this work as his greatest achievement in public office. ; he had no statement to make City Commissioner J. P. French, who has been Larson's running in city elections for 12 years, is ex- pected to run again at the election next April. His four-year term will expire at the same time as -Larson’s. ‘Terms of the other three members of the city commission will expire two years hence. As head of the Carpenter Lumber company, Mr. Larson. will direct the destinies of one of the biggest lum- ber firms in the Northwest, with 25 | J lumber yards in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. In addi- tion, the company operates a coal business and a hardware store. The business covers a territory which is partly in the wheat belt and partly in the corn belt which is an advantage, Mr. Larson said. of the lumber yards are located in Nerth Dakota. HANS C. MILLER, 60, SUCCUMBS AT RYDER Former State Legislator Spon- sored Bill Creating Minot Normal School Ryder, N. D., Dec. 23.—(#)—Hans ©. Miller, 60, formerly a member of the North Dakota house of ‘represent- atives, died here late Monday follow- ing a long illness. engaged in the banking business here, Mr. Mil- Jer more recently had been employed by the state receiver of closed banks. Born in Denmark, Mr. Miller came to the United States in 1882. He came Northern Minnesota Is Gripped by Winter - physicians. announced his eran es ania proved morning. THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1930 $2,596,000 Available For N. D. New Viceroy win, whose term will expire next March. CONNOLLY REFUSES 10 TAKE BONDS FOR JOE WICKS, AL NORD Morton State's Attorney Refers William Langer to Fes- senden Judge L. H: Connolly, Morton county state's attorney, who was named as a special prosecutor in the case of four men charged. with robbing the Hurds- Sioux county deputy sheriff, who are held at Fessenden. Sheriff'John Gates of Sioux county th McDonald, te! and Kenneth men. William Langer, Bismarck, counsel = Nord and Wicks, spent Monday in joux county arranging Connolly refused to accept the bond, soma Mr. Langer bond. Mr. to JL. men. Bond for Nord and Wicks had been set at $5,000. Langer said today he had not de- cided: whether he will waive the pre- examination of Nord and Free Performance Packs Paramount ‘The management reports that the audience, ce es the usual youthful exuberance, Two Suitcases Containing Dat; Evolution Stolen From Automobile New York, Dec. 23.—(?)—Stol- en:- Two suitcases full of data on the evolution of the cladocera, from a locked sedan in front of a church. Dr, Arthur M. Banta, visiting professor of experimental zoology at Brown university, revealed the terial, ‘which -consti‘utes the 'e- sult of five years’ 1esearch on ‘he ‘fife and of the water-ty. {OPEN YOUR HEART’ |Major Shepard Planning WORK EXPECTED 10 |. Plea for .Plea for Another her Trial BE ENDED TONIGHT | ees tarot) Headquarters Completes Work of Distributing Goods Do- nated by Public WILL BUY SOME MATERIAL Last-Minute Needs to Be Taken Care of With. Cash Con- tributed by Citizens Hope that the American Legion conpueatey Waelgih wanes will be com] toni was expressed today by Chairman Milton Rue. The hesdquarters on Main street, which once contained a huge stock of material donated by the people of Bismarck and vicinity, was practical- ly bare today and Rue said the pros- Pect is that only a few pair of old riod will be left when the movement ends. A dozen unfilled requests for cloth- ing and other items remain on the Legion's books but these will be tak- Little Boy Blue’s Toys Will vill Be Used Toys which ‘once t were the pride of Bismarck’s “Little Boy ‘Shhe'e” 's” will make other children happy this Christmas time, according to workers at the American Legion's “Open Your Heart” There were tears in, the eyes of one woman who delivered a box of Playthings to a member of the veteran’s _ transportati mittee. The explanation was, “He is gone now, that peace and contentment will come to those mothers whose hearts have been big enought to share with others the love which they had for their own children.” et en care of by purchases from local stores, Rue said. More than 50 packages were sent out yesterday and a score were going forward today, most of them to the rural districts to insure delivery be- fore Christmas. Each package was designed to meet the needs of The family receiving it. Where there are children in a family, the average (Continues on page eleven) GILBERT BEESEMY ER ENTERS GUILTY P spread continued at the present rate . | Faces Maximum Sent Sentence of|the country “will be at an import 140 Years for Embezzling $8,000,000 Los Angeles, Dec. Dee, 23.—(P)—illbert z Beesemyer, 45, former Hollywood long es ine term. Alek £ penitent —2, le ee of 140 years—for the theft of. eye from the Guaranty Building and association of Los @| Angeles. The former secretary-manager and 65 per cent stockholder in the Guar- anty fi firm withdrew a not guilty plea to plead guilty yesterday to 10 counts of grand theft. asked Superior Jugee Walton J. Wood to sentence him im. juetiately, but the judge refused, sa: ing he wished to make a summary in- Soeeee ot of the case and Oy Friday for pronouncement of the Sir James Barrie Is Ill of Severe Chill chairman told a recent closed session [rng cooperatives, could ‘raise or 59 - Year-Old Army P Old Army Physician Was Convicted of Poison- ing His Wife JFACES LIFE IMPRISONMENT . L. Kagey, Defense Counsel, ¥ \ Says Jury's Verdict Was Compromise : Kansas city, Kas. Dec. 23.—(7)— 'Wnder the shadow of a life term as & ‘wife slayer, Major Charles A. Shepard jon a charge of first degree murder. DOROTHY SEBASTIAN Dorothy Sebastian, film actress, was married to William Boyd, also of the films, in Las Vegas, Nev. LEGGE CHARGES ONE GRITICIZING BOARD IS ‘UNMITIGATED LIAR’ Makes Statement in Ar in. Answer to Charges Made by Farm- ers Union Head above those-of the world mar- answer in themselves. Asked opinion regarding the charge by John Simpson, national president of the Farmers Union at ater City, Saturday, the chair- “You can tell Mr. an unmitigated liar, with my compli- ments; that no such statement has ever been made by any member of this board and no statement that has ‘been made could be so construed.” The Farmers’ Union official, giving Senator Thomas of Oklahoma as the source of his information, said the of the senate agricultural committee | that the board, through government lower prices of wheat and cotton at P aecarcing the present contrast be- tween domestic and world wheat Brices, the chairman said if the parity within a short time.” He did not expect, however, there would be importing until the spread reached the proportions of the tariff, which is 42 cents per bushel. Legge said the report of the depart- ment of agriculture estimating winter wheat acreage at a decrease of on 11 per cent under a year ago was “not as bad as it looks on its face.” He added some of the acreage was ted to provide pesturage in ht area “and probabiy will go back to corn in the spring.” John Holmes to Get ‘Open Air’ Hearing tae i 2 F 4 ‘Under the verdict, “without capital spied life sentence is man- datory. CHILDREN OF CITY INVITED TO ATTEND | CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Lions Club Completes Work of Arranging for Distribu- tion of Candy GUESTS TO SING CAROLS Rotary Club Arranges Program Which Includes Appearance of Santa Claus Members of Bismarck’s Lions club celebration at 2:30 o'clock Wednes- day afternoon at the city auditorium. The Lions club has provided the candy and will distribute it to the children. They also will act as ush- Miss Grace Brandon, 24, former sweetheart of the 59-year-old medical corps ‘pulmonary ‘specialist, expressed regret in San Antonio, Texas, at. his conviction. “I feel sorry for him,” said Miss Brandon. Miss Brandon said she still was in doubt as to Major Shepard’s guilt, but had said nothing as a witress to “hurt” him. Major Shepard said he expected to. return to Denver under bond pending arraignment before Judge Richard J. Hopkins for sentence jn Topeka, Kas., February 2, when his attorneys will seek a new trial. ‘The verdict was assailed by C. L. Kagey, of defense counsel, as a “com- “If Major Shepard actually mur- Major Shepard, who wept silently as the jury's decision was read, nod- assent. wi am absolutely innocent,” the major said,-“arid the case even- tually’ be dark a ey out of court.” LETTERS FOR SANTA GIVEN NORTH WIND Tribune Confides Them to Old). Saint’s Messenger; Hope They Will Be Delivered Wind for delivery to Santa Claus, the last group of letters for that famous individual received in care of this newspaper. It was expected they would be de- livered in time for Santa to get the word before leav- ing on his Christ- mas eve tour of the world. The letters follow: Dear Santa Claus, I am going to Roosevelt Kinder- garten school. I am five years old and I got a brother who is going to be four years old in Feb. His name is Kenneth Donel, and my name is Alvin Clar- ence Hoff. We would like to have for Christ- (Continued on page seven) PLAN EARLY TRIAL FOR JAMES BANNON Charged With Sextuple Slaying of A. E. Haven Family Near Schafer » N. Ds Dec. 23.—(P)—Mc- to bring the Elder Bannon to -trial within a short time. The son has} pete. through his attorney, that will Meagher § cr to @ charge of fen dogs meee ers at the celebration, which is the city’s annual Christmas entertain- ment for its children. Boy Scouts| will assist as ushers. All children in Bismarck, including those who may be visiting in the city, are invited to attend. The attend- ance is expected to exceed 2,500, that mark, having been reached last year. ‘The program for the meeting, ar- ranged by members of the Rotary club, follows : Invocation ‘by Rev. FP. E. Logee of the Presbyterian church; the story of the Nativity by Sylvia Benzon; singing by the children of Christmas carols, of Santa Claus, who will talk to the children and the rarer Mw be given to the cuuiteen iad they’ pass out of the door. during the singing of the carols, ‘The. entire. program is expected to take about 45 minutes. PARTRIDGE NAMED Veteran Business Man Will Suc- ceed Vermont's Senior U. S. Senator Montpelier, Vermont, Dec, 23.—(P) —Frank C. Partridge, Proctor busi- ness man, today was appointed by Governor John E. Weeks as United States senator to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Frank L. Greene last. Wednesday. Partridge will serve until a suc- cessor, has been elected at a special election called by the governor today, to be held March 31. The governor also directed that a special senatoriai primary be held March 3. Partridge, a staunch Republican, is 71 years old. From 1888 to 1890 he served as secretary to the secretary of war. In 1890 he was appointed solicitor in the department of state and in 1893 was named as a special envoy to Venezuela. He is president of the Vermont Marble company. Two Children Left at Home Burn to Death Santa Paula, Calif, Dec. 23—(P}— Leaving a lighted lamp to cheer their two small children, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Medina last night went across the street to visit friends. They returned to find their home afire and their children, Lala, 4, and Aurelia, 2, burned to death. Firemen believed explosion of the lamp caused the fire. Towner Commissioner For 28 Years Is Dead Cando, N. D., Dec. 23.—(7)—Andrew Gerrard, Bisbee, 74, commissioner in Towner county 28 years, died yester- day a result of a paralytic stroke. Born in Scotland, Mr. Gerrard was @ pioneer resident of Cando, where he operated a blacksmith shop many rears. Left are his widow, three sons and five daughters. His Birthplace Smyrna, Turkey,—(#)—Santa Claus is virtually unknown in his own home town. It was here that Santa, or St. Nicholas, whose name is different in nearly every Christian country though his spirit is the same in all, prohably was born, and it is certain he was bishop here. Yet by only a handful of Americans and other Christian foreigners in Smyrmia is St. Nick honored on Dec. 25. To hundreds of thousands of Moslems that day brings no more hope and no more joy than any other. Just outside Smyrna are the ruins of St. Nicholas’ church. There, too,.are the ruins of the Saint's marble tomb where he was 2 | GREENE SUCCESSOR ve City Commission Gets Soviet Post _ Gets Soviet Post | VIACHESLAV MOLOTOFF Viacheslav Mikhailovich Molotoff, one of the three secretaries of the communist party, succeeds Alexis I. Rykhoff as chairman of the council of people's oe of the Soviet PRISONER KIDNAPS WARDEN IN ESCAPE BUT IS RECAPTURED Stages One of Most Spectacular Escapades Since ‘Bad Man’ Days Phoenix, Ariz, Dec. 23.—(#)—Ray-|¢; mond Stickler, 23-year-old convict, was held today after kidnaping the warden of the state prison in one of the most spectacular escapades since the “bad man” area in Arizona. Escaping from the penitentiary at Florence yesterday by a ruse, Stickler was captured here last night. Stickler, a prison tailor serving a 10-year to life sentence for robbery, ordered to line a coat for 8 an excuse for asking permission to accompany Wright for more. Wright granted the request. Tak- ing his four-year-old son for com- pany, Wright accompanied Stickler from the prison and headed for Florence. Stickler drew a knife and forced Wright to surrender his gun. The convict then ordered the warden to drive 50 miles to Chandler Heights. There Stickler ordered Wright and his son out of the car. Police said Stickler drove to Tucson, acquired an overcoat, and then came to Phoenix. On the outskirts of Phoenix, authorities asserted, Stickler attempted to rob a restaurant, but ‘was frustrated when a waiter hit him vege a coffee pot. Stickler then went to another restaurant, where officers found him. Police said the convict attempted to shoot, but was seized before he had time to draw a gun. While handcuffed in a patrol wagon en route to jail, officers asserted Stickler drew a knife and started paged injuring one policeman and so unnerving the driver the patrol wagon crashed into a telephone pole. In the confusion Sticker again aashed for freedom, but was recaptured. — | Priest’s Torture By | Chinese Described o_o Shanghai, Dec. 23.—(7)—De- tails of the death of the Catholic missionary, Father Marcus, at the hands of Chinese communist bands in mountainous southeast Santa Claus Virtually Unknown in The Weather Cloudy. tonight, unsettled Wednesday. Warmer tonight, colder Wednesday. PRICE FIVE CENTS HUGE ROAD-BUILDING FUND IS CREATED BY ACTION OF CONGRESS North Dakota Gets $1,298,532 to Match Like Amount in Federal Aid PERMITS LARGEST PROGRAN, Money Must Be Placed Under, Contract by Next Septem ber 1, Shafer Says Increase of more than $2,596,000 in North Dakota’s highway construc- tion expenditures for 1931 was pro- vided for today by action of the fed- eral department of agriculture in apportioning @ special $80,000,000 fund Provided by congress to stimulate road building. This, together with the contracts already let for construction next year and to be placed under contract at a meeting of the highway commission Monday, will give North Dakota the eg tei “Bertani Program in jovernor George F. Sha- fer said today. ‘The $80,000,000 fund will be appor- tioned to the states for use in mateh- ing their regular federal aid appro- Priations for highway work. Unexpected Balance Big Lack of revenue has prevented North Dakota from making full use of the federal aid money apportioned it in recent years and it now has a heavy unexpended balance which could not be used were it not for the additional federal aid money. The federal government's action makes available for use during 1931 approximately $2,596,000, all of whick is federal money, which could not have been spent unless the legislature made provision for increase revenue for the highway department as an emergency measure. North Dakota’s share of the apr began) appropriation will 298,000, Governor Shafer said, on Maunteanice aaron used or placed under contract by September 1 of next year. The money is in the nature of a loan to the state since it will be de- ducted from future federal ald ap- Propriations, he said. The effect of the action is to give the state highway department all of the money which it can judiciously spend in 1931. The engineering and Planning forces of the department is not large enough to provide for the wise expenditure of a larger amount, the governor said. Provide For 364 Miles When the contracts for 1931 con- struction are let next Monday, the state will have provided for the im- provement of 364 miles of highway by (Continued on page seven) DRY RULING SCORED BY ST. PAUL JUDGE Declares Judge William Clark's Prohibition Decision Is Fallacious St. Paul, Minn., Dec. 23.—(7)—Re- fusing to consider a recent decision of Federal District Judge William Clark, Newark, N. J., holding the eighteenth amendment ‘unconstitutional, Judge Joseph W Molyneaux denied release of an alleged liquor law violator in United States district court in st. Paul yesterday. The alleged violator is Frank Hil- ler, farmer of Polk county, Wis, ar- |rested Nov. 10, by St. Paul prohibi- tion agents who said they found a Presented a copy of the Clark decision to Judge Moly- neaux. Judge Molyneaux glanced at the document and asserted “I am not go- ing to take the time to go over Judge Clark’s opinion. In ye opinion his decision is fallacious. fallacies esl can’ ba pexnted ont bart eer not going to do so at this time be- cause the case has been appealed to the United States supreme court.” Youthful Murderer Escapes from Jail Salem, N. J. Dec. 23—(P)— Charles Fithian, who escaped from the Salem county jail less than eight hours after he had been sentenced to at Smyrna, Turkey|"* buried in 352 A. D. Thousands of ins made to 14-Year-Old Slayer Sentenced for Life