The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, January 23, 1931, Page 3

PROBE AFFAIRS OF. NATURAL GAS FIRM jarges Company Is Spending Too Much Money in Ob- taining Franchises Charges that the Montana-Dakota The matter was referred to the committee on state affairs after a brief exchange of words between Senators Frank E. Ployhar, Valley City, and Patterson. Ployhar remarked that: “I do Bot believe the resolution has any place, this legislative body, but as long ees tt it - has been introduced, it should be re- ferred to the committee on state af- fairs.” Mr. Ployhar is chairman of the committee. Senator Patterson told the assem- bly that the proposal should be sent to the committee on appropriations, since some funds would be necessary to ‘carry out at investigation asked in the resolution. By a viva voce vote the matter was sent to the state affairs commitee. Mentions $100,000 Fund . Senator Patterson states in the res- olution that agents of the power com- pany “recently openly stated that this company has appropriated $100,000 additional for the campaign at Mi- not.” The company holds gas fran- chises in Bismarck, Dickinson, Valley City and Williston, and is seeking an- other at Minot. Some of the agents of the power company, the resolution charges, claim they “already have assurance of two of the railroad commissioners of the state of North Dakota that these commissioners will vote with this company.” ‘The resolution proposes that. a commission of three be created to make a thorough inevstigation of the ‘claims alleged to have been made by the power company agents. ‘The resolution, in part, reads: Whereas, the Montana-Dakota Power company is seeking a gas franchise in the city of Minot, hav- ing already secured such franchises in the cities of Bismarck, Dickinson, Valley City and Williston, Whereas: At. a recent meeting in the city of Minot, it was alleged by Ivan Metzger, Williston, that this company was expending in these dif- ferent gas franchise campaigns im- mense amounts of money for improp- er purposes, and Whereas, their representatives have made claims that this company is going to secure a monopoly of the natural gas distribution in North Da- kota, as they claim they have in Montana, and, “Whereas, some of the agents of the Montana-Dakota Power com- pany claim that they already have assurance of two of the railroad com- missioners of the state of North Da- kota that these commissioners will vote with this company, and “Whereas, their agents have re- cently openly stated that thjs com- pany has appropriated $100,000 addi- = for the campaign at Minot, an Employs Great. Number “Whereas, the said company has employed an unwarrantably large number of men and have been and are expending an unwarrantable amount of money in the Minot cam- paign and much of it in a way de- cidedly against public policy, and “Whereas, such procedure -and claims made by the said company constitute a threat against and a danger to. the welfare of the state of North Dakota, “Now, therefor, be it resolved by the senate of the state of North Da- kota, assembled in regular session that by virtue of the foregoing facts anti circumstances, that a commis- sion of three representatives be se- lected for the purpose of making @ thorough investigation of the claims so made and the legality and propri- ety of the campaign conducted by the said Montana-Dakota Power com- pany in securing a franchise in Minot and other cities in the state, and “Be it further resolved, that such commission be given the power to subpoena witnesses, hold hearings and punish for contempt any and all parties representing such company or organiaztion who directly or indirect- ly by implication or otherwise, by act or deed, influence or cause to be in- fluenced in violation of ‘aw or against public policy any peyson or persons who may be instrumental in causing such franchise or right to do business in Minot, to be granted to such company or organization.” Store closes Saturday eve- nings at 6 o’clock until March 14th. Rose Shop. rought reli Lavisson a Associated Press Photo While Red Cross teaders are pushing a drive for $10,000,000 for workers. of the organization are s@nding aid to stricken reas. Here (left to right) Mary Tossman, Laura Oi Zerega and Flora hown packing clothing at Washington. OPPOSED TO PAVING WITH STATE MONEY County Commissioners Would Complete Federal Road Sys- tem in N. D. First Dickinson, N. D., Jan. 23.—North Dakota’s county commissioners” are opposed to expenditure of state money for paving until the federal | road system in the state is completed with grading and graveling. This sentiment got approval Thurs~ day at the closing session in the form of a resolution. Another resolution, which got. unanimous sanction, was one advocating increase of the gas tax one cent per gallon taffour cents to further construction of fed- eral roads as advocated by ‘Gov. George F. Shafer. Other resolutions included a plea for increased license fees for trucks and commercial busses; revision of laws governing collection of personal Property taxes to make them more easily administered and a vote of thanks to the city of Dickinson for entertainment. Frank Heimes, Valley City, was named president of the association. Other officers are J. I. Rovig, Mor- ton county, vice president; J. F. Strauss, Wells county, secretary- treasurer, and R. R. Brownlee, Fargo: | Naughton, Devils Lake: H. Z. Crosby, Ross, Mountrail county; N. J. Boltz, Belfield, Stark county, directors. One answered roll’ call closing the three day ‘session. A. J. McFadden, Pembina county; J. F. Strauss, Wells county and R. E. Hatt, Grand Forks, were named as a legislative committee to go to Bismarck imm« ly. Features of ed an address by Governor Shafer ‘Tuesday and a tour of the Badlands ‘Wednesday. Socjety Is Prepared ‘or Beaux Arts Ball New York, Jan. 23.—()—Society’s big fling of the year, the annual Astor Friday night with flame-col- ored pajamas and architects imper- sonating skyscrapers. Once a year Park avenue revels publicity in a ball masque similar to Paris’ Bohemian Quatres Arts ball, and this year the party's a “fete moderne—a fantasie in flame and silver.” Mrs. Graham Fair Vanderbilt will wear red pajamas. Mrs. J. 8. Cos- den’s party of 12 will be dressed alike in red wigs and modernistic overalls with one red leg and one black. Always a lavish party, the ball this year will be less costly than formerly. Thousands-of dollars heretofore have been spent on a single dress. This year the simplicity of the ball, as con- ‘trasted with former prior fetes, allows lately depressed Wall Street families to get. gay for a night in costumes costing mere hundreds of dollars. Please Note—Capitol Thea-; tre holding over “Whoopee” for showing tonight. Herman Paulson, Adrian; D. D. Mc- | hundred twenty-six commissioners | e convention includ- | Beaux Arts ball, will crowd the Hotel | \Carr Is Speaker at Will School Meeting Lieutenant Governor John W. Carr Thursday addressed pupils of the; Will Junior High School on “Environ- ment as an element of Success.” He was the first of six leading men who will speak to the Will school students during the next few months. Each will take as his subject one of the elements which help men in becom- ing successful. Other speakers listed and their sub- jects follow: “Purposefulness,” by Dr. B. F. Kroeze. president of James- town college; “Health” by County Superintendent H. O. Pippin, Dickin- son; “Essential Qualities,” by E. J. Traynor, Devils Lake; “Personality,” ky District Judge George M. Mc- Kenna, Napoleon; “Training,” by Dr. Thomas F. Kane, president of the University of North Dakota. In his discussion of environment, Carr said that the surroundings in which people live are strongly in- strumental in molding their charac- ‘The environment of every nor- person is filled with opportuni- ties, he said, provided one has the in-. telligence to find them. In many cases, he ‘asserted, men have made their own opportunities. Because the school has no audi- torium it was necessary to hold the meeting in oue of the classrooms. For this reason, attendance at the address was limited to the 160 students in the eighth grade and seventh grade pu- pils were barred. CONSTIPATION BRINGS MANY ILLS Dm you know that constipation often brings despondency? Poi- sons spret Boag the system. You i, Pep, N sone be- come frequent. No wondgr you have the “blues.” Yet, constipation can be over- come fp hay Be sielent rough- age in your diet. A pleasant. way to obtain this roughage is through eating Kellogg's ALL- BRAN, ao wit gees this Ralicions iow much better for ¥ M ee taking habit-form- ing tives. Two ebieeponstals. of Au Bran, eaten » Will relieve and prevent both temporary and recurring constipation. AuL-BRaN also contains needed iron to build up the oe At all oe, Mad rere ALL-BRAN | LG SHOW GREAT TENACITY OF PROTOPLASM CELL |&: Students. of | ‘Science. “Science. of Flow’ Prove Rubber-Like Gual- . ity of Living Cell Easton, Pa., Jan. 23.—(?)—Rheolo- gists, the newest branch of American scientists, have strejched living proto- plasm into a thread so thin it is in- visible under a microscope. Extended thus 20 times Successive- ly, the protoplasm each time has re- covered, rubber - like, snapping back into place without interrupting «its life. | This odd sidelight upon the extra- ordinary tenacity of the substance which is the foundation of all living fish was made’ public Friday in a report of the first annual meeting of the Society of Rheologists, held here recently. William Seifriz and Janet Plowe, of the University of Pennsylvania, the protoplasm in single cells of onions so it could be touched with the point of o needle.” Sticking glue-like to the point the living stuff was drawn out into a thread. When no longer visible, the thread still showed its presence by the Bae ticles of other cell substances ‘which could be seen streaming along the thread as if it were the wire of a cash carrier, The experiment shows man can mechanically force this “ife stuff back into the region of minute. size from which it grows originally, par- ticles so tiny that biologists have been unable to take them apart to see ; why they are ajive. Rheology means the science of flow, and the society was organized in Co- lumbus, Ohio, in 1929, during a mee! Canalis Bennett Signs Big’ Contract ve more than under contract she signed Friday to Broa. two pictures for War- tt is under contract to nae ae but she is allowed 10 weeks off each ment stipulating she work six hours @ day, six days a week, SATIRE REVEALED IN BILL'S INTRODUCTION: ’ Senator Matthei Measure Calls for Feconstruction of Capitol Wing Introduction. Thursday of a bill to | reconstruct the nortii wing of the old bared | capitol building was partly intended a5 a bit of satire, it became known to- | day. The bill, offered by Senator W. E. Matthaei, Fessenden, provides $5,000 for the work, which Governor George F. Shafer recently declared was feasi- bie. A bill sponsored by the governor has not yet appeared, however, and | ; the Matthaei bill appeared to be one forcing the ‘issue. It is no secret that Matthaei and other Nonpartisans feel that the re- Pair cannot be made for anywhere; near the cost estimated by the gov- ernor in a recent interview. They have obtained no figures on the mat- ter but will be vastly surprised if the governor supports the bill and the work goes forward. They will be still more surprised if the work is done ing of the American Chemical society. As molescules of all substances, even iron, flow like water at times, espe- cially just before the material breaks, the Rheologists believe detection of the laws of flow is of high commer- cial and scientific importance. Wheeler P. Davey, of Penn State college, president of the society, ex- plains the phenomena by saying that molecules, instead of obeying natural laws like regiments of soldiers, are about as disorganized as crowds of civilians. When for exaniple, water flows with an average. vi ity of a few feet a second, some he mole- cules at any given instant. are travel- ing forward at a quarter of a mile per second, while others may be mov- ing backwards or sideways in the pipe. Please Note—Capitol Thea- tre holding over “Whoopee’ for showing tonight. THEATRE Bismarck Last Showing Tonight 7 and 9 o'Clock — “Whoopee” Adults 50c Entire Evening for this production only Tomorrow Only FOR HEADIN Gripping gunplay, breezing) bullets, daring deeds, rush- ing romance, action, thrills —that’s “Headin’ North,” Bob Steele’s newest West- ern wow—packed with the: fire of the wild and woolly! Mon. - Tues. - Wed. “The within the cost of $5,000 tentatively estimated by the governor. As the matter stands now, the bill is regarded as the first effort of the Nonpartisan majority to embarrass the administration. Their position is that the governor’ will either have to go through with the -deal or her down on his present position. PAN PAVED ROAD FOR CASS COUNTY Highway Department Executive| Seeks Speed on Fargo- Mapleton Project Immediate approval from the fed- eral government of the relocation of | U. 8. highway No. 10 west from Fargo | and thus subsequently permit paving of the stretch between Fargo and ; Mapleton at the earliest opportunity, jis being sought by the state highway ' department, Chief Engineer H. C.} Frahm said last night. The new road, which runs along the south side of the Northern Pacific right-of-way instead of the north! side as at present, has been ptaded ! as far west as Mapleton. Due to re- moval of the limitation of federal aid | i | | . If your child has a running nose or @ | hacking cough, don’t delay. Use| Mistol. Put some up the nove with the | special Mistol dropper that comes in | the bottle. Also use as a gargle: Mistol’ | clears the head. Dries up excessive | secretion. Soothes inflammation and soreness.Checksinfection.Whatreliefl | Geta sett today, at any drug store. | | INVESTMENT TRUST SHARES FOR YOUR SAVINGS ntee 6° interest and han paid as high as 20% per annum. Can Be (i WHAT ARE ed anytime. "THEY? ASK P. C. REMINGTON & SON Bismarek, N. D. ‘The Pioneer Inv Announcement We wish to announce to our many friends and pa- irons that we will be located in the Modern Barber Shop which opens about. Feb. 1st ing at Fifth and Broadway. CAP. PETERSON in the new Weinberger build- and AL BRUHJELL DECLARES FRARM = RT) BOAT) | sugatesarents wo see | To Appeal McFarland Frahm advocates paving that section between Fargo end Mapleton and” further to Casselton. He! said this work depended on first se- curing approval of the route from the federal government. Construction of ds-many miles as possible was urged ‘Frahm before September 1, 1931, when the limitation of $15,000 per mile of federal aid will again be in effect. Due-to the capital fire, Frahm said, part, of the plans for this project be- tween Casselton and Mapleton were destroyed and it became necessary to draft new ones. This work has been expedited as much as possible and is nearly. ready to be ‘submitted to Washington. The section for pa.ing now is the heaviest trav- eled road in North Dakota,. except | the road between Mandan and Bis- marek, which already is paved. If profitable egg production wanted, feed milk instead of high | priced tonics, every time. Children's 's Colds fev Rens VER 17 MILLION JARS USED YEARLY Coal, For cash in load lots. per This is | Decision from Fargo © Fargo, N. D., Jan. ‘Jan, 23.—(@)—an ap- deal will be taken to the state su- preme court from a ruling of: Judge R. G. McFarland, Jamestown, holding. that an attempt ' ofthe Western Realty company, Fargo, to reditce its capital stock was void and that reso- lutions passed at a meeting’ of the stockholders May 28, 1930, authorizing reduction were ilezal. 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