The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, October 8, 1931, Page 1

| North Dakota’s ; The Weather Oldest Newspaper ! N E aa aes eed ‘warmer ESTABLISHED 1873 BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1931 PRICE FIVE CENTS: 4 Three Held on Kidnap Charge | Take Steps to Complete Waterway Treaty U.§. AND CANADA READY 70 PROCEED ON DEFINITE BASIS Dream of Sea-Going Vessels} Plowing Up St. Lawrence May Be Realized PLAN EXCHANGE OF VIEWS! Direct Diplomatic Exchanges to Be Relied Upon By FAMILY WELCOMES TRANS-PACIFIC FLIERS = << STATE METHODISTS Edison Unable to Assimilate Liquids; Is Growing Weaker SUPPORT SCHEME T0 JOIN ST. PAUL AREA Decision Is Made Unanimously At Valley City; Would Life of Great Inventor Ebbing Away; Great of World Are Solicitous END IS HELD INEVITABLE Bulletin Issued Thursday Morn- ing Says Patient's Vitality Is Amazing Change Alignment West Orange, N. J., Oct, 8—(P)— [FOREIGN LOANS 10 AID WAR ATTACKED INHOOVER SPEECH Outlines Theory in Speech to Pan-American Commercial Conference | | ABDUCTION VICTIM IDENTIFIES PAIR AS GANG MEMBERS Seven Men and One Woman Declared Involved in Plot At St. Paul SAY $10,000 RANSOM PAID Police Chief, However, Says Torturers Failed to Receive a Single Cent St. Paul, Oct. 8—(®)—Two men }and one woman accused by Chief Thomas A. Brown with being mem- eee Eats SF Governments | Thomas Alva Edison - grew dily bers of the kidnaping gang who ab- ‘ Valley City, N. D,, Oct. &—()—De- | weaker Thursday while President| Washington, Oct. 8.—(P)—President | oy gru,ena nured Morris Rutman, Weshington, Oct. 8—(P)—Early cision to link the North Dakota con-' Hoover and a nation of close friends|Hoover reached back four years|~7 cress Shop Proprietor, for ransom, realization of the centuries-old vision of seagoing vessels sailing westward over the St. Lawrence River into the | Great Lakes is to be sought by the United States and Canada. ' Definite steps to consummate nego- | ference with the St. Paul area instead | inquired constantly for any change in | of the Helena area was made un- his condition. animously at a busin | ly ess session of the |. death as the day went on. His) annual state conference of the Meth- dist Episcopal church here Thursday. The 84-year-old inventor was near- Physican, Dr. Hubert 8. Howe, said the end was inevitable, as he was un- Thursday to reiterate his theory of | foreign loans, the following of which, |he said, would have-smoothed many a bump from the world’s economic path. Addressing the fourth Pan Ameri- were taken into custody Thursday. The men held are James Egan Lynch, 28, Stillwater, Minn., and Wal- ter Earl, 33, St. Paul. Brown said both have been identi- can Commercial conference, the presi- dent recalled his plea that foreign loans be made only for “reproductive purposes,” delivered before the same conference in 1927. Then he was sec- retary of commerce. fied by Rutman as two of the seven men and a woman who held him pris- oner three days in a White Bear lake cottage near here where he was beat- en and burned by alcohol, which was poured over his body and ignited with The proposal will be given to the gen- | taser . eral conference next Mi mi 4 e uremic poisoning, | = see fay for ap-' swittly permeating his system. \ goed : A bulletin Wednesday night showed | ub The Helena area comprises the ino change in his Associated 2rees Phote | states of North Dakota, Montana, and| CEMEDEIEC | Te Gee tiations for a treaty covering the gi- \ able to take any liquids, by which he gantic shipping and water-power pro- ject have been agreed upon by the two governments after years of dis- cussion. Direct diplomatic exchange of views, ; the state department announced, will be relied upon in initiating the dis- cussions. American Minister Mac- Nider at Ottawa and Canadian Min- ister Herridge here will act as spokes- men. The United States had sug- gested a special commission. President Hoover has agreed to the procedure and is desirous of pushing | the undertaking, which will cost many millions, as a spur to employment. Had Been at Standstill | and Mrs. P. C. and Herndon. Until the announcement Wednes-| day, action upon the project had, been virtually at a standstill since’ Secretary Kellogg notified Canada, this country was ready to name a oup to negotiate a treaty. | e Governor Roosevelt. af New York) is expected to be heard'from on the; development. He recently wrote President Hoover to ask about re-| ports that Canada and the United States were discussing the project| and asked that New York be included; in negotiations. Creation of the great inland water~ way from the Atlantic fo the lakes would set up a channel for free move- ment of seagoing traffic along the/ turbulent course from Montreal to; the lakes. The chief dispute in this country) has been over whether the route’ should be from the lakes via the St.’ COLLEGES INCREASE OVER 1930 FIGURES | Higher Institutions of Learning Have Population of 6,016 This Year North Dakota’s institutions higher learning, with a combined stu- dent population of 6,016, have exceed- of This Associated Press telephoto shows Hugh Herndon, Jr., and Clyde Pangborn, who made the first non- stop flight from Japan to the United States, after their arrival In Wenatchee, Wash. Left to right: Mr. ingborn, brother and sister-in-law of Clyde; Pangborn; Mrs. Opal Pangborn, his mothers ‘Prosecution Says Al Capone Once . Admitted He Owed Some Tax Money a Point of Law’ | Chicago, Oct. 8—(#)—The govern- ment attempted to introduce into the records of Al Capone's income tax! trial Thursday documents «purporting to show the gang chief had admitted ;@ tax Hability and attempted to set- tle with the revenue department. As the’ first witness was called and! ‘the prosecution asked him to identify lone of the documents, defense attor- jmeys announced “This is a line of evidence to which we object strongly and are prepared to argue a point of law.” The jury was excused and As- Jury Excused When Detonseif AOR URGED 10 Indicates It Would ‘Argue | SWING ‘BIG STICK’ ON CONGRESSMEN \Speakers Exhort_ Delegates to; ‘Compel’ Action to Help Joble: Vancouver, B. C., Oct. 8—()—Ex-| “Big Stick” and “compel” congress to relieve unemployment under threat horted by speakers to take up the) parts of Idaho and Wyoming while the St. Paul area consists of Minne- |sota, South Dakota and part of Wis: iconsin. North Dakota’s conference also ask- ed that Dr. Wallace E. Brown be elected presiding bishop of the St. Paul area. Dr. Clarence True Wilson, in an address before the conference Wed- nesday night, declared the “wets” have failed in every attack to dis- credit prohibition during the last two years. Hit by Everything ; “Everything has struck us that was ‘jin the striking business,” Dr. Wilson said. ‘Every assault has been a boomerang to the wets. The only thing they have beaten us on is prop- aganda. They have had the help of the wet press and the money of wet millionaires, anxious to engage in al- coholic business and to make liquor licenses pay their taxes. “The series of attacks started with the-wet and dry hearing-in congress. |A wet chairman of the — judiciary {committee summoned his committee to hear what 66 witnesses of wets could say, but they did not agree on what they wanted. We had to counter with other great names, so we brought Henry Ford, Edison and others and we beat them with facts. jeariier announcement. That one | stated he was losing ground, but that his heart stood the strain of the com- lication of diseases. | Lawrence Richey, one of President | Hoover's secretaries, telephoned the jhouse be notified of any changes in jhis condition. Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone, close friends and fellow-vacationists of the inventor, also telephoned con- panty and inquired about his condi- ion. Edison spent a restless night but did not appear to be weaker Thurs- day. Dr. Howe said “his vitality is amazing.” MACHINERY 1S TUNED FOR RED CROSS ROLL CALLIN TWO STATES North Dakota and Montana Will Begin Drive For $450,000 Next Sunday Edison home and requested the white | “I repeat this today,” the president said, “because Shad it been followed during these past five years our prob- lems throughout the world would be far different, our difficulties infinite- ly less.” Lesson From Depression Hoover said he believed this con- stituted “a lesson from this depres- sion.” He repeated part of his four- year-old address which said that “if nations would do away with the lend- ing of money for the balancing of budgets for purposes of military equipment or war purposes, or even that type of public works which does not bring some direct or ‘indirect pro- ductive return—a great number of blessings would follow to the entire world.” Turning to present-day affairs, Mr. Hoover told the Pan American dele- gates the American theory of gov- ernment required that commercial ent , except as a rare emergency action, be essentially a private under- taking. The president said in part: “No nation, as a government, should borrow or no government lend and nations should discourage their citi- zens from borrowing or lending un- less this money is to be devoted to productive enterprises. Blessings Would Follow “A great number of blessings would matches before he was freed early Thursday. Caught With Notes Mrs. Jack Ferrick, St. Paul, describ- ed as the woman who acted kindly to- ward Rutman in the cottage, also was taken into custody. Police said Lynch was arrested while delivering two notes from Rutman to an intermed- lary Wednesday urging ransom pay- ments. Rutman, a womn relative said, was of Police Thomas A. Brown, said “not one cent was paid.” From a hospital bed where he was taken after making his way home, Rutman said the gang had poured alcohol over his body then touched matches to it, burning him severely. Rutman was abducted from home Monday night as he chatted ‘with his wife. A masked man, wield- ing a pistol, orde him house and forced him into an E more men and a woman waited. York state. ae e Lawrence or across New Yo! bai lest apeatneiark g to alsistant U. 8. District Attorney el of political reprisal, the American ‘Then a nation-wide straw vote follow to the entire world. There Subjected to Torture President Hoover, while secretary of! commerce, urged the St. Lawrence way in a revort to President Coolidge. m. of disposal and con- wer development also is unsettled. . LEGION’S CARNIVAL AND MINSTREL SHOW WILL OPEN TONIGHT’ Three-Night Festival Will Be Conducted in Memorial Build- ing and Auditorium Final arrangements for’ the grand opening at 7:30 o'clock tonight of the American Legion’s three-night carni- yal and minstrel show were being! made in the World War Memorial building Thursday. All the usual features of a big-time carnival, with the exception of riding devices, will be in full swing during the show, according to Charles F. Martin, chairman of the committee in charge. Thursday morning groceries, dolls, candy, blankets, colored canes, bal- loons, cigars and other awards were being stacked on shelves in the vari-! ous booths and flags, special lights and other fixtures. were being ar- ranged. The show will continue Friday and Saturday evenings. A minstrel show, to be conducted in connection with the carnival, will be staged in the city auditorium.| Patrons of the show must enter the auditorium through the Memorial building, however. The 40 and 8 unit will conduct a feature entertainment program the basement of the Mémorial build- ing while the Auxiliary will serve hot lunches, featuring “Coney Double Red Hots.” Among the carnival features will be ping pong, or table tennis, and bowery dances each night. Financier Is Held Guilty; Kills Self Los Angeles, Oct. 8.—(7)—a moment after a jury had returned a verdict convicting ‘him of 16 counts of grand theft and violation of the state cor- porate securities act, Harry 8. Mc- Cormack drew a pistol and shot him- se death in court Wednesday night. The 63-year-old Glendale, Callf., survey made of enrollments at the various schools. Last year, the enroll- iment totalled 6,008. | Students are still registering and this year's enrollment is expected to 'be increased. | The survey embraces enrollment {figures from the University of North | Dakota,and the state agricultural col- |lege, the five teachers colleges, and | two private colleges. ‘at Wahpeton reported that final reg- istration figures will show an increase of about 20 per cent over last year’s ‘enrollment. This week, there were |305 students registered at the school, while at the same period last year the total stood at 265. The. registrations for this year are expected to reach {of the institution. combined enrollment of 2,164 an in- lerease of 38 over last year’s registra- j tions. | The University, with an enrollment of 1,953, had an increase of 10 over last year, while the agricultural col- |lege, with 1,410, equaled the registra- jtions of @ year ago, with indications ithat there will be additional registra. tions. | Jamestown college, a private insti- {tution, had an enrollment of 542, seven under last year’s figure, while | Wesley college, at. Grand Forks, reg- |istered 289 students this year, com- pared with 326 a year ago. Registration records at the five teachers’ colleges show the following lenrollments, compared with last year: |. College— 1930 1931 | Minot . | Mayville ‘Valley City .. Dickinson . ‘Ellendale TO OPEN NEW BUSINESS Grand Forks, N. D., Oct. 8—(P)— in’ Grand Forks’ first photo engraving plant will be opened in a few days. {last seven and a half year, will be the proprietor. Machinery is being in- istalled. iccsiieatmmnenescinC LES f ‘Vanishing Race’ i| Gains in Census b ae) Washington, Oct. 8.—(?)—The American Indian, said by scien- tists to be doomed to “die out,” proved unexpectedly prolific in the last decade, deferring his ra- cial extinction. The 1930 census showed the In- dian increasing by 87,960, a 36 per cent gain. With only a 16- In addition, the School of Science} 415, according to E. F. Riley, president The five teachers colleges had a 330! | George Fish, in charge of the bureau! Island |of engraving in Minenapolis for, the Iq. Clawson read to the court what he expected to introduce as evidence. This included the alleged state- ment by a Capone attorney that the gangster admitted he owed “some tax” and would be willing to settle on the basis of the following income: | $26,000 in 1926; $40,000 in 1927; $100,- 000 in 1928, and $100,000 in 1929, Prior to 1926 the scarfaced “big fellow” made only $75 a week as an 'employe of Johnny Torrio, the attor- {ney was quoted as telling the govern- ment. Lawrence B. Mattingly, a Chicago attorney who specializes in tax mat- ters, was the man quoted profusely in the government's exhibits. The first exhibit of the group Was a power of attorney, allegedly signed by Capone, in which the gangster’ in- formed all those concerned Mattingly could represent him in conferences with revenue agents and make any lawful agreements on compromises with them. A stenographic report of an allegea conference in which Capone himself took part also was read to the court, but the gangster was quoted as say- ing little except “I'd rather let my lawyer answer that.” He did say, ac- cording to the exhibit, that he had no bank accounts, no real estate, no safe deposit boxes, that he owned no race horees and that he carried his money on his person. Since Capone left the employ of Torrio (the gang boss whose place he took) the attorney was quoted as saying the defendant had been as- sociated with three other men in a business enterprise but that because Capone entered the business with no capital, his returns in the first few years were not large. se ln ES Blame Amos ’n Andy; | For Riot in Prison | o ae Leavenworth, Kas., Oct. 8—(P) —Amos 'n Andy were blamed by authorities of the federal peniten- | tiary here for a disturbance among the convicts which ceased early today after jeering, catcall- ing and the smashing of window. lights. Abandonment of daylight sav- ing time was a teammate of the pair in causing the disorder, the authorities said. Heretofore the prisoners have been permitted to follow the en- tertainers, which began their pro- gram on the air at 9 p. m. central standard time. However, with the abandon- ment of daylight saving time in favor of standard, the program does not go on the air until 10 p. m, central standard time, forty- Federation of Labor convention went ‘to work Thursday on the controversial issues before it. Salient in the grist of resolutions was taken. It was lqudly proclaimed as an impartial investigation, but more loudly proved to be purely liquor propaganda. up for discussion was one introduced by Miss Florence Curtis Hanson of the Teachers Federation. This resolution would put the Fed- eration on record with a demand for government employment assurance; (work insurance financed by state and federal aid; creation of a large reserve fund to suport the unemployed in jcrises; shorter working hours; state control of industry, and a “long | range” plan of public works. Several speakers Wednesday re- ferred to “social revolution” and “so- cial unrest” as a possible result of failure to solve the unemployment Problem. Lower tariff rates between the United States and Canada are ad- vocated by William Green, president of the federation. In an address to labor leaders and newspaper men at a luncheon Wed- nesday by R. J. Cromie, publisher of the Vancouver Sun, Green said trade between the two nations should be encouraged with tariff barriers knock- ed down as far as is “consistent with reason.” Hoover-Laval Will Talk of Moratorium Washington, Oct. 8.—()—Extension of the international moratorium be- yond next June is to be discussed by President Hoover and Premier Laval of France. The premier has expressed his will- ingness to go into the question dur- ing his visit this month to Washing- ton, Meanwhile, as President Hoover gives consideration to necessity for seeking a further extension, he has before him a warning of opposition ; from both senate and house members. Indications are that he will post- pone his decision for several weeks and possibly until the present mora-; torium is ratified by congress after it convenes in December. On the other side of the picture, however, Hoover sees pressure from leading bankers, not only for a more lengthy moratorium, but among some for full cancellation of war debts. Four Major Triumphs “In 1931 we have had four major matters of supreme importance, every one a triumph for prohibition, name- ly the Wickersham report, reversal of Judge Clark’s decision by the supreme court, overwhelming defeat of Ras- kob in his attempt to commit the democratic party to repeal or modi- fication, and veto of the nullification bill passed by a majority in the Illi- nois legislature.” Bishop Wallace E. Brown, who is presiding over the conference, set a precedent when he placed in the hands of pastor delegates the naming of nominees for two vacant district superintendencies. From the nom- inations, Bishop Brown will select the two. Rev. John 8. Wilds, Bismarck, re- ported gains in membership and much improvement in church property. Dr: Charles L. Wallace, president of Wesley college and retiring district superintendent, and Rev. Leslie R. Bergum, Lakota, were elected dele- gates to the general convention. Dr. 8. Leroy White, superintendent of the Grand Forks district, was named first delegate. Northwest Governors Get No Concessions Washington, Oct. 8—(P)—Gover- nors of three northwestern states ‘Thursday planned to meet again with Secretary Hyde, seeking an amend- ment of drought loan regulations. A decision had been hoped for in a conference with the department of agriculture chief Wednesday, but failure to reach an agreement led to continuance of the sessions. The governors—Shafer of North Dakota, Green of South Dakota, and Erickson of Montana—are urging ab- rogation of the government's require- ment it share equally with prior mortgage holders on live stock put up as security for feed loans. Hyde explained his opposition to their appeal on the ground the gov- ernment would lose adequate secur- ity, while only the banker and busi- ness man would be benefited. Woman Says Edison Was Shot at by: Peliceman and Fired for ‘Puttering’ | | ‘Thomas A. Edison, who worked as @ telegraph operator here in 1866, Louisville, Ky., Oct. &8—(P)— | was shot at by a policeman and had purchased at auction, was startled by bullets whizzing past his head. Turning, he found a belligerent policeman holding a smoking pistol. The officer had Helena, Mont., Oct. 8—With the opening of the combined Red Cross Roll Call and drought relief appeal in Montana and North Dakota only three days distant, campaign mach- inery was being set in motion in both states Thursday with a view of send- ing the quotas over the top in the shortest possible period. Presenting a united front, unequall- ed in the campaigns in either state since World War days, state officials, civic and religious organizations, and business leaders in every Montana and North Dakota county have completed arrangements for the campaign which begins in most communities Sunday, Oct. 11. Since that date al- so has been designated as Red Cross Sunday, church and Sunday school heads plan to devote a part of their regular services to the cause. Governors Are Confident In the approaching campaign, Mon- tana has accepted a quota of $250,000. North Dakota's quota is $200,000. Con- fidence in both states exceeding their respective goals has been expressed by Governors John E. Erickson of Montana and George F. Shafer of North Dakota. With the quotas realiz- jed, the National Red Cross has pledg- ed its resources to complete the task of relief. With lower temperatures expected | momentarily, 4,782 drought-stricken families of the two states who now are being provided for by the Red | Cross, turned eager eyes to the open- ing of the campaign. Their needs will be materially increased in future months, R. A. Shepard, drought re- lief director for the national organi- zation, said. He estimated that by mid-winter more than 70,000 persons would be requiring Red Cross assist- ance. At present, Shepard said, the Red Cross is assisting 2,495 families in Montana and 2,287 families in North Dakota. $318,000 Is Appropriated Giving some idea of the magnitude of the Red Cross relief program, Shepard pointed out that in the two states the national organization al- ready has appropriated $318,000. Oc- tober appropriations, totaling $44,145 in Montana aréd $30,400 in North Da- kota, represent the largest outlay in cash grants the Red Cross has made in any month since it began drought relief operations in the two states last January. Shepard estimates that requirements among beneficiaries this month will double those of any prev- ious 30-day period. The appeal for funds is to follow campaigns for donated foodstuffs and clothing in the two states. Fifty cars\of potatoes from grow- ers in Minnesota and North Dakota in the Red River valley and 40 cars of potatoes and apples from Missoula and Ravalli counties in Montana were | would be definite increase in the stan- dard of living and the comfort and Prosperity of the borrower. “There could be no greater step taken in the prevention of war itself. This is perhaps a little further to- ward the millennium than our prac- tical world has reached, and I do not Propose that these are matters that can be regulated by law or treaty. “I repeat this today because, had it been followed during these past five years, our problems throughout the world would be far different, our difficulties infinitely less. “I have learned with particular in- terest and gratification that by far the greater number of those in at- tendance at this conference are not governmental delegates, but represen- tatives of the commercial and finan- cial establishments of the several American republics. Particularly do we in the United States hold to the theory that commercial enterprise, except as rare emergency action, is essentially a private undertaking, and that the sole function of government is to bring about a condition of affairs favorable to the beneficial develop- ment of private enterprise.” LEGION IS SENDING CLOTHING TO NEEDY Materials For Drouth Area Mov- ing Out of Warehouse At Minot Minot, N. D., Oct. 8—(7)—Clothing is moving from the American Legion statewide depot here to various Legion Posts and Auxiliary units in north- western North Dakota which have re- quisitioned garments for needy in their vicinities. Joe H. Frank, man- ager of the local clothing clearing house, is under iistructions from the state department to expedite ship- ments. One of the first large consignments was sent Wednesday to Watford City, with others to follow daily according to Frank. More than a score of posts and | Auxiliary units have been notified to apply immediately for articles de- sired, it was said ‘thursday by Jack Minot for Fargo after spending more |than a day in inspecting the depot. | “We advised Legion men and wom- len in the various posts and units 10 lrush their requisitions,” said Wil- | ams, “There is a large assortment of clothing on hand here ig Minot with more coming daily, and the Legion |wishes to be of service before cold Williams, state adjutant, who left’ ‘They tortured him when he refused to talk, he said. The woman treated and bandaged his leg and shoulder, which were severely burned. Rutman refused to reveal what ar- rangements, if any, were made for his release and Chief Brown would not disclose at this time how or why ing motorist picked him up and took him home. From there he was taken to & hospital and a police guard sta- tioned at the door. Rutman’s kidnaping was the second in less than two weeks here. Leon Gleckman, St. Paul politician and finance company head, was abducted September 24 and released eight days later. KILLING FROST IS aE TY Late Season This Year Is Sur- passed By Other on Rec- ord, However Bismarck had its first killing frost of the season early Thursday morn- ing when the temperature dropped to ; 29 degrees above zero. | Only a few times in the last 57 ‘years has Bismarck’s first killing frost ‘come later than Oct. 8, according to ‘officials of the federal weather bu- i rueau here. The first killing frost in 1923 came on Oct. 13 while i. 1911 none was re- corded until Oct. 20. The average date for the first kill- ing frost here is Sept. 21. The first frost last year came on Sept. 27. The forecast for tonight and Friday was for increasing cloudiness and (warmer weather. Weather officials here expect more settled weather for ‘the next few days. { Only a trace of precipitation was recorded in North Dakota during the 24-hour period ending at 7 a. m. Thursday, that being in the Red River ‘valley. | The minimum temperature over- inight at Williston was 30 degrees while it was 34 at Deviis naxe. Weather officials here said that {1.48 inches of precipitation was re- jcorded Wednesda; in St. Louis, scene jof the remaining world series games, jand that it still was raining there financier was convicted of having! per cent in the population | five minutes after the radio must was discharged from his job for | ordered him to halt, but Edison | accepted by the Red Cross this week. | Thursday morning. The St. Louis handled the affairs of two large fi-| at large, that jump in a race pro- | be shut off by prison rules. puttering with chemicals. was partly deaf and had not | Four railroads penetrating the two | weather arrives. \Cardinals and Philadelphia Athletics nance and real estate companies so} nounced dying was held to be ‘Mrs. Charles Smith, whose hus- heard. states are extending free hauling priv- are scheduled to play the sixth world as to have caused a loss of $345,000 to As the jury’s verdict was read, Mc- Cbrmack arose from his seat at the end of the counsel table, threw back his head, drew the weapon from a coat pocket and fired a shot through ‘his heart. impossible. The experts attributed it to an inadequate 1920 census and to a closer check on mixed bloods. But Dr. L. F. Schmeckebier discovered a bumper crop of little Indians which he pronounced i “real gain.” URGES EXTRA SESSION Washington, Oct. 8.—(#)—An extra session of congress to deal with President Hoover's credit proposals and other necessary economic legisla | tion was advocated Thursday by Sen- ator Robinson of Arkansas, the Dem- ocratic leader. band, now dead, worked with Edison here, told Thursday how the now-famots inventor's head was grazed by bullets fired by a policeman suspicious of a bundle | Edison was ing. was carrying home carrying. | “The young telegrapher, who | magazines he + His term of service here was terminated when Edison, who had been granted permission to use the company's small chemical laboratory, spilled sulphuric acid and it leaked through to the of- fice of the manager on the floor below, ruining @ desk and carpet. ileges to the Red Cross. They include the Great Northern, Northern Paci- fic, Soo Line and Milwaukee rail- roads. Local railway agents should be re- quested to furnish cars in commun- ities where shipments of donated food jand clothing are being assembled. HEARING IS ORDERED St. Paul, Oct. 8—(?)—A hearing on charges filed against the Minnesota railroad and warehouse commission in connection with the operation of ele- vators in Minneapolis was Thursday by Governor Floyd B. Olson starting October 26. series gine tn Se MONE REPORT FIRST SNOWFALL Cheyenne, Wyo., Oct. 8. ‘allen in Wyoming and western South ‘Dakota. im general snow of the season has