The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, December 7, 1931, Page 1

North Dakota’s Oldest Newspaper THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE ESTABLISHED 1873 BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1931 The Weather Cloudy, snow late tonight or on Tuesday; rising temperature, PRICE FIVE CENTS FRENCH AND BRITISH MILITARY MEN SAY CHINESE NOT ACTIVE Refute Statements of - War Preparations as Reported From Tokyo JAPS ACCEPT NEW PROPOSAL Would Have Separate Reserva- tion Covering Banditry in Chinchow Area (By The Associated Press) Reports from French and British military observers in the Chinchow area in Manchuria, relayed to the League of Nations council at Paris, say there is no Chinese military ac- tivity in the area as Japanese military circles at Mukden have claimed. “There have been no movements of Chinese troops on railways north of Great’ Wall,” the British observer re- ported. “Japanese reports that the Chinchow area has been reinforced by 12 to 30 trains of troops cannot be confirmed.” ‘The French observer said “no ap- perciable change in the situation has occurred since November 27.” ' No- vember 27 was the date the Japanese drive in the Chinchow direction was halted. ‘The British observer reported the situation at Chinchow “normal, ex- cept for daily airplane reconnaisan- oes” over the city. It was said soe teeccales at Tokyo to accept a suggestion by the League of Nations council that Japan make a separate reservation regatding the right to suppress banditry in the pro- posed -Chinchow neutral zone which the league would establish in Man- churia. No counter-reservation nulli-. fying that made by Japan is per- mitted. ¢ Sessio ? n of Congr Observers Declare Japs Are Aggressors | Democratic Leader and One of His New Aides Ne EES amnmnnenaneinontinen ns Above are shown John N. Garner,]at Washington and Michael Hert,/shows the political division of the we house by states. States in white are Texas, slated to be speaker of the| Saginaw. Mich., first Democrat sent Democrat-controlled house of rep-|to the house from his district in 30 controlled by Republicans; those in black by the Democrats while the resentatives, which convened Monday| years. .The map, at the top. right| division in the shaded states is close. Mercury Sinks to Sub-Zero Levels As Cold Weather Descends From North The government also hes 4 it was said, to egree to the formula ru tive, proposed by its league representat Py tions to this effect probably will be sent to M. Ito Monday night. | 300 Chinese Killed ports Mukden, Manchuria, a ae, Oued when Japanese airplanes Kungtapui, to the southwest, were confirmed in a dispatch to the Rengo (Japanse) News Agency, which reach- | ed here as authoritative quarters < \ mitted Mukden head planning a new campaign in the di- rection of Chinchow. ‘The bombing near Kungtapul took place Sunday, the dispatch seld, and the Chinese killed were bandits. Official circles expressed hope their objectives still could be gained by peaceful means, but they added further trouble is indicated in war office reports that the Chinese are rushing additional defense works at numerous points near Chitcow anc that further concentrations of Chi- nese troops are taking place at New- chaung, Tahushan and other places. Tf another drive does take place, military circles said, it probably will be a major operation lasting at least several weeks. This opinion appar- ently was based on official news indicating Chinese forces in the Chinchow region number as high as 45,000 and are well equipped. According to the Mukden dispatch, Japanese pilots reported most | their bombs effective. The raids were directed against a force of about 1,000 bandits.’ The dispatches from Mukden also reported that General Honjo, Japan- ese commander, issued a final warn- ing to Marshal Chang Hsuehliang to evacuate his forces behind the great wall. Chinese To Make Stand Cenete demand that she evacuate Jay demant je evacual Gtinchow socording to an official spokesman st Nanking and Chinese troops will be ordered to resist in the event of a Japanese attack. spokesman’s statement was made in connection with*the Mukden dispatches saying General Honjo told Marshal Chang Hsueh Liang at Peip- ing to withdraw his soldiers from the Chinchow ares. In the meantime Dr. Wellington Koo, Chinese foreign minister who announced his resignation Saturday, withdrew it after a unanimous appeal from government officials and official sources confirmed news that Dr. Al- fred Sze, spokesman for China at the league council at Paris had with- drawn his resignation, announced at the same time as that of Dr. Koo. China continues to object to the Jeague’s resolution on establishment of a neutral zone, the spokesman said. 196,633 Tons Coal Shipped Last M-ath Shipments of lignite coal from North Dakota mines for the five weeks’ period Oct. 25 to Nov. 21 to- taled 196,633 tons, according to figures announced by the state railroad com- mission. The shipments included 29,640 handled i interstate traffic. “ind 166,933 tons intrastate. For the corresponding period of; 1930, shipments totaled 217,554 tons, of which 20,848 tons were shipped as with the, interstate freight, and 196,706 as in- trastate. ARE. DELIBERATING WAGE CUT PROPOSAL Railway World Centers Atten- tion of Representative of Men in Chicago Chicago, Dec. 7.—)—Unlon labor Monday began to deliberate the pro- posal of the nation’s railroads for a voluntary 10-per-cent cut in wages. The railway world, from Wall Street to section hand, focysed its at- tention on Chicago as executives of the big brotherhoods opened the con- ferences that are to settle the ques- tion—will organized labor. accept a ind | flat 10-per-cent cut ‘for. one year? Some of the same labor leaders have already once answered “No,” but, now they are preparing to submit the to 1,500 general chairmeri of the unions of all the railways. ‘The program called for preliminary group UC eerioorte ese Pig cred representatives Monday esciay | with a combined meeting of sll del- decision may be reached. Reduction of wages has been put of | up to the employes as something that must come if the carriers are to es- cape economic ruin. And there have been many statements from the em- ployers’ side that if the cut 1s not accepted voluntarily the’ roads will make every effort to have reductions YEGGS ROB SAFE Minneapolis, Dec. 7.—(?)—Yeges slid down a ventilating shaft from the roof into Witts market house Sunday night, battered a safe and robbed it of $2,000 in cash. What Do YOU See? many localities that it isn’t hard to reach Farm Family Forced $o Walk Half Mile in Night Clothes Following Fire Sub-zero temperatures prevail throughout most of North Dakota, Monday to give the state the cold- est day of the season. Eastern North Dakota bore the brunt of the cold weather with mini- mum readings of 15 degrees below zero at Grand Forks, and-14 below at Valley City. At Devils Lake it was 10 below and at Fargo 12 below. Minot re- ported a minimum of three below. Williston was four above, while it was one above here. Clear weather was experienced in most sections of the state with a moderate wind prevailing: A sudden cold wave sweéping down from the Canadian provinces, sent the mercury Gene te as low as 22 below zero at Thief River Falls, Minn. In northwestern Minnesota a light snow which fell during the week-end making travel hazardous for motor- ists, FARMER BURNED AS FIRE DESTROYS HOME e Center, Minn,, Dec. 7.— (AP)—Forced to walk a half mile in. two degrees below weather after he and other members of his fam- ily were burned in a fire which des- troyed thei rhome, Michael Tieden, farmer near here, was near death in a Rochester hospital Monday. Robert Tieden, a son, was burned severely about the hands, face and chest in an attempt to tear the flaming clothing from his father, who ran from the home and jumped into a water tank. ‘i In their night clothing, other members of the family walked with the elder Tieden to 2 farm, a half- mile away. A daughter, Pearl, suffered from frozen feet.. One foot was cut severely by glass. Others who ac- companied the father, besides Pearl, were Mrs, Tieden, and two sons. All suffered from exposure. Minnesota Budgets Disclose Reductions St. Paul, Dec. 7.—()—Eclipsing by nearly $3,000,000 previous estimates on budget reductions for 1932, Minne- sota’s various tax units have slashed their levies a total estimated at $7,- 800,000, an unofficial survey based on information from county auditors dis- | closed Monday. ‘Wholesale tax reductions were made by county boards, school districts, townships, villages and cities, with the county boards taking the lead in re- ducing their levies by cutting an esti- mated total of $2,400,000 from the ap- propriations for next year. Treasury Wants to ‘Borrow Huge Amount , Dec. 7.—(P)—The trea- Wi sury wants to borrow $1,300,000,000. This amount of securities, Secretary Mellon announced Sunday night, will be offered on December 15. It is the fourth time this year the treasury has been in the market for more than a billion dollars. Most of the money—$1.000,000,000— will be used to pay off debts. The re- mainder will go to current expenses. BISMARCK MAN SERIOUS CONDITION AFTER OPERATION == A. E. Brink Stricken Suddenly Sunday’Morning as Stom- ach Ulcer Breaks A. E. Brink, Bismarck, was in seri- ous condition in a local hospital Mon- day following an emergency operation Sunday afternoon. Str} su to the hospital Sunday forenoon. Doctors feared that wife said. He is a member of the Quanrud, Brink and Reibold firm here, wholesale dealers in automobile accessories. His ‘attending physician said his condition Monday forenoon was “fair- ly satisfactory although it will be two or three days before the crisis is MOORHEAD WOMAN DIES Moorhead, Minn., Dec. 7.—(#)—Mrs. Jacob F. Kiefer, Sr., 73, ing health for several months. (By The Associated Press) , A contract bridge match which has attracted the attention of millions will open tonight in New York. Here is what it is all about: gained wealth and a great follow- ing with a system of bidding in the game of contract, will play with Mrs. Josephine Murphy Cul- bertson, to whom he gives much of the credit for his success. Their rivals will be Sidney 8. Lenz, landowner, author, amateur magician and “big shot” of the so “official” system, recog- nized by Culbertson as a player without a superior, and Oswald Jacoby, actuary, amateur ‘con- tract expert and former football Player, the youngest of the four. Conditions: 150 rubbers to start at 8 o'clock Monday night and to be complet- ed by Jan. 15. Last rubber of a Possessor of net score, meaning highest total score, after 150 rub- bers, wins. ~ en suddenly about 2:30 a. m. y when poison from a perforat- ed stomach ulcer began to spread through his system, Brink was taken peritonitis Dar hionn about by Kigh goles eee ee Brink had been in good health and “feeling fine” until the attack, his ESTIMATES FOR NEW RIVER WORK Expenditures of $10,000 on Missouri Above Sioux City Is Recommended =~ Washington, Dec. 7.—(?)—Money estimates for next year’s river and harbor work reached congress Mon- day from the budget bureau's reduc- ing experts with their size the same as last year—$60,000,000. They came to Capitol Hill before the senate and house had time to get down to business and were set aside to await their turn before the house appropriations committee that must yet be organized. Rarely are these estimates under- appropriated. The last congress’s river and harbor appropriations ex- ceed $80,000,000 for the current’ year. Major General Lytle Brown sub- mitted the figures on what he could use profitably in the fiscal year be- ginning next July 1 on plans it is estimated will cost $210,951,675 to complete. Commerce is Great To sustain his position he said that these harbors and waterways which dot the country’s coast lines and em- brace its inland rivers and lakes bore 1,107,842,523 tons of commerce in| 1930. Already they have cost the na- tion $888,250,919. For the great inland waterways. in- cluding the Mississippi river system and the Illinois, Missour!, Ohio and lesser systems, Brown asked $25,431,- 500. For Atlantc coast harbors and ohannels he wanted $10,835,100; for the Pactfic coast $4,514900,". Eventually these estimates will reach the house in the annus! army appropriation bill—specially classified as “non-military items.” Then after the gauntlet of legislative scrutiny, actual cash will begin to reach the hands of Brown's thousands of work- $25,030,000 on Mississippi On the entire Mississippi river sys- tem Brown would spend $25,030,000. ‘This includes: $2,675,000 from the mouth of the Ohio to the Illinois riv- er; $4,545,000 between the Illinois and. Minneapolis; $4,900,000 for the Illin- ois river; $6,663,000 for the Missouri river; $3,620,000 for the Ohlo river; $700,000 for the Monongahela river and $1,545,000 for the Kanawha river. To the great lakes system connect- ing channels $3,273,900 was allotted, including $1,234,000 for the Detroit) river. Appropriations asked for work on the Missouri river were: from Kansas City to its mouth, $4,400,000 for im- provements and $1,500,000 for main- tenance; from Kansas City to Sioux City, $500,000 for improvements and. $250,000 for maintenance; from Sioux City to Fort Benton, Mont., $10,000 for maintenance. Favorable Action Is Held Possi- REAGH CONGRESS °°" =*sxce s seHsous0 Congressmen to Present Case Lincoln may yet be permanently re- tained in North Dakota despite the recent order to transfer to Jefferson Barracks by the end of next June the troops now stationed at Bismarck. result of a conference scheduled at Congressman Thomas Hall, of North Dakota, with the secretary of war. ess ble Despite Recent Or- der to Leave at Hearing in Washington Before Hurley , (Special to The Tribune) Washington, D. C., Dec. 7.—Fort This possibility is seen here as the 1030 a. m., Wednesday, Dec. 9, by It is seen also in the fact that, though the transfer order went out to the corps area headquarters for removal of troops from Fort Lincoln, the deputy chicf of staff of the war department, Major General George Van Horn Mosley, states that no change has been made in the status of the fort. It was explained at the department that the original abandonmént was ordered suspended until it receives action by the secretary of war. No such action has yet been taken and, it is understood here, will not be taken until the North Dakota con- gressmen who are cooperating in the} matter, have had opportunity to present their case fully before the bouton lurley Is Friendly Patrick J. Hurley, an Oklahoman, aa secretary of war, is friendly to the midwest and understands the prob- lemg confronted there.“ He directed suspension of the initial order upon Protest from Nye and Con- gressmen Hall, and Burtness until they should have opportunity to confer with him. “Every effort will be made to keep Fort Lincoln,” Congressman Hall de- clared here Monday. He called at-! tention to the remarkable historical! value of the fort, to its asset to the) state, and emphasized that abandon- ment of the garrison without a de- signated further use of the buildings would be a matter of sheer waste. Congressman Burtness said that, though Fort Lincoln does not come under his congressional district, he is cooperating with Congressmen Hall and Sinclair in bringing the matter! forcibly to the attention of Hurley. “While I am glad the department’ has modified the original order and' will permit the troops to remain at! (Continued on page seven) robbed of between $3,000 and $4. and one at New Philadelphia, Ohio, was robbed of $13,500 Monday. Ohio bandits were armed with ma- chine-guns, Opens Fort Lincoln Yet May be Kept On Active List of Army Posts Late News Bulletins (By The Associated Press) (By The Associated Press) WEDS IN AUSTRIA Minot—Dr. F. R. Erenfeld, son of Dr. and Mrs. H. M. Erenfeld, Minot, was married Sunday at Vienna, Austria, to Miss Eliska Cuttirez, New Orleans, La., ac- cording to word received by his parents here. TWO BANKS ROBBED A bank at Davenport, Ia., TRIAL DATE IS SET Fargo—Trial of R. C. Chis- holm, C. W. Lewis and James D. Gronna, former officials of the closed Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Lakota, was sched- uled to begin January 4 in dis- trict court here. They are charg- ed with making fale entries and recelving deposits in an insolvent a Ger depot, a free lunch and a dance. FINANCIER DIES New York—Louls G. Shields, formerly of Grand Forks, N. D., and now a partner in a stock ex- change firm, died here Sunday. He was a director in many indus- trial concerns. ASKS MORE REGULATION grain and cotton exchanges. bon, N. D.—Lawrence Os- man, charged with beating his wife so badly that she died of her injuries, went on trial in district vent He is accused of manslaugh- I. C, C. CHANGES RULING railroad freight rates, suggested BOYHOOD ARGUMENT RESULTS IN DEATH Lad of 15 Said Shot By Youth-. nue, the original decision. was $4,000 ‘The LISBON HOLDS CELEBRATION Lisbon, N. D.—This city entertained between 4,000 and 5,000 persons at its 100th community sales event. Enter- tainment features included dedication of the new Northern Pacific passen- Chicago—Edward A. O'Neal, presi- dent of the American Farm Bureau, opened the 13th annual convention of the organization by demanding more stringent government regulation of FACES MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE Washington.—The Interstate Com- merce commission withdrew its plan for pooling revenue from increased month ago in deciding the application for a 15 per cent boost. It left to the railroads the methods of assisting weak roads from the increased reve- The increase of $3 a car on certain freight classifications was changed to read six cents per ton and that of $6 a car on other classifications was made 12 cents a ton. Other increases au- thorized remain the same as under Farmers Union Says Business Doing Well St. Paul, Minn., Dec. 7.—(AP)— Stockholders of the Farmers Union Central Exchange of St. Paul have reported business of the organiza- ful Gangsters For ‘Pickin’ on Little Kids’ Detroit, Dec. 7—(P}—A group of, newsboys plotted revenge Haymow clubhouse Sunday on 15- in their’ tion flourishing, with a surplus for the year of approximately $18,000 after all charges and patronage divi- prominent | de: resident of Moorhead since 1878 and wife of a former mayor and the pres- ent city watet and light commissioner, died in her home Sunday after an ex- tended iness. She had been in fail- day, and Tuesday and Terminal Association will meet. Interest of Millions Is Centered. on i( Battle of Bridge Experts in New York Standardized rules of contract prevail. Each side must play its own system. Culbertson $5,000; | Stakes are: Lenz $1,000. ‘Winnings go to charity. Reasons for the match: “Lenz and other expert promul- gated the ‘official’ system. Cul- bertson refused to join the ‘of- group and was criticized. He retorted sharply, the upshot was his challenge to Lenz last Sep- tember to test the rival systems. Differences in the systems are: Culbertson’s original bids of two Tequire bidding to continue at least until a game coniract is reached. Lenz’ bids of two are invita- tions to partners to keep on bid- ding if possible. » Culbertson prefers original bids of suits. Lenz often bids no trump where Culbertson would bid suit. session must begin before 12:30 High card valuation, trump a. m. ' support and appraisal of no- Play, Monday, Tuesday, Thurs- trump possibilities vary. day and Saturday nights unless Referees: further are necessary. Ralph J. Leibenderfer for Cul- | pertson, Fred L. Rogan for Lenz, Lieutenant Alfred M. Gruenther, USA year-old Joe Przystas, who had been 'TWO WOMEN SUPPER ' BROKEN LEGS HERE ns. Stockholders of the Farmers Union Livestock Commission company. will hold their annual pectin ee Mone ednesday. Stockholders of the Farmers Union accused of “ ‘picking’ on little kids,” and a few hours later “Little Joe” was killed by a rifle bullet. Stanley Orlenowski, 14, president of the organization known as the “Floyd Club,” admitted to police he fired the shot, but insisted he meant only; to frighten Joe. He said he had borrowed the rifle as he, Joseph Sawiski, 14, and An- thony Mazur, 14, members in good standing, were on their way to carry out the club's verdict that “Little Joe” should be taught a lesson. The three boys and Longin Jendz- yenski, 11, who had accused Joe of “pickin’” on him, were held in the juvenile detention home. What is to be done with. them will be decided Monday. County Prosecutor Harry 8. Toy said he would ask that they be required to face charges in crim- inal court. Longin held his ground, helped lift Little Joe's” body into an ambulance and told police who had shot him. Joe was an honor student in in- termediate school. He sold papers outside school hours and, except for’ @ small pension, provided the only peor for his mother and two sis- Slippery Sidewalks and Streets Responsible For Accidents Saturday Two women were in a local hospital Monday suffering from broken legs received Saturday in accidents caused by slippery sidewalks and streets here. Slipping and falling on the side- welk at the corner of Thayer avenue and Fourth St. shortly before 4 p. m., Miss Mangel Gunness, teacher in a rural school near Lark who was a shopper here, suffered a break in the bone just above her ankle, She is a cousin of Clarence Gun- ness, district plant superintendent of the Northwestern Bell Telephone company here. Mrs, Elizabeth Suckow received breaks in both bones just below the right knee when she was struck by an automobile driven by Carl Schmidt, employe of a local printing establish- ment, at the corner of Sixth St., and ‘Avenue A about 7:20 p.m. Schmidt skidded on the icy pavement. Mrs. Suckow is the widow of Rev. William Suckow, who before his death several years azo was district superintendent of the Evangelical church here. She also suffered mul- tiple body bruises in the mishap. WIEMAN KEEPS POST Chicago, Dec. 7—(?)—Tad Wieman will remain at Minnesota as football by his assistant, Achille Starace. jline-coach, director of athletics H. O. Giuriati’s resignation has been, “Fritz” Crisler said Monday after a talked of since September when the conference with Bernie Bierman, government reached an agreement newly appointed head coach of the with the Vatican on the Catholic ac- Gophers. tion troubles. U It was said then that his removal PITCHER NELSON IS SOLD had been demanded by the Vatican| Chicago, Dec. 7.—(#)—Pitcher Lynn because of a speech he made at Milan | Nelson and cash have been sent to in connection with those troubles and! the Seattle club of the Pacific coast because the Vatican held him respon-/| league by the Chicago Cubs to com- sible, by virtue of his office, for raids plete the deal whereby First Base- jo Catholic clubs. [man Hany Teylor comes to the Cubs. Fascist Secretary Resigns His Office Rome, Dec. 1 —)--Giovanni Giu- riati_ resigned today as secretary of the Fascist party and was succeeded POLITIGAL DIVISION EMPHASIZES BURD EN OF LEGISLATIVE BODY Increased Taxes, Bank Law Revision, New Credit Agen- cies Held Possible POCKETS BULGE WITH BILLS 16 New Senators and Nearly 100 New Members Take Oaths of Office ! Washington, Dec. 7—(P)}—The new 72nd congress convened Monday tense with pent-up political dissen- sion but sobered by the the legislative task sees oe Just at noon, the sharp Tap of the gavel, like the crack of a whip-lash, called a Republican senate and » Democratic house to grapple with tax revision, farm relief, bit 1» . ior ne i: Sweeping program @ eonnen siete Lies and ‘e ushering the session in, Police guard stood outside tig capatan Chpieves ieee of several hundred un- had assembled for jobs and legislation. cine The house was the major attrac- tion. There a newly-elected Demo- cratic majority rallied to elect John N. Garner of Texas speaker over the Seas Bertrand Snell of New - solemn ceremony bership is 96. Those newly-elected in 1930 then were called receive the oath. een gai By their victory, the Democi took control of the house for the iinet time in 12 years. They have 219 seats to 214 for the Republicans and one Farmer-Labor. There is one Ge from New Hampshire, speakership vote was Garne: 218, Snell 207, and Schneider 5. . New Members Take Oath Sixteen new senators and nearly 100 new members of the house Presented themselves to take the oath. Nearly all of them were first- term Democrats, swept into office when the 1930 election telescoped the top-heavy Republican majorities of senate and house. The Democratic recruits provided just enough to elect Garner by the narrowest of margins and just fell short of taking the sen- ate from Republican control. Trouble may be in store, at that, for the senate Republicans, but it did not show itself Monday. Some:of the insurgents want to block the re- election of Moses of New Hampshire as president pro-tem, end they are threatening a battle later in the week. For Monday, the was in one-two-three order: the gavel rap et noon by Vice President Curtis, a ‘prayer, taking of the oath by new senators, appointment of a commit- tee to notify the president the senate He in session, and recess until Tues- ye The hundreds who waited in line for admission to the galleries of the house were offered a little more for their pains. Election of a speaker was in order as soon as the opening roll call had been completed, with William Tyler Page, veteran clerk of the house, temporarily in the chair. Garner's election over Snell of New York, the Republican nominee, be- came a foregone conclusion days ago, but gallery seats were at a premium (Continued on page seven?