The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, September 7, 1933, Page 2

; doing official printing; entering in- to contracts for personal benefit; fraudulent contracts with certain groups of voters for political advan- tage; letting contracts for work il- legally, and approving false bills in their own behalf, | On completion of the hearing, a| record of the testimony will be sub- mitted to Governor Langer, who then; will set a second hearing to review) the case and discuss legal questions. E. P. Bishop of Belfield, Fred W. Turner of Dickinson and Frank Hoff of Richardton have'been named to succeed the ousted commissioners. On the order of Shell, the following | appeared in court Thursday to testify in behalf of the plaintiffs: P. E. Zim- merman, Dickinson; William Kauf- man, Antelope; Adam Lampl, Lefor; J. E. Cowan, Dickinson; John Hard- mayer, Taylor; Anton Trumann, Richardton; Gottfried Walth, Rich- ardton; A. W. Stickfer, Belfield; Mrs. Adam J. Weilch, Richardton, and Mrs. Mike Sharick, Richardton. CHINA HAS AMBITIOUS PLAN Shanghai, Sept. 7.—(#)—Plans for a gigantic program of highway, railway, and irrigation development, designed to bring China nearer its long-sought goal of economic independence and security, were revealed Thursday by she Chinese government. The esti- mated cost 1s 50,000,000 gold dollars. 2 COMMISSIONERS OF STARK COUNTY FACE __ HEARING ON COUNTS Have Been Suspended From Of- fice By Governor Pending Investigation Dickinson, N. D., Sept. 7—()—A hearing on charges against three Stark county commissioners, removed from office by Governor William Langer pending outcome of ouster Proceedings against them, was to get under way in the courthouse here ‘Thursday. W. R. Shell, Beach attorney, has been appointed commissioner to take testimony and report to the governor. The removal followed filing of a complaint, listing 21 charges, against Commissioners Nick Boltz, Adam Mischel and Al Wolf. State Senator J. P. Cain, Dickinson attorney, will Tepresent the commissioners at the hearing. J. K. Murray, Mott attorney, has been retained by the plaintiffs, Wal- ter Hamann, Paul Lentz, Paul G. Stieg, Max Mayer, Jake Raab and John Marinsen, who signed the com- plaint. The complaint charges “miscon- nae malfeasance and crime in of- Charges against the commissioners allege “corrupt conspiracies” with sellers of road machinery and office supplies; expenditures involving more than $300 without advertising for bids; allowing exorbitant bills for \F YOU OWN A NASH Prepare for winter driving. Pro- tect your car against freezing and rust with the proper anti-freeze. Boil-away anti-freezes evapo- rate. They require refills, they » Lhe car at the mercy of win- ter. Rigid tests prove many “per- manent” anti-freezes break down and cause rust and clogging. This autumn, you can get genu- ine Eveready Prestone at the new CASS COUNTY ARMS Fargo, N. D., Sept. 7.—(?)—Bank robbers and other yeggs who invade Cass county are to be met with their own brand of weapons. The county commission Wednesday purchased a sub machine gun, a large quantity of ammunition and numerous gas hand grenades for use of the sheriff's de- partment. LINDY STILL IN SWEDEN Stockholm, Sweden, Sept. 7.—(#)— Colonel and Mrs. Charles A. Lind- bergh continued their automobile tour of southern Sweden Thursday after spending the night in a country hotel near Jonkoping. EPIDEMIC TOLL REACHES 82 St. Louis, Sept. 7—(#)—The con- certed fight against the epidemic of sleeping sickness in the St. Louis area, in which some of the nation’s lead- ing scientists are participating, con- tinued Thursday with no definite progress reported. There have been 82 fatalities and 600 cases. Queen Elizabeth and her court were the first to wear silk stockings. NASAL CATARRH Le dened of pare een ore ing stays on the job all winter— 25,000 miles or more of safe, rust- couronr wc hy free running. Easily your most economical buy. One and a half gallons of Ever- eady Prestone, costing $4.45, pro- tects a Nash 1070, 1130 or 1170 to zero temperature all winter long. For other models and makes, see your dealer’s chart. oss by all car manufacturers. Fully guar- anteed by National Carbon Co., , Inc., New York, N. Y. ‘ | ‘Based on a 20-year average, freez- ing weather may be expected in Bis- | marck by Sept 20th. Put in Eveready | Prestone now—and be safe. | RELIEF..... GOOD RADIO SERVICE costs so little more than guesswork. Phone 909 and Tony’s Radio Shop will give you REAL Service 207 13th St. Bismarck, N. Big Auction Sale Going Out of Business EVERYTHING MUST GO!! Here Is an Opportunity to Buy at Your Own Price The entire stock of merchandise, consisting of Men’s and Boys’ clothing, shoes, shirts, sweaters and many other items, will be sold at public auction. Sale begins Thursday night, Sept. 7th, 6:30 to 9:30, and will con- tinue the following days from 1:30 to 5:30 afternoons and from 6:30 to 9:30 evenings until the entire stock and fixtures are sold. M. Zvorist Clothing Store 119 Fifth Street THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE _THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1933 Is the Sales Tax a Necessit Here Are Facts Governing Issue ‘What is the necessity for the sales tax in view of the recent demand for tax reduction in North Dakota? Advocates of the tax say it is necessary to raise money for interest on North Dakota real estate bonds, thereby preserving the state's credit. Is this view accepted by everyone? No. Opponents of the sales tax assert it is unnecessary for this or any other purpose. Why is there this divergence of opinion? Because advocates and opponents of the sales tax take differing views of the state’s financigl situation. Has the sales tax any other purpose? Yes, The proposed law would give 25 per cent of the receipts to the state school equalization fund for distribution to schools. ‘Would this reduce school taxes? Not this year. These taxes already have been levied. ‘Would it help North Dakota schools this year in any way? No. The law provides that money in the equalization fund shall be distributed in September of each year. It would be September, 1934, be- fore any money received from the sales tax would be distributed to the schools. ‘What help would the sales tax be to schools in any other year if it were placed in operation and 25 per cent of the collections apportioned to the schools? Arthur E. Thompson, superintendent of public instruction, estimates that it would pay 10 per cent of the budget for the average North Dakota school, based on an estimated total sales tax income of $4,000,000 a year. ‘On the basis of a nine-month term, how long would the sales. tax money operate the average North Dakota school? ‘Less than a month. Ten per cent of 270 days is 27 days. Would there be any immediate incidental benefit to North Dakota schools if the sales tax were approved? Yes, It is probable that the Bank of North Dakota then would be in position to loan on certificates of indebtedness, thereby making some money available at once. Would this be a gift? No. The money would have to be paid back, with interest. Why is it necessary to raise money by taxation to care for bond in- terest? Were not these bonds supposed to be self-supporting? The bonds were issued to obtain money for farm loans, made by the state treasurer through the Bank of North Dakota. Interest was to be paid ‘and the bonds retired by payments of farmers on these loans. Because of adverse conditions many farmers are in arrears on these loans, Because of this fact the system has not worked as anticipated. Has the state found it necessary at any time in the past to raise money by taxation to keep these farm loan bonds in good standing? Yes. Tax levies on real estate were made for this purpose in 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1931 and 1932. The total of these levies is $2,681,404.03. The largest levy for any year was $1,509,620 in 1932. Has the state any other bonds outstanding? Yes. The total of bonds outstanding as of June 30, 1933, was $43,096,200. Of this amount $38,347,800 was in real estate bonds. For what other purposes are bonds outstanding? Other bonds were issued to construct the state mill and elevator and to provide it with operating capital and to provide operating capital for the Bank of North Dakota. ‘What fs the state’s annual interest bill on these bonds? $2,159,455.25. How much of this annual interest charge is for real estate bonds? $1,894,330.25. Would money from the state sales tax be used to bolster any bonds other than those issued for real estate loans? No. The propsed law limits its use to this one purpose. Does the state hgve to raise money, by levying taxes, to support other bond issues? ‘ Yes. In 1932 it levied $96,480 for mill and elevator bonds. Would these taxes be continued if the sales tax is approved? Yes, unless the mill and elevator made profits enough to pay the bond charges against this enterprise, which it never has done and seems unlikely to do. ‘The one purpose of the sales tax then, in so far as state bonds is con- cerned, is to pay the annual interest charge of $1,894,330.25 on real estate bonds? Yes. Were not other provisions made by the last legislature for keeping these bonds in good standing? Yes. Receipts from motor vehicle licenses were transferred to the bond interest fund. The state treasurer already paid over to the bond interest fund $700,000 from this source and estimates, he says conservative- ly, that $300,000 more will be available this year. This is a total of $1,000,000. In addition to this the legislature transferred $500,000 of the surplus in the hail insurance fund but the validity of this transfer has been attacked and the question now is before the supreme court. Aren’t the farmer-borrowers paying anything as interest on their, Joans? Yes. In 1932 the state treasurer collected $697,113.10 from 16,200 borrowers on the state farm loan plan. Is any of this money available for paying interest on state real estate bonds? Yes. Most of it goes for that purpose. How much money will be available, from sources other than sales or property tax collections, to pay interest on these real estate bonds? That is difficult to say, since the amount which borrowers will pay on their loans is a factor which cannot be determined in advance. It also depends upon the supreme court ruling on the transfer from the state hai? fund. A good way to figure is to start with $1,000,000 in motor vehicle license fees. To this may be added $500,000 from the hail transfer and such money as is collected in interest from the borrowers. State officials can only guess at the total but it should be between $1,500,000 and $2,000,000. If collections from non-tax sources are $1,500,000 how much in sales or other taxes will remain to be raised to make up the balance? gain difference between $1,894,330.25 in interest and $1,500,000, or $394,330.25. Are there any sources, other than direct taxation, from which this money might be raised? Yes, Advocates of the sale of licensed beer in North Dakota claim $700,000 will be produced in beer taxes. ‘Will this money be available for paying interest on bonds? Not immediately, although it can be used for that purpose. The beer revenue money would go into the state general fund but the legislature could transfer this revenue from the general fund to the bond interest fund, just as the motor vehicle license collections were transferred to it. Is there no quicker way of making beer revenue money available to pay interest on real estate bonds? Probably there is, although the matter never has been tested in court. Section 283 of the 1925 supplement to the compiled laws of the state, ap- parently authorizes transfers by the state emergency board from the general fund to meet any unforeseen emergency. If the court should rule that the emergency board could transfer money to the bond interest fund the beer revenue money would become available for this purpose at once. What of a sinking fund to retire real estate bonds when due? This fund contained $3,259,811.54 on June 30, 1933. Tax Commissioner ‘Weeks and other state officials regard it as not in immediate danger of being overdrawn. BISMARCK TRIBUNE PATTERNS Make This Model at Home DESIGNED FOR LARGER SIZES PATTERN 2559 by hvac Chlams There is no age limit to chic... desires for that well-groomed look. perte pro) and details are decidedly flattering ... the high neckline, three-quarter sleeves and smart use of contrast. Equally at tractive in lustrous and dull satins or sheer wool and satin. Pattern 2559 is available in sizes Workmen Are Invited To Jamestown Sept. 28 Jamestown, ND, Sept. 7.—P)— Members of the A. O. U. W. through- out the state have been invited to tional Fraternal Congress, will speak on the afternoon program. Another speaker will be Walter Fearn, Fargo, disability manager of the A. O. U. W. A barbecue banquet will be served to visiting members and their fam- ilies. Other features are a drill team Its carefully placed seamings create | 26H fect exhibition and a parade in which the Fargo drill team and drum and bugle corps will take part. Jamestown also will be host to a meeting of the Sheiks, playground or- ganization of the A. O. U. W., Sept. 29. The painting, the Golden Stairway, by Burne-Jones, was originally named the King’s Wedding; it was designed Bopt.|10 1872, begun in 1876 and finished 880. join with the Jamestown workmen in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the order in North Dakota here Sept. 28th. Ft. Seward lodge of Jamestown, the oldest in the state, reaches the half- century mark this fall and the cele- bration will commemorate this event. WAKE UP YOUR LIVER BILE— WITHOUT CALOMEL newly-elected president of the Na- —_ Sk Only $10 for 3 Days At the World’s Fair Here's the ideal and economical i | te: stn Chicago's grt rimted: | Aad You'll Jump Out of Bed in Bee cuttin ak SUA Be the Morning Rarin’ to Go 2 feat and sunk and the world y? | MUNICIPAL LEAGUE WILL DISCUSS MANY SUBJECTS SEPT. 19 Beer, Public Works and Tax Discussions Are On Con- vention Program Beer, public works, consumers councils, state tax assessment, and electric power and light taxes will be among & host of problems to be con- sidered at the annual conference of the League of North Dakota Muni- cipalities at Jamestown Sept. 19. . Model city ordinantes to carry out the provisions of the initiated beer bill, should the measure be approved at the special election Sept. 22, will be presented to the conference by a special committee appointed to draft such ordinances. Under provisions of the initiated measure, each incorporated city and village has the authority to require licenses from retailers of beer, to regulate the business of vendors, col- lect a license fee, and provide penal- ties for violation of regulations. Boards of county commissioners have this power in unincorporated cities and village. Members of the committee appoint- ed to draw up model city ordinances are C. L. Foster, Bismarck, chair- man; L. T. Sproul, Valley City; M. W. Murphy, Fargo; J. P. Fleck, Man- dan, and Aloys Wartner, Harvey. Will Hear Engineers Opening with registration, a busi- ness session and appointment of committees, the conference program calls for addresses by Chairman Fos- ter of the league’s beer committee, who will speak on “The Initiated Beer Bill and Municipalities,” and by A. D. McKinnon, emergency conserva. tion technician, and J. N. Roherty, state highway commission engineer, who will speak on federal public works program. New legisla. tion affecting municipalities also will be discussed. Following a business session at 4 P. m,, @ joint banquet with the North ! city commissioner, president; Harry ‘League of Nations. E. Rittgers, Jamest ty avon! ON TINUE tote of the members Of Fred J. | Fredrickaon, Valley | city| “ i hee recalled Sof mayor; Jack A. ‘tterson, Minot. Gov dmi ame basis mayor; and Pred O. Olson, Fargo at m » story that the mayor. Unpopularity + for,» popuTyiscount Grey t0 be se land. |" Weather Report | Report State Sales Tax cates to meta ceo er FORECAST able to continue ‘without emergency seta stir cad the London ‘Times te ae eiday, with showers trom|be upheld the idea of British oa coolers tonight, of} votes in the League of NOT For ae Da- favored more votes for the country kota: Cloudy and States in the League in this showers tonight desired them. It was described oe poridn Petey 4 ecanie ° Unltd oof bot cone ing; 7 yas assel j iS later it was tonight and south- aS a Lara ‘ tuEE it had his sanction, ie rte South Da- kota: Clody and cooler A Friday partly cloudy, cooler east Portion, a and Friday; cooler extreme tion santh er in west and GENERAL CONDITIONS A low North ‘ota California (Bismarck area southwestward to lower sa) 2 a light precipitation northern north coast. prevails from the Great the Plains States but cooler wea- ‘ther prevails over the Northwest. issouri River stage at 7 a. m. 2.0 Mi ft. 24 hour Bismarc! 27.84. PRECIPITATION No. RO |, Jani Accumulaetd it to i 3 Dakota Water and Sewage works | Dunn. conference is to be conducted. Henry Holt, Grand Forks city commission- | ip, er and member of the state advisory board of the federal emergency ad- ministration of public works, will speak on “The Federal Public Works Pa, Program.” Pointing to various matters of vital interest to municipalities that will be explained at the meeting, Myron H. Atkinson, Bismarck, secretary of the Jeague’s executive committee, said regulations concerning federal public works will be stressed. Paul V. Betters, executive director of the American Municipal associa-, tion, has been appointed by the fed- eral administration as a contact man between municipalities and the fed- eral public works administration, At- kinson said. The League of North} amariii Dakota Municipalities is a member of the American association. in ironing out difficulties which may arise in connection with the projects under the public works advisory ‘board, he added. Plan Consumers’ Councils Another topic will be “consumers’ agriculture asks cities and villages to set up, including representative citi- zens who are not businessmen or re- tailers, to protect consumers from unwarranted price increases. Budget readjustments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1934, may be necessary in some municipalities, At- kKinson asserted, due to the new law legislature. The companies will not The state group will continue to assist Chicago, and cooperate with cities and villages eo Col concerning electric power and light Seat company taxes passed by the last | Sherida: month to ist SHOWERS Tortheast portion to- Showers probable to- pad and Friday, except clou e me south tonight; portions. extends 29.55) i z d 3 3 i e weather is somewhat unsett throughout the northern districts ed in occurr reat Plains and over the ‘Warm weather Lakes region| chai 05 ft. k station barometer, inches: Reduced to sea level, 29.55. REPORT te. date date .... 1st to date .... deficiency to date 4 i geseeessessssesesesesy: as% snsansssssesssaszsnese: zed Be 88 keesssesesssesssese3> “The dy in| used cool- 5 e sSnc0e Ssses E “28 SoSe8 Fee s E and the lib bonds, the governor worable market could H if assist needy school other taxing subdivi- Ef 5 e ES 2 r S r EA 8. i} Into War, Succumbs of memoirs for publication but the bier Soper he became POINTS nearly blind early in 1919. i tetas High- Low- Grey was elected a Liberal member est of the House of Commons at the age Tex., clear .. of 23, From then until 1916, when he Bolte, ane one = became a peer, he served in the House cay, Ate ee continuously. ‘In 1912, as 9 mark of lo. igy dist! service, King George ines, made him a member of the Order of Dodge City, Kan., clear the Garter, the only commoner, it i ton, Alt was said, ever to be thus honored. 4 Hayre, Mont. Despite his position of power as a ga Beene, uc aot statesman, Viscount Grey’s life was 4 st. + Salt Lake be subject to a 1933 general property | Spoke: tax, but will be subject to a 12 per cent tax on 1933 gross earnings, t! tax not to be payable until July 1, Ty and not delinquent until Aug. 1,) Winnj Members of the league executive committee are Otto Bauer, Mandan ‘at the Capitol Theatre councils,” which tl Lander, Wyo., clear which the department of | ‘The Pas, Man. inis | Toledo, Ohio, clear .. peg, Man. qi » peldy Mo., clear .. City, U., cleat le, Mich. guesnsagrsgusheserrserasnsassesess Quesrssesssessensssnessssesesetes| frequently described as one of nega- tive success and disastrous misfortune. He sought to found a league of nations land was compelled, himself, to throw his country into the war against Ger- many. His wife died in 1906, leaving him childless. His only brother was] .”” killed by a lion in Africa. During the | j war his only nephew was killed in ac- tion, leaving the Viscount no heir to} & estates or title or to carry on the fam- Cellulose forms the greater part the framework of all pow age clr, plant life. pepoeaeeeebhoshseesesebeenesesRee? 2 a ended in January in 1920, after a brief four months in which he did not have an opportunity to present his credentials as this was the period of President Wilson’s long illness, Nevertheless, the president and Viscount Grey were personally friendly and the president was known That’s how children take to delicious, crispy- fiaked Post Toasties! And it’s so good for them! No wonder children Jove to eat Post Toasties! ; . . No wonder they always ask for big helpings every time! So crisp and crunchy-good, these tender, toasted hearts of corn! And they taste just sweet enough! . . . served plain with milk or cream and sugar, or topped off with your favorite fruits or berries. 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