The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, January 27, 1934, Page 3

COMPULSORY PLAN [| sti GLaNcas - ~~ By George clark | ~ TOCONTROL COTTON GETTING ATTENTION Government May Change Vo- luntary Feature of Other Crop Proposals ‘Washington, Jan. 27.—(4)—Already contemplating a compulsory plan of cotton production control, the farm administration Saturday gave some attention to possible alteration of the present voluntary control principles epplied to other crops. Officials asserted privately, however, there was no immediate prospect of other changes, declaring the volun- tary production control programs now being pushed along for wheat and corn-hog farmers were meeting with zapid acceptance. Compulsion in these crops would be more difficult, they said. President Roosevelt is known to be- Neve that the compulsory idea may have to be worked in the case of cot- ton to keep farmers who have not come in voluntarily from endangering the program by increasing their acre- age. + Weather Report , | @oe eee ey FORECAST For Bismarck and vicinity: Some- what unsettled tonight and Sunday; much colder, erate cold For North kota: hat unsettled tonight and Sunday, prob- ably occasional snow east, por- tion; much cold- er; moderate cold wave Sunday. For South Da- kota: Generally fair tonight and tong; much 3 muc colder Sunday. For Montana: Generally fair to- i and Sunday; colder east of Di- Minnesota: Partly cloudy in south, Probably occasional ay in north ae tonight and Sunday; colder in west and north portions tonigh its much colder Sunday, moderate cold ‘wave in north, Outlook for the Period Jan. 29 - Feb 3 For the region of the Great Lakes: ‘Temperatures mostly below normal first of week, probably Sree latter Cay Not much precipitat in- ical For the upper Prarie and low- er Missouri valleys and the northern and central Great Plains: Tempera- tures below normal north portions peeiinisg of week, bably rising latter part; not much cold weather likely south portions; week compara- tively dry. GENERAL CONDITIONS A low jure area is centered Manitoba and Ontario (Winni- th” overlies the (Boise and Salt i “Light, scattered precipitation occu in the Can- adian rinces and in the northern Border States, but elsewhere the weather is generally fair. Warm weather prevails from Rocky Mountain region to the Great Lakes, but somewhat colder weather has ap- peared over the Far Northwest. Bismarck station barometer, inch- 28: 27.95. Reduced to sea level, 29.74, “Is it because I'm not wealthy, Harriett?” Tuis Curious WorLb BENITO MUSSOLINI Was NAMED AFTER A MEXICAN INDIAN... BENITO — ONE TIME ORESIOENT Or MEXICO. rT] By William Ferguson ¢ . METEORITE ORVELOPS A TEMPERATURE OF 7000 TURNING THE SEARCHLIGHT BEHIND THE CURRENT SCENE WE WIN NEW DIGNITY New dignity was added to the Searchlight this week when State Sena- tor Oscar E, Erickson of Kidder county filed a suit for libel, alleging that he had been grossly slandered. Mr. Erickson first filed a demand for retraction of a certain item in which he had been mentioned, but it was ignored. In all matters of public interest truth is a defense for libel. As publisher of “The Leader,” North Dakota’s most profitable newspaper, Mr. Erickson should be aware of this. Meanwhile, the policy of The Searchlight is the same as it has been from the beginning. If items reported in it are incorrect, the fact need only be pointed out in order to obtain a correction. Every effort is made to Print only accurate information. If we are misinformed we will be glad to Prinut the politicians had better be ch ‘They prob- jut politicians titer chary of making bluffs, ably will be called on to make them good. HE'S STILL IN THE SPOTLIGHT Without any desire to pick on Brother Oscar, it might be noted that he and his newspaper have been the center of one interesting development a8 a result of the approach of income-tax paying time; will be connected with more as that time approaches closer, y ‘The first item of interest is a ruling by the state tax commissioner that five-per-cent contributions made to The Leader by state employes are not deductible on the same basis as charities or business donations when mak- ing out income tax returns. A public accountant made inquiry when he was called upon to decide whether or not to take such a deduction for one of his clients. The law says deductions may be made for expenditures which are necessary to the operation of a business or profession. The tax commissioner ruled against the deduction on the ground that the five-per-cent payment to The Leader is not necessary to the business of holding a state job. It is what may be called a legal fiction. The five per cent may not be deductible on the same basis as donations to churches or to the Red Cross, but it certainly is necessary if one would hold a job in any department con- trolled by Governor Langer. Brother Oscar gets into the picture indirectly because he is the sole owner of The Leader, according to its sworn report to the government. Ostensibly, at least, he is the beneficiary of those five-per-cent payments. Indications are that he rapidly is becoming one of the state's richest men, SOMETHING WE DIDN'T KNOW Following Brother Oscar’s spasm of righteousness, The Searchlight was informed of something it didn’t know and which it prints here and now in the belief that it is the truth. If it isn’t Brother Oscar need only offer proof to obtain a correction. Back in 1920, Brother Oscar. who is a farmer when he is not a politician, obtained a loan on his land in Kidder county from the Bank of North Da- Since 1925 he hasn't paid anything on the interest or principal, or at least he hadn't on Jan. 1. Others who failed to pay for so long a period were foreclosed, as wit- ness the huge acreage of foreclosed land held by the bank. But, somehow or other, Brother Oscar escaped this penalty. The IVA's were in control of the bank for much of that period but still he managed to avoid the fate common to his neighbors in Kidder county who were in the same position. It may be that his being first a member of the legislature and then a senator had nothing to do with it. Then, again, those facts may have counted at least a little. If his own estimate of his political purity is true, Oscar is an expert at the game of give and take. With him it must be all take and no give. A NEW SLANT ON REFINANCING There were some reports going around that the Bank of North Dakota, for which Oscar labors when not engaged by his duties as publisher, is list- ing Mr. Erickson’s land in the distressed class and that efforts are being made to refinance it with the federal land bank. This is just a rumor and it is devoutly to be wished that it isn’t so, be- cause it would seem a shame to list as distressed land property owned by a man who is getting for his privately-owned newspaper five per cent of much of the state payroll. What with his income from the Bank of North Dakota and the returns from his newspaper, Brother Oscar ought to put his loan in shape or else forget about it altogether. Just as a suggestion, the Bank of North Dakota might try holding out on his salary each month until it gets what is due it. JUST ONE AMONG MANY Add to the illustrations which will be used to show how things are being operated in the state government the case of the capitol restaurant lease. It will never be a major issue but it will be used, along with a acore of other things of similar nature, in the coming campaign. It begins back in the dim history of the statehouse when a restaurant first was installed there, 30 or 40 years ago. ‘When the capitol burned, the restaurant burned also, and when the remnant of the old building was repaired a new lunchroom was installed for the benefit of office workers and such men working on the new capitol building as cared to patronize it. Until back in the summer it was operated by Mrs. G. Olgeirson, but later Mrs, H. W. Herman took charge. The equipment was installed and is ssh oft sale} board of administration, which is worthy of note in view of what fol . THE NEW PLACE IS ‘A HONEY’ Architects for the new building had provided for a beautiful dining room and kitchen in its southeastern corner. When completed it will be as Ono of the sharpest critics of President Roosevelt's revaluation plan, Dr. O. M. W. Sprague, monetary expert, is shown right, as he told Representative Andrew L. Somers, left. chairman of the house coinage jeommittee, and Somers’ colleagues who summoned him to the hear- “ing, that devaluation of the dollar may impede national recovery. Sprague recently resigned monetary adviser to the treasury be cause of wide disagreement on policies. been a prerog: exercised by the Governor; and, as far as I have been able to ascertain, the appointment of such manager always has been made by the Governor. “Since there is no statute on the subject, and in view of the precedent that has been thus established, it is my opinion that the Governor is authorized to make such appointment by virtue of his executive office. “T am further of the opinion that in the absence of any statute, and until a law has been enacted upon-this subject, there is no au- thority for advertising for bids or for letting the operation of the lunch room to any bidder.” HANDWRITING ON THE WALL The board was quick to see the handwriting on the wall. The governor wanted control of the lunch room. In his letter he had announced his de- cision to give the concession to Mrs. Herman and the board well knew that Mrs. Herman ig a power in the state organization of Nonpartisan Women's clubs. Its members filed the governor's letter where it would be sure not to get lost and washed its hands of the whole affair. Only John Husby, commissioner of agriculture and labor, voted against the idea. He contended that the board is responsible under the law for the operation of the capitol building and should not surrender its authority on such flimsy grounds. The others were glad to get rid of a troublesome matter. To do otherwise would have been to disobey the governor, and for that some of them had no stomach. How much, if anything, Mrs. Herman will pay as rent has not been ‘announced. Who will furnish the restaurant also remains to be seen. The board, some members say, decided not to have anything fo do with that matter. IDEAS OF HISTORY DIFFER Persons familiar with the history of the capitol lunch room describe the attorney general's idea of lunch room history as grossly in error. Gov- ernors Nestos, Sorlie and Shafer exercised no such “prerogative” and made no such appointments. Under their administrations supervision of the restaurant was left to the board of administration and was never regarded as & political plum. THE DEMOCRATS WERE OBVIOUS As the first major political meeting of the year, the’session of the Dem- cratic state central committee merits some attention. ‘Three things were evident. The first is that Henry Holt of Grand Forks, printer and member of the state public works board, is the cholce of the Democratic leaders as their candidate for governor. The second is that the same leaders favored almost any city ahead of Bismarck as a place for the Democratic state indorsing convention. The third is that the party is not yet thinking of state issues, still has its eyes fixed on the fleshpots of the national administration. ‘There were many declarations of decision not to “sell out” this year under any circumstances. In fact, they came so frequently and so loudly that some observers recalled Shakespeare's famous wisecrack, “Methinks he doth protest too much.” It was evident that the Democrats need a Moses who has not yet ap- peared. The question is can they find such a man and will they recognize him if they do find him? There were some evidences, too, that at least a few Democrats have espoused the good old Boles Penrose theory of party rule: “It is better to lose an election than to lose control of the party.” { i? Church Notices Unansw yer.’ m.—Radio service from station 3 p. KGCU, Mandan. 7:30 p. m- angelistic service. Sermon subjéct: ‘Why I Am a Prevangelist Christian Hild of Fargo vangel 1 of is fee at both gees | services and also at the radio service, The revival services continue all next week with services each evet at 8 ee Saturday. jpecial inging at each service. People’s chorus choir on Sunday night. You are cor- dially invited to attend these services. en i? Maybe the Fellow | i Is Right at That | Ee ee Chicago, Jan. 27.—(?)—Every- body will be insane by 2139 A. D. if the present increase in insanity is maintained, the executives club was told by David Seabury, New York phychologist. He spoke Friday, asserting that statisticians had reached the con- clusion that there has been a 30 Per cent increase in insanity dure ing the last 10 years, He de- scribed worry as one of the first steps toward insanity. Casper Oimoen Leads Central Ski-Riders Milwaukee, Jan. 27.—()—Casper Oimoen, the Minot, N. D., ski-jumping star, who won the national cham- pionship on the Norge club slide last Saturday, led the race for individual honors in the Central ski association. Oimoen made 11 points by winning the national title and led Sverre Fred- heim of Minneapolis, 29 to 27. Fred- ‘heim finished second to Oimoen Sun- day. Jorgen Johansen of Rockford, Ill, was third with 16 points, while Peter Falstad of Devils Lake, N. D., and three Chicagoans, Guttorm Paul- sen, Lemoine Batson and Gunnar Oman, were tied with 10 points each. | ied, \Livestock Licenses Are Issued by Board Thirty-six livestock buyers and agents licenses were issued this week by the state board of railroad com- missioners. Buyers’ licenses were issued to 15 Persons or ftrms, including Ferd Nagel, New Salem; Herbert Hawley, Bismarck; Mandan Livestock com- pany; and A. M. C. Buying Agency, Carrington. Twenty-one persons granted agents’ Heenses included N. H. Miller, Bis- marck; Frank Mason, Mandan; BE. C. Anderson, Ryder. (Police Chief To Be City Liquor Ruler Marshall, Minn. Jan, 37.—()}—Po- lice Chief Martin Linnan is going to be boss of the liquor business in | Marshall, | Chief Linnan has been given the |job of managing the municipal liquor store in the city hall, but he also will continue his duties as chief peace of- ficer. | The city government, as an experi- ment, decided to go into the liquor business and set up the scheme of |appointing Chief Linnan as store \manager and storing the Hquor in Unless they manage to rid themselves of these handicaps the Democratic ‘the city hall as economy measures. PRECIPITATION For Bismarck station: , Jan. ist to date Accumulated defcy. to date NORTH DAKOTA POINTS 1 Lol Grand Forks, cldy WEATHER IN THE NATION Low- = 1 » WYO., Hticie Hat a7 Ba sesesndanensneasregeasssersseaeesssrasage Name Postmaster to Serve New England Borcherding; by, N. D., Herman 4 Emanuel; Lisbon, N. D., James E. Jones. —_— Too Late to Classify HAVE your HAIR and SCALP ex- amined by Mr. Harrington, a li- censed Dr. Parker practitioner of hair and scalp trouble. Examina- tions free. Harrington’s. Phone 130 ASKETBALL | BeRLERBERESEREBBEERSEBEBBEBEEBEEEEEESE? the CONTRACT © EXPERTS PLAY IT 22a TRACT PRO! 742 5 Duplicate—E. and W. Vul. Opening lead—@ 3. South West North East 1¢@ Pass 2@ Pass 2N.T. Pass 3N.T. Pass 2 suit to be @ four-carder with a bid of ig ‘constructive, North, due to his fou:-card spade two lana , suit, has a right to try for game. PILSUDSErS STAR RISING ‘SOLUTION TO PREVIOUS CON- BLEM Today’s Contract Problem West is declarer at four spades. North opens the queen ,of diamonds. How should West play the hand to make his contract? >FE 88 rill Flee gis E cf i i 28 3 & i i TONIGHT Gatwdey, inp 27 good an arrangement as any in Bismarck and capable of serving perhaps 1°0 persons at one time; many more than that if they are seated at long tables, as is done at banquets. Restaurant men from all over the state saw in this arrangement an opportunity, for this restaurant will have no competition and will possess a guaranteed clientele. They began inquiring of the board of administration who was going to run it, each with a view to getting the concession for him- eelf. Offers of cash rental were made and some proposals for long-term leases were received. Among the latter was an offer to install $8,000 worth of equipment and pay the board $50 a month for a 10-year lease, the board to furnish light, heat and water. At the end of the 10 years ownership of the equipment would revert to the state. THE COMPETITION WAS KEEN Some of the other offers asked no long-term lease and proposed higher rentals. Phil Fossen, who operates a cafe at Finley, offered to pay $155 a month, furnish the necessary china, tables, chairs, silverware, napery and kitchen. pment and to ask a lease for not more than one year. Mrs. Olgeirson offered $125 a month and Mrs. R. E. Wenzel $50 a month. Each had previous experience with the project. Mrs. Herman submitted no bid. One or more members of the board suggested that she might properly: do 80, since they wanted her to have consideration, but no offer was re- ceived. There the matter stood when the board asked the attorney general’s office for an opinion as to what it should do. ME. SHAFT PROBES THE LAW Answering the board’s inquiry of Dec, 21, under date of Jan. 19, Harold D. Shaft, assistant attorney general, advised the board as follows: “This is in reply to your letter of Dec. 21 addressed to the At- torney General. ‘a “The law has never expressly authorized the operation or maintenance of a restaurant in the capitol building. It is my un- derstanding, however, that such a restaurant has been established and maintained under the direction of the Board of Administration or its predecessors for thirty or forty years. There has never been an appropriation directly made for the purpose of operating or main- taining the restaurant and all the expenses which have been in- curred by the state in this have been paid out of the Capitol Main! Fund. “Under the circumstances and in view of the fact that every legislature has known of the existence of the Capitol lunch room and in view of the fact that the expense of operating the lunch room has doubtless been included in the budget covering the item of capi- my opinion is that the Board of Administration is authorized to continue the operation and maintenance of the lunch @ scale comparable to present 8 that the Board has any authority to attempt to equip the restaurant in the new Capitol building in an: extensive manner, but I do believe that you are into the new building such equipment as you now minor additions and changes sufficient,to operate the lunch room on its present scale as a temporary building until legislative authority may be secured tensive arrangements or for entering into long term leases in ex- change for private individuals equiping the same.” M. BUILDI ‘WORLD WAR MEMORIAL chances are not what some party adherents think they are. | THOSE UBIQUITOUS BEER INSPECTORS One of.the arguments used to keep Bismarck from getting the Demo- 9; cratic convention was fear of the Langerian influence. Charges were made—and they apparently were true—that numerous henchmen of the state administration were mixing with and polluting the | {. Democrats. The party should get away from such contaminating influ- ences, the committeemen were told, and take the convention to Minot or Valley City. ‘There were beer inspectors, men from the regulatory department and others, so the keen-eyed visitors declared. The argument had some effect, the committeemen ignoring the fact that beer inspectors, driving those new Pontiacs, can wheel up to Minot in two and a half hours; down to Valley City in three. HERE'S THE BEST LAUGH OF THE WEEK Best laugh of the week was George Shafer's closing remark in his ad- dress to the state press convention, where he appeared on the program with Governor William Langer: “You have now listened to the most recent ex-governor. Soon you will hear from the next ex-governor.” i Strange I But True News Items of Day (By The Associated Press) THOSE VICIOUS PICKEREL Appleton, Wis—District Attorney F. F. Wheeler, who is a fisherman of a Sa are a bite r day gave wheat him his “biggest thrill.” He said he| ‘Ta,1no nave sgreed to curtail wheat was fishing through the ice when &| Saturday. They total $134,976. large pickerel came to the surface| Logan is the fifth North Dakota and bit his finger. county to receive benefit payments bacsge from the farm adjustment adminis- REASON FOR ARGUMENT tration. Chicago—Through her attor- ney, Mrs. Pera Rogoff, owner of s baby scale company, which leases seales to parents of new babies, complained that she didn’t like the way her husband, George, acted. He weighs more than 200 pounds. The scales weigh up to 25 pounds, but despite this, she charged, he persisted in sitting on them, breaking # number. She asked a divorce but waived alimony. Two Men Accused In CWA Fraud Case Des Moines, Ia., Jan. 27.—(P)—A works projects, urging county and ‘elty officials to finance construction jthrough Beh’s investment house. | Logan Will Receive Wheat Checks Soon Washington, Jan. 27.—(7)—Checks for 2,084 Logan county, N. D., farm- | ST MARYS ve, VALLEY CITY | NG NOTICE TO CRED! ' ITORS. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATA Newman Welch, Deceased. ‘otice is hereby given by the un- signed, Marion Welch, as tle ad- ‘tratrix of the estate of Newmar elch, late of the city of the County of Marion and f Oregon, deceased, to the cre of, and all’persons having claims against the estate of sald deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers, within six months after the first ip in Burleigh County, Dakota, or to the Judge of the Coun- ty Court of said Burleigh County, at his office in the Burleigh County, North Dakota Court House in ‘City of Bismarck, in Burleigh County, North Dakota. You are hereby further notified that Hon. I. C, Davies, Judge of the County Court within and for the Coun- |ty of Burleigh, and state of North | Dakota, has fixed the ith day of ‘August, A. D. 1924, at the hour of two o'clock in the afternoon of said day, at the Court Rooms of said Court in'the sald Court House, in the City of Bismarck, in Burleigh County, North Dakota, as the timo and place for hearing and adjusting all claims against the estate of the said New- man Welch, Deceased, which | havi jbeen duly and regularly presented a: hereinbefore provided. Dated January 12th, A. D. 1934. Marion Welci as the administratrix of the estate of Newman Welch, Deceased. Geo. M. Register, Att'y. of said administratrix, Bismarck, North Dakota. First publication on the 13th day of January, A. D. 1934. 1/18-20-27 Sosa ADMISSION 40-20 ¢