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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04
HOUSE MEMBERS DECIDE
ON PLAN Of Economy
HANLEY ELECTED sPEAkER-EMPLovEs NAMED AND
OFFICERS ELEcTEp-oNLY MPLoYEs NEEDED AND THOSE
Competent RETA' NED, ACCORDING RESOLUTION


tunity of working with Mr.. Hanley as
evidence of his knowledge of the can.
didate's fitness for the position.
F. E. Ployhar of Barnes also Sec
onded the nomination and spoke
briefly Of his own feeling in the mat
ter, and in aiming Mr.. Hanley he felt
that the house would make a speaker
who would be fair in all things.
Representative w. J. Price stated,
in seconding the nomination, that
while there had been factiOnal divi.
sion in the preliminaries, that 0uch
factionalism was now done away with,
and that all republicans would be
treated irrespective Of isms. In the
election of Hanley he saw the sue
cessful carrying out of this theory
that all Republicans should be united
in the work of the assembly.
Numerous other seconds were made,
with Representative D. R. Streeter of
Emmons making very fine endorse
ment of the speakership candidate.
Mr.. Streeter expressed his highest re-
gard for the member whose name had
been proposed for the speakership
and he felt that the same fair treat
ment that had been accorded all mem.
bers during the four sessions that he
had been in the assembly would again
be received by the members of the
house this year.
The name of S. j. Doyle of Foster
county for the speakership as the
candidate of the democrats, was pre-
conto6 hv ponrooorko ofivo p{ornoov ~
LaMoure. He spoke briefly of the SER
vice that Mr.. Doyle had rendered as
a member of the assembly two years
ago and in the election of him as
chairman, he felt that the house would
be taking decidedly good step.
The nomination was seconded by w.
V. O'Conor of Grand Forks, who also
spoke in the highest terms of the Eos.
ter county mans qualifications for the
position.
On the roll call Mr.. Hanley received
the entire republican vote, casting his
own for Mr. Doyle Mr. Doyle received
all the democratic votes except his own,
which, he cast for Mr.. Hanley Wesley
Fassctt the lone socialist member, cast
his vote for Mr.. Hanley.
As committee to escort Mr.. Hanley
to the chair, Chief Clerk Austin named
Representatives Sorlie, Frame and Will
liams. and Mr. Hanley's appearance at
the speakers desk was the occasion of
a hearty round of applause.
In accepting the speakersl,ip, Mr.. Ham
(Continued on page 81
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04
LODGE MAKES PLEA
FOR HIS ELECTION
10y Associated Press.)

Boston, Mass, Jan. Bills record of
eighteen years in the United States
senate was reviewed by Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge tonight in an address be-
fore large audience, including many
members of the state legislature.
II have been invited here tonight to
speak upon questions connected with the
approaching election of a senator Of the
United States by the legislature of Mas
sachusetts," said Lodge. Il come with
unfeigned reluctance, for l have never
yet learned to speak in favor Of my own
election. During eighteen years of ser
vice in the senate I have supported poll
cies and candidates of the republican
party, but in all these years l have
never before made speech in my own
behalf. I have preferred to let my
services speak for me.
"Without strong reason, it would i'll
become me now to depart from this
rule of conduct But compelling rea-
son exists in the Misrepresentation,
going far beyond ordinary misrepresen-
tation that disfgures all public life,
which has been poured out Upon me-"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04
HERMAN EIGHT
TINES President
CONTINUED on page 81
(By Associated Press.)

Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. 3.-For the
eighth successive time, August Herr
man of this city was selected chairman
Of the National Baseball commission at
its annual session this afternoon.
John F.. Bruce. one of the principal
owners of the St. Louis American
league club was reelected as secretary of
the commission.
The commission adopted new rule
relative to abuse of the ddrafting sys-
tenn by major league clubs
The schedule committee of the Ma
tional league, consisting of President
Thomas Lynch, Secretary John Heydler
and Barney Dreyfus, president of the
Pittsburg club, met with President john
ston, who represented the American
league schedule committee, and an.
nounced that while the schedules for
the two leagues had been practically
completed and adopted, yet nothing
could be announced regarding dates at
this time. 1t was stated. unoffciallv,
however, that the two seasons would
open on the same day and that day
would probably be April -.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04
initial CARRIER
liable FOR LOSS
10y Associated Press.)

Washington, D. c., Jan. 3.-The new
policy of law making the initial carrier
of interstate commerce liable for loss
to shipments while in transportation, not
only on its lines, but on those of con-
Meeting carriers, was declared today con-
stitutional by the supreme court of the
United States. The policy was incor-
porated in the so-callcd "Carmack
amendment to the Hepburn rate law.
Justice Lurton announced the opinion
of the court. Strangely enough, Justice
Lamar, who today took his place as a
member of the court, argued the case
before the court on behalf of the rail-
roads. One objection to the law was
that it interfered with the freedom of
contract.
Lurton replied that there was no
such thing as absolute freedom of con-
tract.
contracts which contravcne public pol
icy" said Lurton, Cannot be lawfully
made. Power of government extends
to forbidding every contract which is
calculated to injure public interests
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04
House..

When w. D. Austin, chief clerk of
the house of representatives of the
Eleventh assembly, called the house
to order yesterday, promptly at the
hour of IL, his call of the roll found
every member present and they were
Immediately sworn into Office by JUS
tice John Carmody of the supreme
court
Justices Carmody, Fisk and Ellis
worth, together with Chaplain Shute,
were on the rostrum during the pro-
cess of swearing the members in, the
representatives cofing forward in or
der according to their legislative dis
tricts, members from ten districts at
time coming forward.
At the conclusion of the ceremonies
incident to the entrance into their
work Of the house members, Chief
Clerk Austin informed them that their
first duty was the election of speak
er.
Representative Sorlie of Trail coun.
ty presented the name of the republi-
can candidate, Capt. J. NJ. Hanley of
Morton county. In brief address he
pointed to the essential qualifications
possessed by the man he was about
to place in nomination for the very
Important position Of presiding officer,
stating that in Mr.. Hanley the house
would find a man who would be fair
In all things and who would give each
and every member square deal.
Representative Frame of Walsh
county seconded Mr.. Hanley's nomina-
ton. Colonel Frame told of Mr.. Han
ley as a lawyer, soldier, a man of
affairs, and of his family life. AS q
lawyer he Is able, as soldier he is a
patriot and as q man of affairs he
has had experience that has left it's
impression with him to such an extent
that there would be no question as to
the, attitude that he would take in
dealing with members of the house
from the speakers chair. In the fam.
lily Mr.. Frame gave him the strongest
and most hearty endorsement, for in
the family he had found Mr.. Hanley
everything that could be desired.
Representative Homness of Divide,
In seconding Mr.. Hanley's nomination,
gave two very essential qualifications
that he believed should be held by a
speaker These were legislative ex-
perience and executiv ability, togeth.
er with desire to give all a square
deal. These qualifications, he said,
were possessed by Mr.. Hanley, and
Mr. Homness pointed to the session of
two years ago when he had an oppor-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04
RAILROADS INSIST ON
RAISING Freight RATES

expenses and calls for an advance ii
rates. 1t is maintained that present
rates are too low and that advances
should be allowed, irrespective of the
increase in wages.
If it be fact" the brief continues
that rates now under consideration
have not been unduly remunerative, and
that as a consequence no undue o,
excessive earnings have resulted from
the carriage of traf6ce hereunder, then
the objection to .an advance in these
rates which is rested upon the PROPOSE
ton of suffciency of earnings under
the present basis of rates has no founda'
ton or support
It argues in the brief that the pro-
posed advances in rates are necessary
in order to sustain the financial status
of the railways and enable them to de-
ve1op in accordance with the needs OF
shipping public railroad properties.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04
(6y Associated Press.)

New York, N. Y, Jan. 3.-William
F. Corey, president of the United States
Steel corporation, resigned today, and it
is likely that he will have no successor.
His resignation was announced late this
afternoon by Albert H. Gary, chairman
of the finance committee of he corpora
tion, to take effect at the pleasure of
the directors. He carries with him the
best wishes of all connected with the
corporation, says statement issued, and
leaves with loyalty to the corporation
and all its interests. but nothing is said
of his plans for the future.
The first president of the United
States Steel corporation was Charles NJ
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04
NV Associated Press.)

Washington, D. c.. Jan. BY unani-
nous decision, the supreme court of the
United States today decided that the
federal government could not maintain
in federal courts the so-called Panama
canal libel suit against the Press Pub
fishing company of New York.
In so holding, the court affirmed the
decision of the circuit court for the
southern district of New York, which
ouashed the famous indictment.
In effect the decision was that the
federal court had no jurisdiction over
the alleged offense, because the case
might have been brought in state court.
at is the purpose" said Chief Justice
White, $50 far as punishment OF crime
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04
PRESS PUBLISHING CD.
Wins THE PANAMA CASE

is concerned, to interfere as little as
possible with authorities of states over
all the territory within their boundar-
ies."
"Adequate means are Afforded he
continued, "for Furnishing the circula-
ton of libel on the United States res
ervation, by state law, reserving to
courts of the United States for redress.
Resort could not be had to federal
courts to punish the circulation of a
newspaper libel on the reservation on
the theory that such circulation was an
offense distinct from the primary pub
lisi.iny within the state of New York
without frustrating the plan in the pur-
pose that there should be but single
prosecution and conviction"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04
(8y Associated Pross.)

Washington, D. c., Jan. 3.-Wage ad-
vances aggregating $7,096,047 annually
and the asserted necessity for an in
creased income to meet the demand for
improved facilities are the principal ar
guments of Pennsylvania lines east of
Pittsburc- in support of increased class
freight rates.
The railroads brief has been filed
with the interstate commerce commits
sion by the counsel for the roads,
George Stuart Patterson, Francis I.
Gowen and George V. Massey, in in
vestigation of pending rate advances in
official classification territory. The
brief shows that the Pennsylvania lines
east of Pittsburg since January l, 1910,
have advanced wages about 8l5 per
cent 1t is argued that the increased
wage scale is permanent increase in
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04
COREY Resigns PLACE AS
PRESIDENT OF STEEL CD,

Schwab, who following his resignation
became president of the Bethlehem steel
company. Corey has served seven years.
About a year ago the powers of the
chairman of the finance committee and
of the chairman of the board of direct
ors, both of which Corey is, were en-
larged to include not only administra-
tive affairs of the corporation, but de-
tails of the executive arrangements.
Unless another president is named,
Gary becomes chief over all provinces
of the largest corporation in the world.
So far as could be learned, Corey was
not in town tonight, and no statement
from him could be had 1t was said
that he had left town for the holidays.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04
Clark Would Hate Presidential
office Term Extended 2 Years

the land that president shall serve two
terms and no more, and to break down
that unwritten law now would be ex-
ceedingly dangerous.
Therefore I am in favor of fixing it
so it cannot be broken. If the presi-
dental term is made for six years l
am in favor of making the term of con-
gress three years instead of two. Then
states falling into that rule would have
an election every three years"
Clark also is in favor of electing
both president and representatives in
congress on the last Monday in August
and of inaugurating the president and
members of congress on the first Mon
day in October.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04
(By Associated press.)

Washington, D. c., Jan. 3.-Extension
of presidential and congressional terms
Of office is favored by Representative
Champ Clark of Missouri, who probably
will be speaker of the next house.
Il am in favor Of amending the con-
stitution,' said Clark today, so as to
elect a president for one term of six
years and make him forever ineligible
for reelection. I am in favor of that
because every time that there is presi-
dent extraordinarily popular a lot of
fools boom him for third term.
"For more than a hundred years it
has been part ct the urwrit.cn law of
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04

watched the proceedings. The house
finished its organization first and ad-
iourned to meet at half-past one today.
The governors message will be received
at two o'clock in joint session of the
two houses.
There is the usual number of appli-
cants for Offices, profitable and honor
ary. and the governors office is be-
sicgcd with applicants and their spon-
sors. The governors message has been
delayed somewhat through the necessity
OF receiving and hearing Endorsements
for office, but the document was COM
pleted last night and the usual advance
copies given to the press for release this
afternoon, when the message is deliv-
cred.
Editor Grant S. Hager of Grafton
was among those who took in the scenes
at the opening OF the session. Business
Manager Norman Black of the Grand
Forks Times was also among those who
attended the opening.
Commissioner Gilbreath returned yes
terday from St. Paul, where he has
been for several days on official bust
ness.
General Passenger Agent w. R. Cal,
laway o fthe 500 line, and o. Schiller,
chief rate clerk of the passenger depart
ment of the Northern Pacific road, were
guests at the capitol yesterday, appear.
ing before the railroad commissioners
on some rate matters. Mr.. Galloway is
one of the best known passenger agents
of the United States, and met a number
of friends here. He has been with the
500 line for many years, and in his ca
pacity as general passenger agent has
made many of the other roads sit up
and look about.
John Roop of Emmons county is back
OH the house force-taking care of the
journal. John is always there when
needed, and has got the journal work
down to a system.
!. J. Irwin, who was elected two
years ago as senator from the third
district in Walsh county, was not pres
ent at the opening of the session yester-
day. Senator Cashel of Walsh county
stated that Mr.. irwin had left the state
and he said Mr. Jerome Ruzicka had
been granted a certificate of election to
fill the vacancy Mr.. R,,zicka appeared
with the senator's elect and was sworn
in and will serve for the remaining two
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04
Contract LABOR
Law IS NO GOOD
(8y Associated Pross.)

Washington, D. C., Jan. 3.-The ST.
preme court of the United States, thru
Justice Hughes, today declared uncon-
stitutional the contract labor law" of
Alabama.
The law in question provided that if
a laborer with intent to defraud entered
into a contract to labor, and quit be-
fore the money advanced under the con-
tract had been worked out, he should be
guilty Of misdemeanor:
Outing was made by the law prima
facie presumption of intent to defraud.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04
TRI-STATE WEATHER.

Minnesota: Unsettled and probably
preceded by snow Wednesday; Thurs
day fair; high west and northwest
winds.
South Dakota: Snow tlurries Wednes-
day, much colder in west and central
portions: Thursday fair
North Dakota: Snow furries. follow.
ed by fair and colder Wednesday
Thursday fair.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04
GALLAGHERS trial
TO: Be HELD TODAY
10y Associatsd Press.)

New York, N. Y, Jan. 3.-James J.
Gallagher, the city employe who shot
Mayor Gaynor of New York last Ar
gust, was declared sane tonight by a
jury in the supreme court in Jersey
City, Gallagher, therefore, will go to
trial tomorrow on an indictment charg-
ing him with shooting with intent to
kill William H. Edwards, commissioner
Of street cleaning of New York.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04
Gossip Of Visitors, Laa2makers and
Others Interested In Legislation

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Adams of Willis
ton and their son have been among the
visitors at the capital for several days
and will probably remain over for the
inaugural Mr.. Adams was a former
member from Towner county, and he
and Mrs. Adams have circle of warm
friends in Bismarck, who grew acquaint-
ed with them while they were in Bis
narck at various times Mr.. Adams is
now one cf the officials of the Williston
land office.
Mrs. w. 3. Overson is in the city
with Senator Overson and will remain
through the session. They have rooms
at Woodward's on Sixth street and are
very comfortably situated
Lieutenant Governor R. S. Lewis came
up from Fargo to call the senate to
order and turn the gavel of authority
over to Lieutenant Governor Burdick,
which he did gracefully and with tact,
as he does everything. Bob is one
of the best known business men of
Cass county, served four years accep-
tably as lieutenant governor, and retires
voluntarily from the position with the
respect and good will of all the members
with whom he has been thrown in con-
tact. He is always courteous, fair and
square, and his word is good always
His old friends were glad to see him
again and, as usual, he made new ones
Lieutenant Governor Burdicks expert
ence as speaker of the house fits him
for the duties as presiding officer of
the senate, which he assumed yesterday.
And good many of the old house
members have been promoted to service
in the senate. Their els Jim" Dun
can, Christian Ganssle, A. S. Gibbens
and number of the new senator's, who
served two years ago in the house.
John Andrews of the Lidgerwood
Broadaxe, who will be deputy secretary
of state, is expected to arrive today.
John is a militant insurgent or progress
sive, whatever may be the better term,
and hews to the line wherever the ships
may fall, and the Broadaxe usually
leaves some chips. He has prosperous
newspaper plant at Lidgerwood, which
he will doubtless find time to direct as
usual.
There was good crowd of spectators
in both houses at the opening of the
sessions yesterday The galleries were
we'll filled and good many interested
+1,1 1ohI o.,<
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04

Judge E. +. Burke of the supreme
court was sworn in yesterday by Chief
Justice Morgan. The taking of the oath
was done i'll the office of the chief JUS
tice. Judge Goss did not reach the
city until late yesterday afternoon and
will probably take the oath of office this
mornin". when there are some cases to
come before the supreme court
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04

There was good crowd of spectators
in both houses at the opening of the
sessions yesterday. The galleries were
we'll filled and a good many interested
spectators stood in the lobbies and
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04

years of the term. E. S. Meals place
is taken by Senator ]. E. Williams of
Mclean county, under the supreme court
decision that Senator Meals district was
short term district. Senators Young
and Jacobson ar esenators from the
new districts of Mercer and Hettinger
counties. -
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04

Senator LaAIoure placed in nomina-
ton yesterday the name of Mrs. J. NJ.
Wylie as clerk of the appropriations
committee. Two years ago this place
was held by J. NJ. Wylie, an old time
business man of Pembina county, who
died suddenly last fall. 1t was a nice
bit of thoughtfulness that provided a
place for the deserving widow of one
of the states pioneers. and a man who
held and deserved high place in the
estimation of hi sfellow men, as did
Mr.. Wylie.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04

Sentor Elken, Senator Steele and SEN
ator Duis seconded the nomination OF
Senator Plain as president pro TEN of
the senate yesterday, and so enthusiastic
ally that the veteran senator from Cav
alier county was disposed to blush-but
lie deserved the enthusiastic words just
the same. and they were spoken heartily.
After fair and cold weather for sew
eral days, a young blizzard started Just
before the organization of the two
houses and grew worse as the day pro-
gressed until it was avertable old timer
last night. The weather was not bitter.
ly cold, but the wind blew furiously and
the snow drifted so that transportation
by electric car today is problematical.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04

watched the proceedings. The house
finished its organization first and ad-
iourned to meet at half-past one today.
The governors message will be received
at two o'clock in Joint session of the
two houses.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04

Mrs. w. 3. Overson is in the cit,
with Senator Overson and will renal,
through the session. They have room
at Woodward's on Sixth street and ar
very comfortably situated
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-04

Editor Grant S. Hager of Grafton
was among those who took in the scenes
at the opening OF the session. Business
Manager Norman Black of the Grand
Forks Times was also among those who
attended the opening.