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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-08
Many People South Of City
Have Moved Temporarily
From Their Homes
River Was Gradually Falling
Last Might. damage to
Property Small
Water Was Higher This Year
Than il Has Been for
Several Years Past

The Missouri river valley'is exper.
iencing one Of the worst floods In re-
cent years, and with the; exception of
that which occurred three years ago
is .he worst since the t!ood CT. 1887.
For a week it has been known that
there was a great deal of water fall
ing in the northwest; that the Yellow
stone, Zig Horn, Knife and all other
streams have been on a rampage, but
it was hardly thought the limit would
be as IN as it has been.
AS it is there Is a sea Of ice rushing
at high rate of speed down the chan
rel, bulging up in the middle, plung-
ing, rolling, tumbling in a manner In
describable. Here at Bismarck the
river has overflowed it's baks and has
covered the entire flat south of town.
making the river about or miles
in width. In the current are to be
seen all kinds of sights. Houses, dead
animals, deer on icebergs, hay stacks
galore, trees, lumber, boats, every
thing imaginable and things which
one would not think of all going by
Ill INC lllA'up III d SIy ~ "uiSl IOA Ao
a panorama fit for one of the best
moving pictures on the market.
Flood Starts Saturday.
Saturday night the river began to
rise, slightly, and Observer Roberts,
of the L. S. weather bureau, sent out
word that the flood was coming and
would arrive about noon of Saturday.
Settlers down the valley were warned
by messenger and told to get out.
The flood came as predicted and
rose rapidly running up to the II feet
maximum, about Z o'clock Tuesday
morning, hen the maximu OF 1Sk
feet above low water wark was
reached.
N. P. Track Flooded.
On Sunday afternoon at about 4
o'clock in view of thousand specta-
tors who had gone over to the Nor
thern Pacific bridge to see the sights,
the water rushed over the N. p. grade
west of the bridge, covering it, cut
ting all communication by rail and
CONTINUED on Page g.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-08
Tariff Bill TO be Passed viii
be First Democratic Med-
sure Since 1894
Democratic Majorilies Thot
to be Strong Enough to
Garry Out Program
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, April IA COM
plete revision Of the tariff law; mod
iflcation of the nations currency sys-
tam; proposals for Philippine lnde-
pendence, for repeal OF the Panama
free toll provision, and for the imme-
dia.c construction OF government
owned railways in Alaska, are the
chief problems confronting the first
session OF the si;ty-third congress, be-
ginning at noon Today.
Summoned b. President Wilson for
the express purpose of revising tar.
if, the new congress faces extreme
pressure from many quarters for
early action on the other subjects
named. Whether any OF these other
.han the tariff, VIII be takne up dur
ing the special session depends upon
the progress made with the tariff re-
Wis on, and the success that may at
tend preliminary work upon a general
currency reform bill.
Democrats in Control.
For the first time in eighteen yeasr
congress assemblies with both its
branches under control of the demo-
Gratis, and with democratic presi-
dent to cooperate in shaping its pol
icies, and to approve it's acts. The
tariff law to be passed by the special
session that opens today will be the
first general democratic revision of
the revenue laws since he act of
August q, 1894, known to history as
the Wilson-Gorman law" and which
President Cleveland allowed to be-
come law without his signature.
Scores OF familiar faces were alb
sent in both houses. In the house,
the comAlete change in the seating
arrangements had made even old
members strangers 70 the scene. In
place of the mahogany desks and
swivel chairs to which members had
had clung for many years, stiff rows
of leather upholstered bences, arrang-
ed in semi-circles, filled the house
(COltlnucI on page ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-08
Thinks il There is to be An.
ti.A|ien Legislation it
Should Apply to All
Has Communicated With Cal.
iforDiaa Representatives.
Little Comment Made
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, d. G., April T.
President Wilson has sought to avert
the diplomatic tangfe with Japan over
the bill pending in the California leg
stature through which the Japanese
will be prevented from owning prop
erty in that state. The Japanese gov
ernment fled formal protest with
the state department against what it
considered a proposed infringement
Of treaty obligations.
The president has conferred with
Secreta"" Lane. of the interior de-
partment. and Senator Works and
Representative Kent. all of California
While none discuss the PRESIDENTS at.
titude, it is believed he took ocl lsion,
informally, to communicate his views
to the Califorlans.
1t is reported the president believes
if anti-alien legislation is necessary
it should be made to apply to all ma
tions witho\ discrimination.
1--WE don't want any more race prob
lens III this country" was the only
comment Representative Kent would
make when he left the Waite House.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-08
Clark and Other House OFF,
GERS Reelected radical
Tariff Bill Offered
VIII Only be Simple Cere-
Rsay When President Ap-
pears In Joint Session
- ss-a4s. 4. 4: >.,.- -..-.~. !. As~.st
inx Assoclated Pressl

y
WASHINGTON, April 7.-Congress
opening iD an extraordinary session
today. was enllvened, by the activities
of healthy youth, the progressive par
ty in the house; and the invasion OF
petition.bearing suffragettes. But ev
en- these noveltiesSwere overshadowed
by preparations for the precedent
breaking ever. tomorrow, when Pres
ident Wilson delivers his tariff mes.
sage by word Of mouth to the ma
tion's law makers. Victor Murdock,
leader OF the progressives in the house
aided by small band O. followers, at
tracted unusual interest, and stirred
up fight over the seating of Repre-
sentative DIN Young of Michigan.
4 Joint Session Provided.
The heralding of the coming OF the
president, however, was the principal
subject, Of ofiiciarAand unofficial dis
cussi0r! The senate hesitated when
the resolution adopted previously by
the house, providing for joint ses-
sion tomorrow to listen to the presi-
dent was presented for consideration.
Not in a lifetime had such a thing
been considered. At first an effort
was made to have the resolution lie
over, but Vice President Marshall rul-
cd it was a resolution o. the highest
privilege, and the organization of both
houses was partly concluded.
Clark Re.elected Speaker.
Speaker Clark was reelected over
Mann, the republican, and Murdoch,
tho progressive, and the other officers
of o. the house were reelected. The
senate debated the concurrent resolu-
tiOn for joint session tomorrow to
hear the presidents message for rear
ly an hour. No senator opposed it,
but several expressed regret at the de-
parture from the Jeffersonian custom
of sending inwritten messages Sen.
ator Williams made the principal
speech upholding the value of the JET
ferson precedent, but the resolution
was finally adopted without dissent
ing vote. Senator Shafroth closed the
argument with the remark, "The pres
Continued on Page y
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-08
Water From Missouri Has
Backed Up Heart River
Close to bikes
Railroad Traffic Has Been
Tied Up Since Sunday
Afternoon
Last Trains TO Bismarck Sun
day PIowed Through
Water and Ice
b. Special Wire

MANDAN, n. D., April Sunday
hundreds of people anxiously watched
the immense volume Vi ice and water
of the Missouri river as it swept along
a radius of unusual dimensions. II
raised approximately Is feet in few
hours, entirely uIerflowing the Mis-
souri, bottoms, and backing up the
Heart river into its surrounding low
lands.
Main Line Inundated.
Monday night, about II o'clock, the
water had reached within a few feet
from the dykes protecting the cast
end Of the city. In the early part Of
the afternoon the main line of the
Northern Pacific railway became in
undated with water for distance OF
d mile and compelled both No. and
Extra 234l, a freight, that were sched-
uled under orders to make Mandan to
rush through several inches of water
the engine plowing its way through
and throwing water several feet on
Continued on Page SiX.)
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-08
.OLS0N'S wife
Was OVERCOME
(sy Associated Press, ,

ST. PAUL, April AS the last
words coroborating Prof. Oscar o.
sons testimony relative to his wife's
relations with Clyde N. Darling fen
from Mrs. Olson's lips this evening,
she fell unconscious to the floor OF
the court room. Mrs. Darling, widow
of the man whom Olson Killed, took
the stand after Mrs. Olson, and gave
testimony contradictory to Mrs. o.
sons. Mrs. Olson's collapse came
after four hours of severe questioning
by the prosecution. She repeated
under cross examination the threats
Darling is said to have made against
Olson that he would "fix' Olson If
the, latter, attempted to keep Mrs. o.
son from him The closing arguments
will begin tomorrow morning, and it
is expected the case will go to the
jury late in the day.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-08
women Have
CLEAR STREETS
10y Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, April Five
hundred women suffragettes repre-
senting every congressional district,
armed with petitions demanding a
constitutional amendment for votes
for women, marched to the capitol
and delivered their demands in per.
son to their congressman.
In a marked contrast with the dis.
orderly scenes attending the suffrage
pageant here March 8, the marchels
today moved over perfectly cleared
streets.
Formal resolutions proposing con-
stitutional amendments giving women
the right to vote were introduced in
both houses of congress together with
scores of petitions and memorials
from various societies and individuals.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-08
Stiff SENTENCE
FOR SW|NDLERS
(By Associated Press)

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April Former
Congressman Harry NJ Coudrey and
Harry B. Gardner were sentenced to
Imprisonment of Alp years in the fed
eral penitentiary at Leavenworth, and
each fined $1,000 in the federal dis
trict court this afternoon. The two
men were convicted of using the mails
to defrau; in the promotion of what
was known as the Erwin Insurance
Companies Continental Life Assur-
ance company and the international
Fire Assurance company. An appeal
will be taken by attorneys for the de-
Tense from the verdict Of guilty re-
turned Friday.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-08
MANY HOUSES
SWEPT away
(By Associated Press.)

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April with
in the next few days all the important
points in the flood districts in Ohio,
Indiana and Illinois will be covered by
authorized agents of the American
Red Cross according to National Di-
rector BicKnall, who is supervising
the flood relief of that organization
in the Ohio and Mississippi river val
leys.
Advices received at the Red Cross
headquarters reported 100 houses :o-
tally destroyed, and $50 off of the
foundations at Peru, Indiana. At Lo-
gansport, Indiana 1000 to 1900 houses
were reported under water.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-08
Overflow Of Missouri Has Tied up
Traffic Between Bismarck and Mandan
YOUNG man WAS
KILLED. ON engine
BY Special Wire.
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BY SpecIaI WIre.
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: DEVILS LAKE, y. D., April ::
: George c. Pendroy, son of ::
: Levi B. Pendroy. former hotel ::
:: proprietor and mayor of Town :;
: er, n D., was killed while ::
:, breaking with a gas tractor. ::
= In an unaccountable manner, a ::
= crowbar fell into the fly wheel ::
= of the engine, striking Pendroy .:
: in the head. ::
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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-08
COMMISSION
IS DELAYED
RY Snecial Wire.

DEVILS LAKE N. D., April q
Unable to complete the business of
the city at tonight's session of the
city council, 1t was impossible to
launch the commission form of gov
ernmcnt until after adjournment, of
the meeting of the council tomorrow
night when the organization of city
commission under direction of Pres
ident al T. johnson will be perfected,
MayoreP. a. Glory giving up the
reins Of Office after Two terms. There
is considerable speculation as to APP
pointments, the only one assured be-
ing that Of city auditor. which will be
combined with the Office of treasurer,
and rendered to N. J, Cowley.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-08
PROBE AGAINST
SENAT0RDELAYED
10y Associated Press)

ALBANY, N. Y, April AFTER a
liftcen-minute session of the senate
Judiciary committee, Investigating
charges of attempted eXtortion prefer
red against Senator Stephen StillWell,
adjourned until tomorrow to permit
an investigation Of the past activities
of George H. Kendall, president Of
the New York State Bank Note com.
pany, who alleged Stilwell solicited
a $1,000 bribe to promote legislation
in which Kendalls company was in.
terested
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-08
Binding BLIZZARD
AT Devils Lake
BY SPECIAL WIRE.

DEVILS LAKE, n. d., April IVA
ter reports received here at the main
station for the Red River indicate the
ice is broken at all points along the
river, and water is on the rise at Il
rate of Fl feet in two days at Grand
Forks. The dam of the Red Lake riv-
er broke this morning and there is
considerable alarm. Devils Lake was
visited by a binding blizzard today.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-08
STOCK TRAIN WRECKED;
Two MEN PER|SnED
10y Associated Press,

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: ELBOW LAKE, Mimi, April ::
: George Rebensdorff of Lin. ::
: coin, iNeb., was instantly kill :
: ed, and H. F. Kuplen Of Fort ::
: Dodge, Iowa, was burned to ::
: death, when live stock train !:
: on the Minneapolis, St. Paul !:
: and Ste. Marie railway was !:
: wrecked near Nashua, small :
: station west of here. Twelve !:
: others were injured, but none :
: seriously ::
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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-08
montenegro IS
Urged TO COMPLY
(By Associated Press)

> :. :. :. :. :. :. :. = :. = :. :,
: LONDON, April THE pow ::
; ers propose that unless Mon ::
; tenegro complies with their ::
: wishes in regard to Scutari, a :;
; blockade Of the Montenegrin ::
; ports of Antivari and Dulcigno ::
: will begin in three days. Aus :
tria is urging the blockade to :
: be extended to the Albanian (.
: ports occupied by the Servians. :
No decision was taken on this :
point. :
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-02-20
DOnt Curl Your Daughters In
diOIduahIy!

We can hardly estimate the unne.
CESAR suffering children undergo on
this score. | we'll remember, when
not more than six years old. an ugly
pair Of shoes, which wore intermin'
ably. but about which made no com.
plant. because | early knew the cost
OF things. L recall neighbor girl
not more than eight who confded 10
me tho awful dread she had OF seeing
people, because her mother made her
dresses button in front while all other
girls had theirs buttoned in the back.
Children should be consulted as 10
their likes and dislikes in clothes and
allowed TO select their own where II
is possible Sometimes in the matter
OF color. length. style pr ornament we
may, after discussing the subject,
yield our Judgment TO the girls.
When principle is involved. how
ever. like high heels or a tight waist,
the mothers Judgment must control.
Usually the little fads and notions
about dress that the sweetest of girls
In their teens will sometimes take on.
may be gotten around without much
conflict or irritation II in dealing with
them we just recall our own past ex-
perience.
Children who have plenty OF oppor-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-02-20
Good Things From the Crowley-Milner
FRIDAY BARGAIN SALES

s9e Storm seroes at 4ec a Yard-50 inches wide In
navy blue black and brown. Worth soc, Friday at
ACC yard.-Second Floor
$3.50 Bamboo Magazine Rack at 81 oo-Large size Has
three roomy shelves finished in the burnt wood effect
Worth $3.50. Friday at $l.OO.-F1fth Floor.
3sc Stripe Tub silks, 1ec a Yard-1s inches wide In
blues. pink. hello and black stripes, for waists and
tub dresses. Regularly sec, Friday at 1sc yard
Second Floor.
1oc Unbleaehed Cotton at 7c Yard-A fine Arm weave
free from black specks 80 inches wide. Good for
bedding purposes Worth loo. Friday at &c yard
Second Floor.
500 Bed Comforts ata7sc-Large size Covered with
slkone IN pretty floral patterns, and filled with
white sanitary Regularly $1OO, Friday at 7sc
Second Floor.
st75 English Nainsook at rs Yard--36 inches wide
soft finish, suitable for fine underwear infants
wear Worth $l.75, Friday sl25 yard.-second
Floor
500 Bed Spreads at 7sc-Large size A soft, thick
weave free from starch. easy to launder Hemmed
ends Regularly $l0O, Friday at 7sc yard.-Second
Floor
Women's soc Iinene Waists at 4se-In tailored style,
with laundered cuffs. Also semEtaiored style with
tucked collars and sleeves, and wide OF embrod
cry down front Worth soc. Friday only at i9c.-
Third Floor
chidrens $1oo Kid Gloves 3sc-Long kid gloves,
era shades. Small sizes Regularly $l0O. Friday at
39c.-Main Floor.
Women's see Night Gowns ssc-Fun length and width
double yoke back and front Turnover collar.
Worth 59c Friday at 39c-Tbird Floor.
soc, Friday at 39c.-Thrd Floor.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-02-20
Compliments.

Said a certain eminent actor. who
at the age OF SO looks no more thar
So:
Il try TO keep my hair on and my
stomach Off-that is the true secret
OF perennial youth"
Then he told one OF his famous
stories illustrative OF the horrors OF
corpulence
"A fat man, he said, could not
help laughing one day at the ludi
crous appearance OF a very bow
legged chap-one OF those arch-look
ing chaps, you know.
Though total stranger to him
the far man slapped the bow-legged
chap on the back and said
BY lingo. brother. you look as II
you'd been riding a barrel.
Tho bow-legged man smiled ana
poked his forefngers deep into the
lat mans soft, loose stomach.
And you look as IL you'd been
swallowing one, he said. Wash
ington Star.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-02-20

tuEity for exercising their own ind
viduality and for outlet OF their en-
ergy and activity are seldom really
naughty. While We need be serious
At times. Il is all wrong TO be so tense
and apprehensive as we sometimes
are about our children's conduct. once
when | was bemoaning the fact that
children would quarrel bright
young woman. the mother OF four
growing children. spoke up and said,
"Oh. really enjoy my children's
scraps. ! get right into them myself,
and they are soon settled"
a sense OF humor. a certain ease OF
mood and exercise OF judgmen. as %
what istransient and as 20 what really
goes to the making OF character. will
solve the problem OF the management
of healthy. welloccupied children.
Most OF the mothers effort should be
directed To making the environment
right. Most OF their wrong tender
cies will be corrected by greater free
dom rather than by more watching
and restraint
have city friends who have made
many sacrifices 10 change their resi-.
dence 10 the country because they
realize that they cannot bring up their
three young children normally in an
apartment, no matter how complete
Il may be with modern conveniences.
BELLE CASE LAFOLLETTE.
Ny last article Of this series will
deal with the problem OF the girl as
she approaches maturity.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-02-20
MAKE HER SEE THAT LIBERTY
DOESN'T MEAN LIcENSE-THEN
GIVE Her ALL THE LIBERTY
you CAM" SAYS MRS. LaFoL-
IETTE.
BY Mrs. Robert NJ. LsFoIIette.

6y MIS- HopeTt NJ lar o"eNte'
There are still some foolish mothers
who sacrifice their young children's
health and happiness TO their clothes
and looks. Hut most women have ad-
vanced beyond that stage. The mother
who is wise enough TO clothe her
young lads in jumpers and overalls
and let them play in the sand and
make mud pies, knows that II her girls
are 60 have Astounding health and
vitality, they too must have the same
freedom in dress and opportunity for
play.
Simplicity and ease In dress In early
childhood is the basis of good sense
and taste in the girls choice OF
clothes later. II should never be for
gotten that next TO children's own in
ner souls, there is nothing about
which thay are more sensitive than
what they wear. Nor Is this from
vanity, but rather from a good motive
In dress desire not TO be conspicu-
Ou6
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-02-20

Girls $500 Coats at s17s-Made Of guaranteed Atwood
Melton and diagonal cloth. Some with trimmed col
lars and cuffs, yoke lined. Sizes to a. Regularly
$500 Friday at s175.
Worens 76c corsets at 3se-A Mill-End cleanup OF
samples and odd lots Made OF strong coutl and ba-
tiste Finished with stout supporters and
hook. Regularly 75c Friday at 3sc--Third Floor.
Mems zoe Handkerchefs at se-Extra large size Plain
fine hem. In pure white. Regularly lOc Friday at
6c-Men's Store-Main Floor
Mems toe Handkerchief, 71ac-Made OF an extra quail
ity all linen Full size. Regularly 1Oc. Friday at
712c-Man Floor.
1oc Everett Classic Ginshams at 6lac a Yard-An ex
celent heavy, soft Bingham ia so good patterns
checks stripes. paids. and in plain colors Regularly
1Oc, Friday at 61ac yard.-Second Floor
Womens ssc Print House Dresses for eseIn light and
dark colors, stripes and checks. with trimming Dor.
ders Worth CSC, Friday 69c
$500 Room Lots Of Wall Paper. s,23-A large assert.
ment OF patterns choose from Suitable for any
room in the house. Enough TO paper rooms up to
12xl5 feet Come in the desirable colors. in
fruits floral, stripe and conventional designs; 10
rolls for side walls and rolls in cream or white
MORE for ceiling Regularly $500. Friday at SIP
Fourth Floor
$1,000 Pure silk Messaine Dresses at $55o-Some have
lace collars and cuffs, others plain tailored styles in
navy, Copenhagen, brown and black. Sizes 16 to 4
Worth $1,000 Friday at $3.50
chlidren's 6sc Night Gowns sseMade OF nannelette
in high neck style, with double yoke and turnover
collar. Regularly SOC Friday 39c.--Thfrd Floor.
Csc Sleeveless Gulmpes at 1890 dozen of these
Guimpes, made OF shadow lace, be sold Friday at
this low price Regularly 25c, Friday at 1sc.-Main
Floor.
Csc Plain VoiIes at 12I2e Yard-Fine French Wolfe 81
inches wide, in mill ends OF to yards. All colors
and plenty OF white. Regularly 25c Friday at 12Isc
yard.-Second Floor
1sc Ginshams at lie Ysrd-32 inches wide. On a
great variety of pretty stripes and checks. Extra
fine quality. Worth 19c. Friday lie yard.-Sec-
ond Floor.
inch Flouncing in all-over embroidery. Worth 29c
35c, Friday at 19c yard-Main Floor.
SC and &c Cotton Lace at &c Ysro3O00 yards of this
fancy cotton underwear lace, and inches wide
Worth &c and SC yard, Friday at &c yard.-Main
Floor
Duchess brand. Come in much desired materials
Regularly $500 To $3.50, Friday at $129-Men's Store
Second Floor
Infants Sweater, 2ee Worth TO 75e-sizes 20 to %
Some made with high neck. others Vneck Colors
are gray navy and white also in black and
white mixed. Worth up 10 Zoe, Friday al 29cs-Thrd
Floor
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-02-20

II consistency and regard for truth
constitute narrowness, then the
church is narrow. and We are proud
OF II. And n hatred OF falsehood is
intolerance. then the church is intoh
Grant, and we thank God she is"