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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-28

ing from ~trespassing on railroadlight-
of-Way.
8. b. 1903, Englund, to exempt poll.
cies Of life insurance and annuities
from claims Of creditors.
s. B. l51, Hughes, appropriation for
state penitentiary.
u. n. l41, Murphy, appropriation
f9ri school for feeble minded at Graf.
tor:
\ s.. b. '141, Murphy. appropriation
for school for feeble minded at Graf.
ton. 1s3
8as. B. 1856. Vail. appropriation for
carrying out provisions Of sections
III, 712 and 713 Of chapter 8, session
laws of 1913.
81 b. 1854, Gronvold, to provide for
state insurance or public buildings
and making al appropriation ther.
for,
Action Deferred.
Action was deferred on s. B. 214,
sandstrom, providing for the punish.
,mentyof any person carrying conceal.
ed w&apcns, until Monday.
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slE i; EMIT PASSES SINGLE
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$67755 per ahr1unl; and as he pays com.
mission when he sells. his products
and another when he buys, and the
wholesaler or ,jobber collects anoth-
,er, 25 per cent-wor!d not seem to be
abnormallJ high.
. r.>,Mlrphy pays the following tri.
butte to TreadWell Twichell:
However; under the splendid lead
,ershiD of Treadwell Twichell, this
legislature is doing things-things
effective and sensible"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-28
To the Patrons

We desire to let our. many patrons
of years standing know that our ho-
tel is in its usual condition Of sabsO-
lutte cleanness. A few cases OF the
lighter form of smallpox we're dis.
covered and removed with the able
and kindly assistance OF Health Off.
Ger Or. Smyth a few days ago. Since
that tirlet no new patrons were I'D.
mitted and we have thoroughly clean
ed and fumigated from basement to
upper floor. We are again ready to
serve our old friends with the usual
efficient service we have given the
.pxst thirteen years.
Signed: MRS. j.. f. COCHRAN.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-28
MUcks IS l%NELlcleLE.

1 Madison, Wis, Feb. N.-Badger
track hopes have been dealt a blow
as a result of the declared Ineligible
lily of Arlie Mucke, giant weight man
Mucks was expected to take the ham,
mer, discus, and shotput events in al
most. every meet. Mucks hopes he
can plaeate his professors in time to
compete in the Conference meet.
With Mucks eligible. Wisconsin, with
Keller and Gardner as seconds,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-28
sam clark. I~Enter4ains,

Sam Clark entertained about 80 OF
his friends. including several out-of-
town guests from Minot; at an after.
theater dinner and dance at the Nc.
Kenzie hotel Friday night. After a
delicious feast, the party made merry
In the light fantastic until; the wee
sma' hours Of the morning. Roses
were placed about the tables in the
dining room and contributed to the
charm and invitingness Of the affair.
Mr. Clark'st hospitality was, greatly
enjoyed as the function proved most
delightful.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-28
ALUMNI.

The University Of Wisconsin Alum.
nj will have a get-together dinner at
the Grand Pacific hotel Monday eve.
ming at six o'clock. The regular
menu will be served. All former stu
dents Of the university send word to
Judge A. "A. Bruce, or to H. C. Fish.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-28
WIN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

San Francisco, Feb. 27.-The Olym-
pic club basketball team of San Fran.
cisco won the amateur athletic union
basketball championship of the Unit
ed States last nignt by defeating
Whittier college OF Southern Califar-
MIA in the final game of the tourna-
ment by a score OF 20 to is.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-28
ASSURED FINE RECEPTION.

The appearance OF Madame. Foy
at the Auditorium Tuesday night Is
tovite another Of the big audiences
the beutiful playhouse has boosted of
this season. Madame Foy To- an art.
list Of International reputation in
grand opera circles and he'd local en-
gagement is certain to be repleee
with success. A
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-28
70 GIVE LEcrUREs,

Father Hiltner will. give the first
Of. a series of lectures on the teach.
inE and practices of the Catholic
church at St. Mary's church at 1880
this evening.
His subject this evening will be
'The Catholic Rule OF Faith or Sour.
ces Of Catholic Doctrine, Mainly
Bible and Tradition" Everybody is
invited to attend. .gH4.t 81
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-28

EVANGELICAL CHURCH.
Corner Seventh and Rosseh streets.
Morning worship, 1880.
Sunday school, 1880.
Young Peoples Meeting, 1915 p. m.
Preaching 500 p. m.
The services will all be in the Ger
language except the Sunday
school and Young Peoples meeting
will be English and German.
We give q hearty invitation. to all
speaking friends In town.
Come worship with lis.
r.. E. STRUT, Pastor.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-28

CulcL VI TOlICc awning ACPOAsCu
everything quiet around his beat yes
terday.
Miss Lillian Thorberg of Mandan
was a guest of Miss Doris Fisk on
Friday night.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. r. J
Beckley will be sorry to hear of the
! death of their 3-n,onth's.0ld baby boy
| Mr.. and Mrs. Beckley former
residents of Bismarck, but are now
living in Waterloo, la.
C. w. Quanbeck, of Fargo, presi.
dent and general manager Of the Ma
tionel Grain Grower and the Farm,
two of North Dakota's leading adyer.
Using mediums, vas q business vist'
tor in Bismarck yesterday.
Mrs. E. E. Lack will. return from
the twin cities, where she has spen.
two months visiting among relatives.
She has had q very pleasant time,
but will be glad to return to the capt
tai city.
A theater party was given by Mrs,
Senator McGray, of the Grand Pacific
hotel Monday evening, followed by
a delicious luncheon. Those, includ.
ed in the party were Mesdames Brew
ster, Vail; Hanson, :Hyland, Davies
and Divet.
Mrs. Kowen entertained the follow.
ing ladies': Mrs. Andrew Miller, Mrs.
A. Ingler, Mrs. D. Stewart, Mrs. A.
P. Hanson, Mrs. F. Hyland, Mrs. A.
Holte, Mrs. Lomas at a theater party
at the Bismarck theater Thursday
evening, which was followed by a
dainty luncheon in her apartments In
the Hoskins block.
The visiting legislative ladies Of
the Mckenzie hotel, viz: Mesdames
Alloys Wartner, Wylie, Grow, knight,
Bonner, ,McClintock and George, en-.
tertained at a bridge luncheon for
the legislative ladies Of the Grand
Pacific hotel Thursday. The lunch.
con, which consisted of six courses,
was served in the spacious dining
room of the hotel at one o'clock. The
long table was beautifully decorated
with flowers and ferns. The bridge
which followed the luncheon lasted
until $50, Mrs. Frank Hyland re.
ceiving the prize for high score.
Those present besides the hostess
es were Mesdames Brewster A. P
Hanson, Frank Hyland, F. Vail, A.
G. Divet, Morrison, Dixon and Tur.
ner.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-28
FATHER HltTNER. Pastor.
CHURCH NOTICE.

n :" "- VVV01S0 w 106' @" q
The Rev. Guy Wilson, the evangel.
list, will preach at the McCabe Meth
odist church in the morning at 1926
and at 1880 p. m. Mr.. Wilson will
preach every evening for three weeks
except Sunday. Mr.. Wilson has q
very pleasing personality and gives
great promise of being a winner in
Bismarck.
h Hon. J.. L. Hort will sing, a solo
at the evening service, THE Soft
Southern Breeze" by Banby.
4 A cordial invitation Is extended to
the general public to attend these
meetings. s~ "
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-28
ST. CHURCH,

81. GEORGES CHURCH.
Corner of Thayer and Third streets.
Services for February 18th, the Sec.
ond Sunday in Lent. ts.
$40 a. m.-Holy Communionsr
11:W a. m.-Matins, Litany and
Sermon. .s3% &sgts .As
12:15 p. m.-Sunday school.
$500 p. m.LConfirmation sInstruc.
ton (Junior CLASSY. ....q ]
1880 p. m.--Choral vespers and
short meditation.
LEWIS MILFORD. Rector.
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The Churches
CATHOLIC CHURCH..

500 s:srh'-First Mass. Entiish asr,
mon. i
s:l5 i. m.-second Mass. German
sermon. a ssEsr,
81 1890 q. m.-High Mass, English
sermon. sN sl1
200 p. m.-Sunday school.
7:S0-Evening service and benSdic-
tim. 94g 1885, Sg4a.gN ~ fs3Li sssyt% !
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-28
MASONIC.

There will be a regular meeting Of
No. ) A. F. & A. NJ. Monday evening
at 1880. Work, in the F. C. degree.
Members and visitors cordially re-.
ceived. 81
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-28

Historic Section Of the State /
70 Be Thrown Open Soon.

UuFln8 n coming Spr1nS tneTe IL
to be thrown open to settlement one
Of the most historic sections of the
west, a plat of country which witness.
ed some of the most stirring scenes
III the history Of the central United
States. This stfip-of country is
known now as Sioux county, but until
recently was identified as Standing
Rock Indian reservation. It is 10.
Gated in the southwestern part Of the
state, and its county seat is Fort
Yates, that famous Uld headquarters
for the regular army in years gone by
when the white man was trying to
get a hold in: the west, and when
hindered by the Indians. Fort Yates
was tie home Of Sitting Bull; the fam
GUS medicine man who caused the up
rising in 1890, and In which he lost
his life. His grave is now marked
with q paling fence and Il slab, Of
wood within the city limits Of Fort
Yates. . i 3s !
Fort Yates, once the center Of In.
dian troubles in this part Of the coun-
try, IL, now one Of the most peaceable
places in the United States. It is
the home Of sIohn Grass chief OF all
the Sioux nation. He Is quite aged
and broken in health. He4resides In
8 littleabrick house with his wifssand!
daughter and II, one@oi- tie most con
genial men one would care to meet.
The days of the Indtanaare past, and
there is but 9 remnant Of them left.
They are honest and agreeable, with
no tendency RhateyAf to tre4chery Or
wickedness, and ono 10 really safer
ameng these people th4n de IL among
whites In tho west. Il
Reservation Lands
Sioux county is thu first county in
the state to be carved out Of an In.
dian reservation, and this was done
BY proclamation Of Governor Hanna
assaSeptefnbef (1g14J. VII
The alaids In this county will prob.
ably be opened to settlement about
the first OF April, 1915: There will
be no drawing as is usual, but the
settler may file in the ordinary way,
the only difference being that d
charge Of from 81 to 81 per acre will
be made BY the government. This
Wlll be divided into five payments,
onc.flfth in cash aid the balance in
annual nstailments.
Pie soil%in Sioux county is q loar1,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-28

THINKING IT OVER.
St. Paul, Feb. Alt is expected the
governor will sign the county option
bill when hi. returns Monday from
St. James.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-28

would stand out in weight events
above it's 'sBig Mine" competitors. i
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City News

Chief Of Police Downing reported
everything quiet around his beat yes
terday.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-28

Miss Lillian Thorberg of Mandan
vas a guest of Miss Doris Fisk on
Friday night.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-28

WE SELL FRESH CRACKED EGGS
at 20 cents per dozen. Come and
get them. Northern Produce Co.
(Adv.)
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-28

The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. r. j..
Beckley will be sorry to hear Of the
death of their 3.n,onth's.old baby boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beckley were former
residents of Bismarck, but are now
living in Waterloo, la. ,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-28
GERMAN %LUThERAN.

. .H Nm IOJNENNN. N.Nt
Preaching services of the German
Lutheran congregation will be hello
next Sunday at the court house II
this city. Rev. j. Willms, Of Wishek
will preach in the German Language
at p. m. and tn the English Ian
guage at 8 p. m.
H. G. DRALLE.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-28
PREseYTERIAN CHURCH.

Corner Thayer and Second streets.
10:30-MorLing worship. Music by
mixed quartet. Sermon by the pastor;
subject, "A Burning and a Shining
Light"
1900 m,-Sunday school; Mems
class; Young Womens class.
! 300 p. m.-Junior Endeavor.
6:15 p. m-Senior Endeavor; sub.
ject, How. the Other Half Lives"
to be learned by a trip around the
world. Interesting talks upon the
countries tNversed will be given by
members the society. This is the
kind of a tripgal can make.
1880 p. m.-Evening service. Ser
mon, "The Man Whom No Man
Mourned." Mr.. Andrew Mcneil will
speak. This promises to be a very
interesting service. A cordial invita-.
ton is extended to all.
CHAS. w. HARRIS, Pastor.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
Morning service, 1890.
Sunday school, 1900. A place for
everyone.
Christian Endeavor, $3.50.
Evening service, 1880. Rev. j. R.
Hughes will preach in the evening.
BRUCE E. JACKSON, Pastor.
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C. w. Quanbeck, OF Fargo, presi.
dent and general manager of the Ma.
tionel Grain Grower and the Farm,
two Of North Dakota's leading adyer.
Using mediums. was q business visi.
tor in Bismarck yesterday.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-28
EVANGELICAL cHURcH.

R. H. CRAIG, Pastor.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-28

Mrs. E. E. Lack will. return from
the twin cities, where she has spen:
two months visiting among relatives.
She has had q very pleasant time,
but will be glad to return to the capt
tal city. !
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-11-17
TO ASK BETTER
NEUTRALITY LAWS

y. Washington, Nov. 17.-Revision of
the federal neutrality laws SO the de-
partment of justice can deal with Of
lenses difficult mot impossible to reach
under existing statutes is one of the
tasks congress will be asked to un-
oertake at the coming session = r.
This was one of the subjects dis
cussed at yesterdays cabinet meeting
and Attorney General Gregory after
ward said his department would ask
for a change in the Sherman anti
trust act so there would be no uues-
tion about its application to the con-
spiracies such as are believed to have
been responsible for recent strikes in
munition plants, attempts to blow up
ships sailing from American ports and
other activities. Prosecutions for con-
spiractes of this sort cannot be under
taken in state courts under the Sher-
man act and II officials of any other
government were involved, the offense
would be against the United States
and could be prosecuted only in the
federal courts.
Amendment of the Sherman act
however. probably will not be the onIv
legislation of that character sought
from congress. DEVELOPMENTS of fhe
last six months have convinced off,
cials that there is a woefuI lack of
alleged crimes have gone unpunished
after time has been spent in investiga-
ton, because government lawyers felt
that convictions could not be secured.
About the only statutes now in the
criminal code that have been invoked
successfully are those aimed at the
transportation of explosives unmark-
ed, in interstate commerce, and the
law against enlistment in the United
States for foreign service. Govern
mont attorneys viii be freely consult
ed by the attorney general regarding
what sort of legislation is needed, and
it is possible that an effort will be
made to 'codify the laws of the Uni
ted States relating to neutrality viola
tions, to espionage and kindred mat
ters. 49, =.
Although no detailed program has
been decided upon, an attempt NAV. be
made to enlarge the powers of the se-
cret service so that it may be able to
cope with conditions such as now ex-
list here as a result of the European
war and the interest of belIigerent
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-11-17
Will RECOGNIZE
MEXICAN DEF FACTO

Washington, Nov. IT. Great
Britain has authorized Charge. HOPPER
OF the British legation in Mexico City
to extend recognition to the defactc
government upon his return to his
post from the United States. Mr.
Hopler now is in Washington and be-
fore starting for Mexica, will confer
with Eliseo Arredondo, Carranza's
representative here, regarding as
surances of the safeguarding of British
interests.
A summary of state department dis
patches from Mexico issued last night
says:
Reports dated Nov. Is, from the
border say that Villas forces are all
moving steadily west and south. The
forces of the de facto government now
control the Nacozari railway and have
garrisoned Nacozari. The situation in
northeast Sonora, as regards Nacozari
and e. Tigre. is steadily improving.
General Obregon was preparing to take
the field on the 18th from Naco, and
ITO send a large column against the
retleaiing Villistas.
"A telegram dated No. IL, from
Mexico City, states that Walter Quinn
by. an American citizen Of Soconusco,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-11-17
NOTED
NEGRO
BURIED
.s-
~'.. ".

Tuskegee. Ala. Nov. 1T.-Simplicity
marked the funeral of Booker T.
Washington, the noted negro educator,
race leader and author. which took
place at Tuskegee institute, which he
made famous and which has taken an
important part in the elevation of the
negro race. X
Fully 5000 people came to Tuskegee
to pay q last tribute of respect to DR..
Washington, only $500 Of whom could
get into the chapel. IG
The procession was formed in front
OF the administration building and
marched to the chapel A simple
Episcopal burial service was read and
many old plantation songs which Dr.
Washington loved were sung. Promin-
ent men from all walks of life, whites
as we'll as negroes. attended the sery-
ices. Burial was in the institute
grounds.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-11-17
Pres. Wilson Urges Utah
Governor to Reconsider
Case Of Joseph Hillstrom

Washinston Prssiden Wilson Governor Of
Utah the Joseph Hsrom the Swedish cit
Friday president
Governor following telegram:
with unaffected conviction
the Of
exeeeney justice advabiy thorough reconsideration
of the Joseph HIstrorp'"
appealed of the Swedish
that HHstrom a
trial The prisoner espled but eventually esentenced
Lake City, Nov 1.-THE OF has no
authority the Joseph Hstrom
him by the resolutions of the American
Federation eonstu
on the places the paTdonng with the state board of
pardens The grant respite in his direction Until
Of board OF pardons but period
spr this prerogatve in the of
originally HIsrons
meeting of
having Hilscm
Friday Neither
Of authority
vested in the of the state which has
Hons found sufficient to justify trial
Under the law the order
of the 81
Labor $3.50 o'clock this afternoon
demands labor this
been received the Office
last months. +. .
is in condition prison
the made believed
Friday
and acted by all local authorities and 1t believed President
Wilson will intervene again.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-11-17
Fate Of Serbian Army Seaed--Alies Face Flank Peril

governments in this country. Under
the present law the secret service
cannot use its regular men in any
work except detection of counterfeit
ers and protection of the president.
Although Chief Flynn is said to be
employing more than fifty men in war
plot Investigations they all really are
employees of the state department act
ing under Flynns direction. While
the bureau of investigation Of the de-
partment OF justice is not so hamper
ed, having fund Of nearly 100000 at
its disposal, its activities in other lines
are SO numerous that it's regular force
cannot be used exclusively on the task
Of ferreting out war plotters.
How an attempt to consolidate the
services or to enlarge the powers of
the secret service would be regard
ed by congress, officials are not pre-
pared to say. Congress only a few
years ago took some Of the broad pow
ers away from the secret service after
q disagreement with President Roose-
velt. The extraordinary conditions
now existing, however, are counted
upon to bring sufficient support to any
changes the administration may de-
termine upon. III ..
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-11-17
.CARRINGTON NAN
RACES WITHDEATH

Darlington, Nov. 17.-Lars Wagge,
shoemaker, is making race against
the ravages Of cancer, seeking to cross
the Atlantic ocean and reach his old
home before death overtakes him.
Wagge, who came here several years
ago, leaving his wife and four chill
dren in Norway, expected to make
enough money to bring them over
soon. ..a.s '.s. .r .. n.' .,..
Several months ago he was attacked
by cancer, and recently physicians said
he had no chance for recovery. ~ . u
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-11-17
THOUSANDS TO HEAR
GOV. HANNA AND EVA
BOOTH TOMORROW EVE,

This is Appreciation week in
North Dakota and one of the big
meetings to be held in Fargo DUR
ing the week in honor of the event
will take place tomorrow evening
at the Fargo auditorium.
Gov. L. B. Hanna will be one of
the principal speakers and Com
mander Eva Booth of the Salvation
Army, who will arrive in the city
tomorrow afternoon. will also ad-
dress the meeting. There is a great
deal of interest aroused in the city
over the meeting tomorrow night
and the coming of the noted Saliva
tton Army leader and a crowd that
promises to number in the thous-
ands Is expected to be present.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-11-17
Stop Tariff Tinkering''
Urges Sec. Brown of the
Tariff Commission League

Lewis K. Brown. field secretary of
the Tariff Commission league of Chi
cago, was in Fargo yesterday for the
purpose OF spreading the knowledge of
the popular movement to stop tariff
tinkering."
The organization Mr.. Brown repre-
sents is backed by some OF the fore
most men of the country and ap-
parently appeals to all regardless of
party affiliations. On the advisory
committee trade, transportation and
manufacturing interests are represent
ed by such men as Jas. J. Hill, John v.
Farwell, J. M. Studebaker and E. p.
Ripley, agricultural interests are repre-
sented by +. d. Coburn, ex- Gov. w. d
Hoard and Burridge d. Butler while
labor is represented by John Mitchell
and Warren S. Stone.
! Mr.. Brown had a conference at the
commercial club rooms yesterday with
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SUFFERS
Big LOSS

Clinton. Iowa, Nov. 17.-Fire. which
started in the warehouse of the Clin-
ton Grocery Co.. burned out almost
an entire block and did damage esti-
mated at more than 100000. The T.
M. Gobble Grocery Co. building and
the plant OF the School Hutchinson
Candy Co. were among those destroy
ed.
The blaze for a time threatened the
entire business district.