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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-16

London is said TO be raging over
the airship raids. The place fCr Lon
doners to do their raging Is Q er on
the firing line.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-16
DEMocRACY's BURDEN

The Democratic party which neg
!: err did know how 10 do business FOL
Z the nation seems to have done al
. bad a Job as ever in the present
administration.
The peace war tax. levied at the
last session OF congress. expires
. next January /. and the congress
which convenes next December will
face the problem OF providing rev.
enue 10 supplant II.
United States Senator Charles
Curtis. discussing this situation
yesterday. said II surely is a diem
ma for the Democrats. but that they
have two ways of providing the rev.
enue.
1.-TWO things are left for the DEM
ocrats to choose from" Senator
Curtis said. They must dispose OF
the Panama canal bonds. which
amount to approximately $340. 000.-
900 or renew the war tax in time
Of peace"
The canal bonds have never been
disposed OF, Senator Curtis explain
ed, because the Republican party
was able to pay for the construc-
ton Of the canal without drawing
on the bonds issued.
IF the Democrats decide to re-
enact the war tax law" continued
Senator Curtis, they will have TO
increase the tax on the articles al
ready carrying war tax stamps, or
find other articles that will bear
taxation. This will be necessary be-
cause the expenses of the admins
tration are daily exceeding the re-
ceipts. Since July / the government
receipts have been $25, 900 less
than the expenses of the admins
tration."
Although the Republicans will be
in the minority in both branches Of
congress, the war tax will be siren
uously opposed
1.-The Republican members Of
congress will be opposed to the re-
newal of the war tax, as a matter
of course" he said. THE party is
against such a method of taxation
in time of peace; 1t is an improper
burden on the people.
"A good protective tariff law
would remedy the evil and would
give employment to millions Of idle
men. The protection also would
mean a firm home market for farm
produce, and the product of the
There is a difference Of opinion
as to the proposed increase in the
army and navy, the senator pointed
out, but he personally is in favor
Of an army and navy that will be
large enough for ample defense
and no more.
Secretary Daniels is quoted In
'avor of the largest navy in the
world" said Senator Curtis. But
congress will not stand for that
Ind neither would the people OF
his country. Some members of
congress advocate large army but c
believe we should have an army 4
,nly Of sufficient strength to afford G
nipple defense. Experts differ. Some /
II them contend that our present c
.rmy and navy are not large enough s
O afford a proper defense" t
The ending of the European war O
will have disastrous effect on the
United States unless a protective .
ariff law is enacted before that :,
ime, Senator Curtis pointed out. .
"As soon as the men in Europe :,
et back to the factories this coun- ~
ry will be flooded with the product .,
( Europes cheap labor" he said. -
unless something is doing in the -
Meantime II the markets remain !,
nder the low tariff bill this coun-
nv will be flooded with European :
GODS, which will drive American
actories out OF business, rob Amer =,
can workingmen of employment"
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-16

Fred Funston is running things
down on the Texas frontier and II
Washington will let him alone he
could run the whole Of Mexico in
about six weeks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-16

Sarah denies that she has can
celled her American tour. Probably
has learned how to manipulate her
wooden leg.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-16

Watch out for the man who car
ries q grudge, He b overloaded.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-05
United States May Sever Relations With
German Empire Within Forty Eight Hours
Safety First
Is Urged on
All Drivers

New York, June 4,--To caution
automobile drivers and reduce the
increasing number OF grade cross
ing accidents, the Long Island rail
road company today began placing
large signs over all the principal
eateways to Long Island. They
read: > ,.. =
"This Sign may save your life to.
day. All the precautions in the
world will not save the lives Of
those who drive automobiles reck.
Iessly over railroad crossings. When
approaching a railroad crossing
please stop, look and listen. We
are doing our part. Won't you do
yours?" - ~,s
Most Of the, railroad crossing acci-
dents take pace on Sunday when
the automobile traffic is heaviest
"The thing has got on my nerves."
said James A. McCrea, general
manager Of the Long Island rail-
road. ~ dread to answer the tele-
phone at my home for fear of hear
ing Of another automobile party be-
ing MANNED or killed. The Monday
morning list in the papers is nerve
racking. We are going to do any
thing we can to stop it,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-05
IS incident
. TO BRING PEACE?
SAY DIPLOMA
Rumored at Washington That
American Notes May Pave
Way. III
sOME OF TERMS @#&.I ~
p ~ 1.Fsfi.T ARE OUTLINED

Chicago, June IA dispatch to the
Herald from Washington says:
Germany is endeavoring to use the
Lusitania tragedy as a means to es-
tablish European peace.
"This fact leaked out in high Off
cial and diplomatic circles today.
There is reason to believe that it
was suggested BY Count Won Bern
storff, the German ambassador, in his
conference with the President at the
White House Yesterday.
T 1T was also regarded as significant
that Oscar Straus, former secretary Of
commerce, former ambassador and
member OF The Hague peace tribunal,
appeared in Washington today. He
saw the German ambassador and sub
sequently Secretary Bryan. With them
he canvassed the situation and the
possibility that something might be
done to end the war without much
further delay.
"The German proposals are:
Freedom of the seas. N
Evacuation of Belgium and North
.S Continued on page two.)
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-05
OFFENSIVE: IN
FRANCE: FOLLOWS
PR|zENYSL s FALL
Germany Retakes Many Positions
Lost When Drive in Galicia
Started.
NO CHANGE NOTED
ON ITALIAN FRONT
Russians Continue to Retreat Un-
der Heavy Onslaught of
Teutons

London, June 4.--With the fall of
Przemysl, although this does not ap-
pear to be the limit Of their efforts
against the Russians in Gallcia, the
Germans have again turned their at
tention 10 the western front and SIM
ultaneously with news of the arrival
OF German reinforcements in FLANDERS
and the province OF Artois, France,
come of1ioial reports of their attacks
on positions recently captured by Brit
ish and French. e'" l''' u
Recover Trenches. H
They have succeeded in recovering
trenches taken by the British north
east of Giyenchy and have stormed
the chateau in the village of Hooge,
part Of which the British still hold.
The Germans also are in possession
of a sugar refinery at Souchez, the
loss Of which they have not previ-
ously acknowledged. These develop
ments are believed to be forerunners
Of a resumption of fighting on q large
scale
For sclne time it has been reported
the French were slowly driving the
Germans from strong positions north
Of Arras to stop this movement and
also to relieve their troops, who, &C.
crding British accounts, are suffer-
ing severely from the British attacks.
Dispatch New Troops.
The Germans have dispatched the
numerous new troops to the Arras
and Ypres line. apparently making an
effort to take the initiative. The Rus
slams continue to fall back to posi-
tions between Przem;sl and Lenders,
under vigorous onslaughts of the Teu-
tons. In eastern Galicia, the Russians
claim successes, but these arc denied
by the Autrians. There has 5een no
change on the Austro-l Italian frontier,
where the Italians are in minor en-
gagements and have captured a mum.
ber Of positions and have not as yet
Continued on Page Two)
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-05
LATER COUNT
IS MADE ON
REFERENDUMS S
Hellstrom and Equity Get Re-
quired Signatures on But
One Bill.
OFFICIAL COUNT MAY j..
ELIMINATE MANY NAMES
Bootlegger Bill Seems to Be Re-
s. ferred; Watkins Will
Check Names.
: Check Names.

NO PETITIONS AFTER JUNE 8.
The secretary Of state yesterday
a:c;kcd the attorney general for an
opinion regarding the legality of
the acceptance Of referendum petit
tons mailed or delivered to ex-
press companies for delivery to
the secretary Of state on June 8,
the ninetieth day after the final
adjournment Of the legislative as
semnIy, but which arrived at the
office Of the secretary after the
ninetieth day. .....- .l& a...
Il. r.. Biting, assistant attorney
general, replied to the secretary OF
state as follows: .is~s.r.. ...n
"Hon. Thos. Hall, l. -st,t, t-..
Secretary Of State, - t".@.'t
.ABismarck, N. D. VI g.,
"Dear Sir:,sfl34E ..a, ~ Ta
'''You writs the attorney general
asking whether or not you, as sec
rotary Of state, can accept and file
referendum petitions wstic ,awere.
deposited In the malls of this state
en- the Goth day after the final ad-,
journmcnt of the legislature or
which express companies receipted
for on such e0th day for delivery
to your office. 4sg a4tfn
"ln reply thereto would refer
you to the language Of the so-calIed
Initiative and referendum amend
mcnt to our constitution, which,
reads as fellows: Referendum pc-
titions against measures passed by
the Legislative assembly shall be
filed with the secretary of state
not more than 80 days after the
final adjournment Of the session
Of the Legislative assembly which
passed the measures on which ref
erendum is demanded
at is my opinion that the alb owe
language specifically requires that
such petitions must he delivered
to and received by the secretary
Of state on or Lefore the Goth day
after the adjournment of the legis-
Iature. You cannot file such petit
items until they are received by
you and the conatitution Gays that
such petitions shall be filed with
the secretary Of state not more
than 90 days after the final ad-
journn,ent, eto. ,5 -.
"l must therefore advise you
that any referendum petition,
which may be received by your
office after the Goth day must not
be filed, regardless Of the date Of
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-05
UNTYIFA AIR
PROBABLY / Be
STAGED HERE
County Commissioners Indicate
Willingness to Make the
Levy. >
FARMERS DESIRE SUCH
FAIR HERE THIS YEAR
Would Take the Place Of the In
dustrial Exposition Of
the Past. @

Instead of holding but the industrial
exposition here this year, it is now
planned to hold in connection there
with county fair. This combination
"a Burleigh county fair and bigge
and better industrial exposition than
ever before-will have the endorse
ment Of the county commissioners, the
Commercial club and other organiza'
tions.
The board of county cOmmis ssioners
yesterday had the matter up. The
Commercial club Of this city suggest
ed an industrial exposition, but the
sentiment Of the farmers seemed to
be strongly in favor Ola county fair.
The farmers desire fair so that the,.
can display their stock and products,
., Will Make Levy. ~.
The county commissioners signified
their> Willingness to make the proper
levy of one and one-half mills for the
county fair If county fair associa.
ton be perfected and IL 25 per cent
OF the legal voters of the county pc
The county fair organiEation is now
being worked up by President Young
Of the Commercial club, Captain 1. p.
Baker and Col. c. B. Little and 9TH
ers. Many are interested in the prop
osition already. ''''
Buildings For Fair. aa7 81
The county already owns one build
ing which IS suitable for fair pur-
poses-the big barn east! OF the Finch.
lumber yard--and another building
will undoubtedly sbe available for use.
Several thousand dollars worth OF
equipment is already here which could
be used at the county fair. r.
The plan is to keep the fair building
open the year round with it's products
display, etc., and also to provide rest
rooms for the farmers. A caretaker
would be secured should this plan be
worked out ,s,z
" Auto Race Track.
The enthusiasts who are planning
for the county fair here this year are
also talking of the possibility of get
ting into shape a fve-mile straight
away track for auto racing. Several
suitable places for such track are in
sight and the plan may materialize.
Chautauqua Coming. = il1 -
For the, first, time Bismarck is. to
have a chautanqua all her own, to-
wards the end Of this month. The
county fair in the fall and the chau
taucua this summer will do much to-
wards making Bismarck more at
tractive place than ever before.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-05
Boys of
America
EnHsting

Boston, June 4.--The alleged re-
cruiting Of American young men
for military forces of England is
subject to an investigation begun
by the federal officials here today,
according to a cablegram from the
United States consul general at
London that at least Is, youths
have been enlisted in violation
agreement with the British Board
Of Trade, regarding the United
States shipping laws. These and
other cases are being inquired in
to, and in the case of Is leaving
this port, the consul general found
all had signed preliminary enlist
lnent papers. -
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-05
Submarine i
Gets J! British I i
Steamship { Z: ]! !,

The British steamer, Inkum, from
New York to London, was torpedoed
this morning, 43 miles Southeast Of
Lizard Head. The crew was landed
here by Norwegian steamer.
No submarine was observed when
a terrific explosion shook the vessel.
which began to settle. The crew took
to boats, but the ship settled SO slowly
that some returned to the ship, hoping
to save her.. 1t noticed the periscope
Of the submarine. which discharged
a second torpedo completing the work
of destruction. il
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-05
BIC MASONIC
CEREMONIAL
BEING HELD
Fully 700 Masons Having the
Time of Their Lives at
J Fargo.
PLANS BEING LAID FOR
PILGRIMAGE TO SEATTLE

Fargo, N. D., June With fully
700 mobiles in the city the big care-
monial session of the Ancient Arabic
Order Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine
opened today and is proving the great
est events Of it's kind ever held in the
state Of North Dakota,
The nob.ess began to arrive yester-
day and today every section of North
Dakota is represented. Some Of the
Shriners had been in the city attend
ing the summer reunion Of the Scot
tish Rite, which closed last night, and
practically all of these who are also
Shrine members remained over today
for the big festivities.
In counting 100 mobiles this does not
take into consideration the nearly 100
novices who are to be given the work
this evening that will make them full
fiedged members of the order. These
novices were in evidence on the
streets today. Clad in white gowns
and armed with white wing tools they
were compelled to sweep portions of
Broadway Others had to assist the
workmen on the new portion of the
Masonic temple and shoveled sand
and carried brick and mortar along
with the regular workmen.
Take in Ball Games.
This afternoon at i o'clock the
Shriners and novices gathered at the
Masonic temple from where they went
in body to the ball park and watched
the game between the Graingrowers
and the Saints of the Northern league.
The Oriental band accompanied the
Continued on Page Four.)
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-05
STEAMER WILL SAIL
DESPITE ENGINEERS
DEMANDF RAISE

New York, June 4--The American
liner Philadelphia sails for Liverpool
tomorrow on schedule time, regard
less whether the company reaches an
agreement with its engineers over de.
mands for 100 percent increase In
wages, was announced late today. It
etated full complement Of men will
be ready to take charge of the engine
department.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-05
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+ THE WEATHER. !

: North Dakota: Cloudy Satur- :
: day and Sunday; probably show
fb ers Saturday; not much change
: in temperature. (!
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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-05
QUESTIONS ARE DIRECT.

The principle fixed and unaterable that the United States
must know definitely and promptly whether Germany intends
ignore the visit and search rights and continue topedong
sells without warming thus placing the lives of non-combatants
jeopardy whether the rules Of maritime warfare which have
governed for centuries will be followed @ @d2 Es1a1
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-05
SAID LUs1TANIA HAD GUNS.

Special Envoy to Kaiser.
The dispatch Of the note to Berlin
only awaits cabinetfApproval. With.
its transmission personal represen-
tative Of Count Won Bernstorff, the
German ambassador, leave for Berlin
to personally outline to German gov.
ernment officials the situation In the
Continued on page two.l
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-05
GERMAN ANSWER IRRELEVANT.

An alternative stated but generally
known that the United States Of unavorabe reply
will discontinue diplomatic relations with Germany The note sets
aside Irrelevant all Of the reply Of Sat-
urday except one-wheer the Lstana arned-and re-
the position taken by the United States that the
stana after official investigation by competent inspectors sailed
from the American port with guns aboard either mounted
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-05
President Wilson Reads Draft
OF Second Note to GERMANY;
Re-iterateS the First Demands

Unless Germany Ceases Torpedoing Un.
armed. Merchantmen Without Warning
Non.Combatants, This Nation Will |.
Sever All Diplomatic Relations
With the Teuton People. n
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-05
London Report Says Colony in
Berlin Were Notified to Leave
MAY SEVER RELATIONS.

London June "A dispatch to the Exchange TELEGRAPH
company from Amsterdam says
"A message received here from Berlin that the
American colony Berlin has been warned officially the
diplomatic relations between Germany and the United States
may be broken off in hours and that the people
should hold themselves in readiness to leave Germany
Washington, June 4Wson read to the cabinet the draft Of
note to be sent Germany demanding in effect the adherence
that nation to the humane principles of international law the
duct of maritime warfare affecting neutra It comparatively
brief but described nssent and emphatic The
ton will cabed not later than Monday for by Gerard
to the German foreign minister.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-05
CABINET APPROVES NOTE.

The cabinet approved the note whole Minor changes
be made within two days it is to be revised in detail
with previous expressions in diplomatic correspondence Of
United States. 83h
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-05
WITHOUT WARNING,

1t further calls Gcnnanys attention to the fact that the Llsi
aia did not attemp resistance being torpedoed without
ments warning The arrival Of communication Germany
today regrettng the attack the American Gulgh
and offering to the indemnity the claim presented
and making further promise to take into consideration
the United States hay have the dropping Of bombs
inc
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-05

tContinned on Page Tw".l
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-05
OFFERS TO MAKE AMENDS.

Germany note cabed to the department by Gerard
at Berlin expressed regrets through the unfortunate accident
that the German submarine torpedoed the American steamship
flight and declared itself ready to furnish full recompense for the
damage thereby sustained by the American citizens y
In the communication the German foreign Office said
has not been possible to clear fully the Of the American
cr Cushing reported to have been attacked by German aeropane
and asked that the United States
cernng the incident Blame for the attack the Gught
placed by the foreign office the proximity Of the
patrol boats and the absence from the distinctive mark
ngs usually carried by neutral ships in the war zone
That the steamer carried the American flag first OBJ
served at the moment Of firing the shot the added
Berlin June flames W. Gerard the American ambassador
called at the foreign office and requested information
the toedong Of the American Nebrakan the southern
of Ireland last month He informed German govern
ment received report of the incident.
SAID LUSITANIA HAD GUNS
New York June 4Te agents Of the department Of Justice
on instructions from Washington began investigation here to-
day the antecedents of uave Sah the German who made
an affidavit submitted to the state department by the German
bassy that the Isitana carried They find
Stah at his boarding house. EsSs@
We SLOT what we wanted was all the officials would say
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-07-27

Germany in any way could be condi-
toned on the progress of tie Ameri-
can governments negotiations With
other belligerents.
Depends on Germany.
1t became known today, however,
that if there are indications that the
new American note TO Germany ia re-
ceived IN friendly spirit and there
appears no intention further to violate
neutral rights on the Cigh seas the
new protest to Great Britain will be
dispatched, probably within the next
fortnight.
Data are being gathered at the state
department, but the new note prob
ably will not deal to any extent with
specific instances, contending chiefly
for general principles with renewed in
sistence on notifications in TIE order
in council to conform with what the
United States regards as the accepted
rules of international law. The re-
cent filing of legal caVeat announc-
ing that orders in council and British
municipal law do not affect the rights
of American citizens under interna-
tional law was the first step in the
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-07-27

rroval by the state department.
Omc;a.s point out that to accede to
any restrictions on trade between neu-
tral countries in noncontraband
would mean abandonment of the prin-
c!ple Of freedom of the sea laid down in
various notes to Great Britain, which
is to be stated with greater insistence
in another communication now in
preparation.
1t has been suggested that pending
differences between the two countries
American officials might aid the cot
ton shippers and exports informally
in an effort they might make to ia
cilitate their trade. 1t was announced
recently that Great Britain would be
willing to enter into an agreement not
to interfere with cotton cargoes for
neutral countries, provided no more
were shipped to eacn country than the
normal amount consumed there.
The British embassy has been act
i've in negotiating for an arrangement
to relieve the cotton trade and en-
bassy officials express confidence that
some practicable scheme will be
worked out:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-07-27
lEILL HEAR FROM BERLIN
BEFORE DECIDING STEPS
United States to Await Germany's Re-
ply to Determined Note Previous
to Taking Action.

Washington, July 22.-The United
States government, before determin-
ing the next step in its general diplo-
lmatic policy, will for brief period
wait indications from official quar-
ers in Berlin as to the reception Of
be new note warning Germany that
loss of American lives through
ther violation of neutral rights
h bid be regarded as "unfriendly."
ebe note, started on its way to Ber-
late last night, probably will be de-
red by Mr.. Gerard tomorrow. 1t
be given out by the state depart
ht for publication in Saturday
ming newspapers. Everywhere in
tial quarters it was pointed out to-
that this document speaks the final
rd On how the United States gov
lment would regard further trans
essioa of its rights. The general