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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-04-20

Pool and billiard tables in a North
Dakota temperance saloon-a pool
hall--formed chairs for a gathering Of
farm boys and girls, who we're ad-
dressed by A. r. Hollis Of the state
agricultural college in MS tour of the
state. 7ss }3 :
Seven passengers were spilled into
deep ditch near Jamestown, when
y. a. Deshon's car was overturned
while making high speed Percy Case
the dricer, was pinned underneath
the machine and was seriously injur.
ed, while the other six occupants, j.
D. Sailing and three daughters. Miss
Anna Syenstad and Daniel Severtson,
were badly bruised.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-04-20
WATKINS AFFIDAVIT.

Watkins affidavit showing the
amount Of liquor shipped into Bis
marck is interesting for several rea-
sons. Many of the shipments took
place while Mr.. Watkins was the chief
executive Of the State Law Enforce.
ment League and also constable, act
ing under Police Commissioner Pat.
terson.
During most Of this time, Mr.. Wat.
kins was clothed with as much power
as he would have been under the pro-
posed law creating q temperance com.
missioner. It might be interesting to
the members Of the State Tenn
perance Union to know why Mr..
z Watkins let such large quantities of
liquor come into the capital city when
he was constable, charged chiefly
with enforcing the prohibition law.
Here is a portion Of Mr.. Watkins
affidavit, made in connection with the
suit brought by Attorney General
Linde under the Webb-Kenyon law:
THAT the population in said city
of Bismarck is approximately 5000,
and that during the month Of August,
1913, the defendant carrier transport
ed and delivered in the city of Bis.
marck 1912 cases of beer, or 25,OOS
quart bottles thereof; that during the
month Of July, 1914, the defendant
carrier shipped and delivered to per.
sons within said city Of Bismarck 1871
cases of beer, amounting to $4,000
quart bottles, and II cases of whis-
key; that during the month of Au.
gust, 1914, the defendant carrier
shipped and delivered to persons in
the city of Bismarck HOG cases of
beer, or 25,544 quart bottles, and 81
cases of whiskey; that from and since
< about the LIST day of January, 1915,
to the 18th day of April, 1915, the de.
/ PENDANT carrier has shipped and de.
livered to persons within the city OF
Bismarck 3404 cases Of beer, or 81, 500
quart bottles, and in addition thereto
27S cases of whiskey; that in addition
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-04-20

Out-of-town orders are being receiv-
ed in every mail for the Nine. Schu-
mannHeink concert of Wednesday
evening, the 21st, at the Auditorium.
Splendidly located seats are still to be
had, If reservations are secured at
once. Now on sale at Finney's Drug
store, at $1.50,$2.0O and ,2.50.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-04-20
O Captain! My Captain!
BY Walt Whitman.

: Captain! Captain! s5
The ship has weatferd rack
The the bells exultng,
While follow grim daring;
But Oh, heart heart!
oh; the bleeding drops of red e5@ss#S5 a8ss
Where on the deck Captain lies
Fallen cold Ef
Captain! Ny Captain Rise
Rise upfor the flag is fungfor the bugle tris,
they
Here Captain father!
This beneath head!
1t III 813 f
You've fallen
My Captain does not answer his lips pale sill
MY father does not feel he
The ship anchored safe and sound its closed DONE
From fearful the victor ship
Exul o shores and ring, o bells! ##6@s4ssE
But with mournfu tread 5H5sasE54
Walk the deck my Captain lies,
Fallen cold and dead.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-04-20

First Detective-How did you man
age to nab that crook disguised AZ .
woman?
Second Detective-He never looked
in the store windows to see if his skirt
hung right. \;
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-04-20

No Chance In 1916.
The administration realizes keenly
that unless there is a return of pros
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-04-20
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1915.
The Weather
Forecast.

North Dakota: Fair tonight and
Tuesday; cooler tonight and east por.
ton Tuesday.
ORRIS w. ROBERTS,,
Section Director.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-18

Washington, Oct. 18.-"Anthrax is
a highly infectious disease of animals,
especially cattle, horses and sheep"
said DR.. AdoIph Eichhorn, pathology
ical division, bureau of animal indus
try, who originated the serum inject
ed into Geo. F. Stackpole,, New York
anthrax victim.
Stackpole was declared cured of
anthrax. His heart gave out, how
ever, from his weakened condition
and he died of heart disease.
Eve have been experimenting to
devise a protective vaccination for
animals in anthrax localities" con-
tinued DR.. Mchhorn. ''The spores of
anthrax are the most resistent ever
known. Even 20 years of drying will
not destroy their effectiveness, and
for this reason it is very difficult to
eradicate the disease from localities
where it has existed.
'In the southern states particu-
larly it has been known to exist for
years, especially in the Mississippi
delta region, where it is known as
Charlton.
Human beings contract anthrax
from time to time by coming in con-
tact with diseased cattle or horses, or
wool of leather from an affected an
imaI. In the last two months we
have had several reports.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-18

"In Texas two people have recent
Iy died from the disease, among them
the state veterinarian. The disease is
almost always fatal.
"Our experiments consisted in i'm
munizing horses against the diease
and then injecting increased doses of
the virulent germs until they were
tolerant against any amount of the
germs. Then the blood is drawn and
the serum prepared in the usual
way.
up to the present no one except
the, bureau of animal industry has
this serum, but 1 have furnished the
formula to three manufacturers of
pathological products, and the ready
to-start preparation of it. 1t takes
five months to prepare horses for pro-
duction of the serum"
DR.. Echhorn explained that an
thrax affects the system by general
blood poisoning. The germs enter
the blood and flood the entire system,
death ensuing by suffocation.
The disease is a febrile disease,
with high fever and local swelling at
the point of infection In a white
man this swelling would be of brick
red color. ....
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-18
PORTER CHARLTON MURDER
TRIAL ON AGAIN

Como, Italy, Oct. 1s-The Por-
ter Charlton murder trial re-opened
here today with an examination of
Charlton concerning what were de-
scribed as intimate revelations" not
contained in official court docu-
ments. Most of the examination was
behind closed doors.
At this examinations conclusion
defense was expected to ask trials
postponement until Oct. 25 on &C
count of iIl.-ess of Miceli Picard of
Charlton's counsel, as well as in
completeness of expert statement DR..
Dediminicis is preparing relative to
Charlton's mental condition at time
of murder of his wife.
-O-O-
In ancient Media it was regarded
as reproach to man to have fewer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17
PERILOUs PETTlFoGGING

T1HE country is in no mood for pettifog-
l. ging over the Ancona case. If there were
any doubt about the facts it would be willing
to wait patiently until the truth could be
discovered But the facts are known. No
statement that has come from Austria dis
putes TIE assertion in Secretary Lansing's
note that the ship was sunk while the pas
scngcrs were trying to disembark in the life
boats. The passengers were noncombatants
and the ship was headed for America The
action of the submarine was in violation OF
all the principles CT humanity and all the
rules of International law,
1t is beneath the dignity Of a great nation
to bubble over the form of the note demand
ing apology reparation and punishment or
to argue that it was not aware of the atti-
tude of the United States on the subject To
seek delay by asking for further details and
a statement of the rules of law violated by
the submarine is to trile with the people of
the United states.
The Government in Washington cannot
treat such quibblng with tolerant patience.
The first Ancona note left nothing to be de-
sired. The country will stand back of the
President If he instructs Secretary Lansing
TO make his retoinder to the Austrian reply
which all reports Indicate will be merely an
evasion of the ISSUE so plain as to bring
the Austrian statesmen to their senses.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17
"EF YOU DON'T WATCH OUT"

n1HE Kaiser's own Particular and Personal
Il Spy, that sane-minded and unterrled his
torian now famous through the sober care
fulness and verify of his observations is in
danger of being displaced and relegated to
obscurity by the great American prophet,
John Downey Works, Senator from Califor-
MIA, discoyerer of the new Yellow Peril,
strategical historian of the occupation of
Hawaii and originator of the agricultural
army.
It was reported a moon or two ago that
Senator Works was to retire and apparently
his activity in the Senate chamber yesterday
was in the nature of a farewell But how
can the Senate spare him? Without his pierre
ing eye, his brow TO command how will the
Senate realize that already a japanese army
is within our gates, and that the only way
We can defend our precious soil is by placing
an army of 100000 men in California TO cul-
tivate the land and rejoice In the activities
Of the reclamation serylcei He asserted"
says a naive news dispatch, that $4,000 900
= year would be profitably spent upon such
an army" Not TO put too fine point upon
she matter yes!
So the poor. innocent, susceptible Senate
not yet a month old and already presented
with nine ard sixty ways of organizing ma
tioaaI defense. must cast off the continental
army. because il viii be composed Of "feath-
srAed soldiers aud create a eaIobile Land
Feree ane Military Reserve fer National De-
fznae % the Paeide Coast" II Is mouth
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17
CHANGE IN FLANDERS

TJNGI.ANE m ddh z through and in mid
IL stream, has .ha-ged her Commander-in-
chic. The polite p! rase, that General Sir
John Frer cn IS reis>cd Of command at his
own InsttJce d.1.1N cs no one The redeem
in. napec, OF the occasion is that Sir John
has teen frnpi and generous in praise of his
successor. Sir Douglas Haig. The latter is
54 nine yLhTs younger than French; like him,
a seaSon,d warrior and expert in cavalry;
and. unlike him. a popular hero. His was
almost all the glory in that seething furnace
which has gone down in history as the
treat from Mons.
1t is clear enough that Joffres hand is in
1t. Without n fraction OF the fuss which this
single case III making, Joffre has denoted
scoie OF Fte..h generals. some for old age.
some tor inability He has placed in their
stead men upon whose energy and ability
ternnned dat therc must be no more mis-
takes; and b. some unhapv fate most
of the mistakes have been mHde In connec-
tion with the British eXpeditonary force. It
was there chat the great reform had to come,
9 The wroIs urbhstrous first month of the war
was Lggra va, ed by lack of cooperation be-
tween allies. Mons, Ypres, Neuve Chapelle
now mary other names somewhere in
France" 2--n.Hlt the history of gallant fail
ures. vr Incompetence and misunderstanding.
Sonle OF Gnom are incredible that were it
not Tor the lists of casualties one would fancy
them from a Shavian satire on war. They
are a satire. and the Allies are not in a mood
for Arlstophanes now. They need an Alex
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17
FINE THEM!

THERE is city ordinance demanding the
i removal of snew from sidewalks within
six hours afte tie srow has ceased to fall.
The nrdinaroe 10 rjea-, concise and all-inclu-
sive. It provide- a fine for non-observance,
and It indicates just how the snow must be
sho"eled off
In genera the Inv is observed, but there
are certain cases o. 6esrant contempt for 1t.
The most disa 3, eeable conditions exist on
sidewalks hcrdering on vacant lots The
owner Of unnprcrsS property evidently as
eumes that he ower nothing to the city. He
forgets that ever. other Improvement brings
money into his purse and that he must pay
for this In th' ordlno-J o''lIt!es of life
Five days aster sncwfnl tie trcacherous
patches of l2t9sr snow stl' trip the unwary
foot wher does not get ankle deep in
slush. Long atei precautions are forgotten
the untenanttd house frent causes n sp-sined
ankle The enc is Only five dollars, but If
It ware Ir posed a little more frequently it
might oy tie r rae power of rejteration bring
some pre- per.S ow- er" to their senses.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17
FAIR PRICE FOR ELECTRIC LIGHTS

WTE SHALL be no nearer a fair valuation
w of the plant of the Philadelphia Electric
Company when the city appraisal has been
compared with the appraisal of the company
than we are now. Both the company and
the city are parties in interest in the dispute
over lighting rates If there is to be an Off
cial appraisal it should be made by dis
interested expert The Public Service Com
mission might we'll be called in to make the
valuation It has no direct interest in the
controversy and it's estimate would receive
the confidence of the public.
But when the valuation is made, by what
ever interested or disinterested experts may
be chosen, we shall he no nearer fair light
ing rate than we are now In some cities
electric lighting companies are making large
profits and in other places they are finding
it difficult to pay dividends. The difference
is due neither to the difference in efficiency
nor to the difference in the cost Of the plant,
but to n combination of both. To permit an
increase in lighting rates because an eNtrav-
agantly built plant could not earn dividends
at the old rate would manfestly put a pre-
MUM on wastefulness; to reduce the rates
because a company had made great econo-
mics in construction would penalize thrift.
Some more complete way of getting at a
fair price for light must be found than bas-
ing it on any valuation of the plant that
produces it In a given case.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17
THROWING AWAY GOOD MONEY

ntRECTOR COOKE might have gone much
IL farther in his criticism of the garbage
removal contracts which he finds it neces-
sary to award under the law. The system in
vogue here is wasteful and therefore unin-
telIfgent. Mr. Cooke has forced the bidding
down until he has saved the city 81, 100000 in
the last four years but he has had 10 award
contracts for about sl,5OO.OOO in that time, II
the city owned a garbage reduction plant he
estimates that the annual cost would be only
100000.
In some cities not dollar is spent for the
removal and disposal of garbage Contrac-
tors pay for the privilege of collecting it and
make their profit from the materials of value
they recover from the household waste. Pay
ing s375 900 a year for the collection of it here
is like throwing that amount of money in
the sewer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17


when introduced is II am glad to meet YOU"
or, Il am happy to make your acquaintance"
Ladies being introduced should never bow
hastily, but with slow and measured dignity
Introductions on the streets or in public places
should be made so quietly as not to attract
public attention.
Etiquette requires that a gentleman always
raise his hat Gig, p when introduced to either
a lady or a gentleman on the street.
If thrown into the company of strangers,
without the formality of an introduction, as is
often the case when travelling and at other
times, acquaintance may be formed between
gentlemen and ladies. with proper reserve, but
duty requires that the slightest approach to-
ward undue familiarity should be checked by
dignifed silence.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17

tiCular circumstances
Thus, when introducing a gentleman to
lady the party introducing them will say. bow
ing to each as the name of each is pronounced,
Miss Williamson. allow me to introduce to you
my friend Mr. Grant; Mr.. Grant, Miss William
SON" Some prefer the word present" instead
of the word Introduce" The words are not
very material The form is all that is
sential.
Parties being introduced have an opportunity
for conversation and Immediately set ut
ease by the person introducing giving the place
of residence and the business of EACH with the
introduction, thus: "Ntr Snow, allow me to
make you acquainted with Mr.. Burton Mr..
Burton is extensively engaged in mining in
Colorado Mr.. Snow is one of lawyers in
this city" He may still continue, II he wishes
to aid the parties he is introducing, by saying
MIR. Burton comes East for the purpose of
disposing of mining stock to some of our cap-
tasts, and It is possible, Mr. Snow that with
your large acquaintance you can give him
some information that will aid him." Such an
introduction will Immediately lead to general
conversation between the parties. and tho per-
having introduced them can then retire If
he desires.
1t is always gratifying to anyone to be highly
esteemed hence you will confer pleasure by
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17

filling name and the Senate will love to roll
1t under its ninety-six tongues. But for sheer
effectiveness II isn't half so serviceable as
the headliner yellow PERIL" Senator John
Downey Works must serve until March 3,
1917 It Is estimated that in that time he
can say yellow Peril three billion times.
If he doesn't stop to eat or sleep he can say
1t seven billion times. Then, maybe, some
body will take pity and believe him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17
Tom Daly's Column
In the Station

Eet ees not good to be
out Uerrd late at night,
For mebbe so Yoa see
Som thecn0 dat 0eeve yoW fright,
Dat mebbe so, IKE me,
You RAIDER Keep from sight.
Som theenos I see by ddy
Dat seem so far dtOdy,
Da nighttime breen0S so near
Et mubS me feeld queer
Fen ddUtimes 1U'en I see
NelC men from Ttdly--
Poor men ddtS jRstd land
an 1Cecth der bags cen hand
Pass bU me on dd street,
thCenh not mooch of est,
BaycduSe deB seem to be
So Ccrrd far from me.
But ldStd night I 90
For rccSit man / bnoiC
OATS Hrin up dd State,
An Get CcS Dcrrd late
wen I am tax dd train
For com back home again;
An here tC'en I'm arrive
Dd station Ces diiUe
Wecth cemigruntd man
An JCOmdn juStd IAN.
An NANNY of dem com
From Nupoli an Rome.
DeB're Hku bonchd sheep;
DeU look SO dead for sleep,
SO quiCt an so sad,
Eet'S max me fceiu bad.
Den prCttd soon iC'en I'm
count up hOtC Shortd time
Sccncc cen dses Uerrd place,
WccH sadness on mn face,
IN heart an soul so SecC6
Wceth fear dat mdbs me 1Cedk,
J, too, tCaS sedtin, derc-
Eet jUStd ntub'S me scdre'i
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17

A Camden reader. who signs himself
Fairness" objects TO our slam at the self
complacency. blundering, etc, of the British.
We haven't much knowledge of French, but
we seem 10 read confirmation of our opin-
ion In this mornings news. Furthermore.
Wen drink success 10 the Allies In Haig ana
yet again-Haig. IL any one asks us.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17

Speaking of gossip reminds us of the
great wonder and delight expressed by an
old Irishman who. coming late to this coun-
try. had been only a few days settled by the
fireside of relatives here when he remarked:
GLORY be! tits the grand quare country.
Sure, you don't have to go abroad after the
gossip; they bring It right into the house
TO you!"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17

always conveying as
favorable an impress
sion as possible when
giving the introduce
tion.
If there are many
introductions to be
m a d e, the 81 m pl g
words, "Mr. Smith,
Mr.. Jones'" will serve
the purpose. Mr.. Smith
and Mr.. Jones will
then take up the
weather or some other
topic and proceed with
their conversation. A
very proper reply for
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17

Germany claims that England fights her
because of commercial jealousy and that she
is fighting England because England has
been keeping down Germanys commerce.
There is no prize for the solution Of the
riddle.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17

If for practical political reasons it is advls-
able or necessary 10 have civilians as Secretary
of War and Secretary of the Navy. the defects
of such a system should be counteracted or
mitigated far possible by securing as
much independence and influence for the army
general stan, and the general staff the navy
ought to have, as is compatible with a work
able system.-Chlcago Tribune.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17

Admiral Dewey says nothing new when he
admits that hostile force could be landed
on the Atlantic coast If it were not prevented
by an adequate naval force of our own.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17

AS neither Justice Hughes nor Colonel
Roosevelt would let the Nebraskan Repub-
leans nominate them for the Presidency
they have selected Henry Ford. In the hopes
that he can make peace?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17

German women are riottng for food. It
seems hard to persuade those who are not
hghting, only starving, that hate is a pre-
cious commodity.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17

Standing with reluctant feet
Where the slush and pavement meet
We fall down into the sleet.
Ancient Rhyme
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17

The effectiveness of the Allies possibly may
be increasing and German effectiveness wan
ing, but until some signal victory is recorded
for British arms it is idle for Britons to talk
about decision to continue the war affording
them "relief and satisfaction. kansas City
Journal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17

One satisfaction the Chinese may legitimateIy
feel over the outcome of the recent years of
upheaval; they have at least been freed from
the domination OF foreign race. For the first
time in a good many centuries a native dyp-
asty regns in the Forbidden City. Detroit
Free Press.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17

1t may be all right for Carranza to order
the dirty MeXicans to take bath, but more
than that is needed to clean up the country.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17
FRESH VEGETABLES

This rather startling innovation is to be
found in South 18th street store, according
to a sign in the store window.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17

NATIONAL POINT OF VIEW
The cause of this war may not be sadded
upon Christianity-uness it be a false Chris
tianity.-Houston Post.