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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-01-08
COMMUNICATIONS
RECEIVED ON THE
LUS|TAN|A CASE
Tension Regarding Submarine
Situation Is Relaxed Says
Washington.
OFFICIALS GRATIFIED
AT TURN OF AFFAIRS
Promise Made That Submarines
Will Operate Under 1nterna
tional Laws.

Washington, Jan. 1.-Two commu
nications from Germany reached
the United States today-one con
tanning proposal to pay an indemni
ty for the Americans lost in the Lu
sitania disaster, which may bring ne
gctiations on the subject to cOnclu
sion, and the other conveying assur
ances that German submarine com
manders operating in the Mediterra
mean would not torpedo non-combat
ant ships without warning them and
affording safety to their passengers
and crews.
The communications were deliver
ed to Secretary Lansing by Count
von Bernstortf.
Near Final Settlement.
Official Washington tonight consid-
cred that America and Germany at
last were near final agreement re.
garding the conduct of submarine
warfare.
Officials made no attempt to con-
ceal their qualification over the atti-
tude Germany has assumed 1t was
considered to be virtually in har'
mony with the American viewpoint.
Tension regarding the entire sub.
marine question seemed to have less
ened considerably. Austria in reply
to the last Ancona note, having in
sured the United States of it's inten-
tion to operate submarines with re-
gard to international law and human
.ity, Turkey and Bulgaria, it is under
stood, next will take steps to give
such guarantees. 1t is stated author.
itatiEely that Germany and Austria
will use their influence to accomplish
this end.
Will Pay lndemnities.
The Lusitania controversy except
for the wording of the agreement to
be entered into, is considered, in
Teutonic circles here, virtually end
ed. a'
Under the terms of the proposals
submitted for the approval of the
United States, Germany, while offer
ing to pay an indemnity makes the
reservation that no admission Of
wrong thereby is admitted 1t is
contended that the Lusitania was
sunk as an act of reprisal
Won't MoIest Americans.
The state department was advised
today by Ambassador Shock, at Par
is, that the French government had
ordered the captain of the cruiser.
Descartes to act with great care ana
circumspection and not to stop any
more American vessels. The cruiser
recently stopped three in Port Rican
waters and removed Germans. who
have since been released.
An Act of ReprisaI.
1t is contended that the Lusitania
was sunk as an act Of reprisal for
the British blockade of Germany.
While Secretary Lansing is under.
stood to have not indicated to Count
Won Eernstorff whether the proposal
was satisfactory, several officials III
a position to be familiar with the
American attitude indicated that il
would be accepted.
Consideration Of the German as.
surances and of the apparent att.
tude of Austria as reflected in dis
patches from Ambassador Penfield al
Vienna, led officials to believe tina:
the sinking of the Persia might not
result in differences so grave as at
first were feared
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-01-08
SPECIAL SESSION
TO CONSIDER LAWS

Chicago, Jan. IA way by which
the names of candidates for county
offices in Illinois may be placed on a
ballot separate from national and
sta:e tickets at the election next fall
was paved in formal call for a spe-
cial session of the state legislature
issued by Governor Dunno today.
The special session will convene
next Tuesday. Practically all Of the
state elections and primary laws will
be considered for amendment or re-
vision.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-01-08
NO VERDICT REACHED
IN new HAVEN CASE


New York, JAN 1.-THE jury in the
case of the IL former directors of the
New York, New Haven & Hartford
railroad, charged with criminal vio-
lation of the Sherman law, was lock-
ed up for the night at 11:35 p. M, no
verdict having been reached.
The case was submitted to the jur-
ors for decision shortly before 1880
o'clock in the morning.
All of the defendants except Will
liam Rockefeller, who was i'll, had
been present in the court room to re-
ceive the verdict. They face the pos
sibility of jail sentences of year
should the case go against them.
Judge Hunts charge was regarGe,:
as favorable for the defense.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-01-08

The most recent battle on the east
ern front, which is regarded in Lon
don as a serious operation on a large
scale, is developing where the from
tiers Of three nations meet-Russia,
Austria and Roumania-and is con-
sidered to be intended partly to i'm
press Roumania, if it be not a pre-.
liminary to Poumania's entrance in
to the war. ...
The heaviest Russian attack on the
Austrian lines, which here still prac-
tically parallel the frontier, is being
made in the wooded country north OF
Toporutz, few miles northwest of
Czernowitz. 1t is intimated that if
the Russians succeed in clearing the
Austrians out Of Bukowna the Rou-
manians will declare war and occupy
that province.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-01-08
SEATTLE PHYSICIAN
HELD BY BRITISH

Seattle, Wash, Jan. 7.-Dr. Walter
Gellhorn, a prominent physician of
Seattle who was taken from ship at
KirkWall December 9 and is believed
to be a prisoner in British deten-
tion camp, is alleged by British secret
agents here to have been carrying
plans for certain military inventions
and some chemical formula to Ger
many.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-01-08
PANAMA CANAL IS
OPEN ONCE MORE

Panama, Jan. THE steamer,
Newton, the last vessel waiting for
passage through the Panama Canal,
passed through the waterway today.
The Newton has the greatest draught
of any vessel using the canal since it
was closed last September.
Major General Goethals, governor
of the Canal Zone, said that while the
Newton was permitted to pass
through the canal it was not yet in
condition for continuous traffic and
that the waterway was not open.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-01-08
POWDER PLANT BURNS.

Mount Union, Pa, Jan. 7.-One OF
the finishing mills Of the Aetna Ex-
plosive company's plants here was
destroyed by fire tonight. The loss is
estimated at 100000. No lives were
lost The origin of the fire is bel'ev-
ed to have been spontaneous combus-
tion caused bv an increase in the tenn
perature in the building.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-01-08
JUDGE JOHN CARMODY
OBSERVES BIRTHDAY

Fargo, Jan. 7.-Judge John Car
mody of Hillsboro, who is in the city
attending federal court as assistant
United States district attorney, cele-
brated his sixsy-second birthday yes
terday. He received congratulations
and many tokens of esteem from his
friends.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-01-08
KNOX ApJupcEp INSANE.

Baton Rouge, La, Jan. Robert
L, Knox, surveyor of customs for
New Orleans. who on December %
shot and killed two men in railroad
station here, was adjudged insane b.
a lunacy commission and ordered
confined in the criminal division of
the state hospital.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-01-08
AsroR ASSUMES TITLE.

London, Jan. 7.-William Waldorf
Astor, formerly of New York, who
was raised to the peerage by King
George, has assumed the title of Bar
on Astor of Hever Castle.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-01-08
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THE WEATHER,

For North Dakota: Fair :
Saturday, probably becoming I
} unsettled at night or on Sun I
day. No decided change in :
temperature. I
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-01-08
Boat From Persia.

The Journale d'Italie reports the
finding of one of the lifeboats of the
steamer Ancona, that was sunk by
an Austrian submarine, which it says
gives "clear proof that it was fired
upon by the Austrians while it was
full of men, women and children"
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1916-04-08
Communicated

The Master of the Fourth Degree of
the Knights of Columbus for the dis rict
Of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alahaua
will be chosen during the District As
sembly, which wi! take place in New
Orleans ~ Easter day. April 23rd In
addljoG to the District Assembly not
'H.E vii toe EXsupliflca 700 uj the
Fourth Degree take place, but he u as.
5ers Of De Soto Province extending from
Virginia Ia Texas aud as far south a.
Panam vii ho!d 4 conference.
10 addition to the Masters Of he Ero
vince. tae latest list Of prominent arrm
bers Of rne Or ier who will attend he
exercises aud be present at the banguet
IS as follows: Supreme Knight James A.
Flaherty, Philadelphia, Pa; unreme
Master John II Reddin. Denver, Col.
Vice Sup eme Master Jose b Scott
Los Angeles. Cal; Supreme Advocate
Joseph Pellitier Boston Mass; His
Grace Most Rev, James Il. BIenk,
Archbishop of New Orleans; His Lord
ship Right Rev. j. NJ. Laval, D. D.,
Auxiliary Bishop of New Orleans; His
Lordship Riyht Rev Thomas J. Sh taan
D, y. Rector Of the Catholic University
Washington. D. c.. Right Rev. John
E Gum. Bishop of Natchez; Right Rev
Allen Bishop of Mobile; Right Rev.
Van de Ven. D D., Bishop of Ale1an-
dria; Very Rev. John @ Cav4naoh. Pre-.
sident oi NOtre Da'ae Universitv II liza
ma; Very Rev. F Y McCabe, G NJ.
President of De Paul University, Ca:ca.
90; Hon. Joseph E. Ransden Wash ng
tab, ID e., and many more VIII, are
prominent in professional and business
life
All Knights desiring to participe te in
the banquet are requested to make ap
piication to Comptroller of Bierpille
General Assembly Capt. A Wil
liams, 836 Carondelet Street. New Or
leans not later than April l7th. The
guests and members of the Order who
attended the banquet viii be requested
to appear in full evening dress. members
wearing baldric.
Candidates for the Fourth Degree
must file their application before April
10th
Special rates win be in effect froro all
points in Louisiana (west of the Mis-.
sissippi) to New Orleans and return
from April 2knd to 25th inclusive. Tic
kets viii be good for return trip to
reach original starting point prior to
midnight May 1st. Special round trip
ticket may be had for one fare and one.
third with minimum of &c per mile in
each direction. Other special rate con.
cessiOns win be announced a. received.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1916-04-08
Whole Hart Bunch Can't
Beat Pleasant.

Henry c. Maurin, of Laplace,
isecretary-treasurer of the Jeffer.
son College AlumDi Association
in letter to Democratic head.
quarters Thursday morning TAX
es exception to a statement by
Charles Thibodaux, nominee
from st. John for the legislature,
to the effect that Parker will
carry st. John by several hunds
red majority"
Thibodaux, the candidate of
the Hart faction of st. John, is
the Democratic nominee from
the parish for the house of rep.
reSentltive', but now he is a
Parker shouter. This, according
to Maurln, indicates that the
Hart faction, which supported
Barret in the Urinary, has jumbed
the Democratic party.
As for ihibJdaux's assertion
that Parker will carry st. John
oy several hundred majority"
Mr.. Maurin's letter continues.
he is certainly in error, for even
if the whole Hart faction lends its
solid support to Parker, feel
confident that Col. Pleasant will
still lead by a small margin.
We of the Berthelot faction
gave Colonel Pleasant a majority
in the primary against Barrett,
who was supported by Hart and
his faction, and we feel that we
can repeat the same vote not
withstanding what Mr. Thlbo.
daux and his followers may say
to the contrary,
During the last two DAYS I
made a short tour of this parish,
and also offs Charles, and from
information gathered here and
there feel confident that st.
John and st. Charles will both
look very Pleasant on April 18. in
spite of the fact that some Demo
cratic nominees such as Re.
preventative Charles Thibo.
iaux of st. John. who was;
nominated in a Democratic pri.
mary and is today openly support
ing a 'arker Republican leader.
This is indeed an example of a
tisloyal Democrat"
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1916-04-08
VOTE FOR PLEASANT FOR LOUNATAS NEXT GOVERNOR
: :. = - :. :. :. :. :. :. -

gave its loval support to Mr.. Bar
ret and made no secret of their
intention to support Mr. Parker
in the event Mr., Barret would
not receive rhe nomination.
Judging by the tenor of his
al ticle Mr.. Hart is certainly
blowing hot and cold at the same
time When he goes to New Or
leans or writes to the press he is
q rue-as- steel Democrat and Plea
SAINT supporter; when ne comes
home 10 this parish ne gives ut
terance to and seems to encour-
age nothing else but Parker SEN
timentS.
The L'ObserVateur, a weekly
newspaper equipped and owned
by the Hart faction, is at present
fighting tooth, and toenail for the
success of Mr.. Parker's candidacy
Not very long ago Mr.. Hart, in
the presence of a loyal Pleasant
man, deliberately stated that moth
ing could be better for Louisiana
than the election of John NJ. Par
Ker. | would suggest that Mr..
Hart keep the matte" straight
before he attempts to throw his
political lava at me in an endeav
or to belittle me in the eyes of my
friends throughout the state.
Mr.. Hart further insinuates
that | have taken it upon myself
10 notify the board of supervisors,
Of which he is a member, that Col.
Pleasant should be given re-
presentation at the polls. He deni
ed that |, as chairman of the par
ish Democratic executive COM
nittee, had been requested to do
so by the Democratic State execu
tive committee.
You will find attached a COPY of
a telegram dated March 10Th. 1916
from the secretary and campaign
committee specifically requesting
me to see Immediately that
names of loyal men are submitted
(to the board of supervisors for
each ward This l did prompt
ly on the receipt of the telegram
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1916-04-08
What The Editor Has To Say.

In its last issue, the poltica
hybrid, L'Observateur. hops
with apparently renewed vigol
upon what everyone considered
a closed incident, namely, the
Hunter incarceration. AS usua
the editor of that fraudulent
! journal twisted the facts of the
] case to suit his own ilIegitimate
caprice. He said that in the Hun
ter case Sheriff Berthelot had
testified positively that Hunter
had remained in Jail only seven
days. This we wish to brand as
an unqualified falsehood because
our correspondent, who was in
the Courtroom when Mr.. Ber-
thelot was on the witness stand,
informs US that the Sheriff made
no such statement. Such distor-
ton of the truth and attempt to
vilify a faithful public officer
can only emanate from Wallace
Lasseigne's Elusive mind. When
asked by Attorney Perkins how
long Hunter had remained in jail
Mr.. Berthelot truthfully answer
ed that he did not know because
he did not keep account of
prisoners incarceration HIM
SELF; that this account was kept
by his Chief Deputy Tin this in
stance, Mr.. Laurent. now deceas-
sd) and that the book in which
such accounts are kept would be
the best and only reliable proof
as to how long each and every
prisoner remained in Jail. If the
lamented Mr.. Laurent were liv-
ing to day the cowardly editor
would never have dared to make
his reckless statement.
At the end of L'Observateur's
article we note the reason why
its editor is always soliloquizing
over what the Sheriff did or
should do. In this instance his
lament is caused by the Sheriffs S
refusal to give L'Observateur a
certain advertisement. His brand
ing of the Sheriff as a 'robber"
will not surprise and be thought
over seriously by the intelligent
public. Our recollection is pretty
clear of the times when the ed
itor of L'Observateur branded
several of his present Demigods
as robbers. thieves and mon
keys, but as soon as these men
favored the giving of the official
work to L'Ohservateur they i'm
mediately became honorable"
in the eyes of its editor. In short
L'Observateur's whole course of
action can be measured in dollars
and cents. His attitude reminds
US very much of old negro Basile
who called himself a Simon-pure
Republican but who would be-
come a Democrat d - quick if
anyone would buy him drink.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1916-04-08
Communicated. |

1
In every part of Louisiana, Miss
issippi and Alabama loyal
I Knights of Columbus are prepar
ing their caravels for an expedi
ton tc Second Port, U. S. :. tt
take part in the Columbian Elk
emplifcation at Easter, April
23rd, when a large number OF
candidates will be piloted into
the safe harbor of the Fourth
Degree. Master Allison Owen and
his faithful crew are drilling
themselves in order tn properly
instruct the K. c. candidates in
the difficult science of social and
fraternal navigation.
I'VE are daily sending out ap-
piication blanks to Grand Knights
and expect from one to a dozen
candidates from most the Cuun.
cils,' said Vice-Supreme Master
?. E. Burke yesterday. Among
the distinguished visitors whom
we expect to have with US are
Bishop Gum of Natchez: Sana-
tor RansdelI; Supreme Knight
James \. Fl2herty Of New H.
ven; Supreme Master of the
Fourth Decree John II Reddin
from Denver; Vice-Sapreme
Master Joseph E. Scott of Los
Angeles: Master A P g. Doyle
of the District Of Panama; Mas
ter Edw. A. German Of the Dis
trict of Virginia, and numerous
Grand Knights. :"
The Executive Committee of
Which Master Allison Owen is
Chairman is making careful pro-
vision for the accommodation, in
struction and entertainment of
the membf rship and candidates.
Among the most enthusiastic
councils preparing tn attend the
disqualification, judging from
the returns, are Mobile and New
Iberia. Past Grand Knight Ma
horner of Mobile reports that at
least twelve Candidates will sub,
mitted by his Council. New he
ria also expects to have several
candidates. Vice-Supreme mas
ter Burke said that every Coun-
Gil in Louisiana, Mississippi and
Alabama will be we'll represented.
One of the entertaining fea-
lures to take place on Monday
April Oath will be a delightful
three hour trip on the river to
view the great harbor and mod
erh docks of New Orleans. The
palatial Steamer Sidney has been
chartered for the occasion.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1916-04-08
Col. Pleasant Given OVa.
ton in St. Charles.
democratic appeals stirs Enthusiasm OF
Three Parishes /" Progressive Party
hastile to prosperity Of People
OVertOn tells HahnViIIe Meeting.

Making an early invasion Of
ST. Charles parish Ruffin G
Pleasant put fresh Goals on ths
Democratic camp fires of the
south Louisiana river section,
and swung into the courthouse
square here, for an enthusiastic
afternoon rally which stirred the
n0Iitics of st. John, Jefferson
and st. Charles. A great plat
form was erected in front of the
courthouse and a crowd which
included many of the most pro-
minent leaders of the three pa
rishes Joined the Democratic
apeakers. Addresses were made
by Judge Prentice E. Edrington,
John II. Overton of Rapides,
Senator Robert Rivarde, who
has Just been returned to his seat
without opposition. Representa-
tive Elect j. c.. Remick. District
Judge John E. Fleury and others
Among those on the platform
and on the ground were Sheriff
Paul Berthelot of st. John, She
riff L. H. Marrero of Jefferson,
District Attorney MarrerO, Clerk
Of Court Dubroca, Sheriff Elect
Leon Vial and others. Senator
Rivarde was chairman. The
addresses were all received with
enthusiastic applause.
There is no reason and no oc-
casion for the existence Of the
Progressive party in Louisiana.
Mr. Overton told his hearers at
Hahnville.
eft Is opposed to our theory and
form Of government and is hos
tile to the peace and prosperity
OF our people. There are some
good Democrats out there in the
sugar district who left the party
of our forefathers for reason
they considered sufficient. That
reason hasnnW been removed by
the Democratic party and they
can look hereafter to the Demo
cratic national organization for
their relief, for it is perfectly
apparent tilst the party will in
the future stand pledged to a
tariff ensugar for revenue only. "
You don't want to see your
State 90 back to the days of the
reconstruction period when our
fathers sholdered the musket
and shed blood to rescue the fair
ma ne and the white people of
! louisiana from the plundering
hands of the Republican regime.
Ican't conceive that there are
Democrats of my State who will
desert the party that has done so
1nuch good for our Louisiana, a
party that, sanctified by the
blood of our fathers and glorlhed
by the tears of our mothers, has
given Us an enlightened civiliza-
fion prosperity and advancement
happiness and prosperity.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1916-04-08
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Adam and Edmond Triche:

Adam and Edmond Triche::
Take notice that on the
10Th day of June, 1915, pur
chased a tax sale held at
Edgard, St. John the Baptist
Parish, State of Louisiana,
the following described pro-
perry, assessed in your name
for the State, Parish, Levee,
Special School and other tax
es, for the year 1914, to wit:
A certain tract of land.
situated in the Parish of St.
John the Baptist, on the lett
bank ofthe Mississippi River
measuring ninety (9O) ieet
front on said river and ex-
tending in depth five hun
dred (500) feet, bounded IN
front by the public road, on
the upper side by the proper
ty of Isidore Triche, in the
rear by the property of Mrs.
A. Lasseign and on the
lower side by the property
of Leo Robinet.
The amount OF the adjudi-
cation being $14.25. Tax
deed recorded in the convey
ance office of the Parish of
st. John the Baptist.
(Signed
Prentice 3. Edrington, Jr.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1916-04-08
WHO HOLDS No. Al.

Mr.. E. G. DeRautte, Of Lucy.
La, begs US to announce that
holder of Ticket No. Al is the
Winner of his GOLD WATCH
which vas Raffled at the begin.
ming of the week.
The lucky holder of Ticket No
Al is hereby respectfully request
ed to present his Ticket to Mr..
DeBautte and the Gold Watch
will be gladly delivered to winner
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1916-04-08
0a satIe lay, ths 6.h, iay 2txzy
9I5, at ii o'clock a N.

The following described property to.wit:
certain lOt OF ground together withall the
rights. ways, privileges, and advantages there
Into belonging o. in anyWise appsftaininR
situated iu this Parish of st. john the Bapeiss
rming part of the II BE PLANTATION
IL this : irish Oh the eft bauk Of the Miss.
ssip,i iver and divided into Town Lots snd
E0Uwn as "HOPEVlLLE" as per Jan Of sur
vey made by W. Mo get, Civil EnVinesr
and Surveyor, dated Marcn 10 6. and depOsit
ed j the office OF the Clerk of Court of thia
alish for reference; the Said lot of ground
OeiuS esisuated on laid plat as:
Lot Number Ten (l0l in Square Numher
Eight 49, measuring One Hundred and -Four,
teen Feet and FOur-Tenths (ll4 4II0 Z Ell.
At its Northern Boundary line S.venty-five
and twenty eight hundredths (75 2sIIO5 feetl
at its Eastern bou ndaEy lide, Seventy.five (75
fee at its Western boundary line, and One.
dundred and twenty feet and Nine tenths
(I2U 9l1 feet at its Southern boundary line.
being bounded North BY Lot Number Sev0n
"a East by Lot Number Nine %, Wsss by
Francis Street South by Lot Numnsr
Eleven; together with all the bLildilRs and
Improvement, thereon a. tuersanto balouF.
ing. Being the same property which Was sOld
TO the HOME ICE and MFG. 20. by George
Willis Dry, May 5, l9I4. ami which ssfd
George Willis Dry acquired from Louis Z,
Williams, March l4th-. 1910.
TERMS CASH oNTHEgPo
3herif7s Ofice Parish Of st. John the HsptisA
this LAT day of April 1915.
PAUL BERTHELoT,
shsEiE