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The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1916-02-12
Nothing New.

81 see,'' said Bilkins, that French
scientist has discovered a method for
staving off old age"
"Well, what Of it?' demanded VIII
kins. There's nothing new I'm that. A
man can stave off old age by jumping
off the Eiffel tower, or dropping a
lighted match in a powder barrel while
sitting on it, or by rocking the boat
when he's out in the water, or by rid
ing over Niagara falls sitting astride
of a log. Those French scientists make
me tired with their hullabaloo over
nothing. Weekly.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1916-02-12
Master In Divorce Case Named.

Judge Shafer of Pittsburgh appoint
ed John w. Thomas as master in the
divorce proceedings brought by Harry
K. Thaw against Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Mrs. Thaw has not contested the suit
and no appearance has been filed in
her behalf by counsel.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1916-02-12
OPPORTUNITY.

Every day brings to our door
something that is good to do and
that it never will come our way
to do again. If we are blind and
do not see it and then insist that
our days are featureIess, whose
fault is it? Opportunity does it's
part, and we must likewise do
our part.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1916-02-12
MOVIE BURGLARY REAL
Charles Freeman Suffers Loss by Ruse
of Thieves.

Charles freeman Suners Loss py Ruse
of Thieves.
While Charles Freeman of Mones-
sen, Pa, wealthy theatrical man
with a chain of show houses in the
valley towns, was away from home
his house was plunGered under the
guise of a movie house burglary"
In the absence of Freeman and his
family, when but one servant re-
manned at the house, a big van was
driven up to the house and three men
alighted, one carrying with him a
movie cam ra. Presenting an order
purporting to be signed by Mr.. Free
man to the servant, the pseudo movie
man began work. Everything of value
excepting the furniture and carpets
was taken.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1916-02-12
ErohihitiNe,

whats the matter. daugherT
Father. | want q duke"
That can be arranged. my dear J
was afraid you might want baseball
pitcher. er."-BaltimOre Sun
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1916-02-12

There is no fatigue so wearisone as
that which comes from want OF work
.-Spurge0n-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-11-18
HUNTERS SHOOT
N|MROD; POSSE
ON THEIR TRAIL
Raymond simondson Of Mime
apolis Killed When Hunters
Shoot Too Quick
VICTIMS COMPANIONS
CAN IDENTIFY sLAYERs
Alleged Murderers Make Geta-
way Into Woods Near Two 9
Harbors, MINI.

Two Harbors, Mimi, Nov. IL
Search is continuing tonight for three
hunters. alleged to have killed Ray.
mond Simonson, Minneapolis.
In the hunting uarty with Simonson
were Fred and Walter Holmberg, Of
Duluth, and Mr.. and Mrs. Gustav War
ford, of Minneapolis.
The Holmbergs heard a shot, then a
cry from Simonson. They saw three
hunters, whom they say they can ident-
ify, running, and asked what was the
matter.
"Nothing!" yelled one as the trio
disappeared into the brush. The
Holmbers came upon Simonson in the
agony of death. Finding that he was
beyond aid they gave pursuit to the
three hunters and followed them to
Castle Danger, whence news of the
tragedy was sent here.
Many farmers have Joined in the
chase. Railroad men have been inform
ed of the description and are watch
ing. Sheriff Nelson is determined, he
says. to make an example of them.
Much indignation is expressed in the
woods because the men ran after mis-
takingly killing Simonson.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-11-18
HUGHES L[ADIN
MINNESOTA. vOT:E
CUT Down | 70 "a:
With Official Returns from Addi-
tional Counties Wilson Gains
Steadily
COUNT IN CALIFORNIA
SHOWS LITTLE CHANGE
Twenty Three Counties Out of
Fifty-Eight Have Filed Of
fetal Balloting

St. Paul. Mimi, Nov. i7.--The
Hughes lead suffered severe cut to-
day with the addition of o6cial re-
turns at the capitol from rs more
counties, including Hennepin. The
Wilson total now is 1S2.152 and
Hughes 1926. This left the Hughes
plurality at 94.r y
Hennepin county alone showed a
loss of S5 votes for Hughes. The
final returns from Hennepin gave the
Wilson total 1896, and Hughes ~,
957, a gain for Wilson of u, and a
loss for Hughes of 6S. 4
California Returns Come 9'owly.
| Sacramento. Cal, Nov. 17.-yrwenty
three California counties oVt OF IS
have filed their election returns to
day with Secretary Of State Frank
C. Jordan, for official canvass. A
staff of 25 experts is at work kor
the returns and have completed the
count of six of the smaller counties
The work, according to law, must be
finished by November 2.
NO important discrepancies have
been discovered in the counties thus
far completed. ..,.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-11-18
FARGO LOOKS TO new
BOARD Of REDRESS
llt'' Hearing On ntra-state Yates 70
Be One Of Early Acts Of Com
."nf mission "

Fargo, N. d.. Nov. 17.-1Informa-
tion accepted as reliable was brought
to Fargo manufacturers yesterday
that Charles w. Bleick of 'Elgin
would be chairman of the new board
of state railroad commissioners
Sam Andahl of Litchvile and M. P
Johnson of Tolley are the other mem
bers of the new. board.
With this information also comes
the report that the Fargo Manufac
turers' association will await installa
tion of the new board before begin
ming their fight to reduce freight
rates west of the Red river; that Yer
non Lowell has been retained as chief
legal counsel for the coming fight;
and that a meeting of the manufac
turers' freight rate commission will
be held within few days, to plan
preparation for the battle against the
railroads..
Gibbs Has Mass Of Data.
F.. %. Gibbs. rate expert for the
Commercial club, has prepared a
mass of data for the freight hearing
and announced yesterday that within
a few days, acting under direction OF
the local manufacturers association
he will make public some of the ma
terial in his brief which he has al
ready prepared.
Declaring that freight rates into
Fargo are in many instances 30 per
cent higher than in Minnesota, the
manufacturers of this city will make
every attempt possible to get a read
justment Of haul handicaps under
which they now declare they are con
Quoting business. Evidence In the
form of comparative tariffs will be
introduced, along with a long line OF
detailed evidence showing the situa'
tion to Fargo shippers-distinstly un'
fair as regards competition.
Get Fargo Complaint First.
The first work of the new railroad
commission will, therefore, be the
taking up of the Fargo complaint,
which, in the nature of its scope, will
affect shipping interests Of all North
Dakota.
Local manufacturers expressed
pleasure yesterday at the announce
ment of the boards probable chair
man. They declare Blcick, at least
may be counted upon as q sympathet.
ic listener, since he is in q position
to we'll appreciate the position in
which they have been placed by rail.
road tariffs.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-11-18

Washington, Nov. 17.-Who will
control the next house of representa-
tives? The answer lies in the atti-
tude OF five members OF the house
who are not affiliated with either the
Democratic or Republican parties.
They are: Charles H. Randall,
Prohibtionist, of the Ninth: Califor-
MIA district; Whit p. Martin, Progress.
e-protectionist, of Louisiana; Tho
mas d. Schall, Progressive, Of. Min
nesota; Alvan T. Fuller, Independent,
of Massachusetts,, and Meyer Lon
don. Socialist member from New
York.
Latest figures on the election of
members Of the house apparently give
the Republicans 2l7 votes, and the
Democrats, 21S. ,3y
Randall OF California aigns him.
self with the Democrats.
Representative Martin OF Louisiana
is {. Democrat except on the subject
OF protection. The Democrats now
have reFised the sugar tariff to suit
him and his district, and he has no
excuse for doing anything except sup.
port that party in the house. ST.
Alvan Fuller of q Massachusetts en-.
tered the race against Republican,
Roberts, in the Ninth Massachusetts
district, and was elected by Demo.
cratic and Progressive votes. He is
absolutely independent in politics, but
would not under any circumstances
line up with the old guard Republi.
cans . ~l,, .' .,. r. e..
| Thomas d. Schall of Minneapolis
leans toward the Republicans. His
action, however, is uncertain. Schall
is blind man now about to serve his
second term. His first election was
due largely to his wife campaigning.
This shows lineup of 217 Repub.
licans, against ZIG Democrats, with
Schall and London unaccounted for.
If Schall drops into the Democratic
lineup on organization of the house,
the lone Socialist will be able to de.
eide the course Of legislation for two
years to come.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-11-18
GLEN ULl|N
PIONEER DEAD

Ebridge F. Green, pioneer of Glen
Ullin, passed away on Wednesday
morning. The cause of death Is CIV.
en- as heart trouble. His health had
been very poor since last December
and at that time he lost the use Of Ids
left side and gradually his condition
became worse. ,
The deceased was born in Jay, N.
Y. on June %, 1910, and went to Glen
Ullin from Cleveland, with the Glen
Ullin colony on May 7, 1883. He was
married to Maranda Peck Of Jay. n.
Y, on Nov. Z, 1861. To this union four
children were born. Mr. Green enlist.
ed in Company l., Second Regular Vol.
unteer Cavalry of Plattsburg, N. T..
on Dec. 29, 1862, and was mustered ont
of service Nov. s, 1865, at Talladag0s
Ala. He was a member Of the G. A. r.
Sherman Post No. 10 Of Mandan. Fun.
eral services we're held this afternoon
at the Congregational church Of Glen
Ullin. The services were conducted
by Rev. Assadorian.
The deceased leaves to mourn his
loss wife, three sons, Henry Of VIII.
son Creek, Washington, Edward OF
Center, N. D., Fred Of Glen Ullin aud
one daughter Of Sprague, Wash
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-11-18
FIERCE BATTLES
PROGRESS NEAR
WEST WALLACH|A
Advance of Austro- -Hungarians
Continues; Roumanian Cap
ital Threatened ..:
BARAKL1 OCCUPIED BY
BRITISH IN MACEDONIA
Franco Serbian Forces in Fierce
Attacks in Region Of Cerna
: River -. ''.:''

London, Nov. 17.--in the western
Wallachia, the advance of the Austro-
Hungarians continues steadily and
Campulung, 80 miles northwest Of
Bucharest, the Roumanian capital, is
almost within the grasp of :he in
vaders. Battles are taking place with
in few miles of Campulung which
is at the head Of railway. and along
river that penetrates tha plains
west of Bucharest, and Petrograd
says the forces of General Won FalE.
enhayn have taken Liresht, about five
miles northwest of Campulung. An
attack against the Roumanian posi-
ton at Albechti, less than three miles
northwest of Campulung, was repuls.
ed
Take 2,10o Prisoners.
More than 2,100 prisoners were tax
en- by the Austro,Hunsarians III the
latest operations in Wallachia, LOO
alone being captured in engagements
south of the RotEenthurn pass, and
toward Rimnik West OF Predeal, the
invaders, Berlin says, broke the Rou-
manian positions. Rungulmountains
in Moldavia, east of Kedzivasarhely,
have been carried by Bavarian troops.
The town of Barakli, on the right
bank of the Struma river, and on
the eastern end Of the Macedonian
front, has been occupied by British
troops.
Entente Forces Repulsed.
On the western Macedonian front,
in the Dniester region, erlin reports,
all attacks of the Entente forces were
repulsed.
| I..ass Offensive Continues. ,,...... ....
The Franco-Serbian offensive in the
region of the Cerna river, Paris states
continues with success. Several pO
sitions were occupied by the Eentente
forces and Bulgar-German attacks
were repulsed The Franco-Serbians
captured 400 prisoners on November
Is, Paris adds.
interest in Wilson Dispatch.
Vienna, Nov. IS, via London, Nov
18 (delayed).-News dispatches, re-
porting that President Wilson is fur
thering a plan to bring about peace
among the belligerents was received
with keenest interest by the leading
newspapers here. Editorials point Out
that the least that could result from
President Wilson's reported actor
would be to show the world who is in
terested in the continuation of the
strife.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-11-18
DEL|CAC|ES DESIRED BY
TROOPS SAYS PERSH|NG

New York, Nov. 17.-General Perish
ing, in command of the American ex
peditionary force in Mexico, today sent
the following message to the American
Red Cross here, in reply to an inquiry
as to what the troops would like fol
Christmas: ~
MANY thanks for kind offer to con
tribute Christmas boxes to troops OF
this command. Men now we'll supplied
with necessaries, but think pipes. to.
bacco, cigarette papers, cigarettes,
match boxes, pocket knives, small case
of jam, stick candies, writing mater
iaIs, novels and hasdkerchiefs, would
be acceptable"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-11-18
\. B. A. sI0:.ENTERTA|N
F..
SUPREME. HEADS MONDAY
Bismarck Lodge Planning Great
Session in Honor of Visiting
Chiefs

Members Of Bismarck lodge, Mod
ern brotherhood Of America, are
planning big time in the Knights Of
Pythias hall Monday evening, when
Supreme President T. B. Hanley OF
tDes Moines, Ia, and Supreme Treas
urer A. H. Gale of Mason City, Ia,
will be honor guests. This is the first
time in the history of the local lodge
that it has been honored by visit
Of the supreme officers.
Mr.. rHanley is one OF the best known
men of the organization, having been
the first president of the NJ. B. A.
and one of its original founders.
Nothing has been spared to make
the meeting Monday one of the most
enjoyable affairs of the season. The
meeting will be featured by an initia-
ton and a fancy drill by the ladies'
drill team. A banquet will be served
after the meeting, and the festivi.
ties will close with dancing party.
kIein's orchestra will furnish the
music.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-11-18
KILLS
AND WOUNDS zoo
IN TOXIC, JAPAN
Munitions Train On Russian Rail-
road Blows Up Causing Many
s.~, Many Fatalities
ACCIDENT Is DUE TO
ACCIDENT Is DUE TO
0VERHEATED WHEEL AXLE

Toxic, (Cct. 21) Nov. 17.-Corres.
pondence of the Associated Press:
Special dispatches from Changohun,
Manchuria, says 200 persons were kill.
ed or wounded by the explosion of a
munition train on the Russian railroad
at Chuchiasui station, near Tsitsihar,
in northern Manchuria. The train con.
sisted of forty freight cars, two of
which were loaded with mines, which
had been manufactured in Japan for
the Russian army.
The accident is believed to have
been due to an overheated wheel axle.
which caused the ignition of one of the
mines.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-11-18
.DEPORT|NG Of BELG|ANS
BY GERMANS PROTESTED

London Nov. 17-In a statement
made to the Associated Press today,
Lord Robert Cecil. minister of war
trades, uttered vigorous protest
against Germany's deportation of Bel
gians, and declared the people of
France and England, no less than the
people of Belgium, hope that Amer
lean public opinion will show itself,
not only in few days or weeks of
protest and criticisms, but in steady
pressure upon the invaders of Bel.
gium, to conduct the war against tho
soldiers of the Allies in the trenches,
and not against the helpless civilians,
whom they have in their power
Lord Robert reviewed the measures
taken by the Entente Allies to pro-
vide relief for the Eelgians and char
acterized as ''lie" what he termed
Germany's attempt to justify it's ac-
tion.by saying England was RESPONSE
BILE for unemployment in Belgium
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-11-18
BURLEIGH COUNTY VOTE
CANVASS SHOWS GAINS
FOR CASEY AND WILSON

An official county Of Burleigh's vote
by the county canvassing board yes
terday showed a net gain of fourteen
votes for Casey and six for Wilson.
The board was composed of Commits.
sioners Hedstrom and Pesonen, Regis
ter of Deeds w. J. Prater and County
Auditor T. z. Flaherty. 1t devoted the
entire day to the work, and did a thor
Ough job.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-11-18
German Merchant Sub-Sea Boat, Slip
ping Out of New London Harbor Un-
der Cover Of Darkness, Runs Down
Escort; Five Men Victims of Untime-
" Accident.
SWIFT CURRENTS AND DARKNESS
GIVEN AS CAUSE OF CATASTROPHE

New London Conn., Nov. 1.-THE collision which caused the
merchant submarine Deutschland abandon
Germany almost at it's outset today when conveying
tug the ~ A. Scott r, sunk with of five men, the
subject of Federal investigation this afternoon
The u S. inspectors Of steam vessels headed by Captain W.
Whitney, heard through witnesses Of the conditions under which
the submarine slipping out Of the arbor the darkness
she might submerge in neutral before daybreak ran
down the tug which acting her protector off Race Rock
outside this port The testimony Captain Paul
Kocnig of the Deutschland from F. w. Kapoh his chief Of
ccr and from Hans Kcese his chief engineer given in
secret but became known through
Der that the collision accident. ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-11-18
Accident Due to Current,

Accident Due to Current.
Survivors, who would discuss the
matter, were agreed that it was due
to a combination of swift currents.
which carried the tug off its course.
and across the bow of the submarine,
and to the darkness, which was to be
the Deutschland's medium Of safety.
but which, instead, prevented ready
observation Of the danger ahead.
, Captain Koenig would say only to
questioners:a ..s #ts
tits a terrible thing to lose those
good men. l feel it deeply. tou
must excuse me-" .....i &c..
.,r--sfirs;; e -; Survivors to Testify. 3, NJ $,
Before the inspectors fix the b11,m9
for the loss of the Scott and her crew.
they will hear the testimony Of Cap
tain Frederick Hinsch. an ohicial Of
the Eastern Forwarding company, who
was the only survivor Of the tug. Cap
tain Hinsch was thrown from the deck.
house of the tug, on which he was
standing, into the rushing water Of tho
race, where he was rescued, almost ex.
hausted, by the crew of the tug Cassie;
following behind. Captain Hinsch was
unconscious after the accident, and to.
night was still so exhausted that it
might be several days before he will
be able to testify. ~ 'sE
Captain Harry Baker, of the Cassie,
and some of his crew, also will be call.
ed to tell Of their observations.
Delay Of Few Days. ~
The Deutschland's return will be de.
layed only a few days estimated. vari.
ously from two days to week. by the
damages which she sustained, and not
at all by the fact that inquiry is being
made. ~,
Deutsehland Damaged. .
Examination of her bow, today.
showed that three plates had been
stove in to a degree described by some
as "a hole," and others as a dent"
Her stem was twisted to starboard.
but the general structure of the sub.
marine was said to be firmly in place,
notwithstanding the force Of the im.
pact which sent the tug to the bottom
within few moments. :.
Victims Had no Chance.
The men of the T. A. Scott. Jr., had
no chance for their lives. They went
down imprisoned in the pilot house, en-.
gine room. or galley, and undoubtedly
were ,drowed at their posts. It 10
doubtful if their bodies will ever bo
recovered. although the T. A. Scott
Wrecking company, which owned the
Tug. was considering tonight an effort
to raise the craft to obtain the bod.
les.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-11-18
Plan Presented To Aid
Car Shortage By Special
Committee of Association

Louisville. Ky, Nov. 17.-Plans for
relieving the present countrywide
car shortage through the agency of
committee of railroad representatives
sitting in Washington were presented
to Commissioner McChord of the in
terstate commerce commission hero
tonight, by a special committee ap-
pointed By the American Railway as
sociation to confer with him.
Mr.. McChord extended his tenta-
tive approval to the plan. which will
be put before the interstate COM
merce commission at once. The hear
ings, which have been in progress
here in connection with an investiga-
ton by the interstate commerce COM
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-11-18
General Trevino Says Time
To Take Offensive Against
Villa Is Close At Hand

Chihuahua City, Nov. 17.--Prior to
leaving Chihuahua City to take the
field against Villa, General Trevino
made statement today to the Asso-
ciated Press, in which he said the time
for defensive measures against the
bandits had passed, and a vigorous Of
fensive was necessary.
''The state capital of Chihuahua has
been officially fortified General Trc-
vino said, "and with the garrison
have left under the command Of Cen
eral Cuellar, it is able to repulse even
a strong enemy force the General
added.
decisive results could not be OBJ
tanned by sending small detachments
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-11-18

mission into the methods OF exchange
and return of freight cars by the rail-
roads, will probably be brought to a
close next Tuesday night Commits
sioner McChord will then, it is under
stood. leave at once for Washington,
to meet with the committee of rail.
road representatives which have been
appointed to sit there. This commit
tee, which has been given practically
pecuniary power by the American
Railway association to enforce or
modify the existing car service rules,
will remain in Washington as long
as the interstate commerce commits
sion feels there is any occasion for
their presence.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-11-18
|J0|NI COMMISSION
TAKES ADJOURNMENT

Atlantic City, N. j., Nov. 1.-THE
Mexican Joint commission adjourned
today until Monday with the confer
ence in what is regarded as a dead
lock. When the meetings are resum-
ed next week, it is expected the rep
resentatives of the two governments
will be fully informed as to the wish
es of their Chiefs
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-11-18
PLANS FOR BIG LOANS
TO AID EUROPEAN JEWS

New York;, Nov. 17.-Plans to pro-
vide gigantic loan described as zone
of the largest in the history of the
world, without interest to place the
Jews OF Europe definitely beyond the
reach Of suffering after the war, was
announced heretonight by DR.. Judah
l.. Magnes, who returned recently
from a tour of investigation abroad,
as the official representative of the
joint distribution committee of funds
for Jewish war sufferers.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-11-18
FILE SUIT TO RESTRAIN
ADAMoON EIGHT.HOUR LAW

Santa Fe, N. NJ, Nov. 1.-THE At
Gibson, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad,
company, throught it's attorneys here.
today filed suit in the district court
to restrain the enforcement of the
Adamson eight-hour law.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-11-18

against the bandits. and it is for that
reason that ! am starting an offensive
under my personal command. My di-
vision is composed Of several thousand
men of the three arms, cavalry, artil-
lery and infantry, with plenty of am
munition, and l am taking the field
with the firm resolution of delivering
this region from the elements that
have defied human laws"
RAILROAD NAN HERE.
G. r. Huntington, general manager
of the 500 Line, passed through Bis
marck Thursday in his private car
He made short stop here, confer
ing with the local officials.