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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-25
WIND STORM DOES
GREAT DAMAGE
Southeastern South Dakota Is
Visited by Terrific Blow;
Child Is Killed.

Sioux Falls, S. D.. May 24.-ln the
wind storm which struck southeastern
South Dakota, one five-year-old child
was instantly killed, scores of build
fences torn down and heavy damage
done to crops.
When the farm home of Peter Ot-
teson, near Sioux Falls, collapsed, his
5-year.old son was caught in the
wreckage and crushed to death. The
mother and an older child escaped un-
injured.
AS far north and west as Aurora
county, damage, chiefly by hail, was
done and farmers along the north
bank of the Missouri river suffered
from hail.
Barns and silos by the score were
toppled over and wrecked and live
stock was killed.
Telephone and telegraph wires are
down in most of the area covered by
the storm, and communication with
distant counties is practically impos-
sible tonight.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-25
MRS. HORTON
ON STAND IN
WAITE CASE
Young Woman Associate of
Alleged Murderer Tcstifics
in Case.
TRIES TO CONVEY
SYMPATHY TO WAITE
Claims Relations With Dr..
Waite Were purely
Platonic."
Platonic.'

New York, May 24.-Mrs. Margaret
Weaver Horton, the young woman
with whom DR.. Arthur Warren Waite,
confessed poisoner of his wife's par.
ents, studied languages and music
and shared studio" in a fashion
able New York hotel, described late
today at Waite's trial for murder what
she considered the dual character OF
the prisoner This alleged Jekyll-
Hyde nature OF Waite, the evil side
Of which he has asserted, manifested
itself in tne form OF a little man from
Egypt" gave the first inkling Of the
theory upon which Waite's lawyers
will proceed in their efforts to prove
he was insane at the time he killed
John L. Peck, and thereby save him
from the electric chair.
Mrs. Horton, who cast sorroWlng
glances at Waite, as he sat, pale and
outwardly ill at ease not more than 20
feet from her, followed Mrs. Clara
louise Peck Waite, wife of the pris.
oner, on the stand. 1t appeared to
those who watched Mrs. Horton close
ly that she, was trying to convey to
the prisoner something Of the sympa'
thy she felt for him.
Relations "Purely 'Platonic."
On cross.examination, Mr.. deuel.
asked Mrs. Horton: 'Your relations
with The defendant were purely pla-
tonic. were they not?'
'.rhey were," answered the witness.
what did the defendant tell you
he did for liying?'
"Why, he said he was doing re-
search work for Dr. Muller"
DR.. Muller had testified that Ware
obtained through him y quar-, u Ii,
arsenic Shortly before Mf. -feCE's
death. Waite told him, he said, that
he wanted the poison to "kill some
cats, Previously Waite had said he
was interested in the study of bac.
teriology and DR.. Muller had recon-
mended former instructor Of his.
Waits already has confessed that he
inocil lated the aged Mrs. Peck with
deadly,;diSsase germs, from which she
dice died Il A AArlf$ few II weeks before t! her hus'
When" Mrs. Horton was excused
from the stand, Mr. Deuel. asked the
court to instruct the jury to disre'
gard all testimony about Waite's
study Of bacteriology. The court so
instructed the jury. The state then
rested and Mr.. Deuel. made the formal
motion for the dismissal Of the case,
which was denied.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-25
AGED FARMER IS
SHOT. A:|0|l|T. !. By. BY Pos POSSE
Ncighbors Take After 88-Year
Old Man After He Had Kill
ed His Daughter.

Iowa, Kan, May 24-Geo Becker,
50 years old, wass hot and fatally
wounded late today by a posse Of
neighbors who pursued him from his
farm, where he had killed his daugh-
ter Lena, fatally wounded neighbor
and burned his farm buildings. Be-
fore Becker was shot, he slightly
wounded one of the nnsse.
An application for the appointment
of guardian for Becker''s property
holdings is believed to have caused
the trouble. When the aged man
learned of the action taken in court
by relatives, it is said he became en-
ragged at his daughter and killed her
A neighbor named Miles, who at
tempted to interfere, received injuries
which may result in his death.
Becker then fed across the prairie
after setting fire to everything which
would burn on his farm. AS he was
about to be overtaken, Becker opened
fire on his pursuers, wounding one Of
them before Becker was shot.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-25
CONFIRMATION IS
''''' ' RECOMMENDED

Washington, May 24.-The senate
judiciary committee today recon-
mended confirmation of the nomina.
tion of Lewis D. Brandeis to the su-
preme court by a strict party vote,
all the democrats voting for contirma-
tion and all the republicans, against
it.
Supporters of the nominee plan to
ask for action on the recommends
ton by the senate tomorrow at an
executive session, while the opposing
senators are planning to force, if pos
sible, open sessions for the consider
alton of the nominations. Prolonged
debates may result, but Mr.. Brandeis
friends claim he will be confirmed
before the recesses for the national
begin, on June g.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-25
NO FORECASTS
ON THE new
CARRANzA NOTE
Think Notc Will Open Way
for Cooperation in Pur-
suit of Bandits.
SOME APPREHENSION
IN REGARD TO NOTE
Have Convinced Obregon and
Mcxicans of Good lnten-
ton of L. S.

Washington, May 24.-No authorita-
tive forecasts Of the proposals to be
made by Gen. Carranza in his new
note had reached officials here to-
night, and while some apprehension
was apparent that its tenor might not
be entirely satisfactory, the general
feeling was one of confidence that
it would open the way to definite
agreement for continuous co-Opera-
ton OF American and de facto forces
in the pursuit of bandits in northern
Mexico.
Recent reports from Special Agent
Rodgers, at Mexico City, have indi-
Gated a growing friendliness toward
the United States. Mr.. Rodgers dis.
patches have said that Gen. Obregon's
report on his conferences at the bor-
der with Gen. Scott had made a strong
impression on the officials of the de
facto government and had convinced
them that United States was acting
in good faith and had no ulterior mo-
tiyes in it's operations on Mexican
soil.
May Renew Request.
RumOrs that Gen. Carranza in some
form might renew his request for
withdrawal Of the expedition were
given credit, however, by some offi-
cials. Unofficial advces have reflect
cd grave domestic situation in Mex
leo. It has been suggested that un-
der the circumstances, the de facto
government might fear the conse-
quences at home of recession from
the demand for withdrawal.
The state department dispatches to-
day from Special Agent Rodgers in
dicated that the note WAS on it's way.
Ae rppprted that the communications
was coming By special messenger and
should reach Washington by Monday.
He gave no indications as to its con-
tents.
Bring Back Bodies
Columbus, N. NJ, May 24-A truck
train was prepared here tonight TO
leave for the south, carrying men to
disinter the bodies of American sol
diers killed in clashes with Mexican
bandits, and bring them back to Am
erican soil.
While no accurate list OF the Ameri-
can troopers buried in Mexico was
available here, military authorities be-
lieve the total would not exceed ten.
A lengthy message in code was
transmitted from Major General Fun
ston to General Pershing, expedition
airy commander, today. While mill
tary authorities here declined to dis
cuss the dispatch, it was believed it
contained instructions to General II
shing as to the disposition of his
troops in certain eventualities.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-25
PEACE TALK IS
AGAIN STOPPED
BY SIR EDWARD
Secretary Of Foreign Affairs
Tells House Of Commons
Time Is Not Here,
. IL
LIBERAL LEADER is
IN FAVOR OF PEACE
Thinks People Should Be TAX
en- Into Confidence Of the
Government.
Government.

London, May 24---ln an impromptu
speech in the House of Commons to-
night on the question of peace and
the proprietry Of employing the Am.
erican press as a PLATFORM" SUBJ
jects Unexpectedly raised by Arthur
Ponsonby, Liberal member for Ster-
ling, Scotland, in a strong address,
attacking the government for allow
ing diplomatic etiquette to stand in
the way of possible peace parleys.
Sir Edward Grey set aside all ideas
that peace negotiations We're possible
at the present stage and plainly re-
iterated that the position of the al
lies was in no way changed. Sir Ed
ward declared 1t was impossible to
consider terms of neace without an
agreement between he Allies. Furth-
er, he expressed the decided opinion
that the hostilities had not reached
stage as yet where it was possible
to talk of peace, inasmuch as the
German public was being fed with
"lies" by their ministers.
American Press
Mr.. Ponsonby's reference to the use
of the American press as a platform
was the OutgrOWth of a recent inter-
view with Sir Edward Grey. Sir Ed
ward in replying to this attack, while
admitting important disclosures of
policy ought first to be made to Par
lament, urged that, crisis might
arise during a war when questions Of
etiquette ought not TO be allowed to
stand in the way. 90.
He contended that since German
statesmen constantly were giving in
.terviews and statemtgts tothe Ameri-
can press, II would he mere pre,lanL-
ary which would hinder British states
men from countering the statements
in the interests of their own country.
"PeopIe Should Know"
The speaker said that if the war
had to be continued until Constantine
nple fell or unti! the unknown obli-
cations to allies had to be fulfilled,
the country ought to be told what
those obligations are. and if there
was no essential difference between
Germany and Great Britain and no
such obligations, the government
ought to take the earliest possibility
to press for the close of the war.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-25
OFFICERS NAMED
BY PROG. PARTY
Raymond Robbins Of Chicago
Elected Chairman Of Ma
VI '' tional Convention.

New York, May 24.-Raymond Rob
bins of Chicago was elected as tenn.
porary chairman OF the national con-
vention of the progressive party at
Chicago, at meeting here today of
the executive committee of tho>fTo-
gressive national committee.
Other officers selected were:
o. K. Davis of New York, secretary.
and F.. p. COrrick of Nebraska, GER
geant-at-arms. @
Mr.. Robbins, the choice for temper
ary chairman, was the progressive
candidate for United States senator
in Illinois in 1914. He was coal
miner when the Klondike rush began.
He was one of the first to 80 to the
gold fields, and was successful in his
quest there. Prior to 1912, when he
joined the progressive ranks, he was
democrat.
Aside from naming temporary 0di-
GERS and general discussion Of or
ganization, the greater part Of tho
session of the committee, which last
ed most of the day, was given over
to making plans for seeking dele
gates, and guests at the convention.
Those present at the meeting were:
George w. Perkins, chairman; o. K.
Davis, secretary; Walter Brown,
Ohio; Harold L. Ickes. Illinois; p. A.
Van Valkenberg, Philadeiphia; Will
liam Hamlin Childs, Brooklyn; Hor-
ace E. S. Wilkinson, Syracuse; Ray
mond Robbins, Chicago; Everett Col
by, New Jersey, and Henry L. Stof
dard, New York. Absent members Of
the committee were represented by
proxy.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-25
Fl. DOUAUMONT
IS AGAIN TAKEN
BY GERMANS.
Heavy Losses Inflicted When
Germans Advance on Fl.
Douamount. ,.. /
FIGHTING FURIOUS
ON BOTH SIDES
French Retaliate by Taking
Trenches by Counter /,
Attacks. 'Nr'''

Under rain of shot and shell that
inflicted heavy losses. the Germans
have again taken Fort Douaumont,
northeast of Verdun. from the French.
AS though to even the score some.
what, however, the French inflicted
ed counter attacks. northwest of Yer.
den, recaptured, trenches shAth .hn
Cumierres, which the Germans had
occupied in the late fighting, and also
stopped with their artillery several at
tempts of the Ger1lans to deb0uchs
from the village.
Fighting Is Furious
The fighting around Fort DOuau.
mont was furious, the Germans
launching attack after attack against
the Fort, employing among others two
fresh divisions of Bavarians. Sever.
al times, the attacks were put down
with heavy losses. but finally the
Germans succeeded in reOccupying the
point of vantage, which they held
virtually since the commencement of
the Verdun offensive until the French
drove them out several days ago. Tho
French still retain the immediate ap-
proach to the fort.
Maintain Offensive
On the Austro-Italian front, the Aus.
trlans from the Lake Garda region TO
the Val Sugana district are keeping
up their violent offensive against the
Italians. Driven across their border
the Italians are, endeavoring to hold
a fortified line from Asiago to Arsier0
and the heights east OF the Val d
Assa. Rome admits that in elfecting
their, retreat across the border, the
Italians destroyed artillery which It
was impossible to Withdraw. sSss
.4ss ~ sce Envoy CortnS.s II I.
- A rulnbr that Prince Won Egelow
is to visit the United States rs q
peace delegate is current in diplomat-
ic circles here, but UP to the present
hour it has not been possible to OBJ
tain confirmation from any authors.
tative source. I A
The rllmor, however, attracts much
in consideration Of the fact
that Prince Won BueloW recently was
summoned to see the German emper-
or and that as he has not been in Of
fee during the war, he can disclaim
any share in the waging Of the war.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-25
SMITH At PEN TO
serve SENTENCE

State Transportation Agent D. j.
McGillis, Arrived on No. 1 last even
ing with Harry Smith, self confessed
murdered of Mrs. Edith Cain, former
ly of this city, in charge.
Smith pleaded guilty when arraign-
ed in Grand Forks, and was imme-
diately sentenced to life imprison
ment. He was delivered to Warden
Talcott last evening, and began his
long prison term.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-25
HAS BRILLIANT RECORD

Des Moines, May "a : Robert
Treacy, of Bismarck, continues to live
up to his brilliant record in athletics.
At the recent all state meet me won
first in both the discus throw and the
shot put. He hurled the discus 106
feet one inch, and threw the shot 81
feet. Treacy is a student of High
land Park college, and is considered
one of the best athletes in Iowa along
these lines.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-25
BACK TO CAPITAL

Washington, May 24-President vii.
son and Mrs. Wilson. returned from
New York shortly after midnight af-
ter attending the wedding there Of
DR.. Carey T. Grayson, and Miss Alice
Gertrude Gordon.
The train was delayed near Elk.
ton, Md, for 20 minutes, when q man
fell from coach near the President1
private car and broke both legs. The
President and Mrs. Wilson wero t.
ken Immediately to the White Houso
on their arrival.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-25

Chicago, May 24.-Woodrow Wilson
will not be renominated at ST.. Louis
not if Robert E. Burke of Chicago
has his vote! "
Mister Burke doesn't approve OF
President Wilson's manner of deal.
ing with the Teutonic powers. and he
doesn't give darn who knows it.
81 will not vote for denomination
of Wilson," asserted Burke loudly
Roger Sullivan and his forces can
impose all the unit rules they please
Il will not be bound by them!
"My credentials come from the peo,
ple-not from any caucus or conven.
tion! When I get to St. Louis will
register my protest against Woodrow
Wilsolf, and they will have to count
it, tool" 49,
Burke, elected delegate at large,
says he probably will vote for Champ
Clark.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-25
PLEADS GUILTY OF
DEFRAUD|NG MAILS

San Francisco, May 24.-The Rev.
Richard Fish of Fresno, CAL, after his
trial with several others, has started
today in the United States district
court, pleaded guilty to conspiracy
charges of using the mails to defraud
in obtaining applicants to purchase
Southern Pacific grant lands in Ore
gon. He will he sentenced Monday.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-23

Invitations have been received at
Fort Shafter for the wedding of Miss
Betty Case. daughter of Maj. and Mrs,
David r. Case, to Lieut.. Charles II.
McMorris of the U. S. Navy, which
will take place December 81. Miss
Case, during her stay on Oahu. has
made many friends and been very pop
ular not only in the service set but
also in the social circles of Honolulu.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-23
SOCIE 4

Arthur T. Dalton learn OF their de-
parture on the January transport for
the mainland Both capt. and Mrs.
Dalton are great favorites and will be
very much missed on the post. T.
j -. a.. e.. =,
Capt. and Mrs Claire R. Bennett
entertained most informally at din
.ner on Sunday in their home in the
cantonment. for Capt. and Mrs. Chas.
Wyman and Master Charlie Wyman.
Lieut.. and Mrs Frank A. Sloan will
entertain at dinner this evening in
their home in the cantonment.
American beauty roses will form a
most lovely centerpiece and fascin-
ating candle place cards will mark the
covers for Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Cart
wright. Judge and Mrs William Ly-
mer, Mr. and Mrs. James Russell OF
lIilo. Miss Edith Williams, Capt.
James lilo, Lieut. John Smith and
the host and hostess. After dinner
Lieut.. and Mrs. Sloan and their guests
will motor to the dance at the tnirer
sity Club and later they will enjoy
the festivities at Heinie's. RI
Miss Bonnie Scott was the weekend
guest Of Capt and Mrs. Malcolm An
druss in their home at Fort Kane
hameha. s..N
Invitations have been received on
tho post for the reception to be given
on New Years Day by Gen. and Mrs.
frederick Strong at their home at
WAIKIKI. +.
Those from the post who will take
part in the Snow Cotillion" to be Civ
en- on the 2Sth of December at the
Alexander Young Hotel roof garden
are Miss Elizabeth G. Rosenbaum,
Lieut.. William E. r. Coye!l and Lieut..
Robert G. Guyer. ~,1E F.
Capt. and Mrs. Raymond A. Wheel
er were the dinner guests of Lieut..
and Mrs. Carl A. Hardigg when they
entertained at dinner on Friday even
ing in their home in the cantonment.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Alfred A. lockwood
have as their house guests Mrs. Rock.
woods mother and father, Mr. and
Mrs. Mason CT California. who arrived
Friday on the Great Northern.
Lieut.. and Mrs Carl A.. Hardigg
will spend the Christmas holidays at
Wailana. 'g1Es
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-23
DANCING

Learn the latest New York dances
from Madame Lester. Honolulu's lead
ing teacher-namely, the Maurice
Glide" Waltz. Two-Two, One Steps and
Fox Trots. Office hours g. to s, l. o.
o. f. hall
Phones 1852 or. 3675..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-23

bed that folds into the wall ana
is hidden by a pair of doors is the
idea of a Colorado inventor.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-23

The high price and scarcity of coal
threatens To close up the gas compa-
MES in Italian cities.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-23
FANCY CANDIES
IN GIFT BOXES

Your last. chance ito buy before
Christmas the beautifully Autographed
and hand-colored gift, boxes OF famous
quality CONNECTIONS, Lowney's and
Sweets chocolates and bonbons, for
sale by Henry May & CotrAdy
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-23

When Mrs. Frank R. Keefer enter
tanned on Thursday at bridge lunch
con, her guests from Fort Shaftel
were Mrs. Eugene H. Hartnett AM
Mrs. Arthur T. Dalton.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-23

When Capt and Mrs. Clark of Pearl
Harbor entertained at dinner at the
University Club on Saturday evening
in honor of the Misses Treat of Scho-
field Barracks, their guests from Fort
Shafter were Lieut.. William Hamilton
Britton, Lieut.. Robert George Guyer
and Lieut.. Robert Allan Sharrar.
1t is with the deepest regret that
the many friends of Capt. and Mrs
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-11-30
We Want En- Again

M If
Santa Re believes she has sue
capded already In showing the teach
ers Of New Mexico a good time and
in making them comfortable and
happy. Certainly their expressions
Of appreciation have been warm
and sincere. Santa Fe believes she
has demonstrated that she can
handle a convention Of this kind
and that she has advantages as .
convention city possessed by no
other city in New Mexico, and she
asks the New Mexico Educational
Association to show it's appreeia-
ton of Santa Fe's herculean efforts
by coming back again next year. AIT
that time Santa Fe will have the
new Museum building with its
spacious auditorium and immense
floor space, completed; hotel accom-
modations viii be greatly extended
and with the experience Of the first
year to so on Santa Re can assure
the association that it will set.a new
record for state conventions. There
is ample precedent for holding the
convention two successive years in
the same city; and on behalf Of the
people Of Santa Fe we can assure
them. that their reception this year
won't hold a candle to the n in
1917. And it might be added that
if the association should in its wis
dom decide to hold the convention a
trife earlier in the fall it can be as
sured of a climate which will beat
even Santa FEES bracing November
climate about forty miles.