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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
SENATOR SAYS
He WOULD HAVE
BEEN vACRAN 7
Ettestad Regards Bill Defining
Vagrancy by Senate Too
Stringent
ADMINISTRATION ACT
COMPENSATES WORKMEN
Measure Which Has Approval OF
Governor Frazier Passes
Lower House

II have been as near hobo as
most of the members Of this senate"
said Senator Ettestad of McHenry, in
opposing the passage of senate Dill
295, defining vagrancy when l
came to Fargo 20 years ago, | might
have been classed as vagrant, I'M
der this bill. l knew no one, had no
place to go, no place to sleep. 1t
might have been difficult for me to
wire home and find somebody to iden-
tify me. think this bill will work a
hardship on many honest, industrious
men,"
Senator Cahill opposed the bill on
the grounds that it would discriminate
against harvest hands. One of the
provisions regards as vagrant any
person found sleeping out of doors,
"who cannot give good account OF
himself" The member from Grant
pointed out that in many OF the small
err towns there are not sufficient hotel
accommodations for the hOrdes of lar-
vest-workers who come in in the fall,
and that many are compelled to sleep
where they can.
Hamilton shared the objections OF
league conferes to the bill. 1t was
shown, however, that the clause to
which the greatest opposition was
made, that relating to sleeping in the
open, is contained in the present law,
which this bill merely amends. On
final passage the bill carried, 20 to IS.
The senate also passed, over league
opposition, a bill increasing the sal.
aries of supreme court judges here
after elected or appointed to $500,
and providing that judges now serv-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
THREE ARRESTS MADE AT
RYDER FOR BLIND PlGGlNG

Ryder,N D., Feb. 16-Desplte the
fact that the attorney general order
ed that the lid" should be clamped
on tight all over the state last Sun
day, three men we're arrested here for
open violation of the prohibition law.
They were Owen McQuiston, carpen-
ter, who pleaded guilty to conducting
a blindpig in his shack on the out
skirts of the city; Nick Nazaruk, la
borer, bound over to district court,
and George Walensko, bootlegging, al
SO bound over to the district court.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
THURSDAY IN THE HOUSE

House bills Passed:
II. b. 1873, making uniform laws OF
sale Of goods.
H. B. 1872, providing expenses and
compensation of board Of trustees OF
livestock sanitary. board.
II. E. 175, providing for formation
OF district for Irrigation similar IN
it's operation to a drainage district.
H. B. So, relating to the investment
of school funds on farm lands.
IL. B. 100, locating second insane
asylum at Garrison, p Mclean county.
House Bill 27l, providing for the
salary OF the county Judge, was de,
feated by vote OF 81 for 70 opposed
and IA absent and not voting.
Representative Hendrickson failed
in an attempt to secure the reconsld.
Grafton of H. B. 1O5, killed in the
house Wednesday. This bill relates
to the legal reserve fund OF banking
corporations.
Under suspension of rules, the de-
layed bills committee introduced a
concurrent resolution relating TO lhe
privileges of members Of corpora
tons.
On a motion of Representative Hog
haug, H. B. 26O, indefinitely postponed
Wednesday, was recOnsidered. The
bill validates certain special elections
in villages.
Twenty-one bills were indefinitely
DOstDOned. as follows.
H. lB. 337, authorizing cities to levy
tax for publicity purposes.
III. B. 1923, relating to taxation OF
building and loan associations.
H. B. 1858, providing county auditor
shall levy tax for school districts.
H. B. 800, relating to protection of
beaver and otter.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
THEIR IMPORTANCE

Commercially, the most important
feature of the recently acquired West
Indies is the fine harbor at Charlotte
LAmalie on the island of St. Thomas,
according to commercial survey of
the islands, just completed by agents
of the bureau of foreign and domestic
commerce, of the department Of COM
merce. This survey emphasizes the
convenience of the harbor as a dis
tributing center for all of the Lesser
Antilles. 1t lies on the direct line of
communication between European
ports and the entrance of the Pana-
ma canal, as we'll as in direct line for
vessels plying between the Atlantic
ports of the two Americas or between
the Atlantic and Pacific ports of
these continents. It is 1,400 miles
from New York, 1920 miles from the
Atlantic entrance of the Panama ca
nal, and $50 miles from La Guaira,
the chief port OF venezuela. us lOca'
ton commands the virgin passage to
the Caribbean sea, the easternmost
gateway to that body of water.
st. Croix is the largest, wealthiest
and most thickly populated Of the
three islands 1t is about 40 miles
aoufheast of ST Thomas and has large
areas of very fertile soil. The town
of Christiansted, ON this island, was
the seat of the Danish colonial gov,
eminent, but Frederiksted, with a
much better harbor, is more import
ant commercially, doing approximate
IL 80 per cent of the import and ex-
mort business of the island. Sugar is
the principal product Of st. Croix, al
though some excellent sea-island cot
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
PRIVATE MANAGEMENT BEST.

The promptness with which man
ufacturing concerns, great and small,
are Offering their full service to the
government in case Of need should go
far to check any tendency on the
part OF Congress to press measures
for the taking over and the public OPP
Grafton of such establishments. They
can do a greatydeal better work under
the management of their own officers
than under the direction of any talent
which the classified ciyi! service can
provide-and they will. ..
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
Ryder Man
Stabbed by
Footpads
Rob Victim Of Seventeen Dollars
Heavy Mackinaw Saved Life
of G. G. Running

Ryder, N. D., Feb. 16-Stabbed
twice, slugged and robbed, C. C. Run
ming, young man who has resided
here for two years, was found in an
unconscious condition last night in
the alley in the rear of the Richard
son pool hall. The fact that he wore
a heavy mackinaW prevented the
wounds from going any depth into the
body. Seventeen dollars was remOvl
ed from his pockets.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
DIR. CRAIGHEAD GUEST OF J." ,s,..
HONOR AT MlNOT BANQUET

Minot, N. D., Feb 16-Dr. E. B.
Craighead, commissioner Of education
for the state of North Dakota, was the
guest of honor at a dinner given by
President Crane of the normal school
and the members of the faculty last
night. Guests were the members OF
the city board of education, the lib
rary and the park board. The four
course dinner was served under the
direction of Miss Bryson of the home
economics department of the normal
school.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
COAL LANDS RE-0PENED
Secretary Of Interior Announces Res
tOratiOn to Purchase of 100000
Acres In State

Washington, Feb. 16-The secretary
of the interior announces the restora-
ton to purchase under the coal land
laws of about 100000 acres of Ignite
lands in North Dakota. This area
contains a relatively small proportion
of public lands but somewhat larg-
err proportion of entered lands on
which patents have not lheen issued.
These contain Ignite and bring only
the minimum coal land prices of $40
and $40 per acre. r......
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
READERS COLUMN
"clvlc CREED

Bismarck, N. D., Fec. 1G, 1917.
Editor Tribune,
Bismarck, N. D.
Dear Sir:
/ suggest this as proper civic
creed:
/ am citizen of Bismarck, of North
Dakota, and of the United States.
1t is my right and my duty to help
to make an honest living and to be
comfortable and happy.
It is my privilege and my duty to
help others to secure these benefits.
I will work hard and play fair.
I will be kind to all, especially to
little children, to old people, to the
unfortunate, and to animals.
/ will help to make Bismarck a
clean and law-abiding city.
These are the best services ! can
render to my city, my state and my
country.
Yours truly,
J. G. BALLINSKY.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
Ne1us of the Northwest

given a new cut and a tighter fit.
Every dealer in the sOcalled soft
drink" beverages known as Malta,
Maltine, Bevo, Prevo, ETC., all Of
which are believed to be temperance
drinks, have been given one day to
ship their stock out of the territory.
1t is rumored that certain breweries
are putting more "kick" into their
product than the governments speci-
fivations call for, hence the cleanup.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
RYDER FARM FAMILY
FLEES FROM BURNING HOME

Hope, n. D., Feb. 16-Fleeing from
their farm dwelling in their night
clothes, the temperature &c below,
members of the George Lockwood
family took shelter in the stable I'M
til neighbors we're attracted to the
scene by the glare of the flames
which destroyed the home this week.
The fire was the third in nine years
for. the family.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
STORMS SECOND VICTIM
Alex. W. Field Found Frozen Five
Miles South Of CROSBY on
Sunday Afternoon

Crosby, N. d., Feb. 1.-THE second
victim of the blizzard which swept
this section of the state week ago
was reported today Alex w. Field,
employed on the Cliff Polling farm.
five miles southwest Of Crosby, was
found dead Sunday afternoon by
His horses were discOv-
cred in a famished condition.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
DECENTRALIZATION .gar5
JAIL EMPTY IS HOURS

Minot, N. D., Feb. 16-When 8
o'clock came yesterday morning the
Minot city Jail had been empty As
hours, the longest period in three
years that it has been untenanted. 1t
was expected that before Valentine
day passed, there would be a pris-
Oner ne"e
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
FATHER FREI BUILDING
HIS 10TH CATHOLIC CHURCH

Fort Fates, N. D., Feb. 16-Father
Fret is building his tenth Catholic
church. 1t will be located at Thumb
erhawk. Nine others he has caused
to be erected in this territory, since
his work among the Indians. The
new structure will cost approximate
Nv $1,000.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
"PREXY" WINS FIRST PRIZE
REPRESENTED PHYSICIAN
Especial TO The TrlDune,

(SpeClaI 10 TIC ITIDuHeJ
Jamestown, N. d., Feb. l6--Presi-
dent Kroeze won the first prize for
the best stunt at the stunt day
held at Jamestown College last night.
DR.. Kroeze represented a physician.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
MINOT CONTRACTOR is
AWARDED RIG JOR

Minot, N. D., Feb. 16-W. S. Kings
ley of this city, was yesterday award
ed the contract for the construction
of the Kermott building at $6S,0OO.
The supervision of the work will be
in charge of Robert B. Stacy-Judd.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16

drugs makes it the ideal family laxa'
tive.
TO avoid limitations and ineffective
substitutes be sure you get DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin. See that a fac.
smile of DR.. Caldwell's signature and
his portrait appear on the yellow car
ton in which the bottle is packed. A
trial bottle, free of charge, can be OBJ
tanned by writing to pr. w. B. Cald'
we'll, 455 Washington st., Monticello,
Illinois. p"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
RETAIL HARDWAREMEN
OPEN CONVENTION AT FARGO

Fargo, N. D., Feb. 16-Fargo is
crowded today with several thousand
visitors and members of the Retail
Hardware Dealers association, who
opened their annual convention at the
auditorium this morning. The con-
vention will continue for three days
and each day and evening there will
be something doing all the time.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16

In County Court, Before Hon, H. c.
Z" Bradley, Judge. 'e. ..
In the Matter of the Estate of George
Sewer, Deceased. '..
William Sewer, Executor, Petitioner,
VS..
John J. Sewer Emma Sewer, Caro-
line Rowe, Frank Rowe, George
Sewer, Charlotte e. Sewer, and All
" Other Parties interested, Respond
ents.
The State of North Dakota, To the
above named respondents and all
persons interested in the Estate OF
George Sewer; Deceased. 7.f
You, and each of you, are hereby
notified that William Sewer, the petit
toner herein, has filed in this court
a copy of the last Will and Testament
of George Sewer, late of the City of
Elgin, in the County Of Burleigh, and
State of North Dakota deceased, and
the probate thereof in the State OF
North Dakota, duly authenticated,
with his petition, praying for the ad-
missionrto probate of said documents
as the last Will Of said deceased, and
for the issuance to William Sewer OF
Letters Testamentary thereon, and
that the said petition and proofs OF
said purported Will will be heard and
duly considered by this court on
Thursday, the 18th day of March, A.
d. 1917, at two o'clock in the after
noon of that day, at the court rooms
of this court, in the county court
house, in the City of Bismarck and
County Of Burleigh and State of North
Dakota; and e..
You, and each of you, are hereby
cited to be and appear before this
court at said time and place and an
swer said petition and show cause, If
any there be, why the prayer of said
petition should not be granted.
Ely the Court
(SeaU H. c.. BRADLEY,
Judge of the County Court.
Dated the 31st day of January, A.
D. 1917.
Let the above citation be served by
personal service on all resident heirs
and by publication in the Bismarck
Daily Tribune at Bismarck, N. D.,
once each week for three successive
weeks.
(SeaD II. c. BRADLEY,
Judge of the County Court.
O., 16, 23)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
VALLEY CITY AUTOMOBILE
SHOW OPENED YESTERDAY

Valley City, N. D., Feb. 16.-A mon
ster display of all makes and sizes
of automobiles are on display here
for three days, starting today, the op
ening of the first big automobile show
in Valley City. " -
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16

You will find more Of the leading
people Of North Dakota registered at
the Radisson, than at any other hotel
In the Twin Cities.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16

Your visit to the Twin Cities will be
more enjoyable If you stop at this
Famous Hosiery. Excellent Cuisine.
Hotel Radisson, Minneapolis. 409
Rooms-275 at $3.50 to $3.50.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
INDIAN Gid" IN MINNESOTA
Is GIVEN TIGHTER FLY

Detroit, Mimi, Feb. 1G-The Indian
"lid" as applied to Detroit and other
portions of the territory covered by
the famous Treaty of 1855, has been
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16

Japan has taken Hawaii. That is,
the hula-hula craze is falling away be-
fore the influx of geisha dancers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
Temperature

q q . & I: = & = e + q + = 9 .
= Sloth, like rust, consumes
:. faster than labor wears, Whlle
:: the used key is always bright. :
= Franklin.
e<<$* 49, 4 = {: = Z: + q . 4
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
LOCAL WEATHER BULLETIN.
For the "a hours ending at IL noon

For the "a hours ending at IL HOo1'
February 16, 1917:
Temperature at a. m. ......... 80
Temperature at IL noon ......... AZ
Highest Yesterday .. 80
Lowest last night ............... "a
precinitation Trace
Highest velocity ............ 23'NW
Till 7 p. M, Saturday.
For Bismarck and Vicinity: Unset
tied and colder tonight and Saturday
with probably snow; strong shifting
winds.
For North Dakota: Unsettled wealth
er tonight and Saturday, probably
snow: colder west, and warmer ex-
IRENE east portion tonight; colder
Saturday; strong shifting winds.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-16
CITATION AND NOTICE HEARING
PROOF OF FOREIGN WILL.

State Of North Dakota, County OF Bur
leigh.
In County Court, Before Hon, H. c.
a Bradley, Judge. 'sa '.,
In the Matter of the Estate of George
Sewer, Deceased. '..
William Sewer, Executor, Petitioner,
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-05
SOLDIERS MAKE DEMONSTRATION
 AGAINST MINISTER
tBy United States CablsI

PETROGRAD, Friday May A Delayed )-Danger of the overthrow of the provisional government ot Russia v those opposed to continuing the against Germany is seen in demonstrations which commenced here today
 Detachments of soldiers gathered in front of the pal ace which is headquarters of the new government carry ng red flags bearing the inscription, Down with Mu- kof he being foreign minister and pledged to the policy of continuing the war to success.
 When Milukoff saw the banners he at once went out on balcony of the palace and addressed the heads o the demonstrators saying he fearful not for Mlukott, but for Russia.
 If these inscriptions interpret the feeling of the ma -, 'citizens the matter which must be considered e declared lis what Ruusias allies will say Should the ministry favorng the be OverthrOwn they would say Russia had betrayed her allies and had struck her name from the list of allied powers.
 The provisional government cannot accept that view of things" continued Mukoff T declare that the pro visional government and myself minister of foreign affairs will defend stand in position in which no one will dare charge Russia with treason
 Never shall Russia consent to separate peace
 Late advices indicated that the soldiers still wan dering around the streets with their banners
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-05
SEWARD MEN BUY BIG POWER BOAT TO START FISHING

B. H. (Barney) Kettle returned yes terday from Kodiak on his new boat the Admiral Dewey, which he purchas- ed while there for use in the fishing business which he and Jim Robinson will engage in this season.
 On his return trip Barney left Kodiak on May 2, and after travelling for two days almost continuously in a fog, reached Seward yesterday morn ing. Under the prevailing weather conditions and the time made it seems as though he has rightly earned the title of some navigator"
 The new boat is just a portion of the equipment which Mir. Kettle pur- chased for his fishing business, for he brought back two dories and sev- eral complete rigs of fish nets and outfittings. There is nothing lacking which could make the new fishing concerns equipment more complete and as soon as the local plant of the San Juan company is ready to oper- ate the Admiral Dewey will begin it's active season of fish catching.
 Kettle bought his boat from the Alaska Packing & Herring company It is 46 feet long on the bottom and 53 feet on top, has a 12-foot beam and depth of 2 feet. It is propelled by a 20-horsepower Imperial gasoline en- zine and has all the appearances of a yacht; in fact, it was originally built for a yacht in Ballard, Wash.
 The Admiral Dewey brought from Kodiak crew of seven men who will probably locate permanently in Sew ard, either in the fishing business or railroad work.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-05
BRITISH FOURTH ATTACK
 IN WEST SUCCESSFUL
By United state, Cable)

LONDON, Friday May 4.-(Delayed.) LA new Brit sh attack in which the battle of Arras which begun Monday was the major operation resulted in the taking of an entire front It the fourth great attack which the Btish have made along this ne the assault being against front twelve miles long.
 An attack was made by the British against Darkest an hour before dawn this morning. striking at the German position east of Aas The attack of the infantry which had been delayed until half hour after the moon had gone down at night was beautiful and impressive spec tace The sky clear and star and the almost cease less flashing of the roaring guns gave definite shape to the shadowy outlines of the advancing troops at the salient points of attack
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-05
CONGRESS TO RELIEVE MINER
 AND HOMESTEADER SOLDIERS

A joint resolution and bill to relieve men who serve as soldiers or officers in the army during the from doing assessment work on mining claims held by them has been introduced in congress by Senator Walsh and Rep resentative Baker.
 similar measure has been introduced by Represent ative French to relieve homesteaders who enlist in the army from the provisions touching annual improve ments cultivation required under the land laws during the period of the war and for one year thereafter
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-05
TOOK THREE WEEKS TO SEE LANE

SEATTLE, Friday, May Delayed )-An instance of how much time of the high officials at Washington taken up in matters pertaining directly to war is pointed out by Marshal Erwin, who arrived today, concerning Chairman Edes of the Alaskan Engineering Commission des found it necessary to hold final conference with Secretary Lane railroad matters but had to wait in Washington three weeks before Lane could devote suff cient time to take up the matter.
 Erwin says that bitter fight is being made by his enemies at Skagway against the confirmation of Marshal Tanner but that it would avail nothing.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-05
BOATS AND TRAINS

The Alaska sailed south at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
 The Northwestern sailed from Se- attle yesterday for Seward and way ports.
 The Admiral Watson is due in Ju, neau Monday.
 The Admiral Farragut is due from the westward Tuesday.
 The train will leave for Mile 34 al 9 o'clock Monday morning.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-05
SEATTLE BUREAU
 URGES ACTION ON
 ROAD MEASURE

Owing to the fact that the Alaska road appropriation was cut out of the army bill at the last session of con gress because the question was raised about it being properly an army measure, there has been no provision made for financing the road work in the territory this year. Upon earnest solicitation from all parts of Alaska various commercial bodies throughout the states have petitioned congress to make an appropriation for this pur- pose in order that the development of Alaska'S resources may not be handi- capped.
 The executive committee of the Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Cham Der of Commerce, in the interests of Alaska roads, passed the following resolution and forwarded it to con gress:
 WHEREAS, the development of Alaska'S rich resources of mineral and food products is a national need and is dependent upon construction of both railroads and wagon roads, aS recognized by congress in the author ization of the government railroad now being constructed in Alaska and in repeated appropriations since 1905 for the maintenance and construction of wagon roads;
 THEREFORE, The Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club respectfully urges on congress the necessity of ap- propriating such funds as will provide for a comprehensive plan of wagon road construction that will supply the necessary feeders for the government railroad and will open to settlement other vast areas of Alaska, rich in mineral and food resources, and of appropriating such funds as will pro- vide for the proper maintenance of the wagon roads constructed by the government and which have tended greatly to the development of Alas ka.
 Adopted by the executive commit tee of the Alaska Bureau, Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commer- cial Club, April Is, 1s17."
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-05
Commissioners at Chicago

NVI'UI0"IVHNA" "t NN"bV
 CHICAGO, Friday, March A. Joffre and Viviari of the French war commission arrived here today and were given a tremendous demonstra- tion. They expressed wonder at the immensity of even the small section of the country traversed.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-05
Trails

Trails Trails bare from Seward to Mile 52. From Mile 52 to Girdwood poor with five feet of Tnow.