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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-05
SWEETHEART Of
MURDERED GIRL
KILLS HIMSELF
B. w. Lewis, Pittsburg Broker
Admirer or Onyx Girl, = s'>
Commits Suicide
STIRRED FASHIONABLE
PHILADELPHIA DISTRICTS
(Associated Press.)

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. 5.-Bernarc
w. Lewis. spendthrift broker Of Pitts
burg, one of the men under suspicion
for the murder of Maize Colbert, the
"OnyX girl" and beautiful model
who was found dead early this week
in her apartments, committed suicide
last night.
Lewis father arrived today to start
an investigation that will clear his
name Of any taint Of murder. He
hopes to ascertain that his boys sui
eide was due to other reasons than
the finding of the girls body. Miss
Colbert was discovered with crush
ed skull and a stocking tied about her
neck for the purpose OF strangling
her.
Her apartments contained pictures
of some of the most wealthy men OF
Pittsburg, who had been on intimate
terms with her. They had been shad'
owed for days by the police and the
murder was the sensation of te east.
! The finding of Lewis dead body
last evening deepened the mystery,
but it is expected that before many
hours the real facts will be known.
Circumstantial Evidence.
Circumstantial evidence, which the
police say convinces them that Bern
ard W. Lewis, son of wealthy retired
coal operator, who ended his life in
an Atlantic City hotel last night, was
the slayer of Maize Colbert. the artist
model was revealed early today by
an examination of the body.
Hair Matches.
Philadelphia detectives say that
Lewis hair matched that found
clutched in the dead girls hand and
that Lewis was found to be wearing
woman's undershrt which CORE
spends to garments worn by Miss Col
bert. A bloodstained handkerchief was
found in his pocket. Lewis left no
written statement, however, as far as
could be learned.
Mystery Solved.
In view of this development author
tiles say they feel the mystery vir-
tually has been solved. At the same
time, it was declared that several
men, who were friends of Miss Col
DcEl dIlu SuSpcCIcu vi Wing hAO" IL
of the crime, will be kept under sur
veillance until there is no doubt re-
garding their connection with the
case.
The Misses Ethel and Mabel Kyle,
school teachers through whom the
police learned of Lewis" identity,
maintained that he was innocent and
that he committed suicide because he
believed his reputation was ruined.
'Mr. Lewis was the victim OF a
CHASTITY blunder,' one Of the teachers
said. 81 still believe he.was innocent.
I know that he was an honorable man.
He read that he had been drawn into
the mystery and ended his life be-
cause he thought his reputation had
been ruined. He had telephoned us
every day since the murder occurred,
but it was not until late yesterday
that he showed any signs Of being
worried about the affair.
Calls Three Times.
"He called us three times yesterday.
At four O'Clock, the hour of the last
call, he seemed excited but protested
his innocence. Isn't this horrible? he
said. 4 don't know what to do to
stop this notoriety.' He said he had
placed the matter in the hands Of .
Continued On Page Threo)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-05
THREATEN TO
TAKE VOTE
on STRIKE
United PrcSs.)

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 5.-Four rail-
way brotherhoods will take vote on
a general railway strike if the Adam
son law is not upheld, the Railroad
Journal, published here. said today.
According to the Journal the four
Brotherhood chiefs have summoned
$40 general chairmen of the train
mems organization to meet at Chicago
on January II, for the purpose of a
consultation upon what will be made
necessary to put into effect the Adam
son law. The entire matter will be
placed before the rank and file of the
mems representatives to get their de-
cision. The Journal has faith, it says,
that the men will stand by their Or
ganiZatiOn,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-05
II Children
Are Killed
in Tornado
Storm Loss Is Confined to One
County in Oklahoma Which
Felt It's Furry
MANY BODIES HURLED
DISTANCE OF 100 YARDS
Twenty-Five People in Building
That Collapsed Were Hurled
Through Air
ASSOCIATED Press\

Muskogee, Jan. 5.-All the loss OF
life and the bulk of the property dam
age in yesterdays tornado was effect
ed in the valley town of Vireton, Okla.
13 miles northwest of McAlester. Pre-
parations were being made for the
noon dismissal at the country school
there, when the tornado entered the
valley and swooped down on the vii
lage. The schoolhouse was dashed
off it's foundation and screaming child
rem and timbers were hurled through
the air by the fury of the blast. Bod
les were picked up 100 yards from
where the schoolhouse stood, being
blown across ravine and we'll up an
opposite hillside.
OF the 20 persons in the building, II
were killed and only two escaped in
jury.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-05
Here's a FpllOu
Who Kno,us Needs
0fMe Lawmakers

Although Emmett Griffin, Bis
marck young man, is not law
maker, nevertheless he knows the
needs of the sol0ns. ~. ...
When a legislator has a funny
feeling comm on and feels for a
good smoke, or has longing for
an apple, an orange or a piece of
confection to- relieve a sweet
tooth, Emmet is then ''chief
clerk" A.
Behind counter to the right of
the entrance into the supreme
court library, Emmett has placed
display of fresh fruits, candies
and the best selling cigars on the
market.
Griffin usually coayenes his
'.house'' about IN hour before the
other two chairmen open their
eessiO0s.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-05
MONROE DOCTRINE
IS At STAKE
SAY OFFICIALS
limited PreSs.l

Washington, Jan. 5.-Desire to
avoid dumping the Monroe doctrine
overheard, seems to be behind the
fight against the Hitchcock resolu-
ton today.
A break of diplomatic relations will
Germany or even war with the Cen
trail Powers seems to be in the back
ground. 1t is known the element OF
fear regarding the Monroe Doctrine
is behind the vote on all present reso-
lutions in the House.
Ditch Doctrine.
Opponents OF the resolutions in var
iOus speeches on the floor of both
Houses, have stated that cOngressiOn-
al endorsement Of President Wilson's s
peace note would mean ditching the
Monroe doctrine and plunging this
country into war.
With the door of peace swinging
uncertainty deep annoyance was ex-
pressed here today at what is regard
ed as Teutonic propaganda designed
to influence this governments next
peace move.
Next Peace Move.
In the last few days, there has been
great deal said about what the next
peace move Of this government will
be. In that time, Secretary Lansing
and President Wilson have maintained
deep silence. President Wilson has
admitted that he does not know what
is the next peace move that he will
take.
But nevertheless, information is
constantly forthcoming from some
where. Officials think that the some
where is Teutonic circles.
So serious does the President re-
gard the present situation that he will
not even discuss it with his cabinet,
it became known today. Before the
regular cabinet meeting today the
President had conference with M.
P. RoseblOom, formerly of The Hague
peace bureau who is guest of the
Netherlands embassy here.
Democrats today added a new angle
to the Hitchcock resolution and other
measures for the congressional en-
dorsement of President Wilson's peace
note when they charged that repub-
licans are arguing on it merely to clog
congressional channels already heav-
lily loaded with business, and thus
secure an extra session. Republicans
denied any attempt to get filibuster.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-05
.SPUDS SELL !.
FOR DOLLAR
as
4 PECK
UNITED PreSs)

Chicago, Jan. 5.-Potatoes sold for
$1.O0 q peck and eggs sold for IS cents
a dozen in exclusive groceries, follow
ing a general rise in the price of liv-
ing. The general price was IS cents
a peck for spuds and A and 45 cents
for eggs. Anthracite coal prices jump
ed $1.0O ton today and dealers say
that the prices will continue to soar
to perhaps $500 1 ton. Flour. aloae,
remained stationary, ut $50 barrel.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-05
One "Honor''
Man Breaks
His Pledge
United PresS.)

Lansing. Kan, Jan. 5.-"I feel to-
ward Rex Schaffer the same as al
ways. He probably fell into bad COM
pany and resumed his old ways"
Warden Harding, of the Kansas State
Penitentiary said here today, referring
to Schaffer. who was the only one of
the seventeen honor prisoners not re-
turning from ten day holiday parole.
Schaffer, chief exponent Of the honor
system, will be brought back from
Ft. Worth, Texas, Saturday. He was
captured at Ft. Worth yesterday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-05
ONE CENT TRANSFERS.
nTuifAA pr0sS.l

Milwaukee, Jan. SIN order to es-
tablish an eight hour day for their
employees and to better pay them in
keeping with the increased cost of
living, the Milwaukee Street Car COM
pany today petitioned municipal au-
thorities for permission to charge one
cent for transfers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-05
Gen. Murgia
To Stake
Entire Army
Every Effort Made To Save Chi.
huahua City From Bandit
Army
DE FACTO SUPPLIES
TAKEN BY VILLA
Refugees Flee From City Fearing
Another Bombardment of
Place
Omitted Press.)

Ell Paso, Texas, Jan. 5.-General
Francisco Murgia, Carranzlsta, has
staked the fate Of his entire army to
halt Villas attack upon Chihuahua
City. according to refugees arriving
here today. Murgia's entire army
has been taken south Of the city to
meet Villa. Only small garrison
of 1000 men under General Gonzales
has been left to protect Chihuahua
City. Refugees are fleeing from that
city, fearing that Villistas may slip
around the Carranzista army and at
tack the city.
Two trains carrying Carranzista
supplies have been captured by the
Villistas, it became known here to.
day. Another report said that Villa
has taken Durango.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-05
WOULD BE USELESS.
g. ASSOCIATED PreSs,)

London, Jan. 5.-Publication Of the
German peace conditions would be
useless in view of the attitude of the
British and French press, according
to the Berlin Lokal Anzieger, as quot
ed in an Amsterdam dispatch to Reu-
ter's. The Anzieger bases its opinion
on the resolution adopted in the
French senate stating that France
could make no peace with an enemy
who occupied French territory.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-05
ASK REMOVAL.
UNITED ,Prees,)

Washington, Jan. 5.-Germany has
requested the United States govern
ment to remove Consul VOlicka from
Bucharest, It was announced ct the
state department today. The request
win probably be granted, Il was said.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-05
UNITED Press.)

London, Jan. 5.--Germany is about
to begin huge offensive on the west
ern front. according to leading mil
itary men today.
Gustav Hargrave, in an editorial in
LaVictoria, fixes the date upon which
this blow will fall as February. Other
newspapers think that the blow will
fall later in the year.
Big Military Victory,
German public Opinion, under the
strain of food deprivations, will break
unless there is q huge military, vic
tory, according to the belief Of the
German government as recorded here
The victory, however, it is realized
here, must be against, Germanys ma
jor foes. Although the Ronmanial7
victory was great YET II failed to
evoke great enthusiasm in Berlin be-
cause of the weakness of the Rouma-
nian arms.
That the Entente Allies reply to
the United States peace suggestions
will be handed to the United States
ambassador tomorrow is the general
belief here.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-05
Heavy Losses.

Berlin, Jan. 5.-Sanguinary losses
to British troops on the east edge of
Lois when German forces entered hos
tile trenches, was reported in the Off
ial statement today. German troops
cleaned out several gulches and came
back with fifty-one prisoners. Activity
was limited-.to small patrol engage
ments and artillery fire on the west
ern front, on account of bad weather.
The capture of Slobiza and Ratesci
in Rumania was announced officially
today. BY desperate hand to hand
fighting the Germans took Guergitzi
and Romanil, also in Rumania, the
statement asserts In the latter fight
ing, 1,400 prisoners and six machine
guns were taken.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-05
ASSOCIATED Press.)

London, Jan. 5.-Confidence in the
effect of Germany's submarine cam
paign is expressed by Captain Per-
seus, the German naval critic, in his
review of the naval war in the Ber-
lin Tageblatt, according to Reuters
dispatch from Amsterdam. Captain
Perseus says:
1--WE formerly believed commercial
shipping of our enemies will become
still less active in 1917. This will be
accomplished by our daily growing
submarine weapon"
1--WE firmly believe the commercial;
shipping of our enemies will become
still less active in 1917. This will be
accomplished by our daily growing
submarine weapon
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-05
MAR ODDITIES.

Melbourne, Jan. 5.-Australian SOL
diers to date have been granted pen
sions aggregating $4,0O0,0 900 a year and
the list is only begun. There are at
present 1885 beneficiaries.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-05
Artillery Exchange.
UNITED PreSS.) .

Paris, Jan. 5.-An active exchange
of artillerying in the Douaum0nt and
Vaux sectors was officially announced
today. An engagement between ad-
vance posts of Serbians and advance
TeutOnic posts was also reported.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-05
7EUT0N DRIVE
LOOKED FOR ON
WESTERN R|||N||| FRONT
Some Papers Intimate That Big
Offensive Effort Will Take
Place in February
ENTENTE REPLY TO
WILSON EXPECTED SOON
Mackensen Continues To Clean
Enemy Out of the Ruman-
ian Front
TO REJECT SECTION.
(Aasociated press)

London, Jan. 5.-The Greek
government, acting In harmony
with the king, has decided to re.
iect certain clauses Of the Entente
note demanding reparation in
consequence o; the recent fighting
in Athens, according to Reuters
advices from Athens.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-06-06
INDIAN SEXES
OMAHA STACKER
WHITE EAGLE DRAGS SOCIAL
tsT TO THE LOCAL RE-
cRUITINe OFFICE

tby Associated Press
OMAHA, Neb., June 6.-F. F. En-.
sign, young Socialist and anti-con.
scriptionist. was chased by mob
of 5000 down the principal business
street of Omaha today and is now
held by federal authorities on a
charge of opposing registration.
Ensign was near a registration
booth, talking against conscription
White Eagle, patriotic Indian
dragged Ensign to a naval recruiting
station and insisted that he enlist
Ensign resisted and started a TRADE.
He was knocked down by a corporal
and took to his heels, followed by
a mob of 5000. Ensign took refuge
in the Missouri Pacific railroad of.
fices and begged protection, offer.
ing to enlist if protected. A platoon
of police rescued him.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-06-06
TONOPAH ELKS SUBSCRIBE
$4,000 TO LIBERTY BONDS

will emulate the example of Tono-
pah 1t is not known definitely if
Tonopah is entitled to the credit
for being the first lodge of Elks
to appropriate funds for the Liberty
Bonds, but it is certain that there
is not another lodge in the United
States that will make as liberal
an investment peF~capita as Tonopah
Lodge 1862 has approximately 500
members and is one of the best
managed and financed lodges of the
order Elks Home is situated in the
business district where the property
earns a handsome return on the in
vestment, which implies an ever in
creasing surplus. The management
has been careful about preserving
the excess funds in first class In
vestment securities which at pres
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-06-06
STRONG OPPOSITION
TO RAILROAD RAISE

and Orlando Harris, officers of the
American Nurserymen's Association.
Clifford Thorne, counsel for the
National Shippers Conference, told
the commission that net earnings OF
the carriers in 1917 would be less
than 1916, but contended that last
year was banner period for the
railroads.
He presented figures showing a de-
crease in earnings of 3.S per cent in
several lines, but said this decrease
should not be taken as basis for
an advance, contending that differ
ences in operating ratios made fore
casts of earnings uncertain.
mo case involving SS00.000.0 900
should be decided by any tribunal
without an exhaustive investigation
said Mr.. Thorne. This proposed
rate raise would impose a greater
tax burden on the people than the
interest on the seyen-billion dollar
war appropriation
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-06-06

ent yield per cent but, the Liber,
ty Bond is regarded as a better in
vestment with its guarantee of 311
per cent sold at par and exemption
from taxes, which actually makes
the bond worth between 4 and Az
per cent. The assets OF Tonopah
Lodge are over $4,000.
Clyde Heller, president of the To
nopah Belmont Development COM
pany wrote the committee this morn.
ing that it would be impossible for
that company to transfer its sub.
scription to Tonopah. The subscrip-
tion was made for interim certificates
when the subject was first broached
and these certificates were replaced
by bonds as soon as the latter were
Continued on page fourl
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-06-06
KRONSTADT REBELS
GROW |NT0LERABLE
PETRoGRAD CALLS FOR A CON.
FERENCE TO CLEAR UP
SITUATION

PETRoGRAD. June 6.-It is of
ficially announced prior to the de-
parture of Socialist ministers for
Kronstadt, that the provisional gov
ernment, recognizing the present
condition of affairs at Kronstadt as
both menacing and intoIerable, re-
quested the Socialist ministers to
visit the city to clear up the attitude
toward the central power and to
make a full report that necessary
measures may be Immediately Ia
gen to clear up the trouble"
The ministers will investigate the
defence of the fortresses, the char
acter of the local administration and
the justice of conditions under which
prisoners are detained.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-06-06

The foregoing report was in the
hands of Governor Boyle at o'clock
this afternoon.
r. ]. Highland, who was accom-
panied by John Sellstrom in cover
ing the extreme eastern end of the
county, arrived early this morning
after having covered 440 miles,
speedometer count. This circuit
took in 21 precincts and the distance
was covered without incident. Kirby
Clark and Prof Ellsworth Bennett
arrived at 6:45 after having been
out As hours and securing only five
hours sleep. The last returns did
not arrive until this afternoon al
1880 when Thomas A. Frazier came
in from Pahrump after a hard trip
lasting from Sunday morning.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-06-06
THREE PERSONS
SLAIN BY STORM
TORNADO SWEEPS THROUGH
SHAWNEE COUNTY AND DE-
STRoYs PROPERTY
(By Associated Presa1

TOPEKA, Kansas, June g. At
least three persons were killed, sew.
eral injured and great property dam.
age done in a severe wind storm
which swept through Shawnee coun.
ty late today. Four farm houses
we're completely demolished. El
Monte, Valencia, Maple Hill and
Menoken we're in the storms path
Every house in Elmont. village
of 300 persons, was destroyed. Only
one person was seriously injured
there. All the records of registra-
tion for the selective draft we're lost
when the wind demolished the little
school house
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-06-06
10y Associated Press,

10y Associated Preas.D
WASHINGTON, d. c., June g.
Former Governor w. X. stubbs, OF
Kansas, told the interstate commerce
commission that the railroads of the
United States have a billion dollars
surplus and that II an emergency
exists now Ia the time for them TO
spend Il.
u believe this will be banner
year for the roads without Is per
cent raise In freight rates, de
clared Mr.. Stubbs. "The consumer
and producer would have to foot a
iSO0,0OO,OOO additional bill II this
ADVANCE we're approved. With the
public paying heavy war taxes, now
ls the time for the stockholders and
boldholders of carriers to do their
BIZ and not throw an added burden
on the consumer"
Protests Of the nursery men of the
country against the proposed increase
we're proposed by F. w. Kelsey
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-06-06

Tonopah Lodge Elks, No. 1862. yot
ed last night without a single dis.
sentlng voice to buy $4,000 in Lib
erty Bonds, using the surplus funds
Of the order for the purpose. The
question was broached one week
ago when A. II. keenan,, exalted
ruler. brought the suggestion to the
notice of the lodge The expediency
Of favorable action was discussed
and the sentiment was almost unan-
imously In favor of making the in.
yestment, but under the rules of
the order, 1t was necessary that the
motion should go over to another
meeting.
The action of Tonopah lodge strikes
the keynote that will vibrate wher-
ever there Is branch OF the order
with the result that other lodges
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-06-06
ENROLMENT
BEATS ALL
ESTIMATES
TOTALS FROM EVERY STATE
RUN FAR AHEAD OF WHAT
WAS EXPECTED

WASHINGTON. ID. c., June g.
Americas millions are registered and
the returns are expected to be prac.
tically complete by tonight. Only
four arrests were officially reported
1t is believed the day was more
peaceful than most general elections
General Crowder notified all gov
ernors today that he interpreted the
law to mean that any who in good
faith failed to register yesterday
could do so today. He announced
he would pursue liberal policy to
make the registration complete.
Persons leaving the United States
to avoid military service would be
expatriated, and forever barred from
office by bills introduced in the
ohuse.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-06-06
.NYE COUNTY IS
3l7 AHEAD Of THE
ESTIMATES

Nye county came close to 80 per
cent over the estimates made week
ago with a total registration of S67
men eligible for service under the
conscription law. Tonopah register
ed total of sos with on alien
enemy, two Indians and 1872 applica-
tions for exemption. OF the grand
total in the county 3O1 asked for ex-
emption. The returns by precincts
Tor registrations and aliens are as
follows:
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-06-06
ORGANIZATION
Of ARMY WORK
OF FRENCHMEN
MARSHAL JoFFRE SETS IN MO-
TloN WHEELS OF WAR IN
AMERICA

PARIS, June "a semi officia
note says Marshal Joffre had con
ference while in America, with the
military chiefs, planning organization
for an American army, Marshal
Joffre took preponderating part
in the plan, everything he advised
being adopted by his collaborators,
who styled him godfather of the
American army" The French gov
ernment considered it only fitting to
confirm the Marshal in his sponsor
ship
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-06-06
SWEDISH WORKERS
ENGAGE IN RIOT
CLASH BETWEEN AUTHORITIES
AND PRoL ETARIAT OVER
A DISCUSSION

LONDON, June 6.-Clashes be-
tween crowds of workers, police and
soldiers in Stockholm during a de-
bate in the riksdag in the Socialist
interpretations, are reported by Reu-
ter's agency. Streets near parlia-
ment were barred by soldiers and
police. During the debate the
crowds threw stones and several
were injured.
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tsh themselves lost five machines.
Apparently the Austrians on the
front from Gorilla to the sea are
still the aggressors against the
Italians, but according to Rome their
attacks have all been repulsed, ex-
eept south of Jamiano, where the
Italians gave way.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-06-06
MONTANA NATIONAL GUARD
WITHDRAWN FROM BUTTE

(By Associated Preas.D
BUTTE. Mont, June 6.-The nat
ional guardsmen called to assist in
thwarting anti-war demonstrations
last night, we're withdrawn at day
light. Sixty-five disturbers we're ar.
rested. Some minor injuries we're
reported.