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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-15
UNITED Press)

Washington, Feb. 15.--Near trouble
with Germany and the Teuton allies
was stretched almost to the breaking
point today when this government re-
ceived information OF an anonymous
report carried in Berlin dispatches
that Brand Whitlock had been asked
to leave the legation in Brussels.
This brought the German and United
States crisis nearer to hostilities than
anything since the break.
It is considered one OF the rapidly
accommodating infringements on the
rights and privileges of Americans.
While it was said they would await
further steps and moves, it was OPEN
ly admitted such action as that taken
in the Brand Whitlock case plainly
shows the intention and spirit Of
America. This is made more grave
in view of the information that, he
has been refused communication With
his home government.
Demand on Germany.
While officials would not discuss
the case, it is hinted that when more
facts are at hand the United States
will mzke a demand On I Germlay
through the SWISS minister to explain
without delay. Coming on the heels
of the sinking Of an American vessel
in violation of all international Law,
the doubt that hostilities might not
be avoided, increased. The manner
in which the news Of the German or
der to the United States consul, Whit
lock. to lower his flag from the con.
sulate reached this government sew
eral days ago. but was not given out.
It probably came from Ambassador
Gerard, in view of the fact that Karl
w. Ackerman. United Press stan cor
RESPONDENT, cabled the information
from Berne yesterday.
The departments advices made no
mention of American relief workers
being held prisoners and officials
shared the view of Herbert c. Hoover,
chairman of the American commits.
sion that it was improbable.
AS to the flag incident. 1t seemed
to be regarded by officials as more
sentimental than actually serious, al
though it did arouse some feeling.
OAASlolo tOOA SeAS
view that the German military au-
thorities were acting strictly within
their rights. The American minister
is accredited to the Belgian govern
ment, the seat Of which is at 'Havre.
Mr.. Whitlock remained at Brussels
by permission to maintain relief work.
First Message.
The first message to reach the state
department from American officials IN
Turkey or Bulgaria since the break
in relations with Germany was re-
ceived today from Ambassador Elkus
at Constantinople, who inquired about
the difficulties in communication with
his government. 1t bore the date OF
February 7, and apparently was de-
layed five days longer than is usually
the case with dispatches from the
Turkish capital Officials are invests.
eating the cause of the delay.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-15
CREETS
STATE TROOPS
upon RETURN
Guardsmen Entered North Dakota
on Two Special Trains Ear
] ss.s- ny This Morning y
BAND HEADS PARADE
TO CITY AUDITORIUM
(Associated Press\

Fargo, n. d., Feb 15.-When the
North Dakota guardsmen returned tc
their home state this morning, 75(
strong, there were more than 35(
men less in the regiment than wher
they left for the border six months
ago. Many remained at the border
where they enlisted in the regular
service, or obtained employment :
others are seeking employment in the
twin cities, where they were mustered
out yesterday.
Came in on Two Specials.
The guardsmen entered the state
here on two specials this morning
one over the Northern Pacific, arriv
ing at 4:3O o'clock; the other over the
Great Northern, arriving at 8 o'clock
Thousands of citizens greeted the
soldiers, when they detrained and
marched to the city auditorium and
where the city entertained them at
breakfast.
The town was out to head process
sion from the depots to the armory
" Left at s:45 O'Clock.
Except Companies B of Fargo and !
of Wahpeton, and the medical corps
and band of Lisbon, all Of the troops
departed on special trains about 9:45
O'Clock. The Wahpeton and Lisbon
units went home on special cars at.
tached to regular trains.
(Associated Press.l
Jamestown. N. D., Feb. 15.-COm.
panies A, F, H and K arrived here to-
day at 1888 o'clock, on a special
Northern Pacific train. They were
met at the station by band, a drum
corps, and, it is estimated, more than
1000 residents of the city. The four
companies, led by huge parade,
marched to the armory, where they
were served hot dinner by the
women's auxiliary of Company H, as
sisted financially by the Commercial
club. Companies A, F and X left for
their homes at Bismarck, Mandan
and Dickinson, respectively, at 2:15
o'clock this afternoon. A banquet
was given to Company III and Spanish
and Civil war veterans. At s O'clock
a public reception takes place and
at 9 o'clock dance will be given.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-15
GERMANY PLAYING
FOR PEACE MOVE
SAYS JOURNALIST
Request for Conference Construed
as Attempt to Delay Action
by United States
By KARL W. ACKERMAN.

BY KARL W. ACKERMAN.
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent,
with Ambassador Gerard's party,
Copyrighted 1879
Paris. Feb 15.-Warnings against
the dual menace of German subma'
rine activities in American waters
and against peace propaganda which
may mean in reality play for time,
are being given by American officials.
In Eerlin, German attempts to negO-
tiate the issue of her unlimited sub
marine war order, through the Swiss
minister, while Ambassador Gerard
was still in Berlin, was regarded as
suspicious. The maneuver having
failed, it was no surprise to learn by
officials that America had repudiated
the suggestions of the Swiss minis
ter.
To Gain Time.
1t is regarded as movement to
gain time, while the German peace
movement could get into action.
While this time was being gained
Germany counts on trying her subma-
rine warfare for few weeks. IL 1t
proves successful, she will be able to
state to President Wilson, 1--WE will
stop if you make peace
Dispatches Colored.
Privately officials desire to warn
America that Berlin dispatches are
colored By the official press bureau at
Berlin. Correspondents who COM
planned about the censorship are now
gone, but those who did not complain,
with the exception of the correspond
ent of the New York World, are still
in Germany.
During the past few months, ] can
say that Germany repeatedly held up
United Press and Associated Press
dispatches" the World correspondent
said "Then. Germany. via her Over
seas News agency, sent her dispatch
es, counteracting the text Of the Am
erican correspondents dispatches"
In an interview with prominent
German official, he said the follow
ing:
Held in Berlin.
'T can say positively that Ambassa-
dor Gerard was held in Berlin from
Monday until Saturday, despite his
wishes. The German officials said it
was due to the time consumed in fill-
ing out his passports" Weeks ago.
complaints were made that the Ger
mans were searching the wives of the
consuls at the border. At Warbunda
alone. the wives of three American
officials we're stripped and bathed and
then examined, it being suspected
that they were carrying documents
with them. In all previous instances
where women were searched it was
done by women attaches, and it was
assumed that the wives of three Am
erican officials were also examined
by women"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-15
AUSTRIAN CRAFT
sunk VESSEL;
LITTLE WARNING
Associated Press)

Cagliari, Sardinia, Feb. 15.-Cap-
tain McDonough, master of the Amer
ican schooner Lyman NJ. Law, which
was sunk by an Austrian submarine,
will leave here tomorrow for Rome to
testify before the American consular
authorities with regard to the sink
ing of his ship. United States Consul
Treadwell at Rome summoned Cap
tain McDonough to the Italian CAPT
tai today through the British consul
here.
The British consul has taken atfl-
davits from Captain McDonough and
the crew of the Law, in which they
say the vessel gave no indication of
her nationality. They say they were
scarcely given time to save them
selves before the vessel was tor
pedoed and set on fire.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-15
FARM LOAN
STOCK IS NOT
VERY POPULAR
(Assocjated Press. J

Washington, Feb. 15.-Public sub
scription to the stock of the IL feder.
al farm loan banks took up only D.
900 shares OF value of $3.50, 900, ana
the government will. supply the ~
naming $S,S70,000
The farm loan board in announcing
the figure today made 1t clear that
public subscriptions had not been
thought desirable, in view of the fact
that the stock is redeemable at par.
and that within a year or SO. at most.
the banks would buy back the stock
from its original holders.
Complete returns of the stock sub
scription have not been received from
four of the IL districts. Returns tab
ulated thus far show that the great.
est amount, about 5000 shares. was
subscribed for the Omaha bank. Other
detailed reports are being ,abulate4.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-15
NATIONAL DRY
LAW FAVORED
BY COMMIT Tee
ASSOCIATED. .Pressl

Washington, Feb. 15.-The Webb
resolution proposing national pro-
hibition constitutional amendment
was reported to the house today with
a majority committee report in its
favor and a minority report opposing
it. Democratic Leader Kitchin pre-
dieted it would pass, but probably
would not be acted on in the senate
before adjournment of congress
March 4.
The senate today adopted drastic
amendment to the Post bill making it
crime for persons in dry states to
order, purchase or cause to be trans
ported any intoxicating liquors into
such states.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-15
FLYING AMERICAN FLAG.
ASSOCIATED Press) ,aar

Rome, Feb. 15.-All of the Rome
papers ask if the sinking of the Amer,
lean steamer Lyman M. Law consti-
tutes an overt act as mentioned by
President Wilson in his statement to
the senate. While the British consul
at Cagliari telegraphed United States
Consul Treadwell here that the Ly-
man M. Law was an ex-Amerlcan
shin. the Giornale D'Italia says that
the schooner was regularly register
ed in the American merchant marine
and was flying the American flag
when she was sunk.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-15
FRENCH LINER
PASSES OVER
WAR ZONE
(United PreSS.)

New York, Feb. 15.-The French
line steamer, Rochambeau. which left
here on February 4, with 100 passen
gers, 21 of them Americans, has pass
ed safely through the submarine zone
and arrived at Bordeaux. She go'
there at 11:O0 p. m. Tuesday, accord
ing to advices received by the French
line today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-15
First Fire
Victim Is
Removed
.(United Press.)

Minneapolis, Minn., Feb. 15.-The
body of an unidentified woman, the
first victim found in the kenwood
fire here Monday, was taken from the
ruins today. There we're no marks
by which she could be identified Six
others in the hotel at the time OF
the fire are believed to be in the ice
encased debris.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-15
BEGIN PREPARING
COAST DEF[NSEs
limited press,)

Washington. Feb. 15.-Work Of pre-
pairing defenses at the entrance OF
Chesapeake bay against submarine at
tacks was begun today, when coast
artillerymen started fortifying Fish
erman's island. Platforms for six
inch guns will be ready within ten
days, it is said. The guns will have
q range OF from FIVE to ten miles.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-15
Holu Death Zone Blockade
Was Run BY Last Boat
to Reach American Shores
Life Belts Laid Beside Each and Staterooms
ed Open Vessel Slips Into Danger Zone; Elderly Woman Led
Passengers Singing Battle Hymn Of the Republic the Greed
of Americans Facing Death

Mary Boyle oReiIy Of the staff Of The Tribune j
rived in the United ates the last boat
only American liner start
Uboat campaign into effect Miss oReIy
correspondent for The Tribune assignment
through the marked of
story Of running the blockade cabed Miss oRey
bravey accepted the risk Here story-Editor.)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-15
AMERICAN SAVED.

Washington. Feb. 1.-THE BritisA
framing ship Framsdale was sunk aAa
the crew, Of which there WAS 80
American. saved. Ambassador t4oo
notified the state department to41v.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-15
Of LAW
T0F|LE PROTEST
At WASHINGTON
Declares Vessel Torpedoed Car
ried No Contraband of War
Sailed Before Break
CREW WITH ONE
EXCEPTION AMERICAN
Craft Not Even Equipped With
Wireless and Was Entitled
to Protection
ASKS FOR GUNS.

NSNS FUH GUNo.
Washington, Feb. 15.-Repre-
sentative Gardner today called up
on the government to furnish
armament for all merchantmen.
He declared that If they were not
given to merchantmen, the navy
department should furnish con-
voys. He denounced William Jen-
nings Bryan for conducting an ap-
peal for peace.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-15
MINI. UPPER
HOUSE PASSES
@'a E-DRY Law
limited Pressl

st. Paul, Minn., Feb. 15.-The
senate late this afternoon passed
the bone-dry bill by vote OF ~
to IS. The house had already
passed the measure.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-15
Germany's Action in Belgium
straining Relations Between
Nations to Breaking Point
REQUESTED THAT FLAG
BE TAKEN FROM EMBASSY
Sinking of Steamer Law Without
Adequate Warning Serves
to Complicate Situation
VERlFIES REPORT,
(Associated Press)

Washington, Feb. ,15.-Ambas-
sador Gerard reported officially
today that Germany tried TO force
him to have the treaty Of 1893 rat
led, under penalty Of holding
American correspondents as hos
tages. His report also contained
Information regarding Brand
Whit!ock's being forced to lower
the flag on the American consul.
ate, but officials refused to state
whether Il was 80 or not.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-15
CROWD CHEERS
ARRIVAL HOME .
Of T1S GUARD
Waiting Automobiles Spirited
Members to Their Homes
for Re- Unions
CITY FEsTooNED IN
FLAGS AND BUNTING
Hundreds Packed Streets Near
Northern Pacific Park as
Special Arrived
$4,000 FOR REGIMENT.

Under suspension Of rules the
house this afternoon passed Rep.
Edward e. Coles bill calling for
an appropriation Of $4,000 to
compensate the members Of the
First infantry North Dakota ma
tional guard for their services on
the border. The bill was passed
by the house by e vote Of 105
ayes, 4 nayes and 4 not voting.
The emergency provision also car
ried.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACg NO G-

Approved E'GDEuafN F. lN4I.
 An Act to remove the state Reform School purchase grounds and equip mcut for same, to change the name from State Reform School to BOVE' h. dustral School of Arkansas, and to convert property now being used for said institution to the use Of an in- ztitutiOu tO be known as the Girls In dustrial School of Arkansas. and to provide for management of same; pro Vides that the Governor shall appoint five persons, two of them women, to bo managers of the Boys Industrial School. and five other persons, three of whom shall be women, to manage the Girls Industrial School; managers of Bays' Industrial School shall secure suitable tract of farm land. not less than 200 acres, for location of said school. In selection of site, board shall consider any and all propo- sitiOnS from any part Of the state and locate same according to its best judgment. Any member of the School of Arkansas or the Girls Indus trial School may be removed by the Governor for cause: the board of the Boys Indus trial School shall appoint man as superintendent for same, and the board of the Girls Industrial School shall appoint a woman as su- parintenden tfor same No empIoNe of either of the said boards shall be re- lated within the fourth degree of cou- saneufnitE or affinity to said super- interdeut CT any member of the said board Act limits expenditures for Eoys' Industrial School to SG5, ,ooo for lend and buildings, salaries Sl2.6e0, aaH. also limits expenditures of Glrfs' Industrial School, for buildings, $24.- 616 salaries, SG5a9G, and maintenance $t4 .6g0.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NJ. f33.

Approved February 23. 1917.
 Act provides for Game and Fish Commission and for protection of game, fish and fur beaRi2l@- animals or the state and to regulate killing and talk ing of same.
 Nct authorizeN Governor to appoint commfs4iea of fya 9emhers for term Of fol4. years Commissioners to serve without pay bptaailowed actual tray se1ing cXpenses.y They are permitted Ie ride upon free Sasses of the railroads. Act provides that the commission shall snperintend and enforce all laws reg rlatfng the prOtCCti0n of fish. game and frfr-bearine animals and ot1er wild life in this state, and Shall adopt ways ana means to conserve and pfoEatsate same ne and pay expenses out of any surplus in hands of State Treasurer after pay ment of salaries 5and other necessary expenses Shall phso regulate shipment of game from the state for propaga- lion purposes. The commission shall arp8fnt q secretary and delegate to him such duties as ttCy think necessary. The secretary shall issue or cause to be issued all licenses with reference 70 fish and game in the state, and shall lzaeD complete records of the acts of the commission and report to the Gov efnor annually. The commission may Helaeafe to the circuit clerks of the state the authority to issue licenses rstIsIfa6ed by the commission. The aotf45ssf4sion may appoint such game Hzardaus as they think necessary to a9..1-y out the provisions of this Act. sat neeulatos all license fees to be cNas..eed both residents and non-resi- dents azrantfn~ privileges to hunt and f8h unGsr thta lar-: also proecribes fines and punishment for violation Of fNfs law. Act creates Game and Fish E'rnd III sums received from licenses. fnes etc. arc to he paid into the state -raae ef,4.v and cr@7ited to the Game and Fish Fund. out Of which fund the ex- aanses of tho Cfas1e and Fish Commis sion are to he paid
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT M tro
NDD~ovr5 Isebl

Approved February 20 1917.
 An Aot to establish Text Book Com mission and provide for uniform svs- tenn of text books in common schools. .'"t creates State Text Book Commis- .T.9 Cvneistiu~ Of the Governor. Super intcudent Of Public Instruction. one lawyer. one business man and five tea nFens of recor1i2ed ability. The dut. of said commission is To select and adopt q uniform series of books in all public grade schools of inc state. Said commission is authorized to advertise for and receive bids and select such books as will in their discretion accom- pIfsh tue purposes Of tieis Act. COun- tirs now under uniformity required to terminate present text book contracts to come under State Uniformity series end shall he entitled to eEcbang" prices under this Act One Text Book Depository shall be esta hlished in each coun.v for sale and distribution of said books Acf provides that the retail or contract price of every bonE sold shall be printed on tho back or inside cover thereof to~cthor with the eEchaO~e price haEU.en a'' and new hooks of the same grade. Provides also That any school dIsa5ctia the state may vote for free text hooks at any annual school election. and if carried, tha School Board shall purchase the adopt a1 books of fine contractor at whole sale price and furnish said books free for the eze CT UUo!lS said books 10 re- main fha paapertv or the school dis trfct Provides for penalty ar1 viola tion Of any of the provisions of this Act
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 70.

kDDrOved February 10 1917.
 ku Act for che erection, equipment and watnteuarce of 9 State General Fospital for the free uelcal and sur asfa4l treatment of the poor. sick. in- fured and crippled Of the state Of Ar
 Not creates a board consisfine of five members. of which the Governor is chairman The board consists of tEe Governor Attorney General and threr other members. 10 be appointed by the Governor to carry out the pro visions of this Act. Act authorlzc- board to accept suitable site and erect buildings by donation, but if no suss- abfe site is doaated. the board iz aR- thorized to purchase site for san7e. or. in it's discretion, to erect said build inc. on property owned by the state in pope's Addition to the city 0f Little poclz For the purpose of providing funds for this Act the board is author ized 10 sell q portion of the above named property. All funds from the sale of such property to be paid into the state treasury to credit of Ar kansas Genera1 Hospita) Fund: 25 per cent of said fund to he sct aside for School of the Feeble Minded. Act lfm- it's appropriatIon 10 5000 con. Upon eomDIetiin of the building as prescrib- ed by this Net. the management of hos pftaI to uass into thc control of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 2to.

Approved March ID, l9l7
 An Act creating a bureau of sanita- tion relating to hotels, rooming houses and restaurants.
 Act provides that said bureau shall be under the supervision of the State Board of Health. Authorizes the State Board of Health to appoint one chief inspector and such other assistants as are necessary to carry out provisions of this Act, who shall make report to the State Board of Health. The pro- visions Of this Act apply to hotels roomng houses and restaurants within the state. Act defines what shall be considered hotels. also r0aming houses and restaurants. Provides that the owner or conductor of each shall pro- cure a license for conductip9 same. and fixes the license fee for each class. Act provides that on the first dav of oS Hea lth and chiof inspector shall file with the Stata Treasurer 2 list of all hotels. roomiu% houses and restaurants entitled to receive a licnnce. and upon certificate Of the State Treasurer that said fees have been paid. State Board of Health tO issue license in accord ance with this Act. signed by chief inspector and president of Board O. Health. Said license must be procured within 90 days after the pasSage of this Act. and on the first day of Janu- ary thereafter.
 Act also prascrihes penalties for fail ure to comply with this Act. and ap- propriates $10,0O0 10 carry Act into ef- feet
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
hrm @-0 100
Apnroved .RTsrcb Q 19I7

Approved March 9, 1917.
 An Act to regulate the payment of county and city warrants.
 Act provides that alter the passage of this Act all outstanding county or city warrants shall be received by the Coun- ty Collector on payment of taxes for county general fund.
 Act also provides that warrants is- sued thereafter shall be numbered con- secutively and shall be paid in current money of the United States and in the order of their number and the date or their issue. Also provides for warrants that are not presented for payment within one year. Act authorizes county, city, and incorporated towns to fund their outstanding warrants not oftener than once per annum.
 This does not apply to the following counties: Baxter, Boone, Bradley Cal houn, Clay CIebourne, Columbia. Craig head Crittenden. Cross, Crawford, Dal- las, Desha. Drew, Faulkner. Fulton Gar land, Greene. Grant, Hampstead. Hot Spring, Howard, Independence, Izard, Jefferson. Johnson, Lafayette, Lincoln, Sevier, Sharp, St. Francis, Stone. Lo- noke, Madison, Marion, Miller, Missis- sippi. Monroe, Nevada, Ouachita, Pike Perry, Phillips, Pope, Prairie, Pulaski Saline. Scott Sebastian, Searcy, Wash ington. Woodruff, Montgomery. Arkan- sas. Polk, Lee, Cleveland, Lawrence Randolph and Union.