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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-12
VESSELS WITH
MUN|T|ON WILL
Be ARMED ALSO
American Guns and Gunners Will
Constitute Guard for De.
Tense Of Merchantmen
INVENTORS AT WORK TO
ASSIST IN PROTECTION
Work of Providing Armament
Will Take Only a Few Days
Longer
UNITED Press)


Washington, March 12.-An armed
guard for the protection of American
vessels and the lives Of those aboard
will be placed on all merchantmen
sailing through the barred submarine
zone, the state department today not
flied all foreign diplomats.
To Arm Munition Boats.
The armed guard will be American
guns and gunners. 1t is the inten.
ton Of the government to arm not
only passenger vessels, but vessels
carrying munitions also. The state
ment to the foreign diplomats clears
up definitely the question as to wheth-
or navy gunners would be used. The
state department holds that the pres.
ence of these men will not, necessar,
lily. give the vessels status Of war;
ships. They can be put in this status
only when they are being used defin.
itely for that purpose, the department
ruled. The secret orders to the gun
ners could not class them as warships,
although Germany claimed that Great
Britain's secret orders made her yes.
sells actually warships. While the
state department was making this d.
rection, it was refusing any details
as to its plans. %
inventors Busy.
American inventive genius, it be-
came known today, has been called
upon to give advice as to the protec-
tion of American vessels, venturing
forth soon into the barred zone
Among those called is Thomas Edison,
who is trying to design methods of
sheltering the merchantmen from all
undersea boats. Whatever they de-
sign will be installed upon all armed
vessels, providing it meets with gov
ernment approval. What the plans
are will be withheld for military reas-
ons, but it is admitted perfected
smoke screen will be one of the means
employed. The British have used
them very successfully. The electri.
cal methods of detecting submarines,
improved by the micrOphone detach-
ment may be invented. The work Of
arming merchantmen should occupy
but a few more days and they will
then be freed of the bonds which have
been keeping. them shiyering in port.
All British undersea boats have been
warned of this governments course.
Every amateur wireless station will
be dismantled by order of the presi-
dent, if war between this country and
Germany comes This will be one Of
the first movements to protect the ma
val plans. Federal search for these
stations has been redoubled in Mex
leo and Central America, as we'll as in
this country. ,...t.. %,...... "..-- .
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-12
DAKOTA NEEDS
$142,000,0O0
MORE VALUES
Unless Enormous Increase Is Made
in Valuation, Appropriations
Suffer
NO NEW BUILDINGS
. FRAZIER PROGRAM
Probable Institutions Will Be
Compelled to Get Along With
What They Now Have

An assessed valuation greater by
$142,0OO,0O0 than at present will be
required if North Dakota attempts to
take on during the ensuing two years
all Of the expenditures which the re-
cent legislature assembly wished on
the state.
After Topping off the terminal eleva-
tor appropriation of $4,000 and sew
eral minor items, the governor finds
that the total budget for the two
years remains $565,OOO in excess of
the amount which can be raised by
direct taxation and from all other
sources on the present assessed valu-
alton of $35O,975, 900. .'.-r
A normal increase In this assessed
valuation of $7.0O0,00O may be expect
ed in 1917, and it is anticipated that
the increase from public utilities and
other sources will give the state a
total assessed valuation of $372,975,-
600 upon which to base the 1917 levy.
The estimated 1913 valuation, with
normal increase Of $7000,0O0 in
land and other property values, and
an increase Of $10,00O,OOO under the
new classification of property for tax
alton, will aggregate $389,975,OOO.
The total estimated assessed yalua-
ton for the biennial period is $780,
95O,OOO on which the fOur-mills levy
for the period will yield s., ,051 500.
From thtsahe tax commission deducts
ten per cent for unpaid taxes which
will not become available. leaving
$2,746,440 net revenue. To. this is
added $2z5,Q00 from delinquent taxes,
and $l,0Q0N00 indirect revenue, CIV
ing the sthteia possible income of $4,-
02l, ,44O for the, tWo years. And to that
maximuR GovSThor Frazier will pare
down the e..recent assembly's appro-
priation sbills, Unless the state board
Of equaffzation' comes along with a
horizontal Boost in assessed valua-
tion. 1t is predicted that there will
be no new buildings for any Of the
institutions! that no new projects
will be undertaken, and that odds and
ends in current appropriations will
be slashed wherever they will bear the
knife. No Dickinson normal and no
Rugby hospital for the insane seem
among the certainties.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-12
NEWCASTLE IS
DEVASTATED BY
FURY'.0|||F ] STORM
Typical Kansas Twister Lasting
From Twenty Seconds to
One Minute
TORNADO CUTS PATH
TWO MILES IN WIDTH
Martial Law Prevails and Busi-
ness Suspended While Search
for Dead Continues
UNITED press)

Newcastle, Ind, March 12.-
With 26 bodies, already recovered
search today continued for fur
ther dead in the wake of the cy-
clone, which late yesterday de-
stroyed 500 homes. It is estimat-
cd that between 10 and 20 bodies
are still in the remains. Manu-
featuring plants here have been
closed to allow their men to aid
in the rescue work, and help the
police and liremen clear The de-
bris which is tWosmiles wide and
Is miles long. The cyclone swept
through the residence district and
into q prosperous farming COM
munity. Fifty farmers are wound
ed and in emergency hospitals
and many others are wounded
and 100 or more slightly hurt.
Branch emergency hospitals have
been established in the Elks home
and in fire stations. H.
Martial Lsy3.
Martial Jaw Is i'll tJhtr6i OfT the
city. No one is permitted to pass
through the destroyed section with
out a special permit from the Mayor
or the fire marshal. Women and
children of the hundreds Of families
whose homes were destroyed are be-
ing taken care Of by those fortunate
enough to evade the cyclone, while
the men gathered on corners watch
ing what was left of their property
and waiting for the break Of the day
to continue the search for the dead.
Ruth Bay, 1S, who lost her three little
sisters and brother and herself injur'
ed, sat beside the bedside of her
mother all last night hoping to save
the one other member of her family
alive.
Small Chance for Recovery.
There is little chance for her re-
covery. The greatest suffering was
reported during the night. No fire
was allowed in the houses, for fear
of an outbreak. Lights were out and
there was no water, the mains having
burst. Offers of help poured into the
I-(Continued on page four.)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-12
WITHIN SIX DAYS
First Of U-Boats Should Reach
U. S. Waters IL Days After
Leaving War Zone
AIM TO STRIKE QUICKLY;
BELIEF OF AUTHORITIES
Signal to Begin Action Would Be
Declaration Blockade Zone
in American Waters
By BASIL N. MANLY.

Washington, March 12.-The u
boats are coming.
Within six days, at least in the
opinion OF naval. authorities in Wash.
ingtOn, the German submarines will
appear Off the Atlantic coast. and in
the Gulf of Mexico, ready to pounce
upon the shipping that attempts to
leave American ports.
This is the explanation given for
the sudden cessation of the sinking
of merchant vessels during the last
week. 1t is pointed ont that the last
reported activities Of the submarines
occurred on February 26, The day on
which President Wilson made his
armed neutrality declaration. Accord
ing to this view, as soon as the presi-
dent announced his intention of using
armed force, the submarines were not
flied by wireless to proceed to their
stations in American waters, which
had been assigned before they were
sent to sea. a,
J.. %@i TO Strike Quick .a.
Germany always in the past made it
a rule to strike the quickest and most
sensational blow possible US soon as
war with, any power became newt
able. This was her. course in Bel
gium and in Rumania and there is
every reason to believe that she will
repeat it tn the case Of the United
States 1f9W FaDif8 at} 81
Tho submarine, IS the most effective
weapon. which! she cab employ against
us atsthe beginning' 4, OF hostilities.
Moreover, her, ,U,hoats2 operating in
American waters will be able, to do
infinitely more damage to the COM
merce upon which England depends
than if they restrict their activities
to the blockade one. There they have
to contend with thousands of British
patrol boats, while in American wat
ers there are less than fifty United
States destroyers, supplemented by
the small number Of British cruisers,
which came to light during the U-53's
exploits.
And in the event of a declaration
of war either by the United States
or Germany, the damage that the u
boats can do will not be limited to
CONTINUED on Page Eighty f..
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-12
-FOUR. ESCAPE. ...... .
INJURIES i WHEN r: +: 8. !:
::::::fN|IIGi|NES. !: CRASH RAljS|;A
Northern Pacific Yards at Man.
dan Scene of Wreck Early
,n,'This Morning a'''ss -. ~ p.
(Speciai to the Tribune. J

Mandan, N. D., March 12.-Yard
switch engine No. 1112 and Bismarck
switch No. 465 collided head-on in the
Mandan Northern Pacific yards at
6:45 o'clock this morning. None was
injured. The cab on engine 465 was
demolished and both water tanks on
the engines were thrown from the
track. ..- II
Steam obscures View.
The Bismarck switch had just re-
turned from Bismarck with a coach
attached and was travelling eastward,
having just passed switch. Engine
1112, with several box cars attached,
was switching in the yards and was
going westward. Steam was thick
and obscured> the view of both of the
engineers. The two engines crashed
with considerable force. ..g
., Miracle That None Killed.
Engineer McCurry and Fireman
Miller were on the Bismarck Switch
and Engineer Helbling and Fireman
Clark on switch engine No. 1112.
Those who saw the accident aver it
was nothing less than miracle that
some d the four enginemen we're not
Investigation to Follow.
Up to a late hour this afternoon no
blame had been made on any of the
engine crews. It was stated, how
ever, that an investigation will be
held either late this afternoon or to-
morrow morning.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-12
FOREIGN nations.
WARNED Of STEP
ARM SHIPS.
Associated Press.)

Washington, March 12.-Formal no.
tice that American ships traversing
the German submarine zones are to
carry "armed guards for the protec-
ton of the vessel and the lives of the
persons on board" was sent by the
state department today to embassies
and legations of all foreign govern
ments in Washington.
Following is the text Of the commu-
nication as made public by the State
Department:
"In view of the announcement of the
Imperial German government on Jan.
81, 1917, that all ships, those includ-
ing neutrals, met within certain zones
of the high seas, would be sunk with
out any precaution being taken for
the safety of the persons on board and
without the exercise of visit and
search, the government of the United
States has determined to place upon
all American merchant vessels sail
ing through the barred areas an
armed guard for the protection Of the,
vessel and the lives Of the persons on
board
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-12
MOSUl OBJECTIVE.
(united PreaS)

London, March 12.-Mosul is the
next objective of General Maude's
men in Mesopotamia. While details
of the occupation OF the ancient city
of Bagdad are lacking, the public Ia
awaiting a narrative showing the cap
ture of a large number of prisoners
and war material. Mesopotamta is
now circled by three fortresses Of En-
tente troops whose lines are tighten
ing and drawing the Turks still fur.
ther toward Asia. Military experts
hailed the fall of Bagdad as . tre-
mendous blow at Turkish prestige and
one which will likely have far reach
ing effects in the east, and the cap
ture Of the city likewise was the final
blow inflicted at Berlin's ambition for
a railway from Berlin to Asia.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-12
GETS VALUABLE PATENT.

Carl r. Kositzky this morning re-
ceived patent on collapsible, or
knock-down banana crate, to be manu-
factured of metal. Application for
the patent was made in 1914, but final
action was not taken until last week.
The collapsibles crate will, its invent
or believes, sayesmshippers large
amounts In freight charges on the re-
turn OF empty crates, and it will last
indefinitely.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-12
GERARD At CUBA;
MAY HAVE News
Of MORE PLOTS
Ambassador to Germany Refuses
to Make Any Statements Un-
til He Sees Wilson
UNITED Press.l

Havana, Cuba, March 12.-By night
fall James Gerard, former American
ambassador to Germany, will once
more be treading United States soil.
1t has been long trip from Berlin
to Washington, nearly 5000 miles
being travelled by the former envoy
and his party, and until the last mo-
ment, it was a journey filled with ap'
prehension. The former envoy and
his party expected to leave Havana
today. Gerard will report to Presi-
dent Wilson at the earliest moment.
Until he has thus personally detailed
the circumstances of his trying days
in Berlin, her present situation and
her future aims, he will remain silent.
No knowledge Of Plot.
The only public expression. which
the ambassador committed himself to
make on his arrival here was that
he had no knowledge in any form OF
German Foreign Secretary thinner
mans plot to align Germany with
Mexico and Japan, against the United
States until word has reached the In
santa Isabel by wireless, while en-
route from Curana, Spain, to Havana.
From others it was learned that the
ambassador months ago warned his
government Of German intrigue in
Mexico. 1t rests with the President
whether the full story of Ambassador
Gerard's life in Berlin and his i'm
pressions shall be given to the pub
lie. He now has ready amazing de-
tails. 1t may be possible these may
be the basis for further German
Vaccinations against the United
States.
Shortage Of Food.
The most noticeable shortage OF
food is in potatoes, fats, sugars and
other staple foods. A shortage of
nitrates is hindering the manufacture
of munitions. Germany is being raked
with a fine toothe comb for mater
ials. The latest requisition deter
mined on by the government was
for lead. Every ounce is being taken
from the tops Of beer bottles. The
lead pipes of church organs are also
being seized. The food shortage Is
noticed mostly in the larger cities.
BERNsToRFF NEAR HOME.
Christiania, March 12.-The steam
ship, Frederik VIII. left for Copenha-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-12
{. 4. HUGHES PURCHASES
BISMARCK TRIBUNE { {. It | SIZE

E. A. Hughes of Bismarck today
purchased the Bismarck Tribune at
receivers sale held at the otices q
the company at Bismarck. The, Co..
sideration was $1S,600.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-12
FORCES
LOSE II PLANES
UNITED Press.)

Berlin, March 1.-THE Entente
forces on the western front lost II
aeroplanes, today's Official war ONCE
statement said.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-12
ANCIENT CITY
OCCUPIED BY
GENERAL MAuDE.
Details of Successful Entry Into
Turkish Base Not Given Out
by Its Captor :. :
M0SUL Is NEXT
OBJECTIVE POINT
English on West Front Follow
Up Teutonic Retirement by
Taking 1rles \
ANNOUNCE VICTORY.
(Associated prese.)

London, March 12.-After an.
nouneing the fall Of eaedad in
the house Of commons today, An.
drew eonar Law, chancellor Of
the exchequer, said there was
every reason to believe that two
thirds Of the Turks artillery had
fallen into the hands OF the Brit
ish or had been. thrown into the
1jQrjs. ....,.. gss...a .a,5ts 81.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-12
aERNsroRFF NEAR HOME.

Christiania, March 12.-The steam
ship, Frederik VIII, left for Copenha-
gen today with Count Won Bernstorff,
the former German ambassador to the
United States, and his party.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-15
MOB THREATENED
ITO KNOCK BLOCK
OFF," SAYS JEWETT

INDIANAPOLIS. June ia score
Of witnesses. called by the government
today in the Indianapolis election con-
spiracy case in Federal court, testified
regarding what they described as Of.
forts to close the registration places
early In order to prevent the negroes
from becoming eligible to vote. In the
1914 election.
Pat Glenn. former assistant street
commissioner said that he told one
member of the registration board that
he could make more money by clos
ing the registration place tomorrow.
than by keeping open," but that he was
unable to get the registration office
closed and reported his inability to
Mayor Bell, who. he said had previous
ly told him, ito see what he could do, "
toward an early closing.
Several negroes testified that they
were allowed to register but that when
they went to vote they were told that
their names had not been registered
Charles w. Jewett, present Republic
an candidate for mayor Of Indianapolis
In his testimony, said that he went to
one registration precinct after receiv-
ing report Of trouble there and that he
was surrounded by crowd who threat
ened to knock his block off II he start
ed anything"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-15
CIVIC COUNCIL OF
COLORED WOMEN TO
HAVE MASS MEETING

The Woman's Civic Council. an or.
ganization to promote the best inter
ests of women Of the negro race in
this city, will hold q mass meeting
next Monday afternoon in the Second
Baptist church, South Ninth and A
streets, for the purpose Of discussing
the new suffrage law and for infor-
nation and instruction in women's
new civic duties. The Council works
with the Legislative Council Of Won
en- Of Indiana.
Mrs. M. F. McCurdy, the president,
and one Of the best known workers
in women's activities In Indiana, will
preside, and give an address on THE
Spirit Of the Hour" and Mrs. r. M
Coins secretary, will lead the devotion.
Mrs. Grace Ferman, assistant secre-
tary, and Mrs. Katherine Artist. treas
urer, are the other officers.
Miss Esther Griffin White, chair
man Of the Women Voters Associa-
ticn, will talk on registration and the
general question of suffrage and a
special musical program will be
given.
While the meeting is called primar-
lily for the Negro women of Richmond,
the general public will be welcome.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-15
TEACHERS SELECTED FOR
CAMPeEIISTOWN SCHOOLS

EATON, O.. June 15.-Selecton Of
corps of teachers for the jackson
township centralized schools at Camp
bellstown has been made by the board
Of education.
Joseph s. McDivitte Of Eaton, has
been elected superintendent to sue
coed C. r. ,Coblentz, who resigned to
become superintendent of the Jeffer-
son township schools. George Nc
Clellan, of Eaton, who was graduated
with the 1917 class at Miami univers-
ity. has been made principal.
Others teachers follow: Clarence
Thompson, manual training; w. II.
Wisman, Miss Hazel Dafler, Miss
Grace Miller. Miss Blanche Plummer,
and Miss Lulu Beachlor, domestic art
and drawing. The corps is complete
with one exception, that Of history
and English teacher, to succeed Miss
Blanche Rinehart, who resigned after
three years service.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-15
GRACE CHURCH TO BE
HOST TO LEAGUERS

Richmond banners and speech by
Miss Pearl Hibnor of this city won the
1915 Richmond district Epworth
League convention for this city, &C
cording to an announcement made by
the seventeen local representatives
who attended the meeting at Farm
land this week.
A strong fight also was put up by
Ridgeville.
Grace M. e. church will entertain
the 1eaguers.
Miss Eva Phelps. of the First NJ. E.
church, was elected fourth vice-presi-
dent.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-15
GOLF CLUBS TO HOLD
LIBERTY TOURNAMENT

BOSTON, June 15.-Plans were be
ing made today to hold liberty golf
tournaments" on July on the links
of all the golf clubs in this district as
part of a nationwide movement, start
ed by the United States Golf associa-
ton to aid the American red cross.
Howard F. Whitney, secretary OF the
association, in a letter received today
urged the clubs to respond to the op-
portunity for service to the country
and suggests that the entrance fee OF
the tournaments, which will be turned
over to the red cross, be fixed at not
less than one dollar.
The red cross, Mr.. Whitney said,
will present a souvenir medal to each
club holding a liberty tournament.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-15
" omen Make Use
of Odds and Ends
to Make Blankets

Women of Richmond are making
use Of their odds and ends Of WOOL Of
all qualities, sizes and colors. Pieces
are tied together and crocheted or
knitted into nine-inch squares which
are set together to make blankets.
These blankets, now badly needed, will
be sent to France
Women having any pieces Of any
color Of yarn or wool are urged to
bring them to the sock shop" which
is to be located on Main street Those
who can either crochet or knit are
needed at the shop to help knit socks
for the Indiana soldiers who are to go
to France.
Instructors In knitting will! be at the
headquarters to teach persons who
may not already know how to knit.
Leaders in this work are asking that
every woman In Richmond offer her
services. send In some bits of yarn, or
better stil1, send the nine-inch square
already knitted.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-15
Liquor Stills Are
Flourishing Ii, Hills
Of West Virginia

CHARLESTON, w. Va. June IT,
Federal revenue onicers are cooper
ating with state prohibition author1-
ties to ferret out liquor stills which
authorities believe are hourtshing In
the mountainous sections of the state
since the so-called "quart-a-month"
law became operative
Authorities say prohibition law vio-
lators prefer the risks involved in
old time "moonshining distilling" to
those of Bookkeeping since a systemat-
ic campaign against the latter course
has been in progress.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-15
MAN ARRESTED HAS
CHICKENS IN SACK

After an exciting chase, Charles MIL
ton, alleged chicken thief, was arrested
this morning by Patrolman vogelsong
and Sheriff Carr.
When arrested, Milton was driving
south on Fifth street in a buggy. He
had two sacks in which we're sixteen
chickens. Although he admitted the
theft of the fowls, Milton refused to
tell the police where they were stolen
He was placed In the county jail
pending action of the grand jury.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-15
Put Waste Paper
on Front Porch, is
Plea Of Leaders

The campaign for waste paper still
10 being waged.
: Leaders in the drive report splendid
progress. The ways and means COM
mittee of the Domestic Science club is
anxious to turn over q neat sum of
money to the Day Nursery.
July Is is the day set for collecting
the paper. House wives are asked to
tie newspapers, magazines and waste
paper separately. II they are placed
on the front porch on that day, the
boys can collect them without any
trouble.