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Baxter Springs news., 1917-08-30

w. A. Carson, business man
ager for the Katy mines, left
here for Oklahoma City Satur-
day. He will return in a week.
c. A. Werum of Cape Ger
ardeau, Mo-, has been in Baxter
Springs for a few days. He is
looking after the interest of the
Cape Electric Sign Co.
Mesdames S. J. Chambers and
R. O. Thomas arrived home
Wednesday after and extended
trip to Monatou, Denver and
other places of interest in Colo
RADIO.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-08-30

Mrs. J. F. Braown and A. R.
johnson and wife left Baxter
Springs last week for Clearwater,
Kan, where they will visit their
son and brother, Jessie E. john
son, who will go on to war the
first draft.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-08-30

Rob summerfleId Postoffies.-The
postoffice at Summerfield was robbed
early. tha other morning Of $50 cash
and stamps.i Tools were taken from
the depot to gain an entrance to the
postoffice.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-08-30

Man EIsetroeuted.-J. C. LinvilIe, a
lineman, was electrocuted while work
ing on high voltage wires at Great
Bend. Fellow vorkmen found his body
hanging to . pole BY his. safety, belt
A pulmotor failed TO revive him.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-24

state for February, the exact date to be
announced later. This is for the ac-
commodation of candidates who failed
in previous examinations.
B. C. Dowdy returned home today
from Sheridan, Wyoming, after selling
a carload of apples there that he
raised on his own place. He says he
disposed of them to good advantage.
There was blizzard in Sheridan while
he was there with the thermometer
registering 20 below zero, but when
he left the weather was just as fine
as it is here with cattle grazing on
the ranges everywhere.
Sergeant Clyde Sheets is in Moscow
today from American Lake on a three
day furlough. In order that he may
get back by O'Clock Wednesday it
will be necessary for him to leave,
again in the morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Neighbor and
son, Albert, leave today for Long
Beach, Cal, where they will spend the
winter. In Portland they will be
Joined by Mrs. Ebert, Mrs. Neighbours
mother.
j. J. Day arrived in Moscow Sun
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-24
THE DEFENSE COUNCIL

all jeopardized now by the threatened
danger.
1t is not right or just that Smith
should shoulder the burden of protect
ing Jones' liberty, his personal rights
or his property. Jones should pay his
share To this end the committee on
County Organization for War; was
formed 1t will make a list of every
man in the county, and, among other
things, will list his ability to pay in
support of the government during the
war. On the other hand it will list
what he has done, and give him credit.
The list will be carefully checked
and rechecked so no injustice will
be done any one, at least not inten-
tionally. When the account of each
man is finally made the council of de-
tense will then be able to say just
what each man should do toward each
call of the government, if he has not
done enough or too much already,
and will expect him to do it.
In this way the burden can be cas-
lily borne, and will not fall heavily
on any one. In this way, and in this
way only, can the war be carried to a
conclusion without the
government having to come by force
and lay it's hand on your property,
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-24

council of defense to have these lists
published hereafter so all persons
may know on which roll your mama
Red Cross membership drive, and be-
continued with each subsequent one.
When one horse is willing to pull
willing he should, this does not suit
the driver. He applies the whip to
the Stacker Public opinion is great
whip.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-24

and mine, and taking it whether we
will or not, for its needs.
For what we now give toward the
war we receive a government bond,
the highest form of interest bearing
security known. If we loose the war,
the indemnity we will be asked to pay
will be bankrupting, confiscating our
property, and we get nothing
When this listing is finished it will
divide itself into two rolls automatic
ally, an honor roll, and dishonor
roll. Each person will belong to one
or the other of these rolls. The list
of subscribers to the different drives
made before this time have not been
published. 1t is the intention of the
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-24

small fraction of the people, while
others who have been equally bene-
fitted have shirked
The war will benefit all alike, and
was entered into to protect all alike,
and the burden must be shared by all
alike. Our liberties, our personal
rights and the titles to our proper
ties and riches, are alike guaranteed
by our government. They will all be
jeopardized should it fall They are
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-24

day evening to spend Christmas with
his family.
Mrs. l.. j. Fogle and two children
arrived in the city yesterday from the
Interstate mine near Wallace, and
will spend the holidays with Mrs
Fogle's sister, Mrs. A. F.. Carson.
Miss Alice E. fuller left today for
Wenatchee where she will spend the
Christmas vacation with the Warner
family.
Russell Cunningham is expected in
Moscow this afternoon to spend Xmas
with his parents.
The postoffice announces that the
rural carriers will make their regular
trips tomorrow and the city carriers
will make one trip in the morning
The postoffice will be open from II
to ~ o'clock.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-24

In organizing the committees of
the county organization for war, a
new committee has been added, which
does not appear in the list of COM
mittee of the state or national coun-
ellis of defense. This committee is
called County Organization for
War" It's object is to so organize the
county as to prevent some of the evils
which have crept in in making all
the former government drives in the
county. In these drives, the Red
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-24

YOUR MONEYS WORTH OR YOUR
MONEY BACK.-Hurst Comedy Co.
TEN PEOPLE TEN
Also Vivian Martin i'm ssLittIe Miss
Optemist" Strand tonight. Admission
Children sc, Tax Sc; Adults SOC,
Tax sc.
Change Of program tomorrow. IA
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-24

Cross, the Y.
M. c. 4. and
both bond
drives, the
load allotted
to the county
has been
ShOIl1dnrad hv
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-24

HAVE YOU FARM IMPLEMENTS
LIVE STOCK or HOUSEHOLD AR
TICLEs for sale? OUR CLASSIFIED
ADS WILL GET YOU THE CASH. tt
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-24
L3Zl<&l7

!. WEATHER FORECAST-Lewfston.
Probably rain in the west. Colder in
the east.
Evening star., 1917-12-04

Fancy Striped Chiffon Taffeta. of
all pure silk, in new and beautiful
stripes. S2.25, $3.50 values at $1.69.
Evening star., 1917-12-04
FOR Y. II. C. A. WAR BUDGET.
81 500 Raised at Theater Meeting
Toward Washington's Quota.

: A total of $500 was raised at Sun
days mass meeting at the Belasco
Theater toward Washington's quota of
the 100000 war budget asked by the
war work council of the Young
Tomen's Christian Association. Solic-
itor General Davis urged that the ma
tion conserve its resources and sup
port the men in the trenches to the
fullest extent.
Mrs. James Wadsworth. jr., explained
the uses to which the money raised
here would be put and the uses of the
fund for helping the woman munition
workers in this country and In Eng
land. Other speakers were Miss Esteile
Paddock of New York and Capt Eu-
gene Hurd of Allentown. who explain
ed the work of the Y. w. c. A. secre-
taries In Russia.
Kenneth Clark. musical director at
Camp Meade. led in the singing of
patriotic songs. The invocation was
pronounced by Rev. Wallace Radcliffe
Evening star., 1917-12-04

Practical Gifts
in Silk Lingerie
All Put Up in Pretty Holiday Boxes.
Camisoles of wash satin or
crepe de chine, $l.00 to $2.9S.
Envelope Chemises OF crepe de
chine or wash satin, $2.25 to
$5.95.
Nightrobes of crepe de chine
or satin, 1886 to $12.95.
Nightrobes of fine nainsook
with lace and ribbon trim
ming, $l.50 tc, $2.9S.
Envelope cheniscs of fine
nainsook trimmed with
dainty laces and fine en-
broidery, 99c to SECS.
Corset Covers, of fine main
sock trimmed with dainty
laces, 59c to $1.50.
Third Floor-Lansburgh & Bro.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-28
AMERICANS IN LONDON
OFFER THEIR SERVICES
H1nited Pressl

London, March 2S.-Amcrica's rush
of preparedness is not only confined
to the limits of the United States, it
is apparent here. A number of lead
ing members of the American Cham
Der Of Commerce today formally Of
fered their services ITO the United
States government through Ambassa'
dor Page. While too old to fight, they
state they might be valuable in bus
mess capacity. They are DESTROYS of
offering their experience and train
ing. Likewise, all members of the
American staff have been detached
from routine work and for some time
past have been busy obtaining infor-
nation from the British government
departments regarding the British
methods or raising loans, controlling
ships and railways. manufacture of
munitions, internment. of aliens, and
all other measures which might be
adopted by the United States in case
of an American-German war. British
officials are cooperating in every
possible manner.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-28
PRINCESS PAT
COMPANY HERE
-. FROM BILLINGS
Troupe Comes to City Unchanged
From It's Long Runs in New
York, Boston and Chicago

q "The Princess Pat company, with
its Miss Blanch Duffield, Oscar Fig
man, Louis Casavant, David Quixano
and other stage celebrities, arrived in
Bismarck at noon today from Bill
lings, Mont, on the delayed No. 4. n
The company comes to Bismarck
unchanged from its long runs in New
York Boston and Chicago and is ac-
credited by the press as being "the
best comic opera in years." Reser-
vations for 1.-THE Princess Pat open
ed at Finney's drug store Monday of
this week and met with a good rush
for seats.
Tn curtain will rise promptly at
SIS O'Clock.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-28
PRESIDENT TAKES ALL
STEPS TO INCREASE
FIGHTING UNITS
UNITED press.)

Washington, March 2S.-Wilson has
taken all the steps in his power to
bring the navy to maximum strength
for the present. He may still ask con.
gress next week that it be raised 20
100000 men. He has several way 5
open whereby he can bring the land
forces to the regular strength. but
speculation is he will gain the main
increase by either voluntary service
or by asking congress for compulsory
service. The ways he has in mind to
increase the army are: Increase the
militia from 10000 to full war
strength, which Is 100000 men; in
crease the army from 100000 to full
war strength. which is 10000, by add.
ing the company unit to its entire 'llo.
ia; increase by army at once the IN
nual increments designated by the
last army bill. This would give 90
900 in all. A call for volunteers is nn.
other.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-28
ST. PAUL,

ST. PAUL.
HOGS-Receipts 5000; steay to 10
cents lower; range $14OO@l4.7O;
bulk $14.35@14.50.
CATTLE-Receipts $500; killers,
CSC to 4Oc lower; steers $5.5O@11.5 so;
cows and heifers 5000 500; calves,
SOC lower, SCHOOLGIRLS; stockers and
feeders, 15c to CSC lower for week,
$4.OO@S.5O.
SHEEP-Receipts $50; Csc higher
for week; lambs $8.00@l4.5O; weth.
ers $6.00@12.00; ewes $5.50@11.25.
CHICAGO.
HOGS-Receipts $4,000; active at a
shade above yesterdays average;
bulk $14.S5@15.1O; light $14.15@.
1900; mixed 3l4.50@15.15; heavy
$14.45@15.15; rough $14.45@14.60;
pigs $10.50@14.00.
CATTLE-Receipts 1900; weak;
native beef steers $9.10@12.80; stock
ers and feeders $7O0@9.SO; cows and
heifers $5.50@10.60; calves $500
400.
SHEEP-Receipts $4,000; weak; :.
wethers S10.5O@12.75; lambs $1,000
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-28
GLEN ULLIN NEWS

Ernest Lehr. local managc of tho
Thompson yards, went to jamestown
last Friday. where he assisted IN
erecting the model farm buildings foI
the company.
Chas. r. Kellogg. Of the First Ma
tiOnal bank OF New Salem. was bust
ness visitor in the city last Saturday
coming up on the local and returning
on No. 2. Mr.. Kellogg formerly re
sided in this city.
Attorney j. J. Clarity made trip
to Stanton the fore part of the week,
having business before the court
which is in session.
Ex-Governor l.. p. Hanna and w. J.
Norris of Fargo were Glen Ullin bust.
ness visitors Monday.
tLr. Linhardt made trip to Hebron
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs Math Schafer return.
ed the first of the week from Bis
marck, where they spent several days
visiting relatives and friends.
Mrs. Raphael Gress OF Richardton
came down from Richardton last Sat.
urday for a few days visit at the
home of her parent, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Ilermes, and other relatives and
friends in Glen Ullin and vicinity.
George Taber, living five miles
northeast OF Glen Ullin, sold his farm
OF 80 acres last week to Sydney Bull.
amore at $2a per acre. Mr.. Taber re-
tains all of his stock. farm machinery
etc.
Several new residences will be
erected in Glen Ulljn this season.
Mr.. and Mrs p. l.. Gange of Wi
bauX, Mont. are the parents Of a baby
boy, born March II. Mrs. Gange was
formerly Miss Agnes Burns OF this
city.
Martin & Erightbill, local contract
ors, have the contract for the carpen-
ter work on William kottenbrOck'
new residence. They expect to begin
work on the building in a few days.
Charles Mcdonald OF rMandan was
transacting business and meeting old
friends in Glen Ullin the firsE OF the
week 49,. IL
A baby boy was born to MIR. and
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-28
lake YOUR STOMACH
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the Food, Prevent Sourness
and Make You Feel
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no sour risings. no lump in your
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soon as possible and relief will come
properly. These tablets correct at
once the faults of weak or over
worked stomach. they do the work
while the stomach rests and RECEIVERS
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for banQueters and those whose en-
vironment brings them in contact
with the rich food most apt to cause
stomach arrangement. Relief in these
cases always brings the glad smile.
Get box of Stuarts Dyspepsia Tab
lets, so cents, in any drug store. Be
good to your stomach. A free trial
package is mailed for the coupon be-
low
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-28
PLAZA" Smith MAKES
|DRWE ON EQUITY SOCIETY
Continued from paxe Ons)

ments contained in the Question
Book" Mr.. Smith read correspond.
ence from farmers and grain men who
heaped criticism on the exchange.
He also produced evidence which
he declared proved beyond doubt that
it was possible for a salesman of the
exchange to make $500 on every car
OF grain he sells for the exchange.
"A representative of the Abbey
Grain company showed me check
for 5000 made out to Diefenbach.
asked him what it was for
Just Tin Money.
"'That's just pin money for def,
l was told" Smith testified "Diefen-
bach had been selling grain to the
company"
The annual reports Of the Equity
then were taken up and criticised by
the witness, who declared they were
incomplete and irregular.
THE report presented at one meet
ing OF stockholders covered only five
MONTHS he continued. why was it
advisable to choose but five months
out of the year to report upon?"
Mr.. Smith also took exception to
various items in the annual report,
including 1926 for kilograms. this
amount coYering period of only five
months.
Used Capita, Stock.
Mr.. Smith testified that the Equi-
tvs capitalization fund had been used
from time to time on current expenses
hry0 off Of Exoho,Nun
And so long as this Equity con-
tinues to take in new members and
sell stock this condition can continue
to prevail he said.
James Manahan arose and asked To
crOss-examine the witness, but in do
ing so failed to address the chair.
You will show your respect to the
chair" Mr.. Teigen rebuked.
But Mr.. Manahan went ahead with
his statement.
Manahan Disciplined.
The chairman forthwith ordered the
matter stricken from the record, and
waved Manahan to his seat. The lat
ter again arose and with impressive
solemnity addressed the chair, and
was as sOlemnly recognized 1t was
the first time the committee had work.
ed itself in and out OF a snarl without
exchange OF strong words. Mr.. Mana.
han asked permission to cross.eXam.
inc the witness.
81 will not submit to cross-eXam-
nation by you," promptly stated
Smith.
Forfeited Your Right.
when you refused the committee
the right to cross-examine the ac-
countant who examined the Equity
books you forfeited your right to
cross-examine witnesses" said Mr.
Smith, who was supported by the
chair ---,. :
Chokes Jim" or.
Mr.. Manahan insisted in placing a
statement in the record criticizing the
ruling. 1t was decided to permit the
cross-eXamination. Smith refused at
first to answer the questions Of the
Equity representative, but later abid-
ed by the committees ruling, but the
examination, which had to do with
Smiths campaign in North Dakota for
governor and his failure to receive an
endorsement of the Non-partisan
league, was abruptly interrupted by
committee members, who commended
it was irrelevant and were sustained
by the chair. The committee then
recessed. ' 81
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-28
GAME OF "CHASE HATS
Wind Velocity Reached Maximum o.
&c Miles Per Henr ut II O'clock
, .S..- - Today.

Chasing lids and rubbing eyes
clear Of pulverized particles of dirt
was the fashionable game on the
downtown streets today. Every bus
mess man OF the city had hand in
it. Bismarck was whipped by gale
which, starting early. reached a max
imum of 46 miles an hour at II O'Clock
this morning. The northwestern cut
into snowdrifts and dried good por-
ton of the streets.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-28
GERMANS FLEEING TO
~ ESCAPE INTERNMENT
limited PreSsl

Washington. March. 2S.-While
realizing the possibilities OF trouble
by Germans gathering in Mexico, at
thorities declared the government is
prepared to cope with the situation.
Sporadic outbreaks and bor.l," raids
are most to be guarded against. Re-
ports show that a great many aGer-
mans have been and are still leaving
for Mexico. Reports indicate a con-
centration at Torreon but this does
not mean they are preparing to take
this country. Most of them are fee
ing to escape internment. If the
Germans so stir up trouble in Mexico
the scope of activities in opinion of
military men will not be serious.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-28

charge of G. l.. Best, who arrived last
Friday. "
The little daughter Of Jos. P. Braun,
who was unfortunate enough to frac-
ture her right leg about three weeks
ago. is doing nicely and was in town
"Wednesday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-28

Mrs. Peter KOhler last week. Mother
and little son are doing nicely.
E. W. Green, who has had charge Of
the T.. G. Best & Co. store here for
the past month, departed Wednesday
for Minneapolis. The store is now in
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-28
TEN MEMBERS
. Of 'F' COMPANY
: YET TO R[P0RT

The Mandan militiamen are now as,
sembled and again a part Of the fed
eral army under the command of
Major Dana Wright. Ten members of
Company F are in other cities but
have been notified to return to Man.
dan and report at the local armory
for service. Captain Solum has re-
ceived word from most OF the men
away, informing him that they will
be here just as soon as possible.
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ever, in order that the board may
meet next Wednesday and Thursday
for organization. Under the law ere.
ating the commission. the governor
is chairman, State Engineer Jay W.
Bliss secretary and Commissioner Of
Agriculture and Labor John N. Hagan
a member by virtue Of his office.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-28
Masonic Dancing Party.

,~ About. 40 Masons, and guests enjoy
ed a Saturday night dancing party,
held in the Masonic hall. These dane
ing parties are held every Saturday
night during the season, a new COM
mittee being appointed every month.
lMessrs. w. F.. Burnett, NJ. E. Hall and
James Soules acted as the dancing
committee for the month of March.
.:.s, - Club Dance.
The Young Mems Dancing club held
the third Of it's Lenten season dances
Thursday evening in the Commercial
club rooms Arthur Coon was chair
man of the committee in charge of
the arrangements. The dances of the
club furnish much entertainment for
the young folks of the city.
Entertain Dinner Gard Club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harlan Reed enter
tanned the Dinner Card club at {
o'clock dinner Tuesday evening.
There were SO guests in the party and
Mr.. and Mrs. Reed had planned
amusement for all, by having an April
Fool party, unknown to the guests.
.-. -. Guests Entertained.
George Fuller entertained as din
ner guests Sunday, Dewey Wiley.
Thomas Lenhardt, NJ. Bohonic and
James Soules. These boys are all
members of Co. X. recently returned
from the Mexican border Mr.. Wiley
returned only last week, having been
detained at Mercedes, Texas, on &C
count of illness, and Thomas Len
hardt returning about two weeks af-
ter the rest of the boys, being detain-
ed on account Of illness at Fort Smell
ling.
Business Session.
The p. E. O. S. society held bust
ness meeting Tuesday evening at the
home of Mrs. Alice Poland.
From Antelope.
Leo Schneider. manager OF the O.
cident elevator at Antelope, was in
Dickinson Tuesday, attending to bust
ness matters. ..
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-28
Mandan Nelus Bureau
JUDGES CHOSEN
FOR CONTEST TO
Be HELD FRIDAY

The three men who have been Sc
lected as judges for the first public
declamatory contest at the Palace
theater Friday afternoon are Bruce
Jackson, Superintendent w. E. Par
sons and Professor c. l.. Vigness. The
contest will consist of oratorical, dra-
matte and humorous Rotations. Four
members will take part in each class
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-28
FRENCH ATTACK
AT LA FERE FAILS
DECLARES GERMANY
(Associated ,Press.)

(H666cIateu PfeSS.J
Berlin, March pa French attack
on the west bank Of the Disc near
La .Fere failed yesterday, with heavy
losses, the war Office announces.
French trenches in. the Champagne,
south of Ripont, were captured by the
Germans.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-28
MUST NAME MEMBERS SOON.

One week from today is the last
date provided by Law for the naming
of two members of the state highway
commission who are to be appointed
by Governor Frazier. The governor
stated today that he has not yet made
his appointments. It is anticipated
they viii b made this week, how
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-28
MAY LOSE APPROPRIATION.

Because House BIZ 3O4 was loose
ly drawn, the state school Of mines
may lose its appropriation Of $4,000
for the prosecution of tests with
North Dakota clays. The bill appro-
priations for the biennial period Of
1917-1918, when it should read, the
state auditor believes, 1917-1919, and
it carries an emergency clause CIV
ing it immediate effect, whereas one
appropriation is thought to be still in
force.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-28
VALLEY CITY MAN
LANDS MANDAN JOB

w. J. Currcn, Valley City contract
or, was Monday afternoon awarded
the contract for erecting the new
home of the Missouri Valley Grocery
company, which is to be located across
from the Mandan hotel. The building
is to be S0x105 feet, three-story
brick structure, and will have high
basement. Eight other contractors
were bidders. The meeting was held
in the directors room Of the First
National bank.