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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
MAY FORCE AN
EXTRA SESSION;
F|LL|B.USTER ON
Republicans Start Extended De-
bate on Important Measurs
Despite Adjournment
NO WORD WHEN WILSON,
WILL 90 TO CONGRESS
May Decide at Next Regular Cab.
met Meeting Scheduled for
Tuesday
lAssociated Pressl

Washington, Feb. 24.-With ad.
journment of congress one week off.
President Wilson today had given nc
indication Of when he will go before
that body with statement on inter
national relations. and Secretary Ian
sing was not out, OF the city on a
three days vacation. After yes.
terday's cabinet meeting, officials
were unusually reticent, and the next
regular cabinet meeting will not be
held until Tuesday, Some move of
the president will be looked for soon
after o conference with his cabinet
advisers.
Temporary Excitement.
Temporary excitement crea ted yes.
terday by news that an American
missionary was drown when the
French liner Athos was torpedoed
was allayed today by press reports
that the vessel was being used as a
troop transport, and was being con-
veyed by two destroyers.
Baron Zwiedinek, charge of the
Austrian embassy here, is haid to
have been told during a call at the
state department, that until relations
with his government become more
satisfactory, no arrangements would
be made for official reception of the
new ambassador, Count Tarnowski.
Try to Force Session.
Proceedings in the, .tnnate TODAY
gave no sign Of hope for progress OF
legislation
|. Although Republicans. endeavoring
to force an extra session, permitted
an argument on the Danish West In
dies government bill, obstructive tao
tics were resumed on the conference
report on, the legislative, executive
and judicial appropriation bill. The
revenue bill was temporarily side
tracked and it's disposition seemed re-
mote as yesterday Republican sena'
tors began their program Of speaking
freely on important measures, despite
the legislative congestion, and the i'm.
minence Of adjournment.
Republican leaders will not admit
a filibuster but the Democrats insist
that their tactics amount to one.
Some Democrats are beginning to be-
lieve an extra session of congress
cannot be avoided
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
CHICAGO IS
, TAKING Count
Of ITS FOOD
Policemen Visit Cold Storage
Houses and Demand Inform
alton as to Stock
CAR SHORTAGE HITS
GRAIN TRADE HARD
ASSOCIATED Press.)

Chicago, Feb. PA food census Of
Chicago was started today by the po-
lice department, acting under the
"forestalling ordinance" which for
bids the storing, Of food in warehouses
for the purpose OF Keeping 1t on the
market, and thus raising the price to
the consumer. ......... ......... -.s......
Police were instructed to call at the
81 large cold storage warehouses and
obtain statement of the amount OF
food of various kinds which IS in
storage. With this information, the
police believe it will be possible to de-
termine to what extent food specu-
lators and manipulators are RESPONSE
BILE for the high price of food mate
rials. 'A ''i
The federal authorities also contin-
ued their investigation into the food
situation, United States District At
tOrney Charles f. Clyne making the
announcement that agents of the de-.
partment OF justice are seeking evil
dence on which grand jury indict-
ments will be brought ii conspiracy
to corner" food supplies are found.
The car shortage situation had not
improved in this city, at least as far
as it concerned grain shipment. One
large elevator closed in South Chica-
go yesterday, because of lack of cars,
and it was said four elevators of a
large grain house would probably be
shut down today.
Although a few cars Of grain are be.
ing loaded here for the east today,
President Griffin, of the Board OF
Trade, said no substantial relief from
the car shortage was in sight for
Chicago today.
Chicago districts raised 2,5O0,00O
bushels Of onions last season. August
Goetke, president of the Farmers
and Truck Growers association,
said "That would be 5000 carloads,
but according to statements of two
weeks ago, there are only 100000
cars in the United States. Onions
sold to dealers last year for $1.75 per
100 pounds. Today they are selling
at $12 per 100 lbs" he said.
No relief from the car shortage and
freight congestions was evidence dto-
day. Yards are still full. The Chi
cago Board of Trade is practically at
4 standstill.. ,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
EDISON PLANT
HAS WAR SCARE,
SPY IS ARRESTED
UNITED ,Press)

Chester, N. j., Feb. 24.-The great
Edison ammunition works was the
scene of German spy scare today,
when German named George Skoog,
employed as inspector, was arrested,
charged with tampering with the
shells. The plant employed 10000
men. The plant was Immediately put
under heavy guard and 20 employees
were arrested for carrying matches
and whiskey into the building, which
is in violation of the rules. The am
munition plant has extensive con-
tracts for ammunition for Russia.
Foreman Haffnor this afternoon de-
clared Skoog admitted the shells were
not perfect and a paper he dropped
indicated he was in the employ Of
German detective agency.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
CAR TURNS
TURTLE; 50
ARE INJURED

Toledo, Or, Feb. 24.-Running at a
high rate of speed street car, bound
for the Willys-Overland factory, and
carrying 100 workmen, turned over at
$50 this morning. It is estimated
so were hurt, and several probably
fatally. The crash jammed the doors
tightly shut and the 100 workmen
were caught in the cars like rats in
a trap. In the tangled mass of hu-
man beings. many prayed and many
screamed, while firemen from near
by station tried to open the doors.
There was no standing room left in
the car and, when the firemen chop
ped hole in the roof, releasing them,
many were found in a faint.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
GREEK TROOPS
HELD BY GERMANS
START MEETING
(Associated PresS)

London, Feb. 24.--According to ad.
vices received by the Greek authori.
ties here, there has been serious trou-
BILE among the 5000 Greek troops,
who surrendered to the Bulgaria Ter
man force at Kavala. and who are
now interned at Goeritz.
Hunger and discomfort over the
failure of the German authorities to
keep repeated promises of reparation
are said to have lead to frequent NUT
inies. Many deaths from disease, ex-
posure and privation were also re-
ported. The attitude of the troops
has compelled a number of their
officers, including their commander,
General Hatzopoulous, to leave Goer-
itz.
The Kavala garrison surrendered to
invading German and Bulgar forces
in August, 1916. and was transported
to Germany. The Greek government
protested to Berlin and the return
Of the troops was promised.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
HOMEWARO BOUND.
ASSOCIATED prexsN

London, Feb. 24.-Lloyds announc.
es that the crews Of seven Dutch
steamers landed yesterday, their ves-
sells having been torpedoeu on Thurs.
day. 1t is belived all the men ON tho
vessels were saved.
Four of the seven Dutch steamers
were homeward bound with full car.
goes. The attack took place in the
western approaches to the English
channel.
No instructions as to the routes
were either asked for or given by the
British admiralty. All the arrange.
ments were in the hands Of the
Dutch authorities.
More than 200 men of various M.
tionalities, members Of the crews OF
the seven steamships sunk BY Ger.
man submarines, arrived in London
today. The men were dressed In vsr.
ious odd pieces Of clothing, which
they were able to gather up hastily
before leaving their ships, or which
were provided for them subsequently.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
Prominent Business Men Tell Why They
Belong to the Bismarck Commercial Club
Promotes CiVic
-; and Commercial
Ide0lisn1 in Cifg

G. N. Remission,
Secretary Commercial Club,
Bismarck, N. D.
1-eismarck Commercial club
is the best factor in the city for
the promotion Of civic and COM
mercial ideaiism.
2-I want to pay my fare on
every ride, and to devote some
part of my time to ito activities.
81 feel that my activity IN
commercial advancement pro.
notes the particular business in
which ! am engaged.
w. A. M'0oNALo,
Agent Of Northern Pacific.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
Bernstorff's
Party May
Go Tonight
Canadians Put Members in Close
Confinement While Inspection
Is in Progress
NEW SUPPLY OF
FOOD NECESSARY
(Associated Press)

Halifax, N. S., Feb. 24.-There were
indications today that the steamship
Frederick Will, on which Count Won
Bernstorff, former German ambassa-
dor to the United States, and q party
of German consular agents are re-
turning to their native land, would
sail tonight for Copenhagen.
Members of the former German am.
bassador's party are confined to their
cabins, although neutral passengers
were given the freedom Of the deck
for limited periods yesterday and to.
day.
Since the vessel was towed into a
slip the Germans, from their cabin
holes, have only view Of the dock
walls.
The long stay of the ship in port
has. made heavy inroads on its food
supply, and large quantities of Canad.
ian food products were taken aboard
today. The passengers, both neu.
trails and Germans, have great impa.
tience at the enforced stay.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
(United Press)
DESTROY SUBMARINES.

New York, Feb. "a One German
submarine was sunk and two mer.
chantmen destroyed in battle be-
tween seven submarines and nine
merchantmen off the Spanish coast
near Varradona, according to Buenos
Aires dispatches printed in this morn.
ing edition Of the New York Herald.
The Herald said the dispatches
were received in the Argentine City
from special dispatches from BARGE.
Iona. Among those reported sunk
was the Skogland, previously report
ed sunk, but without detailed confirm
alton, and the steamer Giuseppe. The
British merchantmen Ganeta and sew.
eral other merchantmen were greatly
damaged. The Herald dispatch as
serted the Germans were about to
score victory when FIVE or six Brit
ish ships appeared and put them to
flight. The battle took place Sun.
day, it said.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
ASSOCIATED Press.)

The Hague, Feb. 24.-Consternation
was caused here by the announcement
OF the torpedoing and sinking by Ger
man submarines of seven Dutch cargo
vessels, two of which, the NOOrderd.
ijk, and the Zaasdijk, grain laden, and
bound for a home port, belonged to
the HOlland.American line.
Two others, the Eemland and the
Gaasterland, were enroute for the
United States for grain, while the
Jacatra also was grain laden. The
BandOenig was coming from the Dutch
East Indies with a cargo Of piece
goods. ..,.
Left Falmouth.
All the vessels left (probably Fal.
mouth, February %, it having been
given to understand by the German
authorities that that date would be
relatively safe" the so-called safe
period for neutral ships sailing from
British ports, which originally expir-
ed February 8, having been extended
at the request OF the Dutch govern
ment II
The ships sunk aggregated more
than 10000, tons. 'riie Holland: Amer:
ican line has received a..report that
the crews of the Zaasdijk and the
Noorderdijk were saved.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
SUNDAY BALL "
. Law FAVORED !: !: !: !.
BY COMMIT TEE

Sunday baseball which has been
passed upon by the senate was fav-
ored by majority Of the house com.
mittee late today. There was a divid-
ed report; the majority favoring Sun.
day baseball and the minority oppos.
ing the passage Of the bill.
The bill as passed by the senate is
unchanged practically by the house
committee. Organized baseball is not
allowed and the game must be played
in the afternoon and no game can be
played nearer than 500 feet from a
church.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
Commercial Club
Is imperative as
q City Builder
Geo. N. keniston,
eismarck, N. D.

eismarck, N. D.
Dear Sir:
! consider an organization Of
commercial Interests Of any town
and city IN imperative necessity.
Bismarck must take steps to
build and maintain a system Of
equitable railroad tariffs, state.
wide in their application, in the
interest Of our vast ignite and
clay mines, our large cattle and
grain producing interests, and to
protect our rapidly growing
Wholesale and jobbins enterpris-
es.
This, but not to the exclusion
Of the several other matters Of
civic and economic importance
which are constantly arising in q
rapidly growing city.
Yours truly,
e. D. LITTLE,
peoo. First National Bank.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
LOSS IS $780, 900.
(A0eoeiated Rraaal

New York. Feb. 24.-The destruc.
tion Of Dutch ships by German sub.
marines as reported from London in.
volved loss in vessels and cargoes
at $11,60O.000, according to estimates
made here today by the agents OF tho
lines owning the ships sunk.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
$4,000 FIRE

Calgary, Alta, Feb. 4.-One entire
business street of Okotoks, Alta, 40
miles from here, was burned today
and the entire town threatened. The
fire started In a hardware store. At
noon. it has been controlled, with .
loss Of $4,000.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
NEW HOG RECORD.

Chicago, Feb. 24.-Hogs established
q new record today when heavies and
mixed sold for 1890 per cwt. This
is the highest price ever paid in Chi
cago.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
FEssENpEN EDITOR HERE.

c. NJ. Brinton, editor of the Free
Press, published at Fessenden, arriv.
ed in the city the latter part Of the
week and is the guest Of Representa-
tives We'll and Kunkel OF Wells c0un.
ty.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
AMERICANS ON BOARD.
(Associated Press\

Washington, Feb. 24.-Sinking OF
two more vessels BY German submar-
ines, each with an American sailor on
board, was reported to the state de-
partment today. In both cases, the
vessels were warned and the two
Americans, both Porto Ricans, land
ed safely. The vessels sunk were the
Norwegian Skrim and the Norwegian
bark Blenheim. '
Consul Osborn, at Havre, said the
Ekrim was sunk by bombs planted in
the ship after warning had been CIV
en-.
The Blenheim, according to Consul
Frost at Queenstown, was sunk by
shell fire, after it's crew had aban.
doned the ship without injury.
The submarine towed the Blen-
helms life boats until British naval
vessel aDpeared.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
Yours truly,
w. c. cAShMANN.
TWO KILLED AND
NINE DAMAGED

Calumet, Mich, Feb. 24.-Two tim
Der men were killed and much dam
age done in the Whiting shop of the
Calumet and Hecla mine near here.
when IN earth tremor caused . cave
in
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
Combined Action
Of Business Men
Gets Best Results

Geo. N. Remission,
Secretary Commercial Club,
Bismarck, N. D.
Dear Sir:
My reasons for belonging to the
Commercial club are for bigger,
and better Bismarck and promo
ton Of broader and larger dis
tribution Of Bismarck trade. The
combined action Of the business
men is the best way to get re-
suits.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
''B[0NOY' BEAR
IS SENTENCED
TO FIVE YEARS
(Special to The Tribunel

jamestown, N D., Feb. 24-Blondy
Bear was today sentenced to five
years Imprisonment in the state pen
itentiary by Judge Coffey, for forgery
in the second degree.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
TORPEDO GRAF I
TAKING TROOPS
To SAL0h|K|
All on Board With Exception of
Two Men Perish When
Transport Goes Down
EXCITEMENT IN HOLLAND
OVER LOSS OF VESSELS
Dutch Authorities Maintain They
Were Assured That Passage
Was Safe ..,..,
(Assoc.iated Press. }

:. ASSOCIATED Press.) @ s
Berlin. Feb. 24.-The admiralty
announced today that the Italian
transport, Minas, carrying 1000
soldiers to SaIoniki, has been
sunk, and that all on board, ex.
cept two men, perished. ....
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
PURCHASE SUPPLIES,
(AsSociated Press.)

New York, Feb. PA carload Of
Columbia river smelts arrived in New
York today. The smelts were pur-
chased to help relieve the food short.
age. They were purchased by the COM
mission appointed by Mayor Mitchell,
of which George w. Perkins is chair
man. A quantity of rice has been pur-
chased, which will be sold at &C a
pound. The committee proposes to
watch the distribution of this and il
it has a satisfactory effect on the
market, more will be purchased.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
(united presa,,

London. Feb. 24.-seven vesesla,
with q total tonnage OF 900 to-
were victims OF the barred submari1e
zone Thursday. The seven vessels
were sunk near the western approach.
es of the England channel. -Four
were homeward bound with full car
goes. 1t was authoritatively said that
all arrangements for their safe con-
duct home was in the hands of the
Dutch authorities. The Holland line
is owner of two of the vessels sunk.
tlr Six Of Crew Killed.
The captain and six of the crew Of
the British steamer Cranivbery were
killed when the vessel was sunk to-
day. dispatches received here today
said. The remainder of the crew were
landed safely. The British steamer
Trojan Prince has also been sunk.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
|SEVEN VESSELS
DESTROYED By
SUBMERS|BL[S
Two British Steamers Sunk In
Indian Ocean by Sea Raider
of Germany
SECOND GREATEST TOLL
OF sUBsEA CAMPAIGN
Estimates Loss of Property Des.
troyed by Submarines Esti.
mated at $11, 100000
WAR SUMMARY.
(Associated Press)

Nine steamers, seven Dutch and
two British, are today reported
sunk by German submarines.
Their totsi tonnage was approx.
mately $500, making the days
submarine bag the second great
est in the course Of the intensl-
fled submarine warfare begun
February I. The February 6 rec.
ord was 46,763.
A Japanese press report an
nounces the presence Of Z sea
raider in the Indian ocean. The
new raider, an armed merchant
man, is said to have sunk two
British steamers, southwest OF
Colombo, CeyIon.
In the field Of military opera
tions, there have been few import
ant developments. Berlin admits
the abandonment Of some ad-
vance positions in the somme
sector, and Paris reports psne.
tration Of the German line north
Of senomes. III
British army estimates wsrs
issued today, providing for IN
army Of 100000, exclusive Of
Indians. s!l.. l.5.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
BOOST FLOUR PRICES.

Winnipeg, Man., Feb. 24.-Thor-
oughly English millers today put an
emphasis on the III" of H. G. L., when
they boosted -four because of the rap
idly increasing price of wheat to
SAFE for SO pound sack. They ex-
pect it to go higher.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
ROCHESTER SAFE.

ROCHESTER SAFE.
Bordeaux, Feb. 24.-The American
steamer Rochester was expected to
dock here this evening, having passed
safely through the barred zone.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
CHILD SCALDEO .......
TO DEATH IN K.
LYE AND WATER

Brainerd, ,Minn., Feb. 24.-Horribly
scalded by tub of hot water and lye,
the 2-yearsold child Of Mr.. and Mrs.
H. I. Frazier of Irington died today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
The Weather

Warmer tonight.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

The submarine menace is probably
no greater today than it has been dur
ing the last two or three months, no
worse than had been anticipated from
the start By those in position to have
some idea of what it meant. The
facts are simply becoming generally
known end the people are just com
ing TO full realization of what it all
means Persons in this country who
have had access to London newspa-
pers during recent months are not SO
much surprised at recent announce
ments and developments. Those pa
pers have been constantly urging the
gravity and seriousness of the situa-
ton, have p%ersistently warned their
people about the danger of over con
fidence and the lack of preparedness.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
STEVENSON IN HIS YOUTH.
And a satiricaI Forecast That Became
a Reality,

And a Satirical Forecast That Became
a Reality.
l do not think that in these early
days Stevenson appeared to any Of us
as specifically a genius, an exceptional
man set apart for great accomplish
ments. Indeed, had we been solemnly
assured that he would share the honor,
with only II or two possible competi-
tors, of being the foremost English
writer of the latter half Of the nine
teenth century we would -certainly
have received the assurance with a
smile. What! Louis! SO simple,
kindly, natural; so all round a good
fellow; SO like all the rest of us. only
nicer!
And l am quite sure that in his in
most heart at this period he could
never really have looked forward to or
expected the fame which later came to
him and which grows and expands as
time gives us the perspective where
with to view it in all it's roundness and
bigness and essential simplicity. In
fact, in introducing himself to me he
remarked simply that he was "a writer
chap" or hoped to be inc
l was told of q rainy afternoon
plague party" at which l did not
chance to be present, during which
Bob Stevenson amused himself by fore
casting the future careers of those
present. When he came to his cousin
he remarked with a satirical little
smile: "There sits Louis, as SNUG and
complacent as any old type de bour-
geois. l have not the least doubt that
he fondly imagines that one Of these
days they will be publishing all Of his
dinky private correspondence-the let
tiers Of r. l.. SIN boards"
And Louis Joined as heartily as any
one in the laugh which the sally rails
ed. Bob, at least, did live to see the
publication of the "vailima Letters.n
and / have often wondered If he re-
membered this little incident as he
thumbed their leaves.-Birge Harrison
in Century.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

Reports coming from Petrograd in
dictate the new government is not hay
ing it's pathway strewn with roses,
that it is having greatest difficulty.
Persons who have imagined such a
great change as is contemplated and
under way in that could occur with
out great and almost, insurmounta-
BILE difficulties being encountered
have given little thought TO history.
When America broke away from Eng
land its troubles were not over in a
day and the American government re-
quired the civil wal to establish it on
a sound basis. Changing forms of
government 10 not accomplished in a
day, most certainly not in days like
those of the prese emit.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
SOUTH DAKoTAN IS
AMONG FIRST CALLED

st. Paul, May 8.-Forty nine of the
men in Class A seeking admission to
the officers reserve corps training
camp at Fort Smelling, which opens
May Is, were chosen bv the process of
elimination and selection late tonight
and were notified to report at once,
Only . man from the Dakotas,
John & Crouch of Creighton, S. D.,
was among the first ordered to report.
Twenty were from ST. Paul, ID from
Minneapolis, and the others from va
riols cities and towns in this division.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
squid Ink BAD.

Ancient ink was made by a squeez-
ing out of dead cuttlefsh after the
body was perfectly relaxed. Painters
got their sepia from this same squid's
bottle. This likewise is the true source
OF the genuine and original india ink,
for which there has been any
satisfactory substitute found.
The Ink bag Of the cuttlefsh is as big
as g mars thumb and can squirt. six
feet, darkening more than a hogshead
OF water, SO the squid can make I'M
seen a dart and dash and get away
when sqnid eating sea fish come round.
New York Telegram.