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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-09-01
CITY NEWS

From Carriscn-J. NJ Robinson of
Garrison was in the city this week on
business mission.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-09-01

Evangelical, Seventh and Eosser
streets; Rev r. e. Strutz, PASTOR
Morning service at 1920; sermon in
German language; Sunday school at
Has; Y. p A. meeting at 1880; even
ing service at O'Clock in English.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend these services.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-09-01

Old Timer Here-D. j. Mckenzie
of FOrman, an old timer who knows
everyone in the capital city, called on
friends here this week.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-09-01

he became full-fedged American citi-
zen was to offer his services to. his
adopted country. He has rendered his
resignation to the Braddpck school
board and has been called'to the COL
OrS.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-09-01

From Wilton-H. E. Doughty, vii
ton attorney, transacted business in
Bismarck this week.
From Glen Ulin---M. Tschida, the
Glen l1llin creamery man, was a Bis
marck visitor this week.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-09-01

Gro be cOntinued.)
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Lowest

ORRIS w. ROBERTS.
MeteOrogOlist,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05
HASKELL TO BUILD A ROAD.
Former Governor To Spend s1o4,ooo
On Highway Across Two Counties.

Tahlequah. --Construction work on
tweuty-six miles OF modern highway
Former Governor Charles n. Haskell
will present to Wagner and Chero
kee counties as monument to hrs
name, will probably begin by January
1, J. Berry King. president Of the
Commercial Club of Tahlequah az
nounced upon his return from New
York where he spent the pa't week
in conference with Mr.. Haskell and
at which time fnal plans for the con
tract were decided upon.
The road will cost S1040O0 or $4,000
a mile. Mr.. Haskell will pay person
ally every cent Of expense incident to
the building Of the highway which
will be dedicated as Haskell highway
The road will be sixteen feet wide,
Of hne grade and rock bottom. IL
will be paved with chats and covered
with tar preparation. It will trav-
erse a country that is one Of the gov
ernor's favorites, by reason of its pros-
unity to his former hunting and fish
ing camps along the Illinois river.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05
CREEKM0RE MAKES BOND
Doesn't Care To Experiment With
Courts In Oklahoma.

- MISREPRESENTATION J. Creekmore.
known as king Of the bootleggers,"
indicted by the federal grand jury ut
Chickasha recently on three counts,
charging conspiracy to evade the fed
sral liquor laws by bribing federal
officsr, has been arrested at Joplin,
Mo-. and released on $4,000 bond
pending hearing before a United
States commissioner on December ~.
at which time he will resist removal
to Oklahoma for trial.
It was not anticipated that Creek
more would return to eastern Okla
homa for trial without legal fight
and no surprise was manifested at
the United States attorneys ofice.
over the efforts that win be made to(
prevent Creekmore's removal here.
w. p McGinnis, assistant United
States attorney. will represent the
government at the hearing before the
United States commissioner at Joplin.
It has not been determined whether
Creekmore and others under con-
spirasy indictment will be tried at the
January term of the federal court
which begins here January 8.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05
OKLAHOMA 0ILrUP 10 CENTS 4
Sinclair Company Loads In Latssk A.
vance In Mid-continent Field.

Tulsa.-Sinclair Oil and Gas Com
pany advanced the price of crude oil
from $40 to $3.50 barrel, marking
the beginning Of what local operators
believe to be contest with the Stan
dard Oil Company for control Of the
Mid Continent oil field. The STAN
dard Oil Company is represented in
Oklahoma by the Prairie Oil and Gas
Company, and one or two other sub
salaries. No other oil purchasing
companies in Oklahoma have met tho
Sinclair Company's price.
On only two other occasions has an
independent company offered more
for Mid Continent crude oil than was
being paid by the Standard, through
its subsidiary, the Prairie OIL and Gas
Company.
Last week the Texas Company Of
fered 10 cents more than the Prairie
Company and several years ago an
other company outbid the Prairie
Company for Mid Continent crude on.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05
PRISONERS PLAN GETAWAY
Tunnel Found Under Basement Al
McAiester.

McAlester.-A plot for a prison
break which was designed to liberate|
twenty-five Oklahoma conyicts on
Christmas eve was thwarted wheb/
prison officials discovered the 0peningI
Of an underground tunnel leading,
from a basement storeroom in which
tools'were kept. Only four days work
remained. Four prisoners suspected
Of being implicated arc now In soli-
tary confinement. "A
On the heels Of the failure Of the
prison.break plan. eighty-three prison
ers were released on Christmas par
dons, paroles and reprieves for good
conduct. Among the prisoners pa
rolled was William McBrine, former
warrant clerk in the state auditors
ofice. convicted OF issuing bogus war
rants. McBrine was chief warrant
clerk during the administration Of Lee
Meyer and was charged with issuing
and marketing more than $4,000
In bogus warrants. He ned Oklahoma,
and after journey in many foreign
countries returned to the United
States, engaging in the theatrical
business in New York City. When his
fands became exhausted he wrote to
officers in Oklahoma. and offered -
surrender. He returned to 0hlahoma,
was tried ON several charges and cen
victed on one. He served the SEN
tencs and was arrested On another
charge. He pleaded guilty in superior
court Of Oklahoma county and was
sentenced to prison q second ting
MoBrine's defalcation was one Of q
political sensations that preceded tho
upheaval in the fourth session Of the
Oklahoma legislature, and which ~
suited in impeachment charges
against several state officials. No
Brine while in prison issued state
mont completely generating Leo
Meyer from knowledge Of the defal-
cation.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05
FEDERAL AID FOR HIGHWAYS
State Engineer Gearhart Discusses
Methods Necessary for State to
Receive Government Help.

How the s143,207.40 now available
through the federal aid road act for
road improvement in Kansas will be
spent is a question being asked by
many persons 1t is discussed by w.
s. Gearhart, state highway engineer.
"The federal road appropriation will
be increased approximately $143,207
each year for five years." said Mr..
Cearhart. ''ln this period $2,150,0 900
in round numbers will be forthcoming
from the government for road pur-
poses in Kansas.
THE money now available may DO
used any time prior to July l, 1918.
In other words, the state has two
years in which to spend each annual
appropriation. II the money is not
all spent within this time 1t reverts
to the federal government to be re-
apportioned among the other states.
THE federal government cannot pay
to exceed so per cent of the expense
Of improving any road The remain
der must be provided from state or
county funds. Since the constitution
Of Kansas prohibits the appropriation
OF state funds for highway work 1t
will be necessary for the counties to
provide at least so per cent Of the
money IL Kansas Is to take advantage
Of this federal aid The counties can
meet the requirements Of the act
either by means OF the county road
fund or by the Hodges benefit district
law enacted in 1911.
1T Is intended that the federal aid
road act shall accomplish three things.
II will stimulate interest in substan-
r.al road improvement. Better meth
DDS Of road construction and mainten-
ance will be practiced. 1t is intended
to encourage the adoption of an ade-
quate system OF highway management
in each state"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05

NEWS EVENTS
OKLAHOMA ClTY'S MUNlCl.
PAL COURT ABOLISHED BY
D0YLE'S DECISION
OTHER NEWS or THE STATE
Little Incidents and Accidents That G,
To Make Up a Weeks History
Of a Great Common
wealth.

Oklahoma City-Oklahoma City's
municipal court was virtually abolish
ed in decision rendered in the Grim
inal court Of appeals. Judge Thomas
H. Doyle and Judge Rutherford Bret
held that the court was without auth
ority to impose sentence in any char
acter Of case.
On the statement OF Byron Shear
municipal counselor, that he would
recommend the release of every cit!
prisoner on the county road as well
as those in the city prison, Judge
Doyle stated that he would not ask an
investigation by W. d. Matthews, com
missioner of charities and corrections
Many Released
George Gownlock sent to the county
roads from the municipal court as Q
parole violator, Freeman Mitchell
convicted Of theft in the city court
and Anna Burleson. charged with va
grancy, prisoner in the city jail
were all released by the court of Grim
inal appeals on writs of habeas cor
pus.
Judge Rutherford Brett, speaking fol
the court, called attention to the 1915
session laws, which declares all pro.
ceedings in municipal court to be
criminal prosecutions. He then com.
pared this statute with the rill or
rights which expressly holds that no
man charged with a criminal offense
shall be tried without the Intervention
OF jury.
Judge Brett said there was no way
to reconcile the 1915 law and the bill
Of rights so that authority could be
given to the municipal court to impose
sentence.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05
PASTOR SHOT SONG BIRDS
Rev. J. e. Carpenter Accused of Vic
latins Federal Migratory Law.

Muskoges. - Charges against tho
Reverend J. e. Carpenter, pastor Of
the st. Paul's M. E. Church, South.
here. accusing him Of shooting turtle
dove and six meadow larks in viola
ton Of the tSasrsl migratory bird law,
have been forwarded to the depart
ment Of Agriculture, it is announced
By Miss Chloe MattesOn. national or
ganiser of the Liberty Bell Bird Club.
Miss Matteson says information up
on which charges are based was fur
Hished by John Hale Carpenter. the
minister's son. and Frederick Meiga.
sen Of another minister.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05
Building Boom At Ardmore.

Ardmore.-Ardmore is experiencing
. general building boom. There Is at
present in process of construction an
addition to the Hardy sanitarium.
costing $4,000; new Presbyterian
church. $4,000; the Pioneer Tele-
phone building, $4,000, and new
depot for the Santa Fe, costing $685.
900. Workmen have began tearing
down the old buildings ON the site OF
Of the six-story Office building, permit
for the construction Of which calls for
an expenditure Of 100000
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05
FARMERS SHORT COURSE
To Begin Dec. 81 at State Agricultural
and Mechanical College.

Stiilwater-Governme and state
experts will discuss the principal farm
problems Of Oklahoma at the twelfth
annual short course for farmers at A,
and NJ. college, December q to Jan,
usry 4. In connection with the short
course will be held the eighth annual
winter meeting of county agents and
the sixty-five agents will take a prom,
inent part in the discussion at the
short course.
The nine days OF the program will
be divided as follows:
Wednesday, December 27-Demon.
stration club day. r.
Thursday. December 28-Good roads
day
Friday, December 2s-Rursl school
day.
Saturday, December 2O--Poultry
and general farm day.
Sunday. December s1--Rursl com.
munity day
Monday. January l, 1sl7-Farm
crops day.
Tuesday, January 2--Swine breed.
ers' day. -
Wednesday. January S-Livestock
and dairy day.
Thursday. January 4-Beekeepers
ana hortic,llurists' day.
Lectures During Morning.
All morning sessions will be given
ore' 20 lectures and discussions in the
auditorium. The afternoon sessions
will he given over largely to demon.
STATIONS in the laboratories ard
stock,judging psvilions. Seed selec-
tion grain judging. judging livestock.
dairy work, beekeeping. poultry, horti'
culture. road building, concrete con
struction and, home economics will be
some OF the subjects taken up in the
demonstrations!
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05

!, The 5-day battle that has been In
progress in Eastern Wallachia has re-
suited in the piercing Of the Russian
lines at several points. The Russians
we're definitely defeated on front Of
seventeen kilometers southwest Of
Rimnik-Sarat.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05

Nine airplanes were lost by the
Entente in aerial engagements along
the western front in one day recently,
the Berlin war office announced.
There has been violent artillery activ-
lily in the Ypres salient and in the
region north OF the River SOmme.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05

The v.sstery and chapel of the
Trappist Nonks at Okla. Quebec. have
been DESTROYED by fire. The monas-
terry is famoas for the cheese pro-
dnced on farm cultivated by the
3icai;s.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05

The British victory over the Turks
at Maghdaba, ninety miles east Of the
Suez canal. was of considerable pro-
portions. In addition to making pris-
-oners Of 1850 men of the Turkish
force. about 200 guns, a large num-
her OF rifles, much ammunition and
large quantities OF other war stores
were captured.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05

Recent reports received from Swift
zerland have represented the internal
conditions in Austria,Hungary as so
serious that those governments are
prepared to negotiate direct with Great
Britain and France, preferring hui
initiating peace to inevitable bank
ruDtcy
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05

Rumania continues to be the thea
ter Of the greatest war activities. In
northern Wallachia, along the south
ern Moldavian border and In Dobrud-
ia, the Teutonic Aflies continue to
make gains over the Russians and Ru.
manians,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05

The Prairie Oil Company has raised
the price Of crude oil ten cents a bar
rel in Oklahoma to s1.40 a barrel. The
total daily production Of the Oklahoma
oil fields at present is 25S.00O barrels.
This makes the fifth time since Octo'
Der the price of crude oil has been
raised.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05

Hot Springs attorneys have received
notice from Little Rock that the sec
rotary of state had issued an order
canoeing the charter Of the Western
Union Telegraph Company and pro-
hibiting it from doing business in the
state of Arkansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05
Washington


II Thomas w. Lawson can prove
e'there is always leak on important
government moves in Washington,
especially in connection with Euro
Dean international Matters" he will
be given an opportunity to deliver
such proof to Congress in person.
Lawson may even be called to give
such testimony as he claims to have,
: whether he wants to or not.
r r r
A policy OF absolute silence regard
ing the peace negotiations has been
adopted by President Wilson and Sec
Rotary Lansing. 1t was stated official
ly that all steps henceforth will be re-
garded as confidential that no COM
ment will be made on any develop
msnt and that rumors will not be dis
eussed in any way.
+ + +
Continuation OF the conferences of
he Mexican-American joint commits
sion, without regard to the question
f Withdrawing American troops from
Mexico. is proposed by General Car
rama in his message refusing to ratify
the Atlantic City protocol.
+ + r
The resources OF national banks of
the United States, Comptroller Will
liams announced, have increased more
than $i,OO0,0O0,OOO during the last
two years, and now aggregate $751;
'520,000,000, exceeding by about ST.
s000,000,000 the total resources OF the
Bank of England, the Bank OF France.
the Bank of Russia, the German
Reichsbank, the Bank of Italy, the
Bank Of Spain, the Bank Of the Meth
erlands, the Bank of Denmark, the
Swiss National Bank and the Imperial
Bank Of Japan combined.
+ + +
Domestic.
Announcement of the members Of
the tariff commission will be made
by President Wilson as soon as word
lis received from Prof. w. Taussig Of
Harvard, whether he will accept one
of the places.
+ + r
Adoption Of the metric system Of
weights and measures for commercial
use in the United States and also Of
>lhe daylight saving" plan was adyo
Gated by speakers in different sec
tons OF the convention of the Amer
lean Association for the Advancement
OF Science.
II II r
st. Louis, Wichita and Omaha are
to be the land bank cities for the
Middle West. The federal farm loan
board recently announced the boun.
DIARIES of the twelve districts and the
bank cities
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05
Warns EIdorado Mayor.

The mayor of Eldorado has been
notified by Governor Capper that the
laws protecting the lives and property
OF Eldorado citizens, whether they be
white or black. must be enforced.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05

In the Austro-ltalian theater the
weather has cleared and the artillery
duels have been renewed with vigor.
In Macedonia, except for British at
tacks against the Bulgarians north
east OF Lake Dorian, which Berlin re-
ports were unsuccessful. comparative
quiet still prevails.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05
Southwest.

Five hundred gallons Of whiskey,
wine and beer were poured into city
water wagon at Phoenix, Ariz., and
the streets of the business section
sprNkled with the liquor. Two hun
bred motor cars and several floats
formed a parade that followed the
water wagon.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05

Foodstuffs continue to leave Amsri-
can ports for Europe in vast quanti-
ties. Figures published by the bureau
of foreign and domestic commerce
show that In the first eleven months
of this year they reached value Of
about 1910, O00, 900 or at the rate Of
more than 60,000,000 month.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05

Big Grain Elevator for Topeka.
Several big grain dealers Of Kansas
are organizing company to build a
25o ooe-bushei grain elevator in To-
peka. Most of the stock has already
heen subscribed
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05

st. Louis, Wichita and Omaha are
to be the land bank cities for the
Middle West. The federal farm loan
board recently announced the boun-
DIARIES of the twelve districts and the
bank cities.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05
SEVEN nays
OF NEWS
the WORLD OVER
War News.

Pressing in upon Southern MoldaUa
from three sides, apparently with all
their vigor, the forces Of the Central
Powers are making progress against
stiff resistance. On the Transylvania-
Moldavian frontier, in the region north
of Rimnik-Sarat, and in the Dobrudja
opposite Braila, Berlin reports, the
Austro-G German and Bulgarian troops
are advancing.
f. + +
Except for some engagements be-
tween patrols around Brody, in Cali
cia, no activity is reported from the
eastern, Macedonian and Austro-Italian
fronts. British and French troops have
carried out successful raids on the
west front at various points.
+ + +
Considerable fighting has again
taken place on the Verdun sector
around lie Mort Homme and on the
eastern slopes of Hill 304, whore the
Germans made an attack, but were re-
pulsed, and where, later. the French
began a bombardmeIt OF the German
positions. Elsewhere along the French
front there have been reciprocal bonn
bardments and attacks by small pa
troll parties.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05

Cared for s,1ss Needy Persons.
According to report issued by the
state board Of control. eighty-two pri-
vate charitable institutions in the
state cared for 9.166 needy men, wom-
en- and children during the past year.
The gross expense aggregated $780,
1877.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05

The Champlain test well In the un-
developed oil field at CovingtOn. near
Enid. Ok. blew in the other night with
"a gusher which threw oil thirty feet
above the standard derrick.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05

Nine persons are known to have
been killed and fourteen are known
to have been injured in tornado that
swept 4-mile path over South Cen
trail Arkansas recently. Unconfirmed
reports tell OF many more deaths. and
it seems certain that the casualty list
will be much increased when COM
munication Is restored.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05
Record Tor Kansas Mills.

The flour mills Of Kansas produced
12,213,447 barrels Of flour during the
past year. according to figures given
out by the state board Of agriculture.
This is the second largest annual out.
put in the history Of the state.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05
No v. S. Road Aid to kansas.

Want Kansas Divorce Record.
A central divorce record will be
asked Of the next legislature in con-
nection with the office of w. ]. v.
Deacon, state registrar OF vital Stats
tics,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05

Kansas to Get New Pipe Line.
Application by the Sinclair-Cud
Pipe Line Company Maine corpor-
ati6n with Kansas headquarters in In
dependence, Kan, for permission to
operate as pipe line common carrier
in Kansas, has been filed with the
Kansas public utilities commission.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05

Six passengers were killed and sew
eral others were injured when the
eastbound Toronto-Montreal Canadian
Pacific Railroad Express crashed into
the westbound Cornwall local near st.
Polycarpe Junction, according to re-
ports at divisional headquarters.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05

Although General Carranza has not
replied to the demand of the United
States that he either fatty or repudi-
ate the protocol drawn by the Next
tan-American joint commission. the
expiration of the time limit was not
made the occasion for formally declar-
ing the negotiations at an end.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05
Domestic.

Announcement Of the members Of
the tariff commission will be made
by President Wilson as soon as word
is received from Prof. w. Taussig Of
Harvard, whether he will accept one
of the places.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05
Foreign.

The Finnish steamer Oihonna. OF
i,O7O tons. with a regiment Of Rus
sian coast artillery from the Aland
islands, struck a mine and sank in
few minutes, according to a dispatch
to the Frankfurter Zeitung. from
Copenhagen. All on board, with the
exception of fifty persons, are said to
have been drowned.