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COVE EMINENT
is ON SEARCH
FOR HOARDERS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31.-The Food
Administration and the Secret Service
Department have been searching stOr-
age houses in various parts Of the
United States to find out if there is
any food boarding. No boarding, to
any appreciable extent has been dis
covered as yet.
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BULLETIN, Washington Oct. 81 - Government OF
cals are working to avert the Pacific Coast Telephone
strike called for tonight President Wilson is taking the
matter up personally urging the unions to defer the strike
until Mediator Reed has completed his conferences.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 31-Goverment machinery
is being moved to avert the threatened coaSSe strike of
electrical workers and telephone operators set for tonight
At ten o'clock last Saturday night the government re-
Quested the electricians and operators to remain at their
posts and not walk out threatened at midnight Sat-
day The threatened strike was called off on promise that
government man would take up matters with the en-
ployees of the Pacific Telephone Telegraph Company
This was promised but the time ends tonight at midnight
Werner D. Reed of Denver, was appointed Federal
mediator by Secretary Wilson and he arrived here this
forenoon Mr. Reed has had several conferences up to
noon today
The employees want higher wages and recognition
of their unions
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TWO FLEETS
FACING EACH
OTHER AT SEA

.PETROGRAD, Oct. 81.-A report
was received here this afternoon that
a part of the German naval squadron
in. the Baltic sea had anchored in
Krentz Bay, east Of Worms Island.
The Russian fleet is at the entrance
of the Gulf of Finland waiting for the
next move.
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UNDATED-The TeuJons are reported driving thru
the plans of Veneta towards the TagIamento river The
second Teuton army is endeayorng to break the Italian
deenses the Caric Alps in attempt to outHank the
Tagiamento line The Italian cavalry is harrassing the
advance of the Teuton forces between Undne and Tag
Gamento while the Italian infantry and artillery have Oc
cuped new lines Gen Cadoma has succeeded in saving
the bulk of his forces Notwithstanding the reports from
Berlin that one hundred thousand Italians have been cap
tured by the Austiaus and Germans.
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to all duties and are entering into the
war game with vigor and show per
feet military knowledge for being
such a short time on the front.
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 8l-Tbe uFel
Administration announced today a new
scale for coal prices for Michigan and
made changes in the prices in certain
fields in Montana, Arkansas, Illinois
and Missouri.
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MANY NEW WAR TAXES WILL GO
INTO EFFECT TOMORROW IN u. S
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31.-Today is the

WASHINGTON, Oct 31.-Today is the last day
OF grace for many new war taxes.
Taxes which will begin to apply tomorrow include
enc cent on each dime paid for amusemens per cent for
freight transportation five cents each telegram ele
phone or radio message costing Is cents over 10 per
cent on club dues and per cent on passenger fares
Friday the letter postage except local drop letters
becomes three cents and postcards cents Increase in
the tax on tobacco is also effective on Friday
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GENERAL CADORNA
BELIEVED To Be
HOLDING GERMANS

ROME. Oct 8l-The War Office believes that Cen
ela Cadona has been able to hold his own against the
onrush of the AustroGeuuans An official report mas
been received from the front saying that the Ieutomc at
tacks have been stopped at many points.
Uudines capture caused no surprise here as the ta-
ians had evacuated the city several days ago.
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POLITICAL MOVE IN THE ATTACKS

LONDON, Oct 31-The Teutonic drive against the
Italians is as much political it's military one For
weeks Austrian aviatos have been inundatng the Ita
ian lines with bombs filed with leaflets urging the sol
ders to follow the example of the Russians and retreat
that separate peace might be made.
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Senator Dan Sutherland recently be-
came a hero by rescuing a small ma
tive lad from drowning near Juneau,
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Michael Hardy, Of Fox, is to be ad-
mitted to the Pioneers Home at Sitka,
Judge Bunnell making the request.
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Wrangel citizens are circulating pc
titions to be presented asking for ca
able service in Petersburg.
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VICTORIA IN TONIGHT

Steamer Victoria, from Nome, is ex-
pected to arrive in port about II
o'clock tonight en- route south.
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LARGE QUANTITIES
OF MUNITIONS ARE
RUINED BY FLAMES

BULLETIN-Baltimore Oct. 3l.-it is believed that
seven were killed in the fire Two ships officers also
among the missing The police and Secret Service Agents
are investigating the of the fire. One man was ar
rested late this afternoon and is held by the authorities
for an explanation of his mysterious actions
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BALTIMORE, Oct. 81.

BALTIMORE Oct 81. - Fire early this morning
wrecked two of the fine large Baltimore Ohio terminal
piers at Locust Point and destroyed British steamer
Munitions which stored the piers ready for ship
nent have been partially wholly destroyed At noon
today it was estimated that the loss is well five NIL
lion dollars. mcendarism is suspected and the auCho-
ties are working ON various clues
Flames eaped from the two piers almost simultane-
ousy just before daybreak this morning and spread with
great rapdity general alarm was sounded by the gov
cmment and railroad guards at the piers and all available
fire apparatus was rushed to the scene including two large
fire boats Owing to the great quantities Of munitions
stored the dock Shells cartridges and various other
war fighting material extreme care was necessary in
Gghtng the flames. Salt water was poured into the open
doors Of the piers upon the munitions in order to keep
heat from reaching the explosives and fresh water
poured upon the roofs Of the piers With all Of this the
flames kept spreading until at one time it seemed as if the
fire fighters would have to abandon their task Event
uaIy the blaze was brought under control Tar shingles
the piers blown for blocks away by high wind
starting several minor fires.
At both piers steamers were ready to load their car
goes One large British steamer had just nosed its way
past Others to the upper end of of the PIERS when the
flames burst FORTH The decks of the steamer Immediately
ignited indicating that oil must have been used by the
fire bugs and this was scattered over the steamer by the
wind The ship unable to steam out again as tugs
were busy moving other craft from the fire zone The
British steamer finally made its way to one end of pier
Bhen the forced to abandon her owing to the
intense heat Five minutes after the crew had left the
ship boiler exploded tearing hole in the bottom of the
ship and she settled Immediately.
The munition aboard the piers were for use of the
American forces in France also for the Allies on the va
rious war fronts.
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DUTCH YIELD
70 UNCLE SAM
BOAT TO SAIL
t9 a. :,
Early Settlement Of Difficulties
Arising Between Holland and
United States Is Seen.
VESSEL CARRIES FOOD
FOR BELGIAN RELIEF

Washington, d. c., Nov. An
carly agreement between the United
States and Holland on the disposal Of
Dutch tonnage in American ports was
seen here today in the release by the
war trade board of the Dutch steamer
Nieuw Amsterdam for a return trip
across the Atlantic.
The vessel will leave an American
port shortly, carrying cargo OF pack.
age freight for Holland, 10000 tons Of
corn for Belgian relief, and several
hundred Dutch refugees as passen:
gers. Wire cable, badly needed for
the operation of Dutch coal mines, will
make up a part Of her cargo.
- Dutch Yield Point.
(, Licenses for the Nieuw Amster.
dams cargo were held up by the
American authorities when the Dutch
government refused to give assur
ances that she would not be informed
for safety as soon as she reached the
other side. In the negotiations that
followed the American government re.
fused to recede from its position and
finally the Dutch yielded.
To Enter Coast Trade.
J, A final agreement as to the opera.
ton of the other Dutch vessels held
in American ports was believed to-
night to be in sight. The principal
clauses of this agreement, 1t is re.
ported, will provide that large num-
Der of Dutch ships enter the Amerl-
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we are struggling and which we know
we can bring to a successful termina
ton. Great as are the sacrifices al.
ready made, we are ready to continue
them, and continue them indefinitely
until the great, righteous and unself'
ish objects we have in view are finally
secured
Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of
the eXchequer, amid loud cheers,
moved cloture, which was carried,
2S2 to 335
Mr.. Lees-Smiths motion was then
negatived without division.
Mr.. LeesISmith advocated a. league
of nations and the abandonment Of
the Paris conference resolutions and
impcrialistic designs in all parts Of
the world. He contended that 1t
would be impossible to get peace with
out a solution of the Alsace-Lorraine
problem which both sides would be
willing to accept, and in conclusion
pleaded for conference for the dis
cussion of peace terms.
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DeuiiLs Lake
l. w. W. Tried
as Deserfer
Sentence Will Be Pronounced on
Former North Dakotan at
Camp Dodge Soon.
ARRESTED FOR FAILURE
TO. REPORT FOR SERVICE

amp Dodge, Ia.s Nov. Elmer L.
kepler Of Macomb. ILL.,, professed
field agent for the Industrial Work.
ers Of the World, was tried by court
martial here yesterday on charge o:
desertion. The verdict may be an
nounced within few days.
Kepler, was one of a party of five
alleged l.. w. w. members arrested
at Devils Lake, N. D., after failing to
report here following their certifica.
ton for service. He said today he
was ready to serve in the army.
Maj. Gen. p. H. Plummer, command
ant, inferenttally set at rest rumors
that the S3th division would be moved
from here to some southern camp for
the winter, when he announced that
target practice would 60 on despite
the cold this winter.
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Jap AGREEMENT
M0MENT0US N
EFFECT ON WAR
Expected to Prove of Far Reach
ing Consequence in Far East
and in Great Struggle.
BOTH PARTIES BOUND
TO KEEP HANDS OFF
Integrity and Independence of
China Will Be Preserved
Await Note from Pek;n.

Washington, Nov. Formal an
nouncement today OF the agreement
between the United States and Jana,
in regard to China was greeted ir
diplomatic and official circles as one
OF the mOmentous events of the wa,
period. Its effect is expected to be
far reaching, both upon future devel
opments in the far east and upon the
prosecution of the war against Ger
many. "
In addition to the notes exchanged
between Secretary Lansing and Wis
1 count lshii, the special Japanese am
bassador, recording an agreement rec
ognlzing Japans special interest in
China, guaranteeing the independence
and territorial integrity of China, and
reaffrming the open door, policy, it
is announced that satisfactory un.
derstanding has been reached as to
military, naval and economic cooper.
alton. ...
Islands or" Doctrine.
Informally it is explained that this
agreement is in no sense an applica-
ton OF the Monroe Doctrine to the
Orient, but instead is rather an ap.
plication of the pan-American doctrine
of hands off," 1t does not alter the
RoOt-Takahira "open door" agreement
in any way, though it supplements it.
In differentiating between the Mon
roe Doctrine and pan-Americanism
officials said the former was distinct.
ly a national policy, while the latter
was altruistic and International
No intimation was given as to what
would be considered the special in.
terests' of Japan, but the comparison
was drawn with the pen OF the United
States as regards Mexico.
The text of the notes has been com.
municated to China through the Chi.
nese embassy, but It was stated that
no statement will be made here re.
garding China's position until some
word has been received from Pekin.
In Complete Accord. =,
The complete accord reached be.
tween the United States and Japan,
it was authoritatively explained, does
not mean that an offensive and defen.
siye alliance has been created be-
tween the two countries such as exists
between Japan and Great Britain, al
though both nations do pledge them.
selves to definite line Of action.
Emphasis was laid in official dis
cussions on the last paragraph. OF
the agreement. This is the declara.
tion that both countries are opposed
to the acquisition by any government
of any special rights or privileges
that would affect the independence or
territorial integrity Of China, or that |
would deny to the subjects or citi.
zens of any country the full enjoyment
of equal opportunity in the commerce
or industry of China.
Square Deal for China.
This, it was explained, was precise
ly the same as the altruistic pan.
and both Japan and the
United States by this declaration
bound themselves to see that China
obtained square deal, not only at
the hands of other nations, but from
themselves as we'll. t,
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I. w. w. REVIEWS ITS
MONTANA STRIKES:
. ANTI WAR POLICY

Helena, Mont, Nov. THE I. w. w.
has renewed its strike program in the
numbering districts of western Mon.
tana, according to Sheriff g. H. Hoff-
man of Mineral county, who was here
today consulting with Attorney Gener.
al S. c. Ford.
Sheriff Hoffman states that Sunday
the men employed by the Mann Lum-
bering company at it's plant in Mineral
county walked out for no other rea-
son than that the company Is supply.
ing tlmbers for the mines in Butte.
No Grievance Held.
1.-THE men had no grievances against
the lumber company" said Sheriff
Hoffman. Last spring when the lum-
bermen demanded an eight hour day,
increased wages and improved c0ndi-
tons in the camps, the Mann company
granted their requests. But the men
walked out just the same. 1t is q
deliberate attempt to prevent the Op-
GRAFTON of the copper mines, whose
output is needed for war purposes,
and it is 70 be hoped that the gov
eminent will take drastic acton and
put a stop to all such efforts"
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ERIE COUNSEL SAYS
ROADS MUST SECURE
HIGHER COAL RATES

Washington, Nov. 7. - Counsel
for eastern railroads were given a
hearing today before Examiner
Disque on the anthracite phase OF
the reopened IS per cent advance
rate case. Tomorrow there will
be hearing on commodities gen.
orally.
n. A. Taylor, general counsel
for the Erie, representing a rail-
way committee on anthracite
rates, presented the case for the
proposed increases, which, he
said, were necessary to enable
the roads to give adequate serv.
ice and earn fair return on in.
vested capital.
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Children's treat-Grand theatcr TO-.
day. .
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Constipation Makes
Bcby Uncomfortable

When its tender little organs are
bound up with. q congestion of
stomach waste in the bowels, Baby
is mighty uncomfortable morsel
of humanity, and reflects its dis
comfort in its disposition. II
Mother will just give it a tiny
dose Of q mild laxative, such as
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, the
congestion will quickly looseANHA3
be expelled, and her child be HOP
NAL and happy once moro.
DR.. Caldwelps Syrup Pepsin Is
especially desirable for. children,
because it contains no opiate or
narcotic drug. being q combina ton
e Of simple ,,s lexatlye hsEbs With RsR.
positive in effect, and very palata..
bic. Children like 1t and1take It
readily. Druggists sell DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin for nifty cents \
n bottle: q. trial bottle. free OF
charge, can be obtained BY writing
to DR.. w. B.-CaldweH, ass Wash.
inston ST. Monticello. Illinois.
r. ..Ls'E
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THOROUGH WORK
How Bismarck Citizen Found Free
dom from Kidney Troubles.

How a Bismarck Citizen Found Free.
dom from Kidney Troubles.
II you suffer from backache-
From urinary disorders
Any durable disease OF the kidneys,
Use a tested kidney remedy.
Doan's Kidney Pills have been test
ed by thousands.
Bismarck people testify.
Can you. ask more convincing proof
of merit? ~ ,A'-7
D. Hill. SIS Broadway, Bismarck,
says: "My experience with Doan's
Kidney Pills has been SO satisfactory
recommend them to anyone sul1er-
ing from kidney and bladder trouble.
suffered from a stitch in my back
whenever l lifted anything. My kid.
neys were weak and had to get up
often at night to pass the kidney
secretions. Doan's Kidney Pills quick
ly cured me-"
Price Coo, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Ooan's Kidney Pills the same that
Mr.. Hill had. FOster-Milburn Co.,
Mfgs., Buffalo. N. Y.
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FIGHT CANNOT
CEASE BEFORE
END IS GAINED
British House of Commons Votes
Down Peace Proposals
Of Liberal.
SACRIFICES MUST GO ON
INDEFINITELY, BALFOUR
Lees-Smith Advocated League of
Nations and Abandonment
of Paris Conference.

London, Nov. "A. }. Ralfour, SCI.
rotary for foreign affairs, replying in
the house Of commons today to a
peace motion proposed by H. B. Lees.
Smith, liberal member for Northamp.
ton, declared:
1.-THE aims for which Great Britain
entered the war were not and are not
either imperialistic or vindictive, but
one and all are needed for the double
purpose of the emancipation and Sc
curity of Europe
Must Continue.
Mr.. Balfour asked the house to show
by an overwhelming majority that:
"We believe in the cause in which
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-07
INVESTING
PUBLIC MONEYS IN
PRIVATE VENTURES
Massachusetts Votes Against Plan
Townley Sought ia Make
Effective Here.

Boston, Nov. 7.-Governor Me-
Call and the rest Of the republican
state ticket were reelected by q
large plurality today. The three
proposed constitutional amend
ments, including one forbiddino
the appropriation Of state funds
for private institutions, were
adopted.
BALTIMORE GOES REPUBLICAN?
Baltimore, Md, Nov. 7.--N'itn
one.half Of the Baltimore pre-,
cinets heard from, Atwood, repub-
)ican, for, state comptroller, was
r leading McMuIIen, democratic en-
cumhent, by about 1000 i votes. (,
Nothing had been heard from the
counties up to $3.50 n. m. !
Baltimore city i normally dem.
ocratic, .s (. Eli {. & j.,
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JAMESTOWN WOMAN
STARTS FIRE WITH
GASOLINE; IS DEAD

jamestown, N. D.. Nov. Mrs.
John H. Steele, "a years old, wife of
a prominent farmer of Stutsman coun-
ty, died at her home here today as
a result OF burns received when she
used gasoline to start fire in her
cook stove Live Goals caused the
gasoline to explode, her clothes being
burned from her body.
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Amsterdam have gathered in the Unit:
ed States from many ends OF the
earth. Some came from the Dutch
East Indies and many from the 'Orlen'.
All have been awaiting an oppor'u'..
ity to reach Holland safely. -. H.
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FIREMEN TO GIVE HOP.
Annual Thanksgiving Ball q
Hazelton to Be Big Event.

Hazelton, y. D., Nov. The next
big event in Hazelton will be the an
nual Thanksgiving night ball to be
given nv the volunteer fire depart
ment Elaborate plans are being made
for the affair, and guests from all
parts Of the county and from neigh
boring towns are expected to attend.
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can coastwise trade to release Amer;
lean vessels for the ovt..seas service;
that part Of the Tonnage be placed in
trade to the Dutch East Indies for the
benefit OF Holland and the allies, and
that u limited number Of ships be per-
mitted to ply between America and
Holland. carrying cargoes to be ap-
proved by the war trade board.
Refugees who will sail on the Nieuw
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CENTRAL POWERS
TALKING PEACE

London, Nov. 1.-THE I Amsterdam
correspondent Of the Exchange Tele-
graph 20, cables that peace rumors
were current on the Course yesterday,
it being reported that the !, central
powers would make peace proposals
before December in the form Of pre-.
paratory conference. at EBerne. Z Ac,
cording to these rumors,. each bellig-
erent will be asked to send two dele,
gates, Germany selecting Prince Won
Euelow, former chancellor ands ID /
Karl Helifferich, vice chancellor. :,
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The Bryant Tailoring Co, Grand Pa
cific Block have secured the services
Of an expert tailor, who will give, his
immediate attention to all pressing.
dry cleaning and repairing. II st
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tive circus features as r offered
this tour in a long praiseworthy pro-
gram. 1t is not only ~commendable to
the management, but pleasing to the
patron.
The opening costly, gorgeous scenic
display is rapidly followed by a thrill
ing program of skillfuly executed cir
Gus acts unequalled in merit. Capt.
lrving's double group of performing
lions, Alber's wonderful trained polar
bears, Van Andrews mixed group of
leopards, jaguars and pumas; Ruth LIE
Nora and her performing mountain
lions, all these wild animal exhibitions
are given in the big protected steel
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-06-22

An elaborate composition of words,
with confusing generalities, circus
words particularly, convey no espe-
~cial meaning, unless substantiated by
convincing facts.
Yankee Robinson's three-ring wild
animal circus comes to Glasgow on
Tuesday, June 26. Agents have been
fully instructed to never issue one
misleading announcement, therefore
the public's confidence in this shows
honest statements.
There must be some really great
merit to a big enterprise of this cali
bre, when it can announc and present
such a new high class list of attrac-
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ty clerk was instructed to notify the
secretary of state fair that Valley
county will send an exhibit to state
fair this fall (1917).
A letter from the state highway
commission relative to conference to
be held at Helena on 18th and 18th of
June, 1917, was read and on motion
Continued on page eleven)