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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06

1t IS O1nClally stated that there l8 no
change in the status of the 1000 Am.
ericans in Germany. They have not
been ordered by the United States to
leave Germany, but have been advised
of the break in relations that they
may make individual decision.
May Have Been Warship.
. Consul FrOst's description Of tho
Evestone as provisional collier leads
to the possibility that the destroyed
vessel might be c1assined as a war
ship. If at the time of sinking, the
Evestone was in the admiralty service
no possibility of trouble with Germany
is likely to be opened UP.
New Hope to Breach.
Germany's disposition to regard the
break with the United States with
calmness and deliberation and in q
peaceful spirit as expressed by For.
eign Minister Zimmerman, brings
new hope to those who hope the
breach between the two countries
will go no further than a break In
diplomatic relations.
Preparing For EventuaIities.
The work of preparing for eventu-
alities went steadily forward today.
Three emergency amendments to
the naval bill were presented to the
house by Chairman Dadgett, Of the
naval committee, after conferences
with the administration. They pro-
pose:
Issue of $15O,00o,OO0 of three per.
cent five-year bonds to cover the cost
of quick delivery of ships and war
supplies, including more submarines,
destroyers and ammunition.
Appropriation for $l,OO0.0O0 for
purchase Of basic patents for manu-.
facture and development of air craft.
Blanket authority to the president
and secretary Of the navy to order
ships or war material from any plant
within the limits of appropriations.
Countries May Not Aceede.
Spain and Switzerland probably will
not accede to President Wilson's sug-
gestion that they sever relations with
Germany, it was learned from reliable
sources today Spain, taking over the
American interest in Germany ana
Switzerland's action for the German
interests here are interpreted as 10
moving the neutrals from participe.
ton in the break in relations. Spain
is the largest neutral now absolutely
free from ENHANCEMENT in the war
and is by far the best equipped diplo'
matically to serve as an intermediary
between the belligerens groups. Tho
practical certainty that an American
break with Austria cannot be avoided
makes it more desirable than evor
that Spain should remain outside tho
struggle.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06
LEACUERS AND
EQU|TY|7ES TO
MAKE ED|C|NE
Question of Making Second At
tempt to Revise Constitution ,
Comes up Tonight
HOUSE MEMBERS HOME
AFTER BRIEF RECESS
Representatives Prepared to
Wrestle with Long Calendar
This Afternoon

League leaders and Equity battle
chiefs will confer at the Northwest
hotel this evening on the question Of
making another attack on the present
constitution of North Dakota, which
stands directly in the path of the tri-
umphal march which the league began
at the polls last November and which
was not halted until house bill "A
struck snag in the senate a week
ago.
The present constitution stands be-
tween the league and the things it
wants. Presumably, the Equity wants
plan has been to bring about these re-
suits through cooperative effort of
private individuals, while the league
plan is to accomplish it's ends through
state and monopoly of public utilities
and enterprises of various natures.
:. All Now Harmonious.
At one time, when the league threw
broadside into the Equity's co-opera-
tive packing plant plans, it looked as
though everything might not be lovely
between the two organizations. But
little differences which may have ex-
listed apparently were patched up and
Equity men in the house have been
very enthusiastic for the league pro.
gram At the same time. the league,
while protesting no great enthusiasm
for the Equity packing plant. has sig
nified it's willingness to let the Equity
go ahead.
The state board of the North Dsko-
ia Society in Equity is in the city i'll
anticipation Of the annual convention
which begins tomorrow. The board
includes such league warhorses as
Anthony Walton Of Ward, NJ. p. John
son, A. l.. Maxwell and others who
were elected to office as Nonpartisan
candidates or whoahaye been active in
support of the league. D.. ...
These Equity men this evening, in
addition to drafting the prfgram for
the state convention, are expected to
confer with the leaguers as to the pos
sibility of revising the constitution
with less delay than would be imposed
by the usual procedure. The outcome
may be bill calling a constitutional
convention, as suggested by Judge
Robinson of the supreme court. There
is no certainty that such a bill would
get through the senate, but it would
give the leaguers the satisfaction of
having twice placed that chamber on
record If the bill comes, it must be
within the next four days, as under
the constitution new measures may
not be introduced after the fortieth
day, which will be Saturday. Il. v. -
House Back on Job. ~
Refreshed by four-days vacation,
the house is back on the job this after
noon, ready to tackle the long calen-
dar which was to have been taken up
Monday. Many bills of statewide i'm
portance are up for final passage, and
an interesting session is anticipated.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06

Of GERMAN SEA.
MEN CONTINUES
Vessels Are Still Under Heavy
Guard-Rumors Say Machin-
cry Has Been Ruined
OFFICIALS REFUSE TO
COMMENT ON AFFAIR
ASSOCIATED Press.)

New York, FEB. 6.-Immigration Of
ficials at Ellis Island today continued
the examination of German seamen
from the German merchant ships in
this harbor who sought permission to
enter the country as immigrants.
Eighteen members Of these crews
were allowed to enter yesterday.
The German ships are still under
heavy guard and there are persistent
reports that their machinery has been
vuined.
Several officials refuse to comment
on these rumors. They say the ships
are the property of the German own
ers and that this government has no
power to interfere with them as long
as the men aboard do not violate the
laws of the country.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06
BRITISH COLLIER SUNK BY
BY GERMAN SUBMARINE
Q = = = = = 4 q = q


9 London, Feb. 6.-An official re- d.
i. port of the sinking of the steam 2
8 er Evastone and the killing of an 3
9 American seaman reached the .
o state department today from Con. 9
8 sui Frost at Queenstown. The +.
8 ship was a provisional British 3
o collier. Consul Frost's message 9
@ said: 9
o provisional British collier 6
@ Evastone sunk by shell fire from 9
o German submarine in vicinity OF g
o Fastnet yesterday (February y. {
@ American negro, able seaman, 9
8 Richard Wallace, of Baltimore, 9
o killed during shelling of boat at 9
o ter just left Evastone. Details 9
o not yet available =
9 Whether CT not America will g
g find cause for war by the death 9
o of an American on the Evastone 9
o was the subject Of an absorbing 9
. conversation here today. Eng 9
o land has accepted it as a fore 9
o gone conclusion that America 9
o will eventually be belligerent .
. country, but in the meantime, the 9
8 fact that she has only broken re- .
. lations with Germany still classes 9
. her as neutral. =
= = - = 4 = = = = = . 4 = = = Z
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06
SPANISH VESSELS ON
LEAVING MUST HAVE
LIFE SAVING DEVICES
(Associated press.)

Madrid, Feb. 6.-There are still
number of Spanish vessels which can
not reach the home port before the
time set in the German note. The
minister of marine has instructed all
ports to allow no ships to clear unless
equipped with proper appliances for
saving life in the event the vessel is
sunk.
The cruiser Cantallorina, is guard
ing the entrance to Las Palmas bay,
to prevent the German and Austrian
SHIPS fn0ored there from leaving. NO
vessel is allowed to enter or leave port
between sunset and sunrise.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06
ANSWER To
WILSON NOTE
IS AWAITED
Formal Notice of Break Between
Two Countries Is Expected
Within "a Hours
BRAZIL WILL PROTEST
AGAINST WAR CAMPAIGN
Reports Reach Washington of In
ternational Law Being Open
ly Violated
UNITED Press)

Washington, Feb. 6.-Germany's an
swer to President Wilson's notice of a
break between the two countries is ex.
pected within "a hours, and may be
declaration Of war. The belief is
rapidly crystalizing among officials
that this final step is inevitable and
would cause no surprise if Germany
took it now. '...r
Ruthless Warfare.
Conclusive proof that Germany in.
tends to wage a warfare OF ruthless
ness on the high seas was evidenced
by the case and caused increased at
tention in Washington today. The
state departments word that one ne
gro seaman lost his life indicated to
officials that Germany tossed portion
overheard. The reports said the men
were shelled after taking to life boats,
which is contrary to all international
law.
Brazil to Protest.
The Brazilian government announc.
ed today that a protest will be made
against Germany's plan Of unrestricted
warfare. This became known after an
hours conference between President
Braz of Brazil and the government off.
cials. They expect to avoid conflict
with Germany if possible. The minis
ter of marine of Brazil has announced
THAT all navigation has been suspend.
ed. r
49,; Swiss Oppose Suggestion.
Information that Switzerland will
not adopt PresidentWilson's sugges'
ton that in the interest of world peace
other neutrals follo.S the lead Of the
United States and break off diplomatic
relations with Germany, was received
here today. So far as is known, this
is the first response. ~
Holland Enters Protest. WI
The Hague, Feb. S, (via) London
Feb. '6.-It is. known that Holland has
strongly protested against Germany's
decree for unrestricted submarine
warfare, but the press is silent as to
government action. The foreign ac-
tion refuses to give any details as to
the course adopted by the administra-
tiOn.
Spanish Note Today.
London, Feb. 6.-Reuter's Madrid
correspondent cabled that the note Of
the Spanish government to the Central
Powers will be delivered today and
published in Madrid tomorrow.
A Madrid dispatch last night said
the note was understood to be an ener-
getic protest against Germany.s new
measures of naval warfare, proclaim
ing the right of Spain to free use of
the seas and commercial intercourse
with foreign countries
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06
TWO THOUSAND
BRITISH FALL;
ATTACK FAILS
Artillery Opening Fire presumab-
ly on Enemy, Annihilates
!, Its Own Men
GERMAN SURPRISE ATTACKS
BROKEN BY TILE FRENCH
London Reports That Allies Max
ing Further Gains on the
.''. * <. I'igris Front
ASSOCIATED Press.)

= ~ London, Feb. 6.--17he British lost
at least 1000 men killed in their at
tack on the Turkish line south of the
Tigris, near Kut- el-Amara, February |,
according to the Turkish official re-
port. The attack was failure, says
the report. The capt1red numbered
Il, and had the British artillery not
fired at and annihilated it's own men
the number of prisoners would have
been greater, the report Isaiys.
Four Hostile Ships Sighted.
One of four hostile ships sighted in
the Black sea, south Of Hafra, jan
uary 4, sank after terrific explosion,
according to the statement.
! German surprise attacks on the
right bank OF the Meuse were broken
up by French fire says the official
Paris statement. German troops after
tbombardments penetrated French first
lines northwest, of the village OF Par
roy, in Lorraine. but were driven out
by counter attack.
In the region of Ancerviller, the
French captured German patrol. and
in Alsace, near Anspach, penetrated
at three different points positions of
the Germans, retiring after blowing
up works and destroying shelters. the
statement says. ~
Important Gains by British.
The British offensive on the Tigris
front has made further importan:
gains, according to an official London
announcement made public today. The
Turks have evacuated the whole south
banks of the Tigris. says the state
ment.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06
BernSfor0
Is Gi0en an
Iron Cross
Associated Press)

London, Feb. 6.-Count Won Bern
storff, dismissed German ambassador
has been granted the iron cross with
the white ribbon by the German en-
peror, according to an Amsterdam dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph
company, quoting report from Ger
man, headquarters. This declaration
is one conferred on civilians for SER
vices rendered in time of war.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06
NINE GERAl.kENy|:;2;:!!I:: ] "! ~: 2I:.. 81. n:
MERCHANT N BOATS {I
ENGINES DISABLED
(ASSOciated Press.

Honolulu, Feb. 6.-Engines and
boilers of all nine German merchant
vessels tied up in the Hawaiian
Islands have been disabled by their
crews.
The crews of the. North German
steamers Ponern and Prinz Waldo
mar, have been formally taken into
custody and the crews Of the other
seven vessels detained at the immi-
grant station. German authorities re-
qucsted their removal to the. naval
base at Pearl HarbOr.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06
Sharp Break
on Exchange
Board Today
Result of Rumors That Germany
Had Declared War on Unit
ed States
ASSOCIATED Press.)

New York, Feb. 6.-Rumors today
that Germany had declared war on the
United States caused sharp break
in, the stock market.
Prices, already somewhat irregular,
gave way one to three points, with q
special weakness in Shipping, NUM-
tiOns, and Equipments.
The rumor probably accounted for
the concurrent decline in exchange
to Germany and Austria, marks or
bills on Berlin being quoted at 66 3-S,
while remittances to Vienna fell to
$10.52, the greatest discount yet re-
ported.
The market recovered part Of it's
losses, but continued !Hsiremely nerv-
GUS.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06
COAST GUARD CUTTER
PICKS UP LOST CREW
United Press.)

Galveston, Texas, Feb. 6.-The coast
guard cutter Comanche picked up the
crew of the schooner 1rma Bentle, five
miles off Galveston at 2 o'clock this
morning. All hands were safe, but ex-
hausted from the long battle against
the hish seas and winds.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06
Munitions
Movement
Is Started

Norfolk, Va, Feb. e.-The move
ment Of a considerable amount Of
ammunition from the Norfolk navy
yards to northern ports is under
way.
This became known today when
an unusually strong guard was
placed around the magazine.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06
Minnesota Senator
ASKS Endorsement
Presidents Jt0nd
UNITED Press.)

st. Paul. Mimi, Feb. 6.-SenAtor
Andrews, Mankato, TODAY :ntrOducod
resolution asking the senate to 81
dorse President Wilson'S action -.
ward Germany. The bill was blOcko4
by Senator Putam. Senator An1roWo
(Continued q - twos)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06
MEMBERS ASKED TO
SUPPORT PRESIDENT

Indianapolis, Feb. Ga statement
calling on its membership throughout
the United States to support Presi-
dent Wilson in all his peace or war
moves was made public today by the
executive board of the North Ameri-
can Gymhastfc union, national or
Eanization of americans OF German
extraction.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06
CARRANzA WIRES Is:
BEST WISHES TO
GERMAN EMPEROR

London, Feb. GA Reuters dis
patch from Amsterdam quotes the
TELEGRAPH as saying that a wir"'ess
telegram has appeared in the German
papers stating that General Carranza
mas sent his best wishes to the Ger
man emperor from QuerreterO.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06
after COMPLETE CONTROL OF W|REL ESS
SECRETARY DANIELS ASKS
LEADERS TO TAKE ACTION
IN VIEW OF EMERGENCY

Chairman Stone After Introducing Reso-
luton Asking Endorsement by Senate
of Wilson's Action Toward Germany
Leaves White House Chamber Sud-
denly-Von Bernstorff Will Sail With.
in Week or Two-Ambassador Gerard
Awaits Word from Washington Re.
garding Details.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06
AMERICANS ADVISED
TO LEAVE GERMANY
(Associated Press.

Washington, Feb. 6.-All Americans
in Germany have been advised to
leave the country. This was learned
from instructions sent to American
Ambassador Gerard at Berlin Satur-
day, instructing him to advise the
Americans of this and to assist them
in leaving.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06
FORMAL COMMITMENT .
TO TRIAL IS ORDERED
limited PfeSS.)

Derby, England, Feb. 6.-Formal
commitment to trial was ordered by
the court today of the four conspir-
ators and Mrs. Arthur Henderson
charged with conspiring to kill Pre-
mier David Lloyd George. They plead
not guilty at recent hearing.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06
CO-EDs VOLUNTEER
SERVICES AS NURSES
(United PreSs)

Chicago, Feb. 6.-Eighty co-eds OF
the University of Chicago have volun-
teered their services to the American
Red Cross society. Many other wo-
men organizations are exceptionally
active in the Red Cross work.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06
Japan Greater
Danger to u. s..
Than Germany
(Associated Press)

Wash ington, Febl 6.-"The
danger Of complications arising
between Japan and the United
States are now more serious than
the German situation," Senator
Poindexter said in the senate TO-
day.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06
NORTH DAKOTA TROOPS WILL
BE MUSTERED OUT FEBRUARY Il

. o . o o . o o o 90 o o Q o 800 o o . o
North Dakota infantry will not
fuous There has intention the part OF
February a. This made BY officials today ~
published the above erect
o q q 80 q 90 @e@ = . . % @~VV'
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06
TRUCK ,RECcoNoITERINc.

Paris, Feb. 6.-Successful truck rec
onnoitering attacks in Alsace, in
which the German lines were pene-
trated, were announced in today's off,
cial statement. AT three points, our
dugouts were destroyed without loss. V
the statement said.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06
BRITISH VESSEL SUNK
CREW OF is SAVED

London, Feb. 6.-The British
vessel FIoridan has been sunk.
Sixteen Of her crew were saved,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06
CANADIAN TROOPS EXPRESS GREAT
SURPRISE At The NEWS OF BREAK
GERARD LEAVE BERLIN POST

GERARD LEAVE BERLIN POSI-
understands Ambassa.
Berlin today
day. No confirm alton this
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06
(United Press.)


Daniels of
present emergency
United
have been
static will action
the needs Of the government wrel ess it was said
have into the market
general the
the shortest possible time
ASKS ENDORSEMENT WILSON'S ACTION.
chairman relations committee after
resolution asking the senate o.
Wilson's action left the hurredy
o'clock, business He
asked consideration his resolution 0 this afternoon
BERNsToRFF PARTY LEAVE IN FORTNIGHT.
EernsorH will probably sail from New
Germany via Scandinavian There
people They will probably
the Frederick VIII scheduled o sail February 49,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-06
:ERMAN U-BOAT HALTS THE WESEGO


London, e-The submarine VAS stopped the
after
given three barrels Of ubrcatne OIL The Weeoo left
Philadelphia g. with 4 cargo Of oil.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-31

you be willing to live on that?" he
asked.
1--WE got to think of mother" she
answered. "If you'd let me go on
with my typewriting-"
"NO, no." he demurred. II want to
be mothered a little, and 1 want to
take care of you both. 1 don't want
you to work in an Office"
81 must say for a poor man, you
have some foolish pride" she pouted.
Then the next minute: 81 don't care
If it's only twenty, Wen manage"
When Mr.. Royal again found his
voice he announced that he would
bring his father to call.
The old gentleman scrutinized his
future daughter-in-law so searchingly
she began to feel uncomfortable.
miss Bennett" he said, II feel 1t
is my duty to inform you that this
young man has been telling you a per-
feet tissue of falsehoods."
"Father!" i%nterposed the young man
glancing at the surprised face of the
girl going white with the shock of the
revelation.
tits true he is getting twenty-five a
week, but as to a raise"
"If that's ALL" she cried, II don't
care. We can live on it. If there's
nothing against Mr.. Royals charac-
ter"
"'Mr. Royal F" shifted the old man.
"You rascal you didn't even give your
right name.''
"What?" she gasped.
"Now never mind, Miss Bennett! 1t
was just a part of his Quixotic game.
He wanted to see if you really cared
for him. You're the right sort. I
shall be very proud to have you for a
daughter. 1 tried out Jack to see what
he was made of. Now, I'm going to
make him superintendent"
superintendent! !" she echoed in
credulously.
"Yes, you see I'm the owner, and the
old skinf1int who owns these houses.
All l have will be the boys. Just now
1 want him to take a vacation-for a
honeymoon-and 1 want it to begin
right away. Come here, and kiss your
father I"
Florence somewhat dazedly COM
piled. Then she glanced at her moth
er who had taken the old gentleman's
~outstretched hand, and she knew her
W had come to her.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-31
is DEATH PAINFUL?:

The physical pain of death depends, 1 suppose,
on the particular cause of death, says a writer in
London Tit Bits. Naturally, death from starvation
or cancer must be very much more painful than
death from old age. Dying is probably more pain
full than death itself. At some most painful death
beds there seems to come a period of calm when
the end draws near. l think it is q great pity that
for the sake of relations a death agony is some
times prolonged by the use of powerful drugs. 1
remember a doctor saying to me at the death bed
of a young officer "If there were relations here we
should keep him alive for a few hours Why
should a dying man be kept alive for these senti-
mental reasons2
1 suppose a great deal of the painfulness of death
is due to our struggling against it. Just as when
we resist an anesthetic, it causes us great discom-
fort, while If we meekly submit to it the sensation
is delightful, so with death.
The reason we resist is that we cling to life. This
does not necessarily mean that we are afraid to
die, or that we have doubts about immortality, and
want to have as much of this worlaR as possible for
fear there is no other. The greaF q struggle for
life l ever witnessed was on thS@ of a young
spiritualist, who most certainly Pfeved in the
next world. He simply refused to die, and did
literally live some days longer because of his de-
termination. It was rather splendid, this insistence
on life, though 1t probably cost him a lot of pain.
On the other hand, I remember a young soldier
In France who died from sheer lack of wanting to
live. The doctor told me that he need not have
died If he had only resolved to live.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-31
A Civic PRAYER.


For u comfortable living, for ouI
fair surroundings, for our many bless
ings which the poor must lack, we give
hearty thanks; and we resolve that
from what store we have, a little more
than we can comfortably afford shall
be given to those servants of the poor
who seek to cheer forlorn homes, to
lift up weary lives, to open the path
of opportunity, to remove old evils, and
to cure the plague of poverty at its
very sources. This is done in the hope
and faith that (our city, will thus
become a fairer and better home for
all alike, and that virtue, courage, and
peace will increase visibly among us
and bless (our city, among all cities,
forevermore. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Almy
in the Survey.