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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
Mob Burns
Negro Who.
Kills Girl
Body Soaked With Oil, Suspend
ed From Bridge Then 1g-
:, nited by Captors
FATHER OF CHILD VICTIM
IDENTIFIED. MURDERER

Memphis, Tenn, May pal Per-
sons, negro, murderer OF Anton
nette Rappal, several weeks ago, was
burned to death near the scene of the
crime today. A mob estimated at from
1000 to 5000 saw the death of the
negro.
In preparation for burning, Persons
body was soaked in oil and afterwards
suspended in midair from bridge.
A torch was applied and the body
burned fiercely until the scared flesh
fell to the ground.
Persons implicated two other ne
groes in the crime, which he confess
ed. Members of the mob Immediately
set out in pursuit of them.
When all was ready for the lynch
ing, Mr.. Rappal was taken to the
bridge where the prisoner was held
and identified him. In a short speech
to the mob Rappal declared he wished
the negro to suffer the same torture
that was inflicted on his daughter.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
ASKS ARREST Of
PENNINGTON FOR.
SHIPPING BOOZE
President of 500 Line Charged
ifEl! -
With Violating Liquor Lave Z.
u
in Minot Warrants
FRAZIER MAY BE ASKED
FOR EXTRADITION PAPERS

Min0t, N. D., May 22.-President
Edmund Pennington of the 500 line
is charged with Illegally importing
liquor into North Dakota and aiding
in it's sale in warrants for his arrest
which were issued by Judge Dill last
night on complaint of Assistant At.
torney General Daniel V. Brennan.
This step is taken, authorities
state, because the 500 has declined
to give Brennan and States Attorney
Herigstad access to it's records of
liquor shipments into Minot territory.
J A states attorney subpoena was is.
sued for the appearance of Local
Agent Belanger of the 500 line dur
ing the day, but on advice of counsel
Belanger disregardcd the summons.
Warrants for the arrest of the agent
and of the president of the 500 sys-
tenn then we're sworn out and placed
in the hands of the sheriff. Service
already has been procured on Be-
langer.
May Extradite Pennington.
Inasmuch as one of the charges
against President Pennington cOnsti-
tutes felony under the new boot.
logging law, 1t was expected today
that Governor Frazier will be called
upon to issue extradition papers for
the chief of the 500 line in the event
of his refusal to accept service.
1t is alleged that wholesale viola
tions of state and federal liquor laws
were unearthed by States Attorney
Herigstad during his investigation
preceding the Minot raid, and that an
organized band of North Dakota liq-
uor law violators has been engaged
in the importation Of vast quantities
of liquor in anticipation of the taking
effect of the bone dry law July 1. The
railroads are charged with handling
these shipments in lax manner and
with delivering them to dummies and
thousands Of empties con-
signed by piggers to twin city brew
cries
Used Friendly Means.
complaints against President Pen
nington and Agent Belanger were
made only after the prosecution had
used every friendly means to gain re-
quired information from the 500 line.
Cur inspection of 500 records dis
closed an astounding series of illegal
shipments" said Assistant Attorney
General Brennan today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
7 TO Be
THOROUGH SAY
INSTRUCTIONS
..'.t
"Do Not Hide Behind Petticoats
or Children" Is Warning
Issued by Government
ALL HAVING DEPENDENTS
WILL BE EXEMPTED
Aliens Within Age Limits Must
Register But. Are Not to- Be
Drafted
INVOKE AMENDMENT.

INVOkE AMENDMENT
San francisco, May 22.-The
thirteenth amendment to the fed
eraI constitution prohibiting in
voluntary servitude was invoked
here today in the supreme court
of; California TO- release Ferdin-
and ciaudius Of Oakland from
military registration 'N '","A
y5'n, u E---.ln- -.AAh j,,>t,ti ia
Washington, May ,22.-""Do not hide
behind petticoats or children to avoid
service in the new national army"
is the injunction of Provost Marshal
General Crowder in an official guide
he has issued to show how questions
put to those who register on June 5
should be answered. The guide ex-
plains that there is no desire by the
government to draft anyone who is
the sole support of any man, woman
or child, but points out that unless
the person you have in mind is solely
dependent on you, exemption should
not be granted"
Drop the Unfit.
The registrar will drop permanent
ly from the list those with physical
defects, such as the absence Of leg,
or an arm, making untitness for serv-
ice obvious, but all other claims for
exemption will be passed upon by
the local board. The applicant will
be required to state specifically the
character of the work he is perform
inor in order that tho hoard NAV indigo
If 1t warrants him from exemption to
service. II you are felon or moral
ly deficient and claim exemption on
those grounds, it must be so stated.
''The difference between natural
born and a naturalized citizen is ex-
planned carefully and it is pointed
out that even aliens within the age
limits will be required to register, but
that they will not be drafted"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
MEXICO WON'T
TAKE SIDES IN
WORLD WAR

Mexico City, May 22.-It was in
dicated here today that thorough un-
derstanding existed among govern
ment officials that the United States
had not and would notl exeraise pres
sure to force Mexico t0idake ssfdes IN
the war. ncftam1G ]
General Alvaro Obregon who recent
ly resigned as Minister OF War, ex7
planned today the reason which
prompted Mexico. to, endeavOr to main
tain absolute neutrality during the
war. At farewell dinner before his
departure tomorrow for Sonora, he
said Mexicos self-respect calls for
this policy. Even, If Mexico joined
the war he said,. she could give no
effective aid. She could furnish
neither men, ships, supplies, or money.
Under such conditions Mexico could
not, with self-respect, enter the var
unless forced to do SO and certainly
not merely for the sake of gain.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
25 NON.COMS Of
NATIONAL GUARD
7O'FT. SMELLING
North Dakota Contingent Order
ed to Report to Camp by
.... Next Saturday g
EVERY COMPANY SENDS ) I.
QUOTA EXCEPT MANDAN

Twenty-Five ron-cOmmissiOned Off
GERS of the North Dakota National
Guard were advised by Adjutant Cen
eral TharalssQ9a today that they have
been designated by their company
commanderseas candidates for the Of.
ficers training camp at Fort Smelling,
and were instructed to report to
Camp Commander Sage not later than
6 o'clock Saturday evening, May 26.
Two candidates from each company
except F. were recommended to the
adjutant general All of the men en-
dorsed from the North Dakota Ma
tional Guard are sergeants, and the
opinion at military headquarters is
that some very high class material
has been chosen.
Those already in federal service go
to Fort Smelling on leave Those
from companies which have not been
mustered in are discharged to permit
them to attend the camp, where they
enlist for, three months service on
J the same basis as civilian candidates.
The men selected are:
/: Co. A--Sergeants ID. B. Wing and
Manfred Falconer.~
t., Co. B-Sergeants Louis M. Thume
and Chester R. Foutz.
Co. C-Sergeants Clay Anderson
and Thomas Dewey Swiggum.
Co. D-Sergeants John H. Leslie
and William III. Olsch.s
Co. E-Sergeants George f. Wilkin-
son and James L. Thieson. -
Co. F-(None designated because
of need of non-coms for breaking in
new recruits).
Co. H-Sergeants Thomas w. Hat
ton and Robert X. Hall and Corpor-
ais Willard Johnson and Reuben
Poindexter
Co. I-Sergeants Frank G. Bernard
and Chester NJ. Aim. ..
Co. K-Sergeants J. o. Munson and
William J. Eanish.
Co. ~Sergeants Arthur Serum
gard and Leroy E. McGraw.
Co. M-Sergeants w. m. Elton and
w. E. Mulligan.
Co. F Busy.
Co. F of rMandan is so busily occu-
pied in drilling into shape the large
number of new recruits recently en-
listed that Major Wright and Captain
Wilson thought it best not to take
away any of the experienced non
commissioned officers at this time.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
ESTIMATE CORN ACREAGE
DOUBLE IN THIS STATE

Minneapolis, May % Crops plant
ed over the largest acreage, IN the
history of the Northwest today are
in ideal condition, according to a
group Of Minneapolis grain and Gle
vator men whof raturneds today, after
an inspection "trip. VA sssufficient
amount of moisture has fallen
throughout the territory this spring.
1t will grow normally until June" Is,
without more rain. The big acreage
increases will be in food crops other
than wheat. The acreage in wheat
now all seeded, much of it above the
ground, and looking line, will be
slightly in excess of last year. Non
tana and parts of North Dakota and
a few sections in Minnesota and
South Dakota will show %hea. ace
age gains.
Corn, oats, rye and barley show
gains in acreage planted.
North Dakota will double its corn
acreage and will have the biggest
corn and oat acreage ever sown.
The Northern Pacific and Great
Northern main lines from Minneapo-
lis to the North Dakota line and
across that state never looked bet
ter, messages said. The 500 Line
from Valley City to Portal is the col
or of green velvet, and the wheat
line from Thief River Falls, Minn
to 'Kenmare, N. d., is in like condi-
tion.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
ATLANTA SUFFERS
THREE M|LL| ION
LOSS BY FIR | T ::
Thousands Made Homeless by
Worst Contlagration Since
p = Civil War
GREATER THAN WHEN s
SHERMAN FIRED TOWN
Hundreds Being Fed by Red
Gross and Housed in Public
! J. !
Buildings

Atlanta, Ca, May 22.-Atlanta went
actively to work today to care for the
thousands made homeless by the fire
that yesterday afternoon and last
night destroyed 5000 homes in rs
blocks and was stopped only after the
dynamiting of the beautiful resi-,
dences on Ponce de Leon avenue. The
property loss was estimated at $4,000
900 by Mayor Candler. Other esti-
mates ran as high as $5,o0O,000.,
Greatest Fire.
1t was the greatest fire in Atlanta S
history since Civil war days, when
General Sherman, terming this city
the backbone of the confederacy, de.
creed it must be burned. In prop
erty loss and hardships it was even
greater, for the city General Sherman
destroyed had only 10000 population
No Outside Aid.
Destitute persons in the burned
area, which included negro homes and
costly residences of white people,
were cared for by the Red Cross and
Associated Charities. Hundreds were
fed last night BY churches, private
homes and hotels Preparations were
completed today to feed 5000 people.
City officials, after deciding no out.
side aid would be needed, expressed
their appreciation Of scores of offers
telegraphed to them.
Only one person is known to be
dead. as q result of the fire. Mrs. Bes.
sic Hodges died of shock after her
home was destroyed Injuries were
remarkably few.
Estimates late today were that
10000 to $4,000, persons are homeless
as a result ,Rboyestserrday,s fire. In
surance exRfEtb SSSARFated YaF the the prop l
erty loss qfs6e5 al $780, qbHAe 400 and m loss H st to In
surance cn0yMbg9aVle at, s2,SQo'ooo'
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
Student Officers at
Fort Smelling May
Go to France

Ft. Smelling, Mimi, May 22.-Stu-
dent officers at FIT. Smelling who have
railroad construction experience will
be allowed to join the engineer corps
being made ready for duty in France,
Major Moore announced today, pro-
viding there are places for them in
the expeditionary corps The number
is limited.
If accepted they will be sent to De-
troit, the western rendezvous of the
corps.
The medical corps at Ft. Smelling
will examine applicants for places in
the volunteer engineers regiments
thus doing away with sthe necessity
of sending them to Chicago.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
SAILORS
ON BY GERMANS

London, May 2.-Thirteen surviv-
ors from the Norwegian steamship
Madura have reached land. Their
vessel was shelled and sunk by Ger
man submarine. Two men were kill
ed by shell fire and seven were wound
ed. The survivors report that the
submarine gave no warning and fired
on the men as they wee lowering the
boats. f.
Twenty-three survivors. including
Captain White from the Russian ship
Lynton, 2,351 tons cross, have reach
ed land. They say their ship was
sunk by a German submarine, with
out warning and that they were she'll
ed while getting into the boats.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
Austrian Ambassador
Arrives at Rotterdam

Rotterdam, May 22.-Count Tar.
nowski Won Tarnow has arrived here
after an uneyentful voyage from the
United States. Count Tarnowski,
whose ambassadorship to Washington
ended before it began, was accom-
panied by Admiral Paul Won Hintze.
dismissed Gegman minister to. Pekin.
1IsThe count declared his visit to the
United States as most enjoyable.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
PASS BILL TO
INCREASE !. c. c.
MEMBERSHIP

Washington, d. c., May 22.-The
bill to increase the membership Of
the interstate commerce commission
from seven to nine members, and al
low them to divide into sections to
expedite business was passed today
with an amendment by Senator Smith
of Georgia, providing the whole COM
mission must give a hearing and
confirm freight rate increases before
they become effective. A similar bill
is pending in the house.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
PATRIOTISM PAYS

Plaza, n. D., May 22.-Ole Sherven.
who has just completed seeding 500
acres to grain, is patriot, because
he has found his adopted home real
land of opportunity. Last year he
paid $2,7OO for a farm and the same
season he harvested and sold $500
crop from it.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
DENMARK HAS LOST
$50 SHIPS DURING WAR

London, May ga Copenhagen
dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph
company says that since the begin
ming of the war Denmark has lost
$50 ships through submarines or
mines. The destruction of the ships
has been accompanied by the death
o. 90 Danish seamen
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
BYERLy SUCCEEDS
M'LEAN ...MAR1HUR
CHARGES PAP GRAB

Fargo. n D., May 22-W. E. Byer.
ly, receiver of the United States land
Office at Williston was elected chair
man unanimously, of the democratic
state central committee, to succeed
Fred Mclean, now of St. Paul.
D. H. Macarthur, democratic guber-
material candidate last year, charged
that invisible government methods
were employed to elect Byerly for the
purpose of controlling patronage.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
Revocation Of
Neutrality Stand

Rio Janeiro, May 22-.President
Br.& has sent a message ID congress
recommending the revocation OF the
decree of neutrality in the war be-
tween the United States and Ger.
many. Congress is expected II a..
cept the recommendation by large
majority.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
AMERICAN SOCIALISTS
TO PEACE CONFERENCE

Chicago. May 22.-Morris Hillqu;t
of New York; Victor L. Berger. Mil
waukee; and Algonlon Lee of New
York will represent the Ameri2an So
cialist delegates at the conference at
Stockholm, Sweden. The selection
was made today. The delegates will
be uninstructed.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
German Sub
Sighted in
Maine Waters
Close Scrutiny on This Section
Being Kept by Naval Auth
critics
FISHERMEN SAY THEY
SAW SUSPICIOUS CRAFT

Portland, Maine, May 22.-It was
officially made known that the report
ed presence Of German submarine
off the Maine coast was being investi-
gated by the naval department.
A close scrutiny of these waters
was ordered following report to the
Naval Station that a periscope was
sighted late yesterday afternoon and
at o'clock last night a submarine
was seen running awash off Mecaish.
Three lobster fishermen also report
ed today that they had sighted wha:
they believe to be German sub
marine off the mouth Of the Kenne-
beck river.
The fishermen said tha supposed
submarine was a milo and a-ha;f dis
tant, but they were sure of her char
acter. As they were wat ching her,
the motor of their engine backfired
and Immediately the German subma-
rine submerged. Another fisherman
arrived little later, saying he had
seen the craft. Later she was seen
by two members of the coast guard,
who watched her for an hour
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
Adopt Rates on
Second Class Mail

Washington, May "a compro.
mise on the proposed second class
mail tax so as to make it from lhc
per pound in the first parcel post
zone to &c in the eighth zone, was
agreed upon today by the house ways
and means committee.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
ASSASSIN TRIES
To KILL RUSSIAN
WAR MINISTER

New York, May 22.-The Jewish
Daily Forward received cab!egram
from it's Pctrograd correspondent to-
day which reads:
''An attempt on the life Of War Min
lister Kerensky was made just now
Kerensky escaped. All the particj-
pants arrested. Rumored that the
plot, was arranged by supporters of
the old regime.'
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
900 ACRES IN FLAX
Former Underwood Man Has Big
Patch at Mclaughlin, S. D.

Mclaughlin, S. D., May 22.-Thom-
as Brophy, who recently came here
from Underwood, N. D., has a 5000
acre field of fax, the largest in this
section of the state, almost seeded.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
FIFTEEN CENT
BREAD APPEARS
IN MILL CITY

Minneapolis, Minn., May 22.-Fil-
teen cent bread appeared on the
Minneapolis retail market today for
the first time in history. Leading
bakers of that city are putting out
24.ounce loaf for that price.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
MEXICO PROTESTS.

Berlin, May ga Berlin dispatch
to the Exchange Telegraph company
says the Mexican minister to Cor
many has handed note to Germany
protesting against the submarine cam.
paign. The report followed pro-
longed conference between the Mexi"
can minister and Foreign Secretary
Zimmerman on Monday. ., ....-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
Sea Raider at LARGE.

New York, May 22.-Information
that the British naval authorities
suspected that German sea raider
escaped from German port, and was
at large, was brought to America to-
day by an arriving Belgian relief ship.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
BOMBARD kAvAlA.

Sofia, May 22.-Todays Bulgarian
war office statement announces that
13 enemy warships bombarded ka.
vala. while 12 aeroplanes dropped
bombs on the town.
Several houses in Kavala were de-
stroyed, says the statement, but no
military damage was done. One hos
tile aeroplane was shot down.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22

Washington, May 22.-The naval
commander of the Maine district has
forwarded reports of German sub
marine in that vicinity which he said
were so far without confirmation.
Investigation is continuing.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
CAN MORALE 0f
TROOPS STAND +. ).
OUT LONGER?
This Chief Issue Along Entire
Front Where Battle Rages
Day and Night
TEUTON RING MUST BREAK
SOON SAY ALLIED LEADERS
Russian Radicals Seem Determine
ed to Reject War Plans Of
Entente =.
(6y Associated Press.)

The German armies in France are
slowly giving ground before the re-.
lentless pressure exercised by Gen.
erals Haig and Petain The vital
question is: Can their morale be
maintained under the terrific pound
ing to which they are. subjected day,
and night? Apparently the Allied
commanders have abandoned the
policy of sudden thrusts at chosen
points, and are relying on a constant
hammering over a wide front in the
belief that sooner or later the iron
German ring must either break or
crush
Political Situation Acute.
The political situation remains
fraught with many possibilities. The
latest news from Russia indicates
that the crisis in that. country con.
tinues acute and the. menace that
Russia may either withdraw from the
Entente or be plunged into chaos sstill
throws its shadow over the future.
The Russian radicals are apparont)y
as determined as ever to rejecte the
war program of England and Frshco,
but they show almost as much re-.
luctance as Berlin to define their pre-
else aims. A conference is projected
at which the coalition government
will be asked for frank statement
as to it's position, and there are ln.
comfortable rumors that the Russian
radicals intend to attempt to force re.
pudiation of Russia's treaties with
the other members of the Entente.
Indignation Against Germany.
On the credit side OF the account IS
the rising tide of indignation against
Germany in Scandinavia and Spain.
The anti-German faction In Sweden
has become powerfully reinforced by
the action of the Germans In sinking
three Swedish grain ships in viola
ton of their own agreement to re-.
spect the safety Of the vessels. Spain
is still awaiting a reply to her pro-
test over the sinking of the Spanish
steamer Patricio, also destroyed
while sailing under German guaran'
tee of safety and the trend Of public
feeling in Spain is becoming moro
acutely indignant against Germany.
What effect the course of events
is having on the German people re"
mains practically sealed book. The
German censorship has reached .
point of unparalleled efficiency, and
the little news that trickles across
the frontier of the empire offers scant
means of information. Apparently
the war, of the pan.Germans and
junkers on Chancellor Gown Beth.
mann Holweg is going on fnerrily, but
there is nothing to indicate what ef'
feet it is having on the emperor. The
jutlkers claim to have enlisted Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg, but the Is.
sue will remain in abeyance until tho
reichstag convenes July S.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-22
TWIN CITY MEN
PLEASED WITH
CROP OUTLOOK
Return to Minneapolis After
Tour of Dakotas and Mont

IL B.. y2tea1tttdla ea1ttt&dla yd bosas1ra
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-10-17
Knights of Columbus Work.

The Knights of Columbus lad the
organization and were willing to give
the time and attention necessary to
soldiers. They were called into ser.
vice at the beginning of the present
war, partially because the Catholic
hierarchy and the Catholic peopio
recognized the special fitness of this
organization for the work, and par;
ally because the war department
asked them to take it up, as the war
department had been particularly
pleased with the way the knights Of
Columbus conducted their recreation
centers on the Mexican border.
The men who comprise the
Knights of columbus committee on
war activities are big business men
in their own communities, and repre-
sent many different parts of the
country These men are making
great personal sacrifices and they
are serving without salary.
The chaplains and secretaries who
are in charge of the buildings at the
various camps are being paid salaries
which merely cover the expenses of
a bare living, but like those serving
on the general committee, they are
making every sacrifice that they may
serve God and country. The run
ming expenses of this work are being
met by the general treasury of the
knights of Columbus. The fund it.
self, so generously donated by the.