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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-19
MAJOR GUAM
ASKS CLOTHES
. FOR SAMMlES
Tells Of Suffering Of Men in
Hospital Corps at Fort IL"
0g|ethorpe.
THEY MAY SAVE YOUR BOY
Youngsters Who Go Into Battle.
fields for Wounded Need
Help Now.

The following is taken from a let
ter from Major E. p. Quain, received
Tuesday:
About two weeks ago we were in.
Toned from headquarters that hun
dreds or more of the newly arrived en-.
listed men in this great encampment
were suffering from lack Of sufficient
clothing. We were advised as officers
to do all we could to help the men by
giving them any surplus articles we
could spare, and to urge others to do
the same. The government has been
unable to obtain all the necessary
clothing for the army, although con.
tracts were let in plenty of time and
in many places, because of manufac.
turing shortage. Many men had come
here with only one suit of B. V. DIS,
cotton socks, no overcoat, poor shoes,
etc. Since that time (two weeks ago.
this part of the Sunny South" CO
has gone through a severe cold wave
snow, sleet and finally temperature
drop to near zero. The suffering has
been great and there is reason to
th'''' that similar cold spells may
continue to come for the next two
A4.un.Is.
Il feel sure that many people in
Bismarck would be glad to send ar.
ticles of clothing for the relief of
these boys whom l am compelled to
see suffer daily in the cause, and fol-
the protection of those at home They
need underwear, socks, mittens, wrist
let's, etc, of wool, and made strong
These men are those who when fully
trained, will 60 to France to enter
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-19

No Mans Land at night, carry our
wounded from the battlefield, put on
the first aid dressings, and take them
in ambulances back to the hospitals
OF all our forces, these need our full.
est sympathy and succor.
"All articles intended for this pur-
pose should be expressed, prepaid, to,
&C., Page, COmmandant, Camp Green.
leaf,
eft. Oglethorpe, Georgia.
IL should be glad to help pay for
this express. Each article should have
the name of the giyer on it, and the
men will write their appreciation. II
it were stated that it was sent at by
suggestion, the supply would go to the
men in whom | am most interested,
but that is not necessary 1t will be
given to those who need it the most
in any event.
'In this cold spell there has been
real demonstration Of the immense
value of the Y. M. C. A. activities in
this war. The boys have had scarcely
another place in camp where they
could sit down in comfort. The Y. NJ.
buildings, and there are many of
them, have been fairly warm and al.
ways inviting to the boys Good movie
shows, singing, speaking, games and
recreations of various sorts have
done more TO keep up the physical
comfort and good cheer, and let me
say there are no pikers here even
though the weather has been tough. |
The Y. NJ C. A. is one of the great |!
factors in helping to make the world
safe for Democracy-help it along"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-19
HUNS KNOW CAUSE
IS LOST BUT RETAIN
HOPE IN U-B0ATS

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 19.-The
German people know their cause is a
hopeless one but they still have faith
in the submarine, according to Rich.
ard Jente, formerly student at Held
elberg university, who has Just joined
the faculty of the University of Min
nesota. After graduating from Yale
in 1911 Mr.. Jente went to Heidelberg
university, receiving the degree of doc
tor of philosophy there on May II,
last.
"While there are many malcontents
all over Germany, there is no public
cutlery against the government" said
Mr.. Jente. "Yet the German people
feel they are fighting losing battle
with their only possible chance rest
ing in the submarine This sentiment
is privately discussed in all circles
though no one dares say so publicly.
"Women have taken the place of
men in all the industries and you see
them running street cars, working in
the fields and in the factories At
Heidelberg university most of the stu
dents are women. The majority of
men students are wounded soldiers
not fit for active service again.
"The population of Germany has
lost Is pounds per person through
government food regulations, but no
one looks any the worse for it. Every
ounce of food is doled out by the Of
ticials but there has been no great
suffering come to my attention. Cot
fee, tea and cocoa have been unheard
of for months.
"All the church bells in the empire
were requisitioned last April by the
government to be used for ammuni-
ton as were all household utensils of
copper, aluminium and lead. The Sun
day before the church bells were ia
ken impressive services were held all
over the country.
around the university I attended
there were hundreds of Russian,
French and English prisoners at work
in the fields. In the Heidelberg hos.
pitfalls the wounded allies prisoners are
placed side by side with the German
injured"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-19

only sort which requires no winter
| covering in this state.
The catalog, with cover, embraces
81 pages, teeming with valuable in
formation for the grain.grower, the
diversified farmer, the truck-gardener,
the floriculturist and the horticultur-
list. The booklet is profusely illustrat-
ed with actual photographs and
sketches from life, and it is so conven.
lently indexed that the prospective
purchaser may turn at glance to the
items in-wlich he is moss interested.
Bismarck comes in for some good
publicity through attractive cuts of
the new high school, with it's spacious
lawns, and of nearby farm scenes.
Fears that seed'wheat might be out of
sight are settled by the fixing of a
price for all standard varieties at
s.: 80 the bushel, and the best seed
corn is advertised at &c.
The catalog throughout is a credit
to the Will Co. and to the Tribune
Printery. which is responsible for it's
typographical excellence
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-19
TEST SUIT TO
FIX VALIDITY
OF STAMP ACT
Arguments on Today in Contest
That Attracts National
Attention.
BIG STAKES ARE AT ISSUE
S. & H. Co. If It Loses Must
Pay Huge Fee or Get
Out of State.

A test suit which will attract nation.
al attention will be argued this after.
noon in the North Dakota supreme
court, where the Sperry & Hutcheson
Co., owners of the well known Green
Trading Stamp" enterprise, will con.
test the constitutionality of statute
enacted at the last session of the state
legislature assessing an annual license
fee Of $4,000 against trading stamp
concerns and premium schemes oper-
ated in North Dakota in connection
with merchandising.
The North Dakota act does not at
tack coupons or certificates directly
redeemable by the manufacturer or
jObber, distributor, packer or retailer
of goods, but provides that mo per-
son, firm or corporation shall furnish
or sell to any other person. firm or
corporation, to use, in, with, or for
the sale of any goods, wares or mer-
chandise, any such stamps, coupons,
tickets, certificates, cards or other
similar devices for use in any town,
city or county in this state, other than
that in which such furnishing or SELL
ing shall take place"
TO operate in any county in North
Dakota the Sperry & Hutchinson Co.
or any similar organization, must pay
to the treasurer of that county an an.
nual license fee of $4,000. TO operate
in all of North Dakota's SO counties
would cost the company annually
$31S,OOO.
The act is attacked through baheas
corpus proceedings to release from
the custody of the sheriff of Cass
county the Fargo agent of the Sperry
& Hutchinson people. The attorney
generals office is defending the action
and former Attorney General Andrew
Miller is representing the plaintiff.
James Manahan of St. Paul, general
counsel for Sperry & Hutcheson in
Minnesota, is here in connection with
the case. "a
The trading stamp bill was intro
duced last winter by Representative
cole, Of Fargo at the request of the
Fargo Retail Merchants association,
and it is reported thatnthe Retail Mer-
chants association. of New York city,
which has its general counsel here, is
back of q wide fight on trading
stamp schemes, in which the present
case will play an important part.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-19

brought. The house is one which ca
tiers especially to the northwest It's
seeds are bred with a view to the
needs and the possibilities of the
northwestern country, and because Of
their virility and productiveness they
have become popular in the more tenn
perate zones.
Fruit Is Featured.
Having proven thatN North Dakota
can grow all manner of Vegetables and
grains, the viii company has of late
years devoted much attention to fruit.
One Of the products of its research is
illustrated in the new catalog in the
sunbeam raspberry, advertised as the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-19
MINNES0TAN TELLS
OF T0RPED0ING HIS
SHIP BY GERMAN SUB

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 19.-Masth-
ew Trenda, member of the gun crew
of the torpedo steamship Antilles, is
on sick leave at his home here, hay
ing just returned from a hospital in
Brest, France, where he was taken
for treatment after being picked up at
sea, October IT, following the sinking
of the vessel
The Antilles was torpedoed shortly
after dawn, and because of the fOggy
weather the submarine was not
sighted.
eve heard the torpedo coming"
said Trenda. When it hit we rushed
below and got on our life belts had
just put on my belt when the maya
zine exploded l was blown clear
through the hatch and into the sea.
'The next knew was being given
first aid treatment on a destroyer
which picked me up about three hours
later"
Trenda was employed in a local
bank before enlisting in the navy nine
months ago. 'h'i
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-19
STRAW FOR STOCK
Effort Will Be Made to Care for
Northern Minnesota

st. Paul, Mimi, Dec. 19.-Straw will
be supplied to districts in Northern
Minnesota where forage crops failed
because of last summers drouth, it is
planned by S. w. Frasier, an aide of
the state public safety commission. He
tried to get farmers who have surplus
to bale straw and ship it to Cass, Bel
trami and other counties so that farm
ers in the drouth stricken districts
will not be forced to sell their stock
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-19
TWENTY MORE GO
TO JOIN NATIONAL
ARMY THURSDAY

Twenty Burleigh county boys who
reported for duty to the county draft
board at o'clock this afternoon
leave some time Thursday for
Camp Stevens, Ore. With this third
increment, Burleigh county will have
sent to The front 66 men out of her
net quota of SO. Forty-six Burleigh
county men now are al Camp Dodge,
or points whence they have been
transferred from that post
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-19

the best of the larger cities in the
state.
Had it not been for the poor crops
and the war-Anamoose would have
experienced material growth in fire
proof and modern buildings. But OH
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-19

Wanted-Cunnysacks at Gussner's.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-19

account Of the high cost Of all build
ing material, these operations are be-
ing deferred until conditions change
for the better.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-16

man trenches were destroyed by the Germans. Petrograd admits an at tack by the Germans in this region. but says that according to the last re- ports the battle was still in progress, To the nofth in Volhynia surprise at tackS by the Germans against the Russians met with success.
 Galatz, one of Ruman;a' principal Danubian towns, has again been bonn barded by the German guns. Field Marshal von Mackensen's forces op- erating in Rumania have captured q Russian outpost on the Putna river and repulsed an attempted advance by the Rumanians along the Sereth.
 Attacks in Macedonia.
 After several days of counter-at- tacks the Italians in the Macedonian theatre have re-taken Hill 1050 east of Paralovo, which was captured from them earlier in the week. The Ger man casualties in the fighting here on February 12 and 13 are declared to have been large
 Austrian guns are heavily lombard ing portions of the Italian line east Of Gorizia and on the Carso plateau Several small engagements have taken place on various sectors of the Aus tro-I Italian line, but no great results have been achieved.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-16
THREE AMERICANS KILLED
 BY MEXICAN BANDITS.
The Men Who Had Been Kidnapped
 Bodies Stripped and MutiIated.

Hachita, N M, Feb. T5. = Three bodies, later identified as those of An drew F. Peterson, Hugh A. Cord and Burton Jensen. were found late today by Lem Salisbury, former scout with General Pershing, on the Mexican side of the border, three miles south of Monument No. 53.
 The bodies of the three Americans were found about 50 feet apart, accord ing to Spillsbury- Each victim had been shot many times in the head.
 Hugh Acord's head was mutiIated with a machete, according to Spills bury said. All the bodies were strip ped of clothing, hats and shoes. Spills bury said.
 Salisbury found the raiders trails early this morning and followed them during the day, coming upon the aban- doned bodies late this afternoon. From what he could learn, the Mormon scout said, he was convinced that the three murdered men had been taken into Mexico from American soil and then killed.
 A government agent, after an inves- tigation of the raid, reported to Wash ington that the Mexicans under Pru- dencio Miranda were eating dinner at a ranch house on the American side when Peterson, Jensen and Accord rode up unarmed The Americans were made prisoners.
 His report also confirmed previous reports of the Corner ranch raid.
 From later advices to military ofh- cers, the reported raid on Lang's ranch and the killing of two American ranch men was believed to be baSeleSS.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-16
STEAMSHIPS PROBABLY WILL sss
 RESUME REGULAR sAILINGs
if Britain Substitutes Halifax for KirtwaiI as Port for Examination.

New York, Feb. 15.-Steamships fly ing the flags of neutral countries, which haze been detained here since the new German submarine policy was announced, probably will resume their regular sailings if plans to substitute Halifax for Kirkwall as a port Of call for examination can be arranged with the British authorities. It became known tonight that negotiations to this end are virtually complete.
 That the British regard the change with favor was indicated by the an nouncement tonight that the Holland America line steamship Ryndam would sail tomorrow for Rotterdam, via Hali- fax, and that passengers were being booked for the possible sailing early via the same route. The Ryndam re- turned here yesterday, after having proceeded to within a short distance of the new German submarine zone, and then turned back.
 The Swedish American line agents also announced that the passenger ship Stockholm, now more than a week overdue in sailing. would depart to- morrow for Gothenburg, via Halifax, as will the freight steamer Carlsholn1. Other lines of Scandinavian countries were said to have filed cable messa ges today to their home offices asking for orders. Among these lines are the Scandinavian- American, which has the Hellig Olay in port. and the Norwe- gian- American, with several freighters loaded and ready to depart.
 Arrangements have been so far per fected, it was said. that Halifax pilots, who work under British admiralty or ders, have been ordered to this port to board the Stockholm and the Carls- holm. It was also learned that a Haai. fax pilot arrived here yesterday and went aboard the Frederik VIII the admiralty orders.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-16
RELIEF OF FREIGHT
 - CONGESTION AT PORTS
Promised by Saiiings of Dutch and
 Scandinavian Vessels.

New York, Feb. 15.-Relief from the freight congestion caused by the German policy was seen today in tine announcement that number of Dutch and Scandinavian vessels would soon depart with cargoes for their transatlantic ports. The understand ing that the British naval authorities had arranged for neutral ships bound for the northern European countries to touch at Halifax instead of Kirk wall and thus avoid the submarine zone gave promise of the resumption of regular sailings.
 The export situation today, however, was declared by traffic heads of rail- roadse entering this city to be the most serious in the history of the port of New York.
 The officials said the freight con- gestion was not serious here. but that this is true only because of a system 'of almost wholesale embargoes against shipments from the west for export. These embargoes, it was said, while they prevent terminals and piers here from becoming filled to capacity, are responsible for unusually congested conditions west of Pittsburgh and Buffalo.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-16

Washington, Feb. 15.-A peremptory demand upon Germany for the re- lease of the seventy two American seamen brought in by the prize ship department today with President Wilson's approval Officials were re- ticent about the communication, but it was admitted that it would go for ward soon through the spanish am baAsador at Berlin.
 To accompany the demand, the de- partment has gathered complete data showing the treamtent accorded Ger man sailors in American ports.
 1t is confidently expected that Ger many will free sailors without much more delay. thus disposing of the most pressing of the questions which arose immediately after the severance of relations between the two coun- tries There virtually is no hope here, that the hour. of more serious trou- ble with Germany can be postponed much longer
 Many responsible officials of the ad- ministration have come to the con- cIusion that unless there is prompt and decided change in the general at ests of the United States, the appear ance of President Wilson 1hefore con gross to ask authority to afford pro lection to American lives and proper- ty is only matter of days.
 Situation is Increasingly Grave.
 Any doubt as to the ruthless char acter of the new submarine campaign and it's violation of neutral rights long since has disappeared. ana the situation is made more and more grave daily by aggravating incidents
 From an economic Stan6po1nt Serl- ous results from the new submarine campaign were becoming more appar- ent today. Representatives Of large srouu of railroads met here and de- cideJ on plans for placing an embar- go on eastbound freight destined for exportation unless shipping facilities were assured.
 working to maintain peace are going forward with unabated vigor- Their attitude is causing little concern among officials who say the president has no intention of making any move except on the basis of facts which Will satisfy all reasonable and patrlouc
 Beneath the surface there is a strong under-cnrre-t tliscrssion or various 21 possible moal$ of avertlng war. m cluding suggestion that a conference of neutrals be e. ed
 There are no indications. however, that the president contemplates any such move.
 Cabinet Meeting Today.
 A cabinet meeting will be held to- morrow and the entire situation will be canvassed-
 Concern over the absence of any word from Ambassador Elkus at con stantinopIe since the break with Ger many was somewhat relieved today when two brief despatches were re- ceived from him. The first. dated on Feb. ., inquired why he was haVlns difficulty communicating with his gov ernment. The second was said to be d routine report and it's date was not made public. An investigation is un- der way to determine whether the ambassadors messages are held up at Vienna.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-16
GOVERNMENT CHARTS
 OF ALASKAN COAST
Discovered by New York Police in the
 Belongings of a Youth of 21.

New York. Feb. 15.-Stolen govern ment charts of anchorages, channels and harbors along the Alaskan coasts were discovered by the police among the belongings of Herbert Sauer, 21 years old. who was sentenced here to- day to eisht years in Sing Sing pris- on upon his plea of guilty to a charge of nanslaughter for killing Mrs. Car o1ine Tiarks in her home, in this city last August.
 Mrs. Tiarks. who was 74 years old, was suffocated in a blanket and then robbed of money and jewelry. Sauer was traced through the records of the coast guard service from which he de- serted in April, 1916. while serving as a seaman on the cutter Apache
 After Sauer disappeared from the Apache the charts and a navy code book were missed When Sauer was asked what he intended to do with the maps. he replied, according to the police:
 'T vented to make a name for my- self when I returned to the father land."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-16
PROHIBITION AMENDMENTS
 IN POSToFFlcE BILL
To Stop importation of Liquor Into "Dry" States.

Washington, Feb. 15.-Prohibition took step forward today in both branches of congress.
 In the senate drastic amendments to the postal appropriation bill were agreed to which would make criminal the importation of liquor into states which prohibit its manufacture and sale for beverage purposes, and which would exclude liquor advertisements from the mails in states which legis- late against such advertising.
 On the house side the national pro- hibition constitutional amendment was favorably reported from the Judiciary committee, with prediction by Chair man Webb that it would be passed within a week Champions of prohibi- tion greeted this announcement with enthusiasm, in spite of their realiza- . tion that passage in the house will end action on the amendment insofar as this session of congress is concerned. There is no thought of action by the senate before March 4, when the 64th congress dies.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-16
GERMAN STEAMER ALONG
 LOWER CALIFORNIA COAST
Supposed to be cacE1ins Supplies for a
 German Raider.

San Diego, CaIif., Feb. 15.-Informa- ton tending to support reports that a German steamer had been plying along the Lower California coast for the supposed purpose of collecting and caching supplies for a German raider was brought here today by Captain L. K. Brandt of the schooner W. and K. which arrived from Mag danela Bay.
 Captain Brandt said he was told by Enrique Flores. jefe politico of Mag danela Bay, that early in December a steamer flying the German flag had entered the bay and remained more than twelve hours. Captain Brandt quoted Flores as saying that the lat ter believed the mysterious steamer entered Magdalena bay for the pur- pose of picking up number of sail DTS from the fleet of German sailing vessels war bound at Santa Rosalia, on the Gulf of California. At that time the British cruiser Rainbow was standing off Santa Rosalia keeping watch over the German ships.
 Reports have been received here that three Japanese warships were sighted recently off Cape San Lucas at the extreme tip of Lower Califor- mia.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-16

It is asserted that Ira Nelson McT- ris the American ministre to Swened; 1; Dr. Ritter, the Swiss minister at Washington and Senor Polo. v Bernabe, the Spanish ambassador at Berlin, have been actively engaged in the task of negotiating with the imperial German government MT. Morris is cooperating by invitation of the Swedish government, it is said
 These diplomats have undertaken to convince the German government that persistence in it's indiScriminate sinking of neutral ships and taking of neutral lives will not only lose it the respect and sympathy of nations that are now inclined to view 1t with friendly interest, but may precipitate a. state of war that will eventually Germany to surrender
 A great deal of importance is at tached to the interest displayed by Minister Morris. who appears to have acted on his own initiative in aiding Sweden to advance such arguments. Mr. Morris is a member of of the well known wealthy Chicago family.