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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-04
TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE
Seeks as Little Conflict as Possible
With Present Authority. 49,,

. WIN rICSCttI FNuthO''sJ'
1.-THE common administration will be
carried out with as little disturbance
of the present operating organization
and personnel of the railways as pos
sible. Nothing will be altered or dis
turbed which is not necessary to DIS
turb. We are reserving the public in
,crest. and safeguarding the publ.
safety. but we are also regardful OF
the interests of those by whom
these great properties are owned and
glad to avail ourselves of the expert
ence and trained ability OF those who
have been managing them. 1t is ne
cessary, that the transportation OF
troops and OF war materials, of food,
and OF fuel, and of everything that is
necessary for the full mobilization OF
the energies and resources Of the
country should be ineerferred with
country should be first considered,
but it is clearly in the public interest
also that the ordinary activities ana
normal industrial and commercial life
OF the country should be interferred
with and dislocated as little as pos
sible. and the public may rest as.
sured thatthe interest and corven-
fence of the private shipper will De
conserved and safeguarded as it is
possible TO serve and safeguard it il
the present extraordinary circunl-
stances.
Guaranty to Owners.
While the present authority Of the
eecutive sufices for al. purposes OF
administration. and while. Of course,
all private interests must for the pres.
ant give way TO the public necessity,
il is, I am sure you will agree with
ne, right and necessary that the own
ers ard creditors OF the railways. the
FOLDERS OF their stocks and bonds
should receive from the government
an unqualified guaranty tina: their
properties viii &c maintained through
out the period Of Federal control in as
good repair ana as complete equip
meat As at present, and that the sey'
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-04
COAL PRODUCERS
FOUND VIOLATING.
SET PRICE ORDER
President Of Pjttsburg Coal Com
many Arrested and Warrants
Out Tor Others.

Pittsburgh, Ta., Jan. with the
president of one coal company under
arrest charged with violating the price
fixing order Of the United States fuel
administration, warrants have been is
sued, it was learned late last night, for
the arrest of five other coal company
officials. Department Of justice
agents intimated that additional war
rants may be issued within the next
IS hours.
The general plan Of the coal men
has been, according to government
agents, to submit bills at the fixed
price Of $245 and to follow these up
with additional bills for various
amounts, chiefly hauling. 1t has been
common, it is said, to charge the con-
sumner S. and more ton for coal.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-04
city became coated more deeply with

Icfty became coated more deeply with
ice. ~.
Dozens of coal-laden barges are ice,
bound on their way from New Jersey
terminals with many thousands OF
tons of fuel Administrators and trans
portation 0 hcials made determined ef-
forts to assemble a fleet of powerful
tugs which could be used as ice
breakers and Mayor Hylan also order
ed that the fire and police boats be
used for this purpose.
Reeve Schley, fuel administrator for
Manhattan, said tonight that almost
half the coal supply which was. ex-
p5ected to reach the city yesterday was
still tied up on ice bound barges.
Twenty schools were closed today
because of lack Of fuel and fifteen
others because Of frozen water pipes.
HOSPITALS and other institutions are
at the end of their coal supplies. Ho'
tells are filled with persons driven out
of heatless homes.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-04
BISMARCK B0ASTS0F
NEW CANDY PLANT

Bismarck can now boast. Of, a new
Iup-to-date candy manufacturing plant.
Edward White, proprietor of The
White CONNECTION in Main street, has
only recently completed the installa-
ton Of modern equipment which will
enable him to now manufacture all
kinds of candies for. his large whole
sale ana retaiL trade. A starch room,
chocolate dipping tables, batc.l warm
ers and cookers compose part OF the
new equipment. ....r
Besides making enough candy for
Christmas trade Mr.. White was able
to- furnish to his wholesale custom
ers 1000 pounds Of the various makes
A large stock Of hard mixed candies
displayed during the holidays attract
ed considerable attention.
Mr.. White is now boxing his choco-
late candies and is now making all
kinds of the fancy varieties.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mohler, of Sioux City,
Ia, are in. charge of the plant.
Tribune want ads bring results.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-04
AMERICAN MARINE WARMESTDRESSED
0FALLAMERICAN FIGHTING MEN, But
GERMAN TROOPER BEATS Him 50 PCT

the senate committee today.
"A worn, stained, .scrapsof gray cloth,
cut from, the overcoat of the first Ger
man prisoner taken by General Per-
shing's men, was held up to view of
the committee making the investiga-
ton. The committee today turned on
the much disputed point of whether
the "shoddy' mixed-with-wo0l is good
for a soldiers OvercOat
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-04
GIVEN ATTENTION.

Washington, Jan. 4.--Fuel short
ages in various parts of the country
were given attention Thursday by the
fuel administration. Further meas
ures were taken to speed the move
1,lent Of coal to New England, and zoo
cars Of bituminous coal were ordered
diverted from the West Virginia fields
to relieve distress in Ohio, Michigan
and Kentucky.
The coal diverted to the middle
west was a: part of large amount
taken from the Kanawha fields. Con
'gestion in eastern terminals had made
it inadvisable to move it toward the
sea board Z f1~,... ..@. .-. ...-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-04
ADMINISTRATION ELL
CARRIES $5O0,O0O, Ov.OO
FOR REVOLVING FUND

Washington, u. C., Jan. 4.-The
administration bill for govern
ment operation Of railroads pro-
poses that the government shall
pay compensation at an annaat
rate as near as possible to the net
operating income for the three
years ended June 80, 1917.
The bill, also would appropriate
$5oO,Coo,CC0 to be used as a IRE
voIvinq fund.-" with the excess
earnings of the roads for the oper-
alton of the law.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-04

Ieral roads will receive under a fed
eral management such compensation
as is equitable and just alike to their
owners and to the general public l
would. suggest the average net rail-
way operating income OF the three
years ending June 80, 1917. earnest
ly recommend that these guarantees
be given by appropriate legislation
and given as promptly as circum.
stances permit. Ii
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-04

Washington, D. G., Jan. 3.-The
American marine is the warmest
dressed of all Americas, fighting ma
chine, declared B. T. Driscoll, a cloth
expert, and the German trooper "in
Iris gray dawn uniform, has clothing
so per cent, heavier and warmer and
more cosby than the American sol
dier, continued Mr.. Driscoll, before
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-04
CANADA SUFFERING.

Toronto Ont. Jan. 4.-Rtports in re-
gard to the serious, coal situation in
all parts OF Ontario indicate that the
shortage now is acute and in mnay
places only sufficient fuel to last two
or three days is on hand. Criticism Of
the government and railway officials
is being voiced.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-04
SIXTH DAY OF ZERO.

New York Suffers under Longest Cold
Spell Known.
New York. JAN 4.-With the tenn
perature lowering around zero for the
sixth successive day, New York was
confronted last night with fuel short
age that took on added menace every
hour as the waters surrounded the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-04

day. Bags, baby carriages, carts and
small vehicles, were used by the raid
ers to get coal and many tons were
taken before the police put a stop to
it. Four arrests were made.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-04
DEFENSE COUNCIL MEETS

A.meeting of the state defense coun;
Gil is scheduled for Fargo net week
No intimation has been given as to
the matters to come up at this time
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-04
FINGER Marks.

Sweet oil will remCvC finger marks
from vanished furniture and Eero'
scne from oiled furniture.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-04
BEYOND CONTROL.

Philadelphia, Penn, Jan. 4.-State
city and federal fuel administrators
said last night the coal shortage in
Philadelphia is now beyond their
control. 1t is all up to Washington,
both of them said, and daily appeals
are being made to DR.. Garfield, the
national fuel administrator, to help
the situation.
Pads on coal trains continued TO-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-04
GROWING WORSE.
Heavy Blizzard at Sea Prevents Help
. .. e.. = r.a BY Water.

r.. ~ BY Water.
Boston, aMss., Jan. Anew Eng
lands coal situation grew worse yes
terday when the steady grip Of cold
virtually stopped land transportation
and a heavy blizzard off the coast put
the finishing touches on all attempts
to move fuel by water. .A
Only two barges loaded with coal
arrived yesterday and both Of these
we're for manufacturing concerns.
Many barges loaded with coal, need
ed not only by householders but by
war munitions factories and public
utilities corporations, have been froz-
en- in at harbors where they had fled
before heavy gales.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-28
WAR DEPARTMENT
FIXES NEW BOARD

To secure prompt and thorough in
vestigation of inventions submitted
TO the War Department an Invention
Section has been created. All inven-
tons of mechanical, electrical, or
chemical nature submitted for in
spectOn, test, or sale are now con-
sidered by this section.
ANY person desiring to have an
invention considered should do SO
by letter, giving in order the follow
ing information: Name and object of
the Invention, any claim for super
iority or novelty, any results OBJ
tanned by actual experiment, wheth-
er the invention is patented, wheth-
er remuneration is expected, wheth-
ed the invention has been before
ANY ether agency, whether the writer
Is owner or agent, the number Of
Enclosures with the letter. A writ
ten description and sketches or draw
ings of sufficient detail to afford a
| full understanding of the cases
lshould also be submitted. Should
the invention be an explosive or 9TH
er chemical combination the ingredi-
ents and processes of mixture should
be stated.
The Inventions Section will not
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-28
why Az shevId Laugh.

z There are days when t0s0iseness
comes naturally to q man. when - =
ready to pardon all. and cast aside ME
bitterness al . cloak and stand free.
There are times again when the
lIghtest touch Of adversely b % q
wound to the death. It Ii we'll not TO
be too cast down nor'to take oneself
too seriously. for moods. fortunately.
do not last beyond Q few hours. TO
be able to laugh. to 80 the humorous
possibilities In ones own conduct--
for, after oil. tears and laughter are
at their source not % widely separat-
ed-to let others laugh with pne and
even st one; this 10 true worhinS-day
philosophy. There would b % bit
ternses In the world II Ill men could
laugh occasonally at themselves. Our
enemies are human % 0UrselveS Bit
terness 10 q weakness Of soul The
healthy soul will stand free Of II.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-28
AF.fiLk:.

The truth that Investment In ef-
fieiency 10 real economy 10 one that
needs especially 70 be understood
and needed By sugar producers at
the present time WIN costs Of pre-
duetion steadily mounting and also
threatening = sxessd = the .ssllinG
price. Which producers are. e sllsvsA
to receive. any Improvement In the
equipment or methods that will ef-
feet IN annual saving greater than
the interest on the investment re-
Quired should be installed II pos
sible.
One department In which increas-
ed efficiency and consequently en-
HANGED economy is especially needed
is In the handling Of cane and beets
wagons In conjunction with m.vn-
anical leaders and conveyors will
cut down labor costs and will very
quickly repay the cost of the dis
carded carts.
The problems involved in handling
sugar beets are somewhat different
from those presented by cane haul
ing. The point to which we wish to
call attention now Is that the dlrec-
ton of intelligent thought and at
tention to this matter on the part of
superintendent is likely to lead the
Introduction of economies that are
decidedly worth while.
1t Is undeniable that the installa-
ton of modern methods and improv-
ed equipment in the field has not
kept pace with their utilization in
mills and factories. This is not be-
cause improvement in this quarter
offers greater difficulties, but pre-
sumably is because inventive ability
has not directed its energies to this
particular channel. Consequently Il
ia In the direction of cutting down
the cost OF field operations that the
most attractive opportunities are
presented now. The substitution Of
mechanical for animal tractor pow.
er. the more general use Of motor
trucks and the perfection Of device,
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-28

In the past We have thought relative
" too much about teaching people how
to read and not enough about getting
them to read after they learn how.
To develop "the reading habit" In
each pupil should be one Of the chief
aims Of every teacher. says the Pro-
gressive Farmer. Train any child SO
he likes to read. 20 he 10 real book
lover, and he win educate himself even
II he never goes to school another day.
Moreover. II school has q good II,
brary II should aid greatly In educating
the older people whose school days are
over, but whose learning days should
never be over. The saying Of old
Thomas Carlyle, "The true university
Of these days Is collection Of books"
cannot be too often repeated.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-28

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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-28

bear the expense of preparation of
drawings and descriptions. nor ad-
vance funds for personal or travel
ing expenses of inventors.
Any matter submitted will be
treated as confidential. The inven-
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-28
THE VOLUNTEERS MOTHER


He was 40 beautiful--my baby son,
His sun-kssed curs chung close around his head.
Ills deep blue eyes looked trustinsly In mine.
did my best to keep his beauty fair
And fresh and clean and dainty for knew
never could be satisfied with less -
a. ''.%y
He was SO strong and WE'LL my little son,
gave my days and nights to keep him So
Called in fresh air and sunlight to my aid.
GOOD food and play. all healthfui things Of life.
wanted physical perfection for
! never could be satisfied with less
He was SO bright and clever, my big son!
sent him to the very best of schools,
Denying self that he might know no lack
or opportunity to do his best
Or feel no door Of progress closed to him.
never could be satisfied with less.
And yet-but now-my well-beloved SON.
For your perfection can l pay the price?
Or would have you play the towards part
With selfish. shriveled soul too small to dwell
Within so fair frame? Is that my choice.
! sought the best Shall be satisfied with lessY
Nay. would have you honorable, my SON
Just loyal. brave. and truthful, scorning fear
And lies and meanness--ready to defend
Your home your mother, and your country's flag. +
He's gone! Dear God! With bleeding heart know
still could not be satisfied with less!
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-28

tor will be notified Of each step TAX
en- during the investigation Of his
invention, All communications
should be addressed: Inventions
Section. General Staff, Army War
College. Washington, D. G. ~ !
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-28
1heuobt We Was Neglected.

Billy Boy was the only child at the
table, consequently the only one with
a bib. As he looked and saw all the
Others with napkins In their laps he
asked "Why can't have one of those
big bibs to keep my knees warm. tO0r'i
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-28
lnespscltated.

THAT returned soldier certainly cant
10 back to his trade % boOkkeeper."
"Whyf His writing hand gomez
.No. but bis pen ear is."-Bu6ais,
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-28
Efficiency In
The Sugar Field

for simplifying harvesting operations
will be particularly helpful In this
objection.
We believe that under present con-
dltions In the sugar industry, and
particularly in the period Of strsnu-
Gus competition certain to follow the
conclusion Of the war. NO greater
service can be rendered to those en-
Gagged In sugar production than BY
practical studies pointing the way to
increased efficiency and cost saving.
Facts About Sugar.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-28

The Inventions Section will not
Evening journal., 1918-04-27
MARKET TODAY IS
FLOWER Garden
Sweet Scented Blooms
Divide Interest With Fresh
Spring Vegetables
BUT. THE PRICES,
DEAR, Oh DEAR 1!

King street market was one Of the
show places Of Wilmington this morn
ing A visitor 90 the State would have
found 10 a fne example Of Delaware's
abundant luxury in food supplies and
OF the flowers which make Delaware
homes decorative. The visitor would
also have found every type OF Delaware
personality represented In a solid mass
OF humanity that could only move for
ward am inch at a time. Every time
anybody stopped 90 buy a dozen eggs,
the whole crowd had 60 stop until the
purchase was completed There were
business men and women. farmers who
had seen long years of market crowds,
Wilmington society was we'll repre-
sented, and. most attractive OF an. were
several sWeet-faced women IN the old
time Quaker costume. with The big bon
nets. The market was brilliantly aglOw
with home grown flowers and wild
flowers OF every color. Masses OF pur-
pie violets, ai ten cents a bunch. min
gled with sweet-scented arbutus. at the
same price. There were hundreds OF
punches Of yellow danodils. sprays Of
carb apple blossoms, crocuses. hya-
cinths. ferns and oodles Of pansies at
ten CENTS FOR several plants. They made
the homely potatoes. at 30 cents a bss-
ket, and the onions, which were going
Continued on Page Seven.l
Evening journal., 1918-04-27
NEW trouble IS
developing At
Huns 'BACKDOOR
Bulgaria, Austria, Turkey
Restless Over Germany's
Imperislistic Aims
FOOD Difficulties
ALSO GROW WORSE
By tho United Press

WASHINGTON. April 27.-Thunder
or giant guns on the west front today
IS drowning Teutonlc quarrel OF
growing seriousness around Germany
back door
Bulgaria. Austria-Hungary and the
lungO-Slavs and hunger ss ever present
stimulants are rapidly making a stu
alton In the Balkans alarming 90 Ger
manys il-concealed imperlalistic am-
billions. Official diplomatic dispatches
10 Italy. Ambassador Cellere and
through French and British channels,
disclose that Bulgaria and Turkey are
lighting over expected spoils which
German papers now warn must go Go
neither-but. on the contrary, must be
taken by Germany
Bulgarian demands the conquest Of
salonica for herself, according 90 ltal-
ian cables. Turkey objects. fearing any
addition tO Bulearia's strength Even
greater opposition comes from Austria
and Germany. who need Salonica In
their plans for Berlin-to-bagdod
route 10 Asia
That British successes In Palestine
and Mesopotamia have not deferred the
Kaiser from this dream Is evidenced boy
German papers. which have begun a
propaganda campaign. declaring ihai
the central empires cannot give Bull
garia Salonica. This must be a free
poit and a German naval base for the
German Mediterranean fleet
The suggestion OF a Mediterranean
Continued on Page seVen.l
Evening journal., 1918-04-27
OLE BULLET Goes
THROUGH MANS BODY
William NigrO Shot Twice
After Conversation With
Woman Friend
DEMEZZA HELD
AS ASSAILANT

Samuel Demezza. sged 80 years. who
boarded at No. 2i6 jefferson street. was
arraigned before Judge Churchman in
Municipal Court today charged with as
sault with intent TO Kin. At The re-
quest OF Assistant City Solicitor Malloy
the case was continued until next Mon
day Bail was fixed az 5000.
Demezza is alleged 90 have shot VIII
liam Nigro, 33 years. OF No. POO Poplar
street yesterday, while the men were
In front OF the home Of Anna Vandeyer,
a friend OF Nigro's, at No. 227 Tatnall
street.
The quick response of Serg' Croz-
fer and Officer McDcrmou prevented
Demezza from escaping Nigro was sent
to the Delaware Hospital Hs condition
is not considered serious unless cOmpli-
cations set In.
one bullet entered the right breast,
passed through his body and came out
under the shoulder blade, Another bull
let struck him below the left knee.
Demezza come TO Wilmington from
Germantown. Pa. four months ago.
Both men are Italians. Nigro is a we'll
known pucillst
The trouble which led to the shooting
Is alleged 20 have started over Anna
Nandever Nigro and the woman were
sitting on the steps in front of her
Continued ON PAGE Seyen)