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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-25
THE MARKINGS OF ANOTHER YELL

There are murmurings that bid fair to develop
into loud yell over what is called the "sllckers,
at Washington. There is a fair-sized army OF
young men in uniform doing clerical and other safe
work in the departments, great number of spurs
worn to keep feet from slipping from desks, as
Uncle Joe Cannon put it. Young men, in order to
avoid the draft, have been slick enough to enlist
and then, with some sort of pull have got soft and
safe jobs at Washington, some OF them becoming
officers without ever having seen camp or hav-
ing drilled minute. Congressman have even
limited that some Of the uniforms cover men OF
pro- German tendencies. Such is the scandal that's
brewing, and there are, undoubtedly, some
grounds for it.
It would be decidedly remarkable if there were
not some "slickers" among the thousands OF uni
formed employees necessary to departmental SER
vice, but they are, by long odds, the exception.
Suddenly the departments were called upon to
secure thousands Of additional assistants and they
had to take them by the thousand without much
inquiry. In a flock of thousands, cergymen, law
yers merchants, editors or any other folks, you
cannot separate the sheep from the goats at first
glance Horns tails, hides, ears and hoofs are too
much alike ',
But, Uncle Sam can eliminate the "slicker' evil
from his service. He can cancel the commissions
Of men Of draft age in the departments who cannot
show by degrees from technical institutions that
they are experts, discriminating, of course, be-
tween the mere "slickers" and those who have
actually been specially selected and are working
loyalty and hard, perhaps, in many instances, at
much lower pay than they drew in previous occu-
patlons. e. n
Very likely; anything the war management
may do will not ward off the yell first above men
toned. We play politics a good deal and we don't
do much, if anything, without yell of some sort.
A Cleveland Judge has held woman has a
right to wear skirts as short as she wishes Yes
but WEI bet she's afraid to-.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-25
ACTIVITY ON AMERICAN ---~
r. SECTOR INCREASING

With the American army in France.
April 25.-By the Associated Press)
There is slightly increased activity
of the enemy artillery in the region
of Toul, but the number of shells fall.
ing on the American lines is still be-
low normal.
Fifty enlisted men and noncommis-
stoned officers are on their way to
America to help the liberty loan.
Paris, April 25.-The battre on the
whole front south of the Sommee and
on the Avre lasted all day and still
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-25
SOLDIERS WHO
HAVE DIED
Today's Expurgated Death
Roll of Honor.

Washington, D. c., April 25.-The
casualty list today contained forty
three names, divided as follows
Killed in action, g. died of wounds,
3; died of disease, II; wounded sew
erely, 10; wounded slightly, 10.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-25
ARRESTED FOR sEoiTloN.

Missoula, Mont, April 25.-At noon
today Robert Van Landingham, ware
house man for the Farmers Equity
Company of Missoula was arrested on
charge of making seditious utter
ances against the United States and
it's allies
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-24
DEFENSE COUNCIL
TO ASK ASSEMBLY
FOR P0LICEP0WER
Organization Seeks Right to Make
. Arrests and Conduct
Investigations.

Full police and judicial powers will
be conferred on the North Dakota de-
fense council if the legislature &C
cepts an amendment to the defense
council act which was written, into the
bill by the executive committee in it's
meeting here. Wednesday.
The section amended provides:
"Section 4. 1T shall have all neces-
sary power not herein specifically en-
umerated to cary out the above pur-
poses and in addition thereto the fol-
lowing specific power:
1T may require any person, firm Or
officer or emplOye Of corporation to
appear before it or before any officer
of such council for examination and
may examine any such person under
oath as to any information within the
of such person and to re-
quire such person, firm of corpora
ton to produce for inspection any
writings or documents under his con-
troll, and shall have power concurrent
with the district court of any county
in the state to issue su5poenas and
all said officers shall have the power
to administer oaths, serve process, and
take testimony and procure the pun
ishment for contempt by any such dis
trict court of any person, firm or cor
pOration refusing to answer or appear
pursuant to subpoenas or produce
writings Or documents required by
such council.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-24
BERGES0N HEADS
NORTH DAK0TA'S
RETAIL CL0THLERS
Bismarck Merchant Honored at
Fargo-Bismarck Gets the
Next Convention.

North Dakota, for the first time,
now has a Retail Clothiers' associa-
ton which was formed at meeting
held in Fargo, January %. The new
association will be known as the
North Dakota Retail Clothier's asso-
citation, and is the elimination of the
untiring efforts of S. e. Bergeson of
Bismarck, who has, for the past two
years. worked to make this possible
A large number of prominent retail
clothing dealers throughout the state
attended the meeting and by unani-
nous vote elected S. E. Bergeson
president. Mr. Stern, Of the Globe
Clothing company, Fargo, ives elected
secretary and treasurer.
There are over 300 retail clothiers
in the state of North Dakota eligible
to membership in this association and
efforts are now oeing made to have
the list complete in time for the big
Retail Clothiers' convention, which
was voted to be held in Bismarck
sometime during the month of July
the date of which, at the present time
has not been definitely decided.
One of the big factors in obtaining
the convention for Bismarck was
George N. Keniston, secretary of the
Bismarck Commercial club, who ac-
companied Mr.. Eergeson to Fargo.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-24
Vote for Prohibition.


By of 96 to 10 the house of representatives, today went
record in favor of national prohibition by rayng the federal
amendment. Those who voted No'' were: .%#
Blanchard Ebe Geiszer, Isaak Koer Mackof Mees Meyer
Turner and Weber The absentees Major Dana Wright
France Carignan, Ferguson Lang Myhre and Olson Of
Burke. .'...t =. %[s.. E+&.
The amended grain grading b transferring the admnistra
ton Of the from the railway Dr. F. Ladd
passed Of IS Z II voting Those voting mo-
Ebe, Everson Kelly Knox Lahrop OConnor of Grand
Forks and Peterson Of Sargent OConor voted explain
ing that he did because he considered the original ncons
uona and believed the amendment to be the class
Representative Reshus soldier voting bill bill appro
prang $4,000 for legislative expenses introduced for first
reading this afternoon .t ~, fg@ a5%.
bill making appropriation for the state hos
pa for the insane withdrawn be divided separate
bills covering two subjects. ~ ....-4 ~ vi
Representative Petterson bill pledgng the support of North
Dakota the principles laid down by President Wilson in his
Of Jan. g. adopted without dissenting vote.
Investigation epidemic the this
1t reported from several that expenditures and
activities of the attorney generals office during the year
under surveillance and that resolution calling
tgaton Of his department may be introduced in the this
afternoon number Of osetcd this morning with
State Auditor Kosy Whether this any bearing on the stu
alton cannot be determined.
W. II. Stusman Of Mandan former chairman of the rail-
commission and who defended Secretary Of State Hall the
prosecution recently brought by LANCER has been here the last
days. making bones of his interest the unearthng some
thing that will bring LANCER before the bar of the senate
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-24
Emergency Legislation.


The modification, says the act, "is
expressly declared to be emergency
legislation enacted to meet, conditions
growing out of the war, and nothing
herein is to be construed as express
ing or prejudicing the future policy
concerning the ownership, control or
regulation of carriers or method of
basis of the capitalization thereof"
The provision for compensation to
the railroads during federal control
has been rewritten, new feature In
cluding in the standard return, the
income from leased roads or lines, ac-
'quired by the carrier where the ac-
QUESTION occurred between July /,
1914, and December 81, 1917. ,>...
" In addition to the standard return
provided in the original bill, the pres
ident would be authorized, under the
modification to make an additional
allowance to be fixed or a per cent
basis on the cost Of additions or i'm
plovement made by the roads during
the six months ending December 81,
1917
An amendment authorizing the pres
ident to fix method for compensat'
ing injured workmen is incorporated
In the measure.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-24
WILSON NOT ADVISED OF INEFFlCIENCY
MWHICH AMERICA s MILITARY MACHINE
Is ENMESHED DECLARES CHAMBERLAIN

Washington, D. c., Jan. Ex-senator
Chamberlain, chairman Of the mil
itary committee, rose to question of
personal privilege in the Senate today
and replied to President Wilson's re-
cent statement charging that the SEN
ator in a speech at New York, adyo.
eating government war reorganiza-
.tion and declaring inefficiency ex-
listed in all branches of the govern
ment had made an astonishing and
absolutely unjustifiable distortion Of
the TRUTH"
Stands BY Guns
Standing firmly by his charge that
Americas military ablishment is
enmeshed in inefficiency, Senator
Chamberlain, of Oregon, chairman Of
the Senate today to President Will
sons denunciation of his recent New
York speech, by repeating the state
ment which drew the presidents fire
and declaring that the president him.
self does not know the truth.
In beginning his address, Senator
Chamberlain said the president had
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-24
MORE FOODLESS
DAYS IN SIGHT

Chicago. Jan. 4.-ln addition to
present meatless, wheatless and pork
less days, the people soon will be COM
pelled to observe sugarless, eggless
and other provisionless days, accord
ing to the food administrator of the
state of Illinois.
GAS soon as plans are completed"
he said, ito what extent the food con-
servation rules will be made more
stringent, has not as yet been determ-
ined by the food administrator"
Mr. Wheeler, the food administra-
tor, said the order would not be ap-
piled to households but it's observ-
ance by hotels and restaurants would
be likely to be made compulsory.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-24

If resolution goes in for an inves-
tigation of LANCER, there is no doubt
that 1t will be followed by others call
ing for an investigation Of the admin
istration in general. Hades will be
popping with the lid off, and hopes of
a brief session will 60 a-glimmering.
Soldiers Voting.
In the house a merry little row is
predicted this afternoon over bill
to guarantee soldiers serving on for
eign soil right to vote in the June
primaries and the general election
next fall While league members OF
the upper house this morning openly
expressed their approval of this meas
ure and declared it should be put
down on the slate as one of the mat
ters to be considered in this section,
it was as openly opposed on the floor
of the house Wednesday afternoon by
Rep. A. NJ. Hagan of Westhope, the
father of House Bill a.. Hagan, in de-
bate over the advisability of holding
up Senator Heckle's cloture resolution
yesterday in order that an amend
ment letting in the soldiers voting
bill might be inserted, stated that
this matter had been threshed out
in the leagues secret caucus and that
the league was against giving the sol.
diers vote. ~
Rep. Miller, in discussing the issue
privately, said he could see no reason
why the soldiers, serving at q distance
from the state and unfamiliar with
conditions here at home, should be
given right to vote.
The soldier vote is expected to be .
big, patriotic influence for the good
in North Dakota in the June primaries
and the. November state election.
There are many members of both
houses who believe North Dakota
needs that influence, and who feel
that because these young men have
been loyal enough to sacrifice homo
and position in the service Of Uncle
Sam they should not be disfranchised
If further league opposition to this
measure develops in the house today,
1t will be the signal for the merriest
roasting the league has been subject
ed to since it staged its memorable
peace conference in st. Paul and gnve
Senator LaFollette an opportunity to
spout his sedition, declare independent
legislators. Staale Hendrickson sav.
ed the soldiers voting bill from ami.
hilation yesterday. and he 10 prepared
to resume the battle for Il to-day.
Moratorium Changed.
Rep. ]. f. +. O'Connor 4 ~ houoo
judiciary committoo ~ 1on1
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-24
EMBARGO ON ALL
FREIGHT EXCEPT
FOOD ENFORCED
Action Taken by McAdoo in East
on Advise Of A. II. Smith,
His Assistant,

Washington, D. c., Jan. 24.-An en-
barge on all freight except food, fuel
and war munitions on the Pennsyl-
vania lines east of Pittsburgh, the
Baltimore & Ohio, east of the Ohio
river, and the Philadelphia & Reading
was authorized today by Director
General McAdo0.
The action was taken on recon-
mendation of A. H. Smith, assistant
director general in charge of trans
portationsin the east. No reference
was made to the recommendation for
the embargo submitted last night by
Fuel Administrator Garfield. The en-
barge is temporary, and is expected
to last only q few days.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-24
,.@coA.-nr-ea o~eoa4rc lx<e4r<A'

entire speech as printed in the Times
instead of only part of it.
Believes He Knows
Senator Chamberlain letter added
that he was discussing only the pol
icy or lack of policy" of the military
establishment and continued:
II believe know something about
the deficiencies in the military estab-
lishment, deficiencies which are clear
ly recognized and proven in sys-
tenn that ought to be remodeled for
the proper prosecution Of the war
and have these disjointed and unco-
ordinated defects weeded out"
In his letter the senator offered to
go over the whole situation with the
PRECEDENT but said he received no
reply, and on the following day the
presidents reply and senator's reply
to him were read to the senate and
the Oregon senator observed:
81 do not know if any reply to my
Continued on Page Three)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-24

Frank and Determined.
The reports of the session indicate
the Germans took definite stand and
almost frankly outlined demands The
secretary of the Ukranian delegation
gave out an account of the meeting,
1t says the Russians put question to
the delegates Of the central powers
as to what were their final peace
terms. One Of the delegates, General
Hoffman,, replied by opening map
and pointing out the following line,
which they insisted should constitute
the future frontier OF Russia:
What the Huns Want. ..a.4
From the shores of the Gulf of Fin
land to the east of the Moon Sound
islands to Walk, to the west of Minsk,
to Brest-Litovsk. III.
This completely eliminates Courland
and all the Baltic provinces.
The Russians asked the terms OF
the central powers in regard, to the
territory south of Brest-Litovsk. Gen.
eral Hoffman, replied that was ques.
ton, which they would discuss only
with Ukraine. M. Kameneff, mem
ber Of the Russian delegation asked:
"Supposing we do not agree to SUCH
conditions, what are you going to do?"
General Hoffmann's answer is re,
ported to have been: 49,. -.
within a week, then, we would oc.
cupy Reval." .r
Recess Reluctantly Granted.
The Russians then asked for re.
cess which was granted reluctantly
The Germans declared it was the last
postponement to which they would
consent. The request was made by
Leon Trotzky, head Of the delegation,
who said he desired an opportunity to
lay the German peace terms before
the Council Of Workmen's and Sol
diers' delegates.
The negotiations between the Uk'
ranians and the central powers arc
proceeding amicably. The Austrians
offered to cede Chilmtchina. to the
Ukrainian Republic, but only on con-
dition that Ukrainians send grain and
her foodstuffs to the central powers
Immediately on the conclusion of
peace.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-24

attacked both his veracity and integ-
rity heretofore unchallenged, but that
in replying he did So without any
personal feeling againssalhe president
g e"~a" His Speech. r,<
Senator Chamberlain said he had
been invited to speak before the
Security National League and ac-
cepted without notice and with but
short time to prepare an address.
He then reiterated that he assumed
responsibility for the speech as re.
ported by newspapers and had read
to the senate a verbatim report pub.
lished in the New York Times.
Upon his return to Washington the
senator said he received letter
from President Wilson containing
quotation taken from New York
World and asking if the quotation
was correct.
Senator Chamberlain said that in
letter sent to the White House
Monday he replied he had been quot
ed substantially correct in the World,
but asked the President to read the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-24
SEVEN HOUR DAY
ASKED BY LABOR
Gompers Favors Universal Cutting
Down'of Hours Rather Than :
the Present Plan. ~.

indianapolis, Ind, Jan. PA uni
versal seven-honr day during the per
iod of the war, instead Of present
spasmodic suspension, of industries
by the fuel administration to con-
serve coal and relieve railroad conees-
ton, was suggested yesterday by Sam.
uel Gompers, president of the Ameri'
can Federation of Labor In q speech
to the convention of Upi'ed Mine
Workers, A.. ..-.s.- 100
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-24
H0STILITIES ON
WESTERN FRONT
RESUMED TODAY
Operations of Little Consequence
from Military Viewpoint
But Prophetic.
INTENSE ARTILLERY FIRE
Raiding Parties and Air Fights
Add to Excitement-More
Unrest in Austria.
INTENSE ARTILLERY FIRE
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS,

~ ASSOCIATED PRESS.
On the western front in France
and Belgium and on the italian
front, wnere the contending arm
les OF the chief beiigerents in the
world war have displayed little
activity for some time, official re-
ports announce resumption of
hostlities Of unusual activity for
winter months.
While the operations mentioned
in the statement from the vari-
Gus army headquarters are Of lit
tie consequence fem a military
view, yet the general extent Of
the activity indicates that develop.
ments Of considerable magnitude
are in immediate prospect.
Intense Artillery Fire.
Intensity of artillery fire has In
cretased all along the western front
and raiding parties and air. fights have
peen Iesunleu under more favorable
The success of German
raid on British trenches west of La
Bassee is announced by the official
British communication, which claims
however, that another hostile party
was dispersed west of Villeser Guis
lain. In the Nieuport sector the
French war office announces the re
capture of ground gained by the en-
emy in raid Wednesday morning
The French statement also says that
the artillery is active in the Chaume
wood front and In the sector Of Hill
No. 344, and claims the failure of an
enemy attack at the former place
More intense artillery firing between
the Adige and Erenta Valleys is re
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-24
STATE SECRETARY OF LEAGUE
IN MINNESOTA ARRESTED AFTER
HOLDING UNLAWFUL MEETING

Fairmont MINI, JAN 24-Joseph Gilbert, state secre
ary for the national Nonpartisan league arrested
yesterday at Lakede Jackson county, on charge Of hold
holding Of meeting to be addressed by organizers Of the
league but after he had been denied the use Of hall Mr.
Gilbert called meeting in the yard Of livery stable
crowd Of citizens gathered to oppose the meeting it said
and after short facas Sheriff Lee arrested Mr. Gilbert
who gave bonds to appear for trial Feb. 4 sS54s
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-24
COAL SHORTAGE
NO LONGER HOLDS
SHIPS IN HARB0R

New York, n. Y, Jan. 24.-The
shortage of bunker coal which a few
days ago was seriously hampering
the fueling of vessels in New York
harbor, has been entirely relieved
according to a statement today ov 7
E. Parsons, detailed by the United
States shipping board to supervise the
bunkering of ships at this port.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-24
FORMER. GOPHER
SOLON IMPROVES
At CAMP DODGE

Des Moines, Ia, Jan. 24.-Further
improvement was reported today In
the condition Of former Congressman
F. A. Eddy, of Sauk Center, Mimi.
who is i'll at a local hospital with
pneumonia
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-24
GOVERNMENTS
OWNERSHIP OF !.
RAILS LIMITED
Administration Railroad Bill De-
-. fines Status Of Transpor-
=; ~ tation Lines,
IEW COMPENSATION CLAUSE
In Addition to Standard Return
Guaranteed President May
Make an Allowance.

Washington, q. c., Jan. a.
The administration railroad bill
has been modified to stipuiate ex-
pressIy that federal operation is
undertaken as war emergency
measure and shall not prejudice
the future policy Of the govern
ment toward ownership Of the
roads. No specific time, however,
is fixed for turning the roads
back to private owners.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-24
INCREASING IN
BONE DRY STATES, DECLARES
FEDERAL REVENUE OFFICIAL

ture Of moonsne whisey increasing rapidly in bone dry
states and that quantities have been sold icy to soldiers
in southern camps caused Internal Revenue Commissioners
illegal disaton in cooperation with state governments
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-24
MjUN
IN AMERICA is
AVERSE TOBED

Chicago, Ill.,, Jan. 24.-Kaben.
awwoywence, Chippewa Indian,
said to be 13o years old, who it
here from his home at Cass Lake,
Minn., to attend the automobile
show which opens next week,
doets not like the white mans
bed. Although he had a room
with bath in a leading downtown
hotel, he slept on the floor.
According to the agency where
kabenawwoywence lives, he is
the oldest Indian in America.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-24
Resolution May Go in This Afternoon Calling for Quiz as
toExpenditues and Other Activities Of the
State Legal Department. s~
SOLDIERS VOTING BILL NOT IN
FAVOR WITH SOME LEAGUE SOLONs
Attempt to Block Its Passage May Precpate Row in the
House - Moratorium Measure Amended -
Would Seine the Mouse River. .1,5@.1
MAY LEGAL1zE NoNPARTIsAN LEAGUE,

MAY LEGALIZE NONPARTISAN LEAGUE.
It is understood that there is movement foot to
legaze the Nonpartisan league that may enter the
next primaries legal entity This would make it poll
tica party the the republican, democratic socialist
prohibition. -.~-y.*&
Whether bill has been drawn up could not be deter
mined and probably the cloture rule which is being rushed
through will preclude any such action There has been
considerable discussion among legislators that such action
would be advisable although yet has sponsored
the idea. It is all under discussion. .,@in ##s.