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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-27
DATES SSET] ! FOR
IMPORTANT RATE
HEARINGS HERE
Two Public Utility Protests and
Phone Co.'S Rate Boost
Are Scheduled.

a series of important public utility
hearings has been set for the last three
commission, January 2S Fargo's pub
lie utility protests will be heard by
the commission; January 20 the com
mission will hear the Northwestern
Telephone Co.'S formal application for
an increase in phone rates, and OH Jan
uary 80 Grand Forks public utility
case will be heard. The three hear.
ings are set for the same week be
cause of the fact tlpst ,Hasenaw &
Erickson, the Chicago firm Of engineers
and accountants engaged by the state tt
make its public utility survey. will
have important testimony to offer ii
all of these matters.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-27
READE CLAIMS
VICTORY FOR
HIS OFFICE
Conviction of Ward McCrill in
: Minot Arson Case Pleas
49, ing to Officials.

State Fire Marshal II. l.. Reade
feels that his department has won q
notable victory in the conviction in
the Ward county district court of
Ward McCrill, found guilty of arson
and sentenced to a term of four to
seven years in the state penitentiary.
McCrill was owner of large room
ing house in the Magic Cty's tender
loin. After the Minot cleanup year
ago, an injunction was secured against
the McCrill property, and the sheriff
called to seal the doors of the estab-
lishment. McCrill, stating there was
some personal property in the house
which he desired to remove, persuad-
ed the sheriff to defer action until
the following morning. This was the
evening Of February 6. AT 3 o'clock
the following morning fire was dis
covered in the McCrill building. The
firenen quickly extinguished the
blaze, and 1t is alleged that they dis
covered that the building had been
fired in several different places, it
being claimed that holes had been
punched in the partitions. and oil
soaked rags and paper inserted be-
fore touching match.
The state fire marshal was called
upon to make an investigation. and he
caused the arrest of McCrill on a
charge of arson February s. For one
reason or another the case dragged
along in the courts until the middle OF
this month, when a trial finally was
held, resulting in McCrills convic-
ton. The defendant has filed an ap'
peal bond in the sum of $4,000 and
announces his intention Of carrying
the case to the sureme court.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-27
GRAND FORKS
DISPLEASED WITH
.-- TELEPHONE DEAL

January has been set by the rail
way commission as the date for a hear
ing on petitions filed by Grand Forks
citizens, demanding that physical con-
nectiOn be made at Grand Forks be-
tween the Northwestern Telephone Co.
and the Tri-Statc telephone exchanges.
both of which the petitioners claim to
lt Bell subsidiaries. controlled locally
by the Northwestern. The petitioners
also complain that the service rem
dered by these two companies is lm-
reasonably inadequate and that the
tariff charged for this service is ex-
orhitant and excessive. The hearing
vii begin in the offices of the rail
board at the capitol at 10 u. NJ, We'd
nesday, January s.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-27
PAVE WAY FOR
OPENING 18TH
N. D. ASSEMBLY
Everything in Readiness at State
House for Coming of
Legislators.
CHAMBERS MUCH IMPROVED
Senate Now Vies With House
In Appearance-No Dope
AS Yet On Speaker.

Preparations are fast being cOmplct-
ed at the capitol for the convenlng or
the Sixteenth legislative assembly,
which will open ut noon Monday, jan
nary 6. The council Of defense has
temporarily vacated the rooms 1t has
occupied OH the fourth floor OF the
state house to make a place for the
supreme court, which uses the house
chamber for its hearings when the leg
islature is not in session. The house
and senate chambers have undergone
u thorough refurnishing, and they pre-
sent Il very agreeable appearance. Old
timers in the senate will hardly recog-
nize the chamber this year. Thirty-tive
hundred dollars has been invested In Il
new carpet, new curtains and retfnt-
ing. The archaic chandeliers, origin
ally designed for oil lamps, have been
replaced by modern, indirect lighting
fixtures, and the room which has III
past sessions reselnbled drafty barn,
has been caulkcd and anchored down
to Il point where it is much more COM
Portable. In appearance the senate
chamber now vies with the house,
which has always been most attrac-
tive apartment
w. ]. Prater secretary of the SELL
ate and who will also<act as secretary
Of the employment committee. already
has a list Of applicants for Legislative
positions of sufficient size to supply
all the help that possibly could be used
by the next 10 sessions.
Howard II. Wood, son of f. Il. Wood
Of Deering, will move over from the
house to the senate as presiding Off
Ger, succeeding Lieut.. Gov. A. II. kraa-
bic of Clifford. one Of the veterans OF
the senate. There appears to be little
interest in the choice of speaker,
matter which probably will be fairly
well cut and dried before the legislaT
tors reach Bismarck. 1t is understood
that Il. A. Bowen Of the league offices
ut St.. Paul will again act as chief
clerk Of the house, and that Prater will
succeed himself as secretary of the sen
ate. William Lemkc and Arthur I.e-
Sueur,. legal advisors on Townley' $
board Of directors at st. Paul, are eX.
pected to remain here during the ses.
sion, directing the deliberations Of the
secret caucus. Dave Coates, parlia.
mentarian for the league iii the last
assembly. probably will not be here
but Anthony Walton Of Minot. altho
defeated for reelection to the house
will be here, roofing on the side lines
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-27
RUSSIAN DECLARES
GAR STILL LIVES
+ (By Associated Press.)l

Warsaw, Tuesday, Dec. 24.---"There
is no doubt that the car and his en-.
tire family are alive. l am positive
Of this" was the declaration made to
the correspondent today by !Michigl
Dichathets, a nephew of General Skor,
opadsky, who has just escaped from
the Ukraine, after recent trip to Pc
trograd. Dvinskand Rovno.
II cannot reveal where the car is
because he does not wish 1t. He does
not care to be botherd. and he wants
to- be left alone His whereabouts
are known to an allied government
Accounts of his death were manufac.
tured for propaganda purposes"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-27
STATE TREASURER
PREPARES TOWALK
:. PLANK THE FIRST

The state treasurer's office is wait.
ing to be checked out by the state ex.
aminer's department. An entire new
lineup is expected to follow the re-
tirement of John Steen. who has held
the office for two terms, and who will
be succeeded January by Obert A.
Olson. a former league representa-
tive. from Bowman. Mr.. Olson brings
with him a fellow townsman as deputy
to succeed J. A. Lyngstad. What will
be done with, other employees in the
office is not known as yet.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-27
CONFERENCE SAVES
BERLIN FROM NEW
SCENES OF RIOTING

Berlin, Dec. 27.-An eleventh hour
conference with the revolving sailors
apparently saved Berlin from an ex-
tremist demonstration Christmas. The
sailors gained more than they sought
and will remain in Berlin as part Of
the republican soldiers guard.
A compromise provides that divi-
sion of troops under General Luequis
shall retire and leave the capital un-
der the protection of two volunteer
policing organizations dominated by the
extremists. 7 - d.
The sailors are known to be under
the special leadership of Georg Lede-
bour, who was one of the representa-
tives Of the sailors in the negotiations
yesterday with the Ebert government.
The sailors agreed not to participate in
future revolts against the government.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-27
MRS. BUDLONG
RETURNS FROM
GOLDEN STATE

Mrs. Minnie Clarke Budlong. secre-
tary of the public library commission,
is home from Berkeley, Calf, whith-
er she was called by the very critical
illness of her daughter, Miss Julia
Budlong. who is doing postgraduate
work looking to a masters degree at
the University of California. Mrs.
Eudlong. forced to return to prepare
for the legislative assembly, left her
daughter much improved. bit still
unable to resume her studies.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-27
STATESMEN OF EUR0PEDISC
+ LEAGUE OF NATIONS AND THE
FREEDOM 0FSEAS WITH WILSON
No Controversies Developed In Preliminary Con-
ferences With Balfour and Premier George
Results Said to Be Satisfactory.

London Dec. 27President Wilson conferences today with
British described American quarters having
been satisfactory. @s.4@
The President three hours before luncheon with Secretary
Balfour.
The whole discussion general Aerward the Pres
dent continued the discussion with the British premier the
luncheon.
The President did great deal of talking and said nothing
developed to show that differences principles fundamentals
existed The discussion about the freedom of the SEAS the
League of Nations and Reduction of Armament.
Premier Lloyd George accompanied by the secretary for
pera defense arrived Buckingham palace early this morning Mr.
Wilson already with secretary There
number American callers Connaught
Earl eche visited the palace before the arrival of the premier
The president conference with Premier Lloyd George and Mr.
Baor lasted until close M when the party left for the pre-
residence in Downing The proceeded slow pace
and President Wilson heartily ceercd along the
PRAISE WILSON "..'. :
London Dee. 27-Iondons morning newspapers, having
pended publication Tuesday for the holidays had to find space
this for the worlds In of this
fact the bulk of all the given President Wilson'S visit
president and his visit
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-27
BILL-MAKERS TO
HAVE ROOM ALL
I TO THEMSELVES

Mrs. Minnie Charge Budlong, secre-
tary of the public library commission.
has partitioned of in the office Of
the commission on the ground floor Of
the state house private room to be
used by legislators and legislative ref
erence clerks in drafting bills dur
ing the session. New lights have also
been installed. and the statesmen will
find the quarters much more conven'
lent than they have been in the past.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-27
BURNQUIST'S ORDER
REMOVING JUDGE
is REVERSED

st. Paul, Dec 27.-The Minnesota
supreme court today reversed Gov.
Burnquist's order removing from Of
fee Judge Martin of Dodge county Oh
charges that he was opposed to the
governments war policy. The supreme
court held that judges can be removed
from office only for misfeasance.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-27
BISMARCK WILL
PROTEST McADOO
RATE SCHEDULE

The traffic committee Of the Bis
marck Commercial club is preparing a
protest against the new ZOning Sys-
tenn of basing freight rates propose l
by Director General McAdoo. and
whose effect. it is contended. would be
to eliminate all such small jobbins
centers as the Capital City, further
centralizing this business in the larger
cities.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-27
$4,000 SOLDIERS
RETURNED HOME

Washington, Dec. 27.-Sixty-eight
thousand American soldiers had been
returned from overseas December 21,
/ and Slightly more than 100000 had
been mustered out of service in this
country.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-27
CREAM OF WHEAT
COMPANY APPEALS
STATE TAX CASE

North Dakota's famous Cream Of
Wheat case, in which the states recoy-
cry of verdict for $35.O0O in back
taxes recently was upheld by the state
supreme court, was appealed ON writ
Of error to the United States supreme
court Yesterday. H. A. Carson OK
Brown & Guesmer. Minneapolis. aftOr-
neys for the Cream of Wheat Co, sp-
peared in the matter. sf
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-27
URGES LEAGUE or NATIONS.

Washington. Dec. 27.-ln introdu-
cling resolution today calling on the
peace conference to adopt President
Wilson's plans for a league Of ma
tions, Rep. Briton of Illinois said un.
less such a league is established "the
entire world will Immediately throw
into discard the assertion that the
United States entered the war to
make the world safe for democracy"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-27
IN SECRET SESSION

Berlin, (Tuestlay), Dec 27.-Thc
government was in secret session most
Of the day. The leading Independents
In the government also were in con-
ference. and this gave rise to report
that Hugo Haase would be called upon
to organize new government.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-27
RoI shE.xlkI MAKE QVERIURES.
A MOTLEY ARM v.

Washington, Dec. 27.-lnformation
reaching the state department today
from Bucharest describes the main
force of the Bolsheviki army in Rus
sia as consisting of Austro-Hungarian
war prisoners, $4,000 men from the
Balkan provinces, 10000 Chinese
workmen, and about 5000 Russian sol
diers forced to join the Bolshevlkl oy
fear of starvation. n..,se
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-27

This is Hollands premier. who says
William Hohenzollern has right CT
sanctuary in Holland and that Holland
vii not turn him over to any ether
nation. Beerenbouck is entering upon
troublesome administration which
will not be helped by his declaration.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-27
TAKE DRASTIC ACTION.

London, Dec. 27.-The British ad-
miralty is prepared to take drastic &C.
ganda remaining in that part Of the
fleet commanded by German crews.
ROLSHEyIkl MAKE OVER1URES.
London, Dec. 27-The allied govern
ments at Christmas have again been
approached by the Bolshevtki govern.
ment Of Russia regarding terms OF
peace. They differ in no respect
from those previously put forth by
the former Bolsheviki ambassador at
London. ,~.'
The proposals have met with no re-
sponse as they emanate from a gov
ernment which is not recognized by
the allies. The whole Russian ques'
ton is now under discussion by the
allied governments.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-27
SOCIALISTS 70. RETjRE

Berlin, Thursday, Dec. 26.-As re-
suit Of today's deliberation it is be-
lieved the majority socialists will re-
tire from the cabinet -
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-27
WILSON eREErs LEADERS :.

WILSON CHEEVS IEA0eHS
Premier Lloyd George and Balfour
were cheered by the crowd, but 1t was
evident that it was Wilson whom the
throngs waited for. After cheering,
the crowds surged by the police to
President Wilson's car upon its ar
rival at Premier Georges house.
The luncheon given by Lloyd George,
gave President Wilson an opportun-
ity of meeting various government Of
ficials and party leaders. The presi-
dent after luncheon was the center
Of a laughing group.
One of the presidents stories es-
pecially ELECTED hearty laughter. The
informality of the American soldier,
he said, is especially emphasized by
an experience of General Hale, who
with party of officers drove into q
headquarters without being chal-
lenged by the sentry. General Hale
returned to the sentry post to ask
why they had not been challenged.
"Oh. l know you fellows, respond
ed the sentry EET f
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-27
KAISER AssAsslNArED. RuMoR.

Paris. (4:25. a. nl,) Dec. 7.---Ru-
"mors that the former emperor Of Ger
many has been assassinated became
current In Paris, notable in the cham
ber of deputies, last evening. There is
not the slightest continuation.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-27
NO PEACE WIrHouTssoLoiERs.

London, Dec. 27.-''We shant have
peace here until allied troops come to
keep order" is "a statement attrfbut-
ed to German sailor by press cor
respondent Don't let them send the
French, or there will be more fight
ing" he is said to have added.
The correspondent considers one or
the most risquieting factors of the sit
uation is the part played by the sail
ors' wives and sweethearts. some OF
whom participated in the fighting"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-29

damn sight more about this war than
YOU do
In the course OF the conversation
something was said about his own
ing liberty bonds. Mr. Reamer said
We'll, Ben, give us liberty bond
40 this Mr.. Abney replied: DO you
think | am damn enough fool to
give you n liberty bond?'
This is the substance of the entire
conversation"
Mr. Abney made the following
statement:
MI Abney said that, of course he
was not going TO undertake to pass
beyond the conduct OF Il gentleman OF
ms profession and Of his ace, nor the
dignity owing to his station in life
However, he would now say, mas
much as Mr.. McMaster had admitted
the correctness of the report of the
remarks attributed 10 him, that these
rch';trhs appeared 80 be SO ridiculous
md foolish, when examined in the
light oI reason, that he could not at
tribute them TO anything but to Il de
Votion to some malign interest or
secret influence governing and
prompting their suggestion, or to an
overwrought, foolish and fanatical
mind.
(which OF these causes they may
D" attributed to, or could be attribut-
ed to- said Mir. Abncy. Il do not
care at present TO say, but | may Ia
;cT ascertain whether the man is men
tally responsible or corruptly stimu-
lated in making such a charge
against one who. from Mr.. McMaster's
very youth, has always been kind ana
even aflectionate towards him.
THE statement attributed to Mr..
McMaHter as report being made by
the committee, as il stands and as il
IS intended To induce the ideas which
y.
true, said Mr.. Abncy The idea that !
" man of his position" he continued, |
should allow Il few paltry dollars TO !
pat him IN Il place TO have such at
i@"kS made upon him was absurd" " /
so far as financial affairs were con-
'ornod, Mr.. AbncY pointed out. every !
man knew that what wealth one had. |
II any. would remain in this country.
only so long as American arms were
lctorious and to charge n man with
my other idea was to charge him
with nothing short Of imbeclity, and
{ the man so charged were not guilty
hen the man SO charging must be-"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-29
Concert at PinewOoca.

Pinewood, May 23.-All business
houses here have agreed to remain
closed the entire day on Thursday.
May goth. There will be rlnveiling
of the service flag then religious SER
vices at the Methodist church con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. VIM. Walton.
Episcopal rector from Sun merton.
Rev. c. B. Smith of Manning will also
speak on this patriotic occasion. Ex-
ercises will begin at IL o'clock a. m.
A Red Cross benefit concert will be-
given in the auditorium. of p newood
high school. May goth, at $40 D. M.
under the auspices of the Psnewood
chapter Red Cross. to help our boys.
Sumter's musical talent will be the en-
tertainers for the evening. The fol-
lowing will appear on the program:
Mrs. w. Bruce Lyman. Miss Maggie
Mae Scale, contraltos; Misses Pauline
fIaynsworth, Carita Randle, Marie
Rothol2. soprani; Mr.. W. B. Daueh-
try, basso; Miss Dorita Noise, read
er; Miss, Ethel Green, accompanies:
William Thomas Truesdaie, violinist.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-29
ATTACK ON PRESIDENT.
SENATOR POINDF.XTER PRE-
SENTS ROOSEVELT ARTICLE
IN SENATE.
Uses Criticism of Postmaster General
as Text for Assault OF President
Wilson and the Administration.

Washington, May 25.-The reply by
Col. Roosevelt TO Postmaster Gener-
al BurlesOn in the controversy over
the alleged discrimination of the
pOstofiice department in the treatment
OF publications was presented in the
senate today by Senator PoindeXter,
who charged that the administration
played for and against different news
papers and magazines, that President
Wilson was directly responsible. He
declared that the administration con-
dOned the anti-ally attitude of certain
publications, among them the Hearst
papers, while embarrassing those
which made honest criticism of the
conduct of the war
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-29
HUNS WILL Be HALTED.
AMERICAN MILITARY MEN CON-
FTDENT or RESULT.
OmenSivc Power of Huns Probably
Passes When Next Drive Finally
Fails.

Washington, May 24.-Renewal of
the German drive i'm France, indicat-
ed by Premier Lloyd George today to
be imminent finds American military
opinion here absolutely confident of
the outcome. There is not a doubt
in the minds Of high officers famil-
lar with the situation that the enemy
will be repelled with loss and the Of
fensive power of Germany finally
broken. There are those who believe
that the end of the war may come
this year, as a result. Others, how
ever, foresee a long defensive struggle
by the German army while efforts to
make peace on best possible terms
are made by the Berlin diplomats
In assessing the situation as it's
stands today in France officers here
point out that the German position
Stratcgically is far weaker than it
was when the drive was launched In
March. Their lines now are shaped
so that there is constant danger OF
flank attack from several points that
miPht mean disaster.
Before the German army stands a
force that has been largely rehabil-
itated from the shock of drive and
losses in men and material have been
made good
American man power, sufficient to
replace by far the large portion of the
losses of the British and French in
the bitter fighting which stopped the
first German rush has been carried to
the fighting zones supplementing the
considerable American force which al
ready was in France. Except for the
finer points of trench warfare, the
new American units are ready for the
battle
In addition many thou sands of
trained Italian troops have reached
the front in France. They came with
out equipment beyond their uniforms
it is understood, but have been fully
supplied.
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SERVICE FOR ALL.
Age Limit 10 TO 55 Years for VOiun-
teers--Ail Men Over 30 Would be
Assigned to Non-COmbatamt Service

Washington, May 24.-Another
move toward full utilization of the
cOuntry's man power was made today
when Secretary Baker sent to con
gress the draft of bill proposing to
raise the maximum age limit for
voluntary enlistment in the army
from forty to fifty five years. All men
oyer forty so enlisted would be as
signed TO n-combatant service.
In 4 letter to Speaker Clark asking
that the bill be pushed Secretary Ba-
ker said:
Every man above the age Of forty
who is enlisted i'm non -combatant
branches Of the service will make
available for duty with the line troops
;i man within the prescribed age limit
for all troops.
Many men whose long experience
as mechanics and artisans will make
them particularly valuable to the va
riOus staff corps and departments, and
may be thus secured instead of young.
er men without such experience"
There are probably 100000 men
between the ages of forty and fifty
five, and many thousands of them al
ready have attested their desire 20
serve by bombarding the departm
with applications. While the great
majority Of the men in this class un-
doubtedly will be restrained from en-
listing by family and business ties,
the number at liberty to join the col
ors is expected to be more than suf-
licient to meet the purpose in view.
Staff corps positions include many
duties behind the front. Every head
quarters includes n number of posi-
tions TOR which tho older men would
be just as well suited as the present
occupants, who, under the new plan,
would be released for line duty.
Official estimates are that a modern
army, to be maintained as an efficient
unit. must have between 40 and 80
per cent Of its actual strength on
behind the fighting zone This means
that OF the first 100000 men sent
to France 100000 serve along the
lines Of communication.