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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-03
BESSIE WASN'T A BIT
AFRAID OF BAD BILL

"No, wasn't really afraid, but Mr..
Hart was afraid | would be- said little
Eessie Love, of the Triangle players.
She was speaking Of her Part in The
Aryan,' the Triangle play in which she
plays opposite William S. Hart.
"lIe told me not to mind anything
he did, that he wouldn't hur{ lne he
is supposed to be a terribly bad man
who tries to frigiIten me every way
he can. and he played his part SO in
tensely that it was hard to realize at
first that he didn't mean some OF it.
You see I'd never worked with him
before. But in the play | was sup
posed to win his sympathy by trust
ing him absolutely, So Of course, it
would never do to feel the least bit
disturbed. If you feel it you'll show
it. So didn't. And soon found what
a kind and considerate man he really
was, and then it was all splendid.'
"The Aryan' will be shown tonight
only at the Orpheum theatre. Two
good single reel subjects will COM
plete the program, being Triangle
comedy and a Mutual Tour around
the world This exceptional program
is sure to play to large houses so be
on hand early if you wish your favor
tie seat.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-03
SCARLET FEVER RACES
Epids!,1ic :,|ecessitates Closing Of
r. husky Schools

: McClu y. D., Jan. 3.-The Nc
Clusky L;.olic school has reopened aft
er having been closed for two weeks
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-03

Washington, ID. G., Jan. 3.-Food
Administrator Hoove: and Senator
Reed had their long expected clash
in public today at the hearing before
the senate committee Investigating
the sugar and coal shortages. Reed,
one of Hoover's critics, criticized the
administrator sharply, and Hoover re-
piled.
Senator Reed charged Mr.. Hoover
with "usurpation Of authority in han
ding the wheat situation that would
be a crime in normal times Hoover
warmly denied it and said "the situ-
alton had been handled with the ap-
prevail of President Wilson,
Presidents Coat-Tai's.
eyes, of course" retorted Reed, "the
presidents coat-tails are long, his
shoulders broad, and his position IN
questioned, but Pm gu stioning you on
the authority you employed to fix
wheat prices
Reed began questioning on wheat,
he said, TO bring out point affecting
sugar. Hoover said the food admins
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-03
CLASH BETWEEN
HOOVER AND REED DEVELOPES
WTODAY,S SENATE INQUIRY

traton had told dealers not to pay
more for wheat than the price fixed
by congress. Reed tried to bring out
that the price question was so put up
to the dealers as to really make the
transaction price fixing, but Hoover
maintained he only attempted to sta
bilize prices and denied that the food
administration had done anything not
authorized in the food law.
People Wanted Results.
81 take it that with the country at
war, the people wanted results said
Hoover. 1T is not fair to go into
wheat conditions unless all phases are
discussed and that would take week.
One thing is certain, the farmers now
are getting more for their wheat, and
-four is selling for less"
Hoover would not acquiesce in
Reeds statement that some force was
necessary to get and maintain So
called voluntary agreements on sugar
prices. He said the food administra-
ZION depended largely on the patriot
ism Of refiners, but that some author
ity was needed
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-03
CRIMINAL CALENDAR
FINISHED; SENTENCES
SET FOR SATURDAY

With the conviction Of Mrs. John
Robidou on a charge of maintaining
a common nuisance, the district cour:
cleaned up everything on the GRIMM
al calendar for this term with the eN-
ceDtion of the Walla case. Sentences
will be pronounced on a dozen or
more defendants who have been con-
victed or who entered pleas of guilty
at this term.
The court now is trying the civil cal
endar, two rather unimportant cases
already having been completed.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-03

Frederick c. Howe, commissioner OF
immigration for the port Of New
York city, and prominently mention
ed as successor to DR.. F. l.. McVey
as president of the University Of
North Dakota, heads a formidable ar.
ray of speakers whom the Nonparti-
san league will bring into North Da-
l;cta, beginning Saturday, in an eff
TO, to recover the ground which the
oyglni=ation is alleged to have lost.
Other notables on the program are Al.
bert l.. Blair of Boston, chautauqua
speaker; Former U. S. Senator Nc
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-03
TWO AMERICANS
AMONG VICTIMS
IN YAQUI RAID

Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 3.--H. J. Poe of
Los Angeles and Miguel Martinez OF
Nogales, Ariz., Americans, were among
the thirty-six persons killed yesterday
when Yaqui Indians attacked South
ern Pacific of Mexico train south OF
Empalme, Sonora, according to mess
ages reaching the railroad office here
today. Poe previously was reported
among tne dead
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-03
LEAGUE To TURN LOOSE V0LLEY
OF Big GUNS IN ATTEMPT TO GET
BACK LOST NORTH DAKOTA GROUND

l.onrin of South Carolina, one Of
the leagues speakers at its famous
St. Paul convention; Walter Thomas
Mills, an Australian and New Zealand
transformer, and Robert Bridges Of
Seattle, leader in Pacific coast state
owned public utility enterprises. Dates
set for their meetings are: Jan ..
Lisbon; Jan. Z, LaMoure; Jan. s, Edge
ley; Jan. 8, jamestown Jan. 49, Val
ley City; Jan. II, Darlington; Jan. y,
Harvey; Jan. Ia, Drake; Jan. i, Mi
not Ca ,doubleheader) Jan. 16, Stan
ley; Jan II, White Earth, Jan, 10,
Ray; Ian. 10, Williston. J.,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-03
MRS. "MAC" HAS HELPER
Widow Of Pioneer Finds News
-. paper Job Too Heavy

Flasher, n D., Jan. 3.-The Flasher
Hustler, for the last six months edit
ed by Mrs. ]. X. Mcleod, has a new
editor this week in the person OF A.
l.. Stearns of Mott. The late }. *.
Mel sod, Little Mac was forced to
give up the active management OF The
Hustler six months ago, and since
that time the entire burden has fallen
upon Mrs. Mcleod. The paper has not
suffered, but the widow of Little Mac
has found the task too great for her,
and he feels that she has found a
competent helper in Mr. Stealns, who
takes charge this week.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-03
A RED CROSS FAMILY
Twelve Burnstads Members of
Organization

Burnstad, n. D.; Jan. 3.-In the
Burnstad family, the village of Burn
stad claims the champion Red Cross
clan of North Dakota. The Burnstad
family numbers an even dozen, and
in the recent Red Cross membership
drive every one Of the dozen was en-
rolled. Mrs. c. p. .Burnstad and Leo
Burnstad were enrolled as new mem
bers, and c. p. Burnstad, Harold Burn
stad. I've Burnstad Grace Burnstad,
Victoria, Theodore. Roy, Lorna, Helen,
Norman and Ralph Burnstad had their
memberships renewed.
"Our Boys in France" an authentic,
two-part feature will be shown at the
Bismarck theater tonight.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-03
$50 ACRES IN GRAIN
S!ope Certer Farmer Has Halt
Spring Planting Done

Bowman, ~ D., Jan. 3.-Holly ket-
chum of Slope Center estimates that
he already has half his spring work
done. This fall he succeeded in SOW
ing $50 acres of winter wheat and rye,
and he expects to have an even thou
sand acres of grain when he completes
his spring planting. Mr.. Ketchum
came out from Minnesota eight years
ago and has made himself one of the
most prosperous farmers Of the Slope.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-03
AMERICAN MARINE WARMEST DRESSED
OFALL AMERICAN FIGHTING MEN, But
GERMAN TROOPER BEATS H[M 50 PCT
,nate committee today.

he senate committee ~today.
A worn, stained, scrap of gray cloth,
tut from the overcoat of the first Ger
man prisoner taken by General Per-
shings men, was held up to view of
the committee making the investiga-
zion. The committee today turned on
the much disputed point of whether
the "shoddy' WILDWOOD is good
for a soldiers OvercOat.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-03
NEW Ignite MINE
Fine Vein Uncovered on Burch
Farm South Of City

Central North DaiOtans, just begin
ming to recognize heaven-sent boon
in theonce despised Ignite, are glad
to learn that a new mine Of much
promise has been opened on the farm
OF J. w. Burch at Stewartsdale, a few
miles south Of Bismarck, and in
field heretofore little exploited. EX-
perienced miners from Wales are in
charge of development work, and at
a slight depth 4 good five-foot vein
has been uncovered This section OF
Eurlcigh county for years has obtain
ed it's fuel supply from the farm OF
Rep. George n. Varnum.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-03

At the Orpheum theater tonight only.
Five reels of action and thrills.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-03

by an epidemic OF scarlet fever. Twen-
ey well developed cases were discov-
cred among the pupils before the
board Of health acted In Goodrich a
similar epidemic. although not so Sc
we're, compelled the authorities to
close the schools.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-03

Washington, D. c., Jan. 3.-The
American marine is the warmest
dressed of all Americas fighting ma
chine, declared B. T. Driscoll, cloth
expert, and the German trooper Gin
his gray dawn" uniform, has clothing
80 per cent heavier and warmer and
more costly than Tie American sol
der, continued Mr.. Driscoll, before
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-03
HAS A BIRTHDAY

Stanton. n. D., Jan. 3.-The Mer-
Ger County Republican, one of the
Slopes pioneer newspapers, has just
completed its 31st year. The greater
part of this career, an unusually long
one for western North Dakota news
paper. has been spent under one sue
Cessful management.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-03
-tL.Ehp SAVES LIFE

Fowman ~ ~, Jan 3 --WheI bis
motor3died on him and left his ma
chine directly in the path Of an on
coming Milwaukee line train, John
Ryan jumped just in time to save his
life. The front part Of the car was
wrecked.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-02-08

formation concerning manufacturing
plants, shlpyards aud other Industries
of the state. until after tho bureau
has secured the name OF the person
sr concern requesting such information
and tho purpose for which the informs.
slon Ia sought. This ruling was made
s a means ef'checkmating system OF
snemy espionage that is believed 10 be
going on In the state.
During the year 1917 the mills Of
Portland cut Ss0.so2.s46 feet Of luEa.
ber. which was 7I.s47.B45 feet more
than In 1916. when the cut was 5is..
$4,000 feet. The lower Columbia dis
srlct. einbraoinga Astoria. warrenton.
wes,port. Rainier. fngiis and ST.
Helens. Or. and Knappton. Stella.
Nequally. Oak T'uint and Vancouver.
.ut bo7.T4o.OOo fest 10 1917 a. against
Gi2.2ii.ii6 In 1916, showing an In.
,rease OF s5.5as.sS4 feet. The esti,
mated total amount OF lumber. includ-
ing ties and everything shipped from
COOS hay during 1917 was 25o.O00.0o0
'eet. which Is a gain OF 2s.5Oo.OOo over
he previous year. when the total ship
nents amounted 70 22i.50o.0oo feet.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-02-08

seems 10 nave nad the effect u break
ing down the German strike movement.
The German government Is keeping
h tight hand on news Of the strikes,
which are attended BY demonstrations,
in Berlin and other parts OF Germany.
Hundreds OF thousands Of German
men and women have shown in the
last week that they have lost faith in
the militarists, that they no longer be-
ileye the promises Of their rulers, that
they consider prolongation Of the war
poor business they must now de-
eide whether 10 return to work or face
the penalty that awaits spies and
traitors.
The latest news from Germany tells
OF rioting and exciting scenes in the
working class sections OF Berlin. with
the arrest OF many men and women in
various parts. OF the city. Outside Of
the capital the strike grew on Satur.
day. but there are no reports Of clashes
between the military and the workers.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-02-08
TO LIMIT PROFITS
OF FLOUR DEALERS

Washington. With the retail price
Of flour up 80 per cent above it's price
when the great war broke out, the
food administration has set out to
check profiteering among Wholesale
and retail dealers
In warning issued by Herbert
Hoover. wholesalers were informed
that maximum gross profits must not
exceed 50 to 70 cents Per barrel and
retailers must restrict their profits
to from 50 cents to $40 per barrel.
A two-ounee bread ration was or
dered by the food administration for
patrons Of hotels. restaurants and
dining cars.
Public eating places are now II
censed under the new bread regula-
tions and the bread ration rule is is
sued under this authority. Hotel rep
resentatiyes have been instructed 70
see that immediate observance Is
given in hotels for Monday and We'd
nesday. as wheatless days, Tuesday as
meatless day. Saturday as q porkless
day, and that there is one wheatIess
meal and one meatless meal every
day.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-02-08
DEATH TO GERMAN
STRIKERS IS THREAT

London. General Won Kessel, mill
tary commandant OF Brandenburg prov.
ince, In which Berlin 10 situated.
threatens summary punishment Of
strikers who fail to obey his order that
they resume work.
Employees failing to resume work
will be tried by courtmartial, which 10
authorized to impose sentence OF death,
execution to take place within 2t hours
OF the time the sentence Is imposed.
These drastic military measures. ac.
corilng to a report from Copenhagen.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-02-08
ENTENTE HAS MOST TROOPS
Secretary Baker Says AiIies Numer-
IcaIIy Superior on West Front.

Secretary Baker Says AiIies Nuner-
IcalIy Superior on West Front.
washingion. Warning the nation
not to let reports Of strikes and other
internal disturbances in Germany
slacken It's war preparations. secre-
tary Baker in his weekly military re-
view also makes the official announce
ment that American troops are at last
holding portion Of the actual battle
front.
For the first time. also, Secretary
Baker declares that il is fully believed
the allies have preponderance OF
men and guns on the western front.
despite the fact that the German line
has been strengthened by troops from
the Russian field. Secretary Baker
declared the reports Of numerical su-
periority have been spread by the
enemy himself.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-02-08
DRY AMENDMENT RAPED
Cardinal Gibbons Says Legislators
should Not Bow to Fanatlcism.

Baltimore. Cardinal Gibbons siren
uously denounced the national prohi-
bition amendment in statement is
sued by him. and declared that legis-
iators Of the states should not bow to
the fanaticism that seems to be rul.
ing us in this respect"
He declared that some Of the law.
makers seemed actuated by coward
ice in voting against their convic-
tions for the amendment.
at win be calamity II this amend
ment is adopted" said the cardinal
1T will.he only step in the abridg
ment Of other liberties that We enjoy.
Those favoring the amendment win
not be satisfied with this victory and
they will try to impose other obnox,
Ions laws upon US that will make our
personal liberty worth very little"
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-02-08
BREAD LOAvEs DISCUSSED
rive Federal Food Administrators
Meet In Portland.

Portland. Or. - Five federal food
administrators convened 10 Portland
Monday. to undertake the formulation
OF plan for concerted action in food
production and conservation. First OF
all they discussed the breadloaf. but
their inquiries will range widely and
the general plan adopted viii be in
effect for year or more.
Those participating in the confer
ence are: w. B. Aver. of Oregon: r.
#. Bicknell. OF Idaho: Charles Heb
bsrd. Of Washington; Royal Al Gun
nison. Of Alaska. and Ralph Merritt.
Of California, Other members of the
conference are: DR.. e D. Clark, as
the bureau Of chemistry. department
Of agriculture. and ". X. Nsweti. as
sistant food administrator for Oregon.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-02-08
BRIEF WAR NEWS

sixfy-six persons we're killed and
Iss Injured IN the two German rsids
over London last week.
Many German prisoners in Russia.
taking advantage OF internal disorders.
are returning TO the German lines.
Food riots have broken out IN Wen
na. according 10 reports received.
Shops have been pilIaged and clashes
have occurred between rioters and the
police.
II was officially announced that the
total number Of deaths resulting from
the recent airpIane raid Of the Ger
mans over Paris was ~ and the total
wounded 2os.
Great Britain has asked Brazil and
Uruguay for the use Of interned Ger
man merchant ships for the transpor-
tation Of grain. according TO Informa-
tion received from Rio Janeiro.
British expedItionary forces In Pal
estIne again have assumed the Of.
fensive. official war reports stated
General Ailenby's line has been sd-
vsnced 70 Anutish. three miles north
Of Birch on the Nabalus road.
Severe measures Of repression have
been taken By the German government
against the workers whose strike
movement in important industrial cen
ters has tied up many plants engaged
in munition and war supply work
Berlin and its environs remain the
center OF the disturbances. The city Is
under military control. Factories
where strikes are IN progress have
been militariEed. say dispatches. and
the workers warned to report for work
or undergo military discipline.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-02-08
CONGRESS TO SPEED
UP ON WAR WORK
Important Railroad and Finan-
cIaI Measures to Be Con-
sidsrsd During Week.

washinEton.--Llttle Of the long and
srowing program Of war legislation
has been enacted since congress con
vened two months ago. and capitol
leaders plan attempts 70 speed up tho
work Important railroad and fInans
cial measures are to be brought be-
fore both senate and house during
the week. with the prospect that they
will occupy the center Of interest for
many days 20 come.
Secretary Bakers recent statement
to the senats military committee that
the United States would have half .
million soldiers in France early this
year and that prospects were not un
favorable for ships TO carry million
more who would be ready during the
year. we're characterized By Senator
Hitchcock in an address TO the senate
as absolutely preposterous and 80 ex-
aggsrated ~ TO convey an entirely
false impression as 20 What We can
do and vhat we are doing
Senators Williams OF Mississippi
and Reed Of Missouri. democrats. 70
piled. opposing the war reorganiza-
tIon measures a. proposals. 70 usnrp
President Wilson's authority. The
former declared that the German
game Is undertaking this administra-
ton" and asserted that efforts to
force the bills are futile because o.
certain executive veto. urging cessa-
tlon Of agitation.
While praising Senator'S Hitchcock
and Chamberlain as uninpeachable
patriots. Senator Reed. another milE
tary committee member. argued that
the var cabinet bin ID unconstitutional
Further disclosures Of the govern
ment's military program were made
when Secretary Baker reappeared be-
fore the military committee for cross
examination Wednesday.
Secretary Bakers cross-examination
was begun BY Senator Weeks Of Mas
sachusetts. republican. in connection
with the number Of troops to be sent
abroad this year.
On January 4. Secretary Baker said
more troops had been transported to
France including both non-combatant
and fighting forces, than had been
planned.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-02-08
eeneraI wood Lsayes l.ospItaI.

1oHSfAt WSSo AeaNSs 0~efs~.
Paris.--Major General Wood. who
was wounded in the right arm by a
shell splinter while visiting the Amer.
team front recently. left the hospital.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-02-08

Many Soldiers Take Federal lnsurancs
San Francisco Soldiers in the
western department OF the army have
taken government insurance to the
total value Of si7s.0oo.ooo and before
the period of automatic insurance.
February II. Il is believed most Of
the $1,000 men In this jurisdiction win
hold government policies. according to
Captain f. H. Pearce. officer In
charge.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-02-08
THE MARKETS
Portland.

Portland.
oats--No. 2 white feed, $50 per ton.
Bariey--Standard feed. $3.50 ton.
Whole. s74; cracked. SIS.
Hay-Timothy. ST per ton: alfalfa.
$22.50.
Butter Creamery. SEC per ID.
Eggs--Ranch, sic per dozen
Potatoes -s12501.s5 per hundred.
Pouitry--Ticns. 24Q25c; geese. 1s0
lsc; ducks, s0Qslo: turkeys, live.
22@2sc: dressed. choice. sl9sSc
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-02-08
Seattle.

Creamery. 5sc per h.
Eggs Ranch. SIC per dozen.
Potatoes -s2TO0 per ton: Yakima
Gems, $4,000.
Poultry-Hens, 25@27c; dressed.
2S@S2c; fryers, soc: turkeys, live.
2s@soc; dressed. SsgpsSc.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-02-08
woeI ssaeks l.sye psereased.

Washington. - Wool stocks in the
United States were about 5s2.00o.00o
pounds December 81 last. the depart
ment OF agriculture announced In tts
third quarterly report That vas
decrease OF 100000 pounds from
stocks September 30. 1917.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-02-08

Three things that never become
rusty-the money Of the charitable, the
nails in collectors shoes and a
thoughtless woman's tongue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-18
Ten Important Questions that You Should Answer
Regarding The Richmond Virginian Prize Distribution
Have You Done What You Could Help the Men Women of
Your Church That Are Working Heroca
and Pianos for Your Sunday School or Lodge Room?

Ten questions that are of vital i'm
portance to the members of every
ehurch and lodge interested in The
Richmond Virg inian Prize Distribu-
tloa are worthy of the important con-
sideratton necessary to bring forth a
substantial answer before the close of
1.-THE week
Four thousand, FIVE hundred dollars
worth Of awards are to be given alb
solutely free to churches, lodges and
their representatives, and necessarily
the following questions becomes lead
ing factors in how these prizes are
To he distributed r.
let, Are the members and friends
of Virginia council. No. 2. Daughters
|of Liberty. giving Mrs. Ida +. Klein
the assistance and support that she
should have to secure for their lodge
room the magnificent $3.50 piano?
end Are the members of Stockton
street Baptist church supporting Mrs
Annie r. Smith, repre- sentative, in
such way as to encourage her TO go
ahead and place in their church a beau
ttful piano that would be a Joy AMI
pride to every person who attends the
chuDch2
3rd. Are the men who proudly wear
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-18

tire list OF organizations, that it is a
duty to help Commandment Levi Grum-
shaw, representative Of the Salvation
Army. to secure the prize that he SO
richly deserves end which would be 50
useful to him in the prosecution Of
his work? Representative Grumshaw
should have the support Of all Chris
tian men and women in the city who
have not already made w their minds
to support their own church or lodge.
In asking these questions we do not
wish to be impairment. but we desire
to place directly before the well~mean-
ing people of Richmond who are inter-
ested in everything pertaining to
church and lodge work the Importance
of taking up this matter at once aud
have them place their offers of assist
ance at the disposal of these earnest
men and women who have enlisted In
the cause of placing much needed fur
niture and pianos in the meeting
places of their organizations.