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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07
OUR NEW CONSTITUTION

Equity, a national periodical Of more or less in
fluence and circulation. which is devoted to govern
mental reform publishes in the current issue a
rather interesting "modcl constitution which we
are Informed is devised especially to meet the needs
Of North Dakota. In what particular North Da-
kota's needs differ from those Of any other com,
monwealth? ''Equity' does not undertake to ex
plain but it is quite evident that this eastern maya
zine is convinced that our present constitution is an
tiquatcd and misfit, for its: model constitution
would provide for the immediate repeal of the pres
ent bulwar1 Of our liberties except that such prov
sions as may not be expressly repealed by stature
or by implication may continue to have the force
and effect Of statutory law.
The Tribune presents digest of this ''mode CON
sttution' in it's news columns We are advised that
this model is based on a draft recently made for
New York state We fail to see where our present
constitution has been improved upon, unless the re
duction of the number of members of the state as.
sembly from some ITO to 40 may be regarded an
Improvement The Equitys constitution appears to
be very largely confined to the initiative referen.
dun and recall for all of which equally excellent
provision is made in present constitution. On
the other hand, the constitution under which North
Dakota has managed to exist satisfactorily for more
than generation covers many worthy points which
are not mentioned at all in this twentieth century
model" incidentally, the long -haircd young re-
formers who presuming to know what is best fol
North Dakota in the way of constitution actually
know little of the state that they are ignorant Of
the very existence Of Grant county. We suggest
that this further example Of the general cussednesS
Of the eastern except press be made the subject OF
proper resolutions when the Grant county defense
council again c0nvCnes at Carson.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07
MORE MURDERER THAN WARRIOR

With details meagre at this writing, United states
faces the first serious loss of the war. The sinking
Of the Tuscana with more than 1000 soldiers punges
the nation into poignant realization OF the sacrl-
fees which they have but commenced.
This is the first score Of the submarine against
the efficiency of the allied navies in conveying Amer
lean troops to Europe. 1t is impossible now TO
estimate the loss Of life, but doubtless when al! is
known the sinking Of the ruscania will be the 1lrst
great sacrifice Of America man power in the cause
of democracy.
That they died like men calls for no emphasis
here Brave American boys, the pick OF nation S
manhood, faced the treacherous Huns as vallantly
as though they had been given chance in an open
fight Germany hopes to beat the United States with
the submarine. The Teuton's dwindmg man power
cannot stand the pressure Of this new foe "out OF
the west"
It will be ''rcmcmbcr the Tuscania,' from this
day forth The national spirit should be quIckened
There will be less patience with governmental red
tape and representation. The United States must
fight all the harder because the foe is more murderer
than warrior.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07
C0NFERENCE0
SEED BONDING
PROGRAM IS ON
Various ! Departments Affected
Determining How Work Is
to Be Carried Out

A seed and feed bonding program
for North Dakota, to be carried out
under the provisions of the new act,
is. being mapped out in conference
which Has been in progress in the Of
fee of Commissioner of Agriculture
Hagan since 10 o'clock this morning.
The state seed stock committee, the
agricultural extension department and
the railway commission are represent
cd. Secretary J. H. Calderhead and
Rate Expert James A. Little of the
rail board attended this mornings SEES
sions, and this afternoon they are
reinforced by the presence of Com
missioner Charles w. Bleick of Elgin.
One of the first purchases of seed
through the commissioner of agricul-
ture was made by the Burleigh county
commission, which yesterday bought
from Elliott of Ransom county 5000
bushels of durum wheat at $2.35 the
bl1shel, f. o. b. Elliott. The Burleigh
board hopes to buy considerable seed
at home, but it must rely on such out
side sources for large proportion of
sible to obtain it, seed produced in
central or western North Daxn"i will
be given the preference, as better
adapted to highland conditions than
the lowland grain of the Red River
valley. 80 ..,,s... '..
ut looks now as though we will be
able to give every Burleigh county
farmer all the seed and feed he is
entitled to-" announced Charm IN
Hedstrom today. The board IS still
receiving few new applications for
assistance go .:-.r ...
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07
WITH THE EDITORS.
LET US HAVE THOSE SECONDS

Ii producers of food and their cooperative sales
agencies are to observe to the utmost the spirit and
letter Of conservation there must be systematlzcd
distribution and sale of ''seconds. -
In Florida, California, Arizona, Washington, Ore
gon and other fruit, melon and vegetable producing
states it has been the custom to grade certain prod
ucs, and eject those which do not conform in size,
color and variety.
Oranges and apples arc sorted through sicves:
They are 'szed," and the fruit which is too small
is either sent to canneries or sold at retail if
ket be found for it in the cities adjacent to the
producing territory
Because these "seconds' do not bring the high
prices of the uniform Standards they arc left often,
to rot on the ground
The marketing associations Of the west and south
should be instructed to handle this fruit, melon and
vegetable product in these days Of high food prices.
The facilities for distribution of fruit, vegeta-
bles and melons Of irregular size should be provided
that are provided for the uniform product-St.
Paul News
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07

The Sinking, cowardly submarine, so typical Of
the courage of the kaiser has scored another victory
Did the German war lords have advance information
from sympathizcrs and agents in the United States
of the departure Of the Tuscania? Upon what ad-
vice were the Huns enabled to act with such definite
and deadly effect? These are questions which
american must look into. We have only begun an
effort to register and place record the subjects
of this kaiser whom we have permitted to 60 and
come as they pleased on American soil. Have we
waited too long? The stark. stiff bodies of hun
dreds of American boys floating there beneath the
surface of the Atlantic demand that the admins
tration make answer. Lenency and tolerance,
translated in terms Of murder, certainly cease to
possess any virtue.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07
RECORD PRICE FOR
SCHOOL LANDS PAID
IN M'INTOsH COUNTY

An absolute record top price for
public land sales in central North Da-
ivota was made in Mcintosh county
this week when some university and
school lands went as high as $40. A
number of tracts sold around $100, and
the larger percentage of all lands of.
fered at $50, $40 and more. The state
receives as first payment on sales
made in Mcintosh $4,000. The trans
action involves contracts calling for
the payment of $475,000, with interest
at five per cent, in five equal pay
ments. ..s.
In Logan county the first five in.
stalments on lands sold by the univer-
sity and school board this week aggre.
gates $4,000. The lands brought a
sale price of $325,O0O, and the aver.
age of all the bids was fully $40 per
acre higher than in. other recent
sales. WI
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07
WAR HITTING HOME

When the press dispatches begin to bring the
dread news that our own boys have fallen victim to
the Huns bullets and poison gases and liquid fire
in the trenches there we only begin to under
stand the shadow that has lowered over French and
English and Canadian and Belgian homes for three
years past. We find it hard to bear 1t was no less
difficult for them. And the fact that they have
chosen to continue to bear this daily desolation
rather than to accept the sham substitutes for last
ing peace which have been offered by the German
aristocracy is the best possible earnest of the hg,
motives which have actuated allies all through
these long dismal years while America has stood
back, hoping against hope that she might not be
forced into the strife
Lewis Ousey is the first sacrifice made by Bis
marck S pioneer military organizations Co. A, at the
shrine of eternal universal freedom He is the first
In this great to have his name writ in imperish
able letters in the honorable annals of this ancient
company. How he died may never be learned but
we know that he died like a man and true Dakotan,
with his face toward the, enemy and with the s,l,
preme satisfaction of knowing that his blood was
shed IN the most glorious for which men have
laid down their lives since the world began
Lewis Ousley will be avenged For his life, his
comrades OF Co. "A will claim life, not in blood lust.
nor bitter spirit Of revenge but because the pup
pets which the kaiser stands in the onward path of
democracy must be swept aside if humanity is to
have lasting triumph in this terrible struggle.
Lewis Ousley has not died in vain. His sacrifice
has brought the war home to us His crucifixion
has saved from slipping back into the slough Of
indifference We, here at home know that he, fight
ing over there offered up his life for u.s. and for
our homes and our country. We cannot accent his
sacrifice without sacred pledge that when our turn
comes we shall not be found lacking Whatever orr
lot may be in this war, we cannot do more than
Lewis Ousley has done. We cannot If the test comes,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07
NORTH DAKOTA BEATS
EN- ALL IN SHOWING
UNCLE SANS PHOTOS

The "Remaking of a Nation" said to
be the greatest war picture the United
States department Of publicity has
yet produced, is booked for an early
showing in North Dakota, announces
Publicity Director Halliday of the
North Dakota council of defense. To
date the governments war pictures
have had more general showing in
North Dakota than in any other state
Louis w. Mack, director Of the depart
ment of films of the bureau of pub
ljcity advises Mr.. Halliday. The pub
licity work done in this state is espe
cially commended, the bureau has OBJ
tanned proofs Of twenty Bismarck
Tribune advertisements Of the wal
pictures for use In other states.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07
MANDAN BOY
NOT ON. THE
DEATH SHIP

Tho Tribune's early dispatches
from st. Paul listed Norman o.
HcncheI Of Mandan as among the
men enlisted at st. Paul in the
goth engineers, one Of whose bat
talions was on the death ship.
Interviewed at the Great Plains
Experiment station in Mandan,
Mr.. Henchel personally corrected
this mistake. His was the only
name on the records of the 2oth
engineers forestry regiment at the
st. Paul recruiting station. Mr..
Henchel is still employed at the
Grea. Plains Experiment station,
and so far as can yet be ascer-
tanned, North Dakota did not have
a single man oniithe9 Tuscania,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07
LATE REPORTS
GREATLY REDUCE .
LOSS OF LIVES
-(Continued From Page One.)
sells were in the convoy.
First News of Disaster. -


First News of Disaster.
The first news of the sinking came
in report to the war department
early last night, announcing that LOO
survivors had been landed at Bun
crana and Larne, two widely separat-
ed Irish ports: Buncrana is on Low
Swilly, on the north coast OF Bonegal
not far from, Londonderry, while
l.arne is a north coast port. The
landing: points Indicate that the Tus'
cania was taking the northern route
around Ireland to England and the
distance between Buncrana and l4arne
leads officials to believe the mum Der
Of rescue ships searching the vicinity
IS large.
Were from Camp Macarthur. :
The troops aboard the Tuscania
we're mainly, former Michigan and
Wisconsin national guardsmen, now
attached to the SIND division trained
at Camp Macarthur, Tex. Several aero
squadrons and several companies Of
She goth engineers, forestry regl'
ment, were aboard The list of units
as made public by the adjutant gen
erals office last night is as follows:
Headquarters detachment and com
panies 3D." "E" and "F'' of the goth
engineers. .w.
1A7th engineer train. -. ~ f@ ~
10th military police.
107 supply train.
No. 100 aero-squadrOn.
15Sth aero-squadron.
213 aerO-squadrOn.
Replacement detachments Nos. y
ana 2, of the 32nd division.
Fifty-One casual officers.
The goth engineers, forestry regl
ment, and the areo-squadrons probably
were recruited from various sections
and the place they trained was not
mentioned by the war department.
10th Engineers Not on Board.
At first, there was some confusion
at the war department as to whether
the Goth engineers, or the 10th engi-
neers, were aboard the Tuscania.
1t finally was established that the
107th engineer regiment was not on
board This is a separate organiza-
ton from the 10th engineer train,
which was on board. .,.-,. ..r..
A headquarters company and COM
panies D, f. and F of the Goth engi-
neers. were on board These units
comprise the 9Th battalion of the goth
which is forestry regiment not at
tached to the 32nd division. 1t is one
of the forestry regiments especially
organized for work in France.
Largest Regiment In World.
The goth engineers (f0resters) Is
the largest regiment in the world, al
though only one battalion was on the
Tuscania The aggregate strength of
the regiment is 1900 officers and
men. Some of the units are still in
training at camp near here. Col. w.
A. Mitchell, of the regular army, COM
mands the regiment, and Henry S:
Graves, chief forester, of the United
States department of agriculture, Is
lieutenant colonel. Neither, however,
was with the battalion on the Tus'
CANA.
The work of the goth regiment,
which was raised with the active CO.
operation of the American forestry as
ISOLATION, is to cut out timber In the
French forests for military uses at the
front; for hospitals, Y. M c. A. build.
ings and other purposes. e
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07

The Hun has scored quite typical victory tor
him. The German kaiser bound press today Is ring
ing with rejoicing the murder OF hundreds or
American boys. But America has only begun to
fight and from this day forth nothing but Germany
on her knees no halfway peace no compromise will
satisfy Americans
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07

Arthur Brisbane Of the Washington Times is
much exercised because temperance advocates would
have the national prohibition amendment put the
kibosh on alcohol in any FORM Arthur foresecs the
day when every basement in New York will be a
distcry, if the Gothamitcs deprived OF their
light wines and beers. Arthur knows great deal
about New York, and probably he's right, but it
sounds very much like moonshinc at this distance.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07

When Governor Stewart offers Governor Frazier
the hospitality Of Montana he pledges one or two
things which Governor Frazier cannot repay with
the hospitality Of North Dakota. But It's not tor
long Montana soon will join in the northwest
choral symphony, GLOW Dry AM
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07

The splendid audience which assembled at the
auditorium last evening made it very evident that
our brave boys Of Companys A and |, who are i'll the
thick of it over there have not been forgotten, and
that the loyal efforts of the Bismarck Woman S
Auxiliary to supply these soldiers with material com
forts are being appreciated here at home as we'll as
abroad.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07

afford for the sake of our manhood to do less. We
must go on and on ever on, until the world has been
freed from the sinister forces which made this war
necessary. The murder of Lewis Ousley is another
crime which we must lay at the feet of the kaiser,
and whose expiration humanity must demand from
him in it's own good time. XIX .....
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the matter of the estate of Joh1
d. Mitchell, deceased: -ll ..-l-


E. Mitchell, deceased: gls
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed Jennie A. Mitchell, executrix
of the estate of John Il. Mitchell, late
of the city Of Spirit Lake, county of
Dickinson and state of Iowa, deCeas-
ed, to the creditors of and all other
persons having claims against said
deceased, to present such claims, with
the necessary vouchers within four
months from the first publication Of
this notice to creditors, to Mrs. II. e.
Reddington, resident agent Of said
executrix, at the residence of said
resident agent on Northwest Quar-
ter of Section Twenty, Township 144,
Range 70, Burleigh county, North Da-
kota.
Dated November 26th, 1917.
y JENNIE A. MITCHELL,
Executrix.
First publication January so, 1918
4. 30; 27, "A, 81.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07

Now, ism t it about time to stop this everlasting
janging at Washington; weed out the lnettle!ents,
if any there be in Uncle Sans war machine and
proceed with as little further loss of life and time
as possible. with the task of winning this war!
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07

Tho Attorney General LANCER soon is to be Of
fered up blushing sacrifice at the altar OF Hyme'
State Treasurer John Stcen and Commissioner OF
Insurance A. S. Olsness remain two perfectly good
and eligible bachelors.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07
WAR DEPARTMENT BELIEVES TUSCANIA
STUMBLED ON SUBMARINE BY ACCIDENT
u,ouriuued from Page One)

Major General Frank Mclntvre the CENSOR
vulgc the identity of the units aboard the Tscana inc soos
Tscana belonged distinctive military unit from any
being orared to join the forces in France The department
announced that because of the fact that there distinctive unit
com mpno rrors hs been received from the other se
The American steamer Tuscana carrying ZIP Onted states
troops has been orpoedol and sunk the Eleven nun
lred survivors have been landed in Ireland.
The Tuscana remained aoat for two hours atte beng torp
doe The condition Of Of the survivors pabe Many mad
aside their clothing and had been swimming about for s be-
fore being rescued: q 49,.
available maritime records at United States Atlantic port on
October 49, 1917 Its presumed that since that time she had been en-
ploycd in transporting American troops to Europe '
ALL LOST NOT OF THE REPORTED
Ait ough still hoping for more avorabe news officials eared
that the meant that all except the LOO landed had been lost
No further expected tonight
It announced that the Tuscania manned by British sail
with British naval guard and conveyed by British war
ships. rtv.
BRITISH PASSENGER STEAMSHIP >.
The Tuscana British passenger and freight steamship OF
1873 register She built at Glasgow i'll 1914 and was
owned by the Anchor line.
The last report Of the Tuscania her arrival at Atlantic
The Tuscaa during her days passenger liner of the
maiden voyage February 1915 the
fe British admiralty but later restored to her owners for
CARRIES $500 PASSENGERS
She 56 feet long with 66 foot beam and equipped to
$500 cabin and seeage accommodations The
ship had twin and speed of about IS knots On several
since the began she the object Of torpedo attack
managed through her speed assisted by defense guns
coast of Ireland twelve miles from Londonderry.
SURVIVORS LANDED AT LARNE
Lne where other survivors landed % miles from Bel
It channel port The approximate distance by
between the two ports hundred miles
For the Tuscaa has been under charter the Cunard
line and she the fifth big vessel Of the Cnart company lost since
the began.
100000 TROOPS IN FRANCE --..:
Although to January l. Of the present year, there
American troops France according the
ment by Secretary Of War Baker the uscana was the first
transport to be topcdoed the from American
France Several American Transports however, have been torpedod
the return journey after having debarked their troops
! TUSCANIA S APPOINTMENTS
When the scana first into her appointments for
first of whom she could carry $780, sumptuous The
panelng of her main lounge Olive wood nad with line
of sycamore. The floors of polished oak.
Vcranda cafe and smoking roos dining saloons
and novel system Of heating and ventilation features the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07

Now will Senator LaFolettc dare rise up and
say that those Michigan and Wisconsin soldier boys
had no right to be on the kaser's ocean?
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07

Even our strenuous attorney general must lay up
,ncc in awhile for repairs.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07

whose crew was made up OF scat
tered units, but largely OF men
from Camp Macarthur, Tex, where
the Michigan, Wisconsin and 9TH
err mid-wes!ern states engineering
continaents have been in training.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07
TUSCANIA'S APPOINTMENTS

When the Tuscana first put into service her appointments for
first passengers of whom she could carry $780, smpous The
palelng of her main lounge in Olive wood ad with line
of sycamore. The floors were Of polished oak
Veranda cafe and smoking dining saloons
and novel system heating ventilation
liner The first second class situated
bridge deck and shelter deck amshps large
we'll furnished.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07

NOTICE
Dance set for Feb. 9th will be given
Friday Feb. 8. The jolly Dancing Club
27i2t.
FURNISHED ROOMS for rent for
light housekeeping. Phone No. 236X
Is or call att 317 8th s.reet.s.jaS .Si
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07
CARRIES $500 PASSENGERS
SURVIVORS LANDED AT LARNE
100000 TROOPS IN FRANCE

Although rior to January Of the present year. there
than 100000 American troops France according the state
made by Secretary Of War Baker, the scana the first
transport be opcdoed the from American port
France Several American however, have been torpedoed
the return journey after having debarked their troops
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-07
ALL LOST NOT OF THE REPORTED

Ait ough still hoping for favorable oicia feared
report all the 100 landed had been lost
No further reports expected tonight .
l. announced that the Tuscania manned by British sail
with British naval guard and conveyed by British war
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THE WEATHER
Lowest
Temperatures.

w. hObERTS,
Meteorologist.