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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-02
O-CASESOF
INDIAN TRIBE
ARE HANDLED
10000 Acres of White Earth
Land Returned to Govern. ",
nlent in Trust &c.,.

Minneapolis, Mimi, May 1.-'Robert
G. Bell, special assistant tothe At
tOrney General announced here today
that in the last year and half the
acses of more than 1000 White Earth
Indians have been disposed Of and
that 10000 acres OF reservation land
have been returned to the government
to be held in trust for the Indians. In
addition hundreds of thousands of dol
lars have been recovered for the Ind
ians and title to 10000 acres of land
has been cleared, throwing it open to
cultivation. he said. The. litigation
which has been pending for six years
Followed passage of the :Clapp Act.
which allows Indians of mixed blood
to sell their lands. 1t was charged
that lumberman and spectators took
an unfair advantage of the act in many
instances, obtaining Indian land at
prices far below their value. H.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-02
SURVIVORS TELL
. OF FLORENCEH.
SUDDEN SINKING
Smokeless Powder Carrier Went
Down Within Fifteen Min
utes After Explosion

New York, N. T., May 1.-THE AM
erican steamship Florence H. carrying
a cargo of smokeless powder, which
was destroyed by an internal explosion
April II, near French port with the
death or injury of all but 50 of her
complement of 10 men, went down in
less than fifteen minutes, according to
fourteen survivors Of the vessel who
arrived here today. The explosion tore
out almost the. entire starboard side
OF the ship, the survivors said. and
flames from the burning powder ill.,
stantly enyeloped the entire vessel.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-02
THE WEATHER

MONTANA and Wyoming: General
ly fair Thursday and Friday; not much
change in temperature.
De- NORTH DAKOTA: Generally fair
Thursday and Friday; cooler Thurs
day.
SOUTH DAKOTA: Partly cloudy
Thursday and Friday; cooler Thurs
day.
MINNESOTA: Partly cloudy and
cooler Thursday; probably unsettled
in east portion: Friday fair.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-02
CHICAGO MARKS
UP A. VICTORY
Postponed Game, Ending Series,
Decided by Merrkle's Home
Run

Chicago, ILL.,. May latter three
pOstpOnements on account Of inclement
weather, Chicago and Pittsburgh met
in the final game of the series here
today and the former won five to three
The locals punched hits in the opening
inning before Carlson could settle him.
self and took an early lead. Merkle's
home run, which went into the left
field ,bleachers in the third scored the
winning run. ...r
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-02
N. D. RECRUIT IS.
SENTENCED FOR
DESERVING ARMY

Camp Dodge, Ia, May 1.-Private
George P Kitchen, North Dakota
recruit assigned to the 33Sth field ar
tillery has been sentenced to, five years
Imprisonment at Fort Leavenworth
for desertiOn. 81:
Mobilization of the 10000 men in the
April quota of the second draft assign,
ed to this cantonment from Minnesota,
North Dakota, Illinois and Iowa has
been completed and the men have emit
cred two weeks quarantine
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-02

T Captain J. +. Butterfield and all his
deck officers were lost and only two
OF the engine room officers escaped
uninldfedi; ...s...>s~ ...,
! Those who did escape death had to
latter down the wrecked doors Of
their .staterooms, fight their way. to
deck and then to the rail through
walls of fame before they could leap
into the sea. Even in the water they
were subjected to bombardment Of
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-02
GAME ON
,FEDERALLEAGUE
GROUNDS SUNDAY

New York, N. Y, May 1.-The New
York American league club announced
today regular championship game
will be played next Sunday with the
Boston American club at the former
Newark federal league grounds at
Harrison, N. J. A game. to be select
cd later, will be advanced to that date
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-02
BOSTON SAFE TN
SBVENTHPLACE'
Tie Broken by AZ Game, in
Which Brooklyn Goes Down
- to Defeat

Brooklyn, N. Y; May 1.-Boston
broke the tie for seventh place in the
National league by defeating Brooklyn
today, 4 to 2. Muffs of flies by Kick
man and Johnston paved the way for
Boston's runs in the fifth and sixth.
Two hits and sacrifice fly gave the
Braves one more in the NINTH
Brooklyn rallied in the last inning,
scoring two runs on three singles and
Kelly's error. .5s..s,t- ..e-,...... es.... =
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-02

ated Press. )-Thorn@ell Haynes, Am.
erican Consul at Helsigfors, Finland,
in ar extensive report to the Ameri-
can legation here gives a more favor
able picture of conditions in Finland.
The consul says foreigners in Finland
have to deal only with the Fnninsh
government and that Germany re-
spects all arrangements by the Finn
ish government" ss
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-02
DEALERS COMMISSION
ON WOOL 8 TO.3E PER CENT

Washington, ID. Co., May 1.-The
government will allow dealers in un-
graded wool a commission ofthree per
cent for ungraded and 81 percent for
graded wool This was made known
by the war industries board today
when it officially announced its ac-
ton of last week in fixing the price Of
raw wool to the producer at that pre-
Willing July 80, 1917. =.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-02
H0RNSBY'SHITS
DEFEAT ClNCY
Baird Brought Home in Fourth,
Tenth Inning Three Dagger
Breaks Tie 81. >~

Cincinnati, O., May 1.-The hitting
of Hornsby was the deciding factor in
St. Louis ten inning victory over Gin
cinnati today. Hornsby scored Baird
with a double in the fourth inning,
and in the tenth he led off with a three
Dagger and scored on Cruise sacrifice
fly. Cincinnati hit May often but
found difficulty in punching their safe
drives.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-02
THIRTY FOUR VESSELS
BUILT ON GREAT LAKES.

Washington, D. c., May L. Thirty.
four vessels with an aggregate ton
mage of 100000 built on the Great
Lakes since fall, have. been taken to
the Atlantic and are now either load
ing for their maiden voyages or &C.
tually engaged in trips, the shipping
board announced today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-02
INDIANS TAKE
CLOSE CONTEST
6-5 Score Not Fault of COvel-
eskie, But Kavanaugh's
Errors a~

Cleveland, o., May 1.-Cleveland
Won the last game OF the series from
Chicago 6 to 5. Coveleskie outpitched
Cicotte, but errors by Kavanaugh,
Roth and Wambsganss allowed the Wis
itOrs to score four of their five runs.
Chicago nearly tied the score in the
ninth inning. It had runners on sec
,ond and first when Jackson hit an easy
bounder to Coyeleskie, retiring the
side. IA - ~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-02
JOHNSON SHUTS
0UTBEAN'T0WN
Ill
Permits Only Four Scattered
Hits, Three of Them by
ri =, az
II Hooper

Boston, Mass, May 1.-Walter John
son held Boston to four scattered hits
today, Washington punched hits off
Mays in the fourth, getting five runs
and winning to 0. Hooper made
three Of Boston's hits, while McInnis
scratch out the fourth in the ninth
with two men OUT
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-02
JURY FORI. w. w.
TRIAL COMPLETE

Chicago, ILL.,, May IA jury to try
113 members of the l. w. w. charged
with violation Of the espionage act
was completed in Judge Lands court
this afternoon. -
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-02
SPEEDY PLAYS
! DECIDEGAME.
Sisler Sends Fly Over Cobb's
Head at Psychological Nom
ment

St. Louis, Mo-, May with the
score tied in the tenth, two out and
Tobin on second, oSisler drove the ball
over Cobb's head, scoring Tobin with
the run that gave St. Louis the vic
tory over Detroit here today, 8 to 2.
Ordinary the hit would have gone for
a home run.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-02
M. Gripesberg, the Finnish ministe

M. GrlpesDerg, inc FINNISH MInISter
at Stockholm, told the Associated
Press today there was no truth in the
report that applications for passports
by persons intending to 60 to Finland
must be approved by the Germans.
The minister said applications for per-
to visit Finland are passed
upon by government commission at
Vasa, all the members of that body
being Finnish. ~ 81
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-02

burning boxes and shower of burning
powder. The lifesaving equipment was
destroyed by the explosion. a.,.,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-02
CONDITIONS IN
FINLAND BETTER
HAYNES WRITES

Stockholm, May 1.-lBy the Associ-
Evening star., 1918-01-04
DR.. GEORGE B. WEIGH,
D. c. DENTIST, SUCCUMBs

DR.. George B. WEIGH. long time resi-
dent and ono of the best known dentists
in Washington. died suddenly last night
at his apartments in the Altamont.
Pending the arrival Of relatives, funeral
arrangements have not yet been made.
Interment will be in the family lot at
Oak Hill cemetery
DR.. Welch lived in washington for
nearly q half century. He was born
in New York state in 1s4s. and when
a child moved with his family to Min
nesota. He came to Washington in
1868. and lived here until his death.
DR.. Welch had an extended acquaint
ance and practice more especially
among the older residents of the city.
He took an active interest in the wei
fare of the District and deep pride in
Its advancement. He served upon the
board of dental examiners and In other
capacities was prominent in District
affairs.
DR.. Welch was member Of the
Board of Trade and the Association of
Oldest Inhabitants of the District of
Columbia. He is survived by his wife.
who is the daughter of the late George
NJ. Parker. for many years a prominent
business man in Washih gton. He also
leaves one brother, Charles e. WeIch
of Westfleld. n. Y. and three sisters.
Mrs. S. c. Slade of Vineland n. J.: Mrs
John W. Thomas of PhiIadelphia and
Mrs. Harvey Murray of this city.
Evening star., 1918-01-04
RESENT RON0R Of D. c.
GOUG|NG NEWCOMERS
Retail Merchants to Inquire Into
Origin Of Story Of Excess
Profits BEING Made.

The Retail Merchants Association
today began an Investigation Of reports
being circulated here and throughout
the country to the effect that Washing
ton interests are attempting to profit
excessively on tho increased business
brought to the National Capital by the
war.
In O letter to Corcoran Thorn, presi-
dent of the Eankers' Association of the
District, and Charles w. Fairfax, presi-
dent OF the Real Estate Dealers Asso-
ciation. Ross z. Andrews, head Of the
merchants organization. appeals to those
Two agencies to join in the investiga-
tfon in order to clear the city of the
stain of these rumors.
Charles J. Columbus, secretary Of the
Merchants Association, said that while
the members Of his Organization firmly
believe the reports are unfounded
every enort will be made to find out II
any group of men is conducting busi-
ness IN way to Justify criticism.
II one or two men are attempting
to gouge the people in these times the
business interests of the entire city
should not be put in the same class
and if we find cases to justify these
stories we intend to do all in our power
TO check tbem,'' said Mr.. Columbus He
also said property owners have been
accused of boosting rents, and for that
reason the real estate men should enter
into the inquiry and help re1use the
charges.
In times like the present" said Mr..
Columbus. good merchants tlo not ex-
pect to make large profits. If they
can pay expenses they are satisfied. It
is possible that outside interests are
responsible for circulating these re-
ports
1t is not likely that the merchants
association Will take any definite plans
for their investigation until replies
are received from the other two or
ganizations
Evening star., 1918-01-04
WOULD CURTA|[ SALUT|NC
Representative Clark Wants It Con.
fined to Officers Of Same
Organization.

Washington has had a chance a. no
other place in the country to see the
continuous performance of saIuting
that man in uniform must do pump
handle fashion as he walks along the
street.
Representative Frank Clark of Flor
ida wants this stopped by congressional
action. He introduced a resolution to
that effect in tho House. In that bill
he provides that
No private soldier or non-commis-
stoned officer Of the Army Of the United
States. in any branch Of tho service.
shall be required to salute any officer
OF any rank other than those who are
in command of the company or regi-
ment or other organization to which
he belongs or Is attached. below the
rank OF brfgadier general, notwfth-
standing any rule. regulation or order
to the contrary"
Evening star., 1918-01-04

taw and Tecumseh are making their
twice daily round trips between the
navy yard and Indian Head. Usually
the big boats make the run In little
over an hour. The heavy Ice makes
them have to fight hard to get through
and four hours or longer are often
taken for the trip,
The Army tug Castle, which has been
running between tho Potomac forts and
this city has not made q trip in the
past forty-eight hours and II ie under
stood viii lie still until conditions i'm
prove. The District freboat. FirenghteT
was out this morning breaking the Ice
about the city and up to Georgetown
Tho ice this morning is reported to be
from eight to ten inches in thickness
Evening star., 1918-01-04
BOY HITS HEAD AT PLAY
AT SCHOOL RECESS, DIES
Park View Pupil Victim Of Accident
During Frolio With
Companions.

John Hammond Tippett. 1r.. seven
wears old, s2s Park road. died last
night about II o'clock as q result OF an
injury to his head. He received the IN
Jury during the morning recess
Wednesday. when he tripped ana fell
against a radiator while playing 'cops
and thieves with young companion
in Park View School. Last summer he
fell from a shed and received an injury
to his head. the force OF the fail rem
dering him unconscious. and 1t IL
thought the prior injury possibly had
some bearing on his death.
When the child fell and struck his
head against a. radiator it was thought
he was not seriously hurt. He seemed
SO slightly injured. 1t is stated. that
physician was not called to see him I'M
til yesterday, when his condition
showed decided change for tho worse
Coroner hewitt this morning fnvestfgat-
ed the affair and gave a certificate OF
accidental death.
Evening star., 1918-01-04
VOTES AGAINST CONSUMPTION
Australia Gives Big Negative Major
ity, But Military Favors Plan.

OTTAWA. Ontario, January "A
dispatch from Melbourne received by
the Reuter- agency here says: The
latest returns of tho referendum show
a majority of $50 for conscription in
the Australian military forces. The
totals Of all classes of votes give q
majority against conscription of
10000.
ut is understood all the ministers ex-
cept the treasurer, Sir John Forrest
have decided to stand or fall together
Sir John declined to associate himself
with the decision of his colleagues, be-
cause he was not present at the meet
ing at which the referendum was made
a vital issue. A movement Is on foot to
appoint him leader of a reconstructed
nationalist government"
Evening star., 1918-01-04
THIRD SERIES Of CAMPS
WILL OPEN TOMORROW
Thousands Of Men Tfum Army,
Guard and Colleges to. Train
to Be Officers.

Preparations are complete for the
opening tomorrow Of the third series Of
officers training camps. From tho non
commissioned and enlisted personnel of
the Regular Army. the National Army
and the National Guard there have
been drawn thousands Of men whose
qualifications. 1t Is thought, entitled
them to advancement into the commits
stoned grades. In addition, $500 candi-
dates have been selected from specified
schools and colleges including military
training in the curriculum.
Selected From Ranks.
For several months regimsntal and
company commanders have select
ing from tho ranks those men thought
worthy Of advancement The names
were reviewed by special boards
which selected a number equivalent to
IL per cent of the enlisted strength OF
the unit Determining factors in desig-
mating the candidates were conduct
leadership, ability to learn quickly and
ability to instruct others Every en-
listed man in Army service was af-
| forded the opportunity to present his
name as a candidate
A school. comprising normally abou,
$40 students, organized into one infan-
- 'oihPdhS ana one hSnI artillery
battery. has been located at the head
quarters of every Army division. AddI-
tional schools have been allotted to the
Philippines, Panama and Hawaii.
Status Of College Men.
Enlisted men assigned to the schools
VIII be considered as on detached serv-
ice during the training course, and will
receive the pay and allowances OF theil
grade. College graduates assigned tt
the camps viii be graded and paid al
arst-class privates. will be required te
enlist for the duration of the war. anC
in event they fail to win commissions
! VIII have to stay in service and fnist
their enlistments
Tho graduates of the schools will b.
carried on list as eligible 10;
appointment as second lieutenant, ant
VIII be commissioned IN the line a:
rapidly as vacancies occur.
Evening star., 1918-01-04
Died.

DIED.
sy ,ay J., iels. at $50 p. q - ps14Tycss.
hErH JONES BfhIIows. .t tss sss 2
s dren '. and smss' oms ssssssas:naeAis SaSses
Funeral from her late residence Saturday. Janu-
arr 8: at o'clock. Relatives and friends
BUCHANAN. Departed this life Tuesday. Jann.
Of Of the b; late. late xsnes % SucSsn.a and f.isss Of
Nsssis Henry; sws brothers and host Of
from the residence Of his sistsf. ise D stree,
street between ard and AZ styests southwest,
Rev. W: J, Howard. pastor. ReAoEes ano
CARR. On Tnursday. January 9, ie1as e nsa
rssidence. i42o Perry place northrsat. AESII
Funeral notice later.
CARROLL. On Thursday. January .. 1918, Al
pm. at her residence; ese Keefsr paass
northwest. CLARA VIRGINIA. beloved Wifi
OF Patrick ]. Carroll and daughter oS taa
Funeral services at ST. Patrick's Church .,
Saturday. January s. at 9 an. when reQuien
mass viii he said Tor the repose of her soui
Relatives ard friends are invited TO attend
laterment at Mount oliyet cemetery.
cATIETT prrarted this life Wednesday. Jan
usry =. 1918 ct lo:sU pm. MARY CATLErr
No. 1928 Florida avenue northwest. :
Funeral from her late residence Sunday, Jannsr,
g. at u O'Clock: thence TO tie Third Bapt!s
Church. corner 9Th and Y streets. at o'c.oci
pm. Rev. c. cushingberry officiating.
twenty-eight years. son of the late Bernard l.
and Catherine CumberIan nd and brother Of Mrs
Ada Burke and Mrs. Catherine Davidson. Re
mains at Donohoe's chapel. Sosi street north
Evening star., 1918-01-04
Gen. Goethals Names Successors.

Gen. Goethals has selected as their sue
cessors on his staff. Maj. Gen. J. B. Ale
shire, retired. former quarterma ster gem
eral. and now with the Council OF Ma
tional Defense. and Mai Cen Carroll a.
Devol, retired, formerly connected with
the Quartermaster Corps. and now on spe-
cial duty at San Francisco
Gen. Smith is from Missouri and was
graduated from the Military Academy in
June, 1873. He served in the infantry and
then in the cavalry until June, 1892. when
he was transferred to the subsistence de-
partnent, which, subsequently was mere-
ed into the Quartermaster Corps He was
orevetted in February. 1890, for gallant
services in the campaign against Geron-
imo's band of Indians in Sonora, Mexico.
from July to September. 1886 He was
appointed a briSadier general in Septem-
Der. 1916.
Evening star., 1918-01-04
MOB HUNTS HUN ALLY.
Oklahoma Crowd Seeks Man Who
Hoped u, s. Would Lose.

MUSkOGEE. Okla. January 4-Jim
Newson Of Garvin. Okla. was rushed to
the federal jail here yesterday by Deputy
United States Marshal Stamper. who had
been advised that a mob was forming to
attack Newson for uttering a statement
in which he is alleged to have said: .It
would tickle me to death to see the kaiser
whip the President Of the United States. -
Newson was given hurried hearing be-
fore a United States commissioner at
Hugo. who fixed his bond at 1.0oe Be-
ing unable to furnish 1t, Newson was
brought here.
Evening star., 1918-01-04
Patriotic Mrkey Land.
ut hkWhite House

At the rVhito Hsuse - . M.
key with red. white ana biue
plumage. The Eobblef arrives
yesterAay from Rie1ef. Okla. TAo
consaxnor II unknswn. The gos-
Bier probably was intenAe4 -
Eft or1hsFfe1laent's CAFfse-
mas dinner, but was delayed ~
the freight congestion. He was
Given ample quarters ana . din
neR apon his arrival.
Evening star., 1918-01-04

For the nrst time in about twenty
years the big steamers of tho Norfolk
and Warrington line last night missed
their trips between this city and Nor
folk. Heavy fee on the river and bay
caused the failure OF the steamers to
leave. and whether they will go out to-
Evening star., 1918-01-04
NORFOLK AND WASHINGTON
STEAMER HALTED BY ICE

night depends upon conditions about
Old Point and along the Chesapeake.
While It 10 stated the 8reene Of about
1897 was a. severe ~ the present one,
trips, not having war conditions In the
lower part OF Chesapeake bay to con-
tend with.
The United States naval tugs Choc-
Evening star., 1918-01-04
Camp Greene to Be Enlarged.

Camp Greene. at Charlotte. n. c.. now
being used as an assembly camp for
Regular Army troops. is to be enlarged
to accommodate another brigade OF
about 1000 men. at cost of about
100000 Barracks and other buildings
for the additional men are to be con-
structed a [ once.
Evening star., 1918-01-04
Would Sell Seed to Farmers At Cost,

Secretary Houston Of the Department
Of Agriculture has asked Congress for
an apl ltopriation Of $s.ooo.ooo to enable
the department to buy. seed ana sell to
farmers at cost The Secretary has
asked the inclusion Of this sum in the
urgent deficiency BILL
Evening star., 1918-01-04
GARD on THANKS.

cA1P1KxI. We wish to express cur deey ap:
preeistien - ear rsaattvss and many friends
tee theiS kfhAness and gmpsthy and for the
bsauttful 6efal tribs&s extended - cur dear
n's1i & a1s aHHazzn ddSfs1I5az fsn 5aazzapnxs.
Evening star., 1918-01-04
PNEUMONIA SPREADS.
Foreign Residents in China Alarm
I'd aa disease increases.

TIENTS1N. China. January 4.-Tele-
grams received here today say that the
epidemic OF pneumonia. which started
about a week ago along the shansi-'
border. has reached Feng-
province OF shansi. 160 miles
northwest of Peking, and is causing
alarm among the foreigners there.
Evening star., 1918-01-04
1fA11IEp.

OokNttk q. WIfiS "A EkHKkNd6 9
TAYLOR,
Evening star., 1918-01-04
Steps to Increase Efficiency.

Steps to increase the efficiency of the
Army machine have been taken by the
newly created war council of the War
Department. These are understood to
include approval of plan whereby the
most efficient officers will be placed in
charge of the more important work in
their departments, with removal of any
officer regarded by his immediate chief
as unsuited for the duties he is per-
forming.
The recent appointment of Maj Gen
George w. Goethals. retired, as acting
quartermaster general. vice Mai. Cen
Henry G. Sharpe, detailed to the war
council board, will result in several
changes in the administrative force of
the quartermaster generals office Brig
Gen. AbielN Smith. who was principal
assistant to Gen. Sharpe. has been
transferred to the retired list on his
own application under the service re-
tirement law, and it is, reported that
similar action will be tai Ven in the case
of Brig. Gen. Thomas Cruise. also of
Gen. Sharpe's staff.