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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14
Daughters of Isabelle
Add Big Sum to Knights
OfColumbus War Fund

The Daughters Of Isabelle, under
whose supervision the booths were
conducted last week in the postoffice,
Mckenzie Grand Pacific and Van
Horn hotels, have just turned in to
the knights of Columbus war fund
$G63, derived from them.
For three afternoons committees of
prominent members Of the court sat
at the booths and received donations.
Mrs Elizabeth Geiermann, head of the
new organization, superintendent the
work.
The Daughters of Isabelle have for
their primary purpose charitable work,
especially that pertaining to their
home locality. Aiding the Knights OF
Columbus in their war fund drive was
the first work the new organization
has been privileged to undertake. I'M
portant matters from time to time will
be taken up.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14
National w. G. T. u.
Aiding in War Work.

Those interested in the work OF the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
will be glad to learn of the great work
carried on by this body of American
women in the war. The national Or
ganiZation has invested large sum
in liberty loans in addition to purchas.
ing and equipping two amoulances for
the front in France; the arrangements
of purchasing five field kitchens to
follow the soldiers in action ana the
furnishing of 16 stereographs, (auto-
matte moving picture machines) tothe
various United States cantonnlents'
The organization through the Soldier
and Sailor department OF which Mrs.
+. II. Wilder of Fargo is state chair
man, is doing much for the comfort OF
the men in service. T. ..es@ 49, q. 81
The Bismarck branch, of which Mrs.
William Suckow is president, is max
ing number of tray cloths and nap
kins to be used in the army hospitals.
The branch has also contributed heaV-
lily to the various funds which go in
to the national organization for war
work. ..e.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14

pensing with all unnecessary eXpendl-
lures and improvements;
Wherefore, Re 1t Resolved, that the
lights known as the white way lights
be dispensed with as far as the county
is concerned and that the auditor be
Instructed to inform the sheriff OF
Eurleigh county to turn or no more
white way lights outside Of the court
house yard, and that the county OF
Burleigh refuse to pay any further
light bills for white way or street
lighting, and that If the said white
way lights are to be used at all they
should be paid for by the city of Bis
marck;
And be it resolved, that this board
asks and requests all county officials
and oother employees OF tho county OF
Rurleigh to be as saving in tho use ct
heat Gas we'll as light and water) as 1t
is possible to be, and support in every
way the public request and orders OF
the state fuel administrator. !. T..
Baker. and the sheriff is requested to
see that all lights, when not neces.
sary to be used, are turned off. and
that the use of light heat and water
are conserved
And be it resolved that this board,
and al, each, and every other officer
and employee of the county OF Bur-
leigh be economical and careful in The
use of said commodities and all sta.
tionerv, and all other supplies, and
that they make only such expense III
their respective work and offices as IS
absolutely necessary
And be it resolver, that this board
dispense with the use of lump coal
and use instead slack, which can b."
purchased at less than Cne-half the
cost of lump coal and that the auditor
is hereby directed to advertise TO"
bids for force draft fan blower and
motor so that slack can be used salts
factory.
Introduced by f. G. Patterson, Com.
missioner of the First District.
At Fargo.
In support of his resolution, Com
missioner Patterson cited the follow
ing from The Fargo Forum:
"The four lower lights on Fargo's
217 ornamental white way posts will
be out, commencing tonight, and will
remain out probably for the course
of war as the result of action by the
city commission at a special session
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14
N. D. Red Cross Nurse
: Returns From France

Mrs. u. McLaws Kiefer, who has
been serving as Red Cross nurse I'm
the base hospital at Juilly, France,
since last March, arrived in Fargo
Sunday for a short visit with her Sis
ter, Mrs. A. w. Fowler before going
to her home in Enderlin, N. D. where
she will visit for short time.
Mrs. Kiefer was formerly Miss Ger
truae Labitt of Enderlin. She was
married last November Z, to DR.. kief-
er, who was serving as surgeon in the
hospital in Juilly. This hospital is
the one established by Mrs. Harry
Paynue Whitney of New York city.
Both DR.. and Mrs. Kiefer were sent
back to the United States on: special
work, The expect to be in this coun
try suntil late in February or early in
March. Mrs. Kiefer has been i'll since
arrival in America and has not yet
gained her usual health.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14
PROF. VIGNESS JOINS
FACULTY OF LOCAL
BUSINESS SCHOOL

Professor C. L.. Vigness, former coun-
ty superintendent Of schools of Bur
leigh county, has Joined the faculty OF
the Bismarck Business college and his
new duties as head of the department.
of English will commence Monday
morning. Professor Vigness is conced-
ed one of the states most prominent
educators and was for several years
county superintendent of schools of
Burleigh county His connection with
this famous business school will COM
plete college faculty of some of the
most learned men in the business
training field. The English depart
ment which has heretofore conducted
by different members of the faculty
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14
COUNTY BOARD
FAV0RS CUT IN
USE OF LIGHT
Commissioner Patterson Intro.
iluces Resolution Adopted
as Economy Measure.

TIE following resolution, introduced
by Commissioner l.. G. Patterson, was
unanimously adopted by the Eurleigh
county commission Saturday..
Whereas, it is necessary tor the ell
tire country, as government and as
a people, collectively and Individually,
from the government itself to the
smallest municipal corporation, to
economize in every conceivable way;
And, whereas, in order to save and
conserve the fuel supply of the cOun-
try, orders have been made by the gov
eminent of the United States restrict
ing the use of lightin public display
and street lighting;
And whereas, all municipalities
throughout tie United States are dis
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14

will now be under the personal charge
CT Professor Vigness who will devote
his entire time to the subject. The col
lege has added three new subjects to
the curriculum OF the school, that Of
Civics, Commercial Geography ana
Craftsmanship. That Bismarck IS the
center OF business te1ching is evil
dcnced by the schools enrolment
which now totals some over 40 and
still increasing for the winter term.
James +. Pearcy, solicitor for the
college, who recently returned from a
vacation in Indiana, said that
it sure was good to get back to good
old North Dakota and that never were
business trained men and women in
such demand. The situation has real
ly become acute and the Opportuni-
ties that await efficient business PEG
pie is wonderful from a financial point
of view as we'll as the future.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14

this morning. One-light posts are not
affected
This action, taken before orders Of
recommendation had been received
from the state fuel administrator, will
mean a saving of $607G0 month to
Fargo taxpayers.
THE motion for the action was
made by Commissioner Jordan, and
was unanimously adopted"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14

Community singing will have big
place on the programs OF the Thurs
day Musical club during the year, Ar.
rangements are being made for COM
munity sing to be held in the Auditor
ium on a Sunday afternoon possibly
the coming Sunday if the present
plans of the club can be carried out.
A large chorus made up of all the
musical bodies Of the city will hold
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14
SOCIETY
COMMUNITY SINGING TO HAVE BIG PLACE
ONMUSICAL CLUB PROGRAM FOR YEAR,
CONCERT At AUDITORIUM ANNOUNCED

rehearsal Tuesday afternoon at 400
o'clock in the Commercial clu1 rooms
under the din ection OF the president Of
the club, Mrs. A. G.. Jacobson. The
program will be OF patriotic nature,
many of the fayorite songs to be in
cludel together with the later ones.
A special NEE ing of the club mem
bers viii ne held Tuesday afternoon
a. 3 O'Clock in the Commercial cluo
rooms 10 arrange for other musicals.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14
CITY NEWS

.,,O On Business Trip-E.~H Howell,
manager of the Finch Lumber com.
rany, has gone to Minneapolis on bust
ness.
Re.enters HospitaI.-H.. j. Murphy
of Steele, who only recently left the
Bismarck hospital, has re:entered the
same institution for treatment
q To Attend Conventional. e. Ship.
ley, state organizer for the Farmers
Union, and w. J. MoZley of Dickinson,
will leave tomorrow for Fargo, where
they will attend the annual convention
of the Tri-State Grain Growers asso.
citation.
Hot Ashes Cause BIaze-Hot ashes
thrown uup against one Of G.. c..
Wachter's houses in South Tenth
street, caused small blaze this morn
ing, but prompt action OF the fire
department soon extinguished it and
only small damage was done. The
house is occupied by Mr.. HUM and
family.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14
North Dakota Won,an's
Federation Board Meet

The annual meeting of the state
board of the North Dakota Federation
OF Women's clubs has been an
nounced for February and 7, in Far.
60. The meetings will be largely TAX
ca up with business matters.
The board is composed of the presi-
dent, other general officers, the dis
trict vice president and the committee
chairmen. Mrs. F. L.. COnklin of this
city will represent the Eighth district
and Mrs, l.. N. Cary of Mandan the
Seventh district.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14
Trj.State Women to Meet.

Women of the state, members OF
the auxiliary to the Tri-State Grain
Growers association, will assemble in
Fargo this week to attend the annual
meeting of the association. The aux
Hilary has arranged an interesting pro
gram which will be given Wednesday
afternoon in connection with the
mems meetings. The president, Mrs
B. w. Aylor of Grandin, will give the
opening address. Miss Louise Fitzger-
aid of the agricultural college will
speak on Boys and Girls clubs;' Ii.
o. Werner of Fargo on "The Farm
Home Garden in War Time and Miss
Katherine Jensen of the A. c., on '"The
Farm Woman and the War" Mem
bers of the auxiliary arc asked to
bring at least two friends with her.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14

This is the time of year most try
ing on those inclined to be constipat-
cd. Many dread winter because of it.
Don't worry, just take HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea, natures gilt OF
Wondrous herbs, SO scientifically
blended, results are guaranteed.
RREST ,OW'S --Advt
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14
CHARLIECHAPLlN

"Tillies Punctured Romance has
been considered by all critics as the
greatest laughter producing comedy
ever filmed. The popular comedian is
at his best in this feature in which his
reputation as the worlds funniest man
was first established. The play comes
to the bismarck theatre for showing
tonight only.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14
NOTICE 70 PUBLIC.

Patrons of the Bismarck Public Ii
brary are requested to return over
due books. If these are returned to
the basement of the new library build
ing within the present week, all fines
are waived.
MRS. FLORENCE II. DAVIS,
IS IA. Librarian
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14
peqrec Of Honor Meeting.

UtgFec OF F70nor INJECTING.
All mem ocrs of the Deg. ce OF Hon
or have been asked to attend the reg
ular meeting Tuesday, evening in
the knights Of Columbus hall, to make
further plans for the raising of money
for the war nurses in active service
A report OF the benefit given last
week will be made and other import
ant matters discussed The meeting
will be called at 8 O'Clock.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14
Social Meetings.

The Young Peoples society Of the
Trinity Lutheran church will hold
social meeting Tuesday evening in the
church, parlors. The entertainment
committee has arranged an interesting
program OF amusements. Friends of
the society are asked to attend.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14
RESUMES PRACTICE,

! DR.. E. Bolton Henry wishes to an
nounce she has resumed her practice
of osteopathy in the Eppinger Build
ing, Rooms l to 5. Bismarck, N. D.
Advt-tf
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14
Y. p. A. Meeting.

The Y. P. A. society Of the Evangel-
ical church will hold business and
social meeting Tuesday evening in the
home OF E. A. Steibcr in Eleventh
street. A number of important bust
ness matters will be considered.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14
Questions.

Questions.
The most simple questions are gen.
orally the most lucid.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14

i've Minutes After Death" The Sun.
day meetings were largely attended
and much enthusiasm shown. Special
music will feature the meetings this
week
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14
On Bid,IiNu Adieu.

On Bidding Adieu.
Let US leave the world wiser and
better than we found it, and we shall
leave it happier.-Shuttleworth.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14
O. e. S. Meeting.

The Bismarck chapter OF the Order
of Eastern Star will meet in regular
session Tuesday evening in the Ma
sonic temple.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14
Benefit for Soldier Members.

Capital City Homestead lodge will
hold a box social this evening in the
Knights Of Pythias hall, the funds to
be used for the benefit of the mem.
bers now in government service. The
new officers will be installed previous
to the auctioning of the boxes which
will be furnished by the women and
purchased by the men,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14
Benefit Card Party.

The young woman's Solality of st.
Mary's pro-cathedral has announced a
card party for Friday evening in the
knights of Columbus hail. the money
to be turned over to the Knights of
Columbus war fund The Catholic
women of the city have assisted ma.
terially in the successful drive which
has just closed here after weeks
campaign.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-14
Meetinos LaroeIy Attended,

Meetings Largely Attended.
Evangelistic services at the First
Baptist church are growing in interest
each night. Evangelist Sprong of
New York has chosen q unique subject
to preach on this evening, 1.-THE First
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-17
LIGHTS
ALL GOING NOW
Globes Arrive at Last and Last Night
illumination Was Up to Nor
NAL Again, Report
Shows.

Last night for the first time in many
moons the street lights Of Keokuk
were burning all over town. Boys
broke so many Globes that the stock
on hand was exhausted, and a new
SUPPLY was much delayed in shipment.
like everything else this year. In the
meantime, the electric company was
losing much money by docking it's
light bill every month on the report
Of TIE light inspector.
/. Yesterday noon, the new globes ar
rived, and by night all but n in West
keokuk had been installed. The re-
port of the CITY light inspector this
morning looked normal for the first
time in months.
While he was abort it, Manager In
gle, Of the electric company, placed
an additional order for as many
globes as have aver been used in a
year, and when these arrive also,
street lights will seldom be out, it is
Believed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-17

IN. CEMETERY
Police Expect Accused Mar to Break
Down and Tell All
at Girls
Grave,

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.J
MUSHROOM, Mich. Dec. 17.-Milo
H. Piper, insurance q was to De
taken to the grave Of Freida Weich
man, where the police hope he would
break down and confess to the charge
of killing her.
Letters written by the victim show
the mysterious "John s. Sheldon
said by Piper to have used his name
in marrying the girl, to be a myth, &C
cordtng to Charles B. Morey, police
chetf. These letters, sent to relatives,
tell Of the honeymoon tour of the girl
and her husband through the south.
According to the police. Piper admit
ted the motor tou with the GIRL and al
SO a trip through Michigan with her.
Morey charges that Piper, sfter the
girl was killed at the end Of the hon.
eymoon travelled about under aliases
to escape arrest.
Piper said his friend John Shield
on" married the girl.
"He then gave her to me to live
with as my wife," he said according
to Morey.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-17
CITY NEWS.
Nice line of fancy aprons at c.

Nice line OF fancy aprons at Cen
trail.
Dance Woodman hall Friday,
Dec. 20. Agnes orchestra.
The Y. w. c. A. French class
will meet this evening at 7:15 o'clock,
W. D. C. pipes best by test for
over fifty years. Complete line at
Wards cigar store.
Hosiery to suit any purse at the
Central store.
ANY hat in Miss O'Br1en's shop
405 Main, at prices ranging from IS
to $3.50.
Special for tomorrow: Sweet
cider, 55c per GAL; grape fruit, Sc;
corn and peas. $1.65 per doz.; Hub
bard squash, 15c. Fred DeJong.
Silk. Isle and cotton hosiery, al
grades. Central store.
The funeral of Rev. l.. A. Joplin
was held at 10 o'clock this morning
from the chapel of Pearson. Vaughan
and Holbrook and was conducted by
Rev. R. c. Waters, assisted by the
Rev. Mr.. Stark and the Rev. Mr..
Armstrong. Burial was in Oakland
cemetery.
Beginning this evening a number
of the stores will keep their places
of business open until Christmas in
order to give the holiday shoppers an
opportunity to do their shopping. OF
course the best plan is to shop in
the mornings, but for those who find
it impossible to get down town dur
ing the day trading hours the even
ing arrangement is made.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-17
C.. A. RAWSON
FOR GOVERNOR
State Chairman Of Republican Contra
Committee to be Candidate
al 1920 Pri-
marieS,

DES MONIES, Ia, Dec. 17.-Chas.
A. Rawson, state chairman Of the re-
publican central committee, is a can
didate for the republican nomination
for governor at the 1870 primaries.
This statement is made by George
'Gallaruo, one of the veteran newspa-
per men and political correspondents
in Dies Moines, in dispatches to sew
eral papers represented by him at the
capital. Mr.. Rawson, himself, has
neither confirmed nor denied the an
nouncement.
In making the announcement, Mr..
Gollaruo says:
The reason for this early and def
mite announcement of the ambition of
the republican manager to succeed
Governor Harding is said to be the
fact that MI. Rawson will sail for
France in a few days to engage in
army "Y" work and does not expect
to return to the United States until
January, 1, 1920. Undoubtedly there
will be other aspirants for the nomi-
nation-several have ALREADY been
suggested-and it is declared to be
only fair to friends Of Mr.. Rawson and
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-17
Daily stock Letter.

Odlty OWEN IcSISFs
UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE New
York Dvening Suns financial review
today says:
.Today's stock market displayed
consistent firmness of undertone in
both the industrial and railroad lists
until pressure developed in the last
hour. but trading, while rather more
animated than yesterday, was still
dull and without features OF particu-
lar interest. The specialties were
strong and moved in such a manner
as to suggest pool operations OF a
more or less active scope
The steel and equipment stocks en-
joyed brief moments OF strength.
U. g. Steel touching SO at midday
and Crucible, Republic and American
Car and Foundry each gaining more
than a point at their best.
The coppers firmed' following yes
terday's depression in hat quarter,
investment buying there being suffi-
GENTLY evident to make some show
of strength with the selling pressure
removed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-17
DEVELOPMENT
OF N
Next Rivers and Harbors Bill to
Contain Much in favor Of
Such. Projects In
Country.

limited Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. II. Canal
development may form a large part
of the next rivers and harbors bill,
which is SCOT to be reported to the
house. i
City and state officials and canal
associations throughout the country
are appearing before the house in
favor of their favorite canal pro
jects.
The breakdown of the railroads
Immediately following the declara-
ton Of war, and the U boat raids off
the Atlantic coast are the chief ar
| suments canal boomers are putting
forth.
The canals, they point out, would
relieve the railroads Of a vast bur
den of heavy freight, such as coal.
Under a federal system of control.
canals and railroads could be con-
jnected in one great inland transpor-
tation system.
The q BOAT raids, on a larger scale
than they were, could have tied up
all coastwise shipping, it is said, and
left the New England states, for in
stance. almost without coal to run
munition plants.
On this fact is based one argument
for a system OF coastal waterways
running from the gulf of Mexico to
New England.
Representative J. Hampton Moore.
of Pennsylvania, president of the At
lantic Deep Waterways association,
is leading the canal battle In the
house
Many governors in the eastern
states are supporting the movement.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-17
Vexinu Difficulties.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.]
WASHINGTON. Dec. 17.-Argen-
tina and the United States face many
vexing difficulties in their .self-as-
sumed role as arbiters between Chile
and Peru, Latin-American diplomats
declared here today.
NO new developments" was re-
ported at the Chilean embassy and
the Peruvian legation, but it was
pointed out that the present strained
relations cannot continue long with
out a renewal of the recent outbreak.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-17
SENDS THANKS TO
KEOKUK CHURCH
commandant Of Medical Corps at Fort
4 Des Moincs Writes to h
Christian Scient-
lists.

Major Herbert H. rockingham.
commanding the general hospital at
Fort Des Moines, has written to the
Christian Science church of KeoKuk
as follows:
This is to acknowledge receipt OF
your gift to the disabled soldiers al
this hospital, consisting Of jellies and
jams. Please accept my thanks for
this donation, as well as that Of the
men confined here. 1t is certainly
gratifying t. note that the people still
have in mind the welfare of the re-
turned soldiers, who have done SO
much to bring about a victorious
peace"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-17
to others hat his position should be

definitely known.
announcer reason gwen Tor rne earl
announcement and one which also
hinges on the foreign journey is h
tie legislature will soon be in session,
that politics will be discussed by the
assemblymen; that politics will be
played to a certain extent, alignments
made and states discusses. Under
these conditions the legislators are en-
titled to be Informed or at least should
have the knowledge as to individual
aspirations for party honors to take
home to their constituents. Mr.. Raw
son will not at this time make amy
formal announcement Of his candidacy
or Of the issues which may be involved
in the campaign leaving those things
for his return from France and for
the usual time for the opening of the
primary campaign.