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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-04
LETTERS FROM SOMEWHERE
IN FRANCE s.
FROM FRED P. YOUNG.
March Is, 1918.
Dear Brother:

Dear Brother: 81"
Another package came couple OF
days ago. Thank you very much. The
gloves came just when needed them
and the trench cap is dandy. Also
thanks much for the toilet articles
and chocolate. The other package
came week ago with the sweater
and candy. | am wearing the sweat
er but the candy was short.lived 1t
was mighty good and several of the
fellows send their thanks with mine
was very fortunate getting two pack
ages from Harriet and her mother
also. They sent me socks and cigar
cites. One pair of socks had red,
white and blue embroidered on top
and the other had green and white,
Alpha Delft Phi at the top. l have
stood in good need of these things
the past ten days since we have been
at the front. l wrote Harriet letter
from my dugout. can't say great
deal about it all, but you can know
that l came through unscratched and
feeling better than when l went in.
We were severely bOmbarded for
three days and l was shot at many
times by the enemy snipers. Oh yes,
l am transferred to the Stokes French
Mortar section of the company.
like the change very much, principally
because l see more action and every
thing is intensely exciting. We have
wonderful gun capable of doing an
immense amount of damage to the
enemy whenever we get the order to
fire. We lived about 40 feet in the
ground and slept in hunks, that is
whenever we got the chance. On the
whole, l can say that l like this
game good big lot and If l can come
out all right so much the better.
read the clipping you enclosed with
much interest. always like them
The Detroit Free Press has been very
Irregular l have not received any
for three weeks. l am writing in the
Y. NJ. C. A. and around me are French
and Italian soldiers. 1t is wonderful
thing all of US over here for a com.
mon cause. We get along famously
with the French. They are first class
soldiers and have all the quits" in
the world. l have learned one fact
from my stay in the trenches; that we
don't know a d." thing about
fighting, but we are going to learn in
a hurry since it is being crammed
down our threats. AS always l am in
the best of health and happy as they
make them. I shaved today for the
first time in many days and it felt
pretty good. If you care to you can
send candy and cigarettes. They arc
always very welcome. I am we'll
fixed for sweaters and socks now.
With the approach of next fall of
course it will be different. hope that
you get the allotment regularly. Give
to Uncle Joe and yourself.
Lovingly
FRED
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-04

children, and closed with THE Star
Spangled Banner by the entire audi
ence. After the program, j. H. Nc
Cay was asked to act as auctioneer
and kept the crowd in buying hu-
NOR throughout the entire sale. The
donations were the first offered fol
sale and brought large prices. A pig
donated b Martin Swift and bush
ell of flax by Segur Robertson and a
lot in Gayton's addition were among
the larger donations. Net the we'll
filled baskets were sold, after which
all enjoyed the contents. The pro.
ceeds of the evening amounted to
about $3.50, and the Red Cross ladies
were highly elated over the success
of the venture. This shows that the
citizens of Selfridge are as loyal as
any and this is very good showing
for small town but year old.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-04
SELFRIDGE.

Alarge Liberty day meeting and
basket social was held at the London
hotel last Friday evening. The pro-
gram was given in observance of Lib
erty day and also in honor of Chester
Giles, who left Saturday with the last
draft contingent from Sioux county.
The program was opened by we'll
delivered talk on army life and 10y
atty by John w. Farmer who spent
number of years in the national
guard and two months in the second
officers training camp at Fort Smell
ing last fall He also presented MI
Giles with a service kit from the Ia.
dies of Selfridge. This was followed
by talk on Red Cross work by MRS.
w. C. Idler, a duet by Messrs Marsh
and Langbein, a recitation by Mrs. i:
.E..-Ravis ~and a drill-by school
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-04
WHITE MAN HAS
NOTHING ON 10
AS A POLITICIAN

Pawhuska, Okla, May 3.-The white
man, with his party convention his
primaries and elections, is not alone
in the political field in Oklahoma.
The Usage Indians also play at pol
itics. On the first Monday in June
members of the Usage tribe vii bal
lot to determine who is to succeed
Fred Lookout, the insumbent, as prin-
cipal chief of the nation"
A "full-blood" convention, recently
assembled at the call of Principal
Chief Lookout, and to which he look
ed for denomination, did not come up
to expectations and nominated Wah>
sho-shee as it's standard bearer. A RI
val faction in the tribe. stirred by the
activities of Lookout's party called a
convention of it's own. This conven-
ton, made up principally of half
breeds and "mixed-bloods," nominated
c.. w. Brown, now member of the
tribe council, as its candidate for
chief. A bitter fight for control Of
during the campaign. .
Each party, the mixed'blood faction
calling themselves "progressives,'
nominated candidate for principal
chief, assistant chief and ten mem
bers of the tribal council.
The full-blood ticket stands as fol-
lows:
Principal Chief Wah-sho.shee; as
sistant chief; John Logan; members
Of the council Amos Hamilton, Roam
Horse, Wilson Kirk, Tom Big Chief,
Ed Cox, Arthur Bonnicastle, Pierce st.
John and Fred Lookout.
The progressive" ticket nominal
ed is: N..-.
Principal chief, c.. w. Brown; as
sistant chief, Paul Red Eagle; coun-
Gil members, Anthony Carlton, Elmer
Wheeler, Hayes Little Fear, Francis
Clairmore, Ben Harrison, George La
bodie, Frank Shaw and Francis Re-
ward. ..
The "progressives" in resolutions
adopted at their convention demand
ed more rapid development of Os-
age oil lands, through more liberal
policy of leasing, criticise J. George
Wright, superintendent of the Usage
agency, for alleged efforts to keep
Indians out of army service and de-
clare for absolute support Of the gov
eminent in its war against Ger
many. .. -.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-04
WITH THE EDITORS
WHEN MIR. TOWNLEY APPEARS

A. C. Townley, head of the Nonpartisan league,
has asked for and will be granted hearing before
the senate committee military affairs to answer
the charges of disloyalty made against the organ-
cation by Mr.. MCGEE of the Minnesota Public
safety commission. He may also have chance to
reply to accusations or implications made by Sena-
tor Sherman against the leagues boss.
. It is to be hoped Mr. Townley will take with
him copies of speeches he delivered last summer,
long after this country went to war, in Wllllston,
Devils Lake and other cities in North Dakota. In
order also would be the exact text of an attack he
made on Herbert C. Hoover at the St. Paul con-
vention of the Nonpartisan league where Senator
La Toilette was the headliner. Possibly he has a
copy of Tribune facsimile reproduction Of an
affidavit by Camp Dodge soldier declaring that
Mr.. Townley had interested himself in getting a
North Dakota game warden appointment tor the
young man in the expectation he might thereby be
exempted from military service and become an or
ganizer for the Nonpartisan league in Kansas
That should go too. ...e. - f.
We feel quite sure the senate committee would
be deeply interested in the financial workings OF
the Nonpartisan league-a subject MIR. Townley
is excellenty we'll qualified to discuss This phase
of the leagues career would seem to be gern1ane
in view of what Senator Sherman had to say on
the floor Of the senate, and in more general way
in view of what Mr.. MCGEE told the committee
Will Mr.. Townley be frank enough to go into de-
tails about the expenditure or disposition Of the
large amount Of money that has been collected in
the name of the league? The recital would be very
interesting, we feel sure, to many thousands OF
persons in this and other states.-Minneapolls
Tribune.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-04
1T DOESN'T FIT THE CRIME

Atty. Gen. Sims claims to have the names Of
10000 New York men who subscribed to the Ger
man or Austrian war bonds and an eastern news
paper suggests that he punish them by publishing
his list.
Such punishment would be real genteel but if
these men subscribed for such bonds, after our
declarations of war on Germany, the U. S. gov
eminent should confiscate all the property they've
got and jail them. Every time vile alien enemy
is punished by slap on the wrist some Of the
folks go to thinking of ropes apd lampposts.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-04

irflicting injuries upon the German
general that resulted fatally.
The boy disappeared, last sen be-
ing pursued into his fathers black
smith shop, by German officer with
drawn sword. This scene among many
show the depredations of peaceful, In
offensive Belgium by the German
hosts, included with sensational ex-
posures of the kaiser himself In his
private life, in Rupert Julian's re-
'markable screen chronicle, 1.-THE kal-
ser, the Beast of Berlin" to be shown
at sthe Bismarck Theatre May g.. Z
and s.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-04
THE NEW BATTLE HYMN.
(Tune, Marching Through Georgia.))
BY Rev. F. 1. Green, Douglas, N. D.

(Tune, marching Through GeOrgla.))
BY Rev. +. l. Green, Douglas, N. D.
Bring the good old bugle boys, We'll
sing another song,
Sing it as we ought to sing it hun.
dred million strong.
Sing it with spirit that will push
the Huns along,
While we are marching to Germany.
CHORUS:
We come! We come! and bring the
jubilee.
we come! We come; to set the ma.
tions free.
So we'll spread Democracy from
Berlin to the sea.
While we are marching to Germany.
How the Belgians shouted when our
commissary found,
How the Allies rallied when they
heard the joyful sound.
How the Turks and Teutons even
startled at our sound.
While we are marching to Germany.
Pershing's dashing yankee boys,
you'll never reach Berlin,
So the naughty kaiser said with his
sarcastic grin,
But he had forgot, alas, to reckon
with our vim.
While we were marching to Germany.
Yes and there were Belgians then who
wept with joyful tears,
When they saw the Allied flags they
had not seen for years.
Hardly could they be restrained from
breaking forth in cheers.
While we are marching to Germany.
So we all have entered in for free.
dom's holy cause,
No room is found for slackers now nor
any time to pause. .....
Well drive them out from every land
while all the world applauds.
While we are marching through Ger.
many. ..~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-04
BRAVE BELGIAN BOY

The bravery cf young son of the
village blacksmith of LOuvain, Bel
GUM, in his recent attack upon a
German general-Von Gluck-result.
ing in fatal injury to the Hun com
mander, is the talk of this and sur.
rounding communities.
The boy, a mere youth, openly show
ed his hatred of the Germans, who
were occupying his home village and
angered at the constant speeches of
the general, threatening death for any
attack upOn ha-troops- succeeded in
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-04
DISAPPOINTMENT AWAITS HIM HERE

DlSAPPOlNIMENT AWAITS HIM HEINZ
That misguided lord mayor of Dublin evidently
knows as little about the modern political history
of the United States as he does about that Of the
England he persists in hating. Else, surely, would
he not persist as yesterdays dispatches said ne
does, in the determination-if he can get pass
ports, or, in other words, if England will let him
to come over here and tell US why the 1rishmen in
Ireland should be exempted from the task Of help
ing other Irishmen the world over help other de-
cent folk defeat the Germans. Of course his mis-
sion is hopeless one, but perhaps it would be as
we'll to let him cross the sea.
Very soon after his arrival even he will be con-
WINGED that while his blood still boils violently
when he thinks-as seemingly he does all the
time-about the massacre Of Drogheda, Ameri-
cans, including the great majority of IrishAmeri-
cans, realize that George III, died some years ago,
and that the England of the prison ships and the
rented Hessians is not the England that sends
destroyers into Zeebrugge and fights side by side
with our men and the French in Flanders. We,
too, had our grievances, and they ranked long,
but the old account is more than squared now, and
the lord mayor of Dublin would be terribly disap-
pointed in his expectation of a sympathetic hear
ing while he denounced an ally to whom we are
deeply indebted.
Incidentally, he will encounter over here good
many people of his own blood whose sons have
given conclusive proof that they do not agree with
him in favoring the German cause, and, as they
are highly articuate fraction of our population,
he will be left in no doubt as to their opinion OF
Irishmen who are doing what they can to increase
and proong the dangers to which those same sons
are now exposed. He will hear from them, too,
some sound truths as to the relation between con-
scription and Irish home rule-truths Of which he
and his kind seemingly have permitted as yet no
faintest glimmer to enter their minds.
So, if the lord mayor is wise, he will stay at
home, where, thanks to England's lenience more
safely than here, he can continue, if he must, to
lend aid and comfort to Englands enemy and ours.
New York Times. . ....,... 900. ....
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-04

Consolidating the railroad ticket offices in 20
cities has resulted in saving of 81, 000 100000 in
rentals. One thing against government ownership
is that the corporations manage their affairs with
more economy than the government does-wot
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-04

One thousand vessels every six days are sched-
uled to be loaded at Atlantic ports. A few little
items like this will make the kaiser the fellow
who first suggested ruthless U-boat war on
America.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-04

We ordered Liberty cabbage" in restaurant
yesterday and it turned out to be sour crout.* AS
a French lady remarked long time ago, "Oh
Liberty! How many crimes are committed in thy
namew
*Our own anti-German spelling.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-04

Now, they've given Emperor Charles mother
in-law "a hours to leave Austria. Fellows, Charles
got it through simply writing letter to his wife's
brother
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-04
NOTICE TO PATRONS

DR.. H. s. Sowles Of the Union Dent.
al parlors left April Is for trip to
Florida. He will return in about
three weeks from date of departure.
4-15.tf
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-04

"Knit, knit, knit socks" appeals the Red Cross.
And, doggone US we took lessons in helmets only.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-04

frances deputy high commissioner to the
United States is Mr.. de Billy We hasten to in
form everybody that he is related in no way to
Herr William. ... .
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18
SCHOOL BOYS To
WORK IN GARDENS
IN RESPONSE TO AN APPEAL FROM
THE COUNTY COUNCIL OF DE-
FENSE THEY VOLUNTEER THEIR
SERVICE TODAY.

The boys of the Americus High
school have enlisted for service in the
victory Gardens" of the city.
After chapel this morning, the boys
we're addressed by Col w. W. Dykes,
CT the Sumter County Council of De-
tense, and the necessity for raising
more foodstuffs was forcefully point
ed out to them. After his address the
bows volunteered their services.
This afternoon the boys will meet
with Prof. G. NJ Hale and organize
teams. They will work gardens in
fours, spending from one to two hours
an afternoon in a garden. OF course,
they will be paid for their services,
and the majority have promised to in
vest the money thus earned in war saw
it.gs stamps.
Any person having a garden who
desires assistance may telephone 5SS
and ask for Prof Hale and commune
cate their wants Arrangements will
then be 1.ade for the boys to work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18
BIC bond DRIVE
WILL BEGIN SOON
SIXTH RESERVE DISTRICT CAN
PAIGN GETTING IN SHAPE -
LARGE ARMY OF WORKERS TO
TAKE THE FIELD.

When the grand army of workers
who are Unidentified with the Liber-
ty Loan organizations starts on the
next driv drive for bonds, probably
april 6, this will be the third time
American people have been called
upon within year to subscribe to
government securities to finance the
war. The Sixth Federal Reserve Dis
trict comprising the Southeastern
states, already has subscribed approx
mately $165, 100000 to these lonas and
it is not unlikely its quota for the
next bond issue will be as much as
has been subscribed heretofore. The
district organization, with headquar-
ters in Atlanta, is determined to raise
the amount, if this much is called for,
and is getting its forces lined up with
that object in view.
1t has been pointed out by those
identified with the Liberty Loan cam
paign that there is one point in con-
nection with the fiotation of these
great loans which the average person
does not take into consideration.
Briefly it is this: The United States
as forced into this war; the war must
be won and the money must be raised.
Money is the important factor. The
more money Americans turn over to
their government to use for war pur-
poses, the sooner the war will end.
The more more subscribed during each
campaign the less frequent it will be
necessary to call for money.
The average person is staggered
by the amounts the government has
been called upon to raise. Already
arrangements have been made to
spend some twenty-one billion dollars
for war purposes during the first year!
The sum is greater than was required
to operate the government from the
days of Alexander Hamilton, but every
penny of it is absolutely essential to,
victory.
Every business house in the country
las felt the effects of the railroad con
gestion. Every home in America felt
the effects of the coal situation" last
winter. No business nor home in the
United States is being or can be con-
Quoted along normal lines as long as
the war lasts. The whole energy of
the country must be thrown into the
war and business, pleasures and all
else must step aside while the gov
eminent is engaged in the Herculean
task of crushing Prussian autocracy
Those associated with the war work
point out that the quickest way to win
the war and restore normal conditions
* for every business house, indus
try, home and individual to get behind
the government by subscribing every
dollar that can be spared to the Lib
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18
PEACE
FEELERS WILL
BE MADE SOON
GERMANY WILL SUBSTITUTE
THIS FOR MUCHLY ADVERTISED
OFFENSIVE IN FRANCE no AS
SUME TANGIBLE FORM.

LONDON, March 1S.-Germany has
substituted its most subtle peace drive
for the long prepared western often
siye, and the result of this move de-
pends upon the ability of Allied states
men to show the people the war is not
lost and will merely be repeated later
If the Allies permit their advantage in
the west to be outweighed by Ger
many's obvious advantage in the east
There is every reason to believe
that Germany's recent peace feelers
will soon assume tangible form, in
cluding the offer not only Of restora-
tion and reparation for Belgium and
France, but compromise disposition
OF Alsace and Lorraine, Francs two
lost provinces.
In addition to this adroit offer it is
believed there will be further provision
for the assumption Of libility for the
big French loans to Russia, provided
Germany is given free hand in the
east
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18
rnRT TATnTTGi,E TGi,ETDE {,
LUEAA zlyDJDLAAE
WILL BE TAKEN
OVER ON APRIL |

WASHINGTON, March 1S-The coal
i1dustry-vita to winning the war
will pass under rigid government con.
troll April 1st.
In a proclamation Saturday night.
President Wilson orders the licensing,
with exceptions, of all producers, job
bers and dealers in coal and coke.
At the same time the fuel adminis-
tration issued drastic regulations
slashing to a fixed limit the profits of
nliddlemen, jobbers, selling and pur-
chasing agents.
Selling agents, for anthracite, per-
forming no service whatever, were
allowed five cents ton for this SER
vice This rule, it is explained will
automatically eliminate this class Of
middlemen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18
105 MORE WILL
Be DRAF TED From
THIS COUNTY SOON
LOCAL EXEMPTION BOARD WILL
SEND 96 NEGROES AND NINE
WHITES NOT LATER THAN
MARCH TWENTY-NINE.

Over 300 young men of Sumter coun-
ty mostly negroes have been sum-
moned by the local exemption board to
take their physical examinations this
week.
1t is expected that a majority of them
will not respond, and in that event
they will be published as deserters.
These are the ones who have not fill
ed out their questionnaires.
The local board has been instructed
t. send 90 negroes and nine white men
to fill out Sumter county's share of the
first quota These will be sent not
later than March 29th.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18
KAISER WILL NOT
CARRY our PLANS
FOR GREAT DRIVE
PROPOSED OFFENSIVE IN FRANCE
HAS BEEN ABANDONED AND
WILL NOT BE UNDERTAKEN Is
BELIEF NOW.

WASHINGTON. D. c., March 1S-
Veering from its constantly expressed
views the war department today for
the first time indicated the belief Off
cially that the Germans do not intend
to inaugurate major offensive opera
tions in the west this spring. While
for an offensive in the
west ave not ceased, according to to-
days weekly war summary, it is be-
coming more evident that the enemy
will launch this offensive only If
forced to do So by the general strate-
sic situation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18
MURPHEY GAMBLER NOT
TO BE CANDIDATE FOR SENATOR

ATLANTA, Ga, March 1S.-F'rom
source very close to C. Murphey Can
dler, who has recently been promin
emily mentioned as a senatorial condi-
date, that he will not be in the race
His friends, it is said, advised Gambler
il is now too late to enter the race as
is candidacy would only divide the
opposition and thereby make possible
the election of the present disloyal
junior senator With the elimination
of Gambler now certain, the senatorial
race is considered straight fight be-
tween William ]. Harris, representing
the loyal citizens of Georgia, and the
1unior senator as the candidate of the
proc German class.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18
W.J.HARRIS CLUB
WILL Be FORMED
HERE THIS WEEK

A William j aafris club will be or
ganized in Americus this ween.
So far more than 300 names have
been secured to the Harris petitions,
which have been in circulations sew
eral days, and it is expected that fully
200 more will sign before the club is
formed
A number of citizens from Plains
Leslie, Andersonville and DeSoto have
a desire to join the club
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18
PERSHING NOT
PLEASED WITH
AVIATION PLAN
VIRTUALLY NO AMERICAN AIR
PLANES NOW FLYING OVER OUR
SECTORS-WE ARE DEPENDENT
UPON THE FRNECH.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 18--
General Pershing, it is understood
here, is far from pleased with results
oh aimed by the American signal corps
in it's airplane program.
At present there are virtually no
American airplanes flying over our
front and French flyers are protecting
the same from observation by Boche
flyers. Thus far the air protection Of
the American expeditionary forces de-
pends to a great extent upon French
flyers.