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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-17
M'KENZIE IS
FIRST OVER
IN BURLEIGH
Hustling Little City Reports 100
Per Cent Red Cross Christ
mas Roll Call
BISMARCK LAGS BEHIND
Some Families Taking Fewer
Memberships Than They
Did Year Ago

Mckenzie. the hlStling little metro
polis Of eastern Burleigh. sustained It's
reputation today BY being the first
town in Rurleigh county to report Il
hundred per cent response to its Christ
mas roll-call for the Red Cross. Me
Kenzie turned into County Chairman
r. F. Jones today 22O memberships.
which is one for each man, woman and
child in the town. Regain. Baldwin
and other Burleigh county towns are
not far behind. Bismarck is not main
tanning its usual leadership. The cam
paign hero IS making fair progress,
but capital city folks must show some
spede during the remaining four days
Of the drive if they do not wish to be
left at the post by the rural communi-
ties. Some families are actually sigh
ing WA for fewer memberships than
they did a year ago. Families which
could we'll affOrt to take hundred
per cent membership are signing up
merely for the head Of the family.
This attitude toward the Red Cross
cannot easily be explained. and the
committees will not he satisfied until
every member of every family which
can afford an annual membership has
been signed up.
Display Your Banners.
Homes and business houses which
have already signed up are requested
to display their membership banners.
On Friday another complete canvass
OF the city will be made, by young
ladies this time. and unless there Is
a banner in the window these young
women will take it for granted that
the establishment is yet to he solicited.
Business houses and private homes will
save time for themselves and the can
vassers by displaying their banners.
People who were not at home when
the canvassers called yesterday or to-
day are asked to apply at one Of the
Red Cross booths maintained in the
several city hotels or their member
ships. Additional memberships can he
procured at any Of these booths by
citizens who have already responded to
the roll call. but who wish to invest
for friends or for other members of
the family. A Red Cross membership
makes an excellent and an inexpensive
Christmas gift. ..---..-...-
> --~ Ladies On the Job.
Patriotic Bismarck women are play.
ing an important part in the present
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-17
PROMPT PASSAGE
OF TAX BUDGET
URGED IN SENATE

Washington, Dec l7.-Prompt pass.
age Of the war revenue bill was urged
in the senate today by Senator Pen
rose Of Pennsylvania. Senator Pen.
rose gave his views when the income
provision of the act was reached
Senator LaFollette gave notice he
would offer a substitute for or more
for reconsideration of the income tax
section. Senator Penrose urged early
passage with view to revision later.
He urged abolition of excess profit
taxes and the adoption of a new sys-
ter of income taxation.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-17
JOHN v, MILLET
CROSSES DIVIDE
Well known Pioneer Citizen of
Bismarck Is Taken at
Advanced Age

John w. Millett, 32l 10th street
South. one Of Bismarck's earliest citi.
zens and q pioneer in market-garden'
ing and horticulture in this section of
the state. passed away at his home at
l:lO this AFTERNOON after suffering
for some time from dropsy. The de-
ceased was known throughout the
northwest as the creator Of a num-
Der of acclimated fruits and vege'
tables which have proven generally
popular, and he had for many years
enjoyed a successful local business in
the marketing OF fruits and vegetables
which he grew on the rich bottom
lands on the southern outskirts of
the CITY.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-17

drive The three Red Cross booths
are entirely In charge Of the ladies, as
follows:
Van Horn-AIrs. F. l.. Shuman,
chairman: assistants, Mesdames Hop
perstad, Call and F. A. Lair, Misses
Alice Webb. Ruth TaleOtt, Agnes Par
sons and Mildred Fraser.
McKenzie-Mrs. F. p. Strauss, chair
man: assistants. Mechanics VeSperman.
WilmOtt. McGray. McCurdy. Geier-
mann and RannOn, and Misses Helen
Lucas. Alice Webb. Mildred Fraser.
Grace Fraser. Russell. Kelly and Hen
ry.
Grand Pacific-Miss Clara Tatley,
chairman; assistants. Misses Vivian
Irish. Marie Irish. Luella Halvorson,
Lcilin DieScm. Pauline PnulSOn. Lii
liam Gustafson and Jennie Hagen, Mrs.
Fred Peterson and Mrs. {. W. McGray.
Making All Trains.
Ladies' committees also are making
all incoming trains. At the Northern
Pacific. Dr. Bolton Henry heads n com
mittep which meets No. i: MeSdames
o. y. Durham and Sam Clarke look
il(tT NO. Nils. '" ANYWAY iiNl
her assistants handle trains Nos. I and
9. and Mrs. G. A. Rawlings and com
mittpp greet No Q 500 line trains
are in charge Of committee headed
by Miss Ruth TalrOott.
Junior Roll Call Friday.
4 whirlwind drive for Junior Red
Cross membership will be conducted in
the schools Friday. and on Saturday
there will he a parade-hut that's
something too big TO he handled in a
few lines. The details will make a
story in themselves for tOmOrrOw'S is.
sue.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-17

The Ruby Ladies Orchestra
will give a dance Thursday night,
Dec. 10, at Patterson's Hall.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-17
MUST RECRUIT
100000 JACKlES

Washington. Dec. 17.-TwO hundred
thousand men must be recruited for
the navy next year to take places OF
men who enlisted for the war and who
will he demobilized. Chief Of naviga-
tion made this announcement today.
After July !. next 100000 men Will
he needed in the regular naval force
to man the regular naval and ship
ping vessels. The regular navy at
present has 265,OOO men. More than 60
per cent Of the war recruits have ask
cd to be discharged. he said and the
navy is in honor bound TO release
them .r,3 Y -,t.-.t. ts!''
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-17
RAIL PLANS ARE
DISCUSSED WITH
SECRETARY M'ADOO

Washington, Dec. 17.-Plans~ for
railway legislation were discussed to-
day with Secretary AcAdoo by Chair
man Smith OF the senate interstate
commerce committee. Mr.. McAdoo
was told it is planned to start hear
ings Immediately after the holidays,
with railway committees. shippers
organizations and the public to be
heard in turn. !, 1t is hoped to con-
chlde the hearings by January 10
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-17
DRAFT'.EYADER
DIES WHILE ON
HUNGER STRIKE

Chicago, Dec. 17.-Death Of one Dan
Skedine as the result Of a hunger
strike was reported to the coroner to-
day. Skedinc was sent to the House
of Correction as draft deSerter last
summer. He took no food for Is days,
and became i'll. but physicians at
tempted to feed him.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-17
Is KILLEDIN !.
IL RAlILSPILL

Winnipeg, Man., Dec. l7.-Advices
received here today tell of the de-
struction OF q tourist coach on a train
which left here yesterday for Mon
t-eal and say that l3 people were
killed or inquired The fire origin
ated from a stove used by family
party. 4~&ss ..-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-17
600 PEOPLEIN
LINE GET BOOZE
REFORELID GOES ON

Denver. Colo, Dec 17.-Six hun
dred persons were standing in line In
heavy snowstorm this morning
when the American Express Co. OPP
ened it's doors to deliver liquor pack
ages received after 6 o'clock last
night, at which hour the states bone
dry law went into effect. Leslie
Hubbard, attorney general, advised
the company today he would take
action to prevent further deliveries.
ANNUAL MEETING.
The adjourned annual meeting Of
The Bismarck Country Club will be
held at the rooms of the Commercial
Club Wednesday evening. December
18th, at 1880 o'clock.
H. S. DOBLER, 8,
12-16-17-18 Secy.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-17
LAST RITES TO-DAY FOR
LATE JOSEPH MOYNIER

Last rites were held at st. Mary's
pro-cathedral this afternoon for the
late Joseph Moynier, a we'll known
Bismarck man who passed away last
week at Roundup, Mont. and whose
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-17
COUNTY sea- CHANGED.

The adjutant generel's office was:Of-
ficially notified today that the Steele
county seat has been transferred from
SherbroOke to Finley. A county seat
contest feature the recent election in
Steele county. and Finley nosed Sher-
brooke out. |
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-17
CANCELS ASSIGNMENT.

Washington Dec. 1.-THE assign
ment by General Pershing Of the s2nd
division National Army Negroes) for
early convoy home has been cancelled.
The war department gave no explain.
alton. but the assumption here is that
the division has been selected as
reserve unit. -
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-17

remains were brought to Bismarck
yesterday. e. @
Carney Coal Phone 81
O. E. Anderson Lbr. 9.
The Ruby Ladies Orchestra
will give a dance Thursday night,
Dec. 10, at Patterson's Hall.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
LIEUT.. CLAUDE COPIES
WEEDS GOSHEN GIRL

\ wedding of interest TO many
South Bend people on account OF the
groom's wide acquaintance here is
that of Lieut.. Claude H. Coppes of
Camp Funston. Kas son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Copies of Goshen to-
Miss Harriet starr. daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs Martin v. Starr OF Goshen.
The marriage ceremony was per
formed in 81. James Episcopal
church OF Goshen az 3 o'clock Tues
day afternoon. after which recep-
ton for zoo guests was held az the
home OF the brides parents
Lieut. CoppeS has been a frequent
visitor In the city hayng been the
guest OF Miller Hamilton. III Lee
land av.. now of Washington. d. G..
Lieut.. Copies enlisted i'm the regular
army at the outbreak OF the war.
attending the second officers reserve
camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison
where he received his commission.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
REALTORS WANT LAW
TO FORCE TENANTS
TO CLEAN PROPERTY

General discussion OF an ordi-
nance which is 10 be presented %
the council. which provides for y
fine for tenants who do not clean up
property when they move out. took
place at the regular meeting OF the
south Bend realty board, held at
the Y. NJ. G. A. Tuesday noon.
The general opinion among the
members Of the board was that such
an ordinance would help "a great
deal 10 keep the city clean. Those
who do not see that ashes and rub
cish are hauled away when they
vacate rented property would be
penalized, under the ordinance,
which the council will consider at its
next meeting
The general outlook for real
estate business seems TO be good.
according 20 the statements Of some
of the members at the board meet
ing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Thomas j. Rockhill and wife to
Kosciuszko Building and Loan Fund
association. part lot S2 Cushing's ad-
dition, 81.
John Roeder ct al to Ludwig
Pastrick and wife. part lots 500 and
sol Cottrells first addition. $4,000
Vermont Marble Co. 70 stephen
d. Graves, lot 90 ROseland Park
erst addition. $3.50.
Michael Kwiatkowski and wife %
Josephine Kwiatkowski Olawski. lot
seven Reuben Dunn's subdivision
also lot 209 Lasalle park, $500.
Johan Nagey and wife 10 trustee
or the Sacred Heart BENEFIT society,
north l-2 lot 81 South Bend and
Gary Land Co.'S addition. 81
The Farmers Trust Co. TO Ida NJ
Lichtenberger. part lot Il Stulrs
fourth addition, s..
Norman F. Liggett and wife to
Frederick Schrader. 20 acres in Lib
erty township. 81.
II. A Wood Realty Co. 10 Harold
J. Gerpheide. lot 81 unrecorded plat
OF Samuel Goods addition. $3.50
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14

Wounded, Presents
Gloomy VieW of Prospects

Mr. and Mrs T. P Nicely. 1922 S.
Main St. received a ca blegram and
two letters Saturday sent by their
son. Lieut. Claud +. Nicely OF the
Canadian flying corps, the first word
from him since the announcement
Of his arrival in England three
weeks ago. 1t is evident by the let
ters that Lieut. Nicely had not been
receiving his mail, possibly due 10
the fact that he had been wounded
and sent 20 a hospital
Tn the cablegram replying 10 one
sent by his parents. Lieut.. Nicely
said that he was convalescing from
shell shock In one OF his letters.
dated April "a. he said:
Just "A line. / am I'm bed today
and can't write much. My eye hurts
like the devil and it is a hard job
TO write with one eve enclose
a clipping which you can read with
interest.
81 wonder If you people in the
L. S. know that Germany is win
ming the ware Do you know that
England is on rations? Her best
blood gone? 90 censored several
lines) God, why don't America
wake up? Why did we wait? Peo-
pie here are losing faith and one
officer Of high rank in the next
ward told me with tears in his eyes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
HEAVY FINE FOR
CARRYING PISTOL
Revolver "Toting" Meets Dire
DiSfavor of City Judge
GiImer in Court.

Carrying concealed weapons in
South Bend Is an extremely eXpen
sive habit II Judge Gilmer Of the
city court finds out about h.
Harry Piercehled. BIT T.. Lasalle
av., found this out Tuesday morn
ing when he pleaded guilty IN city
court 20 the charge Of having had
on his possession an ordinary cheap
I'VE shooter
lie told the judge that he had
bought the revolver "a half hour be-
fore the police arrested him and was
taking 10 home. Judge Gilmer evil
IDENTITY saw the extreme seriousness
Of the ofeHse. for ne fined Pierce
filed $50 and costs, and committed
him 20 the Indiana state penal farm
until the fine Is paid
Two cases Of allowing cows 10 run
at large through the streets Of the
city were brought up, but they were
continued 10 Thursday morning The
two defendants are Michael Ezol.
1905 s. Franklin ST.. and Mrs. Alice
Baily. who was released upon his
own recognizance.
Charles Weaver who was arrested
en- May on a charge Of child de
sertion. was dismissed. The case was
continued from May 6 u May 9. and
gain continued 20 Tuesday morn
ing when il was dismissed
Edward Perry. arrested Monday
night on a charge OF vagrancy. WI
be tried wednesday morning His
case was continued i'm order 10 give
the prosecutor an opportunity 10 in
vestigate Perry's standing In regard
TO the draft law.
William Arnott, as s. Michigan
St. arraigned on "a charge of assault
and battery. will be given a hearing.
The case was continued following
lis plea OF not guilty.
The case OF Martha Anderson.
colored. charged with failure TO send
her child TO school. was continued
10 Wednesday. She told the court
that her child is i'll. The complaint
was made by Truant officer ireland
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
IMPORTANT LAP0RTE
CASE STARTED HERE

The taking OF testimony in the
case of Frank Osborn against Frank
Orrison, ct al. venued from the La
porte county circuit court TO the St
Joseph county circuit court in which
the plaintif is suing for $4,000 at
torney's fees. was begun Tuesday
morning in the local court. Suit
was brought in the Laporte court in
1915. Some rather sensational de-
velopments are expected 10 be pro-
duced in the hearing, which will
probably consume all of this week.
Local and Laporte attorneys are en-
gagged on either side.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14

that by October nothing could stop
the damn Hun.
You get so little OF the truth
there. But when Hun planes fly
over our heads as they did when
pulled my second stunt that landed
me here-and the wounded are lit
orally pouring in-war looks serious
enough.
Every energy is needed in this
war Every dollar-every man
not for England nor France but for
America. Americas fate is in the
hands OF British soldiers-these
poor TOmmies are bearing America S
burden. and standing between the
eagles aerie and the sure shot Of
the Hun huntsman.
I'm spite Of our naval victory yes
.erday. we are downhearted and no
one sees anything to be optimistic
over. Don't fool yourself but work
and pray.
Regarding myself am so anx-
iOus to get out of here 1 could all
but bust. / have been lucky in
three weeks / have accumulated a
gold stripe and will come home
with the ribbon of the NJ. c. on
breast"
Lieut. Nicely is now confined at
the Officers Military hospital. It'd
worth, Salisbury Plains, Hants. Eng
land.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
ROY DENlS0N UN0PP0SED
FOR GUARDIANSHIP OF
DISTRICT DEMOCRATS

Roy DenisOn. former state legis-
lator and present president OF the
Rochester Brid5e * Iron Co, was
expected 10 be selected as chairman
Of the democratic district committee
at the district meeting being held in
South Bend this afternoon. At the
opening of the session at 1870 p. m.
a closed conference was held by the
district officers, followed by an open
meeting of the committeeman. who
at once began balloting on officers.
Denison had no opposition and it
was practically certain none would
be offered at the last minute.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
SEED CORN FOR THOSE
STILL UNSUPPLIEO

Farmers of St. Joseph county who
are now in need Of seed corn may
secure the necessary supply by ap-
plying 10 County Agent BOrdner at
his office i'm the court house. He re-
ceived the following information
Tuesday morning:
The Crabbs- Reynolds Taylor Co.
has 1000 bushels of early corn Sc
cured i'm east central Pennsylvania
which they will sell f. o. b. Craw-
louisville at following prices:
50 per bushel in 500 bushel lots
$5.25 per bushel in IS bushel lots
$3.50 per bushel in so bushel lots.
Purdue university has 2.10O
hushel of early yellow white cap Of
good type purchased in the vicinity
Of Three Bridges. y. J. This can be
obtained at $3.50 per bushel f. o. b.
Lafayette.
Purdue university also has 500
bushels or this same white cap she'll
ed and bagged in a warehouse at
Fort Wayne which may be obtained
for 1915 per bushel T. o. b. Fort
Wayne. Quantities OF this corn may
be obtained by anyone bY applying
60 County Agent Bordner and de-
posting the money IN some local
bank which in turn will issue a
cashiers check for the price of the
corn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
D SCOVE R BOOZE
THROUGH SPYGLASS
"WatChtuI Waiting" of Gov
eminent Operative Un-
earthS C0ntraband.

"Watchful waiting" and the per-
sistent use Of spyglass led Mon
day afternoon 10 the arrest of Bruno
Hertram. proprietor of the halfway
house opposite Springbrook park
and the discovery of large quantities
Of whisky. wine. rum, champagne
and imported liquors by a govern
ment operative, with the aid of the
South Bend police.
For some time Hertram is said 70
have owed the government a large
sum Of money for a government
fused 70 pay the amount due the
government, it is said. and the gov
eminent was informed that he was
doing a thriving business at the
halfway house in the sale Of liquor.
After Indiana went dry" fur
Their information reached the gov
eminent that there had been no
letup in the flourishing business
across from Springbrook park.
A week ago government Oper-
ative began TO watch the halfway
house. He stationed himself on the
bleachers in ne park. and by means
OF a powerful spyglass began to
closely watch Hertram and his
movements.
Mysterious truckloads OF boxes
and packages arrived during the
week at the halfway house. Finally
the operative obtained what he be-
warrant the arrest of Hertram on a
charge of having unlawfully in his
possession liquor in large quantities.
so he appealed TO Chief of Police
Kline for aid in raiding the halfway
house.
Late Monday Asst. Chief Cassidy
and his men started a search of the
Half Way house and the adjoining
buildings and finally located two
large barrels OF whisky buried five
feet in the ground under a shed at
the rear Of the lot. Four kegs Of
rum. sherry, wine and gin were dis
covered buried beside the whisky.
The search then extended to the
barn, under which was found two
barrels of white wine. two dozen
bottles of Red Seal champagne, one
case of imported liquors, one case
OF imported bitters, IA jugs contain
ing from one to five gallons Of
whisky, and eight barrels of beer.
With shovels and picks the po-
Ice, after three hours work, dug
up the liquor and loaded it onto an
auto truck and brought it TO the po-
lice station where it will be used as
evidence in the case against Hert-
ram. The two barrels OF whisky
were judged 10 be worth in the
neighborhood OF $500. and the whole
lot 10 be valued at nearly $4,000. 1t
is thought that the liquor was ship
ped to Hertram as far as Niles and
brought from there TO his place of
business by trucks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
|. A. WALKER ELECTED
PRESIDENT OF Y. NJ. c. A.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

L. A. Walker was elected president
of the board of directors of the Y.
NJ. C. A. at the regular meeting held
at the local association building last
night c. p. DuComb was chosen
vice president; Marvin Campbell,
treasurer: and A. Z. Beyrer. record
ing secretary The retiring presi-
dent. p. C. Stahly. becomes head of
the executive committee.
The resignation of w. J. Nitsche
as membership secretary was accept
Nitsche is to enter business in this
city, but will continue as a volunteer
worker in the association. T. b.
Curtis. local attorney, was named
secretary to succeed Mr.
Nitsche.
J. c. Cohlmeyer, present instruc-
tor in physical training at the high
school will take the place Of G. A.
Cooper. who has left the position of
physical director at the y. NJ. c. A.
to enter the aviation service. A new
director will probably be chosen at
the end of the summer.
New directors were chosen as fol-
lows: For one year. J. Alvin Scott
(to fill the unexpired term Of G. A.
Loring); for three years, L. A Wal
ker. John B. Campbell. W. O. Davies.
c. z. DuComb. Dr. +. p. Moore, Mar
vim Campbell and John Schafer.
Membership in the local associa-
ton now numbers LOS. according
to the report filed at the meeting
The boys division has more than 500
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
STREET CAR MEN GET
INCREASE IN WAGES

NTotormen and street car conduc-
tors of South Bend. Michigan City.
Laporte. Elkhart and Goshen will be
given an increase Of three cents per
hour. beginning on Thursday, May
is. IL has been announced by T. +.
Grover. general manager of the
company. This increase Will not af-
feet fares. The scale Will range from
% cents per day 10 30 cents per day
according 10 years OF service.
A new scale for interurban en-
pIoyes has been prepared. providing
for minimum wage OF IS cents per
hour and maximum wage of 35
cents per hour. This scale viii be
put into effect provided the COM
rany is granted an increase in its in
torurhan fares.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
Gossip of the Markets

NEW YORK. May 1.-THE FL
nancial News Bulletin says: Since
the awakened public interest in the
market has gone to broad proper
tons there are signs that. anticipat-
ing a good response, pool channels
are preparing for vigorous cam
paign for higher prices in the low
rriced railroads. notably Northerl
Pacific. Rock Island. New Haven
and Southern Railway.
pool channels are recommend
ing corn Products. CT. Northern
ore, American Can and Cuban Cane
Sugar. There are signs that they
have been largely accumulated IN
the last few weeks.
There is more or a selective
buying in the market so far as the
trading element Is concerned. owins
10 evidence that certain accumula-
tons made at much lower prices are
found coming out on the sharp buy
ing"