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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-12

NOW that the President is nearly
over there, ready to put all his wisdom
and influence into the proceedings OF
the peace conference, almost everybody
excepting, Of course, the prejudiced ane
the partisan ones, really believe that he
is doing the right thing. Indeed, the
criticism that sprang up when he flrst
let it be known that he intended to at
tend the conference has almost entirely
disappeared With no axe to grind and
no ambitions to be gratified, with only
high ideals to fight for, President viii.
son will be balance wheel for all the
other interests, and we believe that he
Will not only reflect glory upon his
own country, but that he will serve
humanity to greater degree than any
man who has ever lived upon the earth
he is the most influential man in the
world today, and his great power will
DC used with absolute fairness and I'm.
seihshness and 1t will be by his stead.
iast determination that the world viii.
be made safe for democracy.
President Wilson goes to Europe with
nigh purposes and honorable inten-
lions. II Is well that the people Of his
own country should back him ND.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-12
FOR RENT

Our dwelling-house on Fairmont
Avenue if offered for rent. A comfort.
able and convenient home. Possession
can be given at once. Apply to
]. L. SHEET.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-12

Buckwheat -four, New Orleans, syrup
and hominy at M. R. Moler's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-12
Eggs undPouItry

We will pay best cash price the market
iustifies for strictly clean. fresh eggs and
poultry at our office near the freight sta
ton.
Can take care of eggs at my residence
after 6 O'Clock.
BENZ. HATFIELD.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-12
FOR RENT.

Two heavy work horses in good con
dition. Reason for selling, discontinue
ton Of coal business.
w. E. DITTMEYER,
Harpers Ferry. W. Va.
Dec. S. 191S-4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-12
Stockholders Meeting

ShepheTdstown Fire Department will be held on
Monday January g. 1919 at p. m in their hall, in
Shepherdstown. Va. for the purpose OF electne
Directors and the transaction OF any other bust
ness that may properly come before the Depart
LII. ROBINSON. President.
G. w. TERRELL. Secretary.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10
FRASER ASKS ALL II
SKILLED MEN IN,
DRAFT TO Fl! FILE T
Names Will Be Listed and Drawn
Upon as Need for Ex.'.'
perts Arises

Adjutant General Angus Fraser to.
day mailed all local boards In North
Dakota the following circular XXI. =
I'm order that the adjutant gener.
al may have a list Of skilled labor Of
all kinds at hand to fill calls, made
upon his state for the induction Of
men for special work, regfstrants afe
urged to file their names with the I'd.
jutant general, Bismarck, N. D., Civ.
ing their qualifications; serial. num-
Der order number and county In which
registered. n...
"The demand for skilled labor will
increase each day the war lasts, and
this office desires to be In position to
meet the demands Of the provost mar.
shall general with the utmost prompt
ness, without the necessity Of calling
men in classes more deferred than
Class 1, II possible.
"The fact that q registrant Is listed
In the office of the adjutant general
will in no way effect his status "a .
registrant, and no information % 20
when men vii be called Is available.
Men who are not registrants should
not list their names with the adjutant
general, as they cannot be inducteo
into the service, but must enlist O
army recruiting offices"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10
DRY AMENDMENT IS
.PARALYZING GOLF
GAME IN MICHIGAN

Detroit, Mich, May 10.-The state
wide prohibition amendment landed .
paralyzing blow on scores OF Michi.
ean golf courses by robbing each. Of
one hole-the historic nineteenth"
with the stroke Of twelve, April 30
last the famous nineteenth became.
for thousands of golf enthusiastic in
this state, nothing but memory. Ev-
er since golf became popular there has
been this last "hole," though none
seems able to explain its origin. It
was the scene sometimes Of disorder.
always of dissatisfaction, the cause
Of many cold supper-the one hole
over which the other eighteen were
carefully replayed vocally.
There are a number Of golf courses
in the state, great number Of new
ones. The new ones were built with
proper provisions for the nineteenth
hole. and the old ones quickly Correct
ed their own oversight by making the
proper alterations. .7F Ii.
The closing of Michigan's nineteenth
holes, by release hundreds OF employees
who will thus be at leisure to enter
military service, may prove the answer
to the question, often asked: "What
will Michigan golf courses do to help
win the war;"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10
.M'AD00 MEETS
OPPOSITION TO
FINANCE PLAN l. |
Both Demo ocrats and Republicans
Would Postpone Revenue
Revision
MUST PROVE NECESSITY
Unless Immediate Requirement
Is Demonstrated No Ac-
tion Is Probable
MUST PROVE NECESSITY

Washington, D. c.. May 10.-Secre.
tary McAdoo's plans for action by
congress to increase war revenues,
announced last night, met with i'm.
mediate and formidable opposition.
After q conference today between Rep.
Kitchin, majority leader of the house
and chairman Of the ways and means
committee, and Chairman Simmons
and other members of the senate H.
nance committee it was stated that
revenue revision before next Decem-
Der is very doubtful"
Both democrats and republicans, 1t
wa ssaid, are prepared to insist upon
the administrations original program
of deferring tax revision until the De-
cember session.
70 Insist on Postponement.
Unless Secretary McAdoo cOnclus-
lively demonstrates that immediate &C.
tion is necessary leaders Of both
branches of congress are prepared to
insist on pOstpOnement.
'If there is BILL" Rep. Kitchin
said after his conference with SEN
ators today, "the taxes on excess prof
its and incomes will be raised so high
that there will be little or no profiteer-
ing left in the hands Of those who are
now getting rich off the wal"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10
LAST MEMBER OF
FIRST OFFICIAL
FAMILY is DEAD

The recent death in New Mexico Of
L. E. Booker, North Dakota's first
state treasurer, removes the last mem-
Der of the first Flickertail state ad-
njristration. Three of these-John
p. Bray, first state auditor, who died in
South Africa; Rep. Henry T. Helgeson,
the first commissioner Of agriculture
and labor, who died member OF
congress, and Mr.. Booker, have died
within the year. John Miller, the first
governor Of North Dakota, died in Du-
nth several years ago. Lieut.. Govern
or Alfred Dickey, John Flittie, the
first state treasurer and George Good.
win, the first attorney general, all
have died within the last few years.
Judge Mitchell Of Fargo, the first state
superintendent of public instruction
died in the Office.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10
Lieutenant Funck's achievement OF
Yesterday has never been equalled. He
is the greatest air battler since the
1eath of Captain Guynemer.

Lieutenant Funck, who recently
ook a leading place among the French
aces, was credited unofficially nearly
, month ago with having shot down
:hirty.four German machines. He is
described as a remarkably cool and
iaring fighter. Recently he fought
two German machines in a squadron
of eight, Telling one Of them and put
ing the other to flight.
A year ago Lieutenant Funck was
unknown as a fighting aviator. He
entered aerial service as q pilot A.
er more than five hundred hours Of
light over the line and two victories
over German aeroplanes, which had
attempted to interfere with his OBJ
servation work, he was sent into q
squadron of pursuit planes. Eight
days later, May 13, III, he became an
ace, being cited officially as having
destroyed his fifth aeroplane. He is
% years old.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10

more SUCCESS Tor ASvleS. ~ i5s,#
The land fighting last night brought
success to both the British and the
French In the case Of the former,
the action took the form Of counter
attack in the ground the Germans
took yesterday in the sector OF AL.
bert, northeast of Amiens. Field Mar.
shal Haig's troops gained complete
victory, restoring the positions intact,
and capturing some prisoners.
The French success was still more
important, as 1t resulted In Q net gain
in ground for the allies on the Somme
front. In intense operations, her
aided by brief but heavy b0mbaro.
ment, the French captured Griv esnes
Park, five miles north Of M0ntdidier,
and held their own there against cOun
,or. measures by the Germans, taking
25O,prisoners during the fghting.
The Germans had held an impOrtans
section OF this park which adjOins the
town of Grivesnes, on the east, ana
is just to the north OF the sector
where American troops have been re:
ported fighting in the Ptcardy battle.
EnemynFerSSs Dssken Up.
Latest reports indicate the lierman
fort in the north was OF great
strength, but the British artillery Or
the east, and q French Infantry attack
and q barrage on the west broke NJ
the enemy divisions waiting to- join
the attack. AS a result, only two d.
visions attacked on the scant five
miles between Vo0rmezeele and La
Clytte. After much heavy fighting,
these troops had gained some grounc
but sustained heavy losses. Berlin
reports the capture of 675 Anglo
French troops in successful attacks.
Allied airmen have taken advantage
of improved weather conditions to
drop many tons OF bombs on railway
and concentration centers behind Ger
man lines. In air fighting. British
aviators have accounted for 20 Ger
man machines, % OF which were de,
stroyed. One enemy plane was
brought down by rifle fire.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10

head Of the aircraft production
board.
The documents which have been
supplied from the official files Of
the war department and are now
in the hands Of senator's, most in
timateIy connected with the air.
craft investigation, declare that
eoraium continued his ne0otia-
tions after President Wilson auth
orized him to make an inquiry in
20 the aircraft production.
A summary Of the negotiations,
!. signed by Henry Harrison suplee,
who participated 40 a consulting
engineer for Mix, declared Borg
lum was to be represented In tho
corporation by Mr.. Harris and
that Borg eIum's "sole asset In the
]. Transaction was to be first his
= personal friendship and assoeia-
ton with President Wilson, whom
he stated hs could do anything he
wanted to With" u t.ss i
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10
ST. THOMAS LOSES 4TH COACH.

St. Paul Minn., May 10.-St. Thorn
as college is to give its fourth coacn
to the war service. Three athletic
directors have been lost in two years
and now George Keogen is preparing
to enter the officers naval training
school at Chicago.
William Louden was first Of the di-
rectors to enter his country's service.
Bob Saxton followed, and he, like Lou
den, went to Fort Smelling. William
Rafter, the Syracuse athlete, was en-
gagged, but he was drafted before he
could report.
Keogan built up fast football elev-
en- last fail. He also was considered
q successful basketball coach.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10
NO EXCUSE FOR HIGH PRICE OF
SUBSTITUTES FOR WHEAT FLOUR

Fargo, N. D., May 1O.-Folowing message from Food
Administrator Ladd North Dakota stating that substitute
four higher priced than wheat flour in this state Her
bert Hoover federal food administrator today said there is
no reason why such conditions should prevail.
"There is justification for price levels Of flour sub
stitutes said Mr. Hoovers telegram. he maintenance by
ers and dealers of price levels which due to shortage
in railway transportation last winter has become in
cases, simply extortion.
Corn meal should be selling at the mill at not than
per less than wheat flour Other substitutes should
sell at even less ratio"
DR. Ladd today sent questionaes wholesale and retail
dealers throughout the state for prices and he will make
thorough investigation of the conditions
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10

Washington, ~. r. May 10
Documents made available today
from the official ftI1s os the gov
ernment show that cutxon Borg
lum, the sculptor, whose charges
against the aircraft pnooram haye
led TO the impending inquiry, hid
been connected with negotiations
for the establlshnsent Of ! new ale
craft production corporation IN
which he was to bssa silent pdrt-
ner. .3ts
Negotiations between Sorghum,
Hugo Gibson, CONNECTED with the
British war missionssto the Unit
ed States, and kenyon Mix, OF the
Dodge Co, Detroit automobile
manufacturers, hs0an last Decens.
ber the documents Show. A
statement BY. Mix INCLUDED In the
Documents tells how he Withdrew
after becoming suspicious Of
eornium's activities. and reported
tho affair 10 Howard Coffin, the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10
SUDDEN CHANGE
in AClICS OF.
CABINET WINS ! ! J
Premier Lloyd George, Again
Shows Himself Keen Poll
tical strategistf} i
VICTORY FOLLOWS DEBATE

London, May 1O.-The successful
manner in which the Lloyd George
ministry in the house of commons
yesterday dealt with an unpleasant In.
cident which has caused more polite
al bitterness than any preceding chap
ter Of this troubled administration
was brought about by sudden change
of the tactics on the part Of the CAB,
met
Premier Lloyd George again slowed
himself keen political strategist. He
withdrew the cabinets plan for b
court of honor to deal with the chare
es Of Major General Maurice, which
Andrew Bonar Law on Tuesday saio
concerned the honor Of the ministers
The premier made it clear that ad0p
tion of Former Premier Asquith's mo
ton for select committee to inves
tigate the matter would be regarded
as vote of censure, which would be
followed by the governments resigna
ton.
The debate was brief, and the pre-
mier's explanation was itself the dom
mating feature.
4u0 CdUlucL IOuo SdLC4y OVCA SAS
crisis by vote OF 293 to 106.
. Asquith Surprised.
Former Premier Asquith expressed
surprise that the government would
take his motion for investigation by
a committee as vote Of censure and
he had the house with him when he
rebuked Chancellor Bonar Law for as.
serting members could not be found
who would give a n0n-partisan judg.
ment.
The principal point Of the premier's
deefnse was that the disputed state
ments had been based on information
furnished by Major General Maurice's
department of the war office and that
General Maurice had never questioned
them while in daily. conference with
the cabinet. Hesai d that General
Maurice had ceased to hold office for
good or bad reasons"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10
SOLDIERS KILLED AND MANNED
WHEN CAR JUMPS HIGH TRESTLE

Columbia S. d. May 5.-Five soldiers were killed, two
were so badly injured that they died route to the state
hospital four seriously injured and 18 less seriously
hurt when wooden passenger coach loaded with soldiers
of the 32lst infantry and the 317th machine company
Jumped the trestle at Camp Jackson today.
The men had just entrained for the army cantonment
at Camp Sewer, Greenvile, S. c.
Two wooden coaches jumped the track first and steel
coach followed and crushed them 1t reported
in the steel coach was seriously hurt
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10
II DEAD And I
PROPERTY LOSS
OF $1,000,000
Today's Report Reveals Extent
of Damage Done by Yes.
terday's Storm

Chicago, ILL.,, May 1O.-With addl-
tional reports coming in today, the
death list in yesterdays tornado in
Illinois and Iowa swelled to II, ten in
Iowa and Z in Illinois. As wires were
still down in many localities 1t was
feared ~ther deaths, were unreported.
Probably so persons were injured,
and rough estimate placed property
damages at $1,000,000.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10
PEACE OFFENSIVE AGAINST WILSON FAILED
BRITISH. BOTTLE UP ANOTHER FARBOR FOR THE HUNS
FIRST AND SECOND
LOAN BONDS MAY. BE
CONVERTED JULY l

Washington, D. c., May 10.
In announcing today ar
rangements for converting
first and second Liberty loan
bonds into bonds Of the third
loan, bearing 4 Ia per cent
interest, Secretary McAdoo
explained that the new con-
version bonds would not be
ready for delivery until July
l, and requested bond holders
not to ask conversion before
that date, although legally
bonds may be converted any
time from today to Nov. 8.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10
SOCIALIST ASKS
THATINDUSTRIES
BE SAFEGUARDED
Herr Kraetzig Calls Attention to
Precarious Condition Of
Textiles

Amsterdam, May 10.-Herr Kraaet
zig, a socialist member Of the Reich
stag, asserted in Wednesdays debate
o nthe appropriations for imperial eco.
n0mic demand that four-fifths of the
textile industries of Germany were
completely paralyzed and that the po
sition of the idle textile workers was
rapidly growing desperate. He de-
,manded that adequate provision be
made for them so as to keep skilled
textile workers in readiness for re
sumption Of the industry after the
war.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10
CHANCE FOR TEN TRAIN
MEN TO ENTER SERVICE

Adjutant General Fraser has asked
Cass. Grand Forks, Morton. Stutsman
and Ward counties each to furnish two
men to meet call received yesterday
for ten brakemen. fagmen or conduc-
tors to report to the commanding Of
fees of engineers at Fort Benjamin
Harrison.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10
BRITISH RECAPTURE
FRENCH FROM HUNS

London, Eng, May 10.
The British have recaptured
a small portion of the front
trenches northwest Of Albert
which the enemy gained yes
terday, it is announced Of
ficially. Is.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10
THREE VETERINARIANS
WANTED FOR SERVICE

The first three veterinarians in the
draft reported to Adjutant General
Fraser as qualified will have what he
regards as an exceptional opportunity
to enter the service Immediately und-
er the commander of the veterinary
corps at Camp Lee, Petersburgh. Va.
General Fraser received this call on
Thursday and has notified all county
boards, advising the first three quail
fled men reported will be accepted.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10
CHICAGO RAIL
WORKERS ARE
NOT SATISFIED 1 4
Declare Wage Increase Recon-
mended by Federal Board
Not Acceptable

Chicago, Ill.,,,May 10.-Employees Of
railroads in Chicago said today that
the ware increase recommended by the
railroad wage board was not satisfac-
tory. They said the increase should
be added to the 1918 rates and not to
those in force in 1915. Most of the
objectors asserted that the provision
subtracting increases granted since
1915 would wipe, out all the increases
presumed ito be made by the wage
board. ;s>r. ,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10

Prof. Quidde said he had come TO-
prepare the way for q mercifuls peace
and gave Prof. Heron to understsnd
that he spoke for Chancellor Won.
Hertling and the German foreign Of.
flee. Germany. Prof Quidde said. was
willing to make the following terms:
L.. To grant autonomy to Alsace.
Lorraine within the limits of the sGsr.
man empire, provided the allies would
not broach the subject Of Alcase.Lof.
raine at the peace conference,
2. The Brest!Litovsk peace treaties
not to be discussed at the peace. con.
ference, although the allies might sup.
nit claims for the revision OF them;
and Germany might make certain con-
cessions. 49,. !,
Il Fear Economic War. = n
g. No economic war against Ger.
many after the war. !. si' ,s,tHss;
/ 4. German colonists to be restored.
Prof. Heron, the Daily Mail .corFes.
popdent writes, after listening to stho.
German educator, exclaimed: .,s
Il wonder that you have the effronl.
cry to ask me to lay such q rigmarole
,of cant deceit before the Amercan
people. :'% fgI,s Il .sr w.,
,'The United States intends to con.
otinue the fight until. the ,Prusgia1 mill
tary power, and, II |neceesar ~
.Prussian state along with III. 5iS 6x.
tingunished forever as a.p0wer for
evil, whether it takes one year or ten"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10
1By associated Press)

Great Brans naval triumph at Zeebugge Of April 23 when
this important German submarine base apparently blocked by
the sinking Of ships has been virtually duplicated
Ostend another valuable base for the Uboats just to the east
The old cruiser Vndctve filled with sunk last night
the entrance Osed harbor The operations began with
view closing the two ports and the admiralty they
have now been successfully completed"
The Importance Of the blocking operations lies in the fact that
the Germans will be forced to revert for time at least
home ports starting returning points for their
raiders These craft would therefore have
longer difficult and dangerous routes attain
their cruising grounds with the consequent increase by
Of their being turned back destroyed
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10
i Lowest
Temperatures
JOHNSON MEMBER CO. ..

Fargo, N. D.. May 10.-The name Of
Melvin T. johnson of Hawley, Mimi,
appears in today's casualty list as
among those killed in action. John
son was a member Of "B" company,
First North Dakota Infantry, and Is
the first in the company to be killed
in France. IS he
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10
ARMY. WILL PURCHASE !,
COMMERC CIAL TRUCKS

Washington, p e., May TO-,
Purchase Of comp iercial type
|, Of trucks for army use in
stead of the development of
two Of the smaller type. Lib.
erty" trucks has been order
ed by the war department. Ut
is indicated the manufacture
of the large 3,O00-ton Liberty
trucks will continue.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10
GREa VS.. mccoy.

Cincinnati, May 10.-Harry Greb,
the Pittsburgh middleweight, and Al
Mccoy will meet in the wind-up of a
boxing show here aMonday night,
May 13.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10
-AuLlEp soLApRoNs Alp.

~ NOIJEO 8QONOHO1V0 MIA .
I, Amsterdam, May 10!--Strongs allied
flyihg sQnad dtongs bombed the snaOls
and the Villages o. Zeehrugge, tho Ger
man submarine base. on the Belgian
coast, at noon and in the evening
Thursday. No military damage was
done, according to- an official state
ment issued In Berlin, Two of the
hostile aeroplanes were shot down by
the German airmen.T s%E
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10

ZEEBRUGGE is BOMBARDED

London, May 10.--The German sub
marine base at ,Ostend, on the Bel
gian coast, has, been blocked as the
result OF q new raid by British naval
forces the Admiralty announces. The
obsolete cruiser ,Vindictive, filled with
concrete, has been. sunk across the
entrance to the harbOr.
The British lost one motor boat.
Their casualties were light. .
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-10
SUCCESSFUL MANEUVERS AIT
ZEEBRUGGE REPEATED WITH
SAME GOOD RESULT AT 0STEND

Submarine Warfare of Germans Greatly Complicated by Locking
Of Two of Teutons Most Important Bases Belgian Coast
Means Longer Trips for Supplies Mere Danger and Less
Efficiency for Bton Successes Reported
in Land Fighting