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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
700, 900 MEN WERE
DISCHARGED SINCE THE
SIGNING OF ARMISTICE

No decision has been reached by the
war department on universal military
service. Secretary Baker told the house
committee today.
When asked whether it would he
necessary to keep large force i'll
Europe for ut least two years, ne re-
piled:
I'VE hope that is not true; we are
not planning for it..
He said 100000 men had been dis
charged from the army since the armis-
tice was signed.
Baker gave notice that a bill provid-
ing for a standing army of 100000
men to be supplied by enlistment
would be introduced at an early date.
He described this forcs as a stop
gap army to tide over until peace Is
established.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
PLACE7EMBARG0:...
ION FOOD STUFF

New York. Jan. 3.--Shipments of all
classes of freight and particularly
fOodstutfs intended for Americans
abroad were embargoed from the coun-
try through the ports of Boston. New
York and Philadelphia by order Of
the food administration today. Food
supplies are accumulated in New York
in such quantities that it is impOssi-
Bile to handle them. Similar conditions
are declared to exist in Boston and
Philadelphia. One couse is the strike
of freight handlers beginning today !:
another was the disposition on the part
Of ship owners TO put their vessels in
dry docks upon being relieved from
the war strain instead Of continuing
the ships in trade: still another was
the holiday season with decreased la
hOr conditions. @
When notified today that as re-
suit Of official conferences at New
York. regional embargoes had been
ordered on export freight movements
to New York, Boston and Philadelphia.
railway officials said the condition
was caused by local congestion which
should be overcome in week and
that it should not interfere with the
movement of food or troops.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
SHIELDS BOY 81 1''
SHOT WHILE
CELEBRATING
Prompt Surgical Attention May
Save Life of Badly Wound
ed Young Man.

While celebrating the advent of the
New Year at their home five miles
west Of Shields, the Erich boys pro-
cured .3S revolver. extracted, as
they thought, all the ball cartridges.
and began puncturing the atmosphere.
One ball cararidge had been over
looked, and the gun was pointed dl-
rectly at Godfrey Eirich's abdomen
when this one was discharged. The
ball entered the boys abdomen and
punctured his bowels in three places.
He was at once hurried to the Flasher
hospital. where DR.. w. r. Shortridge
imediately operated. Although the
wounds are very serious, it was re-
ported today that the young man has
an excellent chance of recovery
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
JOB-SEEKERS ON .
THE JOB EARLY

Norbert O'Leary of the st. Paul OF.
fices of the Nonpartisan league and
who acted as the st. Peter OF the
league hospice in local hotel dur
ing the last regular session, is on the
ground, prepared to accept some JOB
in connection with the sixteenth as
sembly. A number of other early Of
fice-seekers also are here, but there
is a decided shortage OF actual legs
lotors. The only actual member OF
the legislature registered at any Bis
marck hotel yesterday was Senator
A. s. Gibbens of Towner county. who
is here serving as q member OF the
state budget board.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
SUNSET DIVISION
LISTED FOR AN
EARLY RETURN

Washington. Jan. 3.-practically the
entire 41st division (Sunset) was in
cluded in lists announced by the war
department assigned for early convoy
from France The list shows headNuar-
ters and headquarters troops Of the
4lst, the 16lst regiment complete.
1G3rd complete. 164th complete, and
lend less second battalion.
More than 500 officers and 10000
men Of the Sunset division, compris-
ing troops from Washington. Oregon,
Montana, Idaho, North Dakota and
Wyoming were ordered home.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
STATE SUING
GRAND FORKS
FOR $4,000
Attorney General LANCER Claims
School Fund Has Been
Cheated of Sum.

Grand Forks. y. r.. jan 3.--War-
rants against County Treasurer John
Bridston and George Udenhy, sworn
out by Attorney General VIM. Lauger
We're received by States Attorney FL.
ton yesterday. in which the state is
suing the county for $4,000 whicl,
Mr.. LANCER believes is Approximately
the amount due from the county to
the state school fund from fines. penal
ties and fOrfeiturcS.
In discussing the matter yesterday
afternoon. Mr.. Elton said that the con-
rrOvcrsy had started some time ago.
From all informatiOns he could gather.
it seems, he said, that ever since the
county had been operated. no moneys
from fines. etc. had been paid to the
State school fund. Under state law.
al these moneys should lie turned over
by the County Treasurer to such fund.
The trcaSurerS during the first admin
istrations had evidently forgotten Or
neglected to pay moneys received from
fines to the state. and the example had
been followed by those who came into
office later. and with hut one cNccI,-
ton. where the state received S!222.(i:II
from the county. no money has been
paid.
Upon investigation. Mr.. LANCER
found these facts. and wrote TO Mr..
HridstOn about the matter. After Il
lengthy controversy. in which M.
look up tho records of the past treas
urcrs. which would he, a large nmdcr-
taking. Mr., LANCER a few days ago
called States Attorney Elton. told him
the facts and asked his opinion before
going ahead. Mr.. Elton declared that
bringing suit would, probably NOT hur-
ry. the case any. and that the county
commissioners would employ "a, book
keeper to 80 over the books to see
exactly how much naorpsss was due tho
state, and that tho money would he
paid. LANCER told Elton that this
course would he followed. hut betwccl,
then and the day after evidently had 4
change Of heart. for yesterday the war
rants arrived.
| During the interview Yesterday Mr.
Elton said that he will file a complaint
within the 30 davs allowed by law. rs
tlC'. tNCS IIol IW'INte tINt Ilioullt tx
from such sources is $4,000. He cX'
pressed the opinion that the commits.
sionerS would employ the man to check
the records at once, and that what was
due the state fund would be paid.
He nointed out that during the last
several years. the average fines would
probably not exceed $40 or SD Il
month. as in nearly every case of con-
sequence. the defendant, if convicted
went to Jail. instead of paying a fine
In the older days, when bOOtlcggjn2
was more prominent than at present
and when convict could pay n fine
and escape a term in the county Jail
the fines. which were usually S2GO
each. probably were more numerous
and of larger amount, hut without a
check Of the records. Mr.. Elton says
he does not believe that the fines
would run as high as $4,000.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
LODGE SAYS
DELAY SERIOUS
INPEACE ACTION

Washington. -. c.. Jan. ".-Sen-
ator Lodge denied today the charge
that was made yesterday by Senator
Lewis that the republicans were at
tempting to embarraSs President Will
son abroad. He declared peace ne@o-
tiationS should he completed as quick
" as possible. for every day made il
more difficult to make peace with Ger
MANY
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
ASSASSINATION OF
RUSS IMPERIAL
FAMILY CONFIRMED

Paris. Jan. 3.-Prince LOcff. the for
NOR Russian premier. from whom for
mer Minister pinchon obtained infOr-
nation of the massacre OF the former
Russian imperial family. says he learn
ed the details from Il judge who con-
tirmed the deaths
Prince Locif says the judge wept as
he told him they had found on the
walls of the room marks Of :i5 revolver
bullets and many cuts which had been
made by bayonets. Blood was drying
everywhere on the floor.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
RED CROSS Is
HOST TO YANK
HERO TOURISTS
Thirty-fve Wounded Soldiers
Cared for BY Local Can
teen Committee.
YOUNG GIRLS AID CAUSE

Thirty.five wounded Yanks, every
man Of them characterized by the
lieutenant in charge as hero, en-
route to the base hospital at Camp
Lewis, Wash, in a special car attached
to Northern Pacific train No. 3, were
furnished hospital and canteen serv.
ice by the Burleigh county Red Cros,;
canteen committee Thursday after
noon. Practically all OF the men had
leg or arm wounds. They were a
cheerful, good-naturad lot. grateful for
the attention which they received
from the Red Cross, not inclined to
complain over the injuries which the
fortunes of war had brought them.
No. 3 reached Bismarck about 4 p.
M, almost five hours late, and it did
canteen committee to complete the
serving OF hot coffee sandwiches, Gig
arettes and fruit at the station here.
The canten girls, therefore, accom-.
panied the train to Mandan, serving
the eats en- route, and returning dur
ing the night on No. 2.
The Burleigh county Red Cross can
teen girls. everyone OF whom has a
brother, father or some other relative
in the service, have for several
weeks past made prac tive OF meet
ing every train. Oft.times these girls
have not completed their days work
until 2 or 8 o'clock in the morning,
but they have been real soldiers. and
no duty has been shirked. The hero
ines are Misses Dorothy Schneider,
Catherine Griffin, Hattie Satire. kath'
ryn McGarvey, Emma McGarvey, Mar
garet Wynkopp. Beatrice SlcQuillan
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
GERMANY TO DEFEND
RIGHTS IN POSEN

Berne, Jan. 3.-Several German
army corps have been stationed on
the border between Posten and Prus-
sia, according to the Nichrichten OF
Frankfort. Germany. it is added. has
decided to defend her rights in the
province of Posen.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
1876 MILLIONS
ISL0ST UNDER
j. S. CONTROL
McAdO Asks for Continuation
of Government Rail
Operation.
BLAMES LOSS ON WAR
Twenty-One Months, He Declares
Not Il Sufficient Test
of Management.

Washington, Jan. 3.--Accomplish
mentS OF railroads under federal con
troll and arguments for five year
continuance of government opera tion
to provide fair test was recited to-
day by Director General ,I:Adoo tes
titying before the senate interstate
commerce committee which took up
his recommendations for extension of
government control to 1924.
MIR. McAdoo read prepared state
ment OF more than $4,000 words in
length, constituting revised review
under governmental management.
He intended to take the day Civ.
ing the testimony probably the last
pubic statement he will make as a
public servant.
Sufficient Showing.
He said
81 believe under the handicap of
war conditions a sufficient showing
forms have recommended are de.
sirable as peace measures. 1t will be
impossible to review the result of
even one var of fderal control under
peace conditions until the spring OF
1920 and it will then be too late for
congress to legislate before the end
Of the 21 months after the declara-
ton of peace provided in the pres
ent law provided for government con-
troll
"OperatiOns with SO short tenure
as 81 months cannot provide fair
test.
PERIOD said the director general, ''is
the advisability of having reliable in
formation on the valuation of rail
roads now being gathered to guide
congress in Legislation providing a
permanent solution Of the railroad
prblcm.'
,"NH. Increses In Rates.,
Referring to increase in freight and
passenger rates six months ago, Mr..
McAdOO Said the action would have
been necessary under private opera
tion to prevent serious. losses.
Mr.. McAdoo estimated the govern
ment's, loss in operating the railroads
this year at Sl36 100000. This repre-
sented the difference guaranteed to
the railroads as rentals and the in
come 10 the government. If higher
rates had been in effect the entire
year. the government would have
made a surplus Of $100,0OO,000 and in
1919 with existing wages, operating
cost. and traffic volume remaining the
same as last year. the government
should make $l00000,Oo0.
Wage advances last year amount
ed to between SGC0,OA0,000 and 5000.
900, he testified. In addition. the
coal bill was $140yoo0000 higher for
the ten months Of 1918 ending NOvem
ber than the same period of 1911
and the cost of supplies and lumber
increased $4,000. 100000.
The retiring director general tod
the senator's how the government TAX
ing over the railways the first OF last
year had Fighter serious conditions
gradually, moved 6j9oo,00O troops,
hauled great quantities of food at d
time when the success Of the war he
pended on food. and had hauled 81,
800 900 more tons of fuel during the
term ending January I than for the
same period last year. inconvenieces
to travlers, he declared, were due to
war coalitions, and in no wise to the
fact that the rayways were under gov
ernment control
WOMAN IN GOVERNMENT.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
PERSHJNG THEATER
FOR SOLDIERS ONLY
OPEN IN GOTHAM

New York. Jan. :'.-The Persn'h%
theater. said to he the only playhouse
in the United States maintalned Tor
admittance of soldiers only. Will ne
opened here tonight.
After the performance dance 1"r
officers will he held.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
THROUGH ALPS.

uBy Associated Press)
Geneva, Jan. 3.-President Wilson's
journey to Rome took him through
the Alpine Alps. At the Franco Dor.
der, the president walked for diver
sion, and bought some post cards. lie
was cheered at all stations at which
the trains made daylight stops.
AT Turin. the president shook
hands with many English speaking
Italians.
The Program.
The program arranged for President
Wilson's entertainment today includ-
ed a luncheon with Queen Mother
Margherita, reception by the parlia-
ment, and state dinner with king
Victor Emanuel, following the visit
to the president of a deputation from
the Quirinal.
In the evening the citizenship Of
Rome will be conferred on the Ameri-
can executive. Saturday there will
be luncheon at the American en-
bassy in honor Of the president.
The president expects to leave for
Genoa Sunday. Monday he will ar
rive at Turin, leaving for Paris on
Monday night. The president enjoyed
the rest which the trip afforded him
r. TO MEET JANUARY 13. .-,y -
Paris. Jan. 3-There is every likeli-
hood according to the morning papers
that the peace conference or prelim-
mary conference will open January
13. @,'"
"This conference" says the Petit
Journal will decide upon the terms
to be imposed on the vanquished peo:,
pies"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
ADMIRAL URGES
DESTRUCTION OF
CAPITAL SHIPS

Washington, Jan. 3--Dcstrnction Of
all capital ships Of the German navy
was recommended to the house naval
committee today by Rear Admiral Rod
man. who commanded the American
fleet in the North sea during the war.
He, said the German ships would
not be needed, that they were OF 4
different type than those Of the al
lies and that it would be waste to
maintain them.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
BAKERS SUGGESTION
REJECTED IN SENATE

Washington, Jan. 3-By unanimous
vote the senate military committee re-
jected Secretary Bakers recommends J
ton to invalidate certain war con-
tracts. hut placing adjustments in the !:
hands of q interested commiasi0sa.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
MISSOURI COLD ALSO.

Kansas City, Jan 3-With the ther-
mometer registering 13 below zero un-
til a. m. today Kansas City walked
to. work or waited fort crippled car
service due to the strike of motor.
mon and conductors. entering its Gath
day today. In Missouri the tempera-
ture ranged to Il below. "' y
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
PROFESS IGNORANCE

Washington. Jan. 3.-Oficials of the
shipping administration and shipping
board professed ignorance of embar-
goes placed on shipments Of freight
to New York. Boston and Philadelphia.
Shipping board officials declared
that lack of shipping could not be re-
spOnsible
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
WILSON GETS
OVATION ON
ROME VISIT
Journey Takes Him Through
Alps Where President
Makes Brief Stop.
GREETED BY KING VICTOR

Rome, Jan. 3.-President Wilson
arrived in Rome at 1925 o'clock this
morning. He was received at the sta
ton by King Victor Emanuel and the
queen.
An imemnse crowd welcomed the
president with the greatest enthusi-
aSn.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
AMERICAN PILOT ..
GOES UP 2S,9OO FEET,
BREAKS ALL RECORDS

Dayton. Ohio. Jan. = - Cantain
Schroeder. an American pilot OF the
Wilbur Wright aviation field held the
altitude record just broken by Captain
Langc He went up over 2S.!WO feet.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
STREET ROITING IN
MUNICH NEW YEARS
Ru Associated Press

Berlin. (Thurs4lay). Jan. 3.-Nlunich
newspapers publish reports OF shoot
ing in the streets of that city New
Years eve. The accounts state the
rioters used hand srenatles against the
American police.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
20 eELOW IN NEBRASKA

Lincoln. Nebr., Jan. 3.-Nebraska to-
day remained in the grip of the cold
wave. Temperatures ranged from 22
below in the northwestern part of the
state to Is and 16 below at Omaha.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
22 BELOW At DULUTH.

: Duluth, Jan. 3.-The cold wave from
the Dakotas arrived here during last
night, forty mile north wind ushering
in % degree below zero tempera-
ture at a. IN. today. Lake Superior
is smoking for the first time this
winter and shows signs of freezing
up.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
U, S. ANo CANADIAN
CASUALTIES EQUAL

N. e. A. Special to The Tribune.
I.ondon-Casualty lists Of the Unit
ed States and Canada are nearly
equal though the former has 'Deen ~
the war a little over q year and the
later for more than four years. The
Canadian casualties number 219.2 .26S,
with 56,O47 dead: the United States
total is 236,117 with So, 1863 dead.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
REACHES aO5OO FEET

Flying British airplanc at Ipswich
Captain Lange established a new alti-
t,lde record, reaching height of
3O5OO feet.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
\ COLD IN CALIFORNIA.

'Chicago,sSsJan 3.-Frigid weather
was reported throughout the middle
west today. California, Texas Ari
zona and New Mexico chronicled a
smell of weather below normal for
this time}of the year. .g.,.. ...-.,,~
Minnesota and Wisconsin reported
cold weather throughout their bound
aries with interruption Of train serv'
ice, ,.r,r.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
FLASHER HOSPITAL
DOES BIG BUSINESS

Flasher, N. D., Jan. 3.-During the
past year the Flasher hospital has
had q major and 50 minor operations
Or. w. II. Shortridge is surgeon OF the
institution. which serves an important
need in this section Of the Slope.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
WHERE MADNESS STARTS.

London-QE. =. A.)-When an out
break of rabies in England was inves
tigated it was found that the first dog
affected was a daschund.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
MUCH WARMER
WEATHER DUE
THIS EVENING
Mercury Has Already Climbed
2l Degrees From Last
Nights Low.
COLD WAVE EXTENSIVE
Nip Felt As Far South As Kan.
sas City and Calf
fornia Today.
COLD WAVE EXTENSIVE

The mercury dropped to 81 below
zero on Thursday night, but by noon
today it had climbed back to 10 be-
low. At o'clock in the morning the
thermometer registered 26 below. ME
cOldest temperature recorded Thursday
was 26 below. and the highest 10 be-
low. Generally fair weather is pre-
dicted for Saturday, with much warm
er weather for tonight. but colder Sat
urday afternoon in the west portion.
Fargo on Thursday night came very
close to Bismarck low record for this
season with 81 below zero, which is
but one degree warmer than the Cap
it'll City's New Years morning mini
mum. ~. ...
O. w. Roberts. metcorOlogist, today
reported that: "Under the influence
of a low pressure area over the Cana.
dian northwest. the temperature is
moderating rapidly over the northwest.
being above freezing at points in Mon
talla and Saskatchewan. The cold
wave still prevails from North Dakot:,
Southward and eastward. The wealth
er in North Dakota will be generally
fair tonight and Saturday. with much
warmer weather tonight and colder
Saturday afternoon in the west por-
tiOn.'
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03

WOMAN IN GOVERNMENT.
London-(N. e. A)-Even money is
laid here that woman will be a
member of the new British cabinet.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
SPREADS SOUTHWARK.

Washington, Jan. 3.--The western
cold wave spread southwark today to
the Gulf coast and to Florida and east
ward over the appalachian mountains,
with all indications that it would
reach the east tonight or tomorrow
There will be snow tonight and to.
morrow in the region OF Great Lakes
Moorhead, with 81 below zero. held
the cold weather record in the north
west E..
A storm was reported off the mid
die .Atdantic coast moving eastward
The cold extended generally to the
south, Jackson. Miss. reporting foot
OF snow, the heaviest in 20 yeards.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-03
hELcolANoERs BACK
HOME AFTER 4 YEARS.

N. e. -. SpeCtNt 20 ~ s's.
The Hague-The civilian popula'
tion of the island Of Helgoland. mum.
bering 1900 persons, has returneo
home again after four years OF war
They have been living since the occu'
nation OF their island by the military
forces in the Hamburg-Efbe district
On the surrender OF the German liee.,
the former burE0mastef assumed tne
government Of the ialAnd.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-01-29

the clock with the office broom We
inquired what the matter mote be.
Matter? Thunder! Matter nuff," he
roared. Here we have sold transpor.
tat1on for a large number Of people to
Priam, Grue, DeGraff and other points
in the United States. The engines are
standing on the tracks, the baggage
is all transferred, it is almost time to
start and here Tom Christensen hasn't
showed up yet"
Realizing the specific gravity Of the
situation we uttered low whistle.
Here was condition demanding quick
action. Somehow we felt 1t wasn't
Toms fault that he had not arrived
Hawkshaw like we began to survey
the immediate landscape. In the d.
rection Of First ward we espied a
freight train from the west slowly
dragging it's weary vertabrae past the
Seventh Street crossing. We grasped
the circumstances at once. Don't
get excited, gentlemen" we shouted,
TON will be here just as soon as that
engineer can conserve enough steam
power to haul the thing across" And
sure huff! when the little red caboose
had finally passed the crossing, the
first Of the many stalled pedestrians
to bob in sight was Tom.
A sigh of relief was heard from all
over the yards. The firemen began to
shovel COAL the conductors to shout
"all aboard" and everything on the
Great Northern system at once resum-
ed it's normal routine
Trains pulled out about on time and
few people, except US on the inside
knew what the trouble had been, or
even that there had been any trouble
at all.