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The Bismarck tribune., 1919-01-30
is THIS THE
SAME WALTER
THOMAS MILLS?

Walter Thomas Mills, author Of
The Struggle for Existence" and ad-
wiser extraordinary to A. C. Townley
and the secret caucus of the North
Dakota legislature, has been very ac-
tive in various parts of the country.
His activities in Bismarck since be-
fore the session opened have made peo-
search their minds for knowledge OF
the St. Paul Dispatch, apparently has
recalled several very interesting
things. He wonders whether or not
the Mills he knows of is the same
Walter Thomas Mills who is "cavort
ing hereabouts, but, as The Dispatch
editor says, the idea sounds mighty
reasonable" The letter, which was
printed in a recent edition Of The
Dispatch, follows:
"To the Edior of The Dispatch:
81 see that one Waiter Thomas
Mills is sitting up nights in Bismarck.
n D.. teaching the sOlOns of the
misnamed Nonpartisan league how to-
make laws. This is the Mills that
was imported from California by the
league to teach the n. D. farmers how
TO vote and how to make farming a
bowling success.
Il wish to inquire whether he is
the same socialistic, communistic,
nondescript that some years ago per-
suaded a lot of gullible farmers to
join him in a communistic venture in
farming in Michigan. The land was
to be held and worked in common and
an agricultural millennium was soon to
be brought about. 1t busted up in
about two years and the gullibles
were little older and some wiser.
''Not so with Mills. His fertile
mind soon incubated another like
scheme based on the wickedness OF
private ownership of land. This time
the venture was in Illinois and like
the first, and all such crackbrained
efforts. it soon went to pot. One time
he tried running magazine here in
Chicago 1t was called, if we remem-
Der correctly, Our Day And it, too,
under his philosophical guidance.
went to the pot. 1t was back in those
days, too. that his fertile brain evolved
a new plan for building and financing
hotel-the Harvey Hotel of scand-
alous memory.
ITO one familiar with Walter Thom-
as Mills checkered career in and
about Chicago the idea of his being
accepted by any body Of legislators
as adviser in law making is the limit
Of absurdity.
..Is this the same Walter Thomas
Mills that the Nonpartisan league
has chosen as its political solomon In
! North Dakota
| Chicago"
The Bismarck tribune., 1919-01-30
PI0YHAR ASKS
HONOR FOR DR..
G. A. M'FARLAND
Believes 25 Years Faithful Ser.
vice Entities Normal Prexy
to Consideration
WOULD AFFECT OTHER MEN

The title of president emeritus for
DR.. George A. Mcfarland, for. more
than 25 years president OF the Valley
City normal, and similar hOnOrs for
every other educator who has served
similar length of time in such ca
pacity, is provided for in a concurrent
resolution introduced in the senate
Wednesday by Senator Frank E. Ploy-
har Of Valley City. Senator Ployhar's
resolution recites DR.. MacFarland's
long service to the state, beginning
August 1, 1892, and continuing for 81
years and two months, exceeding in
length that Of any executive educa-
tional officer in the history of the
state. by several years.
when he first arrived at the insti-
tuition it was in the second year of it's
existence" says the resolution, land
comprised two instructors and five
pupils, operating in a small rented
building now used as a bottling
works, and supported until then
largely by" vonlutary, contributions Of
citizens. The school is now conducted
in nine large buildings and several
smaller ones, occupying S2-acres Of
ground close in to the city. some Of
it the most valuable real estate owned
by our state, The value of it's grounds,
buildings and equipmeN, is about
$450,000. It has had an enrolment in
it's normal department atone time Of
700 students, and has given instruc-
ton each year for several years in
all departments to more than 1000 pu-
pills. From d single curriculum of high
school grade it has expanded to many
courses, offering widely varied lines
Of preparation for teaching. A d.
rectory Of its graduates issued this
present month contains more that o.
$50 names. It's undergraduates now
teaching or in other activities are
numbered by thousands. The faculty
OF two members in 1892 grew to 61
in 1918 and the school employs more
than 80 other people in its work. Dur
ing all these years the cost to the
state of instructing students at the
school conducted by President Nc
Farland has always been lower than
at any. other Of our educational insti-
tutions."
The resolution calls upon the state
board of regents to create the office
vi TTeSlueHt emeritus OI IHe StdIo
normal school at Valley City and to
apopint George A. Mcfarland to that
office, with such other considerations,
or emoluments as in the Judgment Of
the regents is just, honorable and ap-
propriate.'
In view of the 10th assembly's al.
ready having taken kindred action in
the case of Dr. John H. Worst. former
president Of the state agricultural col.
lege, favorable action on the Ploy-
har resolution is expected.
The Bismarck tribune., 1919-01-30
NORTH DAKOTA
FAV0RS BIGGER
ROAD PROGRAM
Asks Favorable Action on Bank.
head Amendment to Federal
Post Road Bill
SLEDS TO BE BROADER

Under suspension of the rules con-
current resolution calling upon North
Dakota representatives in congress to
urge favorable consideration of the
Bankhead amendment to the federal
highway act, recoming the post roads
clause, which to some extent defeat
ed the purpose of the statute. and
adding to the $75,O00,O0O already ap-
propriated for federal aid in state
highway building the sum of $500, O,O00,-
COO, which would increase North Da-
kota's share from $l,142,OO0 to more
than $4,OO0,OO0, was adopted by both
houses Wednesday and messaged inn
;mediately to Washington. =
The resolution originated with the
senate highways committee, and there
was not an opposing vote in either
house. showing q marked unanimity
OF opinion as to the value; of better
highways to North Dakota. The reso-
luton also favored recommendation
adopted at meeting of western high
way officials in Salt Lake city recent
ly, requesting that the proportion Of
federal aid in the larger and less rich
western states be made more than so
per cent. AS the federal highway act
now stands aid can be extended to
only highways used as post roads The
Bankhead amendment removes this
Objectionable clause, and adds $780,
100000 to the amount already appro-
priated.
The senate devoted much time to a
good-natured wrangling over Senate
Bill 25, providing for wider sled
runners, Senator Hyland wanted
draft sleighs interpreted to mean
"horse-drawn sleighs." Drown want
ed mules included with the horses,
while another member thought the
horse-drawn phrase would initiate
against young beaux with fancy cut
ters which are not of the new stand
ard width. The bill finally passed
without amendment.
The Bismarck tribune., 1919-01-30
SENT TO WRONG
COUNTRY, SAYS
CECILIA GUSTAV

Friends of Madame Cecilia Gustaf,
the telepathist and deliver in other
occult sciences who has been operat-
ing in Bismarck for several weeks,
resent the implication that the ma
dame proved fallible in telling Mrs.
FalcOner that she (the seeress) saw
Joe Matthews, Bismarck fighter, ly-
ing dead on French battlefield.
The trouble, say friends who un-
derstand the inner workings of telep-
athy, was that Madame Gustaf was
sent gallivanting around France to
discover Joe Mathews when, as de-
velopments prove, he was actually in
Germany at the time. They also in
sist that the madame did not say that
she saw Joe lying sure-enough dead,
but merely that he appeared to be
dead, and that she added that those
who seemed to be dead sometimes
lived again.
1t is claimed that Madame Gustaf
has made some really remarkable pre-
dictions and prophesies, and she is
said to be building up large clientele
here among folk who believe in the
supernatural.
The Bismarck tribune., 1919-01-30
FORMER PREMIER OF CAR WILL
LEAD BIG DRIVE AGAINST REDS
Gen. TrepoiT, Backed by Group
of Mobiles, Will Head Force,
with Petrograd as Objective
Finland Base for Entrance to
Russia from North; French
Legation Honors Commander
BY CARL sANDBURG.
N. e. A. Staff. Correspondent.

Christiania (By .MaiD Arrival Of
Gen. NJ. TrepOff. former Russian
premier under the Romanoff regime,
at Stockholm SIS resulting in much
talk about Trepoff's mission.
He announces he is taking part IN
organization of a military movement
which is to use Finland for its base
and enter Russia from the north,
having as its first objective the cap
tnre Of Petrograd.
1t is announced a dinner in hon
or of Gen. Trepoff will be given by
the French legation. Among French
participants at, the dinner will be
some of the contingent Of 800 French
men and women recently arrived from
Russia via Finland. Among Russia;
present will be group of former
titled mobiles and officers of the
former armies OF Car Nicholas,
Prince VolkOnski, former Duma
member: Baron Taube. professor OF
international law; Gen. Massalsk and
Gen. Judentz. conquerer of Erzer-
ounl, are poined with Gen Trepoff in
his mission.
1t is announced by the Swedish Tel
egram Bureau that $4,000 tons Of
grain are being released from 4English
ports to replace the Finnish relief
portions. r-..u.'..
Stockholm estimates place the num-
ber Of starving people in Finland at
800 900. This would be 0ne-half
of the total population. Upwards Of
$1,000 were lin prison camps, accord
ing to recent statement of Regent
Sfvinhufvud. A Finnish Socialist
committee at Stockholm claims that
more than 10000 of the imprisoned
Socialists died from lack of food.
The Bismarck tribune., 1919-01-30
Browning Gun
.".-'a1s ". For Occupation

With American Army Of Occupation,
Jan. 3O-The task of supplying the
eight divisions of the American army
OF occupation with Browning rifles
has been begun. Approximately $50
freigh cars will be required to trans
port the weapons from France to the
occupied territory.
A movement to erect in Washing
ton d. c. monument to American
womanhood for her loyalty to the
American expeditionary forces has
been started by the third American
army. It is proposed that General
Pershing undertake the supervision OF
the work.
The Bismarck tribune., 1919-01-30
BANKS Will r
CARRY LOAN

Washington, JAIN. 30-To correct
the misapprehension reflected in many
inquiries, treasury officials say that
although the final 80 per cent pay
ment on the fourth liberty loan was
due today at the United States treas.
ury, this would not affect purchasers
who are buying from banks on the
omnthly instalment plan. The banks
will pay the instalment due today and
will extend credit to purchasers for
the monthly instalments still due.
The Bismarck tribune., 1919-01-30
WIN
NINETY SEATS

Berne, Wednesday, Jan. 29.-Partial
results from the Prussian elections
show that the majority socialists
have won SO seats, Independent social
lists, 2l; democrats, "A; national lib
erals, II, and conservatives. 21. These
results seem to indicate that there
will not be socialist majority. There
are still $50. districts to be heard
from. 81. .,.t{ -,
The Bismarck tribune., 1919-01-30
BAN ON COAL.
is REMOVED

Washington, Jan. 9o.-An order re-
moving all restrictions including
price and zone regulations on anthra-
cite coal has been prepared at the
fuel administration and awaits Fuel
Administrator Garfield's signature to
make it effective. A decision is eX.
pected soon.
The Bismarck tribune., 1919-01-30
Christian E]ndeavorers
Expel Rev. FOntana

Hebron, Jan. 3o.-The Christian
Endeavor society of the German
Evangelical church expelled Rev.
Fontana who was convicted of sedi-
tion at Bismarck. He is still pastor
and his case is being appealed. Re.
Gently his congregation gave him
vote of confidence and reinstated him
during the appeal
The Bismarck tribune., 1919-01-30
TO DEMAND NAMES.

Washington, Jan. 30.-After hearing
the testimony of five leading meat
packers, members of the house inter.
state commerce committee today ten
tatively agreed to demand of the
trade commission the names OF per-
sons on whose statements the charges
Of the commission had been based.
The Bismarck tribune., 1919-01-30
TO CHECK DRUNKENNESS.

Stockholm, Wednesday, Jan. 29.-
A threat to punish inebriety among
Eolshevik officials of high degree by
death is contained in Soviet decree
printed in PetrOgrad
The Bismarck tribune., 1919-01-30
PUT DOWN sPARrIcANs.

, Amsterdam. Jan. 30.-The Sparti-
can uprising at Wilhelmshaven has
been put down, according to Berlin
sen.
The Bismarck tribune., 1919-01-30
PROBE HALTED.

Washington, ain. 3O-Examination
Of Louis F. Swift, president of Swift
&C.,, before the Senate agriculture
committee, was halted today to en-
able him to consult counsel as to the
effect of his testimony, in legal pro-
ceedings in which immunity might
be sought,
The Bismarck tribune., 1919-01-30
TO COMBAT STRIKE.

London, Jan. 31.-The German gov
ernment contemplates strong meas-
wave there, according to Copenhaeen
dispatch.
The Bismarck tribune., 1919-01-30
KING
SUFFERS STROKE

Berlin, Jan 30.-A dispatch from
Liebach says King Peter Of Serbia
has suffered second stroke of apo
plexy.
The Bismarck tribune., 1919-01-30
TO FIGHT WILLARD.

Fort Worth, Tex, Jan. 30.-Jack
Dempsey. will be Willard's opponent
in the approaching world bout, said
Jack Dempsey today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-20
.HARR|SONBURG BUSINESS
MAN IS KILLED BY TRAIN
Jacob Mcsscrole Struck While Walk
Ing on Track at Burke
Station.
RUSSELL sHIFFLETT IN PRISON
Writes His Father He Has Been
Given Two Years in West Virginia
Pcnitcntiary-Byrtl Brothers Buy
Orchard Farm for $4,000.

HARRISONBuRG, July 10. with
every chance OF escape cut off by trains
on either side OF him Jacob Messeroie.
aged seventy-two. a well-known Har-
risonburG business man, was instantly
Killed AT IL o'clock yesterday morning
when struck by a fast passenger train
At burke Station in Fairfax County.
Mr. Mcsserolc was returning to Har-
risonburY on tho Southern train. which
was being hold nj Burke Station on ac-
count Of a freight wreck,
another train. standing on switch.
iief the northbound track of the main
line between the two trains open. and
II vas down this track Mr.. Messerole
started wa king. Upon hearing the
approach Of the fast train. he started
running: but was struck by the engine
OF the limited. az he was in the act
OF stepping off the track. He was
hurled considerable distance. strik-
ing the side OF one OF the coaches
Mr. Messerole came to Harr;sonburE
from New York State, and played an
Important part in the development, Of
the city. For twenty years he was
an active member OF the city Council.
and was later register for the Second
ward. He retired from business in
1915. Surviving are two sisters, Misses
Belle and Eliza Mcsserolc. Of this
city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-20
Death Of Mrs. ANN Moncure Hull.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, July 10
Mrs Anna Moncurc Hull. widow of
John NJ. Hull, Of Stafford County, died
at her home. Mount Anna" yester-
day in her ,cighty-fourth year. She
was daughter OF the late Judge r. G.
l.. Moncure. who was president Of the
State Court OF Appeals Mrs. Hull IS
survived by two sisters. Mrs. Thomas
Wallace. Of Stafford. and Mrs. NJ c.
Moncure. OF Richmond. and one brother,
w. Il. Moncure, OF this city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-20
Tech stud-n. Goo. t. France.

B1ACkSBCRG. VA, July 19.-Robert
NJ. Patterson. Jr.. a student in agricui-
ture at the Virginia Polytechnic Insti-
News. and from there will sail for
France in charge Of Il cargo OF pure
bred dairy cattle. These cattle are a
part or what the United States is send
ing to France to restock that country
with dairy cows. and Mr.. Patterson
has been deta led by the United States
government for the work. Before re-
turning to his duty In the animal hus-
bhndry department. Patterson will visit
the Isle Of Jersey. the Isle Of Guern-
sey. and the north of England to study
conditions there in the cattle industry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-20
BYRD brother, INV Ami. E,ru

nounccnent was made today Of the
sale Of a fruit farm near Timberville
Va. known as the Or. Kelly Orchards
tain Thoua Il. Byrd the latter Just out
OF the army. The farm contains $40
acres. most OF which is In apples and
peaches. The consideration was about
$4,000. Captain Byrd Is managing the
property. Another orchard sale an
nounced today was made by Iierber.
>. l.arrick, near Vauclause Va to
Scott Gran! of III acres, for $4,000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-20

LYNCliBURG. VA. July lo.-Lieu-
tenant RUDE l.. Paskiel. who was re-
ported months ago AZ having been
In action since August 8, 1918.
is now reported as having been killed
that day, according TO War Department
adviccs Just received by Miss Annie
Blankcnship here. Lieutenant Paskicl
was with the royal British flying CORPS
and u. the time OF his death he had
eight German machines to his credit
Details OF his death are still lacking
here. The addition Of Lieutenant Pas
KEEL to the LynchburE men who lost
their lives in the war makes the num-
Der nifty.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-20

LYNCHBCRG. VA, July l9.-Suit
has been brought in the courts here
by Bessie L. Johnson as administra-
trix Of her daughter. Grace Elizabeth.
who died July IS, 1913, from injuries
street bridge. The accident occurred
In the county Of Amhcrsu 1t ls claim
Cd the estate OF the child Is due &c.
to maintain a Waterman on the bridge.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-20

l3sth annual meeting OF the Dover
Association, which is to be held at
bethlehem Church. Greendale. IIenrico
County. Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday. For the accommodation OF
the Richmond delegates and visitors
the railroad authorities have agreed
70 have the passenger train o; tho
Richmond and FredericksburE road.
which leaves the city at $50 a. NJ. to
stop at Greendale station.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-20
Russell shIm-tt in Trouble.

CIfAKI1OTTESNILL VA. July ~
According TO letter received by his
father. William Shmett, Of Niinrod
Green County, Russell Shimett has
gotten himself into serious trouble in
West Virginia. 1t will be recalled that
Russell left Green County With Edgar
Morris. when the latter left the county
when no heard the state militia was
going over TO Standardsvillc from this
city. and was with him when Edgar
was captured by Sheriff Marstiller. at
Eikins. w. Va. There being no charge
against him. Russell vas given his
liberty. In the letter to his father
russell states he was arrested for
shooting man. and given two years
IN the pententiary and fined 5000. He
gave no further Information.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-20

meeting at the City Auditorium on the
evening OF July 80.
Distinguished speakers both white
and colored. will address the meeting,
and a trained choir OF 500 voices will
sing
The celebration of the landing Of the
FIRST negroes at jamestown in 1919 Will
be held In connection with a reIGion
meeting OF the colored Baptists Of Nir-
Sin!a beginning July so.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-20
Mind Dr.,urb. Fishermen.

LYNCHBCRCi. VA. July le.-Al-
though the season for bass fshing
Is. local eshermen are ye, TO have
their hrst sport, as fishing for bass
mas been prevented thus far by the
muddy condition OF the James River.
weeks Lovers OF this sport believe
ASKING will De good when once the
river clears and hundreds OF tackles
are awaiting the coming OF such con-
dillon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-20
Confed.rat, R.nnIon Aurn.t :.

WINCHESTER, VA. July ls.-The
Fishers Hill reunion of Confederate
veterans and their families and friends
viii he held on the famous War Be
tween the States battle ground at
Fishers Hill. near StrasburE, Va. on
August .. il was announced today by
Major G.. VI. Brown. chairman of the
committee OH transportation and ar
engagements. The Fishers Hill reunion
was inaugurated many years ago by
Slower Camp. l.. 6. v. Of Strasburg.
and has attracted as many as $4,000
persons from Virginia and adjoining
States.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-20
Says He wn. Stolen by Gyp.,e..

Il NN-ffBUl{ E. VA, July l3.-The
lora! Travellers Aid Society recently
aided ffteenyear- youth. who
gave the name OF Leslie Swain, and
VINO SAID nc had escaped from band
Q! gyps!es near Washington. The boy
Claimed nc was stolen when about
eleven years OF age. and had saved
every penny he came into possession
or In the hope some time OF getting
away. Recently he carried his cloth
Ing from the camp piece by piece. and
AT an opportunc time made his yet
away. Reaching here the boy secured
ne!p and later he wrote back 10 his
friends here that he had been success
~! In locating his mother, who lives in
l)anH!ile. The youth did not give the
name of his mother
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-20

LfNCHBUItG. VA, July ia con-
tract has been let for the construction
or apparently thirty miles of soil road
IN the lower end Of Campbell County.
The Improvement is to cost $4,000:
work TO be started In thirty days and
completed within year
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-20
NEGROES WILL CELEBRATE
Plnn Mn~s-TeetinG Mt City Auditorium,
to Commemorate Landing OF
CoIored Rnce.

Featured by the presence in Rich
mond OF large number OF colored
people from different sections Of the
state. the precautionary celebration Of
the landing Of the colored race in
america will be celebrated in a great
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-20
MunicipniItie. League to Meet.

LYNCHBURC. VA. July 19.-Mayor
Royster Jester. Jr., has been officially
notified of arrangements for the next
convention of the Virginia League Of
municipalities. which is TO be held in
Danviiie September % and "a. The city
government here Will be represented
at the convention. ASong the speak
ers to take part in the discussions will
be Frederick a. Cleveland. OF Massa-
chusetts: II. II. Tucker. chaf rman Of
the industrial commission of the State.
and G.. r. Ashburner. a former Lynch
burger, now city manager of Norfolk.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-20
Ent.rt.ius ,rn.onic nr,thr,,

MANASSAS. VA. July le-Dr!nkard
Lodge. Ancient. Free and Accepted
Nasons. entertained at a banquet Mon
day evening at Haymarkc; in honor of
Masonic brethren home from France
Guests were present from Haymarket,
Catharp!n. Manassas, Cuipeper, War
renton and Frcdcricksburg. Among
those who spoke were W. J. Phillips.
OF fredericksburg. an honorary mem
Der OF Drinkard Lodge. who officia ted
as postmaster; Judge Alden Bell, Of
Culpepev. who claims the distinction
OF being the oldest private in the
American exped!tionary force; George
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-20
Makes Thank,pivtnr O1.r

LYNCHBURG, VA, July $50. 3.
Barker who has recently recovered his
health after long illness. follow
ing an operation. has given $4,000 to
the College Hill Baptist Church, Of
which he is member and deacon.
and which he is pleased to designate
AS thanks giving" FOR his recovery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-20
The Exhausted
Business. Man

scr!ption for organic iron--Su1ated Iron
or IL you don't want to 60 to this trouble.
then purchase only Nuxated Iron in it's
original packages and sec that this particu-
lar name (Nu1ated Iron) appears on tho
packages. II you have taken preparations
such SuI and Iron and other similar iron
products and failed to get results. remember
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-20

G. Tyler. OF Manassas: r. w. IIilleary,
OF Warrcnton. and DIR. Wade G. Payne,
OF Haymarkc.. who served overseas as
lieutenant IN the medical corps.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-20

on College Hill Church. and now an
effort is to be made 10 secure $500 TO
entirely liquidatc the debt on the build
INK.