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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-07
g..mediate Construction of
More Homes Is Declared
Essential as Check on
The Spread of Bolshevism
Railroad Cuts Unsettled
SUSPENSION of Congressional
Limited Express Said To
Be Under Consideration

An effort to have building included
.nenr the industries given priority in
A.,ivery of coal by the fuel admins
cation was made yesterday by the Ma
aspsl Federation Of Construction In
.stries. in a statement sent to the
..,srsl coal committee of the railroad
administration.
Although the full extent of the dras-
Il changes on the $50 railroads under
r,eional Director Harden was not made
tnovn, it was understood that elimina-
ton Of at least 10 per cent Of the trains
xculd be ordered. 1t is known the
Eastern regional coal committee sub
nitted to the central committee five
.sntstive schedules. calling for elm
nation of from 10 to SO per cent of the
service.
More Fast Trains Doomed
Elimination of the Congressional
Limited and other fast trains between
New York and Washington is under
consideration. Orders to this effect
NAV be issued within a few days, it was
sid. The curtailment notice would
have to come through A. L. Baldwin.
Of Philadelphia, regional director of
railroads there. Other fast trains be-
tween Washington and the South and
West also will be eliminated. it was
learned.
It was said this will involve but little
inconvenience tothe public, as the other
trains csn easily handle the traffic. The
trip. should these trains be eliminated,
viii take q little longer, but movement
Of freight will be facilitated.
The French lines La Touraine did
rot put to sea yesterday because Of
difficulty in obtaining bunker coal. A.
T. Henderson, the passenger traffic
agent of the French line, said the YES
sci probably would sail tomorrow.
La Touraine's original sailing date
was December 4.
The revised coal priorities list re-
Gently made public by the fuel ad-
ministration does not provide for coal
for building. The list included: (a)
railroads, OBJ army and navy and Fed
eral buildings, (c) state and county
departments and institutions, cd pub
lie utilities. (e) retail dealers.
Scarcity of Homes Emphasized
The construction industries, in re-
questing the inclusion of building in
this list, contend there is vital need
for homes, apartments and buildings.
The shortage of these is described as
"a most potent cause for prevailing dis
content and radicalism throughout the
United States. Building, termed non
essential and deprived of materials
during the war. is called by far the
most essential in the United States,
excepting food"
Building programs .are from one
to three years behind present day re-
Nuirements,' the federation's statement
says. The construction industry is
the foundation industry of the whole
social fabric. It's condition is reflected
in all phases of national life"
The federation asks the central coal
committee to approve a plan whereby
the fuel administration may be given
authority to allocate coal, Immediately
after the first five priorities have been
cared for, to the construction industry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-07

plans for return Of large number Of
union men who are expected to report
at the mines next week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-07
Senator Jones Advises
Promotion, of Water
POuer to SUve Coal

WASHINGTON, Dec. Glow a coal
crisis such as the country now faces
would be alleviated by development of
electric power by water was pictured
to the Senate to-day by Senator Jones,
Republican, of Washington, who urged
the Senate anew to act on the pending
legislation to permit hydro-electric de-
velopment in navigable streams.
The ultimate development of all the
power available in navigable streams,
the Senator declared, would be equal
to 780,O00,000 tons of coal, representing
q value of more than $780, 00,0 OO-
more coal than the country now actual
ly consumes. At the same time, this
development would mean the improve
ment for navigation Of more than 1000
miles of the upper reaches of navigable
streams, and, besides developing power,
would develop systems of water trans
portation.
Twenty-Five states, most of them in
the West and South, Senator Jones de-
clared needed the legislation to unlock
natural resources.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-07
Garfield Firm
Against Raise
In Coal Price

Coal Dealers Association that the Rail-
road Administration was refusing to
pay for coal confscated or diverted,
were denied at administration head
quarters. Officials there said there
had been some delay in making pay
ments, but this had been obviated by
the plan Of arranging credits through
the Federal Reserve banks.
The Wholesale association, in it's
statement, said none Of the coal taken
by the railroads had been paid for
because the Railroad Administration
did not consider the price fixed by DR..
GARFIELD as fair one, and unless pay
ments were made all Of the mines
would have to close within q week.
Railroad Administration officials de-
MED the government fixed prices had
been questioned by them.
Requests from European govern
ments that the embargo against coal
exports be lifted were received by
officials. A representative of the
French government laid the case of
before the Central Coal Committee,
while Swiss representatives described
to DR.. Garfield the urgency of the
coal requirements in Switzerland dur
ing the next three months.
Export Embargo to Stand
1t was said authoritatively, there
was no likelihood of the export ban
being lifted until the crisis in this
country had passed.
Senator Harris, Democrat, of Geor-
gia, introduced a resolution to-day
asking the Secretary of the Treasury
to inform the Senate regarding the in
come and profits of coal operators dur
ing 1917 ind 1918, as shown by their
income tax returns. The measure
The measure went over under the
rules.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-07
Allen Threatens
Kansas Gas Men
State Plans Seizure If
Supply Is Shut of
in Rate Controversy

Special Correspondence
TOPEKA, Kans, Dec. Ex-Governor
Allen tonight threatens to take action
against the Doherty natural gas inter
ests If they seek to carry out threat
to shut off supplies to twenty Kansas
towns as a result Of rate disputes.
The gas problem tonight gave a
new color to the fuel controversy. The
Governor conferred over the long-dis-
lance telephone with, Richard J. Hon
kins, Attorney General and attorney
for the Public Utilities Commission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-07
Minneapolis Production
Of Flour Cut in Half
Special C0rrespondent


MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 6.-Enforced
curtailment of production of flour will
be brought about by the fuel situation,
according to Minneapolis millers, who
to-day reduced their operations as a
fuel conservation measure. Of the
twenty-six Minneapolis mills, only fiji
teen we're running. Less than a week
ago, twenty-five out of the twenty-six
mills of the city were operating near
full capacity. Last weeks output was
capacity.
While most of the mills have fuel
enough to last them two or three weeks.
they are relying almost entirely on
water power, and the only coal that is
being used is that which is necessary
to prevent freezing in the plants. The
car shortage is factor that also has
influenced the closing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-07

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-07
Chicago Plans Changed;
Plants to Keep Running
Specidl OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

CHICAGO. Dec. 6.-There will be no
shutting down of non-essential indus
tries Monday. The whole plan was re-
versed late to-day at conference of
representatives of the Commonwealth
Edison Company, the Peoples Gas Com
pany. the sanitary district, the "Big
Five" Fuel Conservation Committed
and the fuel administration.
Representatives of all of these COM
panies and committees will go to Wash
ington tomorrow to seek an inter
probation from Fuel Administrators Gar
field of the order closing down all in
dustrial plants rated as non-essential.
Meantime Chicago will continue to op-
crate all plants on the 61a hour basis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-07
City Paid Strike Worker

WINNIPEG, Dec. 6.-John Lovatt, a
former policeman, testifying to-day at
the trial of R. B. Russell, charged with
seditious conspiracy in connection with
the general strike last May, said he
served on the strike committee under
orders from Deputy Chief of Police
Newton and Alderman Sparlin, chair
man Of the Police Commission. He
said he drew his regular pay from the
city every day he served on the COM
mittee, taking prominent part in con-
Quoting the strike.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-07
Dakota Miners Sign Up;
Price of Coal Raised

M1NOT, n. D., Dec. 6.-North Dakota
Ignite miners went to work to-day
under wage scale calling for the IA per
cent increase suggested by Fuel Ad-
ministrator Garfield. The agreement
was signed between operators and
miners representatives from the four
large mining districts in the state.
1t was announced the price of lig-
mite at the mines would be increased
Is cents a ton, to 1925. the maximum
fixed by the Federal fuel administra-
ton,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-07
Supreme Council Acts to
Aid Austria and Armenia

PARIS Dec. 6.-Action was taken
by the Supreme Council to-day toward
iood relief for Austria and Armenia.
me council took cognizance of reso-
iutions adopted by the supreme eco
nomic council, some of which dealt
with the provisioning of these two
nations.
Immediate measures toward carry
ing the relief into effect have been
taken, it was stated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-07
Barcelona Again Idle
Labor Situation Critical al
Lockout Wins Support

BARCELONA, Dec. e.--The labor
situation again has become critical
here. Most Of the retail stores Of the
city were closed to-day, as sign of
adhesion to the lockout, which was
renewed this morning. The port is
idle and steamers are obliged to dis
charge their cargoes elsewhere.
MADRID, Dec. 6.-No newspapers
were published to-day, owing to the
printers walking out when their de-
mands for increased salary were re-
fused. A composite newspaper, such
as the editors Of Paris published dur
ing the recent strike there, will be is
sued tomorrow.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-15

Moorhead, Mimi, Feb. 15.-Bert Pat
terson today is being held by the police
here suspected of having murdered his
father, William Patterson, 60 years of
age. He is known to have had differ
addition to a number Of promising re.
cruits. Eddie Collins, premier second
baseman Of the league, is expected
back to serve the last year Of his five
year contract.
President Comiskey expects one OF
the greatest seasons in history of base.
ball.
''The public is looking forward to the
resumption of the game, believe, just
as much as we baseball men are
Comiskey said. II think Gleason will
be a wonderful manager. We will
start with strong team and make q
strong, big fight from the opening
game"
The White Sox will start for the
spring training camp at Mineral Wells,
Tex. about March q. The players
probably will spend between two and
three weeks in camp.
q President Comiskey is earnestly con-
sidering the proposed trip to South
America next fall with the New York
Nationals, but definite plans will not
be made until the season is well under
way. .~ 49,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-15

this character is so highly organized
in Canada that hundreds of returned
soldiers are now actually making
more money because of this training
than they were before they were dis
abled by war. -,
The Angus Shops of the Canada \
Pacific Railway. in Montreal. employ
Thousands Of skilled men and the
company's officials have rendered
material assistance in reinstating
disabled soldiers in civilian occupa-
tions. Of the first 100 to complete
industrial re-educationai courses ten
were employed by the c.. P. R. and
many more have since been added TO
this number. These men have taken
courses in twelve different trades.
Often their disabilities are not
shown in photographs.
Foremen of the company have
been officially instructed to use the
greatest tact. care and attention in
handling these meh and to help them
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-15

Chicago, Feb. 15.-Members Of the
Chicago Americans are rapidly swing
ing into line. All Of the star players.
with the exception Of joe Jackson, who
deserted the Club last season for a
shipyard engagement, have placed sig
natures to 1919 contracts.
There. is a persistent rumor that 4
trade involving Jackson is under con
sideration, although President Comis-
key, who denounced the hard hitting
outfelder for quitting the club, is 81
lent on the subject. Jackson, accord
ing to reports. may beg traded to the
Detroit club in exchange for either
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-15
lN Ike AfYaS SAop5

to become useful employees. The CIR
cular to foremeE continues:
"Many returned soldiers constitu-
tons are broken down. They have
been gassed. shell shocked and tor
tured by wounds. and consequently
ere highly strung and nervous and
will be for some time to come. What
they make of themselves depends on
YOU If one of these men makes a
mistake and is roughly reprimanded,
he is likely to shake like leaf, get
excited. etc, and be very difficult TO
make anything of; this is wrong.
There are bound to be some ex-
ceptions and. some men will fail to
make good The success or failure
of the majority, however, depends on
you, and it is your privilege to help
your country in this national crisis
by endeavoring to make useful citi-
zens out of the nerve-shattered mar
that are commencing to come back
20 US from the 'front.'" " ~.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-15
O'CONNOR ASKS FOR
SHOWDOWN ON ALL
. 8
BRIBERY CHARGES
(ContinuedI from Page One)

mo ties of blood or friendship
should prevent the man responsible fol
this charge apparently Il matter Of
such common knowledge that any news
paper man might pick it up ON the
street-from getting up here iii this
house and unmasking the guilty party
There have been charged one of the
most heinous crimes on our whole
criminal calendar. 1t not only strikes
at the root of democracy but embodics
actual treason to our government,
said Burtness.
The chair appointed Representatives
Mcdonnell, Kunkel and ByrneN to con-
fer with Attorney General LANCER and
If necessary with the editor of the
league publication involved to ascer-
tain what action is advisable.
This committee was to report bacl;
to the house at, 5 D. H., a. .
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-15
CHICAGO AMERICANS RAPIDLY 4 I ss8s
IT, GETTING IN LINE FOR SEASON

Bobby Veach, Harry Heil1han OF Owen
Bush. 4.<ttf4 lG Qga:} =. @stiar
President Comiskey, however, prob
ably will do nothing in regard to Jack
sons case until the arrival of Man
ager kid Gleason in Chicago. to as
sumo active control of the club. Be-
fore reporting here, Gleason may visit
"Shoeless joe at his South Carolina
home to learn how he feels about re-
turning to the game. III
Ray Schalk, the clubs star catcher,
and outfielders Felsch and Liebold are
among the latest to sign up for the
season. Others include Pitchers Red"
Faber, Eddie Cicotte and Joe Benz, in
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-15
$4,000 PURSE
I IN MATCH PACE

indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 15.-Fifteen
thousand dollars will be the purse for
q match race for PAGERS if a challenge
issued by Fred Cline, an indianapolis
horseman, is accepted by three owners
Of noted PAGERS. Cline is owner of
Verlie Patchen, 2 :O2 IL and wants to
match his horse against Miss Harris
NJ, 1:5S IA; Single G., i 80 IL, and
Directum j., 2 :01 IA.
The Indianapolis horseman proposes
that each owner enter his horse for
$500 and that the association which
gets the race put up another $1,000
thus bringing the purse to $4,000. He
suggests that the race be held in Cleve-
land during the first week Of the Grand
circuit season, July I'll.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-15

Gross Oil Sales.
The gross sales tax on oil is arrived
at by taking three per cent OF the
amount of sales within the state for
the year 1919, which is reported to be
$15,000,0O0.00 The amount estimated
to be received from the income tax is
based upon an efficient administration
Of the law. If the law is loosely adj
ministered this income will easily be
reduced one-half. = -.
The amount of tax to be levied
against the railroads Of the state is
arrived at by taking the assessed
value Tor 1918, and assuming tkRt. It
is $50 Der cent Of the full value, and
r propos eS e Rse ac Ct
The corporation excise tax is based
upon To Observation-Disclosures of the do
nestle corporations and an estimated
proportionate share Of the capital
stock ot@forejgn corporations doing
business within the state and assess
ing the actual or the market value OF
such ta@51ks fifty scents per $1,000.
lnerest and Sinking Fund.
The Eamount Of tax to be derived
from tie state levy is found by TAX.
ing thb assessed valuation for 1918
and raising the classes Of propef.y
to the valuation fixed in the new class
ification act pending before the legis-
lature, and assuming that but three
mills on the dollar will be levied
against such valuation for state pur-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-15
HUGE BILL OF TAXES
PILED UP THROUGH
{. LEAGUE MEASURES

poses. The law permits four mills
and a sufficient amount to pay inter.
est on bonds and sinking fund to re-
tire the bonds. In 1918 the levy for
interest and sinking fund was but. $40
OF a mill, but if the state issues S10.-
100000 more bonds at per cent run
ming twenty years the levy for inter,
est and sinking fund must be increas-
ed 100000 for interest and S50O,000
for sinking. adding Sl,100000 to the
above levy for state purposes.
This would increase the total tax
levy to 1000.
The Inheritance tax estimate is ar
rived at by the amount received in
1913 and adding thereto the proper
tomato increase that has been receiv-
ed under the Inheritance tax las each
year during the last five years.
Dues and Fees.
The amount Of dues and fees is the
same amount that was received in
1918 and the amount estimated as the
states share of the tax on money and
credits is one-siXth of the amount
received from that source in 1918,
plus an increase of $4,000, which it is
estimated will be received in 1919
more than in 1913 on account of the
more efficient administration OF the
law.
In the motor vehicle license. which
is in fact a tax. the estimate is based
upon information received from, those
in charge of the pending bill. which
is d total tax of 100000 Of which
amount the state first receives s15O,-
900 to match the apportionment OF
the federal government to this state,
The state next receives 80 per cent
of the balance for state highways; 10
per cent to the state highway COM
mission to be expended as it may see
fit and forty per cent, to be expend-
ed in the counties from which it was
received. under the supervision Of the
state highway commission. - H''''
From Other Sources
/ / In addition to the foregoing income
the state receives large amounts Of
money from sources which are not
tax, namely it received in 1917, ST.
100000 from interest and rent, S72,-
600 from the United States. insurance
fees 100000. industries s345,000 and
land sales $1,5O0,O00.
The above amount estimated to be
received from tax sources li11 be IN
fluenced largely by the ad1nnistra-
ton of the tax laws. If they are en-
forced according to statute and as ins
tended blythe legislature the maxi
mum amount will be received and the
distribution of the tax burden fairly
Just, but il loosely administered
large shrinkage in the estimates nat,
urally follow.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-15
POLICE OF BELFAST
START OPERATION
OF CITY UTILITIES

Belfast, Feb. 15.-Gas and electric
service, which had been cut OH 1or
three weeks because of the strike, was
resumed today under military protec-
ton. the troops having taken posses
sion of the gas and electrical statiols
early in the morning. infantry were
stationed in the plants with macnlne
guns commanding the entrances. MOST
Of the strikers were back at WORK Dv
noon. The sudden change III the sltu-
alton passed off quietly. H
The authorities will try to resume
street car service Monday
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-15

Vocational training for returned
soldiers is question of great I'M
oortance just now in the United
States and in Canada. Many re-
turned soldiers are unable to resume
heir old work because of disabili-
lies. and earnest. public spirited men
are training them for new trades and
occupations. AS one expert describes
it. they are taking the wreck of
war. liability. and turning it into
lI. asset" .T 49,
For about eighteen months re-
turned Canadian soldiers have been
able to take a, course of training un-
ter government supervision and pay
,.nich fits them for new occupations,
he pursuit of which would not be
prevented by their disabilities. For
example. machinist who had lost
q leg could become a mocha nical
craftsman. Vocational training OF
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-15
DRASTIC LAWS URGED IN
j. s. SENATE TO PREVENT
RED FLAG PROPAGANDA

Washington, D. c., Feb. 15.-1Dras-
tic laws to check the spread of RADICAL
propaganda were. urged today in The
United States senate by Senator Thorn
as. In discussing the applications of
such bill, he declared that led pub
locations were springins up like mush-
rooms.
1--WE are frittering away our tine"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-15

he said. "We are on the eve OF
volcanic upheaval. These publications
are not only advising an uprising, but
are urging the use of the dagger and
the torch. They are advocates of and
practice treason and do it with i'm
punity. Officials Of the government
are supine for the lack of legislative
authority"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-15
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

LOST-Greek letter fraternity pin. Re-
turn to A. L. p, Box COS, Bismarck,
n. ID 2-15-3
FOR RENT-Two rooms in modern
home at III Washington. Ave.
Phone SOB X. 2-l5-l Wk
REV. CECILIA GUSTAV, spiritualist
medium, can tell you all you want
to know. She Twill remain few
days longer ut the Northwest hotel.
room 231. 2-lo-5
FOR SALE-SiN teams heavy work
horses. Wachter Transfer Co.
2-15-10t
FARM BARGAIN--Have client who
must sell 16O acre farm in northeast
Burleigh county, n. ID. Some I'M
provements. All tillable, GO acres
broke. Might take in trade small
house or other property clear of i'll
cumbrance. Address, Geo. II. Mus
sou, Attorney, Steele, N. D.
2-15-1w
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-15
NO IMMEDIATE DANGER.

Washington, Feb. 15.-Detroit citi-
zens headed by Rep. Doremous who
appealed to Secretary Baker that
troops be withdrawn from Northern
Russia was told that the best military
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-15
GERMAN PRESS URGES
LEAGUE TO PROTECT @..~
BODY OF KAISER BILL

trial was urged in a government Or
gan. The appeal is headed, "a league
of German men and women" for the
protection of former Emperor William.