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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-08
FARMERS UNION +: '':
!: !: + IN | /. CONVENTION {: E N !! !'||,i i.
Annual Meeting Of Agricultur-
lists Cooperative Organi-
i zatiOn Begins

The quarterly business meeting Of
the North Dakota Farmers union
state executive board was held in Bis
marck yesterday with President R. J.
J. Montgomery of Tappen, vice Presi.
dent George w. ,Sorber of Gladstone,
w. j.. Mosiey Of Dickinson, W. J.
smith Of Hebron, C,'L. Malone Of Re.
gan, Frank lMehring Of Melville and
w. f. Breen of Bismarck TN attend.
ance. The annual state convention OF
the union opened this morning, with a
large number of delegates In attend
ance. C.. s. Barrett, national prest'
dent. will be here for this meeting.
IL he can arrange to cave Washington.
where he, is serving as member OF
the federal board Of farm organiza-
tions.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-08
NORTH DAKOTA
ASSEMBLY PAYS
I. R. TRIBUTE
Resolutions Adopted in Both
Houses EulOgizing Former
Flickertail Man

The passing of Col. Theodore Roose-
welt, whose funeral is being held at
Oyster Bay today, was noted by both
houses of the 10th general assembly
Tuesday afternoon in appropriate
resolutions. st
Whereas. the House of Representa-
tives of the State of North Dakota has
been informed of the death of Theo-
dore Roosevelt. former President and
honored citizen of the United States,
and.
Whereas, Theodore Roosevelt was q
former resident of the State of North
Dakota, and
Whereas, Theodore Roosevelt has
rendered signal and distinct service
of the very highest character to the
United States and to the State Of
North Dakota.
! Therefore, Be 1t Resolved. That we
members OF the Sixteenth Legislative
Assembly of North Dakota, in regular
session assembled, express our SYM
pathy to the members of the family
of Theodore Roosevelt who mourn his
death and express our gratitude for
adherence to his lofty ideals and the
service rendered by Theodore RoOse-
welt. during his life time.
Be it further resolved, that the Sec
retary of State be instructed to trans
NIT copies of this Resolution to each
member of the family Of Theodore
Roosevelt, at Oyster Bay, New York.
A similar resolution was introduced
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-08
SINCLAIR AGAINST
MILITARY TRAINING
New Congressman from Third
District Cheered by
Leaguers ~l

J, II. Sinclair. of Kenmare,' a Lacquer
who defeated Congressman P, D. Nor.
ton for, reelection in the third district.
has declared flatly against universal
military training, and reporters OF
Nonpartisan papers. who attended the
caucus at which this declaration was
made declare the congressmen-elect
was roundly cheered by Nonpartisan
legislators present Congressman Sin
clairfwas member Of the last house
of Representatives, and he will remain
here during the session, leaving i'm.
mediately after the close for Wash
ington to be sworn in March 4,.yavt,s
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-08
TR0TZKYSETS
HI MSELF UP
AS.DICTAT0R:
Orders Arrest of; Leninc Because
: sr2. Former Disagreed with
= Him
REFUSES ANY COALITION
Will Not Consent to End the
Reign of the Red
ors o. Terror
REFUSES ANY COALITION

London, Jan. 8.---Nicoli Lenine has
been arrested atihthel command Of
Trotskyo who has Iniade himself dicta-
tor accordilig'ttotaiM Moscow dispatch.
'Trotsky was prompted to make the
arrest because OF a difference of opin-
ion wit hLcnine. Lenine desired to
form a coalition with the Mensheviki
but .Trotsky insisted in continuing the
reign of the red terror.
The fight for the possession of Wilma
has begun. Two regiments of we'll
armed Bolsheviki are closing in on the
CITY, '.-:
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-08
TO RATIFY AMENDMENTS


concurrent resolution ratfying the amendments
voted upon at the election embodying the league princ
pies introduced today This paves the for the
carrying out of the league program in advance of the
decision of the supreme the question whether
they passed at the election in view of the fact that
the amendments failed tOreceive majority of all votes
cast at the election although majority of votes cast
the issues secured. .fs a1s
1t is expected that the resolution will go through
the league steam roller is said to be exceptionally well
fabricated. y lt3s#UH
! The creation of an industrial commission to manage
and finance stateOwned industries and enterprses the
establishment of state farm land bank to make loans
at low rates to farmers and to assist in carrying
league financial schemes the organization of state
home building department in the nature of gored and
expanded building and loan association radical changes
in the methods of managing the states educational sys
TEN; reduction Of the state board of control and the
state tax commission to saared member each effect
ing saving of $4,000 annum in salaries and other
economies and reforms urged by Governor Frazier
in brief and whose delivery the 10Th
assembly in joint session in the house chamber he began
at $3.50 this afternoon. complete text of the COVER
nor's message will be found on page of this issue
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-08
POLES PUT UP
STIFF DEFENSE

Warsaw, Jan. 8.-Stiff fighting con-
tinues around Lemberg, where the
Poles are now defending themselves
against the Lithuanians. Hand-to-
hand fighting has occurred. The en-
tire Polish army has been sent to
Lemberg in order to save that city.
The civilians are dressed in Austrian
uniforms and helmets left behind by
the invaders.
The first fighting between Poles
and Russian Bolsheviki has begun for
the control of wilma. The Poles have
driven the Bolsheviki to the outskirts
of the city.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-08
SIMPLE SERVICES
AT FUNERAL OF
COL. ROOSEVELT
Vice President Attends rs Rep.
resentative of President
Wilson
ADMISSION ONLY BY CARD
Less Than 500 Notables Present
at Obsequies of Noted
Statesman p, *
ADMISSION ONLY BY CARD

Oyster Bay, Jan. S.-Long before
12:45., the; hour set for the simple
funeral service of Theodore Roose-
welt, silent crowd of visitors gath
cred near the Episcopal church on
Sycamore Hill and in the vicinity Of
Young's Memorial cemetery. Mounted
police and, detectives kept the crowds
moving and checked all attempts to
break into the privacy of the Roose-
welt estate. .
Visitors were impressed with the
hush that fell over the town. School
children released for day holiday
gathered in the streets and talked IN
whispers. The droning OF the army
aeroplanes overhead only accentuated,
the solemnity of the scene.
Flags were at half mast and only
immediate members of the family or
close personal friends were present
at the Roosevelt home when prayers
were said previous to the funeral. Ad-
mission to the church was by card
and was limited to a few people, less
than 500 being present. ~.
President Wilson was represented
by Vice President Marshall; General
Peyton March, represented the army;
the navy was represented by Admiral
Winslow and delegates were sent from
the house and senate. Gov. Alfred E..
Smith and leaders Of both branches
Of the legislature represented the
state sof New sY4ork. .ss. :.ss t;,sfI' sGss 5
Invitations were sent to Former
President Taft, Senator Cabot Lodge,
Charles Evan, Hug hes. IA Members Of
Roosevelt's regiment Of; rough riders
held honored places.
Internment took place at Young
Memorial cemetery and only the most
intimate friends of the deceased were
present when the simple oak casket
was lowered in the grave 3t- .,'''
|OjtA light snow which set in shortly
after day break was still falling before
the funeral started. ~ +. .s,.'eJ.
CUBA TO ERECT MONUMENT
Havana, Jan. 8.-The republic of
Cuba declared Wednesday a day OF
national mourning. Upon a bronze
tablet to be placed in the new capitol
building will be the copy OF Roose-
velt's letter to President Palma upon
the institution of the republic. 1t Is
proposed to erect monument TO
Roosevelt costing $175,0OO. Noted
sculptors from all over the world will
be asked to submit designs.
Except for two sons, absent as SOL
diers overseas, all members Of former
bled Tor prayers at the residence. Mrs.
Roosevelt decided not to attend the
church service or the procession to
the cemetery. sr.. f. =.
The body Of Theodore Roosevelt
was carried into Christ church short
" before / p. m. today. At the home
the rector read the ninety third
psalm. Thousands Of persons viewed
the procession. .,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-08
COUNCIL COST r.. "
+ STATE BUT Is
PCT. SAYS BOX

Secretary Thomas Allan Box of the
state council of defense reports that
that organization negotiated 1000
leases of waste lands during the last
growing season, and that the overage
yield on each lease was $1,000. making
the gain in net revenue to the state
81 loco, 900, Of which the council ap-
preparation of $4,000 was is per
cent
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-08
PEGGY HULL'S STORY OF HOW
THE FORMER CZAR WAS SLAIN
She Sees Officials Report on Romanof Murder
-Four Daughters of Former Emperor
Are Outraged and Mutilated
Nv PEGGY HULL

BY PEGGY HULL &s3SsSs ssa
N. E. A. staff Correspondent for Russia and Siberia
Vadvostok, Siberia JAM 81 have just British Off
GERS report confirming the of Nicholas Roano former
car, by the Bolshevki q ,@55 . E5..
This officer just Ekaternburg Siberia where
Romanof spent his last days.
He said being guarded by Bolsheyik The
head guard questioning him about affairs of state Romans
did hear very we'll One question repeated several
times, in vain. = 49, kt
The guard finally flew into rage crying had enough of
the Romanohs" =3s
With that he shot the who fell his knees and
begged peousy that the members Of his family be spared
That day the Romano prncesses taken from their
mother in their outraged by Bosev and horribly
mutilated. t3 s s5ts S5
Later all the bodies were thrown into WE'LL
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-08
URGES RETURN !.
OF ROADS. AT
EARLY DAT E

Washington, Jan. s.-Commissioner
Clark urged today that congress fix
the date when the railroads should
be turned back to private manage.
ment. He said much confusion and
of morale would be elm
mated. It would give the roads time
to prepare for the transfer.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-08
FRAZIER URGES ACTION ON LEAGUE PROGRAM
FLICKERTAIL CHIEF EXECUTIVE
CALLSUP0N LEGISLATORS T0PUT
N0NPARTlSAN PROGRAM AT WORK

Establishment of Industrial Com
mission to Finance State-Owned Enterprises
and Utlities-Would Have Glorified Building
and Loan Association and Farm Land Bank
Advises Radical Changes in Present Super
vision of Education in North Dakota Would
Reduce Tax Commission and Board Of Control
to One Salaried Member Each
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-08
CASE
GOES TO JURY

Chicago. Jan. 8.-The case of Vic:
tor Berger, which has been on trial
before Judge Lands since Dec. 9, went
to the jury today.
Mount Vernon signal., 1919-03-21

"Those are the things for which We
re going to pay with the Fifth--ah@
aSt-LibC-ty Loan" Mr.. Franklin 81
.ianed at meeting of Liberty LOAF
curty chairmen in this CITY. .
That is what l mean when / So
hat this money you are Co,ng to rais,
through the things already bogghr
with the credit of it's paving fo-
the saving of half miliion Amer:
can lives.
THE speed and bravery of tts
American 'dough-boy' affected IL
German on the front line more than
did the men at German general hF@t
quarters; but the fact that Amari';:
had ten tons of mustard gas ready 70.
shipment in 1919, to every ton tha
Germany had; the fact that We were
going to have a tank on the front line
for every rs feet of the line in 1919;
the fact that we would have thou
sands of batteries of guns where we
did not have a single one in 1918
those facts had an influence on the
German General STAFF.
"And, far from that money, those
millions and billions of dollars wasted
in an unnecessary preparation, | fee
hat the fact that the money was spent
and that that enormous output o.
nuritions was ready, was the con
rolling factor in the weakening oi
the German General staff, and tlai
| It caused their message to the Kase'
hat they were beaten, and that h
clust sue for peace. And the way
see il is THAT this money, instead Of
| being wasted, can be written down as
having saved the lives OF hundreds Of
thousands Of American men who
would have been sacrificed had the
war continued another year.
81 do not believe that we are goins
| to be troubled with this loan. lool
| for at least 10000, 900 subscribers tt
the next loan.
1--WE must let the people of the
United States know why there is ;
Fifth Loan, what the money went for
what it .did-and that is the most i'm
portant part of it, what it did, We
must tell them that it brought bacl
two or three or four or five hundred
thousand safe, live American boys
instead of having them buried il
France. And I cannot conceive o
the American people failing to respons
to that kind of an appeal"
Mount Vernon signal., 1919-03-21
LET'S Finish Our
tIB WILL Be PLEA
Of u. s. III APRIL
OFFICIALS BELIEVE COUNTRY
WILL RISE TO ITS DUTIES
IN FIFTH LIBERTY
LOAN DRIVE.

The world at large admits that the
United States started something"
when we went into war. The treasury
department officials at Washington be-
lieve that the United States will be
ready and willing to finish it" when
the last three weeks in April roll
around.
The last three weeks in April are
the weeks tentatively set for the Fifth
Liberty Loan campaign. And one of
the appeals to be made to the public
in the sale of the bonds will be the
appeal to finish the Job. A committee
headed by Guy Emerson, director of
the Liberty Loan Committee Of the
New York district, was appointed at
q recent meeting of treasury depart
Ilent representatives from the twelve
federal reserve districts and delegated
to 20 ever the ideas and views Cx-
pressed at the conference with an
idea of sitting out of them 4 basis for
q sales camDaign in Spring.
Two features stood Oat pre-erri-
nently a. Obvious and convincing GrGu-
rnonts for the purchase of bonds Of the
Fifth loan. Ore was the Eeed for fin
ishing the job we have on our hands.
The heavy expenses incident to Ge-
mobilization, return Of the boys. an.
whatever reconstruction Or world
rolicing duties may fall to Us from
the peace table must be net. Tho
proceeds from the Fourth Loan ar"
unavailable for these purposes a. .th"!
we're sr"nt. almost as soon as thcE
were raised.
The. other foctvve u~on which r7r-
t!cuIar stress is 10 te laid, in lHt
opi- ion Of tie non outlining the plan,
Is the investment feature. n pre-
vious ioan. car2raigns the prcs0ectivr
huvor hcs been told repeatedly t,.s
p7cds were nood Investment. the be
Investment in fact, bat in tie F.
IcGn this ph&ae Of the i9-ue is 10 bc
moro clearly emphasized. As ~ IL
vast,nert the bonds Wi b narticu
| torlv attractive from the standpoint q
~.?ctv because. Tho transition FROM E
VT TO p peace hose. in the nation can
rof have any O;H~r eject on then
han to increaso their voMa.
Mount Vernon signal., 1919-03-21

ber c. families in the United State
Who haze something put by for
cainv dcy.
We had 0le0 a r,0st wastoful n:
lion up to the beginning of the W.
Before war the nuLaber Of person
gho we've drifting on without a.
1ar5at thought or provision Tor Z.
future was alarming. Now there mur
De upwards OF t.Tcnty Ili''io,rs of O.
,nonle vlo ON / barty EoIis. The.
aave either had 10 save to buy the
5r have to save now, bscaua
If contracting - huy them"
Straus defines hrift rs submiss,o!
. discipline, Sc u2ro1cJ. U1 doc
rot limit its practice to matters o
money but urges thrift in time and il
aeaith.
'In the present period of recon
5.ructioz" he went on, "and il the
future every man, TO matter hoy
men al may be his employment, mus
practice thrift. ard every employe
must see, first that conditions ar
such that his employees can practic
thrift and, second. that they do pr2'
tice IT,"
Giving up all pleasures and Fecrea
tons for the sake OF saving money i
not thrift, according to the Strau
view. He says:
Pleasures which we really enic,
bring us definite returns in increased
health and oontentment It is the ez
penditure of all we have for plea5ur
perhaps for pleasure which is not
such to us but which is considered this
thing by our neighbors-that spells
waste and extravaganza. We shall
never become a nation of tightwads,
as the expression goes"
Straus does not believe that the
teachings Of thrift should be dropped
by the government as soon as the
Liberty Loan campaign Is over next
April. He advocates keeping at the
lessons the war has taught US, and
after making a plea for the teaching
Of thrift in all schools, he concludes:
thrift is the very foundation Of
an individual efficiency and individual
efficiency is the foundation Of all
success" ~ ~ A''-' '-'.a'
Mount Vernon signal., 1919-03-21
To the Wounded

THIS is our homage when you pass
L us by: .
Not the crude plying stare you dread.
Averted eyes, and conquered tears,
and pangs
OF helpless love You do not
know how brave
We also are, not stretching out our
hands,
Maddened with pity, to the stranger
That whitley pass us, needing us so
much! ~ 49,
Oh, boy with deep bright eyes and
crippled foot.
Oh, soldier with the face made old
with war,
We promise you, by every wound you
bear,
A nations homage and nations help.
And all it's grateful hearts, your eager
friendsi
Sulamith Ish-Kishor, in The New
York TimessH ,L
Mount Vernon signal., 1919-03-21
UI.ySS..l;; .,,y,.,.I[l4!o:5
rnnF, l!'T IsiFn'e rNn
b5.JjJiii la,,.i j Cigi..
: -rNs~ s-kGF KNE"y CU2 Pro-
OlCTiC" AND GAVE Up. SAYS
FRAEXLIH..

Clcvr'n 80. The W. supplies that
ve : -Cd delivered AZ" must Dc u"id
~ H-v~G usod ce-o ~Nni "@tlal'r =
u%..; ti.n war to the :rldca en
Ia :, .rl;er than hat been q
-trd. q, orIirg to Lewis E. F"anl
dir: : of t., war Il n, orgIn;Za
n for tho JTr'+od Stotoe.
Mount Vernon signal., 1919-03-21

He w3s S. "
r,.'ls, New Yos2
& u%-n cier -,
1ras.Ir-t Of Z.
american Socioi
ror Thrift.
"Thc var ka
t"u-Lt Us as /:
pc-rle moro ab3G
.L-ift han any otl
c. one thing whic:
could bcfaII or ha
befal,on II. ;" Str.u
%:iG in . recent IL
teryiew. We hr--
practically ( ubled
since the wa
et..,,tod. the nun
Mount Vernon signal., 1919-03-21
GveoEesI Wctic~-
OF W WcSGerG Is
Reformed By Wa

THE silver lining Of the war ciou@,
was apparent to one man do"n il
New York City long before tha c'G1
.ng nf the armistice made it visible I
I'll mon. Ard tbs nan saw it from
title different isle.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-31

An effort being Congress deny employees
War Risk Bureau yearly bopus.
We ask Congress why this made; why
Federal employees in other departments should be bonus
not those OF the War Risk Bureau
We also will question by saying old
political erookedness which charaees designed
the good OF Washington again is apparent
Said ono Congressman The War Risk Bureau gen
orally criticised has been inecenty
such public my would not approve
OF my support OF for increased appropriation for the
maintenance this
Congressman who owes his very existence to wao
ing in the pork barrel His his
can get $4,000 postofce building for his district he another
OF votes it will or will him the election OF
anything he might employees Washington contrib
utes little to his strength back home.'
This wha he believes but the fool knows better We will
tell our readers why in later editorials these columns
Said another Congressman Employees the War Risk Bureau
are receiving than employees departments
and therefore to bonus"
And there are others perched Capitol Hill who share the
opinions OF these two gentlemen because it does not interest them
and they do how anything be by going
Risk Bureau
But approximately employees
interested, and justly
Bureau has been ncompeenty managed during
its brief existence Chaos the handling papers
INTO millions OF American homes because there few families who
have with the coo who
Millions of fathers mothers and have
and annoyances in dealing with the War Risk Bureau.
But their Congressman blame Yet these responsible
gentlemen have been apped assistance by angered
uen And excellent opportunity thus afforded for randstan
political play
Does Congress knoY that the morale OF War Risk Bureau
oyes at low ebb And does Congress know that employees feel
keeny the discrimination against them the bonu
And Congress know that such conditions will only
confusion this bureau Congress that
workings of War Risk Bureau be discour-
aged workers be appeased and and
conditions to which they rightly entitled to.
The War Risk employees has been of unuhed
both better salaries and ideal working
conditions They paid than employees other
Congressman would lead believe They
paid less We will tell about this .
of War Risk Of the
in
And this future depends the
dealing with Risk employees.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-31
THIRTY PLANES
IN BIC PARADE
Naval Airmen Are Plan
ming Stunts for Welcome
Home Celebration.

Thirty airplanes at the Naval Sta
ton, 'Anacostia, will be at the service
of the Welcome Home Parade Com
mittee, it was announced last night
Plans are being made to drop signal
flares, recently perfected by officials
of the Navy Department. These were
tested in flights over Washington. As
they are released they give forth
red. yellow and white bursts of flame
and, with an improvised parachute
attachment, remain floating i'm the
air for several minutes.
Capt. Oyster, chairman OF the
committee on schools. said last
night that 1000 school children will
be grouped together near the Treas
urySBuilding to sing as the process
sion passes. The suggestion has
been made that fifty or more school
children accompany the Victory
float singing patriotic airs.
This idea Capt Oyster considered
inadvisable due to the uncertainty
of the weather.
Col. Harper, chairman of the exc
cutive committee. is awaiting more
definite advice upon the arrival of
President Wilson before setting the
date.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-31
LABOR LEADERS
MEET IN PARIS
Gompers at Session to Dis
cuss Coming Congress In
Switzerland.

Paris, Jan. 30.-Labor and Social
list leaders of the allied countries
held a meeting in Paris this after
noon and the delegation will start
on Saturday for Berne for the labor
conference there. Samuel Gompers.
president of the American Fedora
ton of Labor, and Arthur Hender-
son. the British labor leader, partici-
pated in the discussion.
Premier Lloyd George is said to
consider the labor legislation pro-
gram now before the Peace Confer
ence as of the most extreme import
ance and this is evidenced in his
summoning Henderson from Switz-
erland for consultation
According to the Berne corre-
spOndent of the Petit Parisienne, NJ.
Branting, the Swedish Socialist
leader, did not conceal that the aim
Of the Berne meeting is to exert
pressure on the Peace Conference
prior to the adoption of any general
labor program.
The French Radicals are rejoicing
that since the last eleCtions British
Lolitics are becoming less conserva-
tive and they believe the French
elections would enlighten the pres
ent Paris government.