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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-08
COM MII'rEES TO
APPROVE MINOR
MEASURES Nj TODAY
Several Regulatory Bills Dis.
cussed and o. KID During
Morning Session

The house committee on railway
this morning amended House ELL 40,
giving the railway commission more
complete power over electric transmits
sion lines, power companies and tele-
phone lines, to provide that full and
complete records of all hearings and
investigations bekept and that these
be made available to any Interested
party 4 ast.l .ft 'e
The Insurance committee had under
consideration House Bill al0l; regulat-
ing the construction and equipment Of
moving picture, theatres and halls
fused for such spurposes. The COM
fmittee questioned !. the wisdom Of a
clause requiring that all seats be fix
ed and fMinOYable., III was pointed
out that this provision would initiate
against halls in small towns used as
THEATRES, dance halls and lodge rooms
combined, and in which ii is necessary
TO have removable seats. The com
1mittee,a therefore deferred action un-
til theeo fire marshal could be inter
viewed on this subject. = ..s'- .
Inc cOmmltteG on railways pdSSeh
House Bill III. placing mutual tele-
phone companies under control OF the
railway commission, unchanged.
| The senate committee on railways
had under consideration this morning
House Bill 48. the 1919 model of Rail-
! way Commissioner Dupuis' House Bill
219. introduced in the 1917 session, M.
J. Malone. traffic manager for the
Equity Cooperative Packing Co., spoke
in favor of that bill and Commission
er Dupuis explained its provisions. Mr..
Malone insisted the bill woud tend to
reduce interstate as well as intrastate
rates. The question of jurisdiction and
possible conflict with the federal rail
way administration was raised. but
Commissioner Dupuis stated the COM
mission anticipated no trouble from
that source. ~.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-08
HAGAN BACKS UP
!. ON ALLEN BILL
Senator Secures Unanimous Con-
sent to Withdraw Il

Senator A. NJ. Hagan, having be-
come wise to the real inwardness OF
Senate Bill 1877, placing the appoint
ment of election boards. entirely in the
control of the county commission. as
to city precincts, and in the hands
of the township supervisor, in rural
districts, yesterday secured unani-
nous consent Of the senate to with
draw the measure This bill was an
other local spite measure, designed
to give the Burleigh county commits
sion the whip hand over the Bismarck
commission in difference Of opinion
which has long existed as to whether
the county or the city commission
should appoint inspectors Of election.
Under the bill as drawn the county
commission would appoint inspectors
Of election for Bismarck and these
inspectors would select the remain
ing election officials. making 1t en-
tirely county commission system Of
election boards.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-08
LANCER DENIES
ALL MACDONALD
CLAIMS IN FULL
General in Reply to
Poison Gas Attack Defends
Miss Nelson
HAS HIGH QUALIFICATIONS
Declares That Superintendent of
Public Instruction Can
Deliver Goods

Declaring that Minnie j. Nelson
now holds the office of superintendent
of public instruction. has the same
kind of life professional certificate as
Reluctant" Neil c. Macdonald, Attor.
ney General William LANCER today
filed his answer to the action brought
in the Burleigh county district court
by Macdonald to test Miss Nelson's 8
qualifications to hold office.
In his answer, the attorney general
declares:
THAT the certificate held by this
defendant and the certificate held by
the plaintiff herein are identical in
form, substance and effect, and are
OF the same standard and grade and
confer the same rights and privileges
upon the holders thereof
- n Has ,Hioh~-A Grade,
The answer, declares that Miss
Nelson is ''the holder and! possessor
of a teachers certificate of the high
est grade issued in this state, issued
to her in due form and in the manner
provided by law on or about the Sth
day of December, 1902, by the then
superintendent of public instruction
and in and for the state of North Da-
kota; and that said certificate is now,
and at all times since on or about
the Sth day of December, 1902, has
been, in full force and effect"
The answer denies the allegations
of the plaintiff that "he is and has
at all times since his qualifications as
aforesaid been duly elected, qualified
and lawful state superintendent of
public instruction" and that he is en-
titled to hold the books and records
and draw. the pay. It admits that
Miss Nelson denied and refused ana
still denies and refuses to recognize
the rights of the plaintiff to hold the,
office IA 5s Z
History Of Case.
The answer sets forth the facts
that Miss Nelson was elected over
Macdonald, that she was given Ger.
tificate of election and that on Jan.
uary G. she took tho oath Of office and
qualified as superintendent of pub
lie instruction. 1t further sets forth
that Macdonald refused to give up the
office when Miss Nelson appeared to
lake charge. and that by virtue Of d
court order, she finally obtained pos
session Of the. office, the books and
records. etc, and that since January
10, she has been exercising all the
rights and functions Of the office. z
The answer demands Judgment dis
missing said complaint" and decree
ing that the defendant is ''the right
full superintendent of public instruc-
ton" ri
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-08
SUNSET DIVISION TO LAND IN =
NEW YORK NEXT WEEK-ROCKY >
!, MOUNTAIN CLUB PLANS WELCOME

New York, Fes g The Leviathan
is due to arrive I'm New York on the
fifteenth with the l63rd infantry field
staff and headquarters company,
headquarters detachment, medical de-
tachment and companies H, Il. X. l..
and NJ of the 3GSth infantry, the head.
quarters of the. 415th division, one
casual company OF Texas men and
many detachments of convalescents.
Assigned for early convoy today were
the headquarters of. the 166th field ar
tillery, the saith and 24Sth field artil-
lery regiments, 91st Division. The U.
S. S.. Seattle is due to arrive on the
thirteenth with the medical detach-
menty Of the First battalion,- head
qaurters companies A, B and c l66th
infantry, $50 MEN Of the 1l6th supply
train, complete, with 2S9 men. Among
Others will be, two, officers and 50
men Of the Montana national guard, all
OF the Sunset division. II,
I The state OF. Wyoming has officially
designat ed sthe Rocky Mountain club
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-08
LEAGUE INCOME
TAX BILL GETS
BY WITH EASE
But Nine Votes Cast in OppOsi-
tiOn to Important Rev
enue Measure
FULL CREWS ARE ASSURED
Thorwald ;Mostad Realizes Ambi-
ton N0urished in Years
of Bachel0rhoOd
FULL CREWS ARE ASSURED

Almost without debate the senate
Friday passed by. q vote OF 81 to 9,
with three absent, Senate Bill 81, pro-
viding for general income tax, and
regarded as one of the leagues most
important revenue measures.
The bill was amended in commit
tee to provide $1,000 exemption in the
annual income Of all corporations and
individuals, heads of family to have
an additional $1,000 exempt and a fur
ther exemption Of 5000 for each mem
ber of the family above two. Income
from farm mortgages is exempt from
the three per cent net income tax,
and this provision is specifically ap-
piled in the instance OF funds, of in
surance companies invested in farm
mortgages.
The only other senate bill of general
Importance was No. IS, Senator Mo.
stad's full.crew bill, requiring a force
OF five men on each train of forty
cars or more. Senator Ployhar was
the principal opponent of the bill. He
declared the legislature might as we'll
tell farmer that he had to send out
two drivers with four-horse team.
Other bills passed in the senate on
third reading were: ~
S. E. SO, relating to the running OF
stock at large. De-
S. B. %, relating to giving notice
of foreclosure Of mortgage.
S. B. s., full crew bill
S. B. 127, repeating Sec. 636S c.. l..
1918, relating to bankers liens.
S. B. 147 providing for the disposi'
ton of any building ordered condemn
ed or repaired by the fire marshal or
deputies. ....
S. B. 112. for an act to encourage
the teaching of grading, testing and
classifying agricultural products in
the public schools.
s. B. III, relating to excluding farm
lands from the limits OF cities, towns
or villages.
Il 8. B. 2, providing for, hearing peti.
tions for letters Of administration ana
probating OF Wills.
s. B. 1873, glegalizing certain acts Of
city, village and school district Of,
ficials. (Rut over for one day) i.s.
IS. b. III, providing, for the punish
inent of any person who shall take IN
decent liberties with the person Of a
child under the age OF sixteen.
| House Bill 81, providing for thG h!
keeping of repairs within the state for
all gas or, oil-burning tractors, steam
or gas engines. etc. s5r..... ,,-,[, :,
House Bill 80, to amend and reenact
Section 1878 C. l.. 1913, ~ zs
Action on, Senate Bill / 40, relating
! ~ tho regulation Of Syenereal disease,
was deferred one day, the author stat
ing that he desired to offer an amend
ment. EaE. r.. ..l....
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-08
Home Rule Resolutions
Killed by League Votes

Concurrent resolutions providing for
home rule of cities were killed by the
league majority of the senate Satur-
day afternoon. They were introduced
by Senator Whitman.
s. B.97 placing the registration Of
automobiles in the state highway de.
partment was placed on its third read
ing and final passage in the senate
aSturday Cars are to be charged a
registration fee of per cent of the
list price. The minimum fee will be
$500 and the average registration fee
under the terms of the bill $12.
Tfis bill is expected to raise one
million to be. spent by the highway
commission.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-08

to welcome their boys, and the legis.
lature has appropriated $4,000 for
lneir welcome when they arrive on
American soil. May. the welcome to
the boys of the other states included
In the 91st and Sunset be evidence to
them that they enjoy the eternal graf.
itude Of their appreciative country
men.
Please tell relatives to address their
returning fighters care of the Rocky
mountain club. Close cooperation
daily of officials at the port of EN-
barkation enables the rockymoulltain
club, the eastern home of western
men, to make prompt delivery upon
arrival in New York. Ninety per cent
Of all the men returning land at New
York. This is expected to continue.
The Rocky Mountain club is ready to
serve and welcome and entertain the
western boys il the west wishes and
provides the ways and means.-HEit.
BERT WALL, Secretary ~ ''>>T
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-08
Big THREE RING
CIRCUS TONIGHT
President A. C. Townley to
Speak at First Public Meet
ing in Bismarck

President Arthur C. Townley of the
probably his first public appearance
in Bismarck at the Auditorium tonight,
when he will address mass meeting
which is to be entertained with 1000
feet of federal good roads film, with a
league propaganda film produced sby
the council Of defense showing Gov
ernor Frazier in actual farming op-
erations at his home near Hoople, and
with other interesting features.
A general invitation is extended the
public In order that Accommodations
may be assured legislators and their
families. seats have been reserved for
them. No charge will be made for
admission.
Jack Hastings, Thomas Allan Box
or some other league authority on
banking and high finance will explain
the Bank of North Dakota bill, which
is attracting much attention, and the
progressive highway program of the
league, a constructive policy in which
the Nonpartisans are meeting with
very enthusiastic and general support.
will be explained.
Townley, of course, will be the big
show. In spite of the fact that his
name has been on every printed page
and on every tongue for almost three
years, Townley personally is known
even by sight to comparatively few
Bismarckers. He spoke at Mandan
during. the league drive two years
ago this spring, but he has always
passed up Bismarck in his speech
making tours. Townley has an in
teresting style of delivery. He prob
ably will have things to say tonight
that will be interesting, and it is
an assured fact that he will play
to capacity.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-08

J. F. r. O'Connor will deliver the
GRAFTON of the evening and Mrs. John
Graham accompanied by Mrs. E. D.
Rose will be in charge of the musical
numbers. There will be solo by
Mrs. Graham, duet by Messrs. Hal.
vorson and Humphreys and commun
ity singing. O'Connors orchestra
will play.
The program will start promptly at
$3.50 p. m.
A cordial invitation is extended to
the public and no admission will be
charged
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-08
More Than 1888
Missing in Figures
Given by Gen. March

Washington, Dec S.-Last weeks
casualty reports showing more than
10000 men of the expeditionary for
ces missing in action has been cor
rected TO read 7,7S3 General March
said today General Pershing had re-
ported the new total with the inform
alton that the new totals were being
produced with reduction Of 100 to
200 names per day.
At the same time, he gave new to.
tails Of casualties in first and second
divisions. The First division had .
total killed, died Of wounds. MISSING
of5 ,24s; the Seconds total being 81
3tO.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-08
GERMAN MOTHER.
FINDS HER SON IN.
AMERICAN ARMY

Colbenz, Feb. S.-Mrs. Martha Dress
presented credentials at army head
quarters that she wanted to. see her
son. American officers explained to
her that the only German soldiers
were those on special duty. Roland
Dress name did not appear on the
list 3
Apparently you misunderstood
me" she said.
My son is on Company 11th in
fantry U. 8. A. Permission for Mrs.
Dress to visit her son will be given:
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-08
KILLED
IN EXPLOSION

GAINESVILLE. Wis., Feb. Slight peo.
Pile are dead and an entire business
block is in flames as a result Of q
terrific explosion at Plattsville, Wis,
The telephone office was destroyed
and all telephone and telegraph lines
are down. There are eight known
dead and Is injured. Several bodies
are known to be in the ruins.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-08
Will RECRUIT
MILLION N E N

Fargo, Feb. S.-The national w. y.
T. U. has decided on a jubilee cam
paign to recruit 100000 members
and to raise one million dollars to
continue the fight for prohibition, ac'
cording to an announcement here to-
day.
Declaring that American brewers and
distillers already are moving to other
lands, the statement. says the w. =:
T. u must continue to fight until
there is world prohibition"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-08
JAPAN WILL
GIVEHARBOR
TO CHIN A
States Plainly Just What Colon
ial Aspiration Are in
the East

! Paris, Feb. S.-Baron Maxine, senior
Japanese delegate TO the peace con-
ference. made public today state
ment on Japan's position. The state
ment outlines the main facts in the
history of the past 20 pears since the
Chino Japanese war, and giving in
some detail the claims of Japan to
Pacific Island groups located north
of the Equator. e
1t covers the taking of Using Tao
from Germany, after Germany had re-
ustfused to accept the iltimatum OF
August; 1914, and says: ...
Japan is now pledged to return to
China, this harbor and port built with
German money together with the ter
ritOryI OF kaio Chu which China will
have secured it. .4
I'VE seek no territory in China and
ask only friendly and peaceful rela-
tions." ... ... e. ...
The peace conference commission
on society of nations expects to
finish it's work at the session today
At long session last night two-thirds
OF the draft was completed.
REACH AGREEMENT
Paris, Feb. S.-The committee on,
the Society Nations reached sub
stantial agreement upon the issues
discussed last evening.
CABINET ISSUES UP
Weimar, Feb S.-The composition of
the cabinet appears to be the principle
problem that faces the German law
makers in session here. , .-
Participation OF the centrists was
assured yesterday when they decided
to work with the new government.
Several ministers will be Without port,
folios. The finance ministry will be
divided into two departments
1t is possible that labor ministry
will be created, rehabilitation min
istry and an economic ministry.
Although the subject of a constitu-
ton was on todays program it is be-
lieved that it will be impossible to-
reach II. ',
ARMISTICS COMMITTEE MEETS
Paris, Feb. S.-Many important
matters were before the supreme war
council when it met today to consider
the terms of the armistice. Final de-
cisions went over until tomorrow.
The Versailles military council also
submitted report as to the military
forces available for the disturbed
areas of Turkey. ......-.-.-...
The allies thus far have failed to
agree on the allotment OF the steam
erS among the allied nations. When
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-08
SLIGHT BREAK
IN CAR STRIKE

Seattle, FeD. S!r-lnt0reSt in the
general strike of 1000 workers was
centered early in the reiterated an
nOuncement by Mayor Hanson that
unless the sympathetic strike were
called off that he would proceed to
operate all essential industries. This
would pave the way for the operation
Of martial law.
At the same time set by Mayor
Hanson for the expiration Of his ulti'
mate the operation of municipal
street cars was to start. The Seattle
Star was the only paper which pub.
lished yesterday. The first signs of
break in the union ranks was mark
ed when barber shop resumed opera
tiOns and SO Of the 50 schools reop-
ened.
At eight O'Clock this morning no
action had been taken by the strike
committee on Mayor Hans0n's declar-
alton that unless the sympathetic
strike were called off,, he would un-
dertake to operate industries under
federal protection. &ea. fG ta-
1t is expected the city authorities
will take steps cooperate cars on the
municipal line on compliance of the
mayors order that they be run even
ii at the protection OF federal SOL
diers. ,r,
City directed "automovile jitney
service was inaugurated in Seattle
today in complionce with the ulti.
matum of the mayor. aE. L..
MINERS ARMED Ar BUTTE
Butte, Mont, Feb. NS.-Following
plans agreed to at mass meeting last
night at the call of the local I. w. w.
hundreds of striking miners many
armed, turned back men starting to
work this morning with the work in
the district practically suspended to-
day H
The men left for the mines in de.
tachments. Mechanics whose unions
have taken no action in respect to a
strike were held up and sent back
from the mines.
Soldiers of the 44th regiment of In
fantry were later sent to the mines
and are guarding approaches to the
property. Their assistance, however,
came an hour after the morning shift
vas to 60 to work and by the time
they patrolled the streets the pickets
succeeded in turning back the min.
ers wanting to work.
CARS RUNNING
Tacoma, Feb. 8.-Street car service
was resumed in Tacoma at the reg
ular hour this morning.
REFUSE TO WALK OUT.
San Francisco, Feb. 3.-The San
Francisco labor council today after a
long debate refused to adopt reso-
luton under which union trades would
have refused to work on any job to-
day.
Frank Miller, of the iron trades
council. said the strike at Seattle was
unfair, and charged the Seattle metal
trades council with breach of state
CARPENTERS TO STRIKE.
New York, Feb. S.-All union brick
layers and hoisting engineers through
out the country will be called out on
sympathetic strike Monday morn
ing in an attempt to enforce demands
of tke association for q dollar q day
increase in wages VIM. H. Hutchin
son, president acf the brotherhood oi
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-08
REACH AGREENENT

London, Feb. 8.-Sir Albert Stanley
president Of the board of trade an
nounced today that an agreement with
the railroad unions had been reached
and that the traffic would be resumed
soon. He said the provisions would be
establishment of an eight hour day.
made to care for the men pending the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-08
Y VICT'0RY WILL
BICBLEBRATE
: /. AT AUDITORIUM
!. +: n. O'C0nnOr tO3DeliverO Ora
tion Under Auspices
of X. G. t.. =
SPECIAL MUSIC PROGRAM

The Knights of Columbus have ar
ranged an attractive program for TO-
morrow evening at the Auditorium
when the advent of peace and the
winning Of victory in the worlds war
will be fittingly celebrated. A special
invitation is issued to all legislators
and persons visiting in the city. v,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-08
UNDER FIRE.
DEPORTING ROLSHEyIKI

London, Feb. THE government is
quietly arresting and deporting un-
desirable aliens who are believed to
be BOlshevik agitat0rs.
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the
storyo of the dsentby hint
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NAVAL
FLYERS KILLED

Pensacola, Feb; s. Three naval fly
ers, Ensign Duane Rudledte,. Robbins.
La, David Mingle, Tyrone, Pa, and
Ralph Mccormick, East Boston, Mass,
were killed last night when their hy'
droaeroplane fell 500 feet into the bay
and was demolished
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-08
ORDERS ELEJ;SrRlcIANs 10 WORK

Springfield, III, Feb. S.----J. r. 4NOon-
an, acting president of the Int. Broth
Herhood of Electrical Workers, today
directed ais electrical workers on
sympat thetic strike al Seattle. Wash,
to retprn ofwork. Is,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-02-08
BILL BALL BY
U.C.T. MEMBERS

The U. {. T. will give an elaborate
Washington Days ball at the Grand
Pacific hotel February o. Invitations
will be mailed soon. It is understood
that this affair will be return dance
for the courtesy extended by the mem
bers Of the Country club on New
Years Day.
This will be one of the big society
events OF the year. The management
of the Grand Pacific will throw open
its spacious dining room and the chefs
are preparing an exceptional fine
menu for the dinner.
sUNDER FIRE.
Archangel, Feb. 7.-An, erfcan posi-
tions fere under heavy smell eire from
Bolsheviki artillery. Tie other fronts
were reported quiet. S@s'
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cARPENIERs no s1RlkE.

New York, Feb. S.-All union brick
layers and hoisting engineers through
out the country will be called out on
a sympathetic strike Monday morn
ing in an attempt to enforce demands
of tbs association for q dollar day
Increase in wages. VIM. H. Hutchin-
son, president aef the brotherhood OF
carpenters and ioiners announced to-
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-29
WATERS BABY NOW
FORMALLY RESTORED
TO LEGAL MOTHER
BY United Press

BY United Press.
CHICAGO, June 2S-The Mat
ters baby case was at an official
end here today. following the fling
OF the mandate reversing Federal
Judge lands decision The supreme
court recently ruled that Mrs Mat
ters was the baby's mother
international jurists interested
themselves in the case a few years
ago when Mrs. Matters sought 70
prove the child was hers and en-
titled 20 her husbands huge estate.
Testimony was introduced 10 refute
her claims and prove the baby had
been taken from its mother Miss
Margaret Ryan. in "A Canadian hos
Pital
When Judge Lands restored the
child 20 Miss RYAN the case was
appealed 20 the supreme court