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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-04
RUSSIAN ALLIES FORCED
BACK BY B0LSHEVIKI /

ARCHANGE,L, Feb. 4. (By the Asso-
ciated Press Tho Russian detachment
operating with the Americans on the
Pinega front have retreated several
versts after having unsuccessfhlly at
tempted an attack in which II en-
Bolshevik forces.
Artillery and patrol actions continue
on all sectors OF the front An Ameri-
can airplane has bombed Bolshevik po-
sitions on the Naga river,
Advices to the allied intelligence de-
partment reveal some Of the methods
by which the Bolshevists have been
able to organize their army in such a
way as to make possible the carrying
on OF strong campaign in Northern
Russia, The principle OF those meth
ods, according to information received
from the interior, lies In compelling
the generals and staff officers In the
old Russian army to serve the Bolshe-
visits BY holding their families as host
ages for the officers conduct. Cases
have occurred OF officers families be-
ing ffnced under close arrest. the
women being treated as badly as the
men.
The position of former Russian Off
GERS in the ranks OF the soviet army
Is extremely difficult They occupy
posts as commanding officers and are
trusted in all technical matters, but
In regard TO everything else are under
constant suspiQtan and are controlled
by Bolshevist commissioners, who are
permanently attached to the army and
even control the carrying out OF opera
tions,
Threaten Families.
Leon Trotzlsy. the Bolshevist minis
ter OF war and marine. has issued an
order that families of officers who de-
sert TO the allies are to be held re-
sponsible and will be prosecuted in
some cases. Military experts who have
been forced to serve The Bolshevists
include some of the best mon In field
engineering and ordnance TO be found
In Central Russia,
General mobilization OF soldiers in all
dist g3Qt 4 ig RlnR vigorously carried out
9nu' eli atttmpts to nYnsd service are
being. severely dealt With The train
ing Of the Boishevist army is being as
sisted by special schools OF instruction
at Petrpgrad and Moscow for all non
commissioned officers and men belong
ing TO the Bolshevist party. Generally
the army Is growing stronger, and al
though the new troops are far from
being reliable. they nevertheless, owing
to the severe methods which have been
adopted, form the main strength OF
Bolshevist power
1t is stated that this apparent in
crease In military strength has been
taken by many to indicate that Bolshe-
vlst IDEAS are gaining. favor with the
populations. but this is by no means
true. The majority Of the people are
-Boishevist, but are afraid to ex-
press their opinions, The entire strength
or the Bolshevists, II liz averred. rests
on their institution OF the red terror,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-04
Weather Forecast

Fair weather, with
lower temperature.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-04

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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-11-24
HOPE ABANDONED
FOR RESCUE OF
STEAMERS CREW
Believed Every Man On Lumber
Boat Wrecked in Superior
Is Lost

Sault st. Marie, Nov. 24-The slen-
der hope held by marine men that
some of the crew fthe steam My
ron sunk off White Fish point in the
gale Of Saturday and Sunday night
have survived was virtually abandon
ed at noon today when no further
news was received by the variou
craft searching for a trace of the vic
Tins.
Sault Ste Marie. Nov. 24.-Hor2
that at least some Of the members OF
the crew of eighteen of the lumber Ia
den steamer Myron. owned by O. w.
Blodgett of Bay City. which founderel
near White Fish point in the terrific
gale which swept Lake Superior on
Saturday and yesterday, would be res
cued was held out today by marine
men here and captains of steamers
who passed this port. Boats that ven,
tured down from the White Fish shel
ter yesterday and last night brought
reports of men being seen clinging to
wreckage or lashed to floatSam from
the Mvron altho attempts to rescue
them in the midst of the enormous
seas were futile.
Wreckage from the Myron continued
this morning to come ashore in great
quantities while the entire bay is
strewn with the lumber cargo Of the
boat.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-11-24
MEXICO CONSIDERS
YAN1K, NOTE ANENT/
JENKINS RELEASE

Washington, Nov. 24-The Amer;-
can governments sharp note demand
ing the immediate release Of William
o. Jenkins. American consular agent
at peubla was considered at special
session of the Mexican cabinet on Fri
day at which the governor of Pueh'a
was present. Advices today to the
state department did not disclose what
action if any was taken.
TAKEN UP LAST FRIDAY
Washington, Nov. "a - The Amori-
can governments note demanding the
Immediate release Qf William 0. Jen-
kin. American consular agent at Puef'-
in. is understood to have been consid-
cred by the Mexican cabinet last Fri
day the state department announce !
today. a
The departments statements fol-
lows:
'"The department has not yet receiv-
ed and put in the penitentiary shortly
ment to the American note calling fo"
the immediate release of William O..
jenkins the American consular agent
at Puebla, Mexico, who was rearrest-
ed and put nthe penitentiary shortly
after his release by kidnappers near
Puebla. 1t is understood that the
Mexican cabinet had the note unde:'
consideration Friday and that Cover
nor Cabrera Of Puebla was called in
from Puebla for report.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-11-24
% LOST LIVES IN
DANCE HALL FIRE
SATURDAY NIGHT
Fourteen Crushed Under Feet of
Mob of 900 Seeking Exit
From Building
STARTED FROM EXPLOSION

Cilla Platte, La, Nov. 4--With all
persons in the building at the time &C
counted for the complete list of those
who lost their lives in the dance hall
fire here Saturday night was announ;
ced at 2S. About 300 persons were
guests at a dance on the second floor
of two story frame building and in
addition to the heavy life loss man>'
were badly burned or hurt in the msd
rush thru the one narrow exit.
OF the dead fourteen were crushed
whenA the terror stricken crowd rush
ed for the stairway leading to the
street which collapsed cutting off the
escape of Others The remaining four
teen were caught on the second floor
and many of their bodies were so bad
ly charred as to make Identification
difficult. The survivors escaped thru
windows by Jumping to the street or
an adjoining roof.
The, fire was said to have started
from The explosion Of an oil stove on
which a 12-year old boy was making
coffee in the store room beneath the
dancers. 5a
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-11-24
100000 IN
BANK OF DAKOTA,
REPORTS CATHR0
Director General Shows Insitu-
tiOns Make Profit From
Public Funds
MANY FARM LOANS ASKED

The Bank of North Dakota's re-
sources now aggregate $17,500,0OO,
announces Director General F. w.
Cathro in current bulletin, and he
advises that the institution showed a
net profit of 58,497.74 at the close of
business November Is. Clearings for
the month ending November Is were
$33, 100000, or an average of $1,27s,-
562.88 daily. Mr. Cathro reports that
1,575 applications for farm loans ag-
gregating $6,5Ss,94O have been made;
that 504 applications have been ap-
praised, and 232 approved for loans
which will total 1927 200 when made.
Referring to the rejection of $2,-
100000 worth of the Bank of North
Dakota and $1,000,000 of the real
estate series bonds by eastern brokers,
Director General Cathro says:
"The delay in the sale Of the bonds
does not in any manner delay Or i'm
pede the successful operation Of the
bank. AS outlined in the previous
bulletin, it was contemplated to use
a considerable portion, if not all, OF
the bond proceeds in establishing east
ern connections for rediscount privi-
leges. However, funds can be with
drawn from the banks within the state
for that purpose. It was hoped that
this money might be, left with. the
banks through the availability of ad-
ditional funds from outside the state. y
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-11-24
B0LSHEV'ISM IS
INJECTED INTO
ROMAN |, CABINET
New Elements in Italian Govern
ment in Favor Of Ex-
y IRENE Policy
MINORITY WOULD CONTROL

Rome Nov. 24.-The neW elements
which have entered the socialistic
parliament in group declared to be
animated by revolutionary sentiments
and to favor an extreme policy which
in their opinion will Inevitably lead
to the advent Of Bolsheyism In Italy.
This section now is undoubtedly the
most numerous if not the most import
ant one in the party. It is considered
that it will amost certainly assume
command of the party because Of the
audacityN and determination Of its
members to attain control by what
ever means seem best to them.
Members of this section are quoted
as declaring that comprising as they
do more than $50 "live wires among
the $50 deputies the remainder will,
not dare oppose them and that they
will be able to accomplish some SUI
preme act Of rebellion which will over
throw the tottcring government Of
bOurgeiOus.
Formerly the socialist never attend
ed the opening Of parliament absent
ing themselves to avoid hearing tn?
King deliver his speech from the throne
and to escape taking the prescribed
oath in the kings presence. The new
ly elected extremists however now il
sist that the entire group should al
tend the ceremonies. hiss the king, in
suit him the moment he anpearcd AMI
prevent him from sp1aKl1.g.* 'Thcr
have even gone so far as to threaten
that he would be attacked on hi; way
to the chamber or upon his return.
Rome, Friday. Nov. 21.--Rumors of
the widest character regarding the
possibility of a serious crisis involving
not only the cabinet but also the
reignine house of italy are in circua-
ton as the opening of parliament set
for December ! approaches.
The socialists because of their re-
cent victory ore eager to continue
what thew call "their forward march, y
The older more authoritative men,
hers of the party however are against
any eXceSSes.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-11-24
EIGHT DAYS NEW
II NIT SET FOR
SPECIAL SESSION
Speaker Stair Shaves 48 Hours
From Woods Esti-
mate T.,
AWAIT ELECTION OUTCOME
Believed Result in TOwner May
Affect Complexion of
Legislature.
AWAIT ELECTION OUTCOME

League legislators held their first
secret caucus at 3 this afternoon in
preparation for the opening of the
special session tomorrow. A second
secret caucus will be held this ever.
ing. About fifty percent Of the league
members Of the assembly now arc In
the city. William Lemke, vice presi-
dent Of the league, is conducting the
secret caucus sessions in the absence
of President A. c. Townley and Wal
ter Thomas Mills.
Del Patterson of DOnnybroOk is
among the prominent house members
attended the league caucnses.
That the third extraordinary sessio:.
Of legislature in North DakOta's 80
years Of statehood and the second spc-
cal session during the three years
administration of Governor Lynn J.
Frazier, which convenes at noon
Tuesday, will not last more than eight
days was the prediction of Speaker L.
L. Stair of Bottineau upon his arrival
in the city yesterday. Speaker Stair
chops two days from the estimate OF
ut.-Governor Wood, who on Satur-
day suggested ten days as the prob
able limit. ...., 4
Mr.. stair is Of the opinion that tht
Legislators will confine themselves to
the three subjects defined in the gvo.
ernor's proclamation that the bus'
ness Of the session will be disposed 81
with little friction, and that there will
be no fireworks. s
William Lcmke. vice president of the
National Nonpartisan league. and
jchief adviser Oil league legislation re.
turned to the capital Sunday, but lie
is keeping his own counsel as usual
Mr. Townley was not in Bismarc1,
this morning, and it was not known
whether he would comeito the capital
for the session. 1t is regarded as most
probable, however, that he will.
League eyes are all turned today
toward the special election in Towner
county. where a successor to the late
Senator A. s. Gibbens il, to be named
III. J. Kehoe, states attorney of Town
er county and manager Of the indie
pendent campaign made in behalf OF
d. J. Beisel. contends that c. p. Peter
son, the league candidate. will be
Edowned by at least~SDO votes. Two
years ago Senator Gibbens defeated
Peterson by only 90 votes. Since
then Towncr county has shown quit
. change Of sentiment. in the referen
dun election of last June. On the
other hand Senator Gibbens was the
'oldest member Of the senate in point
lof service. and doubts have been ex
pressed as to whether Beisel altho nn
excellent citizen in every sense Of the
word could command as strong a fol-
lowing as the late Nestor of the uD.
per house. Kehoe however. is said tc
be a leyel-headed conservative prog,
nosticatOr who would not risk his poll.
teal reputation by making rash
guess as to the result.
Whether the league attempts tc
null any of what the oposittion refer:
to rs trough stuff" will depend largely
it is believed, on the result Of Towner
connty. If the league shonld win
there by a comfortable majority it is
fC0ntinued on Page Threel
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-11-24
Chief Justice Christians0n Con-
demns Judgment Without
Trial Of Members of Banking
Board-Declares Even Plate
Gave the Christ an Opportu-
nifty to Bear Witness-Agrees
With Birdzelps Conclusions

with all due difference to the
views of the majority members, I be-
lieve that the practice which they
have adopted and sanctioned in this
case is contrary to the letter and
spirit of our laws, and that their de-
clsion is erroneous in it's entirety"
says Chief Justice A. NJ. Christian
son in an opinion dissenting from the
majority opinion in the Scandinavian-
American bank matter, recently deter
mined in favor Of the bank and it's Of
ticials by a three to two decision of
the court. Justice Christianson con-
Guns fully in the dissenting opinion of
Associate Justice Birdzell. The ma
jority opinion was signed by Justice
Bronson, Robinson and Grace, all
leaguers, and was signed by the first
named. In this opinion the Scandi-
navian- American bank, closed by the
banking board upon report from
bank examiners to the effect that it
had made $750,000 in excess loans
and that it was hopelessly insolvent,
was held to be solvent, and the bank
ing board was severely condemned for
it's action.
Original Jurisdiction.
Chief Justice Christianson, discus
sing the matter or original jurisdic-
ton, assumed in this case by the SUI
preme court, declares the Scandina-
vian-American bank of Fargo purely
private business concern. at stands
in precisely the same position as any
other banking corporation, and if our
Constitution still functions, it is SUBJ
ject to the same rules and laws as
other institutions of it's class"
Clearly, the Judge contends, the
conflict between the state examiner
and the banking board in this particu-
lar matter does not affect the sover-
elsn rights of the state The vari-
Gus reasons advanced for assuming
jurisdiction are excuses rather than
reasons, and like excuses generally
they tend to aggravate rather than
diminish the very faults they attempt
to palliate."
Powers of Examiner.
The chief justice denies that Chap
ter So, laws of 1915, cited by the
banking examiner as authority for
holding himself superior to the bank
ing board, curtails or abrogates any
of the powers of this board. "While
the majority say that the legislative
intent, evidenced by Chapter SO, to
take away from the state banking
board the power to appoint receivers
conferred by Section 5l46 and to vest
such power in the state examiner is so
plain that "he who runs may read,'
it strikes me as more likely that one
who believes he has seen such intent
must have been running while reading
and running SO fast as to be unable
Continued on Page Two),
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-11-24
DAK0TA'S BANK
OFFERED HAGEN
PEOPLES MONEY
If $4,000 Would Help, Scandi-
navian-American Was
Welcome to 1t

IIanshoro, n. d., Nov. 24-An eX-
cerpt from a letter addressed by ]. II.
Waters manager Of the Bank Of North
Dakota, to II. ]. Hagen, president of
the Scandinavian American bank,
written by Waters two or three days
after the Bank of North Dakota was
established. read from the platform
here by Attorney General William
Langcr, throws a new light on The
state administrations connection with
the Fargo bank, that was closed re-
Gently by the state banking board. and
which was subsequently opened by or
der of the state banking board.
Mr.. Waters wrote Mr.. Hagen:
"Our dreams have been answer
ed and our prayers have come
true We are on level track
with the rails creased. How
much more money do you need?
Would $4,000 more help ? ~
The excerpt was from a series of let
ters read by the attorney general,
which apparently came into his pos
sion through the closing of the Faro
hank. and the files of which bank hay e
previously produced sllch interesting
documents as the Halliday 'shoot-it-to-
the-other- league letter.
LANCER created a sensation ut the
meeting he addressed here. when he
read the excerpts from the letters, and
passed authenticated copies of the
letters among the farmers to convince
them as to their genuineness.
The attorney general pleaded that
the farmers of Towner county send a
farmer to the state senate in next
Tuesdays election who would repre-
sent the best interests of the farmers
as against the socialist autocracy tha-
has been established in the state.
Wednesday evening LANCER spoke at
the PidSins school in Smith township.
IA miles from Hansboro, and he talked
to the crowd until l 80 o'clock in the
morning.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-11-24
ATLANTA MOURNS WITH MARSHALL FOR
PRESIDENT WILSON, TO LEARN LATER
THAT REPORT OF DEATH WAS A HOAX

women began to weep and at the
request Of Governor Dorsey, who
was present, a minister offered a
prayer. AS the audience filed out,
the organist played Nearer Ny
God to Thee
Persons leaving the auditorium
spread the report over town and
services at several churches were
abruptly ended. Meanwhile Mr..
Marshall communicated with the
: Associated Press and learned that
the report of the presidents death
was without foundation.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-11-24
Impeachment of
Federal J dge
Asked By Labor

Chicago, Nov. PA de-
mand for impeachment of
Judge A. B. Anderson of the
United States district court
was formally voiced today by
the new national labor party
in a petition addressed to con-
gress. The jurist's action in
granting the government a
mandatory injunction order
ing resembling Of the coal
miners strike call was the
reason assigned for the ac-
tion.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-11-24

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 24.-state
and city officials today We're in
yestigatins the hoax perpetrated
here last nighf by an identified
man who teleph6ned to the city
auditorium where Vice President
Marshall was speaking that Presi-
dent Wilson was dead and that
Washington was calling Mr.. Mar
shall on the long distance tele-
phone.
After Mr.. Marshall had announ-
ced the message to the audience
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-11-24
SEVERE STORM is
DUE TODAY WITH
LOW TEMPERATURE
Weather Bureau Predicts Snow
fall This Afternoon and
Tonight

inches Of snow have fallen here b.
1890 noon today with the thermome-
ter dropping steadily. A heavy wind
is blowing.
A heavy snow accompanied by hig',
winds and drop in temperature be-
low zero is scheduled to arrive in Bis.
marck and the vicinity this afternoon
and will continue until Tuesday after
noon when the weather bureau ex-
poets the skies to clear and the mer-
curry to rise.
Farmers especially are warned to
protect their stock during the next "a
hours because of the expected severity
Of the storm. The storm is coming
from Canada and will sweep the state
from the northwest to the southeast
and will he general over practically all
Of the state.
The weather bureau predicts a
heavy snow fall this afternoon and to-
night with the thermometer dropping
as low as zeron to 10 below zero. The
storm will be brought here by higl
northerly winds of great velocity,
Clear weather is expected after to;
morrow afternoon.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-11-24
|. V. A. TO SCOUR STATE
TO DETERMINE PROGRAM

The Independent Voters association
reports that a Fighting squad" will.
tour the state beginning at Grand
Forks on December 9 with a view to
determining what the people may
want in the way Of improvements to
the league industrial program now
in operation. It is announced that
local units of the I. v. A. will be
formed in every town visited
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-11-24
WYOMING MINES CLOSE
TROOPS TO
REMAIN ON DUTY
AROUND COBLENZ

Paris. Nov 24.-The withdrawal Of
the American troops from CoblenZ IN
occupied Germany is not considered in
American peace conference circles as
necessary in consequence of the fail
urc Of the United States senate to 'rati-
fly the German peace treaty. 1t is con-
tended that the United States is still
one of the allied and associated pow
crS.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-11-24
SERVANT GIRL WHO HAS COOKED AND
PORTERED AND DRIVEN THREE-TON BUS

of Bermonsey and will then stand
as the parliamentary candidate.
She has been employed as
cook, houselnaid, cooks general,
boss Of large common lodging
house in Glasgow, porter in
chemical warehouse and a driver
of a three-ton lorry.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-11-24
ASSERTS PRACTICE OF MAJORITY OF
SUPREME COURTIN FARGO BANK CASE
FARLEY LECTURE
AND BUSINESS SHOW

Every business fxnan and
everyone interested in better
business methodsis urged to
attend the free moving pic
ture show, "The Troubles of
a Merchant, and How to Stop
Them," with a lecture by
w. H. Farley, business ex-
pert, at the Commercial club
rooms tonight at 500.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-11-24

London, Nov. 24-Jessie Stew
ems. a servant girl with mass of
dark hair and who generally goes
about hatless, has signified her in
tention of entering the race for
parliament On the labor ticket.
She is endeavoring to gain
seat in the local borough council
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-11-24
INDIANS ASK MONEY

Calumet. Mich. Nov. 24-The long
standing claims of Chipnewa and Ot-
+awa Indian tribes. of Michigan. for
land payments aggregating S16S.0O0
fror, the federal government. have
finally reached the Court of Claims Of
the United States. These Indians
claim that the government has not
fully carried out the provisions of
treaties made more than 100 wears
ago and that payments Of $1,000 a
wear to Indian tribes, said to have
heen agreed unon in the treatv Of
1875. have not been made since 1886.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-11-24
Marriage License.

John Elich Of Chicago, employed on
one of the vessels of the Benton
Packet Co., and Miss Anna Gutenberg
of this city, were issued q license to
marry Saturday by Judge I. G. Davies.
The wedding is planned for this week.