The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, November 29, 1916, Page 1

The Weather Colder Tonight. THIRTY-SIXTH YEAR, NO. 286 BIS ASSOCIATED PRESS BI , Benesres Rumanian CREAT: YEAR IS SEEN IN THIS THANKSUIVING Cafes and Hotels Plan Big Din. nera—Union Services in Pres- bytérian Church NO SATURDAY EVENING POST WEATHER SAYS ROBERTS Bank Officials in Statements Re Late Reasons for Prosperity Of Capital City ADHOGSSSSEO OOO OSD are 1S DOING ON i THANKSGIVING DAY 9:00 a.m.—Mass at the Catho- ic church, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p. m.—Golf atthe Country club, 10:30.a.m—Union service at (Presby. church. 12 to 8:00 p. m—Dinner at the + Hotel McKenzie 12.30 to 2:30 p. m.—Dinner at Grand Pacific 11:90 a.m, to 9:30 p. m—Din- ner at the Van Horn Cafe. 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p. m.— Moving picture theaters. / The Weather—Fair tonight ay Thursday. Colder Thurs- ay re eee ee adeatel ae Sis nek ee POLES ESOOSOOE SPS OESTOSD Family dinners and reunions in the various homes, 6 and 12 o'clock dinners in the lead- ing’ cafes and ‘hotels, the ‘an- nual parade of femininity in, fa!l :og- gery in the afternoon, theatrp attrac- tions for the evening and unton serv- ices in the Presbyterian church in the morning at 10:30 o'clock, and Thanksgiving mass at. the Catholic church will be the- offering in Bis- marek for Thanksgiving day. PEOSSCSSCOPSEOESEES FIRST NATIONAL BANK. Frank E, Shepard, speaking ‘this morning on the various ° reasons why the city should be Grateful far this Thanksgiving, was asked to touch on the con- the most; noticeable features of Thanksgiving‘ prosperity is the excellent statement which the First, National bank has , just issued. Mr. Shepard | said: The state- ment whidh was rendered un- der date of November 17 shows total deposits of $2,867,- 622,30. Resources also make a showing, the present figures being $3,193,514.86. In fact, the report is in every way a very satisfactory one, as, in addition to the growth indi- cated, there are no redis- counts and no bills payable. The capital of the First Na- tional is $100,000 and its sur- plus and ‘profits, $150,992.66" The officers and directors of this institution, which is the oldest and largest bank in this section, dre as follows: ©. B. Little, president; “J.-L. Bell, vice president; Frank €. Shep- ard, cashier, and A. J.-Arnot, assistant cashier. The direct- ors are: C. A. Burton, Joseph Hare, 0. N. Dunham, J. L. Bell and C. B. Little. 4 SESS SSEESEOEO OSS ‘No Fear For ‘High at of Living. PPP PE PEPPERS SESE PESSOSOOHOS PPPE PPPS SG PPS PPS POSSSIOG TS PPIPHOHOSH OY The high ‘cost of liting will not handicap the observance of Thanks- giving Day... Despite: the fact that turkeys are selling at 25 cents a pound and eggs are retailing at 45 cents a dozen, grocers as well as poul- try dealers declared in unequivocal terms this morning that the run of Thanksgiving business for the week has surpassed any preceding year. W. F. Jones of the firm of Brown & Jones, poultry and meat dealers, made the statement, that the cafes and hotels have placed exceptionally: large orders in anticipation of crowds (Continued on Rarer Two) BIRDZELL WILL NOT JOWN OUSTER MOVE BUT APPROVES OF IT Luther E. Birdzell of the law fatul- ty of the University of North Dakota agrees with his prospective associates on the supreme bench, that the three justices-elect have a right to get on the job next‘Monday, but he will not be in Bismarck then to join them in their efforts to oust Chief Justice Fisk and Associate Justices Burke and Goss. ; Justice-elect Birdzell, who spent Tuesday afternoon at the supreme court announced. prior to his depar- ture last night for Grand Forks, that there is no question in his mind as to the justice and propriety of the stand. taken by Justices-elect Robin- son and Grace. The only reason he will not be here, Monday to assist them in their rather weighty effort to move Judges Fisk, Rurke and Goss is because he’is under contract until January 1 with the law college of the state university. it Thanksgiving ; Proclamation_ Whereas, it is the duty of all na- tions to acknowledge the providen of Almighty God, to obey. His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and hum- bly to implore His protection and fav- or; and Whereas, both houses of congress have, by, their joint committee, re- quested me “to recommend to the people of the United Statés a day of public thanksgiv’ng and prayer, to be observed by... acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peace- ably to establish a form of govern. ment for their safety. and happines ‘Now, therefore, I do. recommend and assign ‘Thursday, the 26th day of November next, to be devoted. by the people of these states to the ser- vice of that great and glorious Bejng who is the beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in ren- dering unto Him our sincere and hum- ble thanks for His kind care and pro- tection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and manifold mercies and the\ favorable interpositions of His providence in the course and con- clusion of the Jate war; for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plen- ty which we have since enjoyed; for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have’ been: enabled to es- tablish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, particularly. the national one now lately instituted; for the civil and re- Jigious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowl- edge; and, in general, for all the great, and various favors which He has been pleased to confer upon us. And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering~our prayers and supplications to the great’ Lord and Ruler of Nations. and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions; to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually; to render our national government a blessing to all the people by constant- ly being a government of wise, just and . constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed; to protect and guide all sovereigns and nations (especially such as have shown kindness to us), and to bless them with good government, peace :and concord; to promote the knowl- edge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and us; and, generally, to grant unto all mankind such a de- gree of temporal prosperity as He alone knows to, be best. Given under my hand, at the city of New York, the third day of Octo- and ber, A. D. 1789. . WASHINGTON. RUSSIA WANTS “DAKOTA FORGER CAUGHT IN EAST, (Special t6 the Tribune.) Underwood, ‘N. D., Noy. '29.—Jacob Mathaler, alias Thomas .Ochs,. who, under the name of Anton Bolt, passed a worthless check for $1,100 upon an Underwood elevator man, October 12, and who has led the Mcl.ean county authorities a merry chase for’ six weeks, was arrested at his newly es- tablished home in St. Paul on Mon- day: night by Charles D. Brown, man- ager of the protective department of ‘the Minnesota Rankers’ association, and Detective award Poferl of St. Paul. He is now being held the St. Paul city jail, awaiting the arrival of local officers, who will return him to Washburn for trial. Wanted in Russia, According to information furnished by. Russian priests, Bolt, or Mathaler, under the name of “Thomas Och: escaped originally from the Rus police to Cannda. - Why he is wanted in, Russia has not been learned. GAS TO THE CONSUMERS TURNED ON YESTERDAY Gas for the City of Bismarck for cooking and lighting purposes was turned on at the plant of the’ Bis- marck Gag company yesterday after- noon, at 2:30 o'clock, for the first time, marking a new epoch in the in- dustrial development of the city. Manager Frank W. Olds of the Gas company stated today that rush work is being done by the company to fill all the orders which have been taken for gas connection. The conne¢tions, he said, would be made in the order in which they were received. It is expected that the number of places to be connected by the end ofj the week will reach the 200 mark. | — SCORNED DIAMOND AND WATCH TO ROB YOUNGSTER’S BANK | | are anticipated, if the players will Fargo. N. D., Nov. 29.—A robber} who raided H. P. Beckwith’s _resi- dence last night scoffed at a $150 dia- mond an da $50 watch lying on a dresser to rob a child’s bank of $1.50. The bank was lying on the same dres- {stated that three times during the edad Pays 100 Per Cent Daring Y Year Wilmington, Del., Nov. 29.—The Du- pont Powder..company announced a regular 1 1-2 per cent divident and an extra dividend of 24 1-2 on its common stock, payable December 18. This makes a total of 100 per cent forthe year on its common stock. MULLIONS WW “CONTRACTS LET BY NAVY TODAY Washington, Noy. 20.—The navy de- partment today awarded contracts for 18 submarines to the Electric Boat company, at $694,000 each; three. to the California Ship Building company, at $698,000 e: ch; one 800-ton submar- ectric Boat company, at $1,189,000, and another 800-ton boat to the Lake Torpedo Boat company, at $1,195,000. LAKOTA MAN DIES IN MILL CITY—WAS MIXED UP IN SECURITIES CASE Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 29.—Ed Sandliex of Lakota, N.D., who was involved in the affairs of the Inter- national Securities company of Grand Forks in federal court a year ago, be- ing acquitted of fraud at Fargo, died here today, of an apoplexy stroke. GOLFERS TO GATHER ON * COUNTRY CLUB’S LINKS A call to the men and the women golfers of the city to gather on the links of the Country club tomorrow was sounded this afternoon. It was four years’ life of the club, golf has been played on the Bismarck links on Thanksgiving day: The links are reported to be in ex cellent shape and some good matches turn out. The games tomorrow will probably be the last of the season. The temperature at noon today was 35 degreés and promises for no Satur- day Evening Post weather were given out by the weather observation in his ser. forecast for the last day of the month. Thanksgitiny Day Sentiment Triumphs Was Thursday in Ni ment and tradition over ington. Nov. Over Business 29—That Thanksgiving occurs tomorrow—the last vember—is a triumph of old-fashioned American senti- “business.” Merchants in many of the big cities, foreseeing that the last Thurs- day comifg the last day of the month, would make the buying sea- son—Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve—a few days shorter than usual. sought to have the president proclaim November 23 Thanksgiving Day. The Jewelers’ Board of Trade in New York sent President Wil- son a communication asking for the earlier day. Merchants in other cities expressed themselves for the earlier day and several chambers of commerce adopted resolutions.” But Pilgrim tradition triumphed. “earlier Thanksgiving WEESEGSES K, NORTH DAKOTA, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29, 1916. VILLA MW ~DOMINRTES Bandit Chief Has Undisputed » Sway Over City t SPLIT INTO MANY PARTS Routed North ani South of thelIf Balkan Army Reaches New De- Northern Capital and Entire ; State CHINESE FLEE FROM WIRATH OF GEN. VILLA ; ‘Texas, ‘Nov. ‘i tures. Juarez, 300: Chines on the bor: der have obtained the {United States’ permission to crogs the line. It is re- ported that Villa threatened the Chi- nese in Chihuahua City, 1 Paso, Nov.: 2%——Carranzista offl- cials announced today that Chihua- hua City had fallen to Villa. It is re; ported that Villa also dominates all the state of Chihuahua. The defend- ers of the city were routed north and south of the northern capital. Regi- ments were cut into pieces and news of the defeat of Carranza forces con- tinues to. alarm border states, which fear a recurrence of the handit raids. Cut Pershing’s. Forave Route. Villistas cut the M North- western railway line near Guzman this morning, butting the forage sup- plies route to Pershing’s expedition- ary forces. SEVEN YEARS AND ALE FOR At. AITEL (Special to The Tribune.) Fargo, N. D., Nov, 29.—Richard C. Kittel, Casselton banker who pleaded guilty to 41 counts for falsifying bank records, at the: recent trial in federal court herg, was sentenced to seven years an@..six months by Judge Charles F. Amidon this afternoon. His ‘brother, William ‘Kittel, who algo pleaded guilty, has not yet been sehtenced, TURKEYS AT FIVE _ CENTS PER POUND Pittsburgh, Nov. 29.—As a result of a boycott declared by housewives, live turkeys sold as low as five cents a pound in this city today. Housewives refused to buy at pre- vailing high prices and this mornings: the speculators found that opening bids for the turkeys only reached three cents a pound, Late the bid- ding was brisker and recovered to five cents, many turkeys selling at that figure. Women Taunt Speculators. Witmer had bought and sold at a loss to force down prices, standing in the market) without bu) ing taunted the speculators, sayi “We'll eat crow before we'll p: that much;. bring ‘em down to a and we will talk business. Eg: potatoes next+-we're an you.” INSANTY T0_BE - PLEA OF MISS COLBY Thompson Falls, Mont., Nov. 29. Insanity will be the plea of Miss Edithe Colby, who is charged with first degree murder on account of the shooting of Edward Thomas, a Re- publican politician. The'counsel for the defense stated this morning that a number of alienists will he intro- duced. Jamestown Lawye!’ to Assist. Interest in the trial of Miss Edithe Colby, newspaper woman, will attract considerable attention over the state. It is reported that Attorney C. A. Buck of Jamestown is an uncle of and the defendant, and may be one of the | _ counsel for the defense. KAISER CANNOT ATTEND RITES FOR FRANZ JOSEF Berlin, Nov. Severe colds will prevent the kaiser from attending the funeral of Franz Joseph, tomorrow. The kaiser has returned to Berlin. Women J, dime¢ of Kirlibaba in southeastern TAAGKENSEN IN POSSESSION OF CCHUMUAHUA) BIC DANUBE CITY ‘Carranza. Officials Admit That Progress From Newly Captured Giurgiu Is Crux of the Ru- manian Situation CONSTITUTIONALISTS ARMY)HOPE RESTS ON BLUNTIN iG WEDGE fenses It May Be Able to Stem Drive TODAY'S WAR MOVEMENT. In Russia, German forces con- tinue advancing” and are victor- ious along the entire Wallachian front, according to Berlin. Paris reports transfer of all le- gations and banks from Buchar- est to Jassy. Around ‘Monastir—Paris. re- > ports a brilliant advance of Serb- ians northwest of Cruinitza; the capture of the heights northeast of Monastir by French Zouaves and an advance of. ‘Italian forces in the mountains around Cresis- tenia, Berlin admits “a partial vance by the Allies. In France—Violent cannonading south of the Somme; intermittent shelling south of Arras, and trench mortar warfare around , Maquissart and Neavichappelle. Berlin claims the repulse of Brit- ish attacks near Givenichy. In Bukowina—Petrograd claims the capture of the ridges and heights east and south of Kirli- babu. REFUSE TO SURRENDER. The Greek crown council and cabinet both decide to refuse the surrender of arms demanded by the Allies. Sir John Jellicoe is. made, first sea lord of the British admiralty; Admiral Sir David Beatty js ap- Pointed commander of the British grand fleets. ¥ SEND REFUSAL. Athons,.. Nov, .29.---With ) King-.Con- stantine presiding, the crown council decided that it would be wnable to oppose the Greek government's refus- al of the demands of the Allies for dis- armament. It is reported that the crown council has sent its refusal]. ad- London, Noy. 29.—The progress of General Mackensen’s forces from the newly captured town of Giurgiu, on the Danube, was the crux of the Rou- manian situation today, If the Teu- tonic wedge is blunted and its power stopped until the Roumanians reach new defenses, they may yet be able to stem the tide of battle. Official dispatches from Paris state that the Allies are progressiag north and; west of Monastir. The continued absence of a Ger- man. Official statement claiming cap- ture of a large body of troops and mu- nitions is all that experts have to pin hopes that Roumania may be able to avert disaster. Paris reports :that the Roumanian capital has been moved to Jassy. There is no official confirmation of this, however. Falkenhayn Victorious. Falkenhayn is advancing victorious: ly over the whole Wallachian front. The Russians have captured ridges and heights eastward and southward Buko- wina in the Carpathians. A British command in dense fog at- tacked the Germans at Givenchy, but were repulsed. In the Somme sector hostile fire increased on the north -bank of the Ancre; Paris reports nothing except violent artillery action along the Somme. New Sea Lord Named. London, Nov. 29.—In the house of commons, First Lord Admiral Balfour announced the selection of Sir John Jellice as the first sea lord of the ad- miralty and Admiral Beatty as com- mander of the grand fleet. GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP TO BE PROMOTED BY BIG LEAGUE FORMED TODAY Chicago, IIL. Nov. 29.—The bring- ing about of government ownership of railways, telegraphs and telephones is the object of the National Public Ownership league, organized with headqquarters here. UNITED PRESS FIVE OENTS | NO TRIBUNE 10 BE ISSUED ON THANKSGIVING sued tomorrow, because © Tribune company to celebrate the day with their families. It is Thanksgiving Day. Most of the There will be no Tribune is- of Thanksgiving Day. This is done to enable the employes of the customary for evening papers. of the state to ‘‘take a day off’’ on ‘apital Moved to Jassy SINKING OF CHEMUNG MAY CAUSE CRISIS Apparently Innocent Sinking of American Ship Arouses Of- ficials OFFICIAL UNEASINESS evening papers of the state will not issue a paper on Thanksgiving Day. The Tribune extends the best wishes of the season to its read- ers. In their happiness and pros- perity lies the success of the news- paper that serves them. Maniac Wins Motor Race; New York, Nov. 29.—After staging a thrilling morning automobile’ race from Greenwich, Conn., to New York, when he completely defeated the po- lice and his Keepers, Philip Max, 27, 3 Colgate graduate and an insane in- mate, surrendered voluntarily. Max called,the authorities and told them to come. with him to a Twenty- sixth street store. When they arriv- ed he was without the section of iron bedstead that persuaded his keeper to unlock his handcuffs before the chase began. GRANT COUNTY'S OFFICERS NAMED New Commissioners Qualify and Complete First Official RT _Bilate.. GRANT COUNTY OFFICERS. Sheriff—Don Stevenson, Janes- burg. County Auditor—R. D. Beery, El- gin. Clerk of Court—J. J. Ryan, Leith. County Judge—M. C.° Raushch, New Leipsig. State’s Attorney—I. Mandan. Treasurer—J. G. Patterson, Bris- bane, Register of ‘Deeds—P, P. Schlos-- ser, New Leipsig. Superintendent of Schools—Nina Aasved, Carl, Official Papers—Carson Press, El- gin Times, Shields Enterprise. Carson, N. D., Nov. 29.—After ap- pointing a complete list of county offi- cers and naming three official county papers, the Grant county commission this morning adjourned until next Monday, when the districting of the county will be taken up, and arrange- ments will be made for the transcrip- tion of records from Morton county, the division of property, collection of taxes and other detail duties. Quarters have been leased for 2 temporary county building. Work is to be commenced immediately upon a court house, it was announced this mrning. Upon the organization of the Grant county commission, Thomas McDowall of Carson was named chair- man, The other two, members. are William Wade of Wade and John B. Thomson of Aimont. The statement that a county building is to be erected in Carson is regarded as proof that this town is to be the permanent seat N. Steen, a possibility that it may be compelled to make another fight for the honor ment of the county seat may be placed on a special ballot if a suffi- cient number of taxpayers so desire. DIED IN LOCAL HOSPITAL. Master Ronel Fout, aged 10 y son of Mr. and Mrs. &. T. Fou Max, died last evening in on local hospitals today to the family home in where funeral services will be held and interment made. Langer Makes Bronson First Assistant Attorney General William Langer of Mandan, attor- ney general-elect, this morning an- nounced the appointment of H. A. Bronson of Grand Forks as first as- sistant attorney general, Mr. Langer is not prepared at present to give out any other appointments, although it is understood that he has his force fairly will rounded out, at least tenta- tively. 1 Former Senator. Harry A. Bronson is a well known UNTIC CHRISTMAS practicing attorney of the Forks. Dur- ions he represent- ict in the senate. Last June he was “defeated at the pri- maries for the Republican nomination by Albert Stenmo. In the same pri- maries, Bronson received several votes on the Non-Partisan ballot for district judge, and in the recent elec- tion he made the raceeagainst Judge Charles M. Cooley. Bronson proved a good vote-getter, but Cooley was re-elected by a safe majority. Has League Support. Bronson has been active in Non- Partisan league circles, and he had! the support of local members of that} ‘organization in his recent campaign. led in state affairs, and Mr. Langer ex- pects ot find in him a most capable assistant. The attorney general-elect announc- ed this morning that Mr. Bronson will immediately complete his plans for establish his residence, Surrenders of Grant county. There is, of course,, two years hence, when the establish-! | He is active and aggressive, well vers-) his removal to this city, where he ea OVER OUR RELATIONS Loss of Boat Loaded With Wheat Caused Break in Market Yesterday Washington, Nov. 29—There are sinister indications of German guilt in the marine torpedoing of the Amer- ican steamer Chemung, which caused ri bad break in wheat prices yester- Pow details have reached the state department, but the incident served to accentuate official uneasiness over German-American relations. Germany Resigned Now, Germany’s apparent willingness to break with the United States is puz- zling Washington officials, Indicar tions are that Germany is prepared for war with this:.country’ as: ay:last resort, rather than abandon its sub- marine warfare as originally started under Tirpitz. Prepared for Worst. ‘The Tmnperial government has ad- mitted guilt in the torpedoing of the Marina, when six Americans lost their ‘Jives, in an offer of reperation and indemnity. Officials here stated that, this is guf- ficient evidence that Germany > is ready to suffer the consequerices of her submarine warfare. The sinking of the: Chemung gives rise to prospects. for a new ‘contrav- ersy, but not necessarily a crisis.” Colors Flying. tg The Chemung went. down with-the Stars and ane floating at\her mast. A lively incident preceded the sinking of the vessel. ‘The Germ: Imander gave orders that thy can flag should be lowered” man sailors were prepared 1 them into effe They, t with ‘born “resistance: un Ah American Captain’ Duffy and hissc who refused! to haul: down the col saying that'if the ship had ‘to be sum it would be with the flag flying. Captain Duffy maintained. his ground and so rapidly were the pre- parations to sink the Chemung made that further discussion about the flag ceased, and after the captain and crew had been taken aboard the sub-, marine a torpedo, and three shells sent aganist the side of the American ship sent her to the pottom. ,. , Although angry at the action of the German commander, Captain Duffy and his men had some measure of satisfaction in seeing the flag at the mast head as the waves finally en- gulfed their ship. The Chemung was registered at New York and carried @ crew of 24. They found a place in two lifeboats and after a time on the open sea were picked up by a Spane ish steamer which took them to Val- encia. Captain Duffy has made a long report of the incident to the American consul at Valencia, John B. Putnam. Gerard Instructed, Ambassador Gerard and President Wilson will meet late this afternoon to discuss instructions to be taken to Germany relative to the submarine issue and the deportation of Belgians. TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY. London, Nov. 29.—Whether the sul marine that sank the steamer Che- mung, with the Stars “ and’ Stripes fluttering from its mast, was Getman or Austrian is expccted to be reveals ed soon. SOUTH AMERIGAN: CNY | WANTS ASUISTANDE Mintsier of Beunos Ayres, No’ Public Works Torello is cons‘iering aststamce ithe acceptance of financial [from the United States fo: of important public enterpr the European war Hed it ip TO FIGHT HIGH COST OF LIVING Washington, "No ‘The depart. ments of agriculture, commerce and postoffice are leagued in an attempt to check the high cost of living. Boy- cotts, food dictatorship, embargoes, government price control, parcel post co-operation and other means are be- ing advanced. Won't Affect Tomorrow. The probe will not tomore row’s dinner, but offi or we timate cuts. An over + mass of messages to Preside Wilson started the agitation. ‘CANADIAN COAL STRIKE CALLED OFF; QUIZ INTO LIVING COSTS ORDERED Ottawa, Can. Nov ; The Western Canada has been cancelled. Fred Harrison has been “+ -gate@ to investigate the high cos, ct Hving at the affected points. Food prices precipitated the strike talk. ..