The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, February 14, 1917, Page 1

"The Weither | Colder. THIRTY-SEVENTH YEAR, NO. 38 FACS, FLAGS SPAY FACS, SAYS KENSTO Companies A, F, and K to Arrive in Bismarck About 1 O’clock Tomorrow PATRIOTIC PROGRAM TO BE HELD AT AUDITORIUM Banquet at Grand Pacific at 8:30 O'Clock and Grand Ball to Follow ee eee eee ee eee eee RECEPTION PLANS FOR RETURNING SOLDIERS Special to arrive about 1 o'clock Thursday noon, Fire whistle to blow half hour Banquet at Grand Pacific at THE BIS UNITED PRESS — Display the Flag! The Stars and Stripes should be displayed tomorrow in honor of the return of Company A from the Mexican border. ‘Every home that ‘has a flag, business house and every public building should display one. Let the boys know that we ‘appreciate the service they offered. Greet them cordially. Don’t let indifference mar the home com- ing. Members of Company A have spent several tedious months do- ing police duty at the border at a great personal sacrifice. They were ready to defend the nation. Fortunately there were no hostilities but the measure of their service is the willingness shown to yield the full measure of devo- 8:30 o'clock. Grand ball in Patterson hall, Patriotic Program at Auditor- jum Sunday afternoon, eee eee Cee ee tion were it demanded. FLAGS UP! * * * * * z bd * * * * * * _ befere train's arrival. * . * * * * * * * * * . “4 pa The Star-Spangled Banner, O “Flags, flags, flags, display the THEN, CITIZENS. O’er the land of the free, and t long may it wave he home of the brave! flags!” This was the word which came from the office of Secretary Keniston of the Commercial club this afternoon as to further reception plans’ for: the returning troops. Merchants started decorating their places of business late today. Win- dow displays were changed and to- morrow the whole downtown business district will be festooned in the na. tional colors. Will Arrive at Noon. Former Regimental Sargeant Major Stickley received a telegram today from Colonel J. H. Fraine,:in com- mand of the state regiment during its six months’ bosder~ duties, stating Companies A, F and K will reach Bis- marck about noon. A half hour before the special ar- rives, the fire whistle will blow in order that the ‘residents of the city might. turn out to greet the “boys who have come back.” Tt has been suggested to the secre- tary of the commercial club by Major Stickley. that the business: houses of the city close an hour preceding the arrival of the train and remain closed for a half hour after. Program at Auditorium. The patriotic program to be’ giver in honor of the returning members of Company A>: Bismarck ,will-be held in the Auditorium Sunday afternoon, commenclmemutie clock, the addres The mustering out, under the direc es to be given by Governor Lynn *.! tion of Major George Heule, took one Frazier antiGecretary Keniston. ‘Mus-} nour, from $ to 9 o'clock this morn. ical numbers will be offered and short ing, the paying off of the soldiers fol- talks will Be given’ by the officers of) towing, from 9 to 11 o'clock the Bismatckbeompany. The children | “Ts gnecial trains, one on ihe Nor- of the public''schools will also parti-)tnern Pacific and the other over the cipate in the.exercises and the North Great Northern, will take the soldiers Dakota films will be shown. back to their home state, and are due Secretary Keniston leaves tonight) to arrive at Fargo at 4:45 tomorrow for Fargo to meet Companies A, F morning. and K and will be on deck at an early! “@ne companies are from Grafton hour tomorrow morning to. greet the/the home of John H. Fraine, colonel first infantry and will make the trip|or the regiment; Bismarck, Fargo, to Bismarck on the special train with| Minot, Williston, Mandan, Valley City, the members of Company A. At! Jamestown, Wahpeton, Dickinson, dames tow ne panel eae Hillsboro and Devils Lake. Tre he will ‘be made to hold them there an pial corps: andi sband: ato; trom Lis: hour. ; Late this afternoon the men left for A grand ball at Patterson hall will specia i no the" evant ‘following the banquet Minneapolis on two special trains to be served at the Grand Pacific commencing at 8:30 o’clock tomorrow night and to cost three dollars, per plate. The dance will be public. Mem- bers of Company A of Bismarck: will appear both at the banquet’ and the ball in their uniforms. Fargo to Banquet Troops. The First North Dakota infantry will leave St. Paul at 8 o’clock this evening in a train composed of two baggage cars, 10 tourist sleepers and STATE. TAOS AWAIT CAL OF ‘AL ABIMAY Two Special Trains to Leave St. Paul to Take Soldiers to Their Home State MUSTERING OUT OF MEN COMPLETED TODAY (United Press.) St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 14.—The First North Dakota Infantry, between 70 and 800, which was mustered into service gt Kort Lingoln July 1 and 2, was mustered out-at Fort Snelling to- day, after several months of 7edeval service. Northern, and will leave Minneapolis at 8 o’clock for Fargo, where they will assemble and leave for their re- spective stations, The baggage and equipment of the regiment was pack- ed and shipped yesterday. T. M. Tharalson, adjutant general of North Dakota, was here with the men and will accompany them back to North Dakota. When asked as to when they would probably be dis- missed in Fargo, he said it was only over the Northern Pacific and Great | MEXICANS HOLD! THREE AMERICANS NAY SEND TROOPS Details of Cavalrymen Dispatched to Mexican Border to Await Developments VILLA’S COMMANDER LEADS RAID INTO NEW MEXICO (Associated Press.) Hachita, N. (M., Feb, 14,—American cavalry troops may cross the interna- tional line today in an effort to rescue the three American Mormon cowboys, A,, PB. (Peterson, Hugh Acord and Bur-. ‘ton Jéngeén, Who were carried off Mon- day afternoon’ by Mexicans under Prudencio Miranda, said to be a ‘com- mander in Jose Unez Salazar's Villa force. Two' Troops Dispatched. Lieutenant ‘Colonel J.C, Waterman, commanding: a ‘squadron of the Twelft United States Cavalry, has dispatched two troops: of cavalry to the .border from Hachita, to search for the Amer- icans, Asked if he. would follow a “hot trail” across the po-der. Lieuten- ant Waterman said he would “await developments” before acting. However, it was beueved here to- day that, in the event it becomes known that the Mexicans held the three Americans prisoners, cavalry troops would cross the ‘border in an elfort to reach them. ‘Order Mexicans to Join, i ‘Eugene Romney, a relative of one of the missing Mormon cowboys, said today the Mexican raiders crossed the border into the United States Monday afternoon, soon after A troop of the Twelfth cavalry had. passed on, patrol. duty. The raiders rode to, the corner of the ranch, ordered all (Mexicans em- ployed there to join their band, took cattle and horses and then went in search of the Mormon cowboys, who were out on the ranch. Romney said he obtained his infor- mation of the raid from Lem Spills- bury, a ‘Mormon scout, who was with EVADES DANCER BY —— | ne BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14, 1917. DUTCH VESSEL BERNSTORFF OFF FOR FATHERLAND SWELL CUAROED Ryndam With Sixty Americans on! Poses Good Naturedly for Photo- Board Turns Back After Reaching Zone ADRIATIC ARRIVES AT PORT SAFELY American Shippers Impatient for Decision on Arriving Merch- ant Marine (Associated Press) New York, Feb. 14.--Germany’s un- restricted submarine warfare result- ed in the return today of the Dutch steamship Ryndam to this port. Her arrival was coincident with announce- ment that the British liner Adriatic, carrying one American sailor, had ar- rived safely in England, and that the Swedish passenger yessel, the Stock- holm, would sai! from here February 16, by way of: Halifax, for Scandinay- fan ports on a route outside the U- boat zone. 6,000 Mile Voyage. The Ryndam, a Holland-American liner, came back after a 6,000 mile voyage, because her captain, William Kohl, changed his mind about contin- uing after receiving wireless informa- tion from the government station at Arlington, Va., about Germany’s re- newed submarine activities, Turns Back. Two days after the Ryndam left here on January 29 with 20 Ameri- cans among her passengers came the wireless from Arlington. Neverthe- less, the vessel continued, until on February 5 she was within 140 miles of the submarine zone. Then Captain Kohl decided to turn back. “There was only one thing for a responsible man to do,” he said, “and that was tojtake.every precaution to save the life and property entrusted to his care.” . : + In announcing the safe arrival of the Adriatic at Liverpool, officials of the International Mercantile Marine said word was_ still being awaited from Washington regarding arming of merchant liners before « decision was reached as to whether ‘he St. Louis and other American lt. rs would be allowed to leaveport. Bring Germans Back. The United States army transport Kilpatrick arrived here today from the canal zone, bringing 10 canal workers who are Germans. Accord- ing to a quarantine physician who visited the ship before she docked, the Germans came as prisoners, lock- ed‘in cabins. Naval guns of various sizes now being assembled ai the New York navy yards are to be used on auxiliary steamers, the navy department an- nounced today. The department ex- plained that the assembly is merely a precautionary measure, and they are not for use on American merchant- men, NT BULLETINS Seen EEE is ARMED. (Associated Press) New York, Feb, 14.—The French line steamship Espagne, with passengers and’ cargo, left here. for Bordeaux today. The liner carries a defense gun, mounted astern and among the passengers are several Ameri- cans, Her sailing, originally set for Saturday, was delayed until today on account of inability to Pershing in Mexico, and who has a ranch near the corner ranch. one standard sleeper. It will arrive} question of the North Dakota legis- in Fargo at ae tomorrow | tature appropriating a fund for their morning. One ‘| ‘maintenance. : RECRUITING FORGE fantry. The troops, -with the excep- tion of Company B of Fargo, -will de- (United Press) Chicago, Feb. 14—In order that his part from that. city on a special at 8:45 o’clock, which should bring the men might protect themselves from insult by hostiles, pacifists and fana- Bismarck, Mandan ‘and~ Dickinson companies into Bismarck shortly af- tics, Lieutenant Stefens, army recruit- ing officer here, today asked the po- ter 1 o'clock. lice department for permission to let his men carry arms. The permission will be granted. Attaches to the naval recruiting offices have. been granted permission to carry pistols (Associated Press) in their pockets instead of holsters. Washington, Feb. .14—Another in-| Recruiting officers in all branches are quiry was sent by the state depart-| looking for another record enlistmeft. ment today to Ambasador Elkus at Officers say it is little short of re- Constantinople to develop why he had | markable. not been able te report about the mar- ooned Americans detained in Asia Minor. Since the break with Ger- many, no word has been allowed to reach this country, either from Con- stantinople or Sofia. RAINFALL OVER WINTER. WHEAT BILL (United Press) Oklahoma City, Feb. 14—Winter wheat suffering from lack of moisture and late sowing, and other seeding Warning Issued To Farmers Washington, Feb. 14.—The federal farm loan board today issued a warn- ing to farmers against persons report- ed to be organizing. farm loan asso- ciations for the sake of private profit. “Any association which gives evi- dence of having been organized for WENIGANS: RAD AMERICAN RANGH (Associated Press) El Paso, Feb. 14.—Interest in yes- terday’s bandit raid on the “corner” ranch below Hachitas, N. M., was di- vided today between the fate of the three Mormon captives taken by the raiders and the possibility of military action by United States troops. A. Peterson, whose son, Andrew, was among the captives, has asked the army authorities to take action. ‘he Mexicans cut the international fence in making their raid. They' were jead, according to reports here, by Prudencio Miranda, a semi-inde- pendent ‘ieader, allied with Villa. FIFTY THOUSAND BORDER MEN TO BE WITHDRAWN (Associated Press) San Antonio, Tex., Feb, 14.—An order construed to mean that all guardsmen on the border, except the Texas boys, will be withdrawn, ‘was issued by Major General Funston to- day. It ig not expected they will start until the guardsmen now on their way home, or those who have already reached their home stations, arrive. In addition to the 25,000 now under. orders to return, there are 50,000 still on the border. CHANGE DATE OF DEPARTURE. (Associated Press) San Antonio, Tex., Feb. 14—The date of departure of the first detach- ment of the First Minnesota field ar- held up by the dry soil, was benefited today when a rain fell throughout the state. It rapidly turned to snow as it dropped. purposes of private profit will be giv- en very cateful scrutiny, before any charter is granted,” the board’s state- ment said. tillery at Llano Grande has been changed to February 16, it was an- nounced ‘at southern “headquarters Jyesterday. get coal. ose SAILS FOR BORDEAUX. (United Press) New York, Feb, 14.—The French liner: Espagne, carrying 230 passengers, of whom 67 are mericans, sailed for Bordeaux today after being held in port by the coal shortage for several days. Most of the Americans aboard are going to France to serve in the voluntary ambulance corps. one LAMPORT SUNK. (United Press) London, Feb. 14.—The British steamer Lamport has been sunk. All of the crew were safely land- ed, it was announced. * AMERICAN SURVIVORS. (United Press) London, Feb. 14.—John teffani, of San Francisco, an American, was officially reported one of the survivors of the British steamer Saxonia, subamrined February 3, it was announced today. * # (United Press) New York, Feb. 14—The Car- mania of the Cunard line arrived at Liverpool safely, the local offi- cers of the line stated today, She carried a large cargo of muni- tions and food stuffs and sailed from New York February 4 ae GERMANY SURPRISED. (United Press.) Berlin, Feb. 14—Inviting a fight is the way Germany regards the action of the United States in permitting test ships to sail for ports in the barred zone. The Qreatest surprise was manifested today when it became known that American ships had cleared for allied ports in spite of Germany's frank announcement of unlimited submarine warfare... Americans remaining here are treated with (CContinued on Page Three) graphers as He Boards Steam- er New York PRECAUTIONS TAKEN FOR SAFE DEPARTURE, Frederik VIII Will Carry Larg-! est Cargo in Her History— Many Want Passage (Associated Press) Hoboken, N, J., Feb. 14.—The spe- cial train carrying Count von Bern- storff, formerly German ambassador to the United ‘States, and his suite from Washington, arrived at the rail- road terminal here this morning. The train stopped about two blocks from the dock of the Scandinavian- American line steamship Frederick VIII, on which they were to sail for Copenhagen this afternoon, The count and countess surprised the corps of newspaper men and pho- tographers, who were permitted to pass the police line, by appearing on the rear platform of their. car. The route from. the train to the pier lay between lines of policemen and detectives and a force of 150 inspec- tors from the neutrality squad of the collector of the port was on duty at the pier. A New York police boat made its way up and down among the ice floes in the Hudson river in front. of the Scandinavian-American| President Wilson Declared Offic- docks and two smaller police launch- es guarded the north and south sides|ially to Have 277 Votes to 254 of the pier. To Carry 400 Pasengers. The Frederick VIIT will carry 400 passengers in her first, and 250 pas- sengers in her second cabin, the larg- est number she ever booked,. Among them is the Baroness Swiedinek, wife of Baron Erich’ Swiedinek, who was designated charge d’affaires ‘of the} Ceremonies in Senate are Impres- Austrian embassy after’ the’ disniissal of Ambassador Dumba, Another pas- senger is Wolf von Igel, who Was ar- rested in connection with alleged plots to blow up the Welland canal and was permitted to leave the coun- try, although under $20,000 bail on pending indictments, Photographers Busy. After the count and™his party hud boarded the ship, Collector Malone and his guard lined up behind a wood- en fence at the street end of the pier, and prevented persons other than passengers from passing. Swarming up to the train, were photographers waiting until the party got off, “Take off your hat,” said one photographer. The ambassador re- moved his soft velour hat. “Put it on again,” yelled another. He put it on. Another came up, “Count, I didn’t get you, will you take off your hat again?” He smiled and removed it again. “You will take cold,” said Mrs. Bernstorff as she turned up his coat collar, “I have nothing to say,” the count said as he boarded the liner. A man who claimed to be a rela- tive of Prince William of Germany, attempted to rush his way through Ambasador Bernstorff's guard, as he was boarding the Frederic VIII. He waved a letter in his hand, which he said he had been commissioned to deliver personally to the ambassador. He had penetrated the guard before | stopped and taken to the police sta- tion. Largest Cargce:. ‘The Frederik VIII will carry one of the largest cargoes in her history when she leayes Hoboken this after- ‘noon. The largest number of passen- gers ever carried on the vessel are on board today. This put another feather in Captain Thomason’s hat. He has crossed the Atlantic 425 times. The Frederik VIII will sail from the port with more guarantees of safety than any vessel in months. The Al- lies’ governments have given von Bernstorff a safe passage and a route has been picked out that will make certain a safe passage. In view of this announcement of safety, the line offices here have been swarmed for the past few days with applications for passage on the liner. There aro more than 600 passengers aboard. The fact that Baroness Zwieduek, wife of the Austrian charge d’aifaires, is sailing home with Ambassa‘lor von Bernstorff’s party appeared as sig- nificant today. Negotirtions with Austria to relax her endorsement of Germany’s submarine policy are still held in secrecy. There are ao signs that she has changed he: position and it seems a break cannot be avoided. Collector Malone announced the de- parture of the ship had been deferred two hours or until 4 o’clock., No ex- planation was offered. The Freder- —(Continued on Page Three) JAPAN WOULD ASSIST. AMERICA SAYS. FINANCIER (United Press.) Dallas, Texas, Feb. 14.—In case the United States and Germany should go to war, Japan would use all her naval and military power to help the United States. This was the declaration of Y. Hagashima, head of Mitsui & Co., ‘known as the house of Morgan of Ja-} pan and the biggest financial institu- tion in the Orient. ASSOCIATED PRESS United States Sends Notice To Cubans This Government Will Not Re- cognize Any Regime Estab- lished by Revolution FORCES ASSUMING SERIOUS ASPECT (United Press) Havana, Feb, 14.—Seriousness of an uprising, brought about by an elec- tion in Santa Clara province, was ap- parent today when various and well authenticated reports placed the nurg- ber of rebels at from 1,000 to 4,000. President Mancoal has issued a for- mal call for a three months’ enlist- ment in the army, seeking forces with which to quell the uprising, Sends Warning, Washington, Feb. 14.—Secretary Lansing sent to the Cuban people to- day a warning that any government that might be established by revolt could not be recognized by the United ‘States. 0 FER ACTION UNTIL CONGRESS ES AUTHORITY Question of Arming Merchantmen May Be Subject of Special i Messsage { MANY VIOLATIONS MAY STIR WILSON TO ACTION Reluctance, However, to Take Any Steps That Might Shift Re- sponsibility from Germany (Associated Press.) Washington, Feb. 14.—President Wilson is expected now to defer a decision on the question. of; furnish- ing guns to American merchant ships - , until he decides to, go before cen- gress for ddditional authority for the Brotestion of American ships. and ives, NO APPLAUSE PERMITTED (Michigan, It was indicated by authoritative sources today that there has been no change in the policy by the govern- ment and that none fs in immediate prospect. The accumulation of incidents in volving violations of American rights since the break with Germany is gen- erally believed by administration of- ficials to be hastening the approach of the hour when the president will again go before congress. The redetention of the «2 Amert- cans brought in on the prize ship, Yarrowdale, is regarded as another acute indication of Germany's disre-- gard of American rights. If, in fact, a vigorous protest has not already; gone forward, it will be sent soon, unless Germany promptly releases the men. FLECTORIAL VOTE IS CANVASSED WITH CEREMONY May Close Elevators. ‘Reports of the piling of freight des- tined to Europe, the temporary shut- ting down of grain elevators, and the other evidences of the effect of the new submarine campaign upon neu- tral commerce are regarded as part of the accumulation of aggravations which are expected to lead to action. Vigorous denials were made today to reports of a split in the cabinét over furnishing guns for the protec- tion of American ships. aes It is declared the cabinet will.atand behind the president in any move he may make, j f A definite sentiment gained-ground in administration quarters today that an accumulation of acts disregarding American rights will have.as, much to, do with the changing of the policy: of the United States as any. /overbi act committed against ships. 1 While it has been indicated) .thati: there can be no legal objection to. the government furnishing guns to American merchant ships, President Wilson is understood to be disinclined to take any step which might give Germany the slightest grounds for throwing the responsibility for any future trouble upon the United States, WILSON FRAMING NEW PROTEST for Hughes AS RESULT IS ANNOUNCED sive as the Chief Executive Is Declared Elected (Associated Press.) Washington, Feb. 14.—President Wilson was formally and officially de- clared ge-elected today, when~ con- gress in joint session as provided jn the constitution canvassed the elect- oral votes of the states. As presented and certified, the offi- cial returns gave Wilson and ‘Marshal 277 electoral votes; Hughes and Fair- banks 254. ‘Much Ceremony. The canvassing of the votes today, as always, was conducted with much ceremony. The senate took a recess and, preceded by two page boys bear- ing the official returns, marched over to the house chamber, where Vice President Marshal presided sitting beside Speaker Clark, Vice President ‘Marshal called upou tellers, previously selected, to come forward and Senators Kern of Jndtana Clapp of ‘Minnesota, and Kepresenta- tive Rucker of Missouri and Mapes of took their places at the clerk's table. No Applause. When the tellers were ready, Vice President Marshal cautioned the con- gress and spectators against applause or manifestations of approval or dis: approval during any stage of the pro- ceedings, stating that it was not deemed proper nor in accord with the! “decorum which should mark so im- (United Press) Washington,, Feb. 14.—President Wilson is formulating his first step portant and solemn an occasion.” in protest of Germany’s prosecution The tellers’ report was read aloud of Americans’ legitimate errands on by the pro tempore, after which he; the high seas, it became known to- declared: 'day. Officials who know the presi- “This announcement of the state of dent's mind are of this belief. It is the vote by the orasideat of the) believed the step will come shortly. senate shall be deemed a_ suffi- cient declaration of the persons elected president and vice president of the United States, each for the term beginning March 4, 1917, and shall be entered, together with a list of votes on the journals of the senate and house of representatives. With this done, the joint dissolved. FARMERS’ GRAN DEALERS. WEET WN MINNEAPOLIS (United Press) Minneapolis, Feb. 14.—While North Dakota's farmer legislature today ar- CHIPMENTS WEST | gued for the establishment of a termi- ;nal elevator at St. Paul, a rival of this city, the national annual convention of the Farmers’ Grain Dealers asso- {ciation, which is not in sympathy with y "Ne Se the farmers: political movement, met here for a two-day session. The Nonpartisan league, the politi- cal organization that gained complete control of the North Dakota adminis- tration this year, never hag taken the Farmers’ Grain Dealers association to its bosom, Instead, the farmers of the northwest have been taught by the Equity association, the marketing force behind the Nonpartisan league, that the Farmers’ Grain Dealers asso- ciation is controlled by the Minne- apolis chamber of commerce, against whom the wrath of the Nonpartisan league is primarily aimed. Open disapproval of the elevator men to the proposed terminal elevat- or plans at St. Paul, may be express ed at the sessions this afternoon. session (United Press) New York, Feb. 14.—The Lacka- wanna line today placed an embargo on all shipments west of Buffalo, N. Y. The Lackawanna line is believed to be practically the only line opened to the west before the embargo was imposed. It becomes effective to- night at midnight. BULLET (Associated Press) London, Eng., Feb. 14. — The American schooner Lyman M. |PACKING run ‘e oe Law, was sunk by a submarine PROJEC IVEN on Monday, according to a dit (United Press) Owatona, Minn., Feb. 14.—The $300,- 000 packing plant projéct bere was definitely dropped at the annual meet- © patch from the Stefani agency of Rome. The crew, including eight Americans, is reported to have been landed. assets of the stockhokiers will ‘Americany i175): 10 SERIANY ing of the stockholders today. The* dere