The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, March 9, 1917, Page 1

j The Weather Colder. THIRTY-SEVENTH YEAR, NO. 58 | WILSON WI THE BISM BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, UNITED PRESS LL “FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 1917. CK TRIBUNE ==] ASSOCIATED PRESB) ae ee RM U. S. SHIPS NE EXPECTS | TD KEEP Hl ta p RESENT 0B All Callers but Those Most Urgent “I Never Explain What I Do in Senate,’’ Says ‘‘Gum Shoe Bill” —e— IN TIME INTENDS TO SHOW MISSOURI “Fighting Bob’’ Invited to Ad- dress Anti-War Society of Chicago (United Press.) Washington, March 9.—‘“I never ex- plain what I do.in the senate on great public questions,” said Senator William J. Stone of ‘Missouri, when asked for a statement regarding the attacks being made upon him through. out the country. He will disregard the demand for his resignation as chairman of the senate foreign rela- tions committee as voiced by news- papers of his own state and else- where. He has no idea of resigning and is absolutely confident that he will be retained in his old position. “I never go into the press or upon the floor of the senate to explain what I did to- day or yesterday, but in due time I will scatter my remarks before the people of Missouri. That will be my answer, What I say in the senate is the explanation. No other is possible. If the occasion arises for me to speak on this subject, 1 will speak from my place in the senate and that will stand for itself.” ‘Senator W. J. Stone will be renom- inated as chairman of the senate for- eign relations committee, Senator Lewis, majority whip, told the United Press today, while the senate steering committee was in session to pass on the election of officials. Lewis added that it is up to Sena- tor ‘Stone's constituents to rebuke Stone, if he is tg be rebuked. WANT STONE’S.SCALP. Madison, Wis,, March 9.—Declaring that it should:-be a national demand that Senator Stone be asked to re sign as chairman of the foreign rela- tions committee, the Wisconsin State Journal today editorially called upon all citizens to-send a telegram to Stone urging him ‘to resign. DEFENDS STONE. (United Press) HEARING ON 10 Jefferson C Mo., Senator Reed, United States senator from Missouri, today sent a telegram to Representa- tive Hawes, of the Missouri general assembly, which was read into the records today, and defended Stone and exonerated him of all blame for the death of the armed neutrality measure at the hands of the filibuster, WILSON POSITION ASSAILED BY: BERLIN PRESS Berlin, March 9.—Picturing Amer- ica as the beneficiary at the death bed of civilization, the Berlin Tagge- blatt viciously assailed the ,abrupt change of front by President Wilson from his speech February 8 to his present attitude shown in his inaug- ural address. The editorial said: “None of the state leaders of bel- ligerent neutral nations has spoken as often as President Wilson. Al- though America is the least affected, she is a beneficiary at the death bed of civilization. President Wilson's in- tention to change his idea of neu- trality was evident by each succes- sive speech, in spite of the tradition of Americans in the develooment of war. This was proved in his last speech that America may be forced to take an active part in the fight- ing.” TWO MINNEAPOLIS MILLS CLOSE DOWN (Uni d Press.) Minneapolis, (Minn., March 9.—Two of the five Pillsbury flour ‘Mill comp- pany’s mills closed today, on account of the car shortage. The Washburn- ‘Crosby mills may close at any time. ‘Others are in the same condition, the last of the flour being rushed to New England states to relieve the food shortage being loaded today. James Pillsbury, a miller, today charged that the eastern roads did not send the number of cars required of them. MILITARY AVIATOR FALLS 10 DEATH (Unit ited Pre: Press.) Tokio, Maren yicatuaint Swada, a military. aviator, fell with his ma- chine to his death today. An inves- tigation is being started to determine) whether or not Swada took this) means of committing suicide, Wilson’s Cold Little Better; Stays in Bed SUNDAY BATH HAS APPROVAL OF COVERNOR Are Denied President To- Say Chief Executive Signs 8. B, 204 CABINET MEETING and Affixes Signature to CALLED OFF Famed Chick Bill (United Press) Washington, March 9.—Presideni ‘Wilson has been ordered to remain in bed today by his physician, While the executive is reported much more comfortable today, it is essential that | Frazier Approves Seocnd Step in he obtain a compiete rest, it was Program—Semi-Monthly Pay stated today. He has been forbiden to see call- 3, Law Is in Effect ‘Sunday bathing, rowing and canoe- ers unless very urgen and necessary. Today's cabinet meeting has been ing is strictly legal from this day and date. This morning Governor Fra- called off. zier attached the executive signature to Senate Bill 294, Lindstrom, which provides that bathing and_ boating are summer resorts and chautau- y operate on the Sabbath. Lindstrom's famous chicken bill, ad- vancing and shortening the open sea- son, and reducing the bag limit, was} O. K.'d. 1 The governor also signed this morn- ing Senate ‘Bill 239, Senate Bill 1 which provides for a legislative reap- portionment; Senate Bill 200, relat- ing to public nuisances and remedies STATE HAIL AMENDMENT Now GOES TO TO ELECTORS DISSOLVE U. 3. STEEL COMPANY for the same; Senate Bill 110, repeal- ing laws relating to joint annual state- Government Attorneys Urge ment of county auditor and county rs : treasurer; Senate Hill 75, providing Domination of Industry as for the calling in of another judge in . supreme and district courts, when the Basis trial judge is disqualified: Senate Bill 191, Senator Haggart’s drug act; ALLEGE COMPETITION Senate Bill 112, providing for appoint- ment of special administrator for re- ILLEGALLY SHIFTED | leasing mortgage or judgment against a deceased person; Senate Bill 104, requiring ‘township boards to adver- lise for road machinery whose pur- chase price exceeds $400; Senate Bill 142, an act for the purpose of per- petuating testimony of injured per- sons in actions and proceeding in the courts of the state; Senate Bill 817, 1 relating to extra’ “good time” allowed prisoners in the slate penitentiary; Senate, Bill-148, increasing maximum appraised value of animals killed ie glanders to $150; Senate /Bill 274, lating to personal property and ihe! ney belonging to deceased persons | who have been! confined in the state penitentiary; Senate (ill 2 ating | to diminution of! Sentences for good | (Associated Press) Washington, March 9.—Hearings of the government’s suit to dissolve the United States Steel corporation were begun today by the supreme court. An array of counsel for both sides ap- peared in the hearings which are ex- pected to last until the middle of next week. Federal attorneys opened ‘the argu: ments, the government having -ap- pealed from dism l by the New Jer- sey federal district court of its suit, which was begun in 1911 in President Taft's administration. The principal idea of the proposi- tion is domination by the corporation | ;, * rebel ¥ ‘ bs conduct: Senate Bill) 277) requiring in the iron and steel industry, It 48] divorcees, to submit copy of divorce said to furnish more than one-half of | decree with appl ation, for marriage | the national, production, and to con-}jicense; Senate Rill 265, regarding trol prices, By its formation in 1901, the government alleges competition was illegally stifled, Corporation’s Defense. The defense is that the combina- tion has actually operated beneficial- ly, has not oppressed competitors or the public and fs not illegal merely because of its size and combined as- sets. ployes every 15 days. *In the lower court, the govern-| The only house ment’s suit was dismissed, because,|the last few days 5, making an although the court found that the|¢mergency appropriation of $2,645 to corporation was organized with in-| Carry the office of state auditor over tent to restrain trade and had actual-| t© o July 1. jone so, it was without power to}: alone fix and maintain prices, and ‘was not, therefore, a monopoly. ARGENTINE 10 ASSUME ROLE | QF 390) ACRES kota land amounting to 541,500 acres (United Press.) is included in 1,500,000 acres which Buenos Ayres, March 9%—Argen-| were designated under the enlarged tine’s plan for concerted action in| homestead act by Secretary Lane in looking for peace in Europe is en- tion of mechanic's’ lien; » constitutional amend- filings Senate Bill ment. empowering legislature to levy land tax for creation of stand hail fund, and which now goes to the peo- ple for approval; Senate Bill 120, re. lating to building of dipping tanks in every township; Senate Bill 78, re- quiring steam railroads to pay em- signed during Wilson’s Cold May Assist Date Change Usual Post Inaugural Agitation to Postpone Ceremonies Until Later HARRISON DIED FROM EXPOSURE AT EXERCISES (Associated Press) Washington, March 9.—Congress at its next session will be asked to pass a constitutional amendment changing the inaugural day from March 4 to the last Thursday in April. Announcement to that effect was made today, following a meeting of the Washington members of the Na- tional Committee in Charge of Inaug- uration. President Wilson, who is suffering from a severe cold on ac- count of exposure Monday, will be urged to help in securing the passage of the proposed amendment. “The dangerous weather this year emphasized the necessity for a change,” said a. member of the com- mittee. “President Harrison died from exposure on inauguration day, and other prominent men have died or become seriously ill from expos- ure.” BOY AVENGED FATHER'S DEATH; JURY FREES HM Eleven Year Old Son Takes Gun From Dying Parent’s Hands SHOOTS MURDERER THEN MAKES. HIg-BSCAPE (Associated Press) Croweburg, Kan., March 9.—Eleven- year-old Joe Vinardi went back to school here today, treed by law for] , having avenged in blood ine killing of his father, A coroner's jury re- turned a verdict that freed him of all blame in connection with the death here Monday of Mike Gilio, suitor for the aand of his sister, and enemy of Giancento Viardi, the boy’s father. “He killed daddy,” said the boy to the jury, “Then | killed him.” Feud Sprung Up. A feud had sprung up between the two men because of Gilio’s attentions to Vinardi’s daughter, They met Monday night, one with a shotgun and the other with a revolver, and both next day were found dead. It was believed at first they had killed each other, but the inquest revealed that the boy had stepped into the tragedy. When Vinardi, the elder, lay mor- tally wounded, according to the story told yesterday, he instructed the boy to obtain vengeance. The boy, his father’s shotgun in hand, found Gilio in front of his home. Gilio had a shotgun also, He pointed it at the Doy and laughed at him. Joe Vinardi shot. Then he ran, not knowing whether, or not, he had killed Gilio, but next morning Gilio was found dead not far from the house in which the elder Vinardi had died. The coroner’s jury called it “self- defense.” LOOKING AFTER INTERESTS. F. S. Graham, prominent ‘Minneap olis banker and president of banks at Streeter and Merricourt, arrived in the city yesterday and was a caller today at the First National bank. Mr. Graham former dan. With his family, he recently :e- February. Under the act, an entry- countering opposition in Chile. Dis-|man may acquire a homestead of 320 patches received here declared that turned from Florida: acres, the newspaper, Diario llustrado, re- veals its belief in an Argentine-Peru- vian combination formed hostile to ‘Chile. Other newspapers demanded immediately. on seeing . an alliance with Colombia in retaliation of the move. Publication of these state- ments created considerable excite- ment and discussion here. GERMAN HAYAL OFFICER HELO ON PLOT CHARGE (Associated Press.) Los Angeles, March 9.—Captain Al- fred Fritzen, said to be a German na- val officer, was arrested at Hartwood, | near here, late last night, by E. M. Blanford, special agent of the depart- ment of justice, znd held in the city jail on suspicion of felony. The au- thorities said he was wanted in con- nection with the alleged plot to de- stroy the Welland canal. WILL NOT AFFECT PLANS. (United Press.) Chicago; March 9.—The_holding up of the army apppropriation bill in con- Bress will not affect the plans for a P training camp at Ft. Snelling, it was i“ * READY 10 GIVE ALARM; “GAS 1S COMING” v The picture ‘shows a “gas gong” in; the French trenches and a sentry sta- tioned near it, watching for signs of @ gas attack. When the gong is sounded the men in the trenches put ~ on their gas masks. TEUTONS RETIRE ALONG SOMME; CAINS IN EAST Russians Slowly Reducing Opposi- tions of Turks in Kingdom of Persia MOHAMMEDANS MAY MAKE LAST STAND Expected Word Will Reach War Office Any Time That Ancient Capital Has Fallen (Associated Press) London, March 9.—Further retire- ment of the German line on the Som- me river front in France and the ar- rival of the British army before Bag- dad, in Messopotamia, may be predict- ed as early events affecting the mili- tary situation, according te the views expressed by General Frederick B, Maurice, chief director of mititary operations at the war office, in his weekly talk with the Associated Press. Slow Retirement. General Maurice said: “During the past week, on the west- ern front, the German have kept up a slow retirement until their new line extends approximately from Bucquoy to Bapaume, thereby accentuating the dangerow:, salient from which the en- emy hes to retire rather than risk meeting our offensive along that line. Within Twelve Miles, “In the east our cavalry is within 12 miles of Bagdad, which Nes in a valley and is indefensible ‘except along the river Diala, six miles away, where the Turks may make a stand and at which point General Maude, commander of the British forces, may have reached by this time, as our last news was sent March 6. “This campaign is by no means an isolated action, and the last where a ggries of operations have blasted the German plan. ‘Russians have been rapidly clearing Persia, but.on -ac- count of the physical difficulties of the country rather than the resist- tance of the Turks may be slow.” The closing of the Dutch-Belgian trontier by the German military au- thorities is reported in a Central News dispatch from Amsterdam. CONDITIONS AT HOSPITAL ARE DEPLORABLE Patients at Insane Asylum Crowd- ed Together Personal En- counters Are Frequent (Special to the Tribune.) JJamestown, March 9.—Conditions are not what they should be at the j state hospital for the insane,” declar- ed Dr. Wm. Hotchkiss, superintendent of the institution, in addressing the teachers at the last day of the con- vention in this city today. “There was an increase of only 126 to the hospital in the last two years, but that number is too many, as the institution is already packed to capac- ‘We have had 26 cases where pa- tients were injured by rooming with others, made necessary by crow td “| conditions. This is not known gener- ally, but T am explaining so you will all understand, “ ‘Standing room only’ that should be hung out. “The taxation bugaboo is what is keeping the state from providing a new institution for the insane and feble-minded. People think the sum of $400,000 is exorbitant, but when it comes to the percapita tax it is found it would mean the taxation of only two cents for each person in the state. “Not one person in a thousand in the state realizes the terrible condi- tions that exist at the instiution. We don’t get patiens soon enough. When they come they are past the stage where they can be aided and are brought in shackles.” Dr. Hotchkiss, in closing his ad- dress, read statistic. illustrating vari- ous phases of the subject. GERMANY STILL WAKING “ZEPS" (United Press.) Berlin, March 9.—Vigorous denial that Germany has ceased the con- struction of Zeppelins was made to- day by a high government official. The construction is being continued, he said. “The statement that there ‘is not enough material, is false. We also have plenty of workmen,” he. continued. ‘Berlin had a smallpox scare today. Thousands were vacci- nated following the outbreak of sev: eral cases, is the sign Lean, Fargo, N. D. Villa Moves on Torreon Bandit Chief Has ‘Has Succeeded in Recruiting Large About Him AMERICANS LEAVE FEARING ATROCITIES (Associated Press.) El Paso, Texas, March 9,—Villa partisans here assert that Francisco Villa has captured Durango City, the capital of the state of Durango, and has started a march on Torreon. They say he has recruited his force to 3,000. Many of General Gabriel Gavira’s de facto forces at Durango ‘City have joined Villa, according to the Villa junta here. Other reports say Americans are leaving Torreon for fear of another Villa attackk, JAPAN TELLS CHINA TO SEVER RELATIONS ONLY Opposed to Having Neighbor Act- ually Engage in Hostilities Against Germany , CELESTIAL EMPIRE READY TO BREAK WITH TEUTONS (United Press); Tokio, March 9.—Although a sever- ance of diplomatic relations between China and Germany is believed to be inevitable, there is declared to be little possibility (hat the wepublie will join the European allies, Authentic information “is that the! Chinese. cabi- net has decided to sever diplomatic relations with Germany, but is await- ing developments in Washington and Tokio before formally doing so, Prac- tically all Chinese dent Li Hung Yang, and Por ister Wu Ting Sing, are in favor o7 taking this action, It is understood that Pekin is already arr: route by wh the German diplo matic officials may return home, Pressure may be brought to bear to prevent China from actually entering the war. When talk of a break began, the move was opposed by Chinese newspapers and others close to offi- cialdom. Many reasons were offered. Some were so frank to say that it would give China a seat around the peace table, at the end of the great Japan only to sever diplomatic rela- | HS FULL POWER 10 ARM VESSELS Secretary Lansing and Gregory Give Wilson Formal Opinion to That Effect EXTRA SESSION MAY FOLLOW SENATE ACTION Modification of Rules by That Body Facilitate Legislative Action EXTRA SESSION APRIL 16. (Associated Press) Washington, March 9.—Presi- dent Wilson will proceed at once under his constitutional author- ity to arm merchantships sailing for the war zone, it was an- nounced here this afternoon. It has also been announced that the president will immediately call an extraordinary session of congress for April 16, The arming of American mer chant vessels will begin within the near future, (Associated Press.) Washington, March 9.—Secretary ‘Lansing and Attorney General Greg- ory have given President Wilson their opinion that he has legal au- thority to arm merchant ships for protection against submarines with- out awaiting congressional action, and the president’s decision as to what he will do was expected today, or tomorrow. The senate’s modification of its rules to guard against another filf- buster on the armed neutrality bill led some officials to believe the prest- dent would now call a special, ses- sion soon to pass on the neutrality measure. In view of the long. time which probably would be required to Nowéver, ajid the president's _known degire for. early action.to get Ameri- can shove moving again, it is intl mated in cértain administration quar- ters, the president would direct the arming of ships by executive order. Calls at White House. Speaker Clark called at the White today and asked for information about the probable date of an extra session of congress. He was told that he would be notified as promptly as. po» sible. ‘ortified with the opinion of Attor ieneral Gregory and Secretary ng that he has the authority to arm American merchant vessels with- out action by congress, the president is understood to be considering tak- ing the step immediately. At the same time, it was generally antici- pated that the date for the extra ses- sion, which now seems certain, would be set in the immediate future. Some members of congress want at tions, FARGO ATTORNEY FOR REGISTRAR OF FARM LOANS Washington, March 9.—Two North Dakotas are included among the offi- cers of the federal farm loan bank at St. Paul as announced by the federal farm loan board today F. W. McLean of Fargo, was ap- pointed registrar and attorney, and E. G. Quamme of Finley, was named president. The complete list of offi- cers follows: President—E, G. D. Vice President—Ben F. Feast, Eat Claire, Wis. Secretary—H. K. Jennings, lotte, Mich. Treasurer—A. H. Turrittin, Sauk Rapids, Minn. Director—Walter S. apolis. Registrar and Attorney—F. W. Mc- Quamme, Finley, Char- Harris, Minne- COUNT ZEPPELIN DIES FOLLOWING AN OPERATION (Associated Press.) London London, March 9.—Count} von Zeppelin was suffering from dys< entery for some time prior to hist! death and a complication of the m ady necessitated an intestinal oper- ation, according to a Eerlin dispatch, to Reuters by way of Amsterdam. The operation was successful and his re- covery was hoped for, when mumps developed and later inflammation of the lung. It was difficult for him to receive nourishment and his power of resistance was considerably weaken- ed. The critical point in his illness, was reached a few days ago, and died at noon Thursday. , least two weeks before the time of calling the extra session and the time for it to convene. ‘It was though that the president might go ahead and arm the ships and call an extra session of congress to meet later to provide the necessary money and pass apppropria- tion ‘bills which failed last session. In the ten minute session of the senate today, Senator McLean, Repub- lican of Connecticut, introduced a res- olution, prepared last night request: ing the president to call congress in special session March 20, to enact measures of vital importance to the nation. It was not discussed and the senate adjourned until Monday. There seems no likelihood that’ it will be passed. CERMAN WIRELESS ON COAST OF BRAZIL REPORTED (United Press. Rio de Janeiro, Nov. 9.—German wireless stations are believed to be in operation on the ‘Brazilian coast. On February 8 there was an engage- ment between British warships and German vessels off the island of Fer nando de Nornohna, on the northern coast of Brazil. Within a few hours after the battle inhabitants of the isl- and reported seeing flashes of big guns. German interest in the repost gave credence to the report that the British steamer, Amethyst, had deen sunk off the coast. The story was de- nied by the Brazilian consul. a week later the British steamer, Glasgo, put into’ port, and from one of its officers a story of a sca engage- ment was obtained which tallied in every detail with the Rio de Janetro report the day of the battle, except that the Amethyst was sunk. The Germans were completely advised re- garding the battle the day it orew it is said. HERE FROM eS, 2 jweeney, well known farmer. Jerry Si y, wel eh aX of, the McKenzie Hal in the oe ‘today | assemble and organize the. new house, _