The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, March 13, 1917, Page 1

The Weather Partly Cloudy. THE BIS THIRTY-SEVENTH YEAR, NO. 61 UNITED PRESS _ BIG RAIL STRIKE PENDING BERASTORFF |S PEEVISH OVER MINUTE SEARCH Ripped Open Insoles of His Wife's Shoes—Won’t Send His Protest ALL RUBBER, INCLUDING HOT WATER BAGS, SEIZED. Friends Remarked That Teuton Ambassador's Face Lacks Its Usual | Smile (United Press.) Christiana, March 13.—Not even Countess von Bernstoriff, wife of the former German Ambassador to the United States, was exempted in the minute search of the Frederik VIII abroad which the German Ambassa- dor and his party left the United States for Germany, and her passen- gers by the British authoritites at Halifax. So thorough was the search as welt as the delay enforced upon the former Ambassador, that he will lodge formal protest at Washington. Refuse to Wire Protest At the time of the searching, the British authorities refused to trans- mit his protest by wire. They mail- ed one, however, to Swiss Minister Ritter, who. Von Bernstorift left’ in charge of the German affairs at ‘Washington. This was not forwarded it was learned, until after the exam- ination had been completed and the Frederick VIII had left port, British authorities refused to let American consul come abroad. Von Bernstorff was the only. one of the party ex: empted from the search. Search Insoles. ‘ His wife was thoroughly searched. Even the insoles of her shoes were ripped open. This was mild com- pared with the examination, which the other Germans went through. They were stripped to the skin and even their teeth examined. Not a woman in the party, was excused, All German gold xy, WAS confiscated as_contraband, 4, few. lost, some pa- per money. Alj,aHbbe including hot water bottles, ai seized. Ip MYSTERIOUS TRUNK. (Associated Press.) London, Mdrch 13.—The story of a mysterious trunk, which was on board the Frederik VIII, the steamer which brought Count von ‘Bernstorff from [Kaiser’s Kaiser’s Kin Caught i Plot Mesh Plot to Smuggle Goods to German BISMAROK, NORTH DAKOTA, TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1917. THAW 15 LUNATIC, SAYS COURT OF PENNSYLVANTA Interned Vessels Causes Five Arrests Cannot Be Taken to New York to ADELBERT FISCHER Answer Charge of Beating HEAD OF CONSPIRACY Frederick Gump Philadelphia, Pa., Plot to smuggle goods aboard the German interned vessels at the League Island navy yards has result- ed in five arrests. The German at- tempt took a serious aspect today, when Adelbert Fischer, a relative of the kaiser, and himself an official of one of the largest marine engineer. ing companies in ‘Hamburg, was ar- rested. The authorities were amazed to learn the extent of Fischer’s op erations. in addition to his knowledge of the direct connection of these facts, it ‘was said to have been learned by offi- cials that his firm has made special contracts for the American navy, a number of them having been made di- rectly with the government. That the firm has massed a large amount of information regarding American war- ships was also disclosed. Fischer, who is at liberty under bail, is a re- serve officer in the German army. A number of employes of his firm made trial trips on American ships and are acqquainted with their construc- tion. His firm is equipped with ma- chinery to make skells and munitions and was used during. the Spanish-Am- March 13.—A erican war, The task of taking chro- nometers ashore from the German liners was performed ‘by Fischer's wife. APPROPRIATION FOR FORT TOTTEN Otis B. Goodall, Indian Schools in. Northwest Spending Day Here On-his way lo Oregon, to his own district, which, ¢: 3 that state, Washington and Idaho, Otis 'B. Good- the northwest district, stopped off in Bismarck yesterday to consult Attor- ney General William Langer on offi- cial matters pertaining to the Foyt Totten jurisdiction; also to visit the ‘Bismarck Indian school. the United States to Copenhagen is Placed in Charge in October. given prominence by the Express. The trunk is said to have been con- signed to Stockholm by. the Swedish Minister to the United States and to have ‘borne the seal of the Swedish consulate in New York. The story says that the trunk war held at Halifax because its seals were broken, and that it will be sent to England by a British warship. After it reaches the British capital, it wi' be turned over to the Swedish Lega- tion, where its contents will be ex: amined in the presence of British of ficers. The Express suggests that the trunk was opened between New York and Halifax to permit the inspection of secret documents belonging to: Count Von Bernstorff. REVIVES SUBMARINE TALK, (Associated Press) London, March 13.—The arrival in Europe of Count von Bernstorff, for- mer ambassador to the United States, has caused renewed discussion in Ber- lin of the. submarine blockade be- tween political, naval and diplomatic representatives, according to the Nor- wegian Mercantile Shipping Gazette, says Reuter’s Christiania correspond- ent. Some naval attaches in neutral countries have been called to Berlin for a conference,” continues the dis- patch. “The alteration, but not the raising of the blockade, is probable.” These conferences, it is indicated ‘by the publication, arose out of devel- opments during Count von Bern- storff’s stay in Christiania, when indi- ‘Supt. Goodall was temporarily plac- ed in charge of the Fort Totten In- dian school on the Devils Lake reser- vation, October 28, 1916, by Commis- sioner of Indian Affairs Cato ‘Sells, at which time Superintendent C. M. Zie- ‘bach, who had been in charge for the last ten years, was suspended. S. A. M. Young has been appointed to succeed Mr. Ziebach, and took charge of the school and the affairs of the reservation on (March 10, 1917. Mr. Goodall stated this afternoon that during the last four and one-half months considerable construction work has been done at the school an: that things are now running more smoothly. Ziebach was dismissed from the service February. 3, 1917. According to Superintendent, Good- all, there are 345 children at, the Fort Totten school, being,;Chippewas and Sioux. The population of the reser- vation is 1,006. The total appropria- tion in past years has been $68,500 from the government. Besides this, additional appropriations have been made this year which provide for the erection of a $25,000 gymnasium, a $5,000 barn and repairs and improve- ments to cost $2,000, making the total appropriation which is available for the reservation about $100,000. In ‘Service 28 Years. ‘Superintendent Goodall has been in the government service over 28 years, having served in five different depart- ments during that period. He ‘stated that a feature in connection with his visit to Bismarck is that it is the last ‘ABOMT. $100.00 Supervisor of all, supervisor of Indian schools of FAMILY ANXIOUS TO HAVE HARRY FORGOTTEN: Mother Wants Curtain Rung Down and Son Saved From Further Exploitation (Associated Press.) Philadelphia, Pa., March 13.—Harry K. Thaw was today adjudged a luna- tic by the common pleas court of this city and, under the law, cannot be taken to New York on requisition to stand trial on charges of assaulting: Frederick Gump, Jr., a high school student of Kansas City, Mo. Thaw will be kept at ‘St. Mary’s hospital here, pending his removal to a Penn- sylvania asylum. The court's action was based on the report returned today by a lunacy commission, which yesterday took the testimony of Thaw and his moth- er. Adjudged Lunatic. In announcing the conclusion of the lunacy commission, James Gay Gor- don, counsel for Mrs. Thaw, on whose behalf the proceedings were begun, made this statement: “The inquisition which met yester- day and heard the case of Harry K. Thaw adjudged him to be a lunatic and the findings will today be filed in the court of common pleas. Court to Control. “Judge Martin made the usual ap- propriate order touching his person and estate. Thaw is now in the cus- tody of the sovereignty of the stato of Pennsylvania, represented by its court of chancery and under the con- trol, and. protactiony of. the court and laws of . the. commonwealth. This necessarily settles the question of: his extradition gnd rings down the; curtain on that proceeding. Mrs. Thaw and her ‘family all desire, if} possible, that the matter may be dropped ‘for - public... exploitation. Thaw is now safe from harm to him- self-or others, and the court will hold control of and guard him. Anything with respect to him hereafter can on- ly be done with the sanction of the court.” TO ASK EXTRADITION. (United Press.) New York, March 13.—District At- torney Black, commenting on the ad- ujdging of Harry K. Thaw insane by a common pleas court in Pennsylva- nia, said the actiof would have no effect on the plans to have him tried here for whipping Frederi¢k Gump, Jr. Black said he would proceed to ask Governor Brumbaugh of Penn- sylvania for his extradition. SEVENTEEN MEN TRAPPED IN COAL. MINES (United Press.) Canonsburg, Pa., March 13.—Seven- teen men were trapped in one of the mines of the Henderson company at Henderson today, when two explo- ——— the mine. Twenty-four men were ?' work when the explosion occurred. ‘Seven were taken out and a second explosion then cut the others off from first aid. Efforts to rescue the en- sions partly wrecked the interior of]. THAW INSANE FINDS og HARRY K. THAW WEST FRONT [5 BRISTLING WITH NEW OFFENSIVE Much Attention Centers on North- ern Part Where Germans Lose Ground 300 PRISONERS AND THIRTEEN GUNS TAKEN (Associated Press) The Franco-Belgian front is brist- ling with military: activities. All ro- ports indicate preparation for opera- tions on a large scale. Much attention centers on the north- ern part of the front... ‘fe Germans. recently closed the Dutch-Belgian frontier, and there are reports of im- portant troop movements behind the secret barrier, These are interpreted as possibly presaging another attempt by the Germans to break through the Yser line in a drive for Calais. In the Champagne, the fighting con- tinues brisk. Paris last night report- ed the regaining of all the trenches the Germans had taken on the com- manding Hill 185, in the region of Maisons de Champagne. Today’s French bulletin announced the com- plete repulse of «a violent German counter attack here. Berlin’s account of yesterday’s fight- ing does not admit the capture by the French of Hill 185, in its entirety, but concedes the loss of ground on the southwest slope. The German re- port also announces an attack by the British on a wide front, just south of Arras, which, it declares,. was re- pulsed with heavy British losses. The capture of 13 machine guns and more than 300 prisoners by Ger- mans, yesterday in raiding the Rus- sian line in Galicia, north of the Zoch- aff-Tarnopol railroad, was announced ‘by Berlin. STRIKE TALK FORCES STOCK PRICES DOWN (Associated Presi New York, March 13.—Railway shares were somewhat unsettled at the opening of today’s stock market, trapped men are being made. SEVEN RESCUED. (Associated Press.) Canonsburg, Pa., March 13.—Twen- ty-four men were entombed by two explosions in the mines of the Hen- rect efforts, it says, were made to pre- vent the situation between Germany and America developing into war. (Associated Press) Copenhagen, March 13.—The de- parture of the Frederick VIII from capital in the United States for him to visit. Mr. Goodall has been a news- paper man most of his life, being at one time a member of the Washing- ton Post and he has been Washington correspondent for a number of the country’s leading dailies. “I think Bismarck is one of the most up to date and progressive cit- derson Coal company at Henderson- ville, five miles from here, early to- day. Seven men were later taken out alive, and efforts are being made to reach the others. The Pittsburg eta tion of the bureau of mines has sent a mine rescue car and an automobile truck to the scene. Christiania was decided upon so sud- ies in the West,” he stated this morn- AMERICANS MAY GIVE UP denly that several passengers were left behind in the Norwegian capital. The impending arrival of the steam- er here was known early and the Ger- man colony assembled at the dock to give the returning ambassador a hearty welcome. By 9 o'clock the quays were thronged with thousands of people, but only the most import- ant Germans and those who were waiting as relatives and friends were admitted inside the inclosure. The German minister to Denmark, Count Brockdorff-Rantzau, with the staff of German legation, and consul- ate, and the Austrian minister, Count Szechenyi, reached the dock as the ship berthed. The liner’s band played American airs and the deck was afiut- ter with American flags, waved by passengers. Count von Bernstorff and his" wife-stood onthe: promenade deck: watching the docking and apparently oblivious of an American flag which —_— = ~ ing. “It has given me much pleas: ure to meet the state officials and the many prominent citizens. I re- gret that my stay here cannot be longer.” Wisconsin § Takes Over Coal Mine (United Press.) ‘Madison, Wis., March 13.—The iWis- consin senate today passed Senator {Metcalf’s ‘joint resolution, giving the state authority to assume operation ‘Of all cdal Mines in ‘the-state! The: Fecent high coal prices prom: RELIEF WORK IN BELGIUM (Ass ciated P Press) Washington, March 13}—Probable early withdrawal of all Americans participating in Belgian relief, includ- ing the withdrawal of Brand Whit- lock, American minister, from Brus- sels, as a result of the pressure of the German submarine campaign, was forecast today at the state department today. Consul Frost's statement on the submarining of the Belgian relief ship Storstad intensified the situation. FIRE THREATENS LOS ANGELES. (United Press) Los Angeles, Cal., March 13.—Fire, originating inva shampoo parlor in the basement: of the Dilsom building, threatened. all> the buildings» on the ‘west side. of ‘one! block. fire the unexpected attitude of the rail- way brotherhoods causing moderate selling. Northern Pacific and other active is- sues registered losses ranging from material fractions to almost two points. Industrials were sympathetically affected, United States Steel losing three-quarters of a point, with one each for Crucible Steel and Republic Iron. The general list, embracing equip- ments, utilities and spectalties, also manifested reactionary tendencies. LAMB PRICES. HIGH. ~ (United Press) South St. Paul. March 13.—A new price for lambs was set on the local market today when top prices reach- FRAZIER. MAES $50,000 BONUS K TRIBUNE [= ASSOCIATED PRESS NE eee, PRESS Bill” Langer Tells How t to Kill Bad Law’ 1) FOR GUARD CODD) wm sms nes Signature to Sen. Bill 324 Means Allowance of $75 for Each Enlisted Man ADDS $500,000 TO ROAD kota Points Out Coup He Scored Here STRICT ENFORCEMENT WHEN LEGISLATURE IS IN SESSION (United Press) March 13.—The way to St. Paul, FUNDS IN SIGNING 167} find out whether the people want a Automobile Registration Fee In- creased January 1, 1918 to Minimum of $6 Legislative recognition of the ser- vices rendered North Dakota by her stalwart sons who served seven and one-half months on the Mexican bord- ers was made effective last evening, when Governor Frazier signed Senate Bil 324, under wv ‘th $50,000 will be- come available July 1 for the pension- ing of enlisted men of the First North Dakota infantry. In view of the fact that the gover- nor is keeping such a close watch on appropriation measures there had been some doubt in the minds of friends of the bill as to whether he would sign it, The appropriation carried by Sen- ate Bill 324, is one of the largest pro- vided for by any individual measure aside from the general appropriation bill, Mr, Frazier, however, did not. hes- itate, when the pension bill cume up in its regular order, and it now rests in the secretary of state's office, reat to tuke its place on the statute-books of the state. ane pe provides an appropriation of $ or as much thereof as may be ne ry, “for paying pensious (in a dition to ‘pensions provided for in Si tion 2425 of the compiled laws of 1! in recognition of meritorious mititury: listed men of the First North Dakota ervice, hardships endured by the en- infantry. and to reimburse such ‘enlist- ed men for necessary nse and time Jost, not otherwise provided for, to all enlisted men of the First. North Dakota infantry..avbo—served:avithemeh reg] ment in the border service under ca'l of the president, dated June 1, 1916 and who returned to th the regiment, or who we trom said service prior to the nu ing out of the regiment from the United | States service, reason of expira- tion of th ment, or on surgeon's cer received aid fi under the provisions of the relative act.) Such pensions paid in amounts at the rate of $10 per month for each month or major frac- tion thereof of such re, payment to be made in lump sums, to each enlisted man eligible, provided. enlisted | men eligible to pens shall make written “United that. ms under this act pplication therefor on forms to be prescribed by the adjut- ant general.” HALF-MILLION FOR ROADS. House Bill 167, which the governor signed last evening, will make ayail- ble. beginning Janu 1, 1918, an additional fund of approximate! 100), 000 per annum for the constru n of a state system of trunk-line highway bill provides that after January 1, JMS, the minimum registration fee for automobiles shall be $6 per annum, and that for each additional horsepower over twenty fifty cents shall be added to the fee. Of the revenues thus pro- duced two-thirds go into the state highway fund and one-third into the county funds. JAPAN ADVISED CHINA TO BREAK WITH GERMANY (United Press.) Tokio, March 13.—China’s decision to break diplomatic relations with the German government came partly on Japan's advice. More than a month ago, China sent a formal note to the imperial government emphatically protesting against the submarine war- | fare. This was not taken with Ja- pan’s advice, but China immediately afterward asked Japan for advice. The best information obtainable is that China will not actually join the Entente. She will content herself with a formal disavowal of Germany's submarine warfare. Such prominent officials as Dr. Wu Ting Fang have! long been anxious for their country to break with Germany. China be- lieves the ‘break will raise her diplo- matic status, increase her prestige and mark a new era in the history of foreign relations. It will also permit her to speak at the peace conference, officials believe. ed $14.50 per cwt. Best hogs brought $14.30 per cwt., and were 10c down on larger xeceipts. Sixty Subs Captured (United Press.) Washington, March 13—About ' 60 German submarines were capturéd or destroyed between January 1 anid Feb- Tuary. 15; according to | reports re- ceived here today and the first au: NAVAL AIDE TO DANIELS 18 ALSO A CARPENTER (United Press) Washington, ‘March 13—As a naval officer Lieut. Byron McCand- less, aide to Secretary Daniels, is a carpenter extraordinary. And, as a& state with} law that is on the statute books is to enforce it, This is the principle My which North Dakota is governed,” cording to North Dakota’s fighting Attorney General Langer, who is in ‘St. Paul today. “Of course, 1 believe a strict en- forcement should be made while the legislature is in session. It could then be repealed, if not wanted by the people, That is what we did to the Sunday blue laws. They were en- forced to such an extent that a cigar couldn’t be purchased on Sunday. The people decided they had no use for them and und they. wer were re Fepealel.” MAY LAUNCH FACE MOVE IN FEW MONTHS Conditions in Warring Nations Becoming Almost Unbear- able, Declare Reports ENTRY OF UNITED STATES WOULD PROLONG STRUGGLE Sa en NNO POSS PIES Th peace movement may be launched within three or four months, it was jintimated today by officials and di- }plomats here. In the opinion of mili- tary men, government authorities and representatives of the foreign powers here, there are many elements at »y | Work, which are tending to bring the great war to a closing stage shortly. They include the increasingly intense food situation in the warring nations, chiefly the Central Powers, and the growing uneasiness among the peo- ple, as exhibited by the severe criti- isms of the cabinet on the possibili- ties of nations breaking under the strain, and the growing belief that neither can achieve an overwhelming victory such as would force a great military peace. Set July 1 as Date, It is now believed that President Wilson’s suggested peace without vic- tory will come not possibly later than July 1. By that time, the empty stom- tachs,and the general unhealthful con- ditions, in the warring nations will have argued successfully for termina- ting the struggle. As a result, it is a growing belief that Germany will do everything to prevent the entrance into the war of the United States. If she does enter officials feel sure that it would serve only to prolong the struggle and increase the suffering among the millions of people. There are reasons for believing that Ger- many will exercise every precaution gainst sinking armed merchantmen without complying with every inter. national law demanded by this gov- ernment. By July, it is believed the success or failure of the German sub- marine warfare will have been deter- mined. Washington, March 13.—A general SATURDAY NEXT | DATE SET FOR CENERAL TIE-UP Brotherhoods Plan Series; of Walk-outs Unless Demands Are Granted by Chiefs TROUBLE OVER EIGHT HOUR LEGISLATION Freight Trainmen Will Be First to Leave Their Jobs, Says Announcement (Associated Press.) New York, March 13.—Information received by the national conference committee, composed of managers of the great railway systems, and made public today, indicates that the four employes’ brotherhoods have complet- ed arrangements for a progressive series of strikes to begin at 6 o'clock eastern time Saturday night, if the conference on the eight hour question held here Thursday fails to reach @& satisfactory arrangement. The proposed strike program, ac- cording to this information is as fol- lows: Saturday, 6 p. m—Cgll out all freight trainmen on certain eastern lines. Such an order would involve 40,000 men. Monday, 6 p. m.—Call out the freight trainmen on all other roads ity the southeastern territory or extend- ing to New York. Tuesday, 6 p. m.—Call out’ aif freight trainmen in the northwestern: group, including the Hill road, and all: those centering at Chicago. n Wednesday, 6 p. m.—If the rafk Toads still refuse to grant the men terms, extend the strike to all other freight trainmen and call out the passenger trainmen in the country. WILSON NOTIFIED. (Anaociated Press): © ‘Washington, March 13.—The rail road brotherhoods on March 7, ‘wrote to President Wilson, it became known today, formally notifying him of the conference with the railroad repre- sentatives scheduled for March 15, In this letter, the brotherhogd leaders declared they were “hopeful” of mak- ing a satisfactory adjustment of ques- tions pending with the railroads. The brotherhood representatives al- so informed President Wilson that if, while they were negotiating with the railroads, the nation became involved in war, they would co-operate to the fullest extent with the government. Begin Investigation. Neither President Wilson nor Secre- tary Wilson of the department of lab- or had official information today re- garding the intention of the brother- hoods to strike unless a satisfactory arrangement was reached at Thurs- day’s conference. An investigation was begun through government agen- cies, however. It was stated that there was little of a definite character that the gov- ernment could do anything until the outcome of the meeting in New York Thursday is known. Regard Strike as Unfavorable. At the direction of President Wil- son, Secretary Wilson of the depart- ment of labor will keep in close touch with the conference in New York Thursday and should it fail the gov- ernment will then consider further steps. Government officials regarded it as inconceivable that there should De a railroad strike. at this time, and no plans have been mapped out, it was generally taken for granted that the president will use his utmost ef- forts to prevent such a strike. TO MAKE FINAL EFFORT. (United Press.) Washington, March 13.—The Unit- GUNARDER SUNK; NO ONE LOST (Associated |Press.) Washington, March 13.—The sink- ing of the Cunard non-passenger liner Folio, with one American aboard, was reported to the state department to- day in a preliminary dispatch from Consul Frost at Queenstown, as fol- lows: “Cunard non-passenger Folio sunk off Waterford penth. Survivors land- ed at Darron. Sole American boat's surgeon, W. J. Coré, ‘Nashville, Tenn., saved uninjured.” McCormick May Be Sent to Japan result, the navy department is today 13 rooms the richer. . available but funds fora carpenter were not, the versatile lieutenant | would be urged upon Itim by the pres.|state department © today. donned a pair of greasy overalls and ident...who wanis.«-man_of, moms, uaa oee ern to. (United Press. Washington, March 13.—Vance Mc- Cormick, chairman of the Democratic keen for the appointment, but that it) at |. Sen- Every ator Metcalf to draw up the ‘Tesolu- Seen, Toeeky.teee > fighting the ; thoritative ‘report of the Entente suc | with two radio experts, but the rooms javerage. tact and:diplomacy for. usente fe rescued, "cesses against the. su io _shage. . ed States board. of mediation and con- ciliation, which failed to prevent an open breach between the four broth- erhoods and the railroads last April, will make a final effort to reach an agreement today, the United Press learned. STRIKE ORDERS OUT, (United Press : Belliview, O, March 13.—Strike or- ders, calling for a strike of the Nickel Plate railway have been printed and are in the hands of the railway heads, it became known today. The call is for 6 o'clock next Saturday evening. (United Press.) New York, March 13.—Information received here today from the railway Managers indicated but little prepa- ration for a strike, scheduled to teke place next Monday. Only a few men that are carried as extras at all times, are available. ‘No plans for bin Phe in the places with strike-breakers have been made. SINKING OF RELIEF SHIP I8 CONFIRMED (United Press) Washington, March 13.—A graphic picture of the unwarned attack on the, Storstad and the severe battle ‘with, the sea by survivors and the reported: When McCandless was told that the} national committee, may be offered|torpedoing of the Cunard non-pessem- 13 rooms—on the fourth floor of the|/the post of ambassador to Japan.| get vessel Frolic, with an State, War and Navy building—were|j¢ is understood McCormick is not Ren were given American Queenstown in a message to the His” mes-. the,