The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, April 4, 1917, Page 1

The Weather Fair and Warmer. THIBTY-SEVENTH YEAR, NO. 78 ELECTION CIVES CLEAN SWEEP TO OLD COMMISSION President Lucas and Commission- ers Battey and Bertsch Giv- en Big Support VOTE TO BE CANVASSED BY CITY BOARD TONIGHT Official Figures as Revealed by Poll Books Show No Changes in Result A clean sweep for the present ad- ministration resulted from yester- day’s election. President Lucas~ is returned by a majority of 292 over William O'Hara, and Commissioners Battey and Bertsch by pluralities of 203 and 164, respectively. Charles F. Bleckreid led George H. Dolan, the incumbent, for the police magistrate- ship, by 88 votes. Glitschka, who appeared with Everts on the so-called “Labor” tick- et, finished a poor fourth, coming in 148 votes behind his running mate. Mayor Lucas carried every ward ex- cept the Fourth, where the vote was 2 to 1 for O'Hara. Bertsch and Bat- tey also lost the Fourth. Everts dis- played his greatest strength in the Third and Fourth, although the lat- ter is the only ward which he car- ried. In the Third Everts polled 107 to Bertsch’s 117 and Battey’s 130, while in the Fourth Everts got. 95 to Bertsch’s 36 and Battey’s 32. The wards in which paving was not a real issue responded most freely to the appeals of the “Labor” candi- dates. Bleckreld Showed Speed. The speed displayed by Bleckreid was the one surprise of the election. It had been anticipated that the race between Casselman, Dolan and Bleck- reid would be nip and tuck. Cassel- man, however, finished 62 votes be- hind Dolan, and. Bleckreid ran well ahead of the entire field. Many Ruled Oat. Many votes were ruled out yester- day by an opinion of Attorney Gen- eral Langer, concurred in ‘by \State’s Attorney McCurdy and City Attorney O'Hare, holding that: no elector who had changed his residence from one precinct to another. within the last 90 days was ‘entitled to a vote yes- terday. Asa} result scores of voters who had m6vdd''tn anticipation of their ability; \indér’ former rulings, to return to’ thet former polling place to cast'>their ballots, found themselves disenfranchised: General Gratification. General gratification is expressed over the result of yesterday's ballot battle. President Lucas and Com- missioners Battey and Bertsch have proven themselves efficient, faithful public servants. They have a firm grasp on all the details of important projects now under way. The cam- paign which they» conducted | was clean, conservative and constructive, and the reward which they received ig a unanimous expression of con- tinued confidence is regarded a com- pliment to the sanity and good judg- ment of the Bismarck electorate. To Cancass Vote. The city commission meets tonight to canvass the vote, providing all re- turns are in by that time, and no im- portant change is anticipated in the result as announced below. ONE VOTE IS MURPHY’S MAJORITY OVER THOMPSON Jamestown, 'N. D., April 4.—The outstanding feature of the municipal election held here this week was the election of Attorney James A. Mur- phy over A. 'R. Thompson by one vote for 173 office of park commissioner for 4 term of three years. The re- sults in the aldermanic contests show George 1.. Hempstead, Philip Mason, J, E. Halstead,and A. M. Halstead as’ the winners in the rst, second, third and fourth wards, respectively. The park commissioners are: C. ‘A. Klaus, “father of the Jamestown Parks,” for a term of five years; J. F. ‘Hender- son, four years; J. A. Murphy, three years; F. G. Kneeland, two years, and W. E. Boise, one year. SCHWOEBEL DEFEATS JUDGE WM. JACKSON Special to Tribune.) New Rockford, N. D., April 4.— Mayor George J. Schwoebel was re- elected by a vote of 200 to 133. over Judge William M. Jackson, in the city election held here, a canvass of the votes eiade last night showed. J..L. Kinnard was eleeted police maz- istrate. A. G. Cardner, city treasurer, and Thomas Nesbit, city justice. C. G. Kellington,. John “Mulzy, E. L. Hughes and J. E. Donohue were elect- ed councilmen. 155 NORWEGIAN VESSELS HAVE BEEN SUNK (United Press) Christiania, April 4.—Since Janu- ary 1, 155 Norwegian ships with a total tonnage of 243,000 tons have fallen victims to German submarine warfare, with a total loss of 69 Nor- wegian citizens, statistics announced today showed. DISCUSS SITUATION. (United Press.) The Hague, April 4—The Amert- can situation was eaobubetoee topic = der discussion at the kaiser, Emperor Kari and ‘Central Powers’ Two-Dollar Wheat at _Chicag 0 All Post Records for Normal Market Excelled by Sales for May Delivery (Associated Press.) Chicago, April 4.—Two dollar wheat ibecame an actuality today. The May delivery sold at that price at the open- ing of the Board of Trade. It is the ‘highest price ever paid here on norm- al markets. In 1864, this price was exceeded by values expressed in terms of depreciated paper and in the ’80s “Old Dutch” sent wheat to $2.00. Tais price obtained only for a mom- ent. WAR GRAFT § DISCOVERED IN MINISTRY Austrian Government Officials In- volved in Scandal Over Pur. chase of Supplies - HEAD OF MILITARY AFFAIRS RESIGNS (Associated Press) London, April 4.—The Austrian ministers of justice, war and finance have resigned after the revelation of @ grave scandal connected with army supplies, according to a dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Co. from The Hague, which quotes German newspapers as its authority. Accord- ing to the dispatch, the three minis- ters assisted Dr. Franz, formerly di- rector of the Vienna Deposit bank to escape the consequences of having illegally sold foodstuffs to the army at exhorbitant prices. Forged a Paper, At the trial’ of ‘Dr.Franz, docu- ments were produced which ~con- vinced the judge that the ministers had forged a paper which was used in the banker's behalf. They were summoned as witnesses and admitted their guilt, later resigning. The af- fair is said to have caused a tremen- doup sensation in Vienna political circles, WAR MINISTER RESIGNS, Copenhagen, April 4—The war graft in Vienna, which has sfddenly resulted in the resignation of Minis- ter of War Krobatin, Minister of Jus- tice Henck and Minister of Finance Spitzmueller, has already developed into the most sensational political events in Austria since the out- break of the war. The affair began with charges of wholesale manipula- tion in the purchase of army sup- plies by Dr. Franz. former director of the Vienna Deposit bank, and one of the chief purchasing agents of the government. AUSTRIA FORCING PEACE DEMANDS London, April 4 4—A new peace move by the Central Powers seen in extracts from the semi-official paper Lokal An- zeiger carried in United. Press dis- patches yesterday, is forced upon them ‘by: Austria’s demands, it, was learned from German information via Holland today. The declaration was made that in the forthcoming announce- ment, Germany would make a worth- while offer. According to the Germ- an belief the new peace offer would apply particularly to the new Russian government. RUSSIA RECEIVES WILSON’S SPEECH WITH ENTHUSIASM Petrograd, April 4.—-An enthusias- tic reception was given President ‘Wilson’s speech here. Impromptu meetings were held around the Taur- ida palace, the speakers explaining BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1917. WAR OPPOSITION “DAYS” CLAIM EDCE ON MINN. FARLY RETURNS' Carry Duluth by at Least 1,000 Vote While Superior, Sister City ,Goes Moist BRAINERD VOTED ‘‘WET”’ BUT INDIAN TREATY HOLDS Wisconsin Prohibitionists See Great Victory in ‘‘Dry”’ Vote at Madison (United Press.) St. Paul, April 3—The “drys” are claiming the edge over the “wets” to- day ag the returns from yesterday's election ave coming in, Carrying Duluth by at least 1,000 votes was the outstanding victory for the Prohibitionists. The city went “dry” last April. Winthrop was an- other net gain by the “drys,” wao carried it by the small. margin of eight votes, Cities remaining “dry” are Fair- mont, Pipestone, and Brainerd. Brain- erd was voted “wet” ‘but remains in the “dry” column under an old Indian treaty. ‘South Center and Sleepy Eye were voted “wet.” Severe Defeat. “Dry” forces administered one of the most severe defeats to liquor forces in the middle west yesterday, when the capitals of two states and one of the principal cities of a third, in addition to a number of small town, voted to close their saloons. Springfield and Madison are the cap- itals which went into the prohibition column. Duluth also voted “dry.” Practically complete returns show that 21 towns other than Springfield voted driy in Ilinois, while 11 grant- ed_ license. In. Wisconsin 42 towns favored pro- hibition, while 22 licensed saloons. Vote Against War. Twenty-seven Minnesota cities voted against the United States de- claring a state of war against Ger- many in an unofficial balloting yes- terday. St. Peter voted 262 to 31, and New Ulm, 466 to 19, against the Proposal. . “Dry” forces gained one town in the local election in Minnesota in addition to sustaining the verdict of Duluth in the election last June, when the city was voted “dry.” Clarence Magney was elected may- or of Duluth. Winthrop, a town of about 1,400 population, shifted from “wet” to. the “dry” column by a vote of 130 to 138. Brainerd, a city of 9,000, voted “wet” but the result was classed by saloon men as “moral” victory only, as the city must remain dry as it lies in territory prescribed by so-called In- dian treaty that has eliminated ga- loons in many Minnesota cities. BEST WIN OF ALL (United Press) Milwaukee, April 4.—As_prohibi- tionists look over a list of 39 vic- tories in Bane county, Madison was picked as the best win of them all. Madison went “dry” by a little over 400 votes. This was offset by the “wets” who won Superior back into the liquor column. While 39 cities went “dry”, 11 of which had been in the prohibition column returned to “wet” column. There are now 49 “dry” towns and 52 “wet” towns. VARDAMAN H:SSED WHEN Hx SIT'$ THROUGH PLAYING OF NATIONAL AIR (United Press.) Washington, April 4.—‘Just a lot of drunks,” was tho way United States Senator Vardaman of Missis- sippi described a crowd of diners at one of Washington's most fashionable hotels who hissed him Jast night when he failed to stand when the orchestra was playing the “Star Spangled Ban- ner.” “{ did not stand because I did not know the orchestra was playing the national air. It started out by play- ing “ ‘Dixie’ and suddenly switched. I did not realize what was being play- ed, when a lot of drunks began talk- ing about me. I was standing when the orchestra finished playing. I fin- ished my meal before leaving. Any- one who knows me would not dowbt the significance of America’s action. jmy patriotism.” The Vote Candidates— First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Totals For President— LUCAS. oo ee secelegeee ee 128 175 148 45 102 112 710 O'Hara i s,6 50 ees cae 60 55 94 89 57 63 418 Lucas Majority For Commissioners (2)— Everts 44 47 107 95 52, 57 402 Bertsch .. . 13 141 117 36 B 86 «566 Nichols 25 29 28 7 10 9 108 Battey + 120 139 130 32 83 101-605 Glitschka - 19 23 56 67 43 46-254 Hinckley .. 37 39 18 25 2 32 («172 For Police Magistrate Wis es Casselman . 40 42 53 24 25 49-233 Bleckreid .. - & 55 99 60 54 12 383 Dolan . a» BT iy 45 32 47 39295 5 Varney 4 32 9 16 13. (187 “Tothis ......... z= 251 144. 160-186-1175 REPORTED HELD UP ON WAY TOU. 8. Whitlock is United States minister to Belgium and is ready to leave Brus- sels for the United States, having been recalled after diplomatic relations be- tween this country and Germany were broken. He has not yet left the em- bassy, and reports say he is being de- layed by the German authorities oc- cupying the city. FARCO OUSTS OAHL AS HER POLICE HEAD (Special to Tribune.) Fargo, N. D., April 4.—Fargo's first trial of the recall provision of the commission form of government re- sulted in the success of the men who instigated the movement, Police Com- missioner J. ‘A. Dahl ye ig ousted. from office by the’ votéss ' yesterday, according to the result of the ballot as compiled today. William \Mills, the candidate for the recall petitioners, was chosen with a majority of 151 votes, the total vote cast on the recall ‘ballots being 1,431 for Mills and 1,280 for Dahl. Stern President of Commission. Alex Stern, prominent local banker and business man, was elected prest- dent of the city commission, with a majority of 95 votes over his oppon- ents, E. E. Cole received 857 votes, while J. G. Halland came in third, with 434 votes, Jordan and Strate Elected. O. M. Strate and J. J. Jordan were elected city comm the for- mer with 1,171 vot ter with 902 votes. ‘Ben Wiasem ran a strong third, with 880 votes, Roberts Wins Out. City Magistrate Roberts was re- elected, his majority over his oppon ent, ‘Attorney Leigh J. Monson, being 103 votes, The total number of votes cast at the polls yesterday 1,677. TEUTON AGENTS WORKING TO AROUSE SOUTHERN BLAGKS (Cnited Press) New York, April 4-—German pro- pagandists and secret agents are working in the South to align the! negroes with the white people in event of war, special dispatches from Greensboro, N. C., to the New York! Tribune said. They are working in Lutheran and other German schools. They have been busy for some time. One settlement entirely of negroes has agreed to follow the German leadership on the promise that at the end of the war the negroes will be placed on the same social footing with the whites. The plan has been known as the plan of San Diego. It was formed in San Diego, Cal. in April, 1915. LA FOLLETTE IS BURNED IN EFFIGY ON CAMPUS (United Press.) Boston, April 4.—Students of Mas- sachusetts Institute of Technology made a dunimy of Senator LaFollette and tagged it so that all might know it was LaFollette and then, on the edge of the Charles river, where it could be seen for miles, it was set on fire. The students executed In- dian war dances around the fire and in the meantime singing and cheer- ing. “A lone pacifist, the only one in the crowd, pleaded against the ac tion of the other students. Attempts were made by students to get him to turn in their favor by arguments, but this failed. He was then held under a cold shower until he became bel- ligerent. ARMED LINERS ARRIVE. ‘Washington, April 4—The armed liners St. Paul and Finland have ‘aut rived safely at their navy ASSOCIATED PRESS ENTENTE. ARE SMASHING LINES ABOUT QUENTIN Race Between British and French to See Which Army Will Take Town BOTH ARE EQUALLY DISTANT FROM CITY Pressure Against Teutons South of La Fere Is Being Tight- ened by Allies , Qu OF HOURS, (United Press) New York, April 4.—The cap- ture of St. Quentin, one of the principal cities in the Hinden- burg line, appears to be but a matter of a few hours. Officlal reports sald the French would have the honor of being the first to enter the elty. Today’s French war office reports told of ‘the penetration by patrols of the southwest parts of the town, In the meantime, press dispatches said, the British are maintain- Ing pressure on the west and north. (United Press.) London, April 4.—British and French forces smashed the allied line of steel closer to (St. Quentin today. While the British forces are progres: ing steadily as in the past few days, the French forces developed a smash five miles from St. Quentin, taking three villages and several dominat- ing heights, two miles from the town. Then the British resumed their pounding against the German lines, A Race Now, It is now a race between the Brit- ish and French forces to see who will be the first to take the town. They are almost equally distant from the town. The British were reported in ‘battle front dispatches to be pushing steadily ahead. In the meantime the French are tightening the presure against the Germans: south of re Frere. SCHOONER TO BE NAMED FOR HAZEN J TITUS Christened with a potato the aux- iliary powered schooner Hazen J. Tit- us will be launched early in May by the American Shipbuilding Corporation of Astol according to an announce- ment yesterday. The potato is to be hollowed out and filled with champ- agne, The announcement gave the first news that a ship is to be named for ithe well-known superintendent of din- ing © of the Northern Pacific Rail- road. tus long ago became famous as the discoverer of the great ‘big baked potato. Harry B. Spears, & Spokane capitalist, who is a member of the American Shipbuilding Company decided that any man who discovered | anything about a potato saould ‘be hon- ored by having his name tpainted on! the bows of an ocean-carrier and tho | other own of the corporation fell in with tho idea. Ere long some cigar manufacturer will name a five-center after Titus, ac-| cording to his railroad friends in Se-| attle, and then his fame will be com- piete. Some of tho directors of the Ameri- can Shipbuilding Company balked at ‘the idea of christening a ship with a | potato, ‘Dut as a compromise it was} jdecided to hollow it out and fill it wita I enipaen: Herbert Hanlon, of the | Seattle Transportation Club, is to have ithe job of filling the tuber with the bubbling refreshment, Austria to Break With America (United Press) The Hague, April 4.—Austria has practically decided to break rela- tions with the United States as soon as America declares war on the im- perial government. This decision is understood to have been reached at Hamburg at a conference between the kaiser, Emperor Carl and high | Teutonic powers. Emperor Carl yielded to demands made by the) kaiser. It is known that the high DEBATES ISSUE To Spread Speech by Aeroplane British Aviators to Drop Copies of Wilson's Message Over Germany to Reach Masses (United 1 Press.) Washington, April 4.—That’s fine, Secretary Tumulty de that’s great,” clared today, when informed of Great Britain's intention to istribute the president's speech throughout Ger- many by aeroplane, “When the Ger- man people have read all of that MEASURE Ti IVEN speech, they will know where the i % TODAY G heart of this government is and 7 whore the hearts of its people really | Senator Hitchcock Forced to Take are," he said. TAX ON ALIENS (5 UPHELD BY SUPREME COURT Section 8977 of the compiled laws of 1913, which imposes a tax of 26 percent on the inheritance of non- resident aliens, as opposed to a tax of 1% percent on the inheritance of citizens and resident aliens “resid- ing in the United States,” is not in violation of Section 20 of Article 1 of the constitution of North Dakota, which provides that “no citizen or class of citizens shall be granted privileges or immunities which upon the same terms shall not be granted to all citizens,” the supreme court rules today in reversing the decision of Judge Pollock of Cass county in the case of Howard Moody, executor of the estate of the late Martin A. Hagen of Fargo versus Otto A. Ha- gen, et al, and the state tax commis- sion, as intervenor. Among the heirs of the late Martin A. Hagen was a sister, Elina A. Skar- derud, a resident of Norway, who in- herited $25,000, a fourth part of the Hagen estate. The county court of Cass assessed the Norwegian heir 25 percent:for inheritance tax, ag pro- vided by the North Dakota statutes, or $8,311, as compared with a tax of $553 against heirs resident in the United States who inherited the same amount. Elina A. Skarderud appealed from the county court to the Cass county district court, where Judge Pollock upheld her contention that an assess- ment against her of inheritance tax in greater amount than that charged other alien heirs, resident in the United States, was in violation of the state constitution and of freaty agree- ments with Norway. On this point the supreme court says: “Nor, where Wecedent was a citizen of the Uni States and re- siding therein, is/it in violation of Article 6 of the theaty of amity and commerce between Norway and the United States, and which provides that the subjects of the contracting parties in respective states, may fully dispose of their goods and effects either by testament, donation or oth- erwise, in favor of such persons as they think proper; and their heirs in whatever place they shall reside shall receive the succession ab intes- tato, without having occasion to take out letters of naturalization. These inheritances * * * shall be exempt from all duty, called ‘droit de detrac- tion,’ on the part of the governments Penalizing Nieces, “Clauses of Section 897 of the com- piled laws of 1913, which provide for a larger inheritance tax or charge up- on the property devised to or inherit- ed by a nephew or niece than upon property devised to or inherited by 2 cousin or uncle or annt are not tn violation of the fourteenth amend ment to the federal constitution, nor of section 69 of the constitution of North Dakota, which les that ‘the legislative as pass local or spec sessment or collec! of section 70, which provides that ‘in all other cases where a general law can be applicable, no special law shall be enacted,’" held the supreme court today, in denying the petition of Frederick Bismarck Strauss, et al. for a rebate of inheritance tax in excess of the amount which the pe- titioner regarded equitable upon the) estate of the late Frederick Strauss ef Bismarck. MISSOUR! OPEN AT WILLISTON O. W. Roberts of the local weath er bureau received word that the Missouri river broke at Williston to- day. The guage shows 21.5 feet at Teutonic chief conference related to the American situation. Another re port received from Hamburg said the Austrian emperor would shortly make a definite peace offer in the name of the Central’ Powers. WANT TO FLY __ AMERICAN FLAG (United Press) Paris, April 4—The leading Amer- icans in the French flying corps are united in an appeal to the French Lehigh today for permission for this body of aviators now fighting in| American flag. prilieerer oa | France to fy" the 1:25 p. m. The water is only two and a half feet from the level of the banks. At this point the river has been rising steadily and now is at 8.1 feet. It is expected that the ice will go out in a day or two. 8ST. PETER DECLARES not} SFAATE ALMOST ONT IN STAN BEHIND WILSON La Follette and Gronna Plot to Defeat Almost Unanimous Wish of Body CONSENT TO TAKE UP Stone's Place in Pressing War Measure PASS BIG BUDGET. (United Press) Washington, April 4.—After 26 minutos’ debate In the senate, the $240,000,000 appropriation bill was passed today. The war measures will come under a sep- arate bill, (Associated: Press) Washington, April 4.—Congress got down to work on the war resolu- tion today with the prospect of re- maining in session continuously un- til it is disposed of. In the senate it was taken up at. 10 o’clock by unanimous consent and. with administration leaders deter- mined to permit no other business to interfere. To Postpone War. A resolution designed to postpone war with Germany and give the im- perial government an opportunity to change her present course wag intro- duced between speeches by Senator McCumber of North Dakota, MeCum; ber proposed that the United, States recognize the right of any belliger- ent to establish a blockade at any time and any further sinking would be regarded as an act of war. “I am pausing long enaugh ;to,al- low Germany to withdraw her ‘Meal submarining. There can be no great war without (violating rights of a great deal of charitableness in this respect, he said. Senator McCumber. proposed that Americans be warned off ships while negotiations for a settlement © with. Germany are under way. He held that the United States ought to re- main neutral that she might better serve humanity.” Senator La Follette, who forced it over until today, was not’ in; the chamber when Senator Hitchcock got unanimous consent to take, it up. Almost every other senator::and many house members were present when the debate began. Time For Speeches Past, In an opening statement, Senator Hitchcock, in charge of the resolu- tion, said: ‘The time for discussion has past. The president has already stated the reasons which makes thig grave step necessary. The resolution provides for war against the German imperial government. It places resposibil- ity for the war squarely on the Ger- man government, charged with re- peated acts of war against the United States. It is also unquestionably a declaration of war. Prospect Dreadful. “I am impressed with the solem- nity of the occasion. To me the pros- pect of war is dreadful. The enor- mous cost the people must pay, the great increase in the cost of living, the enormous burden of taxes the people must bear, and the awful sac- rifice that must follow sickens my heart. 1! am sure many other sena- tors feel as I do..” Want No Territory. “We want no more territory,” said Senator Hitchcock. “We will de- mand no indemnity. We have no histor udge to settle, no racial j antipath In this respect, we differ \from the other countries already in- ¢| volved in this awful struggle. There Pan-Slavism against Pan-German- m. Italy wants back the Trentino, France her lost provinces, Great Britain has German commerce and {German colonies almost in) -her grasp; Russia wants Constantinople, and Germany, besides her place in the sun, wants to dominate Europe. Vindicate Honor. “We of all nations will spend our treasure and our blood and sacrifice jour lives without the thought of pos- | sibility of gain. We are going to war ito vindicate our honor and inde- pendence as a great nation and in ‘defense of humanity. Such quarrel {as we have with Germany ig not of {our choosing. It was forced upon us, and we did much to avoid it. For nearly three years, the president, congress and the American people have hoped to avoid it. But one des- perate act by the imperial German government has followed another. I do not mean to say Germany has de- sired war with us. I do not believe that. But the imperial German gov- ernment has been desperate, and has taken desperate chances.” : Neutrality Shocked. American neutrality, the ange said, had first been shocked by the invasion of Belgium; then the sink- ing of the Lusitania, almost ‘caused war. He said, however, did not violated AGAINST HOSTILITIES | Pressly (United alted Press) St. Peters, Minn., April 4.—Voters yesterday declared against a et ation of war by a referendum vote. The — was 261 against war and 31 for war.