The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, April 19, 1917, Page 1

oe ‘The Weather’ Falr and Cooler. THIRTY-SEVENTH YEAR, NO. 91 ~ BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1917. FRENCH HAVE BISMARCK STAGES SPIRIT OF tTT6. HAS FREE SWAY IN CAPITALDOM Patriotic Outpouring Marks Cele- bration of Lexington Battle Anniversary , HUNDREDS TAKE PART IN MONSTER PARADE Thrilling Martial Airs Inspire Marchers—Address by Dr. Weaver Thrilling To the plare‘.of brass bands, the rat-tat-tat Of fife and drums and the wild wailing of the pipes, Bismarck’s loyal legions turn- ed out to a man this afternoon and hundreds by jaun- dreds marched through the busi- ness district, oblivious to lowering skies overhead and sticky mud under foot; marched with heads up, chins forward, eyes to the front, to the municipal Auditorium, where they joined in the greatest outpouring of patriotism ever witnesseu in the cap- ital city of North Dakota. Filled with Marche! The streets were filled wit march- ers; the sidewalks lined with specta-| tors. All business, public and pri- vate, was suspended. Public and parochial schools closed. The capital, the county building and tbe.city hall made halt-holiday, ‘America, Ameri- canism, the Flag, her brave detenders of the past, of the present and of the future, typified by. the veterans of the Civil war and the war with Spain, by the North Dakota national guard, by the Boy Scouts and the tomorrow's men and women of the schools, were the altars atiiwhteh every ‘loyal: citt- zen of Bismarck. paid homage with a genuine old-time. spirit—the spirit of 1776; of 1861, and of 1898. Wag Thriling Sight, The big parade as it threaded its yay through the business streets was a thrilling sight, Patriotic and fra- ternal . organizations, the National guard, veterans of the two wars, the Boy Scouts, pupils of the public and parochial schools to the number of 700; patriotic women of the capi- tal city’s civic and social clubs; state, county and city officialdom, all who could march on foot, with automo- biles for those men and women whose weight of years had dealt not kindly with the flesh but with indomitable spirit undaunted by time, all were in line, and it--was a proud moment for Bismarck when the head of the long cordon swung into Fourt’ street. Formation of Parade. The parade marched in th2 follow- ing order: Grand Marshal Cass2iman and Aides, Elks’ Band, Bat gin Gat DEN ‘Medical Resetvoi Co. Women’s Auxillary, Boy Scouts, Pub- lie Schoo! Children, Parockial School Children, ‘Bismark’ ks, Odd Fel- lows, Knights of Colambus, Bagpipes Corps, Bisinarck Sc4ts, ‘incle Sam; O'Connor's Fife an} Prem Corps, Knights of Pythias, Homesteaders. Salvation Army Band, Masoniz Or- ders, Order Eastarn Star, Modern Brotherhood, Governor Frazier and Haig, Called Savior Nou; Once Barred From Army | England now believes she at lasi has the one big man she has needed to lead her to victory. That man is Sir Dougias Haig, com- manding the British army in France and the driving power dehind the great attack which is pushing back the Germans day after day. And ‘Haig, called “England’s Say- ior,” was once barred from the army because he was color blind. Haig, whon a. student at Oxtora, had no idea of.joinipg.the-army, but ‘on a bet with a classmate, applied for admission. He was ttrned down by the medical board. Determined, he GEN. HAIG. asked the duke of Cambridge for help and through him finally was accepted without examination, Haig comes from a noble family of Scotch stock. He was born June 19, 1861, and married in 1905 to Dorothy Vivian, daughter of the third Lord Vivian and maid-in-honor to Queen Alexandra. They have two daugh- ters, Once. in the service, Haig moved up rapidly, He studied the American Civil War and went to Germany to study the Prussian military system. He served in the Sudan in 1898 and was under Kitchener at Atbara and Khartoum. The first great achievement of Haig was under Gen:.French in South Af- rica, during the Boer war In 1899. ‘He was at meds with other officers after the Colesburg operations and the quartermaster was listing the losses of each man, “Did you lose anything, asked the quartermaster. : “Yes,” answered the young: officer, “My Bible.’ That. inborn Diety (Continued on Haig?” accompanied ry ‘Three) FLAG “BEAUTY | HARKS” ARRIVE IN BISMARCK Take Notice, Too, That Flag Lav- alliere Is Here and Patriotic Ice Cream Sundae CITY IS AFLAME WITH PATRIOTISM Oh, dear, take notice! The flag is calling you! The flag “beauty mark,” the patri- otic ice cream sundae and the flag lavalliere have arrived in the Capital City in connection with the great municipal loyalty day celebration in observance 6f the Battle of Lexing- BANKERS WHO WILL DIRECT FOOD CRUSADE J. L. Bell of Bismarck, Member of General State Committee on War Preparedness W. C. M’NOWELL PICKS HIS LIEUTENANTS North Dakota bankers are organiz- ing. along lines decided upon at the meeting of busi- ness men at Fargo last Sunday. This conference was called by John Rich of the Federal Re- OPPON ENTS OF CONSCRIPTION FRENCH BATTER HINDENGURC IN PLAN STRUGGLE} FIERCE ATTACKS Forces Favoring Selective Draft!Germans Put Nearly a Quarter of Ready to Make Vigorous Fight for Principle SENATE SEEM READY © TO PASS MEASURE Main Opposition to Universal Service Will Be Encountered in Lower Body CANNOT HIDE BEHIND SKIRTS Washington, April 19.—Men of military age who have married since a state of war against Cer- many was declared will not es- cape their obligation of military service, under a war depart- ment policy, formally announced today. The department state- ment follows: “The war department announc- es that all men married since the outbreak of the war will be treat- ed upon the same basis as un- married men, in so far as mili- tary obligations are concerned. It is desired that the utmost pub- licity be given by the press to this announcement.” The department was moved to take this action in order that all men should understand. exactly what is contemplated in the or- ganization of an army to fight Germany. Washington, April 19.--riends and opponents of the administration plan ‘for raising an army by selective dratt, lined up’ in..congraaiaiiday:for lhe impending fight ovér: the two sys- tems. In the house the military com- mittee was ready for the administra- tion’s measure with an amendment providing for volunteers in iner ments of 500,060 each, and authoriz- ing draft only when the president decides the volunteer plan is not suf- ficient to provide the necessary army. An altempt probably will be made to press the measure for passage Mon- day. Recommend Bill, In the senate the military commit-; tee had voted ten to twelve to recom- mend the administration’s bill virtu- ally as it was drawn by the army general staff. ported today and it may be passed by tho senate without awaiting house action. President Wilson was still de- termined that the selective draft plan should prevail, and it seemed prob- able that, if necessary, he would ap- peal directly to the people on the ground that the national safety de- pends on prompt enactment of the general staff bill. Civilian Training Camps. Without waiting for congressional action on the army Dill, the war de- partment announced plans for the civilian officers’ training camp, which will be established May 1 at 14 places throughout the country, Members of the officers’ reserve corps and appli- cations for commissions in the new army will be given regular training at the regular training camps begin- ; Germs s was to be re-| a Million of Fresh Troops Into Action ENGLISH WAIT TO STRIKE OTHER FLANK Vast Preparations Made to Re- duce St. Quentin and Other Points of Importance Germany has thrown nearly a quar- ter of a million fresh ops into the fray on the sixty mile sector of the western front, between ‘Soissons and Auberive and still is unable to check the French advance, Bot north of the Aisne and in the Champagne, (eneral Nivelle’s forces are pressing forward, The last strong- hold on the Aisne of the Germans was taken with the capture of Vailly bridgehead yesterday, and their wav- ing line continued to be pushed rapidly northward. From Cheavomme on the Aisne, the French have driven more than three miles north of the river, despite des- pe 2 resistance by Von Hinden- burg’s reinforced armies. Successes. Striking. In the Caampagne the successes of the French are equally. striking, They have driven a great wedge more than three miles deep into. the German lines between Rheims and Auberive and last night’s attack netted Gen- eral \Nivelle’s men several important heights in the Moranvillieres region. Batteries Captured. Two more German batte wero captured in the Moranvillieres fight- ing. Previously the taking of 75 Ger- inan guns in the new French offen: sive had been reported, so that the number of cannon wrested from the must now be nearing the 100 m The tone of the whole French offi- j cial communication is notable. confi- ; dence, lery G | unequivocally The completa repulgd. of ev- rman attempt ata ybustion is claimed fandithe suc- in the Champagne are men- having been athieved on “a British Quiescent. While the French are thus driving forward, the British are quiescent, 80 as the official accounts show, waiting their turn to strike the other flank of the von Hindenburg line. That notable activities are in prog- ress behind the British front in prep- aration for the renewal of the at- tacks on Lens and St. Quentin and other threatened points in the line, however, is certain. The French have so far taken more than 17,000 prisoners in their offen- sive. At last account, the British had taken in excess of 14,000, so that tiie combined offensive of the two armies thus far has resulted in the capture of more than 31,000 men or the great- er part of two German divisions. cess tioned great se —> A nf GERMAN STATEMENT | Berlin, April 19.—The battle in the Champagne northwest of Auberive yesterday continued into the night, mprices. ‘bo playing into the gamblers’ hands, Russia to Berlin Says No Sub Near United States Report of Shot Fired at Destroy- ed Smith Near Atlantic Coast As Frivolous Berlin, April 19. is officially an- nounced that there is no submarine as yet in the western part of the Atlantic. The statement follows: “The Reuter’s telegram regarding an attack iby a German submarine on the American destroyer Smith can be described only as a_ frivolous means of attributing to Germany the ‘opening of hostilities. In fact, no sub- marine is yet in the western half of the Atlantic.” WHEAT SOARS AT OPENING: RUSH FOR FOOD Canned Goods and Other Edibles Soar in Price With Strong Demand HOUSEWIVES BEGIN TO HOARD UP SUPPLIES Chicago, April 19.—Sensational ad- vances in wheat on tite opening of trade today surmounting those of yes terday, marked complete recovery prices from the slump occasioned by the remeval of duty on Canadian wheat. July wheat, which closed yesterday at $1.97%, sold up to $2.05%4, passing the previous high level of « week ago. May wheat rose to $2.40. Battle with Gamblers, Soaring. prices of nned goods brought home the possi y that the pil fight for adequate food supply is not a struggle to increase pre decreasé consumption, a battle with gamblers, ng to reap enormous pitalizing the people's fear of famine. ' Purchase of canned Boods for summer delivery, has push- ed up the price of new srops pot yet planted, in some instances 100) per cent, The remainder of last year's canning has risen proport’onately. Housewives have taken f ight and are laying at huge In si merely duction and but may be who are Ur, profits by are said tu Fight War To An End Petrograd, April 19.—Russia’s allies need have no fear she will desert the alliance or weaken her resistance to the enemy, Prof. Paul Milukoff, tae foreign minister, said today, in an address to representatives of British THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE == HIP HAND NOW BIG PATRIOTIC RALLY INVELLE LANDS. TITANIC BLOWS AGAINST: LINES Germans Hur] 30,000 of the Flow: er of Army to Stem Fierce Allied Drive ARTILLERY GUNS NOW DOWN THE DIVISION Desperate Effort Made by Teutons to Turn Tide Between Juvin- Court and Berry-Au-Bac ‘Paris, April 19.—That section of von Hindenburg's granite wall, which runs from Soissons to Rheims, has been shaken to its foundation by the terrific blows of General Vivelle. The French have the whip hand now ané the Germans are still staggering from the great rebuff dealt to them on ‘Monday. The French — soldiers, who won the first fight, have been re- lieved by fresh formations and the second phase of the battle has begun with renewed vigor. Unaffected by counter attacks in some places and the siurdy resist- ance offered everywhere, the Frenchi have gained substantial advantaged and have driven forward with such speed that the Germans have been obliged to abandon many guns. Make Desperate Effort. The enemy made a desperate ef- fort to stem the tide between Juvin- court and Berry-au-Bac. This is the weakest point of his line, being devoid of natural defenses, Thirty thous- and of the best German troops were hurled forward here in a furious counter attack, but the move had been foreseen and the French guns smash- ed wave after wave of the green clad soldiers, until finally the attempt was given up, after awful carnage, CANNOT CHECK FRENCH, * Paris, April 19--The Germans threw 12 new divisions against the French between Soissons and Aube- rive last night. The war office an- nounces they were unable to check the offensive of the French. The French continued to make pro- gress north of Vailly and Ostel, not- withstanding violent German attacks, The successes of the French in the Champagne were followed by further advances in the region of Moronvil- lieres. Several important heights and strong posit s were taken. Two more batteries of German ar tillery were captured on the front be- tween Soissons and Auberive. Twelve German divisions at war strength constitute a force of 226,000 men, COLUMBIA DEAN ASSISTANT TO: WAR SECRETARY Washington, April 19,—Secretary Baker today announced the appoint- ment of Frederick P. Keppel, dean of Columbia university, as an assistant Staff, Grand Army Veterans, Wom- « g{ning May 8. It is planned to turn! * ees ee a 2 ei iz en’s Relief Corps, Spanigh War .Vet- “Oh, Say, Can You See?” eaheetnay ory lit 10.000 trained officers by the mid-! Says today’s official announcement. aud eae workinemen ate at ree secretary of war, with the indefinite erans, Améri¢an Boy Float, Red Crost| pio loval trees Sam einle made an| Wesley C. MeNowell of Marion, | dle of July for the first 500,000 re-|This morning the fighting increased | ETE OM evolution, you anight. | @esenment of advising and helping Moats, City Commission. comme appearance on the streets early this | chairman of the bankers’ committee crate to be raised. Other prospective H intonetty eat result of the intro- he catraldcwel mishtlone Gar strength ine poctelary in any way pore ee with Speaker, Votes For Women fi vit 1 fi uction in the| Officers will be given a three months’| duction of fresh forces. a .{the nominal salary of $1 a 5 League, City Officials, Bismarck Fire aainty ttle h old fe teas food “mode Bell, vice| course. War department plans made} 4 local French attack near Braye- per stance: sald the foreien ee Mr. Keppel is a Republican, He re- Department, Citizens in Automobiles. Glory “plaster” dn president of the First National bank ne provisions for paying the men dur- yea Lamnols; suceested, ue Statement ara iemeneins oe caain tan beconio | cent! i pinnteered 10 ieee ra Exercises at the Auditorium, er y. .| ing the training camp period. says, but assaults on e elevated ty ‘i | eapacity for war wi nm . At the Auditorium thousands as- 2 ee seteaas or thie ae ote tee ote the eu Establishment of 14 citizens’ train-; fronts along the Chemin-des- Dames oe strong througa democratiza-| oq the small salary was provided be- sembled with the breaking of ranks halted, aan though Those appointed follow: ing camps, Where reserve officers and| and near Craonne failed. : cause of a legal prohibition agafost to hear a sterling address from Dr. a command had ~~ ‘The Committee. applicants for commissions in the Documents which have: teen captur- cmploy ment’ oF todore oftctals with: W. K. Weaver, vice ipresident for} b + ahs new army will receive intensive mili-; ed from the French indicate out pay. Mr. Keppel will take overt been issued from a C. B. MeMillan, Hannah; Samuel some of Secretary Baker's work, Colorado of the Navy. League of the) United States. Dr. Weaver for years has ‘been preaching the gospel of pre- paredness that America may hold her place, first among humane nations of the world. Today, under most auspi- cious circumstances, he brought his | message to North Dakota, and it was received with genuine enthusiasm. with the consecration of every loyal heart in the audience to a program which will make our country immune from attack and insult; our flag an emblem to command respect in every quarter of the globé. Exercises in Open. Marchers and spectators, arriving at the Auditorium campus, massed hundreds deep about a stage which “(Continued on page Three.) SHOT FIRED FROM AMBUSH KILLS MILITIA GUARD Trenton, N. J., April 19.—A shot fired from ambush mortally wounded Robert Price, 18 years old, a private in B company, Second regiment, New York ‘NStional Guard, WhO was on du- ty gaataing a a eetes near Yardville, militia guard, took notice and then laughingly passed on. Some even gave the salute. At the state capitol building, young ladies wore fiag lavallieres at the “v" of their waists. Every member of the state house wore a flag. Patriotic Sundaes. Wesley Stewart, dispenser at a lo- cal confectionery and ice cfeam par- lor on Main street, prepared a patri- otic ice cream sundae this morning and the demand for it was brisk all day. The cream was ‘of the national colors and on top was a miniature American flag. Lieutenant George E. Ketterer of the United States navy, the man who wears an “Ask Me About the Navy” badge, was seen at the McKenzie ho- tel this morning and announced that he had distributed about 20 “Join. the Navy” badges to girls in the depart: ment stores of the city, who march- ed in the civic parade this afternoon. Flags, Flags, FI: Flags, flags, flags! It was flags everywhere today! Dr. Hutcheson, pastor of the McCabe Methodist Epis- copal church, was caught coming out of Lucas’ department store at 11 o'clock this morning. The pastor car- Tied several beautiful American fars under his arm. They were recent pur- chases from the store. Flag novel- ties were on display everywhere. The Rosen clothing shop on Main street had on display in its window {collars stamped with the American flag. 1 The red, white ‘and blue tie (Continued on Page Three) ¢ Torgerson, Grand Forks; F. A. Irish, Fargo; T. E. Riley, Wyndmere; A. P. ‘Hanson, Litchfield; A. B. DeNault, Jamestown; J. L. Bell, Bismarck; L. F. Crawford, Sentinel Eutte; W. S. Davidson, Williston; W. F. Hanks, Powers Lake; R. 'E. Barron, Minot; H. E. Baird, Devils Lake; A, Tyme- son, Garrison; G. S. Newberry, Car- rington; E. A. Volkman, Fessenden. These men will direct the energies of the bankers of the state toward increasing food production and ar- ranging to meet any exigencies that may arise as the war progresses. The main features of the campaign as out- lined at Fargo are: Chief Objects. Far-reaching measures for the solu- ‘tion of the problem that the farmer is confronted with in handling of in- creased crop production. Financing the farmer in the pur- chase of seed and payment for spring operations. Supplying him withthe necessary labor throughout the crop year. Assuring him, that over-production will not result in sending the prices of foodstuffs down to a ruinous point ‘by establishing a guarantee as to price. Industrial Army. Provision for an industrial army such as has been proposed by the -|department of agriculture, to,the end that service in the harvesting of crops shall he’ placed on the same plane as service in the army. ~ __ Provision whereby the boys of the ~~~ (Continued on Page Three) ( Cont on Page Three) (Continued on Page Three.) Bismarck Pledges Fealty Bismare s unswerving fealty was pledged in the following resolutions unanimously adopted at the Auditorium this after- noon: We, the people of Bismarck, though sprung from many races, know but one country, and that is America, and but one flag— the Stars and Stripes. We do not believe in war for war’s sake. We are, however, neither too proud nor too cow- ardly to fight. We place honor gain. We prize liberty more than peace. above mere comfort and sordid We are not willing that our ships should be driven from the seas, nor dre we willing to stand aside in selfish security while the world- wide battle for democracy is being fought. against Germany, nor against German people. We have no enmity We have, how- ever, no respect for an aristocratic militarism which ignores the rights of the millions that some may grow in power. We believe that our cause is just, and we have confidence in our president and in our congr We belong to many par- ties and to many races, but in the time of national need we know no parties and no races. We are all Americans. Cc. L. YOUNG, ANDREW A. BRUCE, Committee. , MARSHALL FIELD JOINS ARMY Chicago, Marshall Field Hi arrived from ew York today and arranged to enlist in the Illinois cavalry early today. As a private he will draw $15 per month. “Ll believe every young man of my age, 23, should enlist,” he said. [ am merely going to do what I think I should do. (My wife thinks as I do. There is a lot of flag raising in New York, but more real recruiting is be- ing done in the Middle West.” April 19 1,500 DELEGATES AT SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING Minneapolis, Minn., April 19—Near- ly 1,500 delegates from all parts o2 the state are here to attend the open- ing session of the annual conven- tion of the Minnesota State Sunday School association today. The con- vention will continue through Sun- day. The twin cities will be repre- sented by a delegation of about 1,500, which has increased enormously. BALFOUR HEADS WAR MISSION Washington, April 19.—The state department announced today that the British official party coming to dis- cuss the conduct of the war is con- stituted as follows: Arthur James Balfour, foreign min- ister. ‘Sir Eric Drummond, Ian Malcolm, members of parliament. C. F. Dormer and B. Butler, per- sonal staff. Rear Admiral Sir Dudley R. S. de Chair, Fleet Paymaster Vincent Law- fort, Major General G. Bridges, Cap- tain H. H. SpenderClay and Cup liffe, governor of the Bank of Bng- land. CASE ON VACATION; NEVES TO. SUBSTITUTE Thomas Neves, formerly ‘manager of the Western Union office at James. making tie total attendance close to 3,000, Practical methods . for increasing Sunday school enrollments will be the} principal subject discussed by speak~ ers from various sections of the coun- try. town and of late connected with the ‘Nortaern Pacific, arrivet in the city this morning to relieve James H.. - ‘Case at the Northern. Pacific: Case leaves this week for a, S vacation to shake railroad: dust we his clothes. a f