The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, May 22, 1917, Page 1

i) oer . a en a _ City officials, after deciding no out- THIRTY-SEVENTH YEAR, NO. 120 GERMAN LINES YI ATLANTA SUFFERS THREE MILLION: LOSS BY FIRE Thousands Made Homeless by Worst Conflagration Since ' * Civil War GREATER THAN WHEN SHERMAN FIRED TOWN Hundreds Being Fed by Red Cross and Housed in Public Buildings ; ‘Atlanta, Ga., May 22.—Atlanta went actively to work today to care for the thousands made homeless by the fire that yesterday afternoon and last night destroyed 3,000 homes in 75 blocks and was stopped only after the dynamiting of the beautiful resi- dences on Ponce de Leon avenue. The property loss was estimated at $3,000,- 009 by Mayor Candler. Other esti- mates ran as high as $5,000,000. . Greatest Fire. It was the greatest fire in Atlanta’s history since Civil war days, when General Sherman, terming this .city the backbone of the confederacy, de- creed it must be burned. In prop- erty loss and hardships it was even greater, for the city General Sherman destroyed had only 10,000 population. No Outside Aid. Destitute persons in the burned area, which included negro homes and costly residences of white people, were cared for by the Red Cross and Associdted ‘Charities. Hundreds were fed, last night by: churches, private homes, and, hotels. Preparations were completed today. ‘to feed 5,000 people. side aid would ‘be needed, expressed their appreciation of scores of offers telegraphed to ‘them. Only one person is known to be dead.as\a result of the fire. Mrs. Bes- sie Hodges’ died..of. shock after. her home was destroyed. . Injuries were remarkably few. Estimates late today were - that 1¢,000 to 15,000, persons are homeless as a result ; ph yesterday:s fire. In- surance @}p¢ timated the prop- erty loss 9 0,and loss to in- surance cpa hh $2,500,000. wt hsoronnt tht WEICD WONT TAKE SIDES IN WORLD WAR Mexico City, May’ 22.—It was in- dicated here today that a thorough un- derstanding existed among govern- ment officials that the United “States had not and would notibxerdise: pres-' sure to force Mexico toi¢ake:sides ini: the war. anita iD: General Alvaro Obregon who recent- ly resigned as Minister of War, ex-| plained today the reason which. prompted Mexico.to endeavor to main- tain absolute neutrality during the war. Ata farewell dinner before his departure tomorrow for Sonora, ‘he said Mexico’s self-respect calls for, this policy. - Even, if Mexico joined the war he said,. she could give no éffective aid. She «could furnish neither men, ships, suppHes, or money. Under such .conditions Mexico couid not, with self-respect, enter the war unless forced to do so and certainly not merely for the sake of gain. BYERLY SUCCEEDS WLEAN-—-WARTHUR CHARGES PAP GRAB Fargo, N. D., May 22.—W. E. Byer- ly, receiver of the United States land office at Williston was elected chair- man unanimously, of the democratic state central committee, to succeed Fred McLean, now of St. Paul. D. McArthur, democratic guber- natorial candidate last year, charged that “invisible” government methods were employed to elect Byerly for the purpose of controlling patronage. DENMARK HAS LOST 150 SHIPS DURING WAR London, May 22.—A Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph company says that since the begin- ning of the war Denmark has lost 150 ships through submarines or mines. The destruction of the ships has been accompanied by the death o° 2.9 Danish seamen rere PAYS Plaza, D., May 22.—Ole Sherven, who has. Piast completed seeding 500 acres to grain, is a patriot, because BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, TUESDAY, MAY 22, 1917. Mob Burns © Negro Who Kills Girl} Body Soaked With Oil, Suspend- ed From Bridge Then Ig- : nited by Captors FATHER OF CHILD VICTIM IDENTIFIED. MURDERER Memphis, Tenn., May 22—Al Per- sons, a negro, murderer of Anton- nette Rappal, several weeks ago, was burned to death near the scene of the crime today. A mob estimated at from 2,000 to 3,000 saw the death of the negro. In preparation for burning, Persons’ body was soaked in oil and afterwards suspended in midair from a bridge. A torch was applied and the body burned fiercely until the seared flesh fell to the ground. Persons implicated two other ne- groes in the crime, which he confess- ed. Members of the mob immediately set out in pursuit of them. When all was ready for the lynch- ing, Mr. Rappal was taken to the bridge where the prisoner was held and identified him. In a short speech to the.mob Rappal declared he wished the negro to suffer the same torture that was inflicted on his daughter. O NON-COMS OF NATIONAL GUARD TOT. SNELLING North Dakota Contingent Order- ed to Report to Camp by Next Saturday. EVERY COMPANY SENDS: - QUOTA EXCEPT MANDAN Twenty- five ‘ior gommissioned * offi: cers of the-North’Dakota National Guard were advised by Adjutant Gen- eral .Thara}s San. today that they have been .degigndted by their company commaridersts: candidates for the of- ficers' ‘trhining camp at Fort Snelling, and were instructed to report to Camp Commander Sage not later than 6 o’clock Saturday evening, May 26. Two candidates from each company except F were recommended to the adjutant general. All of the men en- dorsed from the North Dakota Na tional Guard are sergeants, and opinion at military headquarters that some very high class material has been chéen. Those already in federal service go to Fort Snelling on leave. Those from companies which have not been mustered in are discharged to permit ‘them to attend the camp, where they ‘enlist “for, three months’ service on thé same basis as civilian candidates. ‘The men selected a Co. A--Sergeants 1H. 'B. Manfried Falconer. Co. B—Sergeants Louis M. Thume and. Chester R. Foutz. Co. C—Sergeants Clay Anderson and Thomas Dewey Swiggum. Co. -D—Sergeants John H. Leslie and William HH. Olsch. Co. E—Sergeants George F. Wilkin- son and James L. Thieson. Co. F—(None designated because of need of non-coms for breaking in new recruits). Co. H—Sergeants Thomas W. Hat- ton and .Robert K. iHall and Corpor- als Willard. Johnson and Reuben Poindexter. Co. I—Sergeants Frank G. Bernard and Chester M. Alm. ‘Co. K—Sergeants J. O. ‘Munson and William J. Eanish. Co. I.—Sergeants Arthur gard and Leroy E. McGraw. Co. M—Sergeants W. IN. Elton and W. E. Mulligan. Co. F Busy. _ Co. F of Mandan is so busily occu- pied in drilling into shape the large number of new recruits recently en- listed that Major Wright and Captain Wilson thought it best not to take away any of the experienced non- commissioned officers at this time. Student Officers at Fort Snelling May Go to France; Ft. Snelling, Minn., May 22.—Stu- dent officers at Ft. Snelling who have railroad construction experience will be allowed to join the engineer corps being made ready for duty in France, Major Moore announced today, pro- viding there are places for them in the expeditionary corps. The number is limited. If accepted they will be sent to De- troit, the western rendezvous of the corps. The medical corps at Ft: Snelling Wing and Serum- he has found his adopted home a real land of opportunity. Last year he patd $2,700 for a farm and the same season he harvested and sold a $2,500 crop from it. | will examine applicants for places in the volunteer engineers’ _regimenty thus doing away with «the: necessity of sending them to Chicago. FOOD REGIME TO PROTECT CONSUMERS Expect to Force Big Holders of Supplies to Release Their Stocks GOVERNMENT MAY EVEN ' COMMANDEER GOODS Start Campaign for Saving in Households to Increase Amount for Export , Washington; May’ 22.—Although food experts opposed government fix- ing of maximum prices on staple food- stuffs expect to force big holders to release their supplies, protection of the consumers will be one of the,con- siderations of the food control admin- istration. If.there is a shortage in any food staple and it becomes essén- tial to lower the: price,.the govern- ment, it, was said today, will pot hesi- tate to take over supplies ‘and distri- bute them. In this way, officials be- lieve more can be accomplished than by setting maximum prices beyond which sellers may not charge- If there is an abundance of food, how- ever, they don’t believe it ever will become necessary to exercise power of commandeer. Short Crop Effect A short crop of any commodity food experts say, will send prices up through competitive bidding despite ordinary regulatory measures and the only remedy they hold, in this case, is for the government to take over the product, paying the grower a good price and distributing food where it is most needed. European demands for food this year will take all of their surplus. The Allies it is stated on good authority, need one billion bushels of grain to carry them through the year. With normal crops, this country can furnish four hundred mil- lion bushels of this and Canada two hundred million. This will fill. only 60 per cent of the Allied needs, but of- ficials believe. America. by. economiz- ing..can increase this to 80 per cent’ provided the crops are normal. The few food administration as soon as organized will start a campaign for saving in the household and it hopes to cut down ordinary consumption to a considerable extent TWIN CITY MEN PLEASED WITH CROP OUTLOCK Return to Minneapolis After Tour of Dakotas and Mont. a besa ESTIMATE CORN ACREAGE DOUBLE IN THIS STATE ‘Minneapolis, May “May 22 —Srops plant: ed over the largest acreage in the history of the Northwest today are in ideal condition, according to a group of Minneapolis grain and ele- vator men who; #9 raturne today, after an inspection pine at + sufficient amount of moisture has fallen throughout the territory this spring. It will grow normally until June 15, without more rain. The big acreage increases will be in food crops other than wheat. The acreage in wheat now all seeded, much of it above the ground, and looking jine, will be slightly in excess of.last year. Mon- tana and parts of North Dakota and a few sections in Minnesota and South Dakota will show wheat ac-e- age gains. Corn, oats, rye and barley show gains in acreage planted. North Dakota will double its corn acreage and will have the biggest corn and oat acreage ever sown. The Northern Pacific and Great Northern main lines irom Minneapo- lis to the North Dakota line and across that state never looked bet- ter, messages said. The Soo Lin2 from Valley City to Portal is the col- or of green velvet, and the wheat line from Thief River Falls, Minn, to ‘Kenmare, IN. D., is in like condi- tion. Austrian|Ambassador Arrives at Rotterdam Rotterdam, May 22.—Count Tar- nowski von Tarnow has arrived here after an uneventful voyage from the United States. Count Tarnowski, whose ambassadorship to Washington ended before it began, was accom- ‘panied by ,Admiral Paul von Hintze, dismissed Gesman minister to Pekin. pjefhe count,declared his visit to the United States as most enjoyable. Dr. Waite 1 The Electri Dieiin Chair YR.ARTHUR W WAITE., A commission hag reported to Gov. Whitman of New York'that Dr. Waite ‘was sane: when John Peck, hi: inlaw of Grand Rapids. h., was murdered by germ poisoning. Waite, sentenced to death for the crime, is scheduled to die in the electric chair this week. TRARALSON OR ERAINE TO HEAD DAKOTA BRIGADE Much Discussion of Possible Ad- vancement of State's Mili- tary Chiefs SECOND REGIMENT NOT PROBABLE UNTIL FALL That Adjutant General T. H. Thar- alson or Colonel John H. Fraine, and probably both, will head an infantry ‘brigade of Dakota troops is the opin- ion of capital folk who are versed in military matters. The adjutant gen- eral, by virtue of his office, already ranks as brigadier general. John H. Fraine as ranking colonel would be due for this preferment with further shifts which may be expected with the mobilization of Uncle Sam’s great: est army since the war of the rebel- lion. Both Tharalson and !raine are men of mature military experience. Each has seen active service in the Philip- pines, and that each is slated for a high command is taken for granted. Should Fraine be moved up it will mean an advancement to the colon- | eley for Lieutenant-Colonel Grafton ot ijebon, who {t is presumed, would en head the First North Dakota infantry,* now commanded by Fraine. Rie scommand of the Second North Dakéta, which will be organized by early> fall, is generally accorded to Major Frank S. Henry, ranking major of the First infantry. Probably no national guard unit in America is so fortunate in the pos session of experienced officers and veterans of actual service, as.is the ‘North Dakotd regiment, _practicaliy all of whose commissioned men serv- ed with the colors in the Philippines and distinguished themselves’ there. Not Before Fall. Adjutant General Tharalson this morning expressed the opinion that the mobilization of troops selected from the names registered two weeks from today may not be expected be- fore next September. There is a pos- sibility that a second national guard regiment may ‘be raised before that time, in which event the selective service would fill out the first ‘North Dakota brigade of infantry. That Fort Lincoln is to be a mobilization point. for at least one brigade of state troops, and possibly for a regiment of regulars, seems a foregone conclu- sion. NORWEGIAN SAILORS FIRED ON BY GERMANS London, May 22.—Thirteen surviv- ors from the Norwegian steamship Madura have reached land. Their vessel was shelled and sunk by a Ger- man submarine. Two men were kill- ed by shell fire and sev'n ¥ ed. The survivors report that the submarine gave no warning and tired on the men as they we'c fowering tne boats. Twenty-three survivors. including Captain White from the Russian ship Lynton, 2,351 tons cross, have reach- ed land. They sav (tir ship was sunk by a German submarine, with- out warning and thai tey were shell- ed while getting into tie boats. FIVE CENTS DRAFT 10 BE “THORQUGH SAY INSTRUCTIONS; “Do Not Hide Behind Petticoats or Children’ Is Warning Issued by Government ALL HAVING DEPENDENTS WILL BE EXEMPTED Aliens Within Age Limits Must Register But. Are‘ Not to; Be Drafted INVOKE AMENDMENT. San .Francisco, May 22—The thirteenth amendment to the fed- eral constitution prohibiting in- voluntary servitude was invoked here today.in the supreme court of, California to, release. Ferdin- and Claudius of Oakland fram military registratio! Washington, May 22. 10 na ot, hide ‘behind petticoats or children ‘to avoid service in the new national army,” is the injunction of ‘Provost Marshal General Crowder in an official guide he has issued to show how questions put to those who register on June 5 should be answered. The guide ex- plains that there is no desire by the government to draft anyone who is the sole support of any man, woman or child, but points out that “unless the person you have in mind is solely dependent on you, exemption should not be granted.” ‘Drop the Unfit. The registrar will drop permanent- ly from the list those with physical defects, such as the absence of a leg, or an arm, making unfitness for serv- ice obvious, but all other claims for exemption will be passed upon by the local board. The applicant will be required to state specifically the character of the work he is perform: ing in order that the board may judge if it warrants him from exemption to service. If you are a felon or moral- ly deficient and claim_exemption on those grounds, it must ‘be so stated. “The difference between a natural born and a naturalized citizen is ex- plained carefully and it is pointed out that even aliens within the age limits will be required to register, but that they will not be drafted.” ASSASSIN TRIES TO KILL RUSSIAN WAR MINISTER New York, May —The Jewish Daily Forward received a cablegram from its Petrograd correspondeut to- day which reads “An attempt on the life of War Min- ister Kerensky was made just now. Kerensky escaped. All the part pants arrested. Rumored that plot, was arranged by supporters of the ‘old regime.” PASS BILL TO INCREASE LC, NENBERSHIP Washington, D. C., May 22.—The bill to increase the membership of the interstate commerce commission from seven to nine members, and al- low them to divide into sections to expedite business was passed today with an amendment by Senator Smith of Georgia, providing the whole com- mission must give a hearing and confirm freight rate increases before they become effective. A similar bill is pending in the house. FIFTEEN GENT. BREAD APPEARS W MILL GITY Minneapolis, Minn, May 22.—Fil- teen cent bread appeared on the Minneapolis retail market today for the first time in history. Leading bakers of that city are putting out a 24-ounce loaf for that price. AMERICAN SOCIALISTS TO PEACE CONFERENCE ago, May 22- y 22.—Morris Hitlquit of New York; Victor L. Berger, Mil- waukee; and Algonlon Lee of New York will represent the Ameriven So- list delegates at the conference at Stockholm, Sweden. The selection was made today. The delegates’ will be ufinstructed. German Sub Sighted in Maine Waters Close Scrutiny on This Section Being Kept by Naval Auth. orities FISHERMEN SAY THEY SAW SUSPICIOUS CRAFT Portland, Maine, May 22.—It was officially made known that the report- ed presence of a German submarine off the Maine coast was being investi- gated by the naval department. A close scrutiny of these waters was ordered following a report to the Naval Station that'a periscope was sighted late yesterday afternoon ard at 6 o'clock last night a submarine was seen running awash off Mecaish. Three lobster fishermen also report- ed today that they had sighted what they believe to be a German sub- marine off the mouth of the Kenne- beck river. The fishermen said the supposed submarine was a milo and a-haif dis- tant, but they were sure of her char- acter. As they were watching her, the motor of their engine backfired and immediately the German subma- rine submerged. Another fisherman arrived a little later, saying he. had seen the craft. Later she was seen | by two members of the coast guard, who watched her for an hour Sea Raider at Large. {New York, May 22—Information that the British naval authorities suspected that a German sea raider escaped from a German port, and was at large, was brought to America to- day by an arriving Belgian relief ship. Washington, May 22.—The naval commander of the Maine district has. forwarded reports of a German sub) marine in that vicinity which he safd were so far’ “without confirmation. Investigation is continuing: ASKS ARREST OF PENNINGTON FOR SHIPPING BOOZE President of Soo Line Charged With Violating Liquor Lawe in Minot Warrants FRAZIER MAY BE ASKED FOR EXTRADITION PAPERS Minot, \N. D. May 22.—President Edmund .Penyington of the Soo line is charged with illegally importing liquor into North Dakota and aiding in its sale in warrants for his arrest which were issued by Judge Dill last night on complaint of Assistant At- torney General Daniel V. Brennan. This step is taken, authorities state, because the Soo has declined to give Brennan and State’s Attorney Herigstad access to its records of liquor shipments into Minot territory. "A state's attorney subpoena was is- sued for the appearance of Local Agent Belanger of the Soo line dur- ing the day, but on advice of counsel Belanger disregarded the summons. Warrants for the arrest of the agent and of the president of the Soo sys- tem then were sworn out and placed in the hands of the sheriff. Service alrcady has peen procured on Be- langer. May Extradite Pennington. Inasmuch as one of the charges against President Pennington consti- tutes a felony under the new boot- legging law, it was expected today | that Govrenor Frazier will be called! upon to issue extradition papers for) the chief of the Soo line in the event of his refusal to accept service. It is alleged that wholesale viola- tions of state and federal liquor laws} were unearthed by State’s Atiorney; Herigstad during his investigation) preceding the Minot raid, and that an, organized band of ‘North Dakota lia-; uor law violators has been engaged | in the importation of vast quantities| of liquor in anticipation of the taking effect of the bone dry law July 1. The railroads are charged with handling! these shipments in a lax manner and! with delivering them to dummies and! reshipping thousands of empties con-j signed by piggers to twin city brew-; eries. Used Friendly Means. “Complaints against President Pen-| nington and Agent Belanger were} made only after the prosecution had used every friendly means to gain re- quired information from the Soo line. Cur inspection of Soo records dis- closed an astounding series of illegal shipments,” said Assistant Attorney General Brennan today. 900 ACRES IN FLAX Former Underwood Man Has Big Patch at McLaughlin, S. D. McLaughlin, S. D., May 22.—Thom-; as Brophy, who recently came here from ‘Underwood, N. D., has a $900- acre’ field of flax, the largest in this section of the state, almost seeded. DING TO PRESSURE CAN MORALE OF TROOPS STAND OUT LONGER? This Chief Issue Along Entire Front Where Battle Rages Day and Night TEUTON RING MUST BREAK SOON SAY ALLIED LEADERS Russian Radicals Seem Determin- ed to Reject War Plans of Entente (By Associated Press.) The German armies in France are slowly giving ground before the re- lentless pressure exercised by Gén- erals Haig and Petain. The vital question. is: ‘Can their morale ‘be maintainéd undér’ the’ terrific pound- ing to which they are subjected day. and night? Apparently the Allied commanders have abandoned the policy of sudden thrusts at chosen points, and are relying on a constant hammering over a wide front in the belief that sooner or later the iron German ring must either break or crush, Political Situation Acute. The political situation remains fraught with many possibilities. The latest news from Russia indicates that the crisis. in that- country con- tinues acute and the, menace that Russia may either withdraw, fromthe Entente or be plunged into, chaos ’atill throws its shadow over ‘the future. The Russian radicals are apparesily as determined as ever ‘to rejedt: the war program of England and Fratice, but they show almost as much. re; luctance as Berlin to define their pre- cise aims. A conference is projected at which the coalition: government will be asked for a frank statement as to its’ position, and there are wh- comfortable rumors that tHe Russias radicals intend to atempt to force re- pudiation of Russia’s treaties with the other members of the Entente. Indignation Against Germany. On the credit side of the account 13° the rising tide of indigttation against Germany in Scandinavia ‘ahd’ "Spain. The anti-German faction in Sweden has become powerfully: reinforced by the action of the Germans in sinking, three Swedish grain ships in viola tion of their own agreement to re- spect the safety of the vessels. Spain is still awaiting a reply to her pro- test over the sinking of the Spanish steamer Patricio, also destroyed while sailing under a German guaran: tee of safety and the trend of public feeling in Spain is becoming more acutely indignant against Germany. ‘What effect the course of events is having on the German people re- mains practically a sealed book. The German censorship has reached @ point of unparalelled efficiency, and the little -news.-that: trickles across the frontier of the etapire offers scant means of information. Apparently the war of the pan-Germans and junkers on Chancellor Cown Beth- mann Holweg is going on merrily, but there is nothing to indicate what ef- fect it is having on the emperor. The jufkers claim to have enlisted Field Marshal von Hindenburg, ‘but the is- sue will remain in abeyance until the reichstag convenes July 5. BOMBARD KAVALA. : Sofia, May 22.—Today's Bulgariap war office statement announces that 13 enemy warships bombarded Ka- | vala, while 12 aeroplanes dropped bombs on the town. Several houses in Kavala were de- stroyed, says the statement, but ,no military damage was done. One hos, | tile aeroplane was shot down. ‘MEXICO PROTESTS. ‘Berlin, May 22.—A Berlin dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph company says the ‘Mexican minister to Ger- many has handed a note to Germany protesting against the submarine cam- paign. ‘The report followed a pro- longed conference between the Mexi- can minister and Foreign Secretary Zimmermann on Monday. Revocation of Neutrality Stand Rio Janeiro, May 2?.—President Bris has sent a message °6 congress recommending the revocation of the | decree of neutrality in the war de tween the United States and Ger- many. Congress is expected to ac: cept the recommendation by 2 large majority. Adopt Rates on Second Class Mail: Washington, May 22.-A conipro- mise on the proposed sécond class mail tax so as to make it from I4%e per pound in the first parcel post zone to 8c in the eighth zone, was agreed upon today by the house ways and means committee.