The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, May 30, 1917, Page 1

: os 4 : . . e . | . THIRTY-SEVENTH YEAR, NO. NORTH DAKOTA PAYS TRIBUTE TO HERO DEAD 127 MUCH LIKE UNITED BISMAROK, NORTH DAKOTA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 1917. FIVE CENTS STATES AT WAR'S OUTBREAK, CANADA HAS MAN Y LESSONS FOR US Cities Throughout the State Today Dominion Militia Acquired Dignity, Resources Were Mobilized and Fighters Hurried to ‘‘Plug the Hole at Calais.” Honor Memories of Deceas- | ed Veterans BISMARCK MAKES RITES UNUSUALLY IMPRESSIVE Dr. V. H. Stickney of Dickinson Principal Speaker Here—In Other Towns The observance of Memorial day throughout North Dakota today is more general than in any other year in history, of the state. Towns large and small everywhere have set aside the day for a reverent paying of tribute to the memories of the brave men who an- swered their country’s call in the dark bloody days of '61-’65. The day in North Dakota is essentially one of memorial, everyone, everywhere, feel- ing particularly the significance of this anniversary, which after more than a half-century’s almost unbrok- en peace, finds the country on the verge of its greatest war. The Day in Bismarck The day’s observance ‘in Bismarck began early this morning when at sun- rise the colors were hoisted to half- mast at Fort Lincoln and Camp Fraz- ier. ‘There the flags remained until noon, when with appropriate exer- cises and the prescribed military flag salute, the colors were raised to the mast-head. At 2:15, in spite of muddy streets and cloudy skies, hundreds of citizens, assembled in the ranks of various fraternal, patriotic and civic organiza- tions; the National: Guardsmen from Fort Lincoln and Camp Frazier; more than a thousand children from the pub- lic and parochial schools, state, coun- ty and city officials, formed in line at the court house square and, headed by the Elks and Salvation Army band, and with veterans of the Civil war, members of the Women’s Relief corps and veterans of the war with Spain occupying a post of honor, marched through the business section of the city to the municipal Auditorium, where a patriotic program was offered. Afternoon Exercises The principal address of the after- noon were given-by Dr. V- H. -Stick- ney of Dickinson, president of the North Dakota national defense council and prominent in Red ‘Cross. relief work; Chief Justice Andrew A. Bruce, of the North Dakota supreme court, and Kev. H. C. Postlethwaite, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. The community singing, in which Bismarck is becoming proficient through fre- quent practice, was a pretty feature of the exercises, which were followed by tne dispatching of automobile de- tails of Grand Army Veterans with guardsmen for escorts to the local cemeteries and the banks of the Mis- souri, where salutes were fired, the graves of deceased veterans interred here decorated, and flowers scattered on the current of the river in honor ot the memory of Uncie Sam's blue jackets who have perished at sea. At Dunn Center Dunn Center, N. D., May 30.—Dunn county’s most memoriable Memorial day exercises were held here today, with Governor Frazier, former Gov- ernor Jamgg pow superinten- dent of nae teaining 's¢hool at Mandan}. . Leslie A, Simpson of Diekingned oh N¥ ev Macdonald, state superintendent of public instruc- tion, delivering the principal address- es. Following the exercises, school children sprinkled Spring creek with flowers in honor of departed soldiers. At Dickinson Dickinson, N. D., May 30.—Dick- inson’s fifteen graves of soldier dead were decorated this afternoon by fif- teen Dickinson: high, school girls, to each of whom was assigned a grave. Scores of automobiles joined in the long procession which found its way early this afternoon to the cemetery, where interesting exercises were held. Palda at Minot Minot, N. D., May 80.—Attorney L- J. Palda delivered the principal ad- dress at the Minot cefetery this af- ternoon, where exercises were held un- der the auspices of Lincoln _ post, Grand Army of the Republic. The parade was in charge of Major E. S. Person, At New Rockford New Rockford, N. D., May 30. Rockford’s Memorial day exercises were held this afternoon at Niven’s opera house. Rev. S. Hitchcock was the principal speaker. At the cemetery services were in charge of the G. A. R. Elmer R- Davidson had general charge of the program. At Jamestown Jamestown, N- D., May 30.—William UW. Seward Post No. 16, Grand Armv of the Republic, had charge of today’s impressive memorial exercises. All of the bells in the city were tolled for five minutes at noon, while veterans of the Civil war stood with bared heads. Mayor H. C. Flint presided at the exercises, beginning in Plaus park at 2o’clock- Mrs. S. A- Wild- cer was in charge of the community singing. and Pres- H. B. Kroeze of Jamestown college delivered the mem- orial address. All of the school children in the city, each carrying an American flag, participated in the parade. At Fargo Fargo, N. D-, May 30-—Members of ‘James F. Reynolds camp gathered at their post hall at 9 this morning and at 10 were conveyed by automobile to the several cemeteries, where they decorated the graves of comrades who are bivovacked on the other side. mvisty-nine veterans (wontinued on Page Three) “answered roll; (Canada has gone through try- ing situations much like those that now face the United States. Here is the story of what Canada has done and how she has done it, told by Max Enos, of the Canadian Pacitie railway, who travels to all parts of Canada and has been a first-hand observer.—Editor.) By Max Enos . ~ +-Canadian experiences in\ her war with Germany are likely to be very similar to those of the United States in the same situation. Just before the beginning of the war Canada held practically the same at- titude toward its militia as the United} States did theirs until recently. None thought these men would be used for any more serious business than hon- orary guards in military pageants. With the declaration of war, how- ever, opinion changed in a flash. The men who had been “joshed” before, were regarded most seriously and with deference: The fibre of the whole country seemed to stiffen overnight and recruiting started on the jump. All men took part either to enlist or encourage it. Ammunition factories, encouraged by government subsidies and large contracts, sprang up almost overnight. Materials for government munitions —anything that goes to clothe or equip a soldier—were sent skyward in price by the demands of the government. Thirty-three thousand soldiers, hastily recruited from the militia regi- ments already organized, and compos- ed mostly of men who had either seen service in Africa, as British regulars, or in Canadian regiments in the Boer war, were sent as Canada’s first con- tribution to the mother country. Thirty-three large, dull-grey trans- ports, convoyed by a formidable fleet of British cruisers, delivered these men safely to the British isles, whera they were pummeled into shape and sent to France. Since then a steady stream has been pouring into Britain. These are the men who “plugged the hole at Calais” and who “held the salient at Ypres.” No more famous regiment exists than that named tor H. R. H., the 1 Princess Patricia, daughter of the Duke of Connaught, then governor- general of Canada. The Princess Pats have been wiped out, recruited to a strength, and wiped out again and again- Canada has now 400,000 men at the front. While preparing her military forces, Canada lost no time getting her home organization down to a _ smoothly working basis. ee one at home meant briefly’ this: Red Cross societies to send essen- tials for base hospitals; khaki clubs or reading rooms, where furloughed or wounded soldiers could spend their time while waiting to return to the front; schools for teaching blinded and crippled. soldiers useful trades; or- ganization of the Canadian patriotic fund, which thus far has raised $33,- 000,000 to take cares of 70,000 depen- dent families who had sent their men- folk to the trenches, and who are en- titled to support; and many other so- cieties to supply Balaklava caps, home knitted sox, plenty of “smokes” and other trench luxuries not included in John Bull’s army equipment. Federal arrangements -were made, together with the patriotic fund, for support of families leit behind by sol- diers. The Canadian “Tommy” is the high- est paid soldier in the world, receiving $1.10 a day. His family receives $20 a month “separation allowance” and the difference between this and $45 a month, from the Canadian patriotic fund. Most authorities in Canada will agree that the war has proved a benefit with but, perhaps one ex- ception—the terrible loss of life, and the injuries reeelved by those returned medically untit for active service. Canada has developed into a man- ly, virile nation, distinct from every nation in the world. Never again will Canadians be confused with any other nationality on the North Ameri- can continent. Canada has won na- tionhood' ‘and a senior partnership in the firm of the British empire. GUARDSMEN NEE NOT REGISTER I LATEST ADI Contradictory Reports Sent Out From Washington Again Officially Corrected PRESIDENT STATES HIS INTERPRETATION OF LAW That guardsmen and others in the service of the United States army or “members of any -duly organized and recognized force, military or naval, subject under other laws of the Uni- ted States to be called, ordered or drafted into the military or naval service of the United States” need not} register June 5 is President Wilson's interpretation of the selective service act, Sheriff French was advised this morning. The president directs that the third paragraph of his proclamation of May 18 be construed to read: “And I do further proclaim and give notice to| all persons subject to registration in the several states and in the District of Columbia, that those who shall have attained their 2ist birthday and who shall not have attained their 31st birthday on or before the day here named are required to register, ex- cepting only officers and enlisted men of the regular army, the regular army reserve, the officers’ reserve corps, the enlisted reserve corps, the na- tional guard and the national guard reserve recognized by the military bu- reau of the war department, the navy,) the marine corps, the coast guard, and the naval militia, naval reserve force, marine corps reserve and na- tional naval volunteers recognized by the navy department Paragraph four is construed by the president to read: “The only excep- tions are persons in the military or) naval service of the United States, which includes all officers and enlist- ed men of the regular army, the reg- ular army reserve, the officers’ re- serve corps, the enlisted reserve corps, the national guard and national guard reserve,” etc. ‘Announcement had been made only | Tecently that national guardsmen who j have not been mustered into federal | service will be required to register June 5. The president's own inter- pretation of the selective service act and of his proclamation issued in con- formity to that act would indicate that the guardsmen need not register. OLD PASTIME DANGEROUS Lad Swinging on Gate Sustains | Bad Injury Paradise Flats, N. D., May While swinging on a gate, Melvin, small son of Martin Thompson, im- bedded a huge splinter ¢o firmly in) his arm that it could not be removed until he was taken to a surgeon at Grenora. v— NO AYPHENATED NORWECIANS IK UNITED STATES ‘ if i 1) omer ‘President of Sons of Norway Says Countrymen Are American- ized Before Coming PATRIOTIC DELEGATES PARTICIPATE IN PARADE “Nothing is ever heard of a hyphen- ated Norweigan in America,” said M- F. Hagge of Hatton, district presi- dent of the Sons of Norway, in res- ponding this morning to Secretary G. Keniston's address of welcome. “Norwegians coming to the United States are Americanized before they leave the old country. They have as- similated American ideals under a form of government which is similar and amidst a people whose love of liberty is no less. The Norwegian in America is American. He has 10 need for the hyphen. He linds no radical readjustment of ideas neces- sary. He promptly fits into things in his adopted country”. Mr. Hagge referred lightly to the campaign which was made a year ago for the removal of North Dakota’s capital to another city. He com- plimented Bismarck upon its progras- sive spirit, and expressed the opinion that the conservative Norwegian cili- zenry of North Dakota will never line up behind any plan to place the state's institutions on wheels. Keniston Welcomes The fourth annual convention o? the Fourth international district of the Sons of Norway opened in Knights of Pythias hall this morning with an ad- dress of welcome from Secretary Ken- iston of the Bismarck Commercial Club. Mr. Keniston referred to the large Norwegian population of North Dakota; to the important part which it has played in the development of our state, and to the similarity of in- terests, climate, soil, people and pirations of North Dakota and Norway. He declared that the North Dakota Norwegian’s love for the home-land did him credit, as in Norway have been born many of the world’s most splendid ideal of Democratic govern-| ment. American has learned much from Norway and owes much to Nor- way's people who have found a home in this country. Participate in Parade At 1 o'clock the sessions adjourned to permit local members of the order and delegates to participate ia the Memorial day parade. The conven- tion resumed its work later in the af- ternoon, and sessions will be heid to- morrow morning and afternoon, inter- spersed with automobile tours to Bis- marck beauty spots, and closing with a banquet at the Hotel McKenzie to- morrow evening. Banque. Hour Changed Because many of the delegates find it necessary to leave for home on the carly evening train tomorrow, the ban- quet hour at the McKenzie has been changed from 7:30 to 6 o'clock: Din- ner will be served promptly at 6 and will be followed by_a brief_progrzm (Continued on page Three.) CARDENS 1 DANCER OF ~ FRIST BITES ern Portion of State and Frost in Most Sections MISSOURI SLOPE ESCAPES LOW TEMPERATURE ae Other Northwest Points in Canada Report General Cold and Unfavorable Weather Cover your garden tonight. This is the warning sent out ioday by O. W. Roberts, meteorologist for North, Dakota, ction of the. scheduled for a frost tonight. It escaped last night by a small margin, while other portions of the e@ were not so luc There was a heavy freeze in all portions of the Northern part of the state. it was twenty above at Bowbells; 21 at ‘.angdon; 29 at Minot; 31 at Fessenden, 32 at Bottineau and 25 at Napoleon. Thirty- seven Was the lowest at Hismar-k last evening: ‘16 Above In Cannda Winnipeg, Man., May «10. —Irost was general throughout the Northwest last night and at Virgibelle, Alt cord- ing to the official weather report to- day, the thermometer went io 15 above zero. At Russel, M 14 degrees of temperature wag recorded. freezing point was reached in each of the prairie provinces Tempera- tures ranging from 20 to JU above were general. Soaking Rain Duluth, May 30.—A soaking rain fell all of last night, especially wetting down forest and brush ‘res that nave burned intermittently tor weeks in northern Minnesota. The rain is reported general over the north. Bad fires, however, con- tinue near the Canadian line. A message last, night from Inter- national Falls, Minnesota, said “for- est fires have destroyed twelve mij-ion feet of timber. or miles in every direction the ground is parched. The dearth of rain has caused our interest to fear disastrous resuits. If the water levels go lower, industries will be slackened. 4 ay No Damie- oe Calgary, May 30 —On account of the late spring little damage was done by the temperature in Calgary last night. No damage was -lone to grain. Federal Agents: To Watch fos ‘€onspiracies Washington, May 30.—Despite anti- conscription agitation in many cities, which the department of justice offi- clals suspect as the result of German propaganda. the department expects virtually all men between the ages of 21 and 30 to register for the war draft next Tuesday. To insure this, further steps were taken today looking to the prosecu- tion of persons secking to hinder registration plans and to the detec: tion of those who may avoid regis- tration. Criminal action is likely to ‘be taken against slackers, and United States marshals and attorneys have instructions to watch closely for jndi- cations of anti-registration conspira- cigs and to insure the protection of registrars. TO WATCH PACIFISTS, Washington, May +(.—Federal au- thorities announced today that they will have representatives at Madison Square.Garden today and tomorow, while members of the American First Congress For Democracy and Terms of Peace, a pacifist organization, are holding their meeting !o consider war problems. Memorial Day Is Celebrated at St. Paul’s Cathedral London, May 30.—It was like anoth- er America Day at St- Paul's as the colors of the American legion in the Canadian contingent were placed on there until after the war. Thero were the altar in the cathedral to remain five flags in all from the various con- tingents. The flags were taken to the cathedral by 500 Canadian sold- iers. As the troops passed up the aisle the crowd sang “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and later “On- ward Christian Soldiers”. At the con- clusion of the service the “Star Spang- led Banner,” and later “God Save the King”. Many Enter Auto Races Cincinnati, May Twenty-eight of the leading automobile licensed drivers of America were in the pro- gram to start in the 250 International Sweepstakes race at the speedway at. Sharonville, Ohio, this afternoon. The sum of $29,000 has been hung up in purses for the event, the winner's share being $12,500. In addition to the sweepstakes, there will be a contest for Ford cars. The | $ SENATE FAVORS REDUCTION IN REVENUE BILL Heavy Freeze Throughout North- ‘Secretary McAdoo Making Fight to Secure Passage of Tax Measure UPPER BODY WOULD TRIM IT $300,000,000 Favor Making Up Difference by Issue of Short Time Bonds May = *0.--Congress was not in session today, but leaders took the opportun- ity to survey prog ress on wac mets- » ures. Chairman Simmons of the senate “nance committee, ference with treasury offici ed out that the principal questions yet to be determined relate to pro- posed automobile taxes, excisa taxes on coftee and tea, higher second class postal rates and taxes on pub- lic ttilities, Would Reduce Amount. Secretary, McAdoo has urged the committee to report out the bill car- rying $1,800,000,000 as provided in the house measures, but committee sentiment favors reducing it to $1,500,000,000, the difference to be raised by short time bonds. Conferees on the senate and house 0,000 war budget bill had fur- ther changes to consider, notably the provision to regulate the acquisition of a merchant marine, for which $750,000,000 is authorized. The ad- ministration’s food survey and pro- duction bill will be taken up in the senate tomorrow and its early pas- sage is expected. The pill is the house substitute for the measure the senate has been considering. SUGGESTS ENGLAND CEDE CARRIBEAN COLONIES TO.AMERICA New York, May 30.—Prof4 W.- R. Shepperd, of Columbia University, speaking at the National Conference on Foreign Relations ; af ie iUnited States, in session at Lotfg Bédth, New York, discussed the attitude of the United States. toward the retention by European nations of colonies in the Carribean. He said that geograph- ically, the islands belong to America. He declared that if Great Britain and France “are to derive material com- pensation from victory rendered cer- tain by the opportune aid of the United States, it would be only fair and just that they should turn over their own Carribean possessions to this country as a token of gratitude for support.” Edward B. Borchard, of the New York Bar, said politically stability in the Carribean had increased in pro- portion with the growth of the United States. In recent years, the dollar had been substituted for the bullet he declared, and all signs pointed to fur- ther increases ‘in American financial interests there. GONSRITIO PLOTS FON W ILYAUKEE Washington, May 30.—"An import- ant angle” in the anti-conscription plot was uncovered in Milwaukee, ac- cording to Hinton G. Clabaugh, di- visional superintendent of the bureau ot investigation of the department of justice, on his return from that city today. Several suspects were detained and questioned in the Wisconsin city, and one of the results is said to have been the decision to send 10 depart- mental operatives there. Washington, U. S. Commission Of Engineers on French War Front Paris, May 30.—The United States commission of engineers has arrived in Paris, The party consists of ‘Ma- jor Parsons, Major Wilgus, W. A Garrett and Captain Barber. Immedi- ately upon its arrival, the party call- ed on United States Ambassador Sharp, who made arrangements for its reception by the minister of war today. The engineers were escorted through the British lines by Colonel Henry W. Thorton, the former Amer- ican, who is manager of the British Great Eastern railroad. The Ameri- cans traveled from Boulogne to Paris by automobiles. On their arrival here, ‘Major Parsons said he and his |Equity Men Want Wheat Price Fixed Special Committee Appears Be- fore House Committee on Agriculture at Washington WANT GOVERNMENT TO TAKE CHARGE OF FOOD Senator Pendraw Says Cost of Raising Bushel of Grain This Year Is $1.95 Washington, D. C., May 30.—Every one of the nine members of the dele- gation representing —_ northwestern farmers appeared before the house committee on agriculture yesterday and each one made a plea for govern- ment action to stop profit taking by alleged food gamblers and middle- men. The committee which had originally planned to devote only the morning session to hearing the farmers’ rep- resentatives, gave up the entire day to them, not adjourning until 6 o'clock last. evening. Members of the delegation told the committee that the farmers of the northwest generally acquiesced in the apparent intention of the administra~ tion to ha a minimum guarantee price for grain fixed. They laid more stress, however, on the need for per- manent measures to stop the great waste between producer and consum- er. They declared themselves in favor of government control of ain eX- changes and the elimination of all trading not involving the actual change of ownership of real grain. They declared for government opera- tion of storage warehouses, both at seaboard and at inland terminals and they asked for the appropriation of a fund of one hundred million dollars to finance the farmers’ elevators in colleagues were keenly desirous of getting out where the big guns were roaring and they would do everything to expedite their business in Paris to hasten their departure. handling the grain crop. Thomas Pendray of Jamestown pro- duced figures based in his own ex- perience to show that the average cost of raising a bushel of grain under this year conditions will be about $1.95. This figure took no account of any hazards but hail loss, and he pre- sented $2.50 at the terminals as a proper minimum price. The bill pro- vides that price fixing shall be under the direction of the president, but it was thought important to get before the committee a statement ‘of the con- ditions the farmer face: WAR CLOUDS CWE LULL OVERALL WAR ZONES BUT | TTALIAN FRONT General Gordana Continues a De- termined Offensive Toward City of Trieste ALLIES PREPARE FOR ANOTHER BIG DRIVE Where Next Blow Will Be Struck Cannot Be Surmised at This Time (By Associated Press.) There has come such a pronounced pause in major war activities as to give the impres- sion that prepara- tions for a new phase may be in progress, Only on the Aus- troItalian front, where General Cor- dana is pushing his campaign for Trieste, is any sustained offensive in progress. The great bat- tle in France has halted. Even Ger- man count attacks along the Bri- tish front have ceased, while along the French front they -have lessened. The recent aerial ‘activity has sub- sided. When the next blow is to be de- livered can only ‘be surmised. Indi- cations are multiplying that the Ger- nfans are looking for new develop- ments. ‘They have mentioned the Russo-Rumanian front as the next place of attack. News of the Entente side of that front has not been such as to lead to the belief that such a blow could be delivered there at pres- ent. Emperor William in addressing his troops in France exorted them to stand fast for a decisive time, which he pictured near at hand. Apparently a renewal of the Franco- British attacks, larger than ever, 19 anticipated. FURTHER GAINS. Rome, May 30.—Further gains by the Italians on the Triest front are announced today. The Italian fines have been extended west of Edazza. Kaiser Talls Army Fight to Continue Until Victory Comes MEMORIAL DAY SIGNIFICANCE Impressive Ceremonies in Which President Wilson and Card- inal Gibbons Participate BOYS OF BLUE AND THE GRAY MARCH TOGETHER Washington, May 30.—War clouds cast a special gravity today over the exercises here, in which President Wilson, Cardinal Gibbons and Chief Justice White officiated. Down Pennsylvania avenue and across the Potomac to Arlington Na- tional cemetery marched the veterans of two past wars at the head of a column of national guardsmen and regulars, who may see service in France within a year. Attends Ceremonies. President Wilson arranged to at- tend the exercises at Arlington this afternoon, ‘but did not count on mak- ing addresses. ‘The ceremonies at Arlington were the principal feature of the day. Both houses of congress adjourned for the day and the gov ernmental departments were closed CHICAGO CELEBRATES. Chicago, March 30.—Soldiers — of the Civil war, Spanish war, the in- sular campaigns of the United States, members of the national guard and boy scouts will be among the 25,000 or more marchers who today will de honor to Chicago's soldier dead. The demonstration is expected to be the greatest in history. About 7,000: sol- diers’ graves will be decorated. CONFEDERATES MARCH. Minneapolis, (May 30.—A number of men who fought for the south in the Civil war marched with the Zoys from the north today for the first time in the history of Minneapolis or Memorial day. 18,000 MEN IN LINE. New York, May 30.—With a new significance due to the war and given added color by the participation by thousands of men in uniform, Memor- jal day was celebrated today on a greater scale than at any time since 1898, It is estimated 18,000 men were in line. 5,000 POLES MARCH. Detroit, Mich.. May 30.—More than 5,000 Polish residents of Detroit with banners marched in the Decoration day parade here today. When the parade was completed, about 100 en- listed. GEN. SLUZER APPOINTED. Berne. Switzerland, May 30.—Gen- eral Sluzer, who has been appointed to the United States, left for Wash- ington today. Amsterdam, May 30 —<According to the Deutsche Tages Zeitung, kmperor William concluded his recent speech to the soldiers on the Arras front with the following words: “We will continue to fight until we secure a complete victory against those who have attacked us. May the god of armies give us blessings in the war which has been forced up- on us so that our children and our grandchildren may live free in the German fatherland.” The Tagesblatt quotes the emperor as saying: “We are especially watch- ing overhead to frustrate any enemy attacks.” First Dirigible Flies From Chicago To Akron, Ohio Washington, May 30.—The first dir- gible balloon being built for the navy, much after the pattern of the British “blintz,” made a successful flight yes- terday from Chicago to Akron, Ohio. Leaving Chicago at noon, she landed * without mishap at Akron about 5 p. m, flying an airline distance of about 500 miles Every Liberty Bond Punch in Kaiser's Eye Chicago, ‘May .—Every: bond sold {s a punch in the kaiser’s eye,” was the conclusion by Meredith Nich- olson, released today as the second in the series which western authors have prepared. The first of these, by George Ade, was given out yester- day. Accord Safe Passage to Neutral Craft London, May 30.—A Stockholm dis- patch to Reuter’s says that the Ger- man government has announced that Swedish and Norwegian steamers now in British ports will have safe pas- sage home from June 1. Berlin, U. S. A. Wants Name Changed Now 2.— Citizens of rity are tiously considering ging its name. The Indian name, routin, is said to be favorably con- sidered by many citizens. ne Berlin, Wis..