The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, July 11, 1917, Page 3

BISMARCK DAILY TRIBUNE EXCHANGES NEEDED. AS BALANGE WHEEL IN: BIG NORTHWEST GRAIN TRADE Secretary’ of Large Line Elevator Company Agrees With Sen- ator Kifute Nelson — That the exchanges are an impera-! tive need of the big’ grain vusiness ef the northwest to act as a balance wheel for the market was a some- what new view of this situation’ ex- pressed today by F. €. Riebe, secre- tary of the Atlantic Elevator company of Minneapolis, operating 100qine ele- vators in North Dakota. Mr. Riebe is here with ‘business before the state railway commission. Hlevator companies’ cannot afford to buy grain at top prices without some. prospect of future gain, Mr. Rieve declares. The abolition of the grain exchange, he contends, will mean smaller prices for the farmer. It will.also mean, says Mr. Riebe, the stretching of resources of elevator companies to the breaking point it they are expected to absorb wheat as it comes in at thé rate of 100,000 bushels or more a day, with no pros- pect of a market for it until the law of supply and demand has time to operate. . Mr. Riebe agrees with Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota that there should be fixed a:minimum and max- imum price for grain, and that rea- sonable speculation should be permit- ted between these two poles, with authority vested in ‘Mr. Hoover, on congress or in the president to call a halt whenever it appears that »pec- ulation is being indulged in to a de- gree harmful to either producer or consumer. § 300 TELEPHONE COMPANY SLACKERS)IN THE STATE H tat Three hundred North Dakota tele- phone companies have failed to file the annual. report required by law, State Auditor Kositzky stated today, indicating that this omission is inten- tional, indicating an effort upon the part of these companies to evade tax- ation, as he claims they have done in the past. He also announces that he expects to collect from each of the companies the specified fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500, and that he will seek to make the penalty as heavy as possible. UGE. ATELIGENCE WW FREMPTION LISTS: NO. HARD': AND FAST RULES FOR: WORKERS By GILSON GARDNER. ! Washington, D. C., July 11.—A lot of men will be excused from selective service who are not included in the exemptions: covered by the rules just announced. No rules will be an- nounced for these exemptions: They will come under policies to be com- municated to the exemption boards by the authorities in. Washington. | The farm worker must not be taken from -his plow, the munitions worker } from the munitions plant, the me- chanic from the tractor factory, the{ coal miner from his coal mine, the textile blanket maker from the blan- ket factory, the shoemaker from his shoe machine, and so on through the list of industrial activities necessary | to-a successful on-going of the war. This has been the idea justifying selective service as against-the volun- teer army’system, yet none of these classes are covered by the so-called class exemptions. The rules given out provide that the mayor of your city, your police force, your judges and your ministers and, priests and your Quakers are excused from mili- tary service. This class excuse is also extended to the husband and father of a dependent family, whose income is derived from his work of ‘brain or hand; the son of a dependent widow, the son of aged, infirm and dependent parents, the brother of dependent chil- dren under 16 years of age. This exempting business can't all be done by rules. The war department is going to try to get some human in- telligence into the heads of the ex- empting ‘boards without making gen- 2 eral rulings or issuing-blanket instruc- || tions. The most valuable. work of.the exemption boards is to be in the ap- plication’ of ordinary common sense to every set of facts. brqught before them. There are a million cases ‘that cannot be covered by rules. For instance, in the coal fields. of West Virginia are 5,000 coal miners on the registration lists. Everyone of those 5,000 ought to be excused from military service and permitted to go on.mining coal. 3 Secretary of War Baker knows this and would admit it,*but probably will not make any hard and fast rule that coal miners must be exempted. This is to permit some local ex- emption board to send to the trenches some young chap who is nominally a miner, but who is liv- ing on the wages of his parents and hanging around. the saloon and pool room. \ The exemption boards will ‘find it easy t6 send young,lawyers, surplus newspaper reporters, insurance agents, book agents, barkeepérs, dentists; doc- tors, husky young bank clerks and \ particularly the promising and unoc- cupied sons of the rich. In case\any man thinks he has been unjustly treated in not being excused, he can take his appeal to the district appeal board. On the other hand, if some young chap who obviously ought to go into the service is excused as a result of political influence, the de- partment has ordered the judge advo- cate general to take up such cases with the appellate board and see that ‘the man is placed in the army, » < the ballot in the regular party col- umn. { \ On this ground it is reported today on good authority that contest pro- ceedings will immediately be inaug- urated, and that John M. Baer will not claim his seat in congress with- out a struggle. Partial Returns. Incomplete returns as tabulated this morning follow: No. Pets. iNo. Pets. in County. LEAGUE CANDIDATE TAKES ALL BUT TWO COUNTIES (Continued from page one) date such as the late Henry T. Helge- sen, who was not believed to be fac- ing very keen competition, can poll 20,709, the party jn a campaign as hard fought as that which closed yes- terday should, had. an appeal been made which really touched the party, have polled a total at least 5,000 more than that indicated for FEurtness. And’ the democrats, with their best opportunity to élect a candidate in the. history of the First district, and with an old pole-horse like Bangs for their leader, would seem to have overlooked a large. number of bets when they allowéd his vote t6 dwin- die in a few months from 13,236 to a total which apparently will be under 8,000. Will Be Contest. i There is little question that Burt- ness will contest the election of Baer) on the grounds of irregulaiities in the issuance of Governor Frazier's call for the special election. The constitution gives the governor the right to call a special election. It does not ascribe to him the power to dictate the method in which nom- inations for such elections shall be made. On'the fallacious advice of At- torney General Langer, the governor took unto@himself this power, and in so doing deprived all of the old par- ties’ of their statutory right to nom- inate candidates by delegate conven- tion and to place these candidates on What have you You don’t need| Around {the store, or around the house there are, perhaps, any number of art- icles you have discarded— articles perfect); good, tho replaced by new. Some one has use for them and would buy them if they knew where they were. The Biggest little Sales- man and messenger in Bis- marck is a classified ad in the columns of the Tribune— it delivers your message to thousands and works over- time in your behalf. Look around—see what you have you don't need. \ ~-THEN.-- Let the Tribune Sell ~ It For You. | tensive course of instruction will be ¢:| Reporting. 4 Burtness. RO _ 286 785 137 409 116 153 110 112 33 133 90 29 24432 Casi ee 2938 389. Cass ..... 1005 Cavalier .. 808 G. Forks ., 1332 Nelson 718 PRembina?.: 857 Ramsey «4 456 Ransom .. 722 Richland .. 624 Sargent ... 517 ‘Steele .... 338 Steele ..., 471 Towner ... 597 Wafsh .... 655 73 591 1627 558 sit 571 273 356 BAL 262 288 308 636 7395: = aa 18 16 20 27 25 25 56 Totals. .9100 543 SIGNAL CORPS IS IN NEED OF MEN raphers for Service in the War, TRAINING CAMP IS PLANNED Former Operators Are Urged to Re- turn to the Key to Release Eligi- bles for Service with “the He- roes of the Army.” New York.—The United States gov- ernment has leased 381 acres of land at Monmouth Park, near Long Branch, N. J., to be used as a training camp for the reserve battalions of the signal corps. This land, has been acquired | because of its adaptability for signal corps work, involving all kinds of sig- naling, telegraphy and maintenanee of rapidly constructed lines of communi- cation. The quartermaster’s department will build a large cantonment, consisting of temporary barracks, kitchen, store- houses, and everything necessary to promote the efficient training of the battalions, several of which have al- ready been organized. i The camp will be under the. direct supervision of Lieutenant Colonel Hartmann, who will be assisted by oth- er officers of the regular army., An in- given to both the officers and men of the signal corps, preparing them fot service abroad in every phase of mill- tary life necessary to perform their in- teresting work on the battlefield and to keep up the traditions of the signal corps. Experienced Men Needed. Only/ men with education and ex- perience along signal-corps lines, aside from the ‘special lines mentioned, and cooks, horseshoers, farriers and me- chanics are sought for this branch of service. Lieutenant Colonel Hartmann has been given one of the biggest tasks of the day in-organizing this branch of the new national army. He needs some 8,000 telegraphers—and he needs them now. Telegraphers are scarce. ‘The unusual number of men required cannot be taken from the commercial and railroad forces without jeopardiz- ing. the prompt transmission of gov- ernment business: Men and women who manipulated the key in former years—and they are legion—are being induced to return to the wire and release eligibles for serv- ice in the signal corps. Brig. Gen. George O. Squier, present chief signal officer, U.S. A., is the man on whose, shoulders; rests the’ big’ re- sponsibility for keeping up to the mark —and, if possible, a bit beyond—the “eyes, ears and nerves” of the army; better known to the layman as the sig- nal corps. The signal corps has recently ad- dressed a letter to presidents of col- leges and universities, asking their co- operation in a plan of instruction for telegraphers and prospective telegra- phers, Six thousand young men are needed for the first army of 500,000, and it is proposed to teach telegra- phers the elementary knowledge of physics and electfical engineering; high school graduates and college men will be given ‘thi instruction, and a course: of felegeaphy in’ addition. Will Furntah Instructors. The signal'¢orps will furnish’ expert telegraph instructors, and the colleges and universitiés are being requested to furnish the theoretical and laboratory instruction. Young men desiring to avail themselves of this opportunity should apply. at once, Iffound eligt-* ble they will be enlisted, assigned to classes and receive army pay, food, quarters and medical attention during the course of instruction, which is ex- pected to occupy from three to five months, according to the ability of the student. i In time of peave the signal corps ts perhaps the least heard of branch of the army. In time of stress it Is @ most vitally necessary arm. It is the “nerves” of the army, and as such, a major factor in the conduct of mill- tary affairs. In fact, the last three years of war abroad seem to indicate it as the paramount element in the control of modern warfare. Congress’ has recently doubled the pay of the private and increased the remuneration of each noncommissioned officer. The signal corps has a greater percentage of noncommissioned officers than any other branch. The pay of a corporal is now $36 per month, in addition to food and cloth- ing and medical attendance when needed. The rating of a sergeant is now $44, with the same subsistence; that of a sergeant, first-class, $51, and the master signal electriclan—and many telegraphers have most of the requirements in this direction—$81. The signal corps is a mounted service. A knowledge of horses, if not already possessed, must be acquired, and a healthful life in the open is one of the most attractive offerings of this branch of the service. C0 1 CITY AEWS | o———__—____-_______-0 is Very. WI—Miss Margaret McCon- key, compelled several months ago to give up her school in Minnesota, still is confined to her home in this city by a nervous break-down. Visiting in City—Mrs. Charles E. Hunt and two small daughters of Fort Lincoln are visiting at the home of Mrs. J. G. Moore on Fifth street for two days, while Major Hunt is at Fort Snelling on official business. Writing Officers—A. F. McLane of Minot, writing a life insurance policy especially covering officers in mili- tary service, is in Eismarck, confer- ring with the staff of the First and Second regiments. Home Saturday—Donald McPhee, chief clerk in the state auditor's of- fice, is expected home Saturday from Ontario, where he has spent a two weeks’ vacation in the community where he was born. Egan in Hospital—Thomas | Egan, janitor at the Will school, has enter- ed a Bismarck hospital to undergo treatment for general breakdown. While he is off his work will be cared for by Janitors Roberts and Couch of the other city schools, in order that Mr. Egan may suffer no salary loss. Enjoyable Visit—Mrs. Max Kupitz has returned from Woodworth, where she visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs: A. G. Anderson and at the Charles Kupitz summer cottage on; Lake Géitmyr, one of North Dakota's | beauty spots. Mrs. Kupitz motored home last evening, reporting that Charles Kupitz, whose health has C. AUBREY SMITH “The Witching A Master Photo-play, starring ee C. AUBREY SMITH MARIE AND : SHOTWELL AUDITORIUM THURSDAY AND FRIDAY TWO SHOWS DAILY---7:30 and 9:00 P. M. Come spend a cool evening at the Auditorium and be agreeably entertained Prices: 10 and 20 cents FOURTEENTH ‘LESSON It is raining hard. The navy is dropping. 1] tombe de la flotte. Eel ton*b’ duh 14 fldt. ] hava just received a letter. 1 fave gjusb- yeceived' a chatterbox. Je viens de recevoir une babillarde. Zhuh vy an’ duh ruhsuhvwah Gn bibeeyard, ~The Germans have shelled us. ‘The Boches have 77’d%kUS (#German gur) Les Boches nous ont crapouillotés Lay bosh noo zon8 crapooydbay We have~shelled them with the 120°S (mountain guns) We have sent them little wafers.’ 2 On leur envoie des petits pains %s cacheter. puhtee pind & cshetay. eA Sunt; ; et awnsuwab day In.these lessons the English phrase appears in the first line, the French’ equivalent in the second line, and the pronunciation in the third r line. In the proaunciation key, straight lines over the letters, A and U, denote the long sound, as in “hAte” and “dUde”; curved lines over thesc letters indicate the short sound i t” and “bUt"; two dots over the U i > a sound somewhat similar to the German “ue,” which Americans may approach py trying to pronounce long U and long E at the eame time. Vx Archinal Cut out these lessons and paste them in your notebook. He ; wethers, $7.00 00@9.00. lambs at $7.00@15 @9.75, and ewes at §$: ————$ $$$ GRAIN MARKETS | U. U CHICAGO. HOGS—Receipts, 28,000, slow to dc above average; bulk, 14.50@1 ; light, $14.00@14.40; ed, $14.50@14.65; heavy, $15.00@ rough, $14.25@14.40; pigs, $10.75 MINNEAPOLIS, No. 1 hard ... sores BB No. 1 northern . No. 2 northern . No. 3 wheat . No. 2 hard Mon No. 1 durum . No. 2 durum . No. 3 yellow corn .. (No. 3 yellow corn to Corn, other grades No. 2 white Mont No. 3 white oats .....-+ No. 3 white oats to arr. No. 4 white oats... Barley ......- Barley, choice . Rye . Rye to Flax’...- Flax to arr. July ..... September Close 1:35 p. m. aes @25 @250 | @240 @230 @240 @200 @195 p18. 115.7 @13.9) CATTLE—Rec: 16,000, strong; native beef steers, 18.00; stock- ers and feeders, $6.30@ ; cows and heifers, $5.49@11.90; calves, $10.00@ 15.90. SHEP -7 Receipts, 12,000, weak. wethers, $7.90@11.00; lambs, $10.00@ 70% @ 71% | 16.00. TOR@ 7 @153 G@158 @235 RAILWAY COMPANY PLANS TO BUILD FARMERS’ LINE The long discussed Dickinson-Le- | for-Leipzig railway seems nearer real- ization today with the incorporation for $100,000 of the Dickinson-Lefor Construction company’ of —Lefor. Among the prominent men who are named in the articles of incorporation are Adam A. Lefor and Nick A. Lefor ‘of Lefor and W. J. Mozeley and Carl Rieman of Dickinson. The company ‘plans to build a line southeast from Dickinson through Stark, Hettinger | and Grant counties, to New Leipzig, {connecting at Dickinson with the main line of the Northern Pacfic and at New Leipzig with branches of the Northern Pacific and the St.‘ Paul system. The railway would serve a very rich country, whose nearest rail @298 @nn DULUTH, July wheat ..... are No. 1 hard on trk No. 1 northern on trk.- No. 2 northern on trk..- No. 1 northern to arr. - No. 2 hard Mont. on trk july durum .....----+°- No. 1 spot durum . ‘No. 2 spot durum Cats on trk. Rye on trk.. Barley on trk ...-.---- Flax on trk and to arr.. 2 Flax to arr in October.. 2 September October 695%@ 721% @220 @125 tant. Try a Tribune want ad for results. > | CATTLE MARKETS We are now in our mew lo- cation, ready to do business at 422 Broadway, one door west of gas office. KLEIN Tailor and Cleaner ST. PAUL. HOGS—Receipts, 1.500, steady’ to, 10¢ lower: range, $1199@15.00; bulk, | CATTLE—Receipts. steady; steers, $6.0 heifers, $7.00@10. 13.25; stockers, an‘ $5.00@8.25. ; killers, | cows and) $5.50@ | feeders, steady,| { 2,700 2. been poor for some time, is showing a marked improvement. | SHEEP—Receipts, 300, steady, with’ communications now are 20 miles ais-| “TO WHAT END, 0 GOD?”, Not since the flood itself has human- {ty faced the woe that hangs like a pall over the earth today. The moth- ers of all nations are asking, with streaming vyes and breaking hearts, as they send their'sons into the welter of world-war; “To what end, O. God?” So must the mother of him who died on the cross have questioned, in the bit- terness of her soul, as she looked up- ward past the dying Christ, to the darkening skies of Calvary. And as Mary knew, even in her suffering, that back of that darkness shone the great- est light humanity has ever known, s0 the mothers of today know that back of their supreme sacrifice shines the glory and joy of world-freedom, Wanted the Items. Dorothy (to the grocer)—“Mamma says she can't owe you $27 for the month, and will you please send het a macadamized bill."—Boston Trans- cript. COMMISSIONS ISSUED, Governor Frazier this afternoon is- sued commissions as follows: George Crawford, to be captain; Frederick J. Seeba, to be first lieutenant and Fred E. Anderson, to be second lieutenant, Co. H, Second regiment, assigned to Harvey; Reginald F. E. Colley, to be captain Co. B, First regiment, Fargo; Ferris E. Cordner, to be second lieu- tenant, Bismarck company, Second regiment. | from eight to POLIGE COWMISSIONER PROVES HE 1S ON JOB; BAD GANG ROUNDED UP Chris Bertsch Catches Boy Band- it After Exciting Chase— Sioux County Case Bismarck has a real police commis- sioner. Yesterday Chris Bertsch, glancing out of a window, saw a yery small and very industrious boy busily unscrew- ing parts from the police commission- er’s Cadillac, standing back of the Bismarck garage. About the same time the boy saw Chris, and the youngster took to his heels. The po- lice commissioner gave chase, and aft- er an exciting run of several blocks overtook the boy. As a result, there was rounded tup today one of the worst boys’ gangs which ever has been organized in Bismarck for thiev- ery and other petty depredations. .. Working in pairs and in the mass, these youngsters, ranging in ages 12, for months past have raided fruit cars, dismantled au- tomobiles of brasses and. other parts and purloined generally things which were not absolutely nailed dewn. They claim to have found a ready sale for all of the brass and metal booty with a junk dealer south of: the tracks, whose case is to be investigated. This afternoon eight of the young- sters are having a hearing in Police Magistrate Bleckreid’s court. Some of the “gang” are old offenders, who have been in police court before. It is probable they will spend the re- mainder of their minority in the state training school at Mandan. Others, younger in crime, will be given a chance to reform in the custody of their parents. Back to Sioux County, Charged with purloining the tires from a disabled truck near Solen and of placing them on his 1904 Maxwell and selling the combination to a farmer for $55, “Dode” Mullett was taken back to Sioux county today by Deputy Sheriff Urell to stand trial on a larceny charge. With hi went William Marshall and R. J. Anderson, who were with ‘Mullett, it is claimed, when the sale was made, but who hold that Mullett advised them when he took the tires that he was merely borrowing them, and would return them later. ‘ Auto Smashup. After investigating a collision be- tween a grocery delivery car and @ Minnesota touring machine at tbe cor- ner of Fifth and ‘Main this morning, the police decided both parties were equally to blame, and dismissed a complaint made by the driver of the delivery car. to buy. qualities than most foods, Ripe Peaches, per dozen Strawberries and cream. Strawberries and cream What a dish. living. PEACHES AND CREAM Do you use enough milk ané cream this warm weather? Milk is one of the best and cheapest foods possible So casily used. Has so much more strength giving Cream, rich, sweet, per 1-2 pint .... Luscious western berries, last of the season; if you want any for preserves or jellies this is your opportunity. for dessert or for breakfast. 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