The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, July 18, 1917, Page 1

2 ee The Weather Generally Falr. THIRTY-SEVENTH YEAR, NO. 168 FIRST REGIMENT ONLY MUSTERED AT THIS TIME Major Settle Has No Instructions With Regard to Second— Confers With Aides COMPANIES WILL BE INSPECTED AT ONCE Divided Into Groups to Each of Which Officers Are Assigned —Medical Corps Instructions of Major Douglass W. Settle, who -arrived. from St. Louis last evening to muster North Dakota troops into the federal service, cover only the First regiment, he announc- ed today. The muster, it is inferred from the major’s.orders, will be made at the companies’ home stattons. With a view to expediting action Ma- jor Settle has. livided the state ‘into four districts, each of which will be assigned to a deputy mustering offi- cer. The organizations have been grouped as follows: First—Supply Co. and Co. C, Grat- ton; Machine. Gan Co.i;and Co, M, Grand Forks. ' go; I, Wahpeton. Three—First Field Hospital Co., Lisbon; Headquarters Co. Valley City; Co. G, Valley City. Four—Co. D, Minot; Co. E, Willis- ton. As assistants to Major Settle, there have been assighed from the Second battalion, First regiment, the only or- ganization of\ North Dakota troops actually in federal service, Captains J. W. Murphy, Robert Wilson and C. N. Barker and Lieutenants Albert Be- ; BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1917. Which Will Sammon Nearly Million Men To Service of the United” honek and Hugo Q. Renden. Major Settle is conferring with his aides this afternoon. If possible, in- speéctions will’ begin tomorrow. The principal’ purpose of the examination’ is to insure prime physical condition. on the part of-all troops accepted. Any who fail to meet regular army acquirements will..be ‘discharged from service. Capt. Ledhard'S. Hughes and his’ medical corps. from ‘Fort. Logan, Colo, have been detailed to assist Major Settle with the physical exam- ination. _ To date Captain ‘Hughes has not reported. One medical officer is to accompany ej 4 muster ing officer, and {oj Sof in: spectors will be group of companies. {4 i 5 Companies. Report. Companies of the First regiment, exclusive of the Second’ battalion, which is assembled at Fort~ Lincoln, report from their home stations to Adjutant General Fraser, as follows: B, Fargo, Capt. R. Colley, 101 men, C, Grafton, Capt. J. G. Ofstedal, 130; D, Minot, Capt. Gross, 150; E, Willis- ton, Capt. Henry J. Evans, 110; G, Valley City, Capt. D. S. Ritchie, 123; I, Wahpeton, Capt. T. J. Thompson, 159; L, Hillsboro, Capt. Halvorson, 67; M, Grand Forks, Capt. George A i Holm, 139; Machine Gun, Grand] receive mail through families or COMFORTS FOR AMERICANS IN FRENCH CAMP fy? Them ‘inTouch With Home a} Folks MAIL CAN BE SENT DIRECTLY TO PARIS American Training Camp in France, July 18.—The latest development of the camp is a postoffice which enables men to send letters either home or to any other place in the world and keep in constant communication with friends, without revealing their ex- act whereabouts by the telltale can- cellation mark on the envelope, and Isolated Precincts Delaying Lot- tery Under Selective Con- scription Measure Washington, D. C., July 18.—An attack upon the war department policy of training national guards- meh..in the. southern camps and the method of compiling the army quota estimates- continued today in the senate, Senator Lodge said the estimate;method was prepos- terous, and created the ‘opinion that the “rolls” had been padded. Senator Watson expressed the be; lief that there was something back of the plan other than military reasons. Washington, July 18.—A’ few isolat- ed precincts in each of seven states were today delaying the draft lottery, but returns were coming in fast enough to war €:nt the belief that the drawing will be held before the end of the week. Sentiment is growing in congress in favor of adopting some means for making aliens liable for service, in order to relieve the burden of com- munities with a large foreign pwopu- lation immune from conscription, but (Continued on Page Three) Forks, Capt. L. L. Eckman, 70; Head: iclonds whe fo Hot Woo Bae ine CY .| destination of their relatives may be. | ea Leash Gita. ares BAM Mail for soldiers can be addressed to Spragué, 18) Field Hospital, Listun,| the training camp of the American Major ?Tie:G"' Patterson, number! ‘of| expeditionary camp of Paris, whence men not given. it will ‘be forwarded to the proper Second regiment, companies assem-| #44r bled report as follows: A, Minot,] When the troops left their base Capt. M, P. Lawson, 125; B, New| they took with them surplus supplies, Rockford, Capt. C. L. Wheeler, C, which are now being turned ‘back to Crosby, First Lieutenant William the quartermaster’s headquarters de-' Chalcroft, 96; D, Devils Lake, Capt. partment for redistribution, so that T. Lonnevik, 115; E. Langdon, Capt there will soon be more than envugh Frank Ross, 74; F, Carrington, Capt] of such things as tobacco and similar E. E.’Kelleran, 73; G, Rolla, Capt luxuries, which -have been somewhat John Grant, 96; I, Bismarck, Capt. A. scarce among some troops. Each day B. Welch, $0; K, Ellendale, Capt. H.| brings a better degree of order out » 73; M, Beach, Capt. I. of the inevitable confusion attendant Machine Gun, Dickinson, upon moving a large ‘body: of troops. First Lieutenant Fred J. Fleury, 65; PRISON GARB FOR PICKET OFFENSES Major Paul Tharalson of the First quartermaster corps this morning was_| ‘Washington, July 18—Decision was still pending today on the question of advised that a large amount of sup plies for the First regiment has ‘been an appeal in the case of 16 suffragists sentenced to 60 days in jail for parti- shipped in his care. Knives, forks cipation in the bastile demonstration and mess kits make up the larger portion of the shipment. The fact in front of the ‘White House yester- day. Garbed in the heavy, one-piece that it is coming to headquarters: is regarded an indication that the troops prison dress, the women were put to work in the District of Columbia sew- will modilize at Fort Lincoln. May Go At Once. ing room today. Dudley Field Malone, collector of the port of (New York, There is_a probability, however. that ‘the troops if they can be prompt- who testified yesterday in behalf of the prisoners and conferred with Pres- ly equipped will see France inside of ident ‘Wilson in regard to the case, is the next two months. The unexpect- ed recuperation of Russia and its suc- said to have tendered his resignation has collector to carry on the fight for cesses on the east frort has made the -suffrag’ the Allies anxious for a decisive drive in the western theatre, and they are Michael Is to Pave Way for Dictator urging that United States troops be rushed to the war zone as rapidly Amsterdam, July 18.—According to news brought by arrivals from Ber- ~ sidle to completely equip the troops in time to render imme4iate and ef- fective assistance, there is a possibil- ity that they may be, held- here until cold weather sets in. TRIBAL COURT MEETS Many Minor Misdemeanors Among Indians on Trial Fort Yates, S. D. July 18—Many Tioiniet yee . Draft, Exemptions ° If.You Come Under One of the Following Headings You Will Be Absolved From Duty in the New National Army. Following are the persons subject to exemption from the present draft by proclamation of President ‘Wilson: Those now serving in the United States military and naval service. Officials of the United States, of the several states, Alaska, and the island ions, and of the District of Co- Regularly ordained ministers of re- ligion. Students of divinity preparing for the ministry on May 18, 1917. Subjects of Germany residing in the United States—alien enemies. All alien residents who'have not taken out first papers for American citizenship. Employes of the federal service. ‘State, county and municipal officials. Men employed in the government mail service. United States navy yard, arsenal and armory employes, and workmen. Special United States employes to be designated by the president. Pilots for steamers and steamships at American ports. Marines actually employed in sea service on ships owned by an Ameri- can citizen. Any married ‘man whose wife or child is dependent solely on his labor’ for support. Any son of a widow dependent sole- ly on his labor for support. Father of motherless child or chil- dren under 16 years of age, dépendent solely on his labor for support. Brother of a child or children under 16 years of age, who has or have neither father or mother and is or are solely dependent on his labor for sup- port. customs misdemeanors arising among the In- dians are on trial before the tribal Indian court here. with Judge Gray- eagle of South Dakota presiding, and Thomas Kidder of Fort Yates taking the place of Chief Justicé John Grass, who is too ill to, attend. as possible. Should it prove impos- lin; belief in liberal circles there is control. Any person who is a member of a that Chancellor Michaelis is merely | recognized religious sect organized or a stop-gap to prepare the way ‘for existing:‘May 18, 1917, whose creed something in the way.ef a: dictator fart ship, with Gen. Ludendorff:im supreme} ‘var. vits members to. participate in All persons morally deficient. Draft Plans Being Rushed to Completion How Men Will Be Examined for Foreign Army. You'll have to be ‘‘fit”’ to betaken into Uncle Sam’s army. This shows how thorough examina- tion is. No. 1, weight and height; No. 2, teeth and mouth; No. 3, heart and lung: test—these or- gan must be sound; No. 4, flatfoot and other foot troubles are carefully looked for. EMPLOYED FOR -AMRD PACE Into Resérves to Bo Used When Necessity Arrives ALL MEMBERS ARE UNMARRIED MEN French Front, July 18—Details of the organization of the German form- ation known as “Stosstruppen,” or “shock units,” indicates that the Ger- man army ‘at the front is now divided into superior and inferior grades of soldiers, «| A shock unit especially formed for difficult operations which the ordinary regiments evidently are regarded as unqualified to undertake are formed of the regular battalions, They are ail’ unmarried men, and if married, ‘are ‘childless, and this distribution hs Miade ‘for ti}: sent into action whelming chances of losing tneir i They resemble, in fact, the “forlorn hope’ of old time wars, ex- cept that they are not volunteers. Shock Units. German prisoners assert that sol- diers who are insubordinate or who do not. take kindly to the discipline of the army are sent into the ranks of these special units destined to sac- rifice themselves in attacks on spe- cially important positions or attempts which hitherto have generally prov- ed vain, to recapture positions such as the Chemins des Dames from the French. 4 Until now, the German army has ha? attached to if one or two bat- talions of these shock units. Hence- forth, according to the newest situa. tion, each Germany corps is to organ- ize a shock unit of its own. These shock-units are never used for the holding of a small sector of the line. They go into action only when a dif- ficult operation is tobe executed. | Who Has Billie's Shirt? | Somewhere around Bismarck there is a shirt that Billie lost. In color it resembles the rainbow; In size much smaller. It would be confering a great favor to Billie if the finder would return him his shirt or leave it at the Tribune office. It happened a good deal like this:, Stepping off an early morning train at the N. P. depot and seeing’so many well groomed and dressed people on its spacious plat- form, Billie decided the first thing he would do would be to “spick” up a little bit himself, at least by the addi- tion of a new shirt, so stepping into S. Bergeson & Son's clothing and fur- nishing house, he made the purchase of this. very contrary shirt. Now should you see it on a line, or travel- ing by itself around our city streets, stop it and leave it at the Tribune office tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock when Billie will call, get it, and con- fer upon you his everlasting thanks. Without this shirt Billie can’t go to church next Sunday nor start on his vacation next month. WOULD LINIT [New Reign FEDERAL CONTROL) tn enzo, and Workmen Petrograd Spirited Contest Expected Before! Regulatory Measure Be- EXTENT OF CASUALITIES NOT KNOWN AS YET Petrograd, July 18.—Another mant- festation of armed forces and soldiers and workingmen and women, in which shots were fired, took place along the ‘Nevsky prospect yesterday. The extent of the casualties is unknown. Yesterday's disturbances were a repetition of those of the day before, except that they occurred in the af- ternoon, whereas, the first outbreak occurred around midnight. A num- ber of stray shots were heard, fol- lowed ‘by the firing of rifles against upper windows and roof tops of a seemingly imaginary foe. For the first time in the revolution, cossacks appeared and patrolled the streets. Companies here and there with machine guns strapped on their saddles, appeared, the men leading the horses. CRONNA WOULD HELP GERMANS IN comes a Law SENATE WANTS BOARD TO . WORK WITH HOOVER Unless Something Unforseen Aris- es Act May Reach Vote To- night ‘Washington, July 18.—The revised food control bill designated to solve the senate’s trowble over the legisla- tion, was today taken up with pros- pects of its coming to a vote before night. A spirited contest was promised over the bill’s new proposal for limit- ing the government control of food seed, fuel, and for a special food ad- ministration board. Many senators planned to demand extension of gov- ernment control to include iron and steel,.and the food board of five mem- bers, finstead of three'-as proposed. The measute was evolved: in*confer- ences of:senate démoeratic. and repub- lican leaders. 6c wutin Sentiment, in the,, senate toward composing differences,on.the food con- trol bill apparently crystallized today on a group of amendments drawn up at joint conferences of democratic and republican leaders. The leaders’ pro- posals are expected to remove many basic objections and develop general support. Principal revisions recommend- ed are for limitation of govern- ment control of foods, feeds and fuels, including kerosene and gas- oline, creation of a special board of administration of three salaried commissioners, instead of admin- istration by an individual; fiixing by congress of a basic minimum price of $1.75 per bushel for No. 1 northern wheat; extension of gov- ernment licensing to elevators, farm machinery factories, packing houses, coal mines and dealers, fertilizer producers and wholesal- ers of such products, and’ govern: mént purchase and sale, to secure reasonable prices, of fuel, wheat, OPPOSING BILL Starts Filibuster Upon Measure to Provide Aeroplane Fleet for Army in France LA FOLLETTE JOINS HIM ‘IN HIS LATEST MOVE Washington, July 18—The admin- istration aviation bill providing $64,- 000,000 for a great aeroplane fleet was taken up in the: senate today, with the leaders hoping for immedi- ate passage, so that the measure may In Capital KORNILOFE IS CHECKED BY CERMAN ARMY Teutons Rush Reserves in Large Numbers to Stiffen Austrian’ Defense HEAVY FIGHTING CONTINUES ALONG FRONT Notable Activity Along Franco- Belgian Front Following Short Lull in Operations Washington, July 18.—British armored motor detachments are taking part in the Russian offens- es in eastern Galicia, according to semi-official information re- ceived today from Petrograd oy the Russian embassy here. .It is the first mention of British forces in Russia. (By Associated Press.) General Korniloff’s armies in east- ern Galicia have been held up for a time ‘by the various heavy contin- gents of German reserves to the front, stiffening: up the Austrian de- fenses along: the/river Lonnica. The heavy fighting is continuing in the region/of Novica and Kalusz, in eastern Galicia, the Russian war. of-" fice announ¢ed today. The Russians were driven from a height in this re- gion ‘by a strong attack, but by a counter thrust they reoccupied the eminence. The holding of this river line is vital to the safety of the Teu- tonic positions, not only in this part of the front, but -northwest of the Galician border; but that. stubborn re- sistance would ‘be offered there had been anticipated. Notable Activity. . Meanwhile, there is notable activ- ity along the Franco-Belgian front. The French at Verdun have just open- ed an important’ operation inthe‘ re- alignment - of. ‘the front ‘northwest: of Verdun, which has “been ‘distutbed ‘by a German attack ‘on Hill’ 304 late’ last month. The French carried their suc- cessful counter attack along the line and .dgove two-thirds of a mile into the German line from Avoucourt wood flour, meal, beans and: potatoes only. Voting on these proposals and other. amendments is expected to ‘begin .to- morrow. Among the first to come up probably will be that under discussion today, restricting sale of the govern- ment of products in which the volun- teer advisers of the defense council are personally interested. During to- day's debate, many senators urged legislation to prohibit such govern- ment representatives from selling their own wares to the government. Charge “Contract Rings.” ‘Senator McKellar, democrat of Ten- nessee, made a long speech criticising the contract policy of the council’s advisory body. The seven per cent commissions for supervising construc- tion of army cantonments, he declared will “milk the government” of about $250,000 for each of the 16 camps. He charged that “inside rings’: dominate contracts for the army, let without competitive bids. World-old standards of honesty and ethics, declared Senator Johnson, re- publican of California, require that government representatives shall not serve in dual capacity—for _them- selves} and the government, Senator ‘Towndend of Michigan; another repub- lican, warned that’ “a Host’ of’vultures are flocking to Washington” to secure war contracts and that the oppor- tunity for grafters, If not eliminated, might develop a public scandal. Gore Criticizes Hoover. Shoe contracts were the basis of a criticism by Senator Kenyon, republi- can of Jowa, who said men were using influence to get contracts and advo- cated prohibiting government repre- sentatives from contracts from British owned products. During the day Herbert Hoover, the food administrator, also was criticized by Senator Gore, and warmly defend- ed by Senators Chamberlain and Mey- ers. Senator Weeks attacked the ship- ping board and its fleet corporation for not hastening action on the ship- ping program. The opinion was general tonight that the bi-partisan compromise amendments would go far toward solv- ing the senate’s difficulties over the legislation. A considerable faction plans, however, to fight for govern- ment control of iron and steel prod- ucts, and others favor a food board of five instead of three members. FIVE TRUE BILLS FIRST DAY'S GRIND Fargo, N. D., July 18.—Five true bills resulted from the first days’ grind of the federal grand jury, ac- cording to rumors last night. The names of those indicted and the of- fenses charged were not given out ‘last night as no arrests had been made. Violations in various forms of the federal liquor laws, the white slave law, and even the anti-trust law are said to be brought to the attention of the present grand jury. The district ‘attorney has given out no information as to the nature of the cases which he is now bringing before the probers, but it has all been rumored for some to the west of Hill 304. The new ground is being firmly held, several counter: -thrusts. under- taken ‘by the crown prince's troops being repufséd’ fast night. On the western front there is not- able aerial activity and heavy work is dpne dy the artillery, particularly along the lines in Eelgium. he ready for the president's signa- ture by tonight. A small. group. of. fusurgents, © led) by Senator's’ “Laetot- lette ands@ronna, however; may. delay passage by reopening debate on the question of conscription. The ‘bill was sent to congress with a request that its cov. expedited in order that conscription of the air fleets, which officials de- clare, will turn the balance of power against Germany, may be begun with; out unnecessary delay. PLACE TWENTY | PROBES INTO MILLIONS IN MEAT COST examining the books of the big pack- ing houses of Chicago to determine the, cobt’ of ‘producing atid marketing’ meats, and. its |bi-productg,, Their ac- tion is the initial step in a far-reach- ing investigation into the cost of the producing of food, steel, iron, coal and oil, in aceordance with an order of President Wilson to ascertain what constitutes a fair profit. The inspection books and records will include not only packers, but cat- tle reserve, commission men and wholesale and retail dealers. Later in the week other members of the commission are expected here to assist in the investigation. Washington, July 18.—Five per cent loans to farmers under the federal farm loan system are being approved by the federal board here at the rate of $800,000 a day, the board an- nounced today. With more than $100,000,000 affected by applications for loans that are waiting for review- ing, the board up to the close of business July 5 had started 432 farm loan associations, whose loans aggre- gat $20,699,437. American. Destroyer Saves British Craft New York, July 18.—The British steamship, Cranmore, previously re- ported sunk ‘by a German U-boat, was saved from destruction by an American destroyer, which was con- voying her through the submarine zone, according to members of her crew. . The Cranmore was attacked, they Easel, Switzerland, July 1%—The said, June 7, about 108 miles west of Ireland, five of her plates being stove in by a torpedo, hut the U-boat that fired it did not appear and did not press the attack, owing to the presence of the American warship. Neutes Nachsghtichten of Munich says that the declaration of the new German chancellor, Dr. Michaelis, be- fore the reichstag tomorrow will be for peace, having the same general trend as the resolution prepared by the parties of the left. TOTAL WRECK, Ymuiden, Holland, July 18.—-The German merchantman, Magdalena Blumenpeal, which went ashore off Vandevoort, while attempting to run the British blockade from Rotterdam to Germany, is a total wreck. The crew, one of whose members was wounded, has ‘been landed. The mer- chantman was one of the 17 mer- chant men which put out from Rot- terdam, most of which were either stranded, sunk or captured by British destroyers. Great Explosion In German Factory Amsterdam, July 18—The Neus Tageblatt of Stuttgart, Germany, re- ports that on Saturday a great explo- sion occurred at the Wilhelm Weif- fenbach factory. The building was: destroyed. Neighboring houses were Impatience Costs Him Chance to Fight New York, July 18.—The impatience of John Bryant, private in the regular army, to get into the European strug- gle without waiting for tne entry of his country into the war cost him the chance to fight with his regiment. Rryant was sent back to this coun- try to answer for desertion. Bryant said that early this year he was sta- tioned with his regiment on Gover- . nor’s Island. One day he shipped as a fireman on a trans-Atlantic steamer time that federal special agents have been busy all over the northwest the past few months. going to France. When he reached the French port the American consul sent him back to this country. daniaged greatly and windows were broken in the nearby village of Suede- heim.