The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, August 8, 1917, Page 1

Generally Fair, THIRTY-SEVENTH YEAR, NO. 186 THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE[=*1 BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8. 1917. FIVE CENTS “KILL ME IF YOU WANT 10,” SAYS OBIECTOR Richard Francis Anderson of Wilton First Conscientious Slacker in County FEW SXEMPTIONS CLAIMED IN BURLEIGH COUNTY DRAFT Out of Twelve Examined Only One Unfit for Service in Na- tion's Army “They can come and take me and put me in prison or kill me, ‘but they can’t make me fight. God's against war, and it isn't right,” said Richard Francis Anderson of Wilton, Burleigh county's first conscientious objector, at noon today, after he had passed a perfect physical examination at the hands of County Physician Stack- house. Anderson, who is a strapping six- footer, declared he belonged to no religious denomination which is op- posed to war. He is just against it individually and personally, and he calmly assured the exemption voard there are not enough men in the United States to make him fight. An- derson claimed no exemptions on any other grounds. He is single and has no dependent relatives. Work Starts Well. The Anderson episode was the near- est hint this morning of opposition to assisting Uncle Sam in his strug- gle for civilization. Felix Orlanao of McKenzie and Carl Lewis Hagen of Arena, fine, stalwart farmer boys, were the first two men examined. Neither claimed emptions. Hach passed a splendid physical examina- tion and declared himself ready and anxious to serve his country. Lewis Thompson, third man called, now is in New Rockford, and to meet his convenience the ‘Burleigh county board authorized the Eddy county commission to examine him. Charles Anderson, 595 East Rose strect, St. Paul, was the third man accepted for military service. He claimed no exemptions and was found sound physically. Clark Miller Fadden, 402 Second strect, claimed exemptions as the son of ‘a widowed mother, and he will have ten days in which to file proofs. He: passed the physical examination. Fredi-L. Arndt, -307 "Front street, claimed exemptions on the grounds that he has enlisted and is already in ‘military service. Henry Danielson, Regan, claimed exemption on the grounds that an infirm father is dependent on him. DeWitt J. Parish, 309, Eighth street, did not appear for examination. dulius Albert ‘Heyer, ninth man on the list, had been given permission to present himself for examination in St. iPaul. Ralph Moore of Menoken claimed exemptions as one already in military service. Eric Junnar Ostbon, 213 Kighth street, Bismarck, failed to appear for examination. Martin Strand of Regan was found physically disqualified, the only .nan to date discharged for this reason. Arthur James Morris of Pismarck was the only man examined this morning who claimed agricultural ex- emptions. His claims will be heard by the state board, which has sole jurisdiction over cases of agriculwural and industrial exemptions. ‘Henry Arthur Heider of Wilson, Wis. claimed exemptions on the ground of a dependent wife. as did Clifford Stephen Craven of Menoken Conrad E. Larson of Baldwin did not present himself for examination. but it is understood that he will file claim for exemption on the grounds of prior enlistment in military serv- ice, as will the next man in order called, Walter A. Saher of Bismarck The eighteenth man examined, } before noon, was Richard Fran Anderson, he of conscientious scru- ples. The examination of Tiderman R. Brunnick of Wing, 19th man called, was in progress at noon. Very Good Showing. “We ought to be mighty proud of the men we're raising in Burleigh county,” said Dr. C. C. Stackhouse during noon recess. “Of 12 men ex- amined this morning, but one was found physically disqualified. The re- mainder were almost perfect phys- ical condition.” « It is a notable fact that claims for exemptions are running Jess than in other communities. Of the total claim- ed, aside from those which cited prior enlistment for military service, two were from men who claimed depend- ent wives; two from men who claim- ed a parent was directly dependent on them; one was for conscientious scruples, and one on the ground that the claimant was engaged in agricul- tural pursuits. Of the 50 per cent who did not claim exemptions, five-sixths passed a per- xamination. The sixth man was willing to serve, but was physically disqualified. Must Examine 400. If the average of exemptions and rejections is maintained it is evident that 400 registrants must be exam- ined before Burleigh county's quota of 89 men, plus the 10 per cent mar- gin to provide for discharges higher up, is procured. The board plans to continue its work today until mid- night. by which time it expects to complete the examination of the 67 men summoned to report today. To- morrow 66 more men will appear, and an equal number has been called for The first 200 men may be expected to net approximately 50 men toward Burleigh’s quota. If this esti- What Some Drafted Men Tell Examining Board HE WAS TENDER HEARTED. Jamestown, Col.—Dudley Harmon, village beau, told examiners he'd just love to be a soldier for Uncle Sam, but was afraid he wouldn’t make a good one, so he asked exemption. He said_once his sister cut_her_finger with her manicure scissors and the sight of blood made him fall in a faint. ‘He wanted to know how he'd ever stand the sight of buckets of ‘blood. NOBODY LOVED HIM. Summerton, Tenn. -— John Cramer, this town's rich young banker, claimed exemption from army service on the grounds that if he went away there would be nobody to clip his coupons, nobody to collect the interest on his bonds, nobody to spend his income and, he being without relatives, no- body to collect his life insurance if he got killed. He couldn't see how he could serve. NO BRACER, NO FIGHTER. Buckhorn, Minn. — Lars Larson, called for examination for the new army, claimed exemption, though he had no dependents and is phys fit. He said he had been ace to one pint of tanglefoot per day and if he didn’t get it he wouldn't soldier for anybody. He was told the army might find some other and less liquid kind of bracer for him. Lars is dubi- ous. JUST COLD HANDS. Cloverleaf, Kan.—The army will lose a husky fighter if Dan Brown has his way. He claims eexmption on the ground that his fingers get cold in winter unless he wears mittens, and he he’s heard they don't provide mittens in the army. Dan says his feet are all right; it's only his hands that bother. g OUTSIDE OF THAT, ETC. Tinker's Crossing, Md.—Clarence Clymer was one of the first called for army examination here. He said he had eight teeth gone, flat feet, only one lung, a mortgage to pay and a poor appetite— and besides that, if he left there would be one one to take candy to his best girl every Saturday night. Members of the board took up a collection for him and turned him loose with com- passion. ‘ NOBODY HOME ANYHOW. Lunaville, ‘. H.—When George Perkins was called before the army examining board he promptly claimed exemption on novel grounds. He said if he was taken into the army there would be nobody home to put the cat oui at night. George said the family couldn't dispense with the cat because it was an old timer in the family and so, he allowed, ‘Uncle Sam would have to do without him. NAY INCREASE INTEREST RATE IN NEXT ISSUE New York, Aug. 8.—Preparations for floating the nd Liberty loan early in the fall were begun here today by the general loan committec of the Second federal reserve district. Although the date the second loan will be offered to the public, and the rate of interest it will have have not been definitely decided upon, it was said it would he about Sept. 15, It was also said that it was doubtful if the government could sell another e of Liberty loan bonds bearing per cent so long as the market price for the last issue remains under par. FOUR AMERICANS LOST WHEN CREW S SLAUGHTERED Londgp. Aug. 8.--Four Americans were lost on the Britisi steamer Bel- gian Prince, which was sunk July 31 by a German submarine. The one American survivor is William Snell, a negro, from Jacksonville, Fla. The American consul at a British port to- doy heard from his lips the story of tho murder of the crew. Thirty-eight of the crew of the steamer were drowned and three oth- ers were rescued by patrol boats. “How would you like to think of your boy bedding down at night on the bare boards of « rough, armory floor, without a mattr under him, and lacking even a blanket to cover him?” asked Secretary Keniston to- xactly what many a moth- er’s son is doing in the Bismarck armory every night, and it's a living shame which Bismarck shouldn't per- mit.” And Bismarck doesn’t intend to per- mit it. * Bismarck didn't know. The Capital City presumed Uncle Sam or the great state of North Da- kota, whose legislature winter appropriated $85,000 to care for its least ordinary comforts. The fact is that Uncle Sam hasn't uniforms, blankets or cots for his new recruits. He has only 75 cents per day with mate holds good, a call for an addi- (continued on Page Three) which to feed them. For the rest the boys must do the best they can, and they have been doing that thing, sleeping on the bare No Cots; No Blankets; Bismarck to Rescue of Brave Boys at Armory national guard, was attending to at; VESSELS AND SO MEN LOST IN GAL ven Norwegian ro lost London, Aug. 8. sailing vessels and 99 men we in a heavy gale near Greenland, ac- cording to a dispatch to the Cen News from Christiania. The v were part of a fleet of 50 and returning from a fishing trip in the Arctic ocean. sels ere Heroic Burgomaster Elected President Havre, Aug. 3.-—-Lawyers of Brussels have unanimously elected Adolph E. Max, heroic burgomaster of Brussels, imprisoned by (Germans, as president of the Bar association, according to news received here. The announce ment of the election was received with rousing cheers, regardless of the fact the palace of justice when the elec- tion took place. Burgomaster Max was arrested at Brussels on Sept 28, 1914, for his “irreconsiliable attitude,” according to an announcement of the German mili- tary governor. After being impris- oned at various places in Germany he was finally interned at 2 Paris newspapers sometime ago a: President Wilson, the pope and the king of Spain to intervene in his be- half. More recently the Belgians of- fered to exchange the German gover. nor-general of East Africa, Dr. Schnee, for Mr. Max. | floor, shivering these chilly nights— | sleeping with their clothes and their | overcoats on, snuggling together for | warmth, while Bismarck has nestled in its cozy beds, all oblivious to the | discomforts of the boys of Co. J, in whom the Capital City has shown such pride. Lut it's going to be different now Early this morning Secretary Ken ton set at work a number of patriotic Bismarck women calling on Bismarck j homes, soliciting blankets, bedding, mattresses, cots, anything which will | give the boys something to sleep on jor under. And py night it is hoped |the armory will present more the ap- pearance of a semi-human habitation “It isn’t time for anyone to hes' tate,” said Secretary Keniston. “This a case that's different—those boys | have to be taken care of—we owe it to them, and to their mothers and to | the Slope that's always looked to Bis- | marck for a square deal.” If you have anything in the way of ' bedding to contribute call "phone No. DO IT NOW! that German sentries were posted at| MILITARY AND TEN WEAK SPOTS CIVIL FORCES JOIN IN RAID) FLAYED IN COURT Major Wright, Big Chief Martin-! eson, McCurdy and Governor Frazier Clean Up FOUR WOMEN IN TOILS FOR LIVING LIGHTLY Mrs. Frankie Kelley Fined; Oth- ers Waive Examination; One Takes Change of Venue The strong arm of the federal, state and municipal governments joined last night in giving? Bismarck a house- cleaning, which ‘arraigned in police court at the unholy hour of 3 this morning a number of women who are charged with soliciting. Caught in the drag-net were Mrs Anna Bennett of Bismarck and Marble +. .*! or Reed, said to be known equal, ion hoth sides of the river, charged : ; Mrs. Don’ Hussang, who uper- t of the river as “Babe Bus- | charged with a statutory of- Mrs. John: Robideau, charged fense; with receiving moucy from the demi- monde; and = M: nkie charged with vagrancy. McCurdy Started It. Phe raid followed a conference sev eral weeks ago between State's Attor- Kelly, ney I. . McCurdy and Major Dana Wright, comman at Fort Lincoln, and former sheriff of Stutsman. Me- Curdy and Wright agreed that the town would be the better for a little cleaning, and the major pledged the co-operation of h mnilitary forees. Chief of Police Chris Martineson got at the same time, and last night about It reports from Chiei Martine- son and from provost guards whom Major Wright had seattcred about the city, indicated the tine ripe. A consultation, in which Governor Fra- zier, the attorney general, Major Wright, State’s Attorney McCurdy and big Chief Martineson joined, was held in McCurdy’s office, and at 11 o'clock Chief Martineson, accompanied by Major Wright and a guard of federal troop et out on his rounds. The big chief lived up to his reputation of doing things thorouxhly. He not only coralled the people whom he was aft- er, but rounded up witnesses deniable evidences He de night to the work, and about 2:30 this morning he routed out of bed Police Magistrate Bleckreid to hear the re- sults of the raid. Mrs. Frankie Kelly pleaded guilty to vagrancy and drew $10 and costs: Mrs. Bennett and Marble Scott waived examination and were placed under ‘bond in the sum of $1,000; Mrs. Don Hu ng demanded a change of venue, and her examination v tinued until today. and a wa issued for Mrs. Robidcau, who was ar- rested today. Complimented on Work. All who participated in last night's raid, and particularly Chief ¥ 5 son, State's Attorney McCurdy and Major Wright, aro ig compliment- ed for their good work. While condi- tions in Bismarck h been remark- ably clean, these offi have in ed that so long as troops are quar tered here they he positively above re ( Continued on Page Three) Girls Sell Tickets For Benefit Concert For Soldier Boys | Dainty Dakota misses in a score of towns in central orth Dakota will begin this week the sale of tickel for a benefit concert to be given at] the Municipal Auditorium Saturday night by the Second regiment band for the benefit of Co. A, First regi md regiment, and! the headquarter: «empany of the Sec ond, all Bismarcl units recruited from various towns in this section of the state. Tickets are to be placed on sale in from wh tae soldier isted. ‘The youuy vie -es who alesmen have bee t ed because of their popularity m1 cir respective communities, and it is an ticipated that the Ing auditorium will be filled to the doors Saturday night Exceptional Program. Director Bachman of the Second regiment band is rehearsing an espe- ment; Co. 1, Bismarck, will outdo it evening, and the concert will be more! than worth the price of admission And, while the 1.109 people whom the Auditorium will comfortably seat are enjoying the music they will have the added satisfaction of knowing that} they. are adding their mite to a me: fund which will purchase little luxur- ies for the boys of the home com- panies. Capt. Henry T. Murphy of the See- ond regiment headquarters company is in charge of preparations. The band is attached to the headquarters company, and will share in the bene fits a ing from ihe concert. The mere fact that any individual may not} be adle to attend Saturday night will) not use him from the purchase of} a ticket. Everyone in Bismarck ¢ nd | surrounding towns has had the plea-} sure of hearing the band and will have an opportunity to; enjoy many more of its excellent con certs before it leaves for the front, and no one, it is believed, will be- grudge the small 2 of a ticket when the investment is one that will _| the constitution; .| of these deputi y} college, IN CRADING ACT J. F.T. O'Connor Points Out Reasons Why Law Is Not Constitutional ATTORNEY GENERAL IS STRONG ON ADMISSIONS Acknowledge Weakness of Cer- tain Features; Hopes Oth- ers Will That North Dakota grain grading act which became effective July 1 is unconstitutional on 1° counts was contended by Rep. J. I". 'l. O'Con- ner of Grand Forks and former Asso ciate Justice E. ‘T. Burke of Bisma yesterday in arguing the petition for a writ of habeas corpus by which C M. Gaulke, a Grand Forks grain buyer, arrested for inspecting and grading grain without a license, seeks his re- lease from custody of A. IF. Turner, sheriff of Grand Forks county. Gaulke petitioned District Judge Cooley for a writ of habeas corpus and appealed to the supreme court when the writ was denied. He is represented by J. V.'T. O'Connor, and Judge Burk resents a number of track buyers who believe the purpose of the act is to legislate them out of business. Attor- ney General Langer and his law part- ner, Judge S. 1. Nuchols of Mandan. defended the act, appearing technical- ly representatives for Sheriff Tur: ner. Stand Up new rep- Why Unconstitutional. The act is unconstitutional, its sailants med, because there is more than one subject in its title; be cause there are several subjects in the hoffy ct not expressed in the title; the act attempts to delegate legislative powers to officers; because the act autho! ‘ate to engage in private business and therefore violates fundamental law; ause the act unlawfully discrimin. and makes an arbitrary classi ation because the law attempts te levy and collect taxes in violation of because provisions of the act make it impossible to know what part of the present laws will be repealed; and the act is vague, in definite and uncertain; because the act illegally compels towns to estab lish scales and buildings as a condi lion precedent to securing a deputy inspector and attempts to tax with out a benefit; because the appropria tion of $10,000 for placing the act ir force was not made according to plain provisions of the constitution; because the act attempts to regulate inter state commerce, Would Save the Pieces. The attorney general and Judge Nucho argued that one feature of the act might be found unconstitu tional without imperiling the act as a whole; that the principal purpose of the act was the regulation of mar keting, inspection and grading ot grain, and that this purpose was pressed in the title; that provis relative to cities investing in and seale houses were perm rather than mandatory, and that the admittedly weak feature of the act, which provid for levying fees for grading and inspection 25 per cent in excess of the cost of operating the act, in order that a fund may be set aside for the erection of a terminal elevator, was not pertinent and could be eliminated without affecting the act as a whole. The state also held that the act does not discriminate against track buyers in favor of ele vators, but that track I rs may purchase grain which bh been in- spected by licensed deputies or may themselyos qualify as licensed deputy The ate further con hat there was no discrimina tion in the fixing of a fee of $10 for lice asing of elevator men as deputies, while deputies appointed ‘by the chief or are charged no license fee, nuch as the former acted in priv ate and the latter in a public capac ity. Provisions of Act. The grain grading act provides that no vrain or other farm produce may he purchased until it has been inspect- ed, weighed and graded by a deputy inspector for h of North Dakota's ».200 elevators, and would. place all n charge of Dr. E F. Ladd, president of the agricultural as chief inspector. Dr. Ladd has named J A. MeGovern of St. Paul as chief deputy insp and he and the railway commission, which i charged with responsibility for the act, have proceeded to place it in oper ation Judge Burke announced of the argument yesterd: fain features of the act violate the federal as well as the state constitu tion, and that the United States su preme court ultimately may be asked to pass on the measure. Is League Measure. The act is one passed with the sup; port of the Non n league last winter, and its purpose, as announced by the league, was to procure just grades, weights d dockage for the North Dakota farmer's grain. — Dr. zadd has announced that the newly established federal grades will be adopted. Attorney general Langer. in a recently published opmion, admitted that the constitutionality of some fea- tures of the act were in doubt The supreme court is expected to announce its ruling, which will clear in course that cer: be split so many ys and accomp- lish so much general good. i date. up all of these questions, at an early Posed z As Man But Draft Law Causes Death Dr. S. Ackerman and, below, “His Divorced Wife. ‘Toledo, O., Aug. 8.~ Married and di- vorced as a man, wearing man’s at- lire, doing work, adhering to man’s customs and activilies for the last 24 years, only to be numasked by death, was the mysterious se of Dr. Samuel Ackerman, optician, whose body was found in the Mau- mee river here—the body of a wom Knowing she could not estab his her age, having been born in R la, Dr. Ackerman feared she would be called for selective service examina- tion, and her secret would be discov- ered, ‘That, neighbors say, combined with financial difficulties and ill health led her to suicide! Police say, also, Dr. Ackerman adopted man’s attire to keep a child, believed to be hers, in New York, and dreaded the physical discovery of her sex would disqualify her from sup- porting the child Dr. Ackerman's wife” never knew her “husband” was a woman until told by the pol friends, physicians who mined “him” for signs of tubercul » mem- bers of the synagogue which “he frequented, even girls to whom “he is said to have made love—were a tounded to hear Pr. Ackerman had de- ceived them For 24 yea ince she came from Russia, the girl succeeded in growing up from “boyhood' to “manhood™ in marrying another girl, even—with- out creating suspicion! Her real name no one knows. Even her divorced “wife,” who is now Mrs. William Wi does not know whence she came or who she really is “Tt don't know where ‘he’ came from 1 dont know any relatives ‘he’ might have had L married ‘him’ in New York. I don't know anyone in New York who might know ‘him,’” she declared Neighbors knew Dr. Ackerman as a quiet, pale-faced “man,” who would rather spend the evenings reading or sitting on the porch than frequenting s. Dr O M Main, friend of Ack- id he often walked to work him.” but never suspected “he” was a woman Wriedns still erma with find it dificult to ex plain the woman's apparent delight in making love to her own sex ‘They recited numerous oreasions when sho made love to other girls FOOD ALOT W BRAZIL Rahia, Brazil, Aug % —Disorders have been caused here by the high cot of living Db persons were nda number wounded in con with the police fiets CENTRAL POWER GO. SOON RADY 10 SELL CURRENT Plant, Located at Mouth of Lig- nite Mine Will Supply Many Towns Washburn, Nop. Aug. 8 The Cen- tral Power Co, plant, from which pow er and light will be supplied to Wash- Good- LARGEST CROP OF CORN STATES EVER PRODUCED 2 Yield of 3,191,000,000 Bushels Res ported in Sight by Govern. } ment, vi WHEAT TAKES SLUMP IN ‘ HEAT OF LAST MONTH Winter and Spring Varieties Are Now Placed at 653,000,000 Bushels u Washington, Aug. 8—The largest crop of corn ever grown in the Unit- ed States is in prospect for the com: ing harvest. The department of agri- culture's August crop report, issued today, showed corn prospects improv- ed to the extent of 67,000,000 bushels during July, indicating a total produc- tion of 3,191,000,000 bushels. Wheat, however, shows a decreasq of 25,000,000 bushels. Spring wheat had a bad month and prospects reduced 40,000, but winter wheat returns indicted 15,000,00 more than forecast in July. Wheat produc- tion, winter and spring wheat com- bined, is now forecast at 653,000,000 bushels. In the department's forecast, pros- pective production of the country’s crops, based on their condition Aug- ust | (figures in millions of bushels, i. e., six ciphers omitted) are as fol- low: Winter wheat, 417; spring wheat, 236; all wheat, 653; corn, 3,191; oats, 1,416; barley, 203; rye, 56; white po- tatoes, 467; fll 12.8; hay (tons), 100 Other details of the report follow: Winter wheat, acre yield, 15.1; spring wheat, condition, 68.7; yield, 12.4; all wheat yield, 14; corn, condi- tion, yield, 26.4; oats, condition, 87.2; yield, 34.7; remaining on farms, barley, condition, 77.9; ye, yield, 14.9 Condition of spring wheat on Aug: ust 1 by important. states follow Spring wheat, Minnesota, 87; North Daokta, South Dakota, 82. GOAL CONFERENCE IN CHICAGO T0-BE WELL ATTENOED Chicago, Aug. 8.—Practically all of the governors of the 16 states from Pennsylvania to Kansas had respond- ed favorably today to an invitation extended yesterday by the Ilinofs council of defense to attend a confer- ence in Chicago Aug. 16 for the pur- pose of bringing about a uniform regu- lation of the price of coal While the state council of defense recommended to Governor Lowden, seizure of the coal mines in Ilinois for the period of the war as a means of reducing the prices, the hope was expressed that the states of the cen- tral west will join in urging congress to enact a law that will confer full and sweeping powers of control over coal prices and distribution in an ad- ministrative body of the federal gov- ernment, which would have machinery to give instant relief. TAFT TAKEN SUDDENLY LL Clay Center, Kan., Aug. 8 —The con- dition of former President William H. Taft, who became suddenly ill here Monday night, improved today, according to the attending physicians, who decided it would be advisable for him to remain in his room again to- day He will probably leave for Lin- coln, Neb., tomorrow, it is said. De Saulles’ Child Held by Partner Mineola, L. I, Aug. 8.—All mystery about John Longer De Saulles, Jr., four and a halt year-old son of Mrs. B. De Saulles, who shot and killed her fused to give up the child to her care. was cleared up today when he was found in the care of G. M. Heckscher, De Saulles’ business partner. Counsel for Mrs. De Saulles was ex- pected to make an appeal to Mr. Heckscher today that the mother, who is in jail here, be allowed to see her son. Funeral services for De Saulles were held today. Liberia Declares War on ¢ Germany Washington, D. C., Aug. 8 Liberia, a negro republic in Afri has de clared war on Germany. SCORE INJURED. Des Moines, la.. Aug. 8.—-More than burn, Underwood, MeClasky, rich, Turtle Lake, Denhoff, Falkirk and Mercer, is nearing completion The plant is located at the mouth of a lignite mine capable of supplying its wenis for a century to come, and where fuel is procured at less than a doll ton. It is owned by a of which A. R. Robert- and KE. R. Jackson St. Paul firm son is president is secretary. a score of persons were injured, sev- eral Tio when an interurban trolley car crashed into the rear end of an interurban freight train at the Eeaver avenue crossing, northwest of Des Moines today. divorced husband Friday when he re- ,