The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, August 22, 1917, Page 4

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Lowest Lowest Precipitation Highest wind ve Forecast for North Dakota: Generally fair and much cooler tonight; Thursday fair with rising temperature in the ex- treme west portion. Lowest Fargo ..-+ Williston Grand Forks . Pierre ... St. Paul . Winnipeg, Helena Chicago San Mranciseo oH ORRIS W. ROBERT: Meteorogolist ONLY ONE VERDICT. Let us review the testimony of Ger- man autoc as secured up to date and corroborated by Germany's acts and the most recent testimony by German autocrats. Why, by whom and how was the world’s war begun? If these ques- tions are answered by the German autocracy, history will have no need of discussing them and civilization will have no trouble in fixing the righ’ or wrong of the awful catastrophe. For three years, the people—neutrals, pro-Germans and anti-Germans—have heen discussing these questions with the aid, very largely, of purely circum- stantial evidence, and it is only human that the decisions arrived at have ‘been, in high degree, based upon pre: judice, or other unreliable and unfair sentiment. It is well shat we can now sum up the direct testimony given by German autocrats. It is as follows: For 40 years or more Germany has been arming and organizing for war and her main policy, in her industries, schools other institutions, has heen militaristic. This is aamitted by Germans and proved by undisputed facts. In 1905 in a public speech at Saals- burg the ruler of Germany declared for a world-wide German empire to rival the old empire of Rome. The declaration was published in German newspapers On Aug. 4, 1914, the chancellor of Germany said to the reichstag: “Necessity knows no law. Our troops are already on Belgian soll. That is contrary to the dictates of international law. A french movement upon our flank upon the lower Rhine might have been danger- ous. So we were compelled to over- ride the just protests of the Luxem- burg and Belgian governments. The wrong! speak openly—that we are committing we will endeavor to make good as soon as our military goal has been reached.” On Aug. 10, 1914, the emperor of Germany wrote President Wilson that the neutrality of Belgium violated on strategic grounds At the height of the submarine con- troversy autocrat Von ‘Tirpitz de. clared, in the Frankfurter Zeitung, one of the influential newspapers of Ger- many, that ruthless submarine war- fare would speedily bring England to surrender, and that the German fleet, with the surrendered British. fleet, would then exact from America in- demnities enough to pay the whole cost of the war. Such is the testimony of Germany's autocrats as to why, how and by whom this slaughter was begun. You're the jury. What's your ver- dict? Are you for the kaiser’s vision of a world-wide German empire, built on violated treaties and butchery of innocents, you to pay the cost? and don't know whether she can swim or not, but she'll find that the water’s warm. London police hav+ 7,000 Boy Scout orderlies. It takes a boy to see things even though he can’t do the clubbing. Said Col. ‘Roosevelt to Maj.-Gen Taft, “Oh, well, maybe Teddy’ didn't say anything when Cousin that title!” A drafted young Californian - read “agate” type until his eyes were so bad 'thae itt” examining surgeons re- THE ‘TRIBUNE SPAPER! Violate international rights and such My Dear Sir: Bill got} Also had those “relig, Today his eyes and his scruples are working all right. United States distillers have whis- key enough to supply the demand for three years. Jovely, war reason Yor ralsing prices. Sending the ex-czar to Siberia would furnish the kaiser another good ex- cuse to continue fighting like a fiend for his autocracy. Exemption boards are discovering that, as a rule, the “conscientious ob- jector” is two-thirds coward, with his other third a composite of sneak and hypocrite." Confine peace talk to the demand of civilization that German autocracy be | shorn of power to break treaties and talk may get somewhere. What will be danced next winter? is @ question sent out by our New York folks. It's easy. Son and daugh- ter will one-step and father will do the two-step war tax rustle. a Way to Conserve Food. Many persons eat’ tco much, say the dict specialists—here’s a way to conserve our food supply and health at the same time—stufling oneself at the table should be a dying tradition. —Exchange. OPENING OF CITY SCHOOLS. The Bismarck city schools will open September 4th, 1917. At this time we wish to have every pupil of school age in his place and ready for work. Years of experience have shown that the best Its are obtained when pupils enter at the opening day and are regulur and punctual in attend- ance until the closing day. Those who were promoted June 8th should pre- sent promotion cards f ~ admission. Those who were promotea «bh of the summer school for July 20th, may pre: ceived at that time, are candidates for the high Those summ chool pupils who to enter high school must do so with au written statement to Principal Bolt from Superintendent Martin. One con- dition only, is permitted. ‘Those not in po: sion of valid credentials are to enter the same grade last r, and can only be promot by passing an examination given under the dire tion of the city superintendent. Thi regulation is necessary to maintain a high standard, and will be strictly ad- hered to. Teachers are instructed to enforce this ruling rigidly. Save dis- appointment by not asking for spe favors. Thoge entering from the out- side must present credentials from Jast school or submit to an examina- tion. Successful vaccination will be enforced and parents are urged to see to this matter prior to the opening of school. The superintendent's office phone is number 285 and home phone 835. ‘Call him at any time. J. M. MARTIN, 2t City Superintendent. 8-21:8-2: The following notice nas been re- ceived from the state department of public health and parents are urged to comply therewith before the opening of school, if possible, to avoid possi- ple absence of pupils during the school ,term. J. M. MARTIN, City Supt. August 17, 1917. Supt. of City Schools, é Bismarck, N. Dak. I desire to call your attention to tion 425 of the compiled laws of which reads as follows: “Each ent or guardian having the care, custody or control of any minor or other person shall cause such minor or other person to be vaccinated.” The state board of health, under re- cent ruling, fixes the time by stipu- lating that all children shall be vac cinated before being admitted te school. | would ask you, therefore, to kind- ly enforce this mandate in the terri- tory over which you have jurisdic: tion by notifying the different school boards and teachers, requesting them to inform the patrons of their schools to have all children vaccinated who do not present evidence of recent vac cination, before entering the fall term of school. The teachers should be further. instructed and ordered to ex- clude any pupil who has not complied with the vaccination law. Any violation by school directors or teachers in allowing or permit- ting children to enter school without complying with this requirement will to prosecution Trusting the state board of health may have your immediate co-opera- tion in this matter I am, Yours very truly, C.J. MGURREN, Secretary and Executive Offic 8-21-2h ——o—X—X—X—KX—KX—X! CONFIRMED PROOF. Residents of Bismarck Cannot Doubt What ‘Has Been Twice Proved. itude for relief from aches ns of bad backs —from distress- ills--thousands have pub- nmended = Doa Kidney sidents of Bisma who so testified years ago, now say the re- sults were permanent. ‘This testimony doubly proves the worth of Doan's Kidney Pills to Bismarck kidney suf- Si 8. HW. Steinmetz, 117 Second St., warek, says: “I had a severe pain in the small of my back and lameness and soreness across my kidneys. I also had a tired, languid feeling that raused me annoyance. Poan’s Kidney s rid me of the trouble and my kidneys are now normal.” | No Trouble Since. | OVER TWO YEARS LATER, Mrs. Steinmetz said “T have never had kidney trouble since Doan's Ki Pills cured me a few yea Price 60c at all dealers. ply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills e same that Mrs. Steinmetz has twice publicly rec- ommended. Foster-Milburn Co., Mfg: Sago. Don’t sim- ‘They alsa bave o most} “CONTR Author of “My lacy of the North,” aid of the Forest,” etc. eon eee SYNOF3IS, CHAPTER 1.—Vobert Hollis, one| time sea captain, who tells the story, is a guest on Gerald Carrington’s|! yacht, Esmeralda. | is supposed to be a “stag” party and ‘Hollis is sur- prised on discoveriag a woman, who evidently wishes to remain unknown, aboard. CHAPTER II—Hollis, the next night, succeeds in having an interview with the woman. She mr. tells aim her name is Vera. CHAPTER [I—Carring "5 his guests of the coming war. «.d that ae is engineering a copper poet. CHAPTER 1V—The yacht is sunk in a collision and ‘Hoiiis saves Me- Cann, millionaire, and one of the par- ty. CHAPTER V——Hollis and McCann rescue Vera and leave the ship in a small ‘boat. CHAPTER VI—Hollis and Vera be- come friendly, though he is unaware of her identity. CHAPTER VII—McCann refuses to submit to Hollis’ authority, and the * v enforces it. '"JHAPTER VII[—The castaways are ed by a ship, the Indian Chiet, h takes them aboard. HAPTER IX—The Indian Chief has recently been struck by lightning and is almost a wreck. All the offi- cers are dead. ‘Hollis meets the own- er, who tells him the vessel has a cargo of ammunition, consigned to the German government. As I emerged from behind the butt of the mizzenmast, the only person vis- {ble was a long-legged cabin boy in- dustriously rubbing away :1 9 grease Spot on the deck. He was not aware of my presence until I spoke, when he gazed up ut me across his shoulder, with seeming little intelligence in his dull eyes. “Do you know which of these state- rooms the lady was given?” “Oh, yes, slr; over there; I just took her in a needle an’ some thread.” “All right—what is your name?” “Joe—Joe Moon, sir.” I crossed over and rapped at the stateroom door, which had a figure “5” stenciled on the upper panel, “Who Is there?” she asked. “This is Hollis; could you spare me a few moments?” “Certainly ; I will come out directly,” she laughed, “I have been doing some emergency mending.” ae I picked out a chair and sat down. A moment later the door of No. 5 opened, and the girl greeted me plens- antly, crossing the cabin swiftly, and extending her hand, as I arose to my feet. , “I feel actually born anew, Mr. Hol- lis," she exclaimed. “I am almost afraid I was losing my nerve in that little boat. Where is this steamer bound?” “That is what I called upon you to discuss,. Sit down here, and I will give you the whole story. The captain and both mates are dead; the fellow on deck in charge when we came on board was the chief engineer. The owner of boat and enrgo, however, {s here; } have just been talking with him ir the cabin yonder. He {s in poor healtt and crippled in one limb.” “What is his name?” “Foolishly I forgot to ask, and Mae ters—that is the name of the engl- neer—neglected to mention {t when he introduced us. However, that makes no difference in the facts, I'll tell you the story, as briefly as I ean.” She listened intently, leaning for- ward in her chair, her ringless hands clasped, her eyes on my face, The simple story’ seemed to thrill her, breathing as it did the mystery and romance of the sea. “And that, Miss Vera,” I sald at Inst, “ts the present situation. It is for you to furnish the final solution.” “For me! You tell me all this merely to leave the decision with me?” “Yes; I shall do nothing against your expressed wish.” “Why—but what would you do, if you were here alone?” “That would be entirely different. I have no family, no near relatives liv- ing; not even any special friends to mourn’ greatly. over my demise. I might willingly risk my life:in such an adventure, and think little of it. I know the sea and its perils, and such a game as this is likely to have its attractions. ” “You—you consider the attempt very dangerous?” “Of capture, and possible imprison- ment—yes, Probably our lives will not be in any special peril, We have no arms with which to resist. If once overhauled, a prize crew would be put on board, and we would be taken to the nearest British or. French port, as pris- oners of war. Our cargo, destined for the German government, Would be am- ply sufficient to condemn us, Under the circumstances, our own country would make no effort to protect us. I should not mind, but I cannot. expose you to hardship. and possible impris- onment.” Her eyes were shining, and her hand reached forth, unconsciously, and rest- ed on mine. ' “How long would it require?” “Weeks, probably; I should choose the more northern route, around Scot- land, and then skirt the Norway coast through the North sea.” “To place me on some other vessel Buffalo, N. Y. at sen would spoil your plan, Mr. Hol- lis?”? : yao Powecn eee en en ecw e ewww nnn n nnn nnn nnn nn nen. A BAND” A. Romer-> cf the North Atlantic by RANDALL PARRISH i : (Copyright A. C. McClurg & Co. Her Eyes Were Shining, and Her Hand Reached . Forth, Unconsclously, and Rested in Mine. ~ “It would render our chances of sue cess The only possibility _— would iceting of some Ameri: CHAPTER X. ican shi, wyard bound, whose cap: 7 _ tain wor «orsise to make no report. We Accept Adventure. }Wuch a or. ..!ght be hard to find, espe cially if he suspected we were endenv> oring to carry munitions of war to Ger- many.” “Do you believe the Germans are right in this war—that you ought to aid them?” “I cannot answer that,” [ answered honestly enough; “for I do not fully understand the conditions. To be per- feetly frank, however, my sympathies are with England and France. In this case IT am not considering either side, but the poor devil who owns this ship and cargo. What we carry on board here will net be a drop in the bucket, but its lors will spell ruin to him, and that is the thought which in- fluences me.” “And I could not even dispatch a message—wireless?” “The Indian Chiéf has no equipment. No, Miss Vern, we shall bo absolutely lost to the wevld' until we are either captured, or sr fe In’some German port. I would not dlecdve you—the project is both a despcrate ‘and a dangerous one.” ea The girl remained silent, her eyes lowered to the deck. I had ‘said all possible, determined as I was not to influence her decision. As she did not speak, or change her attitude, I arose and walked’ xcrossthe cabin to where T could loc!: out forwai “Mr, Tolls.” ay “Yes.” I turned. “I must decide this? You mean to leave it all to me?” “There is no other way.” “But IT do not know what to say. ¥ thought at first I could answer yes, gladly. Tam not afraid, not the least bit afraid; and if Icould only get some word back to my people in New York that I am safe, I would almost welcome the adventure. I-am only a girl, you know, and I—I like such things. But they will werry horribly, for they have no knowledge of where I am. No one knows. I—I have simply disappeared, and papa will have detectives hunt- ing for me, and will have to tell mother, They will imagine all sorts of horrid things, And you say it may be weeks, or even months, before J could get a message to America?” “T am afraid so, Miss Vera; I wished you to understand the exact truth.” “Oh! I do not think that would be right—do you?” + “JT thought you might fee. at way, and so made no pledge before’ telling you the story. Of course, I knew noth- ing of how you were situnted; or un- der what circumstances you had left home.” “I stole away-unknown to anyone; it was just a larkj‘a, foolish joke: No one knows where Pam, If I could only send them word!" I touched the bent head gently with my hand. “Do not worry,” Isald kindly, “We will give the scheme up. entirely, and hend toward the nearest American port. Perhaps luck may favor us, and if we mect an Amertean ship, we can transship you, an ue: fake a chance, knowing that ye: are vufely homeward bound.” . “But I understooa you to say that that would only increase your peril.” “Tt might, and it might not. At least; I will not consent to have. you {mpll- cated In the affair any further than you are now. I will not sacrifice you to help our friend yonder save his for- tune. I'll give him my. answer now.” I took a step aft, but paused sudden- ly,-for the door of thé.owner's cabin opened,..and he-came Mmping forth, resting heavily on a cane, his white face clearly revealed in the glare of the skylight. I stepped back beside the girl, who, aroused by my. sudden move- ment, glanced up and Satv him. Almost instantly she was upon her feet, hest- tated an instant as though perplexed at the man’s appearance; then ad vanced and met him. “Mr, Bascom,” she exclaimed, “cad this indeed be you?” “You speak my name, certainly,” he replied, but gnzinigints her face seem ingly without recoghition. “Yet I do not-recall- ; ne The Great American cercwrrenrnens® 3 | Home! x mere oT a “e wt = "es “Oh; yes, you do; surely you must,” she interrupted. “Why, you have changed more than I. Do you not re+ member the moonlight nights at Palm Beach? The fishing parties along the coast?” “Vera!” he cried, a note of delight In his voice. “Of course I remember; but you have become a woman, the very last person in the world I expect- ed to see. And so you are the lady we were fortunate enough to rescue, Mr. Hollis never even mentioned your name.” “There was no reason why I should,” I said, “having no thought of your pre- vious acquaintance. The young lady and I have just been discussing the sit- uation—" “Wait just a moment, Mr. Hollis,” she interrupted, her eyes still on Bas- com’s face. “This discovery changes everything. Mr. Bascom Is an old friend.” “So I judge; but I do not intend to let that influence your decision.” “But it will, and does!” a certain impetuous appeal in her voice. “I did not understand. before, as I do now. You are the owner, Mr. Bascom? This is yo: boat and cargo?” well with me of late, and my entire for- tune is here,” he answered rather bit- terly. “Tam sorry; I had not heard. You have been terribly ill, from your looks, and are lame, It—it was that affair in New York, from which you never recovered?” “I was in the hospital for months, and scarcely hoped to live. when my business went to smash.” “father never told me; and your mother?” “Is living in Philadelphia, but in rather straitencd circumstances, and ill; my younger brother has been com- pelled to leave school and seek employ: ment.” He smiled weakly. hoped this voyage would set us‘all on our feet again.” She released her hand from hfs grasp, and sank dov-n once more into the chair, her glance leaving his face, and seeking mine. antly, “It is my wish that the Indian Chief continue its voyage.” “But I cannot consent—” “You left this decision to me. Well, I make that decision. My ‘comfort, even the momentary fear which my family may feel over my strange'disap- pearance, could never justify my re- fusal. I know this gentleman, and friends. He shall not be ruined through. any whim of a girl. I’ urge you to go ahead, not considering me in the least.” “T cannot quite understand’ so sud- den a change.” “Perhaps you do not understand women,” she said, and smiled. “Surely you recall who Mr. Bascom is?” “Not in the remotest degree.” “But we spoke of him in the boat— Philip Bascom.” My eyes widened, and I caught my breath, “Good heavens! yes; now I recall the affair. He is the man Fergus Mc- Cann shot in the hotel restaurant. That was the accident he speaks of. Why, this is strange enough to be fiction.” Bascom stood, leaning on his cane, looking at us, as though failing to com- prehend what it was we were talking about. Possibly he did not catch our words clearly, for his white face ap- peared puzzled.“ “You speak of me?” he asked,:“of my difficulty with McCann?” She looked up at him earnestly. “Yes; it is very strange. You should know the truth. us who escaped together when the yacht sank; Mr. Hollis, myself ‘and— Fergus McCann.” tight. “He is here now; a guest on board my ship?” in one of the staterooms, probably. I have not seen him since I came over the. side.” Bi: “Yes, Vera; things have not gone‘ That was! “I had) “Mr, Hollis,” she said, almost defi! have met his mother; we were good]. There were three. of; Bascom straightened, his lips pressed ; “Yes; I do not know where—sleeping , Biteom’s expression was one of struggle, as he stared into our faces, It was difficult for him to find words; {to even control his mind. “This—this is a misfortune,” he said finally. “I do not know how it will end, T have sought to avoid the man. Miss Vera, do you know the truth of that affair? not the newspaper story, but the facts?” She shook her head. “I only heard that the trouble oc- curred over Myta Bradley. McCann found you togethér, and shot you in a fit of jealous rage.” “So far the story was true; but I was not at the restaurant with Miss Bradley. I had never, but once before, even spoken to her. She called me to her table that evening, where she was dining alone, to question me re- garding some mutual friends in Phila- “As nearly so as.we can make It,” I answered, assuming anease I wag.far from feeling. “Your decision is that we continue the voyage—to Germany?” “To wherever Mr. Bascom desires to go.” “Very well, And you appoint me captain, delegating to me full author- ity?” “I do, with plexsure.” I held out my hand, surprised to note the strong grip of. the slender, white fingers responding to my clasp, “The matter is settled then, let the result prove what it may. It is already growing dusk; I will go on deck and assume command,” (To be continued.) FREE MANUALS FOR CANNING FOR BISMARCK HOUSEWIVES delphia. Our brief conversation was most commonplace. McCann shot me without warning; I did not even know he was near until the woman screamed.” ; “But,” I said, as he paused, “was there no trial? That was not the news- paper story.” “I know it,” bitterly, “and I bave only my word to give you. I could not defend myself, and no one else made any effort to do so, McCann had ' money and influence; I was lying un- , conscious in a hospital, The girl was , Shipped. off to Europe; a waiter swore that I drew a revolver, which he after- wards picked up on the floor; the po- lice exonerated McCann on the ground of self-defense, and ‘the case never came to trial.” I held out my hand. “Having had some experience lately with McCann,” I satd heartily, “I am | perfectly ready to accept your version. His being on board is awkward and | unpleasant, but we must put up with j It as best we can. Is'this your thought, Mr. Bascom?” He did not answer at once; until she looked up questioningly. “There is nothing else possible,” he said at last, but as though the admis- sion hurt. “My nature is not revenge- ful, although I certainly have no feel- ing of kindness toward this man, How- ever, this is my ship, and he is my guest; as long as he remains on board, I shall treat him as I would any other under like circumstances.” “T knew you would say that,” the girl exclaimed. “Now everything 1is- all right, Mr. Hollis?” not Mayor A. W. Lucas is in receipt of a communication from ‘the national emergency food and garden commis- sion of.iWashington, ,D..C., congratu- lating him and* the’ fesidents~of Bis- marck on the ready response: to the conservation’ and war garden cam- paign. The “communication further reads: 4 “The importance of the food conser- vation efforts by all the people stead- ily grows and we now write’ to ask that you give your further co-opera- tion by informing the'people of your city through your newspaper, that the commission will gladly send free of charge to any citizen, a manual on home canning and a manual on home drying of vegetables and fruits on receipt of a two cent stamp for each.” GREAT EXPECTATIONS. Charles Dickens would have been astounded, could he have returned to earth and visited the Famous Play- ers studio not so long ago, for there he would have found some of the characters which his great pen had pictured, not longer confined to the pages of his novel “Great Expecta- \tions,” but actually walking about in real life. Though the great -novelist would have seen only Estella, Pip and Provis, we see in these characters the familiar features of Louise Huff, Jack Pickford and. Frank Losee, who are playing those ‘respective roles in ‘the Famous Players . adaptation of the story which is the Paramount attrac- tion a tthe Bismarck and Grand The- atres tomorrow. 8 22 THE BIG BEND’ FERRY NEAR GAR- rison is now in running order. Safe- ty and service guaranteed. 8-21-4t Government. strict rules and regulations followed. e Bank with the loc. What Is A National Bank? A National Bank, such as this institution, differs from other banks in that it is organized and conducted under the careful supervision of the United States National Bank Examiners under the direction of the Comptroller. of the Currency keep in touch with the details ‘of this bank's workings, and, moreover, > have been laid down by the Government and must be This is one feature of the unquestioned safety we offer you in inviting your account. TheFirst National Bank 2 BISMARCK, N.D--. to ensure absolute safety gulvent