The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, April 17, 1918, Page 4

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Daily, Evening and Sunday, per month .. or Evening by-Mail in North ‘Dakota, ver —..-..... eon noe or evening by mail outside of North Dakota, Bunesy 7a Combination with Evening or Morning ty mail, one year .. THE STATE'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER. (Established 1873) eGihie ere MAKE HER STRONG 0 “CARRY THE BURDEN ALONE! Whether the Huns do or don’t achieve com- plete success in France, their present successes clearly show that there is but one safe policy for America, this: To so work and prepare that she may be able to combat German world-domination, of, by and for herself. This war would not end with the elimination of Britain, France and Italy. The fires of human freedom must be kept burning through America alone must furnish the fuel. Besides, the Huns must collect the cost of war from America, direct- ly, or indirectly, since America has financed the allies. Would you be free? Would you be something more than a pauper? These are the questions for every American, business man and workingman, the idle rich and the dependent poor. The American who buys a bond now can look]; on it as something that not only fights now but may have to fight in trying years to come. z The Huns have not yet triumphed over Europe. But they’ve come so close, the danger is so great, that there is justification and reason for a psycho- logical change in America.. We have been in the war to help others, an ideal high and right. To be wise, we've got to put our thought and effort on “safety first,” more strongly than we have. There’s selfishness in it and more of the practical than idealistic but, for all humanity’s sake, we cannot afford to take the risk that. America will not. be able to stand for freedom and the inde- pendence of. nations, alone, if needs be. Whatever the eventuality in Europe, let us prepare, with all our might, for just that. ‘Buy a-bond and write in your diary: > “Safety first, for my home, my children, my country and the freedom of men everywhere.” ‘ America may become the last surviving bul- wark of civilization. Take not the slightest risk that she fail as that! BILL.CAN AGAIN SAY “TOO LATE!” Too bad that France hadn’t old “Tiger” Clem- enceau as premier, a year ago. Substantiating his Rooseveltian declaration, “Czernin lied,” Clemen- ceau now causes publication of a letter of March 31, 1917, from Emperor Charles of Austria in which the latter plainly bids for peace, with res- toration of Alsace-Lorraine and rehabilitation of Belgium and Serbia as inducements. A year ago, Hindenburg was behind his line, Russia wasn’t innocuous, Germany was having serious industrial “unrest” and Austria was groan- ing with political and other sorts of colic. Publi- cation, at that time, of an offer by Charles to throw down Bill Hohenzollern would certainly have caused the Teutonic autocracy awful intestinal distress, but the French powers treated the matter as strictly confidential. Publication at this date is, perhaps, a violation of confidence, but Clemenceau doesn’t care a whoop for anything save biting Ger- many good and hard. The letter will not now have much effect, in all likelihood, but Emperor Charles thinks enough of it to hurry a denial over to his friend and master, Bill. Empcroring seems to 'be arascally sort of busi- ness. There was Nicholas Romanoff, fighting inst Germany and secretly trying to sell out to And here’s Charles, fighting with Germany HAitor one 5.00 her. and secretly willing to ditch her. Running a street car or a newspaper is pretty respectable, yet. Arbor Day is a good day to plant a tree. Any day is good enough to plant a Hohenzollern. As the British fall back, the opinions of our military experts at Washington fall back, too. Six thousand tons of flour for Camp Upton have been lost. Probably the fault of some care- less delivery boy. We suppose _ Nat Goodwin will get married again as soon as No. 5 gets a divorce. But gosh, how he must dread it! Every yard of German progress in France is an argument for America’s preparing for a separ- ate war with Germany. Postal Hotel, Atlanta, has a set of rules, among which is this: : Women, drunkards and dogs not allowed in the hotel under any circumstances. We don’t know much about Creel’s standing with the public but if the United States senate will keep'on attacking him he may become popular. “Our time of trial will not end with the war,” says Doc Michaelis, former German chancellor. We think it will. The time of trial will stop and eel begin to serve the sentence. A Roachtown, 0:, school teacher prevented a railroad wreck by flagging a train with her coat. Of course, you know why she didn’t wave! ‘her pertioet, There ain’t no such ine no more, yroll. Ae payrol| BISMARCK EVENING TRIBUNE.” very house where they are working over their, maps.” Then for the love o’ Mike, go, Bill. Take; a bomb with you. “Sargent’s portrait of John D. Rockefeller i is at the Cleveland art museum,” writes E. V. C., “and urge every Clevelander to take a good look at it, as it shows the only time John D. ever was done in oil.” A Rhode Island congressman has introduced a bill for the coinage of a 15-cent piece “to facilitate the handling of crowds at movie theaters on ac- count of the war tax.” This, as the Cleveland ball team would say, saves the people the annoyance of looking after the pennies. | WITH THE EDITORS AGENTS OF THE KAISER There are two classes of men who are work- ing for the kaiser as truly as if they were on his The first class is composed of men who are ruining the chances for a corn crop on thousands of acres of Illinois land by selling seed corn grown so far south that it cannot possibly mature a crop here. In many cases these men are selling such corn as Illinois grown seed, which adds to the crime. Others are selling corn of so low or weak a germination that much of it will never get through the ground. The men who are seeking to get rich quick by selling such seed corn do not wear field gray uni- forms. Many of them have good American names. But unproductive acres all over Illinois will bear mute witness this summer to their faithful ser- vice to the kaiser. The second class of German agents are the stock salesmen who infest the country districts, seeking to feather their nests by separating the farmer from some of his crop profits. These men are taking money that should go into Liberty bonds. They are cutting off our nation’s war revenue ‘at its source. They should have a 500 pound iron cross hung about their necks and dumped into the river.—Prairie Farmer. SALUTE THE FLAG It may be necessary to resort to compulsion to insure proper respect for the flag. While our soldiers are dying for that flag it is unseemly that any one in this country should omit the salute that is at the same time an indication of allegiance and a tribute to the fighting men. We may be certain that no one in Germany fails to exhibit respect for the Teutonic red, white, and black. It may be contended that the Germans do so under compulsion, that they are secretly in revolt against the symbol of Hohenzollern rule. One of our war aims is said to be the reformation of the German government; we would bring free- dom to the exploited and subjected German masses. We call our flag the flag of freedom; it is the banner of liberty and democracy. If our affection for it stops short of a simple observance such as a! salute, what may be surmised as to our attitude| towards the things it symbolizes? German might well be skeptical of the advantages of our form of government if we hold its emblem in so low es- teem. The truth is, of course, otherwise, though ex- cuses do not excuse. The failure to salute the flag relates rather to bad manners, inertia, and stupid- ity than to lack of loyalty and patriotism. If this were not the case the government might as well go out of business tomorrow. We are proud of our freedom. But when we make use of it to:misprize its symbol we have to that extent forfeited our privilege. If Americans cannot voluntarily perform the necessary observ- ance of the salute then some effective remedy must be found. If our bad manners, our inertia, and our stupidity are so great that we cannot re- move our hats as the flag passes by we shall have to resort to military regulation. Chief Alcock might make a beginning by teaching the police to set_a proper example. While our men are fighting, while the security of our nation is at stake, the flag must be saluted. —Chicago Tribune. A GUILTY CONSCIENCE Of late the editor of this paper has heard a great many complaints of people of German ex- traction to the effect that they were being “per- secuted” and “harrangued” by the press and others. Just how they figure this out we confess we are unable to comprehend, as we read a great many papers and magazines, and have yet to find one that “persecutes” or “harangues” the German people. It is true that any paper or citizen that has the welfare of America at heart is persecuting, prosecuting, and harranguing the pro-Germans in this country, and right they are, as there is, in our opinion, no lower, vile, silmy creature on the face of this earth than the reptile called a pro-German. The editor of this paper is of German extrac tion, and if we saw a case for offense; we would take offense, but we have never been accused of being pro-German, no one has hurt our feelings, and it seems to us it is merely a matter of, con- science. If you are pro-German, why of course you woul dtake offense if one persecuted the pro- Germans. If you are disloyal and un-American, why of course we suppose you would feel offend- - the way the press is “harranguing” the dis- loyal. If you are 100 per cent pure American you have no cause for offense at derogatory criticism of pro-Germans, traitors and spies, and if you take offense it is of course a plain admittance that you are one of the three above mentioned. Before complaining of being “persecuted” or “harrangued” hereafter, better take stock of your own conscince, and ask yourself if it is 100 per cent {loyal and if it is, we are sure you will not be offended so easily. And don’t overlook one fact, and that is that: No one in this country is persecuting the German people, or any other loyal citizens, and that any well-meaning American will gladly assist any for- eign-born man‘or woman to‘ become thoroughly Americanized, if they show that they are willing to become so, but you can’t expect them to show any respect or tolerance to you, if you are sym- llern hounds, and the "| through a field of blazing oil, took off also the crew of the Jen- nings. American ship, .zowever, were badly burned, and had to be removed to} hospitals, after. being landed. RAIN HAMPERING DISTRICT DRIVE: 50 MILLION SUM Total of $125,000,000 Cannot be Raised in Three Days as Was Planned | NO STATE QUOTA CERTAIN | Minneapolis, Minn., april 16.—Rain. which swept over virtually all por. tions of the ninth federal reserve dis trict, today served as a check to ag- gressive compaigning for the third lib- erty loan. Based on reports received ot district headquarters here tonight loan subscriptions received yesterdi ana today will total slightly in cess of $50,000,000, according to A. R.} Rogers, district campaign manager. | It was originally planned to raise the district's total of $125,000,000 in three days, but today’s setback will necessi- | tate a longer campaign. Not a state in the district, which / comprises Minnesota, Moutana, North Dakota, South Dakota and parts of Michigan and Wisconsin, thus far could be said to have its quota as- sured, Mr, Rogers declared. He ex- pressed confidence, however,. that eventually the apportionments will be raised. The campaign to rais $17,000,000 in Minneapolis will begin tomorrow. The opening of the drive will be preceded by a monster parade in which 50,000,- 000 school children ¥ will Il_ participate. 87 BOILED IN OIL WHEN TWO BOATS COLLIDE American and British Vessel Laden With Combustibles Come Together | RESCUE IN BLAZING SEA An Atlantic Port, April 17.—Thirty- seven lives were lost when the Ameri-| can steamship O. B. Jennings and the! Lritish steamer War Knight, both la-| den with naptha and inflammable oils, colliged off March 24,/according to members of the crew of the O.’B. Jennings, who arrived here today. ‘All who perish- ed with one exception were on the British vessel. death by blazing gas and oil. the ‘British coast on They were burned to! Those who survived the flames on} the War Knight, were rescued in the nick of time by destroyers, for soon after, while the blazing hull was being | towed toward shallow water, it struck a mine and was blown ip. The destroyers went to the rescue and A number of the crew of the SLOPE ENJOYS MORE THAN AN INCH OF RAIN Heavy Precipitation Makes Al- most Ideal Conditions for Western Dakota 15 PER CENT OF WHEAT UP During the last two days and a half, the Slope country has enjoyed more than an inch of rain, and resulting conditions are practically ideal for wheat and other small grains, O. W. Roberts, chief of the weather bureau service for ‘North Dakota, reported this afternoon. “The rainfall has been heaviest in the western part of the state, where it is most needed,” said Mr. Roberts. “In Bismarck we have had 1.10 inches precipitation to date. This morning every station in the state reported rain. Minot had had 1.6 inches, Wil- liston 152 inches, Napoleon and Bow- vells 1.02. inches, Jamestown ..86 inch. The rainfall grew less toward the northeastern part of the state, and Pembina reported but. ,02 of an inch this morning, but rain is not co badly needed there. Great for Wheat.” “Conditions are almost ideal for heat,” said Mr. Roberts. ‘“Seventy- five per cent of our wheat acreage is 1m; Z» per cent has already germinat- ~1- 15 ver cent is above the ground. This rain should continue, showery, inruugnout the night, and tomorrow it will be clear and warmer. will not delay farming operations more than two days, and will put the soil in tip-top shape for seeding.” BURLEIGH WILL SUBSCRIBE 125° PERCENT QUOTA (Continued From Pagé One.) 2,850 2,850 inter- fered with the drive in. all of these districts, but it_is probable that by tomorrow noon they will ‘be able to complete their report, which is ex- pected to swell the total for the terri- tory outside of Bismarck.:to’ at: least $40,000. Chairman. Goddard again asks that the good work of all the ecommittees be emphasized, and he comments especially upon the splendid, spirit shown by everyone. “The whole coun- ty was thoroughly awake and ore sald Mr. Goddard... f [SKATING jof music) the fact that he has come; The rain |, - SOLDIERS WHO HAVE DIED Today’s Expurgated Death Roll of Honor. —_ | | ¢ Died of wounds, 4. Died of accident. Died of dis Wounded g in action, 2 named in the list are Lieu: Benjamn FP. Burpee Miller, missing in Lieut. Wilmar H. Bradshaw, wounded, and Lieut Proal Judson, Jr., slightly wounded The list follows: j tenan Frank K | Killed in Action Privates Charles Beranek, Walter H. Hass. Died of Wounds | Corporals Joseph C_ Dodd, Harry | Nelson; Privates Frank Mattingly George H. Tully. Died of Disease Sergeants Fred W. Fuller, meni | git s ; Homar Taylor, tuberculo Hl | Corporal Floyd E. Parkinson, s He? | fever; Privates August Bradford, neth-| ritis; Perry Alwin Gore, scarlet fe er; Henry Larrecon, scarlet fever: John E. Sm dilation of the stom ach; Plaph S* Thompson, meningitis: John H. Tompkins, penumonia; Ralph Herman Van Zanten, penumonia; Fred Watson, pneumonia; Louis W. King, meningitis. Ded of Accident Private Charles E. Bromberg. Wounded Severely Lieut. Wilmar H. Bradshaw: poral Michael F, Clark; Privates Clar-} ence Crummitt, Harold_ Pennock, | Tames J. Ring, Dewey D. Smith. Missing in Action Lieuts. Benjamin P. Burpee, Frank} K. Miller. Mystery Drama at the Bismarck Tonight Ina Geisha-house in far away Japan, an English roue confides to a scientist | (who has devoted his life to the study | Clifford H. Skinner, ; | | | nalf way across the world to murder the man who took from him his wife. in a hotel in China, the student real- izes that only his love for the wife he; met there the month before can save! che three from death. How the veil of suspicion is lifted from the woman} }and how a happy finale is achieved | forms one of the tensest stories ever | screened and one that makes “The; Door Between,” the Bluebird which} }comes to the Bismarck Theatre to-| night a screen sensation which has | proven one of the genuine ‘picture; hits of the entire season. Rupert! Julian is the director and Ruth Clif-| ford and Monroe Salisbury head the; strong cast. Samuel iMerwin’s novel, ‘Anthony the Absolute,” forms the! basis of the photoplay. YOUNG MONTANAN DIES | Peter Olson Succumbs After Several Weeks’ Illness Peter Olson, aged 24, son of Irvin Olscn of Carlisle, Mont., brought to Bismarck several weeks ago for treat- ment, passed away this morning. His father is now en route to the city to take charge of the remains, which will be returned to Montana for burial. Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Druggists refind money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles. Instantly relieves Itching Piles, and you can get restful sleep after the first application. Price 50c. | Tonight Three Big Stars \ ‘SIXTEEN MEN | | | | | Burleigh County Lists Another Washington, D. C., April 16.—The} } casualty list today contained 65 names divided as follow Killed in action, 2. and) 9, action; / 16 for F severely | select Roman J. Luzalsky, Amidon, N. D. Karl Peterson, I larek. Edward J. Wildes, Great Falls, | Mont. 1 Karl A. F. Suckow, Council Bluffs, | Jowa. Harold J. Smith, Portland, Ore. Paul V. Ledin, Morrisonville, Wis. Cor-| PIONEER BISMARCK ' band’s | daughters— Mrs. | First street and Avenue A, Eismarck. | Bis DOROTHY DALTON: CALLED FOR MAY 9 DRAFT Class of Select Soldiers Service for exemption i call for m., May quota of Logan, Colo, The sixteen ee men required to fill call ued from the adjutant gen- Tuesday, will be picked | from the following -» names: Martin Majeski, Blair, ..ebr. Arvid Jepson, Rockford, Ill. Carl Hayden, Beach Grove, Ky. 20 men to tofurn No. eral’s oftice Frank Zahn, Bismarck. | Wilfred J. Woulf, ‘Bismarck. John H. Slade, Alb:on, Iowa. Edward J. Hines, Bismarck. Adolph Schaper, Bismarck. John Yegen, Jr., Elma, Wash. / David W. Sweet, Bismarck. , Henry Polzin, New Ulm, Minn. Otto KE. Buege, Butte,. Mont. Andrew S. Anderson, Bismarck. F. H. MacLeod, Bismarck. WOMAN, PASSES AWAY AT HOME IN EAST! Mrs. Joseph Pope of Providence, R. I. a pioneer of Bismarck, where she settled in 1883, passed away at her| home in Rhode Island on her hus-; 95th birthday anniversary. | The deceased was in her 93rd year.' She had many friends in Bismarck, | night. , WILLIAM S. HART in “Mr, Nobody” at tne Crpheum to« Don't’ miss it. |WORKMEN WHO TAMPERED WITH GAUGES HELD Philadelphia, Pa., April 17.~4Two former employees of the United States Juage Company, Sellersville, Pa., charged with tampering with guages ntended for the gove: ent, have been interned. This action was taken by the government after a hearing yesterday. The men interned are Frederick Schubert,_and Fritz Eieret. ° HOMESTEADER KILLED Redstone, Mont., April 1/.—Only a few days after his arrival from Ben- son, Minn., to resume work on his where she had often visited since re- turning east. There survive two} A. D. -Cordner of! | and another in Nova Scotia, and a son) in Providence, R. I. She was an estim-| able woman whose passing is mourn- ed by manv old-time friends here. FOR RENT—Partly modern four room house. Water free. $13 per} month. 306 13th street. Phone; 718L or 878. 417 2t | Tea or Tablets. homestead, H. F. Weiher fell from an oil truck on which he was riding in from his’ claim and sustained in- ‘uries which resulted in his death be- | fore he could be brought to town. Bright eyes,-clear complexion, vim. | vigor and force, all indicate perfect health; without it you are handicap- ped in the race of life. Take Hollis- ter's Rocky. Mountain .Tea.each week and keen up with the live ones. 35c. . Breslow’s. ou Careless Boy! ‘ Shine Your Shoes With Teh to be neat and thrifty. SunoA gives the quick dre ssy shine and melres your shoes wear longer. Ask your mother to 0 eet youa SsmovA HOME SEL, The genuine bristle dauber and lamb’s wool polisher make shoe shining easy Ask Nearest Store BLACK —TAN— WHITE — RED MARC THEATRE ———— IN. IT—_— | zz, |QRPHEUM] ' THEATER ~ WM. S. HART — —_——IT’S K| Tonight | RUTH CLIFFORD The Door Between A Powerful Mystery Drama ‘Which Baffles Detectives DON’T MISS GOOD ; Three. Big peatires “MR. NoBopy” A Typical HART Picture With Plenty of Action WM. “THE, MARRIAGE BUBBLE” . ; IN THIS, PROGRAM, DESMOND_ IN TONIGHT. .. eel )