The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, May 30, 1918, Page 5

i sonasdation,, prayer and fasting; to:*be-~ * ‘THURSDAY, MAY 30;°1918. | MRIVE MEMORIAL DAY 1918 HAS NEW SIGNIFICANCE Consecrated Anew. to the Thou- sands Who Recently Have Given Their Lives NOTED.IN ALLIED LANDS Occasion for First‘Tume Observ- ed. Generally in Civilized European Capitals ‘Washington, D. ‘C., May’ 3.-Mem- orial Day this year has taken. on a! deeper ‘significance. ‘The day. is con-— secrated ‘to the thousands who recent- ly have given their lives in perhaps the noblest cause for: which America ever has fought. nd ‘| ; The nation thus will commemorate the sacrifice of her khaki-clad sons who sleep in France and of her boys who were swallowed in, the cold wat- ers of the North Atlantic. when Gef- man torpedoes found their mark. Although even the vanguard of the expeditionary forces has yet to observe ‘the first anniversary of its arrival in Frarice, and even though @ great part of the time of the Ameri- can armies overseas has been given to training, the casualty list has be- gan to'mount.into the thousands. The blood of American youth has been} spilied' for the first.time on a Euro- pean battlefield. > Wilson’s Proclamation. President Wilson formally has pro- claimed the day one of’ public ‘humil- iation, fasting ‘and prayer... Fhrough- out’ the'land, people are asked to gath- er at their places of worship and pray for the victory of the Ameri- can armies. oi {preaident’s Proclamation we Be says: “Whereas, the Congress of the United States, on the .second, day of April last, passed the fol- lowing resolution: “Regolved by the Senate (the ‘ House of. Representatives. .con- curring) that, it being a duty par- ticularly incumbent in a time of war humbly and devoutly to ack- nowledge our dependence on Al- mighty God and, to implore His aid and protection, ‘the President of, the United States be and is kereby respectfully requested to recommend a day of public.humil- observed by the people of the, Uni-- ted States with religious solenini- ty,and the offering.of fervent sup- plications to:the Almighty Gof for the safety and welfare of, our cause, ‘His. blessings on our arms, and a speedy restoration ef an honorable..and lasting. peage to ‘the nations: of the earth.” | Appeal To, Almighty God. “And: whereas it’ has’ always been the reverent:habit‘of-the peo- ple of the United States to turn In humble apeal to Almighty God for ‘His guidance in the afairs of their commonwealth; now, there, I, Woodrow Wilson, Président of the United States of America do hereby proclaim Thurgday the thirtieth day of May,’ already freighted with sacred and stimu- lating memories, :a dey of -nublic isthumiliation, prayer and ‘fasting, and do exhort my fellow citicens of all faiths and creeds to assem- eral places of wcrship and there, as well as in their homes, to pray Almighty God .that He may for- give our sins and shortcomings as a people and purify our hearts to see and-love the truth, to ac- cept and defend all things that are just and right, and to purpose on- ly these righteous acts and judg- ments which are in conformity with His will; beseeching Him that he will give victory to our armies:as they fight for: freedom, wisdom to thase who take coun- 2 Sel..on our, behalf. in these days of dark,,strugle. and , perplexity, and steadfastness.to our people to "make sacrifice to the utmost in support of what 1s just and true, bringing us at last the*peace in which tMien’s Hearts can beat rest because’ it'is founded on mercy, fustice: and: good-will.” _ Observed In Allied Lands. The observance.:of- Memorial Day will not be confined to the United States and its insular dependencies. In ‘every ‘capital, ‘particularly London and Paris, where are located even a handful of American veterans, a pa- trintic reunfon will be held. Out on the battlefront of northern France, at a few points so close to the lines that the gatherings may be menaced. by -shell-fire from -German batteries, there will. take. place sim- ple ceremonies comemorating the sac- Tifice of those who met an honor- able death during the first year of strife’ -In ‘that field’ there will be drawn up their comrades and Allied troops who reverently will ‘honor the first American, dead. And, just as much as. Gettysburg, Shiloh and .the Wilderness live in the memories of the Civil war at home. there has been implanted in the minds of America’s first five hun- dred thousand: the unforgetable rec- collection of Seichprey ‘and Chemin das Dames. ° ‘The Remnants of '7-1. Throughout the North- there will gather..in practically every commun- ity the last. remnants of the quota it gavé in answer to the call in '61. In many cities of the south veterans of the grey Will parade with the veter- ens of the blue in the inspiring spec- tacle of veterans of both North and South commemorating together the struggie that. brought a stronger, a more united America. The ranks of the gray-haired are thinning. Many who survived the great battles of the war have gone on during the great’ half century of peace. These who march furnish a mighty inspiration to the young men of the nation who are preparing for a greater battle overseas. Perhaps there will be times when the step of many veterans will falter, but a new enring will come into their step, shoul- mS | By BETTY BROWN When the wedding gown is a delicate creation of satin, tulle and lace it deserves some sort of accompanying wrap of similar splendor. In this evening cape worn by Miss Vivian Siegel, lead- ing woman in “Oh Lady, Lady,” is represented a dream of what an evening cape should be. This is a mere delectable froth of alter- nate flounces of cloth of gold and metallic lace, lined with yellow chiffon and strapped across the breast with cross bands of the gold cloth. ~ Re —eoeo——oee-_ — -O@OO0-—on]_’] MEMORIAL DAYS-TO COME: ° By PAUL Pophan ¢ ii Ye Memorial Day! ; Be , Crowds hurrying into packed ball parks—to crowded open air stadiums where atitomobile races are being held—to open aly boxing matches—to field meets, rowing regattas, what- What will the Memorial Day of the future mean to these frivolous pleasure seekers, who now find Memorial Day noth- ing but a holiday in which to seek their favorite amusement? The meaning of the day has in a way been lost to the younger generations who have no one resting,under colors con- secrated to our dead of other wars. : Piet. is : What about next year, and the next-and the’ next? eens pene and boys aré'gdinig to Fra i ! carcely a family has escaped. sending its, f youn blood into the chaos sbioe a aye ¥ Already casualty lists are reaching us, small, but an omen of what is to follow. 1 _In a year of war France and England lost hundreds of thousands of lives. In how many American homes wil] there be a wreath hung over its service flag by next Memorial Day? And as the war progresses these wreaths will increase, as the Hun is being slowly but surely beaten. Then Memorial Day will mean something else to America. Will the mothers and other loved ones care to see this day given up as a holiday of amusements and sports; will they enjoy seeing laughing crowds thronging into theaters and ball parks and stadiums? Will there be such crowds? As this war progresses Memorial Day will take on a sig- nificance which will have no place for those amusements to which the day has seemingly been consecrated for the last BEPROCURED FOR ROAD WORK catch the air of “Dixie” or “The Bat- State Engineer Bliss Receives tle Hymn of the Republic.” Veterans Seek to Enlist. Notice from Oil Admin- istrator Requa Many stories have reached the war | department from recruiting offices in! various parts of the country, telling of the efforts of Civil war veterans to evlist and ohce more take up arms for Road work in which petroleum and |coal products are used-—which is at a minimum in North Dakota—cannot proceed without a permit from the the nation. Necessarily their offers have been refused, but these men ! United States fuel administration, Di- |rector Requa of the-old division ad- AST 4 it is true, with perhaps eighty years behind them } have persisted in carrying on by, speeches. délivered in the interests of | recruiting, the Liberty Loans, and in| ‘tthe dissemination of patriotic pro- paganda. They are nat content to see their sons and grandsons don the khaki or the blue; they feel with a spirit that well might be emulated by every American their debt of sac- rifice to country ends only with the grave. Photographer Fiske Here. H Frank Fiske, Fort Yates photograph- | Mr. J. W. Bliss, er, who has peacefully shot more In-| State Engineer, dians than any man living, and who/ Bismarck, North Dakota. has written an interesting book on! Dear Sir: top of it, was a Bismarck visitor Yes"! 1m order that the fuel oil require- ie ments of our allies as well as our own army and navy, and essential war industries may be fully satisfied, it is jin the following letter: May 12, 1918. Horst in Town. : Leo S. Horst, Nonpartisan league or- ganizer Whose Towner address was investigated by the federal grand jury in Fargo, which declined to indict the young man, was in the city this morn- ing en route to the western part of the! state for a campaign speech. |‘petroleum afd coal in the thanufacture |of road products, such as asphalt, road binders, road oils, tar binders or dressings. The United States is now being drawn upon to an ever increasing ex- tent for petroleum products, especial- ly fuel It will be appreciated lemand must be satisfied. Commencing this date we request that all highway work in your state of {any character, including municipal work, involving the use of the above- mentioned materials, be passed upon by our state highway department. A special permit of the fuel administra- Returns to Underwood. John Reuter. Underwood banker, re- turned home this morning after a brief visit in Bismarck. PIANO ER. See C. G. Biggs, independent piano | tuner, recommended by best musicians | in state, is at the Grand Pacific this! week. 5—28-29-30 ders will be squared and a general jvises Jay W. Bliss, state engineer, |j found necessary to limit the sue of A “In the spring, while wonderful intuition! Here ‘is sketched one of the son. regulated gowns should. The frock itself. is of:tulle and duchess lace, the lace hanging in.a deep flounce from waist to The surplice of the blouse is edged with tiny ruffles of pleated net, and shows small net puff elbow-length sleeves of satin. soms. rs tion. oil division, will, be required’ be- fore delivery of purchases will be au- thorized.” It is requested that you give this matter full publicity, so that all parties concerned will be . familiar with the procedure. necessary to pro- cure supply of these materials, soldier. “BRIDAL ROSE y BETTY BROWN the proverbial young ‘man’s fancy is turn- ing to thoughts of love the young lady of his dreams is no doubt already turning her thoughts to bridal gowns. Women have such The gown begins with a foundation of white satin, as well _.. With the gown is worn a volumin: small coronet arrangement, of the pleated tulle and_orange..blos- A. W. Lucas EEN BATTERIES TO BEGIN ATTACK AT MINOT JUNE ‘1 Released at Big Farm- ers’ Picnic D., May 30.—The heavy Steen batte will begin pounding the Frazier forces in earnest in a mass meeting and picnic to be held under the auspices of the Ward Coun- ty Farmers’ association at Riverside park on Tuesday, June 4. Farmer folk are invited to'come in and bring their lunches with them. Free coffee will be served everyone. There will be a concert by the Minot brass band, and. other entertainment features. E. D. Skinner of Sawyer is chairman and Harvey Johnson of Burlington secretary of the farmers’ committee on arrangements. The entire inde- pendent state ticket, from John Steen, candidate for governor, down to Vick, Hanchette and Norton, the congres- ! Minot, " a — ‘ALGOHOL~3 PER a AVegetable Preparation ors | ANetelettefood by Regula fing the Stomachs and Bowels SE INFANTS © CHIL Thereby Promoting Digestion LT; Cheerfulness and Rest Coata - either Opium, Morphine te fineral. 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This is the day when Confederate veteran and northerner shall stand shoul- der to shoulder gazing across the great ocean upon their sons fighting shoul- der to shoulder against their country’s foe. We must not forget that the first brave American boy who went over the top and died as he reached the German trenches vas the son of a (We must remember that a Lee and a Grant are now in khaki. In time to come all the world now fighting for Liberty and Freedom of Na- tions and peoples may come to consecrate this day as one in which will be laid aside all other thoughts and prayers for this: “Rest on, embalmed and sainted dead! Dear as the blood ye gave; Né impious footstep here shall tread The herbage of your grave, Nor shall your story be forgot, While Fame her records keeps, Or honor points the hallowed spot Where valor proudly steps. Out the Kaiser iBears the 1Signature ompan avings Stamps and Stamp sional trio, has-been asked {9.address this meeting, and accept és have been received from a majority of the Prohibi- Democrats, 5 Nonpartisans ‘and Socialists are especially included!in the general invitation extended. oo & | YESTERDAY’S SPORT cael el el , os Chicago, May 30.-Jack Dempsey knocked out Arthur Pelkey in the first round of a scheduled 15 round bout at Denver. Pif Jr., a six year old gelding, made a new American record of 1:41 3-5 for one mile and seventy years at the Douglas Park track. Harry Greb bested Soldier Bartfield in fourteen of fifteen rounds at Toledo, by the popular verdict. One mile naval relay race added to western conference outdoor track meet program for June 8 at the Uni- versity of Chicago. “Dick” Rudolph, holdup pitcher of the Boston Nationals, reached ,an agreement with the club management las to salary. CASTORIA For’ fan‘s and Children. «Use For Over ‘Thirty Years GASTORIA Confederate