The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, April 4, 1919, Page 1

THE WEATBER Generally Fair. THE BISMAR TRI & BUNE! re THIRTY-NINTH YEAR. NO. 79. . BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOT, BISMARCK. FATHER OF MINE INSPECTION BILL SAYS IT'S. EIBEL Declares Positively His Law Will Not Put: Small Producers’ Out of Business TWO GENERAL CLAUSES \ Only Universal Requirements Are for Pure Air and Eight- hour Working Day Rep. George A. Malone of Wilton, father of the mine inspection act, workmen's compensation act and the bill establishing minimum wages and maximum hours for women and min- ors, and John Hanwell, also of Wil- ton, state’ mine inspector, take issue with published statements contend- ing that the mine inspection bill w: put out of business many of the siate’s small lignite mines. The state has not more than 50 fair-sized coal mines, but is has ,approximately 150 smal: “farmer” minés which are included in a survey which has been made by ‘State Mine Inspector Hanwell, who estimates that aside from the “prairie dog holes,” or neighborhood mines which can be found on; about every other farm in the western halt of the state, there are 202 properties which can be classed a8 commercial mines. Claims Misunderstanding. A misunderstanding, says“Mr. Ma- lone, who was at the capitol yes: terday, has grown out of the fact that the bill prescribes certain protection for-certain classes of machinery and that it demands a fixed standard of lighting where electric illumination is used underground. This clause has veen taken to’mean, says the author of the bill, who is ‘himself a practical miner, that all:mines. inust immedi- ately install the machinery described. This, states Mr. Malone, 1s not a fact. The regulations apply onl¥#to mines already equipped with such machinery; and lighting plants. They’ do not re- quire that mines: which have no heed of such ‘equipment ‘instal ‘it. Two ‘provisions’ of: the bill are gen- eral and'‘apply ‘to. all: mines whether they employ, two menor two. thou: sand. These provide for ‘a certain number of cubic feet of fresh air per minute for each man employed: and for an eight-hour day. Under. this law, which becomes effective July 1, no miner may. work more than eight hours during any 24. \ 2,000 Regular ‘Miners. Mine Inspector Hanwell, who is al- ready on the job, estimates that there are at least 2,000 men regularly en- gaged in lignite-mining in North Da- kota.’ It is easily the state’s largest single industry, and the rate of wages 4s comparatively high. Working con- ditions are not bad. The Washburn Lignite Co. at. Wilton, the largest con- cern in the state, is the only prop- erty which is down to any depth, and it is regarded as a model mine. The Washburn Leader, published in the seat of'McLean ‘county, which probably: produces more: lignite coal than any other county in the state. sees in the mine inspection law an at- tempt upon the part of the eastern coal barons to smother~an industry which is supplying 65 per cent of the fuel used in North Dakota and-closing the market to millions of tons of im- ported coale, ‘The new law, if we read the signs aright, will compel 95 per cent of the mines in the state to sus- pend operations,” says, the Washburn Leader, which further asserts that “every coal mine in the state is oper- ating contrary to law und subject to a heavy fine.” GROSS NEGLIGENCE CHARGED TO ARMY BY CHIEF SURGEON) Washington, D. C., April’ 4.—Charg- es of gross negligence in preventing the spread of typuoid and para-typhoid in the army are made against army medical men.in a circular made pub- lic here today by the public health service in conjunction with a warn- ing that vaccination does not give complete protection against typhoid. The surgeon cited many in- stances Where typhoid’ epidemic pre- vailed among the troops on the west front. $ Zz VALLEY: CITY BANK, DEAL TO COME: AGAIN TOMORROW ‘The: blue sky commission wil hold a special hearing Saturday on the Val- ley City bank transaction in which Jack Hastings and Thomas Allan Box bought the American National bank and converted it into the American Exchange state bank. Transport Sinks ‘ With 2,000 Men On Board—Loss Small Paris, April 4—The transport Umbria, | side issues of the last. session of lex- In a personal letter to Governor Frazier, General Peyton C. March Proves that the commander of all the American forces ‘s not too big nor too busy to burden himself with the anxiety\ of one soldier's mother. Mrs. O'Day, whose son,‘ fF. 'M. Bertrand, has been in France, is very ill in a ‘Bismarck hospital. She had been unable to locate her son. and she appeal- ed to Governor Frazier for aid. COURTER-NEWS HAS CHANCE TO ENRICH STATE One Good Lot Offered by Kosit- zky to Editor for Proof of Assertions ’ CARL PAID HIS ‘OWN WAY Auditor Denies ‘That Nonparti- sans Financed Campaign in North Dakota State Auditor Carl Kositzky offers the editor of the Courier-News, at Far- go, an opportunity to make tie state a present of a lot in Bismarck, now! owned by the state auditor, and val- ued at $400. The Courier-News editorially de- veloped a curiosity this week as to! how State Auditor Kositzky is’ fi-| nancing his present speaking ‘tour, in which he is. opopsing certain league islature. “The Courler-News stated| that-while compaigning for the league the league paid Mr. Kositzky’s travel- ing expenses. The state auditor takes exceptions to this stateifent in tue owing letter; ‘Editor Courier-News, “Fargo, N. D. “Dear Sir: “My attention has been calle to:on editorial .appearing in,the . Courier: News of April 3 which in part reads. as follows: “During the past two cam- paigns Mr.: Kositzky’s traveling expenses were paid by, the Non. partisan league. He claimed, and with truth, that his salary barely paid his living expen: id that * he must. have help in ‘his cam- paign.” The \Nonpartisan league gave that help.’ “Now, Mr. Editor. I have openly stated that I have never seen such damnable lies in print as those which are being printed in The Courier- ‘News of late, and to prove that my statement is true I will deed to the state of North Dakota one of my lots in Bismarck described as lot 19 block 50, Northern Pacific's s:con] addition worth about $400, if you will prove that my traveling expénses in North Dakota have been paid during tue past two campaigns by the Nonparti- san league or anyone else other than myself. / ‘Very truly yours, “CARL R. KOSITZKY, * “State Audito “Pp, $—Ift traveling expenses in North Dakota are charged to me on your -books, I would be interested’ ini knowing who recsipted for, this money.” PRES, WILSON IN BED WITH - SEVERE COLD Chief Executive Confers With Committee of Four From , His Sick Chamber Washington, D. C., April 4.—Presi- dent Wilson is confined to his bed in Paris with a severé cold. Rear Ad- miral Grayson, the president’s physt- cian, wired Secretary Tumulty today that Mr. Wilson’s condition was not regardede serious. CONFERENCES CONTINUE Paris, April 4—Altho President Wilson was confined to ais room. to-! day with a cold, the council of four met in‘the Paris white house as us- ual. It is understood that necessary matters will be referred to the sick room or that the conferees\ will con- sult the president personally if occa- sion arises. . Col. House tock President Wilson's place at the meeting of the council of four today. The president's cold is a. slight one, said Dr. Grayson today. Dr. Grayson sent the president to ‘bed as a precautionary measure. ROCKY MOUNTAIN | CLUB ENTERTAINS ‘WESTERN YANKS New York, N. ¥., April 4.—Officers of the 9ist division and other west- military units zoe Bette in guests Rocky Mountain club at its Vic- here April 8, * i GENERAL PEYTON C. MARCH LOOKS ‘UP BISMARCK WOMAN ’S SON FOR HER | $100 certificates entitling their hold-| j when and if est ‘contract. with him to deliver certain jgoods under certain conditions. The t The governor referred the request to General Angus Fraser, who wrote direct to General March in the name of the governor. Yes- terday a personal reply from Gen- eral March advised that he had communicated with the A. E. F. in France and had been advised that F. M. Betrand, of the 163rd ambulance company, left his sta- tion March 17, en route to the United States. CHAIN STORE CO, TO ASK SUPREME COURTS RULING: | Unable_to Longer: Resist Per-; ~suasiveness of State Bank- ing Commission FACTS, 10 BE STIPULATED Attorney General Langer Agrees With Paddock to Get Case Under Way | ‘The supreme court of North Dakota will be asked to decide whether tne ers to trade at a Towntey chain store, hed, are specula ive or a sure shot cinch. ‘s President W. G. Johnson of the Con-| sumers’ United Stores Co., R. M. Pad deck, its legal adviser, and Norbert | O'Leary, President: A.C. wiley’ private secretary, after three weeks’ defiance of the blue sky commission, appeared before that body yesterday and payed permission to stipulate the; facts ‘Involved to the supreme court. Attorney General Langer, a member} of the blue sky commission, agreed to/ such stipulation, and as soon. as pos- sible. tie “row will be, neferred to-the supreme court to referee. The Consumers’ Co. in its pleadings before the; blue. sky commission yes: terday contended that it is. not’ selling | anything when: it relieves a prospect | of- $100. in exchange for a certificate} but’ that jt Is nierely entering inio aj | supreme court recently decided that the Lignite Consumers” Mining Co. of |’ which Sam J. Aandahl' of Litchville, | chairman of the state railway commit: sion. is president, was dealing in spec-; ulative values when it offered for sale $100 certificates entitling their hold- ers to buy coal direct from a prospec- tive mine, under much the same con- ditions as those imposed by the Town- ley chain store system. RUSSIA .. MAKING NO NEW ATTACKS ': Enemy Seems Stunned by Recent Reverses—Losses on Sun- day Were Heavy Archangel; April 4—he enemy. has made -no new. attacks. since being se- verely repulsed yesterday, but the ar. tillery remains active in the Oder- skiaia sector. It is reported by prisoners that the losses of the Bolsheviki Sunday were| extremely heavy. One shell from a) Russian battery exploded in the midst of the Bolsheviki killing fifteen men. , The American casualties during the last two weeks include one Officer and | five men killed and seven wounded. Nine are officially reported missing. REDS BEATEN OFF London, April 4—The bolsheviki de- livered an jattack on the- Archangel! | front without artillery preparation | during thé dast 48 hours, but were! beaten off with heavy loss The al-| lied “loss wilt small. ANZAK SOLDIERS THREATEN REDS -INAUSTRALIA| Brisbane, ‘Australia, April 4.— A Aabor ‘newspaper here which advocated the raising of\the red flag of Bolshevism was menaced < by angry crowds and Russian | shops were ‘threatened.. Ri ne ed soldiers have adopted jstrong reeolutiong urging the of the Bolsheviki, and have urged that the government adopt dras- tic measures toward men -whom they term as traitors. Otherwise, the soldiers declare, they will take action. RAINBOW DIVISION SOON TO GET HOME ‘Washington, D. C., April 4—Aat- signment of the complete 42nd, “Rainbow” division ‘to early con- ee erent ee WATERS MADE MANAGER | Pol jain in a statetent to the Petite Par- GERMAN THREAT OF BOLSHEVISM HURLED AT U. S. Ethical, Philosophical and Re- ligious Societies Attempt New Attack REDS RATHER THAN SLAVE| Petitioners Declare They Will Adopt Soviets Program | Before Submitting Berlin, April 4,—Leading ethical, | philosophical ‘and. religious societies of Germany have-addressed an ap- peal to President Wilson giving warn- ing against a disregard of principles, to which President Wilson has pledged | himself, which, they declared, in- duced Germany to lay down arms The appeal declares that if the Ge mans are driven to desperation they would rather become Holsheviki than slaves and charges the Czechs and Poles with anticipating the conclusion ‘ofthe peace conference ani violating the Wilsonian ‘principles. It says the allies are not only “con- doning the acts. of the Czechs and} but are supporting those nv tions. lt- is charged that the allies precip- itated .the Bolshevik movement in Germany by refusing to ¥ the! lockade. | ‘Only one thing can again weld the: people into a warlike power—that is) the continuation of the policy of hate | | | that has ‘been adopted by the allie: It is suggested that wealthy Ameri- nad better support the league of nations, as it is contended that America is a fertile field for Bol-; shevism. | LLOYD-GRORGE IN DEMALOF RUMOR OF DISAFFECTION Declares: Complete Understand- ing-Exists Between Great Britain and France } i | PREPARED TO FIGHT AGAIN | i British, He Asserts, Will Make| Further Sacrifices to As- | sure Independence Paris, April 4—In a statement to La Petite Parisian, Premier Lloyd George denies any misunderstanding between France and England over German con-| ditions. He declares England is ready to make: fresh ‘sacrifices if necessary to secure the peace and independence of France. ‘A rumor was recently circulated to the effect that Great Britain would op- pose in peace conference the French demand for guarantees. Lloyd George is quoted as saying that the under- standing between the two nations ,re- mains absolutely unimpaired. “We wish France to know that it is the will of the British people that; Fraace have complete security for the} future,” the Kiglish premier declared. Even tho it be fifty years hence, England would be willing to make fur- ther sacrifices for the French, should; Germany unleash the scourge of war on France a second time. No Dissensions, Says George. Premier Lloyd George of Great Brit- isian denies that he is opposed to the guaranties asked by France against. renewed attack from Germany. “Dissension the premier d.| “Do you think they can ever seri-| ously exist between our two coun-} tries. ‘There haye been some. Our} friendship is complete and: earncst.) England did not come to fight by the side of France to give your country merely relative security during a lim- ited period. No. they mean France to have absolute security in the fu- ture, fi “You know what sacrifices England tas made, and you know’ well she does not regret them. She is pre- pared to make fresh ones if neces-) sary to guaranty the. security and in-| dependence of France.” __ i To Be No Third Time. “T have seen the scourge of war! twice loosed on France by Germany. ! We do pot intend that there shall be! ‘a third fime, and should it be 50 years! hence, France will find England at} her side with all her wealth and pow- | er, for, mark well my word, the wild; ~ beast. must be mastered. At is mas- tered at: present, but saould it rise ‘again, ready to spring, it will find France and Britain in united brother hood.” i . GON, TOWNS APPLY. iN 7 Arthur Wants Full-Time Station; Hatton Seeks Stock Yard. Arthur, ‘on the Great Northern, has petitioned. the railway commission to have. its station kept open from 7 a. FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 5 | i int 1919, PRICE IVE CENTS ary zs ET aE da, SELECTION OF CAPITAL CITY UNANIMOUS ON PART OF INDUSTRIAL BOARD Bismarck was unanimously selected as the site for the Bank of North Dakota, and James R. Waters, state bank examiner, was elected its { . si manager, at a special meeting of the industrial commission Friday after- noon. Neither selection comes as a surprise, and both are expected to meet with general favor. _ The industrial commission also voted to engage William Lemke, chairman of the republican state central committee of North Dakota, and Frederick A. Pike of St. Paul, former assistant to the U. S. district attor- n ey at that point, and who assisted in drawing the league economic bills, to defend the commission in the action commenced in the federal courts of this state this week against the league program bills. The commission fur- ther requested Attorney General Langer to co-operate with this special INDEPENDENCE OF FILIPINOS COMING SOON Secretary Baker Assures Dele- gation America Favors Liberty for Islands READS WILSON’S xe LETTER President Expressed Hope Mis- sion Would Be Successful— Harrison Approves Washington, D. C,,\ April 4.—Mem- bers of the special mission of the Phil- ippine ligi iate independence for the islands were informed by Secretary, Baker today that he believed he spoke the pres! dent's mind when he said that the time had come for ‘the complete inde- pendence of the Filipino people. He said that America loved liberty too dearly to deny it to others. He read a letter left by President Wilson before his departure for Hu- rope stating that he hoped the mis- sion would bring about the desired results. Francis Burton Harrison, former governor of the Philippines. followed Secretary Baker with the statement that he ‘believed from developmenis of the last few days obstacles to peaca had been cleared away. Presents Formal Memorial. The mision upon being received in Secretary Baker's office, presented a formal memorial requesting independ- ence, and pointed. particularly to the record of the Philippines in the great war. “The world was looking forward,” secretary Baker said, “to a time when the relations between all people should be based on justice and peace, but whatever might come to th world at large the relations between the Americans and Philippine people were so founded that there never could be anything but peace and har- mony between them.” Governor Harrison> said he could assure the mission that the objection that seemed to prevail in the United States a few years ago had greatly {diminished if not virtually vanisied.| ONE MAN SHOT IN NEW JERSEY RIOT Passiac, N. broke out in w J, April 4.—Rioting len mills at Garfield, {where some of the’ workers are still) ike, today. One man was seri- wounded by a deputy sheriff who fired after the man is alleged to have attacked him with a black-jack. HOME FROM VALLEY. Officials Addressed School Officers. State Barnes. Attorney General Langer( State Su- perintendent of Public Instruction son and Miss Bertha Patmer and A. McFarland of the latt staff have returned from Valley Cit where they addressed a meeting of the Barnes county school officers. GOVERNOR AND STATE SUPERINTENDENT} TOsMAKE MAY DAY FRENCH MEMORIAL | Governor Frazier and Superin- tendent of Public Instruction Nielson have wired Myron T. Her- rick, president of the American Committee for Devastated France, with headquarters in New York, their approval, of a plan to cele- brate May 1, “May Day” as Fran co-American day in all the states of the union. The plan is to arrange patri- otic May festivals in which the m. ‘to 6 p m-for the ‘transaction o: business, and. Hatton, alse. on tae { closer allegiance of France and America will symbolized in the carrying of | of the two countries, in recitations of the ex. lature here seeking immed-) icounsel in the defense of this action. ber‘of the commission, voted agains | | | | i | | i i i if 1 i | | { | | { | ' { | | i i } Denmark | tendered Spencer G. The attorney general, who is.a.mem- t both of these resolutions. _ SELECTION OF SITE The resolution making Bismarck the site of the Bank of North Dakota, for which all of the members of the commission voted, follows: “Resolved, by the industrial commission of North Dakota, that the industrial commission has duly considered the claims and: advantages presented by the several cities of the state, for the location of the principal place of business of the.-Bank of North Dakota; and that the commission is of the opinion that at the preSent time it is inadvisable for it to determine with finality which or une Mi tous locas ions suggested will in the Jong run prove st satisfactory to the citizens of the s 2 ici ne ee Le ae esc f the state and most beneficial “It appears, however, that during the period of the formation and organization of the bank and of the begining of its business operations, a decisive advantage will be found in conducting the affairs of the bank at the seat of state government, which is the official residence of all members of the industrial commission whose responsibility in\the early days of the bank will require each member of the industrial commission to give i i stant and personal attention. ogg eS an ‘ “For, these. reasons, it is now determin i present the principal place of business of the cane ete bean is hereby located in the city of Bismarck; without prejudice, how- ever, to any future determination of the permanent place of busi- ness of the bank after further investigation of the merits of ‘the several locations that have been suggested, and in connection with he, location of _the principal places of business of other public utilities and business projects ‘which yet remain to be determined:” SOON TO CLOSE, SAYS BRITISHER ager of the Bank of North Dakota, is Sir Robert Horn Predicts Lloyd effective at once. In moving his ap- ; pointment, Commissioner John N. Ha- George Can Return Home in Few Days |gan expressed the opinion that Major Waters by his efficient administra- tion as bank examiner had earned this recognition. He stated that Mr. Wa- ters had won the confidence of bank- jing ‘interests of the state and of the northwest generally, and that his ap- pointmen, would be acceptable to all parties concerned. Governor Frazier, in seconding Hagan's motion, con- jcurred in there expressions. The salary is bue $4,000 per annum considerably less than it had been be- lieved the position would pay... The state examiner is receiving in his present capacity, with far less re- sponsibility, $3,0 |. The manager of what promises to | become the northwest’s largest finan- cial institution, with resources esti- mated at $150,000,000, is a native of Iowa, born and reared at Montezuma. He came to North Dakota and entered a banking, mortgage and loan business at Beach in the early days of Golden Valley county, and he succeeded reached in the peace conference which| there. He was a personal friend of will permit Premier Lloyd George to| President A. C. Townley. when the lat- return to England," Sir Robert Horn|2¢r was farming in Golden Valley, and said today at the reassembling of the|the beginning of the Frazier adminis- peace conference. |tration in 1917 and was reappointed Denmark to Be Appeased. and unanimously confirmed by the Theaspirations of Denmark are re-| senate during the recent general as- garded favorably by the peace confer-| sembly, There are few men in public ence, the Matin Indications are! jitg jn North Dakota who have so k will recover the part of! many friends among all classes, par- Schleswig-Holstein she covets. The ities and creeds conference, it is said, nas decided to, The Bank of North Dakota will be return to Denmark without delay, the| opened in temporary quarters, at once. natives of Schleswig-Holstein who! Two sites here are under considera- served in the German army and were; tion, but the commission is not yet at taken prisoner by the eGrmans. \liberty to state which will be. xe- se ped newbs iebied. NEW ATHLETIC INSTRUCTOR | “te eee i Spencer A. Boise Will Train Bis-j marck High School Starsr The position of athietic director in|. the Bismarck high hool has deen Boise, former a: the Second regi- DENMARK WINS ITS CASE Will Secure Return of Schlesw Holstein and Release of Nationals London, April-4—We are in a posi- tion to anticipate that’ within a com- paratively few days the stage will be Has Much Power. Under the Bank of North Dakota act. one of the first of the league pro- gram bills to be passed by the 16th assembly and signed by the governor, the management of the bank will rest with its president and the industrial cominission. The bank upon its or ganization automatically becomes sole repository for all public funds*of tae state and its minor civil divisions, and riscal agents for all state utilities and Industries. It is, in fact, @ sub-treas- ury to the state of North Dakota. It is expected, too, that as a matter of policy, if for no other reason, North Dakota's 700 state banks will make this institution their reserve agent, withdrawing from twin elty corres- pondents between $25,000,000! ant $35,000,000 - F ‘Employing Special Counsel. The industrial. commission's other important business of the day was the silopeioa of ths reso- ‘lutions, offered by Hagan; foy by Hagan and Frasier: dry sistant director of ment band, and a son of C. G. Boi clerk of the board of control. ploits of Lafayette and Pershing, and through the sending of mes- sages of friendship and sympathy to.the children of France, with a view to establishing a foundation for deeper friendship between the growing generations of ‘the two” republics, and especially for the purpose of remembering France’s one million war orphans. Governor Frazier will issue a prociamation in the near future asking that May day be celebrat- ed as Franco-American day, and Miss Nielson will take up the mater in all the public schools ~ of the state 8 = N