The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, July 29, 1919, Page 1

- TRIBUNE LAST EDEION, THIRTY-NINTH YEAR, NO. 171; BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA TUES DAY, JULY 29,1919. PRICE FIVE CENTS 4,000 SOLDIERS FULLY ARMED STAND READY TO QUELL RIOTS WILSON YIELDS TO DEMAND FOR TEXT OF TREATY President Discloses to Senate Contents of Agreement With France —_—-— PROTECTS FROM GERMANY America Agrees to Give French Republic Armed Assis- tance If Needed Washington, D. C., July 29.—Presi- dent Wilson today transmitted to the senate the special treaty with France, (by which the United States pledges it- self to come immediately to the aid of that republic in the event of an un- provoked attack iby Germany, and asks for its early ratification “along with the treaty with Germany.” Follows Sharp Criticism. Submission of the treat came after sharp criticism by senate republicans, who for several. days had openly charged on the senate floor that in failing to present thé draft of the treaty, along with the treaty of Ver- sailles, the president had violated one of the articles of the covenant. The president transmitted it by special messenger. Resembles British Treaty. The Franco-American treaty is al- most identical with one signed be- tween Great Britain and France. One difference ‘between the text as made public by French foreign office to which attention has been called is that the United States pledges itself to go. “immediately” to the assist- ance of France, while Great Britain “consents” to assist that country. To Protect France. The president told the senate the purpose of the treaty was to provide assistance for France in case of un- provoked aggression by Germany without waiting for the advice of the council of the league of nations that such action be taken, and explained it was to ‘be an arrangement “not in- dependent of the league of. pationg, but under it.” ‘Military Act Provided. The covenants of the. league of na- tions, the president said, provide for military action for the protection of its members only upon the advice of the council of the league, advice giv- en, it is to be presumed, only on de- liberation and acted upon by each of the governments of the member states, only if its own judgment justi- fies such action. Must have Council Approved. Pointing out that the treaty “shall receive the approval of the council of the league,” the President , said it would remain in force “only until up on the application of one of the par- ties to it, the-council of the, Jeagué acting if necessary by a majority vote, shall agreq that the provisions of the covenants of the league affords her (France) sufficient protection.” Our Debt to France. Mr. Wilson says he was moved to sign the treaty by the ties of friend- ship bound with the assistance France gave America in its struggle for in- dependence. He added: debt.” By unenimous consent the French treaty wos laid before the senate in open session at the request of Chair- man Lodge of the foreign relations committee. The treaty was referred to the for- “Nothing can pay such a * eign relations committee without ob- jection or discussion. RUST NO MYTH IN BARNES COUNTY, SAYS AANDAHL The rust is no myth in Barnes covn- ty. S.J. Aandahl of Litchville, chair. man of the state railway commission and the newly organized state publi- cation and printing commission, stated this morning that his wheat which Promised 25 to $0 bushels .en days ago will do very well now if it makes 10 ‘bushels. “Too much rain, damp muggy weather and an absence of winds have done the business,” said My Aandahl, who is one of the largest and most successful farmers in his community. “I cannot say that my neighbors have all been as hard hit as I have, but rust is general through- out the county, and it will cut the crup down considerably.” 3,000 TONS OF BARBED WIRE TO BE AUCTIONED OFF BY WAR DEPARTMENT Washington, D. C., July 29.—The war department will offer at auction here September 3 more than 3,000 tons of barbed wire «purchased to form stockades and entanglements ‘in France but which is now, advertised as being particularly adapted to stock- men’s uses. [WILSON MAY NOT LEAVE CAPITOL UNTIL AUGUST 15 Washington, D, C., July 29.—The president may not leave Washington on his tour until August 15, owing to the excessive heat. He will confer with Secretary Daniels probably to- day concerning the feasibility of hav- ing the Pacific fleet await his ar- rival before entering San Francisco harbor. 15,000 CHICAGO STREET RAILWAY WORKERS STRIKE Surface and Elevated Systems in Windy City Tied Up by Walk-out MEN WANT HIGHER WAGES Granted 65 Cents and Eight Hours, They Demand 85, 77 Pct. Boost Chicago, Ill., July 29.—Fifteen thou- sand street railway employes, went on a strike for higher wages at 4 o'clock this morning, completely tying up the surface and elevated systems of the city. The company made no attempt to run cars and workers had to depend on the steam railways, automobiles and other vehicles to reach their pla- ces of business. Early last night the heads of the union and the officials of the street railway company reached an agree ment to fix the wages of the men at approximetely 65 cents an hour and grant an 8-hour day with time and a half for over time. It was thought this action would avert a walkout, but at a mass meeting shortly before mid- night, the men voted to strike at 4 a.m. today. The employes demanded 85 cents an hour, an increase of 77 per cent over present wages, an 8- hour. day and time.and ahalt. for overtime. RAIL BOARD 10 PROTEST NEWEST H. ¢. L. SCHEME Commission Opposes Effort to Boost Cost of Carrying Perishables The railway commission will enter a strong protest on behalf of North Da- kota shippers at a conference to be held in Chicago tomorrow against proposed changes in perishable freight tariffs which will greatly increase costs to consumers, it is said. The railway administration propos- es a schedule of uniform rules, regu- lations and charges for protection of perishables in transit from heat and cold. The schedule suggested would materially increase protection rates on potatoes, from North Dakota to Points south and east. It is aleo proposed that an addi- tional protection charge ibe made on less than carload’ shipments of but- ter. The rate suggested would be 18 1-2 cents per hundred pounds on butter from Bismarck to Minneapo- Hs in excess of tHe present tariff. Heretofore the protection of perish- ables has been included in the regu- lar freight tariff without any extra charge. At the conference in Chi cago tomorrow the committee repre: senting state railway commissions. the shippers and the consumers will seek to prevent the adoption of new rates for less than carload lot ship- ments of perishables. The new rules also would provide that the carriers are to assume no lia- bility for damage to perishables in transit unless it be shown that such loss was caused by their neglect. The committee hopes to secure an amend- ment to this rule which will allow the burden of proof in such, cases to re- main with the carrier, as it is at pres- ent. FAVORABLE REPORT ON COLOMBIA TREATY IS ORDERED IN SENATE Washington, D.'C., July 29.—Favor- able report on the treaty with Co- Jombia was ordered today by the sen- ate foreign relations committee with- out a dissenting vote. The treaty pending since 1914 will be taken up immediately by the sen- ate, which probably will consider it in open session. Its ratification is expected within a few days. OVER SEVEN PERCENT OF AMERICANS CAPTURED BY HUNS WERE OFFICERS Washington, D. C., July 29—A rechecking by the war depart- ment of the figures up to June 3, shows the total number of Ameri- cans captured by the enemy in France waa. 4,480 of whom 316 were officers. The 28th division was the heaviest loser, with 18 officers and 714 men, and 26th next, with 19 officers and 438 men. The 8th division reported one man captured. ISWAT THE FLU IS SLOGAN FOR {919 CAMPAIGN AGAINST DREAD DESTROYER THAT AGAIN LOOMS Measure Introduced in Both Houses of Congress Would Appro- priate $5,000,000 for Investigation of Epidemic Which Swept Over America in 1918, Costing Thousands of Lives. HELP FIGHT THE FLU By asking the congressman from your district, and the sen- ators from this state, to work for and vote for the anti-flu bill introduced in congress by Sen- ator Harding and Congressman Fess. THERE IS URGENT NEED FOR HASTE. A recurring flu. epidemic is feared this autumn and winter. It may be more serious than the one of 1918. Fighting the flu NOW may head off the epidemic. It will save lives. WRITE TO WASHINGTON THIS EVENING, N. E. A. Washington Bureau. Washington, D. C.—Congress is be- ing told plainly, clearly, and straight- from home, that the people want their government to get busy immediately in a nation-wide campaign to head off a recurrence of the dread influenza epidemic. Letters and telegrams by the thous- ands are coming to members of both houses urging them to work for and vote for the Harding-Fess bill which appropriates $5,000,000 for influenza investigation. This measure is the first step in a comprehensive and effective fight on the flu. It proposes to do what can- not ‘be done otherwise, for it places the United States government in command, and back of the anti-flu fight. And it proposes to keep the government there until after the flu germ has been tracked to its lair, and its ravages upon human life is an- cient history. UNDER DIRECTION OF U. S. HEALTH SERVICE. The Harding-Fess bill, if it ibe- comes a law, would place the United States Public Health Service in direct charge of the anti-flu fight. This. serv- ice would cooperate with the medical departm@nts of the navy and’ army, and with other public and private re- search ladoratories that have facili- ties for assisting in the work. Senator Warren (i. Harding and Congressman Simeon D. Fees, both of Ohio, introduced the bill, but the “father” of the measure is the Ameri- can Medical asséciation, which at its annual convention, urged the neces- ‘sity of a governmental appropriation and investigation of influenza in this country. The medical association’s anti-flu stand has been warmly sup- ported by newspapers all over the country. These two factors—and an- other—make it seem prodable that the bill will pass, and with little op- position. The other factor is the ava- lanche of word from home which has come to individual members of con- gress urging the passage of the anti- flu ‘bill. OTHER LEGISLATION CLOGS THE WHEELS, There is, however, a possibility of delay. Congress is deluged with work, packer legislation, the treaty, the league of nations, the railroads, other appropriations, and a mess of all sorts of bills. This is why there is need of further, and stronger, prod- ding by the home folks. Every letter or telegram from back ‘home to a con- gressman or senator will aid in hav- ing the anti-flu ‘bill hurried through ‘both houses and signed iby the presi- dent. Until this is done the anti-flu fight is at standstill. Nothing much (Continued on Page Two.) SEN WARREN G: HARDING THE FLU BILL. A measure introduced in both houses of congress to set aside $5,000,000 for. investigation of the influenza epidemic, its cause, methods of prévention, and the cure. The ‘bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Warren G. 'Harding,.and.in the house of rep- resentatives by: Congressman Sim- eon D. Fess, both of Ohio. The money appropriated is to be svent under the direction of the United States Public Health Service. © The measure is endorsed by the American Medical association. IMRON LD THE DEATH TOLL. Influenza killed in the United States in the last four months of 1918——-470,000 human beings. Influenza killed in the United States during the recurring epi- demic of this spring—50,000 hu- man beings. Influenza killed throughout the world in the last 12 months, ac- cording to the estimates made by the medical expert of the London Times—six million people. In America the influenza mor- tality record is as six to one com- pared with war's. RAR RRR eee W. E. LAHR GOES TO TOLEDO W. E. Lahr, the popular Overland distributor, went to Minneapolis last night. Mr. Lahr will visit Chicago and the Overland factory at Toledo, 0O., before returning to Bismarck. 20 were killed last night. STOCKYARDS ARE PACKERS LEVER UPON LIVESTOCK Manipulation of Markets on Part of Big Five Charged by Commission Washington, D. C., July 29.—Manip- ulation of livestock markets ‘by con- trol of yards and practical monopoly in the buying of livestock was charg- ed against the “Big Five” packers in the third section of the federal trade commission’s report on the packing industry, just made public. The report cited data obtained in the investigation to show that the: “Big Five” held a majority of}voting stock in 22 of the principal stockyards of the country and interest in the re- maining 28. “Of the meat trade in the hands of interstate slalghterers in the U. S.” said the report, “the five packing companies have more than 73 per cent of the total. They have the prices of dressed meat and packing house pro- ducts so well in hand that within cer- tain limits meat prices are made to respond to their wishes.” LAWYERS’ TAGS COME HIGH COMPARED WITH LADY PUPS AND JACKS “It seems to me when we consider the license fee on female dogs and the father of the lowly mule that a li- cense fee of $15 for a short session of hot weather between now and the first of January is pretty extrava- gant,” writes a veteran North Dakota barrister in paying the state bar board for the privilege of continuing to practice until January 1, 1920. The new act licensing lawyers re- quires that they ibe properly tagged on or before August 1. Inasmuch as they were much delay in naming the state par board, whose membership was an- nounced only last Saturday, it is pos- sible that an open season on unli- censed lawyers will not ‘be declared until some time later. THE FLIGHT AROUND THE RIM OF THE U. 8. A. WASHINGTON—Around the rim of the U.S. A. in three weeks. That’s the schedule of Col. R. S. Hartz of the U. S. air service, who in the picture i is pointing out the route to Lieut. L. A. Smith. Hartz and his crew are making the flight in a Martin bomber capable of carrying a ton of mail or 12 passengers. They are booked for but 20 stops. 5 the injured are soldiers. Wap! fire BLACK AND WHITE HEAD-HUNTERS STALK ONE ANOTHER THROUGH CHICAGO JUNGLES MAKING NIGHT ONE OF TERROR FOR THE METROPOLIS Twenty-four Killed and Many Fatally Injured in Race War Which Has Raged Since Sunday Evening—Citizens Penned in Homes by Angry Mobs—Troops Attacked on Way to Armories Chicago, July 29.—Four thousand soldiers with full war equipment stood ready today to quell race rioting between negroes and whites that during two nights of terror in the south side “black belt” cost the lives of at least 22 men, including one negro policeman, and the injury of hun- dreds of others, many seriously and probably a dozen fatally. The police and the coroner have been unable to make a complete statement of casualties, but report that more than Four of _ A hundred thousand negroes and an equal number of whites fought in the streets, or alleys, or cowered in homes, while shots were fired. Mounted police galloped along the boulevard, patrol wagons dashed thru the streets with prisoners and wounded, women and children screamed as men fought with cudgels, knives and fists. HOW RIOTS STARTED of the beach used by whites. fall there were four regiments in the loiterers. thronged with negroes. order. Killings continued after 14 whites and 10 negroes. dealing with the riots. and rioting continued. ANOTHER FLYING EXHIBIT COMING HERE SEPTEMBER Fourth Air Raid on Bismarck Will Be for Recruiting Purposes A fourth aeroplane flying exhibi- tion will be in Bismarck, the latest one arriving here from California some time in September. This was announced today by George N. kxenis- ton, secretary of the Commercial club. The laster “flying circus” which in this case is in the interests of recrnit- ing for the aviation section of the army, starts from March field, Alles- sandro, Calif, and will fly eastward over the Rocky mountains, passing through North Dakota and stopping at Bismarck. Bomber Here Next Mont The Hartz bomber, which left Washington last week on an 8,09) mile trip around the United States, is expected in Bismarck about the m dle of August. The Commercial sh acting under authority of the war de- partment, purchased 600 gallons of gasoline and 60 gallons of oil for this giant plans, to replenish the fuel tanks upon arrival here, Although nothing has been heard by the Commercial club regarding the other two flying exhibitions, one from Hazelhurst field, Long Island and the other from Ellington field, Houston, Tex., they are expected to arrive in Bismarck during August. There will be four giant De Haviland planes in the Flying circus from Ellington field and perhaps a greater number from the eastern field. The grounds at Fort Lincoln are ideal for the airships, it is said, and it meets all of the requirements of the army fliers. BOLSHEVIK UPRISING IN BULGARIAN TOWN London, July 29.—A Bolshevik ris- ing in Bulgaria is reported in a wire- less dispatch from Moscow today. The outbreak is declared to have oc- curred in a garrisioned town, the gar- rison joining the revolters. of dead in police reports up to 24 by midnoon. Hundreds were injured in the rioting. Several battalions of special troops were under arms awaiting possible calls by the city. Meantime the entire police force was The rioting was started Sunday night with the stoning and drowning of a negro boy who had drifted on a raft to the waters The rioting broke out afresh last night and Mayor Thompson asked Governor Lowden for troops. The governor who was on his way to Lincoln, Neb., turned back at Burlington and acting Governor Oglesby gave ‘Adjutant General Dickson orders to mobilize the necessary soldiers. Before night- the armory on the south side of the city, but by that time the police had cleared the streets for the night and began collecting the dead and injured and rounding up The taste of lead Sunday night whetted the appetites of the hundreds of adventurous persons who had long grieved at the rapid influx of negroes who had spread over a large territory formerly constituting fine residential portions of the south side. Property had decreased in value and whites had emigrated to other parts of the city by thousands, but many others had clung to their homes and while the streets and the large parks became BREEDS OUTSIDE BLACK BELT Race rioting. bred outside the South Side colored district today. ! There was serious fighting and shooting in the Loop district this forenoon. The residential district also received a touch of dis- daybreak, bringing the number The list included Sixteen uniformed patrolmen were assigned to every block in South State street, but this force was unable to preserve order RIOTING IN COUNTY JAIL A vicious race fight broke out in the county jail shortly after 11 o’clock. The whites outnumbered the blacks and the guards were swept aside when they tried to tsifle the trouble at the start. Man Hunting Popular Whites and negroes, resenting the cruelties of the others prac- tised Sunday night during the melee, deliberately armed them- selves last night and went out to stalk their prey. As soon as darkness fell, fighting became serious. In some places negroes in au- tomobiles dashed through the streets firing at any whites en- countered. In other places whites attacked buildings occu- pied by Ethopians, shooting thru windows and doors, while the inmates fired back from behind barricades. Bands of both races marched through the streets and meeting fought battles that ceased only when the pavement was covered with dead and wounded or the mounted police had spurred their horses thru the masses. Many individual fights, hand to hand struggles with knives and razors, added to the casual- ties. Men and women were dragged from the streetcars un- til the company stopped running them thru the effected area. As the night wore on, the bands of terrorists broken up by the po- lice turned into looters and in- cendiaries appeared. Several houses were fired and burned. A number of stores were broken open and sacked. Soldiers Fatally Hurt Among those fatally hurt during the night were three men of the Sev- enth regiment, who were beset by re- groes while on their way to the ar- mory. On was shot through the back, another in the side, and another slash- ed with a razor. Major Fred Haynes was found fatally injured, beaten pre- sumably by negroes. An automobile containing Adjutant General Dickson was fired upon but without damage to the occupants. An exodus of negroes to the north and west sides began when the fight- ing was at its height. Some 50,000 more negroes already lived in these parts of the city and the police took every precaution to stop any resent- (Continued on- Page -Two.)