The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, November 14, 1919, Page 1

) s ot > » ’ y » y » ‘ > ‘ , 5 ’ ay “THE WEATHER @enerally Fair, THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE LAST EDITION THIRTY-NINTH YEAR, BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTAFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1919 PRICE FIVE CENTS FRAZIER AND DOC MILLS TO SPEAK fe FOR OUR DAKOTA Governor and Principal Spell- binder of League to Talk Public Ownership BIG BILL THOMPSON 0: Chief Executive Will Share the Honors’ With Burgomaster of Chicago and Others Chicago, Nov. : 14—Public — owner- ~ship from many viewpoints is to be considered at the Public Ownership Conference called, for this city Nov. 15, 16, and 17 by the Public Owner- ship League of America and numer: ous labor, farmer, civic, commercial and other organizations. Special in- terest is expected to attach to the dis: cussions of the farmer toward the publig ownersiip of railroads and mines and the attitude of the farm- er toward public ownership questions by reason of recent developments and the presence on the program of the names of Glenn E. Plumb special attorney of the Railway Brotherhoors and author of the “Plumb Plan.” Goy. Lynn J. Frazier of North Dakota, Walter Thomas Mills of the Farmers Nonpartisan League, Carl 8. Vroo- man, former assistant Secretary of Agricultural, Sir Adam Beck, chair man of the Hydo-Electrie Power Commission of Ontario, Canada, and numerous others, EVERYTHING TO BE PUBLIC Public ownership of mines, — rail- roads street car lines, electric light and power plants, banks, elevato: and mills, packing QJants, and ter inal facilities—all are scheduled for discussion. Organizations definitely pledged to have representatives pre- sent and participating include many labor unions scatterer throughout the country, the fourteen railway broth- erhoods, the United Mine Workers of America, state Federation of Labor and Central: bodies, the Farmers’ Nonpartisan League, Equity and Grange organizations, cities now op- erating their own utilities, municipal leagues, ; the Labor Party, and social and civic bodies, Many of the public ownership sub- jects will be discussed by speakers opposed as well as those favoring pub- Ne ownership. Mr. Plum’s ‘topic is “The Plumb Plan for Governmen' Ownership and Democracy in the op- eration of the Railroads” lL, E. Shepard of Cedar Rapids, 1a. presid- ent of the Order of Railway Con- ductors, will tell “Why. We Support the Plumb Plan; “George Sykes of the Chicago City Club will offer “A Pub- lic Ownership Criticism of the Plump Plan,” and Herbert S. Bigelow of Cincinnati will discuss “A National Referendum in 1920 on Rail and Mine Ownership,” Mr. Vrooman is schedul- ed to talk on “The American Rail- way Problem’ and It’s Solution” and Frederick ©. Howe, former Commis- sioner of Immigration on “Industrial Democracy and the Railroads.” FRAZIER AND MILLS Governor Frazier is to speak on “The People’s Movement in the North- west,” and the topic of Mr. Mills is similar, “Public Ownership in North Dakota and the Great Northwest.” Some often other speakers and subjects are: : Delos F. Wilcox. public utility ex- pert, New York Clty—“The Present Street. Car Crisis in Ameri¢a and the Way Out.” a Eugene N. Foss, former governor 0! Massachusetts—“The Public Owner ship Movement in Massachusetts.” William Bouck, Sedro Wooley, Wash, master Washington State Grange—“Attitude of Western Farm- ers on Nationalization of Public Utt- ities and Natural Resources.” Laurence B. Finn, chairman Ken- tucky StQto Rajlrowd Commission— “Public Ownership and Operation of Railroads—Why Other Plans Sug- gested Cannot Solve the Problem.” W. J. Hannah, Big Timber, Mont. — Public Ownership of the Packing industry from the Stundpoint of the Livestock Producer and the Public.” Thomas Kennedy, Hazleton, Pa.. president District No. 7 United Mine Workers of America—“The-. Plan of the United Mine Workers for the Public Ownership of Mines.” A. P. Haines of the Wisconsin Farmer”—“The Farmer-Publj¢ Own- ership’s Least Developed Source of. Strangth.” ‘ Edward F. Dunne, former governor of Illinois—“Public Ownership in Il- linots.”” , Judson King, executive secretary Popular Government “ League—“Pul- lic Ownership of Government.” Sylvester J. Koneskamp, former president Commercial Telegraphers— “Postalization of the Telegraph and , Telephones.” Frank Q. Stuart of the “Iowa Homestead,” Des Moines—Marshal- ing the Forces of Reform.” \ William Hale Thompson, mayor of Chicago (or his representative) —“A Plan for ‘People’s Ownership and Op- eration of the Chicago Street Rail- way Systems.” J. A. H, Hopkins, chairman Com- mittee of Forty-eight, New York City —“Public Ownership in the Program| of the Committee of Forty-eight.” Frank P. Walsh, former chairman War Labor Board—“The Probable 3 Effect of Public Ownership on Indust- rial Conditions.” ~ Daniel W. Hoan, mayor of Milwau- kee—“The Failure of Regulation.” The conference is to be open to the public and participation inthe dis- cussion will not be limited to mem- bers ‘of the Public Ownership League of America, FORMER CHIEF OF POLICE AT FARGO AND DULUTH DEAD Duluth, Minn., Noy, 144—Chauncy H. Troyer. member of the Duluth police department of a quarter of a century and its chief for more than thirteen years and later chief of police of Far- go died here today. RESERVATIONS TO ARTICLE 10 STAY IN PACT Senate Succeeds in’ Amending Provision in Face of Wil- son’s Opposition OBLIGATIONS REMOVES United States Not Bound to As- sist in Preserving Terri- torial Integrity Washington, Nov, 14—The foreign: relations committee’s reservations to article 10 of the league of nation: covenant stood today in the senate as a part of the pact in face of Presi- dent Wilson’s declaration that it would cut the heart out of the cove- nant, The reservations which caused ex- haustive debate in the senate was adopted late yesterday by a vote of 46 to 33 in the exact form in which it came from the committee. Four democrats joined the republicans in voting to adopf the reservations while the opposition was composed entire- ly’ of democrats. The senate was In adjournment to- day. on account of the funeral, of Sen- ator Martin at Charlogtesville, Va., but tomorrow a vote will be called on the proposal presented by Republic can Leader Lodge to invoke the clo- ture rule to limit a debate on the’ whole treaty- subject. ‘The reservations to article 10 pro- vide that the United-States shall as- sume no obligation to preserve the territorial integrity or political in- dependence of any other country or (> interfere in controversy between na- tions, ‘ REDS THREATEN WEST YIRGINIANS IN MINING AREAS, Department of Justice Receives! Complaints of Opera- | . tions of Reds Washington, N 14.—Activities of} radicals threaten serious trouble ‘in| the bituminous coal mine fields © of West Virginia, according {received today by the department of justice, The /sptuation’ in Mcfrongalia and Yaylor counties was described by de- partment of justice officials as “par- ticularly nasty.” Meetings directed and attended largely by Russians have — precipitated’ some violence among the coal miners reports said, NORTH DAKOTA IS MAKING GOOD ITS PLEDGE T0 TEDDY Memorial Fund Drive Progress- ing Slowly But Surely, Reports Director to reports} the Slowly but surely, in spite of coun- ter drives and cold weather and snow and strikes aiid agitation in gener- al, North Dakota is making: good its pledge to the memory of Col. Theo- dore Roosevelt jreports ecorge Keniston, campaign director for the North Dakota Roosevelt. Memorial as- sociation. 5 “Especi{ lly ' encouraging . reports have tome from the schools,” said Mr. Keniston today. “Practically every public school in North Dakota will have contributed to the Roose- velt memorial fund when the drive is completed in this state. Thirty counties haye reported their quotas partially completed. In* some coun- ties it has been almost impossible to do anything because of the severe’ cold and the snow-blocked country roads. Every county chairman, however, is confident that the Goal will be reach- ed.” North Dakota’s quota of the $5,- 000,000 Roosevelt Memorial fund is $65,000. Of this amount $42,000 will go into the national fund, while the remainder will be used in establish- ing a permanent North Dakota mem- orlal to the rough rider, at or near Medora, which was Roosevelt’s home town in his Little Missouri ranching days, from 1884 to 1887. Sylvane M. Ferris of Dickinson, Rooseyvelt’s part- ner in the cattle business, is chairman of the North Dakota memorial com- mittee, Federal Judge Will Not Enjoin “Drys” New York, N. Y., Nov. 14—Federal Judge Hand refused today to grant an injunction destraining _ enforce- ment of the Volstead prohibition act, | HAD SEVEN SONS IN WAR Washington, D. C., Nov. 14.—Mrs. I. M. Blue has been deco- rated by Mrs. Josephus Daniels, wife of the secretary of the navy, with the insignia of the Women’s Blue had seven sons in the servic BOLSHEVIKI TAKE ANOTHER VILLAGE Omsk, Noy. 6. (By The Associated Press.)—The town of Ishim, 80 miles north of Petropavlosk has been occu- pied by the Bolshev'! They have crosed the Ishim river and advanced from 25 to 30 miles on an irregular front to the town of Tokushi, (Toku- shi is 150 miles due east of Omsk.) PRESBYTERIANS WILL CONFER ON. VACANT PULPITS Meeting of General. Assembly Committee to Be Held at Jamestown An impastaitt, go’ held inthe’ First: P: at Jamestown next Tuesday, Novem- ber 18, under the auspices of the per- manent committee on vacancy aud supply of the Présbyterian general as- sembly. The conference will be led} by the corresponding secretary of the general assembly's committee. Rev. Walter TH. Hor nt of Columbus, O, where the offices of the committee are; located. The members of the | com- mittee include Dr. George N. Luc- cocig, chairman, Wo gster, Ohio, Dr.| W. L. McEwan, Pittsburg, Dr. John Timothy Sttone, Chicago, Dr. S. 8. Palmer, Columbus, Dr, Paul B. Jen- kins, Milwaukee, and Dr. John FE. Bushneil, Minneapolis, A few years ago the Presbyterian general assembly took action appoint- ing this committee. because of — the rapidly ‘growing number of vacant churches. ‘The committee has been seeking to definitely organize all of the Presbyteries for the proper s vision and care of pastorless Presbyteries within the bounds synod of North Dakota are to presented in the Jamestown con ence on Tuesday. The conference opens at 1:30 P, M, and will contin- ue throughout ‘the afternoon, — In ad- dition to Presbyterial committees, any ‘and all other persons specia interested are invited. Some very important phases of the problem of vacancy and supply will be discussed at the conference, Re- cent developements in connection with the war have only intensified the va- cancy situation, The’ Presbyterian church contrbuted the servees of about one thousand of her ministers in connection with various war activ- ities, The church has suffered a con- siderable loss in postors, some of whom gave their lives in camps and on battle-fields, others being still en- gaged in. various lines of service out- side of the pastorate. The number of candidates for the Ministry was also decreased by the war and the problem om ministerial “support has been steadily rendered more acute by the greatly increased cost of liv All of these questions will, be defin- itely considered by the conference. - A number of the Presbyteries in North Dakota have already organized for the care of their vacant fields along the lines ‘marked’ out by the general assembly. It is hoped that ths conference wll materially — con- tribute to the welfare of the church in North Dakota as well as the gene al work of the denomination. WISCONSIN WOMAN HAS HAD UNUSUAL FAMILY mca, will Menomie,\ Wis., | Noy. | 14—Mrs. Charles Ferry, wife of a farmer liv- ing near here, is the mother of one of the most unusual families in the Unit- ed States. There are sixteen children in the Ferry family. They arrived in eight instalments. All of the children are alive. ‘ On siv occasions Mrs. Ferry — pre- sented-her husband with twins. On another occasion a single child was born, A few days ago triplets arriv- be | pect... today. Sbyterian church | . y gratify ing succes: Legion of the Great War. Mrs. e. SLIGHT GAINS IN COAL MINED ARE REPORTED TODAY Miners Generally, However, Show Disposition to Await Developments I W. W’S ARE ACTIVE Agitators Discourage Men Who Would Return to Work in West Virginia Noy. in the amount of bituminous coal pro- duce thruout the country was in pros- he sminers erally owed a disposition to await develop: ments of the meeting today at Wash- ington of miners and operators call. ed by Secretary of Labor Wilson to Chicago, 14—Light increases negotiate a new wage scale. In some states. notably Hlinois and West Virginia threatened troubles by radicals or “insurgents” among the miners complicated the situation. The ininers in the Spri eld, Ts.. sub- district said there would not be any coal mined until after the miners-op- jerators conference reached an agree: ment. W. V 1. AT WORK In West. Virgini ia reluctance of the. miners to return to work especially in the northern d ict was attribut- ed largely to I. W. W. and other radi- cal agitator Yederal department of justice agents today were expected to center that mining district to “clean wut radical centers.” Here and there operators were hope ful that some of the approximately 5000 men who walked out would re turn to‘ work pending absolute set- Hlement of the misunderstanding but the maiority of onerators appnrent- ly viewed the outlook with pessim- ism. KENISTON MAKES ARMISTICE TALK TO ARGONNE POST eorge N. Neniston, who address- ed Buelah’d first contingent of de- parting soldiers, and who spoke at the dedication of the Buelah service fiag, had the pleasure on Armistice day of welcoming Buelah’s _ fighttng men home. The Armistice day home- coming program was arranged thru Argonne post of Buelah. under the direction of Vice Com der I. Fy Tenime. During the services a silent tribute was paid to the memory of Buelah’s soldier dead, who number three. The - exercises were held in Buelah’s new municipal hall, ‘were larg attended and proved a very 50,000 HUNTERS WILL GO INTO ‘GOPHER WOODS St. Paul, Minn., Noy. 14.—Nearly ,000 hunters will go into northern Minnesota woods for big game during the open season beginning tomorrow and ending December 5 according to figures given out today by Carlos Avery, state game and fish commis- sioner. “The estimate is based 07 license sales and is exclusive of more than 75,000 small game permits for 1919 issued to date, ILLINOIS YEGGS PURLOIN BONDS Freeport, Ils. Nov. 14.—Burglars last. night broke into the Pearl City Bank at Pearl City, Ils. 14 miles south of here forced open 50 safety. deposits boxes and escaped with be- $100,000.00 WORTH OF CHEMICAL DOPE SOLD FOR WHISKEY Chicago, Nov. 14.—Four men, one of them a graduate chemist, today were under arrest in connection with what the police say was a scheme that has resulted in the sale of more than $100,000 worth of chemically compounded grain alcohol — coloring matter culled whisky to Chicago ea- harets and saloortownigrs since the prohibition law became effective. JAILS FILLED IN WASHINGTON BY I, W. W. SUSPECTS Nearly 200 Suspicious Charac- ters Rounded Up Since Armistice Day PROVOCATION IS CHARGED Sympathizers With Wobblies Al- lege That Legion Men Made First Move Seattle; Wash., Nov, 14.—Nearly 200 men suspected of being members of the Industrial Workers of the World were held in jail in various cities ani towns in the northwest today as the result of raids growing out of the shooting at Centralia, Wash., during an armistice day parade last Tuesday when four former sefvice men were killed and three others wounded. QUESTION OF PROVOCATION Centralia, Wash., Noy. 14—Efforts of officers charged with the duty of prosecuting the 26 alleged members of ‘the Industrial Workers of — the World held in jail here and at Che- hahlis, Wash., in connection with kill- ing of four American Legion members during an armistice day parade Tues- day were centered today on learning whether former soldiers in any de- gree provoked the attack by leaving the line of march to force their way into the I. W. W. hall. Testimony given last night at the inquest over the four victims of the shooting dif- fered on this point. Just after the patriotic parade was broken up by the I. W. W. fusilade reports were current | that — several members of the legion had started to- ward hall used as headquarters by radicals hefore any shots were -fired. This’ version later was denied and in- vestigators reported finding evidence tending to show that the attack by the I. W. W.’s was prearranged. MILL WORKER SHOT C. A, Godfrey: who described him- self as a mil] worker was shot in the shoulder early this morning as he was driving thru Chehalis in an automo- bile. A former service man acting as a guard fired the shot after Godfrey had disregarded the command to halt repeated several times. NON-UNION MINE OPERATORS WILL NOT JOIN PARLE Do Not Wish to Be Construed as Standing For United Mine Workers’ Principles Washington, Noy. 14.—Holding that their participation might be construed as aceeptance of the union principle operators of non-union coal mines out side of the central competitive field announced here today after a confer- ence that they would probablw rot accept the invitation of Secretary of Tabor Wilson to take part in the conference between union miners and operators to begin here today. LANGER ASKS FOR SPECIAL TERM OF DISTRICT COURT to push the trial of Con- stables lor and Offley and two associates, charged with the mur- of M. K. Bowen, a Golden Valley rancher, Attorney General Langer has petitioned the supreme court (¢ call a special term of the district court for Golden Valley county, Mr. Langer cites among other reasons for urging early action the et that Beach hotel accomodations are such that the jurors and witnesses might be subjected to hardships if detained there after cold weather set in, amd} also that Mrs, Bowen is soon to be- come a mother, and that if the trial is not ‘held soon the widow will not be in a position to appear ag a wit- ness. FRAZIER THOUGHT TO OPENLY SEEK LABOR PARTY VOTE Goyernor Frazier is regarded here as an open candidate for the ‘presid- ential nomination of the new labor party. which holds its national con- vention in Chicago this month. The governor was among the eight pros- pects’ most commonly mentioned be- fore his recent action in the North Dakota coal strike. His stand in Desiring this matter, radical labor leaders of this state’ say, will make him popular with organized labor the country over, FARMER IN CITY ¥, C. Klawitter of Baldwin, promin- tween $6,000 and! $7,000: worth of: ent farmer of that section was in the ed at the Ferry home—two boys and a ‘ girl. bonds and wes savings stamps ‘capita! city Thursday on business. gin November 25, and which will of the state. Public ownership explained. NOPARTY LEAGUE T0 HAVE ANNUAL MEET IN ST, PAUL “Matters of Far-Reaching Im- portance to League Member- ship” Promised COMMITTEE WILL DECIDE Fargo, N. D., Nov. 14.—The annual meeting of the national committee of the Nonpartisan league will be held in St, Paul on December 9 it was an nounced here today, The national committee is made up of delegates from thirteen states the delegates five in number from eaci state being the members of the execu- tive committee from each state. “Matters of far reaching importance to the league membership will be dis- cussed and acted upon at the annual meeting” says the announcement here today by the North Dakota Leader one of the league publications, “Cam- paign acti es, policies and platforut for next year's election will be ta up. The national committee under the articles of association has author- ity to amend the articles adopt the rules and regulations for the govern ment of the and if is probable matters of this kind will occupy much of the time of the league. The books and the accounts of the league will be audited and a full report will be given out as to finances and accounting for the benetit of league members.” ATTEMPTS MADE TO RAID I. W. W. OFFICES FOILED Police With Revolvers Drive Off Mill City People Attack- ing Wobbly Joint Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 14. attempts on the part of Minnea- citizens to raid 1, W. W. head- in this city proved entirely unsuccessful early today, Police arm-} ed with revoly were waiting for! the house cleaners when they arrived | in three automobiles, It is said the party did not alight at first appearance but returned in half an hour. Failing to notice the policemen who had been in evidence before they jumped from their cars and made for the hall. Members of the police force fired} several shots. None of the raider: was hurt the police say but they r to their cars. en eee ee | Today’s Weather | For twenty-four hours noon, November 14. Temperature at 7 a. m. . Temperature at noon Highest yesterday Lowest yesterday Lowest jast night Precipitation . Ren eta Highest wind velocity .... ending 6G None -NW _ Forecast For North Dakota: tonight and Saturd: night and in the Saturday. Lowest Temperatures Fargo ... : Williston St. Paul Helena Chicago . Swift Current Kansas City ......... ORRIS W. ROBERTS Meteorologist. Generally fair -warmer — to- southeast portion i RETURYS FROM TRIP Fred’ J. Haberling of this city re turned yesterday from an extensive business trip in connection with tbe insurace company he represents, Mr. Haberling reports that he found bnsi- OPERATORS SEE DESIRE ON PART OF FRAZIER TO OBTAIN PERMANENT POSSESSION ‘OF MINES FOR STATE Believed Temporary Seizure Under Pretext of Martial Law Will Lead Up to Legislative Action in Special Session to Convene November 25—Three Hundred Miners Return to Work at Wilton—No Reports as Yet From, Other Mines That Governor Frazier’s temporary seizure of the North Da- kota lignite mines, under the pretext of martial law, is merely preliminary to their permanent confiscation by the Townley state government is the belief of some of the mine operators whose property has been wrested from them by military force. believed that the strike propaganda from the first has been de- signed with a view to preparing the people of North Dakota for legislation which the league will seek in the special session to be- It is have for its purpose the declara- tion of the lignite mines to be a natural resource and the property of natural resources has been a cardinal plank in the platform of the National Nonpartisan league, and it is thought that Governor Frazier believes the time ripe for a coup which will place the state and his government in possession of the mines and of\all the lignite fields in North Dakota. how Governor Frazier would accomplish his purposes is not Just NO PRECEDENT EXISTS The governor, like the supreme court of North Dakota, is “no slave to precedent.” No prece- dent is said to exist in the his- tory of North Dakota or of any other American commonwealth for the declaration of martial law at a time when there was no insurrection or rebellion; no riot, turmoil or breach of the peace, and no threat of any dis- turbance. There is said to be no precedent for the declaration of martial law without an appeal from the civil authorities and a declaration upon their part that they were helpless to preserve order. Martial law when de- clared has been for the purpose of protecting property, rather than for its confiscation, legal authorities point out. Never before has an occasion arisen in North Dakota which led a chief executive to feel justified in declar- ing a state of martial law to exist. The governor's constitutional author- ity for declaring martial law is con- tained in Section 75, which provides that “The governor shall be com- mander in chief of the military and naval forces of the state and may call out the same to execute the laws and to suppress rebellion and repel in- vasion.” ¥ Section 2357 of the compiled laws tof North Dakota provides that “when- ever any portion of the militia is em- i ployed in aid of the civil authorities, the governor, if in his judgment the maintenance of law and order will thereby be promoted, may by proc- lamation declare the county or city in which the troops are serving, or any specified portion thereof, to be in a state of insurrection.” Section 2353 decrees that “The gov- ernor shall have power in case of in- surrection, invasion, tumult, riot or breach of the peace, or imminent dan- ger thereof, to order into the active service of the state any part of the militia that he may deem proper.” Note is made of the fact that in his proclamation the governor does not recite any of these causes as being responsible for his declaration of mar- tial law. The governor does not con- tend that riot, tumult, breach of the peace, insurrection or rebellion exist nor that they are threatened. It is possible that the legality of his act will be attacked in the federal courts on this ground. Wilton Miners at Work, Three hundred organized miners at Wilton resumed work this morning, “for the state of North Dakota.” John Hanwell, state mine inspector, was originally in charge of the Washburn Lignite Co. properties, surrendered to the state yesterday under protest, but he was relieved later in the day by J. W. Deemy, manager of a Townley mining property at Kenmare, and named by Governor Frazier to be state fuel director. No reports had been received at the governor's office up to noon today of men returning to work at other mines. In most instances the military mine managers appointed by General Fraser had not had time to assume charge up to that hour. The maximum price schedule which is to govern the retailing of coal had not been promulgated up to noon. North Dakota’s second day of mar- tial law and state control and oper- ation of coal mines opened this morn- ing with Governor Frazier hopeful? that union miners would have re- sumed work in a majority of the or- ganized mines at the wages preyail- ing prior to the strike. Mr. Frazier s that in his conference with t President Henry Drennan of the United Mine Workers on Wednes- day he was given assurance that the men would return at their old wage scale if the state took the mines over. Three hundred union miners were ex- pected to resume work in the Wash- burn Lignite Co.’s mines at Wilton, the largest coal producer in the state, which was surrendered Thursday under protest, to Capt. L R Baird of the staté militia. In handing over the property, Pres- ident M. P. Macomber reserved, the right to seek restoration and repara- tion in the courts of the land, and in a signed statement said: “Under what law or authority you have presumed to take over the pri- vate property of the Washburn Lig- nite Coal Co. and operate the same We are not advised. We believe that the power and authority of the gov- ernor. of this state to declare martial law is expressly limited by the con- stitution and laws of the state to oc- breaches of the peace exist, and then casions and places where riot, tumult ness excellent thruout his territory. (Continued on Page Three)