The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, December 6, 1919, Page 1

THE WEATHER Snow and Colder. HE BISMARCK TRIBUNE LAST EDITION THIRTY-NINTH YEAR, BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA SATURDAY, DEC. 6, 1919 LEAGUE CREATES MILITARY CZAR, ASSERTS SOLON Rep. J. F. T. O’Connor Warns of Dangers Behind Confisca- tion Measure COAL STRIKE GIVEN AIR Burkhardt Describes Terrible Conditions—Defends Sixty Per Cent Gouge _ Warnings from Rep. J. F. T. O'Connor that in conferring upon Governor Frazier absolute military powers the league might be creating a new Al- exander, or a Napoleon or a Welling: ton and laying the foundation for a military autocracy, had little effect on the solid league majority in the house Friday afternoon when Senate Bill 31, empowering the governor to take over any enterprise, industry, utility er property by military force in the event of an emergency or the appar: ent imminence of one, was passed by a vote of 67 to 42, with four absent O'Connor declared the bill militar. istic in the extreme and branded it as a return to the dark ages pre ceding- free government, ‘The vita: point of this bill,” said O’Connor,” is this: You now have before you in your actions here today the fallibil ity of your own judgment in men. How do you know that Lynn J. Fra: zier will not change? How do you know that next year you will not ibe passing laws repealing his powers? How can you if the governor avails himself of the autocratic powers con ferred upon him in this bill force him to call an election or to assemble thc legislature, if we find it necessary tc amend this law?” (Maddock of ‘Mountrail was very cer tain that Frazier could, be‘ trusted The speaker said he was against mil itarism generally but was for it witt Lynn J. Frazier at the head of it. “be cause Lynn J. Frazier was big enough to protect life instead of property.” Burkhardt of Ward drew a pathetic picture of the recent coal “strike” in his district and of the suffering which it might have entailed. Twichell asked! Burkhardt if he ap proved of the plan which the govern or attempted to force upon the op erators of increasing wages ‘sixty per cent, compelling the public to pay this premium ugon comfort and safety and then turning this fund over to Henry Drennan of Billings to assist him in prolonging the strike. Burk. hardt said he did, because the money which ‘North Dakota consumers paid into the Drennan. pot would be “pro rated” between Montana and ‘North Dakota, and some of it would ‘filter back into the treasuries of the min ers’ locals in this state. Burkhard! said he had not seen the agreement which Frazier asked the operators to sign, and that he never believed any. thing he: read in. the newspapers. Senate Bill 31 empowers the gov- ernor in the event of an emergency or the threat of an emergency, in the case of a strike or lock-out or threat of the same, to take over the coa! mines, railways and such other util- ities or enterprises as he may deem necessary to préserve the public's safety and comfort. This power is invested in him as commander) in chief of the military forces of the state, in which he is empowered to draft every able-bodied male betweer the ages of 18 and 45 in North Da- kota. As one member of the minority de- scribed it in debating the bill yester- day, the governor has authority in the event of a strike to hold a gun over the laboring men of the state, to station soldiers over them to com- pel them to work, and, if. they re- fuse to work, to:take them out and line them up ibeforé w fieing squad. BRIDGE BILL TO PASS ‘Senate Bill 33 was reported out of tha senate st@te affairs committee yesterday with a recommendation that it do pass, This bill makes ef- fective the provisions of Chapter 73 of the session laws of 1919, which pro- vided for state assistance in the building of a wagon bridge across the Missouri, but which failed to make a specific appropriation therefor, Sen- ate ‘Bill 33, as amended, merely pro- vides for this appropriation of $225,- 000, to be paid out of the earnings of the motor vehicle registration depart- ment over a period of years which will not greatly burden the highway commission’s Tevenues, Believing that the assembly in its regular session acted in good faith and that this appropriation would be made available, the city of Bismarck and Morton county jointly appropriat- ed $4,500 for preliminary surveys and soundings; Burleigh and Morton county have each pledged themselves to a bond issue of $$0.000 to provide their share of the cost of the bridge, and the highway commission -has made application-to the federal de- partment of post roads for an an- propriation of $500,000, which would be the government's contribution to the project. * * DONS END STRIKE Order For Discontinuance Gen- erally Obeyed ~ Rome, Dec. 6.—The order for the @iscontinuance of the general strike called after the opening of parliament has been generally obeyed. \ Quiet has been restored in Mantau where disorders occurred. ‘HAT IN THE RING St. Paul, Minn,, Dec. 6—Thomas Frankson, St, Paul, now serving his second term as lieutenant governor taday filed for the republican nom- NORTH SEA MINES ENDANGER VESSELS Greater Menace Now Than Dur- ing War Period Stockholm, Dec, 6.—The danger to shipping from floating mines in the North Sea is increasing according to the chief inspector of the Swedisi mercantile marine for that district of navigation who predicts that this winter the mines will constitute a greater menace than at any period! since 'the mine fields. were laid. So extensive were the mine fields and so numerous thé?mines says the inspector that large numbers of them escaped destruction by the Snglish and Amerjcan mine sweepers not- withstanding ‘the energy and dili- gence with which they worked. More mines than ever before are said to be loose and drifting toward the Swedish goast. STANGELAND WAS GUILTY OF MANY CRIMES, HE SAID Testifies Before “Free Love” Committee of Having Been In Three Jails AIDED ENEMY DURING WAR Devils Lake War Mothers De mand Removal of Librarian, Muir and Totten Admitting that he had been in jail on three different occasions the last time at Bethlehem, Pa., for violating the trading with the enemy act. Dr. C. E. Stangeland hired by the state board of ad- ministration to take charge of the state library and who has been named as the man responsible for the books on free love, anarchism, Bolshevism, socialism and other questionable subjects, made an Interesting witness this afternoon before the house committee inves- tigating the books in the state li- brary. During the testimony Stange: land admitted | that he had in- structed the deputy librarian that when books on free love and oth- er subjects, which have raised such a.storm of disapproval tiru- out’ the state, arrived that ste should card and index them and prepare them for distribut‘on thru the circulating library where they should reach school children “where they wanted to use them,” An interesting sideliaht on te “free love” affairs at the capital resulted this morning when an in- dignant constituent of Senator Ward of Emmons county asked the senator what he know abont the books and what he was tak- ing on the matter, “Of it is only a bunch of lies of the ‘kept press’” the senator is said to have re- plied. WAR MOTHERS ACT Devils Lake, N. D., Dec. 6,—The War Mothers of this city, mothers of men who served in the country’s armed forces during the wor, wired Sovernor Frazier last night demand- ing the instant resignation of Dr. C. G. Stangeland, self styled educational expert in charge of the state library and demanded similar action on the vart of the governor in discharg'ng Muir and Totten, Jr., for their part in nlacing books of free love, anarchism. Bolshevism and socialism in the state library and demanded that full pow- ers be restored to Miss Minn’e J. Nielson. STEEL STRIKERS ARRESTED AFTER HOME IS RUINED Seventy-six Men Caught in Raid ‘Following Dynamiting of Residence . Pittsburgh, Pa., Dec. 6.—Seventy-six men said to be striking steel workers were arrested at Donora, Pa., today when troopers of the state*police and county officers raided steel strike headquarters. The’ raid followed the explosion of a charge of dynamite un der the residence of Felix Burkhardt, a workman, according to information re- ceived here. AWARDED $40,000) FOR LOSS OF WIFE Better Half Leaves For Another Man (Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 6.—Judg- ment iby default was entered in Dis- trict Judge C. F. Jelley’s court in ‘Minneapolis today for $40.000 in favor of Adolph -Tretsven who was suing ‘Herbert Gleason for alienation of his wife’s affection. Tretsven produced letters showing that Gleason had of- ten askéd’Mrs, Tretsven to. leave her husband. It was also shown that on October. 23: Mrs, Tretsven came to iMinneapolis from Duluth where they lived and lived there with Gleason for some time. aN oN SA: NEW COURT TENNIS GHAMP Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 6—J. Gould former world’s court tennis champion won the national open title here today by defeating Walter Kinsella the pro- ination for governor’at the primary fessional champion in the final series election next June, of matches 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, WASHINGTON NOT SATISFIED WITH JENKINS AFFAIR State Department Will Continue Investigation With Un- changed Attitude BAIL PAYMENT MYSTERY United States Consular Agent in Mexico Does Not Know Who Freed Him, ed its attitude on the Jenkins’ case and had no part in obtaining his re- lease on bail,’ Secretary Lansing de- elared today in denying vague rumors that the state department had un- officially “passed the word” to the embassy at (Mexico City to see that the consular agent was liberated on bond. The state department it was said has not yet been advised officially that Jenkins was released on ‘bail. It re- ceived word that Jenkins himself did not knéw until after he was liberatea that bond was furnished and that ho is conducting an investigation on his own account to determine who was le for his liberation. jauls refused to comment on the report current here that J, Walter Hansen who furnished the $500 bond was' acting for Louis Cabrera minister of finance in Carranza’s cabinet. They are awaiting reports on this from thte American embassy at Mexico City, INVESTIGATING REPORT ‘Washington, Dec. 6.—The state de- ! partment was engaged today in clear- ling up the report that William 0. Jenkins, American consular agent im- sisoned at Puebla, Mexico, has been ed on bail in compliance with President Carranza’s request instead {of upon the diplomatic insistence of {the United States government. On the heels of the report of Jen- kins’ release new dispatches were re | ed from ‘Mexico that a check for ; the $590 bail bond had been deposited j with the civil authorities at Puebla {by J. Walter Hansen a friend of the {consular agent. Later dispatches said jthe bond was placed without Jenkins’ jnowledge and that he was attempt- {ing to re-enter the prison and await {unconditional liberty. 4 J.P.T.OCONNOR “ELKS' MEMORIAL ORATOR SUNDAY Popular Leader. of Minority in House Will Deliver | Annual Address LEGISLATORS ARE INVITED Solons and General Public Ex- pected to Fill Municipal Auditorium | Rep. J. F. T. O'Connor of Grand Forks, one of the most gifted orators whom North Dakota has ever pro- duced, and a progressive young states man whose popularity is not bounded by factional lines, will give Bismarck Elks and their friends, members of the state legislature: and the Amer- ican legion a reil treat at the Audi- torium at 3 ‘Sunday afterndon when he will deliver the annual ad- dress for the memorial exertises of Bismarck lodge, B. P. O. E. The Elks’’ memorial services are conducted annually in keeping with the ritual of the order, It is a beauti- ful and most jnpressive service in which citizens of Bismarck generally have always joined with their antler- ed brethren, Tomorrow, because of the presence of the legislators in the city and the unustpl a%tendnnce which is expected, the auditorium has been procured, the Elks fearing that their temple would not accommodate the hundreds who desire to attend, J. F. T. O'Connor won first honors in oratory in Yale, where he was also an instructor in oratory. Bis- marck people have heard’ him often. and he is especially remembered for the splendid patriotic address which he made at the auditorium during the last regular session. The Elks will not meet at. their home, as has been the plan hereto- fore, but will assembly at the Audi- torium, where seats will be reserved for the members of the fraternity and forthe American legion. Rev. H. C. Postlethwaite, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will act as. chaplain, and! the order of services for the day’ is as follows: “Dost Thou Know that Sweet Land” seeeees Thomas Mrs. H. H. Steele Accompanist, Mrs. Rose Invocation . . Chaplain. Ritualistic .. : .. Lodge “Watchman, What of the Night”... ., . . Sarjeant ‘Messrs. Humphreys ahd Halvorson Accompanist, Miss Homan Memorial Address. .J. F. T. O'Connor “A Rest in the Lord”.....from ‘Elijah, Mrs. W, T. Craswell Accompanist, Miss Menard ‘Benediction /...............Chaplain The public is invited. 19 “PEERESSES” MAY SIT IN HOUSE OF LORDS London.—There are 19 peeresses, “in the'r own right” in the. British Isles. These are the women who may ‘be admitted to the House of Lords. ST. LOUIS RUSHES TO BARS WHEN WET WAVE ENGULFS IT Federal Injunction Permits Re stocking of Cellars and Dry Throats St, Louis, Mo., Dec. 6—AII sorts of intoxicants were sold freely here today following the order of Federal Judge Faris yesterday temporarily restraining the Unit- ed States district attorney and the revenue from interferring with the sale of such beverages. Thousands of gallons of whis- key and wine were disposed of and it was a common sight to see persons boarding street cars with large earthen jugs and bundles of quart bottles. Prices are High Whiskey wholesaled at from $17 to $23 a gallon according to the proofs and saloons sold drinks at 20 to 50 cents. Bottled goods re- tailed at am average of $10 a quart. It was the first time since July 1 when war time prohibition be- came effective that whiskey and wine decanters appeared on bars here. There was no whispering to bartenders today and patierts entered saloons and ordered a “shot.” Many saloons hired extra bartenders, GERMANY TRYING TO EVADE TERMS UNDER PROTOCOL Allies Charge Enemy With Building Up Military Forces Beyond Limit 1 WANTS TO TALK IT OVER i | Supreme Council Notifies Hun: Plenipotentiary That Force Will Be Used Paris, Dec. 6—The text of the re- ply to be made by allied and associat- ed powers to the latest communication from Baron Kurt von Lersner, head of the German peace mis: ion regard: ing the original allied demand for the signing of the protocol putting ‘the peace treaty into, Allect submitted to Germany “on ‘November ‘1 was -unani- mously adopted by the supreme coun- cil today. Premier Clemenceau pre- sided over the session, Allies Misinformed Baron’ von Lersner’s communication which was received by Premier Clem- enceau Thursday declared the’ allies were misinformed regarding their j complaint that Germany was exceed- jing by far the limit of military forces {permitted her under the treaty. ; Germany, added-the German pleni- |potenjary, was ready to discuss the jquestion immediately with the allies and! believed that such an offer was the best proof that she was not seek- ing to avoid carrying out the treaty terms, WILL USE MILITARY Paris, Dec, 6.—In a note drafted by ;the supreme council today it was de- manded that Germany sign the pro- tocol providing for the carrying out of the peace terms failing which the allies it is set forth will ‘be obliged to have recourse to military measures, Members of Local Church Repudiate Rev. John Flint Trinity Lutheran Members Do Not Unhold Pastor’s Stand On Free Love Books | At a meeting of members of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Bis- marck the following resolution Whereas, There appeared in the Bismarck Tribune dated Dec. 2, 1919, an alleged .interview with ‘Rev. John Flint, pastor of this church and congregation, where- in he was reported to have given his unqualified indorsement of cer- tain books of questionable con- | tent. and particularly the works of Ellen Key; and Whereas, No public denial by ‘Rev. Flint, of said interview has appeared; and Whereas, The public may be misled by said interview as to the sentiments of this congrega- tion relating to said books; There- \ fore Be It Resolved:. That we, as members. of Trinity Lutheran Church, hereby repudiate and con- denih the statements and opinions quoted in said interview; that said statements or interview were not made with the knowledge, consent or approval of sald congregation; that the opinion and views there- in set forth are not sanctioned nor approved by this congrega- tion nor by the Lutheran Church. UNABLE TO AGREE ON PAN VERDICT Deliberations Continues Today Chicago, Dec. (—The jury with which rests the fate of F. C. Pandolfo president and twelve other indicted officials of the Pan (Motor Co, resum- ed its deliberations in federal court after having been unable to agree on a verdict last night, Jury | State Appointee publish false reports concerning any jot the w ‘record, then, as favoring the reten-} jtion of Mr. Hagen. A motion by Sen- was adopted: jrecord that similar treatment be ac- *|navian-American ‘bank, telling him to LEGISLATURE IS CONTINUING ITS FIGHT ON LANGER House Follows Up Senate Action | In Depriving Attorney General of Powers REFUSE TO FIRE HAGEN Lawmakers Decline to Note Fact That Convicted Felon Is There was a warm session in th3) house this afternoon over the adminis- tration bill which would make it a felony punishable by fine or imprison- ment or both for any state official to © department, enterprise or utility. Twichell of Cass declared it a danger- ous bill and a gag on free speech. He declared the league leaders knew that their program wouls not stand public: ity, and that this bill was an effort to shut off the light. Burtness also ‘at- tacked the bill, which was defended by Speaker Stair. In the course of h remarks Twichell assured the major: ity that its program referended last June would not carry now, and he de- clared the leaguers knew this to be a fact. -Representative Malone ereated a sensation with 2 resolution accusing newspaper men of lobbying and recom- mending that they be required to re- main at their de: His chgares, it was discovered, arose from the fact that two league newspaper men had heen summoned to one corner of the house chamber by the special commit- fee investigating charges made hy O'Connor against the ‘and Forks American and the Courier-News, We explained this fact, and the courtesies ole floor were again extended the ney per men by tabling Ma- lone's resolution? The special committee headed by Representative Ness reporting on al- leged quotations of Rep. O'Connor's speech on the free love question. which Rep. O'Connor insisted he did not make, held both the Grand Forks American and the Courier-News guilty of inaccurately reporting this incident. The senate voted for indefinite post- ponement Senate Pill 6 which declared ail companies to be public utilities and placing them under control of the state railway commission and giving this hody power to fix rates, The committee on delayed bills re- vorted to the house this afternoon the five league caucus measures provid- ing for ‘the remittance of one-quarter of-(héstate tax for 1919, and-reducing the oppropriations for the following institutions and departments: state reform school at Mandan, home for he feeble minded, highway department and dairy department. The special session concerned it- self principally with Langer Friday afternoon. Langer was condemned for alleged incorrect statements made by him in a recent. address at Finley, president of the Scandinavian-Amer-| American bank matter, and a demand for retraction was made in a reso- lution introduced by Senator Cahill and adopted by the usual league ma- jority. On the other hand, a resolu- tion introduced ‘by Senator ‘Mees, de- manding from Governor Frazier the resignation of H. J. Hagen, convicted president of the Scandinavia-Amer- ican bank, from the state guaranty ission; of O. E. Fofthus as state xaminer; CG. W. Semingsen as depu- ty state examiner, and R, iM. Halli- day, as deputy director of audits and publicity for the Bank of !North Da- kota, s laid on the table, and the resolution and all references to it were expunged from the records of the senate. A motion by Senator Hyland, that; the governor be informed that it is the sense of the senate that Pres- ident H. J. Hagen be removed from the guaranty fund commission was tabled, as was Senator Hyland's fur- ther mcion that the senate go on ator Ployaar that inasmuch as the resolution criticising Hagen, Lofthus, Semingsen and Halliday for their part in the Scandinavian-American bank matter was expunged from the corded the - resolution condemning Langer for the part he played in the same manner was defeated. In the house the cloture rule lim- iting joriginal debate on a bill to twenty minutes for éach member wa: enforced to ‘prevent Representative; O. B. Burtness from reading into the} journal a copy of the letter written by R. M. Halliday, then deputy -in the olfice of the state bank examiner, to President Hastings of the Scandi- shoot objectionable paper out to oth- er league banks as a means of pro- curing a favorable decision from the} guaranty fund commission then en- gaged in examining the bank for ad- mittance to the guaranty fund, under which the state secures all bank de- posits in state banks. Walter J. Maddock raised the ob- jection to Hastings and the Scandi- navian-American bank entering into debate on a bill repealing an act of the last regular assembly authorizing the attorney general to employ spe- cial assistant attorneys general. One of these special assistanty, Judge W. S. Lawder of Wahpeton, had only the day before aided Assistant Attorney General A. EB. Sheets in procuring the conviction of President H. J. Hagen of the Scandinavian-American bank o a charge of exhibiting false en- tries. Twichell insisted that the only rea- son for this bill was the fact that the majority politically.” He declared the majority “did not dare to bring Langer before the house and give him a chance to defend himself. Carr of the minority, replying to ' Adjust Styles \{ the supply of fabric a resolution was “Langer had fallen out of bed with] 4 SPEAKERS EXPLAIN METHODS TO LOWER COST OF CLOTHING Increase Production, Lower De- mand For Wool and Cleveland, Dec. 6.—Lower prices of women’s clothing will be possible only when productiveness of labor increas- es, demand for finer grades of wool receded and styles are adjusted to the supply of fabric. These assertions were made by speakers before the annual meeting of the National Cloak Suit and Skirt (Manufacturers association here. As a means of adjusting styles to adopted calling for cooperation be- tween garment makers and produe- PAST TRAING ON N.P. AND OTHER ROADS CUT OFF Nos. 1 and 2 Discontinued to Conserve Fuel, Starting Tomorrow ALL MAIN LINES ARE HIT Passenger Service Out of Chica- go and Twin Cities Re- duced One-Third Sunday trains Nos. 1 and 2 over the Northern Pacific, the two finest tr that railrosd runs from the Pacific coast to Chicago will be temporarily discontinued. This is the first time since the trains were first inaugurated that they have been sus- pended. _ The order discontinuing these two limited trains is part of the fuel ad- ministrations order to affect the sav- ing of fuel during the present coal shortage and is in accordance with the discontinuance of trains out of Chicago and in the cast. Information regarding the discontin- uance of train No. 1 from Chicago and train No. 2 from Portland was received late yesterday afternoon by H. V. Wilmont, traveling freight and passenger agent of the Northern Pa- cfie with headquarters n this city. Mr. Wilmont urges all persons who !n- t or west on these trains hefore they are discontinued to; communicate immédiately With the lo- cal offices of the railroad so that pro- per arrangements can be made, Be- cause of the suspenston of services on these trains it is expected some confu- sion might arise. The offices of the Soo railroad here which are the divisional offices; of the yailroad have not have instruct- ed to discontinue any trains on that road. No suspension of passenger service on any of the present Soo trains is anticipated. There will be a vast number of changes on the entire Northern Pacific system and local officials advise the public to keep in touch with the local ticket agent. Trains Nos. 3 and 4 and 7 and 8 will carry a 1mited equipment and business offered in excess of what} can be handled with this equipment is to be held over for following trains. There will be no extra sections or special train anged for during this period. Similar reductions: are being made on all other roads in the north- west region and for this reason persons contemplating trips involving travel over other lines should first secure in- formation thru the local passenger agents, The railroad administration urges that all necessary travel he avoided 30 as to relieve the situation as far as possible. MINNEAPOLIS CURTAILMENT Minneapolis, M. - two passenger tr and arriving at the Minneapolis rail- road station today were ordered cut} Effective off in the plan to conserve fuel by re-} ducing pass rvice one-third on all lines of of Chicago, St. Louis and New Orleans. The curtailment of ser- vice announced today affects all lines entering Minneapolis except the Burl- ington and Chicago Great Western, CHICAGO CURTAILMENT Chicago, Dec, 6.—Official announce- nent was made today-of the discon- nuance of certain trains because of the coal situation. The Chicago, Rock Island and Paci- fic railroad with thru_trains 7 and $ hetween Chicago and Colorado west of Des Moines only. . The Chicago and Northwestern rail road annuled trains 421 and 422 know? as the North American running be- tween Chicago and St. Paul and Mir neapolis. Chicago and North Western also announced that only. one of. its three trains between Omaha and St. Paul and Minneapolis would be an- nulled. CARRANZA TROOPS FIRE ON OBREGON General’s Followers Are Swept By Bullets pales Washington, Dec. 6—Pivate ad- vices received here today from Mex- ico said Carranza troops at Pachuca, ers of General Obregon, while the general was making a public address in the interests of his candidacy for the presidency. No details were giv- BIG REPUBLICAN HERB Gunder Olson of Grafton, republican national committeeman, is in Bsimarck today conferring with members of the charges: by Walker of the majority (Continued on Page Hight) state of Hidalgo, fired on the follow-} COAL PRICECAN - NOT BE RAISED TO BOOST WAGES sists That Government Figure Stands PROSECUTE OIL- OFFICIALS Attorney General Palmer Will Act On Charge of Profiteering Washington, Dec. 6.—Not one cent can be added to the price of coal to finance any increase in the wages of miners, Fuel Administrator Garfield declared today after reading press dispatches that Governor Sox of Ohio had proposed that miners and operat- ors in that state compromise on & basis of 25 percent advance in pay for the men. Garfield indicated that the government would interpose ‘no ob jection if the increase be given with- out advencing coal prices, “There will be no increase in the present price of coal as fixed under che Lever Act,” Dr. Garfield said, “no matter what local arrangements and agreement are put into effect. Not Fixing Wage Scale He added that his position was ab- solutely unchanged from that taken on November 26 with the authoriza- tion of the cabinet. Dr. Garfield ex- plained then in suggesting the four- teen percent advance which the min- ers promptly rejected that he was not fixing wage scales and had no au- thority to do so. He indicated that the inc @ suggested was merely that which the operators were able to grant without advancing the price ot coal which the government has fixed. Oil Producers Profiteering Washington, Dec. 6.—Prosecution of western oil producers for alleged profiteering was ordered today by. At- torney General Palmer. On. com- plaints filed by Senator Capper of Kansas federal agents were instruct: ed to proceed at once against pro- ducers who have taken advantage of the fuel shortage in the west to in- crease the price of their produce. Simultaneously the railroad admin- istration established an embargo et- fective Monday against shipments of fuel ofl from points from the. west to points east of Chicago and St. Lonis. This action it was explained was nec- essary to conserve the small supplies of coal available for the territory! west of the Missippi river ‘and to com- pél where possible the use of fuel olf instead, MICHIGAN WORKERS HIT Detroit, Mich., Dec, 6.—Unless there is an immediate betterment in’ the fuel ituation upwards of 250,000 workers n Michigan face the possibility of be- ing thrown out of work in the next few days in the opinion of leading em- ployers. TENNESSEE TO USE MONEY AND MEN TO PRODUCE ALL COAL Governor Roberts Serves Notice On Operators and Miners of Intention ‘Knoxy-le, Tenn., Dec. 6.—Notice was served on miners and operators here today by Governor Roberts that all the resources of that state in men and money would be used to produce coal unless the strike was ended speedily. “The owner of a coal mine has nov the right to use his property or de- cline to use it to the detriment. and injury of the public, the governor said, “and on the other hand the Y-; moral right of the men to strike is not in any sense an absolute one.” [GRAND JURY WILL INVESTIGATE HIGH LIVING COST HERE Several Local Merchants, Both Wholesale and Retail, Are Ordered to Appear Fargo, N. D., Dec. 6.—Investigation of the high cost of living was staried by the federal grand jury in Fargo to- day to an announcement by United States District Attorney Hildreth Witnesses are being called from many points in the state to give testimony among them being managers of whole- sale grocery concerns, co-operative ahd retail stores. ‘The investigation is expected. to con- sume about two weeks. LOCAL MEN CALLED Several managers and owners of lo.’ cal wholesale and retail stores have been ordered to appear before the fed- ral grand jury at Fargo which will in- vestigate the high cost of living {n North Dakota. They have ‘heen in- structed to report at Fargo with thei> books and give evidence as to prices charged for retail and wholesale if Bismarck. LIGHTLESS NIGHTS ARE IN VOGUE IN NEW ROCKFORD Rockford, N. D., Dee, 6—Following out the orders of the regional fuel di- rector,’ Mayor Streeter has , ondered that all street lights be eliminated during the present coal shops. This curtailment wili not’? feit seriously during the present moonlit evenings, aud it is to be) hoped. that legislattire; and sounding out political views in the caiptal city. the coal supply will, be, normal in the near future, perm! resump- tion of the street lighting. = Fuel Administrator Garfield In- ‘