The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, December 13, 1919, Page 1

ic eee ‘will leave for Rome today ee | Uneettled. lr \ E BISMARCK TRIBUNE[===] THIRTY-NINTH YEAR ; BISMARCK, “NORTH DAKOTA, SATURDAY, “DEC. 13, PRICE FIVE CENTS CONFEREES HOPE FOR SOLUTION OF FIUME TROUBLES peal Ds Italian Minister Informed There}; Is Necessity For Early Settlement — GOOD SPIRIT PREVAILS Unanimity Between Allies ‘Evi- dent—Place at Table Re- served For U. S, Paris, Havas Agency, Dec. 18.--As a result of the conferences being held at London by Premier Lloyd George and Clemenceau the American govern: ment will be notified that in order to facilitate n compromise between ad- verse parties in the American senate the allies are willing to accept to as great an extent as, far as possible some of the reservations to the’ Ver- sailles treaty made by the foreign re- Jations commiltce according to the Matin, It is said the allies will do every- thing in order that Amorica may, par- ticipate in future conferences. Important problems the newspaper says will henceforth be settled by a council of the premiers of France, England and Italy. This council will meet sometimes in Paris and some- times in London and will examine principally Russian and Turkish prob- Jems. In the’ presence of John W. Davis, United States ambassador to Great Britain, it is said Premi Clemen- ceau and Tloyd George a torio Scialoia, ‘Nalian fore that ‘there was a necessity for an early settlement of the Fiume -prob- Jem and indicated England would in- tercede with the United States for Italy. The Italian foreign minister the matter before the government. The spirit which prevails at London conference, the. Matin s: good and the necessity for cle operation by the allies is recognize GOPHER MILITIA IN CHARGE OVER BIG-PAPER MILLS Adjutant General Rheinow and Company. of. Infantry at:.«; International Falls the International Falls, Minn., Dee. 15— Adjutant General W. ¥, Rheinow and Company M, Fifth Minnesota infantry, arrived here at’8 o’élock this morning to take charge of the strike situation. County and city officials met the train and explained developments to the ad- jutant general. Except for one or two fist fights there have been no disturb- ance so far. Striking railroad men said to num- ber twenty say they walked out be- cause their hours were increased from eight to ten without an increase in pay. Railroad men are said to have been brought from, the twin cities to fill. their places, The line is a short one thru the lumber districts and_is .{Jection to the 1919 tax levy owned and operated by the E. W. Backus lumber interests. : It is understoood that troops were asked because it was feared the walk- out might spread to the Backus paper mills increasing the number on strike to 1,000. PETITIONS BEING - SIGNED TO CHANGE OLD AND NEW LAWS Referendum on Sunday Baseball and Theatre and Cigarettes Popular The petitions asking for the refer- endum on the “blue laws” of the state) covering the appointment of a boxing commission, Sunday . baseball. and theatres and licensing the sale o1 cigarettes are being signed rapidly. At Harris & Co, four petitions total- ing 90 names each have been signed and a fifth is almost half filled, Another petition has made its ap- pearance which provides for Yeferring to a vote of the people house ‘ill No. 60, which would suspend the constitu- tion and! make all acts of the special session effective within 10 days. The petition provides tuat @ “com- mittee for the petitioners” shall con. sist of 1. W. Everson, , Theo, G..Nelson, O. L, Engen, J. G. Nelson and Matt’ Johnson. CARPENTIER WANTS GO WITH DEMPSEY Paris, Havas Agency, Dec. 13.— Georges Carpentier today issued a challenge to Jack Dempsey for a ‘bout for the heavy-welght championship of the world. AT LONG BEACH. ‘Long Beach, Dec, 13.—H. .. Bon- zer, vice president of tih¢ ‘First Na- cional bank of Hettinger, N. D., has joined two brothers hero for the win- ter. The Hettinger brothers hay © spent several winters hero in the past and now own homes’ in. the city. SOLREIES HAESSSSTERE ERE IN BOWMAN State Treasurer Obert A. Olson, who recently visited his “old home ‘1 chairman, | 7 EAE DOS TNE ASAT | Jess Willard Is x Profiteering In Fuel, Is Charge Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 18. —Jess Willard, former heavyweight champion, was to appear before the United States commissioner in Kan- sas City, Kan., today to an- swer charges of alleged prof- iteering and violation of' the Lever act in the sale of fire- wood from his farm near To-; peka during the recent coal strike. Williard is acqused of sell- | ing his wood to ‘the city of Topeka at an exorbitant rate. STANDARD OIL IN ROLE OF SAVIOUR DIGS UP $30,000 Trust Voluntarily Makes Initial Payment on $260,000 Taxes Due the State Having twico been defeated by At torney General Langer in its efforts in federal court te evade payment of its 1919 oil tax, which now aggregates about $250,000, the Standard Oil Co. this morning came to the.relief of the stranded legislators whose warrants ave been held up by State Atiditor Kositaky for lack of funds by volur- tarily paying $30,000 on account into the state treasury, The, payment was made by Andrew Miller, Jocal attor- ney for the Standard Oil Co., Who made the ténder this morning, and it) was accepted, and Mr. Miller stated that a soon as the whole umount of taxes i computed by, Tax Commissioner Wal- lace, who is now engaged in this task, the remainder will be paid. The Standard Oil Co.'s principal ob- an al fered leged diserimination which. it apon its gasoline in compuris independent oll companic: tinction was made in the or against fuel oils containing wnsatur-} ated hydrocarbons, which resulted in the Standard “Oil Co.’s being asxesse one cent per ‘gallon, while independ-| ent companies paid only one-fourth of a cent. This same clause contained in the; amended bill’ as originally introduced at this session, but following a series of hearings, attended by representa- tives of all the large independent oil associations. ag swell .as.of; the Sfand- urd, the specifications were so changed as to let the Standard in on the same basis as other companies, This chanze was fought for and approved by the independents. This series of hearings also resulted | in indefinite postponement of a senate bill which would dave declared ofl companies public utilities and, praced them under the control: of the stare railway commission, which would have had power, to fix theprices of oil products. In place of this bill there was introduced a concurrent resolu- tion asking the railway commission to investigate charges that the Standard Oil Co. is discriminating . against North Daokta consumers. both in the quality and theprice of its produc*s. and to report its findings at the nest regular session of the legislaturg. EXAM FOR CARRIER AND CLERK TO B HELD JANUARY 10 Positions at Local Postoffice Will Be Filled. From Test Next Month,- > Civil service’ examinations — for clerks and carriers for the local post- office will be held here’ January 10, Harry Larson, civil service ‘represen- tative here, announced today. The examinations for clerks is opeir to both men and women while that for carrier is for men only, Under an act of congress preference will be shown for former service mert or their widows in ‘this oxxamination. Wives of former service men , who were disabled while in the. service are also recognized under the provl- sions of this act. Mr. Larson exgpcts to have a hum: ber of applications for both examina- tions. Additional information can be procured at the postoffice, BANKER KILLED IN FALL FROM PLANE London,, Dec. 13.—George F. Rand, president of-(he Marine National bank of Buffalo, iN. Y., fell from ai air. plane near. Catenhan, Surrey, yester: day ‘and was instantly killed.) Lieutenant Bradley, who was _pilot- ing the machine, was dangerously in- jured. “i GOVERNMENT WILL. * CONTROL SUGAR FOR Hdozen planets FULL. PASSENGER SERVICE TO BE GOVERNOR SIGNS's RESUMED IN NORTHWEST THURSDAY ANNOUNCES REGIONAL DIRECTOR Chicago, Dec. 18.—Orders removing all restrictions on the use | of light, heat and power from bituminous coal in'the entire nor! the | west region were issued this morning by T. W. Proctor and G. W. Reed of the regional coal committee. The orders were sent to all public utilities and railroads in th Full passenger service over all will be resumed at 12:01 o'clock road administrator, here today. ‘setrqaogoleal Expert Predicts Sudden Coldness Which Will Kill All Living Things, But Weather Man Ridicules State- ment as Foolish As the sun attempts to peep over the gastern horizon next ~~ Wednesday morning a sudden intense cold will gtip the earth, tremors will demolish houses and the earth’s rocking will be the beginning of the end of the world. That is the prophecy uttered today by Prof. Ambrosia Hooziss, the astrom- etcorological expert whose predictions insthe apst have always run, true to form. Another of Prof. Hooziss’ read- ings of the heaven: ows that more people will attend church this Sunday than attended church last ‘Tuesday and that Christmas will fall on De- cember 25 this year. ' But to get back to the last trip of the sun around the earth. Prof, Hoo- ziss states thal on December 17 a halt vith nothing else to do will be on a direct line with the sun causing the latter’s complexion to be come Somewhat mottled. These spots which Prof. \Hooziss says - are not but merely spectrams, will shut off all light und heat to our earth | thereby bringing a severe coldness that will defy the range of any known thermometer to register And that all plant and animal life on the earth will cease to fi: PLANETS ON The planets responsible for the end- ing of the world next Wednesday in their order from the sun are Mercury. Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune with the earth between Venus land Jupiter and slightly. to oné side. Té-is fontamate dhat ;thoyeantly be: tween Vénts and® Jupiter, ‘otherwise Prof, Hooziss believes that not only! the earth weuld cease’ functioning’ but the whole doggone universe would strike for a four hour day and triple time for overtime. DISAGREES WITH HOOZISS. Mr. Roberts of the weather bureau, does not agree. with all of the predic- tions made by Professor Hooziss, but some people believe that may be pro- fessional jealousy, However, Mr. Rov-} erts says chat it is ail bosia avout the) sudden cold spell on December 17; becayse some of the other planets are go’ng to mottle the sun. “Light from) the sun to the earth ts reiracted.” said Mr. Roberts, “and tnose light rays also carry heat to the earth. I'll bet that it is warmer December 17 than it was December 10.” ! hoberts says that the planets get in a line with the sun as will be on ‘Wednesday cuce in centuries; ‘but does not believe that that is any cause for alarm. All ‘Bunk Says Roberts. “It is all bunk,” is the weather man’s only comment on Professor ooziss’ prediction of the end of the world. Some of Prof. Hoozss' most famous redictions as a result of his exhaus- STRUKE ‘| tive study of the latest planetary follows : have. been as SOME PREDICTIONS. A. ©, ownley, declaring that the nonpartisan league is too socialistic for his stomach. Ed Patterson is going to quit whist- ling up the wind and let someone else fun Burleigh county. President Wilson is going to run on. the short end of the presidential ticket with General Wood on the I. W. W. platform. O. W. Roberts is going to stop driv- (Continued on Page Three) ANOTHER 12 MONTHS bill under which’ governmental cots trol of: sugar would, be continued an other year was passed today ‘by the Senate and sent to the house, VICIOUS BULL KILLS : GOPHER NONAGENARIAN Winona, Minn, D Dec, 13. Lee, aged 94, residing near Gal Wis., was attacked by a vicious te ti, Rochester, Minn,, is now at Bowman looking after business and farmer in- terests to returning to Bismarck. The ‘animal struck him in the sb with its head crushing his “Chee Pi badly that he died within thfee hours. ‘Washington. Dec, 13.- —The MeNary| * fence, the exiled kaiser is now i ille,| occupied’ by the Baroness von Heemstra. The stalls and part of the moat surrounding the property are shown above. ground are many pagodas like the one at the side, which rests on Whalewsones. ystem and the}, e region. railroads in the northw est region next Thursday morning. P. S. Eustis, chairman of the Western Passenger association, made this announcement after conference with R. H. Aishton, regional rail- —*|END OF WORLD COMING DECEMBER 16, SAYS PROF. HOOZISS; ALL BUNK, IS ROBERTS’ REPLY; PLANETS ON SPREE WANTED: PRACE LOVING MAN FOR HUNGARIAN KING Job to Boss Monarchy Open to Bright Péerson—Experience Unnecessary Berne, Wednesday, Dec. 10. —- Hun- gary will return to a monarchy soon, according to a statement made to The Associated Press by a Swiss trav- eler who has just returned from Budapest. Nearly 95 per cent of the people have voted for a return of the monar- chy, he said, but it ‘s still uncertain who will become king. The old-fash- ioned royalists favor Emperor Charles of Austria, while others) think his son, Franz Joseph Otto, with Arch- duke Joseph as the reg cend the throne. Othe: ing-an American prince but there no predominating current in this rection, di- Industry Awakening, Lfforts for the restoration of eco- nomic Jife are being put forth by the Hungarians, the traveler and ndustrial and commer: is awakening, TWO YANKS AND BRITON BAGGED BY VILLA’S MEN Held With. Eig Mexicans For Ransom at Price of $10,000 Per Head Eagle Pass, Te: Americans and an Englishman are re- ported among the men taken by Vil- listas in the raid last. Tuesday on Muz- quiz, state ef Couhuila, and who are now held for ransom. * Adyices received here said eight Mexicans also were held for ransom. Yen thousand dollars cach it was re- ported was demanded for the release of the Americans and the and $5,000 each for the Me: The Americans reported held by. the ‘bandits were R. B, Ransome. repre- senting the Eagle Pass Lumber Co. and Fred G. Hugo, manager of the J. M. Dobies’ ranch. One unconfirmed repert said the Englishman whose name was not learned had been re- leased. teen CDR TREE WEE ore ras arena J I Today’s Weather | c ‘or 24 hours ending at noon, Dec Temperature at 7 a.m: Temperature at noon Highest yesterday . Lowest yesterday Lowest last night Precipitation Highest wind velocity. ‘Forecast. For North Dakota: Partly cloudy tonight and: Sunday; temperature. Lowest Temperatures. slowly rising Wi ‘illiston | St. Paul .. Winnipeg ‘Chicago R “Meteorologist. . EX-KAISER MOVES Doorn, Holland, Dee. agi Protected by a high barbed wire his new home here, formerly should as-} © for call-| | Dee. 13.—Two On the 72 ACTS OF 16TH EXTRA ASSEMBLY "Executive Veto Withheld From! 41 Senate and 31 House Bills EFFECTIVE IN TEN DAYS List Includes Measure Declaring All Acts Emer gencies ; Seventy-two new acts or amend- ments to, pre-existing laws are the contribution of — the — spe- cial session — just — clokd North Lakow Lut Probably one-third of these acts repeal, reverse or otherw’se amend acts of the last} regular session, and a very , Be number of them have to do with the so-called industrial program of the league and with the curbing of pow- ers heretofore enjoyed by league state officials who have shown — indepen- dence of or enmity to President A.C. Townley of the National ‘Nonpartisan league. The senate contributed 41 of these acts and the house 31. ‘At noon Saturday the governor had’ signed all of these bills and had filed them with the secretary of state, The Session Laws. ; The special sion laws are as fol- ows : From the senate: S. B. 1, concurrent resolution ratify- ing equal suffrage amendment. S. B. 3, provision for’ semi-annual payment of state taxes. S. B. 4, repealing act of 1919, giving attorney general additional assist- ants, | 9S. B. 5, amending highway commis- sion act to provide license fee for motorcycles and to appropriate funds for Mis ouri and Red river bridges. S. B..7, relating to destruction of predatory animals. _S. B. 9, prfvileging any elector re- siding half mile o¢ more from polling | place to vote absent voters’ ballot, S. B. 10, amending 1919 ol tax act (Continued on Page Three) ALARMING FLOOD CONDITIONS IN SOUTH IMPROVE {Inundation Which Threatened Macon and Montgomery ere Rapidly Receding Atlanta, Ga. Dee. sion of the waters at Macon, Ga Montgomery, Ala. alarming Ronditions ‘prevailed during the two days before marked the pas: of the more serious flood conditions on southern The Alabaina river is falling rapidly at Montgomery altho it is said to be rising at Selma, fifty miles west and has flooded part of the city. Damage at Montgom was heavy in the in- dustrial district which was inundated oa depth from one to ter feet. The Ocmulgee river at Macon also shows a steady fall and the city rap- idly is Assuming ‘a normal appearance. Railroads and manufacturing plants sustained a loss estimdted at $500,000. The floods in Mississip xt other points in Alabama and Georgia have cleared away and the list of dead which now stands mt seventeen prob- ably. will not be increased. VILLISTAS ATTACK TOWN FOR REVENGE Rapid reces- Reprisal For Execution of Gen- eral Angeles Kaglo Pass, Tex., Dec. 13.—In re prisal for the recent execution of General Angeles, 400 Villistas early Tuesday attacked the town of Muz- quiz, slate of Coahulia, looting the stores und se‘zing the several promi- nent citizens for hostages, according co information received here today. kind. Liberals to Have ‘ National Entries St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 13.— A third major political party will have a candidate in the presidential race next No- vember if tentative plans formulated at the national conference of liberals ma-, terialize. The conference, which opened here Tuesday, ended last night. It was de- cided to hold a convention before July 1 next for the purpose of nominating can- didates for the presidency and vice presidency. ——_-—_—--*+ INQUISITION I I COMMENCED WITH CARL KOSITZKY “Smelling” Committee Appoint- ed By League Majority Calls on State Auditor TO ANY LIMIT CAN GO Governor Lynu J. Prazie ing! ition against opponents of the Non- partisan league and its leadership in North Dakota will be conducted by @ strictly Nonpartisan, not a Dbl-parti- san, committee, There is not a mem- ber of the minority on the committee of five which was announced late last night for the task of “smelling out” enemies of the league in North Dako- ta. Olson of Eddy and J. 1. Cahill of Leith and Representatives John R. Maddock of Benson, Oscar R. Nesvig of Traill and Fay A. Harding of Emmons. All are most confirmed followers of Town: ley who have voted for every bill and solution introduced with the en- dorsement of the league’s secret cau- cus at this session, without regard to its contents or object. This comittee began its work morning, when it attempted to “inve tigate” the action of State Auditor Carl R. Kositzky, in refusing to draw warrants to the amount of $80,000 ou a legislative expense fund of $5,000. The state auditor called the commit- tee’s attention to the fact that even undey the house bill setting aside the constitution and giving enacted at the special session: effect vs, when the constitution decrees that they cannot become opet- until next July, the committee is not yet empowered to function. In reply to a charge from Senator Olson, Kositzky declared that the members of the assembly .in this sy cial session had disgraced the state, and he branded the house action in refusing to pass a bill banning the red flag particularly reprehensible. “T have no doubt that you have a red flag in your pocket this minute,” said K ky to, Olson, who made no reply. handed $25,000 to spend as he please without check or accounting of any The bill provides that he shall deposit this money in the Bank of North Dakota and that he may check it out as he sees fit. is given judicial, legislative and execu- tive powers; it may demand access to the bool ation in North Dakota, and may sum- mon any citizen of the state to testi on any subject in which the comm tee may interest itself. After it has completed its “smelling out process’ the committee is to recommend to the governor the prosecution of those up- on whom it has succeeded in “hang- ing” something. Senator Liederbach indicated in the senate Thursday that he has advance information that this committee will at onee proceed to find Attorney General Langer guilty of all the charges-to which the Townley press has referred. IRISH BILL STILL BEING POSTPONED Action Due to Conference of European Premiers London, Dec, 13.—The introduction of the Irish bill in the huose of com- mons was again postponed today. An drew Bonar Law, spokesman for the government, announced that in conse- quence of the visit of Premier Clemen- ceau of France. Premier Lloyd Georg? would be unable to bring it. forward either Monday or Tuesday, and he could not say whether it would be in- troduced next week. Robinson Predicts Verdict Will Work Miracle at Fargo A miracle is predicted by Justice James E. Robinson in dissenting from the majority opinion of the supreme court which affirms a judgment ol $26.000 returned in the Cass county district court against /Mrs. Clara B. Smith Russell and in favor of Miss Amanda Larson, both of Fargo. About three years ago the rear wall of Mrs, Russell’s Fargo building fell upon Miss Larson. Since that. time the latter has not left her bed, ac- cording to the records of the pase. “she will now arise and walk,” says Justice Robinson in objecting to the amount of damages awarded the in- jured girl. The case has become famous in North Dakota court circles, the plaintiff, because of her long confinement to her bed, having been referred to as “The Sleeping Beauty.” Judge Robinson suggests that the $26,000 damage verdict will serve in her case as the young prince, The members are Senators O. H.}Ohio and Hlinois. this | measures | The chairman of this committee is} The committee} of any individual or corpor-| | FUEL SITUATION EASTER; TRAINS TO BERESTORED Relaxation of Restrictions Re- ported in Number of East- ern Districts COLD WEATHER CONTINUES Pacific Northwest and Great Plains and Central and Southwest Freeze Chicago, Dec. 13—Partial relaxation of the rigid restrictions on use of fuel, optimistic reports regarding resump- tion of production in virtually all fields und substantial restoration of passenger train service in many sec- tions today brought to the public the greatest measure of relief since the coal situation vecume acute. At some mines workers still expressed dissatis- faction with the terms of President Wilson's proposal which Jead to end- ing the strike officially, and central Pennsylvania operaturs were | dis- pleased, but officials: regarded indiea- tions us pointing toward a return to nearly normal production early nest week. Continuation of the severe weather of the past few days in the Pacific northwest and a return of sub-zero temperatures in plain states and cen- tral and southwest with a rapid spread eastward today added to the sufferings and discomforts resulting from depleted coal stores and fuel Tre- strictions. Dissension from ment today the strike settle- seemed to be greatest in Several \thousand miners in Onio voted to remain on- strike, and # number ol coal in Tinols maintained their expressed determina tion to remain from the mines until more than the agreed fourteen percent wage increase was: forthcoming. TO RETURN TO NORMAL MONDAY Chicago, Dec. 13.—Business' will re- turn to normtl in the entire - north- west region of the railroad adminis- tration after 12:01 a .m. Monday. R. H. Aishton, regional railroad ad- ministrator, today removed all restrie- tions on the movement and distribu- tion of coal in that territory. At the same time T. W. Proctor and W. Reed of the regional coal com- mittee removed restrictions on the use of heat, light and power derived from bituminous coal. As a result stores, oflices, industries an dothers whose activities have beer crippled or suspended by the ‘coal srike restrictions will retur nto nor- mal hours of work. TO CARE FOR INDUSTRIES Washington, Dec. 13.—All industries muy be supplied with coal for their emergency needs as far as coal is available in an i pose under ord central coal committeee. This order. removed the restrictions which have denied coal to all industries except those in the five preferred classes, The committee announced that companies must continue to make ap- plication to the roads which*have been supplying them with fuel. It is ex- pected that the new order will: result in almost complete resumption of manufacturing next week. ALL R RICTIONS REMOVED New k, Dec, 13.—All restrictions on the use of bituminous coal in the eastern region comprising all terrtory east of Chicago and north of the Ohio river were removed/;today by P. T. Hardin, regional fuel and railroad di- rector. Train service will be resumed. yirtiially as usual Monday with the exception of the Twentieth Century Limited between New York and Chi- cago. Lights may be burned as usual. IT WILL BE COLDER Chicago, Dec. 18—Zero temper- ature will prevail in the midwest territory again tonight the weath- er ‘bureau announced today. Warmer weather is promised by Monday. Tn the Pacific northwest all rec- ords of the weather bureau have been broken. At Portland, Ore. a new low record was set last night when the mercury fell to four above zero. Sheridan, Wyo.. reported 26 be- low zero and Helena, Mont., 24, Pan Motor Co. Is Reorganized; Head of Concern Quits St. Cloud, Minn. Dec. 13.—Re- organization of the Pan Motor Co. of St. Cloud was affected at a meeting here today. Samuel C. Pandolfo, president of the com: pany, who recently was convicted in Chicago of using the’ mails to defraud, resigned as president and director. DISCUSSING ADRIATIC TROUBLE London, Dec. 13—Andrew ‘Bonar Law, the government leader, answer- ing several questions in the house of commons today hinted that the Adri- atic trouble was a subject of discus- sion between Premier Clemenceau of France; Fore‘gn Minister Sctaloia, of Itally, and Premier Lloyd George as was also the Russia situation and Turkey. He gave no indication of the course of the conference. ENTERTAINED IN GOTHAM Herbert Wall, secretary of the Rocky Mountain, club in New York, last week wired Governor Frazier that the club had as its guests Robert B. Harold of Bismarck, Adam Klein of Wilton and Frank. J. Arndt of New Leipztg, newly returned from over-