The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, May 25, 1920, Page 1

THE WEATHER Unsettled ‘|THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE LAST EDITION THIRTY-NINTH YEAR PRICE FIVE CENTS CARRANZA COMMITTED SUICIDE SAYS REBEL LEADER; HUERTA IS DRIVEN BACK BY NAMED PROVISIONAL PRESIDENT|POLE ONSLAUGHT cessor; Villa Served with Ul- timatum stubborn negro caused attaches , ac the Emergency hospital some { work. ° Former Chief Executive of Mex- * MULE LOSES TEMPER; i ico Buried in Cemetery for, | OWNER IN HOSPITAL | Poor While Extraordinary | : Ag | Congress is Choosing His Suc- | } suse vauie tandeay equally i | | WAS NOT SUICIDE Vera Cruz. May 25.— (By. the Associated Press.) — Reports of an autopsy performed on the body of President Carranza failed to agree with the claim of Rodolfo Herrero that the president com- mitted suicide rather than be tak- en captive. it is asserted in official quarters here, Surgeons, who conducted the autopsy, it is declared, foun Carranza had been struck by tw! rifle bullets, one of which pene- trated his breast, and the other his abdomen. The bullets entered from the front and it was the con- clusion of those who witnessed the operation that the president had been assassinated, it is said. Mexico City, May 25.—(By the As- sociated Press.)—In accordance with his oft repeated request. President V. Carranza, slain last: Thursday morning at Tlaxcalantongo, was buried late yesterday afternoon in Dolores ceme- tery, where in the shadow of Chapulte- pec the poorest of Mexicans have for many years found their last resting places. As the tuneral cortege left the home wef the late chief executive the extra ordinary session of congress was be- ing called inorder to chose a presi- dent ad interim to hold office until a new president, to be elected Septem- ber 5, is inaugurated. Adolph De La Huerta, governor of the state of So nora, was named, after congress had been in session for an hour. Says It Was Suicide Col. Rodolfo Herrero, leader of the revolutionary forces, on whom has been placed responsibility for the death of Carranza, has telegraphed to army authorities here that the presi- dent committed suicide rather than surrender. The fate of Luis Cabera, secretary of the treasury, is unknown. Some reports state‘he was taken to prison with other Carranza adherents, ‘but others ‘are 'to’the effect, that he never was on the train. Co]..Herrero’s tele- gram asserts that Cabrera. made his. escape after Carranza met death: ~ . tnquiry Started . Col. Herrero has offered to. come to Mexico City to prove his assertion that Carranza killed himself. An inquiry into the incident has been ordered and it is probable Herrero, who sent his telegram from Cerco Azul, state of Puebla, will be asked to come here to explain his operations. Provisional President De La Huerta will take the oath of office on June 1, according to present plans. The government has prohibited the sale of liquors containing more than fourteen percent of alcohol. Villa Gets Ultimatium Aboard’ special train of General Calles. La Flor, Coahuila, Saturday, May 22 via El Paso, May 25.—(By the Associated Press.)—The defacto au- thorities ‘of Mexico have served an ultimatum on Francisco \Villa giving him until May 26 to decide whether he is to be at peace or at war with the new government, General Calles an- nounced late today. El Paso, Texas, May 25.— (By the Associated Press.)—General Francisco Villa, bidding defiance to the newest Mexican government, again has be- come an outlaw among his own people. ‘The. bandit with a small force of men, ! was reported today between Parral and Jimenez, Chihuahua, the hunted guarry of defacto troops with a ‘price of 100,000 pesos on his head. BRYAN AGAINST MANDATES; SAYS PRESIDENT ERRS “Any Mandate Impossible” Com- moner Replies; Urges Rec- - ognition by U. S. Washington, May 35.—William J. Bryan took flat issue today with President Wilson on the question of an American mandate over Armenia, declaring in a statement that “any mandate is impossible.” The United States, Mr. Bryan said, could do more toward making the world safe‘for democracy “even for democracy in Armenia,” by recogniz- ing the Armenia republic and entering the league of nations “as the friend of all little countries.” “Any mandate is impossible,” said Mr. Bryan’s statement, without other preface. Involves Expenditure “The one proposed for Armenia if accepted would involve us in an enor- mous expenditure in a time when war taxation is still so grievous a burden that congress had difficulty in finding money necessary to do justice to the men who served in the world war. “It would involve us in the politics of Europe, and would compell us to deal with race hatred. “It would involve us in the fierce, commercial rivalry of the big nations. “But worst of all, it would compel us to surrender a vital principle of democracy, namely that all people are capable of self government.” rs \ Esaw Gates when he was |; | stretched out on an operatic ta- ; | ble at the hospital, told doctors | | that his mule “didn’t have any | sense,” and that he kicked the | animal. | | The doctors immediately be- | gan operating Gates for a lacer- | ated scalp caused by the mule likewise losing his temper. |» [BOOSTER TRIP T0 BE TAKEN TO KILLDEER NEXT All Towns <Aiong North and South Branches of Northern Pacific to be Visited WILL START ON JUNE 2 Good Roads’ Enthusiasts Will Carry Badly Needed Slogan on Three Day Tour Arrangements are now being com- pleted for a three day “Boost Good Roads” trip by merchants and pro- fessional men of this city. The itine- rary, which is not fully completed, will include all towns on the north and south ‘branches of the \Northern Pacific and Dickinson and ithe trip will be made Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of next week. .A meeting was held late yesterday afternoon in the Commercial club by the good road boosters, P. R. Fields presiding. The committee which will draw up the itinerary, consists of Burt Finney, F. A. Copelin and ‘Charles Anderson. ‘The membership and _fin- ‘ance conimittee consists of Al Rosen, Robert Webb and R.'M. Bergeson. There was considerable discussion over the proposed itinerary as it was thought advisable to cover all.of the towns west of. the river, however, it was found impossible to cover the north and south branches and the main line towns on a three day tour, so it was decided to let the maia line towns, .with the exception of Dickinson, go until later when a spe- cial trip will probably be made to these towns. Cameron to Fly It was decided to ,have the good roads boosters leave here early in the morning of June 2 so that tne crossing of the river could be ac- complished with the minimum of de- lay. ‘Lieut. C. J. Cameron will pre- cede the good roads boosters in his airplane and will alight at every town the tourists visit. The Hlks’ band will be another feature of the trip, as a large portion of the success of | the Ashley-Wishek trip was due to its entertainment. A fleet of trucks will accompany the caravan and the schedule will be so drawn that the trucks will be able to keep up with the faster auto- | mobiles. The trucks will be started across the river the night before the start is made and will ‘be picked up later along the road by the remain- der of the caravan. Itinerary The tentative itinerary includes the following towns: From Bismarck to Center From Center to Stanton From Stanton to Killdeer, stopping at towns enroute. The caravan will stop over at Hal- lidey or Killdeer the first night,, ac- cording to present plans. From Killdeer to Manning From Manning to Dickinson From Dickinson to New England From New England to Mott. The caravan will probably the second night at Mott. From Mott to Carson. From Carson to Bismarck. Stops will be made at all of the towns enroute :from Mott to Bis- marck. Large Crowds Expected It is planned to include a large number of persons in this town than took’ part in the first trip, which proved to be such a success. A long- er time will be allowed at each town Fenroute and a short talk will be made at each place on the value of good roads. Large crowds are expected all along the route being attracted by the airplane. the Elks’ band, the long line of automobiles, the trucks. large and small, the business men from Bismarck and the message the boosters are bringing to these towns. spend SECRETARY QUITS AS ASSISTANT TO ‘WARDEN M’DONALD | Frank Wilder, who has been sec- retary to Warden McDonald of the state penitentiary, has resigned. No. | announcement as to Mr. ‘Wilder's suc- cessor has heen made. Mr. (McDonald jt office May 31 at which time tair of Bottineau county, the newly appointed warden will take charge. Stair has been checking over | the penitentiary records preparatory Hg assuming charge. | will q L. Le SOVIET TROOPS Moscow Acknowledges defeat of Soviet Forces; 400 Pris- oners Are Taken FIGHTIN IS_ FURIOUS Airplanes, Armored Automo- biles and. Trains Are Being Used by Both Sides Warsaw. Monday, May 24.—(By the Associated Press.)—Bolshevik troops, | | Which succeeded in crossing the upper Beresino in several places, have been driven back across the river with heavy losses including more than 400 prisoners, according statement issued today. The enemy is attacking along the entire northern Polish front, but have been checked. everywhere, it is declared. Fighting continues along the whole front and the Bolsheviki have brought up the largest number of troops ever faced by the Poles. Sixteen divisions have thus far been identified as tak-|. ing part in the struggle. Soviet cavalry is being used in the swamp country, and it is known that at least one mounted division is in action. Both sides are using airplanes, armored automobiles and armored trains wherever possible. SOVIET FORCES GAINING London, May 25.—Russian soviet forces have occupied a number of vil- lages on the west bank of the Dneiper river from fourteen to 27 miles north of Kiev, according to an official state- ment issued in Moscow yesterday and received here by wireless. to an official]: BABY GIRL BORN AS TAXI DASHES FOR SHELTER Mrs. Marvin Smith Mother of “Perfect Baby” in Speeding Automobile The chubby. little girl of Mrs, Mar- vin. Smith, 410 Mandan avenue, first saw the light of day from a taxicab window. Just as the first streaks of dawn were darting across the sky, the wail of a new-born infant claiming a place in the world pierced the crisp, morn- ing air, The babys birthplace was to be in the hospital, but the taxicab failed in a mighty effort to reach those she!- tering doors. It was about 3 a. m. when the taxicab was called and left tha home, of the Smiths at a rapid pace. A few minutes later, just as the taxicab pulled up at its destina- tion; the baby was born. Mother and child were immediately in the hands of skilled’ attendents. The mother is happy and well in a downy white bed and the baby is vi- gorously asseiting its right to be heard as well as admired. And if the baby could talk it pro-; bably would say that it might as well come into this world in a taxicab as in any other way, for it weighs 9 and one-half pounds and is declared by physicians to be a perfect baby. PLAY DAY AT CARSON Carson, May 25.—All arrangements are being made to make play day which will be celebrated in Carson on Friday, a big event. The Com- mercial club will put the grounds in shape for the occasion. At a meeting of the Commervjal club, committees were appointed to arrange for sports and other things that go to make the day an enjoyable one. The town of Carson welcomes the children. their parents and all others interested | question to this village. ! wheat price by VOTE ON SCHOOL BONDS Dodge, May 25.—On Tuesday, June 1, the voters of this school district will elect one director and a treas-| urer, They will also vote on the Proposition to issue bonds in the! sum of $14,800 to build a new school in Dodge. WILLIAM LANGER QVER PROSPECT PREDICTS SURE VICTORY IN JUNE Fargo, N. D., May 20. liam Langer who was here today between campaign speeches issued the follow: ing statement to the independent press of the state: | “Tt find in the different counties where I have been that the people,| especially the farmers, are most in- terested in getting the true facts of | Townley Some of the! among them, their state government. men who were rabid Townley men! three years ago and one year ago, and: some of whom hauled me about in| their automobiles at that time, have | followed the insurgent state officials; and are now working as hard against | Townley as they used to work for him.! “The crowds at my speeches havej amazed me. Farmers have come fifty! and sixty miles and every time I have} concluded a speech, ‘bunches of them} is have come up to me and not only as- | sured me of their support, but tell me | sreat difficulties. i POLICEMAN WRITES > | | THESIS FOR DEGREE | Berkeley, Cal., May 25.—John Augustus Larson wrote a thesis on the subject of ‘Further. e dence of the functional correia- tion of the hypoglossus and thy- | roid.” For this he received the | degree of Doctor of Philosophy {| | from the: University of Califor- | nia, ‘Despite the fact that Dr. | | | i Larson has won his Ph.D. degree he is devoting his entire time to his occupation, which is fe that of a policeman in Berkeley. ‘ BARNES SAYS NO, FLOUR AT $40 A BARREL IN 1920 Wheat Crop Promises to Exceed Average Yield, Says Fed- eral Director Washingtoya, May 25.--Prospects of $40 flour and a 25 cent loaf were swept from the consumer's ‘horizon today by Wheat Director Julius H, Barnes in his address before the conference of administrative heads of the govern ment and chairmen of the agricultura! committees of congress, which met in Washington, D. C., to discuss the fu- ture of the wheat market after the/ termination of government control. on June 1. Mr.’ ‘Barnes also set at rest the housewife’s panicky fears about Amer- ica’s outlook for bread supplies. Thej wheat crop in the United States pro- mises to far exceed the average yield, he said, unless nature prov more than normally unkind, while the im- porting countries of Europe now have crop prospects larger than those of last year. In opening the conference Mr. Bar- nes also emphasized the fact that no of further, regulation of a the government was the discussion. He re- former statements that tion should not be injected into pi te business except in time of war, and that the wheat market should be restored to pre-war commercial practices even though the transition be accompanied with involved in peated his government op ENTHUSIASTIC 5 OF CAMPAIGN, are going after their own precincts and how they are going to get rid of the bunch of socialists who are now at the state capitol, on June 30. “Inquiry reveals that this mental at-| titude is general esnecially among far- mers who own their own farms, In talking with laboring men, I tind that has made some progress which is due to misre- presentation. S soon as the true] facts are presented to them, there will be no question as to where they will stand in this campaign. Everything | is going nic The common people are wanting the real facts. ‘The lie i published in such papers as the Cour-; ier ‘News and the North Dakota leader | they no longer believe. People are investigating with this attitude, there' le doubt as to the election | June 30. Our whole ticket is going how the: to be nominated.” \ THE ¥IKADO YOSHIHITO, H. I. M., THE EMPEROR OF JAPAN FEDERALBOARD SHOWS H. 6. IS GOING DOWN Clothing and Shoes Show a Marked Decrease, but Food Continue High RA IL SITUATION HINDERS Freight Traffic Congestion is Only Factor Tending to Pre- vent Lower Levels Chicago, May 25—A_ general re-| vision downward of prices of all com- | modies except food, a growing tend- ency toward thrift, and improvement in the labor: situation, are three en- couraging factors in the report of the seventh federal reserve district issued today. “A decided readjustment of the so- cial and economic influences govern- ing our national life is anticipated by the business world,” the report says, “with the situation complicated by the lack of any precedent by which business men might be guided.” Rails Disturb Situation “Probably the most disturbing ele- ment in the entire situation,” the statement adds, “is the almost. de- moralized condition of our railroads. transportation being on the verge of a breakdown by reason of a shortage of freight cars and a serious conges- tion in all leading railroad centers caused by the strike of switchmen and other rail workers. The credit sup- ply still is restricted and the demand outstrips any previous total in the his-! tory of the world. Lastly, but no means least important, there is the additional complications of growing signs of a general revision of prices of all commodities with the trend in most cases downward.’ “The continued high price of food is the most important exception, the review states, adding: Clothing Prices Down “Other living costs, however, offer great encouragement, particularly the | price of clothing and shoes. Explana- tion of th find. Prices of clothing and dry goods generally had reached such heights 4 to be almost prohibitive and the pub- lic quite naturally curtailed purchases very materially, “A most encouraging development | of the past month has been a growing tendency on the part of the general ic toward thrift. Ever since the ice was signed people have been indulging in a wild spending orgie, buying only the highest price goods and satisfying extravagance almost to an extreme. This spending hysteria now seems to be waning, although the/ change is not pronounced.” GIVES FOUR REMEDIES Washington, May 25 individual expendit@res, reduction of non-essential loans by banks. increased production. and improved transporta- tion are needed to reduce the cost of| ; living and deflate credit, Governor Harding of the federal reserve board declared in a letter today responding to a senate resolution of inquiry. The board is not prepared to define] | what are essential and non-essential loans. Governor Harding stated. This, he said, is a problem for local bankers, familiar with local needs. PROMINENT FARMER DIES Henry Gerving, aged 60 years, of Glen Ulliny a well known farmer, died in this city after a short illness. His body was shipped to his home for burial last’ night. Mr. Gerving had lived at Glen Ullin. for many years. tuation is not hard to; TRAIN HITS HORSE; RIDER LANDS SAFELY { Bartlett, Texas, May 25.— | || Hugh Morrison contends that { | h. is lucky. Morrison was rid- | | ing a horse and did not see an appreaching Missouri, Kansas & | || Texas passenger train. The train hit the horse, killing it instant- | ly. Morrison landed on the pilot | | of the engine, sitting erect in his | saddte, When the train stopped | about a hundred yards away, he, having suffered only slight in- juries, stepped from the er en ner Qe BROTHER VISITS MAN WHO KILLED 8 AT ONE TIME First Opportunity Turtle Lake Confessed Murderer Has Had to See Folks ARE UNTRUTHFUL RUMOF Slayer Has Not Told Peniten- tiary Authorities That He is Innocent Henry C. Layer, confessed murder- er of the seven members of the Jacob Wolf family and the chore boy, Jake Hofer, at Turtle Lake last month, was permitted to have his first visitor uzonday. iLayer’s brother, John Lay- er, went to the penitentiary here and was granted permission to see Layer who is serving a life sentence. There have been rumors current in Bismarck that Layer has claimed late- ly thati he is innocent of the crime ‘to which he confessed! and to which he pleaded guilty. Warden McQonald stated today that if Layer had made such statements he had! not done so to the warden. The authorities do not attach much importance to the statement; even if Layer had) made it. It_is pointed out that ‘Layer not only. signed”-his--confession of the ter- rible- killing, but that he refused to change his plea when brought before both the justice of peace and District Judge W. L. Nuessle at Washburn. Both the justice and Judge ‘Nuessle gave Layer every opportunity to re- pudiate his confession and Judge ‘Nuessle particularly warned Layer of the seriousness of the offense to which he pleaded guilty. The judge also recommended to Layer that he either ask for a postponement of the trial or obtain a lawyer, but both sug- gestions were refused by the con- fessed murderer who persisted in his desire to “get it over with as quickly as possible.” Layen's wife, at Turtle ‘Lake, has not seen her husband! since his arrest. conviction and incarcera- tion, She has moved into town with her six children. A county pension has been provided her. IMPROVEMENT IN FREIGHT JAM IS REPORTED TODAY Big Decrease in Number of Cars Already Shown by Interstate Commerce Commission Washington, May 25.— Reports to ‘the interstate commerce commission today from its agents throughout the country showed a continued but slow improvement in the railway freight | congestion situation. Members of the; commission expressed belief that the peak of the congestion had passed and in support of this, stated the report of the American Railway association car serv commission, which showed a reduction in the number of cars tied up from 269,000 on April 24, to less than’ 170,000. In the meantime, there was no let up in efforts of the goverr- ment and railway officials to combat the jam and hasten restoration of nor- mal traffic conditions. GALLI-CURCI AT MINOT (Minot, N. D., May 25.—People of inot and vicinity are to be favored ith a recital by Galli-Curci on the evening of May 3 The engagement was contracted tae by representatives of the city schools of Minot. ~% iaatiostec eet ST. CLOUD MAN THINKS | HEIS AN AVIATOR AS | HE JUMPS FROM BRIDGE | the impression that he wanted to fly, Herman Schneider. of St. Cloud, Minn., jumped from the Hennepin avenue bridge here to- day to the Mississippi river, nearly 100 feet below. Police- man lassoed him and dragged him from the water without in- jury. Herman was in company with his brother. F. M. Schneider, en route from Dell Rapids. S. D. to their home in St. Cloud. They continued on to that city after Herman plunged. | ° = = ot 1 Minneapolis, May 25.— Under | | | EMPEROR OF JAPAN IS DYING IS. “REPORT; [$ 122ND MONARCH OF OLDEST DYNASTY; HAS COLLAPSE Mikado Suffering Physical and Mental Breakdown; Death Ex- pected Daily; News of Ruler’s Condition Withheld from Jap- anese People Because of Law Honolulu, May 25.—The mikado if Japan suffered a physical and mental collapse about April 1, ac- cording to the Honolulu Pacific Commercial Advertiser, quoting an Unofficial, but considered au- thentic source. The advices said he was suffering from locomotoa- taxia or a similar disease. He jis also affected mentally, the advices stated. 1S DYING MAN Tokio, Japan, May 25.—Yoshihito, the mikado of Japan, is a dying man. He is the last of the dynastic auto- crats. The czar is dead; the kaiser in exile; the emperor of Austria-Hun- garg is no more, This is the first news of his desper- ate illness that has reached the world. No Japanese newspaper has even men- tioned it; the law prohibits them from. commenting on such matters relating to the royal family, But I have it to. day from the most reliable’ sources that he is now in his last fllness and that it is ‘only a question of a short time before this mikado will be gath- ered to his 121 fathers who have ruled wapan before him. Emperor Yoshihito’s condition is said to be pitiable. His ailment has affected his brain and he is incapable of attending to the simplest. affairs of state, even if he is able to recognize those about him. Only a few days ago, a great confer- ence of imperial princes and elder statesmen was held to discuss the fin- ancial crisis in Japan. The cinfrees did not go to the imperial villa at all. Unless Yoshihito was entirely incap- able, no such meeting could have heen held except under his chairmanship. On April 15, new ministers from Great Britain. Mexico and Czecho-Slo- vakia presented their credentials. For the first time on such an occasion they were received by the crown prince in place of the emperor. The stricken ruler is living at the imperial villa, located close to the beautiful seashore village of ‘Hayama. ‘The grounds are most carefully guard- ed-and a heavy veil of secrecy has ‘been drawn about Yoshihito, even in- side the house itself, so that the facts of his ‘despairing condition shall not leak out. However, many stories of his unbalanced actions and habits are carried under the breath from place to place over the nation. It is possible that a regent may be appointed if death does not come shortly. Is 41 Years Old Emperor Yoshihito is about 41 years old. He ascended the Japanese throne in the summer of 1912 when his great father, Mutsuhito, died. Mutsuhito willsalways be famous as the emperor under whom Japan blossomed out of barbarism into civilization in a few decades. Yoshihito is the 122nd emperor of Japan ‘in direct line of succession, the dynasty being the oldest in the world. In fact. this ruling line runs back be- fore Japanese written history; but Emperor Jimmu Tenno, who lived in 600 B. C., is generally accepted as the founder of the dynasty. The average reign of the whole line is 20 years and seven mikados, .the old title of the ruler, were women. Kach mikado had a personal name, but no family name. Each also has a post- humous name by which he or she is known in history. Mikado Means “Exalted Gate” The title mikado, meaning “Exalted Gate,” was the official designation of this sovereign for more than 2000 years and the name occurs in poetry and history through the whole range of Japanese literature, The mikado was himself ruled for many centuries by a Shogun, a sort of prime minister, but in 1867 this high lord was done away with and the emperor became a real autocrat. In Japan the government is a con- stitutional monarchy more like Ger- many was under the kaiser than as England under a king. Although there is a parliament which has been gain- ing in importance and respect of the masses of late years, it i§ still very much subordinate to the ruler. The emperor is really a screen be- hind which the representatives of the old feudal aristocracy, known as “El- der Statesmen,” control -the whole country, its politics and its economics. In the old days, these elder states- men were semi-independent princes, continually waging war with each oth- er and-with the dominant shogun. In the half-century or more since Japan changed from barbarism, they have been bending every effort to keep the old aristocracy in control of the gov- ernment. They have so far managed to hold down the franchise and retain the law making the .government min- isters responsible to the emperor and not to parliament’ Liberals Would Fight Regency. Moderates and liberals have been very active in Japan for 10 to 15 years. their greatest efforts being against militarism and to make the govern- ment responsible to parliament, and therefore, responsible to the people. The paragraph in Mason’s dispatch that a regent may be appointed is significant. A regent would be ap- pointed by the elder statesmen and their selection would stand with them for militarism and against people's || Tights. The crown prince, Hirohito, who was 19 years old in April, is the legal successor to the throne.. He has been a lieutenant in the navy and is said to have liberal views-—liberal for a (Continued on Page Eight)