The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, July 19, 1920, Page 1

bg THE WEATH Partly cloudy. ‘ i HE BIS SMARCK TRIBUN ¥ LAST EDITION INTH YEAR THIRTY- f = "BISMARCK, ORTH, DAKOTA. MONDAY, HULY 19, 1920 PRICE FIVE CENTS CHIMNEY TORN BY LIGHTNING: FAMILY SAFE Bolt Strikes the ibis Hoses of S. F. Hollingsworth at an Early Hour This Morning HEAT WAVE GRIPS’ CITY Season High Temperature Mark Established—Relief is Pre- dicted by Weather Bureau The house of S. F. Hollingsworth, 523 First street, was struck by light- ning about 3 o'clock this morning, when a remarkabis fash of lightning and a terrific crash of thunder awak- ened nearly everybody in the city. The lightning struck the chimney and followed it to the basement, scat- tering the bricks. The accumulated soot in the furnace was blown out into the furnace room, and soot was blown out of the Kitchen range into the kitchen. x Mr. Hollingsworth was sleeping close to the. chimney, but was not shocked by the lightning.’ Mrs. Holl-; ingsworth and her boy had taken’ retuge from the intense heat on a} sleeping porch. Blew Out Fuses In addition to striking the chimney, | the lightning blew out oll the fuses in’ the house. The crackling of bricks and the terrific crash awakened many, neighbors. . he thunderstorm which struck the! city in the early morning hours, after was | a day of record-breaking heat, exceedingly severe. It was followed | hy a downpour of rain of short dura-! tion. the total amount of rainfall four-| tenths of inch, according to the weath-| er bureau instruments. The heat wave which caused alll Bismarckers to swelter yesterday cov- ered the entire state. At Williston was equalled when the thermometer| reached 96. The weather bureau ther-, mometer at that point showed 96 also on July 5, Summer's High Point The summer's high point in Bis-— magck is 93, which was reached about ; 2 Sclock yesterday afternoon when, QCONNOR PARTY 7° most of the people of the city were hunting the shade. Only the ball play- ers did not complain—it was a great day for the game, they said. The ‘previous record of the season; for Bismarck is 92, which was report-} ed Sunday a week ago. The thunderstorm which enveloped | Bismarck was local. The weather bu-| reau’s report for over Sunday, shows rain at the following points: Willis- ton, .08; Bowbells, .20; Bismarck, .04; |‘ Moorhead. .36; Minot, .10; Langdon, .06, and Napoleon, .02. Some relief for the entire northwest from the torrid weather is in sight, the weather bureau announces. should be a lifting of the heat wave and high humidiity, according to indi- cations. Others Get Some Dose The weather bureau report, how- ever, showed the thermometer drop- ped considerably during the night, the lowest temperature being “67. « Many other cities in North Dakota ‘Zot the same dose of heat. The re- port shows marimum temperature of the following: Amenia, 89; Botti- neau, 89; Devils Lake, 86; Dickinson, 90; Dunn Center, 94; Ellendale, 88; Fessenden, 90; Grand Forks, 80. Jamestown, 86; Larimore, 90; Minot, 92; Pembina 82; Wahpetor, 90; Far- go, 90. The lowest temperature re- ported was at Fargo, where the ther- mometer Et AO Oe down to 54. DOPE TRAFFIC INCREASING BY WAY OF MEXICO Fortunes Made by Those Engag-; ed in Illicit Smuggling of Narcortics Into America Neuvo Laredo, Mex., July 19.—Amer- ica is being flooded with “dope.” Today the “drug traffic’ in Mexico) is the nation’s most paying business. Opium, morphine, cocaine and heroin} are being smuggled across the border in’ greater quantities than ever before. While thousands of dollars’ worth of “dream stuff” is found each day by federal narcotic operatives along the border, other thousands are finding their way across the Rio Grande. Mexican officials here say the de- mand from the United States is grow- ing heavier with each month of pro- hibition, and that great fortunes are, being made in the illicit trade by many influential Mexicans and Americans. FAIR RECEIPTS EXCEED 1919, Fargo, July 19.—The 1920 state fair ended successfully in spite of the downpour of rain which cut the day short Saturday. The rain came just at the beginning: of the races Satur- day afternoon. Saturday was known as Society day. The attendance sur- passed that of last year. It is es- timated the receipts are $20,000 in ex- cess of last year and the expenses $40,000 more. Many of the exhibits were taken from here to Grand Forks, for the opening of the fair there Tuesday. RAPIDS CITY GROWING Washington, July 19.—The census of Rapids S.-D.,. was announced today as aninterease of 1,2 for 49.9 per cent, by the census de- partment. There, | (Copyright, Press Publishing ( | FIRST YACHT RACE PHOTOGRAPH o., from Kadel & Herbert). | New York.—This remarkable photograph of the first race | ‘(July 15th) between Sir Thomas Lipton’s Shamrock IV (in fore-| ground) and the American cup defender Resolute (upper) ‘was tak- the season’s high mark for the state on when the Resolute’s throat halyard snapped. Shamrock was awarded the first,race after an accident forced ‘Resolute out. when it was called off, because lig races will be run this week. BADER DESPITE) HIS SMALL VOTE Opinion ‘is Given Geen. by Attorney General in, Response to Re- | quest for Ruling Ea reas QUOTES COURT DECISION Not Necessary for Party to Get 25 Percent of Ballots to Keep Nominees, Ruling J. F. T. O'Connor, Democratic can- didate for governor, is the nomince of his party regardless of the number of votes he obtained in the primary elec- tion, in the opinion of William Langer. Attorney-General. In a reply to H. A. Hanson, states | attorney at Bowbells, Mr. Langer gives the opinion requested, and sets out the decision of the supreme court in the case of Ed. Allen, state’s attorney of Burleigh county,.against,T. E. Flah- erty, county auditor. Section Attacked. The section of the statutes on which the theory that O’Connor is not the nominee of his party is as follows: “If the total vote cast for any party candidate or candidates for any office for which nominations are herein pro- vided for shall equal less than 25 per cent of the average total number of votes cast for governor,’ secretary of| state and attorney-general of the po- flies! party he or they represented at the last general election then. no nom- \ination shall be made in that party for such office.” Quotes the Court. | Mr. Langer quotes the supreme court decision that this section “is uncon- stitutional, in that its provisions are arbitrary, unnatural and lack uniform- lity in the different counties of the state and does not provide a standard | for determining the basis for classifi- eation which is staple and constant throughout.” It.appears that the total vote cast "Connor, in the recent pri- ilf not be more than 6,500, as compared to approximately 114,000 ' Republican votes cast. Doyle, the | Democratic candidate for governor in 1918, got 36,733 votes. ERROR 7 VOTE. An error in reporting the vote for railroad commissioner to the secretary of state was reported today by Charles E. Fouts, of McHenry county. He re- ported that the vote previously given E. J. Krueger. republican candidate for railroad commissioner, should be | 1,014. instead, of 1.374. An error Was | made in adding figures, he said. The change may have some bearing on the official standing of Mr. Krueger and W. EH, Stutsman, another independent republican candidate, but will not af- fect the nomination. BANK BUILDS LINTON HOME Linton, N. D., July 19—The People’s State bank has opened .a temporary office in the northeast corner of the} city hotel. A new bank building will! be built as soon as the old building is; removed. Officers of the bank are: R.| M. Volk. president; .E. T. Atha, vice- president; J. R. Volk, cashier. jyachts could not complete the course in the time limit. Resolute was leading in the second race Saturday zht winds made it apparent the | Other | WAVES. WASH UP UNKNOWN ANIMAL eh <d — London, . July 19.—Scientists here are seeking do determine “the ‘nature and origin of a dead animal washed-up oy the. waves in Scotland the. other jay. The size of a horse, with four short legs,'the beast was’ covered with jong cream-colored -hair.. Some _be- lieve it a’ young mammoth washed loose from a glacier and others a pre. historic horse. PREPARE ORDER. T0 GIVE COAL 10 NORTHWEST ?riority Provided for Lake Erie Shipments in Measure Agreed Upon by Executives ASK COMMISSION APPROVAL Washington, July ,19—The joint committee of railway executives and :oal operators has prepared an order for ‘submission to the interstate. com- merce commission under which an adequate supply of coal will go to the northwest. The preparation of the draft was completed at the joint meet- ing in New York. The arrived at order provides: The railroads are to give prior- ity to coal for Lake Erie ports. H. M. Griggs, manager of the Ore and Coal exchange of Cleve- land, is to be made an agent of the inter-state commerce commis- sion to handle coal shipped to Lake Erie ports. Mr. Griggs is to direct the plac- ing of cars at the mines. Embargoes are to be placed on car supply for shipment of coal to any other destination so long as the percentage of cars alloted to lake shipments is not met. The proposed order, as submitted, has the approval of the railroad execu-| tives, and it practically is certain that it will he adopted by the commission. Chairman E. E. Clark of the commis- sign, said in his letter to Daniel Will- ard early this week that the commis- i sion was prepared to issue a new order relating to the shipment of coal to the northwest, following a report of the conference here and in New York. It is estimated that under this order 20,000,000 tons of coal will be shipped to the lakes for distribution by_Mr. Griggs. From this amofnt steps will) be taken to insure a supply for the; head of the lakes, which will be dis- tributed throughout the northwest. As a matter of fact, the railroads in a manner have anticipated the adop- tion of the order by the interstate com- merce commission. Orders were is- sued from New York during the week to gather cars,for placing at the mines, and they will be loaded and moved to lake ports. to be distributed under the} ; direction of Mr. Griggs. This was done after assurances were given the coal carrying roads that the coal operators would load all cars supplied. UNION LEADERS AWAIT BOARDS WAGE DECISION Se ae Mass Meeting Held in Chicago Preparatory to- Announce- ment of Boartl’s Action + BOARD COMPLETES AWARD Not Unanimous, Says Report, But Two Union ‘Members of Board Said to be For It —_ Chicago, July 19.=-The first grand: council for more than}a year of execu- tives general chairman and general committeemen of the 16 recognized railroad brotherhoods. opened in Chi-| cago today to pass, upon the wage award of the railway tabor board. The board's decision, it has been announced, will be made public to- morrow. According to union rules all question! of a wage increase must be submitted | toa referendum vote, but it was point- ed out that: the call for the grand council stated the .purpose of the gathering to be “to consider and pass finally upon the award made by the board.” 1,000 Officials Present Approximately 1,000 union ofticia!s are expected to be; present .when the! council takes action on the apyard. In connection with the discussion of | a probable referendum it was pointed out that a vote by the entire member- ship of brotherhoods would require a month or more and that many union leaders were opposed to this delay in} the final delay or acceptance of the award. 4 Samuel Heberling, president of the Switchmen’s union of North America, declared last night that if it was de- cided the award was unsatisfactory “concerted actoion would be taken by the 16 brotherhoods,” Award Completed — With the exception of a few minor | changes yet to be made, the decision of the United, States railroad labor board on demands of 2,000,000 railroad employees seeking an annual wage in- crease: of $1,100,000,000 stands com- piete today. The award, it was said, will grant increases which will be “substantial” inthe minds of board members. :Decision. Not Unanimous The decision, it was learned author- itively, was not wnesimous. At least two and possibly three members dis- sented, but the announcement to be given -out Tuesday will not disclose who held back. The award, it was said, will merely state that the decision was arrived at.in compliance with the law which created the board. It is understood. however. that at least two of the Igbor members of the board approved the award. ! On the increases to be awarded and which will be retroactive to May 1, 1920, will depend whether the country will be threatened with a generat rail- road strike. The insurgent strikes, which started last March when many switchmen and other classes of rail road workers walked out, delayed the granting of increases. Demands of 70,000 railway express employees, not included in the ward, will be taken up by the board Thurs- day. The express men ask an increase of 20 cents an hour, this incerase would be equal to more than $30,000,- 000 annually. FULL MILITARY HONORS GIVEN DEAD SOLDIER Body of Capt. Falconer Arrived From France This After- Funeral Tomor- noon. row The ‘body of Captain Adison Fal- coner, who died in France while in the service arrived in Bismarck this afternoon on the South Soo at 3:4. A guard of honor composed of for- mer service men were at the station to meet the train. The funeral service will be held to- morrow. The body will be taken to the Episcopal church at 8:45 in the morning for private services. The public service will be held at the church at 2:30. Rev. Buzzelle will offigiate and interment will be im the Fairview cemetery. The guard ot honor will be stationed with the body from 8:45 until the regular service at 2730, Captain A. A. Jones vice com- mander of the American Legion has supervision of all military arrange- ments. A firing squad will accom- pany the body to the cemetery, Full military honors will be paid to tue dead soldier. The pail bearer are all ex-service men, They are: Phillip Webb, Sam- uel Day, Hugh McGarvey, Frain Baker, Oscar Selvig and George Lit- tle. “DARLINGS” OF CAMPUS DECRIED Stanford University, Calif. July 19.— College men cannot render any service to society until the colleges are freed) eerree Te. THIS MAN’S ARREST — “ San Francisco, July 19—-Tired of the failure of defendants, charged with violating the fresh» fruit law, to appear, Judge Samuels announced he would issue bench warrants. “We'll issue a warrant for W. J Pleasent first.,” he announced. “No clan do!” protested a Chinese fruit vendor in court. “You have get weege to catchee hlim. He been dead man long time.” WILSON AND COX UNITE ON VIEWS SAYS STATEMENT White House ia Democratic Nominee Talk Following Conference COX WET STAND SETTLED? Senator Sheppard Says That Governor Will Not Go Be- fore Country as Wet Candidate Washington, July 19.—Unity of opinion on the league of nations in particular and the Democratic plat- form in generally was acclaimed by President Wilson and Governor Cox, the Democratic presidential nominee, in statements published treating on yesterday’s conference at the White House. President Wilson’s statement said that he and the party nominee were “absolutely at one with regard to the ‘| great issues of the league of nations” and that Mr. Cox “is ready to be the champion in every respect of the honor of the nation and secure peace of the world.” Cox Summarizes It Governor Cox, in summarizing the result of the conference, said it brought out that he and the President “are agreed as ‘to the meaning and sufficiency of the platform and the duty of the party in the face of the threatened bad faith to the world in the name of America.” Upon his arrival in Washington the democratic nominee, who, his friends have asserted, favors strong reserva- tions to the league covenant, announ- ced he was standing upon two reserva- tions which he outlined in a state- ment last May and which was con: strued at the time as being merely interpretative in character. The res- ervations follow: Yat} “First—In giving its assent to this treaty the senate has in mind the fact that the League of Na- tions, which it embodies, was adopted for the sole purpose of maintaining peace and comity among the nations of the earth and preventing the recurrence of such destructive conflicts as that through which the world has just passed. The co-operation of the United States with the league and its continuance as a member thereof naturally will depend upon the adherence of the League to that fundamental purpose. “Second—It will, of course, be understood that, in carrying out the purpose of the league, the government of the United States must at all times act in strict harmony with the terms and in- tent of the United States consti- tution, which cannot in any way be altered by the treaty making power.” ‘Governor Cox said the first- of the suggested reservations, he thought, would make it possible for the United States to withdraw from the league at any time the United States believed the League was becoming an “al- fiance.” Substitute For Article The second resevration he proposed as a substitute for the Article X. reser- vations proposed in the senate. Governor Cox was greeted at the sta- tion by a crowd of several thousand persons who cheered him enthusiasti- cally, Then he went to the home of Judge T. T. Ansberry. Before he had been in the city three hours he had satisfied the most ex. treme pro-leaguers that he was on their side, although he has announced him- self in favor of reservation. In the same brief time he had obtained the approval of some of the most ardent “drys,” although he has been consid- ered a “wet” nominee in some quay- ters, Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas, “dry” author of the 18th amendment, called on Governor Cox to discuss the prohibition question. Sheppard to Take Stump “Governor Cox’s attitude is satisfac. tory in every way,” said Senator Shep- pard after the conferenc “I expect to take the stump in his behalf at an early date. Texas, you know, is a doubtful state—it’s doubtful whether it will give 200,000 or 250,000 ma- jority.” HARDIN’S ANSWER Marion, O., July 19.—Pressing his fight against the “splendid accord” established yesterday between Presi- dent Wilson and Governor Cox, Sena- tor Harding declared in a statement today that triumph of the Democratic ticket this year would mean “a con- tinuation of the foreign policy which has so greviously disappointed both Europe and America.” Apparently foreseeing the league as a paramount campaign issue as a re- sult of the White House statement, the Republican candidate adopting a program of striking at the Wilsonian policies wherever they showed their heads. He took for his text a statement on the league attributed to Col. House. of “pampered, petted, cushioned and SHAKES UP HENS TOLEDO—Manager Bresnahan’ has cigaretted darlings.” Rabbi Stephen BASEBALL CONFAB CINCINNATI—Members of the Na- S. Wise of the Free synagogue of New shifted, his infield and the Mud Hens York told the graduating class of Stan-' are playing better: defens: verrick is at short, Dyet/al Jones at second ord_university. It was the largest degrees. tional Baseball Federation will meet here July 12 to arrange for the an- class igitheshistory of the, nual intercity amateur championship pbaseball series. = ‘| FAVORITE SON OF EXKAISER KILLS HIMSELF AS RESULT OF BROODING OVER FATHER'S FATE POLES FLEEING BEFORE ADVANCE OF BOLSHEVIK] Peasants are Terror Stricken as Red Forces Make Sweep * Across Lithuania ARMIES ARE RETREATING London, July 19.— The British government, today received a note from the Russian soviet govern- ment stating that Russia was pre- pared to agree to an armistice, and to make peace with Poland. Warsaw, July 19.—The Poles are! withdrawing to the south and south- west from the railway janctions of Lida, which has been occupied by the Bolsheviki in their drive in the direc- tion of Grodno, This Bolsheviki sweep across Luth- uania, is ‘ing the soviet forces possession of rich territory as they are occupying thousands of acres planted by the Poles, the grain and hay now standing in stacks. The Pol- ish population is fleeting before the Bolsheviki onrush the peasants crowd- ing the road: ith their livestock and vehicles carrying household goods. It is said in Polish quarters that the retreat on the northern front is being continued in an orderly way, accord- ing to plans. OHIO CENTER OF POLITICAL TALK FOR WHOLE WEEK Cox Meets Committee and Sen- ator Harding Will Sound Key- note of ‘His Campaign Columbus, 0, dul July (19--7Qhin, the homeyofthe two Presidential candi- dates today entered upon its first big political week of the campaign. Several members of the Democratic national committee arrived for their first meeting here tomorrow with Governor Cox, the Democratic no! nee and franklin D. Roosevelt, hi running mate. Tomorrow's meeting is expected to develop preliminary’ campaigns {o> the campaign. Members of the executive commit- tee of the Republican national com- mittee of the Republican national committee will, meet here Wednesday preparatory to going to Marion Thurs- day for the Harding notification | ceremonies. Thousands of persons are expected in Marion Thursday when Senator Hardi the republican nominee, will be officially notified of his nomina- tion and to listen to his address, which is expected to be the key-note of the Republican campaign. BALDWIN MAN INJURED WHEN AUTO UPSETS Alfred Christensen’s Car Turns Over Near N. P. Bridge.—In- juries Not Serious Alfred Christensen of Baldwin, is confined in St. Alexixus hospital today as the result of injuries sustainea yesterday when the auto he was rid- ing in turned over on the west road near the N. P. bridge. His injuries are not serious. Mr. Christensen was riding with parties fom Baldwin to Bismack when they met another car coming toward them. In turning out af the road} they went on to an embankment and the car turned over. None of the rest of the party was injured. ENDORSE MOVE OF TOWNLEY TO MAKE NEW FIGHT Political League in Minnesota Backs Up Proposal to Run Candidates Independently Rochester, July 1 —After endorsing the movement started at the Nonpar- tisan league meeting at Minneapolis recently to place the candidates ice state office defeated in the primaries on the state ballot this fall this adopting a new constitution the sec- ond annual convention of the Minne- sota working peoples nonpartisan political league concluded its business last night. , The convention declined to take any action regarding the third party ticket nominated at Chicago last week and on the Babcock good roads movement. It went on record as facing provision for casting ballots at elections by ab- sent voters. | Marital Difficulties and Restrict- ed Finances Also Given as Causes of Suicide of Prince Joachim—Suicide Took Place at Potsdam Palace in Berlin —Friends Deny It was Caused by Scandal EX-EMPRESS IS NOT TOLD Berlin, July 19—Prince Joach- im, of Hohenzollern, son of for- mer Emperor William of Ger- many, committed suicide in Pots- dam, it was announced Sunday. The prince shot himself at his residence Saturday night, from which he was removed to a hos- pital, where he died. Known as the favorite son of the Kaiser, he being the young- est of the six sons, Prince Joach- im had been mentioned in con- nection with reports of efforts to restore the monarchy in Ger- many. Wis friends denied stories current in Berlin today that his suicide was brought about by scandal. They say that outside from his martial disap- pointments the prince was embarrass- ed through his restricted finances. Prince Joachim is also reported to have been brooding over the ultimate fate of the former royal house and the criticism to which his father has been subjected in Germany. EMPRESS NOT TOLD Doorn, July 19.—The announcement of ‘Prince Joachim’s death came to Doorn Castle like a thunderbolt. The former German empress, who, during the last week, has been again seri- ously troubled by her heart ailment, it believed not to have been inform- ed of the tragedy. s “The ex-emperor has been greatly affected by the untimely end of his favorite son. ‘ Blow to Crown Prince Wieringen,- Holland, July 19—The tidings of the sudden death of Prince Joachim came as a great blow to his brother the former German crown prince who only this morning learn- ed the news from his adjutant. Prince Joachim was born Dec. 17, 4890, inv Berlins:Dyring the war he served on the cana and western tronts, and was reported wounded on the western front. After his recovery he was transferred’ to the eastern front. He was married in 1916 to Marie Augustine, of Anhalt, who was then 17 years. of age. Recently he was Crs vorced. CORKS STREETS BATTLE GROUND FOR FACTIONS Former Soldier Killed in Irish - City and Motor Lorries of Soldiers is Attacked ork, Ireland, J July July 19.— This city wals in a state of terror last night as the result of street fighting which broke out after a bayonetting incident in the streets in which a former sol- dier was killer. About 10 p. m. indiscriminate firing started in virtually all sections of the y. The casualties reported up to this morning were one dead and 14 wounded. An attack was made on two motor lorries carrying soldiers, This attack followed a night of terror into which the city was plunged as the result of street fighting in which Sinn Feiners and the military participated. Two men were killed and some 40 were wounded in the gun fighting. The Sinn Feiners used the guerrilla tactics which had been outlined in the plan of campaign of the Republican army, DUNN RED CROSS SEEKING SOURCE OF PROPAGANDA Political Bias is Denied and Court Action Promised Against Those Who Spread Reports Killdeer, July 19.—The Dunn county Red Cross chapter has issued a state- ment in answer to “poisonous propa- ganda” that the organization has been perverted into a political organization. The members of the executive com- mittee, in the resolutions adopted, “not only regret and refute these charges, but wish to hold up to public reproach and scorn the pitifully small calibre of the American citizenship of anyone guilty of such tactics.” The committee will endeavor to trace the source of the propaganda. and promises to take legal steps to punish the guilty parties. RUSS SOLDIERS ARE DRIVEN OUT Warsaw, July 19—Evacuation of Liva, 50 miles south of Vilna, ty the Bolshevikf, after heavy fighting is reported by the war office today In southern Polesia the Bolsheviki drove out Polish mountaineers and occupied the village of Babrowica.