The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, August 23, 1920, Page 1

meen WEATHER Generally Fair THE BIs SMARCK TRIB UNE LAST EDITION THIRTY-NINTH YEAR _ BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA. “MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 1920 PRICE FIVE CENTS POLES SMASH SOVIET ARMIES HARDING SAYS | COX CAMPAIGN CHARGE FALSE Assertion That Fifteen Million Is Raised for G. O. P. La- beled Ridiculous GIVES FORMAL STATE Court Fullest Understanding of Campaign Funds, Repub- -lican Nominee Chicago, Aug. 23.—Chairman Will Hays and George White, of the Re- | publican and Democratic national committee respectively; the treasurer of each committee and the treasurers of the senatorial and congressional campaign committees of each, today were ordered, to appear before the senate committee investigating cam- paign expenditures here next Mon- day. The committee directed Senator Kenyon, his chairman, telegraph Governor Cox asking him either to appear Monday or have a representa- tive present any evidence he may have to substantiate his charges that the Republicans are raising a $15,- 000,000 campaign fund. Marion, 0O., Aug. 23.—Governor Cox’s charge of a Republican cam- paign fund of $15,000,000 was charac- terized by Senator Harding as “ab- solutely untrue” and “perfectly rede iculous.” Declaring he seconded cordially the challenge of Republican national Chairman Hays to the Democratic nominee to produce evidence of ex cessive Republican contributions, Mr Harding said he was not fearful ot the results of any investigation of the party treasury. “We court the fullest understand- ing of our funds, in every respect.” The Republican nominee said, in con- nection on Gov. Cox’s speech of yes- terday. “Not only are statements of excessive expenditures absolutely un- true, but as a matter of fact, we are having difficulty in producing the tunds we legitimately. need-to. conduct:|-, the campaign as it should be con- ducted. Stories of a 15,000,000 fund are perfectly ridiculous.” “ Hit by H.C. L. Senator Harding added that the. wave of advancing costs and the‘en-|' franchisement of women had raised the legitimate financial requirements of a national campaign, but he de- clared his party’s money chest con- tained “nothing like” the total named by his Democratic opponent. Asked. whether any of the money raised by the national committee before the Chicago convention would be used in the campaign, he said it all had. been expended by convention time, and that in making its arrangements at Chi- cago the party treasury had been com- pelled to borrow “something like a quarter of a million dollars.” The senator’s attention’ also was called to Gov. Cox’s charges that the $1,000 limit fixed by Republican man- agers had been evaded by “dummy” contributions. The Republican nomi- nee again declared he would welcome any proof of the assertion and when he was asked whether the party would return money found to have been giv- en through “dummy” contributors, he replied: “I think that is rather a far-fetth- ed hypothesys.” In discussing the added expense of carrying the campaign to the new- ly enfranchised women, the candidate said his party would not change its campaign machinery mategially on that account. Personally, he said, he expected to make “no particular ap- peal for the votes of the women.” | No Class Appeal “I do not believe,” he said “in mak- ing a distinction by appealing to either sex or to any class as such. My campaign will be directly to the citizenry of the United States, and I take the view that women come into that citizenry on the same basis as men.” The nominee declared he did not expect enfranchisement of women to “change the ulitical complexion of any state,” adding that experience in the suffrage states had shown the wisdom of his opinion. The first of the senator's speeches this week will be delivered here on Tuesday, to a group of prominent theatrical folk representing the Harding and Coolidge theatrical league. . CQX’S DEMAND Dayton, Ohio, Aug. 23. (Cox)—A request on Will H. Hays, chairman of the republican national commit- tee, for information regarding repub- lican campaign funds was made Sun- day night by Governor Cox, Demo- cratic presidential candidate, who came here today from Columbus. Gov. Cox declared that Mr. Hays statement yesterday regarding repub- | lican funds was not a reply to the governor’s charges that the republi- cans were raising a fund of $15,000,- 000. “I was very much gratified,” the governor said, “that Mr. Hays made | his response, but as I read his state-! ment it is no denial. He says the ir- regylar preliminary ‘estimate’ is $3,- 000,000. That doesn’t mean anything. I want Mr. Hays to tell us into how many sub-divisions the. country was divided by the. republican managers. I want him to tell us how many sub divisions there are and what territor- jes each covers, and incidentally I (Continued on Page Eight) i pe a | | H BANDITS” CAUSING TROUBLE “ * | L Toledo, Any. 23—“Fish band- its” is the latest here. Robert Kelly was returning home with a nice string of fish. Three boys held him up, so Robert’s mother told police, and while the boy tied to a stake the “robbers”, cooked the fish and ate them. LEGAL BATTLE NEXT STEP IN SUFFRAGE FRAY Hearing on Temporary Writ of Injunction ‘Next Thing on Program WOMEN TOILERS HOPEFU Nashville, Aug. 23.—Both factions in he ‘ennessee suffrage fight prepared oday for a legal battle over the legis- ature’s ratification of the federal suff- cage amendment. Suffragists and their opponents were of the opinion che next step in the controversy prob- ably would “> the hearing;on the tem- porary writ of injunction issued Sat- urday by Judge Langford, restricting state officials certifying ratification to Washington. No date has been fixed for the hear- ing. It was believed by some of the! principals, however, that the case night be heard late today or tomor- ‘ow. The writ is returnable within ive days on agreement of the parties o the action. Suffragists today expressed the be- ief that litigation would not be pro- ested and that ratification by Tennes- jee would be upheld by the courts in time for women to vote in November. IRISH TOWN IS- BURNED DURING NIGHT RIOTING Murder of Police Inspector Fol- lowed by Attacks on Sinn ' Feiners Lisburn, Ireland, Aug. 23.—The business portion of Lisburne today presented a scene of ruin and desola- tion as a result of the burning of shops by loyalists in revenge for the murder of Police Inspector Swamzy here yesterday. During the night the sky was light- ed up by flames from the shops cf suppused Sinn Feiners. The fires al- so volving a number of loyalists’ premises. The private homes of Sinn Feiners were burned and fur- niture carried into the street and ignited. The military authorities have post- ed a guard over the Catholic chapet. ENGLAND WILL GIVE EGYPT | INDEPENDENCE London, Aug. 23.—Negotiations in-| cident to the recognition of the in- dependence of Egypt by Great Brit-; ain will take place between this country and the world powers'as soon | as a final agreement signed by the! British and Egyptian government, says the London Times., The final convention will be submitted for con- firmation to the British parliament and the Egyptian assembly. Features of the agreement include a guarantee by Great Britain of Egyp- tian integrity against foregn inva- sion: SPEEDERS AND _| DRUNKS FINED Sneeding, and drunk anf disorderly conduct landed a number of men in| police court this morning. Walter Reynolds paid a fine for being drunk and disorderly. J. T. Kain pleaded guilty of being drunk, disorderly and resisting an officer. He was given a fine of $15 and costs. R. A. McAdmon was picked up. for speeding, but failed to appear this morning and forfeited his bail. Slim Ruske was taken in for dis- orderly conduct, but likewise forfeit- ed his bail and failed to appear for a hearing. F. Kent pleaded guilty of speeding and paid a fine and costs. —_———___ i &——$—___—_—_—_——————___—_-¢ | , | | ! I WALKING FUNERALS | ARE UNDER THE BAN | London, Aug. 23.—The under- takers of Bushey have banned the bier presented for use of the in- habitants 13 years ago and which has been used for more than 1,000 burials The under- j for ; Switched j tenth. jand 20 million bushels. takers do not favor walking fun- erals, is the reason assigned. U.S. ATHLETES: TAKE VICTORY IN OLYMPIAD So Far Ahead in Point Scoring as Final Contests Are Run That Victory Is Assured FINN WINS THE MARATHON Covers 26 Miles in Remarkable Time Closely Pressed by * Two Others Antwerp, Aug. 23.--The Olympic ‘thletic events in the Stadium closed this afternoon with the American ath- letes so far in the lead in the point of scoring that an easy victory was “ssured. . The closing contests were held in the rain with only a handful of spec- tators present. , Hannes Kolehmainen, represent- ing Finland, and holder of severai American distance records and cham- pionships, won the seventh Olympic marathon. He showed wonderful en- durance and covered the distance, 26 | miles, 385 yards, in the remark time of 2 hours 32 minutes, 35 seconds, through mud and rain. This broke the old record by four minutes, The eight years that have passed since Kolehmainen won three cham- pionships at the Stockholm olympics seem to have passed lightly over his head and to have increased, rather than dimineshed, his stamina and speed. Through almost the entire dis- tance he was closely attended by Charles Gitsham, the South African who ran second in the Marathon of 1912, but he wore him down after a long shoulder to shoulder contest well ahead of the rest of the field in the latter part of the great con- test. The hard pace was too much Githam who fell back after 4 game struggle to hold second, being passed by Lossman, the Hsthonian, and many of the others, with the stadium almost in sight. Effort Fails Lossman made a, determined effort to overhaul the Finn, but was un- able to quite do the trick, although only a few seconds separated them at the end. The third, fourth, fifth and sixth men to finish apd thus win points came in rapidly and in exceptionally good condition. The first American to cross the line, Joe Organ of Pitts- burgh, was seventh, less than nine minutes behind the winner. Carl Linder, of Quincy, Mass., and Charles Mellor, of Chicago, were elev- enth and twelvth, while Arthur Rota. St. Alponsus, the’ fourth , American starter, gave out after fourteen and 4 half miles. The race was run in an almost steady downpour of rain and the air was raw and cold. The contestants passed over country fields and through small villages, where the spectators watched the calvalcade of official and beflagged automobiles with more interest than they did the splashing runners. The contestants constantly from gravel pathes and cobble stone and brike walks, to mud roads. But it appear- ed to affect but little the stamina of the leaders. Arriving at the stadium both Koleh- mainen and Lossman finished strong then ran around the track together. I the victor wearing a wreath of flow- ers and the Finnish flag. Turns Handsprings Arrie of Italy, who finished third, was particularly active at the end of the race, for he turned several hand- springs. .All three runners were picked up and hoisted to the shoul- ders of their admiring countrymen. Tatu Kolehmainen, a brother of the | marathon winner, came. in a good} Tomoskoki, who took fifth place, is a. well known runner who lives in Quincy, Mass., but like the (Continued on Page Wight) KANSAS FIELDS HIT BY GRAIN ~CAR SHORTAGE Critical Situation’ Will Result Unless Cars Are Sup- plied Soon ble 1 Aug. 23.—With wheat bins in Kansas City elevators practically empty and wheat arrivals inadequate to meet the demand for shipments to other markets and for export, the freight car shortage is} clearly reflected here. Slightly less than 2,000,000 bushels are now stored in local elevators which have a capacity of between 15 A year ag) the supply was nearly 9,000,000. The amount in storage here has increased | only a few thousand bushels since the harvest. The shortage of cars for grain ship- ment in the Southwest has never,been more acute, according to grain com- pany officials here. A critical situation in business and financial circles was predicted by lo- cal grainmen unless the car situation is improved. It will take twenty-; eight months, at the present rate, for the railroads to move wheat now in Kansas, according to Judge Clyde M.} Reed of the Kansas court of industrial | relations, who is investigating the car shortage. Kansas City, Mo., more than | the battlefront. MILLIONS MADE BY VOLUNTEER WHEAT HARVES Topeka, Kan., Aug. 23.—Kansas is threshing her second largest wheat Surprising crop, 150,000,000 bushels. yields reported from: every county. With perfect weather Kansas is watching the rounding out of a 140, 000,000 bushel corn crop; an oat cr estimated: at-64,400.408. -bushels and a barley crop of 20,000,000 bushels. On hundreds of western Kansas farms this year growers will receive millions. from fields they didn't take the trouble to plant last fall. It is volunteer wheat and is threshing out to the acre. Volunteer wheat is like finding money. The 1919 grains that fell in the fields at cutting time when the harvest was over ripe took root and without effort of the farmer pro- duced a perfect’ stand. Until this year Kansas never raised a wheat crop of more than 100,000,000 bushels and a corn crop of more than 100,000,- 000 bushels the same year. RICH AND POOR’ PUT MONEY IN PONZI SCHEME Estimated That 30,000 Entered Into the Get-rich-quick Scheme . Boston, Aug. A list of inves- tors in the postal coupon Ponzi ability of the over-night financier to ‘make riches for them in a month or kwo—looked like a cross section of the community when it was printed today. All walks of life were there—many men and women of the professions, of business and of labor. It is estimated that 30.000 in all, placed their money in the scheme which is now in receivership and of these about half withdrew it with or without the per cent interest which Ponzi paid before the crash. The others are relying on federal. re- ceivers to reco’ what is left. made in a petition field in the federal district court today by Ponzi’s coun- sel. The petition trial by jury be ordered to determine the issue. TROOPS PURSUE BAND HOLDING U. §, PRISONERS : Washington, Aug. 28, .—Responding ; to an informal communication from the American embassy at Mexico City the Mexican foreign office has announced that urgent steps have: been taken to effect the prompt re- lief of foreigners. including Ameri- cans, captured by bandits. The state department was advised today of the embassy’s action and | the Mexican replv. According to Mexico City newspa- pers 5,000 federal troops are in pur- suit of the bandits with instructions from the govefnment to annihilate the band. Excelsior, of Mexico City, stated that 11 Americans and a British citi- zen.were being held by the bandits. 30, 40 and in a few cases 50 bushels | scheme—-persons who trusted in the; Denial that Ponzi is bankrupt was! demands that a! ‘CLAIMS EUROPE IS ON VERGE OF STILL MORE WAR Hungary Will Come Back Again —€annot Be Kept: Apart, Says Regent Budapest, Aug. 23.—Admiral Nicho- regent of Hungary, told The Associated Press correspondent ! today that in his opinion “Europe is on the verge of other wars which will not be severe but will repair the in- justices and incongruities of the peace treaty. I am quite sure that old Hun- gary will come back again,” he con- tinued. “It was formed by patural necessities, so it cannot be held apart by paper treaties.” War in Air. Allied military observers here feel that war is in the air and that Hun gary is likely to begin it by invading Slovakia on pretext of saving that country from Bolshevism but with the intention of crushing the Czechs which the Hungarians feel would be {an casy task, and then attacking Ru- mania with the aid of the Bulgarians. who want to recover Dobrudja, and of the Serbs who want the Banat. War prophets here are asking what Hungary intends to do with the arms and food she is collecting. It is known that Hungary has more than $1,000,000 worth of American canned meats, that she has received 28 tan! and a large number of rifles and is manufacturing munitions. These lat- ter are ostensibly intended for the Poles. Regent Horthy, however, told the correspondent that the Hunga army does not exceed the terms of the peace treaty. (Under these terms the Hungarian army was limited to 35,000 men and guns not to exceed 1) centimeters.) “The Allies are constantly inspect- ing up to see if we mobilizing.” said the regent; “whereas they should lhe sending us’ arms to prepare for | Bolshevik danger; bit they do not un- ‘derstand so they wait until the Re troops overrun us, then fling up their | hands in desj Stil Cautious | Asked whether Hunga to ratify the peace treaty and when, Admiral Horthy remained silent. ‘The gent is still popular and is steering ay cautiously. was thrown into the present po- situation against my will and are making my duties heavy,” ‘However, T will stick to my Admiral Horthy has been by making his re iodollo, j near this city, but he complains that there is hardly a bed to sleep on in the vast chateau owing to the looting j of it by the Communists and Ruman- ns Who had cut up paintings, Gohe- n carpets and the they post.” ing recreation | dence in the royal domain at | lin tapestries. Pers: of furniture when taw | upholstry j could not ‘DEATH FOLLOWS FORMER INJURY | Ben H, Liming, of Garriso#. died Saturday at a local hospital, follow- | ing injuries received on the railroad in April. Mr, Liming was 35 years old, and | was working with a section crew on the railroad. On April 17 he was brought to the hospital following in- | juries received on the road. He nev-j ler en y recovered from the effects j of these and his death came Satur j day. i The body was shipped to Grand Forks today for burial. | tice in progress of formation by El POLISH GIRLS READY FOR BATTLE WARSAW—Outside the gates of their beloved capital are the women of Poland battling with the men to hold off the invader. This photograph, one of the last to leave Warsaw before Trotaky’ 3 forces laid siege, shows the Polish Legion of Women, many of whom have seen hard service on FIVE SEEK TO BE POSTMASTER FOR KILLDEER Killdeer, N. D., Aug. 23.—Civi service examinations for the benefit of applicants for the postmastershiy at killdeer were held at the Dickin son post office. Rivalry for the post office in the growing city to the north is now keen and five candidates were present to They were | take the* exwminations. CLOSE GATEWAY TO ESCAPE AND TAKE THOUSANDS Bottling-up Prices Is Complet ed, Says Dispatch From Polish Capital FRENCH GENERAL DIREC Weygand’s Tactics Put Poles on Eve of Tremendous Vic- tory Over Russ Warsaw, Aug. 23.—The proc- ess of bottling up the Russian Soviet forces on the northern front between Prussia and the Vistula rivers has been complet- ed,, according to an official statement issued just before midnight. The Poles have closed the gateway of escape, taking pris- oners and materials and such quantities that it is impossible to count them. One Polish infantry division alone took 5,000 prisoners and 16 guns. Retreat From Lemberg The Soviet forces, which have been menacing Lemberg from the east and south have commenced to retreat un- der pressure due, the statement says, to the continued Polish advance along the entire central and northern front. At one time General Dudenny, the Soviet cavalry leader, was within nine miles of Lemberg but has been thrown back ina southwesterly direction. All the Russians in this region are in full retreat, Twenty-two cannon were taken dur- }| Ing the advance on the central front under the personal campaign of Pres- ident Pilsudski. The Russian retreat contineus in the general direction of Grodnio and eastward. GENERAL RETREAT COMING Paris, Aug. 23.—Soviet Russia arm- ies, which invaded Poland and threat- aned- t0 capture Warsaw, appear to be Mrs. Lyda’ McNiell, Howard. Ells-| on the eve of complete disaster, says worth, Ray Cuskelly, I. L. Doherty,|the Warsaw correspondent of the and C. J. Ranney. . Matin. He quotes General Weygand At a, previous examination held] ag saying “Poland will be the grave here all applicants for the position were disqualified which necessitated a second session. The ‘office is des Ignated as third class and carries ar annual salary of $1,400. It is alsc the central distributing office for Dunn county. Mrs. Lyda Me ell has been act of three-fourths of the Bolshevik army.” The correspondent declares the Bol- sheviki will soon be forced into a hur- 0} ried general retreat and that dis- cipline has broken down in their ranks. i A third Polish column has already ing postmaster since November 1v { passed Brest-Litovsk. 1918, when the office was made va- The French foreign office an- cant by the resignation of Mrs. Grace | nounced today that General Wey- Norred. HARDING WILL TALK TO RAIL MEN ON FRIDAY Actors Will Hear Him and Put On Porch Entertainment for Candidate Marion, O., Aug. hree porch speeches and one at Galion, O.. during the coming week, are on a speaking schedule for Senator Hard- | jing made public at his headquarters here. The Galion address which will be de railwi made on September 8 at the Minne sota state fai ments away from Marion that we on the list of 10 speeches. said these 10, the last of which is on eptember 17, were the had been promised tentatively. Talk to Actors. A feature of next week will be a speech on Tuesday to a delegation o stage and screen stars representing the Harding and Coolidge theatrica league. The actors plan to put on ¢ front porch entertainment for nominee Most spent in George Harvey, is understood they talked princi of today conference with Colone ul about the league of nations, of which | Colonel Harvey is an opponent. Root Court Tople. The new plan for international ju hu Root and European statesmen hac a large part in their di believed. Colonel Harvey declined to express any opinion publicly about the Root! plan or other elements in the league fight, but added he might have some- thing to. say on the subject later. TAKE YOUR CHOICE, | SODA MAN’S RULE es - 23. San Diego, Aug. —Choose your weapons—I'm_ no censor of this town’s table manner: s a downtown soda dispense nd so when a patron orders pie a la mode he places both a fork and spoon beside the dish, front ed on Friday to a gathering of employes and the one to be r are the only engage- tl was only ones i scheduled, though a number of others Sjof Br the | and his headquarters staff. Senator Harding w York editor. It ion, it is [1 Warsaw, gand now is chief of the Polish staff with full power, and that most of the 1,000 French officers in Poland are actually participating in the fighting. The Polish peace delegates have reported that the Soviet represénta- tives are increasing in severity the published peace terms, demanding now that 200,000 Polish workmen be given the arms the Bolsheviki hope the Polish army will lay down. DISASTER THREATENS Warsaw, Aug. 23—Polish forces Sunday night were endeavoring ta cut off the retreat of four Russian Soviet armies, or force them into German territory. On the extreme Polish left the Soviet cavalry was defeated and driven out of Soldau, jand the regions occupied by the Rus- sians in the north Vistula area be- tween Thorn and Plock. The Polish forces have been re- grouped into two armies for pursuit of the Russians, the northern army «| under General Haller and the center army under General Pilsudski. The latter's turning movement continues under the best conditions. The Poles have counted more than 35,000 pris- oners and 200 cannon. General Budenny, with Soviet Nt cavalry around Lemberg is hasten- ing north, seeking to strike the Pol- ish rear now 25 miles distant. ADMIT BREST-LITVOSK LOSS Aug. 23.—Retirement of jan Soivet forces m the city offically admit- !Tted in a statement issued yesterday in i! Miscow and received today by wire- less. 2+ London, tT} Rus: D SOLDIERS The number of ‘oners captured in counter-offensive will i according to ‘Warsaw Lt Most of the 25,000 prisoners already counted were captured in the territory northwest of Warsaw, in- | cluding the Danzig corridor, by the army under command of General Bill- otte. This army is most effective and is composed of German-trained men of, Another Polish army, under nand of the French General striking toward Bialvstok w, cutting off the Bolshe- » | Posen. j the com Henry, CE TERMS Aug. 22.—The foreign of- fice announcement of Saturday night Poland would not accept the Rus- n Soviet terms presented to the {Polish peace delegates of Minsk re- ifers to those submitted by the chair- man of the Soviet delega' at Thurs, day’s session of the peace conference. The* Polish delegations instructions were to insist on an honorable and | durable peace and it was said at the (Continued on Page Hight) i] REFU