The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, September 1, 1920, Page 1

' 4 h “of several Ohio cities. et ett tae nent THE WEATHER Unsettled THE BISMARC - TRIBU rat eee a an RP RE EE ‘LAST EDITION : THIRTY-NINTH YEAR 9 PRICE FIVE CENTS BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1, 1920 INDEPENDENTS REJECT LEMKE’S LEADERSHIP | COAL PRIORITY FOR NORTHWEST IS NOT LIFTED Order Designed to Relieve Fuel Situation Withstands At- tacks of Middle’ West COAL ‘PILE STILL SHORT Freight Car Situation for Grain Movement Not Encourag- _ing, New Reports Say The Interstate Commerce commis- sion will not modify the northwest coal priority in the near future, ac- cording to word received in Bismarck today. No change will be made now or la- |’ ter that will defeat its purpose, which is to got the winter’s fuel supply to upper jake ports before navigation closes, the information received from Washington added. Accorditig to the commission’s ex- perts, barring labor troubles and un- forseen difficulties, 23,000,000 tons of coal will be shipped up to the lakes this year. It is estimated, by offi- cials of Minnesota that thig-will leave |. the ‘northwest short 1,500,000 tons the amount available last year. . N.D. Not Represented The Interstate Commerce commis- sion had been asked to lift the pri ority order for the movement-of coar} to the northwest by representatives They protest- ed that the shipment of coal to the lake heads drains coal needed for middie west industries. North Dakota was not represented at the hearing held before the com- merce ‘ commission. J. F. McGee, Minnesota fuel commissioner, rep- resented the northwest's interests. After the hearing, Chairman Clark, of the commerce commission, suggesteu that Ohioans appoint a committee to confer with representatives of the coal producers and the railroads, and work out scme plan of relieving their situation. Car Shortage Still Acute Information received here today concerning the car situation was nov so @ncouragine.. however. At the meet- ing held yesterday in Fargo,‘at which was decided to hold a meeting in Bis marck, in October to complete the or- ganization of a North Dakota Ship- pers’ association, statements were made (by 0. ‘P. B. Jacobson, of the Minnedota commission, to the effect that the northwest railroads have only afout 75 per cent of their nor- mal sipply of freight cars. He said this iJ a slight increase “since the Aug. @ hearing in Washington, and added fhat the ‘northwest needs mor2 than a¥i00 per cent supply of freight cars d{ring the remainder of the year if the] grain and other shipping is not tolbe seriously -curtailed. Unle}s the car movement is increas- ed thee wili be a serious lack of cars fdr the movement of grain, po- tatoesgand other products in Octo- ber, Mg Jacobson predicted. Take Up Car Supply st. Jaul, Sept. 1—Every effort to speed Jip the movement of freight cas fl the northwestern grain crop will be made by the members of the committee which met in Fargo yes- terday. This committee was compos» ed of the warehouse and railroad commissioners of Minnesota and North and South Dakota. The members of this committee de- cided to. make a weekly report to the Washington officials regarding the condition of the freight car supply in the northwest. ‘A meeting of this committee togeth- er withthe shippers of North Da- kota will be held in Bismarck soon The car situation in the northwest. though showing some improvement, is still serious, Commissioner Jacobsor: said tolay. He added that muct would be done, but they could not hope to entirely relieve the situation although the cimmittee did not look for any serious consequences. FOUR NEW FIRMS ORGANIZE; FILE INCORPORATIONS Fargo Risk Firm Among Those Planning to Do Business in the State Articles of incorporation for the North Lakota Casualty association, with its principal place of doing busi- ness at Fargo, have been field with the secretary of state. The new associa- tion proposes to do the business of an assessment, accident and health asso- ciation, insuring against disabiltiy and accident. Incorporators are E. Edwin Orwick, B. G. McDougall, Albert I. Orwick, Fred Orwick, Paul L. Brund- ing, Louis E. Greene. Articles also were filed for the in- corporation of Smith and Rasmussen, by, Cavalier county, with a cap- ital stock of $50,000. The company Will operate a grain elévator. The Sundby Battery and Manufac- turing company, of Enderlin, Ransom county, filed articles for a $50,000 cor- poration. [ncorporators, J. C. Sundby, A. J. Ostrander, H. B. Stevens, W. G. Engle, Enderlin, and John Bergeson, Lisbon. The Marion Branch potato market- ing association of Kathryn, Barnes county, incorporated. ‘Incorporators include A. Nelson, H. M. Hanson, Wesley C. McDowell, Arnold Johnson. SUFFRAGISTS AT WHITE HOUSE eader (right) and Mrs. Helen CULVER TO QUIT, AS TRADE HEAD Washington, Sept. 1.— Chairman Culver ,of the federal trade commis- sion, rotified Presidedt Wilson today that he. did not wish to have his name submitted for reappointment oe Sept. 25. said that “he desixed. to engage in orivate business. _ WHISKEY TAKEN AT MINOT AFTER EXCITING CHASE Sheriff Makes Fast Time in Au- tomobile in Pursuing Al- leged Bootleggers 3EVERAL SHOTS ARE FIRED Minot, Sept. 1—An exciting three mile chase by a fast auto, shots from revolvers and rifles, capture of 12 tases of Canadian whiskey, and arrest of Fred Scott and Frank Gibson, for- features of a thrilling night ride made in the earty morning hours by She- ‘iff Scofield and four deputies. Stationed at a strategic cross roads oint about ten miles north of Minot, the sheriff and deputies awaited south bound cars, and stopped several. When a touring car containing two men hove in sight, Sheriff Scofield's flash- light wigwag produced no effect save that of making the occupants put on more speed. Fired Two Shots Sheriff Scofield fired two shots from tires, and a little farther down the road, two deputies joined in with rifles, but without visible effect. The sheriff and deputies gave im- mediate chase and after a thrilling three mile pursuit gradually overhaul- ed the fugitive car. Just to enliven the chase the pursuers fired a few | times at the fleeing auto ahead. | The chase ended when the fugi- tives attempted to cross a ditch into a field rather than slow up for a turn. The two men started off afoot but soon halted at\gommands from \the sheriff. | eThey were taken into custody and ‘brought to Minot. | Threw Out Sacks | During their flight the pair threw jout four sacks containing whiskey, ileaving two more in the auto. One bullet had pierced a fender and glanc- led off the side of the car, while an- {other bullet from the rifle pier jthe seat, broke several bottles, and {partially penetrated the front seat. Both men were arraigned in county court this afternoon on informatiou field by State’s Attorney 0. B. Herig- ‘stad, charging them with having in- | toxicating liquor in their possession ‘for sale as a beverage. Both pieaded not guilty and put up bond of $500 ‘each, to appear at the next jury term of county court. when his present term expires on} ln his letter to.the President he | mer railroad men—were sensational; his revolver in an endeavor to hit the; é WASHINGTON—Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, woman suffrage H. Gardener, U. S. civil service sommissioner and suffragist, are shown leaving the White House ifter a conference with Presidert Wilson in which the-President congratulated them on the suffrage» victory. TWO KILLED IN CRASH OF MAIL | PLANE AND FIRE Explosion Follows Crash of Air- plane; Pilot Buried Be- neath Wreckage WESTERN MAIL ABOARD | Plane Carried Ohio, Nebraska i and South Dakota Letters, Which Are Burned Morristawn, N. p Ae Sept. 1—Two un- identified men were burned to death in an all metal mail plane here this morning. The plane was flying low and the pilot appeared to be having trouble with his engine. Sounds of back fire were heard. Spectators saw the plane make a sud- den dive and hit the ground with a heavy thug., A big explosion followed. ‘The pilot was pinned beneath the wreckage and is believed to have\met instant death. Because the bodies of the men we j charred beyond recognition and their ‘clothing almost burned off ft was im- possible to identify the men. A note- book found in the wreckage bore the name of D. T. Miller and one ‘of the men wore a collar marked “T. R. L.” The mail bags that were being car- ried were mostly Nebraska, Ohio, and South Dakota mail. A great portion of this mail was destroyed. Washington, —The post office department has re ed a report on jthe mail plane wrecked at Morri |in an accident which resulted in, the | death of Max Miller and Gustave Ler- ison, No details were given put be- ‘ yond the fact that the plane took fire in the air. i The plane was en routé to Cleve- }land and Chicago from New York. ‘Post officials said Miller was regard- jed as one of the most efficient pilots {in the mail service. | The accident is the fourth which has ‘resulted from mail planes takin~ fire jin the air. During -this time the ser- | vice has carried mail 950,000. ‘LOADING OF CARS IS SPEEDED UP Washington, Sept. 1.— Railroads ‘of the country loaded more cars iwith commercial freight during the week ended Aug. 14 than during any week this year, according to reports compiled today by the commission ‘on car service. During the week jended Aug. 14, 962,852 cars were loaded compared with 832,439 cars (during the corresponding week of 74919, and 948,796 cars in 1918. Slight Idecrease in car congestion was re- ported, the accumulation of cars for 'the week ending Aug. 20 amounting to 74,945 cars as against 79,213 for 'the previous week. It is estimated that 70,000 tons of +cork are needed for the bottlea veer py in Great Britain. a ‘and mineral water consumed annuai4! always is FIGHTING STILL. STIRS BELFAST; | MOREARE DEAD Military- Forces With Armored Cars Subdue Rioters, Af- ter Battles QUIETER THAN MONDAY Ballroom With Fancy Ball in Session Is Invaded by the Fighters Belfast, Sept. ighting was re- sumed this morning between the Na- tionalists and- the Union shipyard workers. Heavy fighting lasted for half an hour and it -is feared that the casuality list will be heavy. ‘ The fighting. this morning centered ‘about the North street. Early this morning the streets were thronged with ship yard workers and at eight o'clock there were sudden revolver 1 shots from Millfield, which is the cen- ter of the Nationailst torces. Whistles Blow Nearby military pickets rushed up and took shelter behind walls, pour- ng in a heavy fire, which was return- ad by snipers. The battle was accom- panied by, the shrieking of mill whistles and sirens. ” The battle finally become too hot for the Siyn Feiners and they ‘were dispersed with an armored Am- sulanges, running. through hail of bullets, with the drivers towering over he wheels, and streachers lying on the floor cared for the wounded. It is definitely known that one man was killed in the North street. fight between the Nationalist and Unionist dock workers. ,,The later attacked with guns, while the ship yard work- ers kept up the fight with sticks and stones. / The ‘battle raged until the police and soldiers with machine guns end- ed the encounter. One docker was killed by the mis- directed fire of his own party. The total number of dead has now reach- ed 214 since the riotings began. Although Belfast was far from peaceful yesterday there was nothing similar to the wild scenes of Monday. Raid Dance Outbreaks occusred on the north side of the city, where soldiers opened fire on a mob in the forenoon. An- other fight took place at the Chatle Junction, where the fighting grew so serious that troops were summoned. The disorders continued and sol- diers fired on and dispersed the riot- ers, after several casualties. In the evening the ball room of the Rock Cahel hotel was invaded while a fancy dress ball was in full swing and the dancers compelled to raise their hands above their heads while the guests were searched. — A number of military and naval of- ers were expelled, being admonish- ed that they were not to mingle so- cially with thg people as they belong- ed to the army of occupation. Several women were sent home on the alleged grounds that they were improperly or insufficiently clad. The waiters then withdrew, but there was no attempt made to resume the danc- ing. SAYS DR¥ LAW NOT STRICTLY | PUT IN FORCE Anti-saloon Counsel Says Fed- eral Judges and Attorneys Encourage Bootleggers Washington, Sept. 1—United States judges and district attorneys, alleged corrupted federal agents and the poli- tical campaign are charged by Wayne B. Wheeler, general counsel for the Anti-saloon league with responsibil- ity for Unsatisfactory enforcement of the prohibition law in several states. In a statement issued today, Mr. Wheeler alleges that district judges have aided the bootleggers by giving them small fines and showing antag- onism to the law, that district attor- neys have precluded enforcement by demanding too much evidence and that state and federal officers alike are making the prohibition law a “political football.” | While pointing out the laxity of the laws enforcement the Anti-saloon T league official says that all will come out right in the end and that present! } conditions need not alarm friends of prohibition. “The law enforcement situation,” } | Mr. Wheeler said, “is complicated and unsatisfactory in several states. The ; reasons for it are apparent. Nine; states have no state enforcement j codes. The federal force in these ; State is inadequate to enforce the: | law. Some of the federal agents are} _ not doing their best, but most of them | | are. A limited number have beer j + corrupted by the liquor dealers who take long chances in selling liquor. | “A tew United States district judges | } have encouraged the bootleggers by; giving small fines and displaying an} ! antagonism to the law in the conduct of the case. Several district attor-| neys have required evidence of a! character before they will act, that! | precludes effective enforcement. We must remember also that we are in {the midst of a political campaign. It harder to enforce liquor} laws at such times.” STRIKING COAL’ MINERS QUELLED BY U. §. TROOPS Machine Guns Backed by In- fantry Halt Riots in West Virginia Coal District MINES ARE ATTACKED Reinforcements of Troops Sent to Mines Today; Martial Law May Be Declared Williamson, W. Va., Sept. 1—Fir- ing from the wooded heights upon the village of Chattarey during the coal miners strike continued most of the night, according to belated informa- tion reaching here. The attack was renewed on Mine No. 2 of the Thacker Coal Co., about two, miles up Thacker creek, from the Norfolk railroad. Reenforcements of federal were sent to both points today. Two skirmishes in which United States infantry took part, during which more than 1,000 rounds of am- munition were used and one in which machine guns were used by the sol. troops SNAKE WRIGGLES IN STATE CAPITOL —— oat Consternation reigned for a few minutes among some of the feminine members of the state capitol staff yesterday when it Was noised about that a snake Wi seen on the capitol basement. The snake ,a wriggling, harm- bull snake, was seen by E. B. Cox, of the Attorney-General’s o fice. By the time the word had spread through the building, how- ever, the snake was reported lassoed and consigned to an out- door home. PARTY LEADERS HOLD MEETINGS TO MAP ACTION Three Separate Caucuses of League, G. O. P. Regulars and Democrats Are Held LEMKE RULES LEAGUERS Regular G. O. P. Representa- diers caused the issuance of an offi- q sae ial bulletin. by the United Mine | s Take Position of In- workers declaring that the sending dependent Action of federal troops into the West Vir- ginia coal mining district was due to a misunderstanding between Gov ernor Cornwell, and Governor Mor- sow, Attack Mines Yesterday morning 200 men formed on both sides of the mountain above Siderboom and began a threatening march toward the homes of the of ficial and workings of the Howary Collery Co. This band was challenged by the guard of federal infantry, A number of shots were exchadged during the running encounte Martial Later in the day a large force ot men attempted to attack the Thacker Coal and Coke Co. The soldiers on guard swept the surrounding woods with machine gun fire. So far as is known no one was kilfed. Following this a conference was held by Col: Burchardt in command nf the troops and the civil author- ities. Although no statement, was made the report spread rapidly that \ declaration of military law in the town was hourly expected. Big Fight On Only eight soldiers were on duty in Chattercy when the shooting from wooded mountains started last night but they returned the fire of the mi- ners. The commercial wires, it is said had been cut early in the evening and all news of the attack were sent to military headquarters at Syca- more Hollow, near here. Nothing is known here as to the outcome of the fight. Shooting at Mine No. 2 of the Thacker Coal Co. became so heavy at 11 o'clock last night, according to information re- ceived here, that a special train was quickly made up at Sycamore Hol- low, loaded with armed men, When detrained, according to report, they were sent into the woods, spreading out along the mountain in an effort to rout the miners. i The outcome of the drive was not known here as the military author- ities did not discuss the situation and | telegraph and telephone communi tion was impossible. SCALPED: WHEN HAIR. CATCHES ON POWER BELT New Rockford, Sept. 1—Mrs. Chas Allmares suffered a very painful in- jury at her farm home out west of the city, while . doing the family; washing. The washing machine was manipulated by gasoline power, and while the belts’ were in motion, Mr: Allmares stooped over the machin to adjust some part, when her hair was caught and pulled with such force into the machine, that her scalp was torn just above the eyes. Mr: Allmares freed herself by a terriffic jerk, which pulled the hair from the top of her head. Her screams brought a chore boy from the barn, who stopped the machine and sum- moned the men from the field and a physician from this city. The lady is suffering very great pain even yet, but it is hoped she will recover shor' ly. Miss Mary Allmares, who is a student at St. Mary's. Hospital, re- turned home to care for her sister- law. oa -Today’s Weather | — For twenty-four hours ending atqnoon, Wednesday, September 1 Temperature at 7 a. m.... Highest yesterday é Lowest yesterday Lowest last night . Precipitation Highest wind v Forecast For North Dakota: Partly cloudy and somewhat unsettled tonight and Thursday; not much change in tem- perature. Low st Temperatures Fargo . Williston Grand Forks St. Paul . Winnipeg Helena Chicago as C Meteorologist. f 4 Leaders of the Nonpartisan league majority on the Republican state com- mittee, the regular Republicans of the minority and the Democratic state committeemen held during the morning, prepa the meeting of the Republican anc Democratic state committees at the state capitol this afternoon as requir ed by law. The lobby of the Grand Pacific hotel was humming as the Republi- cans and Democrats gathered fo their meetings. The Democrats were expected to perfect their organiza tion with little difficulty, and Svein bjorn Johnson, of Grand Forks present state chairman, was expectec to be named again for this post. Among the Democrats here for ,the meeting were H. H. Perry, Demo- tic candidate for United States F. T. O'Connor, fusion ticket candidate for governor; Isaac Hegge,-of/Heaton; W. P. Porterfield Fargo; F.) L, Walker, Ellendale; W \. Breen, Bismarck; J. E. Cammpbell of Mandan; R. A. Johnson, of Alkabo ind Joseph Mann, of Washburn. Th< Democrats held conferencés during the morning to discuss ‘campaigt plans. caucuses tory tc Separate Meeting The independent Republicans, whc have formed the anti-Townley Repub: lican state committee, met at the call of Treadwell Twichell. Many Re publican leaders in the state were here: John Steen, of Rugby, who was nominated in the primary for state treasurer over the league candidate, received congratulations. The anti-Townley Republicans con ferred as to the action they woul¢ take when the state committee organ- ization came up this afternoon, Most of them were in favor of organizing a seperate Republican state commit- tee, refusing to meet with the com- mittee dominated by the Nonpartisan league. They took the position that the league-controlled committee, un der Bill Lemke’s leadership, does not have- the moral. ight to call itself a Republican committee. The league representatives on the stage committee gathered at the leaguc hot@! headquarters, with William Lemke in the saddle. It was under- stood that the leaguer-controlled com- mittee debated at length the question of whether or not Senator Harding, Republican candidate for the presi dency, should be endorsed. The ques- tion presented a knotty problem. While Lemke’s newspaper and the league heads generally appear to be discouraging Senator Harding's can- didacy in every way possible, yet if the committee denied an endorsement to Harding it would be in the position of a Republican committee which op- posed its party head. UTILITY RATES ARE AUTHORIZED New rates have been authorized for she Dakota Util company of La Moure, by the state railroad commis- ion. The company operated with a ) cent surcharge during the war, and asked a new schedule of higher rates to meet condition 0 Kk. We 0 cents; ni $; all over this amount, 17 . Ww. h. A ten per cent count on bills is allowed, and a minimum charge of $1.25 made. U. S. CAN'T HALT CALIFORNIA VOTE Washington, Sept. 1—The vote of California: on the measure for abso- lute prohibition of land holding by Japanese, scheduled for November. cannot be prevented by the United States government, it was said offi- cially today. As the result of extende? negdtia- tions with Ambassador Shidehara ot Japan, and California state authori- ties, however, the State department holds hope of a settlement, it was said authoritatively. The greatest wireless station in the world, capable of sending messages in five directions to a distanee of 10,- 000 miles, is soon to be built near New York. ! "ANTI-TOWNLEY MEN DENY RIGHT . © OF LEAGUE RULE Regular Republican Committee- men Refuse to Enter i Lemke Meeting LEAGUE FOR HARDING Telegram That He’s for Co-op- erative Farming and Against Mob Violence Sufficient Anti-Townley members of the Re- publican state committee, constitut- ad by the election of precinct commit- teemen in the 49 districts in the state, this afternoon refused to sit with the committee under the chairmanship of William Lemke, and formed a separate anti-Townley Republican committee. The action was taken after a dis. cussion by Republican leaders from various parts of the state during the norning. The Republican and, Demo- ‘ratic state committees, meeting at he capitol by provision of law to or- sanize, revolved into three committees vy the action—the Republican commit- ee composed of Nonpartisan league ommitteemen; the anti-Townley Re- vublican committee, and the Demo- ratic state committee. William Lemke, chairman tepublican state . committee, called lis meeting to order in the house chamber Promptly at 2 o'clock. Only Nonpartisan league committeemen vere present when he opened the de- iberations. Organization of the com- nittee immediately was taken up, P. 3. Garberg being named chairman of he credentails committee; George tose airman of the organization ‘ommittee; and F’, C. Nicholas chair- nan of the resolutions and platform ommitttee . A recess was taken until hey could confer. Resolutions Drawn The league lutions committee lrew up resolutions praising the state idministration and also voicing sup- vort to Senator Harding. This action was expected, as,a committee claim- ng to be the regularly constitutee ‘committee could not -repudiate~ the candidate of the party. Lemke said that Senator Harding sad sent a telegram to Gutzum Borg- um, whofspoke in’ the siate tor the VYonpartisan league before the prim- ry saying he favored co-operation in igriculture and was aganist mob vio- ence.” No reference was made to the ‘onpartisan league in the telegram, ! is understood. The anti-Townley — Republicans sommittee was called to order in the of the house retiring. room by Treadwell Tw ell, with representatives from virtually every legislative district. fhe chairman of the meeting revi 2d the action of the anti-Townley members of the Republican state com- nittee two years ago in denying that he league-controlled committee con- stituted the Republican state commit- ee and forming a seperate organiza- tion. Johnson Presides The Democ committee meeting was held in the senate chamber,, with Sveinbjorn Johnson presiding. Chairman “Twitchell, of the anti- fownley committee denounced the ac- tion of the league committeemen in claiming to dominate the Republican te committee as “political Heresy.” x. J. Hughes, of Wahpeton, was nam- ad temporary secretary. It was exp d that the anti-Town- ley Republican committee would ke no action toward nominating a regular Republican for United States senator, leaving the fall fight between Dr. *. Ladd, Nonpartisan, nominat- ed in the Republican primary, and eH, Pei Democrat. It was said that Senator Gronna had expressed a desire not to be a candidate. The report of the credentiais com- (Continued on Page Three) DEBATE ACTION OF TENN, HOUSE ON RATIFICATION Conflicting Views Are Ex- pressed as to the Effect of New Anti-suffrage Move Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 1—Conflict- ing views were held today by mem- bers of the legistature regarding the house’s action striking from its records the ri ‘ation proceedings and not concurring with the senate in ratifying the federal suffrage amendment. A number of members of the leg- islature and some state officials ex- pressed the opinion that the legality of Tennessee's action was not decid- ed by the house action of yesterd: but by Governor'Robert’s of the, tion which has already been sent to Washington to Secretary of State Col- by. The Governor refused to make any statement regarding the action. The attorney general expressed the be- lief that the reconsideration of the ratification resolution was impossibie as it had been adopted by the house and senate and their action had been certified to the Secretary of State. Anti-suffrage leaders refused to make any statement as to whether an attempt would be made to have the Senate take -action similar to that ! taken yesterday by the aay t 2