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Jk IJ& -ft: Ik' •& "A dm THE WBATHER Mt AMdinent to Sbernwo Aoti-Trost Law Insure Weald Prohibit Re slraiBt of Trade It Any ttc Opeotog 6m of MatattntiiB's Var on Monopoly Washington, D. C., Jan. 16.—Repre sentative Stanley of Kentucky, after a conference with President Wilson, Introduced late Friday an amendment to the Sherman law, which would make illegal monopolization or res traint of trade, "in any degree." It Is designed to eliminate the "rule of reason," laid down by the supreme court in the standard oil case. The amendment abo would invest circuit courts of the United States with the jurisdiction io restrain and prevent violations of the net, 'irres pective of the attorney general. It was drawn to meet the wish of the president, 3xpr*ssed in his i-'.es sage to congress to reduce the debata ble area surrounding the Sherman act. Stanleyr discussed the measure with the president Friday and had previ ously corresponded with him on the subject. iStanley, who was chairman of the special committee which'inves tigated the United States Steel Cor poration does not offer the measure as an administration amendment' but it .will r~bg. Gf.,service to the "congress which ""will draft the anti'trust legislation after the .presidents special trust message is delivered next week. The Stanley bill would amend the second and fourth section of the Sher man law, in section two, in which the supreme court injected the "rule of reason," the words "in any degree," are inserted. provision in section four of the pr esent act requiring al actions be brought byj attorney geneifrl,' said Stanley, "has .done more to render the Sherman act in effective man al most any other thing. The act at times has been a dead letter because some attorney general happened to regard it with indifference op hostili ty." The amendment will be taken up by the judiciary committee when it be gins the work of drafting the anti trust bill after the president delivers bis message. CREW PERISH Twe Officers Md Nine Hen Tripped to ii Plymouth, England, Jan. 16.—Two officers and nine men, comprising the crew of the British submarine boat "A 7," were trapped last night in their craft beneath waters whites and the bay, about five miles southwest of Plymouth. Whether the men were dead or alive has not been established but navy offi cials expressed the opinion that all perished. "A 7," in company with two sister boats, was engaged in maneuvers and made the plunge about noon, (ailing to return to the surface. The /exact spot where she went down is unknown, and the bay was dragged until darkness without suc cess. The cause of the accident is unknown. KILLED, 3HHOTING CAT. Spring Valley, Minn., Jan. 17.-—When the sleep of Peter 8chnell. a well to do farmer, was disturbed by a howling cat, he seized his shotgun and started in pursuit. The gun missed fire and while exarr.in ing it, it discharged, killing Sehnell instantly. LOCAL GIRL Hiss Bessie Dorao Vies Hon ors it the Villey City Ckaotanp Vaaqoished Seme of State's Oldest Newspaper Hen ti Coolest It is with no little pride that the Tribune announces that Miss Bessie Doran, who has been one of the staff writers 'A this paner at different per iods during the past two years, has won the first prize, $100, in the Valley City Chautauqua editorial contest, which was started last summer, in whicn the young lady competed with some of the most able editors and Writers" of the state/"the "decisioiu ttf the judges have just been rendered. Editor Lum, of the Kensal Journal, was awarded the second prize, $60, and Scitt Swisser, of Williston, was the third winner, which prize was (Contined on Page 3) WOOLMEN MINGLE Speeches at Vool Growers bnveatlon Echo Opposing Seotlmeots Salt Lake City, Jan. 16.—Speeches in which low ebb for the wool grow ing industry prophesies mingled on the program of the National Wool Growers' convention with addresses in which it was declared that flock masters would rise to a greater era of prosperity by adopting more scien tific methods to compete in an open market. PHONE GIRLS FLOOD RESCUE Cumberland, Mr., Jan. 16.—The breaking of the great dam of the West Virginia Pulp and Paper company at Dobbin, W. Va.. sending a wall of water down the Potomac River valley, resulted in no loss of life and only a small property damage. This was attributed to the signal brigade of telephone girls, organized by the residents of the river towns and to the fact that the wall gave way only in sections. Wire communication is restored aiid the people of the lowlands are returning to their homes. Attorney Flays Judge For Finding Thaw Sane Albany, Jan. 16.—In a communica-! No federal authority, he will main tion to the legislature next week At- ^ait^ J183 right to pass on the torney General Carmody will declare that United States District Judge Al drlch of New Hampshire was without authority to entertain the sanity pro ceedings recently instituted by the attorneys for Harry "Thaw. mental condition of Thaw. At con cord Friday, Judge Aldrich refused bail to Thaw, desiring first that the habeas corpus proceedings and other matters should be considered. This probably will delay the bail several weeks. YEAR NO. 16. OP THE WORLD.) BISMARCK, DAKOTA, SATURDAY MORNING, JANUAK V, 1914, I The first day of the winter meeting «3 {i of the North Dakota Press associa tion was a great success. The wea-, ther was-' fine and there were about 150 of the fraternity, many witl their wives, were present to enjoy the program of the day. The meeting is a most successful one and is marked with exceptional interest. There seems to be an awak ening among (he members of the asso ciation and they are alive to the needs of the business. This is not a social session, but strictly one of busi- NORMAN BLACK Grand Forks Times-Herald. Ex-President several times of the as sociation, the Sweet Singer of the association and really the corner stone of the institution. highly satisfactory and pleasing in every respect. The Morning Session. The morning session was convened at 10 o'clock by President Trubshaw, there being a full attendance. Invo cation by Rev. C. W. Harris. Governor Hanna was present and delivered a ringing address of wel come in his usual polished and elo quent style. This was responded to by G. D. Colcord, of the Minot. Inde pendent. President P. R. Trubs'.iaw then de livered his annual address, after which committees were appointed. W. A. Shear, of the Sentinel Butte ERNESr L. PETERSON Milton Globe. One of North Dakota's big boosters in the national association. FIIST Un lEETINfi OF IK NTO DAIIT* IDE8S MM WIS WE TIE nsr SUCCESSFUL IN mmmmb mswif OFFICERS KM EUCTtfl AT IVS1NESS HEETINUS AM IAIW P8INTS0F NEVSPAFEI INTHtHDMSSED BANQUET AIU BALL INEVEnilNfi OFFICER8 ELECTED. President—G. D. Colcord, Mi not. First Vice Prtsident—E. L. Richter, Larimore. Sccond Vice President—R. J. Hughes, Wahpeton. Third. Vice President—John T. Charmley, Mott. Secretary —Will Holbein, Lansford. Treasurer—Harry w. McViile. ness and the boys have turned into Executive Committee: the?wyrk'wItlr-a will which has been I'^'^-Chatrman W.^H. Velva G. A Case. Francis, Monteith, Finley J. H. McGarry, Alexander. Valley City—Summer meeting. i*? Fargo—'Winter meeting. Republican read a paper on "The Rais ing of Subscription Rates." An adjournment was then taken for dinner. Afternoon Session. The afternoon session opened with the usual preliminaries.! The first, address of the afternoon was that- by Editor David Larin of the Ryder Journal, "The Evil of Fee Splitting." It. was an excellent effort rand was well received by the mem bers. J. T. Charmley of the Mott Spot light, et. al.. made a big hit with his address, "The Resurrection of the Dead." The convention demonstrat ed its approval by applause. This closing the program so far as addresses were concerned. John M. Baer. postmaster at Beach, and the well-known "cartoonist laureate" of HON. D. R. STREETER Fcr thirty years puolisher of the Re cord, now printed at Linton, and wiio has just laid down the pen and retired to enjoy his hard earned rest. 1 North Dakota, entertained the con vention with a series of chalk talk I which made a great hit. Mr. Baer is very clever, and has sprung into pro minence through his excellent work on Jim Jam Jems. His efforts were real entertaining and enthusiastically received. The convention then entered into discussions of various subjects of in terest to the association. It was a free-for-all and proved highly benefi cial. Officers were elected just before the committee reported as follows: Resolutions. The North Dakota Press associa tions at its annual winter meeting of January, 1914, desires to express in a formal manner the sentiment which exists in the minds of its members be yond power of adequate expression, of appreciation of the splendid hospi tality of the Bismarck people, and of the careful and thorough preparation made by local newspaper men, by the Commercial club, and by citizens gen erally, for the comfort, convenience and entertainment of the members of the association. We esteem it a privalege to have listened to the cordial address of wel come by Hon. L. B. Hauna, governor of North Dakota, and we admire highly the practical and business-like sug gestions made by him in that address. We note with gratification that the efforts put forth for years for the bet terment of newspaper Conditions and the elevation of newspaper standard* in North Dakota are bearing good fruit in abundance, and we urge the continuance of these efforts, to the end that our profession may inerie., attain and hold its rightful place among the honorable activities of our commonwcftUhtM*?? rb J. W. BRINTON Beach Chronicle Hustling editor from the Golden Val .ley county, who is making a great success of the newspaper game and giving his readers a good service. We urge upon all newspaper men in the state, not now members, the importance of joining our association, that they may share its benefits and aid in increasinR those benefits to others. \Ve learn with deep regret of Uie sorrow which has come to two of oil'.' members, C. A. Bowden, of Lisbon, in the death of his brother and asso ciate. Thomas A. Hoyden, and Geo. W. Tilton, of Center, in the death of his wife, and we direct that the secretary communicate to these bereaved mem bers assurance of our profound sym pathy. We commend most, heartily our e tiring president, Percy I!. Turbshuw, for his long, unflagging and effective work for the upbuilding of his pro fession through this association, nd his associates in official positions for (Continued on Page Two.) J. KENNETH M'LEOD. Flasher Hustler One of the most wide awake members of the association, but who ran away to a wedding in Iowa and couldn't be here. (BY ASSOCIATED PRESS,) #J» »J» «J» SUICIDE PACT. Chicago, 111., Jan. Mi.—Earle S. Bostwick and !•!. A. Buehan an, apprenticed seamen at the Lake Bluff I raining station, committed suicide after agree ins to die together according to the coroner. They were found dead with bullet holes in their lempies. «g» *J» tjl »J *J» US NAB REBEL Refugee Officer Was Wanted is United States for Conspiracy Heerta's Friends Believe An other Chief Is Plotting Presidio, Texas, Jan, 16.—Efforts of the border authorities to round up the Mexican federal's generals who escap ed from Ojinaga, resulted in the arrest at Sanderson of the Texas general Jose Ynez Salazar. He was taken from the train en route to join the federal garrison in Mexico Qpposite Eagle Pass. Salazar was the seventh Mexican the United States. Salazar is wanted at Santa Fe, N. M., where he is in (Continued on page three.) LONE BANDIT LOOTS TRAIN Then Escapes After Gun Duel With a Deputy Sheriff Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 16.—A bandit boarded the Western and Atlantic passenger No. 1 at Vinings, Ga., rob bed the passengers of one coach of several hundred dollars and engaged I in a pistol duel with Deputy Sheriff I Heard, who was aboard the train then leaped from the train at Rolton,! Ga. Authorities there arrested a man answering his rescript ion. Heard was slightly injured by the bullet. TWO STATES IN QUARREL OVER GATES PROPERTY Beaumont, Texas, Jan. 16.—The will of the late Chas. (5. Gates was admitt ed to probate Friday and appraisers appointed for the estate. While Attorney General Smith and his assistant in Minnesota, attended to proceedings, to look after the interests of Minnesota's connection in the pay ment of the inheritance tax on the estate, they entered into no formal appearance at the proceedings. Witnesses testified that Gates had stated that he considered J?eaumont his home. THIS EDITION 8 PAQE8 CONVICTS TO r'' .!! Fit Members of Commercial (Mb and County Board Co operate on Plan Would Use Colored Federal Prisoners Now Held la 'ft. County Auditor instructed to Requisition Board of Control A good roads movement that is like ly to result in the improvement of every road in Burleigh co»nty by the use of convict labor next summer, was inaugurated yesterday by the county commisioners and the Commercial club. During the lunch hour the board met with members of the club and it was proposed during the conference that IfrO federal convicts, who are now serving their terms in the Minnesota state penitentiary should be brought back and put to work on the county roads. The pian is to have iNorth Da kota take these prisoners away from the crowded Minnesota pen. Members, both of the cliib and the board, approved this idea and the county auditor was instructed to make a request from the board of control fcr a number of convicts from the state penitentiary to work on the roa° during the coming summer. Practically all the convicts now in the state prison are being employed in the different plants at the ihstitu tioa and cannot be spared for county wcric but the contemplated plan is to to the state through the Action of the board of control. In case the request is granted the commissioners believe that a'vast amount of county road work can be dene and at a greatly reduced cost to the taxpayers. The matter of salaries for clerks and deputies for the various county olfices occupied a great portion of the day for the county commissioners at their meeting yesterday. The offices of the county treasurer, register of deeds and county superin tendent were examined by the board during the forenoon, and as a result the board felt that there should be at least some changes made during the coming year. Commissioner Sandry took an ac tive part in the discussion favoring a reduction of the help and also some (Continued on Page 3.) WILLIAMS' NAME GOES TO SENATE Committee Approves Wilson's Appointment to Reserve Washington, D. C., Jan. 16.—The nomination of John Skelton Williams to he' comptroller of the currency, was ordered favorably reported'to'the* sen ate Friday by the committee on bank ing and currency. The office carries with it a place on the newly created federal reserve board and on the organization com mittee of which the secretary of trea sury and the secretary of agriculture are the other memoers. Senator Reed will report the com mittee's decision to the senate Satur ^v in the absence of Senator Owen. "If a man ever proved a clean bill of health. Williams did so," said Reed af ter the commiuee inquiry into Wil liam's conduct as assistant secretary of treasury, in connection with the re cent financial flurry in Washington. Houghton Wroth At Lawlessness Charge Houghton, Mich., Jan. 1G.—A tele gram, signed by members of the progressive party, including several county committeemen, was sent last night to Congressman W. J. MacDon ald at Washington, demanding that he retract the statement attributed to him, "that the constitutional rights of citizens andd the daws had been overthrown in this district." Senator Ashurst's explanation of his resolution urging an inquiry into conditions in the copper country was made in the senate Friday and includ ed the authorized statement of Mac Donald that his district, embracing Houghton county, was part of tiie United States "where the constitu tional government no longer exists." Other arrests were made under the indictments returned by the special Houghton county grand jury.