The Daily Deadwood Pioneer-Times from Deadwood, South Dakota • Page 1

fa MmAwaaA xonm-mxmti FORTY-FIRST YEAR DEAD WOOD, (BLACK HILLS), SOUTH DAKOTA, WEDNESDAY' MOBBING, JANUARY, 3, 1917. PRICE FIVE OESTTS lESSi EtJTIBE REPLY South Dakota's Organize Legislators Without Friction 1 1 Tiir ni TO IDE TEUTONIC ALLIES iOCfii rCwTSTRA I POWERS ARE NOT GTV- -VANY REST TO THE HARD. PIw-ND RUSSIAN AND BU-" rASlARMIES SPOT HKSEEEHS IJFBEOtTia Special to the Pioneer-Times. PIERRE, S. Jan.

2. The sen ate organized today, after a secret caucus, with W. N. Van Camp of Highmore as secretary, Harland Whlsman of Huron, first assistant and Henry Walther of Lead as messenger. The house unanimously elected A.

C. Roberts of Day as speaker and C. W. Gardner of Ree Heights as chief cleerk. The two houses convened at noon today and the oaths of office were administered to them and to the new state officers.

The rest ot the session was spent in hearing the messages ot Governor Norbeck and Retiring Governor Byrne. The inaugural ceremony today moved along smoothly on the lines laid out for such procedure, both houses convening in joint session in the hall of the house as soon as their organization had been completed, and awaited the arrival of the newly elected state officials, who were escorted to the platform by Senators Lincoln and Brown, and Half of Meade, and representatives McFar-land of Codington, Withee ot Turner, and Benson of Moody. President Amfeden of the state presiding until the newly elected officers were sworn in. At the close of the reading of the message of Governor Byrne Lieutenant Governor McMaster took the chair. Tonight is given over to the first of the social events of "the Inauguration in the inaugural reception, when the visitors who desire will be given an opportunity to meet and greet the newly elected officials, most of whom are accompanied by their wives in the receiving line, the entertainment ization and take up such other mat ter as might come up prior to the naming of the committees.

-Arrangements were completed for the inaugural reception at the state which took place this even ing. The receiving line was formed In the governor's reception with Governor Byrne, Governor Norbeck, Mrs. Norbeck, Mrs. Byrne, Lieutenant Governor McMaster, Mrs. McMaster, Presiding Justice Gates of the supreme court, Mrs.

Gates, Past Presiding Justice Polly, Mrs. Polly, Senior Justice Whiting, Mrs. Whiting, Justice McCoy, Mrs. McCoy, Justice Smith, Miss Smith, State Secretary Rood, Mrs. Rood, Miss Rood, Auditor Handlin, Mrs.

Handlin, Past Treasury Ewert, Mrs. Ewert, Treasurer Helgerson, Mrs. Helgerson, State. Superintendent Lugg, Mrs. Lugg, Attorney General Caldwell, Mrs.

Caldwell, Retiring Land Commissioner Hepper-lee, Mrs. Hepperlee, Land Commissioner Knight, Mrs. Knight, Railway Commissioner Wells; Chairman Murphy, Mrs. Murphy, Commissioner Dougherty, Mrs. Dougherty.

The receiving line formed promptly at 8 o'clock, and after the Introductions, readings ot Kiplings "If" and "Where Does the West Begin," given by Miss Louize Gleckler. Music for the occasion was furnished by the Peck Orchestra of Watertown. Tomorrow will be given over to the Inaugural ball, which will held! at the city auditorium, and which is given by the people of Pierre to any resident ot the state who cares to attend, and will be the social event of the session. Governor Byrne's Farewell PIERRE, S. Jan.

2. (Special) VIOLENT ARTILLERY DUELS CONTINUE ALONG THE ENTIRE BELGIAN FRONT VERDUN THE SCENE OF MUCH SHELLING The Russian and Rumanian forces have again been compelled to give ground before the Teutonic advance on the Moldavia and Dobradja fronts. Petrograd asserts that the Invaders have been dispersed at some points. The Austro-German drive eastward from the Transylvanlan Alps has given them additional points ot van tage. Between Buzeu and the Danube rivers the Russians and Rumanians are holding their positions.

Spirited engagements in Francs and Galicia are reported. In Macedonia the situation remains unchanged. Violent artillery duels continue along the entire Belgian front Both sides are doing considerable shelling in the Verdun The Russians failed to make progress from their heavy attacks south of Riga and Dvinsk, Kntettta's Total of Captured Men ON THE FRENCH FRONT IN FRANCE. The French have captured 78,500 Germans and the Bett IT REJECTS ALL OF THE PROPOS- ALS MADE IN THE PEACE NOTE OTHER CENTRAL POWERS SENT FROM WASHINGTON TP THE BELLIGERENTS PRESIDENT WILSON UNDECIDED AS TO THE NEXT STEP TO-WARD SECURING PEACE PRESIDENT'S NOT IN CONGRESS WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.

The entente reply, rejecting the Teutonic allies peace proposals was cabled by the state department for presentation to Germany and other belligerents. President Wilson is undecided what will be the next step in the efforts to bring about peace. Discussion of the advisability of legislative action to approve the course ot the president, occupied the senate for over an hour and will be resumed tomorrow. Democratic leaders urged the Immediate passage of a resolution indorsing the president's course. The republicans asserted that it is too Important a matter on which to take hasty action.

It was indicated tonight that the republicans intend to insist on sending the resolu-' to the foreign relations commit-ad It is Intimated that a general on the European situation is likely to follow. Senator Stone ls the senate should not hesitate to clear that congress Is supporting t'ae president. Lodge aald: "The resolution opens a very large, grave and important subject." German Press Comment Jan. 2. Comments of German papers the entente reply to the peace proposals indicate the universal conviction that peace Is now impossible and that the central powers must prosecute the war with the utmost vigor.

Many gay the answer was nothing more than was expected. All agree that the entente reply virtually closes the door to further V'f. Governor Peter Norbeet of South Dakota schools; continuation ot agricultural extension work, and tor an educa tional survey of the state. Among his recommendations as to different state institutions, he urges the beginning of a new Insane hos pital; further extension of the scope of the state school for the blind; a farm at the school for the deaf; sufficient appropriation to. place the state tuberculosis sanitarium in shape to properly care for patients; the seggregation of the boys and girls at the state training school, to place them in different and wholly separated institutions; he asks that the state purchase a large of Cheap land for' a penal 'one with enough ecreage to give a large number of the inmate opWrJ'jatty -for more outdoor life, arid many other reforms at the state penal institution.

He urges tax reform along the line or classification of property; is posed to limiting the powers of state railway commissions; suggests a com missioner of marketings and rural organization. He urges legislation to carry out rural credits, and along with it the Torrens or a like system of state reg istration of titles; sane and conser vative prohibition regulations-; and the establishment of a state printing plant, which is to be built to ultim ately print the school books used in the state. Some Views of Governor Norbeck PIERRE, S. Jan. 2, 1817.

"You can do the people of this state no higher service than to repeal a number of worthless laws, and to keep in mind that no law should be passed unless there is a real demand for it, and that such law is drawn so that it will accomplish the purpose for which it is intended. "I recommend that a legislative committee be instructed to take under consideration the question of creating the office of market commis sioner, the establishment of terminal grain elevators, the proper grading of grain and seeds, and all other matters pertaining to the marketing of agricultural products of this state in order that the producer may receive a just compensation, which he is not receiving at the present time. "Prison reform is right and neces- kfv of the evening being fnrnlpbed h- myself, I believe tha reeponsi-orchestra and the readings by Miss unity for preparing and recommend-Glecker, who gave several appiopri- jng a financial budget for the support of the state government and its ous institutions, denartments and have captured 40,000 in France ate selections. Tomorrow evening will over to the inaugural ball, which will be held at the city auditorium and will end the formal festivities of the occasion. Inaugural Ceremonies PIERRE, S.

Jan. 2. (Special) given IS GABLED TO CONTROL ALL OF ilUi RADIO siaiuwis WASHINGTON. Jan. 2.

An abso- lute government monopoly of Radio communication as a measure of national safety was advocated by Secretary Daniels In a letter to the sen ate commerce and marine committees in outlining the navy's views of the pending radio control bill. "The department strongly recommends the committee provide for the purchase of all stations used for commercial purposes," the secretary wrote. The letter urges that existing coastal and commercial stations in United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Porto Rico and the Swan Islands be purchased within two years, and that no license to private operators hereafter be granted beyond that time. This government monopoly, it is said, would furnish a means to prevent mutual interference between stations and consequent loss of time at night when radio communication is at its best He also urges that the restrictions against alien operators on American ships be made more drastic. PERISHED IN THE LATE SEVERE STORM Frank Stewart, an old timer was found dead on the range near Mason, SS miles north of Newell, Sunday and his body was brought to the latter' place yesterday afternoon.

Since Christmas night there had been a storm period in that district, lasting throughout the week, and it is supposed that Stewart, who was engaged in herding sheep for Joe Driskill, became exhausted in his efforts to keep his sheep rounded tip, and dropped in his tracks before he could reach his wagon. Stewart, who was well known throughout the country and generally made his headquarters In Belle Fourche, came from Texas in the early days and at one time was prosperous. At various times he worked as wagon boss for the V. V. V.

outfit, for the Connors brothers and other large cattle owners. He was about 60 years old and has no known relatives in this part of the country. RAISING ADDITIONAL REVENUE GREAT PROBLEM WASHINGTON. D. C.

Jan. 2. Sr tariff. The revenues from these four sources will fall far below the sum needed. Experts say they will not yield over $50,000,000 annually.

Secretary McAdoo has estimated 155,000,000 must b.i raised, in ad dition to the sums from the proposed bond issues. EMPLOYMENT ASSURED FOR THE OLD MEN CHICAGO. Jan. 2. The campaign undertaken several weeks ago by a committee of Chicago business men to obtain employment for men between the agea of 45 and 65, ordinar ily barred by the age deadline, has been successful, Benjamin Rosenthal, chairman of the committee announc ed today.

Ordination services are taking place every morning this week at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Lead, at half past seven. This morning three young men will receive sub-4eaconshin. Thursday morning the same three will receive deaoonship, and on Friday morning one young man will be ele vated to the priesthood.

Right Rev erend Bishop Lawler is officiating, Mr. Connelly ot Chicago will receive priesthood and Mr. as. Shannon of Providence. R.

Lu, and Mr. Alphle Henault of Fitzburg, will be ordained deacons. MADRID, Spain, Jan. 2. The Ger-manophile newspaper Nation wtH be Prosecuted for printing a statement from "a high diplomatic authority, tn relatioa to the central empire' de- tor Spain.

The inaugural ceremonies of the not given control of the machinery opening of the fifteenth legislative that would make his authority ef-session of South Dakota were carried feetive. He is given no adequate THOUGHT JEALOUSV Problems for raising additional rev- PROMPTED HER MURDER enue for the government to avoid the PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2. New threatened deficit have assumed such facts bearing on the life of Malzie proportions that the administration Colbert, the artists' model, found leaders are reviewing the entire free murdered in an apartment Saturday list to consider the advisability of night under mysterious clrcum-' placing tariff duties on other corn-stances, were revealed to the police modi ties than coffee, rubber and by friends of the girl's family. Miss wool, and increasing the present su- out with the formal details of such procedure, the two house meeting at twelve noon, and selecting the principal officers, necessary for the formal joint session, while the different state officials gathered la the recep tion room of the governor, where the oath of 'office was administered by Presiding Justice Gates ot the supreme court.

Justice Polley administered the oath to the senate members, and Justice Whiting to the house members. After completion of the organization, retiring Governor Byrne presented his message to the joint session which had convened in the house of representatives to listen to the recommendations from the retiring and incoming governors. Governor Norbeck followed with his message, and at its completion a re cess was taken until Wednesday aft emooa to complete the formal organ tivities, should rest on the executive, and that he should be required to pre- pare and submit to the legislature such a budget "The governor has no effective means of enforcing the law. He is control or authority over the state and county administrative officers in whose hands the law enforcing machinery is placed. He should be given definite authority to control such officers.

To make his power effectively he should be clothed with power to suspend, and, for sufficient and definitely stated cause, such as gross incompetence, or persistent neglect or refusal to perform duty, to remove certain law enforcing officials." Governor Byrne in his farewell message to the legislature takes the above grounds in the powers which should be given en executive officer of the state. He advocates the budget system of making appropriations, and along the lines above stated. He asks for bet ter salaries for the educators in the different educational institutions the improvements of the common MEXICAN SITUATION has announced he has been summon ed to Mexico City to confer with Car- ranca oa the relations between the two countries. This is construed in some quarters as an indication that Carranza is determined to withdraw his diplomatic representative: Ar redon do said he would return soon. VALDEZ, ALASKA, ALMOST DESTROYED BY FIRE SEATTLE, Jan.

2. Fire broke out early today in Valdec, Alaska, and de stroyed nearly all the business district of that famous old mining The flames broke out in half a dozen places simultaneously. Inoendarism is alleged. The intense cold made tire fighting impossible. The loss Is un determined.

CALL FOB. STATEMENT FBOM NATIONAL BANKS WASHINGTON, Jan. X. The comptroller of the curreDcy has is sued a call for a statement of the condition of national aaaw aft the at. during the year, according to authoritative figures.

The entente has eap-tured 11,173 Turks and Belgians in Macedonia. The Italians have taken 62,260 Austrlans and the Russians have captured over 400,009 Germans and Austrian. Want Salonikl Expedition Recalled LONDON, Jan. 2. The Dally mall in a long editorial, condemn the Sa- lonikl expedition, demanding it recall.

It declare the expedition was notoriously planned by civilians la defiance of military traditions. It says the campaign started too lata and was too weak to save Serbia, It has been unable to assist Russia and cannot harm the enemy, it declare. CARKANZA TROOPS WIN TWO VICTORIES CHIHUAHUA CITY, Jan. 2. In a battle lasting three days government forces won a decisive victory over the rebel command near Guerrera Villa lost twenty-five killed, 140 taken prisoner and an immense amount of supplies and munitions.

At the same time government force won another big victory at Bustamente, where tha rebel left sixty dead in their retreat. The Guerrero battle started last Friday. BANDITS AND CARRANZA TROOPS FIGHT FOR TRAIN EL PASO. Jan. I.

Report ro said to have been for the noaseaaom of a coal train. Carranza officials deny there has been any fighting. South Dakota fair Wednea; Thursday cloudy and colder. THE WEATHER. Dead wood, 20, clear.

Lead. 18. clear. Sapid City, 81, cloudy. Preaho, 7, clear.

Chamberlain, 10, clear. Philip, 10, dear. Stnrgia. 28, clear. Rpearfish, 24.

cloudy. Belle Fouaohe, II. dear. H31 City, ID, partly cloudy. -Hot Springs, 26, partly cloudy.

Norfolk. It, parOy cloniy. Colbert was infatuated with an uni- versity of Pennslvania graduate, a former football player, but they bad been estranged for several months, the authorities were informed. Her sweetheart sought a reconciliation recently and had planned a New Tear's dinner party in New York. The police believe Jealous admirers sought to prevent a reconciliation, ending in the girl's death.

Farther investigation disclosed that the girt had been beaten and kicked, but that death was doe to strangulation. PEARS SUBMARINE WARFARE IN PACIFIC WASHINGTON. D. Jam. 2.

Japan has notified the state depart Meat of her intentions to arm mer chant ships defensively and request- Ad formation whether seeial tales COMPLICATIONS HAVE ARISEN sary, but we muBt not overlook the ceived here say that gHi.g baa oo-fact that there is a criminal class; curred between Villa forces and the that the penitentiary is the only place Carranza soldier sent from Juarez. 1 (Continued on Page Four.) St Loo Angeles, thirty-five miles south of the border. The skirmlau la have been saade by this government lor the passage of ships so armed throes the Panama canal. This is isdlrative of fears that Germany plans sabmarine operations on wider Vcal thaa ever attempted. It is an- Ul THE WASHINGTON.

D. Jan. 2. When the American members of the Mexican-American joint oommiRHlon finished consideration of Carrauza's reply failing to comply with the de mand that the protocol for the withdrawal of American forces be rati fied, there were indications that ef forts to enter into an agreement with Mexica through a commission will be abandoned. This admission was made for the first time since Car- ranza has refused to sign the protocol.

Despite the gloomy Henry P. Fletcher, who was appoint-: ed ambassador to Mexico a year will noon start for hie post, it is The report that Pershing will be withdrawn noon, regardless of Car-ranxa's attitude, fan been given fresh impetus. It is understood the administration is giving It snore ser ious consideration. Secretary Baker said that plans for aa immediate withdrawal were bains; conjoaered. Mexican Ambassador Arredon ARIZONA'S GOVERNORSHIP MATTER OF DISPUTE PHOENIX.

Aria, Jan. 2. Both sides of the governor's contest are awaiting the supreme court decision Thursday on the application of coun sel for Thomas E. Campbell for a writ of mandamus, compelling George W. P.

Hunt to turn over the office and papers. Campbell again called on Hunt to vacate. The latter refused. Hunt remains in the executive offices. Campbell is directing the affairs of the office from his home.

COLORADO DEMOCRATS fSZLBCT HOCSE SPEAKER DENVER. Ian. 2. -The democratic members of the leglalature, which opens tomorrow, in caucusing select ed Boon Beat of Kiowa bounty, speaker at tha house. The democrats control the house by htirteea.

auerines to appear at any time in the Pacific SHAFBOTH WANTS A BANK FOR DENVER WASHINGTON, Jan. 2. Senator Sbnfrot of CoMraor introduced a hffl for the creation of the thirteenth federal farm loan bank for a district aibracs Colorado. Wyoming. Utah and New Mcafen.

with the bank lo- He an fled the in Dearer..