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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30

Much has been said and written
about the new governor, Lynn J. Fra
zier, but little about the first lady
of the state, who yesterday tux up
her residence at the Executive man.
sion in Fourth street and Avenue B,
to reside there for the next two years.
Unlike her distinguished husband,
who is tall and dark, she Is small,
with fair hair and complexion. De.
spite the fact that she is the mother
of four lovely children, the blush OF
youth still glows in her cheeks.
Charming Family.
When a representative of the Trib-
une called Mrs. Frazier over the
phone yesterday at the Mckenzie no
tel and asked for an interview, she
was graciously granted the permis.
sion and later called at the Executive
mansion, where she was given a most
cordial welcome by Governor and
Mrs. Frazier. There she found
charming family group, the Governor,
Mrs. Frazier, the twin daughters.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
REAR GUARD
AC I|OAS on
Balkan, A | | { !. Front
Russians and Rumanians With
darwing Slowly Along Whole
Line in Wallachia
GREAT PROGRESS SHOWN
BY GENERAL MACKENsEN
Operations in anco.Belgian
Zone Confined TO Minor
.. Movements
(Associated Press.)

London, Dec. 3O.-The Russians and
Roumanians are fighting heavy rear
guard action as they retire toward the
line of the Sereth in northeast Wal
lachia and southern Moldavia.
Today's German army headquarters
report shows progress for Field Mar
shal Won Mackensen's army along the
entire front between the Roumanian-
Carpathians and the Danube. despite
the strong resistance 1t is encounter
ing. At the same time, the attack on
the Moldavian frontier is developing
and the Russo -ROuma man position
carried and passed oyer by the in.
vaders. Repeated counter attacks arc
not serving to stop them. In this
fighting, the Teutonic, forces took ego
prisoners and seven machine guns.
Line Of Advance.
The Teutonic line Of advance on the
Wallachian plain now lies well to the
north of Rimnik-Sarat, on the rail-
road from Buzeu to FOkshani, while
on the right flank is a still near ap-
proach to Braila, the grain center Of
the Danube, which is one Of the main
+objectives of Won Mackensen in the
present stage of the struggle. =
Operations on the Franco Belgian
front have been confined to minor
movements except in the Verdun re-
gion, where Berlin announces the re-
pulse of several attacks lmade by the
French on the position Of Dead Mans
Hill, of which the Germans recently
reported the capture. IN ,.rg
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
Third Set of 7luins To
Liue in Governors Mansion;
A Charming Family Circle

Unie and Versie, and the two sons.
Vernon, aged 10 years, and Willis,
the youngest, aged years. -Four fin
er children could not be found in
North Dakota. The twins, their first
bornfi are IL years old and are almost
as large as their mother. They are
cordial and pleasant with frankness
of manner which is most pleasing. In
Hoople they appeared in MANY OF the
home .. talent entertainments ~ith
marked success. taking many OF the
leading parts. The boys are fair rep
resentatives of the state of North Da-
kota. They are sturdy little fellows,
resembling their father ir many re-
spects. They move and act with con-
siderable freedow, which is character
istic of their young lives spent in the
open.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Frazier are
Scotch. Mrs. Frazier's father was
English, but her mother was High
land Scotch. She was born in the
lC0nfinVed 0n P0go EOVrl
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
CAPTURE PRISONERS.
UNITED Pfo6S.)

Vienna, Dec. 30.-The capture of 300
prisoners, six cannon, and twenty-six
machine guns, in the fighting Thurs
day IN the Wallachia sector, and the
mountains west OF Foschin,sawas re-
ported in today's fficiat stassmenf.
Il Amsterdam, Dec. 39.-y- Kaiser Will
helm has sent a message 10 Governor
General Won Bissing, of Belgium, who
is seriously i'll, according to dis
patches here today. In the message,
the Kaiser expressed satisfaction with
Won Bissings work in Belgium, con-
graduating him on his far-sighted
leadership and in keeping order and
quiet in the little nation.
At Verdun, there was calm, while
in the Champagne dispersement Of
German attempts to break through
French lines were reported in today's
official statement = ..&
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
SENTENCE OF FINE
YEARS PASSED ON
WILLIAM N1TEl
Cashier of First National Bank al
Casselton to Follow His =,
Brother to Prison u
(Assoeiated PreSs)

Fargo, N. D., Dec 30.-William F.
Kittel, former cashier of the First Ma
tional bank of Casselton, who pleaded
guilty November 1S to Al counts, on
indictments charging misappropria-
tion of funds and Justification of &C.
counts of the bank, was sentenced in
federal court here this morning to
five years in the federal penitentiay
at Leavenworth.
Kittel is brother of r. c. Kittel,
former president of the Casselton
bank, who pleaded guilty to like charg.
es on the same day and was sentenc-
ed to seven years and six months on
November 20.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
ALLIES TO OFFER
PEACE TERMS N
THEIR REPLY
Public Opinion in England Favor1
Leaving Door To Future ;;
r Conference Wide Open
NOTE TO BE ISSUED
JOINTLY FROM PARIS
Break With Germany Over Sub
marine Issue Topic Of Dis
cussion at Washington
REPLY REsENTFUL
(By United Press)
Paris, Dec. 30.-The allied
note dispatched today resents
Germany's attempt to throw
on them the responsibility Of
the war.
limited PreSs.l

London, Dec. 3O.-Not only will the
Allies answer to the German peace
proposals set forth the aims of the
nations, but also the note will state
the terms upon which England and
her allies are willing to negotiate
peace. 4
This right-about in sentiment OF
officials has been caused by the gen.
eral public sentiment and expression
of the press within the last few days.
The public and press have expressed
the idea that the best possible answer
to the German note is concerted
statement by the Allies Of their aims
in waging this war and then q state-
ment of the basis upon which they
would talk peace.
The Allied note is to be issued joint
ly from Paris. ,.f -t.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
new KING .....
zTst>- * Nv
Of AUSTRIA
CROWNED
UNITED Press)

Budapest, Dec. 30.-Ceremonies OF
the royalty overshadowed the SORROWS
of war today. The ceremonies came
with the formal Inauguration of Carl
as emperor of Austria -Hungaria to-.
day, at the Church of st. Mathews.
Carl is the youthful successor Of the
aged Franz Josef. During the inaugur-
alton, the emperor was forced to wear
the crown of St. Stephens, weighing
five pounds. All members of the
court were present as the peculiar
medieval ceremony was held. Mount
ed on a white horse, the new emperor
rode to the inaugural with sword
drawn, turned to the four directions
alternately and swore in time hOnored
words, to defend the boundaries Of
Hungary.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
SOUTH AMERICA READY.
United ProSS,)

Buenos Aires, Dec. 30.-If the
United States makes formal request
nearly all South American nations
will join the States in peace note
to belligerent nations. This was tho
statement of high official today. Just
now it is realized there will be some
objection to such step. News that
the Scandinavian nations have Joined
in the peace note caused speculations.
Officials said no action would likely
be taken unless all South American
nations acted in unison. Some nations
were inclined to doubt the advisable
ity of such a step at this time.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
BRITISH DESTROYER
HEADS OFF. ATTACK.

New York. Dec. 3O.-Narrow escape
of the British steamer, Chicago City,
from the attack of German sub
marine was reported when the vessel
arrived today. The vessel was fired
upon by the submarine when 12O
miles of Fastnot. The Chicago City
put on full speed and escaped, after
the submersible ducked. because a
British destroyer was headed toward
the scene.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
VILLA CAPTURES
SAT|LLO;; HEADS
FOR MON NTEREY
Bandits Are Carrying on Their
March Several Thousands of
Dollars Of Bullion
AMERICAN REFUGEES FLEE
BEFORE REV0LUTl0NIsTs
Carranza Garrisons Reported Ia
Have Joined the Rebels in
New Campaign
UNITED PresS.)

Ell PasO, Dec. 3O.-InformatiOn tend
ing to confirm the reported capture Of
Saltillo was in the hands of United
States authorities. today, Upon the
approach of bandit forces, small gar
risons throughout the vicinity of Sal
tillO surrendered and Joined the Viii
listas, according to information that
Federal authorities had here today. 1t
was reported that q division of Vii
listas are marching toward Monterey,
carrying several thousand dollars
worth of bullion.
The Americans who fed before the
Villista advance on Torreon have
reached San Luis Potosi and have
started for the border. B.s.g,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
MAY ORDER PERSHlNG'S ,73
FORCES ACROSS BORDER
<n1-lk>A aa>~~N

Washington, Dec. 30.-An entirely
new policy toward Mexico has been
completed and is being considered by
the administration today, 1t is report
ed here
One of the terms of the new agree
ment, it is considered, is the ordering
of General Pershing's forces across
the border. The Mexican-American
commission is reopening negotiations
for the protection Of American life
and property in Mexico and, perhaps,
financial assistance, to Carranza. The
Carranzista minister here will bo re-
cognized, the report says.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
ADMINISTRATION
EXPLAINS CHIEF
POINTS IN NOTE
State Department Surprised That
Objects of Communications
Are Misunderstood
ENTENTE FEARS ACTION
WOULD NOT BE BINDING
Alarm Here That Continuation of
War Will Be Intolerable
To Neutrals
SECOND NOTE.
ASSOCIATED press)

Berlin, Dec. 3o.-it has been
learned that few days ago Pres
ident Wilson sent a second notc,
explanatory Of the first, to the
Central powers and the Entente
nations. This note has not been
presnted.
The reason for withholding the
second note is said to be that the
German reply received in the in.
terum showed that the German
government had not been influenc.
ed by the "miseoneeption regard.
ing the purpose and aims Of Pres
ident Wilson's step, which an un.
friendly press in both camps at
tributed thereto"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
CONTINUE ATTACKS.
(AssOc1ated PresS.)

Petrograd, Dec. 3O.-Strong Teu-
tonic forces assisted by, heavy and
light artillery yesterday continued
their attacks on the Russo -Rouman-
ian position nthe battle front north
cast of Rimnik-Sarat, in central Rou-
mania, says the official statement
issued today by the Russian war
office. The invaders captured the viii
lage Of Bordestchi on the river Rimnik
and pressed back the Russian detach-
ment near Zalesi.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
Ready for
Peace but
Undefeated
That Is Position of Germany. as
Prospects for Another Year
of War Looms Up
TRANSITIONS HAVE BEEN
GOING ON IN EMPIRE
Democracy Making lnroads as
Indicated by Tone of Teu-
tonic Press

BY CARL W, ACkERMAN,
UNITED Press.)


Berlin, Dec. 3O.-Germany is as
ready for peace as she is for contin-
ued war. Her record of 1916 justi-
fies either. She begins the year
1917 with her lines on the western
front unbroken, after England's and
Frances supreme efforts and this de-
spite the fact that her armies have
swept victorious over three.fourths Of
Eumania.
Foremost of the years events In
Germany was the proffer of peace by
the imperial chancellor, Won ethmann-
Hollweg. German public opinion ap-
plauds that sentiment which urged
this magnanimous tender. The chan
cellor's speech in the reichstag and
his note to Germany's enemies aptly
summarized the view of the German
people.
For Allies to Decide.
In the German view, it is now en-.
tirely matter for the Allies to de-
cide-whether they desire to make
peace or continue fighting. Germany
wants peace-but her united public
opinion, her uncrushed army and ma
Wy, are ready. to fight on.
As a matter of fact, Germany to.
day is passing through a transition
period in her internal affairs. BE.
Continued on page ~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
Years Euents
Disappointing
Says Expert
Review Of Major Moves Of Great
War During the Year That
Is Drawing to Close
HOW RUSSIANS 0VERTHREW
UNPoP ULAR MINISTRY
Germany Follows Up Failure
About verdun With Bril-
liant Rumanian Drive
BY J. W. Z. MASON.

written for the United Press\
New York, Dec. 30.-Events of the
past year have been disappointing to
all of the principal European belliger-
ents. The greatest victory Of the
year has not been won on any Of the
battlefields, but has occurred on the
floor of the Russian duma.
For the first time In the history of
the Slav empire, the Russian people
were able, toward the close of the
present year. to act in concert, and to
overthrow Premier Sturmer, we'll
known bureaucrat and reactiOnary.
The duma forced change in the
czar's government by a defiance of
the beaucratic regime that will be-
come one of the great landmarks Of
the Russian nations march toward
democracy. Compared with the inde-
cisive conflictss0 s0n eastern and west
ern fronts, the victory of the duma
stands out as the most positive and
resultful accomplishment of the year.
The entrance of Rumania into the
war has provided the. most dramatic
spectacle of the twelve months con-
flict. There is every reason to be-
lieve that the western allies did not
want the Bucharest government to
break its neutrality. The chance of a
successful German campaign such as
followed the belligerent action OF the
Rumanians, was we'll realized in Lon
don and Paris. But, imperialist de-
sires turned the heads Of the Ruman-
ian militarists at a most inopportune
time for their own ambitions. They
plunged into the war after Russia ex-
pended most of her reserve ammuni-
ton in conquering Bukovina, and was
consequently unable to be of large as
sistance to the Rumanian army.
Acted Too Quickly.
Furthermore, the Rumanians out,
ran military discretion by plunging
too quickly into Trsnsylvani&s and by
leaving their rear. in Dobrudja, in.
suficiently protected. An opportun-
ity for the use of high strategy was
thus presented to the German gener-
al staff, and in the trial of military
genius that followed, the German
commanders wholly outclassed their
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
ENDURANCE /
/. FLIGHT TO
PHILADELPHIA
Il UvU1 Zuuu
UNITED preSs)

New York, Dec. 30.-Twelye United
States aviators today started an en-
durance fight to Philadelphia. They
left Long Island at 9:5S a. m. and
passed Lower New York Is minutes
later. They were flying by direction
of the United States army aviation de-
partment. They flew high and at a
great speed. The flyers were wrapped
in furs and their heads we're protect
ed by huge block hats. They plan re-
turning from Philadelphia tomorrow,
starting at 10 a. m. All the machines
used we're Of the Curtis military type.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
KAISER SENDS MESSAGE.
(AssOciated PreSs.) ..

London, Dec. 3O.-General, Baron
Van Bissing, governor-general OF Bel
gium, who is lying seriously i'll with
pneumonia at Brussels. says the Ex-
change Telegraph company's Amster-
dam correspondent has received a
sympathetic message from Emperor
William. 49,.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
TAKE BODY HOME.
flIni<ed preSsl

Laredo, Texas, Dec. 30.-ProVisions
were made today for taking the body
of E. o. Sullivan of the New Hamp-
shire militia back to his home to-
morrow. Sullivan was accidentally
shot through the heart on the bor-
der.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
UNITED Press)

Berlin, Dec 3O-The coronation
ceremonies at Budapest today are on
the eve of crisis in the Hungarian
cabinet Count Tisza. chosen to place
the crown on the head of the new
Austrian monarch, Carl, is due for a
downfall, following months Opposi-
tion to him, lead by Count Apponi.
Dispatches from Budapest today
said that while the friction is grow
ing that 1t did not darken the festivi-
ties connected with the coronation to-
day. The new Emperor Carl is in
tensely popular there, it is said. Am
bassador Penfeld represented the
United States at the coronation cere-
monies today
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
CAN'T SUesTANTiArE RUMORS.
(AssOciAtod PresS,) \

Washington, Dec. 3O.-Major Cen
eral Funston, commanding the Amer
ican forces on the Mexican border,
advised the War Department today
he had been unable to substantiate
rumors that Felix Diaz's filibustering
party had crossed into Mexico from
the United States.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
Military Shakeup.

Another shakeup in the commanders
of the Carranza regime, following re-
cent Villista activity was reported
officially today. Under orders Of Cen
eral Murgia, Carranzistas today began
the erection of a trench system near
Juarez. General Murgia would make
no comment other than to say that
this action is necessary. Ell
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
MINOR ENGAGEMENTS
REPORTED ON STRUMA

Berlin, Dec. 30.-Only minor en-
gagements on the Struma plain. in
the Macedonia fighting, were report
ed in the official statement issued to-
day.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
Dl'MA ADJOURNED.
Unified PYeSS.)

Petrograd, Dec. 30.-The Russian
Duma was today adjourned until Jan.
uary 25 for the annual Christmas hol.
idays. The Russian Christmas occurs
January Z.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
HOLD PENSION Law SOUND.

Lisbon, n. D., Dec. 30.-Judge
Frank P. Allen of the Fourth district
bench has ruled here that the law
creating teachers pensions and re-
tirement fund is a sound, hole-proof
constitutional statute.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
No Ground for Fear.
ANSWER READY TONIGHT.

Paris, Dec. 30.-The Allies answer
to the German note of December IL
will be handed to Ambassador Sharpe
tonight, says the Petit Parisien, and
will be published tomorrow 2e
1t is long and sets forth again the
responsibility of the Central empires
for the European conaagration. 1t in
sists on legitimate reparation and res
titutions demanded by the Entente as
outlined by Premier Lloyd George and
also that Germany, by failing to formu-
late proposals for peace, removes in
advance any basis for pours parlers.
The note seeks to suggest that the
Berlin cabinet, having proclaimed in
1914, it's contempt for treaties, can
not pretend to obtain the same condi-
ton as powers respectful of sigma
lures, and must offer guarantees,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
GERMANS ADVANCE ON
e.. RUMANlAN FRONT
UNITED Press)

Berlin, Dec. 3O.-German troops
have advanced along the entire front
in Rumania, especially in the Walla.
CHA sector, today's official statement
said.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
DANISH PEACE NOTE.

Washington. Dec. 3O.-The Danish
note, similar in most respects to the
Norwegian note, on peace, reached
the State Department today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
ENGINE TROUBLE.
(United PresS)

Hemstadt, L. l., Dec. 30.-Two of
the military aviators flying from New
York to Philadelphia were forced to
descend here today on account of en-
CINE trouble. They promised to start
again when repairs were made. This
absence left only ten machines in the
race
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
.SPEAK[RSA|P
SCALES TIPPING
FOR /. R. WOOD.
Bowman Out Of the Race and
Turns Support to the Ward
County Man
CAUCUS PROBABLY BE
HELD THIS EVENING
Wiley Boom, Launched Last
Night Seems To Have Lost
It's Noise r..
PRATER SLATED.

Vi. J. Prater, coun.y treasurer,
assistant secretary Of the senate
four years ago, is slated for see-
retary Of this session. He acted
under Lieutenant Governor kraa.
bel and enjoys that sentleman's
confidence. Mr.. Prater has had
considerable experience in leois-
lativs matters and 10 being urged
to accept. It Mr.. Prater accepts
the position, Richard Penwarden,
county treasurer.eIeet, will take
charge Of the treasurer's office.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
SPENDING WEEK HERE.

DR.. S. A. Danford' is spending
Christmas week in Bismarck resting
up from his evangelistic campaign in
Ohio. Mrs. Danford is in Portland,
Ore., where she is taking course in
chiropractic in the Pacific college.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-30
ASSOCIATED PresS)

Washington, Dec. 3O.-The Ameri.
can government, it became known
authoritatively today, believes there
are three principal points in it's note
to the belligerents and is surprised
that they are not more clearly under
stood, particularly by the Entente
press. &4e#
s- Main Points. '
These points, taken in the order Of
their importance from the administra-
ti0n's viewpoint. are:
The fear that the posit ion al neu.
trail nations be rendered altogether
intolerable" if the war continues.
The suggestion that arrangements
be made as a guarantee against sim.
liar conflicts in the future. a3e,a,,.
The proposal that means be found
for preparing the concrete peace
terms Of both sides.
Arouses Comment.
Z The first point has aroused most
comment as was first emphasized by
Secretary Lansing's statements, after
wards modified by statement that
the United States might be drawing
nearer entrance into the war.
The administration, viewer,
thought that the suggestion for an
agreement to preserve peace in the
future, would attract more attention
among the Entente allies than it ap'
parently has, and furnish means
through which these nations could en-
ter with perfect propriety into SER
ious peace discussion.
No Ground for Fear.
If such an agreement could be ar
ranged, the administration feels there
would be no ground for fear than an
agreement over terms made between
the belligerents would not be kept af-
ter the war ends 1t pointed out to-
day that such fear has been one of
the main objections of the Entente al
lies to entering into peace discussion.
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Continued on page y
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(COntinued on Page Four
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15
SHIPBUILDING
NOTES OF BATH
Oath Times. Jan. 12)

Oath Times, Jan. 12)
The New England yard was inspect
ed this morning by it's new owner
Hon. H. NJ Sewall and other gentle
men who were surprised to find the
yard and buildings in SO good condi-
ton. The Office building especially
was found in very good shape.
Plans are being talked for building
vessels there and already offers have
come in that would take up half ves-
sci. There is some talk Of forming a
company and building iron ships.
Nothing has been yet decided upon.
A, prominent shipping man abiding
to the purchase by Mr.. Sewall. sug-
gests that while it will take six months
to obtain hard pine frame for YES
sci to be built there, it would require
only a brief period to get out frame
Of spruce in the Maine woods. He
says that the Hope Haines was built
Of spruce and that the Nova Scotian
schooners also have spruce frames and
that a vessel Of spruce would pay al
though she would not rate as high. Of
course, as one with a hard wood frame.
The spruce framed schooner in this
case could be used for bringing hard
wood frames for further building in
the yard. Just now it would be diff
cult to obtain schooner to bring the
frame from the south after 1t was cut.