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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-25
CANADIANS MAKE
UNIQUE RAID
ON TRENCHES
Celebrate Day Before Christmas
In Capturing Dugouts on Line
of 400 yards
GREMANS CRY "KAMERAD"
AS SOLDIERS MAKE CHARGE
Believed That New Phase of Man
euver will Change Future
Tactics

Il WlCn Lne bTlll6u army Ill duVduCo
December "a, via London Dec. 25.-
(From staff correspondent of the As
sociated Press). North of Arras GER
tain Canadian troops have just accom-
plished what the British officers de.
clare marks a new phase in trench
warfare. With raid race, they sue
ceeded in putting out Of action, tenn
porarily at least, an entire battalion OF
German infantry.
Take Prisoners. .,.,.
They took SO prisoners, including
one commissioned officer, and estimat'
ed that they killed $50 Germans in
dug-outs which were blown to atoms
after their occupants refused to sur
render. The Canadian losses were ex'
tremely light. The raid took place at
three o'clock in the afternoon on a
front of 400 yards. The German pris'
oners admit that they were taken COM
pletely by surprise.
The officer captured said he was con-
vinced something was about to hap
pen, but believed the attack was com
ing on Christmas eve. He reported to
the higher command but received no
report. The Canadians, from the
plains of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and
Alberta. established themselves well
forward so that when the artillery
ceased their preparatory fire they were
in the front limo trenches in less than
two minutes. The Offices in command
who were reporting the raid by tele
phone. said "they're off," before he had
time to say they're in" COnsterna
tion reigned among the Germans, who
scrambled for the saps and dug-outs
leading to the rear trenches, while the
Canadians pelted them with hand
grenades.
Cry "kamerad."
Caught unprepared, many Germans
in the front line offered no resistance
but threw up their hands with cries
Of "Kamerad." Others were taken as
thew fled for the second and third line
| before inc Cdudulduo Puohou oAA w >
second trenches.
About 20 dug-outs were destroyed by
Canadians, several with bombs cap
tured from the Germans. One OF the
officers engaged said:
"As we entered the trenches, many
Germans broke for the dug-outs
Many who did we're subsequently vel
cared for. Each of our men were glve1
definite instructions for his precise at
tack and the mass of the enemies
trenches, which proved absolutely cor
rect Each man knew every detail o.
the proposed operation. They enter
ed the fight with great cheers. Whe1
they came out two hours later. they
were singing and as happy as school
boys on a holiday. The newness ant
dispatch with which the raid was car
ried out were unique. The artiller,
co.operation of the British guns work
cd to perfection. Beautifully placed
curtains of fire prepared our advance
and creeping forward, protected us, a!
thew proceeded to absolutely demollsf
the enemy's trenches. The program
had given the men an hour and a nal
for the work, but the cleanout was &C
complished within an hour and tel
minutes and the raiders signaled they
were ready to return to their OWL
trenches.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-25
LAST RITES OF CHURCH
ADMINISTERED BISHOP
RICHTER IN MICHIGAN

Grand Rapids, Mich, Dec. 25.-The
death of Bishop Henry J. Richter. of
the diocese of Grand Rapids, who was
stricken with pneumonia, is feared
hourly. according to report from his
physician this morning. He grew
steadily worse during the night and
shortly after a. m. lapsed into un-
consciousness. The last rites of the
church have ben administered.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-25
Won MACKENSEN RENEWS
ATTACK ON BK1DGEHEAO
WHERE RUSSIANS STAND

Berlin, by wireless. Dec. 25.-F1eld
Marshal Won Mackensen. with the Dob
rudja army. after capturing lsakacha.
in the Danube, has again 5eeun an At
tack on the bridgehead of Nat Thin, In
the northwestern cor-'~" ." lbrudja
province, to which the Us tRumani.
an forces have retreated, army head
quarters announced today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-25
RECOVERY PREDICTED
FOR ELEVEN PEOPLE
INJURED IN BlOW.uP

Atlantic, Ia. Dec. 25.-Physicians at
the local hospital today said that all
the eleven persons injured in the eX
plosion yesterday at Kimballton, near
here, probably would recover. The ex-
plosion, which resulted from a defect
in the gas lighting system at the farm
house of John Faaborg, caused the
death of John Nelson, A.; Ida Faaborg,
IA, and Christiania Faaborg, 9.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-25
DARTMOUTH MAN GIVES
LIFE TO FRENCH CAUSE
AS PNEUMONIA VICTIM

Paris, Dec. 25.-Howard Burchard
Lines, graduate of Dartmouth and
the Hardvard law school, son of DR..
E. H. Lines, and volunteer of the
American ambulance, has just died in
the Argonne of acute pneumonia. He
contracted the disease while on ser
vice at the front.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-25
PARENTS MISSING.
Associated PreSS)

Chicago, Dec. 25.--There will W
more than 200 Chicago homes in which
Christmas joys will be darkened by
the unexplained absence of parents.
The record of the police department.
show that 236 men, women and child
rem have been reported missing in tho
last two weeks and only few OF thesa
have returned.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-25
Wishing You
The Best of
ChristmQses
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: friends everywhere heartiest :
: wishes for a Merry Christmas !
!: and a prosperous and happy :
: New Year. The Tribune trusts :
: that this most gracious of all !
: holidays may find good cheer 1
: and contentment in every home
: which it visits; that the days I
: blessings may fall upon all of
: its friends, and the Christmas !
!: spirit abound everywhere.
: The Tribune on this joyous 1
: day echoes the friendly senti-.
: ment of Tiny Tim:
"God bless us, everyone"
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-25
STATES WHEAT
PRODUCTION 1916
39,325,00O BUS.
Price Prevailing December / Was
$1.52 Compared With 81 Gents
Last Year
CORN YIELD FOR 1916
13,515,000 BUSHELS
(By Associated Press J

Washington, Dec. PA summary
of estimates of the crop production
and prices for North Dakota compiled
by the bureau of crop estimates shows
that the total spring wheat produc-
tion for 1916 was 39,325,OOO bushels
on an acreage of 7,150,000, compared
with total production of 51,97O,00o
bushels on an acreage of S,35O,O0O in
1915, or decrease Of II ,675, 900 bush
els. The price prevailing Dec. 1,
1915. was 81 cents, compared with
$1E52 for the corresponding time this
year.
Big Increase in Corn.
An increase of 3,7l5 900 bushels is
noted in the corn production, the total
yield for 1916 on an acreage of 510,'
600 being 13,515,000 bushels, compar
ed with total production OF $500,
900 bushels on an acreage of 100000
Tor 915. The prevailing price Dec
/, 1916, was 81 cents, and for the cor
responding time last year, g 67 cents
Other crop production figures are as
follows:
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-25
PORTUGAL CABINET HAS (
CREATED WAR COMMITTEE
WITH EXTENSIVE P0WE3

Lisbon, via Paris, Dec. 24.-The cab
met has decided to create q war com.
mittee and public economy commit"
tee. Both bodies will have extensive
powers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-25
EhDEN HERO IS
TAKEN PRISONER
(United Press)

Berlin, Dec. 25.-An Overseas News
agency dispatch states, according to
private reports from Switzerland. that
CAPTAIN Carl Won Mueller, commander
of the German crusier Emden, destroy
ed by the Australian cruiser Sydney
early in the war, has been taken pris'
oner and is being transferred from
Malta to England.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-25
KRIS KR|NCLE .
HAS DOMINION :.
OVER NATION
White House Celebration Eniven>
ed by Presence Of Wilson's
Grandnieces z
G0THAM's CHRISTMAS BILL;
PLACED AT $50, ,oo0,o 900
American Soldiers on Mexican
Soil Celebrate in Unique .
Manner r.
(Associated Press)

New York, Dec. 25.-Not the least
interesting feature of the Christmas
celebration was the part taken by tive
of the largest American battleships1
the New York and the Pennsylvania,
the crews Of which played Santa Claus
at the celebration of the children. Be.
tween 400 and 500 hungry children
were provided with a Christmas din.
ner and toy, made possible by q col.
lection of members of the crews that
netted nearly $4,000. The chief master
boatswain of each ship appeared in
the role of Kris Kringle.
Begins Early.
The Christmas observance began in
this city last night with the flashing
into life of the great "Tree of Light"
in Madison Square Garden. At mid
night prayers for world peace were OF.
fered at mass in the Roman Catholic
churches With Christmas trees In p0.
lice stations, the police acted as Santa
Clauses to approximately $4,000 chill
dren. Reports from the express com.
panies and post0ffice indicate that this
Christmas is a record breaker. Ono
estimate puts New York's Christmas
bill as approaching $150,000,0 900.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-25
At WHITE HOUSE,
fAseociated preSS)

Washington, Dec 25.-TWO young
sters, kin Of the president, made q
merry Christmas at the White House
today. They were Ellen McAdoo, the
presidents granddaughter, and Jose
phine Cothran, his grandniacaA', Al, ~
the adults listened to the ~
little folks. @'~ s.. F+|i4 at.-s9
Christmas Tree. NJ.
A heavily laden Christn.
stood on the second floor, q
around it the family gathered, ".
presents were exchanged among t..
grown ups and Santa Claus distribute.
them to the young folks. Every mar
ried employe of the White House had
a turkey the gift OF the president.
President Wilson was up early and
joined little Josephine Cothran, his
grandniece, who had discovered tho
large Christmas tree in the White
House, laden with presents mostly for
her. Soon, the entire party spending
Christmas with the president and Mrs.
Wilson were gathered in the library
and the exchange of presents follow
ed. Breakfast at the White House was
a Joyous affair, with Josephine Cothran
continually jumping up to rush back to
her gifts.
Mrs. Wilson attended church alone.
and the president remained at tho
White House to play with his grand
niece. During the morning, Secretary
and Mrs. McAdoo, with Ellen McAdoo
and several other relatives, visited the
White House and took part in the fes"
tivities. The president had all three
of his daughters with him for the first
time in months.
Evening star., 1916-03-27

and treatment should at least have good
air, light, cleanliness and some degree
of privacy. They should be given sur
roundings that will enable them to re-
tain their self respect while undergoing
treatment or receiving the bounty of
the District.
The troublesome question Of site
for the institution to replace the pres
cnt one should not be permitted to
eausc any delay in provision for sub
stitution of modern, well equipped
building or series of buildings for this
use. This hospital does not need to be
central, but it should be so placed as
to be comfortable and agreeable. 1t
should not be tucked into a hole. to be
hidden and forgotten, but the site should
be chosen with reference to the health
and the welfare of the occupants. With
all these considerations in mind 1t is
to he hoped that at the present session
Of Congress legislation will be had that
will correct Il condition So distressing
to the people of Washington VIII" have
become aware of the shameful apology
for an institution for the care OF the
INDECENT known as the Washington Asy-
lum Hospital.
Evening star., 1916-03-27
The Sinking of the Sussex.

The sinking of the steamer Sussex IN
the English channel if by a German
submarine, precipitates an undcnlabiy
grave situation, whether American lives
have been actually lost or not. At lat
est accounts no Americans have died IN
consequence of the explosion. although
three are severely wounded. The gray
itv of the case arises from the fact that
Americans were in jeopardy on the Sus-
sex when she was blown up without
warming.
This vessel was unarmed and was DIS
tinctly passenger ship. She was III no
wise subject to legitimate unwarned at
tack under the rules as now defined. 1t
is not absolutely assured that she was
attacked by German submarine. though
the evidence at hand points strongly to
that conclusion From more than one
source has come the assertion that the
wake of a torpedo was seen headed for
the vessel Just before she was struck.
Ali'SAS'.
at the bow might indicate that the ship
hit a mine, but it does not exclude the
possibility of torpedo.
If the Sussex was sunk by German
torpedo without warming, she having no
guns on board and carrying no muni-
tions of war. the offensc against IN
ternational law and humanity is fla
grant. In view of recent assurances by
Berlin of discriminating care in the use
of submarines against merchantmen. and
especially in view of the armed ships
discussion lately had between Washing
ton and the German capital, such at
tack would seem a wanton defiance of
the principles not only lald down by
this country for the protection of its
nationals, but practically accepted by
Germany as governing submarine war
fare.
Evening star., 1916-03-27

year for towels of the old style, or re-
served for laundering, supposedly pro-
vides for the years ablutions of the
pupils. Some one simply slipped cog
in pushing forward prohibitive leglsla-
ticn without accompanying it with pro
vision for the replacement of the com
mon towels with tho new sanitary paper
towel outfit.
Reform legislation often goes thus by
fits and starts without team work to in
sure the best results In this case the
net result is certain to be deplorab Bile.
Unless parents provide their children
with individual towels to be taken to
school and returned for home launder-
ing the youngsters must make shift with
cxpcdicnts or go without hand or face
washing during school hours. Any one
with the least experience with children
knows that dirty hands are practically
inevitable Is there comfort i'll the
thought that hands grimcd with the dust
and dirt of school work accumulated
during the day are not much if any
worse than hands washed occasionally in
the school basement and dried upon the
condemned common towel?
Evening star., 1916-03-27
The Sixth Week at Verdun.

The Verdun fighting now enters upon
its sixth week, with no appreciate
change in the situation during the past
fortnight There have been German
gains at some points in the sector that
partly encircles Nerdun on the east,
north and west, but apparently these ad-
vances have not materially changed the
military conditions. Reports come from
Paris of heavy losses inflicted upon the
Germans in their attacks, and from Ber-
lin of gains effected with slight losses.
a clearing house Of these reports IS OBJ
viously impossible at this juncture, 50
that it is matter of doubt what price
the Germans have paid for their success
in flattening the Verdun salient.
So confident were the German an
nouncements that Verdun would fall 'on
schedule time"-whenever that was
that the delay must cause grave an1-
iety in Berlin respecting the public feel
ing on the subject. At the rate estab-
ished in the first few days Nerdun
would have been taken within fort
night, but after practically the first
week the rate was greatly checked. and
since then the advances have been IN
terms of yards rather than miles. From
the military point of view what has
been taken is not worth the losses that
i. has cost. With Nerdun as specific
objective any success short of its cap
ture and a very radical revision of the
French line TO the south and west of 1t
must stand virtually as a defeat, the
greater in proportion to the expectation
Of victory created by the confident pre-
dictions made at the beginning and dur
ing the first phase of the onslaught.
Evening star., 1916-03-27

\ uaa..r institution that is caring for
2ln people with an equipment for only
half that number is assuredly in need
of remedial attention by the authori
ties. This IS the condition of the Wash
ington Asylum Hospital, where the Dis
'rlcts INDECENT sick are housed The
Monday Evening Club Of this city has
undertaken the most praiseworthy work
cf agitation for corrective legislation
and lis efforts should have the hearty
operation of all Washingtonians.
Nothing can he done unless Congress
moves. and it is to the end Of arousinp
Evening star., 1916-03-27
Congress. and Speed.

The speeding up program for Con
grcsN depends in large part upon the
constant attendance of members" Sen
atprS and representatives, are adjured
to remain on the job. No absences on
account of private business No trips
home to inspect fences" Washington
first. until the end is reached
1t Is good advice. The measures on
the card and tn President insists on
the card are all of Il character de
handing the best thought OF both House
and Senate. Everybody should lend a
hand. Il is a> much the duty of the
minority as Of the majority to stay
close :" base. From now on. a droning
over business hy a small knot of leg
lsiators should hc a rcproach.
Inevitably, politics will show We
are ON the cIc of campaign when pol
tiles, for months, will occupy the coun-
try to the subordination. if not the ex.
clusion, of everything else National
control is Il prize 50 great the struggle
for it stirs everybody stirrablc Po-
itical leaders overlook no bets. Every
move is made with the view of pro
dueing votes on election day.
Absolutely the least thing worthy of
consideration now is adjournment be
fore convention time. Important
enough in themselves. the conventions
are not as important as the legislation
the country expects, and which should
be enacted. at this session. The con
ventions do not depend on the length
o. the congressional session. and the
length of the session should not be de-
termlncd by the conventions. Nomina-
tions could be made and platforms
adopted at Chicago and ST. Louis on
the party records as they stand today.
OF course, the general situation in
the next two months and half may
change radically. In both Mexico and
Europe are possibilities bearing on us
and the national campaign. We hope to
escape serious involvement; but we are
III ill' ldiitlS VI ldlc. L ne NIStSl. cOOi-
est. clearest headed, most patient among
our leaders do not know. and do not at
tempt to forecast, what even a fort
night may bring forth.
But in 50 far as problems purely do
nestic and outside of war developments
are concerned, the two great parties
could 20 into action tomorrow with the
division lines well defined So that
Congress should forget" the conven-
tions. and address itself to doing for
the country the best things possible in
the way Of the measures scheduled for
consideration. II six or even eight
months more are required to do the
work WELL the time will be properly
employed. And the work will be the
better done if every member charges
himself particularly with his part of it.
Evening star., 1916-03-27
Doubtful Hygiene.

1t is strange byproduct Of the cam
paign for hygiene in Washington that
as a result of the law forbidding the
use of common towels in the District Of
Columbia the public school children of
this city have no towels at all for use
in drying their hands and faces when
they wash them at school. In other
words, the children's hands and faces
must 60 dirty because the law says that
they must not be wiped with the abhor-
rent common towel, and nothing has
been substituted for it.
This situation is the result of lack
Of coordination somewhere. The school
board is hardly accountable for the de-
hcisncy in the appropriation which. e1-
pended at the beginning Of the school
Evening star., 1916-03-27
The Daring Wide Stripes for
Sport Suits and Skirts.

These are the fabrics OF which sport skirts.
suits and coats will be made this spring and sum
mer and there never has been anything eX-
actly suited TO the purpose. Every woman or
miss who is any way inclined TO sport clothes
wants these fabrics the minute they are seen
Shown in the most extreme color Combna
tons and the queter and more refined kinds two
and three tone stripes OF great wdth-greens.
rose, Copenhagen, blackandwhte and many
others: So inches wide and 45c. SOC and Csc yard.
Evening star., 1916-03-27
The Practical Wash
Cotton Fabrics.

These materials unequaled for boys wash
suits and rompers. girls wash and school frocks,
wo1nens house dresses, garden smocks. A good
range of colors-and they all substantial coors
that will wash with splendid results.
Kindergarten Cloth, in fine assortment of stripes
checks and plain colors; so inches wide. and
priced at 25c yard.
Trooper Cloth is a fabric similar to the Kinder
garten Cloth, but of lighter weight 81 inches
wide and priced at zoe yard.
Kiddis Cloth, in fine range of new checks, stripes
and plain colors 81 inches wide, and priced at
19c yard.
Evening star., 1916-03-27
The Story.

There's a great continued story
That is getting under way;
Chapter Ones entitled "April'
And the second chapters MAY
It's tale of smiling sunshine,
And of rain that falls like tears,
And of gentle hopes that blossom
Though the shadows and the fears
It's a fascinating story,
Though it's very, very old.
Like all other truths or fancies
That are worthy to be told.
It is full of strange surprises
That nobody can foresee,
And we're waiting all impatient,
Wondering what the end will be.
Evening star., 1916-03-27
An Important New Arrival of
Colored Dress Linens.

This arrival of Linens is important for two
sons-hrst that linens are scarce and so are suitable
dyeing materials to properly color them, and then
this particular kind of Linen is shrinking
Particularly soft in finish and fine round thread,
in the various shades of the season-cool. de-
ghtful greens, the various blues, browns tans and
purples
Very probable that this is the last shipment OF
Colored Dress Linens will receive, you should
lay in your supply now; SO inches wide and 75c yard
NEW COLORED HANDKERCHIEF LINENS
HAVE ALSO BEEN RECEIVED.
Evening star., 1916-03-27
Undertrained Men.


From the Chicago Tribune.
Four generations ago Lighthouse
Harry Lee said: "A government is the
murderer of it's citizens which sends
them TO the field uniformed and un-
taught, where they are to meet men of
the same age and strength. mechan-
lied by education and discipline for
battle"
Government after government has
committed that murder. Are we not
ready to purge ourselves or this
crimer
Evening star., 1916-03-27
An Apprehension.

do you remember the old copybook
in which you used to write Honesty is
the Best Policy'.'
Yes replied Senator Sorghum !,
'I'm afraid some Of the boys had to
write that motto over and over SO often
that they got little tired of it and tried
to forget it."
Evening star., 1916-03-27

The Me---~l people are no doubt be-
ginning 70 appreciate the fact that the
United States after the Philippine ex-
p'r'ruce IS not likely TO take any ter
ri-orv that IS not forced on it.
Evening star., 1916-03-27
Statesmen.

From the Galveston News.
We have left off naming our states
men after big trees. We have no Old
Hickory, no Tall Sycamore of the Wa
bash, no giant cedar whose boughs give
shelter to the princely eagle. But
quite few of them are now called
cabbaEe-heads.
Evening star., 1916-03-27
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Inducement.

This is fine tea" said the salesman,
''and this copy of 'Bluggins' History Of
the World is worth twice the money
X suppose you sell the tea and throw
in the history?'
NO We sell the history and give you
the tea to keep you awake while you
are reading it."
Evening star., 1916-03-27
Commercially Considered

Ever read Kant's .Critique of Pure
Reason'?"
Yes replied Mr.. Penwiggle.
"Wonderful, isn't it''
Il should say So That fellow must
have had an awful pull with the pub
fishers to get that stuff printed
Evening star., 1916-03-27

No great political convention can be
free from a certain element that de
sires to turn it into an Indignation meet
ing
Evening star., 1916-03-27

In considering remarks by George
Washington pacifsts must make allow
ances for the fact that he lived at a
time when the dove of peace had not at
tanned great celebrity.