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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-27
DENMARK FEELS
PINCH Of WAR
Associated PreSs.)

Copenhagen. Dec. 27.-Denmark,
like many other neutral countries, is
beginning to feel the pinch OF the
war. Foodstuffs and fuel are becom-
ing scarce and the government has
been forced to take steps to conserve
supplies.
Rye bread, the usual bread OF the
country, has since December l, been
mixed with 10 per cent Of barley. and
it is believed that the percentage
will soon be raised to 20 per cent.
Plans are under way to regulate the
consumption and price of homegrown
sugar, by the issue of cards. each per-
son being allowed one pound a week.
Houses and flats are. scarce, owing
to the cessation Of building made
necessary by the increased price OF
materials. For some time past the
have been compelled
to find shelter for many houseless
families in school buildings and in
temporary structures.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-27

MACKENSEN DRIVES
ON TOWARD RICH
OIL CEN1ERS
ASSOCIATED Press)

London, Dec 27.-While the peace
discussions are in progress, active mil
itary operations, except in such re-
mote fields as those of Egypt and the
Tigris, are being vigorously prosecut-
ed only on the Rumanian front.
Field Marshal Won Mackensen is
making new headway in his advance
toward Braila, the great Rumanian
grain and oil storehouse on the lower
Danube. The taking of Filipechti plac-
ed Won Mackensen's forces little more
than 80 miles from his objective. On
the other side of the Danube, mean
while the Teutonic Dobrurja army,
apparently comprising chiefly Bulgar-
ian troops, is hammering away at the
bridgeway of Matchin, almost opposite
Braila.
The clearing of the remaining Rus.
slams from Dobrudja thus seems pos
sibility not only by direct attacks but
through advance in Wallachia, which,
If it succeeded in reaching Braila,
would be able to take the Matchin po-
sition under artillery fire in flank and
rear from across the Danube.
Artillery Active.
On the Franco-Belgian front, artil.
lery has been active in some sectors,
and the aviators have been busy, but
the infantry arm of the service on
both sides is being held we'll to its
position, except for occasional trench
raids, and patrol enterprises. Some
possible developments of interest are
indicated from the Verdun region,
where a heavy bombardment east of
the Meuse, between the Vacherauille
and Vaux sectors, is reported by Paris.
Calm on all fronts was reported in
the official statement issued today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-27
VILLA AIMS
!: At 7AMP|CO
OIL FIELDS
ASSOCIATED Press)

Ell Paso, Dec. 27-That the object
of the present Villistas campaign in
Tampico and that the bandit leader
is rapidly making preparation for an
attack upon that city, was reported to
United States departmental agents
here today The report was not con-
firmed. Authorities, however, believe
that Villa holds Santa Rosalia Potesi,
cutting off communication with Tam
pico from the west. Officials further
believe that Villa plans to take Tam
pico because of it's command of the
oil supply Villa thinks that by cut
ting off the British oil supply, he will
cause England to force the United
States Immediately to intervene. 1t
has been thought for some time that
Villa sincerely hopes to draw the
United States into conflict. These
same officials thought that Villa will
immediatel move on Monterey, and
SantiIlo.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-27
ST. PAUL GETS
FARM LOAN
BANK PLUM
North Dakota Fails To Land In.
stitution Which Will Handle
Farm Paper
APPLICATIONS POUR
INTO NEW BOARD
Places Designated are Springfield
Baltimore, Columbia, Louis
vile, New Orleans and Omaha
Associated Press)

Washington, Dec. 27.-St. Paul,
Minn., has been chosen as one of the
locations for the IL federal farm loan
banks. The others will be located at
Springfield, Mass, Baltimore, Md, Col
umbia, S. c., Louisville, KY, New Or
leans, La, Omaha, Neb. Wichita, Kan,
Houston, Tex, Berkeley, CAL, and Spo.
kane Wash.
There were one hundred forty dis
appointed contesting cities.
Many Applications.
The banks will be established as
soon as it is practicable. Under the
law, each will have capital stock Of
$750,000. Applications for loans have
been pouring in to the board in great
volumes recently, and it is estimated
that sum more than twenty times in
excess of the combined capital stock
could be used in making loans.
Almost the first work of the banks
after approving and issuing loans will
be the issuance of farm loan bonds, a
new form OF security in this country.
The bonds will be issued in denomi-
nations as small as SIS, it is expected,
and will bear interest at rate of one
per cent less than the interest charg-
ed the farmers on their loans.
Maximum is Six Percent.
What this interest rate will be has
not been definitely determined. 1t is
limited by law to maximum of six
percent. The expectation is that it
will not exceed 5% percent at first.
and subsequently may be 3 lowered.
Loans on farm lands are limited to
so percent of the value of the land,
and may be payable in from five to
40 years. AS fast as the loans are
made, bonds will be issued to cover
them so that at no time under the
present plan will a banks entire cap
ital be tied up in loans to the detrf-
ment of other applicants.
To Find Employees.
One of the chief tasks now confront.
ing the board is to find experienced
employees for the new banks. More
than 5000 applications for the posi-
tions have been received. The ap'
pointments will be exempt from civil
service regulation, but the board in
tends assembling experienced men.
The head of each bank will be desig'
mated as registrar. They possibly will
be only residents of the districts in
volved, and, and preferably attorneys.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-27
CONGRESSMAN M'lEI0RE
BECOMES 4 BENEDICT
UNITED PresS.)

Galveston, Tex, Dec. 27.-Miss May
Clark of Galveston was married here
today to Congressman Jeff. McLe-
more of Houston. The wedding took
place at the home of the brides wild
owed mother and only members OF
the immediate family were present.
Congressman McLemore is the man
who drafted the now historic con-
gressional resolution to prohibit Am
orleans from travelling in armed YES
sells on the high seas during the war.
The fight was bitter and close. in
volving endorsement or reputation Of
President Wilson's policy on the point
but the resolution was defeated.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-27
DIPLOMATS DISCUSS
SEALED PACKAGE
Of PEACE TERMS
ASSOCIATED PresS)

Washington, Dec. 27.-Reports re-
peated in press dispatches from Rome
that German had presented to the neu-
trail nations, whose services she asks,
in forwarding the peace suggestion, a
sealed packages containing terms,
were the subject of much comment in
diplomatic quarters. The Rome re-
port has it that the packages were
not to be opened and forwarded to Ger.
many's enemies, unless they, in reply
to the note of the Central Powers Of
December IL, specifically request
terms. In German circles here it was
considered more probable that direct
information on the subject would be
sent to President Wilson.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-27
Hope Fades
for Peace
at Capital
Some Officials Fear Break With
Germany if Submarine War;
fare Starts
PROBABLE THAT SECOND
NOTE WILL BE SENT
Believed, However, That Teutons
Have Left Door Open for
Future Negotiations
UNITED Press)

Washington, Dec. 27.-Despite the
apparent loss of hope on account Of
Germany's reply to President Wilson's
peace note, officials today did not look
for the threatening break with Ger
many should the imperial government
be found guilty of pursuing an unre'
lentless submarine warfare to the sac
rificing of the best interests of Ger
many.
Officials look upon the German note
in the spirit that the door is not clos.
ed. With the help of neutrals, off,
cials said, President Wilson can move
again. They took the view that the
president is now potentially media
tor and that he cannot quit unless
thrown down hard.
However, a high official said 1t was
planned to write only one more note
to Germany in event of peace negotia-
tions failing and the cause of the troE'
BILE with Americas rights not remov.
ed chen, a break seems certain.
The view persisted in Teut0nic quar-
ters here today that Germany's reply
should be followed by highly confiden.
tial oral or written, communication
concerning terms upon which the Cen
tral Powers were willing to make
peace. The German embassy, which
repeatedly has made it clear that the
Central Powers were not likely to
make public their terms, had received
no official advices from Berlin today,
but definite information regarding the
intention of the TeutOnic allies was
expected.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-27
TORNADO
CLAIMS TEN
IN ARKANSAS
limited PreSs)

Little Rock. Ark, Dec. 27-The Win
ter tornado which yesterday swept
through Central Arkansas took in its
toll ten known deaths, according to at
least a score of we'll founded reports
of tragedies, and property damage
which is yet to be established with
resumption of wire communication in
the stricken district.
Much. apprehension was felt here to-
day regarding the gate of the State
Convict Farm at Tucker, southeast OF
here, where three hundred twenty
five state prisoners are stationed. The
farm. was believed to be directly in
the storms path, and it was feared
that some of the convicts might have
escaped in the confusion.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-27
URGES PROMPT REPLY.

London, Dec. 27-The prOmptneSS
of the German government reply to
President Wilson's note is characters.
ed by the evening newspapers today
as evidence Of Germany's eagerness to
bring tn war to an end. The Stand.
ard says:
1T would be a mistake to neglect
the German peace maneuvers. but It
would be even more fatal to waste
time over them. We trust the govern.
ment will give President Wilson per.
fectly courteous but also definite 70
ply, and then go on with the war as
energetically as possible"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-27
IRISH
HOME RULE IS
NOW PROPOSED
ASSOCIATED Press)

London. Dec 27-Informal discus
sion and consultations are in progress
for the settlement of the Irish ques-
ton, says the Manchester Guardian.
New proposals which are being con-
sidered provide something in the ma
ture of equal representation for I'm
ionists and Nationalists in an Irish
Parliament. Home Rule for all of Ire
land is the basis of the suggestions,
which do not contemplate the exclus-
ion of Ulster.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-27

ing steadily and at that hOur was scne-
duled to arrive at II o'clock this eve
ming. Snowplows preceded trains Nos.
3 and over the Yellowstone division.
Livestock, according to reports
reaching the government bureau here,
suffered heavily. and especially sheep
in the Bad Lands. No reports have
been received as to casualties from
the storm, which was severest be-
tween Bismarck and Williston, or the
western half of the state.
Four Below This Morning.
The cold area which followed the
breaking of the storm at sunrise this
morning brought in sub-zero temper
ature, which at O'Clock this morning
was four below, according to the OFF,
cial reading. The same mark was reg
istered at noon today. The wind vel
ocity which yesterday afternoon was
reported at 36-miles an hour, increas'
ed during the night, the highest velo'
city being 80 miles. 1t subsidized some
at daybreak, but the velocity at II
o'clock was % miles an hour and free
from snow which made it so wicked
all day yesterday and last night.
Many Didn't Return Home.
Scores of clerks in the downtown
district did not venture to strike their
way home in face Of the gale last
night but remained at the hotels. Sew.
eral business men of the city reported
that they were exhausted upon reach
ing their homes. Taxis and street car
service was out of commission during
the night and while the blizzard rag
ed. Bob-sleds were put into service
early this morning and hauled bust
ness men from their homes to their
places of business at one dollar per
head. Governor l.. B. Hanna wrap
ped himself in big blanket. piled in
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-27
TREE PLANTING
ON LARGE SCALE
(Assocjated Pre-sl

Dublin, Dec. 27.-Tree pl'nting on
a large scale is going on in Ireland,
to replace the timber cut lown for
ren i'm the war In fa""r ccnrty TO-.
600 trees have been plante and in
other counties manv -" IDS have
been put down. Agricultural socie-
ties are Offering afforestation prizes.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-27
UNITED Press)

London, Dec. 27.-The Entente al.
lies will certainly not accept President
Wilson's proposal for q peace confer
ence. r.
This much became definitely known
today. However, it was regarded that
this is a splendid opportunity for Eng
land to set forth her aims in the war
in a statement that will go over the
entire world. .1i..
Suggestions in Germany's reply were
taken here to indicate Germany's anx-
iety for peace. 1t was thought here
that Germany realized her waning
strength and that she sought peace
while she is yet on enemy territory. 1t
was thought here, too, that Germany
realizes that the Entente allies are
constantly growing stronger while she
is constantly growing weaker.
Continuing their program of concen.
trating the nations strength, Lloyd
Georges cabinet overlooked the
Christmas holidays and continued at
work.
Editorial comment here today re-
garded Germany's reply as evasive.
Communications continued to pass
between the capitals of the Entente al
lied nations regarding the reply to ba
made to peace proposals of the Cen.
tral powers and allies. The answer has
been prepared in Paris and is now tho
subject Of discussion between the var"
ious ministers. b t.ri.' -
Objects Of Allies. 500,
It is unlikely any step will be taken
by the Entente with regard to Presi'
dent Wilson's note until they have
dealt with the proposals. 1t is under"
stood here the reply does not give spe.
cific terms but refers to the objects OF
the Allies. ".a%
Those partaking in the discussion
speak of the difficulties of expressing
the general purposes in concrete form
so that the reply may be definitely re.
sponsive and at the same time convey
to neutral countries an adequate idea
of the aim and purposes for which the
Allies are fighting.
Terms Not Known Vet.
The reason for not stating the spe.
cific terms is said to be that the terms
of the Allies largely depend upon tho
extent of military victory which they
confidently expect, and that any state
ment Of terms now would be upon the
existing military and territorial situ'
alton, which the German imperial
chancellor said was the basis of Ger
man victory. Therefore. it is held,
that Germany is in position to state
her terms. whereas the Entente terms
become definite when military success
es have been achieved. = ..
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-27

conflict
All the neutral nations will
consideration humantar
l.
The
whic
the
The nations OF the world have built their ability
excite
have allowed mtar set
spirit
justice
order Christs teachings.
hrinpsi iustic aWth
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-27
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MADAME De THEeES
SEERER PASSES AWAY

Paris. Dec. 27.-The worlds
famous seerer, Madame de
Thebes. died today She fore
told the assassination of Arch
duke Ferdinand, and the pres
ent European war.
During the last two years,
however, her predictions have
been rather inaccurate.
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"lUNNON" CALVES
WANT THEIR BEER
(Assoejated PresS1

London, Dec. 27.-Giving evil
dence in favor of the retention
of a license to sell liquors in
small suburb of London, a far
mer said that he found the SOL
itary inn a great convenience.
He said he was in the habit of
giving a quart of beer to the
COWS after calving, and that
he also gave them a pint of
whiskey occasionally. The
stock would suffer, he said, If
deprived of these beverages.
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PETERSON IS TOO
COMMON FOR VILLAGE
(United PreSs)

Peterson, Mimi, Dec. o.
The result of the referendum
vote in this village yesterday
may today cause Ole Peterson
to turn over in his grave. BY an
overwhelming majority resi-
dents of this village decided
that Peterson was entirely too
common a name in Minnesota,
Maidon was the most favored
substitute. Ole founded this
village.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-27
SWEDEN SENDS NOTE.
ASSOCIATED PresS)

Washington, Dec. 27.--Ofiicial infor-
nation has been received here that
Sweden had addressed a peace note to
the belligerents and sent copies to nell
trails, urging consideration of terms for
peace.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-27

gard as necessary to an enduring
peace. The request is reasonable and
cannot be refused.
It would be a reflection on the ma
tions at war to doubt that they them
selves clearly understand just what it
is that they are fighing for or to as
sumo that they are seeking any ad-
vantages which they are unwilling to
avoW.
Since, therefore, they know what
they are fighting for and have no Sc
cret reasons for continuing the war
they will welcome the opportunity
which the president affords them to
present their respective sides.
While both sides will probably ask
for more than they expect to secure
they will recognize that from now on
the responsibility for a continuance of
the war will rest upon the side that
makes unreasonable demands.
All rulers have denied responsibility
for the beginning of the war and they
e. IL, hat
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-27
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Death Beats Husbands Race.

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. Death Beats Husbands Race. ::
!: Death last night beat Fred (:
!: Hindensmith of Eureka, S. D., I:
: to the bedside of his dying {:
!; wife at the Bismarck hospital. I:
: Communicated with by auth {:
!: critics of the hospital when the :
!: condition of the woman became :
!: grave, Hindensmith caught the :
: first train for Bismarck. Some :
: where on the south 500 line he :
!: is snowbOund today, the body :;
}: of his wife lying in the Webb :
: undertaking parlors waiting his :
!. arrival. She died yesterday af-
, ternOOn.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-27
BY WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN

WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN
Copyright 1916 Newspaper Enterprise Associaton)
appeal
opens negotiations
definite
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-27
ENTENTE ALLIES
To TURN DOWN
PEACE OFFERS
May Answer Wilson s Note With
Statement of Her Aims in
the War
BRITISH THINK ENEMY ;
GROWING WEAKER
Editorial Comments in English
Press Not Favorable To
Mediation Now u '
AGENTS ARRIVE
(Associated Press)

London, Dec. 27.-A dispatch
from The Hague to the Exchange
Telegraph company says that Ger.
man agents have arrived at The
Hague to make preliminary AZ.
raneeme nts for German delegates
to the peace conference suggest
ed in Germany's reply to the note
Of President Wilson.
The dispatch reads as follows:
"In view Of the preparatory
meeting Of delegates to a peace
conference suggested In the Ger.
man reply to President Wilson,
German agents have arrived at,
The Hague and are making In.
quiries for hotel accommodations
for German delegates"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-27
SN0W.P[0WS
TUNNEL PATHS
THRU DR|F IS
Blizzard Characterized Worst
Since 1896 by Northern
Pacific Officials
HUSBAND sN0WB0UND;
WIFE DIES IN CITY
Sleds Haul Business Men to Down.
town District at Dollar
Per Head

SNOW PLoWs SENT OUT.
Superintendent r. n. Lantry Of
the Northern Pacific advised early
this afternoon that the storm was
still raging between New Salem
and Fryburg, but was breaking.
Snowplows preceded trains Nos.
3 and 4 over the Yellowstone d.
vision this afternoon. Northern
Pacific headquarters at Mandan
reported that freight trains will be
moving by S o'clock this evening.
Bismarck and western North DakO-
ia emerged this morning from the
worst storm in the history of the state,
according to the government weather
bureau, which in 81 hours brought a
snowfall totalling 20 inches, halting
traffic for two days on the 500 line and
the suspension Of freight service over
the Northern Pacific Yellowstone di-
vision for a period of "a hours. In rail
railroad circles Of the Northern Paci-
fic the storm is rated the worst since
the. blizzard Of 1896.
Snowpiows Ordered Out.
Banks of snow from 13 to Is feet
high are reported from towns on the
north and the. south bra5L.les OF the
Northern Pacific out Of Mandan. Snow
plows were ordered out to clear the
lines. Passenger train service is not
so impaired as during the holidays
No. Z arrived in the city at 4:1O
o'clock this afternoon; No. 8 at 3:15;
No. 3 at $40 and No. 4 at 4:30 o'clock
No..2 at noon was reported to be los.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-27
Bismarck Has $50 900 Fire in Early Morning Gale
Bryan Says Wilson'S Note
Opens Way to Conference
That Nations Can't Refuse
Time Is Ripe Writes Former Secretary Of State for Substitution
of Love Hatred Signed Interview with Most Prominent
Pac6st of United States.

Editors Note: Not necessarily The Tribunes is,
however, interesting viewpoint leader
peace group America.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-27

{ Continued on PagevThreO
The Detroit times., 1916-10-07

Paragraphs from lie letter are 7s--
uent
IN face Of he horrible scenes
which take place daily usar o--
school Buildings before OR very
eyes. our school work has sunk 90
a level which Is a. insult 10 human
sentiments How can te MASTER,
possibly rest The stories O.: SNOW.
White and the seven Lwa-fs w.ta
our Armenian children How can
we bring ourselves TO decline and
coniugate when In the countyards
opposite and next TO our school
buildings death IS reaping q harvest
among the oompatriots OF cur pu-
pills?
Girls. bows and women. al prae-
tcally naked. lie on The ground
breathing their last signs amid the
dying and among the coins put out
ready FOR them.
Forty 70 fty people reduced 20
skeletons are al that Is letc Of the
2 700 70 5000 healthy peasant vo-
men driven down here from Upper
Armenia The cookbook Cnes are
/ Gecimated by TIE vice OF their goal
ers. whilst the ugly ones are victim
lied BY beatiEgs, hunger. and thirst
Even those lying a. the waters edge
are not allowed 70 drink Euro
peans are prohibited from tigtrj but
Ing bread among them More than !
hundred corpses are taken out daily
from Aleppo.'
The most succ!nct and ccnserva-
tive account of this whole terrible
Armenian business r that prepared
by ne American Board d Foreign
Missions. which has lad his principal
work among the ArDsuisns
"Of The Two million AimeDlans in
Turkey ore year ago, al least one
uillion have been killed. driven from
the country, forced into Islam. hsy,
perished On the way . exile or
been deported 20 northern Arabia.
The Armenian .a ne army ve-s
t-sr brutaiy pr '- death then FOL
lowed hose who bad prfch cd
eup'ir4 and .ar.. a. Ole. bodied
males about T. years ~ age After
this the remain * men. women ar
ea.ldren were sent out upon four
ney ~ months. mostly IN foot fa