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to have been at least $4,000.
of the Entente Allies on the Centra'
powers continues without abatement
and while nowhere has any great
amount of territory been recovered
great strategic gains are claimed OF
the western, eastern and Italian
fronts.
First Phase Over.
SO far as the western front is con-
cerned the first phase of the Anglo
French offensive is thought to be
nearing an end Both north and south
OF the Somme the French and British
are engaged i'll organizing the posi-
tions captured since Saturday.
French Seek Junction.
The French have taken all of the
German defensive positions south of
the Somme, now are fighting in open
country and the cavalry, which has
been long idle is being employed for
patrol work. The next objective OF
the French in this region is the viii
lage of Bar Leux. the junction point
of three highways leading to the
Somme south of Peronne. If this
point is gained the French will be
in position to attack the bridgeheads
opposite Peronne, which the Ger
mans are strengthening.
North of the river the Anglo
French advance slowly on account
Of the fact the Germans are massed
between the river and Hebuterne, the
bulk of twenty-six divisions which
Originally held this front and of tha
reserves which they since brought
up. After the ground gained has
been concentrated it is expected that
artillery preparation for the second
big thrust will be made.
Italians Along Isonzo.
The Italians, after regaining terri
tory in Trentino are going to their
original plan and attacking along tho
lower IsonZo where they have gained
some successes.
CossOcks Raid Hungary.
Important news comes from Pet
rograd. The Russian advance guards
on General Letchitsy's extreme left
are engaged with the Austrian rear
guards on the spurs of the Carapath-
ians and unofficial reports even say
chat Cossocks have been raiding Hun
gary.
German Trenches Fall.
Paris, France.-The French cap
tured line of German trenches east
of Curlu, the war office announced
today. They also captured Sormont
farm. facing Clery.
The French resumed the offensive
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1916-07-06
ENTE TIE ARMIES CLAIM
STRATEGIC GAINS UPON
EAST AND WEST FRONTS
AL.lEs NOT GAINING.
Berlin, Germany Cvia Lo

Berlin, Germany (via Lon
dom Violent fighting between
the Germans and the Entente AL
lies on both sides OF the Somme
was continuous since last night,
says the official statement of army
Headquarters up to the present
time, the statement adds, the AL
lies nowhere have obtained ser
ious advantage.
The Russians again are attacking
the German line from Kiren to the
region southeast of Baranovichi
in Lithuania, says the German
statement, adding that the Rus
slams either We're repu,sed or driv-
back from the places they broke
into the Germans lines, suffering
heavy losses. Violent hand to
hand fighting is in progress, the
statement says.
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WHOLE S. D. GUARD
TO co TO BORDER
MOST OF STATE TROOPS TAKE
NEW FEDERAL OATH-COM-
PANY + OFFICERS RETAIN
THEIR POSTS

Camp Hagman, Redtield, S. D.
After all deductions are made. the
present strength of the Fourth South
Dakota infantry is LOSS men and Sc
officers. 1t is expected that the com.
paratively few men who refuse to re-
enlist under the federal system will
be assigned to a special unit under a
regular army officer and taken to the
border, which they cannot be forced
to cross under the former national
oath.
Capt. A. j. Eaton, Lieut.. S. O.
Brooks and Lieut.. Herbert Buss, all
of Company H, of Faulkton, have
been placed on the supernumary list
as also was Lieut.. l.. S. Coomes, of
Separate company A, of Webster,
and Lieut.. Hammersly, of Company
G. OF Redfield. Capt. V. A. Ross, act
ing as sergeant in Company B, of
Sioux Falls, has been assigned to an
other company as second lieutenant.
Second Lieut.. Verne c. Kennedy. of
Company Il, of Canton, has been pro-
noted to first lieutenancy and as
signed to that organization. Second
Lieut.. H. w. Roach, of Howard, has
been assigned as second lieutenant of
Company F. and Separate Company
c. of Lead, has been transferred to
the Fourth as a machine gun COM
pany under Capt. L.. =. Smith and
Lieut.. Hushaw and Spry. Separate
Company A, of Webster, and Com
pany G, of Redtield, have been con-
solidated as Company G, with G. w.
Hurst as captain.
No changes have been in the official
personnel of Company f, of Mitchell,
G, of Brookings; A, of Pierre; d. of
Parker; *, of Lennon and l., of
Aberdeen.
Visitors Endanger Lives
Aberdeen, S. D.,-A wall of sor-
row and Indignation comes from the
officers of the South Dakota National
Guard at Camp Hagman, Redfeld. 1t
is based upon two causes. One is the
habit some persons who visit the mil
ltary camp have, of considering the
camp grounds picnic ground, and
proceeding to dump watermelon
rinds. banana peelings, pieces of but
tered band and other remnants of a
picnic feast about the grounds.
The officers say it is difficult task
at any time to keep a camp ground
where there are 1,2OO men in a
sanitary condition, and that the de-
bris left by the picnickers attract flies,
and flies cause disease and disease
death. So they urged visitors to
the camp, if they must take lunch
along, to refrain from dumping the
'leavings" on the camp ground of
near there, for the sake of the health
of the soldier boys, and to save them
as we'll from the task of acting as
'cavangers for the picnickers, as all
the muss has to be cleared away
every day.
Another thing the officers object to
is the habit of fond relatives and
friends feeding the soldiers with cake
pie and other rich food Plain, sub
stantial food is acceptable. but gifts
of pastry, candy, etc are discoura ged
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JOY RIDERS HAD CoRPsE.
Salem, Mass.-An automob

od1eIH, MaSS.-An autOmObfIo
speeding up and down street
was stopped by policeman early
today, who discovered the body
of Miss Margaret Ward, of Pea
body, within. Six male occupants
including former State Represen-
tative Charles r. O'Connell, Of
Peabody, were arrested, charged
with being accessories in illegal
medical practices.
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ONE DEATH PER HOUR.

New York City.-An average of
one death an hour was maintained
Today by the infantile paralysis epi-
aemic, twelve children dying since
last night in five boroughs of New
York City.
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South Dakota,-,Partly cloudy to-
night and Thursday. Probably show
ers extreme west portion: not much
change in temperature.
Plains States and Upper Mississip-
pi Valley:-Except for widely scat
tered thunder showers, the coming
week will give generally fair wealth
er with temperatures somewhat
above the seasonable average.
The Temperatures.
BY The Republicans Recording
Thermometer.
Tuesday Wednesday
3 a. m. 7S 3 a. m. 73
a. m. 73 a. m. 72
9 a. m. IS 9 a. m. 80
IL m. 81 IL m. 81
3 p. m. 81 5 pm. "a
6 p. m. SO =, aen.
9 p. m. so
12 p. m. IS
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PREDICT NEW OFFENSIVE
WILL NOT IE SJTCCECC

hSiiill Slol, u. C.-Ct -SaLlOn OF
the main part of the great Allied
drive on the Somme within ten days
without crushing the Germans--is
the prediction of military experts
here.
The gigantic fight was termed "the
final effort of the Allies to force Ger
many into making an acceptable
peace" But in the experts iudg-
ment, this purpose will fail of ac-
complishment even Though the Brit
ish may spectacularly force their way
through first and second German
lines.
Bnbowina Raises Hope
In my opinion" said one of the
foremost United States experts, 1.-The
Allies will find, as previously, that
the Germans will hold them.
II am perfectly neutral in this
matter, but have believed lust such a
move was coming for more than a.
year. The Englishmen apparently
Were urged to this great battle by the
successes of the Russians in Buko
wilma. Some people have thought
Russia was about done for, but this
remarkable drive seems to have given
the Allies new courage Yet the Rus
sian seems to lack the something me-
oessary to make his victory complete.
Nearer on Nerdun
When the Englishmen saw how
the Russian was progressing he
thought it was time to start some
thing himself. And too the Verdun
situation influenced the latest move,
for you can see on the map that the
Germans have been creeping closer to
Verdun, until they reached within
three miles by taking Fleury.
''The allies theory, apparently, is
that the German has had central
reserve force, which he could Shift to
hard pressed points at will, but l be-
lieve the Allies have underestimated
Grmany's strength. They are going
on the idea that by hammering at all
fronts they could prevent the Ger
man from shifting about this suppos-
ed central reserve, and thus pierce
the German lines at some point.
II don't believe this can be done.
The Englishmen will will find a stale
mate, and this probably will make the
thinking men of both sides realize
that the time is coming soon when
settlement of the war must be made
IN the foreign offices rather than by
continuance of military efforts.
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British Preparing For
Assault on Germans S
Second Line.
sLAV cossAcKs
Are Raiding In Hungary, Says
Petrograd.-Peronne Al
lied Goal in West.

Press Camp in France.-At
noon the total number of prison.
ers taken thus far in the Anglo
French offensive probably had
reached $4,000, Judging from
these figures the German losses
as a whole are estimated here
to have been at least 10000,
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during the night on both sides of the
Somme. South of the Somme they
made further progress toward the
river particularly at Sorment farm.
This position is on the left bank op-
posite Clery.
The number of prisoners taken
thus far exceeds 5000. The number
OF cannon captured has not been as
certained
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Mediation Offers of A.
B. C. Countries Ac-
ceptedin Principle.
PER sHlNG HAS
Started Withdrawal North
ward, Border Officials Hear
Crisis Further Off.

Washington, d. C.-The crisis be-
tween the United States and Mexico
virtually came to an end today when
a friendly and conciliatory note from
the de facto government was handed
Lansing and promptly communicat-
ed to Wilson.
There is no doubt in the minds Of
Officials that a way was opened for
an amicable adjustment of the dis
pute.
Lansing gave the impression that
'Carranza's suggestion that there is
no pending question between the gov
'ernments which cannot be readily
by friendly negotiations
meets with quick sympathy.
High officials are much impress
ed with the complete change in the
tone shown i'll the note.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-18
Thirty Reported Killed
In Ne1u Haven Wreck;
Officials Deny Reports

Bradford, Conn, April 17.-Thirty
or more persons were said to have
been crushed to death in a collision
on the New York, New Haven &
Hartford railroad, near here tonight
The accident occurred at 7:30 o'clock
and four hours later, wrecking crews
were said to have recovered thirty
bodies.
The train was bound from Boston
for New London, and had stopped at
the station when it was run down by
the Gilt Edge express bound from
Boston to New York
The coachI was crushed and set
afire, and the flames communicated
to the passenger station and freight
house, and destroyed both buildings.
A hospital train came here from New
London, and medical examiner G. H
Stanton, of Westerly, r. l., took
charge of the search for the dead
and injured.
It was stated that there were
known to have been 81 persons in the
destroyed car, and only six of these
had been accounted for several
hours later. Among those believed
to have been burned to death, was
Miss Clark, daughter of the president
of the Westerly Mills OF the Ameri.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-18
NEWSPAPERS ATTACK
BRITISH POLICIES
ON WAR FRONTS

London, April 17.-Today, the date
fixed for the cabinet council to make
a final decision as to whether mar
ried men should be conscripted, the
attack on the government by newspa-
pers devoted to the cause of conscrip-
ton, reached the climax.
All the governments alleged blum.
ders at Antwerp and in the Darda-
nelles, and in the Mesoptamia,-its
alleged mistakes and delays in con-
nection with munitions and air SER
vice, We're reviewed and contrasted
With the perfect order reigning in
other countries. The Times military
correspondent printed an article with
an elaborate map, purporting to show
the exact disposition of enormous
forces of German troops massed
along the British front in Flanders
and France. and alleged that Great
Britain is lacking the necessary re-
serves to meet an attack.
These newspapers are advocating
the overthrow of the inefficient min
istry,' and exhort the members of
parliament not to lose the op-
portunity in the approaching debate
to compel the government either to
conscript married men or resign.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-18
Graft in ~
Neu York
Commission
Scandal Had Its Start at the
Time of Willard Moran Fight.
Rickard Made Money Gift

New York, April 17.-Interesting
disclosures involving tine integrity OF
the state boxing commission have
come to light. On the strength of
these developments it is probable
Governor Whitman will be asked to
make an immediate investigation.
The scandal is the outgrowth of the
recent Willard-Moran fight at Madison
Square Garden. Outstanding in the
disclosures is the allegation that Tex
Rickard, promoter Of the exhibition,
sent money gift" to Fred "A. Wenck,
chairman of the boxing commission,
before the fight was held.
Developments today were:
Tex Rickard said Jack Carley, one
of Willard's managers, came to him
for money to satisfy certain intlu-
ences downtown" (The Office Of the
state boxing commission is at Al
Broadway. Curley, said Richard,
wanted $500 or $1,000 at the first re-
quest.
Wenck reiterated former state
ment that Curley came to him with a
money offer from Rickard. He said
he distrusted Curley and requested
James H. Johnson to set him (Wenck)
right with Rickard.
Rickard says the money was solicit
ed. Wenck says it was not.
'These people are trying to make
me the goat in this whole thing said
Wenck.
81 didn't receive any money from
any one either before or after the
Willard Moran fight. It is a lie if they
saw SO.'
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-18
TEUT0NS START
INFANTRY MOVE
NEAR V[RDUN
Heavy Loses are Inflicted by
French Guns on Meuse
Heights
RUSSIANS ARE
.s PUSHING TURKS
Rumors of Grave Cabinet Dis
sentions in England Over
Conscription

London, April 17.-Again the Ger
mans have launched a probable in
fantry attack, extending from the Me-
use to Douaumont and have been
swept back except where they Ob.
tanned a footing in Chauffeur. By the
guns OF the French. Heavy cas-
palties were inflicted on the attacking
forces along the two and a half
mile battle front.
The Germans have kept up their
heavy shelling of Hill No. 3O4, north
west Of Verdun, and the second line
of the French in this region, prob.
ably with the intention of again
throwing their infantry forward in an
endeavor to capture these important
points--keys to the Verdun position
on the front.
The Germans have poured shells
on the Russian positions along the
Dvina river, at the Ikskul bridgehead
and about Dvinsk, and vigorous artill.
cry duels have been in progress in
the lake region south of Dvinsk.
On the British front in Belgium
and France, the. heavy bombardment
| by the British and Germans contln-
ues unabated. Il y..s,.,.... -. .s -
I Tie big gu.ls on both sides are i'll
faction along most Of the AustrO-ltal-
ian fronts.
In Asiatic Turkey, the Russians, on
| the Elack Sea coast, have captured
| the town of Surmenah and pushed
farther westward against the retreat
| ing Turks to Arsene Kelessi, less
than twelve miles from the important
fortified town of TrebiZond.
The British government hereafter
will regulate the shipment of Ameri-
can packing houses to all neutral
European countries for the period of
the war, according to an agreement
reached between the government and
the packers in the settlement of the
cases arising by the seizure by Great
Britain of cargoes Of packers prod
uctS.
Throughout the afternoon in the
lobbies of parliament there were ru-
mors OF grave cabinet dissention and
resignation of minority leaders who
favored universal service.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-18

can Thread company, and w. NJ. Bar
Der, also of Westerly.
Vice President Valley. of the New
Haven railroad, declared shortly be-
fore midnight that the reports that
thirty or more persons had been
burned to death in the wreck, were
without foundation
Eve are absolutely positive he
added, that not more than three
persons were killed, if that many
Great confusion followed the COLI
sion and it was long before a definite
idea of the extent of the disaster
could be had After the flames of the
burning cars and buildings died out,
the train yard was lost in darkness
and those who went to the aid of the
ijured, worked under great difficulty.
The only telegraph line in the town
went out with the burning of he sta
ton, and the only communication
with the outside, was by a single tel.
eph0ne wire. Over this, help was
summoned from Providence and New
London, the former sending wreck
ing train and the latter city diSpatch'
ing a hospital train.
Estimates of the deead varied
widely. and, in the absence of official
statements, the numbers could not
be determined At midnight the
ruins were so hot, they could not be
thoroughly searched.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-18
BODY SUPPOSED
TO Be THAT Of
BANDIT CHIEF
fastening With It North for
Purposes of Identi.
fication
ADMINISTRATION
IS RETICENT
May Accept Formal Declaration
That Bandit Chief
Is Dead

Washington, April 17.-Confilma.
tiOn OF the death of Francisco Villa
still was lacking tonight, both at the
state and war departments, and at the
Mexican embassy. The only dispatch
from American sources in Mexico
tending to lend color to the report
was brief statement from Major
Howe, of the 11th cavalry, now near
Parral, that he had information which
led him to believe that the bandit and
small party Of his followers had fed
some days ago toward San Borja,
which is close to the place where un-
official Mexican reports say the body
was found. The outstanding feature
OF the days messages from the border
We're reports. to the war department.
that six Mexicans, who confessed to
having taken part in the raids on
Columbus, N. M, had been captured
and rent to Columbus for trial by the
New Mexico state authorities. An
other official report relieved anxiety
as to the supply problem for the
troops at the front.
The body supposed to be that Of
Villa was said by the last Mexican
reports to be enroute to Chihuahua
City. 1t was pointed out at the war
department, however, that the border
where it was found was nearly two
days journey by wagon from the rail-
road
If Gen. Funston and Gen. Pershing
have taken any step to make certain
the Identification of the body, they
have done so on their own initiative.
This fact may be significant of the
attitude of the state department.
Might Accept Declaration.
It was intimated today that the
United States government might be
willing to accept a formal declaration
from Gen. Carranza that Villa had
been killed and order the recall Of
the troops.
1t is generally admitted that every
day that the troops remain in Mexico
increases the possibility of serious
clashes. The attack on Major Tomp-
kin's command at Parral came after
cordial relations had been established
with the Carranza military command.
er there The Mexican officers best
efforts were unavailing to curb the
disturbers, many of whom were said
to be their own soldiers. It is known
that the Washington government
would gladly withdraw the troops to-
morrow, if it could consider the OBJ
ject of the expedition accomplished.
In some quarters the suggestion was
made that the report Of Villas death
might have been circulated for the ef-
feet on Mexican people and were not
intended to reach beyond the border.
Refuses to Discuss Status.
Secretary Lansing would not discuss
the status of the negotiations with
the de facto government over the re.
call of the troops.
A recapitulation of the American re-.
port of what the expedition had ac-
complished 2nd at what cost. other
than financial, shows the following:
"Villa bandits killed, 20; wounded,
unknown, and prisoners, six.
American soldiers killed. three; 3
wounded, 13; missing, one"
In addition, 40 civilians or Carran.
Continued on Page Threel
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-18
INTERVENTION
IS SOLUTION.
SAYS BANKER
Frank Simon of Kintyre Spent
Several Weeks Studying
Conditions
SAYS PRESENT POLICY
IS Serious BLUNDER

Intervention is the only solution for
the Mexican problem, according to
Frank Simon, president Of the Kin
tyre State bank, who was at the Grand
Pacific yesterday. He is on his way
home after spending several weeks at
Ell PasO, Columbus and Juarez. He ar
rived at Columbus shortly after the
raid and followed the American troop
ers for 20 miles when the punitive ex.
peditiOn started.
'The administration is making a
terrible fizzle of the whole affair."" he
said. We here in the north cannot
understand the temper of the people
in Texas, Arizona and New Mexico. II
the federal government would leave
the border situation to these states
they could handle it.
'It is common knowledge at Colun.
bus that there were only So armed
troopers there when the raid was
made and the deplorable lack Of pre-
paredness contributed directly to the
number of fatalities and the destruc
ton of property.
"There is so much red tape and hes.
itation in the handling of the troops,
that it is impossible for the troops
Continued on Page TWO)
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-18
FARMERS ARE
LOSING MONEY
ON WHEAT SALES
The Spread Of 81 Cents Between
No. / and Rejected Is
Scored
REPORTS BASED UPON
LABORATORY TESTS
Object to Raising Water Per-
centage in Flour From 10 2.3
to 13 1-3 Percent

Fargo, April 517.-The spread Of
q cents between No. and reject
ed wheat is wholly unwarranted
and unjustified.
The actual difference in value
between the two grades Of wheat
is only about six cents.
Extensive milling tests conduct
ed at the North Dakota AgricuI-
turaI college bear out these find.
ings.
South Dakota and others states
have msdc the same point with
respect to the spread in value.
Farmers are losing by present
basis of selling "no grade" wheat
an average Of IS cents busheI.
Small milling concerns within
the state are being forced out Of
business through failure to use
grains employed by large milling
concerns.
Small concerns should be en-
couraged to use lower grade
wheat with high grades, because
/. theS lower eraae3s't4ye mora alu.
ten,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-18
DRYING WEATHER HERE,,,||
SOME SEEDING DONE.

Sheldon, N. D., April 17.-Seeding
has been commenced in this district
and with continued drying weather
every farmer will be in the fields by
Monday. The condition here holds OF
most of Ransom, Sargent, southern
Barnes, Stutsman and adjoining coun-
ties.
Faribault, Mimi, April IA few
farmers in favorable locations in Rice
county have begun seeding. Flowing
is being pushed.
Hendricks, Mimi, April 17.-Far-
mers are busy in their fields. Some
seding has been done.
Pembina, N. D., April 17.-Reduc.
ton of so per cent in the wheat acre
age is predicted here. Only little
seeding if any at all, will be done the
present month.