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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-04
GERMANY IS
!. . PREPARING 4
b.: COUNTER NOTE
Plans To Make Her Terms Known
More Definitely in Answer
to Entente
CENTRAL POWERS TO
., CONFER AT BERLIN
Hinted That Teutons Have Placed
Conditions in Hands of Pres
ident Wilson
CONFERENCE, CALLED.

Rome, Jan. 4.-Newspapcrs to-
day announced that the ministers
of Bulgaria, Turkey, and Austria,
had gathered in Berlin for an i'm
pOrtant conference.
1t was semi officially announced
from Berlin yesterday that a con-
ference of representatives of
Central Powers countries would
be called in Berlin January 10.
1t may be this conference to which
the Rome dispatch refers.
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TWENTY-FIVE DROWNED.
ASSOCIATED Press)

London, Jan. "A Central News
dispatch from Amsterdam says % wo-
men and children we're drowned
through the sinking of a ferry boat on
the Mosselle, near Beilstein.
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CAPTURE 600 PRISONERS.
Associated PreSS)

Petrograd, Jan. 4.-The capture Of
Russian forces on the Rumanian front
of 800 prisoners, 300 cannon and 16
machine guns, together with some
mine throwers and bomb mortars,-is
announced in today's war Office state
ment This success resulted from an
attack on hostile positions on heights
to the south of Botochu mountains, in
the wooded Carpathians.
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SANTELl AND :.
STRECHtR WILL
PUT ON MATCH
(Associated proso\

San Francisco, Jan. 4.-Ad Santell.
Pacific coast champion heavyweight
wrestler, will wrestle here on Febru-
ary %, with Joe Stecher, of Nebraska,
it was announced today. The match
will go two hours and half to . De.
cision as did the Lewis-Sentell combat
of Monday night, which resulted b =
draw. ~. T.,
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TO KEEP ON.'N
(Assnciated presS.l

Washington, Jan. 4.-If the Entente
reply to President Wilson's peace note
fails to meet his proposal for an early
occasion for an avowel of terms, the
President will not let the negotiations
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Committee on Committees
Perfecting Organization;
Some Selections Made

the committee
At that
completed but had
with he Is work.
THE BANKING COMMITTEE
commit announcements this morning was
OF Mofft Is chairman ErD
of Ryder ranking member.
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DIES OF TYPHOID.
(Uitned PreSS)

Ell Paso, Jan. 4.-Despite two
weeks fight to save him, DR.. w. @.
Clotz died today Of typhoid, fever,
which he contracted treating Mexican
citizens.
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UNITED PreSs)


a deviation in the foreign situation
was confidently expected. Col. House.
as usual, was silent. When the prest-
dent and Col. House get together there
is most noiseless silence, but oficial
quarters attached great Significance to
Houses visit. Beyond the prospect Of
the possibility Of a break with Ger.
many, it is known that President Will
son intends to remain in the peace
movement so long as 1t is possible.
1t is also known that Wilson has fro
quently attempted to get Col. House to
make another visit to Europe.
The conference this afternoon may
result in House advising whether the
president will got out of the -peaco
I 1mOVes. or remain IN them. ..|
+ Stormy sessions in the, senate we're
due again today when the proposed
congressional endorsement OF Presi-
dent Wilson's peace move comes up.
The counter proposal of Senator Gal-
linger, endorsing general peace sug-
gestions, but not making any mention
OF the threatened break with Cor.
many, should peace negotiations fail.
was also due for consideration. 5'i
The Resolutions. 7~a*
| Following are the two Hitchc0ck'S
resolutions, introduced into the son.
ate and to which Senator Lodge OBJ
jects on the grounds that the public
does not know just what they mean.
The first resolution has been re.
ferred to the committee on foreign re-
lations. 1t reads:
"Resolved, that the senate Of the
United States strongly endorse and
approve the action by President Will
son in sending warning nations dtplo-
matte notes under date of December
1S, suggesting and recommending the
first step in ascertaining first terms Of
peace. e p.
And be it further resolved, that the
sense of this senate shall be that In
SO acting the president has expressed
the overwhelming sentiment OF the
people of the United States"
Asks Enforcement.
The second resolution which was In.
troduced today by Hitchcock, follows:
"Resolved, that the senate OF the
United States strongly endorse Presi'
dent Wilson's act in moving to ascer.
tain the terms upon which peace
might be discussed" ~
Senator Gallinger's resolution intro
duced as a substitute for the second
resolution follows: a
"Resolved, that in the interest OF
peace and civilization, the president
has reflected the overwhelming sentt.
ment of the people of the United
States, in his desire to secure peace
at an early date" .-- =, -
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CONGRESS NAY
DIRECT WILSON
IN PEACE ! MOVE VI
Col. House Confers With Presi.
dent and it Is Believed For.
eign Affairs Is Subject
BREAK WITH GERMANY
STILL A POSSIBILITY
Senator Lodge Succeeds in Block
Debate on Hitchcock's Re.
solution Of Confidence
POSTPONE ACTION.
(Assoeiated Press.)

Washington. Jan. "A vote on
Senator Hitchcock's resolution to
have the senate endorse Presi.
dent Wilson's peace note again
was postponed today by the par.
liamentary situation. .. ''
When the debate on the res0lu.
ton was automatically cut of by
the expiration of the so-called
morning hour, Senator Hitchcock
insisted on its being continued.
Senator Lodge, completing his
argument against the resolution.
declared its adoption would be q
leap in the dark" and would
precipitate congress in the midst
of incompleted negotiations con-
cerning which it knew nothing.
Senator Lewis, Democrat. Of
Illinois, began a defense Of the
resolution, contending 1t did not
involve the nation in the unpre-
cedented situation suggested by
Senator Lodge.
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{ Continued on Page Three)
Evening star., 1917-01-01
dinary Sale of e<M6rode = ,sass::s ass L1zderzvear

The reputation of Merode Underwear dspes possible
as to quality be occasoned by the extremely low
Every garment perfect and right the Paais Royal
Evening star., 1917-01-01
SERVING NATURES
BEVERAGE.

Natures beverage-just plain, unadul-
terated. H2e-seems suddenly to have
become fashionable. At least, in certain
of the smart shops one sees an array
of glasses and gobIets, jugs and carafes
for water much richer in variety and
more resplendent in design than those
for any of the supposedly more inter-
esting beverages. To be sure. there are
cocktail sets showing gorgeous plumed
roosters presiding over half dozen
gayly decked glasses that make even
the teetotaler regret for a moment his
inability to make use of them, but
another glance will show a water set
even more alluring. Then ii is time for
the water spurner to wish to cultivate
a thirst for natures beverage.
II there ever was any strict ruling
that water should be served in pure,
eolorless crystal that rule has long
since expired and now one sees all sorts
of colors. Perhaps the plain glasses of
a violet hue with a jug to match are
the most attractive, though those show
ing garish designs (of greens, bright
blues and reds also give a note of in
dfviduality, and in spite of their bright
color they would not look out of place
with any more or less informal break
fast or luncheon service. OF the same
ware are sets showing glass trays and
tumbler covers. They are to be used
with a plain glass.
For the bedroom there are sets of
these same bright colors on glass
These show a carafe and a glass. the
glass made so that IL will fit over the
top of the carafe.
For the bedroom there are also some
very dainty vacuum bottles that will
keep water cold all night in a room of
any temperature. Unlike the usual plain
nickel bottle. they have covers of plain
pink or blue On a dainty enameled
tray of the same color with a plain
cut-glass tumbler they would be a
pleasing addition to any room
Designed primarily for porch use, but
Evening star., 1917-01-01

social recreation in large cities that can
be indulged in without Straining the
purse of the wage-earner or the woman
on a severely limited allowance.
1t is these women who think especially
of the costumery that must attend their
late afternoon exercising. You cannot
dance well in shoes that slip at the heels,
in skirts that are overfull. in coats that
are too warm or in hats with brims.
1t is said that the turban owes its pop
u1arity to it's adaptability when dancing.
1t does not interfere with the graceful
it does not irritate the man who has to
dodge under and over the brim Of a hat
in leading.
Therefore. the variety of small hats
which have come upon the market this
winter.
Cap With Deep Visor.
A young woman who is well known
for her individual costumery has adopted
this attractive little bonnet which is
sketched today. When it was worn it
caused admiration from those who real
iZed that it was the choice of an expert.
1t was mob cap with a deep. trans
parent visor The ability to look through
the brim of your hat is not new phase
of millinery, but 1t appears to be in
creasing in popularity as the winter ad-
vances.
The cap is of dark blue satin with the
brim or visor of thin gold lace wired at
the edge and a headband of blue velvet
ribbon arranged in fiat bows in four
places. The bonnet is free from hat
pins. keeps the hair from slipping,
falling or showing in dirordered masses,
and 1t hugs the head closely enough not
to interfere with any attitude that its
wearer wishes to assume in the dance.
Evening star., 1917-01-01
Skirt and Caters in One.

Erie. who was the designer for Paul
Poiret. has invented a skirt and high
CATERS cut in one piece. The manu-
facturers are trying to introduce this
model. Poiret himself could not have
designed a more original sensation.
The idea was suggested to Erte by the
strong return of the mannish cost uines
of 1880. which the staging of Langdon
Mitcheirs new play. Major Pendennis, -
with John Drew in the title role. has
brought 30 brilliantly before New York
audiences. These have been copied for
women. with a narrow skirt substi-
tuted for the trousers which spread
over the instep and have strap under
meath.
1t may be that this new skirt by Erie
will be adopted by the smart set for
riding. 1t is not at all probable that
it will be adopted for walking. but it
is highly suggestive of a strong. new
influence that is at work in fashions.
Women have not advanced far enough
to wear the peg-top trousers of 1880,
but the insistence upon the skirt that
is slightly full from waist to knees
and tight from there to ankles. surely
found its source in the mems fashions
of the early nineteenth century.
Evening star., 1917-01-01
"Onyx" Hosiery for Childre

At 35cor for Slime Silk Hose in plain and ribbed b1ae
and colors Regularly Soc and SOC.
At z5c-or for S39Plan Ribbed Lse Cotton Ho.
in black and coors Regularly 35c and 39c
At for $1-Boys and Girls Black White Ia
Hose. All sizes Regularly 25c and 2oc
At l3cor for 75cSma sizes in Chldrens "Onyx" Hosiery
colors black and Regularly 25c.
Evening star., 1917-01-01

At SOC, or 6 for $2-Ladies'
Pure Silk Boot and All-Over
Fiber Silk Hose, in black and
colors. Also Fine Silk Isle,
Novelty and Silk Boot Hose.
Regularly SOC, Csc and 75c.
Evening star., 1917-01-01
BY ANNE RITTENHoUSE.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
NEW YORK. December 3o.-We still
dance in the afternoon from ocean to
ocean. Rumors rise and rumors fall
Certain cliques ignore dancing for a while
and come back to it. Sensational people
try to think of something else by which
TO entertain their guests. but, as far as
an eyewitness can see. there is no dimi-
mutton In public or private dancing.
II is not easy for one who lives in New
York to tell what the rest of the country
Is doing, but as far as one can judge
from what is seen here there is no lack
OF dancers wherever there Is the sound
Of tripping music
The Comfortable Hat.
Those who make a practice of dancing
in the afternoon, either at restaurants or
debutante teas. have been compelled
seriously to consider the costume. There
are also thousands of girls who work in
the great cities wko find their sole recre-
alton OF the day between s and O'Clock
at those healthy dancing places where
the price is small and the exercise ad-
lnirable.
That is the really wholesome part of
the spread of the dancing craze over this
continent: IL is no longer attended with
abnormal gayety, indigestible food and
unnecessary drink 1t is merely fash
ION of wiping away the cobwebs OF the
day and starting sluggish circulation. 1t
IS within the reach of the poor. as well
as the rich. and 1t is the one form OF
Evening star., 1917-01-01

pretty amid any bungalow surround
ings; are wicker trays containing sep
arate compartments for a half dozen
glasses and large space for the water
jug or carafe. Some of these wicker
trays are made with glass piece over
gay cretonne for the base. and they
are all provided with q substantial
handle SO that an entire water service
for six can be carried to the porch or
room where 1t is desired without the
slightest danger of spilling the water
or breaking the glass.
Evening star., 1917-01-01
ONYX" Hosiery for Men

At 17c, or for S1O0-Light and Medium
Weight Cotton and Lisle Socks, in plain or fancy
colors. Regularly 25c and 2oc.
At z9c, or for Sl.7o-Silk and Silk Isle Hose
in stripes, clocks, polka dots and plain colors
Values, 35c and 55c.
Ali perfect; guaranteed fast colors won
derfu collection from which man may choose
several pairs and realize generous saving
Evening star., 1917-01-01

Swift 4 Company's Sales Of Beef in
Washington, d. c., for the week ending
Saturday, Dec. 80, averaged as follows:
Evening star., 1917-01-01
At 4oc, or 3 for $1.3o

AT 40C, or s Tor SI.39
Vests High, low and Dutch necks ;
long, short and elbow sleeves. Tights
and Pants, ankle and knee lengths;
open and closed. Corset Covers, in all
shapes. Ordinary and extra sizes. /.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-29
Above Analysis.

Women wish to be loved without a
why or a wherefore; not because they
are pretty or good, or well bred, or
graceful, or intelligent, but because
they are themselves. All analysis
seems to them to imply a loss Of con-
sideration, a subOrdinatiOn Of their
personality to something which dom
mates and measures it They viii
have none Of 1t and their instinct is
just. AS soon as we can give a rea-
son for a feeling we are no longer
under the spell Of it; we weigh, we
appreciate, we are free at least in
principle. Love must always remain
a fascination, a witchery, If the en-
pire Of woman is to endure. Love
must always seem to US indivisible,
insoluble, superior to all analysis, II
it is to preserve that appearance OF
inf1nity, Of something supernatural
and miraculous which makes its chief
beauty.-Amel.
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ABomb Raid by ShelI-Light

The picture of night attack executed by the
English on a German trench in France is drawn
in the Cornhin Magazine by Boyd Cable:
1.-The hour chosen for the raid was just about
dusk. There extra-speciaI preparation
Immediately before it. The guns continued to
pour in their fire, speeding it up little, perhaps,
but no more than they had done of times
In the last "a hours. The infantry clambered out
of their trench and filed out through the narrow
openings in their own wire entangements.
out in front a faint whistle cut across the roar
OF fire. They're off, said the forward officer into
his phone, and a moment later distinct change
In the note of sound of the overhead shells told
that the fire had lifted that the shells were pass
Ing higher above his head, TO fall farther back in
the enemy trenches and leave clear the stretch
into which the infantry would be pushing.
''For minute or two there was no change in
the sound of battle. The thunder of the guns
continued steadily, burst of rifle machine
gun fire cracked spasmodically
'Men gulped in their threats or drew long
breaths of apprehension that this the begin
ming of discovery of their presence in the open,
the first of the storm they knew would quickly
follow. But there were no more shells for the
moment, and the rattle of machine gun fire df-
minished and the bullets pped thinner and more
distant as the gun muzzle swept around. The in
fantry hurried on, thankful for every yard made
in safety.
But at the attacking point the infantry were
almost across when the storm burst and the
shells for the most part struck down harmlessly
behind them. The men were into the fragments
or broken wire, and the shattered parapet doomed
up under their hands minute after the first shell
burst. Up to this they had advanced in silence
but now they gave tongue and with wild yeIls
lesped at the low parapet, scrambled over and
down into the trench. Behind them few forms
twisted and SpraWIed on the broken ground, but
they we're no sooner down than running stretcher
bearers pounced them, lifted and bore them
back 10 the shelter ef their lines.
In the German trench the raiders worked and
fought at desperate speed, but smoothly and
what clearly settled ed
There were few Germans to be seen, and most Of
these crouched daZed and helpless, with hands
their heads They were promptly seized
bundled over the parapet, and told by word
gesture to be off, They waited for no second bid
ding, but ran with heads stopped and hands above
their heads straight TO the British line, one or
two men doubling after them as guards Some
of the prisoners were struck down by their own
guns sheIlfire, and these were Just as PROMPTLY
grabbed by the stretcher bearers and hurried in
under cover.
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is it planned TO deal with all the acute suffering,
such as is summarized above, and to reconstruct
many villages in the devastated war zone so as
to give the refugees fresh start in life and pre-
pare the way for again cultvating the SOIL but it
is the purpose to apply the American system CT
Home Service a scale so grand that it is
French military organization, for the French sol
diers fight better when they know their loved
ones are being cared for.
In furtherance of this great scheme designed to
bring comfort and cheer in the family of every
French soldier that is needy, General Pershing
General Petain, commander in chief of the French
forces, and Maj. Gen. NJ 2. Murphy American Red
Cross commissioner, have formed themselves into
a committee of cooperation. Company officers will
go through their ranks and ascertain from each
soldier whether he has any worry on his mind
concerning sickness want at home Reports
will be made to headquarters weekly and not a
single case will be overlooked in the relief work
that is to be guided by the addresses of families
listed. Special attention will be given to the treat
ment and prevention of tuberculosis which has as
Sumed proportions almost deadly as the internal
machinery of itself. Food and clothing will
be supplied when necessary and the spirit and
courage of the previously depressed soldier in the
trenches will be enlivened by the news that his
family is having its wants attended to.
1.-The great struggle of the winter will be the
economic struggle said Mr.. White. '1The Red
Cross practically will fight the American fight un-
til our boys take their places on the firing line
next spring. 1t should be kept in mind that every
French soldier who is saved this winter means the
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-29
WEATHER CHANGED HIS VIEWS
New EneIander Allowed Blowing Over
Of Church SteepIe by Hurricane 20
Influence His Wedding Plans

The recent destruction by fire OF a
certain ancient New England meeting
house has set the villagers to retelling
an amusing anec1ote connected with
its partial demolition nearly q cen
fury ago. when II lost it's steeple In a
hurricane. says the Youths Compan-
ion.
Deliberate and cautious Iovemaking
figures In many tales OF rural New
England; but surely in none OF them
does the hero show less impetuoSfty
than the Amos Of this story showed.
For ten years he hnd courted his pa
tent Eliza; at last he had proposed.
had been accepted, and the wedding
day was set. It dawned unpropitious-
", with a bowling gale blowing, which
Increased hourly in violence. At the
appointed hour, nevertheless. the
guests gathered at the home OF the
bride and waited for the bridegroom.
but he did not appear.
The storm was truly terrific; indeed.
the meeting house, just across the
common, had already surrendered its
steeple with a tremendous crash The
bride became hysterical and her broth
erS began to look worried. Ominous
whispers ran about that If the great
elm in front of Amos door had blown
down it must surely have crushed in
the whole front of the house; perhaps
Amos was killed or pinned under the
wreck.
At last a party of anxious volun-
teers started forth. in the teeth Of the
tempest, to investigate When they
reached the farm the elm was still
standing, and on the threshold, very
much surprised, stood Amos. He had
supposed that of course the wedding
would be postponed
''WeH, now, when 1 woke up twas
pouring guns and pitchfOrks, so to
speak, and I says to myself. says 1.
I don't know bout this don't know 2
AFTER breakfast twas wuss; and says
I to myself: I most know they'll put
it OFF; most know they wiIlP I had
my eye on the meetin' house steeple,
and 1 could see twas swaying cOnsid-
cradle. I know they'd Orter put il
or says I to myself, but then. wom-
en- is so unreasonable maybe they
won't 1 KEEP my eye on the meetin'
house steeple, and says 1: If she goes,
1 don't; and if she don't, I do
'She swung and she Swayed and she
kind of hung in the wind, and then,
jest as 1 was gettin' my boots on to
start, over she went, And, says I to
myself: That's a clear showing, If
ever there was one; and here 1 stay !!
Even a woman couldn't say a man
Oughter stand up agin a gale when a
meetin' house steeple can't. No. sir.
says I to myself, there amt mite Of
doubt about it; this weather is onsuit-
able for weddings ="
Nevertheless, he was fmperatively
persuaded to come and be married
without waiting for it to clear up.
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COMFORTABLE FOWL is BEST
Poultry to Do Well Should Not Be Ex-
posed to Severe Weather in
Fall and Winter.

That farm focks are often too much
exposed to the weather, and that the
farmer would realize more from his
poultry if he did not allow them out
doors during the fall and winter, are,
without doubt, established facts, says
A. G. Smith of the Minnesota expert
ment station. The idea often advanced
that poultry can withstand any amount
or degree of cold weather provided it
is dry, is not borne out by experience.
Poultry should not be exposed to Ell
their wind or rain in the autumn.
House the birds comfortably if you
wish eggs. Keep them in the house
after the ground freezes. Let them
out only during the middle Of the day
as a rule in the fall after the frost
comes. If you cannot take the trouble
to get them in early in the afternoon,
keep them in.
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Pare Sir Isaac Newton

In a certain Indianapolis home is a
large plaster of Paris globe used by the
fond parents OF the three promising
children, says the Indianapolis News.
to acquaint them with their geography
lessons. The other day the mother
went into the children's room and
found the youngest on the floor with
the globe between his knees and a
dead fly in his hands
Put that filthy fly down." COM
manded the mother.
The child was plainly disturbed.
"Put 1t DOWN What are you doing
with it," the mother repeated
The child answered with action He
put the fly on the top of the globe.
then spun it around quickly. The fly
fell to the floor.
Mother" the boy pleaded. mother.
why does the fly fall on the earth when
we don't7"