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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1917-10-26

lands at the entrance Of these waters.
They claim TO have taken some 10000
prisoners anu sunk two ships Of the Rus
sian feet; one large ship of over 5000
tons and a good sized destroyer. But
the Russians claim to have "put out Of
commission" sixteen vessels Of the Ger
man fleet of different sizes, by mines.
shore batteries and ships.
AS sailors, undoubtedly, the Germans
are much the better ship for ship, and
of course the Germans outnumber the
Russians. What the Germans will do
after they organize their present posi-
tions, remains to be seen, but most crit
les think they will not try 70 60 farther
at present at least.
Secretary Baker in his official bulletin
this week gives as his opinion that the
Riga affair is undertaken to offset tho
gains of the ententes in France and thus
keep up the morale Of the German peo.
pie. He calls attention to the fact that
the Germans by this move have extend
ed their lines to considerable extent,
when they are not in position to spare
many men from the present fronts.
Two raiders caught lot of Danish,
Norwegian and Swedish ships that were
being conveyed by two British destroy
ers and got away with the destroyers
and all the merchant ships except three.
Also the first American transport to be
lost in this war was sunk, but by what
means Is unknown. The ship was we'll
out at sea on her return home after hav-
ing taken cargo of soldiers across to
France. No submarine was seen. There
is possibility of hidden bomb being
socreted before she sailed. Seventy SIX
were drowned as the ship was So badly
damaged that she sank very quickly.
Incidentally, the war department has
stated that so far hundred thousand
soldiers have already been taken across
the sea and this is the first sinking, and
this on return voyage.
That all is not politically peaceful in
Germany is shown by the news of yes
terday. that the German Chancellor
Michaelis has resigned. His downfall
was precipitated by his attempt to make
political capital against the Socialists in
the Reichstag, by accusing members of
that body of aiding and abetting the re-
cent naval mutiny and thus showing
Germany and the world that there had
been serious disaffection in the German
navy.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1917-10-26
THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTIONS

Some phases of the revolution in Rus
sla as described by writer in the
current Geographical Magazine are
worth noting to the people of this coun-
try because we should know more about
these Russians that are now our allies
and who have always been our national
friends.
The revolution in itself was one of the
most remarkable in history. In twenty
four hours it was practically complete
with but little bloodshed and no regular
fighting bodies. In twenty-four hours
the government of 1sO,OOO,OOO people
was abolished without any real practical
substitute. For the time being, and to
seme extent even to the present time,
there has been only the semblance of
authority by any body in Russian. At
the suddenness, in the number of people
and territory affected its lack of iniative
and comparative peaceful results, the
world and even the Russians themselves
gaped with wonder and looked in vain
for historical precedent.
The cause of the revolution was not
so much revolutionary spirit among
the common people as the weakness of
the autocracy. The monarch in all
autocracles is the apex of the pyramid
OF government but IN the case of all
autocracies the pyramid rests upon the
apex instead of the base. If the mon
arch IS strong enough to keep the pyra-
mid in balance he holds his position
with comparative security by the weight
of the structure; but il the center of
gravity Is displaced then comes catas-
trophe. In the case Of Russia, it was
not 80 much lack Of balance, not so
much Of an overturning, as simple
crumbling of the structure and in few
hours the material fat of the ground
and Nicholas was buried in debris. The
whole thing was rotten and fell to pieces
from internal rather than external
cause.
As the writer referred to say, "If
ever . man had the opportunity to add
the words The Great to his name it
was the former czsr".
It was because his people all knew
that he was Nicholas The Weak" that
he dropped SO easily and quickly. Dur.
ing, the half century since the American
Civil war there have been several s,mi
lar changes Of autocratio to democratic
governments, with but little commotlon
though never on quite 80 large scale,
nor 60 quickly, but enough to show that
autocratic governments are weak indeed
whom their peoples realize the false and
weak bases on, which they rest.
The most remarkable iact 81 tho Rus-
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1917-10-26
THE PROGRESS OF THE WAR.

Along the French-Belgium line Gen.
Haig has made still farther advances
though not great in interrain. The
gains are more significant in showing
the ability of the British to advance
when they choose so to do. Farther
east in the Aisne district the French
have also made considerable gains.
While these advances have apparently
been made to straighten lines and get
positions of strategic value for future
operations, yet always the entente front
is getting nearer the desired objectives
a few miles farther north and oust the
Germans from their submarine and aero
plane basis on the coast of Belgium and
which have proven SO great thorn in
the sides of England just few miles
across the channel.
During the week, the Germans for the
first time in several months, again tried
the big Zeppellns in raid on London.
There was large fleet Of these huge air
Ships, some saying as many as twenty.
They came in two squadrons, but only
one part got away from the coast and
only one Zedpslin reached London.
This machine dropped bombs with con-
siderable deadly effect over fifty persons
being killed and about seventy-five
wounded. The rest of this feet for
some reason attempted to return home
by way of France and in the transit five
Of them were shot down; ons fell near
the encampment of the United States
soldiers, some of whom participated in
the capture of the crew as the machine
came to earth with but little injury to
the craft or its crew.
A resumption of the total losses OF
ZeppeIins by the Germans so fer shows
roll of sixty.six certain, and number
OF others proable. As Germany has
never had more than one hundred alto
gether this shows that the "frightful-
ness campaign by Zeppelins has two
sides to it. Meantime, the aeroplane
battles in the air are gradually increas-
ing in intensity and fatalities. These
fights are Of daily occurrence and daily
deaths. The British and French claim
the general superiority in NUMBERS and
victories. This superiority bids fair to
increase very rapidly during the next
few months with the help Of the United
States and the increased manufacture in
France, Great Britain and Italy, This
rather dangerous work has peculiar at
fractions for many men and there is no
difficulty in getting volunteers. Ithas
developed the individual bravery and
daring. Each aeroplane fights its own
battle and the victory depends very
largely on tho individual skill Of the
pilot and his observer.
At the Gulf q Riga and the Gulf oi
Finland tho Germans With crest flssi
q battleships and transports have takst
posssssion q two larRs and ono small Il.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1917-10-26

sian revolution however, was not the
overturn. One hundred and eighty
millions of people were Mft without
government. While the bulk. of these
were Slavs, yet these in themselves liy-
ed in largely separated localities and
we're almost like separate races. Amongl
them were great bodies Of other nation
alities speaking different languages, who
though some had descended from immi |
grant ancestors Of century ago. had
never become Russians. Among these
we're many Germans WHO are still as
German as il they lived in Prussia
Russia was never ''melting-pot''.
The world looked on with anxiety and
misgiving. What would happen in
Russia. These were ignorant, simple,
childlike folk. Thousands of men and
women were there who had special pur-
poses to carry out with this soft dough-
like population. They Immediately be-
gan to try and knead them into shapes
to suit themselves. But SO far they
have not succeeded in make Russia
other than Russia. Instead of anarchy,
as preached by some agitators, the testi-
mony Is that local crime and disorder is
less than when the "Llttle Father
tried to govern. Germany which has
spent millions attempting to convert
Russia into making a separate peace,
has ceased to 'fraternize' on the battle
lines and is just now making an attempt
to take Petrograd by force of arms
rather than by force of propaganda"
Perhaps, as the writer in the magazine
remarks we can better judge of the Rus
sian people by what they have not done
rather than by what they have done.
They have kept themselves peaceful
among themselves. they have refused to
surrender to Germany, they are busy
threshing out their own problems. All
travellers declare that one of the won.
ders of the new era in Russia is the out
burst of street oratory. Everywhere,
in every place at all times, speakers are
talking. 1t is literally Free Speech"
and the speakers say anything they like
some talk pro-German and some pro-
entente.
But under it all they are for Russia
and free government.
Judging from the way the Russian
people have restrained themselves and
governed themsalvaa dnrinu thasa fou,
months of liberty, or rather lack of
responsible authority, we hope that they
will work out their problems to sue
cessful end. Though of course it is too
early to prophesy would any other peo-
pie have done better or as we'll? Certain
ly they will have the good wishes and the
substantial assistance of the American
people in every way that we can help.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1917-10-26

When mans house is on fire he will
hardly be patient when some Individual
stops him in his efforts to put out the
blaze by inquiring, "Wel], what will you
do when you get the fire out? Don't
you think it would help matters if you
made definite statement of what you
want, at this time?'
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1917-10-26
Help a Good Cause.

Below we publish letter which was
received by the Pioneer Express and
which explains the purpose for which
a popular subscription was taken by
the people of Pemblna and vicinity
donating one dollar, the amount ask
cd for. Judge w. j. Kneeshaw SUPER
vised the contribution and Roland King
circulated the list around town. Other
places have done the same aud a snug
sum will be forwarded to the soldier
boys in short time.
Camp Dodge, Iowa, Oct. l1th, 1917
Editors, Pioneer Express:
The 352nd Infantry, National Army,
is composed of drafted men from the
northern part of Minnesota and the
eastern part of North Dakota. They
represent the northwest in the new
National Army.
We are appealing to the folks-at-home
to stand behind these men, subscribing
for Regimental Fund to be used
to purchase dishes for the table, phono-
graphs, phonograph records, football
and baseball equipments. boxing gloves.
punching bags, newspapers, and the
inumerable other little things which are
80 necessary to make life in the field
pleasant but for which no funds ar4
provided by the government.
This regimental fund is under army
supervision, audited and handled the
same as other government funds. Every
cent of this money is spent for the bene-
fit of the ranks. Will you kindly get
behind this campaign and give US all
the space you can in your valuable paper
also letting me know as to your progress
and sending me clippings Of such matter
as you run.
Fraternally yours,
ROBERT L. MURRAY,
lst Lieut.. 352nd Int. N. A.
Up to the present time Judge Knee.
shaw has received the following amounts:
1Drayton, $50; Bowesmont, $50. Gardar,
5; and Pembina, 5000.
Chance to Make Extrs Money.
You can add s25 to go month to
your income in your spare time. Our
money-making plan is : winner for.
either man or woman. We furnish ont
at free and teach yon how Is nss Ii.
Send postal at opce ior .Particulars oe
the Aoasy- Makins Piaa. Act pronpsly
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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1917-10-26

The man or newspaper that thinks
the best way to freshen patriotism is by
throwing cold water upon 1t, is mistaken.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1917-10-26
Official Directory
U 8 Senators 8 Sc@nn,be, Srenna
U 8 Represen- John N. Baer

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! STATE SENATOR +
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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1917-10-26

The drafted snidid not will to eo,but
they 70 willingly.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-15
WELDON H. WELLS CONFESSES KILLING 1. MONA BYRON SIMON
Kansas City Man Says He Shot Girl in Self-De- fense-HOtel Mystery
 Is Cleared

Columbus, O., January 14-Weldon H. Wells former Kansas City brokers 8 clerk, tonight confesed to County Prose cutor R. P Duncan that he shot and killed Mona Byron Simon in room in a hotel here last Thursday night. His statement. according to the authorities, saws he killed the girl in self-defense. Wells. who was arrested in Huntington. Ind, early Saturday morning, arrived here tonight in the custody of local police.
 The body of the girl was discovered Friday noon in the hotel room occu- pjed the day before by man reg istered as ''G. V. Van Brunt of Chi cago."
 While the police were sending no- tices for the arrest of Wan Brunt Wells was arrested in Huntington, Ind. on an embezzlement charge made against him by Kansas City police. He told the police he had been at the Columbus hotel under the name of Van Brunt and the Columbus authorities were notified.
 In his confession tonight the au- thorities say Wells declared he met Miss simon and took her to his hotel room where they quarreled. A fight followed in which she threatened him with a razor and he shot her, the con fession states according to the au- thorities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-15
Summary of the News

GENERAL NEWS. 1-Laws0n must name the high off, cfaI he has implicated. .sPrOsr want to know sentiments as to candidates. Farm loan board severely rebuk es bonding company. Another town of Rumania falls in hands of Germans north of Ga- Iatx.
 Th0usands pass bier Of famous scout and hunter. Mrs. Thaw arrives in Philadelphia to see her son. Weldon H. Wells confesses to No trace found of army aviators. 2-New court system to Ro into ef- feet.
 Colbert cOunty's cotton crop ia e5 per cent off. 0-Congress losing time to clear deck by March 4.
 LOCAL NEWS. e-News of Beasemer. 5-Cleon B. Rogers has fine record. Alabama amateur field trials cIub'r r annual meeting. Consolidated court goes Into effect today.
 New civic body will he launched nt blR meeting tonight.
 FEATCRE>. S-Reyfew of market. 4--EditoriaI comment. ss'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-15
NO FURTHER MOVE ' MADE BY WILSON
 10 SECURE PEACE
Comment of German Press, Eagerly Watched, Indi- cates Agreement Is Still
 Very Far Off

Washington, January 14.-There>were no developments here today In the peace movement and if President Wilson has determined what shall be his next step he has not let it be known.
 In all quarters German press comment on the entente reply to the Presidents note is being followed with great interest. The trend of this comment has served to confirm the belief of some officials that an early peace is not possible in view of the entente's statement of it's broad terms.
 So far as can be learned the entente note has not yet been cabed to the American diplomats in Teutonic countries It is known. however, that a general statement of terms in some form from the central powers is looked for in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-15
CRUISER MILWAUKEE
 WILL BE TOTAL LOSS
Giant Warship Is Being Washed Fur ther and Further on Rocks of
 Pacific Coast

Eureka, Cai... January 14-The stranded cruiser Milwaukee, whose crew was taken off safely last night. was washed further toward shore near here today As the hull continued to fill with water hope of salvaging the vessel fadsd Navy sal vagers have abandoned effprts to save the submarine H-3, which the Milwaukee was trying to pull off the beach when the big ship was swept ashore
 The payfnaster of the Milwaukee re- turned to the ship this morning and brought off s75,ooo. Personal effects of the officers and men also were removed to- day.
 Preparations for salvage work were dis cussed by William B. Newton, in com Imand of the. Milwaukee, and J. M. Frazer
 and R. J. Porter heads of wrecking com panies They boarded the; cruiser ane made what examination of her condition
 was possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-15
HUMAN DERELICTS SELL THEIR BLOOD
 FOR TRANSFUSION
Baltimore Hospital Makes Contract With Poverty Stricken Men, Pay
 ing Them $1 Per Day

Baltimore, January 14.--Johns Hopkins university has found use for the human derelicts, who each winter are gathered in by the Friendly Inn. local charitable organization. Twenty-Five of these homeless persons are now being kept i'm condition so that their blood may be used i'm transfusiOn cases that are becoming more and more frequent at Union Protestant infirmary. Johns Hopkins branch.
 More than 100 of the derciicts have undergone blood tests during the winter. Those accepted are given S1 per day to keep them selves in condition and an addi- tional $25 when the operation is performed.
 Tuesday morning John Robbins, 25 years old, of Buffalo. will give blood to a child suffering from aemia. A list of transfusion eases shows that the blood of wanderers from the Friendly Inn courses through the veins of numerous prominent men and women of Bal- more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-15
MRS. THAW ARRIVES IN PHILADELPHIA
 ID SEE HER SON
Don't Worry, Harry, I Will Take Care of
 You" Man in
 Stupor Is Told

Philadelphia, January 14.--Mrs. Mary Copley Thaw. mother of Harry K. Thaw. who is recovering at a hospital here from self inflicted wounds- arrived here today and took rooms at the hospital directly above those occupied by her son. Thaw is still in a stupor and weak from the loss of blood and his mother was allowed to see him for only brief period. She seemed very much affected by her sons condition, but physicians assured her that he was in no danger and that they ex- pected him to be able to leave the hos pital within two weeks Don't worry Harry" she told him. "Pll take care of you.% 8
 Mrs. Thaw refused to discuss the in dictment against Thaw charging him with Kidnapping and assaulting Frederick Gump. Jr the 19-year-old Kansas City youth. Frank Johnston of New York, one of
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-15
NO TRACE FOUND . 0F ARMY AVATORS LOST IN DESER I Searching Parties Are Still Out, and Orders Are Given to "Find the
 Men"

San Diego. Cal, January 14.-Three military airplanes, each carrying q pilot and observer, will start from here tomorrow morning for flight over the mountains to Calexico. Lower California. to assist in the search for Lieut.. Col Harry q. Bishp and Lieut. w. A. Robertson, Jro army aviators who have been lost since Wednesday. Permission for the aerial expedition was given today by Governor Esteban cantu of Lower California. It was or ficially announced that. Bishop and Robertson were without authority in making the flight from here and it was said both would be tried by court-mar- tial in the event of their&return.
 The machines will be piloted by Capt Herbert A, Dargue. Capt Byron
 <Continued on Page six,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-15
JOYCE MAKES STATEMENT

New York, January 14-After he had learned tonight that George w. Nor ris of the federal farm loan board had written to him calling his atten- tion to the circular sent out by the National Security company of New York. William B. Joyce, president of the company, issued this statement: 'The National Security company, which is the largest security company in the world. and it's predecessors, have engaged in business guaranteeing the honesty of people for very nearly 2S years.
 Not having received letter. I am only in position to say that the put ting of such an interpretation upon the communication was certainly ex- pected by the author. I may say in a Eeneral way, however. that I can see no reason why. if our agents. who are engaged in soliciting security bond business. who have time to spare, should not seek such position. In- deed, insurance agents 1t seems to me. would be especially desirable to hold such position. not. however for the purpose of securing the bond ing business of the office or of in- fluencing other bonding business that would naturally be controlled by such an official.
 <.Certainly the National Surety com pany is in complete sympathy with the purpose of the land bank and We appreciate our attention being called to the natter"