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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-19
BoIsheviki Defeated
In Recent Municipal
Elections in Russio

In the recent municipal elections IN
Russia the majority Of the large cities
gave the Socialists control Of the coun-
ellis. while in the smaller towns the
municipal governments were placed in
the hands Of men Of no particular party
allegiance. In nearly every case the
Bolsheviki, running Independently, suf-
fered defeat.
Data received by the Russian lnfor-
nation Bureau of this city shows that
as result Of the elections in 273 cities
and towns the constructive Socialists.
OF the type of Premier Kerensky and
NJ. Tseretelli, number more than 81 per
cent of the members of the city coun-
ellis. while more than 80 per cent Of the
members of the smaller town councils
do not belong to any party.
A. J. Sack, director Of the informa-
ton bureau here, sees a serious warn
ing for the Russian Socialists in these
results. He predicts the Constituent
Assembly will number a large proper
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-19
Teutons Bolster Italian Line

WASHINGTON. Oct. 1s.-Austria
and Germany are withdrawing forty
divisions from the Eastern front TO re
inforce the Austrian forces operating
against Italy, says a dispatch from
Rome to-day. 1t states:
THE Italian command has received
information that Austrians and Ger
mans are carrying on the withdrawal
Of forty divisions from the Eastern
front to be brought to the Italian
front
THE presence of new German. Turk
ish and Bulgarian units at this front
has already been noticed The greater
part of these troops have been di-
rected toward the Bainsizza Plateau.
which is openly acknowledged by both
German and Austrian military critics
TO be the most dangerous of all the
fronts in Europe" Additional advices
declared that the Italian coal shortage
was hindering military operations and
causing widespread suffering. Few fur
naces, it was said, would be lighted in
Italy this winter, either in hotels or
private houses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-19

printed I'm any newspaper. "lzyestia'
organ Of the Council Of Workmeh
and Soldiers Delegates. which - re-
liable on all matters concerning tne
council, plainly hints what actually
took place within the council meeting
after the report had been submitted
Are va fighting or are we mott asks
the "Izvestia," and continues With the
statement that all Russians seem TO
have forgotten their army. and that
no one besides the War Ministry ap-
pears TO care what is going on. IL
is not likely that such an authorize
tive organ would make this statement
without foundation.
The predominating feature Of Pet
rograd life these days is the complete
apathy which has gripped the popu-
lace. This is particularly noticeable
with regard to war politics. Public IN
interest, which was aroused at the
time Of the Kornilof incident and de-
veloped rapidly during the democratic
conference, reaching eliminating
point in the agreement between de-
mocracy and burgeoise establishing a
provisional council. now seems com
pletely TO have died out.
Reports Conflicting
As an example Of the many conflict
ing reports of the condition OF the
army, Cheremisoff. commander of the
northern front, interviewed by the cor
respondent OF the "Bourse Gazette
yesterday stated: Our positions al
the front defending the approaches "a
Petrograd are undoubtedly improving
along with the morale, regimentaI
spirit and mutual relations of the
troops
At the same time this statement can
not be taken with too much optimism
in view OF the report Of the Work
mems Committee, which frankly con
tradicts it.
The constitution of the Provisional
Council is a highly interesting docu
ment and marks great advance IN
the Russian parliamentary system. Al
though it provides for no elections or
the general franchise basis. this is no
so much a defect as might seem a.
first glance.
Eighty per cent of the population o.
Russia are illiterate, and have no voice
only a desire for a quiet existence anc
as much land as they can get. There
fore the Provisional Council, consist
ing of the better educated and really
democratic elements. can more effect
ually safeguard the interests Of the
peasants and protect them from IRE
sponsible demagogues.
The questions addressed TO the Pro
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-19
Italians Repulse
Austrian Attacks

LONDON, Oct. Fighting activity
on the Austro-ltalian front extended
TO day from the Julian front south 10
the Bainsizza and Carso plateaus. the
Austrians being on the aggressive most
Of the time. but failing to establish
any gains.
The Rome War Office report. to-
night that large enemy parties were
dispersed in the Gudicaria and Dogma
valleys. where the artillery actions
lately have been marked.
On the Bainsizza Plateau. north Of
Monte Gabrielle, the Austrians are de-
clared to have suffered heavy losses in
patrol encounters. while on the Carso
strong storming parties who attempted
TO penetrate the italian positions
southwest Of Selo were completely re-
PEELED
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-19
II Teuton PLANES Lost
In New Nancy Attack
Raoul Lufbery Reported to
Have Brought Down His
18th Enemy Machine

PARIS. Oct. IS. Eleven German air
nlanes we're shot down by the French
yesterday or driven to earth back OF
/ the German lines in damaged eondl-
ton. the War Office reports. Nancy
which was bombed Tuesday night, was
again attacked. this time by a squad
ron Of thirty German machines. The
official announcement follows:
AT about 6 o'clock yesterday even
ING thirty enemy airplanes made new
raid over Nancy and threw several
bombs. There were some victims
among the civilian population.
"On October II six German alrplanes
were destroyed and five fell disabled
in the German lines.
"Our aviators carried out several
bombing sorties Many projectiles
were dropped on railroad stations at
Courcelles, Thionville, Mezieres and
Waimille. factories at Pagordange and
on numerous munitions depots and
bivouacs.' NJ
Lieutenant Raoul Lufbery, OF Wal
linrford. Conn, member OF the Franco
American Flying Corps. who has scored
many victories and recently was cited
in French army orders a an "lncom,
narable pilot" is said by The Herald
TO have brought down his thirteenth
enemy machine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-19
Casualties Among British
Officers Decreasing

LONDON, Oct. IS Refuting reports
from German sources that the casual
ties among British officers in the recent
attacks were unusually severe" the
Secretary Of the War Office issued a
statement tonight showing that the
total officer casualties for the month Of
August in all theatres OF the war were
5.6Ss. or a daily average of 1873. For
September the total officer casualties
we're 3,1s2. or daily average OF l06..
The statement points out that the
highest daily average of officer casual
ties in all theatres was IN July, 1916,
when il reached ESQ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-19

ton Of men without political ANNA
tons. who may assume control Of the
country unless the moderate Socialist
element take. a definite stand against
the Bolshevikl and proves itself real
constructive power, able 70 establish
order at home and at the front.
There is every reason 20 believe
say. Mr.. Sack, that the moderate So
calsts fully understand the serious
ness Of the situation and are ready 70
give Kerensky full support no ms nghs
against the danger of ANARCHY
The Moscow Municipal Council nas
called upon all the sound elements IN
the country 10 unite for constructive
work behind the Premier. declaring that
the revolutionary government must
"restore the full lighting capacity Of
the army, but maintaining It's demo-
cratic organization"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-19
Fighting on Flanders Front
Confined to Scout
Engagements
French More Active
Attempt Advance Near Dra'-
bank, but Fail-Re-
pulse Attacks

LONDON. Oct. ls.-FiGhting activity
., the Flanders front appears 10 be
confined for the present to foreheIa
engagements at isolated points. The
.dverse weather conditions and the
u,ddv nature OF the terrain facing the
British and French trenches combine
- nrohibit large military movements
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-19
FRENt II

PARIS. Oct rs DAYI. The night was
relatively calm except on the front north Of
the Aisnc. in the region Of the plsteau' and
on the right bank OF the Meuse. in the sec
tors Of Chaumc Wood and Hill 3fi. where
spirited artillery actions occurred. We re-
pulsed an enemy attack near Bezonvaur and
dispersed patrol which attempted to APP
proach one Of our small posts in the valley
Of the Airc.
tNkHTl On the front north Of the
Asne our troops repulsed an attack directed
against our positions on the Nauclerc Pla-
fa,f
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-19
Italian Front


ROME. Oct. 1S-Along the whole front
there was moderate artillery action. and To-
cal fighting was more noticeable. Large en-
envy parties were dispersed in the Giudcaria
and Dogma valleys
On the Bsinsizza Plateau the enemy suf-
fered losses in patrol encounters. leaving
prisoners in our hands. We promptly re-
pulsed storming parties southwest OF Seo on
he Carao
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-19
Drafts Sent to Fill Depleted
Ranks Worse Than
Useless
Conditions Revealed
By Workmen's Organ
Finds Petrograd Populace
Apparently Careless of
the Nations Fate
Especial Ccrresponiencel

Especial Co-resrondencel
PETROGRAD, Oct. 1S.-An aston
ishing report Of actual conditions
within helpless Russia has been made
by committee Of the Council OF
Workmen's and Soldiers Delegates
which has just returned from visit
to the front.
The report tends to show that Rus
STA is in n horrible condition and al
most ready to give up the fight. The
committee states that the drafts sent
to I'LL up the depleted ranks at the
front are useless and only spoil the
regiments TO which they are sent.
This fact. with the additional evidence
OF the declining morale of tho army,
leads 10 the remarkable statement Of
the committee that the Russian army
is ready 10 lay down its arms and 90
home.
War Il Forgotten
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-19

GERMAN

BERLIN. Oct. IS DAYl.- Rehabilitation
of the booty captured on Oesel Island has up
20 the present given the following result :
Ten thousand prisoners from two Russian
divisions (only few hundred men escaped
TO Moon Island fifty guns. including some
unchanged heavy coastal and field batteries.
numerous al ms and other war material.
Portions Of our naval forces pressed for
ward through the mine fields in the Gulf OF
Riga 20 the southern exit OF the great Moon
Sound, whittier about twenty Russian war
ships retired after a short engagement The
Russian batteries near Woi. on Moon Island.
and on the Esthonian coast near Werder lsl-
and were silenced.
Other Of our naval units are lying in the
eastern portion OF kassar Bay and bar
ring the passage TO the west.
Berlin. Oct is Front Of Crown Prince
Rupprecht In the centre Of the Flanders
front the artillery duel was lively yesterday
and al Houtholst Wood and south Of Pass.
chendaele there was an increase in the firing
especially las; evening and in the early hours
q this morning.
Accommodating detachments. advancing sew
ersl times nea. Draeibank we're thrown
back
Front of the German Crown Prince
Northeast Of SCISSORS. the lively fighting ac-
tivity. which has lasted for days past. de-
yeoped into an artillery battle. which. sin,
early yesterday. has continued with only
slight intervals, from the Ailette region 81
Braye.
On the northeastern front Of Verdun Ba-
den storming troops. in bold surprise at
tack. pushed forward into the French
trenches. near Hill 34i. cast OF Samosneux
and destroyed five great dugouts. bringing
back the garrison rs prisoners. with the eN-
ception Of those who fell in the hand-to-hanc
fighting In the evening the enemy made
two counter attacks against the trench sec
tons captured, but WIS repulsed on both oc
casions.
Thirteen airplanes were brought down yes
,erday. In reply 10 the aerial attack on
Frankfort. bombs were again dropped on
Nancy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-19
RUSSIAN

PETROGRAD. Oct. ls.-Ater depriving us
Of control Of Irbe Channel. the enemy at
night penetrated the Gulf Of Riga. where at
dawn yesterday his naval forces were dis
covered by our patrol detachment, which was
pressed back 10 Moon Sound by enemy crul'-
era and torpedo boats. Our ships OF the he
Grayhdanin and Slava and the cruiser Bardn
went out 20 meet the enemy IN the Gun OF
Riga and drove back his vanguard BY the.
fire They soon encountered the principal
enemy fighting units and engaged them.
Among the latter were two dreadnoughts Of
the Grosser hurfucrst type '-o.0vV tons
During the battle the enemy adopted the
tactics OF firing at distances beyond the
range Of our guns. his artillery range being
much superior TO the artillery OF our old
ships Of the line.
in spite of the clearly manifested ST.
perioriy Of the enemy. our ships defend
ed the entrance for a considerable time.
and only severe damage caused by the fire OF
hi drcadnoughts forced us % retire into the
waters of the Moon Sound. As result Of
several hits beneath the waterNne the Slava
sank. Nearly al the crew were saved boy
our torpedo boats.
During this engagement our coast batteries
al the entrance to Moon Sound dispersed by
their fire enemy torpedo boats when al,
tempted 20 approach our ships. Afterwarf
the fire Of one OF the enemy drcadnoughts
was directed on these batteries and they
were put out Of action in short time.
Another detachment Of our naval forces IN
from the north in the rear our or combating
forces. These enemy attempts did not sue
coed.
simultaneously. a great number OF enemy
aircraft dropped many bombs on our ships
and on the harbOrs Of the islands still occu-
pied by our detachmcnts We fought down
another machine. g.,
On the southwestern coast Of Dago Island
the enemy again landed some small detach,
nen.s bu. they were received by our IRE and
soon returned TO their ships. Shortly after
/ ward the enemy violently boinbarded ms
landing place with cruiser and dread
uought OF the Kaiser type Our patrols. a.
/ ON DAYS before. observed on the sea NOT iar
IRON, Oesel and Dago Islands enemy ships OF
different types. among them dreadnouShts'
ocrop,panicd by a great number OF torpedo
hoats ana patrolng ships. As many rs
Gftv-fye enemy ships were visible at times III
this region alone. ,.t..4 =,
The enemy operations on Ocse' lsiahu III
the last twenty-four hours have ended IN the
cororlete occupation of the island. before
o,,r retreat we destroyed everything Of MILL
tary utility. ,...,;. a.. ove- the
town of Pernau ton the Gulf OF Riga lVy
nils northeast Of the City Of KGal ana
dronped bombs Six houses were destroyed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-19

Although this was not allowed to b.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-19
Official Statements
West
BRITISH

LONDON. Oct Is tDAY.-Ihe ho'tile
artillery was active during the night south
Of the Yprcs- Confines canal and in the neigh
borhoods Of Zonnebekc and Brocdseindc
London troops made successful raid last
night in the neirhborhood Of Gavrellc Sow
cral Of the enemy wc'" killed or made prs
oners Our casualties were light
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-19
Try 81 as Krupp Steel Thieves

AMSTERDAM. Oct. 1s.-The Krupp
firm is prosecuting sixty-two persons
many Of them It's own employees, fo9r
large thefts Of high-speed steel accord
ing 70 the "Frankfurter Zeitung. \
special court has been instituted az
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-08-31
sIREs AND SONS.

Lieutenant William Kennel. a New
York policeman, has completed twenty
years Of service In the mayors office.
Sir O'Moore Creagh. commander of
the defenses Of London. is descend
ant Of the famous Rory O'Moore of
Queen Elizabeth's time.
General Joffre smokes only on rare
occasions, but he always carries in his
pockets store Of sweetmeats, which
he munches at frequent intervals.
Field Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood. still
able and active. has just entered on his
seventy seventh year. He obtained his
Victoria cross during the Indian mu-
tiny. when he was in the Seventeenth
lancers.
Abdul BAHIA. at the head Of the Ba-
haist sect. which. it is asserted. has di-
verted about one-third of the popula.
ton Of Persia from Mohammedanism
is now seventy years Of age He spent
twentyfour years in prison. being re.
leased when sixty6ve.
Major Joseph c. Cartner, who super.
intended the greater part Of the con-
struction work on Angel island and
was the organizer Of the first company
of Philippine scouts under General
Lawton. has been appointed adjutant
general Of the organized militia in the
District of Columbia.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-08-31
WAR INSURANCE BILL

There is now pending in congress
war insurance bill to secure the
future of Americas soldiers and sail
ors by insuring their lives and pro-
indemnities for the loss of life, total
or partial disability, and also to pro-
tect their families against poverty
by providing them with sufficient
means for their support during the
absence of the men at the front. .
There is certainly justice in this
measure and it's passage would solve
financial difficulties in many families
where the husband or wage Garner
has not been exempted from military
service. The exemption board have
been extremely strict in allowing
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-08-31
Pert Personals.

They have been retiring good many
statesmen In Kansas recently. but it
looks as IL the Hon. Jess Willard might
be able to I'LL the gap-philadelphi
Press
Think OF the crowded houses and
bushels Of shel:els that will come to
Nine. Sarah Bernhardt when she makes
her farewell tours in this country here
after on account Of her wooden leg
Cleveland Leader.
1t is like Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst
to say that this is not the time to talk
peace" The quality of her miitancy
is never strained. Had the lady been
born a man she would be in the
trenches in Flanders.-NewY York Sun.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-08-31
PATRIOTISM

Just at this time ninety per cent
of the reading matter one picks ur
deasl with patriotism. conservation
of food. and urging every kernel Of
grain to be saved, winter vegetables
stored and crops taken care of at
the right time in order that nothing
will be wasted, all intended to more
firmly upon every citizen that on
these things hang the victory of war.
During the draft period it was the
subject of much comment, and still
is. And one thing that was especi-
ally noticeable was that in conversa-
age there were many statements
that they would be only too glad to
go to the front if they could and that
every man who could do SO, should
answer the call to colors. There are
opportunities at hand for these pa
triotic citizens to show what they
can do for the flag. Because a man
is to old for army service does not
prevent him from making a first class
harvester, and if a condition should
arise during this harvest season when
the question OF adequate help at the
time is needed, and is called to their
attention, would it not be an act of
the purest patriotism for these men
to close their desks or lay aside
their hammer or shovel, postpone
their own individual work for short
time, and offer their services to some
farmer whose grain stands uncut, un-
SHOCK I'd, or whose winter vegetables
are yet in the ground? In sections
throughout the country where farm
ers are experiencing difficulty in Sc
curing help. the older men from the
cities and towns who are anxious to
do their bit are leaving their own
work and fastening to the rescue of
the farmer and thus his crop is
saved for the benefit of our nation
and our allies.
An extremely rainy fall would not
be unexpected after the long, dry
summer and it is imperative that the
crops be well taken care of before
that time, and IL the same labo
troubles should occur in this valley
as have occurred in other parts OF
the country, it is the duty of all
those left behind to fall in line as
first aiderS and incidanfa11v holm win
the war.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-08-31

exemptions, although it must be ad-
mitted that the large number of
claims for exemption have forced the
boards to go into each case thor
'oughly and decide upon the merits of
same, there are many men in service
who have families, and many more
would go if an allowance were made
to the dependents by the government.
The nation resorted to the draft
in order to create an army quickly
and therefore it is under higher obli-
CATION to care for it's fighting forces
than is a volunteer army had been
raised. This bill should have Wig
orous support from the entire coun-
try.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-08-31
GIVEN $40 A DAY WOULD WANT$2o

For stranger to read our daily pa
we were on the verge Of internal
trouble in this country. He would
see reports of strikes in San Fran
cisco, Seattle and Portland. Propos-
ed Walkouts on railroads. Threatened
general strike to be called by I. w.
w. to prevent harvesting of all crops
other states. Strikes by loggers and
saWmill workers to say nothing of
trouble threatened and at hand in
shipyards. and so on in every paper
he picked up.
Just at present the I. w. w. is the
most serious menace.
How a lawless organization of this
kind can go over the country and ter
rorize communities, destroy property,
prevent harvesting of crops, etc. etc,
and get away with it, puzzels law a.
biding citizens. This class of cattle
who wish to do nothing but fight
should be given places in the front
ranks Of our army and not be left
here at home to hamper production
in our mines, shipyards logging camps
on the farms and in other lines of in
1ustry. These men do not want to
work, they wish to live off the toll
of others and at the same time tell
the other fellow how he must work.
Oregon shipyards alone need thous-
ands of workmen which they cannot
get.
They pay no taxes. employ no labor
produce nothing but trouble and live
on the fat of the land. II they were
offered $1,000 a day to work they
would want $4,000 and so on.
The country is too good for them
and they should be sent to foreign
parts more suited to their ideas.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-08-31
CALL FOR BIDS

The undersigned tow clerk of the
Town of Roman, Montana, will receive
sealed bids up to o'clock D. M,
Monday, September 3, 1917, for the
construction of Twelve u2) street
crossings on Helen and Burton ave-
nues in the Smead and Glacier View
additions to said town. Contractor
to furnish both material and labor.
Specifications on file with the town
clerk.
Dated August 20, 1917.
f. T. CRAWFORD, Town Clerk.
Published Aug. 81, 1917
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-08-31
O5l7S
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of tho Interior. U. S.
Land Office at Missoula. Montana,
August q, 1917. Notice is hereby
given that Alvin A. Dix, of Roman,
Montana, who on January 26, 1914,
made nd entry No.0517S, for NJ
SW4, Sec. 4, r. 20 ~, r. 10 W., M.
NJ, has filed notice of intention to
make 3 year proof under new law, to
establish claim to the land above
described, before John N. Bailey, a
U. S. Commissioner, at Roman, Mon
tana, on the Sth day of Oct. 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses: John
w. Hardman, julie e. Odett, Robert
Johnson. William r. Sheen, all of
Roman, Montana.
FRANK M. McHAFFIE,
Aug. 31--Sept. %. Register.
Non-coal land