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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-17
|0RDER RESTORED D
I'm PETR 0 { R A D
AF TER R { y D | 7.
Nation Enthusiastic Over Change
in Regime -Czar Gives Grown
to Regent
SUPPLIES ARE RUSHED 9
TO FAMINE DISTRICTS
UNITED Presc.E,

.Petrograd, March 17.-The rule Of
the present dynasty in Russia today
began anew, as a democracy with the
formal abdication Of the throne by
Car Nicholas on behalf of himself
and the Czarevitch. Next in line Is
Grand Duke Michael, to whom the
czar turned over the crown and who
has been named regent. Order Is be-
ing steadily restored. The list OF
provinces and cities announcing their
adherence to the new government is
increasing rapidly.
Made With Ease.
The violent change was made with
ease. The provisional government
leaders have impressed upon the peo-
pie the sincerity of their course, and
the cause to the people of Russia.
On every side there are renewed
avowals Of the prosecution Of the
great war.
Hunger Relieved.
Through the prompt enthusiasm
and cooperation of the railway en-.
ployes, the hunger of the people in the
famine stricken districts is being
quickly relieved. Hundreds Of car
loads of supplies have been rushed to
these sections. Grain stores have been
requisitioned by the government.
Fair prices were paid the owners. Lo.
cal committees of the provisional gov
ernment have taken over the food sit
uation.
Army Officers Loyal.
All army officers present in Petro.
grad met last night and unanimously
agreed to recognize the authority of
Grand Duke Michael
Moscow accomplished the change
from an autocracy to democracy
without a single shot. according to
authoritative information received
here today. The city was orderly
throughout, but at the same time in
Petrograd. there was violent street
fighting.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-17
BAP PAUME TAKEN
By ENTENTE ARMY
ON WEST. FRONT 7.
Towns of LIE Transloy and Achiet
lie Petit Also Reported in
Hands of British
ASSOCIATED Press

London, March 17.-Bapaume, on
the Franco-Belgian front, has been
captured by the British, Reuters
agency announces.
Reuters correspondent at British
Headquarters in France telegraphed
that the towns Of LIE Transloy and
Achiet-le-Petit also are reported to be
in the hands Of the British.
"Our troops entered Bapaume this
morning, after stiff fighting" Reu-
ter's correspondent telegraphed. "The
place was in flames, the Germans evil
dently having made all plans for set
ting fire to it when forced to retreat.
"Our troops are reported to be be-
yond the town.
French troops advanced last night
north of the Avre and between the
Avre and the Disc, making progress
over a front of 20 kilometers (13
milesJ and to a depth at some points
of four kilometers ON miles), the
war Office announced today.
A further retirement of the German
forces on the western front between
Sally and st. Pierre Vaast wood and.
also between Beauvraignes and Las
signy was announced today by the
war 0ffce.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-17
Low SUPPLIES
!. Of f00DSTEg!E'F
IN NORTHWEST
ASSOCIATED Press.)

st. Paul, March 17.-Reports from
Minnesota and neighboring states
compiled here today indicated that a
general paralysis of railroad traffic by
a strike would place many northwest
towns in a precarious situation. due
to limited supply Of foodstuffs and
coal. Protracted cold waves and fire.
quent snow blockades have tended to
deplete the coal supply, while more
storms have made difficult replenish-
ment of grocery stocks.
Limited Supplies.
Very limited supplies Of fuel were
reported from eastern North Dakota
and parts Of the western sections.
Minnesota municipalities reported lit
tie coal on hand in some cases the
hard coal supply being now utterly ex-
hausted. South Dakota is in the same
condition. Despite lack of favorable
news from New York. railroad Off
cials here and division points were op-
timistic today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-17
CARS MANIFESTO.

Petrograd. March 17.-Czar Nicho.
las, who abdicated the Russian throne,
today issued the following manifesto:
'To all our faithful subjects it is
known that the foreign enemies have
been endeavoring for three years to
enslave our country and it has plead
ed of God to send Russia further pain.
full trouble. Internal troubles threat
ened to fatally effect the further prog.
ress Of this obstinate war and affect
Russia's destinies, her heroic army
and the happiness of her people, and
we therefore demand that the war
should be conducted at all costs to a
victorious end. The moment is here
when our valiant army in concert with
our beloved allies will finally over.
throw the enemy. In these decisive
days we realize that we owe to our
people a close union and organization
Of all for realization of rapid vic.
tory. Therefore, in agreement with
the imperial duma, we recognize it is
for the country's good that we abdi-
cate the crown and lay down our su.
Ereme power
The British government is dealing
with the provisional committee of the
duma of the de facto Russian govern
ment, it was announced today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-17
UNREST INCREASES
AMONG MASSES
(United Press.)

Amsterdam, March 17.-Unrest
against the militarism was greatly
accelerated today by the Russian peo.
pie casting off the yoke of centuries.
Even those elements of Russia who
are in favor of an autocratic govern
ment were affected by the news from
Petrograd of the failure of the Ger
man plans and on the second day of
the new provisional government, Rus
sia, which has been growing weaker,
is now likely to grow stronger under
the new government. German news
papers are of the opinion that the
German government itself was appre-
hensiye of this unrest among the Teu-
tonic people. Vienna dispatches de-
clared that the Russians there were
under the profound impression that
the government did not regard them
as favorable to the continuance of the
military autocracy indicated by re-
turns Of officials from the Austrian
capital.
Meanwhile, German newspapers
CONTINUED on page two.)
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SWiTCHMAN WON'T STRIKE.
Omitted Press.)

Chicago, March 16.-With freight
traffic practically deadlocked on nine
roads entering Chicago and with all
except livestock and perishable
freight which will reach its destina-
ton before the strike order goes into
effect on the three other trunk lines
entering the city, the brotherhoods to-
day are ready to obey the order. Sim
ultaneously with the brotherhood an
nouncement came the statement from
Daniel G.. Smith, chairman of the as
sociation of committees of the Switch
mems brotherhood of America, that
the switchmen will ignore the walk.
out and remain at their Obs.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-17
GRANT Y0UMANS
BOOSTS CAPITAL
UP TO $500,00O

Grant S. Youmans, plaintiff in the
famous suit against Ex-Governor L.
B. Hanna and a former state banking
board which was once more decided
in favor of the defendants in supreme
court this week, today filed with the
secretary of state amended articles
of incorporation increasing the capi-
tai stock Of the Savings, Loan & Trust
Co. of Minot from 100000 to $500, 900.
The names appearing on the art
icles are Grant s. Youmans, chair
man: Anthony Walton secretary, and
C. o. Carlson, director. 1t Is said
there are 1,4OO stockholders in the
Youmans savings bank, majority
being farmers.
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AND
'ACC|E GET ONLY
new BUILDINGS
$4,000 for Chemistry at Forks
and $4,000 for Science at
Fargo
DICKINSON WILL HAVE H
$4,000 MAINTENANCE
$161 900 for New Buildings Cut
From Slope Normal-Valley
City Loses Out .".

The general appropriation bill will
provide for but two new buildings at
state educational institutions when
the governor signs it this afternoon.
The fortunate institutions are the uni
versity at Grand Forks. which will
get $4,000 for new chemistry build
ing, and the agricultural college at
Fargo, which receives 100000 for the
middle wing of new science hall.
or the total of $50O,0OO which the
governor has eliminated from apprO-
priation bills passed by the Fifteenth
assembly. $346,OOO is cut at the. ex-
pense OF the states higher institu
tions Of learning. This amount is
equivalent to "a percent of all the
funds appropriated for the eight in
stitutions by the recent legislatures
Dickinson Loses.
Dickinson loses $161 900 appropriate
ed for new buildings for it's normal
college, but will retain unless the
governor changes his mind in the
next hour, $4,000 for maintenance in
1917 and 1918.
Valley City loses $4,000 for new
administration building; Minot loses
$4,000 for a new west wing to the
normal; the university loses 100000,
which had been provided for the
equipment Of the chemistry building;
the Mayville normal loses $4,000,
which had been appropriated to be
applied with $4,000 from the local
funds of the institution in the erec-
ton of dormitory; the agricultural
college loses $4,000 appropriated to
meet a deficit in the Hettinger sub
station; $4,000 appropriated for the
payment Of 4wolf-bounties; $500 for
the Improvement of drives. and $4,000
for new foundation under the farm
fOreman's residence.
The small appropriations for Ellen
dale, Wahpeton and G Bottineau go
unchanged. Mayville gets
S., 900 for remodeling the attic Of the
main building.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-17
Westbound Train Service
Crippled BY Heavy SnolD
In Southern Minnesota

pi valley and was continuing on its
nOrtheastward path late this afternoon
attended by heavy precipitation and
high winds over the lake region. Points
along Lake Erie reported traffic at a
standstill during the early hours this
afternoon.
NO. / ARRIVES AT 8 A. M.
North Coast Limited No. l, due in
Bismarck at IL 40 last night, arrived
at 8 o'clock this morning. Members Of
the crew and travellers aboard report
ed the storm to have been as severe as
the one during the early part of Feb
ruary, which delayed trains from 10
to 20 hours and caused several Of the
coast trains to be annuled.
The minimum temperature in Bis
marck this morning was 6 degrees
above or Il degrees lower than on st.
Patrick's day one year ago. During.
the past 4S years, according to Orris
W. Roberts, meteorologist, there have
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-17
HANNA REVERSED

Dickinson, n. d. March 1s.-The
jury in the case Of the renewal ef
VIM. COlgrOve, John A. Reiger, aAl
Paul F. Schmidt, which has been %
trial in this city for the last three
days, before Judge Hanley, (sltflne
for Judge Crawford) and = jury, n.
turned 4 verdict In faver Of The -
fendaRts.
The verdict reyerses Gov. Manna
Whe renewed the connislsnefs -
restsfes Relger who has yet tWo
years o servo % ~ efllee. ~
jnry was sut leas tAan I've Aea1A
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SITUATION HOPEFUL.
Omitted PreSS)


the Interior told the United Press that expected to
important announcement at three o'clock.
"The situation is very hopeful" he said
At two O'clock just four hours before the hour set for the
the medaOrS with the railroad
managers, returned the brotherhood Chiefs
II not to commit self ut this time" Lane added
the brotherhood chiefs the meeting this
in different debating definite proposition sub
the Council Of the National Defense committee. To
say anything definite just light have bad effect. but
have a statement at three O'clock" ne continued.
Secretary Lane out the following statements:
at request and out Of appreciation Of the national si
ton the brocrood and tho railroad have resumed
negotiations. In the hope that adjustment be had that
will end the necessity for strike the hoternoods have wired
eephoned their chair asking that al action be
postponed for S hours and Mess prior to that time advised
settlement the will lea the service under authority al
ready given" . - - -, -.
GOMPERS DID NOT PARTICIPATE.
The statement signed by Secretary Franklin +. Lane,
Secretary Daniel willard, three the board Of
mcdators G0mpers the fourth member Of the mediation
committee. participate in the conference any time
Joint conference between the medaors, the brotherhood
chiefs nt the railroad will e held at O'clock sunday
negotiations for settlement will be resumed
POSTPONEMENT DATES FROM TONIGHT.
The pOstpOnemcnt from 7ocock tonight east,
tmc the hour at which the strike to have into
effect
"ndoubedIy there is hope said Mr. Lane "We will meet
ut 10 o'clock tomorrow ming and will then lake the
situation and go we have been doing"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-17
EXTRA-STR|kE POS nED-EXTRA
Nicholas May
Be Prisoner
(Associated Press.)

NUooSSsaSV0 BsSSos/
Stockholm, March 16.-Grand
Duke Nicholas is a prisoner Of
the revoIutionists in the Tauride
palace and the Czarina has been
sent to kieff, according to news.
paper dispatches received here
today. Another newspaper re.
port received from Russia is that
former Prince Goiitzin had com.
mitted suicide in prison.
The Nya 'Das'igt Allahand Of
Stockholm. as quoted in an Ex-
change Telegraph dispatch from
that city, says in telegram from
Haparanda that Emperor Nicho-
las is now being held prisoner
and that the empress has been
sent to Kiev.
According to this report, En-
peror Nicholas is being held in
the Tauris palace, the house Of
parliament. , ...
The Social Demokraten, Stock
holm, says m. GoIitzin, the depos-
ed Russian premier, has commit
ted suicide in prison.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-17
TRA|NMEN Of
WEST TO WALK
OUT TOMORROW

According to statement made at
Mandan this afternoon by Z. B. Ken
nelly, secretary Of the trainmen's
union and chairman of the grievance
committee, the Northern Pacific en-
ployes will walk out on strike at 5
o'clock Sunday afternoon unless orders
to the contrary are received.
The strike orders for the week have
been issued" stated the secretary, "anl
will govern the action of the men on
the Yellowstone and the Dakota divi-
sions of the Northern Pacific unless
settlement is effected in which case the
men will be advised by wire to con-
tinue work"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-17
WON'T AFFECT CANADA.
iASSOciated PreSs

Cleveland, O.. March 17.-From an
authoritative source it is learned that
to avoid international complications,
the strike, order. affecting the New
York Central line, does not include
the Michigan system. running into
Canada, and that no strike is cOntem-
plated on the Michigan Central at
present. -.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-17
STRIKE WOULD CLOSE
GRAND FORKS PLANT
(AssOciated Press.l

Grand Forks, March lit was an
nounced here today, in view of the
threatened railroad strike, that the
Red River Power company, which sup
plies lights for the entire city and heat
for the business district, has only six
days coal supply on hand. 1t was add
ed that the company has received but
six cars since February 1, owing to the
shortage in freight cars.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-17

A two or three-foot fall Of snow
around St. Paul and southern Mime
sofa delayed passenger trains Nos. 3
and which are running 1O. hours late.
The coast train is due to arrive at 9 30
o'clock this evening and the westbOund
local at Il 80 a. m. Sunday.
Railroad ''cuts" throughout sections
of western Wisconsin and eastern Min
nesota. are fitted with the. heavy fall
of moist snow from the storm which
appeared yesterday over the Mississip-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-17
TRAlNyM'EN INJURED.
ASSOCIATED Press.)

Morris, Mimi, March T.-Ffve
trainmen were injured, three seriously,
when a train carrying wrecking
crew speeding to the aid of snow
plow train stuck in drift, crashed
into the rear caboose of the latter
train about two miles east Of Norris
on the Northern Pacific railroad.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-17
WILL NOT OBEY
- STRIKE ORDER
(ASsOciated PreSS)

Columbus, o., March 17.-Engineers.
conductors and trainmen on the Gin
cinnati, Lebanon & Northern railroad,
a subsidiary company of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad. this morning inform
ed General Superintendent Geer OF
the southwest system of the Pennsyl-
vania, that they would refuse to obey
the strike order.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-17
ROAD HEADS
Won BUDc[
END CONFAB.
Adjourn Conference and An
nounce That Decision Of
Court Must Be Had First I,
MED1AToRs TRYING TO
AVERT GENERAL STRIKE
Little "Get Togther- Spirit Il
Manifested by Any Parties
to Controversy
ASSOCIATED Press. }

! New York, March 1.-THE railroad
presidents adjourned their meeting on
the strike situation here at 1880
| O'clock. No statement was made by
any of them, but it was reported that
| their position was that they could not
yield to the brotherhoods' demands,
while the United States supreme court
decision on the AdamsOn law was
still pending.
" Not Promising.
Prior to the resumption Of confer
ences with the railroad brotherhood
representatives this forenoon, one of
the mediators said that neither side
had made overtures and he did not
consider the outlook promising at that
hour.
The mediators, without Samuel
G0mpers being present, resumed the
conferences, meeting the four broth
erhood chiefs.
Secretary Lane was asked il any
specific plan was under consideration
looking toward an adjustment? He
replied:
Various Plans.
We want to find out what will be ac-
ceptable to both sides. They have
been fighting it out with great deal
Of ability on both sides between them
selves for some time. We are work.
ing sincerely and earnestly to lind
solution of the problem After we
have talked with the brotherhood
chiefs We will see the representatives
OF the railroads again .... 3...... S.s, - !
Mr.. Lane said it had not yet been
determined whether both sides would
meet with the mediatOrs In general
conference. He indicated this was o
possibility. When asked whether there
has been ''get-togethr" spirit mani
tested by both sides, his only reply
was:
There has been on my part"
Shortly before 2 o'clock Mr.. Lane
announced that he would have an i'm
portant announcement to make at 3
o'clock and that the situation was
encouraging. "
Samuel Gompers, appointed as one
of the mediat0rs, failed to appear at
the conferences and his whereabouts
are unknown.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-17
DISCUSS PLANS.
limited Preaa.l

St. Paul, Mimi. March 17.-Com.
plete plans for conducting the expect
ed railway strike were outlined by the
vice presidents and chairmen of all
brotherhood locals at a meeting last
night. Il do not look for these men,
as a body, to quit George Hunting
ton, general manager of the 500 Line,
sa id
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-17
Shoots Bride
Dancing With
AnotherMan
St. Paul Man Then Commits Sui
eide in Dancing Pavilion
Before Crowd of Guests
(United PresS,)

St. Paul, Mimi. March 17.-Because
his pretty, 19-year-old wife danced
with another man, Roscoe R. Albright
shot and probably fatally wounded
her and then committed suicide in
front of scores of dancers in dane
ing pavilion here last night. Before
shooting himself. he wounded by.
stander who had attempted to stop
him.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-17
SERVICE TIED UP.
(unjted Press,)

st. Paul, 'Minn., March H.
Train service, tied up by Friday
nights blizzard, is still at stand
still today. Not a train left st.
Paul Friday night, except on the
river division Of the st. Paul
road. None left this morning.
Officials hope to have the service
partially resumed this afternoon.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-17
WEARING The GREEN.

Washington, March 17.-President
Wilson is today wearing the green
along with everybody else. in Wash
ington. A real shamrock adorns his
coat lapel.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-17
ASK PROTECTION.

Chicago March Ihe receivers for the Rock Island and
Eastern Illinois ralr before
today and demanded ede raj protection to the railway
property and the who remained in their employ in the face
Of the impending railway strike for others who might
enter the employ Oi the railways.
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ASSOCIATED Press.)


London, March 17.-Grand Duke
Michael has accepted the throne of
Russia, conditioned on the consent of
the Russian people, according to a
statement received here today from
the semi-official Russian news agen-
cy.
The statement follows:
THE Grand Duke Michael Alxandro-
witch accepting the throne from his
brother, declares that he does so only
with the consent OF the Russian peO-
pie, who should by a plebescite vote
establish new form of government
and new fundamental laws"
Reported Grand Duke Falls.
A dispatch received direct from Pc
trOgrad last night; filed last night at
$3.50 p. m., Petr0grad time. said tina.
Emperor Nicholas had abdicated in
favor of Grand Duke Michael, and that
at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon
the Grand Duke himself had abdicat-
ed, thus bringing the Romanoff dy-
nasty to an end. The foregoing dis
patch, which is from the Petrograd
Telegraphic agency, a semi-Official in
stitution, was sent from Petrograd to-
day. ~ q +
Some Dissension. i...
Advices direct from 'Petrograd yes
terday said there had been some diff
ference of opinion between the duma
leaders and the representatives Of
the workingmen. The latter wished
to leave undecided the question of
form of the Russian government until
after the holding of constitutional
assembly, whereas, the ,duma group,
fearing danger to the country in the
absence Of a definite government, had
forward the program of a regency un-
der the Grand Duke.
Left to People.
The qualification which Michael is
reported to have placed on his ac-
ceptance Of the throne indicates that
it has been decided to erect tempor-
ary central authority so that there
may be no diversion of the country's
energy in prosecuting the war. but
that at the same time, the ultimate
decision has been left with the peo-
Dle
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(AssOciated PreSS)

New York. March Secretary Lane OF the federal media
tOn committee 3:45 o'clock this
had been agreed postpone the railroad strike for IS hours
The conference adjourned ut 1926 O'clock W. e. Lee the
broherh"ods when asked what had been the result said:
"Ihe conference is of for the present.
This suggested that the strike had been delayed
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-17
(Associated Fress.)

Dilworth. Minn., March 1.-two
hundred and twenty-five men from
the Fargo division of the Northern Pa.
cific railway affected by the strike or
der, effective tomorrow night. we're
represented at meeting held here
last night to consider strike plans.
Any action taken was not made pub
liz,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-17
MEDIATION BOARD SECURES
DELAY Of F0RTY.E|CHT HOURS;
SITUATION REGARDED HOPEFUL
GOVERNOR TO CO.OPERATE.

Governor Frazier guaranteed the states cooperation the
event when called this morning by W.
Macdonald, Bismarck agent for the Northern Pacific.
anticipate difficulty lines concerned
North Dakota at least" said Mr.. Macdonald after
view with the "We have simply advised the
the pending strike In order tn he take steps which
might prove necessary should emergency cOme."