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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-19
|PEACE WITHOUT
! INDEMNITIES IS
TR0TZKY'S AIM
Central Powers Fail to Make
Any Gains on Piave
Front.
HA|G CHANGES HIS STAFF
London and the English Coast
Towns Are Visited by
German Planes.
(By Associated PresA

Reports from Athens state that Gen.
eral Sarrail, who has commanded the
Entente forces on the Macedonian
front, since the Allied base was estab-
lished at Saloniki, has been recalled,
to be succeeded by General Guillemet,
also of the French army. It is not
known whether this move presages
any changes in the policy the Allies
have pursued at Saloniki, which for
months past has been just sufficiently
aggressive to keep the central powers
uncertain of the Entente intentions.
On the Italian northern front, the
Austro-Germars persist in strong ef-
forts to find a weak point in the Ital-
ion defense and through it to rush
south to the Venetian plain. Checked
east of the Brenta last week, the in
vaders, despite the heavy losses in
flicted upon them by the Italians,
have struck at two new points on the
line between Asiago and the Piave.
Monte S0larOle, has become the CEN
ter Of fighting in this sector. Berlin
claims the capture of some Italian
positions there, and the repulse of
Italian counter attacks. Vigorous at
tacks in this region, Rome says, were
repulsed by the defenders. West of
the Brenta, the AustrO- Germans have
attacked in the mountain regions, and
Berlin says that more than 1000 pris-
oners were captured. ->-., .,. .%",
There has been no. change on the
front in France. Field Marshal Haig,
the London Times says, is making
important changes in his headquarter
staff. The British commander in
chief in France has made virtually
no changes since he took over ! the
command from Viscount French.
London and English coast towns
again have been visited by German
raiders. Numerous bombs were drop
ped on London, and in Essex and Kent
by the enemy airplanes which crossed
the coast early Tuesday morning.
Russian representatives have been
ordered by Leon Trotzky, the Bolshe-
wiki foreign minister, to demand Of
the central powers at the peace con-
ference at Brest-LitOvsk whether they
agree to make peace without anileXa-
tions and indemnities, and on 'ther
principle of self-definition of nations"
The old French cruiser Chateaur-
enault was tOrpedoed and sunk In
the Mediterranean last Friday and the
submarine, which attacked her, was
also destroyed
CLAIM 1900 ITALIANS.
Berlin, Dec. 19.-Austr0-German for.
ces yesterday stormed the Italian posi-
tions on Monte Asolone and the ad'
| joining heights according to the Of
| fetal statement issued today by the
German staff. Moore than 1000 sol.
diers were captured.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-19
FRENCH CRUISER Is
SUNK BY SUBMARINE

Paris, Dec. 19.-The old French
cruiser Chateaurenault, employed as
a transport, was torpedoed and sunk
in the Mediterranean on the morning
of December IA, and the submarine
which attacked her was later Destroy
ed, according to an announcement
made tonight by the French minister
of marine The passengers on the
vessel all oof whom were either SOL
diers or officers, were saved. Ten
members of the crew were lost. The
transport was 442 feet long, and had
a tonnage of 1898. Her complement
before the war was 600 men.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-19
SAVES
BABE AND SELF
IN HOLOCAUST
Mrs. S. D. Cook, Awakened to
Find Home in Flames,
Proves Heroine.
TRUNK STRAP AS LADDER

Aroused between $50 and 6 this
morning by the odor of smoke, Mrs. S.
D. Cook of the Riverview addition dis
covered her home in flames, the exit
to the stairway blocked by a roaring
cOnflagration and her only means of
escape second story window. leading
to a veranda. With unusual presence
of mind she flung some clothing
about herself and her three year1old
son, Dan, and, with the means of a
long trunk-strap which she anchored
to post, she lowered herself and
baby to within dropping distance of
the ground. Mrs. Cook then made her
way to the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
p. Lomas, whence a fire alarm was
turned In. The fire department receiv-
ed an incorrect address which sent
it to the north part of town on false
chase, and by the time it reached the
scene of the blaze the fine Cook man.
sion completed only year ago, was
GUnlpieteIy gulled, at loss estimated
to be near $4,000.
Y Mr.: Cook, state agent for the Mon
tana Life Co., is in Mayville, and Mrs.
Cook was alone in the house last eve
ming. She and her small son retired
last evening as usual. When aroused
this morning there was barely time
for them to escape by way of the
porch roof before the. second floor
caved in, and furniture was precipitat-
ed two stories to the basement to add
fuel to the flames there. The fire is
Believed to have started in the vicin-
ity of the furnace The house was
closed tight and the flames found ac-
cess to the second floor only by way
of the stairway. The blaze probably
had been burning an hour or more be-
fore Mrs. Cook was aroused A half.
hour more and it would have been too
late f@fl' W.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-19
FACTORY DELAYS
CUT THE OUTPUT
OF A N N j NITl0N
Private Ordnance Manufacturers
Appear Before the Senate
Military Committee.

Washington, Dec. 10. - Several
months delay in supplying rifles. prt-
vate ordnance manufacturers told
senate military committee today.
caused the war departments decision
to modify the Enfield type. Factory
machinery changes, the committee
was told, reduced the output of En-
fields for England, and production
will not return to maximum until
next May.
A contract with the war department
to produce modified Enfields was not
completed until last July, President
Henry S. Kimball, Of the Remington
company, testified. 1t was October,
he said, before machinery changes
could be completed, to begin output.
Delays in congressional appropria-
tions, Kimball stated, further delayed
the output. His firm hesitated to take
a contract in the absence OF definite
appropriations.
The new modified rifle and also the
American AMMUNITION, Vice President
Tyler, of the same concern, testified,
are regarded superior to British types.
After war was declared in April, he
stated, the war department immedt-
ately began negotiations with them
to devote their factories engaged on
a British contract for 100000 En-
fields, to make the modified American
type.
"The committee cannot understand
why, with war emminent in March.
no contract was made until july,
said Senator Hitchcock. Mr.. kimball
disclaimed any indication that the ap..
preparations delayed production and
said negotiations by the war depart
ment we're promptly begun. If the
department had not decided to modify
the British type, his firm could have
turned out the British type without
any delay, but both he and Mr.. Tyler
said the American rifle superiority Is
largely due to it's ability to use much
better American cartridges.
Both manufacturers declared 1t a
very wise move" to adopt the new
type, Notwithstanding the delay IN
production. '.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-19
CONGRESS- ENDS
SESSION UNTIL
JANUARY 3RD
Series of Investigations Proceeds
During the Suspension of
Labors.
UPON RE.ASSEMBLING
WAR MEASURES WILL LEAD
Unusual Amount of Work Accom-
plished Since Austrian War
Declaration.

Washington, Dec. 19.-COngress
closed yesterday for holiday vacation,
leaving behind series of investiga-
tions to proceed during the recess.
Both houses adjourned until January
3, when war legislation is to take the
forefront of the calendar.
In the last days business, the SEN
ate took final action toward submis-
sion to the states of a national prohi-
bition amendment to the constitution
ordered investigations into railroad in
vestigation and the merchant ship
building situation, and arranged for
disposal of the coal and oil land leas-
ing bill on January 7.
Exemption Removed.
The house passed the resolution to
remove doubt as to application of the
new war excess profits taxes to con-
gressmen and arranged for renewal
OF the battle for woman suffrage on
January 10:
Efforts to rush through legislation
authorizing the treasury to buy $780,
0OO, 900 of farm loan bonds before ad-
journment failed. The senate passed
the bill today, but it was held up in
the house to be considered when con-
gress re-assembles.
During the recess a half dozen OF
Investigations into war activities will
be in progress Heading the list is the
railroad inquiry. An address by Pres
ident Wilson with his recommends
tions for solution OF the problem is ex-
pected after congress recOnvenes. Sem
ator Borah today failed In an effort to
hold congress in session for consider
alton of the transportation question, a
motion to reconsider the adjournment
plan being defeated.
War and Navy Inquiries
Other Investigations deal with army
and navy war operations, the sugar
and fuel shortages and the alleged dis
loyal St. Paul speech of Senator La
Toilette.
Some of the congressional commit
tees will work, during the holiday per-
iod on the enormous appropriation
bills under ,preparation and other leg.
islation, including water power and
other natural res0urces development.
Capitol leaders think, the fourteen
legislative days. since the second ses'
sion Of the sixty-fifty congress. was be-
gun Dec. 3 have seen an unusual rec
ord of accomplishment, beginning
with the declaration of war with Aus
tria.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-19

"a With; reports of the second full days
campaign byrthe Bismarck Home
Guard, totals in the Capital City's Red
Cross Christmas membership drive at
noon today stood at 1892, within less
than 200 of the 1900 goal originally
set, and with the drive not half fin
ished.
Toodays new goal is 5000 Red
Cross memberships for Bismarck.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-19
NO MORE JOY ROADS
Building of Highways Just for
Pleasure to Be Stopped

St. Paul, Mimi, Dec. 19.-No more
roads exclusively for Joy riding will
be built during the war, according to
C. NJ. Babcock Minnesota highway
commissioner, who has just returned
from a convention of highway officials
in the South. The improvements on
present roads and new roads in the
future will be based on the nations
war needs-to facilitate the movement
of farm products, timber and minerals
he said.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-19
The SOCIAL STATUS
Men and Officers in the Army Or
uanization.

Washington, Dec. 19.-1n response
to a senate resolution asking whether
there are war department rules and
regulations to prevent social inter.
course between officers and men OF
the army, Secretary Baker today
wrote Vice President Marshal that dis
tinctions of rank in the army imply no
social distinction and are solely In
the interest of military discipline.
Frequently in country like this,
the secretary said, the advantage OF
education and culture is in favor OF
the soldier. Nevertheless, he added,
safety demands that the soldier and
officer acquire by continuous and un'
varying practice the habit OF instant
obedience to his superior.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-19
AUSTRIANS POUNDING ITALIAN LINES
CHAMPION
CALLED BY
PUG MORAN

Spartan burg, S. c., Dec. 19.-
Frank Moran, Pittsburgh heavy
weight pugilist, who is boxing in.
structor for the New York Nation.
al guard division at Camp Wads.
worth, here tonight telegraphed
Jess Willard accepting his chal-
lenge to fight any heavyweight
for the benefit of the Red Cross.
Moran said he was willing to meet
the champion over any distance
and at any place.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-19
KNOCKOUT" BROWN
IN NATIONAL ARMY

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 19.-George
"Knockout" Brown, middleweight box
er of Chicago, was called into the ma
tional army today and will be includ-
ed in the group of selectives which
will leave soon for San Francisco.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-19
FARM LOAN BONDS

Senate Passes Administration Bill by
AccIamat:on.
Washington, Dec. l9.-The admin
istration bill authorizing the secretary
of the treasury to purchase $1Oo,o0O,'
900 of farm loan bonds during the
next fiscal year was adopted by the
senate today without record vote
after it had been amended SO as to
eliminate authority for similar pur'
chase next year.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-19

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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-13
LARGE ATTENDANCE
 AT MASS MEETING
Continued from Page One)

Mir. L. V. Ray of Seward was the next speaker. He stated that at this time Anchorage had large popula- tion, and that along the line of the government railroad many homestead entries had been made. Whether An chorage would retain this population after construction work had passed along further out the line was prob lematical, but in any event Anchor age was not the place for the seat of the court at this time, being difficult of access during several months of the year He said that he had wired to Seward yesterday morning, imme- diately upon hearing of the project to move the court, and that the citi- zens of that place had taken immedi- ate action. He had received a wire from Seward, which he read. stating that a meeting had been called there yesterday afternoon and that resolu- tions strongly protesting against the removal had been cabled to Washing ton. Mir. Ray also stated that the Third Judicial division was the larg- est in the territory and should be di- vided A movement had been initiat- ed several months ago to this effect, and he expected that such division would be made, leaving Valdez, Cor dova and the adjacent country in one division and Seward, Anchorage and the country to the westward in the new division. When this division was made, he declared, it would be time to select the court headquarters. Un- til then he believed the court should remain at Valdez.
 MT. Ritchie suggested that it would be we'll for the committee to wire to the department of justice, the dele gate and National Committeeman Donohoe, asking that action on the transfer be held up until evidence could be submitted from here, and that the data be forwarded by mail as it would necessarily take several hundred words to cover the necessary information.
 A vote of thanks to the Order of Moose for kindly donating the use of the hall free of charge for the meet ing was passed, and the meeting then adjourned
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-13
E RESTRICTIONS ON ADMISSIONS
 WILL BE DECIDED AT IGI.OO

The grand gloo of the Order of Pioneers of Alaska, which meets in Juneau March z9. will be called npon to decide whether membership in the order shall remain restricted to those who came North prior to January 1, 1901, or whether all who have live:l in Alaska for 15 years can become members. The proposal to open tie doors of the order to pioneers of more recent vintage will be laid be- fore the grand igloo ny Luther C.. Hess, Andrew Nerland and o. r. Gus tad, delegates from the Fairbanks lg- l leo, who are now in Juneau.
 At recent meeting in Fairbanks this matter was brought before the pioneers, in the shape of proposal that the grand Igloo be asked to amend the constitution so as to pro- vide that men who have beer in Alas ka fifteen years are eligible for mem- bership, or shall attain eligibility aft cr they have resided in the Territory :or that length of time. The corstiru ton at present says that no one is eli gibie for membership in the order who did not arrive in Alaska prior to January 1, 1901. The supporters of the proposition, in putting it before the Igloo pointed out the fact that such proposition will keep the order we'll supplied with new members at all times. It is understood that they took the idea from the Fairbanks ig- loo of Pioneer Women, who incorpo- rated the fifteen-year residence clause in their constitution, which was ,ap- proved by the Grand Igloo of Pioneers last year when the Igloo became the auxiliary of the Fairbanks Pioneer Igloo.
 Many other legislators are dele gates to the Grand Igloo meeting. The grand president is Cecil H. Clegg of Fairbanks. but the meeting will be called to order by the vice president because it is not expected that Nr. Clegg will be able to come to Juneau for the convention.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-13
Trail Weather Report

Fairbanks-13 above. 13 inches oi snow, cloudy. calm.
 Salcha-1 above. 12 inches snow cloudy, calm, trail fair. Munsons-, stage south 2 a. m. passengers Bitteroot Bill south a. m. date.
 Richardson-17 above. inches oi snow, trail fair, cloudy, calm. 2 dog teams north 1 p. m. yesterday.
 McCarty-14 above, inches oi snow, cloudy, calm. trail fair
 Donnelly-12 above, g inches of snow. cloudy. south wind. trail fair. North mail left rapids 7:30 a. m. locks & IT ties. McCallum-3 below. 45 inches of snow, cloudy. calm. trail good. Stage north 1 D. m. yesterday. Sheldon ? passengers south a. m.l date with Terrill.
 Paxson-2 above; 20 inches snow; cloudy, calm, trail good. Yesterday room l dog team south and mushers rorth. Today s mushers north and 2 N. c. freight teams north out 6 p. m.
 Hogan-3 above, 20 inches snow, clear, calm, trail good.
 Sourdough-Maxwell south, stages north and south no passengers. One freight team north, one freight team south. Warrens outfit north. Gulkana--zero, 2 inches of snow, clear, calm. trail good. A. R. c. team north 7:3O a. m. A. R. c. team south 2 a. m.
 Copper Center-1O below. snow 3 inches. clear, calm. trail good A. R. c. teams south 2 a. m.
 Tonsina-7 above. 12 inches snow, clear, calm, trail good.
 Teikhell-2 above; 30 inches of snow, part cloudy, trail good.
 Beaver Dam-4 above. A inches of snow, cloudy, calm. Davis and Loder north with mail 7:25 m.
 Thompson Pass-6 above SS inches snow, clear. calm, trail closed.
 Wortmans-No operator.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-13
AERO ALARMS WILL BE PUT
 ON ALASKA s. S. cos. BOATS

The seventeen or more boats of the Alaska Steamship Company will be immediately equipped with aero fire alarms. The equipment has been or dered by President Baxter. The Ala meda and Mariposa will be the first steamers ot be equipped with the in vention.
 The aero alarm works on thermdk static principle. Should a confiagra- tion start in any part of the ship the rise in temperature causes tkS fuse wires of the system to burn out re- sulting in the sounding of an alarm on an indicator in the pilot house whereby the exact location of the fire may be readily traced. It is not nec- essary with the new system to wait for fire to gain headway and tbA' officers to smell the smoke to know that a fire is aboard. as has been the custom in the past. The Great Northern and Northern Pacific steam: CTS are equipped with this inven- tiOn.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-13
This Day in History


 Feast day of St. Euphrasia. St. Gerald, St. Theophanes, St. Nicephor- US of Constantinople, St. Kennocha. Third war against the Huguenots begun in 1869.
 Jews in New York permitted to worship only in their own homes in 1656.
 First services in Trinity Church, New York, in 1898.
 Treaty with France announced in 177S.
 France again declared war agains. Austria in 1799.
 Bonaparte insulted British ambas- sador to France in 1903. Gustavus of Sweden deposed and Charles XIII succeeds in 1906. Sovereigns of Europe claimed a ban against Bonaparte in 1915. Revolutionary mobs controlled Vienna in IS48.
 National Association of Germany recommended a federal government with Prussia at the head in 1862. Jefferson Davis issued his last mes sage in 1865.
 Alexander il of Russia killed b: 1. bomb in 1SS1
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-13
Steamship Sailings

Admiral Farragut-Sailed from Se-
 attle for Valdez March g. Admiral Evans-Due to arrive here
 from the westward tomorrow morn
 ing. Juneau, northbound.
 March 13. south from Valdez
 March 8. Admiral Watson-Sailed south from
 Valdez March g.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-13
TWO EVERETT GIRLS
 KILLED IN ACCIDENT
Returning From a Dance Auto Jumps
 Ditch Killing Both Girls.

EVERETT. March 13.-The Misses Rebecca Oliver and Rowena Landsley with their escorts, Hugh Siddy and Myron Liljenberg. while returning from a dance last Saturday night, their auto in which they were riding hit another machine. hurling the boys into a slough and killing both young women.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-13
TIDE TABLES FOR MARCH.

Compiled for Valdez Bay, by T., Prospector:
 Tuesday, March 13- First High Tide, 2:19 a. m., 8.9. Second High Tide 3:O6 p. m., 6.5. First Low Tide S:56 a. m.. --0.1. Second Low Tide S:38 p. m., 1.9
 Wednesday. March 14- First High Tide 2:54 a. m., 8.7. Second High Tide 3:55 p. m.. 5.9. First Low Tide 9:44 a. m., 0.1. Second Low Tilc 9:t6 p. m., 2.5.
 Thursday, March 15- First High Tide 3:37 a. m., S.5. Second High Tide 5:03 p. m., 5 3. First Low Tide 10:42 a. m., 0.5. Second Low Tide 1O:05 p. m., so.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-13

The beauty of having most of your fun at home is that after 1t is ended all you have to do is to put out the milk bottle and go to bed. The long. dreary ride home takes the edge on most pleasures.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-13
WILL FINISH IMPORTANT
 CHINESE ROAD AFTER WAR

PEKING, Marcn 13.-At the c'"se of the European war it is planned to complete the railroad connecting the cities of Chansha and Hankow, Hu- nan province. China. Trade cocdi tioEs will be greatly improved by the completion of this road There is at present no direct foreign trade.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-13
No Food for Five Days.

LONDON. March 13.-Three Eng lishmen and one American. a negro. members of the crew of the torpedoed steamer Dauntless have been picked up in a small boat at sea by trawl- CT, according to a Reuters dispatch from Madrid. The men had been without food for five days.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-13

When a woman paints her cheeks she is advertising the fact that nature made her deficient in coloring and in brains.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-13

Deputy Marshal A. c. Bowling re- turned last night from Ellamar hay ing in custody Thomas Jackson of that place, charged with having com- mitted assault and battery upon Joe Anderson.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-13
Will Count Russians.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 13.- - Nineteen officials of the Russia minis- try of finance reached here on the Jap anese steamship Shinyo Maru to make it was announced. a survey of the Russian residents in the United States.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-13
Civic League Meeting.

Civic League Meeting. There will be a special meeting Of the Civic League on Wednesday aft ernoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. Harry T. Whitley. All members are urged to be present as important business will be transacted. 2t MRS. c. w. HARRINGTON,
 Secretary
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-13

LOST-Small package between ca hle office and courthouse corner. or on Hobart street between courthouse and Keystone avenue. Please return to this office. It
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-13

Corporal Billings this morning took over the position as cashier at the To- cal cable ofiice. relieving Sergeant Pittman, who will leave in short time for the States.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-13

Don't be a gink! Ask Carmencita all about that love. courtship ana marriage! Pure Food Show next Tuesday; Moose Hall.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-13

A full and complete line ot Cigars Cigarettes. Smoking Tobacco aid Pipes. Valdez Drug Go. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-13
Evans Due in Morning.

" Tf'.'C
 Advices received from Seward this morning state that the steamer Ad- miral Evans is due to arrive at that place from Seldovia at g o'clock this evening. and it is expected she will ar rive here between g and 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-13

All of the latest Books, Magazines
 and News Papers received on each boat. Valdez Drug Co. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-13

A new stock of Al Fruit Tablets Candy Kitchen. tl
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-13

Al Dehart came up last night on the Pathfinder from Fidalgo bay.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-13

Location notices, both quartz and placer, at the Miner oflfe.