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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-18
HAS GERMANY AS MANY
PEOPLE AS AMERICA?
She Has Election Figures Published by Berlin Socialist
paper Revealed by Correspondent Therry Are Correct

newspaper, belonging to the Lieb-
necht branch of the socialist party.
Note by Editor-If the figures of
Die Freiheit are correct, Staff Cores
pondent Thierry has told the world
of the most gigantic plot in all his
tory to deceive all nations to one ma
tons advantage. \....
1t will be recalled that two years,
ago charges were circulated from
Great Britain that Germany's popula-
tiOn figures had been systematically
falsified for generations; that Ger
many's available manpower was much
greater than the allies had anticipat-
ed; and that it was part of the Hob
enzollern pin to overwhelm the world
with several millions Of reserve sol.
diers that the allies did not know she
possessed. Unexplained additions to
the German armies on the western
front lent color to, these charges. .
Now comes the public announce
ment in Berlin that 18.OOO.O00 men
are expected to vote next February
practically as many as vote in the
United States and after four years
of warfare that has supposedly wip-
ed out q tenth of German manhood.
The figures and facts cabled by
Correspondent Thierry have been re-
ferred by this newspaper to the Unit
ed States bureau Of the census at
Washington, as contribution to con-
temporary history.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-18
HANNA TO TALK
AT CLUB ANNUAL
AT NOON FRIDAY
Former Governor Will BE Prin-
cipal Speaker at CONNER
cial Meetings
TO TELL ABOUT FIGHTERS
EX-Chief Executive Will RepOrt
What He Saw of Our Men
In France

Former Governor l.. B. Hanna, in
whom Bismarck feels proprietary in.
tcrest because of his four years resi-.
dence here during his two terms as
chief executive Of the state, will ad-
dress the annual membership meet
ing of the Bismarck Commercial club
at a noon luncheon to be held at the
Grand Pacific at 1890 Friday after.
noon.
Governor Hanna's subject will be
with Our Boys Over There" The
former chief executive returned only
last week from France, where he had
spend several months in an official
capacity with the Red Cross. During
this time he visited every front upon
which North Dakota had fighting
men, and he met majority of the
men from this state who are engaged
in He'd Cross, Y. NJ. c. A. or other
war work over there.
Fridays talk, the first public ad-
dress to be made by the former gov
ernor since his return from the font,
promises to be by far the most inter-
esting that members Of the Bismarck
Commercial cluo have ever had for
their annual meeting. and an attend
ance of at least 300 is predicted for
the luncheon.
This will be the thirteenth annual
meeting of the Bismarck Commercial
club. The last year has been a mo-
mentous one for this organization in
many respects. The members have
been called upon to mourn the loss
of one of their former directors and
most active workers. Major Frank L..
Shuman, who passed away in active
sevrive in France. The club officers
and members have borne the brunt
of the various war campaigns conduct
ed in this city during the last year,
and in not one of these drives has
Bismarck failed to do far more than
was asked of it. Reports covering
this patriotic work and other achieve
ments of the club will be made at
the annual meeting, and nominating
committee headed by former Presi-
dent c. L. Young will present for the
consideration of members two states
Of nominees for club directors for the
ensuing year, which will be elected at
this time.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-18
BASIS
P0SSIBLE0NLY
IN TWO YEARS
DemObiliZatiOn Abroad Nav Not
BE Possible for Period of
Three Years

Annapolis, Dec. lS.-At least a
year, possibly two years, will be re
quired before the nation can return
to normal peace conditions, 'and we
will be fortunate if conditions abroad
make demobilization possible at so
early date" said Secretary Daniels
today. He added:
II look to see the peace conference
put an end to competitive big navy
building"
Secretary Lane also urged the gov.
ernOrs to prevent state branches of
the council OF national defense from
disintegrating. He emphasized that
these local councils should remain in
existence TO cooperate with ederal
agencies although not acting as fed
eral institutions.
Secretary Daniels said
1T required a year and half with
ability to contract for British ships
to help carry American soldiers to
France. Even if there was no mead
for soldiers overseas-and that need
is aparent-it would be fine organ
ization that could land them home in
a year. Naval ships have been turn
ed into transports to help in this big
job, and men in the naval service are
being rapidly brought home.
But some ships and some men
must stay until blessed peace blooms
on the world.
"The American navy must be
strengthened. l have asked congress
to authorize another three year pro-
gram. The United States lost most
by the war than any other great ma
ton. 1T has the longest shore line.
1t therefore should contribute to the
international police a large and power
full international police
full force and for this q three year pro-
gram is necessary"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-18
NECESSITY FOR
CONSERVATION OF
WHEAT NOT OVER

New York, Dec. l8.-The necessity
of continued conservation of wheat
was emphasized today in statement
by the federal food board, which stat
ed there was less than ten days sup
ply in America when the 1918 crop
was harvested. Cessation of subma-
rine activities and the signing Of the
armistice, the board said, released
large quantities of wheat, and re-
lieved somewhat the need for conser-
vation, yet saving is important if the
food board is to keep it's pledge to
feed starving Europe.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-18

ed of world conquest-and also failed
Napoleon. And above is the Long
wood house in which Napoleon died.
Should Wilhelm be sent here, he may
exercise his military genius in Ltag-
ing imaginary campaigns on the island
without disturbing the balance of the
world.
DOES WILHELM REMEMBER THIS?
The Hague-(N. E. A.)-When the
ex-kaiser visited Count Bentinck at
Middachten castle back in August,
1909, Inhabitants of Arnhem recall a
strange premonition as to the fate of
Germany and its ruler The morn
ing that the ex-kaisers train was to
arrive had been very hot, and, just
as the engine pulled in, a terrific
thunderstorm burst over the town, de-
luging the thousands of onlookers.
Over the station floated the Dutch
and German flags. A flash Of lightn.
ing struck the German flagstaff and
shivered it to splinters, the Dutch
flag remaining untouched. Now that
Wilhelm is again in Arnhem, one
wonders If he recollects this incident
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-18
YANK PRISONER
ESCAPES IN A
HUN AER0PLANE

New York, Dec. 18.-To many
stories of remarkable escapes of
American soldiers from German pris-
on camps was added an unprecedented
one today, when comrades Of H. j.
White of Cleveland, O., told how he
flew from the German prison camp to
his own lines in a stolen Hun plane.
He made three attempts to escape.
The fourth time, finding machine un-
guarded and ready for flight, he
clambered aboard and sailed away to
freedom, bringing the plane in, in
good condition.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-18
PRESBYTERIANS WANT
STRICTER DIVORCE LAWS
FOR THE CANADIANS

Moose Jaw, Sask., Dec. 18.-The
Presbyterian synod, which met here re-
Gently, is now actively pressing for
legislation to. improve the Canadian di-
vorce laws. The synod held that ,"the
laxity surrounding the sacred rite OF
matrimony, reflects seriously upon the
social life of the whole community md
of the nation"
After effort wall be made to have
legislation passed, allowing only cler'
gymen of recognized denominations to
perform marriages.. 1t also is urged
that marriage licenses be issued only
by registrars.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-18
By FREDERICK M. KIRBY.
N. e. A. Staff Correspondent.

N. &. A. Staff Correspondent.
New York-It's quite likely the
kaiser did, as reported, try suicide;
and it's quite likely he'll try again.
Such is the scientific view.
Psychologists and alienists say an
epidemic of suicide in Germany is not
unlikely. =
Germans are more prone than peo
pie of other nations to self-destruc'
tion.
The suicide rates for Prussia and
Saxony are the highest in the world
The average rate of self-murderertI.in
B Rim for the past five years is 35.t
compared with 1863 for New York and
11.0 for London. Germany has the
most appalling CHILD suicide rate
in the world. -
Professor Enrico Morselli, disting
uished italian authority, in his worf
on Suicide. expressed this conclu
sion: .-.&y,
1.-THE ( highest suicide rates arc
given by countries Of German race
and the two stocks, German and Scan
dinavian divide this supremacy. The
center, of, the purest German stocks
is Saxony, the old and powerful lart
OF the Teutons, and it presents very
high average. Equally great is the
proportion in Lower Austria and salz
burg, which are almost pure Ger
man; in Saxon circles and in those
of Leignitz, Potsdam. Mersch)urg ant
Madgeburg of Prussia; in the Ter
man cantons Of Switzerland and 9th
er places in which the German ele
ment prevails. y The suicidal t. n
dency is much smaller in The Ang.o
Saxon stock"
M. l.. jacobson of the U. s burea'
of statistics agrees that the Germans
rank first in suicide; the ScandlnaV
ians second; the English and the Lat
ms tied for third, and the Slavs last
George Kennan, the American auth
ority, says: 1.-The extremely high sui
eide rate of the German peoples lon2
ago attracted the attention of Euro
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-18
CANADIANSIN
SIBERIA GOING
ON TO FAR EAST

Edmonton, Alta. Dec: 1S.-Canhdian
troops who we're ordered to Siberia
and who were detained in this country
when the armiStice were signed will
proceed to the Far East, according to
official information received here from
Ottawa. 1t is understood, however.
that members of the eXpeditionary
force will be permitted to return to
Canada after the years service. if they
so desire.
1t has been pointed ont that the OK
peditiOnary force is not to be needed
for mn offensive campaign. Its prin-
ciple work will be to prevent or qucll
local disturbances. it is understood
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-18
FARGO SCHOOL OF
BUSINESS ACQUIRES
CHARTER OF STATE

The Fargo School of Business was
incorporated with Secretary of State
Hall on Tuesday. The incorporators
are Oscar ]. Hanson, Marie Hanson
and Helen Eva Mille:-, all of Fargo,
and the capital is $4,000. Another
corporation of the day is the Farm
Power Co. of Fargo. incorporated for
$4,000 by Casper O. Olson of Grand
Forks and Will Isham, A. B. Qualey.
A. ]. Larson and J. H. Johnson, all
of Fargo.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-18
PLANNED AIR RAID.
GEAR ALIVE
ISRuM0R

Warsaw. CMonday) Dec. Is. The
mother of Former Emperor Nicholas
of Russia who is living near Livadia.
in the Crimea. has been receiving let
ters every half day that purported to
come from the former ruler, according
to Polish officers arriving here from
Sehastopol. The Dowager Empress
and all about her are Of the belief thar
Romanoff Nicholas is still alive
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-18
ADMIRAL BEATTY
SAYSFAREWELL
TO YANK TARS
Expresses Deep Appreciation of
Efficiency Shown BY Com
rades in Arms
BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT
Because Grand Fleet Was De.
prived of Showing Power in
Battle With Hun Craft

London, Dec. 1S.-The American
battleship squadron attached TO the
British grand fleet displayed a spir-
1t of true comradeship throughout its
period of service declared Admiral
Sir David Eeatty commander of the
grand fleet, in a farewell address on
hoard the battleship New York, De-
cember /, the day, the American squa-
dron was detached from the grand
fleet. All men were mustered into
the forecastle to hear Admiral Beatty
After thanking officers and men for
their cooperation Sir David declared
both the Americans and rBitish were
disappointed at not having succeed
ed in meeting the German fleet. .,
| had intended to ask Admiral Rod
man to permit me to say something
to the representatives of all the ships
of the sixth battle squadron on board
his flagship, but the exigencies of the
service have not permitted it," said
Sir David. "Therefore what I say to
you l hope you will promulgate to
your comrades on other vessels of
the squadron and to the ships of the
Atlantic fleet. I want first to thank
you, Admiral Rodman, and the captain
and officers and the ship companies
of this magnificent squadron for the
wonderful cooperation and loyalty you
have given us in every duty you have
had to undertake..
Bitterly Disappointed.
81 know quite well that you as well
as your brother. comrades were bit
terly disappointed at not being able
to give effect to that efficiency you
have so we'll maintained. 1t was a
most disappointing day. 1t was a pit
iful day to see those great ships com.
ing in like sheep being herded bby
dogs to their fold, without an effort
on anybody's part, bVt it was a day
that we could be proud of. had 81,
ways had misgivings, and when the
sixth squadron became a part OF the
grand fleet l knew the enemy would
throw up its hands, Apparently the
sixth battle squadron was the straw
which broke the camel's7 back.
Good Bye and Good Luck. =
However the fact that the grand
fleet was unable to strike it's blow
for the freedom ,of the. world is count.
eracted by the knowledge that its
prestige alone helped to bring about
the achievement. want you to take
back a message to the Atlantic flee
that you have left a warm place In
the hearts Of the grand fleet which
cannot be filled until you come 'bacF
or send another squadron to repre-
sent you. You have given us an ex:
ample of the Atlantic fleet which J
think the Atlantic fleet, efficient as
it is, will find it hard to reproduce.
understand you now are going to
Portland, where you will get leave
There is a duty to perform in bring
ing your president to these shores.
and then you will return to your
own land. and hope that in the sun
shine which Admiral Rodman tells
me always Is present there. you Will
not forget your comrades of the mist
hope you will give this message,
to your comrades: come back soon.
"GoOd bye and good luck"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-18
SEE EPASSAGE
DRY AMENDMENT
IN NEAR FUTURE

Washington, Dec. disqualification
Of the amendment to the federal con-
stitution, by the necessary three
fourths Of the state by February l.,
is predicted in survey of the pro-
hibition situation made public today
loy the board of prohibition and morals
of the Methodist church. Fifteen
states already have ratified the
amendment, and the board predicts
that thirty other states whose legis-
latures convene next month will vote
favOraby.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-18
WE'LL KNOWN YOUNG
COUNTRY FOLK WE'D

James Karas of Menoken and Miss
Brown of Stewartsdale were united in
marriage Tuesday morning by the
Very Rev. Father NJ. J. Hiltner. vicar
general Of the Bismarck diocese. They
will make their home at MenOken.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-18
MOUNTAIN OF IRON
ORE MOVED FROM THE
CUYUNA RANGE IN '1S

Crosby, MIMI. Dec. 1S.-This year
2,432,638 tons of ore were shipped
from the Guyana iron range, a marked
increase over 1917. OF the 1918 ship
ments it is estimated about 100000
tons were manganiferous ore. In
1919 several new mines will. be added
to the list of producers, among which
will be the Huntington, Martin, and
Portsmouth.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-18
URGES FARMERS ASSOCIATION.

annapolis, Dec. -18.@SpeaK1ng Ue'
fore the conference of governors
here, Governor-elect Samuel McKelcie
of Nebrarsk. urging the farmers to
form cooperative associations for pur
chasing and marketing and for max
ing loans at low interest rates.
"If given the proper encouragement
overcome the competition
with all the barriers against it re
moved" he said. Cooperation will
overcome the competition Of other
agencies which operate uneconomical
ly and will insure the farmer control
of his own products
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-18
POLICE
START STRIKE

Toronto, Ont, Dec. 1S.-The Toronto
police force began a strike this morn
ing in protest against the dismissal
ny police commissioners of l3 mem
bers of the police union which the po-
lice union which the police commits
sioners had refused to recognize.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-18
WILL KAISER TRY SUICIDE AGAIN? QUITE
LIKELY SAYS SCIENCE; IT'S GERMAN TRAIT
THEIR SUICIDE RATES. ~s.%
Number Of Suicides Per Million Of Inhabitants.


by NJ.
Saisics.)
Germans austria Prussia saxony, Ravaria) 2os
Norway
English Uand, England Wales Australia v. 81
(Danaa, Russia, BuIearia)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-18
STARTS THIS AFTERNOON.

Chicago, Dec. 1S.-The first east
bound trip of the Chicago-New York
air mail service will start this after
noon if an airplane which left De-
fiance Ohio. at 10 o'clock today ar
rives safely on schedule time. Off
cials said that the flight from Def
ance would take about two and a half
hours and full crew was awaiting
to prepre the plane for immediate
return.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-18
MAIL SERVICE ..:
BETWEEN TWO
CITIESSTARTS

New York, Dec. l%.-The first
flight in what is expected to be daily
mail service Between Chicago and
New York began today when Leon
D. Smith took to the air with 500
pounds of mail. At BellefOnte, Pa, he
will descend and put his mail in the
care aOf another air pilot. who will
transport it to Cleveland, where a
third aviator will carry it on to Chi.
cage. Three machines will be used
during the entire flight, and the last
one is expected to reach Chicago be
tween 4:30 and p. m.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-18
WILSON SPENDS
DAY INDOORS.
HARD AT WORK
Gala Night at Opera Being
Planned for Him-Misses
Usual Entertainments
DIVERSITY OF OPINION
Senator Knox Urges Delay in
Debate Upon League of s.
Nations
CONFERENCE OPENS JAN. 10

Paris, Dec. 17.-This mornings
Paris newspapers placed the probable
date of the opening Of the peace con-
ference at anywhere from January 10
to January Is. Prior to this ex-
tremely important preliminary confer
ences will be held, including one which
President Wilson will have with
Lloyd George, the British premier.
Paris, Dec 1S-Another raw, wet
day kept President Wilson indoors to-
day except ride in closed motor
car. His only conference was with
Mr.. HanoutX, formerly French min
ister i.
The president worked late last
night and slept late into this morn
ing. ..s.~
The president is missing the enter
tainment he customarily derives from
attending the theatre.
gala night at the opera is being
planned for him.
The president has expressed a de-
sire to meet Lieutenant Fonck, and
the noted aviator and he will visit the
.h vi dI IlouolOll III luc HodT luLuEo.
President Wilson called this after
noon at the headquarters Of the Amer
lean peace mission for the purpose of
meeting other members of the COM
mission and inspecting the organiza-
ton already perfected.
URGES DELAY.
'Declaring that the widest diversity
of opinion exists regarding formation
of league of nations and on the def
milton of freedom of the seas, Sen
ator Knox of Pennsylvania, in an ad
dress to the senate today urged a
pOstponement Of these questions I'm
til after the peace conference. r.
Before he spoke tthe foreign rela-
tions committee had discussed and
decided to postpone action until Sat
urday on his resolution, which would
record the senate in favor of such
postponement, and abrogatioE of the
presidents extraordinary war powers.
Chairman Hitchcock said later that
the opinion in the committee was not
confined to party lines. He would not
predict what action finally might be
taken ..I f... II
REVEAL EXTENSIVE PLOT. gre
Lisbon, (Monday) Dec. 16.-Docu-
ments found on a suspect arrested
in connection with the assassination
of President Paes last Sunday show
that an extensive plot had been or
ganized. the participants in it draw
ing lots to see who should strike the
blow against the president.
PLANNED AIR RAID.
Paris. Dec. reformation Of
plan, which it is said. the Germans
had for terrific air raid on Paris is
printed by the Figari Their purpose.
says the newspape, was to use 80 aer-
Oplanes which were to drop 35, 600 in
cendiary bombs. containing chemicals.
which would cause fires fand by feed
ing water on them it would spread
hn
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-18

Kei Hara is prime minister of ia
pan. Uchida is minister of foreign af-
fairs and former ambassador to Rus
sia. These are themen who are watch
ing-for Japan-the course Of the
United States in Russia and Siberia.
When the United States force in ST.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-18

Lisbon, (Monday) Dec. 16.-Docu-
ments found on a suspect arrested
in connection with the assassination
of President Paes last Sunday show
that an extensive plot had been or
ganzed, the participants in it draw
ing lots to see who should strike the
blow against the president.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-04-25

PROF. PHALEH GOES TO ARMOUR
INSTITUTE

As result Of a recent trip 10
Chicago. Professor phalen will ter
inmate his connection with Berca
this coming Commencement, and
will take up a position in the De-
partment Of Mathematics Of the Ar
mour Institute Of Technology. Ar
mour is the highest grade strictly
technical school in the middle west
and on that account has had thrust
upon il the burden Of the engineer
ing instruction for the Great Lakes
Naval Cadets.
Professor Phalen came 10 Berea
from the James Millikin University
of Decatur, ILL.,, in the fall Of 1915
as professor Of mathematics in the
College Department. and has been a
constant participant in local activ-
tiles ever since.
One unique fact in connection
with the change is that Professor
Phalen discovered after arriving in
Chicago that Professor Campbell,
head of the Mathematics depart
ment at Armour since 1900. is a
cousin of Miss Cameron, former
matron of Boone Tavern. This fact
will no doubt establish an addition
al reason for making the new po-
sition of our departing faculty MEM
Der especially satisfactory and con-
genial.