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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-25
Dancing Party at the
Mckenzie Big Event

The dancing party given last eve
ming by E. G. Patterson at the Nc
Kenzie hotel dining room for the legis-
lators was an especial event planned
for their entertainment and proved
to be q most successful event.
The well known Cafarelli musical
organization of Minneapolis furnish
cd the dance music. A large repre-
sentation Of the legislators and peo-
pie Of the city attended. The affair
was one of the really big events given
in honor of the legislators.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-25
Sermon at the
Presbyterian Church

Rev. H. C. Postlethwaite of the Pres
'byterian church has arranged a lee
ture on John Huss, the Witness of
bohemia for his Sunday evening SER
vice at 1880.
Rev. Mr.. Postlethwaite has arrang.
cd a series of special talks for the
evening service. Special music will
also feature.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-25
Ii EMS
u%nprocurable yet we:
are sacrificing them

~,. s.s. -z.ra f. s- -- .a- s.-.. r-..'-
Perhaps the greatest bargain
opportunity of this entire white
sale is the unexpected discount
on linens. They have advanced
in price so much, and so few are
obtainable at the present time
(due to their use in aeroplanc
.wings) that we will have 10
more other than the lot on sale,
at reasonable figures during the
war. Onr entire stock is prac'
ticaIly unbalanced, and every
yard at regular prices is u
"snap,'' yet for only one day
more, there is Il
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-25
PERSONAL T

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. B. Finseth of Dris-
coll, are spending several days in the
city.
Mrs. Halstad of the Annex, has re-
turned from a visit with friends in
Valley City.
Mrs. ]. 3. Brown of the Annex, un-
derwent an operation Thursday in the
Bismarck hospital.
Mrs. Joseph Hare. and children Of
lutte, Mont. are expected to arrive in
the city shortly to join Mr.. Hare, who
was called here the first of the week
by the serious illness Of his father,
Joseph Hare, Sr.
. Rehabilitation and cleaner says:
Order your spring suit early. Get
first selection. We call for and de-
liver cleaning and pressing.
1 % Ct
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-25
ENGAGEMENT Announced.

An engagement of interest to Grand
Forks residents and others Of tho
state is that of Miss Ada Bulge,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Bulge
Of Grand Forks to r. Hume Bacon Of
New York city. The engagement
will terminate in a wedding Wednes-
day, February 5. The bride-elect has
been supervisor of domestic economy
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-25
Eniovino Southern Soiourn.

"A card received Thursday from Mrs.
T.. L. Shuman of this city, wife of Ma
jcr Shuman. who is spending the win
ter with her husband who is located
ST. Camp Zachary Taylor, Louisville,
n.y., states that they are enjoying
their stay there and that the south.
crners are doing all they can to make
II pleasant for everyone.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-25
& ntertains at Cards.

Mrs. John Bortell was hostess
Thursday afternoon at her home in
1'hayer street, at a prettily appoint
ed whist party. Three tables were in
play for the game and the honor was
awarded to Mrs. S. F. Lambert. The
hostess was assisted by Miss Rose.
mary cLomas.v Mrs. B0rtell entertain.
eli this afternoon ten guests at a thin
ble bee: : ~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-25

of the Grand Forks schools and Mr..
Bacon is connected with the New
York Wheat Export company. A
number of pre-nuptial affairs are plan
ned in her honor. Mrs. Ellis Putnam
of this city has gone to Grand Forks
and will be a guest at a number of
these functions.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-25
To Enter

Warren Talyor, son of Rev. and
Mrs. J. M. Taylor Of Seventh street,
will leave Monday for Washington, d.
G., where he will enter a preparatory
school to fit him for entrance to Ann
apolis. Mr.. Taylor is n of the most
promising of the sophomore class.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-25

ATTENTION ROYAL ARCH MASONS
A special convocation of Bismarck
Chapter No. 10, Royal Arch Masons,
will be- held at the Masonic Temple on
Friday, January 25, at $50 p. IN.
Work in the M. NJ. M. degree.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
q ARE HELD
ON CHARGE OF.
Have Been Under Sur
veillance for Sew
eral Weeks
TWO MEN AND
TWO WOMEN
Had Expensive Suites in Promi-
nent New York HOtels-Will
Be Deported to France for
Further Prosecution

New York. March 1S.-Four persons who
claim French citizenship. but who, both
American and French authorities say.
have been intimately connected with Ger
man espionage activities in the United
States. were today arrested in their hand
somely appointed suites in prominent New
York hotels by agents OF the department
OF justice They will be turned over to
immigration authorities for deportation
to France
IN making known the arrest Of the
quartet Charles +. Dewoody, division su-
perintendent of the department of Justice
intimated that the deportation of the two
men and two women was desired in order
to place them under the jurisdiction OF
French authorities, who may further
their prosecution
the four spy suspects have been under
surveillance for several weeks, but not
until two of them, a woman styling her
self Madame Despina Davidovitch Storch
and an associate, designated at Baron
Henri de Beville. departed for Cuba a
short time ago after a mysterious two
day junket to Washington did the author
tiles consider their apprehension advis-
able.
Ihe other two suspects are known as
Madame Elizabeth Charlotte Nix and
Count Robert de Clairmont Count de
Cialrmont. the authorities say, was fire.
quently seen in the company of Edmund
Rousselot Castillo erstwhile fifteen-dol-
iar-a-week telephone clerk. who, posing
as the Marquis de Castillot, opened neRo-
tlatlons with j. r. Morgan & Co. several
weeks ago for loan Of s5O0OOO COO for
King Alfonso of Spain.
When Madame Storch and Raron do
Heville were taken into custody at Kew
west while enroute to Cuba a half busbeI
basket Of papers was seized from p safe
deposit box in this city which one Of
them had rented. A number NJ c.b,a-
grams IN code were among these On pers
because OF embarra ssment which thew
said might result between the American
state department and an unnamed neu+r.,
government, authorities withheld rom.
ment on certain features of the inve.tixa-
tion.'
Inc french embassy gives no indorse-
"ent 70 any OF these persons. but regard.
them with suspicion. Their MANY oc,,,,,
ties, mildly stated give abundant reason
to believe they have served the ,nt.ro.,.
OF Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
Further Light on German Scheme to
Extend Control over Baltic Provinces

chief under the name of Provincial
Council a representative assembly Of
all classes Of the nation and not simply
the land owners.
The body was organized in this
way: Six delegates from large landed
proprietors, six from average owners.
four from the towns. one from the
country, three from the clergy, and it
guaranteed to the German minority of
the Courland population the majority
Of the seats. For greater safety the
twenty members of the council were
rot elected by those interested. but
were chosen by the Diet itself. They
could only be dociled in the hands of
Germany
1t is this provincial council, which
met on March S under the presidency
Of the German administration and
took the resolution upon the initiative
Of six barons to propose to the Berlin
government a series Of military, excise,
customs. judicial and university con-
ventions and to offer the ducal crown
to Emperor William.
The Pan-Germanic press naturally
applauds enthusiastically while other
papers manifest certain surprise.
The Emperor. however. seems inclined
to accept the crown. II not. for himself
tnen co.. one OF his sons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
Will TAKE
OVER DUTCH
SHIPSTODAY
Plans Complete for the
Transfer to L. S.
Service
NO INTIMATION
OF DUTCH REPLY
Navy Dept. Will Take Control of
Ships and Provide Armed
Guards and Naval Reserve
rco,c

Washington. March 1s.-Preparations
Tor taking over Dutch merchant ships
10 American ports tomorrow were COM
yleted tonight while the government
expected momentarily TO receive from
London the Dutch reply to the British
American ship ultimatum. Officials
said they had no intimation Of what
the reply would be.
Today was the last day given for
the Dutch government 10 make reply.
Allowing for cable delays, the United
states viii wait until tomorrow and
thcn viii proceed to rcquisition the
tonnage IN accordance with the de-
mandS made several days ago.
The Navy department will take con-
trol Of the ships. which will be pro-
,ided with armed naval guards and
manned with civilian and naval reserve
crows to supplement the Dutch crews
or replace such of the foreign sailors
as desire To leave the boats.
Civilian sailors and rcservists prob
ably VIII not he used together on the
same boat because of differences in
discipline ana pay.
Il Was learned today that there are
~ Duioh ships in ports of the CONT
mental lnItcd states. their tonnage ag-
gr"gating i1oOo" Others with "A ton
mage Of about 100000 are in the island
possessions OF this country. and up
ward Of 100 600 tons arc in British wat
"r~ Nj the vessels are in first class
condition and include some Of the best
rchant ships ever built: at least 10
Of them being among the fastest car
ga carriers ahoat
Cargocs which some of the ships have
loaded provide one Of the problems yet
go d, decided by American officials.
Who declined to say whether the ships
would be allowed TO proceed under the
american hnr or would have to unload
and take their goods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

AS the Allied world has day after
day read the official reports from the
Allied and Teuton war offices in the
hope that some inkling of the real sit
uation would present itself, the real
ization has come home that the Amer
leans, French, British, Belgian and
Portuguese troops are maintaining
their control over the front running
from the North sea to Switzerland
Artillery fighting at some points grow
ing in intensity is reported, but the AL
lies have held their own and their raid
enemy's trenches. The long expected
and confidently awaited German drive
has not materialized ard the Allies
threaten to start an offensive of their
own at various points against the leu
tonic legions.
There is hardly a sector on the west
ern battle line which is not being
marked by spirited actions but Verdun
and the Vosges regions are apparently
storm centers where big events may
develop.
At Nerdun the opposing artillerieS
have been laundering for several days
and on Monday the chorus of the guns
was kept up especially on the right
bank of the Meuse.
In the NosgeS mountains the artil
lery fighting is reported to be very
heavy, although no infantry actions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
Palmer asks Authority to Sell the
Holdings Of German Interests mus.

Washington. March ls.-Principai
American holdings in Germany at pres
"nt are said ~ bc properties Of the In
tornational Harvester Co. the Nation
al Cash Register Co. and the American
Radiator GO The best information
t1nilaple here is that holdings of the
standard oil Co. have gradually beer
reduced until they arc not nearly so
cVtensiN" as before the war
There are large investments Of
american life insurance companies in
Germany but rs these are merely for
the security ~ German policyholders,
In these companies, il is not thought
they will be molested.
Under the German law all American
property may he taken. 1t is TO meet
his situation that A Mitchell Palmer
alien property custodian. has asked
Congress To authorize him to sell tue
holdings Of great German interests in
America. one of the reasons is 10 break
Mp the holdings OF the great concerns
which have served as outposts of kui-
'ur and as adjuncts OF the German
Povernments military departments
In these properties. il is understood
the Kaiser himself. many of the lead
inc junkers and former Chancellor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
"A Names Appear in
Mondays List
Eiuht Killed in Action, Six Dead from
Wounds, IL Dead from Disease and
One Dead from Accident - IS
Wounded

Washington March 1s-Forty-four
names appear on today's casualty list
issued by the war department, includ-
ing that Of Capt. James E. Miller,
either killed in action or taken pris-
oner.
Fight men were killed III action, six
died from wounds. Il died from dis
case. one died from accident, five were
severely wounded and II were slightly
wounded
Lieut.. John {. Kelly died from an &C
cident, Lieut. Edmund z. Glover was
severely wounded and Lieuts. John B.
Graham and George H. Pendleton were
among the slightly wounded. OF the
eight killed in action five previously
had been reported wounded.
The list follows:
Killed in action Sergeant Paul II.
Long.
Privates: Robert l.. Caulsen, Will
liam II. Hammett. Morrill, B. Morrison,
Ira ] Rogers. William T. Smith, Trim
lie G. Sparks. Ray {. Walden. Pri-
Yates Clausen. Morrison, Rogers, Smith
and Walden have been previously re-
ported wounded.)
Killed or prisoner: Capt. James L.
Miller.
Died of wounds Corporals Charles
II. Burke, Robert -. West: PriNates
Crawford Il. Ables, Moffard r. Breest,
Frank Coyle. Herman ID. Entry.
Died of disease: Sergeant Richard
Fl. Ellis. meningitis; Corporal charles
Adams. pneumonia. Cook Lloyd T.
Freeman. pneumonia, Privates Elek J.
Rere. pneumonia Grant IL. Cutler.
pneumonia: Anton Iiillman, diph-
iberia; Elmer jackson. pneumonia.
Daniel F. Kelly, intestinal obstruction;
George Schwabaucr. pneumonia: John
Slsson Slater. pneumonia: Robert
Wells Williams. diphtheria: John
Wright, pneumonia.
Died of accident; Lieut.. John {,
Kelly.
Wounded severely: Lieut.. Edmund
r Clovers. Corporal Oliver \. Cinther:
Mechanic William NJ. Maxwell: Pri-
Yates Scott ". Harding, John {, Nc
Cabe.
Wounded slightly: Lieuts. John b,
Graham. George II. Pendleton; Cor
morals Howard \. Lerch, Bot a. War
rem. Anthony Dicello, Graham I'll. Ne
gus. Donald T.. SWepston: Privates
Harry c. Jolly. John ii. McGlown.
George Herrancourt, Paul Z. W .chel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

have been mentioned in the war office
statements issued at Paris and Berlin,
One of the most encouraging features
of the war news may be found in the fac,
that the Belgian army, reorganZed and
ready for battle, has taken over the i'm
portant coast sector in Flanders. This
part of the western front has heretofore
been held by the French. although Brit
ish troops have made their appearance
there at various periods. That the Bel
gian army, which is said to be excellent
in morale, has freed the French and Brit
ish forces for action elsewhere on the
front demonstrates that the past winter
has been one of active constructive work
on the part of the Belgian and Allied ar
my STATS. The latest official report said
that attacks by German shock troops
had been repulsed by the Belgians
Heavy guns are battering the American
sector along the front and many shells
of large calibre have fallen. Here, how
ever, the American guns have replied
with good effect and the excellent wealth.
er of the past few days has given Amer
lean airmen an opportunity to take pic
lures Of the terrain back Of the German
trenches. Apparatus installed preparatory
to another gas raid on the Americans has
been destroyed by American artillery fire
while American raidtng parties, follow
ing out their traditional Indian lighting
tactics have kept absolute control Of the
territory between the hostile lines,
In spite of the f. that the allRussian
Congress of Soviets has ratified the trea-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

Washington. March iS--Further light
T. shed upon the German scheme to
'Ntend permanent control over the
Russian Baltic provinces by an official
dispatch today from France. The dis
patch SAYS
Won Kuedlmann the German for
eign minister. elaborated the grand
diplomatic scheme which without di-
rect annexations reserved to Germany
the protectorate of Courland and Lith-
uauia and abandoning that of Russian
Poland To Austria. The opposition of
l.udendorff caused as far as Austria
snd Poland are concerned. the failure
"f This plan. bur the military admins
tration very seriously tried to put II
into execution in the territories at
tached To the zone of German influence
In September 1877. the Baltic pro-
,inces were placed under the authority
If the grand headquarters OF the arm
les in the East. Without delay they
were organized September 19. The
CORTLAND Diet which existed under the
Russian rule but which had only been
'onvoked irregularly in many years
was elected by the land owners.
The barons are all of the Germanic
face, September H. II was decided to
Eulress ~ the general commander in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
Want 1000 men
FOR DUTCH SHIPS

Boston, March lS.Oficcrs Of the
shipping Board Recruiting Service said
tonight that they were devoting all
their energies at present To obtaining
40oo American seaman to man the 50
Dutch ships to be taken over by the
United States. Henry Howard. direct ~
of recruiting, has sent out a call to an
section chiefs of the nayisation ana
engineering schools Of the service. ask
ing for an immediate report on deck
and engineering officers availa bic for
duty Mr., Howard expressed confidence
that there would Dc no difficulty in o.
tainirS competent officers and men.
Captain charles Yates. agent ii.
charge of the divisions of operations at
New York. sent word today that ne
had already crews for Is ships.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
J. s, CASUAL TIES andre TARDIEU
French High Commits
sioner Guest Of Honor
OF Southern Commercial Congress &
He Urges the Necessity Of American
Public Agreeing to Further Food Re-
strictions

Baltimore, March lS.---Andrc Tar
dieu, French high commissioner to the
United States, was the guest of honor
at banquet given here tonight by
the Southern Commercial Congress. He
was given an ovation by the diners
and his speech in which he urged the
necessity Of the American public agree
ing to further measures of food restric-
ton, made a profound impression.
Several hundred men, prominent in
national and state affairs, and repre-
from all parts OF the South, We're pres
ent. The dinner was the elimination Of
a conference Of delegates from South
Atlantic and Gulf Coast states. called
to consider ships in the winning of
the war and in trade expansion after
the war. The result OF the conference
was the appointment Of a committee
headed by Barton Myers of Norfolk,
Va. which was directed to make an
exhaustive study of commercial condi-
tons that will prevail after the war and
report on the preparation that must be
made as to merchant marine, trade
routes. commercial education. stand
ardization Of raw material and manu-
featured products and banking in for
eign countries.
Utilization of the nations waterways
as a means of relieving the railroads
of their over burden of freight was
urged by Senator Ransdel of Louisi-
ana. Use of part of the $500, 900, 900
revolving fund provided in the railroad
bill for constructing barges for rivers
and canals, Mr.. Ransdell said would
be an expenditure that would contri-
butte more to solve the transportation
problems than anything else the gov
eminent could accomplish with an
equal sum spent for any other pur-
pose.
Definite suggestions made by Sena-
tor Eansdell included the use Of more
barges for transportation of coal from
Norfolk, Baltimore and Philadelphia to
New England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

~ of peace forced By the Germans al
Brest-Litovsk. the advance OF the leu
tons, especially i'll southern Russia, con-
tinues.
The capture Of the important city of
Nikolayey, where vast stores Of grain
were reported to have been piled up, has
been officially announced by the Germans
who have also followed Up their agrees
sive tactics in the southern central re-
giOnS of Russia
Action by Japan in Siberia is still held
in allegiance. Reports from Siberia con-
tinue 10 be grave. Liberated German
prisoners OF war are said to be co-operat-
ing with the Bolshevik leaders and on
forces led by Gen. Semenoff. the non
Bolshevik leader
On the Italian front there have been
raidng opera atoms from the mountains
to the sea and attempts by the -iustrians
to cross the river Pave have been frus-
trated.
The air forces OF the contending armies
have been active during the past few
days and there have been quite heavy
disposed of 10 enemy machines in the pc
Rod from Thursday to Sunday. Italians
brought down five enemy machines on
Sunday. On Saturday the French account
ed for seven, while four other German
airplanes not previously reported were
destroyed late last week. The Germans
claim to have shot down % Allied ma
chimes on Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
DEFENSE ONLY
No Move by Germany
on Western Front
This Wow Has Been Held for Weeks
and Is Expressed in War Depart
ment's Weekly Review

Washington. March 1S.-American
military observers have reached the
conclusion that Germany's constant
massing Of men on the western front
is for defense and that the long her
aided Teutonic offensive never will ma
tcrialize unless it develops as de-
fensive measure against the growing
pressure of the Allied and American
lines.
This view, held for weeks by some,
Is expressed today in the War depart
ments weekly review. Fresh German
divisions are reported arriving in the
west, the review says, and the density
of the enemy forces has nearly reach
ed the point where the congestion Of
the lines Of communication may inter-
fere with f1exibility of maneuver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
THREE new TRAFFIC
DIRECTORS ARE NAMED

Washington, March disappointment
of three regional traffic directors was
announced by the food administration
as further step in it's policy of assist
ing the director general of railroads in
relieving traffic congestion and MOVING,
foodstuffs promptly. Shortage of cars
is said to be still hampering the move
ment of food
Nat Duke, with headquarters in New
York for the northeastern district:
Charles Barham, for the south. with
headquarters in Atlanta, and James
II. Cherry for the Middle West vita
headquarters in Chicago, were the three
traffic directors naced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
MAYOR WATERH0USE
REELECTED, OLD town

Old Town, Me-, March 1S.-Mayor
William H. Waterhouse was re- elect
ed on the Democratic ticket here to-
day by lit majority over his Repub-
lican opponent, Ballard F. Keith The
city council contains five Democrats
and FIVE Republicans. The Democrats
carried three out of the five wards
but in ward one the candidates for al
dermen We're one from each party. In
ward four the Democrats contested
only the head Of the ticket The vote
for mayor was Warehouse 439. Keith
es1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
JUNIOR RED CROSS
EXCEEDS SENIOR IN n. {.

Boston March 1S-Enroilment in the
Junior Red Cross has exceeded that OF
tho Senior Red Cross in the New Eng
land states. In announcing tonight that
10 date S14.179 school children have
been enrolled in ..he junior orsanIzd-
ttion. the New England division head
quarters of the American Red Cross
said that this reported over 80 per
cent of the total pupil population AMI
surpassed the senior organization y
about per cent. The private scnoois
continue to lead in the enrolment WIN
so per cent, parochial schools are sec
ond with over 80 per cent. and the pup
lie schools are third with over 70 per