The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, November 21, 1917, Page 1

emg i The Weather Generally falr. THIRTY-SEVENTH YEAR, NO. No. 277. | Evening Edition ‘i BISMARCK, NORTH Daas WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21, 1917. BRITISH TANKS LEAD SMASHING FIVE WILE GAIN Huge Mechanical Monsters oe Through Heavy Belts of Ger- man Wire Defenses MANY CITIES CAPTURED IN SUCCESSFUL ADVANCE Attack, Made Almost Without Warning, Finds Enemy Un- prepared and Disorganized e 2 ” , PERSHING SEES FUN. ¢ ¢@ British Army Headquarters + © in France, Nov. 21.—General Per- & @ shing, commander of the Ameri- & @ can forces in France, was pres- ent at the British headquarters @ as the guest of Field Marshal @ © Haig, the British commander, to % witness the British. offensive. & “The American commander fol- lowed the battle with the deep- ~ est interest. o ° ° London, Nov. 21.—The Hinden- burg line has been broken to a depth of four to five miles, the war office announces and several thousand prisoners have been taken. The British troops stormed the first system of the Hindenburg line defenses along the whole front between St. Quentin and the Scarp river a distance of 32 miles. TANKS PRESS ON. The British infantry and tanks pressed on, and captured the sec- ond system of defenses, over a mile beyond. The attack was. ‘begun yesterday by the third army, artillery prepai were. taken completely by surpri SUPPORT LINE TAKEN. The second system of German defenses captured by the British is known as “Hindenburg sup- |, port line.”=The_ British captured benavis, Lameau wood, La Valc- the” defenses known as and Ribecourt vil- operations are con- querie, tmuing. x, A. Monster ‘Tank: Doing Stunts Is ‘Ladd Didn’t Say Farmer Stood Loss Federal Food Commissioner De- nies Statement Attributed to Him by Packard \ ‘FRAZIER SAID 80, SAYS TAX COMMISSION'S HEAD Dr. E. F. Ladd, president of the North Dakota agricultural college and federal food administrator for North Dakota, in a letter to The Tribune denies responsibility for a statement that marketing conditions are costing the farmers $55,000,000, attributed to him by Chairman F. E. Packard of | the state tax commission in his re- cent address to the national associa- tion of tax commissioners at Atlanta, Ga., and given wide publicity in the press of the country. “I do not think that there is any- thing that [ have ever stated from which this statement can be taken,” writes Dr. Ladd. “My statements are all in print in the bulletins and in two addresses which were given in full in the Fargo papers.” Chairman F. EB. Packard when ques- tioned on the subject stated that this declaration was not included in the original manuscript of his speech, but | was added at the request of Governor Frazier, who, Mr. Packard states. was his authority for quoting Dr. Ladd. TRIBUNE MAN TAKES. IDE. IN BRITISH TANK Most’ Excruciatingly Funny Spectacle TAKES COOL DAUNTLESS COURAGE TO RUN ONE KENNETH W. PAYNE, Our London Correspondent. (Passed as Censored.) A “Tankodrome,” France, Nov. 20 | The whole German line west of the canal Du Nord to the Bapaune, Cambrai road, has been captured. ‘The British also fought their way through Couillet wood. ‘Lieutenant General Sir Julian Byng is in command of the at- tacking army. TOWNS CAPTURED The towns of Havrincourt, Mar- coing, Graincourt, and Anneux, | and Neuf wood, have been cap- | tured by the sritisn. t A large number of tanks mov- ed forward in advance of the in- fantry when the attack was op- ened, and broke through succes- sive belts of German wire de- fenses, which were of great depth and strength. ‘going over the * * * tank stable and After taking a trip in a tank, and proving grounds where * * * the un gainly mechanical beasts have been performing for our |-enefit, | am able| to answer a question which has puz-| dled se inaav newspaper readers: at bome The ques‘ion is, “Why are the ‘anks always written about in the press dis- patches as though the whole subject was chiefly humorous, and the tanks themselves nothing but great gawky jokes?” The answer is that * * * a tank do- ing stunts proves to be in fact most excruciatingly funny. With lumbering, crashing aplomb {t does things' which you simply don’t believe, even while the ludicrous per- SPRINGS SURPRISE. Field Marshal Haig has sprung a surprise on the Germans in northern France, attacking suddenly on a front of more than 30 miles, and breaking the famous Hindenburg iine to a max- imum depth of nearly five miles. His troops are still figuting their way for- ward in the most spectacular offensive of the war on the western front since the trench lines were established. WITHOUT WARNING. The blow was struck without warn- ing no artillery preparation preced- ing it. The British tanks in great numbers smashed ‘heir way through the formidable German wire entangle- ments, plowing tue road for the in- fantry, which swarmed irresistably forward. Village after village <eil into Brit- ish hands as Haig's troops pressed for- ward. Several thousand prisoners have been taken by the British as well as large quantities of war material. The attack was carried out in unfavorable atmospheric conditious, and the wea.h- er has since grown stormy. American troops and American ships are needed by the allies, Premier Lloyd George informed the Americau mission now in England, at the first meeting of the Anglo-American war council. Tonnage Necessary. An-early increased supply of ton- nage is necessary for ‘he continued welfare of the allied cause and the British prime minister anxious to know how soon the first million Amer- ican soldiers can be expected — in France. Russia's collapse and the Teu- tonic success in Italy. Premier Lloyd George declared, “make it even more imperative than vefore that the Unit- ed Siates should send as many troops as possible across the Atlantic as ear- ly as possible.” Nothing But War. Pledging “nothing but war” as his policy, Georges Clemenceau, has re- ceived the confidence of the French chamber of deputies in himself and cabinet by a large vote. The new premier pledged his administration to a vigorous prosecution of the conflict, and declared his war aim is to be a victor. He would not agree to per- Lon Ps wre , away, at every turn it lurched heavily, formance fs going on right under your eyes. When we arrived at this particular tankodrome, a numer of the crea- tures were pawing the’ ground in the center of a field, apparently eager to begin the show. The whole thing was unreal, a dit of Jules Verne, a Brobdingnagian horse show. Near the field, sheds and shops housed tanks in various stages of construction and repair. In one corner of the field a number of the uncouth beasts had apparently been let out io graze. Climbing avoard one which was ready in the center of the field to te put through its paces, I found an in- terior as neat and shipshape as an ocean liner's. It was clean and polished. ire walls painted white, and there et a matting carpet on the > of floor space not preempte! by in- tricate machinery. “Doesn't stay that wav long wher, she’s in action.” said one of the crew. “We are soon simply living in mud. Mu works all through her in- sides, in masses.” As smoothly as a ship sliding out of port, the tank got under way, travel- ing considerably faster than the pas- sengers had expected possible. When proceeding with portholes and doorways open, the interior is well ventilated, and the engines, over which two of the crew are continually tinkering, do noi seem to be raising anv very deafening din. Like ship's officers on the bridge. two of the tank’s masters are perched up forward, peering out ahead and| coaxing various stunts out of tue beast. The power * * * lurking in its pon derous frame was evident when it first began to indulge in maneuvers. While gliding easily over the straight- exactly like a mammoth animal alive with a great deal more strength than it knew what ‘o do with. That the try-out migut be complete. ~*8e*al ahctacles had been prepared, and the tank took them like a giant Luu peetie engaged in a clumsy jin Russia, the newest of all democra- DEMOCRACY IN J wos DANGER; WORLD ! FACING CRISIS All That Believe in Republican Form of Government Have Fought for Imperiled. 3. Special Dispatch from MILTON BRONNER, Of Our Washington Statt Washington, D.C, Nov. .21—Soon the whole country will be plastered with sensational signs, like that at the top of this column: Don’t worry, _It.g no signal of Ger- man spies; refither fg it a message of a counter-orgamization against Ger- man _ spies: ‘Translated into plain English, the sign meang simply: : “WAR SAVINGS STAMPS!” It is intended to stir the American people up to the realization that their quarters will make. dollars and that their dollars multiplied. four times. “All that our fathers have fought wil with te cone rire in each ie will purchase a war savings and died for; all that men and women! stamp which om January 1, 1923, will have fought and died for since the return them $j. The savings scheme world began; all that is worth living! has been so perfected that it is be- for stands imperiled today in this leved two billiomdoHars will be raised greatest and final struggle between| in this way to help pay-tor the war. democracy and autocracy,” Charles} The plan for this kind of campaign Edward Russell dramatically informed originated in England, but the whole an audience which filled the Auditor- scheme was very much modified and ium last evening. {improved here, In England there is “We are in the midst of the last{a flat sale of a ‘wat ‘savings certificate decisive conflict between two great) at a price equivalent, to about $3.87 conceptions of government that never) 1-2 in our momey, In. this country again can abide in the same world.| theré is only only a flat sale of a war Between these ideas from the very} savings stamp for $412, but if a per- beginning there has been conflict. son has very slendef means and still “IF AUTOCRACY WINS IN THIS| wants to lend the government his WAR THE WORLD GOES BACK TO, money, he can start*by' buying war THE DARKEST OF THE DARK] thrift stamps af 26 cents each, trading AGES. these in for war savings stamps when “NOW IS THE GREAT. DECISIVE, be gets 16 of the thrift stamps. MOMENT IN THE HISTORY OF]. For instance, daring December and HUMANITY.” January next these 16 thrift stamps, And some of the factors which! plus 12 cents, will buy a war saving threaten a decision for autocracy are: ; stamp. Pacifists, traitors, copperheads, the! The plan has been enormously suc- fools and the inefficient who have been cessful in Great Britain, tapping elevated to public office. | gources of savimgs that were never These nen; the things they say;! reached at all by the regular war the things they stand for are being loans, just as it 4s hoped in this coun- used by Germany’s gigantic: machine try to get suupart from people who to convince Russian democracy that could’ not afford <$50. for a ‘Liberty. no-demogracy exists in America; that ‘bond. The-canipaigirin<ttet “Britain. this is a War of the munitton makers; ' did:not start unt@l early in 1916 and by that the munition makers, having the end of Junc, last, over 110,000,000 made their pile, are ready to make war savings certificates had been sold, their peace; that American people are so that close to half a million dollars not with the American government; , was raised in this way. that American desires,‘ or’ will, be © War savings associations were form- forced to seek a separate peace. led which encowraged their numbers “Thanks to ‘the ‘pacifists, we are to save from weekly wages and which without tools ‘of! defensé—we ‘have ‘did co-operative Buying of war savings nothing but our ‘courage, and OUR certificates. There are about 25,000 of BARE HANDS,” said Pussell. these associations in England and ts It a Rich Man’s War? Wales, or one for every 1000 of popu- Is this a rich man"s war?” he asked “lation, and there are over 5,000 in the workers who formed a large per-| Scotland. centage of his audience. It is estimated the total membership “Since when have the rich made in Great Britain exceeds five million. war on autocracy? In other words, it is definitely known “What have the rich to fear from that there are at least that number autocracy? ‘of Britains who aze saving their money “Who have always been first to suf- and steadily investing it in these little fer from oppression, tyranny and in- war papers. justice—things inseparable from au- One of the most striking things tocracy—the rich? No. Autocracies these associations did was to plaster respect wealth, and they protect it. England with posters that led people It is the poor that bear the burden. | to think about cutting out useless ex- “Who benefits most from that great pense. ‘-Premier Lloyd George was instrument of democracy, the ballot quoted to this efect: box? “Extravagance costs blood — the “Is it the rich, or is it you, work- , blood of heroes” ers, who can hdpe for no future re-} Another’ one that made many form except through the ballot; who; Englishmen sit wp and take notice can expect no betterment but through read: the ballot? “Don't ride a motor-car for pleas- “It is democracy that protects the ure.” worker; it is democracy that stands And still another caused wide com- between the worker and oppression, ment: and THAT DEMOCRACY STANDS IN| “To‘dress extravagantly in war time IMMINENT DANGER OF DES TRUC. is not only unmatriotic—it is bad TIOY form. “You stand right here and now, this very night, in danger of losing it. “The Italian situation is intensely serious. The next news you will re-' ceive from Italy will tell of the fall of Venice. It is practically impos- sible for the French and British to get enough men to the Italian lines in time to save the day. I am convinced Italy is out of it. Then Germany will attack France from the south. France will be held as in a vise.” All Hinges on Russia. “In this emergency,” said Russell, “everything depends on Russia, and RUSSELL SOUNDS CALL FOR RALLY TO CAUSE Hour Has Struck for Final De- cision Between Autocracy and Humanity. The American committée on war savings expects likewise to get busy with striking posters and slogans as soon as it gets Its state and district organizations perfected . The chances are the billboards will constantly, have upon them reminders that by saving their money and investing it in war certificates, people will be helping their government push the war to a eed and successful end. ———— URGE MALORITY AT LOS ANGELES FOR cies, democracy is undermined by the assiduous dissemination of lies about the United States. “German spies are using extracts N| from. disloyal American newspapers, | many of them owned by Germans. “They are using resolutions from; copperhead, pacifist peace conferences.! Los Angeles, Cal. Nov. 21.—Partia! “They are. quoting statements from returns from 50 scattered precincts traitor senators and representatives indicate that Los Angeles has adopt- in congress. 'ed initiative ordinance number one “That is the principal reason why eliminating saloons after April 30, the Russian army is not fighting to- day. That is the reason Von Macken- sen has been able to pour German: and Austrian troops in on daly aud overwhelm her. He knows the Rus- —— sian army will not fight because the} 1OWA OFFICIAL. Russian people do not want it to, Des Moines, Ja. No 21.—Constitu- and the Russian people do not! tional prohibition was defeated by a want their army to fight because the majority of 932 votes. according to German spy system has undermined the official canvass made today by the their confidence in the democracy, state exgcutive ‘council of the recent which they first looked to for leader-| election. 1918, by a large majority, and has de- feated two alternate measures of less stringent character by even larger votes. fight, ship. America Sole Hope. “When Italy falls there is not one TO INITIATE CLASS particle of hope in any other direction. W., Shows God has selected us for this task. If Rosebud Camp, W. 0. h ‘4 I know Americans as I think I do, Rapid Grovti there is not a true American who will falter “ will be initiated Thursday evening bv ‘Whatever shall be required of us Rosebud Camp Xo. 105, Woodmen of to keep that flame of freedom burning tne World. This receat addition to Another large das s of candidates steeple chase. It rammed head-on up the face of @ mound of earth and Hmbers Lrattl in the world, that we shall give. Bismarck’s fraternal family is grow- “But we must stand united. ii 2 rocured per- _Ne must cast ow out from among us tae, aPialy a0 Bes rts Kn itso! Precnaaten Ties Contin Page Thr by “Henckiev building Jury in Grand Forks White Slave WILL SPARE VENICE, SAY AUSTRIAN Appeal from Vatican, it is Re- ported, Will Protect Art Treasures of World POOR STRATEGY PROVES COSTLY TO INVADERS Italians Inflict Terrible Carnage Upon the Armies of the Two Empires TO HEED POPE'S PLEA. Paris, Nov. 21.—The Matin says that the Austrians have agreed to spare Venice in response to an appeal from the Vatican but says that all authority must be left in the hands of the patriarchs. It is certain, the newspaper adds, that Venice will not be defended in the event that a further re- treat of the Italian forces becomes necessary. Italian Army Headquarters in North- 21.—Going to points along the Piave river, where the heav- iest fighting has occurred, the Asso- ciated Press correspondent was told by officers of unusual circumstances connected with the engagement. The NE SHATTERED Restrict All Coal Supply To Minimum NEAT TRAP SET Fuel Administrator Rule Effective November 24 For Households APPLIES IN PART TO LIGNITE ALSO! MAHER IN CHARGE. Washington, Nov. 21.—John A. ~ Maher, of Minneapolis, was put in charge of the fuel administration today of coal distribution and ap- portionment in the northwest. As headquarters will be in Washing- ton. The fuel administration will lift within a few days the prior ity order by which ail coal moving toward the Great Lakes ports must go through the northwestern states. Capt. 1. P. Baker, fuel administrator, has issued the following order which is of vast importance. It shows the necessity of fuel conservation. The order follows: Pursuant to the provisions of the Lever Act, in order to prevent fur- ther irregularity in the dis ibu- tion of the available supply of coal in North Dakota, an order has been made today, effective at midnight, Thursday, November 22, 1917, restrict- ing the quantity of anthracite or bi- tuminous coal, coke or briquettes, to be sold for ousehold purposes to any colonel commanding the Bersaglieri, who carried tne day, said the strategy which the ‘Austrians attempted turn- el the tide against them. Try Deception. In the fight on the cemetery: road, it was suddenly observed early Sat- urday morning tat a numberof Aus- trians were coming toward the Italian lines with both hands up as though purchaser at one time to 1,000 pounds, further restricting the quantity of coal, coke or briquettes of any kind, whether anthracite, bituminous, sub-; bituminous or lignite, to be accum- ulated for any purpose, to the usual, reasonadle requirements, for that and requiring all purchasers, except jobbers and retail dealers to make ready to surrender. For a. momeat it was believed the fight was over, andthe enemy had capitulated. But }it-was-then noticed that ull the Aus- ‘trian machine guns -had been remov- ed, and closer observation showed that behind this front line of men with their hands up followed lines of bayonets and machine gun: The Italians let them me until the range short.and they wero between two infilating lines. Then a deadly fire was opened on both sides, 't and the Austrians were mowed down), in heaps. } CHECK BRITISH. Berlin, Nov. 21.—German ‘eaarven| checked the British in the rear posi- | tions after ground had been gaine: by the attackers, says today’s official communication. The loss is an- nounced of Marcoing, Graincourt, and vortions of the permanenily estab- lished works. | The situation on the Italian front is unchanged, the announcement says. 0 HOURS OUT, NO AGRECWENT UPON VERDICT Drama Retires to: Rest. . D Nov, 21—At 2:00 o'clock the jury retired for the night, after 12 hours’ of deliberation in the case of the government vs. Roy Spriggs, Wm. Hogg, Clifton Bridge- man, Eugene Coulter and Paul Will- iams, charged with violation of the Mann white slave act. At 8:20 o’clock the jury asked the court for further instructions on the law in one of the points charged in the indictment. an application in writing setting forth the quantity of fuel on hand, the quantity consumed monthly, the kind thé purchaser has any unfilled orders outstanding, the quantity desired and the purpose for which it is desired. The several chairmen of District | committees of the United States Fuel Administration in North Dakota are being instructed today to pay partic- ular attention to the enforcement of tuis order, Blank applications “for’' coal to be signed by purchasers, are being distributed for use in this con- ees throughout the state. STATE WOULD APPLY ASSETS. ON POLICIES Insurance Department Seeking to’ Ascertain at Helena Work of Bankers’ Ins. Co. Helena, Mont., Nov. 21.—With the arrival here of representatives of the insurance departments of North and Sout Dakota, the joint investigation into the affairs of the Bankers’ In- surance company of this city was be- Announces purpose for a period of two monihs,| of coal used last year, whether or not. MANY OF FIRST AMERICANS HAD FOR THEIR FOE Germans, had they Ventured Into No-Man's Land, would Have Met Nice Surprise { SAMMY'S COUGH TIPS OFF PLOT TO TEUTONS U. 8. Troops Ambushed in Ruined Farm-House, Robbed of Prey by a Sneeze BRITISH ARMY HEADQUAR. TERS IN FRANCE, (BY THE A. P.)—NOV. 21—THE GER. (MANS ARE FIGHTING ON THEIR LAST LINE OF DE. 'FENSE AT ONE POINT OF THE BRITISH ATTACK. MOVING ON MOSCOW Washington, Nov. 21.—Swedish press reports on the situatioun in Russia, received by the State De- partment today, said General Kal- edines with an army of Cossacks was moving against Moscow, where 8,000 persons were reported to have been killed in riots, The State Department has no official information to confirm the re- ports. ‘With the American Army in France, Nov. 21.—Only the fact thatthe Ger: mans failed to venture into No Man's Land on a recent night saved them ltrom-an American surprise. One fun- dred and sixiy’ men of the first battalion to enter the. trenches for.a week were given special training, and, after being transported to the ‘front, erawled across No Man’s. Land and took positions in front of and in the Geritau wire entanglements at a point where it had been discovered tn & spe- cial task and the entire unit had re hearsed the part it intended’ to | The Americans reached the positions soon after dark and remained :in ‘watt-. ing all night, but not one German: ap peared. | The plan was to allow several groups of, from ten to fifteen Germans to emerge and meet at a rendezvous. hen the Americans would fall: upon he enemy and repay them fully for recent trench raids. Cold Betrays Soldier A cold, which a soldier caught in the trenches, brought him a wound in the hand and gave warning to a Ger- man patrol of an ambuscade on a other night. An American patrol arranged an ambusi near a_shell- (Continued on Page Three) NORTH DAKOTA COMMISSIONED Second Lieutenants Advanced to First; Sergeants Taken from Ranks of Non-Coms gun today. “We desire primarily to ascertain the assets of the company, with a view to having those assets applied upon the claims for losses,” said A. ®. Aslakson of Bismarck, deputy in- surance commissioner of North Da- kota G. C. Larton of Pierre, S. D., represents that state. According to Mr. Aslakson, the com- pany collected premiums in North Dakota aggregating about ° $285,000. Its losses in that state, ue said, are estimated at approximately $1,425,000. NEARING DOESN’T SPEAK Oakland, Calif. Nov. 21.—Pro- fessor Scott Nearing and his as- sociated in the People’s Council of America for democracy and terms of peace failed to appear at Blake hall last night for the meeting at which it was announc- ed he would speak. About a hun- dred people gathered at the hall and waited in vain until a squad of police dispersed them. Assist- ant Di: t Attorney Myron Har- ris and agents of the department of justice were also at the hall. Professor Nearing could not be found. Miss Anita Whitney, treasurer of the council, stated last night that Nearing would speak at a meeting in San Francisco tonight. MINNESOTAN ACCUSED Fairmont, Minn. ‘Nov. 21.— frank Luckow, an old resident of sountry-and father of eleven Uncle Sam Making Drive On Hindenberg Line Here ‘ Pacificists, Traitors. Disloyalists, I. W. W., Peace Councillors and Others of Their Nk Learning that American People are Thoroughly Aroused and will Strike children, today was placed on trial charged with disloyalty. It is charged in an indictment that he recently declared that if he | were 29 years younger he would go back to Germany, his birth- place, and fight for the Kaiser. He is 57 years old. John Watters testified that Luckow told him that the Ger- mans would kill the American soldiers as fast as President Wil- son could sent them across the ocean. Aberdeen, S. Nov. 21.—Two years in the federal prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and a fine of $1,000 was the sentence hand- ed down here today by Judge You- mans to Martin Gunderson and Stanley Brown, members of the 1. W. W., convicted upon an in- —— Camp Mills, uv. 4i)-—Because of of the addition of many hundred of drafted men from California and many other western states yesterday to the North Dakota regiments in camp here many new officers were needed, and as a result 28 North Dakota com- missioned and non-commissioned men were promoted according to a list made public here today. The following ‘ond Heutenants were promoted to first lieutenants: LEO DOMINIK, Wabpeton. TES PRENTICE, Grafton. Y ROSS. Vallev City. JOHN FRAINE, Bismarck. CYRYL PAC Grand Forks. EARL SOUTH, Fargo. e MYRON OMLIE, Grafton. JOUN TIMMERIMAN, Mandan. ERICKSON, Williston. ST, Jamestown. Z, Dickinson. GILBERTSON, Hillsboro. HANSOD and Forks. The following sergeants were maie first lieutenants: CLAY ANDE N. Grafton. ARCHIBALD MELCHIBi, Fargo. JOHN BUSCH, Valley Cit! The following sergeants were madc second lieutenants: JAMES SOULES, Dickinson. HARLEY McREADY, Valley City. ELMER STOKE. Grafton. HARRY THOMPSON, Fargo. STFER JEFFRWY. rE EDWARD ANDERSON, Williston. PETER BAKEHK, Bismarck. + PETER KLICK, ‘Mandan. FRED KELLOGG, Jamestown. S RADY, Valley City. ‘E MORDEN, Williston. RGE FISCHER, Wahpeton. ARTHUR H. SERUMGARD, Devils Lak <i WIN KNUDSON, Hillsboro. MERWIN HANSON, Grand Forks. WILMER ELTON, Grand Forks. CARL J. LANTZ. Minot. PERCY ROBEINS, Minet. dictment of conspiracy. Eleven other defendants also received VA PAUL ERB, Dickinson. CLARENCE HESSEL, Grand Forks. ARTHUR KELLY, Grand fork!