The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, December 17, 1917, Page 3

MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1917. BISMARCK EVENING. TRIBUNE THREE REDS DENY REPORT THAT | |. CZAR NC HOLAS HAS FLED Petrograd, Dec. 17.—Nicholas Ro- mancff, former emperor of Russia, deposed last March by the revolution- ists, and for several months in con- finement at Tobolsk, Siberia, is re- ported to have made his escape. The report, unlike previous rumors to this effect, came througa the Bolsheviki head- quarters in Pe- trogead, but a . few hours late) it was officially denied by Bol- sheviki leaders > that Nicholas had escaped. . Previous re- “ports of the es- cape of Nicho- las had. . him making his way out of Siberia through Harbin, 'Marchuria. The route to Har- bin is a long one, however, and. he would have four thousand miles. to travel before reaching the Pacific coast from Tobolsk, although that place itself is some 1,500 miles east of Moscow. There remains the nossi- bility that Siberia itself might be a safe asylum for him for the time be- ing, as that vast province was report- ed last month to have declared its independence and to have named s as its emperor. Effect Enegmatical. ~The effect, of, the escape of former Emperor Nicholas upon, Bolsheviki plans for the future'course of Russia could scarcely be even surmised, so enegmatic in many ways has been the recent course of the Lenine-Trot: zky government in Petrograd, which now. appears to be getting the upper! hand in many parts of the country outside the northern centers, over- coming the opposition of the more conservative elements. Some Eng- Nichol take the view that the Bolsheviki lead- ers were planning eventually to put a monarchial form of government in force after they had established their sway by drastic measures, coupled with their hold on the proletiarate through the popularity of their land reform and peace measures. Peace Negotiations. The Russo-German. peace negotia- tions are reported proceeding apace. A German official announcement says the ccenditions of a draft treaty have been formulated. The discussion hav- ing been put over. from Friday to Sat urday, however, as the Russian dele ary instructions from their govern: ment. Whether the word “treaty” refers to a formal peace treaty or merely to the armistice.agreement that. had been pending is not clear from the German announcement. The Italjan front remains the only major: field of. military operations In which there is more than local activ- ity on the part of the infantry. The Italian line, although almost cease: lessly assailed in the mountain re- gions, is still-intact and holding well except for a small recession here and there on the part of the Austria-Ger- man invaders. Berlin claims the taking of more than 3,000 prisoners in the fighting of the last few days and the repulse of Italian counter attacks on positions won by the Teutons. France-Beigian. Line. Inactive. The Franco-Belgian front. is inac- tive except for local fighting mostly due to German thrusts here and there delivered with the seeming intention of keeping the Anglo-French command guessing as to the enemy intentions. In Palestine the British have scored: a further advance northeast of Jeru- salem. In making known the sinking of two more Norwegian steamers the Nor- lish correspondents in Petrograa, wegian government announces that, Our stock of Victrolas is a: year. Owing to freight conge more of these beautiful instrur these extra special offers and VICTROLA IX selections) 10-inch VICTROLA X : Including 10 double VICTROLA XIV Including 12 double (24 selections) 10-in $5.00 cash, $11.00 VICTROLA XI . 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The Following Suggestions LONUCDUOUDOOCOUOUCNSNCNSUCOUOCHONUROGOOOOOUOONLONOIES Christmas Gift for a Man or TIITITIULT CLL LLL Leamibiie LULLLLLL Your Convience Bath Robes, Pajamas, Neckwpar, Gloves, Silk Sox, Handkerchiefs, Smoking Jackets, Silk Mufflers, Slippers, Sweaters. Fur Caps, Cuff Buttons, Shoes, Moccosins, a Hart Schaffner & Marx Suit or Overcoat. Closed all Day Christmas and New Years WITHIN THE LAW CLOSED SUNDAYS S. E. BERGESON & SON Within the Law—Closed Sundays annunnneanaeeguas gates desired to obtain supplement} | figures, but declared their belief that, (After three.attempts) “Gee! T They don’t even understand their own 5,000 Norwegian sailors hava been lost during the war. Two airships. of the non-rigid type; have been lost by the Eritish, one of which was sunk by a seaplane in the North sea while on patrol and the other being compelled to descend “in Dutch territory because of engine trouvle. The British admiralty also announces the sinking of a ‘Britisn destroyer through a collision, all but two of those on board being saved: HOME GUARD IN THICK OF DRIVE «FOR RED CROSS (Continued From Page One.) great work done by American woman- hood in the alleviation of distress and. discomfort. Thursday is schoot day, when every teacher will. explain to’ the coming men and women of! America what the Red Cross means! and what it has done and is doing. Friday is employes’ day, a day espe- cially set aside for the workers of the city, and Saturday is Boy Scout Day, when the Boy Scouts again will go over the top for the Red Cross. Sunday. is Church Day, when every pastor in his Christmas sermons is expected to lay stress on the work Which the Red Cross does in. avwar- torn world to promote peace on éarth and good will toward men, and ‘Mon- day comes Red Cross Ceremony day, with the lighting of Christmas ¢ candles at 7:50 to shine out their me: sage of humanity and good cheei through a Red Cross service flag. BOTH FORCES CONFIDENT ON EVE OF VOTE (Continued From_Page One.) | of applause from the democratic side by Chairman Webb, of the judiciary committee. up their forces preliminary to the con- vening of the house. Prohibitionists conceded that the opposition had gained some strength in the last few days, but expressed confidence in the, adoption of the resolution by a narrow, but safe margin. Representative Ran- dall of California prediced twenty-; four more votes than were necessary. Opponents Claim Victory. Opponents of the resolution gave no} the resolution would not be adopted. May Shake Up War Chiefs. commands in the war department) was indicated today by the detach- ment of officers designated by Secre- tary Baker to sit in the department’s war council. Job for Goethals. It has became definitely known that Major General Goethals, builder of the Panama canal, has been offered the place of quartermaster general. Provost Marshal General Crowder is the only officer assigned to the war council who will not be detached from his present office. Erigadier General John.D. Barrette, of the coast altillery “;}a member of the machine gun cor Both sides held consultations, lining | Rearrangement of some of the high; | | | > atl hese French are an unintelligent sort. language.” corps, Jas-been selected for chief of coast artillery. «Recognition Remote. Recognition of the Bolsheviki gov- ernment by the United States is still remote, it was indicated today at the ate départtent: Reports in Europe | ggesting a developing sentiment in | 4 vor: of dealiag. with the new regime} ¢ asa de facto government have found no response here. c 1 MILLING CO. GRINDING. | ° Success Seems Certain for Bel- | -.- field Local Enterprise... Relfield, N. D., Dec. 17+The Bel- field Milling , capitalized at $10,- 000 and embracing such: substantial citizens as Wilbrod Fugere, president and treasurer; August Sauvageau, vice president; Joseph C. Korherr, secretary, and Philip Brunelle, man- ager, has opened its doors for busi- ness, whichsis coming in abundance. The price of ‘o. 1 grade flour has been set at $5.25, and, there is a live demand. FRANK GOTCH DIES SUDDENLY Des, Moines, Iowa, Dec. 17.—Frank retired champion heavywéight 1 ‘of the world, died at noon to- day at his home, Humboldt, Ia., of uraeinic poisoning. He had been in fajling health for two years. Gotch-was 41 years old. The record books, iling the events oh his life, give his age as 39 years, but these are inaccurate. He was born in April, 1876, on a farm three miles south of Huinboldt. DEAD AT CAMP DODGE Clifford M. Jenness of Ardmore Succumbs to Abscess. Camp Dodge, Ia., Dec. 17.—Private Clifford M. Jenness of Ardmore, N. D. pany -of the 42nd U. S. Infantry regi- ment, died today at the base hospital | from abscess of the brain after a brief | : illness. Lignite-coal-wanted that will aggre- gate about 2,090-tons a pear. Bids to furnish samo for one year stating | price and analysis of fuel value will he received up to December 27. Bis- marck Hospital. 12 14 bt SAMMY’S FRIEND IS KNITTING FOR HIM Not only the women of America are} knitting for the soldiers. : | The American Sammy is this little French orphan’s friend and sue knows it. He has a way of sthiling, jthat makes her forget the fawfal) things of war, too. She likes) him. So-she’s making hint a good warm| pair of socks, | chant vessels and a trawler we off theTyne on December 12 by Ger- man destroyers, mara, financial secretary to the admir- alty, announced in the house of com- Means was acquitted he ORPH TO-NIGHT “SANDS OF 20 SELECT SERVICE | MEN PICKED T0 GO TO CAMP STEVENS Burleigh County Boys Will Go to| Artillery Post in i Oregon. | | Auditor T. 5. Flaherty this. County fternoon for entrai: x day for Cam» Stevens, Ore.,! where they report for service with ine tillery of the national army: Morris, John Fred Garni the le, Walter Clooten, . Radolph Carlander, . Hammerud, John Walters, Reo L. Sabot. Harold Hopton el, al of Bismarck, iderson and Carl Verne’ i » Wilton; Joe Sorch, Baldwin; Edmand ‘Rupp, Bald- win; James Miller Jacobson, Regan; Roy Edward McCulloch, Regan; Otte Hogue, Lialdwin; Alfred A. Qualic, Driscoll; Herman Engstrom, Wilton; James Evart Baker, Moftit It is probable these boys will de- part on one of the regular ‘trains Thursday. The movement of 200 men who-are to leave Thursday is being handled: with regular equipment, by the Great Northern, Northern Pacific and \Milwaukee line. MORE NEUTRALS SUNK. German Destroyers Get Merch- ant Vessels and Trawler. A.ondon, Dec. 17.—Two neutr: mer- sunk Thomas J. McNa- mons today. MEANS NOT GUILTY. Concord, N. C., Dec. 17.—Gaston B. today of a charge of slaying M Maude A, King the wealthy New York and Chi- cago widow. The jury rdecived the rase last night but after two hours de- iberation announced a verdict would not be returned until today. Mrs. King was killed at Black- Sod Mt nina da William Russell, American-Mutual star. SACRIFICE” PREIS RE Ebb ehhh e bbe hhh hhbbbdbbhootees GRAND’ Masquerade—— B ALL Monday, December 24 welder Springs,’a lonely spot in the! ing. country near here, August 24 last,| alone at the time, Captain W. 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