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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-06
MICE INFEST
THE TRENCHES

Rome, April ga young officer. son
OF General Spingardi, former minister
OF war. writes that, in his part of the
front, the trenches are overrun with
mice. I'VE have devised" he writes,
"a splendid system for catching these
little pests. We cut the corner off a
sack and prop 1t open. putting inside
cheese. We hide ourselves and watch
the mice entering the hole. At the
opportune moment we pull a. string
which suddenly closes the hole.S We
rush to see what bag we have made
and sometimes we have found as many
as 200 tiny prisoners"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-06
America Will Play Big
Part in Russia After War

forms OF Industrial equipment.
THE United States ne said. has
the advantage of being in "a position
to furnish Russia with capital which
will be an essential part Of the RUS
sian economic expansion. The present
war had created startling changes in
the position of the United States as a
other foreign capital win be needed
for reconstruction at home and the
United States is probably In q better
position to furnish Russia win capital
which viii be required than any other
country
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-06
VACCINATION ACT
|. Is AGAIN UPHELD

Bismarck, N. D., April 6.-The ques-
ton of compulsory vaccination has
again been ruled on in the Affirmative
Attorney General Langer today up
holding the opinion of former Attorney
General Linde to the effect that all
pupils attending public schools must
be vaccinated.
The case arose out Of a refusal of
a chiropractor Of Bismarck to have
his children vaccinated. The children
were excluded from school and suit
threatened. The superintendent ap-
pealed to the attorney general, who
upholds his stand,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-06

New York. April 6.--The leading
part the United States should be able
to play in the development OF the new
Russia after the war was emphasized
at a meeting here OF the American
Professor Boris Shatsky of Petrograd,
visiting this country to cultivate trade
relations between Russia and the
United States, said that Russia, just
as the II. s. after the civil war, will
need assistance to carry on the orig
ination Of her great resources" and
viii require foreign capital, organiz-
ing and executive ability ana many
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-06
French Regained All
Ground Lost to Germans
in the Rheims Attack
(By Associated Press.)

French progress
additional trenches
able their attacks
from them by General Nfvele's troops.
the offensive south Riga and
Petrograd Later the
launched attack
stored the position.
With the proclamation of between the United
probability
joining republic hosts todays dis
patches
Brazil and little republic Of Cuba American nations like
OF United
Appeals for American expert advice and other assistance in
coming
besesnts indicate that American commits
national would welcomed
financing, munitions transportation operations.
taa likewise welcoming American and the
the United States cred
IL, food and increase in Of transpotaon
RUSSIANS CAPTURED.
Berlin via London April 6-More than 5000 Russians, fifteen
guns
Germans their the Russian brdgehead the sOkod
the Office .
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-06
Bank Examiner Brands
- Sponsors Of False
Rumors as Agitators
(By Associated PresR)

Bismarck, N. D., April 6.-Although
absolutely without justification and
coming in the face Of positive assur-
ances from President Wilson that the
property and rights of all German cit
izens will be fully protected, reports
maliciously circulated in the state by
anti-American agitators to the effect
that bank deposits of German resi-
dents will be confiscated by the United
States government, have gained such
currency that authorities may be
called upon to take severe measures
to nail the canard and to apprehend
those responsible for it's circulation.
There is positively no foundation
nor Justification for the report" said
State Examiner Waters today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-06
German Submarines
in Mexican Waters
Waiting to Attack
Belief in Washington
(By Associated Press.)

za- Associated Press)
hitherto unconfrmed
submarines waiting in the Gulf Of Mexico for the
hoes of United States further supported
by to government from Europe.
information disclosed
neutrals contiguous to Germany
for German information since
the of diplomatic relations.
reported the Of origin Of the governments nfor
in attention
high but feel doubt
this side Of Atlantic
probably that of them have been
there since early in February.
doubt here that the uboats in the gulf they
hold these
something approaching the
Zimmerman in his celebrated
been achieved and
including the supplying Of submarines from
shores Mexican Minister zuhaan in
Berlin
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-06
TO INVESTIGATE
AMERICAN SCHOOL

Oxford, Eng, April Cdr. @. r.
Parkin, general secretary to the
Rhodes trust, will make an extended
visit to the United States and Canada.
within the next few months. mainly to
Investigate secondary school and coli
for courses at Oxford. He Is con-
vinced that such teaching must be
deficient IN some respects, since SO
many American applicants for Rhodes
scholarships fail to pass the Oxford
entrance examinations.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-06
Government Discovers Plot
to Incite the Negroes
(By Associated Press.D


Birmingham Aap April sAfter the Of white and
today they
BY German agents to noe in the south
federal authorities
Aabama louisiana Georgia, the caronas
Posing Bible saesen and ministers Of the gospel federal
the
special train ca N
Of having speeches
fso members Of his which he urged them aid Germany
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-06
HUNDRED
l#
MILLION
WAR FUND
(By Associated Press.)

IBy Associated Press.)
, Washington, April 6.-Approprias
tfon OF $1Ooy 600 900 for an emerge
eney war fund to be used at the
Presidents discretion similar to the
$50, 100000 given President Mo.
kinIey for prosecuting the Spanish
war was attached today by the
senate appropriations committee
to the general deficiency bill.
The emergency war fund OF
500, ,000, 900 to be used by Presi.
dent Wilson in his discretion was
quickly voted today by the senate
which thereupon adjourned until
noon Monday. IL must also be
approved by the house.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-06

PLEADED
GUILTY
(Rv Associated Press.

NDJ <A0SUC1dISU 1I6b1sF
New York. April Capt. Alfred A
Fritzen. indicted year ago in an
alleged German conspiracy to blow uI
the Welland canal. pleaded guilty in
the federal court today and was
sentenced to eighteen months in the
penitentiary and to pay a fine Of 81.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-06
Many German Vessels
Including Flower Of
Her Merchant Marine
Seized by Uncle Sam

Washington April merchant ships in Amer
today OF
safety and adjoining The
eevss German territory Two
said today to the government The ships may
of they
violating the
1928 The first probably will be
ships their
when diplomatic rea
&onav avered.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-06
All Citizens of United States
Asked to Assist Government
Alien Enemies Warned--
Will Be Protected
But Must Keep Peace
(By Associated Press.l

Washington, April 6.-President Wilson today
signed the resolution of congress declaring state of
war between the United States and Germany.
The resolution was signed by the president at I'LL
o'clock.
All the naval militia and naval reserves were call
ed to the colors with the president signing of the
resolution
President Wilson also signed proclamation de-
claring state of war and calling upon American
citizens to give support to all measures of the govern
ment.
The resolution was signed at 1914 o'clock to-
day by Vice President Marshall. The next and final
step was President Wilson's signature.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-06
Brazil Deeply Stirred
at Loss Of Steamer
War May Be Declared
(By Associated Press.)


6The Brazilian Parana
ing night. Three members of her missing.
Rio Janeiro
the Brazilian
to a on Brazilian capital.
minister declaring the stua
and that perhaps declaration OF against Ger
m would .4
H generally adds message Brazil will
nternd German ships in her and proclaim the existence Of
hostiities.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-06
Austria Ready to Break
CBy Associated Press.l

Associated
6-Venna that Tarnossks
recently the United States Au Hungarian ambassador
ratification
with Germany
mate relations with the United States
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-06
SIG HOG
ARRIVES
nv Associated Praas.l

iBy Associated Press.)
Chicago, April 6.-The sixteen
dollar hog took his place beside
two.doIIar wheat today. Hogs
grading as choice heavies sold at
SIC at the opening Of the livestock
market at the stockyards.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-06
North Oak. Voted for War
CBy Associated Press.)

6.-Representatives
the 37s faye"
Lundeen the fifty opposed
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-06
OF
GERMANY SELLS
TEXAS PROPERTY
(Rv Associated Press.l !

cellor j. Won Bethmann-Hollweg sold
part OF the property he has owned in
Waco for many years to A. Colvin, q
cotton man. The consideration was
$7.700.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-06

Washington, April sThs United America
entered the world Wilson
the resolution passed declaring existence of state of
between this and the empire of Germany.
immediately aftsrard the president issued proclamation call
all citizens fight
defend American rights OF the
Thus United
to take what President Wilson
characterized Gemanys challenge mankind
humanity.
War beaan today before the ssnns of the
resolution officials
German vessels hsTd since the beginning Of ts enA
Immediately presdenes
action called to the coIors militia
Preparations assembling numbering
100000
definitely decd
Ing on the methods of creating this force
Speaker Clark had the resolution after the
this morning VcePresiden Mar
shall had signed after the convened The
White waiting
for the president when he short walk with Mrs.
Wilson.
The
In statement approving the plan presented by
Wilson today that
world that when the European arrangements will have
which hitherto
seemed to require the arming of the nations"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-06
THE WEATHER.

Partly cloudy tonight. Saturda
fair. Slightly colder tonight.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-06

CONTINUED on Page TEMP
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-08
Monroe Motor Cars Really
Convince

They convince the eye that Is experienced In
motor car values, and the intelligence that n
trained in motor car usage. Because Of the
simplicity and logic of the principles upon which
they are built they convince the experienced
buyer, and because Of their superb performance
in the hands Of thousands Of satisfied and de.
lighted owners, they yield that best of all con-
victions-the conviction that in actual service,
on all roads and under all conditions, they are
equal TO every test imposed upon them.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-08
Monroe Motor Cars Are a
Tried and Prouen Product

OF the automobile designers skill In their
mechanical makeup are embraced principles as
old as the industry itself. They are manufac-
tured by company which has enjoyed the
steady growth and success that is possible only
when the manufactured product possesses
merit which enables it to stand apart in its COM
petitive field. In service aggregating millions of
miles, they have returned the most convincing of
all proof that they are correctly designed and
honestly built, namely, the ability to withstand
hard use
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-08
CARBURETION PROB
LENS SOLVED

In most cars the less volatile
parts Of the fuel are not vapor-
lied at all and go to the cylin-
ders in liquid form. Fuel waste
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-08

and carbon deposits that reduce the capacity Of the
the result
But in THE MONROE, by the patented MONROE HOT
SPOT MANIFOLD, all of the fuel is vaporzed BEFORE 1t s
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-08
Facts SubStantiate Every Claim
Made for the Monroe
You Can't Skid, Slip or
Stick in THE MONROE

Skidding, slipping and sticking
are impossible in the Monroe.
Equipped with the Monroe M
a. G ouuol tro ctiya d;fforap+;aI
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-08

delivered to The cylinders.
This highly scientific method Of
carburetion offers motor car buyers
not only a combination of flexibility
and power output through an UNI
precedented speed range, but also Q
fuel and engine economy such as is
offered by no other car anywhere
near its price.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-19
WarWood Fairgrounds
Meeting Enthusiastic
ENCoURAGINq REPORT MADE AT
ANNUAL SESSION OF ASSo-
CATION
Two New Directors Elected For Ensuing
Year-Other News OF WarWood
and vicinity.

-, =, a.. ,-,,,,,,,I ,,'.,y-
maj TIC '"uS' :, a. ,,,n,y =,
sf"uluS ha" 'h', ln' ,,I,,,.j.,srr
heart. IVES "NiH"ht"h ~ ,i'r ,'i,,h' in
SHOWN ~ III '''''''t,N 'tNr t,,,' ,,.r. -
IN" center NhrW'""l S'mI', ii'"il ~.
the board 81 directors an" ~ '';'n~
piaEEf"UiliS met III '"''''''" -
president C;r0r2,.. j. krSSi!th presided
and in = few hrI.i VIII rhuS'n words.
he ,rr.I In, necessity uf having th'E-
nurhIy ruuInnrd rlalErounds in ,hc m
lcrcsi of thH youth Of the town.
rl., anuunl rrpnri* If Ia" secretary.
Miss sara I;norh. and Of tn" treasurer,
Z John A. Moore" w"r" r"uh. Following
winch Miss ti"orh mad" tn" announce
u.rut that ON March u. Mrs. Anna I'M.
ton otto. arI Miss Gv@rrud" Campbell
were. elected as directors. L. MI vacuum
rics caused by IN" retirement Of M.'s1
Games J. VI Wri>rling AMI Harry
Travis.
Notice was given TN" president that
at thu next meeting. on TH"%dAN even
ing April ~. All amendment VIII tr "l-
irr'd, changing HiIici, l, Of i'll" present
constitution.
Miss G"rirud,' Eainph"il announced
that II was her intention I" hold Il
musical IN her home SOM tim IN carly
Nav IN which L number Of mrlSiral ar
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-19
LITERARY CLUB
HELD ELECTION
Officers for New Year Chosen al
Meeting at Windsor Hotel .
Lecture is Postponed.

The annual election Of officers OF
the woman's literary department 81
the Womans club was held yesterday
lat the meeting at the Hotel Windsor
! On account OF the large amount 81
! business 10 be transacted the lecture
: to have been given by Mrs. Anna NJ
Bourne, of Bethany, was postponed
! to later date.
! Club officers named yesterday were
Mrs. II. N. Kimberland, president;
Mrs. Margaret Mendel, first yice-presl
dent; Mrs. Howard Trussell. vice
president: Mrs. NJ. Bond, secretary
! Miss Edith Fish, treasurer; Mrs
Blanche Steenrod, auditor; Mrs. D. A
Taylor. ....
! The selection Of delegates to the
Wellsburg convention was not com
!pleted. Mrs. Charles Morrison pre-
sided at yesterdays meeting in the
absence Of Mrs. Kimberland, the
iDreSident
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-19
CHANGES in PLANS
FOR:-BOND ISSUES


NEW YORK. April 1S:-Changes in
plans for putting two large railroad
bond issues. on the market were an
nounced here today 10 keep the in
vestment market open for government
Offerings One was the cancellation
by j. P.rMorgan and company and as.
sociates of arrangements for bring
ing out s2G0,000.0O0 worth of Canadian
Pacific dollar bonds. II was also an.
nounced that the New York Central
railroad has substituted S10,O0O.o00
worth of one year notes for a. Ike
amount of proposed retunding and iM-
proTelnent- bonds; authorization ior
which was pdnding before the public
In both cases it was said, the COM
ing war bond issue was. considered an
obstacle. to offering the bonds at
nrnSpnf
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-19
SIDE TALKS
BY Ruth Cameron
TOO LITTLE GINGER.

~ CERTAIN stenographcr that am
acquainted with" writes a letter trieno.
has been working for six Years for a
business concern that is making great
deal OF money. She was willing 70 start
for a small sum and worked faithfully
for the above number of years.
Recently the concern saw tit TO hire
a few more stenographers. One had III,
tie if any experience and they started
her at the same money they paid the
one thta had been with them six years.
Another got the same as the six years
stenosrapher in Z little oyer six months.
rot q Pair Deal for the First
Stenographer.
Nov do YOU call this fair treatment
of the stenographer who had served
faithfully (she had been told that she
had been faithfully for that number OF
years?
Il wis you would wife an article on
this subject and see what replies you
would get. I had read articles saying
that If stenographers would 30 to work
early and work faithfully and not by th'.
clock. that they would receive higher
wages Now I have done this and have
very seldom missed q day for pleasure
and have never even had vacation in
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-19
McNechen Briefs

| "S14eClcU 6Elels
| John oliver WHO recently enlisted in
| The tnit.d States navy. left Yesterday
! for Newport. l.. l.. whore h" will bcSn
! training.
-. W Morris of North caldwell street
who has been suffering with a sore foot
/ as result Of stepping uron large
| spike while ut work in MuuudSvillc is
| getting along nicely.
Mrs. Margaret II"iSnnl"rE who hns
! h"cu in u critical cundit ion AT the Glen
| dale hospital for several weeks, con-
| tmued unimpruved.
The small daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
q. IT,. l.. Myers. of Sixth street, is serious
| Is i'll.
Miss Hazel Woodburn. of Seventh
! street. spent yesterday with Wheeling
! friends.
| y number Of ladies Of the Chris, ian
a., church attended tn" meeting of the
! Christian hoard Of missions held yes
t"rdny at the First Christian church.
Wheeling.
! Friendship Castle No. :. knights oF
the Golden Eagle. held II largely at
I tended business meeting last evening in
; the lodE" headquarters in the McMech-
en- building.
! Tho LADY Macab"cs hero will give a
dance at III" cEnwdnd *. of P. armory
/ hall next Tuesday evening. The Pre-
ml"r orchestra will furnish music.
! y number of McM"chcn baseball fans
! wer" in Mnundsvlic yesterday after
: moon for tn" contest between Union
| lilEn ana hh'IHNSN NV
! The Ladies' Aid society Of the Chris
! ian church will hold its regular oil
| day meeting today in the basement of
! tho church. Luncheon will he ser"cd in
! tho church dining rooms IT the noon
! hour.
! Mrs. s. !. Hunter who recently under
/ went q serious operation at the Ohio
Valley General hospital. is getting along
; nicely.
! W. L. Williams has returned home
! from Pittsburgh where he spent several
! days with relatives.
Miss Mildred Connolly has returned TO
! her HON. in Moun(lsvillc after visit
: with Miss Irene Kelley of South Mar
shall street
I Frederick SchRffer who has hnHn
! quite Ill ut his home her" for some time
/ is reported 10 he some improved.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-19
PLEASING, COMEDY
'AII On Account of Polly" Is Clever
Sketch at Carroll Club.

\ very excellent comedy was given
last night at the Carroll club, by the
Alumnae Association Of st. Joseph 5
Academy. when they presented "-All
On Account of Polly" This was pro
1duced under the direction Of Mrs. Lima
Hcnnig Sherman and all taking part,
acquitted themselves in a thoroughly
!creditable manner.
Miss Frances Diegmiller in the title
role, was assisted by cast OF merit
and the play was executed in man
ncr 10 which much appreciative in
terest, from the large audience present:
There were bright and witty. lines and
comic situation a plenty, which re.
suited in one o. their most pleasing
productions.
Taking part We're Miss Mildred Cog
ley. Miss Hazel Weitzel. Miss Edith
Carroll, Miss Raphael Moran, Miss
Agnes Dugan, Mrs. Ochsenkuhn, Miss
+Zita Clark, Miss Minetta Miller, Miss
Regina Coleman. DR.. Frank Carroll,
Mr.. Charles Riley Mr. John Cogley,
Mr.. Frank Wallace, Mr.. Walter Crib
ben and Master Charles Carroll.
SACRED HEART LADIES BAZAAR
ENDS TONIGHT.
Eighteen fine young chickens will be
slaughtered this morning for the third
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-19
Naturally She Is Angry.

,hot 1cnr.h of time. I really do nnI DC
I;e,,a That the person who Plugs al"tE
and works for the interest OF ihe '"'i
Germ is appreciated
Naturally She is Angry.
1T don't believe that hay" explained
his as thoroughly as | might nut ~
nLeS ms so discouraged and angry
,hot cannot think how to express NY
One can we'll understand now ,n
writer (who 7 suspect is NOR" 'h:''
intimate friend of the SttnoSrapllr,
Ennwsl might welt feel dis""uraGca.' :,
Rut If she will pardon my say ''h 49,,
,,ar. iS Of course, ~ chance tfal so'll'
or the new Stenographers nav "''''
ability. CLERKS
They Take Advantage OF d CAeFAS
FatthfulnesS.
On the other hand. the firm may NnoN
,bat she is In a position where sn" raIlI
nnt rfnrd ,orisk demanding raIS" an"
-. ,nny- take advantage OF their KNOW
doc nf II in the mean WAY some ilrlhS
80 They may also be- taking aofHh-
90 IF bcr faithrulucsS. Plenty or hrhtS
Iii In that You will find that much
~ tbis talk about not looking NJ IHI
Ciock and giving more than you ar" ph'u
rnr comes from the top. 90 not N"H
th,t that does not often bring Il ma.
euccrss but do say taht many t''ltS
- is mranly taken advantage OF. ~
cJaIIv when it is combined Win lou
much humility. so, NJ him
The man who makes door'ha' VI "'
SELF will always he walkea on. ,,-,r
Nr,ybe YOU need little moro ginger
both in your work and IN your a't''uu'
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-19

supper 10 be given in connection with
the bazaar being held this week nv
the ladies Of the Sacred Heart church.
Although this evenings supper will be-
the last Of the bazaar, the feast will
be sumptuous and the service as ef-
ficient AS either Of the others. Every
body is invited to attend.
Another. big crowd attended the pa.
zaar and supper last evening and the
success from financial and social
Standpoint WAS as great as on the
opening evening when more than l6t
people were served tempting chicken
feast. The individual booths were eV-
en- more popular than the first even
ing and the decorations were kept
equally as fresh and pretty.