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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-24
Guard Officers
Watch the French
Make an "Attack"

With the American Army in
France, Dec. 24.-(By The Assoclat-
ed Press. )-Ohicers attached to the
recently arrived divisions composed
Of former national guards, today
watched French division carry out
an intricate theoretical attack over
snow covered hills. The officers
attendance was for instruction pur-
poses and they gained much valuable
In another section Of the American
zone, United States troops began
maneuvers involving the theoretical
defense Of an important rail head,
and junction against greatly superior
forces of an advancing enemy. Field
artillery and airplanes participated,
enemy planes being distinguished
by black streamers. After spending
a. day locating the enemy" the Am
ericans spread out along the line
and made all preparations to meet
them when they arrived.
The weather is very cold, the roads
covered with ice and the ground
with snow, but the troops have be-
come so hardened, none seem to mind
the conditions,
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-24
URGES ATTACK
BY AIRPLANES
Rear Admiral Fiske Would
Strike at German Navy
Through Air
(Rv Asaociated Press.l

New York. Dec. 24.-Use of air
planes in a major attack on Ger
Tnany's navy was recommended In a
letter made public here yesterday
from Rear Admiral Bradley A.. Fiske,
to Allan r.. Hawley, president Of the
Aero club Of America. The idea, the
letter says. is not q foolish notion Of
fanatics in aeronautics", but Is a
sound idea, based on the principles
Of strategy.
"AIl Germany's naval eggs are in
one basket" Rear Admiral F1ske de-
clared, 'and those eggs are vitality
essential to her existence as a nation.
It is my profound conviction that we
can smash these eggs by torpedo
plane and air bomb attacks. II we
can prepare and deliver them on a
scale sufficiently great.
IF the only way to win this war is
to fight long succession of enormous
land battles, then we must fight
them, but IL may be advantageous to
see If an alternative method less
bloody but equally decisive can be
devised"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-24
Christmas Turkey And
Mince Pie For EUery y. S.
SOldierhF France, AferAH
fRv AssocEated Press.l

Washington, Dec. 24.~-Every AM
erican soldier in France is 70 get his
Christmas turkey. cranberry sauce,
sweet potatoes and mince pie after
all. The war department announced
last night that delayed supplies for
some units of the expeditionary fore
es had arrived safely and that every
member of the nations armed forces
at home and abroad would get a
complete holiday dinner.
Hundreds of thousands Of pounds
Of the best turkeys to be bought IN
the eastern markets have been sent
across the Atlantic, not only for Cen
eral Pershing's men, but for the blue
Jackets of the navy patrolltng foreign
waters. BountifuI provisions also
has been made for the army's train
ing camps and cantonments ana for
the navy's stations and ships in home
waters.
The war and navy departments say
no members OF the armed forces will
fail to receive a Christmas token
from home friends or from we'll
wishing organizations Of patriotic
citizens. Transports have carried 70
France approximately l,546,0O
pounds Of Christmas gifts for the
men of the expeditionary forces. In
addition to $50, 900 separate parcels
handled by the military authorities
and already reported received, It Is
estimated that an additional 100000
went directly through the mails.
Through the war and navy depart
ment commissions on training camp
activities all camps, cantonments and
stations will have special Christmas
entertainment. There will be athletic
events, amateur theatricals, commun-
itv concerts and religious Observance
through the Y. M. G. A.. X. Of c., and
Y. NJ. c. A. organizations.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-24
EXCHANGE OF LETTERS
ELIMINATES IN WEDDING

jamestown. n. D.. Dec. 24.--A mill
tary romance which began when Miss
started to exchange letters with q
soldier boy-just like hundreds Of
other girls are doing-has culminat-
ed in her marriage 70 Lieutenant
John Lyle Of the national army.
Miss Ethel Moulton started to
write about ladies' auxiliary affairs
to the officer last fall. This didn't
prove as interesting as another SUBJ
ject matter. The marriage was per-
formed at Camp Jackson on Dec. g.
according to reports reaching here.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Lyle will re-
main at Camp jackson during the
winter, where the ofiicer IL stationed
training recruits,
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-24
MUNICIPAL PIER
USED BUTLITTLE
War and La Toilette IS Sea-
mems Bill Hit Shipping
on Great Lakes

Chicago, Dec. 24s--War and the La
Toilette seaman's law have reduced
shipping on the Great Lakes to such
an extent that there is practically
no demand for docking privileges at
the Chicago municipal pier, accord
ing to Frank l. Bennett, commission
er OF public works.
'tChicago's shipping has been re-
duced almost entirely to across-the-
lake traffic" said Mr. Bennett today
Practically all boats which formerly
made the longer trips have been
taken over by the government, and
owners of smaller boats say that to
carry the crews demanded by the La
law would leave little room
for cargo"
Commissioner Bennett has been
engaged in a series OF conferences
with lake captains in an effort TO
find a remedy for the condition and
a reduction in rates may result, he
said. VI
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-24
orBBoNs TO MAKE TOUR.
Paris Man to Tell in Lectures What
u 8, Is Doins in World War.

(By Associated PTess.l
Paris, Dec. 24.-Dr. Herbert Adams
Gibbons has begun an extensive pro-
gram Of lectures in important cities
on what the United States In Doing
in the War" for the Committee on
the Effort Of France and Her Allies,
OF which stephen Pichon, minister Of
Foreign affairs, ts chairman.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-24

New York, Dec 24-The actual
condition Of clearing house banks ana
trust companies for the week shows
that they hold ST7,241,2 ,210 reserve in
excess of legal requirements. This is
q decrease OF ss3,B05,440 from last
week
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-24
American Boys In France
Probably Will Smoke On
North DdkotdnS Christmas

purchased with contributions made TO
The Fargo Forums smoke fund for
American boys In France, fs believed
to have left the United States Dec. is.
according to advicea received late last
" eek, and barring delays has reached
France by this time.
OF the total shown above, $500 has
been sent to several eastern tobacco
companies for the purchase of kits.
a postcard bearing the name and ad-
dress of the person whose contribution
made the purchase Of each hit possi-
BILE were enclosed In each separate kit
that the recipient may acknowledge
the gift.
Balfomr ssGooA Fellows Give.
Good Fellows" of Baifour. N. D.,
chipped I'm S17, which has been added
to the fund on hand. Employees of
the Avery Co. branch, Fargo, also got
together, and pooled $14 for smokes
for our fighters in the war torn re-
Lublfc across the sea.
The fund today, including the SsOo
which has been sent east, totals
&842.S2.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-24
TWO FATAL ACCIDENTS
NEAR NARMARTH, n. D.
Mike Johnson OF Mcintosh, Q. o.
Killed BY Swinging Door, and
Brakeman SehWendt Manaleds

Marmarth, N. D., Dec. 24.-Mike
Johnson, a brakeman, was struck on
the head by swinging car door and
instantly killed. He had opened a
switch to allow his train to take a
siding for a passing train when the
swinging door struck him. A widow
and eight children survive near Nc
Intosh, s. D.
The second railroad accident near
here within a week occurred at Tom
quin when a brakeman by the name
Of Schwendt was instantly killed
when he stepped from the engine cab
to turn aswitch. His failure to re-
turn caused an investigation. The
mangied body was found under the
tender OF the engine. Schwendt iiv-
ed at Miles City, Mont. :
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-24
Expect New Peace
Proposals From
Kaiser Christmas

Rome. Sunday, Dec. 2as--Tha re-
port that q new German peace move
lis at hand. Is supported by APPARENT.
ly reliable Information which has
reached high quarters here. It 10
said that on Christmas day Emperor
William will Issue q declaration cons
tanning peace proposals but whether,
explicit conditions Of peace may be
expected or merely another maneuver
intended TO throw on the allies
responsibility for continuance of the
war cannot be ascertained.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-24
WOMAN 70 INJURED.

Wiliiston, N. D., Dec. 24-Thrown
into the ditch and their rig upset
after being struck by q coal wagon.
Miss Adeline Peterson suffered q
fracture OF the knee and her compan=
ion minor injuries. The accident oc--
CURED during a binding snowstorm
near the irrigation ditch, north of
WilIistoR. t-
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-24

Statistics Show Prices 116 Per Cent
More In June, 1917 Than in July,
1914 in Germany.
(BY Assoeiated praas.l )

London, Dec. 24.-The average in
crease in wages in industry in Ger.
many up TO the end OF 1916, may be
reckoned to be about IS per cent. says
The Board Of Trade Labor Gazette.
According to Official statistics food
prices were 116 per cent higher in
June, 1917, than in July, 1914
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12
AUTOMOBILE OWNERS.

You can save your running expense by having your cylinders reground or cleaned from carbon. We also do Die, Tool, Experimental and Machine work. overhaul Automobiles, Welding and Brazing. First class workman ship guaranteed at low cost.
 THE NEW BRITAIN TOOL co. 52 Woodland Street Phone 17S6
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12

FOR sALE-5.00o day old chicks. S. c. White Leghorns. Order now. H: N. Hanson. Hart's corner. Plain
 ville. Tel. 37-4. 4-12-14dx
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12

Have you lost a sum of money? Our records show that it pays best to advertise this particular loss. Glasses, Pins and Rings are found in surprising quantities and turned in at the Herald. Your money will surely remain in the finders hands if he does not know who lost it.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12

FOR SALE-SiX room brick cottage. all modern Improvements, Hot water heat. 194 Fremont street.
 4-1O-12-14x
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12

FOR SALE-Studebaker 1916-6 cylin- der passenger touring car in splendid condition. Price low. Will Hams Auto Co.,, 2S7 Elm street.
 - 4-12-6d
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12

FOR SALE-Buick 1916-6 cylinder Roadster in elegant condition. New
 ly painted, cord tires. Williams Auto Co.,, 287 Elm street. 4-12-6d
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12

The Lost items in the Glass; flied Columns are surprisingly good investments. At a penny a word you may be reasonably certain of reaching every corner of the city and having your property returned, pro- vided it has been located.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12

FOR SALE-Vim truck in good corsSxy dition. Run about 300 miles. Cana at once. Adna F. Johnson, 159 Main
 St. 4-11-3G
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12

FOR SALE-Oakland 2-1916-6 cylin- der touring car in first class run ming condition. You have to see them to appreciate them. Williams Auto company, 2s7 Elm street.
 4-12-6d
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12

FOR SALE-Ford runabout, box on
 back Just overhauled. In bestz condition. Cheap. Impure Pearl SEs Plainville. 4-1O-d&'
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12

FOR SALE-24 Leghorns, CypherS
 Hover, Old Trusty incubator. Cha&s R. Andrus, Newington. 4-12-3dxa
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12

fine condition. Three new tires and good spare. Come at once if you want bargain. Williams Auto CO. 287 Elm street 4-12-6d
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12
WANTED! Ten First Glass
 Painters! Steady work for one year for the right men.
 Crowley Bros.,
 491 Main St.

WANTED-Man for farm work. Must
 be good milker. w. w. Benstead. Plainville 4-12-d1x
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-HOusehold furniture 181 Dwight street, third floor.
 4-12-2dx
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12

WANTED-Male stenographer. Ap- ply. stating experience and wages expected, Box x31X, Herald office.
 4-12-6d
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Two tons baled waste paper. The Leonard and Hermann
 Co.,, No. 165 Main street. 4-12-2d
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12

FOR SALE-Four passenger Model 30
 Corbin in fine running condition at low price. Williams Auto Co.,, 287 Elm street 4-12-6d
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12

FOR SALE-Chevrolet 24-90 touring cars. Newly painted and in Al
 shape. Williams Auto Co.,, 287 Elm street 4-12-6d
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12
USED CARS FOR SALE
 BALCH'S GARAGE, POS Elm Street, corner Seymour

Phone $50
 2 passenger Packard, electric nghts
 and starter .............. .-. $1, 200 Mercer Roadster r............. LOUD 2 passenger Hudson, electric lights
 and starter SOO Packard Roadster ............ SSO 2 messenger Chalmers, electric
 lights and starter 4SO 5 passenger Master Chalmers,
 electric lights and starter 400 5 messenger Cadillac. electric lights
 and starter 4SO Cadillac Roadster ............ AUD Cadillac Truck k............... 45O Model 10 Buick Touring ....... 15O Model 10 Buick Light Delivery
 1914 Overland Roadster ...... 26S R. c. HI. Touring Car ........ 200 5 passenger ReO, electric lights 200 6 cyl. Pullman Roadster, electric
 lights and starter .......... $50 Chalmers Roadster, electric lights
 and starter 4OO Regal RunabOut ............. 220 Maxwell Runabout ........... 200 Detainable Touring ........... 17S Overland Coupe, starter and electric
 liehte 425 Packard Truck ............... SOO Knox seton Truck k............ 800 Rockwell N ton ............ 22I Packard h ton ............. $50 Peerless Truck .............. 200
 Cars mechanically perfect. Cash or terms.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12

FOR SALE-Ford runabout, box e
 back. Just overhauled. In best condition. Cheap. Inquire Peasl street, Plainville. 4-1O-d3x
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12

WANTED-Lively boy, about 16 years of age at the Union Laundry Corp,
 66 Arch street. 4-9-tf
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12
MEDICAL ASSISTANT WANTED.

By an elderly doctor in country vil- lage, this state. Must have had two or three years experience. able to do minor surgery and obstetrics, and dispense his own drugs. No drug store in town. No equipment re- quired. If mutually agreeable. permanent arrangement can be made at end of year. For particu- lars. address, stating age and quail fcations. Doctor, Herald Office.
 3-27-tf
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12

A PIANO student will give lessons to
 beginners, 50 cents an hour. Ad- dress Box XXX, Herad. 4-5-tf
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12

IF YOU PAY STORAGE and small balance due on good upright piano it is yours. Write the Gibbs Piano Co.,, 71-73 Main St., Springfield.
 Mass 3-14-tf
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12

I4OST-Last week on Main street, purse containing sum of money. Reward if returned to Herald.
 4-11-d3
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12

ORIENTAL RUGS. We sell, we p4s we exchange-talso we do first cla
 repairing. Barbour Rug Co.,.
 Le wis street. Hartford. Conn. IT. Charter 8307 9r S7O. Es
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12
WANTED.

WANTED-Youngw widow with year old boy, desires position doing light homework or in exchange for good
 homo and small salary. Address c. M. Thompson, 259 Washington street. 4-12-1dx
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12

FOR aALE-Second hand pool tana1 AdJyoss Table, Box IF. Herald. M
 10-1lsS
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12
LOST.

Saturday afternoon or evening between Locust and East Main Sts, gold amethyst brooch. Finder re- turn to IA Rockwell avenue and
 receive reward. 4-12-2d
New Britain herald., 1917-04-12

work. Call after p. m. I'll Glen street 4-11-d6
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-16
BARE ALLEGED AUTO
THIEF SYNDICATES
Letter "B" Leads to Arrests of
Men in Connection With
Competing Gangs"
THREE PERSONS ARE TAKEN

Upon information received from
Sioux City, L. A. Barnhart, 805 South
Eighteenth street, magazine solicitor,
was arrested by Omaha police and
booked for investigation in connec-
ton with the purchase and disposal
of large number of stolen automo-
biles.
The information resulting in his ar
rest was secured through Fred Kos
tomlatschy, Wayne, Neb., who was
arrested by the marshal of Missouri
Valley in an automobile alleged to
have been stolen from Sioux City. In
possession of Kostomlatschy was
found a letter signed by 3D." telling
him to bring Bucks" as the other
gang has got next to some of the buy
ers and are cutting h out of my
prices"
Escapes at Valley.
Taken to Sioux City, Kostomlat-
schy is said to have admitted that the
mysterious "B" stood for Barnhart.
Barnhart's arrest followed.
Another man in the car with Kos
tomlatschy escaped at Missouri Val
ley. He was later arrested in Sioux
City and gave the name of Al Frazier.
To the police in Sioux City, Kos
tomlatschy is said to have admitted
that he stole car from Sioux City
February 10 and took it to Council
Bluffs where he stored it at the Skip
ton Motor company garage. The car
was recovered February "a.
The police believe they are round
ing up an organized gang that has
purchased a large number of stolen
cars from nearby towns and disposed
of them in this vicinity.
Two Alleged Clearing Houses.
That at least two such clearing
houses exist in the city is the opinion
of the police.
81 am positive that the two gangs
have been importing number of
cars and in trying to dispose of them
have had great deal of opposition
from one another" said Detective
Pipkin, head of the automobile de-
partment.
Kostomlatschv is also reported as
telling Sioux City police that at the
time of his arrest he was on his way
to Omaha to keep an appointment
with Barnhart Thursday afternoon.
Police records of stolen cars show
that certain kind of car would be
taken exclusively for few days and
then another kind for succeeding
period.
Barnhart is said to deny all implica-
ton in the matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-16
JOBBING DEALERS
GIVE AWAY PRIZES
Distribution of Gifts Made to
Those Who Attend Mer-
chants Week Festivities.
SUPPER DANCE ON CARD

MARKET PRIZE WINNERS.
Mrs. John Diers, Fullerton, Neb.,
$3.50 Victrola.
Mrs. J. happening, Tabor, Ia, chest
of Community silver.
Mrs. Fred De Weber, Arlington,
Neb., wrist watch.
Henry Martens, Persia, Ia, quarter
sawed oak, roll-top desk.
Frank Andre, Petersburg, Neb.,
display case.
With shouts of whats the matter
with Omaha" the 700 merchants from
Nebraska and a half dozen neighbour
ing states last night heard Joe Kelley
read the names of the winners of the
handsome prizes the Merchants Mar
ket Week committee gave away at
the Hotel Fontenelle just prior to the
big supper and dance.
1t had long been announced that
the browning entertainment feature
Of this springs Merchants Market
Week would be the giving away of
some valuable prizes. All day
Wednesday tickets to this function
were given out at the Commercial
club rooms, and when the appointed
hour of $50 arrived the great ban
quet and ball room of the Hotel Fon-
tenelle was crowded so that clusters
of the visitors even overlooked into
the hall.
The handsome prizes were dis
tributed as quickly and easily as if
there were not nearly $1,000 involved
in the five gifts thus handed over by
the Omaha jobbers. In fifteen min
utes the whole prize distributing fea-
ture was over. The orchestra struck
up rollicking airs, and hundreds Of
couples swung into the dance. In the
room adjoining on the south a buffet
luncheon was spread, and for hours
the visitors enjoyed themselves.
These merchants are lively crowd
of buyers. They are optimistic for
the future of business and are stock
ing up we'll for the spring and sum-
mer trade in their respective COM
munitieS.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-16
Braet City News

Mazda Lamps-Burgess-G randen Co.
Hsve Root Print It-Now Beacon Press
Kieser, Book moved to Loyal Hotel Bldg.
QuaiItas guam quantities. Edholm. 1eweler.
Former Policeman Here Dead-Joe
Ravencamp, former police officer in
Omaha, was found dead in bed at
Kansas City yesterday. He had been
police sergeant there several years.
Dean Harmon to Lecture Here
Dean A. D. Harmon of Cotner uni
versity will give free lecture Friday
night at the First Christian church
on the subject of 1.-The Necessity of q
Necessity"
Loses Graduation Gift-A watch en-
graved with his initials and which he
received as a graduation gift was
stolen from the room of DR.. C. H.
Singleton, 100 South Fourteenth street,
Tuesday evening.
Council Bluffs Grateful-The city
council received from city officials of
Council Bluffs letter Of thanks for
services of the Omaha fire department
on the occasion of the recent fire
across the river.
VIII Visit the Orient-William H.
company, 1918 Farnam street, has Sc
cured passports for himself and wife
for a trip to China and Japan. They
will sail from San Francisco on the
Venezuela April II.
Wants Table UtensiIs-Charles
Bridges, 1912 North Sixteenth street,
is wondering what caused thief to
break the paddock off his back door
Nd fotr tap L. nd fnrlyc
four spoons and an alarm clock. In
thief broke the mirror in the side
board.
Wants "Lady Masseurs' Investigated
Superintendent Kugel Of the police
department received letter from a
South Side woman, requesting that
lady masseurs" of Omaha be investi-
gated. Names and addresses of sew
eral massage parlors are given for Mr..
Kugel's guidance. The matter has
been referred to a detective.
Want to Use Sidewalk Space-The
city commissioners have been re-
quested to consider granting use of
ten feet of sidewalk space on the
south side Of Leavenworth street, east
Of Sixteenth street, for proposed
building improvements. J. F. Fitz-
gerald, owner Of the property, made
the request.
"Our Busy Ladies' Aid" Given-The
Brotherhood of the Dietz Methodist
Episcopal Church presented their en-
tertainment, Our Busy Ladies' Aid"
at the Pearl MdIhorial Methodist
church Tuesday evening. Notwith-
standing the storm, they were greeted
by large and enthusiastic audience.
1t is to be given again next Tuesday
evening at the McCabe Methodist
Episcopal church, Forty-first and
Farnam.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-16
Anderson and Fimpie
Placed On Morals Squad

Alfred c. Anderson and c. P. Finn
pie, emergency officer and patrolman,
respectively, have been transferred to
the police morals squad, according to
an order addressed by Superintendent
kugel to Acting Chief Dempsey. They
succeed John Barta and Charles
Walker, who will take the places made
vacant by their successors. These
changes mean increase of pay for
Anderson and Fimple and decrease
.or Barta and Walker.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-16
Stories of the War

Relief Ship Not sunk--The Norwegian
steamship Lars Fastenaes, reported in a
Copenhagen dispatch to have been sunk
was not in the service of the American Com
mission for Relief in Belgium, as at first
stated. 1t was said by representative of
the commission. The vessel probably was
confused with the Anna Fostenes which is
lafe.
Indian Cotton Duties Carried-The Brit
sh government successfully resisted the
trong attack of the Lancashire cotton In
erests by carrying the Indian cotton duties
resolution both in the house of lords and
house of commons and secured the defeat
Of the Lancashire amendment by the sub
stantial majority of 140, after Premier
Lloyd George had conceded that the whole
question should be reconsidered at the ter
minaton of the war.
Sixteen Attacks Fail-British merchant
vessels were unsuccessfully attacked by sub
marines from February Is to March H.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-16
Wife of Minstrel Who
Wrote "Dixie" Is Buried

Chicago, March l5.-Mrs. Dan EN-
NETT, widow of the minstrel who
wrote Dixie" was buried here to-
day. She died suddenly last Sunday,
aged 81. Dan Emmett died fourteen
years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-16
Union Suits, :30c

Odd lots of women's and chill
dren's winter union suits, not
all sizes, soiled and mussed, Soc
each. .-.'....
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-16
Huck Towels, tic

Large size, 19x38-inch fine
bleached buck towels with blue
or pink fancy border, tic each
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-16
Damask, 39c Yard

Mercerized table damask, 81
inch, snow white, assorted pat
terms, at Soc yard.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-16
Stamped Towels, 10c

Turkish guest towels, new de-
signs, for French knot, eyelet
and solid embroidery; special,
1Oc each.