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Evening star., 1917-03-15
FIGHT LIKELY OVER
TARIFF COMMISSION
Senate Committee on Finance
Considers Nominations, But
Fails to Act.
REPUBLICANS MAY OBJECT

The Senate committee on finance con-
sidered the nominations TO the new
tariff commission, sent to the Senate
yesterday by the President. at u meet
ing today, but took no action on them.
Following the meeting it was said that
it had not been decided whether the
committee would be called together
again during the present special ses-
sion of the Senate to pass upon these
nominations. If not, they will have
to so over until the special session Of
Congress in April.
The failure to act today was indica-
tive, it was said, that the republicans
will fight some of these nominations.
1t was reported ct the Capitol, also,
that some of the democratic senators
were disgruntled because the President
had not consulted them in regard to
the appointments to this commission.
Evening star., 1917-03-15
Republicans Not Pleased.

Republican leaders were not pleased
with the selections made by the President.
but there were no indications OF any at
tempt TO hold them up by prolonged
fight. II such disposition develops it Is
not probable the session will be lengthen-
ed to put the nominations through as the
Senate will have plenty of opportunity
when II convenes again in April
Minority opposition so far is based
largely on the contention that there is
only one republican protectionist. Mr..
Culbcrtson, on the commission. and that
Prof. Taussig of Massachusetts, the only
representative Of the greatest manufac-
turing center of the country, is free
trader.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27
PURCHASING SYSTEM
WILL Be REORCANIZED
Council OF National Defense Will
Consider New Plan at Meeting
Today.
(By Associated Preee.l

Washington, July 27.-Plans for
reorganizing the government war
purchasing system probably will be
adopted finally at a meeting today
OF the Council of National Defense.
President Wilson, 1t is understood,
already has approved the proposal
The plans call for the rearrange-
ment OF the councils committee
system and creation of a war indus
tries board with civilian and mill
tary members. The civilians will be
men who are interested in no
particular industry and their powers
win be solely advisory. The mill
tary members, representing the
Quartermaster's department of the
army and the navy bureau OF sup
plies, will do the actual purchasing
for the government.
The reorganization will bring a
simplification of committees. but
committees made up. of experts In
various industries will not be greatly
disturbed. The administration feels
that the. work of some of the. COM
mittees has been invaluable and that
the government cannot afford to lose
the services of the experts who have
given the benefit OF their knowledge.
These committees will continue to
advise the council as to conditions
in their industries and the quantity
of goods particular industries may
be expected to furnish.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27
REVIVAL In GERMAN
SHIPPING IS NOTED
No Fewer Than IA Steamships Ar.
rive at Port of Rotterdam,
HOLLAND, in 45 Hours.
(By Associated Press. !

Rotterdam, Netherlands, July 27.-
A revival in German shipping is the
latest curious feature OF Rotter-
dams water traffic. No fewer than
fourteen German steamships ar
rived in port within forty-eight
hours day or two ago. Their oc-
cupation is perhaps still more
strange for, coming in ballast, they
are engaged in loading German coal
at Rotterdam and carrying 1t to
German. Swedish and Norwegian
ports. The coal Is mostly brought
down the Rhine in barges, the OBJ
ject achieved by this latest move
being a Tightening Of the over
burdened German railways. where,
on top of the pressure Of wars de-
mands, has come the shortage of
rolling stock due to the increased
wear and tear resulting from lack
Of sufficient lubricating oil.
: The new idea was first tested
One or two vessels laid up at Rot
terdam were loaded with coal and
put to sea- Hugging the coast, they
arrived safely at Emden. Then an
occasional German ship arrived to
take a cargo Of coal. The expert
ment proved successful.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27
STATEMENT BY
GREEK PREMIER
Venizelos Receives Cores
pendent on Eve of Reas-
sembling Parliament

Athens. Greece. July 27.-on the
eve of the assembling OF parliament
Premier Venizelos received a CORES
pondent of The Associated Press and
made the following statement:
The reassembling OF parliament
which was dismissed by the arbitrary
action OF Constantine. Is the formal
resumption Of democratic govern
ment and the rule Of the people.
We look to the United States for
continuance of powerful support in
working out our own destinies.
Relations with the central powers
have been broken and a state Of war
now actually exists as Greek troops
are fighting against the central pow
ers in Macedonia. A formal declara-
ton of war was made by the pro-
yisional government and IL is un-
necessary to renew IL.
The increase of the Greek army
and cooperation with Serbia will re-
store the Balkan forces to their prop
er role of defenders Of the integrity
of the Balkans.
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BISHOP TYLER CALLS ON PEOPLE
OF EPISCOPALEAN CHURCH TO GIVE
WHOLE SUPPORT TO U s. WAR PLANS

An interesting and remarkable call
has been made by RL Rev. John
Poyntz Tyler, bishop OF the Episco-
pal church of North Dakota, upon
the members of that denomination,
for the support of the government
in the war.
His letter follows:
s The Bishops Pastoral.
To the Clergy and Laity:
Dear Brethren:
feel very sure that your spirit
will be invigorated by the account
of the successful meeting Of our an
nual convocation. / wish il were
possible for me to get you all to-
gether at one time and in one place
and tell you how God is blessing the
church in North Dakota / know
you believe with me that He is
ready right now to bless us as He
has never done before, IL we desire
and ask for 1t. st. James says We
have not because we ask not. Sure
ly there was never time when we
needed so much the power that
comes from on high. Our country
is at war. We believe that her
entrance into this terrible struggle
is right. One of the fundamental
demption of our Lord Is at stake.
The nations of mankind cannot re
ceive the blessing of their redemp-
ton through Him IL the rulers of
Germany are permitted to spread
and to fasten upon the world Prus-
sian militarism. To prevent this
terrible catastrophe to mankind and
to ourselves, we have been compelled
to draw the sword. We must give
our, best to this conflict. Already
hundreds of our young men have
left their homes to enter the vari-
Gus departments of the country's
service They must be held in our
continual affection and prayer I'M
ceasing must be made for them
personally and the cause for which
they have consecrated their lives.
This terrible war is one in which we
must all personally engage. There
is much for each one of us to do
right where We are. This work is
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27
DEATH PENALTY
RESTORED FOR
RUSS TRAITORS
Kerensky Insists on Capt.
tai Punishment for
Deserters
GOVERNMENT WILL
TAKE FIRM STAND
All Organizers and Partici-
pants in Revolt to Be
Prosecuted
CBy Associated Press.)

Petrograd, July 27.--In an Inter-
view today Premier Kerensky said
the fundamental problem of the
provisional government lay in
providing for the immediate safety
of the country and the revolution
whatever the cost might be. The
government was determined to make
a more resolute stand against any.
thing which threatened the ruin of
the state.
The premier stated that re-estab-
lishment CT the death penalty at the
front was necessary, in view Of the
fact that the government was faced
with the alternative of sacrificing
the army to a body of traitors, and
towards, or having recourse to the
only possible lnca ans of inspiring
terror. -
The provisional government in
complete agreement with the entire
army, took the burden of heavy
responsibility, the premier explained
solely in order to save the lives of
heroes who were perishing in the
execution Of their duty for the sake
OF their country and to remove the
reproach threatening the good name
of Russia.
The other commanders of the
various armies at the front, having
insisted that restoration of discipline
in the army inevitably would
necessitate infiicttoa of the death
penalty, the government has agreed
to restore capital punishment.
The inquiry into the recent dis
orders here is being continued under
the supervision of the public
prosecutor. The authorities are
taking measures to discover and to
bring to justice all organizers of and
participants in the revolt.
A telegram from Hclsingfocs says
that the Russian warships Slava
Republika and Petropaulosk, which
were involved in the recent disaffec-
ton of men in the Baltic fleet, have
been recalled TO favor in consequences
Of Premier Kerensky's order con-
cerning the dissolution of the central
committee Of the Baltic fleet. The
committees flag on the yacht Polar
Star which formerly belonged to
Emperor Nicholas, has been lower
ed
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just as important as that to which
our men have gone. BY prayer, by
Tasting and by giving ourselves and
our substance. we must grid on our
armor and stand like men and wom-
en- empowered by God to do our
duty.
l want to ask that in every
congregation and mission of the
church in North Dakota a roll be
made of the men who have gone
and who will go to the war, and that
this roll be hung in the vestibule OF
the churches as a roll OF honor and
that prayer be offered every Lord
day for them and that the churches
De kept open and the people urged
and encouraged to make daily inter-
cessions in their behalf / also hope
that on certain days at a definite
time the rector will hold moments Of
intercession for Gods mercy upon
our army and navy, our nation and
our Sllies. Also for those with whom
we are at war. that they be given a
better heart
l also want to ask that these lists
Of men be sent to me together with
their addresses in order that l may
send to them an occasional letter OF
the clergy will also do this for all
the men who leave their parishes
and congregations whether they are
of our church or not. / shall send
to the clergy in few days copies
of prayers for use in the churches
and for general distribution. None
of us can at all times pray we'll I'M
less we have prayers which we may
use.
A word in particular to the laity.
There are many calls upon our
generosity and all of them are most
worthy. We cannot afford to let
any Of them ego unnoticed and /
sincerely hope the church in North
Dakota will show herself responsive
to these needs. But there Is one
need, my dear brethren, that we
must not fail to remember, and that
is the need Of the church of the
living God in this day of our stress
and trouble. We must see that IL is
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27
WAR CHECKING
BIRTH RATE
IN GERMANY
Despite Decline However,
Infant Mortality Show
Decrease

Amsterdam. Netherlands, July 26.
-(Correspondence Of the Associated
Press.)-Apart from the inroads
made upon Germany's male popula-
ton by the war. the check to the
natural renewal Of her people is
making itself very sharply felt. The
provisional birth statistics for 1915
show very clearly what a shrinkage
will be evident in the German army
levies for these years of war. as
Stunning that the emperor, or at least
his military system, have not dis
appeared from the German empire
before the time for their calling up
comes round.
The official statistics which relate
to German towns of $4,000 and more
inhabitants, show that the number
Of infants born alive in such towns
decreased by 131.068 in 1915 as
compared with 1914. and that in
1916 they again declined by 114,557.
making a total decrease between the
beginning of 1915 and the end of
1915 of 245.625, or 1915 per cent of
the number of living births record
ed i'm the year 1914. This percent
age almost entirely accords with the
decrease percentage in the absolute
number Of such births recorded in
the 26 largest German cities, which
are separately tabulated.
Infant Mortality Declines.
1t is clear that such a decline in
the number of births can by no
means be counterbalanced by the
simultaneous decrease shown in the
mortality rate of infants under one
year old, although this is relatively
somewhat greater than the shrink
age shown in the number of births.
The mortality rate of infants un-
der one year old, measured by COM
parison with the number of births,
has continually declined since the
year 1914. In the 26 largest German
cities the rate of such infant
mortality, as compared with births,
fell from 1873 in the year 1914 to
1870 in 1915, while in all German
antssit declined in the same period
from 1875 to 1873.
AS the German press emphasizes
with legitimate satisfaction, the
rate OF infant mortality in the war
year 1916 was lower even than in
the year 1912, when 1t stood at 14.1,
hitherto a record low rate. Such a
comparative mortality decrease,
however, can naturally have but
the very slightest effect on the
shrinkage in the actual number of
births in Germany in the past two
years of war, and the next popula-
ton statistics of the country must
show evidences of the check which
war has imposed.
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administered In the most economical
way possible: that no unnecessary
expenses are incurred and that cur
rent expenses be kept down as much
as possible: but there Is one ex-
pense which we must not for a
moment overlook. and that is the
support OF the clergy. These brethren
must have their salaries in order TO
support themselves and their
families. This remuneration has been
promised them and they have a right
to expect that they will receive IT,.
want to ask every one of you TO
come to my help and assistance in
seeing that this right and honorable
responsibility Is not neglected.
hope, therefore, that every congrega-
ton will give this matter its con-
slant attention. May the Lord bless
you and keep you and I'LL you with
His peace and power in this time
OF our need.
Very affectionateIy, your Bishop.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27
EXILED |. ". W.
KEEP ON GOING
Do Not Stop at Bemidji on
Their Return From the
West ID.
(By Associated Press.)

Bemidji, Mimi, July 81. - The
corps OF deputies and citizens who
maintained an all night vigil to
guard against q return of the /. w.
W., members deported late Wednes-
day found their presence at the rail-
road station sufficient to protect the
town yesterday.
The exiles returning from Ebro
where they debarked last night
made no effort to alight from the
train which bore them through Be-
midi yesterday and kept right
on going. They are supposed to be
headed for Duluth whence il was
said, another grous was coming to
join them.
One arrest was made yesterday. A
man who gave his last name as Os-
born and refused to tell his first
name, was taken by police on sus-
picion of being connected with the
l. w. w
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27
BACK FROM EUROPE
American Army Officers Praise Nor
ale Of the Allied Armies.

Washington, July 27.-Secretary
Baker in a statement last night, for
maIly announcing the return OF the
mission Of American army ofacers
sent to Europe to study technical
questions. said that the mission lis
unanimous in its praise of the
splendid morale OF the allied forces
on the western front, and while It
shares the general realization OF the
gravity OF this war. 1t has returned
without any pessimistic opinion
whatever as to its final outcome"
The secretary said he had inquir-
ed fully and found that there is no
truth In stories published In var.
ious newspapers purporting TO
quote members of the party as say
ing that the German lines are inn
pregnabie.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27
BIG FLAX YIELD
Estimate $780, Acre Patch VIII
Produce $1,000 Bushels.

McClusky, N. D., July a.. - Lin
Arneson. who is fiax-farminp near
Mclaughlin. S. D.. with his brother.
James Arneson, and Charles Lang of
Harvey, estimates that his 3,150-acre
patch will average 20 bushels to the
acre. and that the $1,000 bushel crop
at $3.50 the bushel will bring the
three partners $129,150. To market
the crop, 1850 wagon loads OF so
bushels each must be hauled to the
railway.
Arneson has eight binders ready
to put into the field behind four trac-
tors, and expects to begin harvesting
soon.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27
DISASTROUS FIRE
Generous Neighbors Succor I'm
fortunate Reeder Family.

Reeder, N. D., July 27.-Neighbors
congregated at the home of a friend
where Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Schroe-
der were living following the COM
pIete destruction by fire of their
country dwelling house and all its
contents, and showered the unfort-
innate couple with furniture, cloth
ing, groceries and provisions suffi-
cient to carry them over the criti-
cal harvest period.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27
MUST CHECK VICE
Moral and Physical Contamination
Menace to Army Efficiency.
nv Aseociatad PrAss !

Charleston, s. O., July 27.-MaJ. Gen.
Leonard A. Wood, commander of the
southeastern department, in a state
ment last night, said taht moral and
physical contamination Is one of the
greatest menaces to military efficien-
Cyl and that he would insist upon abb
solute eradication of vice conditions
in or around army camps.
To this end the fullest military CO.
operation will be extended, he said.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27
WILL ARBITRATE
Mine Owners Agree to Submit Diff
ferences TO Fair Tribunal.
(Ry Associated Press.l

Denver. Colo, July 27.-The mine
owners association, Of Leadville,
where three thousand metal miners
are on strike, presented a formal
statement to the governor today ac-
cepting arbitration by the arbitrator
appointed by the governor. The only
reservation made by the operators was
the right not to operate any mines
which 1t was found could not be
operated at a profit under the scale
fixed by the arbitrators.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27
Former Danish Army
Officer Has Three
Sons With u. s.

jamestown, N. D.. July 27.-
Marthinus Peterson OF jamestown,
formerly an officer in the Danish
army, has three sons doing their
Bit for Uncle Sam at the present
time.
Harvey is a member of Company
III, jamestown, First Regiment N. d.
N. G., Adolph is in the navy, and
Emil is now with General Pershing
somewhere in France"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27
NEW CORPORATIONS
Many Concerns File Articles of In
corporation at Bismarck.

Bismarck. N. D.. July 27.-New
corporations of the day are the
Beulah Coal & Mining Co, f. A.
Hughes. c. B. Little and L. C.. Pet
tibone. incorporators, Bismarck,
capital. $4,000; ]. A. Dinnie g. Co,
Grand Forks; ]. A. Dinnie. Henry
Johnson and William ]. Morrow, in
corporators; capital stock, 1000;
Sargent County Farmers Publish
ing Co.. Forman; capital, 10000:
incorporators, B. z. johnson. John
Hoffman and John II. Peterson;
Nero Hardware Co. capital, $4,000:
Allan s. Nero. George S. Nero and
Katie Nero: Mayville Land Co,
MayviIle: capital, $4,000: incorpora-
tors. NJ. L. Elkin. George Ostenner
and K. G. Spryan; Minot Sash &
Door Co. Minot; capital, 100000:
incorporators. c. d. See, Anna NJ.
See and Lewis G. Patmore: Golden
Rule, Bismarck: capital, 10000;
Incorporators. L. Rubin, Charles
Rigler and Joe Schechter: Griffiths
Grain Co. Laverne: capital, $4,000:
F. L. Griffiths. K G. Griffiths and Q.
T. Griffiths.
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Knldeer, n. D.. July 27.-Rev. r.
II. Stickney. OF Fargo. ". D., was the
chief speaker at the dedication OF
the new Congreg S.ional church here.
Dedication services were held sun
day evening. The church cost APP
pFoximately $4,000
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27

Some people love music and others
love to hear themselves play or sing
country handled 750,323 cars of btu
minous COAL an increase Of 26.2 per
cent over June Of last year"
Unified car orders. or what is
called the car shortage" the state
ment declared, show a reduction on
June 80 Df nearly so per cent from
the situation on May l. The untitled
cars ordered May /, were 1867;
June /. log. 649 and June 80, they had
been reduced to TIA.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27
TO AGAIN EXAMINE
BODY OF CHARLES XII
Sareophaous Of Sweden's "Hero
King" Will be Opened by Com
mission of Scientists.
(By Associated Press.l

Stockholm. July 27.-The sarco-
phagus of Charles XII, Sweden's
hero king" who was killed by
shot in the back of the head at the
siege of Frederikshald in Ills. Is
shortly TO be opened by commits
sion OF scientists appointed by King
Gustavus II is desired 10 make a
careful examination OF the nature
Of the wound, the direction Of en-
try Of the projectile. etc. The COT
fin was opened and the wound Elk
amined in 1859, but the examination
was carelessly conducted.
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The Store That Always Gives the
Newest and Best for the Money
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-30
WEAK PIRATES AND
BROOKLYN HELPING
GIANTS THIS YEAR

New York, July 30-"Without Pitts
Iburgh and Brooklyn the Giants could
not win the pennant.' The forego-
ing comment is so transparently I'M
fair that 1t is not to be regarded ser
iousIy, but it opens up an interesting
field of observation. It is of course,
ridiculous to attribute the position
of the Giants to their conquests Of
Pittsburgh and Brooklyn any more
than to take the same unwarranted
fling at Cincinnati, st. Louis or Phila-
delphia, the other pennant contend
ers, for the figures refute such insin-
uation The Giants at the time the
comment noted was printed had won
Is games from and lost six to Pitts
burgh and Brooklyn, the Reds had
won II and lost none, and the Car
dinals had won IA and lost 10.
The point is this: If there is any
one team in the National League
which to date had depended less than
others on one or two soft marks to
achieve its position that team is the
Giants. One of the strongest quail
locations of the New Workers is their
well distributed ability to win games.
that is, their ability to do well against
l.
cry opponent, club VS.. club, in the
league, except the Reds land are tied
with them at six games each.
The Giants couldn't win without
Pittsburgh and Brooklyn and neither
could the Reds or Cardinals, or Phil
lies. or Cubs so long as the Pirates and
Brooklyn are in the league; but the
Giants could come as near. winning
in a six club league from which Pitts
burgh and Brooklyn had been elm
mated as any other club.
The Giants couldn't win without st
Louis and Philadelphia or Chicago
either, all of which teams are among
the first five. Their percentage OF
victories over Pittsburgh and Brook
Ign, combined, is 1854, and over st.
Louis, Philadelphia and Chicago, COM
bined, .676-not much difference.