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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-21
PLAT ADDITION
Dickinson Normal School Results in
Creation Of New Section.

Bismarck, N. D., April 21.-One OF
the progressive features of the Dick.
inson normal school site will be a new
addition known as the normal schoo
addition. consisting of about go acres
or more. that will be a part of the
recent purchase to include the so acres
for the normal site. and the balance
for park and residential purposes.
That the citizens maya have a part
in this new addition. leased on the
actual price paid, a corporation will
be formed. with an equal chance fol
the city people to take shares which
will be $25 each.
The incorporators will be w. L
Richards, Judge F. Maser, T. d. Casey
Geo. A. Senour, Ed. Hughes, A. White
F. w. Burnett.
Inasmuch as all this 270 acres ia
within the city limits. it will soon have
all the city improvements OF water and
sewer connections.
There will be great demand for
building lots near the normal and
larger plats, Of five and ten acres, will
find almost ready sale, which will
add greatly to the building interests OF
Dickinson.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-21
ON MUNITIONS BOARD
Grand Forks Man Has Been Named
Paymaster-ln Naval Service
Twelve Years.

Grand Forks, N. D.. April 21.-The
appointment of j. M. Hancock, form
erly of Grand Forks, as a member of
the general munitions board, recently
created. and announced by the Coun-
Gil of National Defense at Washington,
was confirmed in a letter received by
Mr.. Hancock's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Hancock.
Mr.. Hancock is one of the Is army
and navy officers. which of the 20 men,
make up the board. He has been desig-
mated as paymaster.
The board. which is headed by Frank
A. Scott of Cleveland. one of the coun-
try's leading experts on munitions
productions, will be charged with sup
plying the army and navy with mu-
nitions and equipment.
Mr.. Hancock. who is well known to
a number of Grand Forks people, has
been in the naval service for about
IL years.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-21

What patriotism The The Forum has seen to
question printed in The Blue Earth Mnn Post Here
Someone suggested to Nate Gender the other day that
he had better dispose of his big supply of before
government concluded take for purpose.
then the of Jewish parents and native of
Russia asserted itself ''If Uncle Sam wants that stock of
have it for the asking and will load it
for him. have two three of auto tires he
have them too also have little in the bank,
that is the disposal of the government too came
country without cent and know what it is to live
of the crowned heads and would give all to
liberation of the downrodden of Europe and start
again.
you the sincerity that true that answer?
stronger loyalty President Wilson
United and what fighting for than
Jew, Nate Gender gave?
splendid reply ought to bring the blush of shame to the
many natveborn American who is utilizing the
line his pocket at the expense of
the public and embarrassment of his government.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-21
THE APATHETIC WEST.

The has accused the central of being apahetc
the but it the west which is furnishing big
the young who enisting in the navy
The has been roaring for for year They
had flag wavngs and patriotic parades way
of enthusiasm and yet their rushing
the coors that the country has
have been noisy about We going
about business and keeping heads level
But the other day Fargo had Loyalty day parade which
thousands marched despite cod steady downpo
other thousands lined the waved flags
the first big visible expression of patriotism
Of the need of their country having brought to our
ing numbers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-21

Theodore governor of the Federal Reserve bank Min
bankers further publicity the
following announcement by the department of state
having been reported to him that there anxiety
residing in this country who the
subjects their deposits other property
in the of between the United States and
foreign nation president authorizes the statement that all such
entirely unfoded The of the United States
will advantage of of
which international understandings and
recognized of the land give it claim title will
scrupuousy respect all rights alike of its citizens and
of the subjects of foreign states'
many Germans in North Dakota and of them
apprehensv lest their deposits might be seized by
United States because this nation with the
country from which they
the of President Wilson, that such
are absolutely groundless. Their deposits
anywhere else The pledged that
private property subjects of foreign is protected
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-21
POTATO ASSN wins In
CASE AGAINST RAILROAD
Carload Minimum is Reduced From
$1,000 to 10000 by Interstate
Commerce Commission,

Washington, April 21.-The North
ern Potato Traffic association of Min
nesota won two points over the Balti-
more e. Ohio railroad in a decision
made by the interstate commerce COM
mission.
Carload minimum for cars under 81
feet inside measurement, or SO feet and
under, outside measurement, which
are equipped with noncollapsible ice
bunkers, is reduced from $4,000 to
80, 900.
The commission refused to order
free return of heaters and lining used
in the shipment of potatoes from Min
nesota, but does rule that an amount
mediate rates for the through route
shall not be charged. The potato men
charged that the latter was being done.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-21
British Rout Turks-1,24A Captured.
(By Associated Press.l

London, April Il. - General Maude
commanding the British forces in
Mesopotamia. has forced a passage of
the Shaft Ell Adhem. attacked the
Turkish main positions and completely
routed the Turkish forces. says an Of
fetal statement issued today by the
British war department. So far, 1,244
Turks have been taken prisoners.
The general officer commanding the
British forces In Egypt reports in an
official statement to the war office that
on April IL the British advanced north
Of the Wadi Ghuzze in southern Pal
estine and captured the Turkish adj
vance positions along a. front of six
and one-half miles.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-21
cor RID OF RHEUMATIsM

A. J. Walsh, Sneffels, Colo, suffered
so with rheumatism he was unable to
work. He found that Foley Kidney
Pills got rid of IL for him. When the
next attack came, he wrote Send me
Foley Kidney Pills. am badly done
up with rheumatism and they are the
only thing that helps me" They work
right on the kidneys, strengthen them
to perfect action, clear away the cause
OF rheumatism, lumbago. stir, swollen,
aching joints Are you a sufferer?
Then try Foley Kidney Pills. Your
druggist sells them. Fout e Porter
neId.--Adyt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-21

The accompanying cut was taken
from the perspective of the new school
building to be erected at Dilworth this
summer. The plans and specifications
are being prepared by Ashelman &
Gage, architects. of Fargo.
The building will be erected on the
present school site in Dilworth. The
old building will either be wrecked
and salvaged or will be sold to the
highest bidder.
The new structure will be a COM
bination high school and grade build
ing, containing six grade rooms, high
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-21

school assembly room, recitation
rooms. library, teachers room, super
intendent's Office, gymnasium, locker
and shower rooms, domestic science
department, manual training depart
ment and agricultural department.
The building will be thoroughly
modern in every respect, steam heated,
fan ventilated. and will be equipped
with the most modern sanitary con-
veniences.
The sketch plans and the perspec-
tive are on public exhibition in Dill
worth. -
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-21

Dickinson, NJ D., April 21.-A war
rant was sworn to the court of A. p.
Folsom this week for the arrest Of one
e. o. Harris, who is wanted for skip
ping a board bill at a local hotel. w.
@. Ray, former proprietor Of the hotel,
swore to the warrant.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-21
CLOSE 1910 SHOE FACTORIES.
INV AsknciafAd Press

Berlin, April 21.-Of 1,400 shoe
factories in Germany, 1,07O will be
closed this month and the remainder
placed under government control, OF
the latter, one hundred will be oper-
ated to meet the requirements of the
army, and the other $50 to satisfy the
needs of the civilian population.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-21
GOES no RECRUTTTNC vORFI.

Hansboro. NJ D., April 21.-CalIed to
the naval reserve, Of which he Is a
member, r. y. Oliver, editor of The
Hansboro News, has announced that he
will drop his pen and take charge of
the recruiting station at Grand Forks.
His wife will run the weekly.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-21

When you want something in cloth
ing for men or boys, good but plain,
for the smallest amount of money, go
to s, & G. Clothing Co.'s bargain base
ment. $50 Front street.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-21
ZEE LATEsT TEuToN1c JOKE.

The peculiar Teutonic again
official report yesterday The enemy follows hesatngIy
description Of the way the French advancing against the
trenches Is par with the famous strategic retreat
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-21
THE SITUATION IN a NuTsHEIL.

Judge Amidons the flag is poor
subject for German joke this tme gives maximum
Of explanation with a minimum Of words.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-21

For staple durable merchandise at
the lowest price go to S. & c. Clothing
Co.'s bargain basement, $40 Front
street.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-21

The building will be faced with a
red colonial texture brick, trimmed
with Bedford stone and will present a
very attractive appearance.
The architects announced today that
the plans will be out for figures in
about three weeks. The people of Dill
worth are very enthusiastic about the
new building, as it will do a great deal
to encourage the growth of the COM
munity.
The building will cost in the neigh
borhood of $4,000.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-21

II it is only two by twice." plant
II 10 garden truck.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-21

The new bridge across the James
river on Second street at jamestown
Is nearing completion.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-21

The excavation for the Missouri
valley Grocery Co. warehouse at Man
dan has been completed.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-31
SENATOR STONE TO
VOTE AGAINST WAR

Washington, March 31.--William j
Stone, of the "wilful Dozen" who de-
feated the presidents armed neutrality
measure, will vote against any further
action than that already taken by this
government until congress declares
war, he announced today.
Il will vote against any further ac-
ton until congress declares war" said
Stone. Then am for war and will &c
to any lengths to lick the enemy. My
position on the armed neutrality bill
hasn't changed in the slightest. / would
vote against 1t again"
will you talk against any further
action until congress declares ware
Stone was asked.
II don't know about that, but l do
know I would vote against further ac-
ton"
Senator Stone announced he would
call meeting of the senate foreign
relations committee Immediately after
the presidents message to congress. He
said the meeting would be called on the
same day the message is delivered, if
possible.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-31
CRAWFORD APPEALS
TO SUPREME COURT

Caldwell, March 31.-Charles Craw
ford, the farmer Of the Wilder COM
munity, who was convicted in the dis
trict court last week of the crime of
having committed battery upon the
person Of H. H. Cross, neighboring
farmer, last fall and who was SEN
fenced to three months Imprisonment
in the county Jail and fine of 800
subsequently by Judge Bryan, has
taken an appeal to the state supreme
court from the verdict of the lower
court. Through making the $4,000 bond
which was fixed by Judge Bryan,
Crawford was released from Jail pend
ing the appeal.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-31
Telegraphic Tabloids

CHICAGo-Tf not more than four
inches Of limb oe exposed between
boomers and the top OF the knee cap,
fair bathers here will escape the CEN
sor's wrath this summer, it is an
nounced. Mems suits must have
shirt effect"
CHICAGO--George w. Mahcr. pa
cifist, started an endless chain sys-
tenn of telephone cars" to prevent war
today. He says it win result in hun
dreds of calls before congress meets
and will arouse the peace lovers to
action.
ANN ARBOR, Mich.-"Let women
unite, refuse to marry, and we will
have universal peace" Rowena Bas-
tin, literary student at the University
of Michigan from Highland Park, ILL.,,
told 200 students here.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-31
COST OF THE WAR
TO FALL ON THOSE
ABLE TO BEAR 1T
BULLETINS
ARMED GUARDS FOR SHIPS.

ARMED GUARDS FOR SHIPS.
Des Moines, March 31.-"Armed
guards composed only Of naval officers
and American blueiackets are assigned
to every American ship that sails for
the war zone" stated Rear Admiral
Palmer in an urgent appeal for addi-
tionaI naval recruits, made public by
the local recruiting station today.
FAvoRs NEW PEACE MOVE.
Amsterdam, March 31.-The Austrian
Socialist leader, Adler, declared in q
public speech at Vienna that the pre-
sent situation is favorable for a re-
sumption Of peace activities by tho
central powers, according to Vienna
dispatches received here today.
ADVANCE IN MEsoPoTAMiA.
London, March 31.-British forces
are progressing steadily north Of Bag
dad and on March %, occupied Shahro-
ban, according to Mesopotamian Of
fioisl statement today.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-31
YOUNG MILLIONAIRE
UNDER ARREST FOR
PASSING BAD CHECKS

Chicago, March 31.-With a 800, 900
fortune of his own and 81 zoo, 900 more
willed to him, Verne Oeschger, 21, VAL
paraiso, Neb.. is in Jail here today on a
charge of having passed bogus checks.
Young Oercher recently came into
his inheritance and his eagerness to
get rid of ready cash caused the ex-
ecutors to withdraw his banking ac-
count. He is accused of having drawn
checks to the names of the executors.
Hotels, cafes and cabaret managers
cashed them.
His mother, who lives in Valparaiso,
has notified police here that she is
heartbroken but that she will not as
sist her son in his present trouble.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-31
MERIDIAN

Meridian, March 31.-W. r. Turner
was a business visitor to Midway to-
day.
]. L. Pigg, of Boise transacted bus
mess here yesterday.
DIR. o. R. Merdith, of Nampa, was
visitor here yesterday.
John F. Baird, editor of the Times
Transacted business in Boise yester-
day.
G, A. Remington was a Nampa v4si-
tor yesterday.
]. M. Glenn, of Boise, has purchased
here and will move his family to II
in the immediate future.
A series of meetings are being held
here this week by the people, of the
NaZarene faith.
o. P. Hendershot, Of Boise, trans
acted business here yesterday.
Mesdames Allen Wilcox and Mas
Miller were Boise visitors yesterday
Harold Salisbury, who is engaged In
teaching the Liberty school near Star
is spending the weekend with rela-
tives at this place.
r. V. Wolf was a Boise visitor yes
terday.
John F. whitlock is q business visi-
tor to Boise today.
o. V. Sebern is among the local poo
pie transacting business in Boise to-
day.
Professor A. w. Fuller looked after
business in Boise today.
Miss Lucille Coate visited in Boise
as the guest of friends today.
Miss Ida Peer Is a Boise visitor
today.
Misses Ethel Woods and Ruth Peer
visited in Boise as the guests OF
friends today.
Mrs. w. D. Walt was Boise WISH
tor today.
Miss Mildred Tucker visited Boise
friends today
Cecil Howry will leave this evening
for San Francisco, Cal, where he
will report for United States naval
service.
Guy Adams spent today in Boise.
H. II. Lyon, Of Boise. was a visitor
here today.
J. NJ. Anderson transacted business
in Boise today.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-31
VILLA ATTACKING
CHIHUAHUA CITY;
RESULT IN DOUBT
Honors in Battle for Posses
sion of State Capital Ap-
parently Evenly Divided
Attackers Far Outnum-
bered.

FL Paso. Tex, March Slight
ing for possession of Chihuahua
City, begun early yesterday when
Villa attacked the city, continued
internationally Throughout last
night.
Villa is reported to be preparing
for an attack today.
Success so far in the battle has
been apparently evenly divided.
The Villistas penetrated several
blocks into the city in their first
charge yesterday, driving the de-
tenders before them. They were
forced to withdraw when artillery,
mounted on Santa Rosa and Cor
ronal hills was brought into action
against them.
The Carranza defenders are said
to outnumber the attackers two to
one. Murguia's forces are said to
number about 1000.
Official estimates OF the results
of yesterdays fighting announced
by Murguia place the Villa dead at
500, and the Carranza losses at 100.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-31

The reichstas then adjourned until
April "a.
FIGHTING WORLD DEMOCRACY.
The Munich Post. received here to-
day, openly asserts Germany is the sole
contender against an alliance of world
democracy and adds that the people
of the world are being convinced that
victory Of the cause of freedom lie i'm
possible as long as Germany continues
her present form of government
The Berlin Socialist organ, vor-
waerts, insisted mo compromise is
possible on the franchise
The Berlin vossische zeitung, open
ly assailing the chancellor, declared:
Parliament as representative of the
people, must soon reform itself. Deeds
by determined reichstag are more
weighty than the words of a feeble
chancellor"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-31
British SWEEP
Continued from First Pare,

contact" was used by the French on
cial statement several days ago to de-
scribe the position OF General Niveile's
forces. The French line extends from
around st. Quentin down to Soissona
From now on London looks to see a
vast increase in the intensity Of the
fighting as the concentrated infantry
Of the Anglo French forces are hurled
against the German positions.
Battle front dispatches today indi-
Gated both the British and French
forces were still pounding away at their
respective wedges" inserted into the
German lines. Artillery firing Is in
creasing along almost the entire front.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-31

Continued from First Page.)
decidedly pro-German in the present
crisis was made evident to military
authorities in an anonymous communi-
cation that Governor Alexander has re-
ceived. 1t is in letter form and past
ed to the letter is an American flag.
Over the flag are the words, In me-
morium," following which is the state
ment "he honor of America died
when Woodrow Wilson aligned him
self with the Allies" Below the flag
is the following: "Dishonored but
still dear. No longer the grand old
rag. Just a dear degraded old rag
that Wilson is dragging in the mire."
he letter is unsigned. 1t is post
marked Emmett Idaho.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-31
FULL UNION WITH
THE ALLIES URGED

San Francisco, March 31.-"A full
union with the allies in money, men
and munitions" was urged upon Presi-
dent Wilson today and Californias
senators and congressman, in a tele-
gram sent by the American League OF
California The message declares
mercy for all mankind and for the
German people calls for a vigorous and
aggressive war" President Ray Lii
man Wilbur, Of Stanford university;
Archbishop e. ]. Hanna and Bishop
William Ford Nicholas are among the
signers.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-31
FUNERAL OF c. A. STAMM
HELD AT NAMPA TO-DAY

Nampa, March S1.-Funeral services
were held for c. A. Stamm, who died
at the hospital yesterday in this city
following long illness from the Rob
inson undertaking parlors at 10: 80
o'clock this morning. Rev. Gates E. NJ
Young conducting the services. The
deceased, who was IS years of age
located in this city about seven years
ago from Iowa For long number
Of years he was teacher and he had
achieved quite a representation as a
student OF social and political science.
His demise is mourned by a brother,
George NJ. Stamm. The burial was
in Kohlerlawn cemetery.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-31
Little News of Boise
TREES In PARkINes

Councilman Stevens calls attention
to the fact that it is unlawful to cut
down or remove any trees from the
parkings within the city limits with
out first getting permission from the
park commissioner. Several hand
some trees in parkings have been cut
down recently that a majority of peo-
pie wished to stand. An investigation
shows that an old ordinance provides
that it is necessary to get permission
before cutting, mutilating or removing
trees from the parkings,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-31
DEAN WILL PREACH ON
HISTORY OF ST. MICHAEL'S

At the service tomorrow morning
at HIS, Dean Chamberlain will
preach an historical sermon on the
history Of st. Michaers cathedral
since it's establishment, Aug. I, 1854.
This sermon should prove of deep in
terest to all members of the congrega-
ton and others who were instrument
tai in supporting this work during the
past So years.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-31
GERMANY PROMISES
TO TREAT WHITLOCK
WITH ALL COURTESY

Amsterdam, March 31,-Official de-
NAL was received from Berlin today
that the German government had ever
violated the diplomatic immunity of
American Minister Brand Whitlock, at
Brussels. 1t was asserted that Whit
lock will continue to be treated as
minister until he leaves, and that all
obligations to the American relief COM
mission viii be strictly observed
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-31
RED CROSS cAMPAIeN.

The campaign for new members of
the Boise chapter of the American
Red Cross was in full swing today.
Recruiting squads composed of Boise
young women, solicited memberships
among business men and were very
successful in their efforts. An army
tent in front of the city nall is being
used as the temporary headquarters.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-31
CONFERENCE OF SHIPPERS
ON INCREASE IN RATES

Chicago, March 31.-A call for a
general conference of shippers from all
over the country. to consider and de-
termine what action shall be taken to
combat the proposed increase in freight
rates demanded by the railroads, was
sent out today. The conference will be
held here April is.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-31

Amsterdam, March 31.-Demand for
democratizing Of Germany has reached
the reichstag-and the reichstag has
responded to a move for investigation
of the relation of that body to the peo-
pie and the peoples share in govern
ment. Dispatches from Berlin today
told of the adoption by vote of 81 to
S3 of resolution fostered by the Ma
tional Liberal members, proposing a
committee of 2S to consider constitu-
tional questions, especially the repre-
sentation of the people and the rela-
ton Of the people to the government"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-31
CHALMERS PLANT IN
CANADA DESTROYED

Detroit, March 31.-The Chalmers
Motor company's factory in Ford City,
on the Canadian side of the river was
in ruins today as the result of q fire
starting in the finishing room about
1880 o'clock last night. About 40 COM
pleted limousines, in addition to other
machines, were destroyed. The loss is
estimated at $250,000.