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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-26
Three British AirpIanes.
Defeat Ten Fliers of
Kaiser's Aerial Raiders
BY Attocinted Prc,s

London, June 26.-Three British
naval airplanes fought a battle with
ten German machines over Flanders
on Monday. An official account of
the fight says one and probably two
Germans were driven down. All the
British airmen returned safely. The
announcement follows:
I'm the course OF a patrol on Mon
day three naval airplanes encounter
ed and engaged ten enemy machines
in the vicinity of Roulers. They
fought for sixteen minutes and
brought down one enemy i'm flames
1t is believed two others were driven
down out of control, but clouds in
terrupted the view. Our machines
returned safely"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-26
ROOT CONFIDENT
RUSSIA CAN BE
FIGHTING POWER
American Envoy Makes Six
Addresses to Important
Bodies

Moscow, June % delayed in trans
mission).-In the first twenty-four
hours of his stay in Moscow, Elihu
Root, head of the American mission,
addressed six prominent organiza- :
tions, representing every kind OF in
dustrial activity and every shade of
political belief. In each instance he
was received with the liveliest inter-
est and enthusiasm, not only by rep
resentatives of the government. but
by the Workmen's and Soldiers Dele
gates, who listened eagerly to Mr.
Roots account of the way in which
Americs is mobilizing all her re-
souEces in the struggle to preserve
democracy. In a speech before the
military and Industrial committee to-
day, Mr.. Root said:
Il do not think we fully eppreci-
ated the difficulties under which you
have labored. A study of conditions
since our arrival reveals those diff
culties as far greater than we sup
posed. That increases our admiration
for the courage. persistency and pub
lie spirit with which you have car
ried on our great work in the last
two years.
Il observe with some distress that
there are influences operating in an
attempt to hinder your future efforts
OF course, if the revolution were now
to proceed to the destruction of all
industrial enterprise, that must end
your work, and there are plainly
some malign influences which desire
to accomplish that result.
Il have. however, the greatest con-
ftdence in the sincerity of purpose and
the strong determination of the pro-
visional government at Petrograd to
combat and counteract those infiu-
ences and to maintain the industrial
system of the country. 1t is indicated
so plainly by conditions that the way
to maintain industrial efficiency and
continue the work of your committee
Is to stand by and support the au-
thority of the provisional government
that l cannot doubt such support will
be given freely and continuously"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-26
Disposition of American
Troops at Front Is
Still Military Secret

London, June 26.-Asked by Jo-
seph King, Liberal member for
North Somerset, in the House OF
Commons to-day whether ''the
American soldiers now on the west
ern front are under the supreme
command of the French generals
simo or General Haig, or the Amer
lea general" Henry William Fors-
ter, financial secretary of war, re-
piled:
THE American government will
doubtless make suitable announce
ment as to the disposal of their
forces when they consider it oppor-
tune to do So"
Continuing to question the secre-
tary. Mr.. King aSked:
Does that imply that he doesn't
know what the answer is?
mo, 1t does not imply that" Mr..
Forster answered. 1T means I do
not think 1T desirable to say"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-26
ROTARY CLUB
GIVES PRIZES
TO RECRUITS
Recruiting Will Be Given Big Boost at Public Meeting and
Concert by Military Band; Enlistments Will Be For
War; ROtarians to Act as Fathers" to Their Boys.

ment band is one. of the best in the
regular army and the music will be
well worth hearing. Prominent men
will be invited to-day to address the
meeting. Captain Harrell and a party
OF recruiting officers under him will
be present to enroll all who desire to
offer themselves at that time.
Well known Speakers
Emerson Collins, Deputy Attorney
General. and Jesse Z. Z. Cunning
ham, former deputy attorney gen.
eral, will be the speakers at the mass
meeting. They are among the most
eloquent men in Pennsylvania and
the Rotary Club committeeman feel
that they are fortunate indeed in
procuring their services on such
short notice, as they are constantly
TConfi-uad nm Paua Al
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-26
House Goes on Record
For Dry Nation During
Period of the War

At the opening of the House ses-
sion this morning a resolution was
adopted on motion of w. NJ. Rhodes
Fayette, urging Congress to pass the
food control bill as a matter of ma
tional necessity.
The passage of the resolution
caused much amusement as the food
bill is considered to have some pro.
hibitory power, so that the House is
on record at least on prohibition fol
the war.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-26

The entente is proceeding rapidly
with the execution of it's program in
Greece. Former Premier Venizelos,
steadfast supporter of the allies. has
arrived in Athens to proceed with the
Work of forming cabinet, to which
King Alexander has summoned him,
and it is expected he will have his
new government shaped by Wednes-
day. Athens advices state.
\ proposition that Greece join the
allies in the war is expected to be
presented to the parliament soon aft
er its convocation, according 10 spe-
cial dispatches. These add that three
months time may find Greece in the
field with her entire forces, after a
campaign of educating the people to
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-26
Want Lasting Peace
Kansas Women Plan
Draft For Marriage

Kansas City, June Pa group of
Kansas women would use the con-
scription law to furnish husbands for
lot of deserving young and old
women. They would see to it that
the eligible young men within the
draft ages are married before they
go to war, and that those exempted
from the draft for any reason but
physical and mental disability, are
conscripted into matrimony. Here
is copy of letter that came to
j. L. Bristow. chairman of the Kan
sas Public Utilities Commissions:
Wont you let me express what 1
think is the big problem confronting
this country to-day. Thousands of
marriageable and worthy young men
are going into the war in a few
months. They are not only the best
of the ccuntry's youth, but practi-
cally all of it.
I'VE have army conscription, food
conscription and eonscription of ma
tional resources. Why not matri-
monial conscription? Is there any
other thing that can be done right
now more patriotic than marrying
to save the racer"
Not only one but a dozen women
of Salina and other cities were found
back of the scheme. They had per-
fected a preliminary organization
and had rented a post Office box for
the use of the organization. The
women, for the present, at least, will
not disclose their names. All of them
are married and have Families. Sew
eral of them have eligible young men
within the draft age. Some of them
would like to see their sons mar
ried before they go to the war 9th
ers have marriageable daughters.
Until they get their scheme form
ulated the women insist that their
organization remain u secret, and
the names of the promoters be not
made public. But they have Lockbox
No. 201 at the Saline Post Office,
where mail will reach them.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-26
Governor Urges Knox
to Vote For Food Bill
in United States Senate

Governor BrumDaugh to-day sent
the following telegram to Phil
ander c. Knox. L. S. Senator. at
Washington, d c..
Sentiment of all best thinking
people of PENNSYLVANIA confirms my
personal judgment that the amend
ed food law now before your body
prohibiting manufacturing of intoxi.
eating liquors during war period
should have cordial support of our
Representatives. Trust you will help
with your vote tnis important food
&C cnservation proposition"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-26
FRENCH DASH
FORWARDFOR
FRESH GAINS
Greece Will Be Asked to Join the Allies by Venzeos Who
Has Been Asked to Form New Ministry; Three
Months May Find Nation With Army in the Field;
Petains Operations Result in Brilliant Success

General Petan has assumed his dashng operations the
Ane front and today reports brilliant for his troops
surprise attack northwest of Hurebise. The entire line
the German position there against
counteattack The Germans badly up besides losing
more than 800 men in prisoners
1t this between Craonne and Ceny that the most
feasible route lies to the German fortress of Laon the vital
port OF the whole German line the French front Last nights
effort by the French indicate that their chief command
has no idea of letting control Of the situation here slip from its
grip under the ngng tactics recently adopted by Won linden
burg who has been trying his best by truts here
wrest control of dominating points from Petains forces
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-26
157 DEAD IN RAID

London. June 26.-Oficial figures
of the casualties in the London air
raid of June 5 were announced yes
terday Subsequent deaths and the
discovery of more bodies in the de-
brts have brought the number of
dead to ninety-one men. twenty four
women and forty-two children. The
injured number 220 men, 110 women
and 100 children.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-26

the facts OF the situation, which NJ.
Venizelos is expected to conduct.
French Enter Athens
In the Greek capital there has been
some trouble with the reactionary ele-.
ments, to-day's dispatches show, and
French troops yesterday entered the
city and occupied several positions
der.
British aircraft waged a brilliant
fight over Flanders on Monday, three
naval machines engaging ten German
airplanes. In a sixteen minute bat
tie the Germans were worsted, one
machine being brought down in flames
while two others were believed to
have been driven down out of control.
The British came through unscathed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-26
WAR LOAN BILL PASSES

The Ware Senate bill authorizing
the State to issue $5.0OU, 900 of bonds
for defense purposes In case of emer-
gency was amended in the House by
to per cent. 1t then passed second
reading. The resolution for an in
quiry into old age pension systems
also passed second reading.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-26
SMITH TRANSIT BILL PASSES

The Senate transit bill was passed
on second reading in the House to-
day without a word of comment. 1t
came up on the second reading CAL
endar, which was ordered when 10
objections were made. Mayor Smith,
Director of Safety Wilson and other
Philadelphians were in the House
when it passed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-26
CAMP CURTIN BILL PASSES

The BeidIeman bill providing for
the Camp Curtin memorial was pass
ed on second reading in the House
to-day. 1t Will be on final passage
tomorrow. The LAurelton appro-
priation bill also passed second read
ing.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-26
SPAIN UNDER MARTIAL LAW

Madrid, June 26.-The govern
ment yesterday decided to suspend
the constitutional guarantees. Pre-
mier Dato went to the palace to OBJ
tain the kings signature to the de-
cree authorizing the suspension.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-26
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vicInItyi I'm
settled and warmer Tonight
Wednesday probably fair and
warmer.
For Eastern Pennsylvania I'm
settled Tonight, probably show
ers In north portions warmer In
north and west portions, We'd
nesday probably fair and
warmers moderate, south winds.
River
The upper portion of the mnin
river will begin to fall late this
afternoon or to-nIghti the lower
portion Will rise tonight and
begin to fall Wednesday. All
tributaries Will probably fall,
except possibly the Upper North
Branch. which may rise some
what as n result of showers In
the next twenty-four hours. A
stage of about 81 feet IL indI-
Gated for Harrisburg Wednes-
day morning.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-26
GeneraI CondItIona

General Conditions
Temperatures have risen 2 to 10
degrees over nearly all the
eastern half of the country, the
most decided rises occurring
over the western part of the
Lake Region.
Temperatures 8 .. M, 81 degrees.
Suns Rises, 4s30 a. m.
Mooni Full moon, July 4.
River Stages 6.3 feet.
YeEterday's Weather
Highest temperature. ~.
Lowest temperature. 81.
Mean temperature. 20.
Normal temperature, n.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-26
Open to the Public

Tomorrow evenings concert ana
meeting will be open to the public,
and everybody. women included, are
invited to attend. The Fourth Regf-
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CONTINUED on Page II
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-26

This plan has the approval OF Cap
tain Harrell, who recognizes the value
TO the soldier of being associated
while away from home with men
frcm his own town. He has made
special arrangements with the War
Department. permitting the organiza-
tion of this Rotary Contingent and
has given the plan his hearty ap-
provaL
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-14

Invitations are out for the wedding OF
Miss Helen Smith, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Emerson H. Smith, Of Fargo, and
Willis Whitaker Alexander, OF Red
Bank, N. J., which will take place at
the Smith home, 400 Ninth avenue
south, Friday. June 20. :
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-14

during this. period OF unrest and up
heavai.
Mrs. Barrett has also been appoint
ed chairman for the protective and
welfare work in connection with the
mobilization OF our camps, by the
mothers and parents association and
mothers congress.
Unusually Distinguished Woman.
Mrs. Barrett Is distinguished in a
number of ways. She is national pres
ident OF the Florence Crittenton Home
association, and as such also has
charge OF the international work. She
received this appointment as president
from the founder. c. n. Crittenton,
shortly before the latter's death,
seven years ago. having been one of
the most successful Crittenton Home
superintendents prior to that time.
cient superintendent of the North Da-
kota Crittenton Home in Fargo, who
is Mrs. Barrett's hostess while the lat
ter is in Fargo. has worked with and
under the supervision OF Mrs. Barrett
for years, and the two are personal
friends Of long standing. There are
eighty Crittenton homes in the United
States alone.
Mrs. Barrett also has the distinction
Of being the only woman ever engaged
by the United States government to
investigate industrial conditions
abroad, and at the outbreak OF the Eu-
ropean war she was on the ocean, on
her way back home after completing
a tour of Europe on such a mission.
investigating particularly the life of
women and emigration laws and regu-
lations. In investigating the labor
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-14
Auxiliary Branches
To Fargo War Relief
Association, Formed

The regular work meeting OF the
Fargo War Relief association, held
Wednesday afternoon in the Y. w.
c. A. gymnasium, was attended by an
unusually large number of workers,
and the fact that a number Of aux
Hilary branches of this association
have been organized at various other
North Dakota points, is a new indi-
cation OF the earnestness with which
this great work is being pursued.
A total of 294 completed hospital
supply articles was packed at the ~"
gymnasium Wednesday. and will be
forwarded at once to the National
Surgical Dressings committee in New
York city, which will ship them to
France. The appeal for help that
comes from the Paris headquarters
grows steadily more pitiful and ur-
gent, and as previously stated, 1t 10
practically impossible now to obtain
some of the raw materials so badly
needed, in the Paris shops now. In
ready response to this appeal, the
Fargo War Relief association for
waTded 800 worth of these raw ma
terials, including mostly gauze, thread
and such articles. only last week.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-14
Society News
Mrs. SchooIey, Fargo, Senior Vice
President Of North Dakota W. R. c

Annual election of officers featured
the closing session, Wednesday after
noon, Of the department convention OF
the North Dakota w. r. c., held at
Casselton in connection with the g. A.
r. convention. Elective officers chosen
are: So
President Mrs. Marie Pattee, Devils
Lake.
Senior vice -president-Mrs. Nellie
Schooley, Fargo.
Junior vice. president-Mrs Nettie
Edgerly, Glendale.
Chaplain-Mrs. Lillian Hartwell,
Wahpeton.,
The other officers are all appointive
and were named by Mrs. Pattee We'd
nesday as follows:
Treasurer-Mrs Emma West, Devils
Lake.
secretary-Mrs. Nettie Ba1four. Dew
lis Lake.
Delegate-at-large to national con-
vention at Boston in August-Mrs.
Hattie Durfey, Fargo.
Alternate for Mrs. DuFfey-Miss
Dorothy Nelson, Valley City.
North Dakota delegate to Boston
Miss Clara Schmitt. Jamestown.
Alternate for Miss Schmitt--Misa
Blanche Key, Valley City.
Executive committee-Mrs. Elsie
Powell, Devils Lake; Mrs. Viola Duell,
Devils Lake; Mrs. Mary Mckee, Dew
lis Lake; Mrs. Jessie Soaring, Wahpe-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-14
Y. w. g. A. Board
Makes Extensive
Plans For Summer

Many matters of Importance were
discussed this morning at the regular
monthly meeting of the Fargo Y. w
9. A. board. The designations of Mrs
f. w. McRoberts and Miss Minnie
Pearman as members OF the board were
accepted with regret, that of Miss
Pearman being due to Ill health. The
vacancy left by Mrs. McRoberts resig-
nation was filled by the election of Mrs.
Frank Bracelin. who has previously
served on the board with much eficien-
cy. The other vacancy has not yet been
The board plans to do considera BILE
extension work for girls in Fargo this
summer. and military class work will
be offered all who are interested, to
take the place of indoor gymnasium
work. The work OF these classes will
include marches, drills and a taste OF
camp life, and the board is now await
ing options on some desirable vacant
lots in Fargo, to complete the details
prove very popular, IL is anticipated.
Later in the summer IL is hoped to
arrange for classes in cooking, canning
and preserving, and a class in knitting
viii open next week, the exact date to
be announced later. This knitting class
instruction will be free to any woman
or girl who wishes to learn this &C
complishment, so much in demand in
making certain hospital supplies.
The board this morning decided to
maintain a 'Y" restroom and serve
lunches at the Interstate fair, and to
do some special advertising of the as
ISOLATION during the coming Sunday
school convention here.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-14

ton. and Mrs. Dolly McMasters. Ellen
dale.
Counselor to president-Mrs Isa-
belle Roberts, Devils Lake.
Department inspector-Mrs. Matte
Truax. Minot.
Department patriotic instructor
Mrs. Cora Read, Grand Forks.
Department instituting and INSTALL
ing officer-Miss Retta Cooch Lisbon,
Mrs. Schooley succeeds Mrs. Viola
Duel, Devils Lake as senior vice. presi-
dent.
Fargo Attendance Large.
Fargo was largely represented at the
Casselton meeting by representatives
of both the w. r, c. and g. A. r. The
w. r. c.. delegates, alternates. past
presidents and visitors present from
Fargo were: Mrs. Bertha ]. Miller,
Mrs. C. Smith, Mrs Anna Pettitt, Mrs.
Myra Stanton, Mrs. Sophia Sheaff,
Mrs. Cora Terryll, Mrs. Jennie Talbot
and Mrs. Kate Kelly, all delegates;
Mrs. Mary Bingham, Mrs. Nettie Mel
chior, Mrs. Anna Mason, Mrs. Elline
Hohncke, Mrs. Emily Hawks, Mrs.
Angie Stafford and Mrs. Anna Hogan,
all appointed as alternates; Mrs. e.
Amelia Geary, Mrs. NJ. johnson, Mrs.
Hattie q. Duffy, Mrs. Mary Price, Mrs.
Ida Bayard, Mrs. Amelia Blanchard,
Mrs. Nellie Schooley, Mrs. Ella Car
Isle, Mrs. Mary Rusk Mrs. Flora Bar
rett, Mrs. Fora Skies, Mrs. Mary Ryan,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-14
Summons From President Wilson
Cancels Dr. Bdrrett's Engagements
In Fargo; Special Meeting Tonight

A special meeting was this morning
arranged for 500 o'clock this evening
at the DIR. q. M. barrow home, TIA
Eighth street south, Fargo, to give the
people OF Fargo an opportunity to
meet DR.. Kate Waller Barrett, who Is
in Fargo in the interest OF the Flor
ence Crittenton work. She arrived
from Washington. d. c., her home.
Wednesday evening.
DR.. Barrett was asked to speak at
the state Sunday school meeting and
the State Purity conference to be held
in Fargo next week, but owing TO the
call issued by Secretary OF War Baker
to the presidents of national organ
izations for meeting in Washington
with President Wilson TO discuss wo-
mans part in the war on Tuesday,
June 10, Mrs. Barrett is obliged to re-
turn to Washington sooner than an
ticipated, leaving Fargo on Saturday
afternoon.
The general public is most cordially
invited to attend the meeting this
evening, as It will give them an OPP
portunity to hear a discussion from a
national and international viewpoint.
on many things which today are of
vital interest TO the people of the
country.
Mrs. Barrett has travelled extens-
lively. having made q tour OF Europe
for the federal government in 1914.
She is especially interested at this
time In the purity OF young women
during the war period. She recently
made a tour OF the mobilization camps
on the Mexican border, and will give
some practical suggestions for the
protection Of the youth Of the country
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-14
Tables Going Rapidly
for War Benefit Party

American flags and the flags of the
allies will decorate the knights Of
Columbus hall Friday afternoon for
the benefit card party that will be
held there from $3.50 to 5 o'clock by
the members OF the Fargo War Relief
association. The affair promises to be
quite largely attended, as provision
has been made for sixty tables, and a
large number Of these have already
been reserved. Musical numbers will
be a feature Of the afternoon, and
arrangements are being made to serve
frappe, which will be served by young
ladies.
The minimum price for individual
tickets has been placed at twenty Ave
cents. bat any sum over that which
the patrons wish to give will be most
acceptable. The committee in charge
of reserving the tables Is comprised of
Mrs. H. L. Bolley, Mrs. ]. d. Farrand
and Mrs. A. F. ColwelL The proceeds
will practically all go for hospital re-
lief work, as the expense has been
minimized by the donation of the hall
by the Fargo X. C.'s.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-14
Dakota Conservatory
Commencement Tonight

A splendid address by Supt. Arthur
Deamer of the Fargo public schools
and an eight piano number, thirty
two hands, will be special features OF
the program that has been arranged
by the Dakota Conservatory of Music
for it's formal commencement this
evening in Stones auditorium. The
program is scheduled to begin at
8:15 o'clock, and as five of the eight
graduates from the conservatory this
spring are Fargo young women, it is
anticipated that a large audience OF
their relatives and personal friends
will be present, as well as several
from out of town.
The invitation to attend the com
mencement exercises is extended TO
the general public.