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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
Executive Mansion of Will
liam ID. Stephens Partly
Wrecked By Dynamite
EXPLOSION HEARD
ALL OVER CITY
Believed To Have Been the
Work of Some Pro-Ger-
man Fanatic
AZ Asaoclated Press.l


Sacramento, Cal, Dec. 1s.-Whai
is believed to have been an attempt
to kill Governor William D. Stephens
by means of a powerful explosive
bomb at 1855 o'clock last night re-
suited in the wrecking OF the oxecu-
tive mansion, the entire rear end Of
the building being blown out. The
governor and Mrs. Stephens, as well
as the household servants, were
asleep at the time. All escaped In
jury.
Two men were seen fleeing from
the house Immediately after the ex-
plosion.
The detonation Of the explosion
was heard all over the city and win
dows were broken by the force OF it
two or three blocks away. It was be-
lieved that from twenty to twenty
FIVE sticks Of dynamite were used.
Governor and Mrs. Stephens were IN
bed and asleep in the wing Of the
house adjoining the spot where the
explosion occurred, but beyond a
nervous shook they were unharmed.
The attempt occurred just as the
guard at the mansion was being
changed. II. Claussen, one Of the
watchmen, was the first on the scene,
having passed the spot but q few
minutes before the explosion oc-
CURED. Claussen said he was cer-
tain there was nothing unusual oc-
curing on the grounds. He express
ed the opinion that the explosive was
thrown from an alley which runs
along the rear OF the house at a dis
tance OF about forty feet from the
porch under which the. charge was
set of.
Wall Blown Away.
A hole several feet in depth and at
least 1--WE feet in breadth was torn
in the ground beneath an overhang-
ing bay window at the rear Of the
structure and the entire wall up 70
the second story was blown away.
The most likely clew as to the per-
petrators was given to the police by
the Rev.. Frazer Langford, pastor OF
leading church, who reported THAI
four months ago a man who evldent-
ly was q German, was first noticed
lurking about the executive mansion.
The man continued TO hadn't the To-
cality until a week ago when he dis
appeared. The police are OF the
opinion that the attempt was made
by pro- Germans.
The governor was probably the
calmest Of the group that surrounded
the wrecked mansion and when his
calmness was commented upon by
the police he merely stated that the
shock had not at all disturbed him.
William d. Stephens became gov
ernor OF California last spring upon
the resignation of Governor Hiram
w. Johnson, who went to Washington
to assume his duties as United States
senator.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
Won HERTLING
MAKES REPLY TO
LLOYD-GEORGE
Peace By Negotiation With
Great Britain Out of
Question
SAYS WAY IN
WEST is CLEAR
Government Is In
accessible to Peace
Proposals
(Bt Associated Press.)

London, Monday, Dec. 17.-Ger-
many's way in the west is clear. In
asmuch, as q peace by negotiations
with Great Britain is out OF the
question at present, Chancellor won
Hertling asserted in an interview
given to the director Of the WoIH
bureau. the semi -oficial German
news agency. as quoted in dispatches
reaching London today. The inter-
view was given in response to a re-
quest for a reply to the recent speech
of Premier Lloyd George, who said
he would regard peace overtures
with Prussia at the moment the
Prussian military spirit was drunk
with boastfulness as a betrayal OF
the great trust with which he and his
colleagues had been charged.
Ll0yd George calls us criminals
and bandits said the chancellor.
Modern wars are not won by in
vective but perhaps rather prolonged
thereby, because it is clearly out OF
the question to negotiate with men
of such temper. For some time 1t has
been impossible for an attentive OBJ
server to doubt that the British gov
ernment under Lloyd Georges lead
ership is completely inaccessible to
the idea OF a just peace by under
standing. His speech affords con-
vincing proof Of this"
The chancellor then discussed the
origin of the war saying Germany's
conscience was clear and added:
More than a year has passed
since we and our allies offered the
enemy the hand of peace. IT was re-
jected. IN the meantime our reply
to the papal note has again set forth
our standpoint"
After referring to the conclusion OF
the armistice with Russia, the chan
cellor went on:
Lloyd Georges speech is the Brit
ish answer to the papal note. Our
way in the west accordingly is clear.
IT is not Lloyd George who is Judge
Of the world, but history. AS on Aug.
2, 1914, so also today we may look
forward to its verdict with equan-
unity"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
(By Associated Press.)

Petrograd, Monday, Dec. 1.-THE
German and Austrian foreign min
isters, DR.. Won Kuehlmann and Count
Czernin, have notified Leon Trotzl<y',
the BoIshevilxi foreign minister, that
they viii arrive al Brest-LAtovsk
Tuesday to begin negotiations for
general European peace.
The evening newspapers announce
that TrotzIxy has notified the allied
embassies that the armiatice has
reached definite results and that
peace negotiations win begin and
asking them to participate or state
whether they wish peace or not.
Up Il this evening the embassies
had not received the communication
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
Sir Robert Borden's Gov
ernment Wins Decisive
Victory In Canada
rs ENDORSEMENT
OF CONSCRIPTION
Ontario and Western Prov
inces Garry the Day
For War Party
tBy Assoeiated Press.

Ottawa, Dec. 49,. Election results
received up to noon today indicate
that the government win have clear
majority of As seats. with three in
doubt, two of which had been prevl-
ously credited TO the government and
one to the opposition, and four seats
in which the election is deferred.
The English-speaktng sections OF
Canaca yesterday voted solidlg for
conscriptioni that the Dominion may
continue to be represented on the
fighting line in the strength 1t has
shown there up to the present time.
The French and the German -spea.k-
ing parts of the country voted
against the Borden government and
for the return of Sir Wflfrid Llaurier
as prime minister.
The predominance of the English
speaking element in the Dominion
made the return of the Union gov
ernment with Sir Robert Borden at
its head a certainty.
: The only effect OF the vote will be
to increase the majority or the gov
ernment and will make IL easier for
the Borden ministry to carry on its
administration.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
Begin Negotiations
For General Peace

and an informal conference OF the
allied diplomats Is said to have
reached no definite decision.
Washington, Dec. 1s.-It is as
sumed at the state department. that
the reply Of American Ambassador
Francis to invitation Of Leon Trotz-
Ky, foreign minister Of the Bolsheviks
government, to participate in the
peace negotiations would be that he
has no instructions from this gov
ernment. No instructions have been
sent to Mr.. Francis. III is believed
that Ambassador Francis will be
expected to do nothing more In con-
nection with the peace parleys than
to observe developments and report
them.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
"Hold Peck Hogs"
lis The Advice
Given Farmers

washington, Dec. 18.-The food adj
ministration today counseled farmers
to hold back their hogs. because the
Chicago market Is glutted with more
pork today than the packers can han
die. largely because OF congested
transportation facilities.
'sD0 not sacrifice your hogs now by
dumping them on an overcrowded
market, was the word sent out by j..
p. Cotton, head Of the meat division.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
Seaman ]. C. Biehl Qeft) and J. r
YOhman Of Newark.

Boston, Mass, Dec. 17.-(Special)
The sporttve blood OF two u. s.
navy gunners stationed on the trans
Atlantic liner docked here has LED
them into state Of sartorial un-
tidiness which is the joke OF the
ship.
The pair, Seaman J. c. Biehl and
j. p. Yohman, both of Newark, N. j.,
have vowed not to shave until they
have sunk a German U-boat. They
have made three trips since the VOW
was made and they haven't eved
sighted the submersible which might
give them chance to WELD the
razor again.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
AID FOR ROADS

Washington, Dec. ia bill to re-
lieve the shortage OF railroad equip
ment by formation OF a huge corpora
tion in which the United States will
be the sole stockholder with an initial
capital OF 500, 600, 900 that may be i'm
creased to $500, 0,000,0 to Immediately
construct locomotives and cars and
lease them to the railroads at reason
able rates, was introduced by Repre-
sentative Lenroot, OF Wisconsin.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
INQUIRE REASONS FOR
SHIPBUILDTNG DELAY

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Ynvestlgation
Of the delays in building the American
merchant marine by the shipping
board and emergency feet corporation
was ordered today by the senate which
rushed through q resolution By Sema-
tor Harding, Of Ohio after vigorous
criticism by several senator's Of the
failure TO produce ships.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
TEST SUFFRAGE VOTE


Washington. Dec. 1e.-On a test
vote today, indicating sentiment in
the house toward the woman suffrage
constitutional amendment, the suffra-
gists polled seven more than q two
thirds vote. The question was on re-
ferring suffrage resolutions to the
new woman suffrage committee as the
suffragists wished, instead of the
elections committee as the anti-suf-
fragists asked.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
GOVERNMENT FILMS AT
THE ORPHEUN THEATER

Fargo and M00fhead people are I'M
terested in war pictures. as evidenced
by ths large number who saw the
Aims brought 20 Fargo Monday. ana
which are being shown at The or~
pheum theater.
The pictures carry one from tA@
time q man eniiats 10 the trenches
Children are admitted free SO all
matinsea. The pictures are presented
By the state council Of. defense.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18

AIinnesota-C Generally fair and cold
er tonight; Wednesday unsettled I;
warmer IN northwest portion.
North pakota-Fair tonights colder
in southeast portion. Wednesday un-
settled and somewhat warmer.
South Generally fair to-
night and Wednesday; somewhat cold
er IN northeast portion tonlghts
warmer Wednesday In east and cen
trail portions.
Montana ~ Generally fair tonight
and Wednesday. except rain or snow
west Of the divide. Warmer IN east
and colder in west portions tonight.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18

The camel chariot is as ancient as
Jerusalem itself and the telephone as
modern as the chariot is ancient.
Yet these two agencies are united In
the task Of keeping in communication
with one another all Of the sections
Of the British army which success
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
CUSHING WILL DIRECT
ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN

w. F. Cushing. OF Fargo, has been
named advertising director Of the
campaign 70 sell war thrift stamps tn
North Dakota. the appointment being
made by Geo. II. HOLSTER, chairman
Of the campaign in the state.
Mr. Cushing is already taking Mp
the work and expects to map out 8
dednits plan Of action within a short
time.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
SOLID
For THE ALLIES

washington, Dec. 1s.-Allegiance
of the new government OF Portugal
was pledged to the allied cause today
in a statement issued at the Portu-
Ruese legation which also denied that
the recent revolution was brought
about in the interests of Germany.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
ksrAn1kY 80 up Analn.

Copenhagen, Dec. 1s.-The report
that former Premier Kerensky Of
Russia, supported BY some thousands
OF troops. has appeared in the vicin-
Ity Of Petrograd. is contained in n
dispatch from Haparanda. In Swe-
den, at the Finnish frontier, TO The
BerlinRslges Tidende. The BolshevlIzi
are said TO have sent troops against
him.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
German Report on Raid.

Amsterdam. Dec. l7.-Monday-
Captain Heinicke commanded the
German forces which made raid on
the English coast OF the mouth OF the
Tyne last Wednesday morning, ac-
cording TO an official statement re-
ceived here from Berlin. The report
SAYS that the Germans successfully
attacked enemy mercantile traffic, in
cluding two large steamers, on the
Tyne and close TO the English coast
The German forces It Is added. re-
turned without losses or damage.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
LUGER is BETTER.
furniture Dealer Out First TIme sines
ATishap.

Peter Luger, president of the Luger
Furniture Co, Fargo, who suffered Sc
we're hurts in an automobile accident
two weeks ago. was out today for the
first time since the accident
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
VOTE DUE JAN. 10


NAHntMENUMs Dec 4@s-~N0Ae IN NnE
house on the woman suffrage constf-
tutional amendment on Thursday, Jan.
TO- was assured today Wheu the rules
committee agreed on that date.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
riefDiSbdtches


Rome, Dec. 1S.-According to The
Messagero, the Pope has addressed
circular letter to all bishops in the
belligerent countries, declaring that
IL any Christian state aids the Turks
in an attempt to retake Jerusalem, II
will be condemned by the Holy See.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18

One OF the most remarkable pic
lures of the war is the one shown
here OF an o1d-fashioned camel
chariot making its way across a
desert near Jerusalem with British
army officials, who are laying tele-
phone lines.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
soeiaIlnt Edlter piaappeara.

Amsterdam, Monday Dec. 1.-THE
Socialist newspaper, Tribune. reports
the mysterious disappearance OF Carl
Minister, editor Of the German revo-
lutionary socialist paper, Rampe,
which is published in Amsterdam.
He left last Tuesday for southern
Holland and has not been seen since.
The Tribune says Minister Is an
American citizen.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18

fully pushed through the encircling
movement which brought about the
Holy City's fall.
All through the long drive through
Palestine the .camels have been uti-
lized by the Tommies and they have
proved to be the salvation OF English
arms on the vast sand areas.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
20. 9. O." for cOnkIiss'S Grand

London, Dec. 1.-THE distinguish
ed service order has been awarded
to Lieut.. Walter g. Oakman, 5r., OF
Islip. Long Island, a grandson OF
Roscoe Conkling for gallantry In the
Cambria battle. where he was wound
ed for the third time.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18

lConunued on 80 -
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18

Berlin, Dec. 1s.-Parts OF an Italian
position on the northern 'front.' were
captured yesterday, the war once
announces. The statement reads:
Italian front: There was much
artillery firing between the Brenta
and the Piave rivers. East Of Monte
wera fakenff =
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18

London. Dec. 1S.-There is moth
ing Of special interest TO report,
says today's ofiicial communication
The Washington times., 1917-04-13
TAMMANY NOMINEE ELECTED
T. F. Smith Wins Seat Vacated by
M. r. Conry's Death.

NEW YORK, April 13.-Thomas F.
Smith, secretary Of. Tammany Hall,
was elected to Congress from the Fiji
teenth district yesterday, to succeed
the late Michael F. Conry, at a special
election.
Mr.: Smiths victory was oyerwhelm-
ing. He defeated John Neville, Repub-
lican nominee, by nearly four to one,
and Joseph d. Cannon, Socialist, run
ming on an anti-war and anti-militar-
ism platform. by more than twelve to
one. The district extends from Four
teenth to Thirty-seventh street and
from river to river.
MI. Smith carried all the seven as
sembIy districts included in whole or
In part In the Congress district, two
OF which are usually strongly Repub-
lican. With approximately half the
vote out. the total vote was S,s5s for
Mr.. Smith, 2.447 for Mr.. Boyle, and 7O2
for Mr.. Cannon, a plurality OF GAIL
in standing with the President, /"
said Mr.. Smith, 81 uphold the tradi-
tions OF old Tammany. which has al
ways stood in time OF national peril
with the President of the United
States, irrespective of his politics"
The Washington times., 1917-04-13

as she tries their teeth in her top
knot.
Like Dutchmen's breeches, violet,
dogwood, and all the spring flowers,
the fashionable growths In the spring
shop windows are prone to have as
ephemeral an experience. They en-
joy a brief popularity and then van
ish like the crocus, to be glimpsed
no more this year.
I am wondering II the exuberant
new waistcoats of rainbow hued jer-
sey silk are doomed to so hckle
fling. Most amazingly colored are
they, in broad Roman stripes OF or
ange, emerald green, purple, and
scarlet. They are stunning for wear
with the new sport coats OF velvet
that are press-agented as successors
to the ubiquitous sweaters.
Perfect Riot of CoIors.
I rather fear the existence of the
divers hued waistcoats will be fleet
ing, however, since all of their colors
are guaranteed fast. Speaking OF
brilliant colors. we are due to have
a perfect riot Of them on hand this
spring, IL we are to Judge by the
about hand painted; well, our hands
will certainly look painted when they
don the new sport gloves. Their
lower sides are Of wash kid In the
most hectic of hues; and their backs
are OF glove silk in equally hectic
matching tint or a contrasting tone.
Royal palms may well be dubbed
the hands that are covered with the
royal purple gloves with orange silk
backs. Verdant palms will be those
OF emerald green backed with Chi
nese blue. White gloves with black
silk backs and vice versa are es-
pecially smart In these days, when
black and white Is such a winning
combination, but the bright colors
run pretty close for favor. When the
kid underpart OF the glove Is In the
same brilliant color as the silk back,
instead of being a contrast, the stitch
ing on the back in an on color re-
lieves the monotony
Just fancy a group Of foreign born
charmers at the polo match, the golf
club or the race course fndulging In
an animated conversation IN which
hand gesticulation plays such an i'm
portant part. Thus gloved, their
waving palms are bound to have all
the colorful and shifting effect Of
kaleidoscope.
The Washington times., 1917-04-13
Avenue Grand.

In observance of anniversary
week" at Crandalrs Avenue Grand, a
program of photoplays, featuring
some of the best known stars of the
screen, is announced for next week.
Sunday and Mondays attraction will
be "The Poor Little Rich Girl" with
Mary Pickford pictured in the titular
role. The picture is based on Eleanor
Gates successful drama OF that title
which concerns a little girl who, al
though surrounded by every luxury,
is unhappy and longs for companion
ship with the urchins OF the street.
For Tuesday, Kathlyn Williams and
Thomas Holding will be seen in THE
Redeeming Love-" the story of a wO-
mans redemption through the power
OF love.
other attractions for the week are
as follows: Wednesday, Viola Dana
in "The Mortal Sin," supplemented by
the comedy, "a Modern Romance" !"
and the thirteenth installment of
"The Great Secret" featuring Bev-
erly Bayne and Francis Bushman:
Thursday, Mary McLaren, supported
by Lois Weber and Phillips Smalley
in idle Wives: Friday, William S.
Hart in Truthful Tulliver," with a
Keystone comedy as a supplementary
attraction; Saturday, Marie Doro in
an adaptation from the Dickens
classic, "Oliver Twist"
The Washington times., 1917-04-13
Combing Won't Rid
Hair of Dandruf

The only sure way to get rid Of
,dandruff is to dissolve 1t, then you
destroy 1t entirely. To do this, get
about four ounces of ordinary liquid
arvon; apply it at night when retir-
ing; use enough to moisten the scalp
and rub 1t in gently with the finger
tips.
Do this tonight and by morning
most, II not all, of your dandruff will
be gone and three or four more appli-
cations will completely dissolve and
entirely destroy every single sign and
trace of it, no matter how much dand-
run you may have.
You will find, too, that all itching
and digging OF the scalp will stop at
once, and your hair will be fluffy,
lustrous, glossy, silky and soft, and
look and feel a hundred times better.
You can get liquid arvon at any
drug store. 1t is inexpensive and
never fails to do the work.-Advt
The Washington times., 1917-04-13
DR.. Ferdinand King says:
EVERY WOMAN
EVERY MOTHER
EVERY DAUGHTER
NEEDS IRON
ATTIMES
To put strength in her nerves
and color In her cheeks.
There ca n

There C a n
be no beauti-
full, healthy
rosy checked
women with
out iron. The
trouble in the
past has been
that when wo-
men n e e d e d
iron they gem
raj ly took
ordinary me
tallic iro n
which o Z [ Q n
corroded { h o
stomach a n d
did far more
The Washington times., 1917-04-13
NEXT WEEKS BILL
OF PLAYS IN FILM
Advance Announcement Of
Photo Dramas in Local
Theaters.

The much-discussed Bluebird film,
idle Wives" an adaptation from
James Oppenheim's book of the same
title, will occupy the screen at Gran
dalrs Savoy on both next Sunday and
Monday. It is said to hold the mirror
up to society, calling attention by a
stirring object lesson of the results
of Incidence and points out the bene-
fits accruing from a spirit OF helpful
ness toward the less fortunate In
life's paths.
Mary McLaren is the featured play
er and the supporting cast includes
the names of Phillips Smalley, Lois
Weber, Edward Hearn, and Ben Will
son. Other attractions announced for
the week are as follows: Tuesday,
Viola Dana in "The Mortal Sin" and
the Drews in "a Modern Romance"
Wednesday, Kathlyn Williams in "Out
OF the Wreck" Thursday. Gail Kane
in "As Man Made Her" Friday, Dor
othy Gish in stage Struck" Satur-
day, Marie Doro in Castles For Two"
The Washington times., 1917-04-13

will hold the screen at CrandalIs
Apollo Theater on Sunday. This pic
ture is based upon Richard Harding
Davis story of the same title, which
recounts the affairs of a siren whose
whole existence seems centered in an
endless vendetta against all men,
The other attractions scheduled for
showing during the week are as fol-
lows: Monday, Lenore Ulrich, In Her
Own People," Tuesday, Carlyle Black
well and June EIvidge in "The Social
Leper;" Wednesday, Jean Sothern in
Her Good Name" Thursday, Viola
Dana in "The Mortal Sin," and the
comedy, "a Modern Romance" Fri
day, Fannie Ward in "The Winning of
Sally Temple;" Saturday, Theodore
Roberts in "The American Consul"
The Washington times., 1917-04-13
Leader.

Wallace Reid and Myrtle Steadman,
in THE Prison without Walls" will
have fits first showing in this city at
the Leader Theater Sunday, Monday,
and Tuesday. In this photoplay Wal
lace Reid Is seen as a young prison
reformer, who enters a prison to dis
cover who is grating. How a young
visitor Myrtle Steadman) falls in
love with him, and how he manages
to save her fife, is brought about.
Wednesday and Thursday another
first showing is announced, when
Vivian Martin will be seen in her very
newest photoplay, 1.-THE Spirit of Ro-
nance" The story has to do with a
little girl who Is a drudge in an
antique shop presided over by a testy
old man.
Friday and Saturday Jack Pickford
will be seen in perturbation of the
well-known stage success, "The
Dummy"