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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-28
Labor's Attorney On The War

BY Jonathan Bang of The VigiIantes,
Clarence S. barrow has for many
years been the lighting attorney for
organized labor. There have been
times, probably, when many Ameri-
cans, who were not in sympathy with
some OF the acts of organized labor,
were annoyed at Mr.. barrow; but if
there is any man in America who
takes exception to Mr.. Darrow's
present attitude, as expressed in an
article he has contributed to the
American Alliance for Labor and
Democracy, that man is one America
can well spare. 1t is a fine thing to
find the man who has fought the bat
ties for American patriotism. more
especially when 1t is realized that
what he says is being endorsed by
the great majority of his former
clients. Here are some of the things
Mr.. Darrow has to say:
The Germans used to tell US of the
shortcomings of the nations who
were lighting them, and the paclfist
now points to our allies and asks
how we like them. When we
speak of the crimes Of Germany they
talk of England. Of Belgium, Of Rus
STA, and even of France.
NO NMLiQU F@FF&Gks
know that the past OF no nation
is perfect. England has been guilty
OF aggressions in the past. So has
Belgium. So has France So has
Russia. So have all nations, and in
these aggressions Germany has been
the greatest sinner. But whatever
the aggressions of the past of these
nations. our allies, what has that to
do with the invasion of Belgium and
France and the assassination OF IL
berty by the kaiser and Germany
Let me say something for our all
lies, for those who are fighting with
us today to preserve the civilization
Of the world. / am ashamed Of none
Of them. am proud Of all of them
Any crime they may have commit
ted in the past has been waBhed
away in the blood Of their devoted
sons who are lighting their great
fight.
Nations chasge more than individ-
uala change, for nations take their
shape their policies. And the Eng
land of a hundred years ago is not
the England of today. For the Eng
land reaching out in its conquests
subjecting a large portion of the
world, young and vigorous and
strong, was the England Of the past
England today Is manned by anoth-
err crew. EngIand's policies today
are shaped by as great q man, as
broad and democratic q man, as de-
voted To humanity and the rights OF
man as any democrat on earth
Lloyd George.
But what about England? This
country has had two wars with Eng
land. lii a sense, they have been our
hereditary foe. Our politicians
have educated the American people
Is hate them j don't know how
individually. escaped. but I did
have never been ashamed 90 admire
the greatness ef England England
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-28

who, in spite OF all its power and its
wealth, through all the past has
preserved the individual liberty Of
man: England. who has made her
people the freest, perhaps, of any
country on the earth, unless Il is the
United States.
Moral Treason.
He who attacks England today, or
any other ally--he who attacks any
ally today, England with the rest
is guilty Of a moral treason to the
United tates. . When hear a
man, in congress or out, advising
the American people TO state the
terms Of peace, know he IL working
for Germany. Who Is IL that
wants us to state our terms OF
peace? II they are intelligent they
are pro-German. II not, they might
be just pacifists. is 1t necessary for
our government to say now? Why,
we cannot say It, and nobody knows
it, and we don't know ourselves. i
would say this: That when the
German army goes back to their be-
loved fatheriand, then we can be-
gin to talk about 1t
] confess that we have interfereo
with meetings and with papers
where we would not have done IL had
we not been at war, but this means
nothing, so far as the fundamental
purpose. the traditions and the fut-
ure Of America are concerned.
I believe In liberty: believe I'm the
greatest possible freedom Of speech
and the press. but know this:
Rules Are Different.
The rules for war ard the rules for
peace are not the same and cannot
be the same. Our liberty is not real
ly found in our constitution and In
our statutes. These are but the ex-
preston OF the faith Of the people at
the time they are made. Real liberty
rests in the end in the mind and the
hearts Of the American people. If
1t Is not there It is of no avail that 1t
be written in constitutions and in
laws.
While our boys are going to the
front, while each is making the
greatest sacrifice he can. and when
soon they will be dying on the bat
tlehelds Of France. no one need ex-
pect that the American people viii
submit to the utterances Of our en-
emies at home law or no law.
I want to say to those people,
many Of them brave. many OF them
we'll meaning. as I know, many Of
them speaking what they think they
ought to have q right TO speak. ]
want TO say that this country is at
war and this country will win and
you are playing with fire when you
fight us In the rear.
/ have no fear that after the war
is over these liberties will be pre-
served and come back to- the peo-
pie again. We have fought too long
for them. we have lived under them
too long and there ie no danger the
American people VIII, forget them.
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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-28
DRAFT MEN ARE
TACCEPTEDA
RECRUIT OFFICE

The Farxo omos of the array re-
crultfnE service In ncS @ccs ptAmE
rewRstrants fur the army althOUEA
sscaemFanceH papsrS have ben tSsZe0
hy the clerk % TIE loe1 dram
boards
re recruiting Oacsr. Il. !. Fiat
states ne has received no nt8c1al
orders % Accept these men for en-
Iistmsnt. following Instructions early
IN the month not C enllst any dTaHf
men after Dec Is. However. the navy
recruiting once l. Sttl enltSung men
who prpEent clearance papers
Two men were rejected az the
army recxuitfnE station IhurS1ay
for voluntary enlistment. they were
sent 10 the recruiting oMacer hy the
clerk OF the CAss county draft board
Upon q waiver frozn the war de-
partment, Jesse Lewis Of the Atnot
district, was accepted for the cavalry
A. the FARO recruiting station
THURSDAY despite the Ices q the
thumb and first finger frOm the nrSt
foint OF the left hand.
Recruiting Officsr E. ]. Flint stated
thar in several instances the army
has accepted men with minor de-
facts. for work In the olnsrehe
hranehes OF the government but not
Call in February.
Adjutant General Fraser OF North
Dakota. was advised BY the war de-
nartment late Thursday afternoon
that no more registrants within the
Deferred quota win be called
untn after Feh. rs and when called
WIN be under the new classification
rau7sta fionS Announcement was
made in press dispatches OF Thurs
dav that the final increments IN the
draft would not be called. but nc
time was gwen as TO when the uraKt
men might be expected 20 leave
under the new selective draft syS-
favsa
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-28
FORMER FARGO GIRL
DIES IN NORTH YAKIMA


The remains of Miss Jennie Gamble
daughter OF the late Mr.. and Mrs.
Alexander Gamble, early residents OF
Fargo, who died at the home of her
sisteF-in-law, Mrs. w. w. Gamble,
North Yakima, Wash. have been
cremated. and will be shipped to Far
go in the spring, and inferred beside
the remains OF the parents in River
side cemetery, according to word re-
ceived by Mrs. r. n. Shaw, Fargo,
Thursday. Miss Gamble, whose home
was at Long Beach, Cal, was the vic
tim Of apoplexy.
The late Mr.. Gamble came TO Fargo
in 1870. and was one Of the first mem
bers of the Fargo lodge Of Masons. He
died i've years ago; Mrs. Gamble thtr-
teen years ago.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-28
SEEK MRS. EFIELp.

Relatives at Montpelier. w.. are
seeking Mrs Flora FIfield. some
times known as Mrs. Flora Field, and
in 3 letter to A. r. Watkins, city
auditor. ask information concerning
her Whereabouts. Mrs. Fifield il be-
lieyed TO be I'm, or near Fargo.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-28
TOhEN'S VOTE DIDN'T
AFFECT CITY ELECTION
fst Municipal Election IL Nerth
Dakota in Which New
Vote ls Cast.

Bismarck. nj. ID, Dec. 2s.-Harry A.
ThDmpson was elected CITY commits
sinner to succeed n. @. Battey, re-
csntly removed to Billings, Mont,
terday In the first municipal cleo
firn Ia North Dakota fin which the
nen voted under the limited franz
ese law enacted at the last session
the. legislature. The ladies' gave
Thompson's opponent, John A. Lar-
an d majority Of 2S, while the men
Thompson q majority OF 81,
ting his lead 20 out OF a total Of
votes. OF which 2s7 were cast by
Wmen. Bismarcks normal poll is
Nl fseg
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-28
BUSINESS GOOD OVER
CHRISTMAS; CLEARINGS
SHOW A BIG INCREASE

Business was good over Christmas.
Bank clearings for the week end
ing Thursday were 1889 49.92 as
compared to $1,000, 7s05S for the cor
responding week in 1915, an increase
OF 1886. 46S.34. according to figures
issued by the Fargo Clearing House
association today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-28

washington, ID. c., Dec. 22.-vThe
Chinese mission 70 the United states
has declared the object OF its visit 60
be one Of inspection. The war de-
partment has given to 1t. Gen. Ting
Tsu Chang, head Of the mission, the
privilege az going through and tn-
speeding all military fortihcati0ns in
this country.
The head Of the mission Is director
Of the Chinese ordnance department
st home and viii visit munition fac
tories and EhiphuildinE yards while
here as wei as the coast f0rtihca~
tions.
There are eight members IN the
party, the others being officials OF the
army and navy Of the latest power
to declare war on Germany
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-28
ANOTHER COLONEL.

nareiS. III Ill. Dec. Governor
has named Charles IL 4c-
NeH cf Grand Forks q member Of his
military staff, with the title Of
eeiqnei and aide de came
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-28

NIGHT SCHOOL OPENS JAN. :.
Fargo's night school, which had an
enrolment OF close to ESQ before the
holiday intermission, will reopen
next wednesday, Jan. 2. Sessions will
be held three evenings in the week as
usual Mondays. Thursdays and FRI
days.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-28

Lady Frances Scott. one OF the
hands0mest OF England's peeressss.
has turned over her London home as
a recuperating station for wounded
Tommies.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-28
TO-DAY IS LAST DAY.

Today is the last day on which
bills due from the city OF Fargo
can be given into the hands OF
city auditor for payment at the
first January meeting OF the city
commission. wednesday morn
ing, Jan. Z. IL Is was announced
BY A. r. Watkins. city auditor,
today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-28
Land Transfers


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The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-27
JURY DISAGREE.
 IN SCHMIDT CASE

Haines, March 27-John Schmidt, who was arrested for befOuling the American flag was brought up for trial yesterday n the United States Commissioner court, where he had g jury trial The jury failed to agree and were discharged by the court. l-I. il
 It IS charged that Schmidt rais- ed the flag oyer his building on Front Street in this city to half mast, with the Stars in the Blue Field turned down, and when re- Quested by passers by to put it up right, he made insulting remarks. This pIecipitated a fight in which Schmidt got the worst of it. He was at once arrested by the De- puty [. S. Marshal, and placed in jail. A new trial will be held to- day .- E
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-27
BILL GIVEN PUBLIC
 HEARING IN TERRITORIAL SENATE

Juneau, March 27-,At a late ses- siCn of the Territorial House of Representatives, rules for govern ing their actions similar to those which have already been adopted by the Territorial senate, were intro duced and adopted.
 Senator Sutherland, in the Sen ate introduced a memorial asking the United States to not pass the Alexander bill
 Senator Hickman introduced a bill providing for the establishment of fish hatcheries in the terriotry, and fer the appointment Of fish commission to properly take charge of this work.
 The bill authorizing incorporat- ed towns through the city councils to grant franchise to public service corporations was passed.
 Before leaving for Washington, Senator Sulzer stated that he went to congress as the delegate of Alas ba, and that he represented all the people of the Territory. MT. Sulzer sai" that he wanted the people of
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-27
BATTLE RACES
 Al SI. QUENTIN

Paris, March 27-The fierce bat tie which has ragged along the St. Quentin canal for the past forty eight hours continues in all it's fury.
 The French forces have been slow iu following up their adyant- ages gained, owing to the peculiar character of the ground over which they must pass.
 The French troops are making ferccious attacks on the Tetreating Germans, and on account of the wantoL destruction of towns and property in the Somme district which were lately passed through by the retreatirg German forces, little quarters is given to prisoners when they are taken in the hand to hand conflicts which are Of hourly occurrence.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-27
AFTER
 OIL LANDS

Fl Paso, March 27-Many Ger mans are crossing the border into Mexico at this place, most of whom are making their way to the British owned cil fields near Tampico.
 During the past few days there has been large number of Ger mans go across the line, and this has given rise to the rumor that an attempt will be made to. seize the oil wells which are now source of fuel supply to British owned vessels plying the Atlantic.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-27
SAYS HE TOlD
 HE TRUTH

Juneau, March 27-In his speech which he delivered on the floor ot the Territorial Senate yesterday Rf. ternoon, Senator Dan Sutherland spoke for one hour. He went on to prove that men had been rail roaded to the penitentiary from the Fourth division. He simply made a general round of assertions, but offered no proofs that would substantiate his claims. He read comments bearing on the Callahan and Woodbridge crimes in Fairbanks.
 Senator Sutherland stated that he never lied to the people of the Fourth Division, and that they knew it. They believed him.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-27

Philadelphia, March 27-By or der o& the war department, the in termed German officers and seamen, which were taken off from their respective vessels at the time the United states severed the diplomatic relations with Germany, will at o.ce be sent to the government forts n Georgia, where they will be placed iu the military prisons there.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-27
MAHONEY APPOINTED
 U. S. COMMISSIONER

Juneau, March 27-William T. Mahoney, of Ketchikan, Alaska, has been appointed United States Commissioner and deputy clerk of the Court for the Ketchikan pre- cinct. The order was signed yes terday by Judge Robert W. Jennings The appointment was made to fill the vacancy caused by the resigna- ticn of Edward s. Stackpole.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-27
GERMAN SEANEN
 GROSS MEX. LINE

Brownsville, Tex, March 27-Two Of the German seamen, taken off the interned German vessels at PhiIadeinhia, are known to have passed over the American border in 70 Mexico this morning, having crossed the Rio Grande q short dist ance below this place, thus making good their escape, as they are safe in Mexico.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-27
FLED WHEN
 GUARD SHOOTS

Watertown., Mass, Mar. 27-Two Germans, with the intention of blowing up the government arsenal at this place, succeeded in burrow- ing under the high stockade which surrounds the grounds and build ipgs of the plant, and when they stuck their heads up out of their holes they were greeted with q fusiiade from the guards, and fled.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-27
MAY GALL OUT
 NAVAL MILITIA

Washington, March 27-In order that the recruiting of the marine corps to its full fighting strength might be made immediately, it is likely that 17,4O0 of the National Naval militia vii be called out.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-27

Washington, March 27-Congress- man Mann, leader of the Republi- can party in the house, this morn tug stated that he would retire from the speakership race if the Democrats would agree to a bi- partisan organization of the house.
 Congressman Randall, Prohibi- tionist, one of the five congress- men holding the balance of power iI
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-27
WILL LIKELY BE DEADLOCK
 IN UNITED STATE HOUSE

the house, declared this morning that Mann's proposition came too late, that the Democrats had the speakeTship cinched.
 Speaker Clark and other leaders ill the Democratic side of the house declare that they will not agree to Mann's bipartisan plan unless it is necessary to prevent long dead lock. .
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-27

Alaska to keep him advised as to the needs of the Territory, and of their individual districts in particu- lar, and he would do his uttermost to secure for them the recognition they asked at the hands of congress.
 A public hearing lasting from eight o'clock last evening to mid night was held on the pending Ald- rich bill, which provides for o sick and disability fund.
 Mine managers and physicians anf miners freely discussed the central issue Of the measure, in which, by the provisions of the bill, miners are permitted to choose their own doctors and their own hospitals, in stead of being forced to accept the services of contract physicians and hospital service which Is provided ny the big corporations, and which are maintained by the working men CT employes of such corporations.
 It was finally decided that fur ther public discussions aud hearings be held on the subject before if comes up for final action.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-27

A special business meeting of the Womah's Church Auxiliary is called for Wednesday afternoon at 2:S0 o'c;ock at the home of Mrs. Peder- sen All members are requested to be in attendance.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-27
DENIED CHARGES
 BY BILLINGSLEYS

Seattle, March 27-Chief of Police Rockingham was called to the witness stand late this af- ternoon, and denied that he had ever accepted any money from the Billingsleys. He characterized the statements made by Fred Billings ley, when on the stand, as lies
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-27
WILL NOT ADMIT STA1E OF WAREXS1S

cd States congress may declare that a state of war exists between that country and the United states, Ger many will take the position that she is not aware of the fact.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-27

Washington, March 27-AdVices have been received here from Der lin, which state that the German Imperial government is said to have decided that even though the Unit
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-27
INTERNED GERMANS WILL BE
 HELD IN MILITARY PRISONS

This step is deemed necessary by reascn of the fact that the men will not be peaceful
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-27

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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-02-07
u. s. MEXICAN POLICY
 PRAISED BY ENGLISH"
English Newspaper Praises Am erican Handling of Big
 Problem.

LONDON. Feb. 5-The Manchester Guardian. praistng the Mexican policy q the United States in a recent edi- t5rial says
 To say rhs- he whole country has been reduced 70 order would be exag- z=ra-i1g. bur the area of disorder has a=ea greatly diminished and is less eon -1an ar any ama since the r=yolu- -i11 against Diaz President Wilson s Mexican policy has been guided by TWO r-:ncipl=s-dererminarion to avoid the s-ngoisc. @hich is the cover of capital :s-ic hunger. and determination 10 al low Mexico 70 work out her salvation with as much help and as little inter- ference a possible from the United States The policy has difficulties and trials which are no- yer over. but it $ beginning 10 be vindica-ed by its
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-02-07
WILL BE QUITE AN
 EVENT FOR BOTH COUNTIES AND STATES

VANCOUVER, Wash. Feb. 6.-The formal opening of the S1.750,o00 inter. state bridge across the Columbia river connecting Oregon and Washington will take place Feb. 15. Cords stretch. ed across the approaches to the bridge will be cut by two little girls. one rom Vancouver and one from Portland al noon and there will be a triumphal procession Of the representatives of the two cities.
 Only residents Of Oregon and Wash ington are expected to participate in the celebration Feb. Is. Another cer- emony. probably one day of the Port land Rose carnival in June will be held and representatives Of every state in the Union will be invited.
 The bridge was built jointly by Clarke county, Washington, and Null momah. county. Oregon. Clarke eoun- " is bonded for s500.000 and Multno- nah county for s1.25o,0oo The state Of Oregon guarantees the interest on Ihe MUlsnomah bonds.
 With the opening Of the bridge the old ferry. City Of Vancouver. will go out Of commission and Vancouver and Portland will be connected by street
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-02-07
GERMANS HAVE LOST
 MANY SUBMARINES

AMSTERDAM. Feb 6.-The Tele- g-aat publishes an interview win Q neural who since the beginning Of ths var has been residing at KieL He
 ass the people Of Kiel are suffering rom . scarcity Of to0dstuFs. and have had enough ot the war. Disturbances have been frequent. but have not been ot serious character. Workmen at -1e Germania works became rebelIiogs owing 70 bad treatment and low wages 3Ia-co1renrs were sent 10 the front and replaced by others. 4 considera- o,e number Of Bulgarian and Austrian officers are a KiaI visiting the train 1g school and submarines. Seventy per cent ot the German submarine off eers belong 70 the reserve. 4 Yast 11mber Of submarines and torpedo boats are being constructed at KieL The submarine losses have been en- ormous.
 The sgper-Dreadsought Bismarck. C=rnanr's largest warship. is now req dy Sailors who participated in the ssag4rak battle were not proud Of -ae ~@sa,.. The Koenig seylitz and -fe Der1linger were very badly dam aged
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-02-07
CONTROL
 "mARTYR" IS IN
 VERY BAD SHAPE
Prison Authorities Inject Food Into Striker: Is Too Weak
 to Resist.

NEW YORK. Feb. 5.-After oollaps- sng last Saturday. while maintaining Ter hunger strike" in her cell on slackwelTs Island where she is serving
 thirty day term. the prison authorit- es resorted to toreible feeding in the case ot Mrs Ethel Byrue, birth control aropoganalst
 She did nor resist According to physicians. she was too weak 10 do so. tube was inserted in her mouth and 7urishinE liquid was administered and she was then put to bed.
 ' was announced that the involun- tary method would be continued unless she consented to abandon her intention 10 starve herself as a martyr" to her cause Of publiclr circulating birth con- -ol ideas with the support Of her sis s=-. Mrs Margaret Sanger. who is fac faE tzial
 The decision 10 feed Mrs Byrne was aanoancsd after the prison physicians cane 10 regard her condition as dang s-oes.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-02-07
MAY HAVE TO CLOSE
 GERMAN SOUP KITCHENS

AMSTERDAM. Feb. 5.-A recent dis patch from Berlin states that Socialist members Of the municipal council of Naukollen. Berlin's most important ha- burb, have made a vigorous demand that efforts be made to relieve the food shortage. The socialists criticised the system Of rationing. especially in re- gards to potatoes.
 They complained also of the scarcity and poor quality of bread and the dis appearance Of fish from the markets. while piles Of sea food. they said. were rortiag in the ports.
 The president Of the council ad- mi,ted that the allotment Of food was insufficient and blamed the state organ izations He said that the municipal ity soon would be unable 10 continue the soup kitchens if the state did not supply the necessary foodstufs