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ST. LOUIS READY TO co GERMANY bangles BA7
Transatlantic Passenger
Trade Held Out as Prize
to u. S. Shipowners.

Washington, Feb. Count Won
Bernstorff. the German ambassador,
has been authorized by the government
to arrange for the passage of any
passenger ship, without contraband,
through the lane of safety to Falmouth
prescribed for one ship week Of the
American line in GcrmAny's new or
ders to her submarine commanders.
All vessels would be placed under the
same restrictions as the ships of the
American line and the Berlin govern
ment is said to have pointed out that
this arrangement should enable Amer
lean ship owners to gain entire control
of the trans Atlantic passenger carry
ing trade.
The German embassy has not yet
taken the matter up with any ship
owners. but it is not improbable should
diplomatic relations between the
United States and Germany continue
that steps along this line will be taken
The American line itself, II was said
at the embassy, may increase the num-
Der OF ships on the New York -Fal-
mouth route. 1t was stated that the
only reason Germany in her note pro-
vided that only one ship a week would
be permitted to enter Falmouth was
because it understood that there were
only four American passenger ships
plying between New York and Eng
land, all belonging to the American
line.
Events today did not change the
German view here that there Is little
hope OF avoiding a break of relations
between the United States and Ger
many unless in some unexpected man
ncr a peace conference IL .brought
about.
At the same time. the view of the
German government as reflected here
is that unless the United States In
tends to go to war. nothing is TO he
gained by scvering diplomatic rcla-
tions. because with diplomatic repre-
scntativcs withdrawn no avenue Of ad-
justment would remain open should
difficulties u. isc.
Germany Is represented at the cm-
bassy as not desiring that any harm
should come to Americans, but as
anxious that Americans stay away
from the danger zone while the CEN
tral powers attempt to starvc the
"cntcntc, and especially Great Britain .
The German government, according
to embassy officials. never will itself
break off relations with the United
States. The German policy as out.
lined Is that either u break or Il decla-
ration of war IL the situation develops
either. will have to come from the
United States. .-- (
In German quarters here there is
much speculation regarding. what will
happen TO Dutch and Scandina Wan
steamships which are reported to have
been called into Kirkwall by the Brit
ish admiralty. Germany was said ia
have no intention Of allowing ships ia
enter that port.
The German Ambassador himself to-
day was quietly waiting for develops
ments. He had no information and
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tice through Ambassador Gerard for
Americans to leave Germany before
the situation has become utterly bope-
less. There are estimated now to be
about 5000 American citizens in Ger
many, Of whom about three quarters
are former Germans.
A similar situation prevails with
Americans in France and other entente
and neutral European countries. The
situation will be kept as fully before
them as possible in order that they
may base their judgment on the facts.
Then. when a final decision is made
by this country as to the greater is
sues, formal advice or suggestions may
be issued.
Spain May Act.
What Spain is doing with regard to
shipping Is unknown here, though
press reports show that Premier
Romanoncs. while negotiating with the
German ambassador as to the safety Of
Spanish vessels and the preservation
of the Spanish export trade, has an
nounccd rather ceu:vocally to the
Cortes that the army and navy have
been given instructions commensurate
with the crisis.
Cooperation by some neutrals Is
forecast here as Il distinct possibility.
The whole neutral diplomatic corps has
shown degree of interest hardly un-
-
bic question is involved not only Of
what the United States is going to do.
but what. action their own government
will take. Admittedly the action Of
part at least of the neutrals will be
most dccisively influenced by that of
the United States and no attempt is
made to conceal the eagerness with
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CHALLENGE TO COUNTRY'S
HONOR MUST Be ANSWERED
ADVISERS TELL PRESIDENT
Wilson In Conference With Cabinet and Later
With Senators---Action Not Agreed Upon,
but All Declare Break Must Come.

Washington, Feb. THE submarine
menace sweeps on and every hour
draws the United States nearer a
break with Germany.
No restraining developments appear
to stem the tide. official Washing
ton is convinced the crash Is only a
matter of time and question of forms.
long session of the cabinet and a
dramatic night meeting OF the prcsi-
dent and senator's at the capitol de-
vclopcd II unanimity of opinion that
challenge to the nonor of the United
States must be met.
The means Of doing so appears to
be the only question undetermined.
When President Wilson and his ad-
visors parted for u nights reflection"
as the president himself put it, appar-
emily it had not been determined
whether the United States should delay
action until Germany commits an overt
Act, or whether passports should be
handed Count Won Bcrnstorff with or
without warning note to Berlin.
Afte. the president and the cabinet
had been in session more than two
hours, Mr.. Wilson hurried to the capi-
tol and this statement was issued at
the White House:
THE president and the cabinet thor
oughly canvasscd the situation but
there Is nothing to announce"
Members of the cabinet, sworn to
silence, left the White House with
grave faces. One OF them later suf-
ficicntly broke the rulc Of silence to
say:
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BREAK WITH GERMANY IS INEVITABLE
Five Vessels y
Sunk in Day

The second day of the new Ger
man submarine warfare appar-
emily has not resulted in any In
creased sinking of shipping. Dis
patches from London announce the
sending to the bottom of five ves-
sells. including one OF neutral reg
'istry. and a report OF the sinking
of another.
The Spanish steamer Algeria, Of
2,116 gross tons, was the largest
steamer sunk, the &t:,crs being OF
less than 1000 tons. including two
trawlers. The Norwegian steam
er Hecla is believed to have been
sunk. The Belgian trawlcr Mar
ccllc was sunk by gunfire.
Z On the battle fronts of Europe
inactivity continues. The great
est activity seemingly has taken
place on the western front. There,
however, only patrol engagements
and rcconnOitcring expeditions
have occurred, in addition to the
regular artiIlary bbmbardmcnts.
Near Guedccourt, in the Sommc
region. both the British and Ger
mans report successful raids.
Bad weather hampers opera
tons on the eastern and Maccdon-
ian fronts. Near Solotvina. south
west Of Brzezany in Galicia, Ger
man troops, Petrograd says, en-
tered Russian trench, but were
later driven back to their own
line. Petrograd reports scouting
and infantry fighting in Rumania.
The French government has de-
cided to mobilize the entire civilian
population OF France between the
ages Of l6 and GO for national de-
fcnsc. Doth sexes will be in
cluded.
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CLARK ElUClDATES.

Washington. Feb 2.-(Special.)-
When asked today how Miss Rankin
would be referred TO In congress.
Speaker Clark said, "On the floor OF
the house Miss Rankin will be I'D
dressed as the lady from Montana
In newspapers, should say. sho
should be spoken Of as Representative
Rankin. She is representative from
Montana and most newspapers use The
form representative in referring to
members of the lower branch Of con-
gress,"
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American Passenger Steam
err Will Sail Unless Ad-
vised Not to.

New York. Feb. 2.-Pcnding official
advices from Secretary Lansing, Presi-
dent p. A. S. Franklin of the Intcrna-
tional Mercantile Marine. said that no
official announcement could be made
as to the sailing of the American line
steamship. st. Louis, scheduled to
leave here ut noons tomorrow on her
regular trip to Liverpool. Upon be-
ing Informed that Mr.. Lansing had
stated in Washington that the line
probably would be advised not to send
the ship away, he said he would act IN
conformity with such g. recommcnda- :
tion.
Preparations for the sailing of the
ship proceeded today and when the
passenger office closed for the night
It was announced that passage had
bcep booked by $50 passengers, with
only 15 cancellations. OF the number
now listed. $50 are in the cabin and
a large percentage of them are Amcri-
can citizens.
National Institution"
President Franklin declared that the
American line is a national institu-
ton" having a contract with the
United states government for carrying
mails to Europe on regular dates.
"Thc American line" he said, was
organized under the mail act of 1891.
it is maintained under provisions of
that act and in this crisis we feel
that we must be officially advised what
TO do"
When asked il the ship would sail
even IL the state department did not
comply with his request for instruc-
tions, Mr.. Franklin said:
~ cannot say now what we will do
1t was inferred however. that an an
swer from Secretary Lansing with in :
structions was expected before the
time set for sailing.
British Ships Sail.
None of the British lines has re-
ceived any new instructions as to the
sailing Of their ships. local reprcscn :
tatives announced tonight. During
the day five frcighters, one an Amer
lean vessel. left for trans Atlantic
ports. The American ship was the
Dochra for Genoa. Several ships OF
Great Britain and allied nations among
them the White star liner Adriatic
arc announced to sail tomorrow.
A complete tic-up. temporarily at
least, of Dutch and Scandinav vian
shipping was indicated this afternoon
by cable instructions received by va
rious lines.
Other Nsutrais Stop.
Thes Royal Netherlands Steamship
company. which has 10 vessels In
American ports loading cargo con
signed to the Dutch government, have
been ordered to remain In port until
further notice. Six vessels owned by
the Swedish American Mexico line
also have been stopped.
The Holland-American line was ad
vised that the liner Nieuw Amsterdam
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GIFT FOR BENEFIT
OF STATES ROADS

Washington. Feb. 2.-Among many
minor bills passed by the senate to-
night by unanimous consent was one
by Senator smith Of Arizona, convey
ing 100000 acres Of unreserved, non-
mineral public land to each of the
states Of Colorado. Idaho. Montana,
New Mexico. Nevada, Utah. Wyoming.
North Dakota, South Dakota, Califor-
MIA. Oregon and Washington to be sold
or leased by the states for constructing
or maintaining public wagon roads.
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Newspapers Throughout
Country Reflect Unity
Of Feeling in Crisis.
SENTIMENT HELPS
OFFICIALS IN TASK
ATTITUDE of People Was
Awaited Before Definite
Steps Were Taken.

Washington. Feb. 2.-All adminis-
tration officials are gratified and sur
prised at what they interpret as. a
practically unanimous opinion of the
country on the situation so unexpect.
edly precipitated by Germany's subma-
rine warfare declaration. Not only
nearly all of the large metropolitan
newspapers reaching the state depart
mcnt. but also the small country pa
pcrs are declared to accept as a basic
principle the belief that Americas in.
terests and honor have been attacked.
One official said today that this
viewpoint. which had been awaited be-
iore an announcement, has had great
effect on the formation of a decision
The administration is known to feel
that while the German announcement
lustifies any action that may be
deemed best the administration could
not outdo public opinion. European
'sailings of all ships flying the Ameri-
can flag should be postponed, accord
ing to the opinion of the state depart
ment. Secretary Lansing, in announce
ing that a message to this effect had
been sent to the International Mercan-
tile Marine in regard to the sailing OF
the American line steamer st. Louis
for England tomorrow, was emphatic
IN saying no orders had been issued
against her sailing, but that the opin-
ION of the depa rtment had been given
that 1t would be wiser to await the
decision Of the country in the broader
issues of the controversy with Ger
many.
To Individual Discretion.
The state department feels that the
sailing Of the vessels. the departure of
Americans from Germany and the safe
passage of other Americans across the
Atlantic should for the moment be
left entirely to the discretion of the in
dividuals concerned on their personal
Judgment of the situation. Wherever
possible, however. it is earnestly de-
sired that no risks be taken until the
formal decision of the country on the
whole issue has been announced. All
the smaller collateral incidents relat-
aaE to that larger issue will then fall
into line. No long delay is expected.
Germany is understood by officials
here to be in the dark as to Americas
probable position. Not till the Ameri-
can course has been formally an
nounced at home, It is understood, will
Germany receive her answer.
Ready to Warn Americans.
American diplomats abroad are un-
derstanding instructions. it developed
today, to warn Americans at any. time
that it may be necessary for them to
leave belligerent country. On that
ground, 1t is understood, the state de-
partment will not issue a formal no.
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Tomorrow-Partly cloudy and
colder. -
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VAN HOOK.

Van Hook, n. D., Jan. al
Mahogany fixtures are being placedj
in the Farmers State bank, and,
interior finished. The building is one
that any banking concern in the state
would be proud to occupy.
A committee Of Yeomen met We'd
nesday evening to select their officers
for the year. The lodge has a menu
bership of about seventy-five.
Guy Cottingham of Dunn CENTER
who has been visiting his brotherE
Attorney Cottingham, for the past few
days, left Thursday morning for
Dogden.
The following spent the holidays
out of the village: Mr.. and Mrs. +.
Engdahl. Ortonville. Mimi: Mrs. W.
Powelson at Ryder, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Nystrom, Minot; Rev. and Mrs. c. D.
Norris. Plaza.
J., w. Wilson, the ice man. is at
Sanish, making arrangements TO have
his supply of ice put up. Mr.. Wilson
supplies Sanish, Van Hook. ParshallS
Plaza, Makoti and Ryder.
Baby girls were born to Mr.. ana
Mrs. Peter Peterson, and Mr.. and Mrs.
John Aim. south Of town.
The Ladies' Civic league will he
entertained Saturday next, by Miss
Viva Hodge at the home OF Dr. and
Mrs Blatherwick. Cor. v. III.
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Citation.

State Of North Dakota, County of
Cass. In County Court, before Hon. A.
g. Hanson, judge.
In the matter Of the estate OF John
Deacon, deceased.
Arthur A. Deacon. petitioner, VS.. all
persons interested in the estate of said
deceased, respondents. - Citation
Administrator.
The State of North Dakota to the
above named respondents and all per-
sons interested in the estate Of John
Deacon, deceased:
You, and each of you, are hereby
notified that Arthur A. Deacon, the
petitioner herein, has filed in this
court his petition, praying that letters
of administration upon the estate of
John Deacon late OF the Township of
Barnes in the County Of Cass and
State of North Dakota, deceased, be
granted to Arthur A. Deacon, and that
the said petition viii be heard and
duly considered by this court on Tues
day, the eth day OF February, A. D..
1907, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon OF
that day, at the courtrooms of this
court in the county courthouse, in the
City Of Fargo, County OF Cass and
state Of North Dakota, and you. and
each of you, are hereby cited to be and
appear before this court at said time
and place, and answer said petition,
and show cause, of any there be. why
the prayer of said petition should not
be granted.
BY the court.
Judge OF the County Court
Dated the Both day Of December, Al.
:" Cpsc. sO-Jan. s-1s. 1910
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. Summons.

State of North Dakota, County of
Cass: In District Court, Third Judi
cial District.
ERm a.lg, B9ehm, plaintiff. vs. Lizzie
Redetxke. Minnie c. Boehm Knutson,
Rosy A. Boehm Paul, Martha NJ Boehm
Paul, BENJAMIN f. Boehm, Robert r,
Boehm. Gladys Boehm, Annie Boehm
Redetske; Duluth. Fargo e. Black Hills
Railway Company. a corporation; Peter
Meighan, Peter Megan, John Megans.
The Unknown Heirs of August Boehm,
deceased. and all other persons un-
in, or lien or incumbrance upon the
property described in the complaint, de-
Embellishments.
The State of North Dakota to the
above named defendants:
You are hereby summoned to answer
the complaint in this action and to
serve a copy of your answer upon the
subscribers within thirty days after the
elusive OF the day OF service: and in
case of your failure to appear or an
Swer, judgment will be taken against
you by default for the relief demanded
Dated this End day of December. A.
POLLOCK & POLLOCK.
Attorneys for Plaintiff, Residence and
Postofiice Address, Fargo. North Da-
The above named defendants are
hereby notified that the verified com
plant in the above. entitled action Is
n sa IN the cou G0e within the s Glsrk Of tie
County of Cass and State of North Da-
kota. and that the object OF said action
Ia to determine CONFLICTING claims to the
following described real property situ-
ate in said County of Cass and state
of North Dakota, to-wit:
The Northwest Quarter (NWA) Of
Sec. Five 80 in Twp. 1877, North Of
Range 40 West; and
The Southeast Quarter (SEN) of Sec.
Thirty-two (32) in Twp las, North Of
Range 81 West; and that no personal
claim is made against the said defend
ants or any OF them,
Dated this end day Of December. A.
POLLOCK G. POLLOCK,
Attorneys for Plaintifr, Residence and
kota.
(Dec. 2--s-lS-2S-3O. 1916. Jan. 6, 1917
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Notice Of stockholaers, sreetlnE.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders OF tie
Scandinavian American Bank of Faro
will be held at Its banking house in the
City of Fargo, North Dakota, on tie
fifteenth day of January, 1917.
Said meeting will be convened at 2
o'clock q. m and continued during ~
least three hours, unless the object for
plished sooner.
The purpose for which the meeting IS
called is to elect seven CD directors for
the bank to serve during the ensuing
year. and for the transaction OF any
other business which may properly
come before the meeting.
n. O. EGGEN.
Cashier.
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tJan. 8 and ls.l
NOTICE.

Annual Meeting Of Stockholders, Da-
k0ta Trust Company.
The annual meeting OF the stock
holders OF the Dakota Trust Company
OF Fargo, North Dakota, viii be held
at the Office of the company, No. 20
Broadway. Tuesday, January 9th. 1917,
at Z D. M, for the transaction OF any
and ali business that may legally come
before said meeting. All sfoclxholde e
are requested to govern themselves ar-
.cordingly. The polls for the election ~
three directors willvbe open from 3 4.
m. 20 3 p. m. az the once OF the come
pany.
Signed. B. ". MOoE
Secreta1B
IDse. 50, isis-ysa, 9, 1917
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Notice to Creditors.

In the matter of the estate OF Mary C.
Cleveland, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the UNDER
signed, Henry NJ. Cleveland. the exec
utor OF the last will and testament Of
Mary C. Cleveland, late of the City Of
BROOKLYN, in the County OF Windham,
and State of Connecticut. deceased TO
the creditors of and all persons having
claims against said deceased to exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers with
of this notice to said executor at the
Office of Daniel r. Holt the agent OF
said executor, in the deLendrecie Build
ing on Front Street In the City Of Far
go, III said Cass county.
Dated December 16, 1915.
HENRY NJ. CLEVELAND,
Executor
First publication on the 18th day Of
Gee. is-ss-so, 1915, Jan. 8. 1910
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Agents Wanted

catalog and samples,
new goods, quick sales. big profits,
make So to SIS daily, no experience,
worlds greatest specialties. Cruver
Co., Jackson and Campbell, Chicago, III.
2339s PROFIT selling Jubilee Spark In
tensifiers to automobile owners, gar
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Exclusive territory. Write today. Jubi-
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DENIES APPLICATION.
(By Assoolated Press. )

Buffalo, n. Y, Jan. 6.-Justice
Charles b. Wheeler denied John Ed
ward Teiper's application for a re-
trial on the charge of numbering his
mother. Teiper was convicted Of Sec
ond degree murder, and Justice Wheel
err imposed the sentence of 20 years to
life imprisonment provided by law.
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Notice to Creditors.

In the matter of the estate of Henry
Mason Cleveland, deceased,
Notice Is hereby given by the UNDER
signed, Henry II. Cleveland, the exec
utor OF the last Will and testament Of
Henry Mason Cleveland, late of the City
of Brooklyn, In the County of Windham,
the creditors of and all persons having
claims against said deceased to exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers
within four months after the first pub
lication OF this notice to said executor
at the once Of Daniel b. Holt. the agent
OF said executor, in the deLendrecle
Building on Front Street in the City Of
Fargo, In said Cass county.
Dated December 16, 1915.
HENRY NJ, CLEVELAND,
Executor.
First publication on the 18th day of
1Dsc. is-Ss-SO, 1915. Jan. 6, 1910
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