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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1917-11-22
HELD TWO SUNDAY
SCHOOL MEETINGS
EFFICIENCY MEETINGS HELD
HERE-EACH COUNTY DIVlD-
ED INTO DISTRICTS

On November 18th, Mr.. James c.
Garrison, general secretary for the
North Dakota Sunday Schools was in
Williston and conducted two sessions
of Efficiency meetings for the officers
and workers in the eleventh district
which comprises the counties of Nc
Kenzie, Williams and Mountraill.
Mr.. Garrison presented the world
bigness Of the Sunday School move
ment as shown by the organizations
which are doing wonderful work in
China, India, Japan and darkest
Africa. The latest addition to the
international family Of the United
States, Canada and Mexico is Alaska
Mr.. Garrison also outlined the sys-
tematic plans for work by which this
great organization is able TO reach
into so many countries, and through
the inner organizations down into
each community and into each home
and family.
At the close of the Efficiency meet
ing, q meeting of the Williams coun-
ty executive committee was called to
consider two changes to effect the
county. j
Mrs. Arthur K. CRUDE of Williston
will succeed Bertha R. Palmer as
secretary Of the county work. Miss
Palmer has had charge Of this work
for the past three years and has seen
a wonderful growth in the interest
and effectiveness of the work in the
county. Miss Palmer leaves Will
hams county to spend the winter at
her home in Devils Lake.
According to the State plans for
county efficiency it is necessary that
each county be divided into districts
which shall be organized for more
ocal work that can be done in whole
county at large. Action was taken
20. divide the Williams County into
'our districts as follows: South East
District, Beginning at eastern boun-
larry Of county on the line between
157 and 15s west to line be-
ween ranges 80 and 100, then south
o te Missouri River. ...
Mort East District; Beginning at
EASTERN boundary in county on the
inc between townships 157 and 153
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Great Victory For Haig Forces
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION
Issued by President Wilson Naming
Thursday, November -

) Issued PfeAdeHt N1m1ME
Thursday, November -
1t has long been the peope
the fruitful aNumn of the praise and thanksgiving
Almighty Gotor his many blessings and
That custom follow the midst f the tragedy
of world shaken by and mneasurabe disaster, the midst
has gathered about the great Blessings
bestowed blessings that better than peace
mind and prosperity Of enterprise.
~WeAve been given the opportunity
served ourselves the day Of
penenc taking against that
and debase verywhere joining
demanding the nations
demanded obtained for In this
Of duty not only to defend rights nation but
the right ofree turnout
vouehssfed full inspiring measure the
spirit brought mind and
vgorsof counsel and action has
been revealed We should especially thank
in the midst Of the greatest enterprise the spirits
OF have entered have but obesrve
sonabe and practicable abundance with which supply
the needs of those associated with well
light shines about The great duties Of day awaken and
national spirit We shall be divided
wonder what stuff we made Of.
And while render thanks for these things let
Almighty God that all humbnes of spirit look always
to Him for guidance that be in spirit
and purpose service; that by His grace minds may
strengthened; good
and security ard and the comradeship of
justice be vouchsafed all the nations of the earth
Wherefore Woodrow Wilson, president of the United States
America hereby designate Thursday twenty
NINTH next day Of thanksgiving and and invite the
people hruout the land that their ordinary
occupations their places worship
render thanks to God, the great uerof nations
n witness whereof have hereunto
the of the United be affixed.
"Done in the District Columbia, this day November
year independence
States of America, the 142nd .-l
"WooDRow WILSON
"By the president: ."~
ROBERT LANSING secretary of state"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1917-11-22

London, Nov. 21.-Despite the con-
'tinuation of the storm on the British
battlefront the British troops and
tanks were still pushing forward to-
day, Reuters correspondent at head
quarters reports.
"It has been raining hard since yes
terday morning and it is raining still,
but somewhere beyond the veil of the
storm our troops and tanks are still
pushing forward" the Reuter- cores
pondent wires. "We get reports of
them even on the Marcoing- -Masnieres
line and of patrols penetrating in the
direction of Noyelles. (Noyelles is
3 1-8 miles from Cambrai.)
"The heavy blow dealt the Germans
has driven wedge through the Hin
denburg line, in which there is every
evidence of the Germans fleeing or
surrendering without making a serious
attempt to hold the defenses, which
were of enormous strength"
London, Nov. 21.-The Hindenburg
line has been broken to depth of
four to five miles, the war office an
nounces.
The British troops stormed the first
system of the Hindenburg line de-
fenses along the whole front between
St. Quentin and the Scrape river, a
distance of thirty-two miles.
The British infantry and tanks
pressed on and captured the second
system of defenses, over mile be-
yond.
The second system of German de-
fenses captured by the British is
known as the Hindenburg support
line. The. British captured Benavis,
Lameau Wood, Ea Vacquerie, the de-
fenses known as Welsh Ridge and
Ribecourt village. Their operations
are continuing.
The whole German line west of the
Canal du Nord to the Bapaume-Cam-
brai road has been captured.
The British also fought their way
through Couillet wood.
Lieutenant General Sir Julian Byng
is in command of the attacking army.
The towns of Havrincourt, Mar
Going, Graincourt and Anneux and
Neuf wood have been captured by
the British.
A large number of tanks moved
forward in advance of the infantry
when the attack was opened, and
broke through successive belts Of
German wire defenses, which were of
great depth and strength.
The number Of prisoners taken thus
far by the British is given at about
5000 in a Reuter- dispatch today at
British headquarters.
The announcement follows:
yesterday morning the Third
army, under command Of General the
Honorable Sir Julian Byng, delivered
a number of attacks between st.
Quentin and the River Scarpe. These
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1917-11-22
MEMORIAL SERVICES
BY THE B. P. 0.ELK,S
LOCAL ORDER OF THE ELK s
WILL HAVE SERVICES IN
THE ARMORY

Memorial services will be held in
the Armory at three o'clock Sunday
afternoon, December End. The SER
vices are public anb everyone is in
vited to attend. The order has been
fortunate enough to secure H. w.
Wheeler of Minneapolis for the
memorial address. Mr.. Wheeler is a
forceful and earnest speaker and is
sure to interest everyone present. The
program follows:
Program
Music-By Orchestra.
Opening Services.
Mixed Quartette.
Alter Services, by Exaulted Ruler
and Officers.
Solo-Miss Jenette Craven.
:Address-H. w. Wheeler of Min
neapolis.
Duet-Mrs. VIM. Broderick and
Mrs. S. J. Creaser.
Music-By Orchestra.
Aud Lank Syne-By Audience.
Closing Ceremonies.
Music-By Orchestra.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1917-11-22
UNION THANKSGIVING SERVICE
AT THE ARM0RY AT 1880 A. NJ.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3OTH

President the City Commission will
preside. Program follows:
Music by the Willson Band.
Singing-"America."
Reading-Twenty Third Psalm and Prayer-Rev Batten
Reading Presidents Proclamation Brief AddressPr Craven
Special Music by Choir.
Address-Rev. c. E. Stinson.
Hymn-"Best The Tie That Binds' r.
Penedicton-Rev. C. j. Ferster.
will be under the direction of Mr. Clayton and
Miss JONES' the Congregational Methodist and
Trinity requested assist and be at the
Armoy NJ The offering will to the North
Dakota Society Fargo This organization is
caring children without regard to
creed hoped the public generally will attend and
make this real Community Thanksgiving Service.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1917-11-22
MAKE GOOD PATRIOTIC SONG

The following words the of we'll known Willis
They appeal to being something above
dnary and set to the proper music would make patriotic
song:
All Hail to America!
The land of the Red, White and Blue
Where hearts beat strong for freedom,
And men brave and true ~.
Where mighty hosts of freemen
To victory have trod
For the sake of precious liberty,
Their country and their God.
f.
Chorus
Come forth unto the battle,
Meier let our flag be fured
Till the foe Of all humanity
is driven from the world.
The bugle call is sounding .,
Thru every vale and dell !!
For the safety of fresdes
And the land we love so we'll
For the honor of our fathers
Who have fought and bled and died
That we might have the heritage
That's dearest joy and pride.
Then ring the bells for freedom
Flash the message the sky
That we have place for tyrants,
And we'll either do or die
Let the emblem of Old Glory
Wave the signal cross the sea
That our mighty hosts of freemen
Shall march to victory.
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DAKOTA TROOPS AT CAMP
MILLS: ARRIVED SUNDAY

The 164th U. s. Infantry, has arriv-
ed at Camp Mills, Mineola, Long
Island, according to private Dispatch
es received in Fargo today from men,
bers of Co. B.
The regiment left Camp Greene,
Charlotte, N. c., last Friday.
North Dakota troopers arrived in
Camp Mills Sunday.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1917-11-22

Henry Bryant and Don Penman left
Tuesday for Seattle, WASH, where
they will spend the winter.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1917-11-22

Sam Greengard Of Scobey spent
several days the first of the week
here visiting with his family. ;,
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CONTINUED csn page 81
Evening star., 1917-05-04
Army Officers to Join Mission.
Joffre Sees Newspaper Men
and N. Viviani Expresses
Gratitude for Welcome

Before the departure Of the French
mission yesterday afternoon Marshal
Joffre received newspaper men in per-
son. Admiral chocheprat extended his
regrets at being unable to meet them
again through NJ. Haveloque, and M
Viviani issued the following statement,
addressed to the correspondence:
ALLOW me to express my sincere re-
gret II circumstances prevent my bid
ding you good-by In person this morn
ing. But today every moment is taken
up. and I cannot. unfortunately, shake
hands with you individually But /
desire not to leave Washington without
thanking you for the help you have SO
kindly extended to US and the cordial
and sympathetic way in which you have
always spoken of our mission. Thanks
to you we have been enabled to con-
vey to everv one our feelings of warm
gratitude for the magnificent welcome
we have recaived in Washington.
"The mission will always retain a
grateful recollection of the most charm
ing hospitality which has been EXTEND
ed to 1t, and of all the delicate atten-
tions by which it has been surrounded
in this beautiful city Maj. LEnfant so
admirably designed Our regrets are
diminished by the thought that after
the most interesting trip we are about
where we can find no better conclusion
to the journey we have so pleasantly
begun. Consequently, bid you au
revoir, not adieu."
Evening star., 1917-05-04
CAPITAL HORSE SHOW
IS TO OPEN TOMORROW
Should Weather Be Unfavorable.
Exhibition Will Be Postponed
Until Monday.

With weather conditions permitting,
washington's annual horse show will
open at o'clock tomorrow afternoon,
at the grounds at 18th and streets
northwest. In the event of rain, the
opening will be postponed until Mon
day. All Is in readiness for what is
assured of being the greatest assem-
blage or thoroughbred horses ever
brought together in this or perhaps any
other city of the country.
The 200 stalls at the exhibition
grounds are filled with the nations
equine elite. while accommodations at
capacity. One hundred and five exhib-
itors, representing ten states. have
made entries. this being the largest
number In the history of the show.
The Judges have been selected from
among the most expert horsemen of the
country. and their decisions Will de-
termine national championships in har-
hess, hunting and other classes. Judge
william H. Moore of New York city:
John l. Bushnell of Springfield. Ohio:
Miss Constance Vauclain Of Philadel-
phia: MRS Allen Potts, famed as Vir-
xinia's only woman master of hounds,
and other well known exhibitors have
arrived, and their horses were given
anal schooling today.
Mat s. Cohen. commissioner of agri-
of the Judges for the saddle classes.
was expected to arrive today. Manager
Hazen stated that the show promises
70 attract a big attendance of horse
lovers from New York. Philadelphia
and other eastern cities.
Evening star., 1917-05-04
UNDER AMENDED BYLAWS.
Rule Whereby D. A. R. Chapters
NAV Be Represented at Conference.

Regents of the f1fty-nine chapters Of
the District of Columbia Daughters of
the American Revolution are advised
by Mrs Gaius Brumbaugh, the state re-
gent, that, If unable to attend the ex.
ecutive meeting Of the District D. A. R.
scheduled for tonight in the oak room
of the Raleigh their chapters may still
be represented at the proceedings.
Section one of article three of the by
laws was amended at the last confer
ence so that. in the absence Of the
chapter regent, the delegate or her al
ternate to the conference in April is
empowered to take her place and have
voice in the proceedings.
Mrs. Brumbaugh will preside at to-
nights gathering.
Evening star., 1917-05-04
President Wilson, in Letter
to Senator CuIberson, Urged
Power to Embargo Exports

Personal interest of President Wilson
in the clause in the espionage bill au-
thorizing him to embargo exports was
disclosed today during debate on the
bill in the Senate. A letter from the
President to Chairman Culberson of the
Senate judiciary committee, submitting
draft of the bill and urging it's con-
sideration. was produced and read.
Statements were made by Senator
overman of North Carolina, In charge
formation that American food and
clothing are reaching Germany through
neutral nations, and that the adminis-
tration desires the embargo authoriza-
ton to stop the practice. Senator walsh
Of Montana, close in the administra-
tion's confidence, intimated that en-
bargoes would be made against certain
neutral unnamed countries unless they
change their attitude"
The letter from the President submit
ting the embargo feature was dated
April II, and read:
Il am taking the liberty of sending
you the draft of a suggested bill per-
mitting the President to control exports
for the purpose of seeing to 1t that the
resources of the country are used In, the
most effective way for the prosecution
of the present war rather than diverted
to countries or quarters where they are
less needed.
II feel confident that the policy here-
in suggested will commend itself to
your consideration"
The letter was produced after Sena-
tor Reed had challenged a statement by
senator Overman that the President
personally indorsed the embargo pro-
posal.
Senator Overman said that after the
Senate passed the original espionage
bill. which failed last March. the en-
- ff4n
formation that American products
were reaching Germany.
Evening star., 1917-05-04
DAYLIGHT SAVING URGED.
Senate Committee Hears Delegation
of Manufacturer and Business Men.

Daylight saving as q war measure
was indorsed yesterday before the Sem
ate interstate commerce committee by
a delegation of manufacturers ana
business men. Senator Calder's bill
will be referred to subcommittee for
further consideration.
A majority of the citizens of Detroit,
u,here the plan has been operation a
year. are satisfied with the experiment.
Saor1e Renaud of that city told the
COMMITTEES. That the plan has speeded
nm factory production and been of much
nhysical benefit to employees. was
stated by s. M. Colgate. New York soap
Extra time the plan would give for
home gardening was an argument ad.
yanced by r. H. Sibley Of the Rochester.
N, Y, Chamber Of Commerce. and r. r.
Wilson Of Boston, representing the Ma.
tional Association Of Cotton Manufac.
turerR : =.
Evening star., 1917-05-04
Berlin Admits British
Have Taken Fresnoy;
Battle Is Continuing

By the Associated Press.
BERLIN. May 4. via London, pm
British troops yesterday only succeeded
in taking Fresnoy and small portions
of our foremost trenches near Bulle-
court" says the official statement is
sued today by the German army head
quarters star.
The battle against the English. the
German statement adds, Is continuing
today. The Germans took more than
1000 prisoners.
Strong English cavalry forces, the
announcement declares. have been as
sembled southeast Of Arras
Evening star., 1917-05-04
Service Certificates Returned.

Secretary Daniels has announced that
a number Of certificates Of service" for
members Of last years naval training
cruise for civilians have been returned
to the Navy Department because Of in
sufficient or incorrect address. All menu
bers who have not received their certifis
Gates are requested by the Secretary to
send their name and address. also the
name Of the ship on which they served.
to the departments bureau Of naviga-
ton here.
Evening star., 1917-05-04
Commission Expresses Gratitude.

The French commission issued the fol-
lowing statement: IN. Viviani, Marshal
Joffre. Admiral Chochoprat and the mem
bers of the French mission have received
such a number of invitations. greetings
and expressions of sympathy that in spite
Of every effort to answer them individual
ly it has been found absolutely impossible
to do SO. Consequently we request the
press to publish general acknowledge
ment of these expressions of sympathy,
our regrets II they have not been other
wise acknowledged and our warmest
thanks"
Evening star., 1917-05-04
U. s. Publicity Bureau Moves.

The recently established bureau of
public information. of which George
creel is the head, has grown in mag
nitude and Importance and requires
the constant service Of large corps of
experts, stenographers and typewriters.
The library in the Navy Department as
signed to the force having become bad
~ oyercrowded, more commodious quar-
ters were obtained in the private dwell
ing at 10 jackson place, opposite La
fayette Park.
Evening star., 1917-05-04
HOOVER, IN CAPITAL,
TOBEG|N FOOD TASK
Relief Director Reports. Seri-
GUS Shortage in England
and Italy. II
GERMANS WELL SUPPLIED

Herbert c. Hoover, director OF Bel
gian relief and now chairman of the
food committee OF the council of ma
tional defense. arrivet here totay to
report on the food situation abroad. He
will present a comprehensive summary
of conditions in the allied countries as
basis for working out a plan, OF ap-
portioning American food shipments.
No secret is made of the seriousness
Of food shortages in both England and
Italy. France is faring somewhat bet
ter, but is in need of coal Mr.. Hoo
'ver's reports deal also with conditions
in the northern European neutral coun>
tries and will show how much food
must be sent from the United States.
To Continue Relief Work.
Mr.. Hoover will retain the chairman
ship of the Belgian relief committee.
directing the work from Washington.
His duties with the government have
been defined by the defense council as
advisory. but it is understood that after
the administration food control bills
are passed by Congress he may be
given wide powers in supervising food
distribution abroad and perhaps in the
United States.
Germans Not Starving.
Mr.. Hoover declared that there was
only one chance of the German people
or the army starving and that was a
bad crop. He said that Germans were
consuming food on a strictly scientific
basis. but that even II they were to live
on a much more liberal scale than at
present they would have enough food
for at least two years. For a year or
more, he added they had been using
only the surplus of the cattle, keeping
the base of the herd intact.
Mr.. Hoover would not discuss his
plans as United States food commits
sioner for handling American food
problems during the war. but said he
was going to start the work immedi-
ately.
VIII Report on Liquor.
Mr.. Hoover also will report on pro-
hibition and present estimates of the
amount OF American grain used in the
manufacture Of alcoholic liquors In the
allied countries. His attitude has not
been made public, but 1t Is believed
his report will set forth that every
cargo of American grain sent to
Europe is needed for food.
All the allies have imposed more or
less stringent prohibition restrictions.
but q considerable amount of food.
stuffs still goes to distilleries.
Evening star., 1917-05-04
$4,000 Germans Seized
Along With 7O6 Guns
in French Offensive
By the Advocated Press.

By the Associated Press
PARIS. May 4.-The French in their
operations between scissors and Au-
berive. according to an ohicial state
ment. have since April 16 captured
nearly $4,000 prisoners. 175 field and
heavy guns. 412 machine guns, lis
ing into account vast quantities OF
material Of different kinds. stores, pro-
visions and munitions.
The Germans, who had forty-three
divisions in reserve behind the Franco
British front, according to the latest
Information, have been obliged since
April 9. to throw in thirty-three of
these divisions. and by April 27. seven
teen divisions, badly cut up. had al
ready been withdrawn to the rear to
be reorganized.
Progress In Champagne.
Further progress was made by the
French last night on the Champagne
front. says today's official announce
ment. The statement follows:
The night was marked by great ac-
tivity of the artillery on the front
northwest of Rheims In the Cham
pagne we made new progress in the
wood west of Mont Cornillet and re-
pulsed a grenade attack on one of our
small posts Intermittent artillery
fighting occurred south of Moronvil-
liers.
"On the left bank Of the Meuse (Ver-
dun front). two surprise attacks on the
German lines, one at Dead Man Hill
and the other in Avoncourt wood. en-
abled us to take prisoners. West of
Dead Man Hill we checked a German
attack promptly.
I'm Lorraine patrol encounters oc-
CURED near Embermenil and Domevre.
The night was calm on the remainder
of the front.
yesterday our pilots brought down
five airplanes. 1t is learned also that
three enemy machines, which were re-
ported to have been damaged in en-
gagements on Wednesday were in real
ity brought down. A German aviator
at about 10 o'clock last night threw
down several bombs in the region of
Dunkirk- There were no casualties and
no damage was DONE"
Evening star., 1917-05-04
Raise Potatoes, Railroad Advises.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. May 4.-"Raise
potatoes and help to win the war, is
the title Of q booklet which the Penn
sylvania railroad 10 about to,distribute
to farmers and residents in towns and
suburbs along its lines.
Evening star., 1917-05-04

barbed wire stretched from tree to tree.
The Germans are holding desperately
Ia Two woods east of Monchy lie Preux.
known as the Bois du Sart and Bois du
Vert. and have connected the two with
elaborate trenches.
Heavy counter attacks were attempt
ed time and time again during the day
and from every section of the battle
front come echoes of the never ceasing
artillery duel