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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-15

use OF the tenants. A modern, fully
equipped laundry will also be install
led in place OF the temporary laundry
now in the basement. The building
will be equipped with a passenger
and freight elevator and special ice
service.
An electric front door control and
apartment telephone system are in
stalled; also a three-riser vacuum
cleaning plant. Each apartment has
service closet. ice receiver, refri-
gerator, Janitor call, closets, wall
bed built in, bath tubs and kitchen
cabinets.
The plastering throughout is per-
fectly smooth. All the floors are
stripped and finished with narrow
width maple, all trim is finished in
rosewood, mahogany, old oak or
white enamel, according to the room
All bath rooms have tiled floors and
the walls and ceilings to the kitchen
cite are finished in fiat white, and all
remaining rooms are finished in ap-
propriate colors.
The architect and engineer, Rob-
ert B. Stacy-Judd, was the first TO
introduce what is known as the one
room apartment suite into this part
Of the country, his first structure Of
the kind being the Person nat block
in Bismarck.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-15
NAVAL COUNCIL
1Sg0RGANIZED
BY THE ALLIES
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 15.-Creation Of
an allied naval council to co-ordin-
ate the naval operations Of all the
nations at war with the central pow
ers, was announced last night in a
cablegram to the navy department
from Admiral Benson at Paris.
The council will be composed Of
the minister OF marine and chief of
naval staff Of each country, in the
case of the United States, Secretary
Daniels and Admiral Benson. As the
meetings must be held in Europe,
flag officers designated by their gov
ernments viii represent the members
from both the United States and
Japan.
Members OF the council established
in accordance with the plans OF the
inter- allied conference. will report to
their respective governments with
recommendation for action.
Admiral Benson's message was
made public by Secretary Daniels
last night as follows:
Conference at Paris.
1.-THE conference held at the minis
try Of marine at Paris, on Thursday
and Friday, Nov. $3.50, was presided
over by Monsieur Leygues, minister
OF marine, the following delegates
being present:
aFor France, M. Jules Gels, Sous
Secretaire d'etat De La Marine Vice
Admiral Bebon. chief OF the general
staff.
sFor England, Sir Eric Geddes.
first lord Of the admiralty. Admiral
Sir John JeIlicoe, first sea lord.
ssFor the United States. Admiral
Benson, director Of the bureau OF
operations. Vice Admiral Sims. COM
manding the American naval forces
in European waters.
'F'or Italy. Vice Admiral Cusane
visconti. Sous Chef d'etat. major
For Japan. Rear Admiral
Funakoshi
Naval Allied Council.
'Tt has been decided to create a
naval allied council i'm order to insure
the closest touch and complete CO.
operation between the allied fleets.
The task Of the council viii be TO
watch over the general conduct Of
the naval war and 20 insure TO CO.
ordination OF effort at sea, as well as
the development or all scientific
operations connected with the con-
duct Of the war.
erie council viii make all the
necessary recommendation TO enable
the government 10 make decisions
IL viii keep itself informed as to the
execution Of plans decided upon. The
members Of the council win report to
their respective governments as may
be necessary. The individual
responsibility OF the chiefs Of stan,
and OF the cOmmander-tn-chtet az
sea toward their governments as re-
CARDS operations and, as well as the
strategical and tactical disposition OF
the forces placed under their COM
mand remains unchanged.
1T has been decided that the coun-
Gil should consist of the ministers Of
marine OF the nations represented
and OF the chiefs Of the naval staits.
As the meeting of the council win
OF necessity DO held In Europe, the
chiefs Of the general naval Stairs Of
the United States and Japan win BE-
represented by nag officers nominal
ca By the respective governments
The allied naval council win be
provided with a permanent secretary
whose business it win be TO collect
and collats all necessary informa-
ton.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-15

Minot, N. D., Dec. 15.-Iatest de-
vices and improvements known to
the building world are to be found in
the Central block erected by DR.. L.
III. Kermott. which, when finally
completed, will be five stories in
height.
The building occupies an area of
50x140 feet. The exterior walls, fac
ing the streets. are built OF Hebron
brick in six colors. A stone facade
adorns the two exterior walls on the
exposed sides Of the first floor, COPIED
with stone cornice.
The skyline of the brick facade is
merely a temporary finish and win be
discarded for a large stone cornice
at the fourth floor level IN tho five
story building. The fifth story will
be constructed in what Is known as
Mansard roof The basement walls,
foundations and columns are de-
signed to carry a six-story structure,
The second floor contains ten
apartment suites. The future stories
win be almost replica with the ex-
ception Of the top floor. The latter
will have the entire east half design
ed as private quarters for the own
err
II is intended to have a ballroom,
suitable for small private parties,
and which will be for the exclusive
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-15

ed IN event the enemy should reach
the plain.
An army automobile in which
Congressman George II. TinlSham. OF
Boston, was riding today on q visit
to Monte Grappa on the northern
mountain front, slxidded over the
mountain side and dropped twenty
feet. it made a double turn and was
crushed To pieces but the congress-
man and the other occupants escap-
ed with bruises, the chauffeur being
seriously but not dangerously injur-
ed. The car was so badly damaged
that Ii was abandoned.
Congressman Tinkham, who fired
the first American shot against AUS
tria, received slight injuries and was
cared for by q military surgeon.
Sixty Divisions.
Washington, Dec. 15.-The strength
of the Austro-G German invaders in
Italy is placed by official dispatches
from Rome today at sixty divisions.
On the front line are fifty-two, Of
which forty-five are Austrian and
seven German. Eight others, four
German and four Austrian, are said
by information from competent
sources to be held back of the lines
in reserve.
Italian Headquarters in Northern
Italy, Dec. 15.-Heavy fighting is in
progress today on the mountain
front in the north. east OF Brenta
river. The enemy is attempting to
advance his positions as he has those
west OF the river. which would give
him two lines of approach to the
Brenta valley and the open plain.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-15

IS EXTENDED TO
NAVAL AFFAIRS

Washington, Dec. is. - Congress
yesterday extended its investigation
OF the administrators war prepare
tons to the navy. While the senate
military committee continued its
army hearing the house naval COM
mittee decided to begin Immediately
general inquiry into naval affairs
and appointed a subcommittee
headed by Representative Oliver Of
Alabama to conduct Ii.
TT was officially announced that
the purpose OF the naval investiga-
ton would be to scrutinize past and
future expenditures and policies, and
to secure greater coordination be-
tween congress and the executive de-
partments in the conduct OF the war.
Hearings probably will begin Monday
and most OF them are expected 20 be
hind closed doors to protect the
navy's secrets.
Daniels Is Pleased.
Secretary Daniels heard about the
committees action as he left a cabi-
net meeting. He said he was pleas
ed, and that the more that Is found
out about what the navy had accom-
plished, the better congress would
be satisfied.
Major General Crozier, chief Of
ordnance, was before the senate milf
tary committee for the third day OF
his examination regarding delays in
providing weapons for the war army.
He was on the stand for four hours
answering questions which IL was
deemed inadvisable TO discuss pub
liclyi and gave much detailed
Information supplementlng testimony
yesterday as to shortages in rifles,
machine guns and light artillery.
The wvfuer,v-rsrruIvr
assertion that existing conditions will
not interfere with Americas fighting
capacity abroad or training at home.
He was recalled today for further
examination regarding heavy artil-
.Maehins Gun Question.
The machine gun question was
given much attention in yesterdays
session. General Crozier's part in
the old controversy over the Lewis
machine gun was touched upon in
view Of his statement placing upon
Secretary Baker personal RESPONSE
biIity for the machine gun shortage.
The committee decided 10 summon
the inventor OF the Lewis machine
gum later. IL was brought out that
only few hundred machine guns
have been furnished the training
camps and that for many weeks aft
er the national army got into train
ing. some OF the units were instruct
ed with carts instead of weapons.
In the national army environments
about half OF the men have not yet
received rifles. General Crozier said
IN training 1t was not necessary 70
have rifle supplies aft the maximum.
AS a general policy OF equipping
the American forces. General Crozier
informed the committee that tho de-
partment's efforts were being con-
centrated on European positions.
While training camps are being cared
for, he said. the departments prime
effort is 20 insure an adequate supply
OF all equipment for the American
overseas forces.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-15

NNEWus
So we laugh when the wind tears at
canvas,
And fires real stubborn won't burn,
And what IL at night. when lights
flicker out.
Our souls for the home ties may
yearn.
We must tight for the love OF Old
Glory,
We must fight for the dear ones
back home,
So It's swallow the kick and the
grumble,
And smother the homeslciSy groan.
Though weary the months which be-
fore us.
Must pass ere we hit the home trail,
It's all for the love OF Old Glory,
And the old Starry flag cannot fail.
Christmas Has Come.
The holidays have come to the
boys OF the northwestern states.
Thanksgiving boxes have been pour
ing into the postofices OF the various
northwestern regiments during the
past week and the first OF the Christ
mas RaAIAAaBEn eAAG INV esAAANAAAks
Hundreds of parcels OF mail come
every day, all bedecked in holiday
regalia,-that Is OF II were tied strong
enough to weather the rough hand
ling Boys are sporting sweaters,
wrlstlets, helmets. and brandishing
new razors, flashing new pocket
lights: carefully sewing new pockets
in barrack bags to hold the tooth
brush holders, the new items of toilet
articles which have been sent by a
precautions Santa Claus OF a father,
mother, sister or sweetheart back
home.
There is nothing very warlike
about this camp except orders and
the uniforms. and IL really resembles
more the barracks Of a big military
school. And to be perfectly candid
the men might be the chaps in such
an institution.
We're going to France one OF these
days. No one will know anything
about Il, orders will be given about
three hours before, just time enough
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-15
North Dakota Boys In
Camp Cheered by Song

(8y Earle n. Tostevin, staff Corr
respondent Of The Forum With the
Sunset Divisien.l
Camp Merritt. n. J.. Dec. 9.-(By
Mail -Take a mixture OF New
Jersey winter, and a New Jersey
winter has IL all over that of the
a small portion OF tIncture OF home
sickness, added to a desire TO do
something; a regimental order that
no one may leave camp; then a dozen
fellows who really can play. and
their horns. and
Goodbye Broadway. Hello France.
We're going to square our debt TO
you" The barracks simply soaked
up the pep with which dozen mem
bers OF the North Dakota band to-
night jazzed away. It oozed out
through the boards into other bar
racks and it put new life into the
men. 1t really doesn't take much,
sometimes. to make a soldier feel
better. Music will do a lot. The
boys played all the raggy 1agtime
tunes they picked up in New York,
a lot of the old favorites and wound
up with Goodnight Ladies'" the same
old old song that has stood the test
OF time and thousands, yes, millions
OF barbershop choruses.
'sWatchful waiting Is the term
which best describes the state Of
mind OF the men OF the Forty first
division. They are waiting for orders
to move. Whether they will come
and when they will come is stu a
question.
YES IT'S WAR.
". az. rENn ara xva urnIIo "a Wa live
IL,
Yes. it's war and we're learning the
game
Yes, there's grief and there's plenty
OF hardship,
But we laugh and we grin just the
same.
For there's reason lies back OF this
madness,
And there's gladness will come in
the end,
So why should we pick out the sad
ness,
When thoughts can take happier
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-15
PROVIDE MORE HOURS
FOR WAR TRAINING

More hours for military instruc-
ton is provided in the schedule for
the winter term at the North Dakota
Agricultural college. and classes OF
as TO permit regular attendance at
military drills and lectures, IL has
been announced in a special bulletin
issued TO members of the faculty and
student advisers.
Male students will be excused from
conflicting classes, IL necessary. to
insure their attendance. In addition
each male student will be required 20
take one hour a week In gymnasium.
A series OF special military lee
lures will be held i'm the arm0ry nt
s o'clock each Friday morning, and
attendance will be compulsory.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-15
MODIFY SUGAR
REGULATIONS

Two important special rulings
have recently been made BY the fed-
eral food administration. Dr. L. r.
Ladd announces that the first Is q
modification of the regulations GOV
erning the sale OF sugar. Retailers
may not sell more than 81 worth of
sugar at any time to private families.
except that dealers may sell 10 farm
ers who live at long distances from
stores handling sugar, rs pounds at
one time. The second ruling permits
bakers to bake products from sweet
bach, pastries and similar PRODUCTS
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-15
AZ NEUTRAL.

Berne, Dec. 15.--A Swiss patriot -
providing some amusement by his
original way OF advertising his neu-
trality. The outer walls OF his house
are decorated with bas-relie9s Of Al
the principal representative Of the
nations at war; King George. the
German Emperor. President Poin-
care. the Sultan. the Emperor of
Austria. ana President Wilson are
al 70 be seen "a intimate nalghbcr-
linen
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-15
BOB" FLYNN ENLIsTs.
Fargo Young Man in Military Police
at Camp Dodge.

Robert z. Flynn. former solicitor
for The Fargo Forum, has enlisted In
the military police at Camp Dodge.
In q letter asking that his name
be put on The Forums mailing list,
Bob declares that sit will be i'm
possible to- do effective fighting
against the Huns without the daily
Forum to give us inspiration.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-15

Minot, N. d. Dec. 15.-The con-
tract has been let for another city
well. 1t will be sunk to a depth Of
140 feet and the city expects to tap a
subterranean river that has previous
" been tapped by city well.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-15

20 hurI stun into barracks bags ana
clear out. The Sunset division Is
composed Of troops OF Montana
North and South Dakota. Wyoming.
Washington. Colorado ana New
Mexico. Oregon, together with draft
men from California, Oregon
Nevada, and Montana.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-15

Kindred. N. D., Dec. 15.-Ole Gran
gard OF this place, who has lived on
his farm here since 1871. is dead.
He had been ia with asthma several
years
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-15
Or. BEARD TO RETURN.
Will Occupy Pulpit at First congre
national Sunday.

DR.. r. A. Beard, pastor Of the First
Congregational church. win return
today from attending a series of
meetings in Chicago. Washington
and Cincinnati. and will occupy his
pulpit Sunday morning. His subject
will be The Big Things Now in Prog
ress in Church and State.
The service will be at 1915 o'clock
instead Of 1880 o'clock as hereto
fore.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-15

Tor ouick Results Use The Forum
want Ads
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-15
COAL FAMINE Is
DUE TO LACK OF
TRANSPORTATION
Cleveland Factories Are
Forced to Close Because
of Fuel Shortage
PITTSBURGH ALSO
rs THREATENED
Government Order Will
Further Curtail Use of
Electric Signs
fBx Associated Press.l

Washington, Dec. 15.-After a con-
ference with Fuel Administrators Gar
field today, Chairman A. w. Thomp-
son, OF the operating committee OF
the eastern railroads declared the
coal famine was due more to a
shortage of transportation facilities
than shortage of coal. Chairman
Thompson and Administrator Gar
field went over the whole transpor-
tation question with the result that
with the Encouragement of ship
ments on railroads. eliminating long
hauls where shorter ones will reach
the territory, and also eliminating
the socalled cross" haul, immediate
Improvement is expected.
The result of the plan would be to
supply coal to localities from the
nearest producing or shipping CEN
ter instead Of over the lines OF or
binary trade.
At the department of labor today
it was declared that the labor situa-
ton now is particularly favorable
and can in no way be charged with
responsibility for the coal famine.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-15
Factories cIosed.

Cleveland. o.. Dec. 15.-One hum
dred thousand men were out Of work
and hundreds Of Cleveland's largest
manufacturing plants were shut
down today because Of the shortage
of coal The companies affected.
many Of them turning out rush or
ders of war materials, including
shells, shrapnel, motor cars, air.
plane parts, fuses, uniforms, engines
and other war necessaries, required
by the government, depend upon the
cleveland electric illuminating COM
pany for electric power. Late yestef-
day the coal shortage reached such
an acute stage that the illuminating
company shut off electric current to
all big industrial manufacturing
plants,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-15
Shortage at Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Dec. 15.-The most
serious coal shortage in the history
of Pittsburgh and vicinity prevails
at this time, with no immediate re-
lief in sight, according to ID. w.
Kuhn, local fuel administrator. Deal
ers. who reported to the administra-
tor, stated that IL no relief is secur-
ed today. more than half the city
wild be without fuel.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-15

Washington. Dec. ia striking
reminder OF Americas participation
in the war will result from an order
of Fuel Administrator Garfield, pub
hshed today, requiring the darken-
ing on Sunday and Thursday nights
of electric display and unnecessary
street lighting. The first s1ightless
night" win come tomorrow when the
white ways OF many cities win be
dimmed as q conservation measure
TO relieve the heavy drain on the
nations coal supply.
The new order replaces one or
dered into effect month ago requir-
ing a partial curtailment OF electric
advertising.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-15
New York SUFFERING.

New York. Dec. 15.--With half Of
New Yorks coal yards empty and
suffering increasing in the unheated
homes of the poor, the fuel admini-
strators today exerted all Of their
efforts to release thousands of tons
OF coal tied up at tidewater, or in
snowbound cars at sidings.
The general fuel situation is re-
garded as the most serious in the
history OF the city. Hundreds 20
tehements and homes are WITHOUT
heat. some factories have been com
PEELED to shut down and churches
schools. theaters and public halls
are affected.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1917-07-12

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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1917-07-12
'SR1ttR Nrrn1lttt.

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