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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-01
in FIRST
-lNE TRENCHES OPEN
ATTACK ON GERMANS

were moving with machinelike pre-.
cision.
The Americans swung down tho
street apparently as proud as though
on dress parade, Notwithstanding that
they had marched miles from the bill
lets where they had been since coming
by motor truck and railway from the
instruction centers. AS the ranks
passed every now and then a soldier
could be heard whistling softly to him.
self, his nearby comrade listening sill
emily to sentimental and popular
pieces.
Go Into Battle WhistIing.
tied strain Of a tune which all knew
and from many places in the ranks
whistles and voices Joined in. The
tune was "Tipperary." 1t lasted brief
ly as an officer turning, ordered Stop
that noise!!"
AS the Germans were near by much
de-. ended on approaching the scene
quietly. The troops turned a orner
and disappeared down an ink black
screened road. AS a major standing
there listened he looked continuously
at an Illuminated wa.ch dial. He said:
"The men from the other direction
should now be entering the trenches. I
have been standing here waiting to
hear if the Germans discovered the
movement" He paused, listened and
then continued:
"There is no firing yet, although I
expect it, for no doubt we are in for
a 'strafe' if the 'boche' knows we are
going in"
No "strafe" developed although the
Germans put over a few. customary
shells, hitting nothing.
The troops entered the trenches
safely, unit by unit passing quickly to
the places assigned them. Quietness
IA essential but the French welcome
none the less was heard and it was
enthusiastic. Every American was
shaken by the hand, some were
Rugged and even kissed on both
cheeks in the French custom. Some
CT the French troops were those who
hcipeo 10 Train ll5 AlNeilCals. ne
trenches were found to be muddy but
nevertheless in a condition Of excel
lent construction. Greetings being
over, the Americans settled down and
at daylight, under low hung dripping
clouds, they got their first view of the
German lines stretching away in the
rolling terrain,
One American battery observed and
scattered a marching enemy group
with shell fire.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-01
officer Not Guilty of Arson.

Fargo, Oct. 30.-The case Of w. p.
Alden Of Minneapolis, a naval recruit
ing officer of the Fargo district,
charged with setting fire to the Fed.
eral building here recently, was dis.
missed by United States Commission
or Cupler. Alden, whose recruiting OF.
fee is next door to where the fire or
iginated, was arrested on a warrant
sworn out by the u. S. district attor.
ney. Commissioner Cupler in dismIs.
sing the case said that the government
failed to show that the fire was set ma
Nciously and wss OF i~ncendiary origin
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-01
ASKS FOOD CONSERVATION
President Makes Appeal To Every
Home IN Country.

Washington, Oct. 3O.-President viii.
son wants the families of the land to
enroll themselves in the great army of
food conservation interests. A state
ment issued by him asks every one in
the country to do their bit towards
saving the nations food supply.
The chief executives message says:
"The chief part of the burden Of
finding food supplies for the people
associated with us in war falls for the
present upon the American people and
the drain on supplies On such a scale
necessarily affects the prices of our
necessaries of life.
Our country, however, is blessed
with an abundance of food stuffs and
If our people will economic their use
of food. providently combining them
selves to the qualities required for the
maintenance of health and strength; il
they will eliminate waste; and if they
will make use of those commodities of
which we have a surplus and thus free
for export a larger proportion Of those
required by the world now dependent
upon us, we shall not only be able to
accomplish our obligations to them,
but we shall obtain and establish a
Enable prices at home.
1--WE cannot accomplish our objects
in this great vel without sacrifice and
devotion, and in no direction cap that
sacrifice and devotion be shown more
than by each home and public eating
place in the country pledging it's sup.
port to the food Administrations and
complying with its requests"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-01
BRAZIL IS FINALLY IN WAR
Congress Declares State of War Ex-
lists With GermanY.

iStS Will 9ClIHdiy.
Rio Janeiro, Oct. 29.-The Chamber
of Deputies yesterday, by an almost
unanimous vote, declared that a state
of war exists between Germany and
Brazil. The vote was 149 to 1. The
senate unanimously approved the
proclamation Of a state of war and
President Braz has sanctioned the
proclamation.
The tribunes Of the chamber were
filled to capacity. After a debate on
the o~pportuneness of proclaiming
martial law, the president OF the dip
lomatic commission spoke in favor of
a law worded as follows:
"A state of war between Brazil and
Germany is hereby acknowledged and
proclaimed. The president of the re-
public is authorized to adopt the
measures enunciated in his message
Of the 25th of October, and TO take all
steps tending to ensure national de-
Tense and public security"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-01
Extends Time To Aliens.

Picking, Oct. 30.-Tiang Chi Chow,
minister of finance. has extended the
currency agreement of April Is, 1911,
until April IA, 1913. This gives the
United States, Great Britain and
France, the original parties to the
agreement, the right to negotiate a
currency loan during the next six
months and admit Russia and Japan,
n they desire. The announcement has
been greeted with enthusiasm by the
Chinese press certain sections Of
which have sharply resented Japanese
efforts to dominate currency reforms.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-01
OHIO PACIFlST IS THRASHED
Of Peoples Council Horse
Whipped In Woods.
Head

Cincinnati, Oct. 30.-Herbert Bige.
low, head of Peoples church of Ohio
and leader of the peoples council, has
been found near Florence, Ky. He
had been taken into a woods neal
there, his clothes had been removed
and he had been thrashed with a
blacksnake whip by a party of men
dressed in long white robes resemb.
ling those described as having been
Worn by the Ku klux Klan,' accord.
ing to a telephone message from a
neWspaperlnan at Florence.
Prior to twelve lashes being APP.
Piled to his back" one of the party
read from a paper he held as follows:
"1n the name Of the poor women and
children of Belgium this man should
be Whipped" according to the report.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-01
NEEDS TWO YEARS. TRAINING
Writer Says U. S. Troops Can Be
In Field Sooner.

st. Louis, Mo, Oct. 29.-Hamilton
Fyfe, war correspondent for the
Northcliffe newspapers, a member Of
Lord Northc3iffe's party, speaking
here, declared that from what he had
seen at the front the American army
would do we'll if it were ready to take
the field after two years. training.
Il have been called a pessimist for
expressing this opinion" he said,
"but believe it is much better to try
to see things as they are than to in
dulge in false hopes. The German
nation prepared for so years to win
this war and they have not won it
yet. How can anyone expect that an
army can prepare in a year or Is
months and expect to win it,"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-01
Invaders Break Through Noun
tn Passes and Increase PriS-
oners To 100000.
TAKES C|v|DALE
Gorilla Is Also Captured BY Germans
Second and Third Armies
Declared To Be In
Retreat.

Rome, Oct. 30.-The Italians are
checking the advance of the Austro.
German troops into the plains of
Northern Italy, the war office an.
nounces.
The Italian troops are fulfilling
their duty and all movements ordered
by the general staff are being carried
out, the statement says.
Allies Take Steps To Aid.
Steps have been taken for rendering
the fullest possible assistance to the
Italians, is the message sent from
London.
The French war committee is meet
Ing to determine what can be done.
italians Lack Cannon.
Whether General Cadorna, outnum.
bered nearly four to one, can check
the spectacular onrush of Won Mack
ensen and the Teuton hordes, de-.
ponds, military authorities in Wash
1ngton believe, entirely upon the
number Of big guns the Allies are able
to get to the Italians before the next
great battle begins. That will be
along the Tagtiamento river, where
General Cadorna is expected to make
his stand.
f. Ammunition Supply Short.
Most of the 700 cannon lost by
General Cadorna were taken, without
having fred a shot because of lack
OF ammunition, Italian cables to
Washington said.
Entire italian Line Shaken.
London, Oct. 3O.--The entire Ital
ian line, from the Julian Alps region
to the Adriatic sea is being shaken
10y the Austro-German army under
command OF Emperor Charles, who
has as his chief assistant Field Mar
shall Won Mackensen.
Pressing back the Italians on Ital-
ian soil, the combined enemy forces
now have pushed forward on the Ital-
ian LETT wing and captured Cividale,
northeast Of Udine, and are nearing
the plains beyond. The Austrian
town OF Gorilla, a point of great
strategic value on the Isonzo river,
had been retaken from the Italians.
Berlin official communications a
100000 Italians have been made pris-
oner and over 700 guns have fallen
into Austro-German hands. The sec
ond and third Italian armies are de-
clared to be III retreat.
Rome Admits Defeat.
Rome admits the falling back of
the second army, asserting that cow
ardice like that shown by the Rus
slams in Galicia was exhibited in the
face Of the foe, the Italians surren-
dering or retreating without giving
battle, permitting the breaking Of the
left wing and thereby offering easy
access to the town of Cividale. Be
fore falling back the Italians de-
stroyed all their depots and stores.
Cividale a on fire when the Austro-
Germans entered it.
Possibly the Italians in his region,
who are declared by Rome to be re-
treating to prepared positions on the
plains, will turn about and meet the
enemy in open country fighting.
Situation Most Grave.
If they do not and the enemy is
able to keep up westward the fast
pace maintained since the operation
began, the greater part of the Italians
along the northeastern line will be
threatened with capture. So grave
is The situation that a special meet
Ing of the French cabinet has been
held to decide the question of Allied
cooperation on the Italian front.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-01
Review Mentions U. S. Troops
On Firing Line For First
Time.
ENEMY RETREAT seen
Germans Must Move Back in West
Under Critical Circumstances
Between Two Wedges
Winter To Aid Italy.

Washington, Oct. 30.-Important
developments are impending in the
great war, Secretary Baker indicates
in his official review Of last weeks
operations on all fronts, which con.
cludes With the brief statement that
certain units OF the American forces
In France have taken their places on
the battle front to complete their
training. This is the War depart.
ment's first mention of the fact that
h American forces are on the firing
line.
To Force Retreat in West.
Significant operations are in prog.
ress, Secretary Baker says, both East
n West, on Italian fronts, in Mace.
donna, Roumaniau Mesopotamia and
even in East Africa. On the Western
front, he said, a new strategic retreat
OF the German forces appears to be
the next move expected and they
must move back under critical circum.
stances between the two wedges,
those of Flanders and the Aisne,
which have been driven relentlessly
into their line by the British and the
French.
Winter To Aid Italy.
Italy is passing through a difficult
moment, Mr.. Baker says. The Austro.
German drive is being pressed for.
ward by imposing forces. But once
before Italy stemmed the tide on an
Austrian rush under less favorable
conditions for the defenders, he points
out, and hurled the enemy back with
only a taste OF victory during the
first days Of his terrific onslaught.
Winter is now coming to the aid CT
the Italians.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-01
STOCK MARKET OPENS WEAK
Shows Effect of German Gains ir
Fractional Losses.

New York, Oct. 30.--The stock mar
ket opened weak Monday. U. S. Steel
sold off as to 1861. Bethlehem T
opened at IS, off IL; Cruclble 67k,
off rs; Marine preferred 101, off 2H;
Union Pacific 119M, off III; and Read
ing 74R, Off IL. Germany's gains
against Italy counteracted the good
Jews Of the success of the second Lib.
erty Loan. This disappointing news
was reflected in the fractional losses
of all leading issues.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-01
Y. w. c. A. To Protect Morals.

Chicago, Oct. 29.-Young women
and girls OF this country, and Of
France and Russia, are to be SAFE
guarded from the moral risks of the
war. This is the task before the sec.
tional conferences of the Young Wo.
mems Christi n association. Delegates
from tho central and north central
felds-Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan,
Indiana, Wisconsin. North and South
hDkota, Nebraska and Iowa-were in
session here's Saturday, while similar
meetings are being held In other cities,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-01
Warns Of lncendiary Plot.

Chicago, Oct. Examination that a
widespread conspiracy exists to de.
stroy livestock and grain in stock.
yards and elevators in the middle
west, was contained in a telegram
received by Harry A. Wheeler. fiji
nois food administrator, from Hoover.
Hoover urged Wheeler to warn pack.
ers and grain mon against incen.
diary fires and other means of de.
struction and advised him to take up
the plan of having oil s~tockyards and
elevators patroled by home guards.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-01
Soldiers Are Subscribers.
AUSTRIA HOPES FOR PEACE
Considers Prospects Frightened BY
italian Loses.

Zurich. Oct. Equestrian hopes OF
a speedy and honorable peace" have
been raised by the Austro-German
successes on the Italian front, the
president of the reichsrat said in an
address to the deputies as quoted il
Vienna dispatches. He admitted
there had been great anxiety in re-
gard to Trieste, which had now been
removed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-01

Labor Rebukes Socialist Convention.
Washington, Oct. 29.-The eXecu-
tive council Of the American Fedora
ton of Labor has issued a statement
saying it has declined to participate
in an international conference Of
workmen and socialists of all coun-
tries, suggested by the executive con
mittee of the Russian workmen's
and soldiers delegate council, declar-
ing that such a conference at this
time would be untimely. inappro-
pirate and not. conducive to good re-
suits.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-01
WOULD STRIKE ALLIES IN BACK
Constantine's Proposal To Kaiser
Obtained BY Allies.

Athens, Oct. 3O.-Among the mes.
sages exchanged between the royal
palaces at Athens and Berlin and
which have fallen into the hands of
the Greek government was one in
which King Constantine urged En-.
peror William to attack the Allies on
the Balkan, promising. that Greek
forces would attack General Sarrail's
army in the rear.
In another message Queen Sophie
alluded to the Allies as Infamous
pigs"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-01
slsv Railway Generalization Increase.

Petrograd, Oct. 30.--M. Andsberg,
manager Of the exploitation depart.
ment Of the ministry Of ways and com.
munications, in an interview regarding
the critical state OF the Russian rail
roads, declared total shipments during
July, August and September were less
than daring last January and Febru.
airy. Many trains are idle for lack of
locomotives, while anarchic conditions
on the railroads had reached such a
state that the executive heads were 70.
signing and on some of tie roads yir.
Aually the ontige STATS had drawn out,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-01
Germans Sink Boat to Avoid Seizure.

Rio Janeiro, Oct. so.-The Germans
set on fire and sank the German gun
boat Eber. 1874 tons, which has been
lying at the port of Bahia, fearing
seizure Of the gunboat by the Brazil
ian authorities. Brazilian torpedo
boat destroyers had been ordered to
take possession OF the Eher.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-01
Kaiser Lets MichaeIis Quit.

Zurich, Oct. 30.-The Stuttgart
newspaper, Neuest Tageblatt, declares
that Chancellor Georg Michaelis' resig-
nation has been accepted by tho
kaiser.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-01
SOFT COAL PRICE IS RAISED

Advance of 45c Ordered by Wilson
On Recommendation.
Washington Oct. 30.-To meet the
demands of coal miners for wage in
creases, President Wilson, by execu,
tive order, has added IS cents a ton
to all the government proclaimed pric-
es for bituminous coal. The new
prices go into effect at once.
The presidents action was based on
a recommendation from Fuel Admins
traitor H. a. Garfield, who urged the
increases after a careful investigation
Of the coal mining and labor situation
throughout the country.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-01
Without Exact Figures Treasury
Department Confident Max
imum Is Reached.
RESPONSE WAS UNITED
Riches of Her Sons and Dauohters
Poured Into CoIumbia's Lap To
Meet Demands of
War.

Washington. Oct. 3O.-Several days
Will probably elapse before the full
extent OF the nations subscriptions
70 the second Liberty Loan is ascer-
tanned. The Treasury Department
announces that the total amount is
Sill "a matter of speculation"
Several days probably will elapse be.
fore the full extent of the nations SUBJ
scriptions is ascertained.
The department is without figures
showing any change in the estimated
totals, other than in the New York
district. New York's maximum of ST..
5Oo,o00,0oo, reported to have been ex-
coed, It was said might be increased
by late returns to as much as $780,
ooo,oOo. Previous estimates had placed
ehe total at approximately 81, $50, 0O0,-
600 or 500, 900, 900 less than last
nights estimate.
Campaign A Success.
Inc success of the campaign now
ended has proved conclusively that it
needs only the telling of the wants of
Ghe United States to bring pouring
anto Columbia's lap all the riches Of
ier sons and of her daughters. The
manner in which the story OF Colum.
blas need has been brought to every
man, woman and child within her do
mains is perhaps the most astounding
thing in the country's history.
Reserve bank officials and local
committees are resting. 1t is virtually
she first breathing spell they had taken
since the campaign began. Few dis
trlcts have fully reported to the treas.
ury and the assumption was that they
would take their time in transmitting
the finals. They have until November
L to make the complete report.
1T seems certain that every dis.
fr1ct has gone we'll past it's minimum
and that several Will exceed their max.
lmum sufficiently to carry the weaker
districts to the high mark in the gen.
eral total" the Treasury department
announces.
Ninth District Shows Loyalty.
Every state in our district has ex-
ceeded its minimum allotment,' the
Minneapolis district reported. MANY
townships have sold bonds to every
family. Large manufacturing estab-
2lshments have sold bonds to every
empioye. Some of the former rabid
German sympathizers, including min
listers, are now staunch supporters of
she government and for the last week
nave been soliciting sales. Many COM
~'sfnunltles which first refused to organ.
.aze now are working of their own &C.
cord
Soldiers Are Subscribers.
indians have subscribed So, SGG, 7SO,
according TO latest reports by Cato
Sells, COMMISSIONS of Indian affairs"
Figures now in shcw that the army
has subscribed something over SS2,-
GOO 600. About $50, 000, 900 has Leen
Glloted by soldiers to the Federal Re-
.sarye bank at New York. General
Perslling cables that $5,7S4,60o has
.been subscribed by the American ox.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-01
SLAVs EXPECT HUN ATTACK
Gook For Greatest Blow Of Year From
Enemy,

P%etrograd, Oct. 3o.--The years
greatest German blow against Russia
is still looked for Leading Russian
military critics are now interested in
taking the view repeatedly advanced
an these dispatches since the German
naval drive in the Baltic, namely, that
the recent Teuton retirement on a
wide front north OF the Dwina had two
purposes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-01
Means Cases TO Grand jury

Means Gases To Grand Jury.
Concord, N. c., Oct. 30..-The case Of
Castor B. Means, charged with the
murder Of Mrs. Maude A. King of Chi
cago, will be submitted at once to
the grand jury Of the Cabarrus county
superior court.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-01
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U-BOAT TOWS u. S. SHIP
ABANDONED BY CREW

London, Oct. 30.-The Ameri-. s..
Ear sailing ship FAME Prescott,
404 tons gross, has been at
tackled by a submarine. She
was taken In tow by the sub
marine after being abandoned
by the crew.
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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-01

Major General John Biddle's ap-
poin.ment as assistant chief of staff, a
post vacant since Gen. Bliss succeeded
Major General Scott as chief Of staff,
has just been announced by Secretary
Baker. General Biddle has a reputa.
ton for executive ability earned large
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6oDr &pinberne itemmer.

5p1ge116e Stater i Il. g. bar
f11l0 Stemmeret for &bin6er: $500
ming (1S69), Colorado (1S93),
S5oabo 1896, Utah (1896), @aib.
ineton, Q91O, California (191t).
Mriaono (1912)> @anias Q9t2),
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Montana (191D, Seem Dorf (191O.
6plgcnoe Stater bar beti11get 5ten1=
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Micbigan, geebraifa, .Mprtb Dafota,
&bo6e Sslan6. Salt bar 19 5totcr
ful0 eller oelpis 5temmeret for
@bi11oer Mosiacbuletts, Moine,
Connecticut, Henniplbo11io> @irgirio
og Obio, Sc gon1le Stoter, og sSolpo,
Winnciota og 8isconlt11 bpor 9foro=
boerne bar 1laoet fig neD, itoor poo
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1toter 9labama, 9eorb= og @po Ga
rolino, &entrcfp, Eennesiee> T!ori=
3d. 2o11ifionno, Deisiouri.
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forfal0en eller fremtioig forfaloer
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iopn1t fem 9lars 5trof 2eupe1t-
mortb for at bope 1tjoolet $40 fra
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