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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-07

The Young Mothers club was enter
tanned Thursday afternoon by Mrs.
Henry Jensen. Third street south,
Moorhead. The club decided to knit
for the Red Cross at its future meet
ings. and to hold q basket social some
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Gray, Two
HarbOrs, Mimi, arrived in Fargo to
DAY and are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
q. Bierman and Mrs. Sadie A. Walker
at the Bterman home, 1908 Seventh
street south. Mr.. and Mrs. Gray are
on their way to Bismarck for a visit
and will leave here Sunday morning.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-07

SeFvsd late in she afternoon. The
hostess was assisted by Miss Minnie
Pearman and Mrs. A. G. Johnson. An
other out-of-town guest was MISS AZ
mes Culberson, Edinburgh, Pa, VINO h
visiting at the ]. NJ Bender home.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-07

The Ladies' Aid and Missionary So
Cfety Of the Moorhead First English
Lutheran church met Thursday. with
eighteen members present IL was at
the home Of Mrs. ]. II. Freeman. and
the time was devoted to Red Cross
work, several hospital bedshirts and
handaEes being completed
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-07
HALIFAX DISASTER TOOK
TOLL OF MORE Than 1000

Continued from page ID
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-07
SAYS She DIDN'T MEAN
AMERICAN WOMEN

CONTINUED from page II
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-07

The Plymouth Congregational la
dies viii hold . baked goods sale
Saturday afternoon and evening at
the Eggert meat market. Broadway.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-07

; The Ladies' guild OF the Christian
church met in regular monthly buSi-
ness session Thursday afternoon at
the church
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-07

81 am absolutely opposed to the
settlement of problems OF the world
by physical force" said Mrs. O'Hare,
Il have the same hope as every 9TH
er intelligent man and woman has
that this may be the last war. Since
the CONSUMPTION law passed / have
not opposed 1t. ] did oppose it be-
fore its passage. ] have never OPP
posed voluntary enlistment, l have
never condemned nor ridiculed the
American soldier. / have not OPP
posed the Liberty bonds, Y. NJ. c. A.
or Red Cross work"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-19
FERRY WILL
ARRIVE SOON

Jonathan Smith, a former
Pierce county man, now of Spo-
kane, in a letter to the county
commissioners, today praises the
ferry the county has bought, and
olso suggests that the county ex-
tend the Springfield road to Allyn,
and connect with the Kitsap coun-
ty roads from Hoods canal. If
this was done, Smith claims a
good deal of the business that is
now done with Seattle by the
Hoods canal farmers would be
done with Tacoma via the ferry.
ii. s. Young, the man repre-
senting the Pierce county commits
sioners in buying the ferry at
Vancouver, In a lette rto the
board today, said the craft has
passed the U. 8. inspectors, and
after a few minor repairs would
be stared on its way to Tacoma
probably late Thursday afternoon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-19

of his extraordinary operations.
The city was only family sur
prised. 1t had got used to running
across DR.. Matthews everywhere.
But when Logan Billings
ley testified the other day In
federal court that he had paid
Dir. Matthews $1,000 to hire
detectives to get evidence on
which to base another recall
against the mayor, the city
did sit up and take notice.
The idea of such a connec-
ton between the king of boot
leggers and the long preacher
is startling, to say the least.
Seattle held its breath to hear
his testimony.
If there's anything doing, II
anyone wants to reveal secrets, ii
a fellow has one ak or another to
grind-be sure DR.. Matthews gets
word of It, because he's usually
the man consulted first of all
ahead of the prosecutor, ahead OF
the United States district attorney,
oh. we'll
Seattle is infected with Mat.
thewitis, and the doctor should
worry.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-19
SIGN TERMS OF AGREEMENT
(United Press Leased Wire.)

(United Press Leased Wireo
NEW YORK, March 19.-The
following agreement was signed
today by the railway managers
committee and the brotherhood
chiefs, formally settling ques-
lions over which they have been
at odds:
NEW YORK, March 10
Settlement awarded by the COM
mittee of the Council of National
Defense In all road service ex-
cept passenger, where schedules
now read, 100 miles or less, nine
or 10 hours or less, overtime at
10 or II miles per hour; eight
hours or less for basic day and
IAN per hour for speed basis
for the purpose of computing
overtime to be paid for at not
less than one-eighth of daily
rate per hour. In all yards,
switching and hosting service,
where schedules now read 10, IL
or 10 hours, or less, shall consti-
tute a days work. Eight hours
or less shall constitute days
work at present ten hours pay
Overtime to be paid for at not
less than one-eighth of the daily
rate per hour.
''In yards now working on an
eight-hour basis the daily rate
shall be the present 10 hours
standard rate with overtime at
one-eighth of the present stand
ard daily rate.
Eight Hours or Less.
I'm case the law IL declared I'M
constitutional eight hours or less
at present 10 hours pay will con-
situte days work In hosting
service.
"In passenger service the pres
emit mileage basis will be main
tanned. On roads now having q
flat 10-hour day in passenger ser
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-19
Police In Imitation
of Keystone Coppers

II moving picture cameraman
had been on the job Monday morn
ing. he could have taken a picture
OF the Tacoma police that would
rival any Of the comedies in which
the Keystone cops take part.
A riot call was telephoned to
police headquarters by M. Roy
Harrison, superintendent of the
free employment agency, while a
brawl was in progress among men
in the employment waiting room.
There wasn't an auto at police
headquarters, and a dozen officers
started to LEG it" to the scene of
the riot.
While the mad rush was on, the
police patrol, returning from an
other call, was attracted by the
crowd at the employment office
and stopped long enough to arrest
Harry Williams, age 33, and Silvio
Dee, Ga, for fighting.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-19
Eilers Music House
In Tacoma Theater Building, Broadway and Ninth

|vice, the rule will be amended to
read eight within 10 hours
For all classes of employees in
short turn around passenger SER
vice, where the rule now reads
eight within ~ hours it will be
amended to read eight within 10
hours
For such territory as has no
number of hours for a days work
in short turn around passenger
service, the eight within 10-hour
rule applies.
Overtime to be paid for at not
less than one-eighth of the daily
rate per hour.
THE general committees on in
dividual roads may elect to re-
tain present overtime rules In
short turn around passenger SER
vice or the foregoing provisions,
but may not make a combination
OF both to produce greater COM
pensation than is provided in
either basis.
Signed by Four Mediators.
in the event the law is held
to be constitutional, If the fore
going settlement is inconsistent
with the decision of the court,
the application will be adjusted to
the decision. If declared uncon-
stitutional the above stands with
all the provisions as written.
THE foregoing to govern for
such roads, classes of employees
and classes of service'representeC
by the national conference COM
mittee of the railways.
THE schedules, except as modi-
fled by the above changes, re-
main as at present.
(Signed)
"FRANKLIN X. LANE.
DANIEL WILLARD,
"W. B. WILSON,
SAMUEL GOMPERS.
Accepted by:
"W. N. LEE,
az. f. SHEPPARD,
"W. s. STONE,
"W. S. CARTER.
1.-THE national conference COM
mittee of railways, by
ELISHA LEE,
Chairman"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-19
R. R. STRIKE
CALLED OFF
Continued From Page OneD

Continued From Page One.)
patriotic action of the railway
managers committee which has
put beyond peradventure the pos
sibility of a nationwide railroad
strike.
1.-THE railroads have met the
full demands of the Adamson
eight-hour Jaw. This concession
was secured as the elimination of
two days of negotiations.
"This action proceeded from a
desire to demonstrate to the
country that the railroads would
not allow their own conception
of railroad policy to stand in the
way of the fullest use of the
roads at a time of severe national
strain.
"Thus the provision of the
eight-hour law, by agreement be-
tween the roads and the men be-
came the basis of the settlement
and whether the supreme court
holds for the validity of the law
or against it, there will be no
strike"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-19
Hold Manager
of Piano Co

A. F. Scherfenberg, manager of
the Reed-French Piano & Manu-
featuring Co.'S store on Broadway,
was arrested late Saturday night
on a warrant sworn out by G. II.
Hopper of the Hopper-Kelly Talk
ing Machine Co.. charging him
with making false statements in
recent advertisements.
The warrant was sworn out be-
fore Judge Graham, and was
drawn up by Deputy Prosecuting
Attorney Myron c. Cramer. The
warrant alleges that Scherfenberg
made false statements in regard
to typewriters and automobiles,
which was claimed to be part of
the sto ok offered for sale, but
Hopper claims that they are not
part of the stock.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-19
BRITISH Gain
500 so. MILES,
and 70 TOWNS

attic turning back from untenable
positions to others, doubtless long
and carefully prepared.
Germans Surprised
The retreat has undoubtedly
been accelerated by the allies I'M
expected superiority - unexpect-
ed to the Germans. They have
surprised the enemy with the vigor
of their pursuit.
But the lack OF reports of any
considerable losses of men and
materials by the Germans indi-
Gates the withdrawal was far from
a disorderly retreat.
There was much guessing here
today as to the new line to which
the Germans were retreating. The
one most favored by military ex-
perts was from Donai to Cambria.
st. Quentin, La Fere and Sois-
sons.
Push Forward 10 Miles
Today the allies were SYSTEM
atically consolidating their lines
and still pressing steadily against
the Germans. On the whole front
of 20 miles, along which the great
push developed the gains, the
British and French forces have
taken 70 cities, towns and vii
lagos.
At some places the thrust for
ward has carried the allied troops
10 miles into territory formerly
occupied by the Germans.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-19
TREWELLA TO
ABATE DIVES

Voluntary abatement proceed
ings will be started to clean out
the old dives on Court A between
14th and 18th streets, by the own
err, Richard Trewalla, following
hearing in Judge Cards court.
Prosecuting Attorney Fred Re-
mann was preparing abatement
proceedings. when Trewella volun-
teered to do the work himself.
Dick" Trewella will be remem-
bered as the former owner of the
White Elephant saloon in the old
red light district, and lieutenant
of Peter Sandberg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-19
MattheWsitis! That's
What Seattle'S Got
BY Mabel Abbott

SEATTLE, March 19.-Well
here's DR.. Matthews again! OF
course!
The biggest upheaval the city
has ever known, and DR.. Matthews
not in It? That would be un-
thinkable.
Some people say Matthews is at
the bottom of it, and some say he
is riding on the top wave; but
everybody knows he is in it some
where, and everybody knew he
would be.
That's the way it has been ever
since DR.. Matthews came to Sc
attic, years ago, a long, lank, black
figure, topped by head that
looked as If it were mostly hair,
but has proved to be composed of
other material.
Can't Overlook Him.
He was so tall and so pictur-
esque that it was impossible to
overlook him. He was always and
inevitably conspicuous.
Seattle was smaller town then
than 1t is now, but 1t shortly
cleaning was based.
Exciting years have followed
since then-years filled with sun
dry revolutions in city govern
found itself in possession of the
biggest Presbyterian church in the
United States. And Dr.. Matthews
was its pastor.
Also, 1t found itself the home of
the moderator of the General
Presbyterian assembly, and DIR.
Matthews was the moderator.
Presently it became uncomfort-
ably aware of trouble in its civic
midst. 1t had been wide-open for
some time, and had absorbed some
elements that didn't agree with it.
Its mayor was recalled. Its chief
of police was convicted of bribery.
He Hired Detectives.
And when the town got over its
spasm, it discovered that DR.. Mat
thews had been in that, too. He
had hired the detectives who got
the evidence on which the house,
ment, the passage of the prohibit
ton law, the bitter battle with
bootleggers, etc. And people have
got the habit of asking themselves,
when anything happens, well,
now, what has Matthews got to do
with that? Where does he come
in?"
And he always does come in,
somewhere.
And That $1,000, Too.
He came into the Billingsley ex-
posture when 1t became rumored
that 1T was he who induced Loga
Billingsley to make a clean breast
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-19
tUnited Press Leased Wire,

WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES
ADVANCING FROM ROVE, March
1.-THE German retreat over the
13-mile front from Chaulnes to
the Disc is precipitate. 1t is of an
entirely different character from
the German retirement before the
English north of the Somme.
There the Teutons are fighting
hard.
Today the French forces began
comparing the German retreat
before them with the retirement
on the Marine. Only machine
gun squads and bicycle troops are
being left behind by the enemy to
cover the retreat. Many of these
are being taken prisoner.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-19

The motor bus was going south
on Pacific ave. at a high rate of
speed, according to Policeman
Johnson. TO avoid striking a ma
chine coming down the 18th street
hill, Reese swung his car towards
the Peoples Store corner.
Beside bowling over the three
pedestrians, the car rolled across
the wide sidewalk and came up
with a crash against the Peoples
Store wall.
Robinson, who suffered most Sc
riously, was on his way to police
headquarters at the time of the
accident to recover his automobile
stolen Sunday night and found
Monday by the police on Dock st
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-19
GERMANS GIVE WAY

UNITED Press Leased wire.)
LONDON, March 10,-The
greatest occupancy of terri
tory by any beliigerent since
the German sweep toward the
Marine thrilled England today.
Allied forces this time are
the gamers. IL is the Ger
man line that has given way.
Nearly 500 square miles of ter
ritory between the Arras sector
and the river Disc have been add
ed to the allies holdings.
Although there was general re-
joising today over the success oil
the allies push" experts were
inclined to put the soft pedal or
the popular tendency toward over
optimism.
They pointed out that the Ger,
man retreat was not a heading
flight, but methodical. system.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-19
Three HURT WHEN
AUTO JUMPS CURB

Swinging against the curb at
18th and Pacific Monday morning
to avoid colliding with another
automobile, James Reese, age IT,
driver of Tacoma-Ashford motor
bus, struck and severely bruised
three persons walking on the side
walk.
The injured were f. D. Robin
son, of Nisqually, A. o. Campbell,
936 South E ST., and Miss Ida
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-19

Toner, Al East Morton ST., en-
ployed by the Smith-Kenney Co.
Robinson's leg was badly twist
ed. and he was removed to Taco
ma General hospital. Campbell
and Miss Toner were painfully
hurt, but their injuries are not
serious.
Reese was put in jail on a
charge of reckless driving, and his
bail fixed at $500.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-19
|PACIFIST NOW
WOULD FIGHT
tUpited Press Leased wIre.D
WASHINGTON ID, c.. March [!

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 10
General Isaac Sherwood of
Ohio. pacifist member OF congress
and one of the few members of
the house to oppose the armed
neutrality bill, today urged Presi-
dent Wilson to call congress in an
immediate extra session for the
purpose of declaring war on Ger
many and declared his willingness
to resign his seat in congress and
take up arms against the kaiser.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-19

BY The Time the breathless cops
arrived, both men were in jail and
all excitement had abated.
Williams was later taken to
hospital. because OF wounds caus-
ed by broken glass.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-19
SPEAKS TO DIRECTORS

Prof. Earl S. Wooster, head of
the rural department of the Ell
lensburgh state normal school at
Ellensburg, will be the principal
speaker at the annual county
school directors meeting Satur-
day morning at the Stadium high
school.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-19
100 TOWNS TAKEN

NUhNtu FrtHH IeHseu WIre,J
PARIS, March 19.-One hun
dren towns and villages have been
occupied by French troops in the
last three days of advance on the
western front. an official state
ment today asserted.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-19
Mastering Out
Is Discontinued

tUntted Press Leased Wire.D
CHICAGO, March 19.-Muster-
ing out OF militia troops through
out the central military depart
ment has been ordered diseontin-
ued, 1t was admitted today at the
office of the adjutant general.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-19

Look out for the bullets when
Nan of Music Mountain comes to
town. See page 2.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-19
EVERY HOME CAN NOW HAVE A PIANO

Modern merchandising and
our ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
plan makes it possible for us
to give you greater piano
values. See the new Kim
balls. Chickering's and the
Auto-piano.
Our guarantee to you Is
satisfaction or money back,
and We furnish you with our
famous one years free trial
agreement besides the manu-
facturer's guarantee.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-19
PIANOS for
a Song

YOU WOULD EXPECT TO PAY A GREAT DEAL
MORE FOR THESE PIANOS; IN FACT, WE
BELIEVE THAT ANY OTHER FIRM IN Ia
COMA WOULD CHARGE ABOUT TWICE
THESE PRICES.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-19
And That $1,000, Too.

He came into the Billingsley ex-
posture when 1t became rumored
that 1t was he who induced Logal
Billingsley to make a clean breast
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-19

YOU CAN HAVE TERMS TO SUIT YOU-A little
each month like rent. Pay $500, $500, $500 or
$1,000 per month.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-02
WAS WORKING
ON THEFT CASE
Detective Following cIew on $4,000
Robbery When Killed by a
Gang In Chicago
Saloon.

United Press Leased Wire Servicel
CHICAGO, May 2.-Richard A. Sc
cord, private detective, kicked and
beaten to death on the night Of April
90 was conducting an investigation at
the time connected with charge of
the theft of $4,000 upon which DR..
Charles e. Cessna caused the arrest
of Miss Julia Murphy, it developed
today. At the time of Secord's death
it was believed he was taken for a
spotter by railroad empToyes-set to
obtain evidence Of their entering sa-
Ions in disobedience Of orders.
Miss Murphy formerly was private
secretary to DR.. Cessna, who is rated
as millionaire. When Miss Murphy
left his employ she filed a suit for
$4,000 damages against him. charging
assault and SANDER. He countered
with charge of embezzlement of $751;
0O0
Secord was an operative Of the
agency Dr. Cessna had employed to
look into Miss Murphy's past. He
learned that the girl had brother
Thomas He went to saloon near
the latter's home and inquired for his
cold friend" Murphy. Several men at
the bar heard his inquiry. They left
and few minutes later a gang en-
tered the saloon and attacked Secord.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-02
RUPERT HUGHES
LATEST VOLUME
Des Moines Capital Prints Picture Of
Author and Criticism Of Last
Book, ain a Little
Town."

The Des Moines Capital in recent
page of book reviews, prints picture
OF Rupert Hughts and the following
criticism of his latest book of short
stories In Little Town." the scenes
OF which are laid in ana around Keo-
kuk:
1t is something of surprise upon
opening Rupert Hughes new book to
find 1t a collection of short stories. AS
the name implies, he has deserted
metropolitan life for the time being
and devotes himself to a portrayal OF
the simple folk in the small midwest
ern town of Carthage. In his preface
Mr.. Hughes quite frankly confesses
that the stories are laid in the region
about Keokuk, Ia, where he spent his
boyhood days.
Humor and pathos lie closely to-
gether in the tales. In the opening
one, Don't You Carer" he pictures
the married life of what outsiders
might term "a commonplace couple"
and their happiness and content.
There are many Pops" in the world.
always keeping their noses to the
grindstone in order that the wives
and children may have luxuries and
realize their ambitions. Pop" didn't
feel he had even time to die. and
While his family were aghast at his
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-02
MANY VETERANS
WANT TO GO
Nine Hundred Mark Neared in Appli-
cations Made by Old Vicks-
burg Campaigners.

between 800 and 900 veterans OF
the vicksburg campaign of 1863 have
applied for free transportation to
the peace jubilee celebration which
is planned at Vicksburg next Oc-
toher.
The legislature appropriated s4o,-
600 for the expenses of the Iowa
veterans, the governor and his stan.
The applications are being re-
ceived by J. o. Stuart. secretary OF
the commission designated by the
legislature to handle the task of
distributing the transportation. His
headquarters are at Cedar Rapids.
The other members of the commits
sion are E. J. c. Bihler of Cedar
Rapids and D. J. Palmer Of Wash
ington, Iowa.
only those who actually partici-
pated in the siege and capture of
yicksburg are eligible. Applicants
are required to make affidavit that
they were present at the siege as a
member Of the federal army.
No money will be given to the
veterans. each man being given an
order for his ticket only.
It is believed that about 1000
will make the trip. Special trains
will be obtained for the accommoda-
ton of the old soldiers, with every
precaution being taken to care for
their comfort on the trip.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-02
WANTS MINISTERS
FOR CHAPLAINS
DR.. Edward kirbye Of Des Moines to
Send Out Letters to Iowa
Pastors Asking for
Volunteers.

Iowa ministers are to have oppor-
tunity to offer patriotic service dS
chaplains in the army. DR.. J. Edward
Kirbye of Des Moines Is preparing a
letter to go broadcast to Iowa prot.
estants, asking them to register with
him II they are willing and free to
serve. He will forward applications
to the proper government official.
Archbishop ireland has offered
enough Catholic priests to supply
the army" DR.. Kirbye said in ex.
PLANTATION. THE Catholic church
can proceed in this manner whereas
protestant offers will have to be more
individual. OF course we should have
some protestant men as chaplalns
and that is why I started this move
ment.
81 know of men throughout the
state who are willing and eager /,
co."