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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-09

is a low estimate, particularly foi walters, porters, barbers and practi- cally all hotel employees, the total amount thus given away is $500,000 day As a matter of fact, the sum is much larger.
 No wonder the high cost of living is getting higher all the time! This heavy tax of the open palm is paid largely by the travelling public and persons who patronize public places. The man who takes his meals at home and has Friend Wife to do the cook ing, who never calls a taxi, never goes inside hotel or restaurant and never rides in Pullman car, may avoid this form of imposition, but a large percentage of the country s urban population feels compelled to give tips. Retribution is swift and sure, if they are not forthcoming.
 < s *
 Heroic Action of
 Cuban Republic
 t1T7 HE republic of Cuba in ranging O itself with the United States in war against Germany rose to the occasion, just as might have been eX- pected. The Cubans are lovers of lib- erty and they are grateful people. They have expressed their apprecia- tion time and again of what this coun- try did for them in 1898. It fought their battles and liberated them from the Spanish yoke.
 No neighbor could be more friendly than Cuba, but if there was any doubt of the depth of Cuba's gratitude it was dispelled when the young re- public, by a unanimous vote of both Senate and lower house, passed the joint resolution putting into effect the declaration that state of war exists between Germany and Cuba. Not a single member of the Cuban Congress hesitated.
 Cuba is small nation as nations go. Its area is less than that of Ala bama. Its population is not quite 3, 3,O0O,00O. But in following the ac- tion of the United States and doing it with telling spontaneity, Cuba per formed real service for the cause of liberty. The moral effect will be splendid. Our. sister republic stands out now in bolder relief than ever as one of the most courageous and pro- gressive nations of the Latin Ameri- can system.
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Washington bureau, 2o7 HibDs Build ing.
 European bureau, Henrietta street, Convent Garden, London.
 Eastern business office, Rooms 4S to 50. inclusive. Tribune Building, New York city; western business office Tribune Building, Chicago. The $. L. Beckwith Special Agency. agents Tor foreign advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-09

Entered al the D4rnlIs nam, Ata.. postoffice as second class matter up- der act of Congress. March 3. 1879.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-18
Full Publicity Of All
City Business Is Urged
By Mayor Alex Stern

In the annual address OF sthe pres
tdent of the city commission to the
members of the board, President Alex
stern, elected chief executive of the
commission on April 3, urged full
time health officer, cooperation
among the various departments. pub
licity OF city business and recommend
ed the retention of City Engineer #.
L. Anders, complimenting him on his
work and expressing the belief that
city contracts should be fulfilled to the
letter:
Mr.. Stern's address:
members OF the city commission:
"In accordance with the custom
which has prevailed in this city for
years, for the incoming presiding Of
fIcer to deliver statement relative to
the aims and program for the ensuing
years, I want TO state briefly some OF
the matters which ! feel, we should
undertake to accomplish.
''In the first place, let me say that
the finances of the city are In good
shape. Fargo's credit standing IS as
kood, If not better. as that Of any 9TH
or city in the northwest. Such bonds
as II was found necessary TO issue
were sold at ! per cent. Special war
rants were sold at a per cent. Dur
ing the last year the citys books were
thoroughly checked and audited as
were the various special funds and
provision was made to make good such
diserepa ae were found TO exist
because ce saoFtaaes which naturally
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-18
POINTS OF ASSEMBLY EOR
THE PARADERS.

All elements to form facing
Broadway, except those of the
First division. which form on
Broadway, facing south and the
head Of that division resting on
Sixth avenue north. e7~.-s.
The First Division will form in
numerical order on Broadway.
west side of the street. No. 1 rest
ing on Sixth avenue north.
The Second Division, Nos. 10 TO
15, incl, will form on the south
side of Sixth avenue north, in nu-
merical order; Nos. 16 to 20 incl,
on the north side of Sixth avenue
north; west of Broadway.
OF the Third Division, Nos. II to
"a, incl. will form on the north
side of Sixth avenue north in nu-
merical order. and Nos. % and %
on the south side of Sixth avenue
north; east. OF Broadway.
OF the Fourth Division, Nos. q
to 80, incl, will form on the north
side Of the Great Northern plat
form, In numerical order; Nos. 33
to 81, incl. on the south side of the
Great Northern platform, in nu-
merical order.
OF the Fifth Division, the high
school and south side grades will
form on Fourth avenue north,
west of Broadway; the north side
grades and Nos. 40. Al and AZ will
form on Fourth avenue north,
east of Broadway, in numerical
order.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-18
GERMANY
YEARNING
FOR PEACE
fBY Asaociated Press.l

The Hague, April IL, via London,
April 1S.-How urgent is the yearning
for peace among the German people
and how great is the increased strain
Just imposed on them by the reduc-
ton in the bread rations may be judg-
ed from the exhortations and pictures
of woeful alternatives published in
provisional newspapers on the tnaug-
uration of the curtailment OF the
bread supply.
The Courier of Hanover, for exam
ple,S represents that a quicker but un-
satisfactory peace would not lead to q
better food supply. The people are told
that Great Britain, France, Italy and
even the United States are reckoning
with world famine for the current
year and that, in case Of a premature
conclusion of peace, the demands OF
these countries for their own needs
would prevent the supplying OF Ger
many with foreign foodstuffs.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-18
Forum Sold to N. B. Black and Associates

Norman B. Black and associates
fevda Black
probably the
n
the North Dakota Press association and is h
For publisher of The Grand Forks Times that
rof the consolidated
gentleman and Fargo business and social circles will be glad TO welcome n and
his family citizens Of the
that will
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-18

occur in such funds.
The progressiveness Of a city is
usually judged by the character and
standing of its churches and schools
and also by the amount OF paved
streets it has and also its water and
sewer systems. In all these respects
Fargo ranks high. / have been in
formed that Fargo ranks first for cities
of its size in the amount of paving it
has. But all these modern convent
also pay the freight / think we can
safely leave the matter in their hands
for decision.
Full Time Health Expert.
THE health OF city is of most vital
importance not only to the city but to
all its citizens. believe that we have
now reached a position when IL would
be for the best interests Of the city
and also Of efficiency and economy. to
provide for a competent health expert
who should devote his entire time to
his duties and who should receive suf-
hcient pay to warrant him in doing so.
There should be combined IN one de-
partment the inspection of milk. fruit,
bakeries etc, and also this matter OF
health regulations OF the city and also,
believe. tbs matter Of the inspection
and health OF our school children. and
this health expert should be placed in
charge.
City Contrasts.
tThe various contracts made on be-
fcsontfnnea 49, x.~. wAw
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-18

Invocation-Dr. r. A. Beard.
Unfurling OF the flag. ~
Song-My Flag and Your Flag-N. B..
Black.
Pledge Of Allegiance-Adm. by Judge
C. F. Amidon. -
Singing of Observation-Disclosures. 'rt
Patriotic Address-Tracy r. Bangs.
Grand Forks.
song-Star spangled Banner-Con-
solidated bands.
M. automobiles will be allowed in
the parade; no uniforms, except mill
tary, will be allowed; and every
marcher will be expected to carry a
flag. 5000 of which have been ordered
by the parade committee, and will be
on sale at cents between the hours
of IL and / o'clock. z. G. Gearey, Jr..
will be marshal OF the parade, and Col.
G. G. Grafton, Major G. A. Fraser.
Capt. Harold Sorenson and ]. A.
Pierce. aides.
Special provision has been made
for citizens not affiliated with any or
ganization in the formation of a citi-
zens' brigade. in which all will be well
come.
A drum and bugle corps is to be or
ganized at the Y. M. c. A. at 1880
o'clock this evening. The meeting will
be open, and anyone wishing to be-
come affiliated should bring drum or
q buRle. Promoters plan to make the
organization permanent.
Calls have been issued by heads of
the various organizations and clubs
designating meeting places as follows:
e. HI. Skies. commander: Members
Of John f. Reynolds post, G. A. r.,
will meet at the post rooms at 2
o'clock for assignment of places in
the parade.
All Masons will meet at the Ma
sonic temple at 2 o'clock. t
@. A. NJ. Anderson, captain: All
members Of Company B will report at
the armory at 1880 o'clock in full uni
form.
Members of the Woman's Relief
corps will gather at the club rooms at
2 o'clock.
C. ]. Dignan, secretary: Members Of
the Irish Fellowship club will meet at
Aaker's Business college at 2:30
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-18

Continuing along Asne and the Champagne
hav: been taken in two days Ia, D,. so.,ro n m
soisson where Nvse made
Pushing Aisne
Braye-en further they occupied Cha
the main highway leading north
hains the district their
- % Mont cnt sT' @ ud '
While french delverine t.ir heavy blow in the A'Hs
The Ar. region % n. I 1.s ss%
ing success.
advance Of than
mile capturing the villas. Of v:r. and made prSs
Le catels. They also improved their position in the vicinity Of agn
hold after entering II in their attack
a sx-mIe front last Saturday.
Paris. tsTh. battle front extended for
French drove the Germans from
all all Ct a or n p q s or . r.. @ @ @
loss estimated at 10000
placed along '.ris. Of
north along the main
were ss an SEEMING va. d ds.r. % with
gs I and ser Ss. 4.
.staass est and
Ss ss line into he ssss s
@n ths meantime on the soons. Rhslm. front French oops
."s are .sGss s"s @ sss.ss Over ss s'
. y T.. shy r.sa
. % Il Sss :.a =" S euI .oS. ] ss" of s
positions The French command
oVervhem-
ACCUMULATED and the general situation
The general who commands the armies of the right center had
and had nothing
Everything provided for and the chiefs under him had
Rheims known the order
given PunetuaIy 445 the French well
ported powerful artillery. They forward in
than hours the first line system had been
French soldiers saynO
taking prisoners by the They seized Monte
carn Mont Haut and all the orests commanding the region
made last night BY the
chavomme and ch The French pushed north OF
points reaching vicinity Of Braye-en Laonnois
attacks in the Cham:
They checked the inflicted
heavy the attacking troops Since Monday the French have
Champagne
guns bsn
twelve including three of large eah
London April made further
Of village
according official statement out by the war Oce
today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-18
Strikers in Germany
''OrderIy'' But Women
Are Reported to Be
In Very Bitter Temper
(By Associated Press.)

Copenhagen, April II, London April number Of
strikers
and distributed according The aseba through
electrical establishments and of the munitions
statement interesting in view Of dispatch from the official
batt however, that the great munitions industry spandau
has not been involved
all Berlin which
to occasional window breaking
Soldiers police
Unter Linden imperial
Crest gathered in the nsighbOrheod Of the during
the day and the of the crowds pacuy
serDed a. bitter The strikers denounced the farmers the whole
food situation Even Socialist leaders who the strike
evident the authorities that further curaent
could not be borne
Labor given
which il 10 hoped will induce
STRIKERS FORCED coNcEssIoNsI
London April IA Berlin dispatch
to London work has been resumed in the
The Vosssche Zeung of Berlin
work. the strikers demanded sufficient bread potatoes
proper distribution OF food and guarantees Of the
electoral REFORM n
STRIKE IN WARsAW
Copenhagen via London Apri 1sA strike
Polish munitions
Polish laborers to help supply the eastern
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-18
Travelling Corps Of
Farm Labor Work Is
Proposal Of Lane in
Nationwide Campaign
tBy Associated Press,

Washington, April 1S.-Creation OF
q travelling corps OF farm iapor to
work on irrigated land OF the country
is the novel proposal of Secretary
Lane to further the nationwide cam
paign to increase food production dur
ing the war.
The plan was outlined today in a
communication to Chairman Taylor Of
the house irrigation committee, in
which the secretary urges prompt ac-
ton on the pending bill designed to
stimulate food production on private
and public lands within irrigation pro-
jects. This legislation, he says, is
necessary prerequisite to his plan.
I'VE haYe, as you doubtless know"
Secretary Lane wrote, a little more
than 100000 acres Of land within our
reclamation projects upon which
water may be placed this season. The
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-18

All Fargo will turn out tomorrow af-
ternoon in celebration of Loyalty day.
Stores, factories and offices will be
closed. The city will be decorated with
flags.
The sounding of steam whistles at
1880 o'clock will be the signal for the
formation OF the parade, and a SIM
liar sign at o'clock will mark the
start. The paraders will march to
the central high school grounds, where,
weather permitting, the following pro-
gram will be given:
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-18
Heavy Bombardment
Off American Coast
Was U. S. Navy Engaged
With the Enemy Today?


Boston, April S-Three stations
Pea M bar and High head ported that they had heard
being 941 Of the
succession These stations n o
Stations No. 90 9:14
north from the station about fifteen
fifteen
Stations SO and SO $3.50 six
several more succession general direction north Stations "a
and 70 three quick and firing
followed general direction northeast north Of station, quite
plainly a ii
The firing apparently point Massa-
ehusetts bay at the end of The
not state that vessels had been sighted
Naval officers
that naval engagement in
ProvneetoWn Mass, April 19eavy firing heard
Cod
that might
though stated that
mitted thus o
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-18
Conscription Measure
Wins in Senate But Is
Opposed in Lower House
CBy Associated Press.)

Washington, April 1s.-Selective
conscription won in the senate mill
tary committee today but lost in the
house committee. The administra-
tion's army bill providing for the
raising of troops by that method was
approved by the senate committee 10
to 4, while the house committee voted
IL to to try, first to raise the new
force by the volunteer system.
The force of the administration will
be turned first on the passage of the
bill in the senate with it's selective
CONSUMPTION provisions with the idea
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-18

that once adopted by the upper body
favorable action will be more readily
obtained in the house.
The president went to the capitol
today and conferred with number OF
leaders with a view to getting prompt
action on the army, espionage, rivers
and harbors and other war measures.
He told leaders he would not sign a
rivers and harbors bill unless it is
without political appropriation and
unless it provides for harbor defense
ment.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-18

proposed bill is one by which all Of the
private and public lands upon the
reclamation projects are utilized. This
hope can be done in a wholesale way,
by the creation OF an equipped and
mobile Organization OF farm labor.
Some OF these tracts are lying idle
because OF the lack OF farm imple-
ments and capital Our hope is that
all Of these acres may be impressed
immediately into public service, that
on each project there be organized at
once a war maintenance corps the
business Of which it will be to see that
all idle acres are put to use and that
all farm labor acts so far as practic-
able as a unit Each company in this
many gang plows and harrows and
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-18

confirms the report Of the presence q
q German submarine in American
waters.
The report said the periscope was
moving on q course parallel 10 that uf
the destroyer. The torpedo crossed
the bows ( the Smith at q distance ck
thirty yards as reported yesterday and
today's statement added that all uf
the men on the ship who saw Il were
experienced torpedo men.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-18
Officers Of u. S. Warship
Saw U. Boat Periscope

Washington. April 1S.-The perl
scope of a submarine running SUBJ
merged was sighted by the officers of
the destroyer Smith early yesterday
morning just before the wake of q
er's bows
This information was contained in a
radio report from the commander Of
the Smith received today at the navy
department Naval officials said this
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-18
French Smash Ahead
For New Gains on
Champagne Front
British Also Gain
CBy Associated Press.l

GERMAN OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Berlin London April number OF prisoners taken by the
headquarters
to
tured by he
by
fighting April H twentysix of the
French motor destroyed .
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-18
BRITISH,
SHIPPING
LOSSES
CRv Associated Press.>

London, April 1s.-The weekly re-
port OF British shipping losses issued
today, shows nineteen vessels Of more
than 1900 tons sunk and nine vessels
OF less than 1900. Twelve fishing ves-
sells also were sunk.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-18
Great Enthusiasm Is :.
EVIDENT Tremendous !:
Crowds Are Assured
"OI FLAG OF MINE"

following A Madison Forks
Black Mr. Black this
patriotic meeting last week
From north to south. from east to
mine! o.
fortress
o,
Float land.
For justice humanity,
tyrant's perfdy
Flag Of mine! o, flag of mine
A weeping world lies al thy feet,
Flag of mine! o, flag mine!
A
OF o, o
battles
AS ofte before,
o,
betide, the die s
of o, OF
We're proud to
Of mine! O, of
shall
Thy righteous fight liberty
hastm mad natio free.
Flag Of mine! o, flag
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-18
CONGRESS
JOB WON'T
.GOBEGGING
Indeed, Aspirations Galore
Are Found All Over the
First District.
DEMS SEE GREAT LIGHT
Don't Wish the Republicans
Any Bad Luck but Well
They're Just Watching.
DEMS SEE GREAT LIGHT
NO CAUSE FOR HASTE,
SAYS THE GOVERNOR.

Bismarck, N. D., April 1S.-T
see no occasion for any especial
hurry about issuing my proclama-
tion. wish to consult with the at
torney general before l do any
things and learn just what the
proper procedure will be-" said
Governor Frazier this morning,
when asked as to the date of his
call for a special election to fill
the congressional vacancy in the
First district. "One thing you may
very definitely state is that l am
not a candidate for congress, and
have never considered it."
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With the procedure by which the
forthcoming special election in the
Continued on Page Ten.)
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sTRIKE IN WARSAW.

STRIKE IN. WARSAW
Copenhagen, via London Ap ia strike
Polish munitions workers Warsaw Germany
Polish laborers to help supply the eastern army.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-18
THE WEATHER.

Generally fair tonight and Thursday.
Cooler tonight.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-27
Administration Leaders Con.
fident Draft Feature
Will Be IndOrsed.
SENATE WILL VOTE
FOR CONSCRIPTION
Safe Majority Expected in
House Vote, Probably to
Be Called Today.

Washington, April 26.-The war
army bill will be passed by congress
before the present week ends, and un-
less leaders are far 1ield in their
predictions, it win so through with
the selectivc draft feature, the object
of bitter attack, virtually as it came
from the war department.
The senate definitely committed it
self today to a final vote on the bin
before midnight Saturday. The
house, sitting far into the night, was
determined to vote tomorrow it pos
sble. The senate is expected to put
through the bill by large majority
and to defeat the proposed amend
ment authorizing the president to call
for volunteers by a majority of at
least Is. In the house the admins
tration forces are confident the vol
untccr advocates will he routed by a
the volunteer substitute out of the
way. the majority for the bill is cx-
pected to be overwhelming.
There were lG senators on the list to
speak before a vote is taken when
! the senate recessed tonight and Ma
jority Leader Martin made the meet
| ing hour tomorrow at lOo'Clock to
give all an opportunity to be heard.
| The house sat late to clear up general
! debate except for the closing state
ments of Chairman Dent of the mill
| tary committee, heading the volun-
teer champions. and Representative
Kahn. ranking Republican member.
directing the fight for the administra-
ton plan. When general debate is
closed in the house, discussion under
the five minute rule will begin. For
mcr Speaker Cannon will be among
those talking five minutes for the VOL
untcer system. Republican Leader
Mann, who favors conscription. prob
ably will not speak nor will Demo-
cratic Leader Kitchin, who is under
stood to oppose the draft.
Senators Hale Beckham Myers and
Stone supported the administration
bill today and Senator sherman op-
posed it. Senator Stone declared
that although he opposed the declara-
ton of war. he would vote with the
| president for ConsCription. He said
he believed, however, the bill should
be changed to make the ages of those
subject to draft Il to 40 instead of
10 to 25, and that it should contain n
provision that the president, when
peace IL declared, must give up his
authority to raise an army under it.
I'VE are needed on the battle line of
, Europe" the Missouri senator con-
tinuod. There must be no halting
at home. 1t Is imperative that we
act at once and get ready with the
least possible delay"