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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-21
! AN7I-WAlR FACTION SOUELCHED,

There was no suppression of debate in the meetings
of the American Federation OF Labor at Buffalo. Mem
bers expressed themselves as freely as they desired on any
issues which they wished to discuss, including both the
relation OF labor to the war and the course of the presi-
dent Of the federation. Samuel Gompers. And as a re-
suit Of the debate and the votes the small faction which
sought to inject into the proceedings an anti-war. spirit
was thoroughly squelched.
What happened could scarcely be called a test OF
strength. 1t was rather a pitifnl demonstration of weak
ness on the part of the small group of men who adopted
the ultra-pacifst attitude. They were hopelessly outvot-
ed, and the federation stands committed unequivocally to
a thorough support of the government in its prosecution
of the war. -'
In this defeat came not only to the handful of men,
bers of the federation who undertook to color the loyalty
of the organized wage workers of the country with ques-
lions and conditions. but to the larger group on the out
side who have sought to use the labor organizations as a
means toward the creation of class prejudice. In what
ever measure such prejudice exists 1t is apparent that the
representative men in the labor organizations do not
place that prejudice above the duty which they believe
they owe to their country.
1t is gratifying to note the evidences that accumulate
from time to time that there is being aroused in this
country a spirit which takes little account of differences
of any sort in comparison with the supreme duty of sup
porting the government of the nation in the struggle
which the nation is now undergoing.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-21
A CONTROVERSY D
According to the terms of an. aereema -,

According to the terms Of an agreement with the
secretary of war, and in pursuance of resolutions pre-
pared by a committee representing the Masons, Odd Eel
lows, knights of Pythias, Modern Woodmen of the
World, Modern Woodmen of America, Knights of Column
bus and B'nai Birth, Cali the camps and environments
or the armies will hereafter be open for the erection. oc-
cupation or use of buildings within them or for other
desirable activities in such camps and environments by
any fraternal, benevolent Or similar society of recognized
and well-established character, having members in such
camps or environments, which shall have first obtained
permission from the general of the army, or other Off
Ger commanding the particular camp or cantonment. un-
der rules prescribed. by the secretary Of war. and that
AFTER the erection or arrangement for use of building or
buildings within the camps or environments or the be-
ginning of desirable activities therein by such fraterni-
ties or groups of fraternities, all of them shall be ac-
corded equal facilities and privileges for doing social,
fraternal and benevolent work and service" It is UNDER
stood, further, that no order shall be permitted to confer
degrees or engage in its secret work within the camps or
Hcantonments.
resolutions embodying the above were mani
mously adopted by a general committee CONSISTING of
representatives Of practically all the prominent fraternal
bodies in the United States, and the conditions were an
proved by the secretary of war. '
Secretary Baker gave the following as his UNDER
standing of the arrangement:
.R This means then, as I understand it. that the aev-
eeral societies here represented, or with such affiliated
bodies as are in. their judgment more or less cognate,
Will work out plans according to their own theory as to
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-21
SUNDAY SCHO OIL TRAINING

Announcement is made of the opening of a normal
school for the training Of Sunday school workers, the
sessions OF which are to be held weekly in the Y. NJ. C.
A. building in this city
1t would be difficult to imagine a work which has
greater possibilities for good in the development of the
life of the modern church. The work of the church is
given its immediate direction very largely by the pastor
IN his pulpit work and in his personal ministrations. oBut
the first, and undoubtedly the most distinct impressions
Of the relation of the individual toward the religious life
are given in the Sunday school.
The theological seminary is often thought to be the
true representative of the thought Of the church with
which 1t is connected. But the contact Of the people
with the seminary is indirect. and such as it is it seems
at a time of life when the mental as we'll as the spiritual
attitude of the individual has become somewhat firmly
fixed. We demand for the secular education of our
youth teachers of accepted scholarship who are highly
trained in the work of imparting instruction and of de-
veloping in the child the habit of accurate independent
thinking. It is surely as important that in the field of
religious life as careful attention should be given to the
equipment of the teacher of the young. This has peen
done in but a few cases, and instruction in the Sunday
school has as a rule proceeded on a haphazard plan.
The field for such a school as that which is now es-
tablished here is a wide one and excellent results ought
to flow from its establishment.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-21
TRIUMPH.

The star of David Lloyd George is still in the ascend
ant. A few days ago his case was in doubt. He had taken
a highly important step. He had undertaken a work
which he knew would subject him to grave criticism, and
as a part Of his audacious program he had alarmed his
friends and aroused his enemies to the most vigorous OPP
position. A very large share of the press OF his country
was full of denunciation of him, and even the papers
that had supported him in the past were either mildly
critical or lukewarm in their support. Yet today the pre-
stands more firmly entrenched than ever, for it is
the seemingly unanimous opinion of critics of British
politics that the course of the premier has strengthened
rather than weakened him. His vigorous defense of his
policy in parliament on Monday appears to have dis
armed opposition. And it is noteworthy that in his ad-
dress in parliament there was no note Of apology, nothing
in the nature of evasion or indirection. He assumed full
responsibility for, his course. and declared that his re-
marks, which has brought down upon him such a storm
of criticism. had been carefully considered, and that ne
was prepared to stand by all that he had said. Aside
from the merits of the issue, and the effect that the policy
now adopted is to have on the politics of Great Britain
and on the course of the war, it is impossible to view the
attitude OF the premier. bold and uncompronising as it
is, without a thrill of admiration for the man.
AS to the wisdom of the course outlined, the creation
of a great war council which is to have general super
vision over the conduct of the war in its larger aspects,
everything depends on the manner in which it is worked
out and the spirit which pervades its deliberations.
Parallels are drawn between the situation Of the Allies
and the situation in the north during the earlier years of
the civil war when the attempt was made to conduct the
nations side. of the war from Washington instead of
from the field. We know now how disastrously that
worked, and how it was not until supreme command had
been placed in the hands Of Grant, and civilians in
Washington, from the President down, confirmed them
selves to civilian duties, that victory became assured to
the federal forces.
The problem that confronts the Allies is vastly more
complicated than that which it was necessary to solve
in this country in the SOS. Then it was necessary merely
to coordinate the forces Of a single nation. Now unity
of action must be secured among the forces Of at least
four great powers, each of which naturally desires to
retain control over the handling of its own forces. And
yet because the central empires are operating under a
single direction. they have an advantage that can be met
only by a similar unity of direction on the part Of their
adversaries. The new war council will not be a military
or an executive body. 1t remains to be seen how well a
civilian body, so constituted, will be able to bring about
the unity of action on the part of the Allied forces that is
imperative. -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-21
KEEP WELL" is HEALTH SLOGAN
In EVERY AMERlC AN WAR CAMP AND
IN ALL OUR TRAINING CANTONMENTS

In wars past more soldiers were
killed by disease than by bullets. But
not SO now. There will be no such
epidemics of sickness in this war as
disgraced the campaign against Spain.
The danger of an epidemic in any
OF u environments or in American
camps abroad is slight-less than in
our American cities!
Uncle Sam has put into force string
ent health regulations in camp and
~cantonment. Few individuals in priv
ate life observe the precautions now
required of the army by official regu-
%lations, violations of which are sub
a3ects. for court-martial and severe
spunfshment. .5s 80 !
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-21

how they ssanssbsst be satisfied. and those plans WIN come
" me. and my end OF ~ is9to draw orders to make those
plans effective within tho lhnitse Or possibility ana soppor-
tunitys& ~ u 3underyood that all this effort isfto be
along heipfti.N social and fraternal lines making for
clean lives, good health and effective service TO- the gov
seEnment. and that In carrying on these lines of activities
no secret work Of any organizations is to be conducted
inside Of the camps or cantonments. and that that Is not
desired. !,
~ Second, To the extent OF available ground at any
camp, authority IL To be given, in the discretion of the
commanding officer. for the erection of any building or
buildings OF any fraternal society or group OF societies.
Third. To 'the extsnt that there exist available
buildings In a camp or cantonment the commanding Off
Ger Is to lend his assistance in securing their use for So
cial apd fellowship purposes Of these societies.
This ends. in a harmonious manner, what at one
controversy. z. &#sa
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-21

At the foot Of the hill we came up
on a group Of French soldiers. exam
ming a brand new sheH hole.
why don't you get away from
tnere?' INasked one Of them.
Because I might get hit II I did"
ne answered. Shells seldom, II ever.
Strike tWtce in exactly the same
place. ~. IA 81.
a little farther along q French am
ian was backed ub to a, Shattered
m W. ana wounded potlu, ,was; being
ioaged into It. He was is al he
huls snee n chatted with the am
HIS left arm had been shattered.
"c.est Ia guerre Ut is war)," he
called out to us I'm thankful Il
wasn't my head. Anyway, I still have
M, my good right arm to make love
That's the secret Of the strength Of
tne frencn army" u guide OBJ
served' The French soldier Is a good
sport, as o would a in America.
He takes what comes and make the
best OF it." sA.0
While we were in. the vicinity Of
Dead Mans Hill and Hill o q nun
per OF French airplanes took to the
ar n flew far behind the German
GacIl was q target for cores Of
shots from the enemy's anti-craft
guns but none Of the machines was
The German airmen are afraid Of
us. today" said a French oficer.
you've noticed. haven't you. that
they're not Offering us an air battle"
AS we were leaving a courier came
up with an invitation from the French
genera to visit his headquarters.
ters to, consist Of several rooms cut
out OF solid rock about 80 feet UNDER
ground. t' @"S~T7
J. As we sat around his table we could
hear German shells breaking over
I'm very sorry I have to bring you
80 far underground to offer you my
poor hospitality" he said.
"Oh. that's all right. general said
the American who responded. I'VE
more comfortable If you were down
so feet instead of only 30!"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-21

OF waste. ana the disinfection Of places
where dis:nfection is needed.
These are the minimum require
ments-baths at least twice weekly:
hands washed before each meal; teeth
brushed nee a day; underwear
changed frequently; bedding and
clothing summed and tents aired daily:
tents frequently struck to sun the
sites.
All these things will be done to
make u boys better fighting men; to
make them more efficient weapons in
liDestys battle with autocracy, and to
bring home those who ESCAPE bullets
unmarried by disease. ~
And let us not forget that great
effort which is now being directed bv
the surgeon general and his stan
against the consequences Of private
immortality. M
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-21
BIZ q. c. Lyon.

BY O. C. Lyon.
(stan Correspondent with the French
First Line Army.) :
With the French Army on the
Western Front-A terrific artillery
duel was on, the day we crawled up
d winding tortuous approaches to
tor. ~ -
Across the way. on Hill 3o4, we
could plainly see. through our glasses,
Z French infantry that for days had
bfen holding the first line trenches
against the repeated counter assaults
Of the Germans. ~. t
The roads were almost obliterated
by the intense cannon fire that had
gone on day and night, INCREASINGLY,
for weeks. -
Every acre of the country for mile.
about had been pulverized, and thou
sands Of shell craters had become lit
tie ponds after the hard rains of the
Within the range Of vision there
roof or walls had not been shattered
by German shot.
On the very edge of this desolate,
fre-swept world the French guide
had stopped his small party Of Amer
leans and had said
Somebody is being killed around
mere every hour almost. 1t is very
dangerous. Each of-you must,declare
ne understands the situation and ac-
cepts the risk" j,
w all so declared and accepted.
Then follow me closely" he said,
and ne led us UP the slope into what
a few weeks before had been the iarst
line French trench, but which had
been left behind when the French
pushed forward into new positions.
Hidden in the hills behind us. the
French artillery, with deadly accura-
cy. was planting shell after shell in
the German trenches.
Fascinated. we watched the black
clouds Of smo'-@ and debris that indi-
mark. go "F.
wonderful" exclaimed one Of the
Americans. How can those Germans
over there" aT
He didn't finish. Just then a biz
German shell fell with an ear-splittine
explosion not more than $50 yards
from US.
A minute later a second shell came
within 100 yards.
The French guide, who had been
under shell 11re hundreds Of times. ad-
monished US. 0
There's no use ducking your
heads. The shells you hear never hit
you and the shells that hit you you
never hear"
"Nevertheless," said Harris Dick
son. short story writer. who wa
along. Il get a good deal Of consola-
ltion out of these ducks. and II you
don't mind I take, . few more"
And as for me, gentlemen said
Irving Batcheller. author Of "Eben
Holden" II think I'll be going back
down hill. I'm not afraid Of the
shells. understand, but I don't want
to get this new raincoAt Of mine all
spattered with mud.Y
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-21

I'm their model cleanliness and
sanitary arrangements General Per-
snlngs nrst camps are said to have
been a revelation to the French ana
British, neither Of whom had ATTEMPT
ed such extreme precautions" writes
a war correspondent from the Ameri-
a base in France.
The man most responsible for this
pleasing condition is w. c.. Gorgas,
the Panama cleaner, and gen
eral of the United States army.
ADMINISTRATION work is carried on
by sanitary squads, having officers.
private soldiers and hired civilian la.
borers. These supervise the purifica-
ton OF water supplies, the extermin-
alton OF flies. and mosquitoes, disposal
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-21
AMERICA FIRST!

8 BAN N. AIanIy.li

- prr.io 81 q. Nov. FIT - hard
~ rsaiize that this convention Of the
Federationsof Labor ID sub
atantiaIlv fha same body 81 men and
women Who met at BaltimoreSl last year
NJ snant Z large bart OF their time
n.1,ng sns.war reaolutiong and de-,
p@o,,ncins ali forms az military train
inc ana -nranaredness. 9ES ss4 i
IL.. Az dov...
i4ass yea. tney S ;.,ss n.ns
MS yer tmey roar. - aao.ss 49, -.
I ~ Sill y. ses ~ ~ - p 3, ~
pL ssnlenas IT, ~ !. s rs. ~, 8 conysnt,on
sloOuI y ~ lily 80 49, ~
preacnins las..aascl II ~.
clnsm, sneele II. an = app. - ~ &
majority oL tne Wne1 ny
mace sea..hta app sa sn -
SDoys s s.ts Msss.,.n5 49, 49,
- na.tu.v u an w",,I1 - SS4Ss y
os - w ~ ~ waAG a .ne sAs
e - = 80. 80 - w: 49,.
To-Day n mas only n
how to beat the Germans; md at
this = maker OF such q
speech would be lucky n ne escaped
VAIN lh1is whole SKIN. l t.sts a4
9 neal q lot OF Talk. wen arouna
TINS ~vent1o ABOUT now Gompers
lined up g movement behtn
Wilson y = wal. That statement
~ ABOUT ntne-tentn DUNK. one
tenth ruth. s .t Il
uiney lined themselves up, just a.
q otner miiilons OF americans did.
G0HlperD nelped.S OF COURSE, put he
olunI sWans Inc movement. II you
Masamss provt. ~ pack. 70 me a Fran.
Cleo cns ana balt.more and
~ ~ e.vM /, plete 9 was
-istion. T,g h.t, Paclnal reso-
sAeltins az nus personal ana political
ahie IN h,n 1Xes -, sne elega.es: vas un-
a = .piock widest anti war
~, , nr.ta = resolutions. The
raer az 49, sylnpeIs
= : ,.as,,,t ~ aeaueI .Were ustaane
tha a - ~ - l.s aetempts 70 awake
its naciSc IetharDu inovoinene out OF
.ra az erusn - tnat n American Fed
cnnea - ~. a4aDoI "a only recently
IGnmnars 80 anu understand what
Voc ~. 49, Inv NaHtvW lor atSieast Two
ana tha nros sn - ley. 81 democracy
nan+ re.p osfess ~ ~ teDor move
l,and 1thst the o4 I,a she aeLeat oE germany,
Ito take a mart ori..u S.a.es rWo4id nave
$4,000 ICY simply been
90 90 .ea " tne procession, at least
canoe IS concerned. That Is no re1ec-
h hon On me a. =; OF .. for it must
last. NnnnnS mat ven as late as
Amaricsns 81 mere were mighty fey
Of Gernaa nv, wr III mao any conception
Res,da. = real designs.
ca~snue y must De conceded that
Prnsaian naw ana Understood h
demncracv 4e - 20 c~iv1llzation "a
~ carrier tnan almost any
Welt m snw nLions before Roose-
Nearly ten ve. u 70 p9i!tlcal q
faahior a. .ars aso, Wnenl It was the
formers to hold Gernasne ana re-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-21
A RADICAL.
DISTINCTION
The German Lacking In The Es.
sental Qualities OF The
True Sportsman. /.
IFrom wall streat Io,,rn.,h

A - 49,. 10y - IT EE.f|TTtg-H t"M..
Some questions are not put to be
answered. When we are asked. "Whv
are we at WARP" the fmplfdation in
lthat we ought to quit. The INQUIRY
obviously begs the question. But sup
posing that 1t could be answered more
explicitly than President wilson has
Impossible to satisfy the German
mind. It's not built to scomprehend
n motives which underlie our action
IN taking up the submarine challenge.
= BASED upon these erroneous. far
fetched, chronological assumptions 40
dearHto the German professor, 1t was
rather generally considered before the
war that the English AmeEicans and
t Iarm ma 2 were closely related. But
things, that while there may be diff
ofsssdegree between ourselves
and the English, there is with tne
German a radical differences not 81
degree. but Of kind. His mind does
not work like mind. nofscan he
n nna the English or american
For instances, ii would besa matter.
Of course. and the most e~fdrnentarv
Isportsmanship. for the American. or
the Epgltshmant to $prefert to lose
rather than win by foul mebSns. INT
to b Germans this liz not xnkrelv In
comprehensive. It is imbeSfle. The
same words do o ,mean8htie same
thing toS him and4.to9 us. He considers
y agproof Of strength but here
and IN Eneland Il 10 regarded a. q
evidence Ofsweakness.
And Just az the Germans mistakes
brutality Tor strength, SO he confuses
otenc With force. His chancellors
and foreign ministers wheng they rail
at the allies, are violent. but they are
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-21
JUST 10 MAKE INN HAPPIER,

There was company for dinner and
father was carving his prettiest onSa
fine roast. Suddenly the knife struck
9 skewer, made a. sliding upward mo-
ton and came out On the top. Fa-
ther attempted TO cover his real feel
ings with fnsipid jests. There was an
embarrassing silence. Willie took adj
vantage Of It
he announced.
Too bad" muttered father. still
wrestling with the roast. How did
she do it?" 80
Trying to null the skewers out
with her teeth,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-21

The man who stops to think hsfore
speaking may not say very much hut
ne seldom has occasion to take any Of
1t back, ~ ~ $500
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-21

HEALTH QUESTIONS ANSWERED.
Mrs. HE asks: What is the props
er way to brush the teeth? Is the IN
and down brush stroke best ?"
me up m down stroke is good but
tary or s%crubbing motion Il better
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-21

Q folds Of white and scarlet! o blue with your silver
vs - Nay asr tond EYES welcome you. willing feet follow you.
blessing! Ours by Inheritance. ours by allegiance. ours BY
anection-long may you float on the free winds Of heaven,
the emblem of liberty, the hope Of the world.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-21
SEES POLUS LAUGH
UNDER SHELLS AT VERDUN

In the Very Heart Of the War the Correspondent Observes
the mistaken Spirit of the French Soldiers, Those
Good Sports" Visiting Americans Forced to Declare
They Understand and Accept the Risk Of Death Be
fore Being Escorted Under the Fire of the Teuton
{. Batteries. @
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-21

He who hasn't time to be happy to.
day will ind 1t is too late tomorrow
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1B.flcIsss:;;::;.s::''::ss|:'::: !; !:

Facts for fighters sareSbeing issued
and calculated among Massa chusettsi
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