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Weather Map.

Canadian northwest-24 to ss,
cloudy.
Northwest-S0 to A, part cloudy.
West--30 to AZ, cloudy. Raining,
Omaha IA, Des Moines go, Dubuque
20. Davenport, showing, .26, Dubuque
raining. Springfield 4S
Southwest--34 to A, cloudy.
Ohio valley-40 to 48, cloudy;
Cairo 80.
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For state news. read The Forum.
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Chicago Corn,
Chicago Oats.
winnipeg Close.

oats, cash. No. 2 q. W., .76N: May
oats, .75H; July oats, .6Sh: October
OATS .591s; flax, cash, No. 1. N. w.,
S.1I%; May flax, 3.111s; July flax.
3.0sh; barley, No. 3 c. W., LII.
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@2s1; No. northern. 2.7S@2.76; No. 8
northern, 2.65 @2.70; No. H. Mont,
2.7s; rye, 2.00@2.O3; arrive, 1.s5@1.sS;
barley, 1.10@1.55; No. / durum. 2.74;
arrive, 2.74; No. durum, 2.64@2.6S;
May durum. 2,74; July durum, 2.37;
flax cash. s.SS.
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DIR. @. "A. SCHERER,


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Corns. Buniona. IMPROVING Nails
treated. Warts and Moles removed
leave no scar. Electric treat
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The Fargo Forum Want Ad Page
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.

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LOST--On Sacred Heart Academy car.
sunday, small black umbrella. Phone
lSS4-W. (I42I421
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Arqentine Shipments.

Wheat. l,O44,O0O-1s4, OOo-2.5S6,o 600;
Visible supply-Wheat, $3.50, 900
1880, 0O0-13, 800, 900; corn. 2,400. 900
1900, o0O--5,S6 900.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-16
MOVEMENT
TO COMBAT
DISLOYALTY
Meeting Called to Investi-
gate Pro-German Con-
spiracy
AUSPICES WISCONSIN
DEFENSE LEAGUE
People Who Give Half
Hearted Support, Aid
and Comfort Enemy
(Bv Associated Presa !

Milwaukee, Aug. ia state con-
Vention consisting of delegates elect
ed by authorized county organiEa-
tions for the purpose of meeting an
alleged pro-German conspiracy in
wisconsin, will be held in Milwaukee
soon. proba bly, during State fair
This was decided upon yesterday
AFTERNOON at a statewide conference
or representatives of all political
parties, held under the auspices OF
the Wisconsin Defense league.
In the meantime ii was decided to
organize the state to combat the all
legged conspiracy, concealed behind
alleged Socialist propaganda and
peace council meetings.
A committee of three from each
congressional district of the state was
appointed. This committee was in
tended to meet here next Wednesday.
when II will appointed an executive
committee to act until permanent or
ganization Is formed at the state con-
yention. Chief Justice John Il. Wins
low, of the state supreme court, told
the delegates that to discuss peace
while the German autocracy is still
triumphant is to discuss the betrayal
of democracy. .....
ITO heckle the president, to stand
back with half-hearted pledges of
gr4dging support. always combined
them Is to give aid and comfort to
the enemy" he said. There are peo-
pie and organizations doing just these
things and their activities should be
met at once by patriotic organiza-
lions which have no creed except to
support the government"
Former Gov. Francis e. McGovern,
who followed Justice Winslow, said
he was heartily in favor of the move
ment.
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TBAER NO LONGER
ALIGNED With THE
PEACEADVOCATES
"If Germany Will Not Ac-
cept Democratic Peace,
Should be Crushed"
Is ACQUIRING
LARGER VISION"
At First Urged Premature
Statement of Peace Con-
ditions Says Authier

George r. AuthIer. the washington
correspondent OF The Minneapolis
Tribune. sends the following special
dispatch published in last evenings
Tribune:
Washington. Aug. IG.-Congress-
man John NJ BAer. North Dakota
Nonpartisan league, 10 becoming an
anomaly in Washington. Either his
views are considerably muddIed or
he il undergoing a process Of en-
lightenment and acquiring a larger
vision. The latter view fs the one
that is generally accepted. When Mr..
Baer landed in Washington he align
ed himself with the peace movers.
by urging q premature statement of
peace conditions and by inference
charging that the United States was
lighting TO sustain British imperial
lam
Later. Mr. Baer. in private con-
versation with Washington CORE
spondents, has stated positively he il
no peace advocate and 10 not pro-
German. In these conversations he
laid stress on Great Britatn's taking
over the German colonies in South
Africa. When told that the British
government had said that q would
leave the disposition OF these colon
les to an international congress att
er the war. he Acknowledged this
placed q new angle on the situation,
Since then he has issued another
public statement which is in direct
variance with his first announce
ment. He says in this statement he
is no peace advocate in the general
appearance of the term
But we are not with Germany
by any means Mr.. Baer says. We
believe that II Germany will not ac-
cept a peace dictated by true dernoc-
racy. che should be crushed abso-
lutely.'"
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BRIEFLY TOLD
Shop at Ricker's.-Advt.

Shop at RickeF s---AoVL.
Herbst's for nosiery.--Advt.
Have Knight Prtg. Co. print IL (Ad.)
DIR. Basye, Osteopath. Phone 1887.
ADV.
Mrs. John ]. Murphy, of williston,
is guest in Fargo this afternoon.
@. NJ. NIGGA, of Dawson. is spending
the day attending to business matters
in Fargo.
Bargains in wall paper can always
be found at Westberg & Jacobson's.
T3 Fifth street north.-Advt.
Painting. paperhanging and sign
work done on short notice. Westberg
& jacobson. Phone 7S4.-Advt.
w. J. Frederick, of Tower City, and
George Harrison. of Tolna, are busl-
ness visitors in Fargo this afternoon.
Leonard, came in last evening and is
spending the day in Fargo attending
to business matters.
Miss Efie Gingery, telephone oper-
ator at the Gardner hotel, has taken
a posttiop as teacher In the PUBLIC publ;
distance from Crookston.
Mrs. N. N. Horner, mother of At
torney Horner, of this city, arrived
in Fargo from Finley, her home, and
will spend several weeks in Fargo
the guest of her son and family.
w. Madeford and r. Martel, all of st.
John, N. D., came in over the Great
Northern last night and left early
this morning for Bismarck on train
No. 3.
Hon. F. T. cuthbert, of Devils Lake,
special session, came in from the west
Wednesday evening and is spending
today in Fargo visiting political ac-
quaintanees and attending to busi-
ness matters.
r. p. Robinson, former dean of
given commission at FIT. Smelling as
captain of infantry in the reserve
corps, arrived in Fargo today for a
VISIT of two or three days with DR..
Martin Rindlaub.
Anyone wishing replace of nursery
stock or plans worked out for future
planting can have our Mr.. Thos. M.
Kennedy call on them by addressing
q post card to Lock Box 1871, Fargo,
N. D. The Jewell Nursery CO., Lake
City. Minn.--Advt,
w. H. Stutsman. attorney at Man
railroad and warehouse commission,
came in from the western part of the
state Thursday night and IL spending
the day in Fargo visiting friends and
attending to business transactions.
Rev. and Mrs. T. A. Olsen. of
man county visitors who spent
Thursday visiting friends and attend
ing 10 business matters in Fargo.
Rev Mr.. Olsen is pastor of the First
Methodist church. one OF the most
beautiful edifices In the state.
George A. Mcfarland. president OF
the state normal school at Valley
City, and dean of state school ohlcials,
is spending the day In Fargo visiting
friends and attending TO business
matters. President Mcfarland has
been head of the state institution at
Valley CITY for a quarter OF CEN
fury.
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Are IMPRESSED
FOR SERVICE In
THEGERMAN Army
American Citizens of Ger
man Birth or Parentage
Forced to Serve
SPANISH MINISTER
MAKING INQUIRY
Neutral Protests Against
Drafting'of Aliens With
First Papers
(Rv Assoclated Press

Washington, Aug. 16.-Reports Of
American citizens impressed into the
German armies and recurring pro-
| tests against the drafting of partly
naturalized foreigners in this coun-
try are presenting some difficult
problems for the governments inter-
national law experts.
It became known yesterday that
an official inquiry had been begun at
Berlin by the Spanish minister into
stories that Germany is forcing into
military service those of German
parentage and birth regardless OF
their claims to American citizenship.
1: is admitted that even should the
report prove true, there is little this
government could do except retaliate,
the idea of which is repugnant. ON
Gals are Withholding a decision.
There are believed, to be in Ger
many fewer than 100 men of un-
questioned American citizenship. A
few weeks ago complaint was made
to the state department that Ameri-
cans were being detained in Ger
many and investigation showed that
most of those held were of German
birth. Securing Of the first papers
of citizenship in the United States is
said to be regarded by Germany as
insufficient to remove the liability of
such persons to German military ser
vice.
This position comedies somewhat
with that assumed in neutral pro-
tests against the drafting of aliens
here who have taken out first pap
ers.' President Wilson is consider
ing these protests but in the mean
time Provost General Crowder is
placing such men on the rolls Of the
National army. The president is ex-
pected to pass on the point shortly.
Chevalier Van Reppard, the Meth
erlands minister, has filed a protest
and pointed out to the state depart
merit that Americans in Holland we're
subject to no call for military ser
vice. There are many Hollanders in
America who have been drafted.
Other protesting neutrals are said
to have proposed that the aliens be
given reciprocal treatment in every
ease under the laws governing ma
turalization in the countries involved.
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coal PROBLEM
DISCUSSED AT
CHICAGO MEET
see
Midwestern States Repre-
lsentatives Confer With
] Illinois Coal Director
TO PLAN FOR
COOPERATION
Expected Federal Govern
sEnent May Intervene in
Price-dxing
(By AI.ociated Press

Chicago, jug. I6.-With the Illinois
coal situation still critical and mud
died, representatives of the Councils
OF Defense from numerous middle
western states met here today With
Justice o. II. Carter. director Of coal
for Illinois, to discuss plans for CO.
operation in dealing with fuel condi-
lions. Kentucky. Iowa. North Da-
kota, South Dakota. Indiana, Kan
sas. Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Wis
consin and Minnesota are among the
states participating IN the confer
eIlce.
Besides the representatives, the
coal operators, retailers, railroads
and unions were given opportunity
to state their cases. According to
Justice Carter there was no thought
OF price fixing today, this to come
only after all sides have been allow
ed TO present their arguments. pub
iic hearing for this purpose being
scheduled to start tomorrow. JUS
tice Carter has declared he will pro-
coed with his attempt at price fixing
ufltfl orders to the contrary by the
federal authorities, 1t being rumored
that the government may intervene
TO settle the differences that have
caused 10000 state miners to strike.
II is this strike that has temporarily
halted all progress toward immed-
late adjustment of all fuel prices at
the mouth of the mines.
Chicago, Aug. 16.-Illinois coal
operators were unable to agree yes
terday to accept the action of seven
OF their representatives who signed
an agreement with Governor Lowden
Id accept whatever price for coal at
the mine mouth that should be flxed
by Supreme Justice c. NJ. Carter, the
newly appointed coal controller.
After an alI-day debate the coal
men decided to refer the question to
4 COMMITTEE of seven who are TO
make their recommendations to the
Operators association at 10 o'clock
this morning.
Opposition to accepting the rates
Of an illinois coal controller was ex-
pressed by many who feel that the
whole question of rates will be set
tied BY the federal government. They
ere said not to fear that the state
is likely to seize and operate their
mines If they do not consent to the
agreement.
The conference Of the state coun-
ellis OF defense which began here this
morning Is expected to have a bear
ing on the subject. Representatives
Of Kentucky, Iowa. North and South |
Dakota, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri |
Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin Will |
be here The state councils have
made il clear that they want to CO.
ordinate their work with the national |
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full political, military and economic
independence toward 1t.
The evacuation of French terri
tory.
4 'on the part OF other belligerent
parties similar restitution Of the
German colonies.
AS regards the territorial ques-
Vons,' as for example those which
have arisen between Italy and Aus
tria ana between Germany and
France, there is reason to hope that
in consideration Of the Immense adj
vantages of a durable peace with
disarmament, the PARTIES in conflict
would wish to examine them with a
ccnctliatory disposition, taking into
consideration, as we have said form
erly, the aspirations of the peoples
and the special interests and of the
general welfare Of the great human
society.
THE same spirit of equity and
Justice ought to be followed in the
examination of other territorial and
political questions, notably those re-
lative TO Armenia and the Balkan
states and territories making a part
of the ancient kingdom of Poland
whose noble and historical traditions
and sufferings which it has endured,
especially during the present war,
ought to cohciliate the synpathies
of nations.
Such are the principal bases
wherein we believe the future reor-
ganization Of the peoples ought to
be built. They are of a nature to
render impossible the return OF SIM
liar conflicts and to prepare solu-
fEAw@ ~ hA AAAnnvo4aN AZ g.
portant for the future and for the
material well-being Of all belligerent
states.
Therefore. in presenting to you,
who direct at this hour the destinies
of the belligerent nations, we are
animated to see them adopted and to
see thus the conclusion at an early
date of the terrible struggle which
more and more appears d useless
massacre,
"The whole world recognizes that
the honor of the armies of both sides
is safe. Incline your ears, therefore,
to our prayer. Accept the fraternal
invitation which we send you in the
name of the Divine Redeerner, that
Prince of Peace. Reflect on your
very grave responsibility before God
and before Man.
ION your decision depend the re-
pose and the Joy or innumerable
families, the life OF thousands OF
young people; in d word, the happi-
ness Of people for whom it is your
absolute duty to obtain their well
fare.
May the Lord inspire your deeis.
ion In conformity to His very holy
will. May God grant that while
meriting the applause OF your con-
temporaries. you will also obtain in
the future generations splendid
name of pacificator.
CAS- for US closely united in prayer
and in penitence with all those faith
full souls which sigh for peace, we
imploTe for you the light and counsel
Of the Divine Spirit.
(Signed) Benedict.
AT the Vatican, Aug. H..
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ALL DOUBTS ARE
SWEPT AWAY BY
u. 5. CORDIALITY
Japanese Visitors Convinc-
ed That America Is
Friendly at Heart
CO. OPERATION WILL
BE FUTURE KEYNOTE
No Pending Questions Not
Susceptible of Fair
Adjustment
fBv Associated Press.l

icy Associated PresS.1
A Pacific Port, Aug. 16.-Al doubts
and misconceptions which may have
existed between Japan and the
United States have been wholly
cleared away in the three days which
have elapsed since a Japanese mis-
sion landed here, Viscount X. Ishii,
ambassador extraordinary and pleni-
potentiary declared in an address
here last night.
"You have convinced my govern
ment and people that the heart OF
the Great West is all right" he said,
'and that friendly cooperation from
now on is to be the keynote Of all
relations between America ana
g e The ambassador gave a dinner to
Breckenridge Long, third assistant
secretary of state. and his staR, tia
army and navy officers assigned to
the mission and state and city ofh-
Gals.
'The unstinted honors which you
have extended to this mission are a
Notice to all the world that America
and Japan are standing side by side
III the great issues of the day." Wis.,
count Ishii said.
"You have spoken the word here
which binds us in harmony OF pur-
pose. Your action clears away many
a doubt and misunderstanding on the
part of the people of both countries
as to our mutual aims and aspira-
tons. The hand of friendship which
I you have extended to me personally
VIII be accepted by the people OF
japan as a tender of sincere good
viii toward the sovereign. and the
people.
flI"This mission will proceed TO
{ Washington buoyed up with the as
sjrance of Americas friendly spirit.
Your generous attitude makes it
possible for every falr-minded man
to believe that there are 40 pending
questions between America and
Japan, which, approached in this
spirit, which are not susceptible OF
honorable ana fair adjustment"
Today the mission will go on q
phf.aaeiney trim
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-16
Eliminate The Unnecessary
Middlemen To Beat The Fl. c.
OIL, Boldly Tells Carpenters

eliminate the unnecessary
middlemen, establish market
through which you can buy your
foodstuffs direct from the producer
and you will have taken the most
important step in counteracting the
high cost OF living, NJ. ". Boldly.
secretary of the American Society OF
Equity, told members Of the Fargo
Carpenters local No. iI7e at their
regular meeting in Aaker's hail
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-16
"Wednesday evening

Wednesday evening.
You are organized to secure bet
ter working conditions, Utilize that
organization to secure better living
conditions.
Mr.. Boldly. in his address. also
traced the development OF the labor
union movement He received a big
hand when ne finished.
Eight new members were taken
into the local organization at the
business meeting. Refreshments
were served.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-16
TO EXTEND RAILWAY
WIN Make Available AIaska's Great
Fuel supply.
(By Associated Press. )

seward, Alaska, Aug LITTLE con-
viction that the section of the United
States railway extending from, Sew
ard to the Matanuska coal fields
should be completed with all possible
haste, in order to make available the
great fuel supplies Of that field was
EXPRESSED here wednesday by Her
bert Meyer, assistant secretary OF the
interior, and a. d. Shepard and Edwin
#. Wendt, railroad experts. who have
5ust finished q detailed Investigation
or the coal felds, railroad construc-
tion, traffic conditions and hauling
eDats.
Lack Of labor is delaying the work
az connecting the two ends OF Sew
ard Anchorage line.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-16
Land Transfers
warranty Deeds.

Stephen Drake 10 Robert A. Ster-
ing, Sc 34-14S-50; $1,000.
Gertrude Croker and husband to
Aug. T.. Reich. all 8 and of NV 10
l4O-52; SIS, 900.
Chas. II. Heacox and wife TO Carl
G. Pitsch, w I-2 lot / blk Fuilers
ad; 1900
Fenwick III. watkins to Hodsson
Realty Co. n SO IT Of lot 5 blk e.
q a II ad: sI.750.
julius Harti and wife TO Frank
Hartl. Sc rs and of ne 35-13s-55;
$4,000.
n. j. Mckenzie to Carl Lauritson,
SD wd lot blk Wheatland; $500.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-16
Names of Men Accepted For
Draft Up To Noon Today And
Who Claim No Exemption

Nels Martin Anderson.
Luther Upper Harlow.
Thomas Michael Geraghty.
Walter Peter Christensen.
Enoch William Knutson.
Carl o. Olson.
William David Archibald.
George Murdoch Bissett.
Duncan McInnis.
Charles Ellis Stewart.
Clarence II. Gaardsmoe.
Oscar Mat Schoettlin.
, James George Brown.
William Fl. Kahler.
Richard Engstrom.
Helmer Ohnstad.
VIM. J. Clemmer.
Theodore Ressler..
John z. Wood.
Martin Youngquist.
Alvin Tesh.
silas H. oppermann.
Kari Victor Swanson.
Carl Martin Lodgard.
August Cuculioh.
Lewis Zabetke.
Ole Knutson.
Jno. Edw. Hummer.
Frank Brunette.
Tony Schwartz.
Fred Ludwig Luther.
Carl I. Owen.
Fred A. Kraemer.
Thomas B. Wichser.
Henry Trottier.
Perry Martin.
Hans Haugstad.
John Wilfred Tanger.
Frank John Greenbure.
Harrison Bunt.
Geo. Anthony Beck.
Robert Valtine Foster.
r. !. cranston.
Nick Smith.
Hugo Herman Schultz. :
Theodore Mcmahon.
ottS Joseph Schmidt.
Edwin Peter Illness.
David z. Swedberg.
Gustaf Anderson.
Henry Miiette.
VIM. Rny Alderman.
Isle Ehrman Davis.
Richard Frank Greuel.
Chas. Leonard SeaburR.
Fred e. Nesemeier.
Edgar Rea Austin.
Carl John Nordstron1.
Isaac Peter Femme.
John Z. Erickson.
Chas. K. Everhart.
ElEArt Otto Fenske.
Oscar 3. Clark.
Archie Rodrnan Keeler.
Theodore Edward Thorson.
Alfred Anderson.
Frank Goodwin Gorder.
Alfred Mcconn.
Evaid L. Helstad.
Walter Liebsch.
Fritz HenninE.
Anthony r. Smith.
Robert Hart Purcell.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-16

Sven Lundahl.
Roy Vernon Dunbar.
Carl Gilbert Anderson.
Adolph B. Halvorson.
Ole Louis Paulson.
Glen F. Andrews.
Pierce Douglas Robertson.
Herbert Francis Doyle.
Francis Joseph Roberts.
Emil George Hedland.
Oscar A. Swanson.
Alans Honerud.
Jerry Simon.
John Thomas Morton.
Antony A. Nelson.
George Zieske. 800
Al L. Pastoret.
Arthur Richard Hahn.
Floyd H. Atha.
Elef E. Anderson.
Anthem Frithoff Nettunl.
Raymond Stoiber.
Leman Jennings.
Harold Engerud.
Frank Henry Boswell.
Arthur Nels Pauisrud.
Gustaf Art HogbeTG.
Magyar Kallyian.
Edwin o. johnson.
Michael Holsbrekken.
Henry Anton Kariger.
Harry Doonan.
George Finch.
Herbert F. Bliah.
Richard Jas. Martyr.
John Erickson.
Earl Foss Elwell.
Ingval Carlson.
Nels Hugo Olson.
Ludwig Larson.
Lloyd r. Tendick.
Frances Jes Lajoie.
Frank Raphael Kelly.
Carl Nymon.
Aug. Richard Carlson.
Edward W. Johnson.
Glen NJ. sweaeregan.
Roy Morse Tackaberry.
Dunbar Cole.
Laurence A. Mathea.
Knute Styve.
George Szmek.
Tom Tostin Dokken.
John William Seaberg.
Rudolph GTage.
Millard L. Hoff.
Clin J. Dorothy.
William H. Lehman. g..
Theodore Edward Torgerson.
Holger NJ. Rasmussen.
Daniel Twicnell.
David Soderman.
Gilbert Lystne.
Harry Larsen.
Clifford William Barnes.
Gustav z. Anderson.
George l.. Schroeder.
Edward Peter Schmitt.
Conrad Steiner.
Herbert Gust.
Earl Berg.
James Murray.
Edward z. Simonson.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-16
MONEY STOLEN

The theft OF SIC from the room
ing house at SION Front street was
reported to the police Wednesday.
Police have been furnishes with a
description Of the suspected guilty
one.