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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-22

what caused a large number Of
deaths.
The first morning we did nothing
but dig in burning buildings for the
victims. It was hard work to keep 1t
up after seeing some OF them burn
ed SO badly that they were black
and others beheaded.
The civilian population were use
less as far as rescue work was con-
cerned, as they got in our way look
ing for their beloved ones, and in
some cases we had to order them
away at the point OF a gun, SO that
we could go on with the work.
We came to an ambulance that
was stalled, and we fixed 1t up and
drove it to hospital loaded with
wounded. On arriving there they
asked us IL we wanted a relief and
we told them that as we had fixed it
up we surely had the right to run 1t,
and from that on we took orders
from the major at the hospital And
such scenes as we saw. Surely
France cannot be any worse. We
were on the jump day and night for
hours, but finally had to give up
exhausted.
The dead were stacked up in
the yard, like cordwood, as all
Il
wounded; they were on beds,
cots, mattresses, and on the
foor;~ and not coming in one at
| a time, but whole families of six
or seven, some dead and some
wounded.
One place we had to go was
called Rock Head, and out there
| they were lying in the water, IL
was only a foot deep, but can
you imagine them in there, help
less and unable TO save them
selves.
Then the wind came up and to
make things worse it showed and
turned cold and a good many
who were in the ruins, were
found frozen to death.
Most Of the operations were on
arms or legs and eyes.
Our crew had fund to buy q
piano, but we thought We could
get along without IL, so gave the
money to the city.
We had the honor Of killing the
first two thieves. They were shot by
our officers, and much pillaging was
done before the city was placed I'M
der martial law.
Mary merchants gave away food
| but one was found overcharging one
cent and he was fined $3.50.
The loss Of life is much smaller
than at first estimated, about 1900,
but the harbor has not yet given up
It's dead.
The one and only thing that
this explosion was good for was
to cement the friendship OF
Canada and the United States.
According to q general of the
Canadian army, Richmond looks like
Viny Ridge In France.
With love to ALL p.
CHARLES L. BROWN.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-22
WAR SAVINGS STAMPS
AS CHRISTMAS. GIFTS
No Donee to Receive More Than 500
at One Time or $1,000 in All,
Says Postal Department.

War savings stamps may be used
as gifts. according to a telegram re-
Ceived at the postoffice Thursday
evening from J. c. Rooms, first as
sistant postmaster at Washington.
The telegram reads:
You are authorized to sell for
cash to any person or corporation any
amount OF war savings stamps to be
used as gifts provided certificate
blanks giving names of intended
donees are filed with the postmaster
at the time of the purchase. no dOnee
TO receive more than 800 at one
time, or 81 900 in all. Postmasters
will supply such purchasers certifi-
cate blanks on request"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-22
JURY FINDS BACHHAN
GUILTY OF EXTORTION
Case Against r. r. Casey, Alleged
Accomplish Put Over to Next Term
Because Of Defendants illness.

Louis Bachman, q barber, was
convicted by a jury in the Cass coun-
ty district court late Friday after
noon of extortion. He was taken in
to custody last fall charged with
swindling a farm hand out OF $23. by
claiming to be an officer OF the
law.
r. r. Casey, alleged accomplish.
was arrested at the same time. Atty.
A. c. Lacy, representing the defend
ants, asked that the case against
Casey be put over until the next
term of court because OF the illness
of the defendant. The request was
granted.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-22
FARGO BOY TELLS
GRAPHIC TALE OF
HALIFAX BLOWUP
IN LETTER HOME
Pieces of I'll Fated Monte
Blanc Hurled -Four
Miles, He Says
DEAD ARE STACKED
UP LIKE CORDWO0D
Explosion Only Served tt
Cement Friendship of
Two Countries

AS for the Monte Blanc, what
did not go up in the air sank in
the narroWs. Pieces Of the ship,
as large as a door and four in
sches thick, were found four
miles away buried in the mud
Bolts and nuts went completely
through brick houses. and that is
what caused the large number
of deaths.
The dead were stacked up in
the yard like cordwood, as all
available space was used for the
wounded; they were on beds,
cots, mattresses and on the
floor; not coming in one at a
time, but whole families OF six
or seven, some dead and some
wounded.
Our crew had a fund to buy q
piano, but we thought we could
get along without it, so gave the
money to the city.
The one and only thing that
this explosion was good for was
to cement the friendship of
Canada and the United States.
The above are excerpts OF a lette
by Charles l.. Brown, mem
ger OF the crew or the DT11ISu state
hospital ship. Old Colony, which wa
stationed about mile and a hal
away from the explosion whicl
wrecked a great portion of the cit,
of Halifax, N. S., to his father. c
P. Brown, Fargo.
Mr.. Brown was one Of the tire
Of the crew to volunteer 10
-elief work working three hours with
1ut rest, and writes a graphic stor.
of the disaster. and in light un
.ouched by the press reports from
he stricken city.
THE civilian population were
useless as far as rescue work
was concerned" Mr.. Bryan says in
one part of his letter." as they
got in our way looking for their
loved ones, and in some cases we
had to order them away at the
point Of a gun so that we could
go on with the work"
Mr.. Browns letter, in full, fol
ows:
Halifax, N. S.
Dec. 10, 1917
Dear Dad:-You asked me to writ
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-22
cHAMsERLArN's TABLETS.

Chamberlain's Tablets are intended
especially for stomach troubles, bill
BUSINESS and constipation, and have
met with much success in the treat
ment OF those diseases. People who
have. suffered for years with stom-
ach trouble and have been unable to
obtain any permanent relief, have
been completely cured by the use of
these tablets. Chamberlain's Tablets
are also of great value for bilious
ness. Chronic constipation may be
permanently cured by taking Cham
berlain's Tablets and observing the
plain printed directions with each
bottle.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-22
FEAR FOR LIGNITE.

Mandan, n. D., Dec. 22.-Statements
were made at a meeting OF the COM
mercial club that the state Ignite in
dustry will be squeIched unless tho
new order issued by the state fuel ad-
mInistration on recommendation OF
Dean +. J. Babcock. OF the school OF
mines, is modified. The new order
fxes a price OF 32.75 on Ignite at the
mine. which iB from rs cents 10 81
lower than the prices which have
been obtained.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-22

Get wise and order Flavo Four
from the manufacturers. Phone 80.
-Advt.
The Washington times., 1917-05-07
THELOCAL MARKET
BONDS HAVE ACTIVE DAY ON
CITY EXCHANGE
Prices Unchanged In Transfers
TotaIlng s12,5oo-stoeks Quiet
and Trading LIsht-Lanston Still
Strong Feature at 70 Bid-odd
Lot of Gas Goes at IL.

There was fairly active trading In
bonds at today's session Of the Wash
ington Stock Exchange, the totaI
turnover aggregating $4,000. Prices
were unchanged from recent levels.
Capital Traction Company 6's LED
the list with a total Of $4,000 worth
at 100. Washington Gas SIS also were
fairly active with q total OF S4'oOO
worth changing hands. Two Sl,OOO
Railway As sold at 7sk and ISL.
The stock list was quiet and trading
was very light. Lanston Monotype
stock continued to be the strong feat
ure with 70 bid. There was only one
sale of ten shares at this figure. The
offering price was then advanced 10
rs with 20 still firmly bid. The BID
on Mergenthaler Linotype stock was
lowered to 147 while none Of the STOCK
was offered below $50.
An odd lot Of Washington Gas stock
changed hands at ~, and after call
seven shares Of Washington Railway
and Electric Company preferred stock
sold at 20. Quotation lots Of the
stock were held for so with IS BID.
The common was offered at 1914 with
II the best bid
The only other stock transaction
was a ten-share lot of Second Nation
al Bank stock at 141, which repre-
SCENTS no change in price as compared
with the last previous sale.
The Washington times., 1917-05-07
Record Bank CIearinEu.

Clearing house transactions in The
United States during April attained
new high record for the period. total
exchanges at I3l leading centers. as
reported to Dun's Review. amounting
to S24. s07, sSe,456. an increase OF 2s.s
per cent over the corresponding
month last year and OF no less than
65.s per cent as compared with April.
1915. When foreign conditions and
transportation delays are considered
the exhibit is particularly gratifying,
and while special financial operations
and the high and rising commodity
prices explain a considerable part Of
the expansion the returns clearly
show that general business is sustain
ed in large volume. Clearings at New
York city were again very large. the
leading center reporting gains OF 26.1
and 66.3 per cent, respectively, over
the corresponding month in the two
Immediately preceding years. Equally
favorable returns were made by many
cities outside the metropolis, and the
aggregate OF all points, exclusive OF
New York, is 33.4 per cent larger thar
last year and 65.5 per cent in excess
of two years ago. Every section
shows substantial Improvement over
both years. indicating the prevalence
OF generally active business condi-
lions In all part OF the country.
The Washington times., 1917-05-07
SABRES STOP FOOD RIOT
Swedish Police Charge Crowds Of
Hungry Women.

STOCKHOLM, May Women who
stood in line to buy potatoes In the
southern part Of Stockholm grew ugly
when informed that the stock was
exhausted and began a demonstra-
ton which assumed proportions that
kept the police busy until after mid
night. Several policemen were injured
by stones thrown and a number OF
the rioters received scalp wounds
from the police sabres. Sixteen arrests
were made.
Serious rioting also occurred in
Gothenburg. 1t was begun by buyers
who demanded bread from the bakers
without presenting bread cards. When
they were refused supplies they be-
gan taking bread by force, often
without paying for II. This proceed
ure eventually was extended to the
butcher shops, which were piundered
until a troop Of Hussars was sum
moned. These soldiers were kept
busy during the night and several
Of them were injured by stones or
other missiles. Ten Of the rioters
were taken TO hospitals. Many other
persons were injured but went home.
Hunger demonstrations occurred at
Norrkoeping on both Friday and Sat
urday. Butcher shops there were
plundered, chiefly by factory girls, OF
whom many were arrested. No pota-
toes are to be had In Stockholm and
many other cities and villages of
Sweden.
The Washington times., 1917-05-07
WHOLESALE PRODUCE MARKET

EGGS-Nearby, Sac: Southern. SIC
BUTTER-Elgfn print 4lc: Elg1n tuos toc'
process, &c; store packed, Hcs
POULTRY-Live hens, per h., Ici zoos
ters per h., lie: turkeys, per h., DqDc;
spring chickens, per h., S446c; winter chick
ems per h., S0G35c; ducks, per h., ls9lSe;
geese. per h., 1291Sc; keats. young each
5d5oc.
DRESSED PoULTRY-Hsns, choice, per
H., 24G25c; chickens, per h., HG3oe; turkeys,
per h., 25d2Sc; ducks, per lb., BG1oc; roos-
ters per h., l7QlSc; geese, Uolbc-
GREEN FRUITS-Applea, new, per Dbl,
q God so; per box, n.0o417s: California
oranges, s. sOd5.Oo; Florida oranges, $40
rs per box; lemons, Per box, 1.5o0Loo'
grapefruit, s5.5o64.5o; strawbsrries' Per quart
Potatoes. Mccormick. Per
Dbl, $50: Western, per "a bu. saek,
$50; new Florida, per Dbl, 10;
sweet potatoes, Ss.5oq6.0o; yams, S2.5o65 $50:
string beans, per basket. dbo95.5; pepper1,
per crate, s2oo93.50: carrots, per box, u-se0
80; okra, per crate. SS-oo95.0o; radishest Per
100, S2.oo6s00; eucunbers, basket, n-booAoo;
Texas onions, per crate. fz-zS4z-so; eggplant,
q bOd5 80 per crate; new cabbage, per basket
81 COT 90; beets, per bunch, bdec: celery, per
doz Scot. 90; romAine lettuce, n-oo916o; let
tuce, Sl0od1-25 per basket: squash, Florida,
81 3dl 50 per crate: Florida tomatoes, G.ooq
| S25 per crate; celery, Florida, per crate, fz-3
lG3.S; rhubarb. 1-5od2-00 per 100 punches; new
beets, Ss.eeSa5o per crate; s. C. AspArASua.
DRESSED MEATs-Pork. smAll 10 medium.
n, I76lSc; heavy, h., 1910
LIVE STOCK-Calves, Lie.
The Washington times., 1917-05-07
STRIKE IN RUSSIAN CHORUS
Opera Singers Win Increase IL
Wages After Demonstration.

PETROGRAD. May 7.-One OF the
numerous petty strikes which pre-
coded the revolution was q strike OF
the chorus singers OF the Petrograd
Opera, who, like the chorus of the
opera in Paris and Vienna and most
other European capitals, are employees
OF the state. They struck for more
pay.
Some Of them were receiving only
about $3.50 q year, which they insist
ed was less than half OF q living wage
under present circumstances. Prom
ises OF an increase in salaries had
been repeatedly made and not kept,
and the chorus decided on drastic
measures.
The opera house was full, and the
curtain rose on q native opera which
begins with a stirring chorus. The
chorus was on the stage, but not q
single note did a single member sing.
So 1t went throughout the evening,
except for an occasional diversion
when the chorus suddenly took IL into
their heads to sing pianissimo, a part
which ought to have been sung forte,
or vice versa The ending was happy
all chorus salaries were raised so
per cent the next day.
The Washington times., 1917-05-07
WINSTON CHURCHILL
ENTER U. S. NAVY
Novelist Offering Services, Says
Democracy Depends on War.

BOSTON, May T.-winston Churchill
Is going to war. He has just offered
his services to the United States navy
and will shortly be assigned to duty.
The author OF "A Far Country
THE Inside OF the Cup" ''Coniston,"
"The Crisis" and other books OF q
nationwide celebrity was graduated
from the United States Naval Acad-
envy twenty-three years ago, but be-
fore he emerged from the rank of
midshipman he was deep in the dream
OF Richard Carvel," and launched on
an authors career.
In an interview at his home here,
Mr.. Churchill expressed himself freely
on how an author should shoulder the
responsibilities OF the war.
1T Is needless to say that he
should write no propagandist fiction
apropos OF the current situation in
world AFFAIRS" said Mr.. Churchill. ain
addresses, in special artieIes, Il may
be shown that this war Is unlike any
other that has preceded It. We are
learning that democracy Is no longer
an affair OF the western hemisphere ..
but q world issue.
The ruling classes OF Germany
evolved a philosophy based upon q
false conception OF their environment
and imposed It upon their masses.
Germany entered into Q war OF expan-
sion, Of conquest. France fought be-
cause her territory was invaded end
her national existence threatened;
England because Belgium was invad-
ed and her national existence and
prestige threatened; America has
held aloof because before an isolated
nation Of 100000. 900 Inhabitants Coca
to war the issues involved must be
sharply and materially brought home
It
"And out OF these practical issues
has grown the great spiritual Issue
the struggle OF the liberal nations for
the survival and development OF de-
mocracyt
1T demands Of ourselves, OF all the
liberal nations as q condition OF
waging this war, that we set our own
house in order. That IL what pre-
paredness means. 1t Is social as well
as military"
The Washington times., 1917-05-07
DUMBA ASSAILS WILSON
obstinate AnsIophIIe Autoerat,"
Saws Dismissed Ambassador.

AMSTERDAM (via London), May
THE entire fault for Americas
entry into the war lies with Presi-
dent Wilson, who Is an obstinate An
gIophile autocrat, nllsd with doctrin-
airy stubbornness," writes DR.. Con-
stantine Theodor Dumba. dismissed
Austro- Hungarian ambassador to
the United States, IN the May num-
Der Of the Oesterreichische Runds-
chau, q copy OF which has been re-
ceived here.
President Wilson. he says, was
convinced that the sharpened subma-
rine warfare would carry the hunger
blockade to England and bring the
entente to its knees by the destruc-
ton OF cargo space
DR.. Dumba says the United States
was particularly anxious to secure
Great Britain's support against jap
anese overlordshtp in the Pacific.
The Washington times., 1917-05-07
GERMANS HOARD COINS.

COPENHAGEN. Nav THE Ger
man treasury has been forced to
drastic measures to cope with the
boarding Of small coins, by which a
large proportion OF petty change has
disappeared from circulation.
A representative Of the treasury
has announced in the Reichstag that
the government Is contemplating re-
firing from currency the present sill
yer and nickel coins, leaving the
hoarders only almost worthless metal,
The issue OF 90 pfennig bills IL also
being considered.
The Washington times., 1917-05-07
ConpIetea BIE order.

The unusual weakness in American
Can late last week was generally at
;ributed to the uncertainty regarding
the company's shell contract with Rus
STA This contract. which was said to
have been in the neighborhood Of n2-
100000 has been completed, It Is under
stood. and the goods shipped. The un-
derstAnding has been by those In close
touch with the Can company's affairs.
that the British government had guar
anteed the payment. and that already
an installment Of one-Quarter Of the con-
tract has been received. Those who have
been recommending Can common have
not changed their attitude and insist
that as far as the Russian contract was
concerned the company was In good
shape.
The Washington times., 1917-05-07

Northern Pacific stock II not In
danger OF being extInEuished by the
war or developments incident TO the
war, but actual liquidation IL report
ed in II, as well as in various other
high grade issues which have been
affected by bearish pressure against
them. Fortunately the investment
liquidation OF the moment is not ex.
tensive. Selling OF such stocks as
Northern Pacific brings out ready
buyers who are more than willing to
take the issues at the attractive bar
gain figures which have been estab-
lished on the current downward move
ment in the Stock Exchange. North
ern Pacific sold below par Saturday
for the first time since 1915. although
its actual investment value IL more
today than II was two years ago.
The Washington times., 1917-05-07
SHOOTS SOLDIER IN SLEEP
3uardsman Accidentally Wounds
His Tent Mate In the Arm.

BALTIMORE, May Private
rank Kirby. OF Company L, Fourtl
egiment, now stationed at Fort Nc
Ienry, has been suffering for the
asst two weeks from a bullet wounC
inflicted accidentally by companion
While asleep on his cot with hi
rm covering his face, Kirby wa
hot by the guardsman sleeping mex
> him, who. in --.s sleep, reached owe
nd pulled the trigger OF Rirby's gun
he bullet entered one side Of hi
rm, passed out the other. and lodge
the roof OF the barracks. The in
Ired soldier was put under the car
Z Major Herbert C. Blake, district
superintendent OF the base hospital at
Fort McHenry, and II is thought tho
,ound will sufficiently heal to enable
I'M to regain full use OF his arm.
Kirby's one cause for worry sine
ntering the hospital is that he ma
e unit for service.
The Washington times., 1917-05-07
AMERICA STOPS SEA FIGHT
Capt. PersIus, German Naval Ex-
pert, Says Odds Are Too Great.


LONDON, May captain Persius,
the German naval expert. discussing
American naval and merchant shipping
power in the Berliner Tageblatt, pracu-
ally indicates that Americas entrance
nto the war ends all chance OF big
naval engagement. as the consolidation
If the British and American fleets would
insure overwhelming odds against the
iermans.
He dismisses as unimportant the
american contribution in craft suitable
o oppose submarines. but declares that
with Americas resources turned to the
ubmarine problem she will be serious
actor. Though no effective methods OF
ombating the submarines has yet been
discovered. Americas greatest aid will
e In the construction Of new merchant
hipping. he says.
The Washington times., 1917-05-07
NAME TRICKS CENSOR
Secret Bread" Wins Publicity by
English Government Action.

LONDON, May 7.-william Heine-
mann, the English publisher, sent a
telegram saying rush secret bread,
Urgent" The censor was scandalized
md summoned Heinemann. confident
II developing a German plot to tamper
with the nations food supply.
"Dld you send thatT" asked the CEN
Ior. HeInemann, unperturbed, admit
ed that he had. The censor and
special agent OF the food controller
aid he had better tell the whole truth
instantly or he would suffer most
'evere penalties.
81 will willingly tell ALL" replied
Ieinemann. "'Secret Bread Is the
lame of a new novel my publishing
house is bringing out Ny telegram
vas addressed to the printer. urging
Iim to hurry the proofs. Here Is a set
If proofs. Glad to have you gentle
men advertise It"
The case was dismissed.
The Washington times., 1917-05-07
DUTCH FISHERMEN IDLE
German Failure to Supply Coal and
TorpedoInas the Causes

IoFpeoolnos tne Saus
THE HAGUE, May From TO-DAY
the whole Dutch fishing feet VIII pc
at a standstill owing to lack or coal
which Germany is under contract 20
provide for fishing vessels, to the con-
slant torpedoing OF vessels even In So
called safety zones, and to the faet
that Germans often conflscate whole
cargoes of fish at sea in spite OF the
agreement between England, Germany
and Holland.
The contract with Germany was
that the Dutch would be allowed to
fish in the so-called safety zone and
would be provided with German coal.
Germany refused to provide the coal
for the fishers In April, and, according
to the coal distributors 1T II doubtful
whether any will be forthcoming for
May.
The German legation has now been
informed that the fishing feet viii not
go out until fresh and adequate guar
antees for the safety both of crews
and vessels have been given. 1t Is
considered probable that Germany
will soon back down, as Dutch fish
are a large asset In the food supply
question.
The Washington times., 1917-05-07
GIRL SCOUTS AT DEDICATION.

The Girl Scouts Of Washington today
were asked to assist in the dedication
of the new Red Cross Building on May
IL. Eight OF the girls, chosen by Mrs.
Larz Anderson. will act as platform
guards. and will march IN the process
sion before President Wilson. The other
girls Of the organization will go to the
new structure early in the morning to
help clean up the ground and the build
ing, which is still in the hands OF the
painters and carpenters.
The Washington times., 1917-05-07
PRESIDENT TO EXPLAIN
NEEDS OF new RUSSIA
Executive to Place Facts Before
Railroad Experts Commission.

President Wilson this week-prob-
ably tomorrow-wflI outline the i'm
mediate and vital needs Of new Rus
sia to the American commission Of
railroad experts, which will leave for
Petrograd soon.
1t is admitted in Government cir
cles that the situation in Russia IL
still critical and for that reason It
Is desired that the first OF the two
commissions to Russia leave as quick
~ as possible. The executive COM
mission, headed by Elihu Root, win
leave later.
Pending arrival in Petrograd Of
the commission. the American Fed
Grafton Of labor Is depended upon to
q great degree to keep the laboring
classes properly informed as 70
Americas attitude and purposes In
sending commissions to Russia
AFTER a long conference yesterday
with Elihu Root, President Gompers,
OF the American Federation of Labor,
sent cablegram to Petrograd, adj
dressed to the working classes, ex-
planning It 10 not the purpose OF the
United States to interfere, but merely
to help In the readjustment OF RuS-
sia's internal Affairs.
This was done because information
has reached here that efforts are be-
ing made In Russia to create wide
spread dissatisfaction with the selec-
ton Of Root as chairman.
The feeling in certain quarters
against Root has reached such a
stage that some Of the outspo1en
semi-Socialist friends and advisers OF
President Wilson are urging that
Roots appointment be reconsidered-
Among these IL the New Republic