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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-25
PETITIONS Are
UPHELD AS PLAN
OF NOMINATION
Attorney General Against
Convention System-Will
Not Affect Ct. 0. p. Plan

The petition plan of nominating
candidates for congress in the special
election in the First district, when a
successor to the late H. T. Helgesen
will be named, will govern, under the
opinion that william LANCER, 'attor-
ney general, has given to Governor
Frazier, made public at Bismarck to-
day.
The position taken by the attorney
general may or may not gum up"
plans the Republicans Of this district
already have adopted for the nomina-
ton of a candidate by convention,
called at Grand Forks June 20.
"The Republicans no doubt will pro-
ceed with their plan of holding con-
vention and making a nomination" !"
said l.. L. Twichell, Fargo, state COM
mitteeman for this legislative district,
today.
IF the secretary of state would re-
fuse the candidate so nominated the
place in the Republican column,
mandamus proceedings likely would
be commenced. At any event, no mat
ter how the courts determine. the con-
vention would have the effect OF unit
ing Republicans upon the nominee"
Now that Governor Frazier has re-
ceived the opinion from the attorney
general, such opinion being in accord
with the recently expressed opinion Of
the governor, it is likely that develop
ments in the congressional matter will
come quickly.
The attorney generals ruling holds
that while candidates are nominated
by petition, they may appear under
party designation.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-25
Shipping Losses For May
Will Show Decrease,
Says Lloyd George
OWE GRATITUDE
TO UNITED STATES
No Longer Danger of Star
vation, But Economy
Is Necessary
(By Associated Press.l

London, May 25.-'"The successes
against submarines have resulted in a
distinct improvement in our food
situation" said Premier Lloyd George
today in the house of commons.
The premier said more destructive
blows had been dealt the submarines
during the last three weeks than in
any corresponding period OF the war.
The shipping losses for May, the
premier said, probably would show a
reduction from the April figures. In
speaking of the successes against the
submarines, he said:
I'VE owe a great debt OF gratitude
to the American people for the aid
they have rendered and for the craft
they have placed at our disposal. 1t is
now easier to make arrangements for
the protection Of our mercantile
marine than 1t was before
Lloyd George asserted there was no
danger to the country from starvation
but that the utmost economy Of food
stuffs is still essential.
The submarine menace caused no
fear that the war was going to be
lost" he declared. "If 1t is true that
the Germans are depending mainly
for success upon their submarines, -
he said, II am prepared to say they
are doomed to disappointment. The
submarine warfare is destined to be
the greatest miscalculation in the
whole series of miscalculations of that
hated empire"
Paris, May 25.-One. French mer-
chantman OF more than 1900 tons and
two under that tonnage were sunk by
mines or submarines during the week
ending May 20. Three ships were un-
successfully attacked while 991 enter
ed French ports and 1,1l6 sailed in the
same period.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-25
PICK 9 BANKERS
|. FOR GUARANTY
BOARDOF STATE
Recommendations to Gov
ernor Made Public-Far-
go Man is Honored

Names of nine bankers to be sub
mitted by the North Dakota state
banks to Governor Lynn Frazier, the
executive to pick three from the list
for appointment to the state guaranty
fund commission, created by the bank
deposit guaranty bill past by the last
LEGISLATURE were announced late
Thursday afternoon at Grand Forks
by the canvassing committee.
The men nominated are:
o. s.. Hanson, Grand Forks.
J. J. Nierling, Jamestown.
B. J. Schroegge, Williston.
M. r. Porter, Minot.
J. G, McClintock, Rugby.
]. e. Hansen, Fargo.
w. L. Richards, Dickinson.
C. r. Green, Cavalier.
w. f. Hanks, Powers Lake.
In making the choice, the state
banks conducted a referendum vote,
every bank affected by the guaranty
act being given an opportunity to reg
lister it's choice.
Under the provisions of the guaran-
ty bill, the governor must make his
selection fram the list or nine bankers
Submitted by the banks. the three
commissioners to act with the gov
ernor and attorney general, ex oftlcio
members, and constituting the state
commission.
The commission will commence OPP
erations July i.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-25
CHICAGO BANKERS
MUST FACE CHARGES
Two State Banks In Chicago Face
Losses Of 100000, States
Attorney Says.

Chicago, May 25.-Thomas r. Nc
Farland and Mark p, Bransfield, presi-
dent and vice-president, respectively,
of the Auburn State and Morgan Park
State banks, are in the custody OF the
states attorney as the result Of the
closing of the two banks by an exam
liner on Wednesday on account of their
unsatisfactory condition. Warrants
were taken out for the arrest OF the
two men, charging fraudulent conduct
in the affairs of the institutions and
receiving deposits after the concerns
were known to be insoIvent.
The states attorney said that he
did not consider it extravagant to say
that the losses Of the two banks would
be at least 100000 and asserted that
he had evidences that mortgages held
by the banks were forgeries.
A statement made by an attorney
for Mcfarland last night said the bank
was wholly solvent and Mcfarland
would pay depositorg every dollar
owed to them.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-25
VOLUNTEER TO
HELP HOOVER
Many Prominent Business
Men Willing to Serve
Without Pay
tBy Associated Press,

Washington, May 25. Offers ia
serve without compensation in the ma
tioral food administration were receiv-
ed in great numbers yesterday at the
administration Office opened by Herbert
G. Hoover. No names were made pub
lie but 1t was said that a surprising
number of prominent business men
were among the volunteers.
Mr.. Hoover will select the men who
are to work with him an1 will be
ready to start work as soon as con-
gress passes the food bills. Yesterday
he went over details with President
Wilson.
The food administration will be
divided into four branches. The first
will comprise a number of separate
executive bodies for regulation OF cer-
tain commodities, organized along the
lines of commercial institutions with
a board of directors. president and
executive officers, who will work Out
problems involved in handling the
commodities and institute measures
necessary to regulate distribution and
prices. The membership Of the execu-
tive bodies win comprise leading pro-
ducers, distributors, bankers and con-
sumers.
The second branch will handle mat
ters of corporation with the states
and will direct local distribution of
foodstuffs and seek to prevent illegal
practices.
The third branch will deal with
questions Of domestic economy and
will put before the women of the
country a plan of organization to con-
serve foods within the household.
Every American woman will be asked
to become an actual member of the
food administration.
The fourth branch will have to do
with food exports and probably will
assist in purchasing for the allies and
the European neutral countries to
eliminate competition and to force
down prices.
Yesterday Mr.. Hoover received tele-
grams from more than half the state
governors promising the fullest Coz
operation. Some even offered to call
special sessions Of their legislatures to
take up measures of aid for the
administration. Most of the states
will assist through the food divisions
of their state defense councils.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-25
DETACHMENT
OF AMERICAN
FIELD SERVICE
Cornell Students Carry Old
Glory to The Fight
ing Lines
OTHER SECTIONS
BEING DRILLED
Andover, Dartmouth, Har-
ward, Johns Hopkins and
Princeton Represented

Grand Headquarters Of ths
French Army in France, May 25.
-(By a Staff Correspondent Of
The Associated Press. THE first
American combatant corps went
to the front today under Captain
F. I. Tinkham and Lieut.. Scully
of Princeton. Captain Tinkham
won the war cross at Verdun.
It was a proud moment when
the first detachment of the Amer
|ican field service, consisting main
ly of Cornell undergraduates, de-
parted for the Aisne battle field.
They were armed with carbines,
attired in khaki uniforms and
drove American fve-ton motor
cars. AS they left, the Stars and
Stripes, floating over the canton
ment in an historic French forest,
spread out in the breeze and other
contingents cheered them on their
way. Clarence Mckay presented
the camp with the American flag
which now flies besidei the tPi-
color.
The correspondent of The Associated
Press watched other American Sec
tions drilling in preparation for active
participation in the fighting. k#ong
them were detachments from As yer,
Dartmouth, Harvard, Johns TX HI1s,
while a large body from Prince Ia is
Ma IN MY
Ostenheimer of Philadelphia. who won
his rank in the French army, in which
he enlisted at outbreak Of the war, has
been appointed instructor of the
Americans at the central training
schools Some sections are drilled ac-
cording to the French methods and
some according to the American.
All officers attached to the corps ex-
press the utmost satisfaction with the
men who display readiness to perform
any task They are all strong young
men, many Of them civil engineers and {
they show an adaptability to meet any
circumstances. Most of them intended
to serve with the American ambulance
but selected the fighting corps after
the United States entered the war.
They have all been undergoing some
of the hardships of campaigning, sleep
ing in tents in the forest encampment
but they know that this war is no
parade and entails the hardest and
most trying work day and night with
many privations.
The military fashion Of taking meals
in France has been somewhat changed
to meet the requirements of the Amer
leans. Breakfast, which is scanty for
the Frenchmen, has been augmented
and the hours Of the other repasts
have been modified. An officer Of high
rank told The Associated Press cor
that the arrival OF the
Americans was greatly appreciated I
and that they were satisfied they
would render excellent service to the
allies.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-25
EXILES RETURN
TO RUSSIA TO
ENFORCE PEACE
Ray McKaig Tells of Inter
viewing Party at
Portland, Ore.
BELIEVES u. S.
SHOULD STEP IN
Wave Red Flag of Anar-
chism and Socialism
About Train

Ray McKaig. master of the state
grange of North Dakota, arrived in
Fargo from the west this morning and
tells the story of four score Russians,
the advance guard of approximately
1000 exiles who were homeward
bound, waving the red flag of anarchism
and socialism, singing the Russian
version to the French tune Of
Marseillaise about the rear coach OF a
San Francisco train in the Union depot
at Portland, Sunday morning, May 1S.
ITO the casual observer" said Nc
Kaig, "it was merely a party en- route
to their homes in faraway Russia be-
cause Russia has overthrown the czar
and the absolute monarchial form of
government Whether the United
States secret service men were watch
ing them is a question known only in
Washington but there was one person
who took 1t upon himself to investi-
gate.
"Who are you," asked McKaig to
one of the party?
"Exiles who were thrown into Siber-
-. De- -
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-25
PREMIER OF
AUSTRIA ALSO
NAY RESIGN
Parliament is Convened For
First Time Since the
War Began
NO SUCCESSOR YET
FOR COUNT TISZA
Archduke Joseph Mention
ed As One Of Likely
Candidates
fBy Associated Press.l

London, May 25.-A vacancy in the
Austrian premiership may soon fol-
low the vacating OF the Hungarian
premiership according to reports from
Amsterdam today.
A message from Vienna indicates
that the rumors of the resignation of
Count Clam MARITIME, the Austrian
premier are persistent and Count Won
Coudenhove governor of Bohemia is
mentioned as successor to the pre-
mier. Two of the most likely candi-
dates for the Hungarian premiership
in succession to Count Tisza according
to Vienna dispatches quoting the Neue
F'reie Presse are Doctor Alexander
Weckerle, a former Hungarian pre-
mier and Archduke Joseph. Both these
men, the newspapers comments. have
held aloof from party strife and have
the support both OF the populace and
the crown.
Amsterdam, May 25.-A Buda Pest
dispatch says Count Tisza at a confer
ence with representatives of the Ma
tional Labor party declared the prin-
cipal reason for his resignation as
Hungarian premier was his attitude
in regard to the franchise question.
The king would not accept his propos-
al.
Amsterdam, May Z5.-A vienna tel
egram says that in the course of a
meeting Of the representatives Of the
lower chamber, Premier Clam Martin
lie expressed the hope that the session
would proceed in a manner to increase
the reputation OF the monarchy abroad.
He mentioned bills which would be
submitted, including a coalition law
and one providing for a war profit tax.
The premier admitted the right Of the
house to decide Independently what 1t
considered necessary.
The foregoing dispatch gives the
first news that the Austrian parlia-
ment has convened. The convening of
parliament which has not been in
session since the outbreak Of the war,
has been one OF the most acute polit-
ical questions in Austria. DIR. Fried
rich Adler. the assassin Of Premier
Stuerglkh, gave as the principal rea-
son for his act the premier's deter
mined refusal to convene to legisla-
ture.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-25
STRIKE SPREADS
Women Workers OF Paris Meeting
With Some Success.
az Aaaoclated Presa.l

Paris, May 25.-The strike of women
workers spread today and met with
considerable success. Furriers. lace
makers, embroiderers, milIinera, wa
terproofers land featherNoFkere are
out. Employees OF department stores
today reached an agreement with the
management with regard to Saturday
half holiday and increased pay.
Butchers, grocers unions and others
are considering joining the strike.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-25

line at the Waldorf hotel, and,
headed by the drum corps will hit
1t down Front street, Broadway,
and thence to the ball yard.
The baseball players have con-
sented to appear in costume. In
fact the committee insisted upon
it.
At the ball field, where the fes-
tive event is tc be staged, all for
the benefit of the Red Cross, prep
arations have been made to take
care OF the greatest crowd in all
history.
Surely therell be some crowd.
The Elks say they have sold $500
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-25
SERGEANT FIELD"
Chicago Millionaire Given Promotion
For knowledge Of Horses.
tBy Assoclated Press. )

Chicago, May Marshall Field
III, who enlisted short time ago as a
private In the headquarters troops.
First Illinois cavalry. has won his first
promotion. BY d special order number
lz1 became Sergeant Field
His promotion is declared to have
been the result Of his knowledge Of
aUfsemanship, military map-making
and other duties assigned to .him.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-25
Will REVOKE
Her NEUTRALITY
Brazil Will Police South
Atlantic With Her
Fleet
(Ru Assnciated Press.l

Rio Janeiro, May 25.-According to
The formal do Commercio it was de-
cided at a meeting of the parliamen-
tary and diplomatic commission. called
yesterday by the foreign minister 20
adopt the principle of revocation OF
BraziPs neutrality in the war between
the United States and Germany and
to police the South Atlantic with the
Brazilian fleet.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-25
RAILROADS. Are
IN BAD SHAPE
Wrecks Almost Weekly Oc-
cu1.rence in Austria, Says
Correspondent

New York, May 25.-(By a Stan
Correspondent Of The Associated Press
inst returned from Vienna )-Central
Europe food problems during recent
months have been adversely influenced
by the fact that the railroads are los
ing their officiency and are no longer
able to do their share in the distriDu-
tion of these necessities. The war has
made heavy demands upon the lines
and il is impossible to give trackage
and rolling stock the care they require
Hardly week passes without some
wrecks.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-25
WILL TEST ORDER
German Will Carry Appeal For Citi.
zenship TO Supreme Court.
fBy Aasoclated Preaa.l J

San F'ranclsco, May %. = Federal
orders refusing citizenship to German
aliens viii be tested in the United
States supreme court through the case
of Alfred Jertz, director Of the San
Francisco Symphony orchestra.
Hertz, for thirteen years director of
the orchestra OF the Metropolitan
operahouse IN New York, appeared in
court here yesterday and made formal
application for final citizenship. His
attorneys announced they would take
the case to the supreme court.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-25
DANCERS ENLIST
Recruiting ofFicers Invade Dance Halls
and Pool Rooms.

Kansas city, May 25.--A dance was
forced 10 stop here last night when
recruiting officers appeared at the
dance hall and induced several young
men dancers to enlist in the military
service. Several youths were prevailed
upon to lay aside their cues at pool
halls visited, and apply Tor enlistment.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-25

The Greatest Little Game in
This Old World.
That's the way the Elks and
u. c. T. look on that baseball con-
test of Saturday afternoon at Da-
cotah field, agricultural college.
And today, just to show that
they are up and coming. the two
crews of baseballers, and their
thousands and thousands Of sup
porters, decided that q parade
would be just the thing.
So parade it will be.
At 1:45 o'clock tomorrow after
noon, Elks, c. T. and their
friends and enemies, will form in
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-25
Elks and Knights of the Grip Will
Parade, in Costume, as Curtain Raiser
For Saturdays Great Benefit Game

tickets, and the U. c. T. say they
have sold the same number. May
be they have. and maybe they
haven't.
If they have-and every one of
the 5000 folks are there-it will
be some little crowd.
Automobiles are admitted to the
grounds without added charges.
All E1ks, owners OF cars, are
asked to have their machines dec
grated for the occasion, calling at
the Elk temple Saturday morning
for the necessary bunting, flags,
etc.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-25
STRIKE AvERTED
PennsyIvania Coal Miners Vote to Ac-
cept Wage Scale.
(By Associated Press.)

Dubois, Pa; May 25.-Representa-
tives Of $4,000 miners of the central
Pennsylvania. bituminous coal fields In
special convention here late yesterday
voted 113 to 40 to accept the wage scale
agreement drafted at recent confer
ence in washington between joint
committee OF operators and miners
and Secretary OF Labor Wilson. The
action OF the convention averts strike
which would have stopped all opera
ffone in the field
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-25
SWEDISH STEAMERS
CAPTURED BY SUBS
Traffic Between Finland and Sweden
Has Been Discontinued Entirely.
lBx Associated Press.l

Petrograd via London, May 25.-Four
Swedish steamers, bound for Russia
have been captured by a German sub
marine in the Gulf of Bothnia, the
official news agency announces. Owing
to the presence of submarines 1t is
added traffic between Finnish and
Swedish ports has been suspended.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-25
NEW HIGH MARK
u. 8. Steel Common Sells At One Point
Above Previous Record.

New York. May 25.-U. S. steel, on
an initial sale OF 10000 shares at the
opening Of the stock market today
rose from 1872 IA to 132 1-2. The lat
ter quotation represents gain OF one
point over the previous high record
made yesterday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-25
APPROVE SUFFRAGE
Presbyterians Adopt Resolutions Dee
clarinu For Votes for Women.

Dallas, Tex. May 25.-By a large
majority the Presbyterian church ia
the United States Of America today
adopted a resolution declaring Cor
woman suffrage.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-25
GRANTED DIVORCE
Mrs. Anthony ]. DrexeI Given Free.
dom BY English Court.
(Bv Assoelated Press.l }

London, May 25. - A divorce was
granted today to Mrs. Anthony y.
Drexel wife OF the Philadelphia bank
er, on statutory grounds and for
desertion.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-25
WEATHER FORECAST.

Showers tonight and Saturday.
Cooler Saturday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-25

CONTINUED ON Page six.)
The Detroit times., 1917-07-28
ALEX MCPHERSON
LAID IN TOMB

Simplicity marked the funeral ser
vices for Alexander Mcpherson,
prominen, Detroit banker. which
were held in his late residence. No
$50 Cass-ave Friday morning
A brief PRAYER and Scripture
reading by the Rev. I, S Brooke
pastor OF the Presbyterian church
IN Howell Mich opened the ser.
vices The Revs William c. Nc
knight OF Birmingham Mich. for
mer assistant pastor Of the
First Presbyterian church OF
/ Detroit. read the hymn. Lead
/ Kindly Light and tho Rev.
J " Barley delivered the closing
1 prayer and benedic,ion The pail
bearers all former business associ.
ates 81 Mr. Mcpherson. were Ralph
( Stone. Charles p Spicer Edward c.
Mailer. William II Miller. " T
4 DcGran. Arthur r. Bull. James n
f, Finn and Walter Scotch
The remains were taken q How
en- for intermert The Detroit Trust
company. of which deceased was ono
of no founders. has named a special
committee 20 prepare memorial res.
0lutiOrs on Mr. MCPHERSON death
The Detroit times., 1917-07-28
GOULD EARNS
OWN LIVING
Cut of From Family Fortune
After Marriage. Is Happy
In Three Room Flat

NEW YORK. July rs When
George J Gould. Jr., youngest son
OF George J. Gould, married Miss
Laura Carter at Philadelphia July
5. ne sacrificed his income from The
Gould millions As a result, Gould
IS now forced 20 earn his own liy.
Ing 90 run the three-TCom apartment
~ and his bride occupy on the east
side
II have always wanted 70 earn
ny own living. said Gould II am
glad he time has arrived when /
am obliged 70 do so find II
mighty interesting 90 be cut or
from some OF the things have had
so easily all my life. II makes one
utilize what brains he possesses
The one great drawback 10 wealth
| believe - that II makes one
neglect his own ability.
II had planned 20 teach a. Colum-
bia this fall bar I find II necessary
10 begin WORK az sonce Therefore.
have decided - accept one OF
many Offers 10 enter business in
Wall-st 7 viii start next week with
a stock exchange house was seri-
ously considering making a concyt
tour this season with my violin You
know have been devoted 10 the
violin for wears"
Asked how 10 liked housekeeping
he said
Il would rather live in a three
room apartment than a mansion
The apartment Is more h0melike.
The Detroit times., 1917-07-28
BIBLE SCHOOLS
KEEP CHILDREN
OFF THE STREETS

Thirteen daily vacation Blhir
schools n as many churches 'hruoa'
The CITY are being conducted durine
he summer Their purpose "a r.
keep the children OF the street
during the morning hours. teach
them Bible stories IN attractive form
good songs. secular and sacred, and
give their hands something 20 DO
About 1900 children arc enrolled In
he schools this summer All M
.ionalities are represented In man.
ual training many schools are do
ing Red Cross work and are show.
ing nne results.
The Rev. Richard f. Shields. AZ
sistant pastor OF rumbullave Pres
byterian church, IS experimenting
the schools He had experience IN
New York city. and also serves here
two years ago az superintendent
commencement exercises and exhib.
ne will be held In the schools The
middle OF August