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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-21

The British drive covers a part OF
the field OF last years offensive on
the Somme and the section of the
Arras battle front, south OF ArraE.
The British center in this thrust is
nearly opposite Cambria, the ina
portant German base and railway
center, from which the British line
on the Bapaume- Cambrai road was
about nine miles distant as it had
stood for several months. The main
force to the push just launched is
apparently aimed at cambrai along
this road.
What Is known as the Hindenburg
line was established by the German
command last spring when the
famous strategic retreat" on the
Somme front was carried out It
was a supposedly impregnable barr
rier, which had been in careful
preparation. The British and French.
however, showed in the Arras battle,
last spring and In the French drive
on the Aisne front, that the line was
and serious inroads were made upon
IL in various attacks on both these
fronts. No definite break, however.
sufficient to permit the penetration
Of a large force which could debouch
for large field operations had ever
been effected.
Came With No Warning.
The British movement in it's early
phases gives the appearance Of be-
ing the most ambitious that has been
undertaken by them on the western
front since the creation Of their new
armies gave them the power 70
strike effective blows. The attack
came almost without warning, the
only premonitory symptoms being a
series OF somewhat elaborate trench
raids.
Even the rather extensive opera
tions in this sector reported last
night by the British war offce. which
the German stan announced IL had
taken measures to meet, gave hardly
q hint that push in any such force
or over such a wide extent OF front
was in prospect.
There has been little speculation
over the possibility Of a British at
tack in force on the western front
this fall IN any area other than that
OF Flanders. where the main British
effort for several months past has
been expended. Even here the late
ness OF the season and the difficult
nature OF the ground at this time Of
year, particularly. seemed to give lit
tie basis for exceptation OF anything
more than local strokes here and
there.
It has been apparent, however,
that German attention was largely
centered on the Italian front where
the military move In force intended
10 crush Italy is now IN full swing.
Admittedly numbers OF German
troops had been sent To the Italian
front but the assumption has been
that these had been largely drawn
from the Russian front where the
collapse of the Russian military ma
chine had made 1t unnecessary for
the Germans To maintain much more
than trench garrisons. II is con-
sidered possible. however. that the
British secret service had knowledge
OF q weakening Of the German front
In the west BY the withdrawal Of
highly trained. experienced troops to
give backbone 70 the push in north
CONTINUED on page o.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-21
Berlin Journalist
Admits America
"Will Prolong War"
tBv AssoeIated Press.l

Amsterdam, Nov. a1.-Theodor
wolff. in The Berlin Tageblatt, con-
cludes a long article on Frances re-
lance on America by saying:
"Inasmuch as France probably
will be unable to tap fresh re-
sources, Clemenceau too must pin
his faith on Americas aid. II hope
on America did not exist then not
only would there have been long
since outbreaks Of moral crises in
all the entente countries. but an un-
mistakable readiness in the direc-
ton Of peace would prevail.
1T is now shown how foolish were
the German arguments that Ameri-
cas- entry into the war was imma-
terial and would not proiong the
war"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-21
CORRESPONDENT
VIVIDLY WRITES
OF NAVAL BATTLE.
In THE CATTEGAT.
British DestroyeRs Picked
Off Eleven German Ships
One by One
AUXILIARY CRUISER
ATTACKED FIRST
Armed Patrol Ships Were
Then Rounded Up De- /.
spite Heavy Fog

Base of British Grand Fleet,
Nov. 9.-(Correspondence Of The
Associated Press.)-The recent naval
action in the Cattegat where the
British sank a German cruiser and
ten armed patrol ships Is an example
of the careful planning which lies
behind every move on the naval
chart.
The actual fight in the cattegat
began about7 o'clock in the morning
and was over three hours later. Inc
German fleet behind its fortificatlons
received the calls for help, but dar-
ed not take a chance-proDably well
knowing that any attempt TO SEND
out help would be confronted with
enemies rising out OF the sea from
all directions.
THE Cattegat is a deep bay lying
between Denmark and Sweden and
leading out through the Sl1aggeralx
into the North sea near the scene Of
the famous Jutland battle. A fog lay
over the entire Cattegat throughout
the action and the British. destroyera
picked on their victims one by one
and sank them. The German alzil-
iary cruiser Marie, which was leading
the feet Of patrol boats, was a ship
OF 1900 tons. Her captain, Herr
Lauterbach, was wounded, but reach
ed the Danish shore safely. His ship,
which had four guns and a crew OF
ninety, was suddenly attacked" he
said afterward, by a feet of Brit
ish destroyers and the shells fired
by them descended with such
rapidity that the men on the Marie
were almost unable to use the guns.
Only a few shots were fired before
the ship was a mass of flames"
Officer Very Unpopular.
Captain Lauterbach is said to have
been the most unpopular German
naval officer in the far east. A Ger
man bluejacket rescued from the
sea fervently expressed hope that
the British had not made the mis-
take Of rescuing his captain.
Lauterbach's report that he fired
his guns as long as possible is de-
MED by his own, men, who declared
that Lauterbach was seized with
funk as soon as the enemy ap-.
peared and that not single shot
was fired from the Marie's guns.
The British commander concen-
trated his fire first Of all on the
Marie, and then detached his fastest
vessels to round up the escorting
patrol vessels. This action occurred
in waters which the Germans regard
as practically one OF their finland
seas"
The Cattegat is the gateway to the
Baltic. The scene Of the fight Is 500
miles from the nearest British coast.
but less than 200 miles from Kiel.
The Germans held their favorite
interior lines" while the British
forces had to cross the North sea.
go up through the Skaggerak, ana
then around Skaw. The Germans had
every chance to execute a coup. cut
ting of the retreat of the British
forces by bringing superior units
up the coast to the entrance OF the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-21
Stumble Mi1Ot Man
Outof OOOSdys
HeHdsP PlentyMore.
INV Assoeiated Press )

Des Moines, Iowa, Nov. 21.-Olaf A. Olson, who
owns hotelin Minot n d. was swinded out of $4,000
in cash here yesterday in fake gold mne" venture,
according to the story he told the police today
Detectives are looking for two men, whose names
Olson did not remember 1t was learned that local
hank cashed $4,000 check for the Dakotan yesterday
giving him ''cash or its equivalent.
Olson said he met one of the promoters . week
ago at Camp Dodge, where he has nephew. He called
the two yesterday in the Office they established
recently in downtown building, and the $4,000 deal"
was consunnated.
IT don't care very much" Olson confded today,
i've got 100000 more"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-21
NATIONAL ARMY men ARE
REVIEWED BY GOVERNORS
Military Pageant is Staged nc Camp
Dodge, Five Rsgimsnts Taking
Part In Parade.
(By Aseociated Press.l

Camp Dodge, Iowa, Nov. 21.--Na-
tional army men OF Minnesota and
Iowa passed in Joint review today
spective states, in one Of the great
est military pageants staged here
since the cantonment was establish
ed.
Five regiments participated in the
review. The strictly Iowa units were
the 535th infantry and 339th field ar
tilleryi the Minnesota troops were
the S37th field artillery, and the 352nd
infantry, while both states were rep
resented in the 351st infantry.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-21
FIVE YEARS IEs s..ss,I,!s FOB SETTING s-rll GUN.

st. Paul. Mimi. Nov. 21,-On his
plea OF guilty to a charge OF man
slaughter in setting a trap gun which
accidentally killed Leo Smith, John
Brown OF Stanley, was sentenced to
I'VE years in prison, according to
word received today by Carlos
Avery, state game warden.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-21
erock EMRARno IIErEn

st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. 2l.-The sm~
barge on through shipments to the
South St. Paul union stock yards ef
fective since Nov. 10, was lifted to-
day. The Improvement ia the car
situation has brought about normal
shipping conditions, onicIals said.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-21
BRITISH, BY Sudden BLOW, SMASH HINDENBURG line
Associate OF
Bolo Pasha Under
Arrest In Italy

Paris, Nov. 21.-Captain Bouchar-
don, who is investigating the Bolo
Pasha affair has received news that
Signor Cavallinie. an Italian and an
associate of Bolo, has been arrested
I'm Italy. A woman friend Of Caval-
Iinie also was taken into custody.
The Paris Matin, on Oct. is, said
that Signor CavalHnie was the in
termediary between Abbas Hilmi,
former Khedive of Egypt. and Bolo
Pasha.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-21

Minnesota-Genera fair and cool
er tonight and Thursday.
North Dakota,-Generally fair to-
night and Thursday; cooler tonight
and In east portions Thursday.
Montana = Generally fair tonight
and Thursday; cooler east OF the
divide tonight.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-21
STRANGE DISEASE KILLS
HORSES.

(By Associated Press.l
Fort Smelling. Ninn., Nov. 2fs-A
disease whose cause is q mystery to
veterinarians has broken out among
the army horses here and st te aur
thorities are helping 70 PFC
spread. The disease Is believed 10
be spinal paralgsie
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-21
Only War Aim OF
Clemeaceau is To
Be Victorious

Paris, Tuesday, Nov. 20.-The war
aim Of Premier Clemenceau 10 20
Be a victor, he told the chamber Of
deputies today.
aTf Germany tomorrow expressed
the wish 70 enter into the society Of
nations. I would not agree, ~.
Clemenceau said, for Germanys
signature cannot be trusted"
You ask what my war aims are.
Ny aim Is to be q victor"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-21
Heavy Casualties
Reported By The
British For Week
(RY Associated Press. J

London, Nov. 2E-British casual
ties reported in the week ending to-
day reach a total Of 32.227. They
were divided as follows
Killed or died OF wounds: Oficers,
296: men. 6.160.
Wounded or missing: ohicers. s23;
men. 24S4s.
The British casualty lists have
been increasing recently. probably in
consequence Of the bitter fighting In
Flanders. Last week they were 25,065
and in the preceding week 1881.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-21

tc0ntinued on pags %
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-21

Petrograd, Tuesday, Nov. z0.-
tNoon.l THE foreign once has besn
taken over by Leon Trotzlxy. sub
secretary Neratoff, who has had
charge since the arrest Of ~. Teres-
tehenko, formally surrendering con
troll and departing along with the
other employees. Military star head
quarters work is reported 10 be- ct =
standstiiI, except the business 81
army supply.
The VOlna NaTodna eays that
within q few days Lenine and Trotz>
KY will announce the successful
peasants government after which it
is hoped that foreign governments
viii enter into oficfal negotiations
through the new fnreiRn minister.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-21
Marchina On Moace

Washington, Nov. 21.-Ewedish
press reports on the situation ln
Russia received by the state depart
ment today. said General Ealedinas
with an army OF CoBsaclzs was nov-
ing aRaknR aATosaaW hoEa
UAr@nmk
ment has ~ ofH ID
confirm the rapQ
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-21

Berlin, Nov. 21. via London.-The
situation on the Italian front is un-
changed, the war office announces.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-21

Full Associated Press
Leased Wire Service
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-21

Continued on page 81
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-21

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-20
Judge Bennett Grants
 Three Divorce Decrees

Three divorces were granted yes terday afternoon by Judge Bennett in the civil superior cour Florence l Cornell, a ticket seller at a local vaudeville theatre, was given a de- cree from William G. Cornell of this city. Intolerable cruelty was the ground. This case was heard Jan. 12 but continued until yesterday for further evidence.
 The court also allowed decree in another continued case, Helen V. O'Connor of Greenwich against George O'Connor of Brooklyn, N. Y. The testimony showed that O'Connor told his wife he was tired of marriage. He refused to support her and she had to return to her mothers home. The couple were married in October, 1907. Desertion was the ground of the divorce.
 Roland G. Williams of this city was freed from Mary McDade Williams on the ground of infidelity. One wit ness told of seeing Mrs. Williams and a man named Gilson in a room to- gether. Another witness said he saw
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-20
Says Poles Should
 "Thank God" Because of Germany's Help

< London, Jan. 20.-Count F'reidrich von Loebell, Prussian minister of the interior, speaking in the diet, declared that the Poles fought to thank God on their knees for Polish development under Prussian -r11e" according to an Amsterdam dispatch to Reuters Count Loebell was replying to the Polish deputy Korfanty, who com plains that Polish hopes for a revi- sion of Prussian policy in Poland had not been realized and demanded a full national and cultural equality with the Germans.
 Count Loebell contended that no member of the Polish party had ut tered a word of gratitude for "the magnificent deed of the German em- peror or the emperor of Austria, which for a century desired to give freedom to the Polish race" FT
 Socialist deputy Hoffman express ed regret that the cutting off of de- bate had prevented discussion of the peace offer from the socialist stand point. The president ruled Deputy Hoffman out of order when he at tempted to discuss the submarine question and the ruling was greeted with applause. The house rose after the first reading of the budget.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-20
SOCIETY DANCES
 TO AID TWO NEW NURSERIES IN CITY
Many Private Dinner Part
 ies Precede Annual Event Here.

To provide equipment for two nur- one in the West End, which the Asso- ciated Charities are establishing, so- ciety danced last night at the most fashionable ball given here this sea- son. The Charity Ball. as it is an- nual1y known, was held. as usual in the ball room of The Stratfeld. The beauty of the large colonial hall was enhanced with hangings of smilax intermingled with which were white asters. The north corner of the room had been transformed into a cozy corner, with beautiful rugs shaded lights and easy chairs. Mrs. DeVer H. Warner was chairman of the com mittee on decorations and R, H. flaw kins, florist, carried out her plans.
 The exquisite gowns of the women, quite the most handsome seen at any gathering within the city in months, were the subject of much remark.
 The members of the executive board of the Associated Charities and those of the Day Nursery committee were the hostesses for the evening, receiving the guests in the cozy corner.
 During the intermission, at mid- night, a supper was served in the din- ing room and dancing then resumed until we'll into the morning.
 There were a number of dinner parties at the Brooklawn and Sea Side clubs, private residences and the hotel iteslf preceding the dance.
 The affair was a success in every sense of the word and a substantial sum was realized for the nursery work
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-20
Asks U-Boat Warfare
 to Break Up Blockade

Berlin, Jan 20, via London.-Count westarp, leader of the conservatives in the reichstag, in a speech in Mag deburg declared himself in favor or full use of submarines.
 Our utmost strength must now be thrown into the scales, he said. There is no weapon of warfare that we dare to withhold. We have too few weapons in hand against Eng land, who possesses at this moment our colonies, has swept away our commercial marine and put a block ade into effect. If we want to make further progress against England we must strike her live nerve-her ccm- mercial fleet We have already dealt England mighty blows in cruiser war fare and it is technically possible to augment our achievements but the chief thing is commercial warfare.
 Tt is good sign that nobody feels it necessary to try to interfere with the plans and decisions of the military authorities, but that everybody has full confidence"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-20
Salvation Army Called on In Many Cases Where
 Destitution Prevails

How man is to support a wife and eight small children on s14 q week, pay $15 month rent and $1.20 a week carfare was a problem sub- mitted to Adjutant and Mrs. Perritt, of the Salvation Army today. The citizen who is; so hard pressed lives near one of the beaches and works six days a week, striving hard to clothe and feed his children. He is total abstainer and is described by Adjutant Perritt as a lself-respecting, industrious and energetic man.
 The oldest child is blind and none is old enough to work. They were brought into the world in such rapid succession that the mother was al- ways declared to be taking care of two babies at once. It was impossi- ble for the family to obtain a house in Bridgeport and they were obliged to make their home quite a distance from the city. ~
 After deducting $3.50 a week for rent and $1.20 for car fare each mem- Der of this family of ten has exactly 93 cents a week upon which to sub- sist. Adjutant Perritt said that with prices high and continuing to soar it was manifestly impossible for them to accomplish this task.
 Some of the children are unable to go to school because they haven't sufficient clothing and their shoes are in such a condition that they wouldn't dare to venture out during the cold weather said Adjutant Perritt "They lack necessary nourishment and are altogether in a deplol able condition
 Another case called to the atten- ton of the Salvation Army today is that of family of Seven, the head of which has been sick for three years.
 Adjutant Perritt said he was con stantly called upon to help persons who through no fault of their own, certainly through no crime of their own, are destitute.
 we eliminate the red tape, going directly to the persons who need aid," said Adjutant Perritt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-20

humanity. Instead, we waited, taking care to avoid all occasions for con- f1ict France proved herself patient and resigned. She endured provoca
 tions such as that of Agadir and many others. But today, when war has been declared upon her without just motives; today, when her blood has been poured out through the fault of others, how could she fail to claim vindication founded upon right and justice? President Wilson and the people of the United States certainly will understand the high moral inn port of the answer of the Allies"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-20
LOST A|RMEN {. ARE FOUND IN
 AWFUL PLIGHT

wellton, Ariz., Jan. 20-Lieut. Col Harry c. Bishop and Lieut.. w. A Robertson, missing army aviators, ex hausted from walking four days ir the wilds of Sonora, Mexico, without food or water, were found Thursday 32 miles south of the border by a civilian searching party from We'll ton.
 Lieut.. Robertson was brought back here yesterday by the searchers Bishop, too weak to walk, was left in charge of four searchers in the Rosario Mountains, where he was found Thursday night at 10 o'clock.
 Two sandwiches and two oranges each was all the food the men had tasted since they left the North Island aviation base at San Diego, Jan. 10, on their flight, Robertson told the searchers.
 Water Was Exhausted.
 The only water they had was taken from the radiator of the airplane, and it was exhausted four days ago.
 Robertson was found yesterday fol- lowing the tracks of the automobile of the searching party and was trail- ing the base of the Gila Mountains, He directed the searchers to the Ro- sario Mountains, thirty miles further south, where he said he left Bishop the day before.
 Leaving Robertson in charge of two of the searchers, other members of the party pressed southward and found Bishop lying on the ground in a mountain pass. He was unable to talk and barely able to recognize the ' searchers.
 Landed Far Below Border.
 Robertson said the members of the searching party were the first persons he had seen since he landed. He was unable to give definite information as to the district where they came to the ground.
 Members of the party who took charge of Bishop are expected to ar rive here today. The searchers said neither of the men was delir1ous when found.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-20
THE WEATHER

New Haven, Jan. ,2O-F'Orecast: Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday.
 Connecticut: Probably snow flurries this afternoon and to- night, not quite so cold tonight; Sunday overcast; fresh shifting winds.
 A great deal of cloudy weather prevails this morning cast of the Mississippi river with light rain in the southern districts. A slight disturbance is central over On tariO. Another well defined dis turbance is central over Utah. The temeratureS are below zero along the northern border from Minnesota to Maine.
 Conditions favor for this viz cinity partly cloudy weather and not much change in temperature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-20
Naval Court to Probe
 Stranding of Vessels

Eureka, Cal, Jan. 20-A high rank ing court will be designated bY Rear Admiral Caperton to enquire into the stranding near here of the submarine H-3 and the cruiser Milwaukee, ii was made known today Rear Ad- miral Fullam commanding the re- serve force of the Pacific fleet, will be president of the board. He has been ordered to start north tomorrow on the flagship Pueblo.
 The Milwaukee had keeled over to- day to an angle of 26 degrees and slant of the decks made it difficult for the sailors engaged in removing personal effects to carry on salvage operations.