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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-21
ASSOCIATED PRESS
SUMMARY OF war

Opposition 20 the BoIshsviki ap-
parently 10 Increasing as reports Of
German support Of the MaximaIjaf
government become more pronounced
and the situation in Russia grows
more chaotic while the BoIshsvilCi
endeavor 20 arrange q separate peace
with the central powers.
The Ukraine IN it's hostility 70 the
belsheviki government has been
loined BY the Russian staff on the
southwestern front and General
steheFbateheHs the commander in
humania, has been appointed head Of
the ubrainian forces, reported 10 Be
marching against the BoIshsViki,
Another report reaching London says
that the Rumanians have Joined the
gkraiHinnap while other dispatches
declare that former Premier ksren-
ssSy is marching against Moscow
and that Grand Duke Nicholas is
raising a royalist army In the
Caucasus.
GERMANS LEAD. soLsHEvlKI.
German and Austrian officers re-
leased from Russian prisons are re-
ported have led the BoIsheviki In
empowering their opponents in
Iashkent, the capital Of Russian
Turkestan, while other released
enemy prisoners, said TO be two army
corps, are near Petroprad. Officers
Of the central powers are said 10 be
active in Petroarad, although this ia
denied by the BolshsViki, who claim
that the constitutional democrats
are trying 70 put Russia under Ger
man control.
Meanwhile Diplomats OF the esn-
tFal powers are huFryinu 10 begin
peace negotiations with the Eolsh-
evisCi. On leaving Berlin the Ger
man emissaFies were urnsd by the
populaeo 20 make q Strong peace."
Premier Lloyd George, OF Great
Britain, simultaneously, with the
publication Of German peace feelars.
declared that the allies must defeat
niiIitarisni and that . league of nR-
tioHs including the PrussiaH sutOo-
raey would be q farce. The Tsutona
must restore territory and repay
losses, Great Britain entered the
war to Vindieats her honor and not
to make anneaatioHa. The British
premier sees trying months ahead
but the anti-submarinS campaign ia
becoming more effective and Ameri-
cas- help will bring huge results.
Apparently undauntsd by the heavy
forces the enemy has been uainu in
attempting 60 break the Hrenta-
PtaVe Iines the italians are making
counter attacks in an attempt TO re-
gain Monts Asolone. On other Sec
tors 'on this front the italians have
repuised with lees strong Austro-
German counter attacks.
Raidinn engagements occupy the
opposing forces on the northern end
Of the western front, while the artil.
Isry continues active in the Yprea
and Can1hrai sectors. IN Lorrains
the French have repuIsed = heavy
German attack north OF Raillon,
about eight miles south Of the
Rhine Marne canal, where the Ger
mans raided an American trench last
month.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-21
FIVE BILLIONS
FOR ARMY NEEDS
fBy Associated Presa.l

Washington, Dec. 21.-The army
appropriation bill for the next year,
on which the house military COM
mittee was to resume hearings Jan
3. probably win carry close to $5S000.-
900, 600 for the whole military estate
lishment exclusive of fortificatiOns
and field artillery guns which will
be provided for by the appropria-
tions committee. The bill is expected
to be ready about Feb. /. The total
army appropriation estimates sent to
congress by the war department ag-
gregate $6.61O.060, 900.
"The military committee viii give
the war department everything that
they reasonably can convince the
committee they need" said Chair
man Dent today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-21
MONEY NEEDED
TO CONTINUE
SUPPLY WORK

The necessity for the continuance
OF money subscriptions to the Fargo
branch of the American Red Cross
was emphasized today by j. IF.
Hardy, chairman OF the branch.
"The Fargo branch has establish
ed 40 auxiliaries, az! Of which are
actively engaged IN the making Of
garments and preparing surgical
dressings for military relief" said
Mr.. Hardy
"The money that has been. and Is
being contributed daily for this
work has enabled the branch to
maintain its supply Of material but
there It's necessity for the contin-
uance Of money subscriptions IL this
work Is to be maintained at its
present rate"
Mr.. Hardy has prepared q state
ment showing the branch's expenses
for the current month to be $1.9zs.46,
ftenaized as follows:
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-21
R. c. Will FEED
HUNGRY 22'

Twenty-Five engineers Of the
United States army. en- route from
Fort George Wright. Wash. to wash
ington, d. c., viii be treated 70 big
basket of "eats" and goodies" st tho
expense Of the Fargo branch of the
American Red Cross upon their nr-
rival in Fargo this afternoon.
Branch officials, early this uorn-
ing, received a telegram from Bile
ings, Mont, asking for "grur and
signed, Hungry 22.'
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-21
ALLIED HOPES OF
LAST SPRING NOT
REALIZED OWING
TO THE RUSSIANS
Lloyd George Says Other
wise Decisive Victory
Would Have Been Won
COLLAPSE NOT DUE
ToLACK OF VALoR
Capture of Bagdad and
Jerusalem Has Added
to British Prestige
(By Associated Press.)

London. Dec. 20.-Although allied
hopes had not been realized because
OF the Russian collapse. Premier
Lloyd George told the house of COM
mons today that the Germans had
not been able to quite hold their own
in the west. He declared that il was
idle to pretend" that the hopes form
ed at the beginning Of the year in
regard to the military situation had
been realized.
At the beginning of the year the
Russian army was better equipped
than at any period OF the war and
its collapse was not due 20 unskilled
leadership or lack OF vaior on the
part OF the troops. Had the Russian
army continued to collaborate with
the Anglo-French and Italian armies
In pressing the Germans I'VE should
have been able TO bring such pres
sure on the Prussian army as to i'm
fiict a decisive defeat upon them"
On the western front the Germans
had been beaten in many battles.
The premier declared they had lost
100. 900 prisoners. valuable ground
and hundreds Of guns. While the
campaign in France had not realized
the expectations formed there had
been military E1loceenoB which he
ventured to say would have u per-
rnanent erect on the future OF the
world.
The "sids Shows.S
The premier referred TO the cap
ture Of Bagdad and Jerusalem, add
ing:
These two great events added
more to the prestige Of Great Britain
throughout the world than any
event in the WHOLE course Of the
war. A good deal has been said about
side shows but Great Britain owes
a good deal to these"
Premier Lloyd George referred to
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(Continued on &c 10.l
BEGIN LABOR HEARINGS
(By Associated Press.1

cago, Dec. 21.-Secretary OF
Labor Wilson and members OF the
labor commission appointed by
President Wilson for war time
mediation today began hearings in
an effort to settle labor difficulties
in connection with the packing indus
try.
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QUEBEC WILLING TO
SECEDE FROM CANADA
tBy Associated Press.l

Quebec, Dec. 21.-A proposal that
the province of Quebec secede from
the confederation OF Canadian
provinces was expressed in a mo-
ton introduced into the provincial
legislative assembly today by j. N
Francoeur, deputy for Lotbiniere
Quebec voted against conscription al
the recent election.
The motion win be debated Jan. 8
1t follows:
"That this house is OF the opinion
that the province of Quebec would
be disposed to accept the rupture OF
the federation pact of 1857 If. in the
opinion of the other provinces, 1t is
believed that the said province is an
obstacle to the union and progress
and development Of Canada"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-21
MASKED BANDITS
GET Big SUN
lBv AssoeIated 80

Minneapolis. Mimi. Dec. 21.--Three
masked bandits today entered the
Peoples State bank at Seven Corn
ers, q busy downtown district lock-
cd Pres. u. r.. Ernster and two em-
ployes in a vault. seized $500 In
cash, stepped out 70 the curb where
two unsuspecting policemen were
chatting. and escaped IL an auto
mobile.
Mandan, M. d., Dec. 21.--J. p. Ern-
ster, president OF the Peoples state
bank locked I'm the vault at Mime
ap0lia BY three masked bandits Ao
escaped with IS 500 Ia cash. FORMERLY
was president 0f the Merchants Na-
tional bank Of this city
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-21

Minnesota.-Genera fair tonight
and Saturday; slowly rising tempeFa-
ture in east portion tonight.
North Dakofa-Generally fair to-
night and Saturday; somewhat colder
Saturday In north and west portions,
South palkota-Partly cloudy tor
night and Saturday; not much change
in temperature.
Montana ~ Generally fair tonight
and Saturday, except probably rain or
snow west OF the divide; somewhat
colder Saturday and In north central
portion tonight
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STRICT SODRIETY
is INSISTED UPON

With the American Army in
France, Dec. 21.--(By The Associated
Press.) )-AlI alcoholic beverages ex-
cept light wines and beers are denied
to members OF the American expedi-
donary forces In France by General
Pershing in general orders issued to-
day. Extraordinary measures are
being taken TO insure sobriety and a
high moral standard I'm the army,
and the officers have been informed
they win be held to strict account
ability for the fullest compliance
with the orders.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-21

Paris. Dec. 21.-Active artillery
fighting on the Verdun fepnt east OF
the Meuse, Is reported by the war
ONCE. The artillery Is active also at
points on the eastern end of the
line especially in the vicinity OF
Hartmansweiier-Ko Kopf and east Of
Thanh.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-21
Will Discuss caiIlaux Case.

Paris, Dec. 2I.-The chamber or
deputies will hold q special session
Sunday to discuss Deputy Paisant's
report Of the decision Of the COM
mtttee Of eleven to suspend the
Immunity OF former Premier Caillaux
and Deputy Ls0ustalot. It is under
stood that NJ. Caillaux Is preparing a
three-hour speech.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-21

Amsterdam, Dec. 21.-A German
government bureau for studying
questions relating to peace has
been opened in Berlin. DR.. Karl
HeIfferich, former vice chancellor,
"a at the head Of the bureau.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-21

washington, Dec. "a. ~ Railroads
desiring to withdraw from joint rate
agreements must obtain specific ap-
prova1 OF the interstate commerce
commission II the withdrawal would
mean an increase in rates, the COM
mission ordered today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-21

Rome, Dec. II. - a considerable
portion of the ground gained BIZ the
enemy on Tuesday III The region OF
Monte Asolone, on the northern front
retaken by the Italians, the war of
nee announces.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-21
Brief dispatches


London, Thursday Dec. 20s--The
British war ONCE tonight issued the
following statement on aviation
activities in France:
Three hostile machines were
brought down In air hghting Wednes-
day and two others were driven
down out OF control. One OF our ma
chimes IS missing"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-21
czeeh. sIovae Army ln Franee.

Paris, Dec. 20.-A decree authoriz-
ing the formation Of a Czech -Slovac
army in France appears in the OFF,
cial journal today. One such army
numbering $4,000 men already has
been formed in Russia. II win be
attached to the French army, which
is daily being swelled by the arrival
of fresh recruits from America The
entire army viii be placed under the
political control OF the nationals OF
the Czech -Slovac countries. The
headquarters will be Paris.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-21

London, Dec. 21.-Today's Official
communication says there is nothing
of Importance TO report.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-21
LTKLY
TO DECLARE WAR
tBy Associated Press.)

Washington. Dec. 21s-DeclaTation
OF war against Germany by Argen-
tina was regarded as almost certain
in Latin-American diplomatic circles
today as the result Of new evidences
OF German trickery disclosed
simultaneously in Washington and
Buenos Aires last night by publica-
ton Of another series OF kilograms
between the notorious Count Lux
burg, Of 'Spurlos Versenkt" fame,
and the Berlin foreign Office.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-21
Mobs Raiding Wine Cell
lars and City is Scene of
Great Disorder
BERLIN DEMANDS
STRONG PEACE
German Peace Delegates
Leave Amid Scenes OF
Much Enthusiasm (
(By AssocIatsd Prsan.l

London, Dec. 21s--It Is reported un-
officially that the Germans have re-
jected the Russian peace terms, the
Petrograd correspondent Of the Ex-
change Telegraph Co. wires under
date OF Thursday.
Amsterdam, Dec. .2f.-Count Won
Hertling, the imperial German
chancellor, yesterday received repre-
sentatives OF all the. reichstaR parties
with whom he had a confidential dis
cussIon' on the situation caused by
the opening OF peace negotiations
with Russia. The chancellor an-
nounced, according TO a Berlin offi-
cial dispatch, that the emperor had
authorized him to conclude peace ana
he had charged Foreign Secretary
Won Kuehlmann to conduct the
negotiations.
According to the newspapers. the
independent Socialists were repre-
sented at the meeting by Deputy
Haase.
Fighting In Pstrosrad.
Petrograd. Thursday, Dec. 90
Incessant fighting has occurred in
many parts of Petrograd in connec-
ton with the efforts 20 check drunk
enness and prevent the raiding Of
wine cellars. "A mob raided one dis
tillery where fifteen soldiers drank
themselves 10 death. Fifteen persons
were killed and wounded when al
arnlured motor car attacked the dis
tiliery, which 4NeaN set on nre. The
1re department. Was prevented from
extInguishinR the blaze by rowdles
and many persons were burned.
The streets are running with wine
In many section where the soldiers
are pumping wine out Of the cellars
TO prevent disorders.
The british, Danish, French and
Belgian consuis have visited Leon
TrotzEy, the Bolsheviki foreign
minister and arranged TO exchange
with Russia courtesies 70 official
couriers.
Berlin Wants "strona Peace
London, Dec. 21.-Dr. Richard Won
Kuehlmann, the German foreign
secretary. with other important on
clais. left Berlin yesterday for
enthusiasm, the crowd singing the
national anthem and raising shonts
Of bring us q strong peace"
It is said that the peace neRutin-
tions will be under the presidency
of Ibraham Hakki Pasha, the Turk
fish ambassador 10 Berlin, and dean
OF the Berlin diplomatic corps. Ths
Bulgarian delegates include Minis
ter of Justice Popoff and M. Kosgen,
chief OF the foreign office.
While the peace delegates are as
sembling the activity az Petrograd
OF a number Of German and Austrian
officers apparently is causing heart
burnings. Circulars have been
spread alleging that the council Of
soldiers and workmen'B delegates Is
In negotiations with the officers.
The Pravda, BolshevikI organ. ap-
peals TO the workmen 20 defeat the
attempt Of the constitutional demo-
Gratis to place Russia under the con-
troll of German imperialism.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-21

Continued on page 10.1
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CONTINUED on page .
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-21

London, Dec. 21s--It Is reported un-
officially that the Germans have re-
jected the Russian peace terms. the
Petrograd correspondent Of the Ex-
change Telegraph Co. wires under.
date OF Thursday.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-06

vet ground for either OF EN-. a rainy
season like this ~ objected No
ticed that big seed Dad o. Celery
got >"
Yes. was wedding Il out yester-
day. and wondering what use you
could have FOR 20 much There are
plants enough TO set acres. should
think"
Two or three, yes It's just one
OF my fool moves In the spring
feel can plant The world. then ~
narrows down 20 just what an n
hired man can do. I start tEat paS
every year. and this time IL was 10
be big field o. celery Now all
the time | can squeeze in for (, will
be small row in the garden for
mas use. I'd given up the plants as
wasted I'LL I noticed your field That
ground II Just right for celery Now.
here's ny offer III give you tie
plants Cor two days work We owe
you for. an for two more days work
III let my man 60 over an harrow
an furrow your ground for plants
Celery will pay ten times taters.
only you'l need 10 hire some help
later. Trade
es." answered the girl. without
stopping her wedding
One day late in the fall. after two
thirds or 40 OF the feld was bianch-
ed and sold, Harvey Grant came that
way with his machine, "a he bad
been in the habit OF doing nearly
every day
The girl vas Just coming from her
field Hello, Harvey" she said
quietly. You may take me over 20
Mrs RApps. 10 you like"
"Wh-what'" he stammered. in
amusement You mean it-and the
rest"
An the rest. Harvey she smiled
I'm independent now I've sold
enough celery 10 pay FOR my field.
with a third still left And can see
my way 20 repeating IL. I'm NOT "a
failure anv moro
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1I-----
VICTORY AHEAD
---LLOYD-CEORCE
Berlin Long On Peace Talk
Short On Restitution.
Says Premier

LONDON Aug S.-Pr-mier Lloyd.
George saw the sunshine OF vic.
tory" ahead for the Allies. in a
torceful speech AZ Queens hall com.
memorating the third anniversary
OF I've war
Nobody in Britain. France. Italy.
Russia-or even in Germany and
Austria has any idea how near the
summit OF hopes Ne are" he de.
clared The british statesman like.
wise declared Germany had planned
90 treat the Monroe doctrine as a
scrap ~ paper
Discussing the German conspiracy
10 achieve her scheme OF world
domination lloyd-George asserted
While the plot miscarried the Prus-
SLAMS are determined TO succeed
the next time There mustn't be
any next TINE Let this generation
eliminate war Germany never sub
scribed 10 the Monroe doctrine We
know her ambitions as to Sou, n
America and year after a Ger.
man peace. Germany would start
realizing them
II Britain had not gone into the
war Nth her whole strength, the
Monroe doctrine would have been
treated BY Germany as scrap OF
paper
"Russia's collapse IL like deep
glen thru which we are passing
Tho Il is not sure that We have
reached the darkest depth. neverthe.
less across the valley we can see
the sunshine OF victory"
The German war lords" the
British premier continued. ARE glib
in talking about peace, but stammer
over resolutions BEFORE we enter
conference they must learn utter
ance II Is perfectly certain that
the Russians responsible for the no
annexstlons. 40 indemnity poiicy
now realize their mistake
There must be no workmen and
soldiers council here In England.
The house Of commons is the whole
nations workmen and soldiers coun-
eli IL can have no rival"
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BOARD WALK.

From ths time tho gates we're
opeasd on the Board waik SUNDAY. a
constant tnronE ~ DNtroiters poured
into the Coliseum ~ - Amus4n-nts
From noon until late a. night the big
auditorium vas Ausd With merry
makers intent on making their visit,
gala occasion They rode IN The
Jack rabbit scenic railway around
The inside % the structure and Al q
times without number down the Pan
ana Niagara ard Grand canyon
courses The moving rtsirvav car
ried a hundred persons ~ The TOT %
the incline every minute and yet
there vas always crowd hitting q
get on q - a. % reach ,Ne for with
out eN~rfion Th~ Innocent theater,
cruising on the ocean waves soc a.
mixer. barrel 81 10y. hesitation and
Kindred amussurnts we're all sur
rounded by excited ihronEs who
looked m or artlclpated in the
operation % the fun apparatus Tu~s-
day night employees ~ the Hayes
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Az she dropped bar and stepped
thru into her field Marguerite As
tyne's satisfied look became one Of
startled inquiry and CONSERVATION.
She had worked all the two days be-
fore In drizzling rain. in draxgied
garments. lending with face close
TO the ground. up one long row and
down another until. almost too dark
10 see, she had set the last OF the
10000 tomsto plants. They had been
sturdy cfes, all set in the rain or
under a cloudy sky. which her book
said was the most favorable time
For weeks she had been preparing
The ground, making II soft and mel
low and friab.e, like tho book said
Seventy-fve dollars had been paid
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ETY..

Manufacturing company viii visit,
the coliseum
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viscount Bolinsbroke. the only
peer az The realm serving in the
ranks a. tho present time. is the son
of a romantic union His father.
who died IN 1898, was supposed 20
be a bachelor. but after his funeral
Il was found that he had In the
early 'e0s. when 70 years ~ axe, Sc
cretly married young woman ~
Path. and that there was son.
born in 1886
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TheEDening Story
Building Up From Failure.

tcopyr,rbt. 1918. BY W. werner,
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Majestic

Pauline Frederick one - ira
SCREEN best emotional a-trsssas
would grace any role sho was given
To perform but IN Tho Love That
Lives which was shown In the Ma
j-stic sunday. she hes hsen allowed
- display the full s~opc ~ her c-a
talents II can BE- truthfully SAD
hat in THE produc4 0n Miss Frad
rick attsins heiEhts not before
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GANETN.
The Ghyetv theater opened for the
lsi1-is season sunday. with the
Liberty Girls
These pArficular "ejrisF are estah-
iishei. faVorites IN the 0syety. and
while most ~ the principals IN the
company src well-knOwn 20 oaycty
patrons. there are some new faces
IN the list and especially In the
chorus ranks
The show has heen outhtted new is,
and thu costumes are pretty and
fresh. and the scenerr elaborate and
- the latest teslgn There are plenty
30 new singing and dancing numbers.
and several vaudeville snecialties ~
more than ordinary worth
Among the leading entertainers are
Jack DonNgN, Brad sutton. Patricia
Baker NarrN Melton James coll
Tins MaN penmhn. Frank Martin.
Hilda Giles. Michael PugliA. Harry
PAXTON and Frank Green.
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THE MEE
Co., MM E
AZ MAM
WNM


Just how IA American inpudenes
and nerve will take Young man q
shown In the new nhotoplay. Rich
ard the Braxen. In which Harry
Moroy and Alice joyce are to be
seen THIS week in the Madison
Morey. as Ricaar1 Williams
young Texan. passes hir1self OF "a
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-06
LycEt VI

TIE Boyer Chatterton equalization
which began an indefinite stay in the
Lyceum thsater week ago offers
for ia second weeks engagement
Tess 81 THE Storm Country"
The com pany headed by Nancy
Boyer and Arthur Chattsrdon. is ono
% sound worth that has made many
friends FOR itself IN other cities u
aims 20 put On the SoaTds good dra~
-as and comedies arpproprtat
rtsErd. and with each part in cap
able hands. That q - succeeding N
this iaudAnle undertaking would
seem proven in ~ popularity wrirh
the company has attained n its brief
STAY IN TIE f.~cruu up 20 fafe
Tess u the storm Country" -
~eii-knoWn to Lyceuu ratrons anf
il welI-liked play Miss Boyer
PLAYS Tess and NJ Cnatferfor
Graves and the other nierrh ers ~
the company won appisuse IN the
other roles
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they are the type

r~a ned rv hcr In her scrcvn areer
The POLE - -eTuhwnnnAn Appar-
emily has few possibilities Vet Miss
Frederick has impaired % "a charm
pAth0s and an infinite understanding
that every man and ran VII ap-
0r state Tho loose Tnat Lives p
story III mother lowe and sacrifice.
if proves that woman wlll ~ fo
arN length sar her child IN order 10
insure its happiness tribute tv
the .iti a-eniAn and q hig fire scene
aye Incidents u the production
y FRrias of the Ma iestir syn
rhnrt rrchestrA o-~rs two baritone
solos and there - Mutt and 1eh
co1ed9 travel and educational sub
1ccts The ;oplcAl review IL u lccal
interest because 70 includes the Pre-
scntattou ~ colors and trumpet 80
the Thirty Hrst Michigan infantry n
Cadiilac-sg last week