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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-04
Demand For New
Savings Stamps
Exceeds Supply
(Ry Assoclated Presn.l

Washington. Dec. 4.-Demand for
war saving stamps exceeded the sup
ply in many cities yesterday at the
opening OF the campaign by which
the government expects to raise 81
600, 10000 before Jan. ]. 1919. Re
ports to the treasury told of post
offices besieged by thousands Of pur-
chasers who waited in long lines.
Banks which had neglected stock
ing up in advance sent hurry calls to
federal reserve banks for stamps and
applications for selling agencies came
In thousands from drug stores, cigar
stands, factories. schools and other
cligibles.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-04
HANDLE Big CONTRACTS
FOR THE GOVERNMENT
Bismarck Man Directs Construction
and Handles Tremendous
Supply Bill Monthly.

Bismarck. n. d. Dec. captain
Frayne Baker Of the u. s. quarter
masters department writes from
Laredo, Tex. that his detachment OF
40 men has just completed the cree
ton Of 81 officers houses and 10
barracks for troops, and that Laredo
is no place for a man who doesn't
like work. The mercury has been
ranging from 81 to so daily. Captain
Baker has the purchasing of food
and clothing and the paying Of $500,
men and 100 officers, handling
$3.50, 900 i'm money and $3.50, 900 worth
Of supplies every month. Captain
Bakers letter, while il reveals no
military secrets, ipdicates that the
border is not at all unprotected, and
that should Old Man Villa become
too villainous, Uncle Sam has ample
means Of caring for him.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-04
PHYSICIANS AS WITNESSES.

Concord, N. c.. Dec. 4.-Counsel for
CASTOR B. Means, on trial here
charged with the murder Of Mrs.
Maude A. King. were relying today
on testimony Of half a dozen North
Carolina physicians to convince the
jury of the fallibility Of the states
claim that the woman could not have
held in her hand the pistol which
killed her near here last August.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-04
SUFFRAGE CONVENTION.
Leaders Hope IL VIII BE Last Gath
erinE Before Amendment IN
Adonfed
nv Associated Press. }

10y Associated RreSS.D
Washington, Dec. Former Am
bassador Gerard, Mrs. w. G. McAdoo,
DIR. Anna Howard Shaw and Rep.
jeanette Rankin, are among those on
the program to address members of
the National American Woman Suf-
Dec. 1915 in what suffrage leaders
hope will be their last convention in
Washington.
Confidence that congress will adopt
the suffrage amendment resolution at
It's present session was expressed to-
day in preliminary announcement of
the conventions program issued by
the association.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-04
LAKE PARK GIRL DIES
IN FARGO HOSPITAL

Miss Anna silvene, q. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Silvene, pioneer
Lake Park, Mimi, farmers, died in a
Fargo hospital at 1880 o'clock this
morning following a lingering Illness
from a complication of diseases.
Funeral arrangements have not
been made, and the remains are being
held at the Il. +. Wasem parloTs pend
ing word from a brother in California.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-04
GIRL FIRST PURCHASER
OF WAR THRIFT STAMPS

Miss Clara Olson, in the office of
the superintendent of schools. prObab-
iy Is the first Fargo purchaser of war
thrift stamps.
Miss Olson, at o'clock this morn
ing, purchased a stamp from J. w.
Riley, carrier No. 8.
Ali Fargo mail carriers were this
morning supplied with the thrift
stamps for sale to patrons on their
routes
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-04
DAKOTAN Is HIT
CRy Associated Press-N

Ottawa, Dec. 4.-The names OF the
Following Americans appear in a
Canadian overseas casualty list is
sued here today:
Wounded-B. Jonason. Cavalier, n,
Gassed-A. L. Bay, Arlington, S.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-04
MARRIAGE LICENSES,

The following marriage licenses
have been issued by Clerk Of Court
G. ID. McCubrey:
Anton Linum. Clay county, and
Hilda A. Berg, Cass county, N. d.
Reuben Berggren and Martha SAL
hus. both of Cass county, N. ID.
Peter Erstrom. Burleigh county, NJ.
D.. and Matte Syvertson. Cass coun-
ty, N. ID.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-04

Farmers From Many Wisconsin
Counties Assemble at Green Bay.
(By Associated Press )

Green Bay, Wis, Dec. 4.-Farmers
from many counties In Wisconsin
began to arrive here last night for
the tewlfth annual convention of the
Wisconsin State Union, American
Society of Equity, which opened here
today and will continue until Thurs
day evening. The Woman's auxili-
airy, American Society OF Equity, is
holding its ninth annual convention
on the same DAYS.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-04
CHELGREN IL WEAKER.

Leonard CheIEren, FARGO young
man, who suffered the loss of a leg
and finger when he fell through the
hopper door of a gondola car on a
moving freight near Detroit, Mimi,
Nov. II, blood poison developing, is
much weaker today, IT was announced
from st. Johns hospital.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-04
MAKES RIG PuRcHAsE

Fryburg, n. D., Dec. Al. c. Mills,
a we'll known Preston, Mimi, breed
er of shorthorns, has purchased all of
the holdings in Billings county of
w. S. and William Hamilton of Bow
man, comprising / "a sections OF
good farming and grazing land.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-04
WOMAN rs APPOINTED.

Chicago, Dec. Airs. Catherine
Waugh McCulloch, author Of the
Illinois woman suffrage law, has been
appointed master in chancery by
Judge Jacob H. Hopkins, and she is
the first woman in the United States
to receive such honor, it is said.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-04
MISS BENNETT WILL
TALK AT FAEGO COLLEGE

Miss Helen NJ. Bennett. lecturer and
author, speaks at the Fargo college
chapel at S o'clock tonight, to the
women and girls OF the two cities.
Women's Greatest opportunities is
Miss Benefits topic. and the public
is welcome.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-04
HMroMN RoY ~ ERANt.a.

jamestown, M. d., Dec. 4F-Gmfz
Ingstad, former Jamestown boy who
enlisted during the summer In the
engineering corps. being stationed &C
Camp Devine, AVER, Mass, for trmin~
ing, lis safe on French soil, according
to word received by relatives here,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-04
EAGLES TO ELECT.

The annual election of officers for
Fargo aerie No. 1853, Fraternal order
of Eagles, will be held in the Moose
hall on First avenue north at o'clock
this evening, Steve German, secretary,
said today.
An accumulated volume of business
is also to be taken care of.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-04

Tot. $241, 253, 0si 1852, 1s3,6s5 $40. s40, 6O4
As several districts are being re-
assessed for money and credits, the
total for that item will not be avail
able for several weeks. Real estate
was not assessed this year.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-04
MEDIATOR AT sTocKYARDs.

Chicago, Dec. 4.-For the purpose
of investigating the stockyards labor
the differences between the employees
eminent mediator is in Chicago to-
day!
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-04
CHEAPER BREAD
Bakers War Council Recommends
Immediate Reduction in Prices.

Washington, Dec. 4.-Immeriate
reduction in bread prices wherever
possible has been recommended to
bakers throughout the country by
the war emergency council of the
baking industry. Bakers will go I'M
der government licenses December
10, using a set formula and produc-
ing a standardized loaf required by
the food administration.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-04
Lee III To cLAssIFY.

LOST - Monday morning, express
package near 9Th Ave. and Bth St.
Return TO @. M. Express Co.
LOST--Erid evening, laayB gold
wrist watch. Swiss movement, some
where between Orpheum Gheaters Far
tween the hours of 1880 and ~
o'clock. Return fer reward to Over
land-Doyle Co.. Fargo or 116 9TH 81
s., MOorhead.
DETROIT JEWELL gas stove urae-
tically new. Phone S13A.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-04

- DELIVERIEs BoTH. cITIEs
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-04
Increase 1917

Compared ny NAasSe@s
The total equalized assessment for
1917 compared with 1916, by classes,
follows:
New Britain herald., 1917-11-08
POLITICAL CRISIS
 IS REPRESENTED
Chancellor Won Hertling May Be Cause of Unusual
 German Disquiet.

London, Nov. S.-The German po- litical crisis is represented as being as acute as ever in special despatches from Amsterdam. Some say that Count von Hertling's chancellorship is in danger of immediate shlpwreck.
 The refusal of Herr Freilburg, lead- CT of the liberal party. to accept the vice presidency of the Prussian mln- istry and the alleged certainty that Dr. Helffrich is to be retained as vice chancellor are regarded as matters lm- possible of settlement. Count Won Hertling Is reported to have suc- cumbed to military and junker 1n- f1uence.
 The Berliner Tageblatt refers to the reacttonary forces opposing the noml- nation of progressive leaders. The Koelnische Zeitung planes the pro- gressives and the socialists for the re- awakening of the crisis. and says that the prospect for a political truce has quite disappeared.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-08
KEREN%Y FORCED FROM LEADERSHIP
(Continued From First Page).

tremists for an early peace and the adoption of the most radical internal policies, he was impelled from the other to endeavor to maintain some form of cohesive government for the nation, save Russia from falling into the trap laid for her by the German propagandists in their peace clamor- ing, and endeavor to keep Russia in her place in the war and faithful to her obligation to her allies.
 It appeared for a time after the failure of the Korpiloff rebellion that he might succeed fin tiding Russia over the dangerous shoa1s-upon which she had drifted as the result of her divided councils. That he was be- coming discouraged over the situa- ton, however, was indicated by re- cent interview with him in which, al- though he declared Russia was still emphatically> in the war, he asserted she had been worn out by the strug- gle and felt she had a right to claim that her allies henceforth assume the heavier part of the burden.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-08
OCCUPIES HOLE DUG
 FOR TROLLEY POLE
(Continued From First Page).

in such an emergency. Still another, recommended telegraphing to Will liam Jennings Bryan, as an authority on holes as he seemed to be such an adept at getting into them.
 After a wait of half an hour. Sam low solved the problem. He asked for a truce, which was willingly given by tho diggers. Then he invited them into an adjacent thirst quenchery. Three silent cheers were given. In the T. o. the spirits rose-and it is true that some went down. Then back to the hole. Samlow saw to 1t that he arrived first.
 With neatness and dispatch he jumped into the excavation and de- clared the truce off. Another wait. Finally, after he had been in the hole for two hours, Samlow asked for an- other cessation of hostilities. Three more cheers. A short walk. Yes, wasn't such a bad fellow after all. Yes. another round. After they came to think 1t over Samlow was a pretty good fellow. One more round, please. After all was said and done, Samlow was the best fellow on the street. A fourth round. Whoever says anything against Sam1ow has got to fight.
 To make a long story short, the pole was not placed in the new hole and the worknen left wishing SamloW a merry Christmas and a happy New Year, not to mention several other holidays on the calendar.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-08
WILL BOOM WAR FUND,
Company NJ, Home Guard, Will Con-
 tribute $500.

At an enthusiastic meeting of Com pany M, Home Guard held after reg ular drill Wednesday evening, it was voted to raise by personal solicitation at least $500 toward New Britain's s allotment of the War Camp>Commun- ity Recreation fund.
 The Military Emergency board at Hartford has approved the raising of the money through the Home Guard of Connecticut and every one of the $500 enlisted men is asked to get subscriptions of <at least $1O each.
 The Company>M committee. consist ing of Private Franklin c. Thompson. Sergeant John w. Marsland and Cor poral George Spooner, has completed plans by which each squad leader in the company is to work through his squad for the raising of the $500 and every member of the company has guaranteed his support.
 The committee will meet Friday night to get the reports from the amounts raised.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-08
HAS NEW PRESIDENT

Miss Katherine Lmddington, of Lyme,
 Chosen as President of Connecticut
 Suffrage Oonventio9 in Hartford.
 Hartford, Nov. s.ZMiss Katherine Luddingtoa, of Lyme, was chosen as president of the Connecticut Woman Suffrage association today to succeed Mrs. Thomas N. Hepburn. The choice was unanimous and those who spoke in behalf of the new president pledged their heartiest support. The change had been expected in this office, as Mrs. Hepburn had previously an- nounced her resignation, and, contin- uing to hold office until the annual meeting, she reiterated her declina- t1on to stand for reelection. Mrs. Ernest Thompson-Seton, of Green wich. was elected vice-president and Mrs. Edward Porritt, of this city, again is corresponding secretary. Other officers chosen were:
 Recording secretary, Mrs. A. H. Benton, Andover; treasurer. Miss Mabel Washburn, Hartford; auditors, Mrs. Henry Townsend, New Haven, and Mrs. J. A. Rawson, Riverside; chairmen of counties: Hartford, Miss Bulkeley:\ New Haven, Mrs. Charles Morris; Fairfield. Miss Caroline Ruutz- Rees; New London, Mrs. Willis Austin; Litchfield, Mrs. A. E. S. Tay- Tor; Windham, Miss Danielson, of Putnam; Middlesex, Mrs. S. S. Rus sell, Jr.; Holland. Mrs. Welch, of Co., lum mbia: state organizer, Miss Sheldon, of Deep River.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-08
SEES END OF WAR.
Local Soldier Writes Family He Will
 Soon Be Home.

Soon Be Home.
 The following interesting letter has been received by Miss Mary Feeney of I Wilcox street from Thomas Feeney of this city, a former member, of the supernumerary police department and now stationed with Battery 8, 77th Field Artillery at Fort Shelley, Mis- sissippi. The letter was mailed In Richmond, Va, by the young soldier en route to the southern camp from Fort Ethan Allen, Vt, and is as fol- lows:
 "Dear~Family:
 Just a few lines to let you know how am going on with my trip. We went through Hartford, Berlin. New York. Philadelphia Baltimore, Wash ington and Richmond. In. Philadel- phia the women treated us line with sandwiches, coffee, pie and cigarettes There was a parade held as we passed through the city, and big crowd was out to watch the conscripts march by. When the train was seen approaching, the crowd abandoned watchingj the drafted men to greet us. I am seeing more of the U. s. than I ever thought I would. I am sorry the train did not stop in Hart ford or Berlin. We are stopping in Richmond Cat the time the letter was written), and I am enjoying the best of health. The train is provided with sleepers and we are living like rich tourists. I am glad we, are down in a warm climate for the winter. Negro wom- en pass through the train asking if the soldiers have any mail to send home.
 Well Mary, I am a long way from | home, but it will not be long before 1 the war is over. and I will be back for good. Down here I saw the old home of Jeff Davis. Old Virginia Is some place. We expect to arrive in Mississippi next Sunday While in l Washington, we were treated finely by l the Red Cross who gave Us a barrel of buns and plenty of coffee, but I l can't get over the treatment accord ed us by the Philadelphia women. I will write as soon as we hit our camp, and until then I am.
 Your loving brother. THOMAS FEENEY."
New Britain herald., 1917-11-08
AGITATION GROWS /. FOR COAL PRICES
Public Anxious for Word From Fed eral Administration on Fixed
 Cost for This City.

Cost for This City.
 Ten days have passed since hear ings on the price of coal were held in this city, and hundreds of house. holders are anxiously awaiting the promised reduction before they lay in their winter supply. The figures de- cided on by the local committee, con- sisting of B. w. Christ, A. N. Abbe and W. J. Farley, have been in the hands of the federal coal adminis- tration for more than a week. but have not been endorsed.
 It is said that New Britain was the first city in the state to make it's re- port through its local committee of investigation, and it is believed that the delay in announcing prices is due to the tardiness of other places. The committee expects to receive ruthor- ity to publish the prices within few hours, at the latest.
 Although there has been no great reduction in prices since the commit tee held the hearings, coal today Is selling for $1O.5O per ton for nut and egg, in comparison with $1l and $11.25, the cost before the hearings opened. With colder weather ap- preaching, those who have not se- 1 cured their winter supply are agi- tated at the delay by the federal ad- ministration in announcing the price which will be fixed by the govern ment. It is understood that it will be considerably lower than the present 1 cost.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-08
TWO SUDDEN DEATHS

Thomas Lord and Mrs. John Schroc-
 der Succumb to Attacks of Heart
 Failure During Night.
 Death by heart failure claimed two weI known residents of this city with in the past 24 hours. Thomas Lord expired suddenly at his rooming place in McEnroe's block at the corner of Main and Winter streets about o'clock last evening. MT. Lord was around as usual early last evening and was stricken on tho street on his way home. Medical Examiner El- cock gave the cause of death as heart failure. The deceased is survived by his wife and son, Robert Lord, re- siding at 8 Bronson street, and a daughteryl Mrs. James c. Crowley. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock Saturday morning from the church of St. John the Evangelist.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Schroeder, wife of John Schroeder of 2o3 Hartford ave- nue, died suddtnly at her home at 12:30 o'clock this morning. Medical Examiner Elcock, viewed the remains and gave the cause of death as heart failure. She is survived by her hus- band and the following children: Mrs. Rose Halligan of Providence. R. T., Mrs. Frank c. Helm, Mrs. Will liam Helm, Miss Hilda Kosswig, Mrs. Rose Nyack of Hartford, John M. Schroeder and Frank c. Schroeder. She was a member of several German societies. The funeral will be held at o'clock Saturday afternoon from her late home and 2:45 o'clock from St. Johns German Lutheran church. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-08
THE. LAST RESERVES
 CALLED TO COLORS
Germany's Plans Point to Big Drive at Allies Before American
 Units Arrive.

London, Nov. S.-Germany called up her last rdserves within the last few days. according to the Central News correspondent at Zurich tele- graphing under Wednesdays date. All men who previously had been reject ed were ordered to present themselves | for re-examination, and within twen- }ty-four hours all not utterly incapa- citated were on their way to tho training centers.
 This action, says the correspondent, is attributed to the intention of the Central powers to make a final effort on the western front before Ameri- cas- help becomes effective.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-08
BEGINS ACTIVITIES.
Red Cross Factory Is Being Run by.
 Patriots Without Pay.

New York, Nov. s.-A Red Cross factory for the manufacture of hos pital garments operated entirely by volunteers who serve without nay be-3 gan its activities here today with more than 1000 workers. mostly women.
 The factory will be run i've days . week. six hours Q day. The women are held to the same standards Of efficiency as if they were working for wages. and a fine will be imposed for unnecessary absence.
 Eventually it is expected that the number of workers will be increased to 2,500. More than 150 dozen ios-s pital garments will be turned out weekly. according to present es- inmates
New Britain herald., 1917-11-08
OFFICES ARE SEIZED.

Hamburg American Steamship Line
 Will Not Occupy Them Hereafter.
 New York, Nov. 8.-The offices of the Hamburg-American Steamship line here were seized today by United States Marshal McCarty on orders re- ceived from Washington. from A. M. Palmer, custodian of enemy property. Julius P. Meyer, vice director of the company and about 70 employees were ordered to leave forthwith. It was said the offices will be used by the port board and war board.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
George B. Gel7nond.

Funeral services for George B. Germond were conducted at his late residence, I'll Lincoln street, at 4 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Dr. Earle B. Cross, pastor of the First Baptist church officiated, and Mrs. Howard Horton sang during the service. The remains will be taken to Brooklyn, N. Y., this evening for interment in the Cypress Hills cemetery in that city tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-08
CAMPAIGNERS BUSY TODAY
Workers for New Chamber of Conn., merce Report Progress in First Day Of Campaign.

Of Campaign.
 The first day of tho campaign for the reorganization of the New Britain Chamber of Commerce brought re- suits that proved very gratifying to the team captains who have been on the jump during the day. From the present outlook there is no question but the new Chamber of Commerce will be composed of live members.
 Many of tho team members report encountering difficulty. in prevailing upon persons to join the organization because of the views they have formed after the admitted failure of the last Chamber of Commerce. After listen ing to the arguments and facts to back Up these by the campaign work CTS, this class of people is usually con- vinced of their error and end by join- ing the new chamber.
 From reports submitted today, it is believed that over 500 new mem bers will be enrolled. Steps will be taken at an early date to secure a local secretary.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-08
"JOY RIDERS" TOOK CAR.

The jury in the court of common pleas this afternoon rendered ver- dict in favor of the plaintiff in the case of Peter Kobiela against F. w. Williams of this city. The plaintiff claimed damages for injury to his car which was left in the defendants garage and was taken by "joy riders" Klett & filling appeared for the plain tiff and Noble E. Pierce for the de- fendant.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-08
TWENTY YEARS IN P. o.

M. c. Egan Completes Two Decades
 in Employ of Uncle Sam.
 M. c. Egan of 4S Beaver street has completed 20 years of service in the employ of the local post office. He commenced working in the post office Nov. ', 1897. and has remained in the employ of the Government to the present time. He is at present gen. eral delivery clerk. When he com menced his duties Samuel Bassett was postmaster of the local office.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-08
ATTACK ON GUNBOAT.
Chinese Bandits Fire Upon American
 Vessel and Slightly Damage It.

Picking, Nov S-The American gum boat Palos was fired on yesterday by Chinese bandits on the Yang-Tse- Kiang near Chung King in the prov ince of Szechuan. x
 The gunboat was damaged slightly. ,.... The Palos, of f90 tons, is ono of a, number of small gunboats which have been in Chinese waters for, some time. In June the Palos, Monacacy, Samar, Quiros and Villalobos were in termed in the harbor of Shanghai by the Chinese government. They were released subsequently, when China broke off diplomatic relations with Germany.
 Chung King is about 800 miles up the Yang-Tse- -Kiang from Shanghai.