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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-09-03
Five Cent Loaf
is Being Sold
In Cleveland
az AssocIated Press. )

Cleveland, o., Sept. s.
A large Cleveland bakery
announced Saturday that
commencing Tuesday it
will sell the present 6 cent
loaf of bread, containing
more than II ounces at five
cents and the present II
cent loaf, containing twen-
ty-four ounces, at ten cents.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-09-03
CONTEST FOR CHILDREN.

VIII BE Asked to Write Essays ON
why America Entered the War.
tBy Associated Pfess.)
Washington, Sept 3.-The National
War aid announced from its head
quarters here today a prize essay
contest for children between the ages
of and Is on the topic. Why America
Entered the War. The prizes include
q $50 Liberty Loan bond and gold
coins. Of $25, SIS and $40 respectively.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-09-03
RUN CALLED OFF

n, M. g. a. Cancels Trip to Lake
Camp on Account az Roads.
The -'get acquainted with the
camp" automobile run to Lake Cor
morant, eight miles south Of Lake
Park, Mimi, planned by the Fargo
II. M. G. A. today for its member
ship, was called of this morning on
account OF heavy roads caused by
Sundays rain.
The run will not be held this year,
officers Of the association have an
nounced.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-09-03
WEATHER FORECAST.

Partly cloudy tonight. Continued
cool Tuesday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-09-03

cantlnued on e Two.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-30
fence, ever after demanding an en- trance fee from all visitors.
Rhodes Scholars M In England Ready
 To Train For War

Oxford, Eng, March 30.-Twenty
 American Rhodes scholars have vol
 unteered to train in England, should
 the United States declare war on Ger
 many. Their names will be forward ed to the War Department in Wash ington through the London embassy. If permission is grantedl to join a training corps, either English or Am erican, it is expected that they will
 receive training under American offi- cers. GH
 { Some of the volunteers have had
 considerable previous military train ing. Several have been cadet off
 cers at state universities and poly technic schools or in private military
 schools in the United States. Those
 who have volunteered to train in
 England are:
 R. P. Coffin, Maine, Wyatt Rush ton, Alabama; ". c. Bosworth and
 R. l.. Grismer, Vermont; w. c. Prick
 cit, Delaware; l.. S. Laffitte, Florida; l F. W. Rogers, Arizona; s s. Sharp,
 Wyoming; P. F. Good, Nebraska; D. P. Miller Colorado; w. w. Stratton.
 Utah; P. Newhall and s. H. Paradise,
 Connecticut; D. T. Nelson, North Da-
 kota; w. s. Burwell, Rhode Island; J. H. Binns, Washington; E. V. Nash,
 Missouri and H. R. Bigelow, Minne- SOta ,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-30
WOULD CULTIVATE
 >CITY'S VACANT LOTS

The possibility of starving in the midst of plenty" is foFcibly brought forward at this time by Prof. E. Ev- erett CeFtright, principal of the City Normal school, who today advocates nnobiIizing the citizen community into an agricuitufaa corps for the cultiva- ton of every vacant lot in the city.
 ,NerHaai school boys and girls have aareaIdg begun the formation of veg etafbde FaisiHg cislss which are expect ed to Haateriaily add te the pred1lc- gtiaa af taele vegetables AaTiHg the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-30
cooing summer t,aontbs

Prof Cortright points out that be- cause of the great demand that is likely to be made upon the youth of America for defensive purposes within the next few months, thousands of ab1e4bodied farm laborers will be taken from their occupations with a consequent shortage of food at a time when more is actually needed. To an- ticipate and prevent consequent food shortage it is advocated that the mu- nicipality or civic organizations take up the question and handle it with purpose and uniformity,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-30
COLD MINE PROFIT LOWER

London, March 30.-The produc- tion of gold in the Transvaal is rela- lively less profitable in war than in peace time,' owing to the fixed price of gold, and the cost of mining it has been increased by the rise in other commodities. The Transvall Cham Der of Mines, in it's yearly return shows that the output of gold was a record one of 39,484,934 pounds ster- ling. An increase in costs reduced the profits from 12, ,1S6, 11,S81294 pounds sterling.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-30
CANYONS

Miss Ida Appenzeller will return to the parsonage from Hartford, next week, and assist in hacking the house. hold goods which will be stored, prior to the departure of Rev. Henry Ap- pepze1ler for Korea.
 Miss Ada Williams has returned to her home in town, after spending the winter months in the city and with friends at Gales Ferry.
 Miss Eleanor Coley is spending 8 few days in New York city.
 The monthly meeting of the Wo- mans Foreign Missionary society will be held at the home of Mrs. Clifford Hanford, on Thursday, April 5.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-30
MINISTER'S BACK WILSON

Providence, R. T., March 30.-The New England. Southern conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in session here sent a telegram to Presi- dent Wilson to-day expressing confi- dence in his course in the present cri- sis. The message said:
 '|We are men of peace. We believe profoundly in peace with honor, but not peace without righteousness. We assure the president of our confidence, our hearty support and our prayers"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-30
FAIRFIELD COUNTY NEWS
Tax Rate Too High.

When c. Augustus Seifert of Dan- bury learned that the combined i.AS rate of town and city was to be z7 mills this year, he called up the sign painter and directed him to paint signs as follows: "On account of the high tax rate in this city offer all or any of my property for sale" Sei- fert pays perhaps the largest amount of taxes in the city.
 Estate of $2OO.OOO.
 The will of the late Webster Haigbt, prominent resident of Glenville and for many years its postmaster, has been admitted to probate. It disposes of an estate whose estimated value is almost $200, 900. Relatives of the da- ceased are beneficiaries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-30
FAMOUS GOLFER DEAD.

London, March 30.-The death Is announced of Robert Martin, the fa- nous St. Andrews golfer, who held the open championship of Great Britain in 1876 and 1895.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-30
Estate of $2OO,OOO.

The Portuguese ship Argo, which sailed from New Orleans Feb. for
 London, with a cargo of merchandise and several Americans in her crew, was torpedoed and sunk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-30

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS JOHN RICK & SON,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-30

The Vermont Legislature killed a bill to permit women to vote for pres idential electors.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23

international News Service;
WASHINGTON. Nov. 23.-Every
ounce of energy at the disposition
OF the federal government is to be
directed toward the apprehension
and severe punishment Of the Ger
man agents, at large in the United
States. who are responsible for the
starting OF runs on certain house
hold supplies for the purpose Of
causing panic and confusion. The
Of justice has been
called in by the food administration
and the two branches OF the gov
eminent intend 10 run down the in
sugator OF The dangerous run at
any COST
Desires Cooperation.
To this end the federal govern
ment desires the active cooperation
Of every loyal citizen Of the United
woman and child. The
most helpful agent can be the
housewife. TO whom hrst come the
disquieting rumors Of shortages.
During recent weeks there have
been runs on sugar, salt, matches,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23
FRIEND Of SLAIN
MAN ON STAND
De SauIIeS Defense Attacks
CredibiIity of First Ma
teriaI Witness.

International News Service
MINEOLA. L. l.. Nov. %
Southern persistency and chivalry
were pitted against blueblood Cas-
lillian aristocracy today when the
trial of Mrs. Blanca DeSaulles,
charged with the murder Of her di-
vorced husband, Jack DeSaulles, was
resumed.
The defense attack today centers
on the testimony Of Marshall Ward,
a bosom friend of Jack DeSaulles.
and. by his testimony, a witness to
the shooting.
The shooting is admitted but the
defense claims the woman went
there for her child and the deed
was committed during an attack of
temporary insanity.
Ward was permitted to describe
the shooting and repeated the al
legged statement of the defendant:
There is no other way out Of it
Later he testified she said II had
TO shoot him"
On cross examination Ward en-
tered denial when asked if he ever
had been arrested for a crime.
Court records were produced show
ing ne had been arrested for fight
ing in Rectors. and had been fined
$40 and had been held in Jail until
friends came TO his assistance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23
MAY NOT QUALIFY
To ACT As MAYOR
Fred C. Miller, Elected in
Michigan City, Has Not
Citizenship Papers.
international News Service

International News Service
WASHINGTON. Nov. 23.-Ger-
man-born residents of the United
States who have taken out their first
papers will not be granted final pa
pers. nor will any new applications
for first papers by enemy aliens be
received by federal courts for the
period of the war.
The department of justice made
this statement this afternoon in re-
ply to questions as TO what would
be the fate Of Fred c. Millers am
billions 10 be mayor of Michigan
City, Ind
Miller had taken out his first pa
pers and was elected mayor Of the
city. An uproar followed the dis
covery that he was not a full citi-
zen and today W. j. Benedict, his
campaign manager. was reported
rushing to Washington in an effort to
get quick action on Miller's final
papers
Whether Miller will be allowed 10
hold office without final papers is a
matter TO be determined by Indiana
state law. Only four states-Indi-
ana. Kansas, Texas and Nebraska
allow declarants 10 vote. Whether
declarants may hold office is up TO
the states and not 10 the federal
government.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23
International News Serrlce :

International News Service:
WASHINGTON, Nov. %. - The
russian war ministry and the min
ls,ry of marine organized by Ker-
ensky are still operating independ-
ont of the Bolsheviki government,
the Russian embassy claimed today.
The only branch Of the govern
ment dominated by the BOlsheviki
is the ministry Of foreign affairs, Of
which Leon Trotzky is the new
head, it was declared. The business
of the ministry of foreign affairs is
purely political" il was explained
and for that reason had TO be taken
over when Kerensky was overthrown
~ a political revolt
The food ministry also is continu-
ing its operations without interfer-
ence by the Maximalists. Dispatches
from this branch have been re-
ceived by the Russian ambassador
and cablegrams from the old war
ministry and the ministry of marine
have been received by the Russian
military and naval attaches in
Washington.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23

International News Service:
STOCKHOLM, Nov. 23.-The Boil
sheviki. who now control what gov
eminent Russia has, have appoint
ed commissioners who are leaving
PetrOgrad for the front TO attempt
10 bring about an armistice, said
advices from Haparanda today.
DR.. David Soskice. who was Ker-
ensky's private secretary, and who
has just left for London, said be-
fore his departure:
when 1 left Petrograd affairs
were going from bad TO worse and
civil war on a big scale seemed in
evitable. The Bolsheviki are sup
ported by the illierate masses and 7
believe that when the people are
educated 20 the real needs OF the
nation things will take a turn for
the better and general reconstruc-
ton will begin. The Bolshevih have
promised the Russian people an i'm
mediate peace"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23
SHOOTS FlANCE WHO
BREAKS HIS PROMISE
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NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-Dry- eyed
and regretless. Jennie Mottano. %
years old, sits in her cell today in
Brooklyn. She shot and killed John
Percella. her sweetheart. when he
refused to keep his promise to mar
~ her.
The shooting occurred soon after
Percella left his work in a Williams
burg factory. The girl worked in
the same factory building
After walking a block with Per
celia and vainly pleading with him
10 keep his promise 10 marry her.
Jennie deliberately drew a revolver
and fred four bullets into his body.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23
j. s. Artillery
SHI LIS TOWN
BEHIND LINES
Retaliate For Breach of "Gen-
tIeman'S Agreement" by
German TrOOpS-PatrOIS
Continue Nightly.
By Newton c. Parke.

International News Service
WITH THE AMERICAN
ARMY IN FRANCE. Nov. 3.
American artillerymen today
hurled five shells into town
behind the German lines which
had hitherto been unShelled by
an unofficial ''gentlemen'S agree
ment."
This was not intended as
"frightfulneSS" by the Ameri-
cans, but was merely in retalia-
ton for the action of the Ger
mans in Shelling a similar village
behind our lines during which a
shell struck a regimental head
quarters and endangered numer-
Gus peasants who continue to re-
side in the village.
The peasants were under the i'm
preston they were immune from
German fire.
Artillery i Lively.
German artillery has been abnor-
mally lively. Our patrols continue
their nightly excursions TO the en-
envy positions without encountering
any more Germans.
Officers commanding the units al
ready returned TO their billets from
the front held a meeting with the
commander Of the first contingent to
&C forward and all agreed that the
experience in the trenches has been
of the utmost benefit in acquaint-
ing the men With actual war condi-
fiOuS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23
WooLen
Company Charged
With Price Fixing
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News Service:
WASHINGTON, Nov. "a
Two manufacturers of stand
ard price" goods were charged
with price discrimination and
unfair methods of competition
in complaints issued by the fed
eral trade comission today.
The Mishawaka Wooden Man
ufacturing CO. of Indiana was
charged with maintaining a sys-
tenn of fixing a scale of stand
ard prices to be charged by deal
ers of their right to sell such
goods at prices they deem ade-
quate."
The Cudahy Packing Co. Of
Chicago was charged with dis
eliminating in prices charg-
ed different customers for
"Old Dutch Cleanser" Those
who maintained the resale
price set by the company were
given lower rates than jobbers
refusing TO abide by the resale
prices.
Both companies are given 80
days in which 10 reply 10 the
commissions charges.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23
LABOR To STAMP
OUT RED H0TBED
Will SOIidify Unions in New
York to Erase Racial
Lines Now Drawn.
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BUFFALO, y. Y. Nov. 23.-By
a vote which was unanimous be-
cause dissenters held their peace
the American Federation of Labor
initiated today action which is ex-
pected 10 stamp out the sOcailistic
hotbed in New York city afforded by
the United Hebrew Trades racial ex-
clUsiveness. The convention adopt
ed a report Of its adjustment COM
mittee directing the executive coun-
ell to take steps TO solidify the Cen
trail Federated Unions of New York
city and the United Hebrew Trades
into one body without reference 10
race or nationality
II came after r. p. BrindelI. rep
resentng the Central Federated I'm
ion and after the little coterie Of
delegates from the Hebrew Trades
section had repeatedly reiterated
their loyalty 10 the federation but
cOnspicuously RETAINED from ex-
pressing loyalty 20 the nation
The convention practically con-
Guided its routine business today. II
approved the executive councils
investments in Liberty bonds It
condemned convict labor The lit
erary test for immigrants was APP
proved. The convention unanimous
ly voted 10 authorize support for the
United Mine Workers in appealing
TO the United States supreme court
from the Arkansas decision yester-
day awarding the Bache Denman
Coal Co 100000 damages against
the Mine Worker in suit under
the sherman antitrust law.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23
!. w. w. LAWYER SAID TO
BE INTERNED BY u. S.

International News Service
CHICAGO. Nov. 23.-T W. w
leaders here today charged that gov
eminent officials have iuterned Fred
n Moore. general counsel for that
organization.
Moore left Los Angeles nearly "a
month ago. II is declared, to come 20
chicago to aid in the defense of l..
w. ". members under arrest here
but has not arrived Frantic efforts
bv ]. W ". officials 90 locate him
have proved unavailnE
Moore Is alleged 90 have had inn
portant papers belonEing 90 the J.
w W in his possession.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23
Caps RESIGNS
FROM FLEET
CORPORATION
General Manager Asks to be
Relieved Because of Illness.
Reorganization Now PraC-
tiCaIly Complete.
International News Service

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-
Rear Admiral w. L. Capps. gen
eral manager Of the emergency
fleet corporation, today asked
Sec'y of the Navy Daniels to lie
relieved from all duty on the
grounds of i'll health.
Admiral Caps physicians
have advised him that unless he
ceases all work Immediately and
takes a rest for three months,
ne will suffer a fatal illness.
Admiral Capps earlier in the day
had declared that statements that
ne was about 10 resign We're untrue
lie also denied statements that
there was a lack of harmony be-
tween himself and Chairman Hur-
icy of the United States shipping
Eoard
Completes Reorganization.
This action on the part of Ad-
miral Capps furthers a reorgauiza-
tion Of the emergency fleet corpor-
alton. with the appointment OF
Charles A. Piez as vice president Of
the emergency fleet corporation,
two weeks ago. the power of Ad-
miral Capps began 20 wane. At that
time 70 was stated at the emergency
fleet corporation offices that because
of 900 health Admiral Capps had
asked for assistance. With the arr
rival of Piez IL became evident that
Admiral Capps had been relieved Of
his power To was then declared
that while Admiral Capps would
retain the title Of general manager
OF the emergency fleet corporation
he would not retain active control
shortly after this James A. Hey
worth. another Chicago business
man. was appointed 10 take charge
of the construction Of wooden ships
and still more power was taken
a. way from Admiral CappS
In Serious III Health
Sec'y Of the Navy Daniels TODAY
was insistent upon making it clear
that Admiral Capps was in serious
il health He also took occasion to
deny the report that Admiral Capps
had left with him a letter criticising
the administration of the emergency
fleet corporation
There is still one more change TO
he made before the reorganization
81 the emergency fleet corporation
is completed Rear Admiral A. w.
Bowles is expected 20 resign
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23
LUXBURG'S LINER HELD UP
BY SCARCITY OF FUEL OIL
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BUENOS AIRES, Nov. %. -
Owing TO the scarcity OF fuel oil the
liner Hollandia, on which Count Won
LuNburg was TO have sailed for
Europe, is detained in port.
Count Won LuXburg was former
German charge d'affaires 20 Argen-
tina but was handed his passports
after il was discovered he had sent
unneutral messages to Berlin via
the Swedish legation relative TO the
marines.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23
ENGLAND NOW HAS $50
TANKS IN LAND FLEET"
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International News Service.
LONDON. Nov %. England
now has upwards of $50 tanks in
her "laEd fleet" it was stated today
ON good authority. A few were put
out % action by German artillery
i'm the drive on Cambria on Tuesday
and Wednesday and some were
overturned by falling into German
trenches. but the loss was negligible.
England maintains big fleet on the
West Flanders front and some were
sent to- Russia before the revolution.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23
BUYS Meat and
Leaves Dynamite

International News Service.
CHILLICOTHE, o., Nov %.
Secret service agents are today
looking for man who left
five-pound stick of dynamite in
a meat shop after making
purchase. The man sought for
merly was employed at Camp
sherman and officers suspect an
attempt was 10 be made 20 de
stroy United States property. \
woman who roomed at the same
house also is sought Both dis
} appeared apparently as soon as
they had learned the dynamite
had been found
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23
Big Steamship
Goes Aground

international News Service:
NORTH HEAD. Wash. Nov. 23.
The big passenger steamship
Spokane of the Pacifc Steamship
co. is aground Off Idol Point, b g..
according 90 radio messages received
here early today.
The steamships Princess MAY and
Victoria have reported by wireless
hastening 90 the aid of the stranded
steamship The steamships Boston
and Grace Dollar and the Canadian
steamer Newington also
are reported going 90 the Spokane s.
assistance
4 radio message said the passen-
gers had been taken Off
TIE Spokane is steel screw
steamship with "a gross tonnage OF
2.056 and was built in san Fran
cisco in 1902
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23
GIRL HIT BY STREET CAR
IN SNOW STORM, DIES

international News Service:
CHICAGO, Nov. 23.-An unidenti-
fed girl. apparently about 20 years
old. died here today after being
struck by a street car as she was
crossing the street in a snowstorm.
The initials "P. +. D." stamped or
her ring are the only clue 20 her
identity
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23
InL.-naLIon.I - SerEl.e =.

International News Service.
HALLIDANBORO. H.. Nov. %
Armed posses, headed by deputy
sherins today surround the home Of
Jim Lewis, "a Negro who shot and
seriously wounded two police officers
at Duquoin. IN. and a race battle
with Negroes living here and at Elk
vile. two miles away. is feared
Aid has been asked Of citizens Of
Duquoin and a force OF men, includ-
ing members of the Illinois national
guard is on its way here
Lewis shot w. Il. Campbell and
Earl kirkpatrick. policemen. who
had been summoned by a railway
conductor 20 eject him from a train.
The conductor accused Lewis of
being drunk and using abusive Ian
guage
After the shooting Lewis escaped
and walked here from DuQuoin, a
distance OF nine miles. He bar
ricaded himself in his home and
early this morning had successfully
deded aU attempts 10 arrest him
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23
MISSION IS
NOW IN FRENCH CAPITAL

International News Service.
PARIS. Nov. %. - Col F. NJ.
House and other members OF the
American mission, who have arrived
here from London 10 take part in
the inter-allied war conference.
held conferences with members OF
the French government today.
The members OF the mission are
highly pleased with the result OF
their visit 10 London and feel that
much good has been accomplished.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23
Insurance Rate
On Ships Lower
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International News Service
WASHINGTON, Nov "a
The diminishing effectiveness of
the German submarine was Off
cially recognized by the United
States government this after
noon. The treasury department.
acting on the decrease in sink
ings by the U-boats and the in
creased destruction Of them,
revealed by Lloyd George, re
duced the war risk insurance
rates on American ships and
cargoes entering the war zone
from five percent TO four