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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07

al queile che generalmente 81 crcdeva- IL
morale delle truppe era elevate In minac-
ella nemlca che tuttora grava sulla patrie
nostra aveva ratio nuovo impulse allo spi-
rito combattlvo di tutu, anche n coloro SEQ
ragEati dale recent e dure prove. lnvece
di dsorganizzazione vi era ogni evidenza
di una sisteinatica unione.
La traversata del nume Tagliamento a
nord di Pzzano, effettuata da CondidereNoll
forze nemiche, non dovrebbe recare sorpresa'
poiche' era stata gia' preveduta, data Ia
forte pressione che gil austro-tedeschl
avevano concentrate sulrala slnlstra dele
armate italiane. II Tagllsmento era solo
considerato come una dele linee di una
serie dl difese 10 scope prlncipale era
duello di ritardare lavanzati del nemico
per dare tempo agli italani di ricomporre le
unita' concentrarsi su poslzioni fortemente
rafforzate.
II Tagiamento e. servito ottimamente
allanzidetto scope ed il nemico ora 81 trova
di fronte ad un'aHra linea importante di
dlfesa ad un altro hume. Quale Inca lie
truppe italiane hanno scelto per una finale
resistpnza, non e. stata ancora Indicate con
preCisione.
Due teorie prevalgono nellie present. ope-
raZiOnl. Una e. che le armate italiane 81
concentreranno lungo una lnea scelta con
| rinforzi francesi ed ingles L'altra che
gil austro-tedesChi non potrBnno continuare
la lorO pressione sulle linee italiane causa
della stagione invernale che ST inoltra.
II generate Cadorna ha preso energiche
misure per ristorare refficenza dele sue
truppe ed hl emanato una ordinanza con
la quale 81 stabilisce che ! m'litari delle
forze mobilitate, sbandau per qualsiasi mo.
two. saranno COnsiderati disertor di fronte
al nemlCO Sc entro II termine di Cinque
glorni non 81 presentino al rlspettivi reggi.
ment. La diserzone sui campo di bat
tagla mpliCa la condanna della fuCllazione
ALA schiena.
Tn dispaccio da Amsterdam annun2ia
che gil austro-tedesChi stannO contempando
un attacco per impossessars della Citta' di
Nenezia, rltenuta come un Centro impOr.
tante per lie industrie di guerra.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07

entire increase about ssoo.Ooo n q. \. ~
ties located IN the First Ward '" p'nI
The advanced assessment. n
planned by the assessors, was hs.."N D.
provements during the last .vsss eu On lh
sales made in the immediate n.lsh, snd q
in which the properties affected ss.ls no,t
The major Increases apply 10 ~ 'Vocasei
station Of the Pennsylvania Rail- .relsh
Front street and Washington aysn,''ad, a
factory building at Sixth and Moor.' and
The hearing OF appeals will he s,uiee,'
from day to day until the city b,usu.' bss s
covered PEE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07

In summer they
protect one from wind
and dust and rain. In
winter they are snug
closed cars of a most
luxurious type.
More and more they
are taking the place of
RoadSters and Tour
ing Cars.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07
BASTA'S FUNERAL TODAY
Noted Italian Chef Buried at Holy
Cross Cemetery

The funeral of Frank Basta widely
known Italian chef. who died at his home,
1914 Spruce street, Saturday, took place
today from st. Rita's Church, Broad and
Ellsworth streets. Interment was made In
Holy Cross Cemetery
Mr.. Basta was one of the best-known
chefs in the country. Among the many re-
renowned guests entertained by him at his
restaurant. 256 South Twelfth street were
Leoncavallo, author of "I'Pagliacci," after
whom the restaurant was named; Caruso,
Titta Ruffo and Bonci
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07
BOCHES CUT THROAT
OF SAMMEE in RAID
Deadly Trench Knife Used by
German Attackers on One
of Pershing's Men

AMERICAN FIELD HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE, Nov. Z.
one of the American soldiers killed in the
recent German trench raid was over
whelmed by Boches, backed up against the
trench wall and his threat cut.
The wound was inflicted with a trench
knife--a deadly tool carried by the fighting
men for hand -to-hand battling.
All wounded Sammees now in the base
hospital were improving today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07
l9 New Creations

The Mitchell line
now offers. 19 new
style bodies. All are
designed by Mitchell
experts and built in
Mitchell shops. So
every design is dis
tinctive. This new
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07
FOUR DOWNTOWN WARDS
FILE TAX APPEALS

A score or more property owners OF the
First. Second, Third and Fourth Wards ap-
peared before the real estate assessors In
city Hall today and protested against the
Increased assessments placed on their prop
critics for next year.
The additional assessments in the four
wards amounts to about 100000. OF the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07
The Coming Types

There are numerous styles-a
large Sedan and a small Sedan,
Club Sedan, two Coupes and a
Cabriolet. They are open cars
when you want them. But they
instantly change to closed cars,
or to half-closed, when you wish.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07
Fall Downstairs Brings Death

LANCASTER, Pa, Nov. Mrs. Agnes
Boyce seventy-two years old widow of
William Boyce, Drumore township, fell
downstairs last evening breaking her neck
and dying early this morning. She had
Just returned home from a visit to Ohio.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07

Uody plant saves us a large sum
on each car. This saving is spent
on luxuries and beauties which
are very rarely found.
All the best attractions YOU
find elsewhere are Combined in a
single car. Our, designers ex-
amined over two hundred late
models, so nothing has been over
looked
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07

which is twice the
usu al m argin of
safety.
In three years all
our strength stand
ards have been dou-
bled, to make this a
lifetime car.
The Mitchell has 81
features which nearly
all cars omit. Things
like a power tire pump,
reversible headlights,
shock absorbing G
springs, etc.
1t offers at least 20
per cent extra value,
compared with other
cars in this class. All
this because of factory
AH H.. l.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07
Two Socialists Elected at Pitcairn

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Nov. flames A..
Cox, Socialist was elected burgess or
Pitcairn over DIR. NJ. M. Thompson, Fusion,
by a majority of So, the full returns
showed. l. J. Wallace, Socialist, was re-
elected to Council.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07
Named Attorney for Aircraft Board

w, w. Montgomery Jr., an attorney, of
Radnor, has been appointed counsel for the
aircraft board of the Government. which is
turning out huge air fleet for service
in France.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07
Mitchell Extras

The Mitchell has extra
strength. 1t is built to the stand
ard of 100 per cent over-strength,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-10
Guns and Gunners
Will Be Placed On :.
American Ships--Orders
to Fire on Attack
Full Preparations For Defense Of American Ships Now
Under Way. u. s. Will Stand Flatly on Warn
ing Issued on March 9th, Last.

Washington 1o-Ths mere approach Of German .ub
marine it's periseope the
chant ship would ene that ship according
opinion today take all
that the Uboats hostile Under ruling
It sighted without being considered taking
This V" 10 based Gsrmans declared sight
within certain all vessels neutral we'll bessrent
wheher vessels freigne
The United States said fatty
ght to prevent capture as part Of tb. iuht 70
which could be exercised either by fight
hostile intent Germany
all vessels to be sunk sight Denial by
OF TS Snd search makes all t: u-eoatS actually hostile
guidance OF American armed ship
ent Opposition such action ground
the situation 10 entirely clear that In all events the action Of the
commander must depend his judgment and the conditions
prevailing and that the any steps
which might be construed deliberately hostile by Germany
The opinion diplomatic
that the action Of the United shipping
would in to change the policies Of the
nations AZ the diplomatic representatives Of
of these nations seemed all information
sbs regarding the details plans the United
regarding what will happen should submarine
American merchantmen. e..
n.g Is9snSs E :.:s sDoss the. details Of tn.
neutral nations than for their guidance. s .. .
Virtually all agreed that their opinion the United
Guns and and ammunition will be placed aboard
fire on German submarines which attack them Illegally.
Navy yards ordered today equip the
possible and the action will the United
armed neutrality the beyond the
relations with Germany and possibly preliminary
ships to be armed first and when they will sail will
President Wilson issued the orders the
lief that ne has ample executive without special authorization
from Simultaneously he called
special April IS be position support him
ready been taken by the and work Of equps the
only awaited the applications
stored gums ammunition and other equipment
for installation.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-10
CONGRESS
NAY LAST
AUGUST
This is Belief Of Champ
Organization Is
a Puzzler.
PREPARING FOR SESSION
Many Important Measures
Will be up for Con-
sideration.
(By Associated Press,l

: Washington, March 10.-Uncertain-
ty felt about the capitol for the last
week over an early session Of congress
was replaced today by preparation for
the special session called by President
Wilson for April Is. five weeks from
bills and other important measures on
which final action was not taken be-
fore adjournment of the Sixty-fourth
congress last Sunday.
The new body probably viii be ask
ed to consider the armed neutrality
bill specifically authorizing President
Wilson to arm American ships and
appropriate funds for the purpose
despite the presidents decision that he
already has executive power, to put
navy guns, gunners and ammunition
aboard merchant ships.
The organization OF the new house
cannot be foretold at this time. for a
majority is 21S and the standing is:
Republicans. 21b; Democrats. 214:
ProhibitioniSts. Progressives, Progress
siye- Socialists and
Independents. one each; vacancy In
Democratic district. one. Both Re-
publican and Democratic leaders de-
clare they viii have support from en-
ough of, the so-called independent
group to control the organization. but
there is considerable talk Of a coali-
tion organization. The new senate Is
Democratic by majority of Ia.
Speaker Clark believes congress win
find 50 much work before IL that It
will continue In session until August,
1918.
Appropriation legislation which must
be passed before July includes the
army, sundry civil, general deficiency
and military academy bills, carrying
in the aggregate more than $500, ,000.-
600. Among the measures which fall
ed in the last congress, strongly urged
by the administration. are the railroad
labor bill, Webb foreign selling agency
bin, conservation and land leasing
measures and acts to enlarge the
interstate. commerce commission and
give wider powers to the shipping
board. ~
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-10
Declare Theatres May
Be Opened Under Rider
on Chautauqua Measure

If chautauquas are allowed to operate
on Sunday and show moving pictures,
they should have the same privilege.
Now that chautauQuas are legalized,
they claim they have every right to
operate.
However, they say the joker amend
ment goes further.
Under that law" says Pres. II. Il.
Hartman OF the North Dakota Theatre
Mems association. I'VE can operate our
theatres on Sunday. All that is neces-
sary is that we shall show pictures OF
agricultural or educational character.
The news pictorial movie weeklieS OF
various companies are educational, the
pictures Of China, Japan and other
countries produced by another conn
pany faIl into that class, and if these
pictures be shown as the main
advertised feature. and we add other
pictures to Sunday program we are
within the law"
Mr.. Hartman continued. @Our at
torneys state positively that such is
the present status Of the theatre, In
asmuch as the bin repealed all acts
or laws on the books In conflict with
such action"
Mandan movie theatres win be opens
ed under the new law.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-10
ASKS FOR
TRIAL BY
ORDEAL"
Obsolete Method of Doing
Justice" Suggested
in British Trial.
(By Associated Prass.)

London. March 10.-In an eloquent
and vigorous speech today in summing
up the case Of the four prisoners on
trial charged with conspiracy to mur-
der Lloyd George and Arthur Hender-
son, member OF the war council, s. III.
Ria, the Mohammedan lawyer who is
acting as attorney for the defendants,
startled the courtroom by suggesting
q trial by ordeal. He referred to the
medieval form OF judicial trial in
which in place of evidence. superna-
tural aid is invoked as in test Of fire,
water, poison or other agencies.
Attorney Ria had been endeavoring
to impress the jury with thealleged
sinister significance or the failure OF
the crown to produce q certain witness
against the four defendants, Mrs. AL
ice Wheeldon, her two daughters and
Alfred George Mason, husband Of one
of the daughters. This person. he
said, was a man who should have
been its principal witness, namely the
mysterious secret government agent
known as Gordon.
The attorney declared Gordon was a
police spy who had started the whole
plot. who had lured the defendants on
and then when he had got them well
within his net had handed them over
TO another agent named Booth so that
his own connection with the case
would not be so fiagrantly apparent
why wasn't Il possible for Gordon
to come into court and face the jury ?
asked the lawyer.
Because from him." he continued.
''the jury would have drawn a very
different version OF the case. The
case rests wholly on the evidence OF
Booth who, moreover, was allowed to
read the whole of his evidence. In the
absence Of this mysterious Gordon thia
trial is not trial.
Before the jury commits the de-
PENDANTS IL should insist upon the pro-
duction OF Gordon in the interests of
the public ana the safety Of the coun-
try"
Then after a long and impressive
pause, Attorney Riza suddenly said:
I'm the absence Of Gordon / would
suggest that the defendants should
have q trial by ordeal"
The Judge was puzzled and said;
Il fear that would be impossible. It
has been abolished. Do you seriously
suggest that the ladies' should walk
over hot plowshares in order to prove
their innOcenceg"
Ria: II do.ss
the Judge: re is no use submitting
such . suggestion. You are not seri-
ous.@
RIA: Il do seriously suggest is
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-10

Mandan, N. D.. March 10.-Whew!
Every theatre man in the state who
was hep to what was going on, breath
ed a great big sigh of relief yesterday
afternoon when Gov. Lynn Frazier
affixed his signature to s. B. No. 2s4.
The biggest little joker Of many q
legislative session had been slipped
across, and incidently the theatre men
gained a point they fought for-the
opening OF movie houses on Sun
day.
S. B. No. 294 by Lindstrom originally
provided that bathing beaches, chau-
tauqua assemblies, pleasure resorts,
boating, swimming, canoeing, bathing
and rowing should hereafter be legal
on Sunday. The bill passed the senate
and was killed in the house by a mar
row margin. Theatre men then were
able TO have an amendment inserted
providing that corporations, COM
panies or individuals. shall be permit
ted to conduct meetings. assemblies,
and audiences for educational or agri-
cultural research work. and charge
admission therefore"
The emergency clause was attach
Movie men have long insisted that
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-10

On Friday, the closing day OF the
Gate City Auto show, the city win be
filled with Shriners who are coming
to the city from all parts of the state
to attend the big ceremonial on that
day and arrangements have been
completed by Potentate r. Leland
Watkins and. his .divan to pull off one
of the greatest events OF the kind ever
held by El ZagaF temple.
Potentate Watkins stated today
that there will be over fifty novices
here for. the purpose Of being initiated
into, the mysteries OF the order, which
viii make them eligible to take in the
Imperial council meeting to be held
in Minneapolis on June 26, ~ and 28
and for which Ell Zagal temple is
making extensive arrangements to
take one OF the largest If not the very
largest delegations.
The ceremonial on next Friday win
be equal to anything that has been
presented In the past by the temple
and Ell Zagal temple holds the most en-
viable reputation for holding the most
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-10
Fargo Will Organize
Civilian Camp Unit;
Meeting Called Today
Chairman Of the Northwest States Division Arranging
Preliminary Features for Organization of North
Dakota Executive Committee.

d. r. Cotton. of st. Paul chairman
of the Northwest States Division OF
the Military Training Camp associa-
tion. will meet with group of Fargo
men this afternoon for the purpose OF
organizing North Dakota for particle
patton in the Ft. Smelling military
training camps for civilians. to be held
July to %. Aug. 2 to 2S, and IN
September. IL there is sufficient de-
mand.
st. Paul. Minneapolis and Duluth
already have organized groups for the
forthcoming training camp, and IL is
now up to North Dakota to get in
line.
For the purpose Of interesting Fargo
men in the project. Mr.. Cotton came
to the city this morning. calling the
meeting for o'clock this afternoon
at the First National bank. and it is
expected that the preliminary organi-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-10
Campaign to Keep U. S.
''Out Of War; Is Begun
CBy Associated Press,

York, Emergency began
the United
Germany
than $4,000 raised
meeting which resolutions adopted declaring that the
could allow itself into the
relations Of veed hostility likely % lead 20 war; The resolutions
Of iolnt high
urged President Wilson all great powers
plans fer peace.
from William J. Bryan meeting staed
Mr. Bans opinion that Fan overwhelming majority Of tho American
people favored keeping Americans eff belusnt ships and would
exclude and ammunition from al American
between United Europe
Bryan be did believe the soad ships
ryinu muntisna
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-10

interesting ceremonial sessions OF any
temple in the northwest. -
+ A number OF features have been
scheduled for the entertainments Of the
mobiles and the novices who will need
some entertainment after furnishing
entertainment to others in such large
quantities. The big band under the
direction OF Noble Ernest r. Wright,
the patrol commanded by Noble e.
C. Gearey, Jr., and the oriental band
captained by Noble G. p. Brown, will
be better than ever. The oriental band
has been greatly augmented and will
make itself noticed to the exclusion Of
anything else in the vicinity at the
same time. Some special attractions
have been engaged for entertaining
the Shriners indoors. The traditional
banquet will be something exception
ally fine this ceremonial
There viii be a large number Of
mobiles from other temples here for
the occasion including a number of
officers from the several temples of
the northwest.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-10
MAXIMUM PRICES
FIXED FOR FOOD

London. March 10.-The produce
exchanges in all English cities have
drawn up with the sanction of the
food controller a list Of maximum
prices for bacon. butter. cheese and
lard which importers. manufacturers
and curers win not be allowed TO ex-
ceed. The list win be revised fort
nightly by Baron Devonport the food
controller. The first list follows:
sBas0n-EnRli $50 ahilIings a.
hundre6weieht: Irish. 1A0 Bhllings a
Buttsr-AustraIIan 21S shillfngs a
hundrsdwe Argentine. "a sntlI-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-10
''Bone Dry Provision
Discovered in House
Bill, Signedby Frazier

Bismarck, NJ. D. March f0.-A
joker In House Bill No. 80 was dis.
covered when the bill was message
ed 90 the secretary of state with
the governors signature today
TO take it's place IN the 1917 session
laws. On the fifty eighth day OF
the session the bill was amended,
in the senate to provide for the rs-
ceipt of limited quantities OF ina
toxiesting liquors for personal uses
The former amendment, proposed
BY the temperance COMMITTEES pro-
viding for the receipt of shipments
BY pharmacists was adopted In
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-10
Desperate Fighting I
Continues In France
cBy Associated Press,

.s.-fas9- Associated pressJ
The Champagne region desperate
made desperate attacks regain the
French attacks in the salient OF Mai
sons Champagne.
prevailed according TO Paris and not only
but fresh
lately recapued by French
north of caurieries wood -..,
Berlin indicates that the Russians still
ground the northern boundary OF ne nu'
mania province of Dohrudja.
raid Russian estanhnrnents
SuIina, an estuary the Danube.
ships sunk appear German report Of
total
between February 10 and March given az SO
London March 1oThe Turkish
yesterdays audes the British operations
against Bagdad follows:
cavalry which attempted to approach
the Tgs repulsed with heavy Iosses
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-10

the senate at the same time, When
the bill got back to the house il
contained the last named amend
naent but not the former. Tho
house concurred in the last amend.
n1ent and as the bill goes onto the
statute books OF North Dakota it
makes the state absolutely bone
dry July except as Co shipments
received by pharmacists for speci-
ned purposes and 60 be received
Under registry and affidavits. Ef.
forts to discover how the amend.
Enent providing for limited guam.
titles for personal use was lost
have failed to date.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-10

zation Of state executive board win
be formed then.
The opportunity for military In
struction. such as has been afforded
at the famous Plattsburg camp. has
taken firm hold on thousands of men
over the entire nation. and by bring
ing the movement driect to Fargo. Mr..
Cotton has given the men Of this state
an opportunity OF joining in the move-
ment.
Two camps at Fort Smelling are as
sured In July and August. Five hum
dred is the smallest unit OF men that
win be handled in each camp, and If
a sufficient number sign up, a third
camp win be maintained in Septem-
ber. An evidence OF the interest that
is being displayed in the Smelling camp
is found in the action OF Duluth CONF
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-10
Fearful Condition in
Starving Germany" Is
Allowed to Leak Out
(By Associated PresE>.


London March 1oThus far only fragmeta reports Of the
Amster correspondents.
yesterday following passage
Socialist member Of the Prusan
de): ssE~ss
h mortality elderly people is increasing at terrible rate
the
The situation much serious than has
admitted The number OF suicides neasns parents
inability obtain food for thems
potatoes, which generally
Is 70 increased" = @z. =
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-10
Railroad Board To
Hold Meeting in Fargo

Bismarck, N. D., March 10.-The
railroad commission announces
series Of hearings at Fargo, Grand
Forks, Minot. Devils Lake, WflIisfNu,
Dickinson and Bismarck to consider
commodity rates on brick, tile, grain,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-10

ings q hundredweight: Danish, IA
shiIIings hundredweight.
Cheese 165 shfIIings q
hundredweight: Canadian. 167 shiilings
a hundredweight; American, 16O shill-
ings a hundredweight; Dutch, 140
ghillings hundredweignt
'Lard-American. In pals, 141
shillings hundredweight: boxed, 140
shilIings hundredweiglht"