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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-09
Canadians Holding Ridge
Command German Posi-
tions in Roulers Plain
TWO BATTALION
COMMANDERS TAKEN
Prisoners Are Amazed at
Treatment Given Them
- By the British

Canadian Headquarters in France,
via London, Nov. 9.-(By Canadian
Press Limited.) Hindenburg s
orders TO retake Passchendaele, at
all costs. have not yet resulted in any
enemy infantry activity before
Passchendaeie. Both yesterday and
today have been exceptionally quiet,
except for our artillery, which has
been maintaining a harassing fire on
all the routes of approaches TO the
centers OF activity in the enemy area.
Reports OF an eastward movement
OF enemy batteries possibly indicate
that he may be preparing new gun
positions TO support an attack upon
the ridge, but in the meantime the
Canadians are strengthening their
new positions and preparing for all
emergencies.
Two battalion commanders, with
their STATS, were captured in the
last engagement, a striking indica-
ton OF the rapidity with which our
troops maintained their attack.
with such men could go any
where, do anything" Is one captured
officer's comment on the Canadians.
The prisoners are loud in admiration
of our troops. especially their
physique. They are loud also in
amazed comments on the treatment
they are receiving. The prisoners
state that they received special lee
lures on the ferocity Of the British
troops, being told they took no
prisoners ana showed the utmost
cruelty 10 any GeEmans who ten into
their hands. Recent captures con-
hrm reports Of heavy enemy losses.
No Chance 10 Use Guns.
Our troops went over so rapidly
and followed the barrage so closely
that numerous cases are reported
where the enemy had no chance to
use his machine guns before our
infantry was on top Of him. Our
counter battery work and artillery
concentrations have also been so
effective that the enemy battery
positions have been constantly
changed.
Two companies OF the enemy were
taken without our firing a shot on
the morning of the sixth. Sheltered
in covered shell holes from the in
tensity of our machine gun and
artillery barrage, and having no
facilities for mounting their machine
gun, they were captured by our
rapidly advancing men before they
could get their guns ready for ac-
tion. Heavy losses were sustained
by enemy reinforcements which were
endeavoring to support their front
line both from our artillery and ma
chine gun barrage.
There is no question that the loss
Of the village is q great blow TO the
enemy, the officers and men captured
all emphasizing the importance at
tached TO the retention of Passchen-
daele ridge and predicting that the
Garnan higher command would
make a desperate effort TO recapture
the position, before they will submit
to the winter conditions in the mud
lying in Roulers plain, which our
dominant ridge will impose upon
him
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-09

Reports from German sources to-
day furnished virtually the only
fresh news regarding the situation
in Russia, where the Maximalists are
In control Of Petrograd and are ap-
pealing to the army to support 1t
against tmperialistic attempts un-
til 1t has obtained - democratic
peace.
One of these reports, which was
entirely without confirmation. was
that Premier Rerensky. who left the
capital before the extremists gained
the ascendancy. had been arrested.
Another German report, uncon-
hrmed, declared the Russian army on
the northern had Joined the Maxi
malist movement and was marching
on Petrograd.
The great majority OF the members
Of the Kerensky cabinet were made
prisoners by the Maximalists when
the winter palace, In which they had
taken refuge, was bombarded by
cruisers and its defenders compelled
to surrender. They are in the
fortress OF st. Peter and st. Paul
and are to be tried for completely in
the Kornilon revolt. Maximalists an
nounce. General Korniloff himself is
0ASO ~ gE 10 l4A6 ADE
trial by a military tribunal, they de-
clare.
In Palestine.
In Palestine the British operations
around GAIA and Beersheba have re-
suited in the entire Turkish Pales-
tine army beginning to retreat
toward the north. 1t is being har-
assed by an aeroplane bombardment
in it's retirement and its communica-
tons along the coast are under FIRE
from French and British warships.
Forty Turkish guns have been cap
tured by the British whose advance
is rapidly bringing them nearer to
Jerusalem.
Petrograd is under control of the
maximaligts, while Premier Kerensky
has fed the Russian capital. The
downfall Of the provisional govern
ment's authority in Petrograd came
suddenly and without great blood
shed and several ministers of Keren-
sky's cabinet are In prison.
Unofficial opinion in allied capitals
seems to be that the Maximalist at
tempt to guide the destinies of
trouble-to torn Russia will be short
lived. Civil war with the more con-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-09
America Now
In Councils
Of The Allies
(By Associated Press.)

London, Nov. 9.-The arrival in
London OF the American mission,
Colonel Houses statement to the
press and the announcement OF the
American state department All a
conspicuous place in the morning
newspapers. Editorially, The Times
says:
The theory that America stands
more or less aIoof from the allies
may still survive, but henceforward
she shares our inmost counsels not
only regarding the objects of the
war, but. as to the way to win 1t.
In several points lately things
have not been coming too well for
the allies, but none OF their reverses
or disappointment matter If only
the great war pSLwer OF the United
States is directed rightly to the COM
mon end"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-09
Daily War Summary By
The Associated Press

servative elements Of Russia oppog-
ed to the extremists Of Petrograd is
not unlocked for. It is thought that
even now Kerensky at the head Of
loyal troops may be marching
against the Bolsheviki.
NilSolai Lenine, who fed Petrograd
after the July failure, Is again lead
ing the Maximalists, who were aided
by most of the Petrograd garrison
and sailors from the Baltic feet.
The action of the Maximalists has
been endorsed by the All-Russia
congress OF Workmen's and Soldiers
councils. A proclamation has been
issued by the revolutionary govern
ment declaring that It purposes to
negotiate an immediate democratic
peace. 1t also plans to turn over all
the land to the peasantry and to
summon the constituent assembly.
Little Fighting.
Little serious fighting attended the
revolt, the most important being the
bombardment of the winter palace,
the seat of the provisional govern
ment, by the warship Aurora and
the fortress Of st. Peter and St
Paul. The palace held out for four
hours.
In northern Italy the Austro-Ger
mans have forced a crossing Of the
Livenza river and the Italians are
retiring toward the Piave, the last
strong natural line before Venice,
General Cadorna's troops are max
ing q more spirited resistance es-
pecially on the upper Tagliamento
and the upper Livenza.
An Italian attempt to hold out. on
the middle Tagliamento resulted in
1900 Italians, including a general
being taken by the Austro- Germans,
increasing their captures, according
to Berlin to 250,000.
The invaders crossed the LivenZa
only after a vigorous attack and in
the region of Vittorio the Italians
were able to detain the advance. The
Livenza is but q scant ten miles
from the Piave. where General Cad
orna probably will make a strong
stand
British troops In Asia. Minor con-
tinue successful operations. In
Palestine, General Allenby's forces
have made another advance toward
Jerusalem. In Mesopotamia the
British advancing up the Tigris have
captured TelTit, 80 miles northwest
Of Bagdad. -
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-09
Cruel Jailer Now
Would Refuse Them
Martyrs Crown
fRv Aaaociatsd Prsas.l


Washington, Nov. s.-The hunger
strike of woman's party militants in
the Jail here has resolved itself into
a dispute over whether the women
were fed forcibiy or whether they
took food willingly.
Today woman's party headquarters
announced Alice Paul. the leader. had
been forcibly fed three times since
yesterday afternoon and that Rose
WinElow. her companion. had been
forcibIy fed twice. Feeding Miss
Paul three times in little more than
twelve hours, the leaders contendsd,
was unnecessary and fnhuman.
superintendent Zinkham. of tho
jail, freely admitted that Miss Paul
had been fed three times but denied
that it had been done forcibly.
There was no forcfbIe feeding,
said DR.. J. A Cannon. the Jail
physician. These women took the
food without resistance and merely
want 70 advertise themselves by
saving they have been fed forcibly.
Miss Paul's condition is not critical: /:
IL is not even serious. She Is doing
welI.7
Woman's party headquarters. how
ever, declared that Miss Paul viii
die IL the Yal authorities continue to
feed her "forcibly."
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-09
DIR. Harry Chaplin, Author
and Globe Trotter, Muir
dered In Hotel
SKULL FRACTURED BY
BLOW FROM BEHIND
Package For
Which 800 Was TO Be
Paid Figures In Case
CBy Associated Press.)

Cleveland, O.. Nov. 9.-The mystery
surrounding the murder OF DR.. Harry
Lorenzo Chaplin, physician, author
and traveller by an unidentified as
sailant in q room in a downtown
hotel last night, remained unsolved
today, although orders were issued
from police headquarters for the ar
rest Of a man who was known TO
have been in Cleveland yesterday.
The skull was fractured by a blow
on the back OF the head and accord
ing to Coroner Byrne the fact that
the skin was not cut suggests that
he was struck from behind with q
heavy weapon, probably a piece Of
pipe or a paper weight wrapped In a
handkerchief.
Mrs. Chaplin, who was the widow
OF Valentine Fries, wealthy Sandusky
boat owner and lumberman, before
she married the blind doctor" as
the murder victim was known, told
police that her husband went to the
hotel yesterday afternoon to meet
a man who recently came from Chi
cago, with whom he had had busi-
ness dealings in the past.
Shreds Of paper found on the floor
Of the room gave the police clues
believed to suggest possible motive
for the crime.
Some OF the scraps, pieced to-
gether, were found to relate to an
express package shipped to Cleveland
by a man In Chicago and which, the
police believe was TO be delivered
to DR.. Chaplin on payment of 800.
Police Investigation developed that
DIR. Chaplin, within the week had
withdrawn 800 from a bank. On
the pieced together scraps of paper,
the police discovered the name OF a
man, for whom search Immediately
was instituted.
Was World Traveller.
DR.. Chaplin, known to a wide circle
of friends as "the blind doctor" was
a years old and had spent the great
er part of his manhood in travel. He
had been blinded when shortly after
leaving college he travelled to the
ruins of Babylon in Mesopotamia
and neglected to wear a turban or
lark glasses. Later an operation
partially restored the sight and he
was able 10 find his way about with
out assistance. He had written sew
eral books and was the atuhor OF
number Of photoplay scenarios.
Strangely, Twilight and Death, Is
the theme of one Of the poems fea-
tured In his last published work.
This poem, entitled The Soul Of the
Sun. contains such seemingly
prophetic stanzas as these:
The Angelus ringing reminds me
That the evening Of life ia at hand.
Death takes me away as he hnds me.
Time loaned-I am TO pay on de-
mand.
oh. death like the Sun in it's sink
ing;
We i've, but to dust we have gone.
or the cup of Life were through
drinking.
Then the sun-setting Soul must
pass on.
When DR.. Chaplin left his hotel
yesterday he told hts wife, she stated
70 the police. that he was going 20
another hotel 70 keep an appoint
ment. Attendants at the latter hotel
heard two men excitediy discussing
business Affairs IN a room on the
third floor.
Finds the Body.
Late in the afternoon an inspector
Continued on page III
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-09
Won Tirpitz May
Be Candidate for
Reichgtap Seat
(By Associated Press.)

Copenhagen, Nov. e.-Admiral Won
Tirpitz, former minister Of Marine.
has been asked by a committee Of
the conservative party to stand for
election to the reichstag in the vac
ant Saxon district Of Bautzen-
Kamenz. The Vorwaerts says that
the parties of the left win regard
such Il candidacy as q provocation.
II aava they undoubtedly will con-
test the election If Won Tirpitz runs
despite the political truce agreed up
on al the outset OF the war binding
the various parties not to oppose q
candfdate of the party IN possession
af the seat Is vacated BY death or
otherwise during the war.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-09
German Musicians
Are Not Welcome
In Youngstown
(Ry AaaocIated Press. }

Youngstown, o., Nov. 8. - The
concert engagement in Youngstown
of Frieda Hempel, noted soprano Of
the Metropolitan Grand Opera Co,
OF New York, scheduled for next
April, has been cancelled because OF
the alleged pro German sentiments
OF Miss Hempel. Steps also have
been taken toward cancelling the
OF Fritz Kreisler,
violinist an alleged Austrian army
officer.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-09
SAILS FoR CANADA.

Former Premier of South Australia
70 Take Part In Campaign.
tBy Associated PTess.b
Sydney, N. s., Nov. s.-Crawford
Vaughan, former premier of South
Australia; has sailed for America TO
take part in the conscription cam
paign in Canada.
David X. Hall, attorney general OF
New South Wales. expects 70 go to
the United States in December.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-09
OHIO RESULT Is
NOT YET KNOWN
State Does Not Know
Whether It Is Wet
Or Dry

Cincinnati. o.. Nov. differences
between the Official returns furnished
by telegraph from the county seats
and those officially turned in to the
secretary Of state caused the pendu-
Ium TO swing toward the dry side to-
day, IN the Ohio prohibition election.
The indicated wet majority shrunk
through this process to 1,407 with
seventy-one county seats reporting
oficial figures and seven, including
the large cities, reporting unofictal-
Ia
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-09

z1tnuegoka--G Generally fair tonight
and saturday; somewhat warmer to-
night In southeast portion.
E0wa--~lssnerallg fair tonight aSd
Saturday, somewhat warmer tonight
lu east and central portions.
North Dakota and Monkana--BasK
tonight and saturday not much
change IN temperature.
South uAk8faswEa air teuinh1 and
saturday; cooler tonight IN southwest
portion.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-09
PORT rs CLOSED
Government OF Brazil Prohibits Sail
inas From Rio Janeiro.
~ Aeaociated Press. }

Rio Janeiro, Nov. 9.-The govern
ment has issued a decree ordering
the closing Of the Port OF Rio
Janeiro.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-09
Battle For Possession Of
Winter Palace Reported
As Bloody Struggle
CRUISERS GUNS
AIDED MAXIMALISTS
In Many Quarters the Rev
olution Is Looked Upon
As Local Disturbance
fBy Associated Press.l

Amsterdam, Nov. g.
The Rheinische Westfal-
ische Zeitung, of Essen,
Germany, publishes a
telegram saying
that Premier Kerensky has
been arrested.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-09
ENLIsTMENTs IN
TIE U. s. ARMY.

Gilbert Wien of Colfax, N. %.
Arnold r. Knutson of Fertile,
Mdnn.
David 8. Blair OF Grand Forks.
Oscar G. Nygaard Of Grand
Forks.
Henry L. Fischer Of Auburn,
N. -.
Herbert Dawson OF Nevada, Ta-
&eaFI ~. Dawson of Nevada.
Ia
Herbert Il. Jonss of Grafton.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-09

Full Associated Press
Leased Wire Service
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CONTINUED On page Id
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-09
Rear Guard Actions.

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Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10
MORE ENLIsTMENTs FOR THIRD COMPANY
Connecticut Coast Artillery Will Be
 Called Into Service July 18th.

l Slowly, but perhaps surely, the Third Company, Coast Artillery of this l city is sailing, on even keel, toward l the haven where 1t would be the full strength of 109 enlisted men, war strength. Monday evening two more recruits were received. The station in the Thayer building Monday night was in charge of Sergeant Bossey and tonight (Tuesday) Captain William R. Denison will be in charge.
 On Friday night of this week Ser gent Bossey and Corporal Tooiney will visit Baltic for recruiting pur- poses.
 July 25 is the date that has been set for the Coast Artillery companies of the state to be called into the serv ice. The original orders were for the calling out of the artillerymen on July
 15. but on Saturday notice was re- ceived at Hartford from Washington that the date had been advanced un- til the 25th.
 Thus far there has been no intima- tion received in regard to the place where the coast artillerymen will go into camp. It is expected however, that within few days definite orders will be received from headquarters.
 In explanation of the postpone ment of the federalizaation of the Connecticut Coast Artillery. General Cole said that he believed it was be- ing done to ensure that all the diff ferent contingcnts of the Connecticut National Guard be drafted into the federal service at the same time. and in order to maintain the present relative rank of National Guard of ficers after they nave been sworn
 into federal service. This plan takes advantage of the legal distinction between Calling" and drafting" The two dates-IulV 25 and August twill be utilized in bringing the guard into national service. All units, according to the suggestion. will be drafted" into federal ser vice on August ,, and will he called" on July g. National Guard used anywhere in the United States. but not outside Its boundaries: when they are drafted" into federal serv- ice they may be sent anywhere in side or outside the country.
 Seniority in rank of National Guard officers not now in the fed eral service is at present determined bv the dates of their commissions from the governor of their state.
 For instance, a captain who has been a ptain for five years would outrank one who has been wearing his insignia a shorter time. It Is pointed out that if several dates were used for drafting into the fed eraI service an officer drafted on July 15 would take precedence over one drafted July 9. Tn many cases it would happen that these ten days would overbalance in the mat ter of precedence, any number of drafted on the same day. It will leave relations in rank exa ctly as they were when all were members of the state organizations,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10
LETTER OF INTRODUCTION
Received by Vice Consul and Mira. Luther K. Zabriskie to pr. and Mrs. Rowland

N1ce-Consui and Mrs. Luther K. Za- briskie now of Mexico City, have had letters of introduction to E}r. and Mrs. Rowland, resident there, their home son with Mrs. HowIand's relatives
 Dr. Howland's understanding of conditions in Mexico gained from liv- ing there more than a generation and his sincere regard for Mexicans. with appreciation of all that is best in their character, renders him an authority on many troublesome questions A Boston paper publishes a comprehen- sive article written June 1 by Dr. HoWland on the new constitution drafted by Carranza and his "constitu- ent congress" The new constitution follows the old in the main but with many amplifcations and additions. One to be a Mexican by birth in order to exercise the functions of a minister of any religious creed in Mexico" and shows that serious interference in political matters is feared.'
 Politically everything here in the center seems perfectly quiet. Many depredations are committed by ban dits. but organized opposition has broken down. Up to the end of May over five hundred and fifty millions of the 'bercruz" flat money has been withdrawn from circulation. Metal lie currency is constantly increasing and business is improving. The Amer jean dollar suffers a discount Of nearly ten per cent, due to the high price of silver.
 Things have turned out i nMexico better than American. residents there had hoped for. Many clements in the situation are fraught with possibili- looks on the brighter side there Is much to encoyfra ge
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10
NOANk MEN ACCUSED
 OF TRAIToRous ACTS
Wireless Station is Said to Have
 Been Located.

runor has been Tn circulation to- day that Federal officers had arrested at Natnk a resident of that village and his two sons for maintaining 8 wireless or signal plant in the woods near Noank. People living cn the outskirts of Groton claim to have seen on numerous occa sions red signals flashing as if transmitting messa ges in code.
 The lights were in such position that the parties seeing them could not understand why signals should be flashed from that place.
 Inquiry at the naval base brought no information on the subject
 The man claimed to have been ar rested is a German by birth and is employed at the plant of the New London Ship & Engine company in Groton.
 It is stated that recently he was asked if he was going to fight for Germany in case this country went to war and replied that he could do more damage by remaining here.
 The place at which the wireless sta ton is said to have been located is some distance from the mans home.
 The wireless outfit is said to be something entirely new. Other outfits in the vicinity were ordered to be dis mantled by Collector McGovern some months ago
 The man in custody is Otto Scram of NOank
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10
FUN RAJ,
Daniel c. O'Mara.

Funeral services for Daniel c. O'Mara, who died early Thursda y morning after lingering illness. took place from his residence, 59 Carlisle street, New Haven, Saturday morning al S.30 o'c.ock. At the Church of the Sacred Heart a solemn high requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. ". P. Laf1in, Rev. NJ. E. Brady being deacon and Rev. NJ. NJ Mckeon sub deacon. The singing was by the quartette of the church. Burial was in St Law renee cemetery, New Haven, where Rev. W. P. Laiin read the services at the grave.
 Delegations from Live Oak council, NJ. W. of A. and from Sargent & Co. were in attendance. The flower bear CTS were T. Matthews H. Smith, W. Enright and G. Enright. The bearers were J. Smith, J. O'DonneH J. Nc Clone. shopmates at Sargent & Co.,, H. Pfeil M. Enright and J. Hickey, from Live Oak council. M. w. of A.
 MT. O'Mara was 3 locksmith and was employed by Sargent & CO. for years Surviving him are his wife and eight children, four daughters, Mrs. George Brennan. Misses Eliza beth, Annie and Margaret. four sons, Michael J., Dan iel C., Jerald and Joseph O'Mara: a brother, Michael O'Mara, and four sisters. Mrs. Patrick Whaien of Tor rington, Mrs. Roger Tighe of Norwich, Anastasia and Elizabeth O'Mara of Norwich, and seven grandchildren.