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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-04
SOLDIER WRITES
OF GRATITUDE
R. Black, Recipient of Grand
Forks Christmas Gift,
y. ~, Sends Letter.

Shortly before Christmas Charles ].
Evanson, chief clerk of the local
draft board. n a package to a SOL
dier in the United States service, as
did a number Of other patriotic citi-
zens. The package contained a num-
Der Of d%elicacies. and was duly re-
ceived by one of Uncle Sans fighters
who "a courteous enough to express
his appreciation in a letter which Mr..
Evanson has just received.
The letter came from r. Black.
stationed aboard the U. S. S. Vermont
somewhere at sea" or probably near
the shore of the United States, and
he thanks Mr.. Evanson sincerely for
the delightful and surprising gift.
We men had a good Christmas"
Mr.. Black writes; everything seemed
to be coming u way"
This letter is one of many which
have been received in this city, ac-
knowledging gifts and helps in dis
proving the rumors to the effect that
the Christmas boxes were not sent
to soldiers, or hat they, if they were
actually sent, did 0 contain any
thing which could please the SOL
diers.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-04
Administration Bill
Presented Immediately
CONTINUED from Page ~

riers may, during the federal control
period, issue such bonds, notes, equip
[ment.2 trust certificates, stock and 9TH
err forms of securities secured or:un-
secured by mortgage, as the president
may approve as is consistent with the
public interest. !.
The same section authorizes the
president to purchase for the United
States all or any part Of these securi-
ties at prices not exceeding par and
to sell these securities whenever in
his judgment it is desirable at prices
not less than their cost. Any sums
available from the revolving fund
which is published section 6 may be
used for such purpose.
Section 8 provides that the presi-
dent may execute any of the powers
granted him through whatever -agen-
cies hesmay determine and may fix
reasonable compensation for service.
FEDERAL WORKMEN's
COMPENSATION. s ID.
Section 9 would authorize the pres
ident to extend the federal work
mems compensation law to apply to
railroad employes on such terms and
conditions as will give due consider
alton to remedies available under
the state compensation laws or other
wise. @
Section 10 gives the president in ad-
kditfon to powers specifically presrib-
ied,f any other and further powers
necessary.
Section II provides that while un-
der federal control the roads are sub
ject to- all laws and liabilities as COM
mon carriers, and suits may be
brought by and against theh and
judgments rendered as provided by
law. Except with the presidents
\ written assent, however, no attach
4 ment or execution is to be made on
any property used by a road in per-
formance of its common carrier
duties.
Section IL stipulates that n per-
son Or corporation acting for or en-
ployed by a carrier or shipper. or 9TH
er person, who shall fail to observe
any of the provisions Of the proposed
law or shall knowingly interfere
withIor impede possession, use. opera
ton or control of any railroad or
transportation system taken over by
the president" OF shall violate any
order or regulation for carrying Nut
the. law, shall be guilty of a miede.
meanor and punishable by a maxi
mum Of : 5 1000 orr II a person by
imprisonment for not more than two
years, or both.
statutes where applicable. shall apply
to saN railroad aqficers, agents and
Iemployes. Prosecutions will be in feo-
feralg district courts. III /,
Section -, the last provides fcs
the indefinite continuance OF the Law:
It makes this brief neutrality-suspicious.:
The federal control Of trAnspoeta-
ton systems herein and heretofore
provided for shall continue for and
tAv1oSa~ AhA AAofAA - <h~ ~.A ..~t
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-04
l|ll|OI||CAl BOARD
DOES NOT ACT
d IN ALL CASES
Hi Future, Notification to
Certain Claimants Will
Come from Bismarck.
Only District Board Can act
On Agricultural and In
dustrial Claims.

The local navy recruiting station Is
pretty sore at some of the local draft
boards in its district. It appears to
have become quite a custom on the
part OF some board officials to dis
patch a young man to Grand Forks
for the purpose of enlisting in the
navy. and not to give him the certi-
flcate which, required by law, shows
that his classification and order hum
bers' are so low that he will not be
needed. to fill the current quota.
Another case of that kind came
to the navy recruiting office today
when a young man from Hensel,
Pembina county. arrived here desir-
ing to enlist in the navy. Upon ex-
animation it was found that his local
board had. neglected to issue the
requisite certificate. and this fact
necessitates considerable delay and
embarrassment as the candidate can
not be sent to the examining officer
in Minneapolis without that docu-
ment.
Recruiting Now Restricted.
In the future no navy recruits will
be accepted for the stations at New
port, Norfolk or the Great Lakes
electricians in the radio service. Ac-
cording to a ruling made recently, re.
cruits will not be accepted who. are
unable to support themselves until
called for. actual service.
When a. man is enlisted here, he
will be sent to Minneapolis at the ex'
pense Of the government. Upon hi:
being accepted. he will be immediate
~ put upon the payroll and sent back
tt his home where he remains unit
called to one Of the training camps
The return trip also will be made a
the expense Of the war department.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-04
grounds are not passed on BY that

grounds are o passed on by that
board. /.
1t was pointed out that Rule. q Of
the ~selective service regulations pro-
vides that IL the only claim for de-
,ferred classification by or in respect
Of the reEistrant rs based on the fact
that ne Is engaged In industrial or
he c,.ssisaa ~. t,a 1ni hoe ~ ~
Class I " INC u -
= Th,. III. !, .h.+ ~. loo,
~ .d uoes n " ne ha ~. ane .,o Ss.
the r,,,es on,v ~ the d;strict hos ~ can
acs ~" s,,cb 'c,.ims hit this 10 mass :
foiIou,,ns the nrnc.d,,ra a%ncnrd;nv -
the rn,a ,aid dpwS - s'' =
&c. Io.r.,. $500.
swift Adopted.
According to section 1913. the local
board must daily notify each regis
trant Of the classification made in his
case. Where the only claim in the case
is agricultural or industrial, the mat
ter will be Immediately forwarded to
the district board at Bismarck after
the expiration of the seven-day limit
proyided4in section 90,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-04
MANY Oue.tionnales -. sx...,.,
-In South lakots1:A!lrrr,,zs..
Answered Incorrectly

Sioux Falls, s. D.; Jan.N4-A large
reroentage Of questionnaires fled with
the district exemption board for South
which will necessitatef the reappear-
ance of hundreds Of registrants for
examination. DR.. T.B. Smiley, a mem-
her Of. the district board. stated here
yesterday. The failure of registrants
endssllegal advisory boardss TO lnteFpret
properly the quest,onpaie Shd44 &Aeir
failure to realize the .inaportanEeSS nsof
exactness, DR.. Smiley said. will cauke
ia big passsge OF. the appeal cases sent
up TO the district board, to be re
turned to local boards,r9 $tsg 81
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-04
LOCAL BOARDS
IGNORE RULES
Recruits Sent to Navy Sta
ton Here Without Neces-
sary Certificate.

The announcement Of Provost Mar
shall General Crowder that non but
registrants listed in Class l will be
called upon to fight in the U. 8. army
was taken by local draft board off,
cials to be merely ar official inter-
.pretation Of the significaEce of that
classification. Much doubt and some
confusion have existed in regard to
the final eligibility Of tho registered
men upon being classified, and 1t APP
pears that 1t was the time Of the pro.
~ marshal general to outline It's
stsnd in the matter clearly and de-
cisively.
Whao Board Has no Power. IL
Tho local draft board said today
that 1t wishes to emphatic the fact
that all claims for deferred c~lassif-
cation on Industrial or agricultural
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-04
new ! PLAN TO
HANDLE U. S.
MUNITIONS
Bill Would Institute Depart:
ment of Munitions Under
New Cabinet Head.
OPERATE DURING
WAR AND T
Plan Would Cut Red Tape
and Expedite Manufac-
ture of, Arms.

Washington, Jan. "A department
of munitions under a NEW cabinet
head known as the secretary Of NUM-
tions is proposed in q. bill introduced
today by Chairman Chamberlain of
the senate military committee as a re-
suit of its investigation of war opera
tions. 70
For Period Of War.
The new department would operate
during the war and mi year there
after. The bill has. athe backing of
strongly pressed. The new secretary
Of munitions. would have power UNI
der the presidents direction to con-
trol arms. ammunition, food, clothing.
equipment. tentage transportation
and any other materials the president
shall designate as mupitions of war.
' Government bureaus, agencies and
funds necessary to a munitions adj
ministration would transferred to
the new department which contem-
Mates control Of nayal.EasI we'll as
army supplies.
To Increase Supply.
"The bill is intended to increase
and expedite the supply Ct munitions
zone great trouble. with the war es-
adjustment as disclosed by the in
vestigation has been a lack Of CO.
ordination and the seeming impossi-
bility of. getting rid of circuitous
methods of doing business. Until
there can be coordination and meth
DDS more direct the United states will
be cropping in the dark Tor many
months before we can place Ourselves
in proper fighting trim.
This measure places all jurisdic-
ton over munitions OF war; which is
defined ! a at length IN The the D Dar.oa an coy,
as the Secretary of Munitions subject
to the direction, of course. Of the
president. Fit co-ordinates, all the
bureaus. cuts red tape. does away
with useless decisions which had
tended only to hamper direct ac-
ton. and gets to the heaft of the
whole situation"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-04
AGREE 10
HELP PLACE MEN
WHERE MOST NEEDED

washington. Jan. 4.a-Unions af-
nlisted With the American Federation
OF Labor have agreed TO 8cO-operate
With the plan Of the United Stafsi
public service reserve q voluntary
abatement OF tabor f6rcek pfa the
country dnto Jobs where TN severn
ms-tEimostineeds thSm.s 1ssqasss
This was announcedSin gsstatef1ent
issued by the department n1slGbor to-
day srhiSh said tt4t dssthoHsands ..of
skillsA workmens already 5ha1d enrolled
In thu seservs and tradS unions had
begun 70 ufige THAR members to do
|Tkewfsasto demonstrafs That eorscrip-
Ettppa 6 labor wopld bs hnnscsssary.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-04
STIENINC K
LIFE AT FRISCO

!. Henry Stiening who studied law at
the University of North Dakota for
some time and who made an attempt
to be accepted by the first officers
training camp at Fort Smelling, is now
stationed with the coast artillery at
the San Francisco Preside whence
he has written a very interesting let
ter to City Auditor w. H. Alexander.
Mr. Stienfng gives a vivid picture Of
the daily life. and hard work at the
training camp, and also describes an
army dance he attended in San Fran
cisco where everything appears to
have been most informal and delight
full.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-04
QUITS AS
N. D. DIRECTOR OF
THE LIBERTY LOAN

Fargo. N. D., Jan. Al. B. Hanna,
director of the Liberty Loan cam
paign in North Dakota. today re-
signed and A. r. Rogers, director for
the Ninth district, has not announced
his successor. Hanna was obliged to
quit because of illness in his family
which will take him from the state
for some time. District ichairmen are
meeting here today with Rogers to
plan the e campaign.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-04
CAlLLAUX UNDER
EXAMINATION FOR
FIVE HOURS ON A
SEDITION CHARGE

Paris, Thursday, Jan. (. s.-Former
Premier Joseph cailiaux, who is ac-
cused Of reasonable activities, was
under examination for nearly FIVE
hours today by Captain .Bouchardon,
the military Investigator. He was
asked concerning facts set forth bv
General Dubail, HIS ~accuser. It was
announced the case was advanced no
farther than when 1T was discussed In
the chamber of. deputies recently.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-04
MAN ENLISTED
AT LOCAL STATION

Edwin H. Sargent of Gary, Mimi.
e . sat,:sss faseaRsi H. st tbses Isl Isl
compansp eia1gikaetsaa a n wa sssent Ito
MINNEAPOLIS 5en route to- Fort Myre,
Va. where he will enterstrainings
ThrSe HillsboEo. Nd. men,; John
Mayan, Sevree christensen and Grant
Spie.ing. 5enlistsd5. yesterday and en-
te<sd the aviation CORPS .5
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-04
AMERICAN ACTOR is
MARRIED IN LONDON,

London, Jan. 4.-Doris Keane, the
American actress. the Daily Mirror
announces, was married yesterday to
Basil Sydney, ar English actor. They
had been appearing together in Lon
don in %.Romance.''
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-04
TRAINS HAVE
RIGHT OF WAY IN
COLUMBUS YARDS

Columbus, ohid, Jan. For the
a4rst time in history. solid trains Of
Goa were being rushed through the
Union passenger station with right
oi-wayslover all other service today.
coal is for the east.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-04

Herald q Want ADJ Bring Resul.a.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-06
Months Cratuity for All
Men in Army Asked by Baker

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5. - Congress
was urged to-day by Secretary of War
Baker, in a letter to Chairman Dent
of the House Military Committee, to
authorize the payment of gratuity of
one months pay to all soldiers, army
nurses and army field clerks.
Later bill was introduced by Mr..
Dent containing these provisions. Men
in the regular army would receive the
money as soon as possible and others
would receive the gratuity on discharge.
Rapid rehabilitation, Secretary Baker
said, demands early action.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-06
Germans Plead
Hunger to Win
u. S. Sympathy
Continued from page I

tion in Germany, laying the blame on
the Kaiser's miIitarism, while you are
eating the ample meal they have served
on the hotel table.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-06
services may be furnished by shippers
or receivers of freight.
OuestiOus To Be Considered

"Should the policy of public owner
ship and operation be adopted, thefe
must be considered: tD The just ana
fair price at which, and the terms
under which, carrier properties are TO
be acquired; CD prohibiting the OPP
Grafton of railways rs a fiscal contrlv-
ance, insuring their administration IN
the interests of the convenience ana
commerce of the people, requiring that
they shall be self-supporting, and thaV
their rates shall be properly related to
the ascertaned cost of service, and re-
tanning and extending the economies
and advantages of large scale produc-
ton in transportation; CD respons'-
biity and relationship of the railway
administration to Congress and other
Federal authorities and to the states !;
(4) guarding against the intrusion or
party politics into railway manage
mcnt; co n status for railway officers
and employees under which the railway
service will attract and retain the best
talent, and (6) maintenance OF tri-
buna for the determination Of contro-
vcrsies which will inevitably arise even
under public operation.
"The above outline is mere emu
mcration of some important points tc
be considered We will at an appro
pirate time report to Congress such IN
formation. suggestions or recommends
tions as we believe may be Of assist
ance in solving the many ard ditficui
! transportation problems"
New-York tribune., 1918-12-06

caused by the disruption Of railroad
traffic by occasional strikes or snow
storms.
believe that the stories going out
Of Berlin on the German wireless and
fitering through in various ways and
the entire attitude found toward the
American troops in Germany to-day are
all part and parcel of an effort to enllst
American sympathy for its effect at the
pouco tah
New-York tribune., 1918-12-06
T.. s. Tells Chile
And Peru No War
Will Be Allowed
Peaceable Frontier Settle
ment absolutely Neces-
sary,'' Says Note; Three
Cruisers Expected at Lima
No7r York Tribune
IL D.~...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Thc United
States has informed Chile and Peru 1t
is of "absolutely necessity" for them
to adjust thcir differences amicaby.
Both nations have been reminded Of
the Pan-American movement, one OF
whose principal aims has been to ban
ish armed conflict from these CONT
nents. and have been told that, in view
cf all Pan-American conferences and
the professions made before them, both
should yield to pacific adjustment of
their difficulties.
1t was officially denied to-day that
the United States had indicated to Peru
that this country would use its influ-
ence in the interest of the holding of a
plebiscite in the disputed Chilean prov
inces, under the terms of the Treaty Of
neon.
It was authoritatiyely declared the
United States had made no represen-
tations whatever of such character
nor had 1T gone further to advise I.at
peaceful settlement is "absolutely
necessary All American republics
are taking a like position.
LIMA, Peru, Dec. 4.-Three Ameri
can cruisers are expected to arrive
/ here from San Francisco in q few days
1t is reported Peru has asked Ameri
can bankers for loan of 70,OO0,0O|
soles, approximately S93 100000.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.--The wal
revenue bill, designed to raise slightl!
amorc than $4,000 100000 in taxes mex
year and about $A,250 100000 in 1920
viii be presented 10 the Senate to
morrow by Chairman Simons, with
view to beginning debate either ncX
Monday or Tuesday.
The majority report and minort
report from Senator Penrose of Penn
sylvania will not be filed until mex
week Senator Penrose's report,
was said, will deal exclusively with or
position to the bill's provisions fixin
taxes for 1920, to which Republican
object. These objections will be full
outlined, but Republican leaders dis
claim any intention to fiibuster.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-06
England Decides
OnNationalizatiOn
Of Railway Lines
Public, Greatly Interested
By Churchill's Announce
ment, Awaits Definite
Statement of Policy

LONDON, Dec. 5.--The British gov
ernment has decided upon the nation
alzation of the railways, Winston
Spencer Churchill, Minister of NUM-
tions, announced in a speech at Dundee
last night.
Mr.. Churchll's announcement re-
garding the naturalization of the rail-
ways stirred up the greatest interest
here. No details of the governments
policy have yet been made public
"I am still in the dark; know no
more than the newspapers have pub
lished," a prominent railway official
told The Associated Press.
What form the naturalization Will
take is the subject of considerable con-
lecture. Premier Lloyd George, in
opening his election campaign on No
vember 16, said: "Thc problem of
transportation must be taken in hand
under the direct inspiration and controi
of the state
Sir Albert Stanley, president of the
Board Of Trade, in an election speech
Yesterday said: "The time is coming
rapidlv when the restrictions and con,
trolls of the railways can be removed
and all privileges restored to the
people"
The public is eagerly awaiting the
specific programme to be announced.
Home rails developed increased actlv
ity in the stock market to-day and ther'
was a general rise of one to two points
az tho oneninp of the market on th'
news ne @ of the proposed control. 1t wa
argued that it would improve the posi-
tion of the shareholders generally an'
admit of the resumption of dividend
on the smaller lines which have no
| Daid them for time.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-06
Louett Resigns to
Take Up Old Job

WASHINGTON, Dec . - Robert S.
Lovett has resigned as director of the
railroad administration division of
capital expenditures and will return
On January to his former duties as
Chairman of the executive committee
OF the Union Pacific.
Mr. Lovett had Deen considered for
the position of Director General Of
Railroads to succeed Mr.. McAdoo, and
it is understood that his resignation
does not eliminate him entirely as a
possible appointee.
In announcing the resignation Mr.
McAdoo, referring to Mr.. Lovett, said:
He has served with such signal abil-
ity and such single devotion to the in
terests of the country during the try
ing period CT the past year, that nc
= commendation, however strongly ex
pressed, could do justice to him.
MIR. Lovett said he had taken the rail
road administration position only 70,
the period of the war and his health
NOW demands that he rest.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-06
/, Representative to Resign
From House to Accept
Post Vacated by McAdoo
Will Maintain Policies
His Principal Task Is Float
ing of Big Bond Issue,
Probably by Next Spring

WASHINGTON, Dec. s. Represents
tive Carter Glass. of Virginia, was
nominated to-day by President Wilson
TO be Secretary Of the Treasury
Mr. Glass will so into office on De-
ccmher 16 under an agreement with
Secretary McAdoo, whose resignation
was accepted by the President to take
effect upon his appointment and quail
fication of his successor.
The nomination, which had been pre-
pared by President Wilson before his
departure on Tuesday night, was sent
in from the White House upon re-
ceipt of word from Mr.. Glass that he
would accept the post Mr.. Glass's
resignation as a member of the House,
to which he had just been reelected
after eighteen years of service. Will be
submitted in a few days.
knows Treasury Affairs
No changes in the policy of the
Treasury are to be expected at present,
II at all, Mr.. Glass said to-day. HIS
relations with Secretary McAdoo have
been very close and he is familiar gen
orally with Treasury affairs, although
he has been absent on trip to Europe
for several weeks.
The principal task ahead relates to
the continued financing of the war, and
Mr.. McAdoo already has announced
plans for at least one more large BOND
issue in the spring, the bonds to be OF
short maturities. The floating OF short
term certificates in preparation for tins
loan probably will continue.
The Secretary of the Treasury Is
member ex officio of the Federal Re
serve Board, and has a large part IN
guiding it's policies. Mr.. McAdoo has
advocated the policy of allowing banks
rather free hand in the conduct OF
their ordinary business with mini
mum of restrictions by the Federal Re
serve Board.
Glass Favors Policy
Mr.. Glass, as one of the originator;
of the Federal Reserve system, ha
concurred generally in this attitude
Among many other problems the neS
Secretary will be confronted wit
supervising the work of the War ri
nance Corporation during the readJust
mert period. He becomes automati
cally chairman of the American sectio
of the international High Commissio
charged with the duty of strengthen
fling business and financial relations be
tween the United States and Latin
American countries.
Secretary McAdoo expressed gratii
cation over Mr. Glass appointments
1.-The tremendously important part h
had in the formulation and passage {
the Federal Reserve act" Mr.. Meade
said; "hls familiarity with banking ar
economic problems growing out of h
long service in Congress and for tt
past six years as chairman of the III
portant committee on banking and Gu
rency of the House of Representative
have earned for him the confidence
the financial and business interests
The country as we'll as all classes
)eople. He has unusual qualification
for the ~reat office 70 which the Pres
d,nt has nominated him"
Al an executive session late to- d.
the Senate referred Nj. Glass' nomin
tioa to the Senate Banking Nonnittt
This is tho usual routine and leade
expect prompt confirmation by t
Senate
New-York tribune., 1918-12-06
Railroad Valuation Work

Railroad valuation work of the com
mission, which will become of great
importance in case of government pur-
chase, is proceeding with little inter
ference on account Of the war Safety
work has been assumed partly by the
railroad administration, but educational
work is being continued throughout the