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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-24
FORECAST.


wisconsin - Showers tonight and
Wednesday; not much change in tenn
perature.
Minnesota Showers tonight and
Wednesday; cooler Wednesday, except
near Lake Superior.
Iowa-Showers tonight and Wednesr
day; warmer tonight in central and
southeast portions; cooler Wednes-
day.
North Dakota unsettled weather
tonight and Wednesday; probably
showers, and cooler in west portion
and southeast portions Wednesday.
South Dakota-ShoWer and cooler
tonight, possibly followed by clearing
Wednesday morning; cooler in west
portion Wednesday.
Montana - Generally fair tonight
and Wednesday, except probably
showers in extreme Seast portion to-
night; cooler tonight with frost in
vest and central portions; rising tenn
perature Wednesday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-24
Allied War Cry
Not Mere Bluff
Hun Pqpe1. Says
lBx Aaaociateq Preas.l

Geneva, Monday. Sept. z3.-De-
ploring the failure of tfe Austrian
peace proposals the Rhenish West
philalian Gazette says:
"The motives for ffe note from
Austria are multiple, but the refusal
is unanimous. The allied war cry
Is not one Of the boasting or blufg
but comes from the heart. We
must recognize this fact and also
that 1T is justified as the enemy
must know our serious position
while ali offers OF peace come from
u.s."
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-24
BARON BURlAN IS
NOT SURPRISED
AT RECEPTION OF
HIS PEACE NOTE.
Austrian Foreign Minister
is Going to Continue
His Efforts
SEES WILSON AS
WORLD DICTATOR
Bulgaria Is Eager to Con
slider Peace on Almost
Any Terms
lRv Associated Press.l

Amsterdam, Sept 24.-In an In
terview with Theodor Wolf in The
Berlin Tageblatt Baron Burian,
Austro- Hungarian foreign minister,
said he was not surprised at the
reception Of his peace note; natural
ly he did not suppose that the en-
tente would straightaway declare
readiness to enter into peace nego-
tations.
"In situation like the present .
continued the minister, 'it is some
times necessary to clarity things by
means of reagents. The note was
such reagent 1t has already pro-
duced remarkable phenomena and
will do SO still more in the near
future.
Very extraordinary, for instance,
was the remarkable rapidity of Pres
ident Wilson'S reply. Clearly Presl-
dent Wilson wanted to anticipate
the other governments. He always
had the ambition to be, world
arbiter, and has not abandoned that
ambition since the United States
entered the war as a result of the
U-boat warfare. Hence he set out
his fourteen points, and, in addi-
ton, twice four, that is, altogether,
%, which are to be authoritatively
for the new arrangement Of the
world.
II don't suggest that he is insin
cere, but one could instance many
cases where America herself has Of
tended against the principles he
formulates, for example, the treat
ment OF Colombia and the seizure of
Texas. But, after all, the large
regions were thereby opened to
civilization. I will only say that it
does not do to be always contrast
ing our actions with the views ex-
pressed by President Wilson's
points. .is5
Baron Burian attributed President
Wilson'S haste in replying. to his de-
sire to prevent an agreement be-
tween Great Britain and France. He
declared that it would serve no pur-
pose to reply to speeches like Mr.
Balfour's and Premier Clemenceau's.
With regard to the date of des-
patching the note, he satd:- There.
was complete arrangement between
us and Germany. There were GER
tain divergences of opinion but they
did not concern the date Of dis
patch"
eve do not want to reproach our
selves later with having neglected
anything. The note has had the
subsidiary effect of dragging into
the light of day the situation in the
opposing camp and it's nonsuccess
will not prevent me from further
following the road entered upon. We
shall take the next step when the
time seems suitable. and always in
the fullest accord with our allies,
Bulgaria Eager To Accept.
Amsterdam, Sept. 24-Bulgaria's
rar,Iy to the Austrian peace note,
saws among other things:
"This initiative corresponds en-.
tirely with the aspirations Of the
Bulgarian government and people.
The Bulgarian government hasten to
express their readiness to send dele
gates to such a conference. We seek
nither conquests nor the establish
ment Of Kegemony over our neigh
bors."
The note concludes with an ex-
preston Of sympathy with President
Wilson'S views on the settlement Of
Balkan conflicts in accordance with
the rights of nationalities.
{
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-24
ZINC RECEIVES eoMPERs.
(By Associated P'rsgs.3

London, Sept. 24.-samuei Comp
ers, president OF the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor, and other mem-
bers OF the American mission were
received by King George and Queen
Mary yesterday. The royal couple
expressed high appreciation of the
attitude OF labor toward the war
and wished the Americans safe
return home
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-24

the collegiate division must be en-
rolled by Oct. 1, but those enrolling
for the vocational group can be re-
ceived up to Oct. Is.
It is probable that men Of 1S years
who, enter the training corps will be
left in college for the year, but those
OF 19 years or more may be subject
to regular. duty, after period Of
three or of six, months.
The colleges throughout the coun-
try will have under their training an
immense number of the student body
preparing for military service, In
several of the large eastern colleges,
the regular athletic events and con-
tests have been discarded, the milt-
tary training required in the training
corps taking the place of the college
athletics that were formerly a fea-
ture Of student life.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-24
Allied Armies in "
MQcedontQJoined

London, Sept. 24.-The Anglo
Greek forces in the Doiran region
have effected a juncture with the
Franco Greek forces to the west and
continue to pursue the retreatang
Bulgarians.. says the British. official
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-24
Cologne Gazette
Badly Worvjedb BY
Unity ofAttack
fRv Associated Prasal

London, Sept. 24.-The entente al
lied successes in France, Macedonia.
and Palestine have led The Cologne
Gazette to anxious consideration re-
garding future military develop
ments.
1--WE must do Foch the justice to
say he is apparently beginning to
obtain on a big scale that strategical
unity he has already obtained on
French soil,' says this leading Ger
man newspaper and after reviewing
the situation in the various theaters
of war it comedies that the prosecu-
ton from all sides Of an offensive
against the alliance of the central
powers would be master stroke"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-24
SHIPPING CATTLE.
During One Week 15O Carloads Leave
KiIIdeer,

Killdeer, N D., Sept. 24-During
the last week $50 carloads of cattle
have been shipped from the Killdeer
branch OF the Northern Pacific. Three
traiIlloads, consisting of SO cars, with
shipped in one day, making a new
record for Killdeer, whose previous
high mark was SO cars for one day,
Heavier beef in better condition new
er has left this market.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-24

statement on Macedonian operations.
The Anglo Greeks have reached
Smokvitsa, marking an advance OF
10 miles up the Vardar and are at
.Bazarli, three miles north of Lake
Doiran,
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-24
RuIaare Rurn VlIIaaes.

London, Sept. 24.-Lhe serblan
troops continue to cross the river
Vardar northeast Of Monastir and
are in contact with the Bulgarians,
says the Serbian official statement
of Monday.
The Bulgarians are burning VII
lagos and stores Of material. The
Serbians, however, have captured
great quantities OF material.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-24
WILTON Ap KARLgRuHE.

(By Associated sPress.)
Washington, Sept 14.--Names of 6S
American soldiers, including seven
located in German prison
camps were announced today by the
war department The officers include:
At Karlsruhe, Arthur Louis Wilton,
Nortonville, N. d. A
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-24
6IKING OF LOAN AGENTS" DIES.

BY Ass0cIated Pressl)
New York, Sept 24.-Daniel H. Toll
man, known from coast to coast as
king OF the loan agents, left an es-
tate of $7,259,344, according to an ap-
praisal filed here today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-24
BmLnars Withdraw.

London. Sept 23.-Between the
Vardar River and Lake Doiran, on
the eastern end OF the Macedonian
front British troops have reached the
line OF Karaoghlular and Hamzali,
and are advancing on Mrzentsi on
the west bank of the river Vardar,
according to an official statement is
sued this evening by the British war
office.
AS a result OF the heavy pressure
of the entente forces the enemy has
evacuated the whole line from Doiran
to a point west of the Vardar.
The official statement reads:
"on the twenty second Sunday
our troops continue to cross the Var
dar, where they are in contact with
the enemy.
Toward Prilep Serbian troops have
reached the steep massif of the
Drenska mountain range and at sew
eraI points are on the Gradsko-P -Prilep
road.
"The enemy continues to burn vii
lagos and his own stores. Despite
this, however, great quantities Of war
material have fallen into our hands,
on the Vardar railway line Uskub to
saloniki, we captured several trains" :"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-24
SELLS RANCH.
Wesley Baker Disposes OF Property fin
Missouri valley.

Livonia, ". D., Sept. 24.-The Wes-
ley Baker ranch, one Of the Oldest
ana best known estates in the Mis-
souri, river valley, has been sold to
John Grenz for a consideration Of $50
an acre Mr.. Baker. a former member
of the legislative and active in poll
tics in territorial days. moved from
Bismarck on to 500 acres Of Missouri
river bottom lands more than 30 years
ago, and he was the Oldest and most
influential settler in this section of
Emmons county.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-24
RuIaars Deserving.

Paris, Sept. 24--Many BuIBaEIah
troops are deserting, according to
advices from the Macedonian front.
It is reported that five hundred and
sixty men from one regiment have
been executed at the command Of
German officers.
Around Prilep the Serbians are on
the Gradsko- Prilep road, to the
northeast while TO the southeast
they have reached the steep massif
of the Drenska mountain range.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-24
General Allenby's Forces
Following Up Their
Victory
TAKE PORTS OF
Hal FRA AND ACRE
Total Number of Prisoners
Will Exceed the 25,-
600 Estimate
(By Associated Press.)

In Palestine. Macedonia and Francs
the entente allied offenslves pros
grsss successfully.
Gen. AIlenby's forces in Palea-s
tine have followed up their rout OF
the Turkish forces with additional
gains. In Central Macedonia the all
lies arc pressing vigorously the ad-
vantages won and the difficulties OF
the Germans and Bulgarians are In
creasing. Field Marshal Haig has
taken a new step in his investment
Of St. Quentin and is fighting toward
the northern outskirts OF that Gsr-
man strong point from east of Yer-
mand
On the Mediterranean coast Brit
ish cavalry has occupied the ports
Of Hairra and Acre, marking an ad-
vance from just north Of Jaffa Of
more than so miles since the present
operations began. Acre has been
famous in history for the sieges IL
has undergone. Napoleon met with
a serious repuIse there in 1893.
The rout Of the Turks in the area.
west of the Jordan has compelled
the Turks east of the river to re-
treat. They are being pursued close
ly by allied forces and the king OF
the Hedjas. Es-Salt has been reach
rapidly along the Hedjas railway.
Gen. Allenby reports that the num-
Der Of enemy troops taken captive
will largely exceed $4,000.
German and Bulgarian troops in
Macedonia are suffering almost a
complete loss of their communica-
.tion lines by the Franco Serbian
advance on the Vardar. On the left
O. the allied line Italian and Serb
ism forces are closing IN on Prilep.
Along the entire front the enemy is
burning villages and war material
By crossing the Vardar on a wide
front south Of Gradsko, 40 miles
southeast Of the important town OF
Uskub, the Serbians threaten the
rear Of the Bulgarians facing the
British and Greeks around Lake
Doiran. The Bulgarians there ara
reported to be retiring northeast to-
ward Strumitsa in Bulgarian Mace
donia, evidently with the hope OF
escaping before the Serbians can cut
off their retreat northward. Around
Prtlep the forces OF the Central
Powers also are in a serious posi-
ton and they may be cut off coma
pletely IL the allies can press north
westward along the Vardar TO VeIes
and Uskub.
Fighting on the western front ia
not on as a large scale as last
week. In addition to the thrust
against the German defenses east OF
Vermand where the British have not
yet reached the Hindenburg line.
Field Marshall Haig is improving
his line at points further northward
and has repuIsed a German attack
west of LIE Catelet. Northeast OF
Arras the British have broken up q.
strong German attack at Gavrell@
while in Flanders the British have
regained part Of their old positions
at Voorrnezeele, south of Yprss.
Activity on the French front south
of st. Quentin to the Aisne is cons
fined to artillery dueIs.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-24
The British Report.

With the British Army in France,
Sept. 24.-The fighting for the vital
positions which have defended the
main Hindenburg line east Of Epehy
and Ronssoy continued yesterday and
last night. No marked change in the
situation resulted but the advance lay
with the British.
A vigorous local engagement is TAX
ing place today on the front nearly
west of St. Quentin, between Honlon
and Fresnoy. Main interest, however,
is centering in the Epehy- -Ronssoy
sector, where the British since Sat
urday have by determined fighting
gained ground which is of the great
est Importance and which captured
documents show to be vital part
of the Hindenburg defenses that was
to be held at all costs,
The pressure which the British
have established here Is obvious from
a glance at the detailed maps. The
great st. Quentin canal forms a
strong natural defense for the enemy
for a, great distance in this SECTION,
but lust east Of Ronssoy it runs
underground for three miles. In 9TH
er words there is gap in the water
way defense here, and it is this which
the Germans have been defending so
desperately.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-24
Admit Retreat.

Sofia, Sept. 22.-(Via London. JAS
a result OF our front giving way in the
angle between the Cerna and the
Yardar," says the Bulgarian war of
nee statement today, Our adjacent
units were withdrawn to new posi-
tions to the south Of Prilip and the
north Of Doiran."
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-24
The Turk View of Il.

Constantinople, Monday, Sept. 23.--
(Via London. n.)--Concerning opera
tions in Palestine, the official state
ment today from the Turkish war Of
fee says: 49,.
"On the Palestine front rear guard
fights are being conducted with great
skill. They are facilitating and per-
mitting the accomplishment of our
measures on both sides of the Jordan.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-24
SAYS BULGARIA
And TURKEY Are
EAGER TO OPEN
NEGOTIATIONS.
Elimination Will Come by
Victory Not Treaty,
Says Paris Paper
CBy Associated Press.l }

Paris, Sept. 24.-"Turkey and Bull
garia," says The Matin, in DISCUSS
ing the political Importance Of the
reverses now being imposed on their
armies, might be detached from
Germany, but it will be through vic
tory Of the allied armies and not by
means of intrigue and concessions y
It declares that the Turkish and
Bulgarian governments would be ac-
tually happy to negotiate with the
allies, but the entente cabinets believe
they must first crush the military
power Of these countries.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-24
The British Report.

Londop. Sept 24.-British forces
are pressing in our ST. Quentin d.
from Field Marshal Hafg shows. He
reports fighting taking place to tsa
British advantage and announces
progress by the attacking forces in
the region Of Vermand.
On the front to the west OF Cam
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-24
Australians, New Zealand
ers and Jewish Forces
Pursuing Turks
ARABS STRIKE
EAST OF JORDAN
Enemy Forces Are Retreat
ing Northward Along
Hedjas Railroad
CBy Associated Press.l }

London, Sept. 24.-British cavalry,
pushing up the Mediterranean coast
Of Palestine, have occupied Haifa and
Acre, 1t is officially announced today.
East of the Jordan the Turks are
withdrawing toward Amman, on the
Hedjas railway. Australian, New
Iceland, Jewish and other troops are
pursuing the enemy and have reached
Es- Salt, 15 miles northwest Of AM
man.
J. The total number of Turks taken
Prisoners will exceed largely the 25,-
900 already reported, the official
statement announces.
The town of Ma'An, southeast OF
the Dead Sea, on the Hedjas rail-
way. has been occupied by Arabs, who
are attacking parties of Turks re-
treating toward Amman, along this
railway
The text OF the statement reads:
East Of the Jordan the enemy is
withdrawing toward Ammen, on the
Hedjas railway, pursued by Austral-
ians, New Iceland, West Indian and
Jewish troops, which have reached
Es-Salt, capturing guns and prison.
ers.
In the north cavalry have occupi-
ed Haifa and Acre after slight OPP
position.
: "The number of prisoners is in
creasing and the total will exceed
largely the $4,000 already mentioned.
Arab forces Of King Hussein have
occupied Ma'An and are harassing
bodies Of the enemy retreating north
ward toward Amman, along the He'd
jas railway
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-24

CONTINUED on page 1o)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-25
STATE REPUBLICANS TO
CONVENE IN KNOXVILLE

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Oct. 2B. (SplO-
state Republican leaders and party
nominees will hold a conference in
Knoxville within a few days for the
purpose or discussing the ACCESSIBILITY
OF conducting an aggressive political
campaign prior to the general election,
Tuesday, Nov. s.
Hal II. Clements, chairman of the
state executive committee. has wired
Jesse NJ, Littleton, at Chattanooga, ma
tional Republican committeeman from
tennessee, to he present at a confer
ence N1ich will be arranged at a time
convenient to Mr.. Littleton.
1t is expected that the party nomi-
hees viii be present should 1t be de-
clded to hold the meeting here. Mr..
Clements stated that there should be
an aggressive campaign or none at all.
At a meeting held recently which was
attended by II. Clay Evans, nominee
Tor United States senator, and Judge
n b. Lindsay, nominee for governor. a
ina decision wRs not reached regard
ing the financing of the campaign.
Judge Lindsay stated a few days ago
that owing to the Influenza epidemic
q speaking campaign was impossible,
that the people have already made up
their minds how they were going to
vote and that the campaign work
should be conducted by workers Of the
party and the candidates personally and
through the mails,
With the exception of ]. VIII Tay-
lor, candidate for congress from the
Second district, 1t Ia not believed that
candidates will make appeals TO the
voters by conducting public meetings.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-25
POSSE OF POLICE AND
OTHERS HUNT FUGITIVE

COLUMBUS, Miss, oct. rs. tSpl.)-
Local officers for several days past
have been In hot pursuit of Joseph
Pace, a white nan who about two
months ago left Camp Beauregard, and
who is said to be hiding out in the
northern section of the county. He
has etuded their vigilance, however,
and is still at large, though 1t is be-
lleved that he has been wounded. as
Constable ]. r. Robertson, one OF his
pursuers, got close enough to the fugi-
tive to take a shot at him with a shot
gun, and saw him clap his hand to
his ear in q manner that indicated
that one Of the shots had found lodg-
ment,
Pace Is said to have committed num-
erous depredations. according to re-
ports made to officers, having entered
the homes of several negroes and stolen
household furnishings and other articles
of value. He is said TO have stolen n
shotgun from one negro, and presum-
ably uses this gun 10 provide himself
with game, as he spends most OF his
time In the woods and has no other
way to procure food.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-25
YANK FIGHTER GETS
HIS FIRST KNOCKOUT

PARIS, Oct. 25.-Forced In close
bayonet fighting to use the butt OF
his gun across the head of a boche
to lay him low, Terry Murphy, the
Pittsburgh lightweight, unable to re-
cover his gun rapidly enough, next
swung with his right fist upon a Ger
man lieutenant who was ready to draw
upon him and knocked the Hun into
unconsciousness. 1t was Terry's first
Knockout in France.
Terry's unit was brigaded with the
French in the sector about Chateau
Thierry. He was n Of hundreds Of
volunteers from his regiment to seek
duty IN the front line.
1t was the intention at first to have
the volunteers proceed brigaded with
a French battalion, They were given
their proper formation and told to ad-
vance with the French poilus only to
"A certain point, the idea being to ia
miliarize them with actual fire. Fur
ther advance al to be made by the
poilus, leaving the American volunteers
behind, At the point they were to stop
they were overcome with eagerness.
went right along with the poilus and
made a creditable showing.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-25
"Time" and "SOI"
Run "Dedd Heat"
To Winter Quarters

Father Time and Old Sol have run
a dead heat,
The old fellow with the scythe, his
rheumatic joints ~creaking under the
fast pace he has maintained for the
last few months, Is approaching winter
quarters out of breath and shakey in
the pins. The war fever with which
congress i~nnoculated him and which
produced a burst OF speed that put him
60 minutes ahead of the solar systems
timekeeper, has run its course. Father
Time and Old Sol win now jog along
together for. beginning Saturday at
midnight, sun time and clock time will
be the same.
1t means that the head of the house
will have to do some tinkering with
the old mantel ornament. Setting the
clock forward an hour was easy. Set
ting it back-the darn thing Is apt to
read right but talk wrong. One must
know how to slip the hour hand past the
striking point until the striker and the
ticker gibe.
Alarm clocks, "turnips'' and wrist
watches are a cinch, but the high-fa-
lutin' grandfather variety and mantel-
pieCe-oh, man,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-25
ARKANSAN, GASSED IN
FRANCE, VISITS HOME

PINE BLUFF. Ark, Oct, 25. (Spl)-
James Henry Pritchard. son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. r, Prltchard. is here on a fur
Tough after having seen active service
In France and being gassed and then
sent home to assist In Tennessee In
the fourth Liberty loan drive, Pritch-
ard spent five strenuous weeks In the
campaign In Tennessee and parts Of
Mississippi telling Of the needs OF the
boys in the trenches.
pritchard wants to 20 back and is
willing TO undergo the same experience
although he il still weakened from the
effects Of the gas. Three Pritchard
boys are In the army, Bonnie, 20 years
old, Is at 4 Antonio, and his brother,
Perry, 10 years Of age, has just ar
rived overseas, James Ia ~ years old
James ''close up" to death was on
the somme front In July and his heart.
lungs and stomach nearly collapsed
from the severe strain of the fumes
and he spent three weeks In the hos.
pital.