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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-07
British Liner Sunk
BY -Four TOrpedoes

London, March 6.-Official an
nouncement was made by the ad-
miralty tonight that the British
armed mercantile cruiser Calgarlan
was torpedoed and sunk on March l.
Two Officers and 46 men were lost.
There were 61O persons aboard, near
ly 800 of whom have been landed at
Irish ports.
The Allan liner Calgarian was a
vessel of 17,515 tons gross, 56S feet
long and 10 feet of beam. She was
built in Glasgow in 1914. There are
no published records of the recent
movements of the Calgarian, which
for some time has been In the service
of the British government. The last
report given out concerning the liner
was in April, 1916, when she sailed
from Halifax for England with Can
adian troops
A most unusual circumstance in
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-07
GARAGE
InStallS Remarkable
Electrical Device

Local motor car owners whose
cars are equipped with electric start
ing and lighting systems will be in
terested In remarkable device lust
installed by Jones Garage, which he
recently purchased from a large Chi
cago concern. A most interesting
demonstration was made showing
AMBU, this instrument in action at
tached to a car at the garage recent
ly. 1t was weird to see the almost
human intelligence of the AMBU as
It's indicating arrow slowly moved
this way or that on the dial showing
certain conditions normal or the To-
cation of trouble or faults in the
electric system on the car.
No doubt many would say that It
was impossible for any device to au-
tomatically indicate the seat of trou-
Bile, but they said of the aeroplane
and the submarine, "Not possible"
yet they're flying in the air and sail
ing under the sea.
This invention and its remarkable
ability was described and discussed
in the leading periodicals of the
country.
The motorists of Ashland are sim
gularly fortunate in having a garage
progressive enough to appreciate the
advantage of owning such an instru.
ment and they should show their ap-
probation in substantial way
The garage plans to charge a nom-
inal fee of So for test of the entire
electrical equipment of a car, which
will probably indicate the beginning
of some trouble which can be quickly
corrected and save a big expense
later. AMBU not only tells the loca-
tion and kind of trouble but also how
to repair 1t.
So our car owners need not lay up
their cars or go to the trouble and
expense of sending parts back to the
makers of the electrical equipment.
1t is said that serious derange-
ments of electric starting and light
ing systems have been located and
repaired in 80 minutes through the
aid of AMBU.
Mr.. Jones seems very much inter-
ested in showing the instrument to
any one, and it is fascinating to see
it in action. We surely are living in !
progressive age.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-07

connection with the sinking is the
fact that she was struck by four tor
pedoes. So far as published reports
have shown, in no previous case has
merchant ship been subjected to
such a heavy attack by submarines.
Evidently the Germans concentrated
U7boats to insure the sinking of the
liner.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-07
Orchardists Busy
First Spring Days

The recent bright days have
brought out the fruit growers in all
parts of the valley, preparing their
orchards for the coming season.
Pruning, spraying, grating and plow-
ing are being conducted when the sun
shines, and If frost holds off a while
longer, prospects are excellent for
bountiful crops of high-grade fruit.
Phone lob orders TO the Tidings.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-07
GARDEN TOOLS

Time is rere to begin that garden.
Everybody ought to have a garden
this year. Tools will be hard to get
later, and they are getting higher
every day. We have a number of
splendid Garden Hand Cultivators,
combining the Plow, Weeder, Rake.
Cultivator. Just the thing. Let US
show you.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-07

There never was great fortune
honestly made that did not have its
beginnings in industry and thrift.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-07

Lincoln county is to secure large
government spruce contracts.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-13
PRINT PAPER MAY
BE APPORTIONED

J. Chicago, Ill, June 13.-According
to H. N. Kellogg, chairman OF the
special standing committee Of the
American Newspaper Publishing as
sociation, government agencies are
now considering a plan fol-. pro-
rating distribution of print paper
which he said would mean smaller
papers and the curtailment Of en-
ploynent. 49,. = ~.
This will, of course, lessen oppor-
tunities for profit to some newspa-
pers and cause serious losses to 9TH
ers," he declared. a,..
Mr.. Kellogg remarks were made
in an address today to the conven-
ton of the International Stereotype
ers' and electrotypers' union.
The speaker reminded his hearers
that everyone in the newspaper bust
ness knows, that war is increasing
expense of newspapers without aug
menting revenues. Increased prices
for newspapers themselves have not
| by any means eQualed the enormous
increases in. expenses.
Since the war, he said, many pa
pers have been driven out OF bust
ness, some by consolidation, others
| by discontinuance. In 1917. he said,
926 newspapers in the United States
and Canada suspended publication
and $50 others were eliminated by
consultations. With new publica-
tons, the net loss of newspapers for
the year was SIC. He pointed to the
recent consolidation Of The Chicago
Herald and The Chicago Examiner,
and The Plain Dealer and The Daily
Morning Leader of Cleveland, as ex-
amples.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-13
GUARD
NAVY'S HEALTH
England Has Eleven Hospi-
tai Ships For Naval
Work Alone

London, June 12.-(Correspondence
Of The Associated Press)-There are
/ eleven hospital ships in the British
navy. these being entirely distinct
from hospital ships employed by the
army. In addition there are a num-
Der Of private yachts. fitted out by
their owners, which have been taken
over by the Admiralty for the trans
port Of wounded over short dis
tances.
A great deal Of" medical and sur
gical work has been done in hospital
ships, both while acting as mobile
base hospitals to the various fleets
and while carrying wounded. The en-
ployment Of hospital ships as mobile
base hospitals enables a fleet to use
suitable bases without regard to the
question of disposal Of the sick and
wounded, the long transport of acute
cases being reduced to a minimum.
But the hospital ships do not go to
sea with its fleet, because it Is not
practicable at sea to transfer sick
or wounded men from a fighting
ship. owing to dangers Of mine, sub
marine or rough weather.
In all ships of the navy the sick
berth is situated in too exposed a
sequently in wartime the main dress
ings, instruments and other appara-
tus, except bare necessities required
from day to day, are distributed be-
tween two dressing stations below
the waterline, one forward, the other
aft. These stations have special
ventilation, lighting and equipment,
and are supplied with hot and cold
water. Here the medical officers are
stationed during action, the wounded
being brought to them by stretcher
parties during pauses in the fighting.
In the battle Of Jutland a dress
ing station was completely wrecked
and the entire berth staff and the
chaplain were killed. The medical
officer in charge was knocked down
and injured, but he pulled himself
together, cleared the station to
the other side Of the ship, and worked
without sleeping for y-eight
hours.
After treatment, the wounded are
passed on to disposal stations fitted
with special accommodation sings
for cots and stretchers. Large mod
ern fighting craft all possess a fully
equipped operating room, which can
be used, If still available, after an
action. During this war gas respira-
tors and masks have been provided,
and after the battle Of JutIand, when
the need arose for the prevention
and treatment Of burns, face masks
and gloves were issued for the use
Of the crews. There was also intro
duced an improved method of treat
ing burns with paraffin wax.
The total accommodation provided
by the country's naval hospitals is
about 10000 beds. Tha total force
OF naval medical officers is 1878.
Eighty three have been killed or
drowned since the war began.
During the war the health OF the
navy has been remarkably good, in
fact, probably better than in pre-
war years.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-13
BRIEF SUMMARY OF
LAST NIGHTS DISPATCHES

Juarez, Mexlco-An American and
so soldiers in a train guard weFt
killed by Villa followers, who heE
up a train at Santiago, Papasquiaro
Durango.
Houston, Texas-First Lieutenant
Roger Montgomery was killed and
Second Lieutenant William Hartlina
injured, when an atrplane fell at SaE
Leon field.
Madison, Wis.-State food admins
TRAITOR ordered 1000 barrels OF
wheat flour In possession Of a maltea
milk company at Racine turned over
to the government. Company is said
to face a penalty for boarding.
BeIIevilIe, IIl.--Lieutenant r. Bard
well was killed and Major John B
Brooks, commanding officer at Scott
field, probably fatally injured In
falling airplane.
Pittsburgh-Goyernment a gentt
seized large steel car plant Of me a9
Koppel, Pa, one Of the largest Cor
ana warrants were issued for II
executive officers as alien enemies.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-13
BEEF RATIONS
MUST Be CUT
(Rv Associated Press.1

Washington. June 13.-To meet the
needs Of the American and allied
armies, and the civilian populations
Of France. Great Britain and Italy
the American people were asked by
the food administration today to
place themselves on a limited beef
allowance from now until next Sep
TENDER Is.
Householders were requested to
not under any circumstances buy
more than one and one-quarter
pounds of beef weekly, or one and
one-haH pounds. including the bone,
for each person in the household.
Hotels and restaurants were asked
to not serve boiled beef more than
two meals weekly. beefsteak moro
than one meal weekly and roast beef
moro than one meal weekly.
"The demand for beef for our army;
the armies OF the allies and their
civilian populations for this summer. !"
said the food administrations an
nouncement, els beyond our present
surplus. On the other hand, we have
enough increased supply Of pork this
summer to permit economical expan-
sion in It's use. It. therefore, will be
a direct service to our armies and
the allies IL our people will in some
degree substitute fresh pork, bacon,
ham and sausage for beef products.
"The public will realize that the
changing conditions Of production
from season to season, the changing
situation in shipping, and, therefore,
of the markets available to the allies,
and the increasing demand for our
growing army. with the fiuctuating
supply Of local beef in France, all
make 1t impossible to determine poll
icies for a long period in advance.
We have recently asked for economy
in all meat consumption; we wish
now to emphasize further reduction
Of beef by the substitution of pork.
Il is anticipated that this program will
hold good until September 15."
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-13

Wing city council forbidding the
parade, the members of the league,
who had started out early in the day
from the vicinity of Cannon Falls,
paraded through the city. Citizens
simply looked on In silence. Once a
Lindbergh banner was torn from a
machine. The occupants said not a
word. They had their parade. No
one bothered them. No one cheered.
It was all over in few minutes.
Loyal Citizens Protest.
At Goodhue, however, the loyal
citizens resented the presence Of A.
v. Anderson, member Of the legis-
Iature, in the parade Anderson's
automobile got the benefit Of a full
can Of yellow paint, it is reported.
Loyal farmers have joined with
loyal townspeople to resist the meth
DDS of campaigning adopted by
the Townley chiefs in their final
drive for votes for Charles A. Lind
bergh, the man who wrote, why
is your country at war;"
German Propaganda at Work.
P. w. Swedborg, captain OF the
Home Guards in Pine county, charg-
ed yesterday that the Nonpartisan
league organizer in Pine, county was
telling the German farmers that
every time a league meeting is stop
ped or a league member interfered
with, an American soldier held pris-
oner in Germany was forced to suf-
fer bodily punishment. SwedEoorg
is asking for warrant for the ar
rest of the man on q charge of dis
loyalty.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-13
DISCOVER Plot to Make Soldiers
Suspicious of Conduct of Wives

The writer declared that public
sentiment must be aroused to deal
with men who, taking advantage of
the lonliness and often the financial
necessities of soldiers wives, led
them astray. The practice, the writ
er said, was widespread.
The pathetic appeal of the letter
was such that hadg not the fraud
been detected the story probably
would have attained wide publicity.
It was recalled, however, that early
in the war German agents fairly
flooded the Italian army with letters
telling soldiers that their wives were
unfaithful.
Federal agents believe that the
trick, detected here, may be tried on
other editors elsewhere, and that I'M
doubtedly German propaganda is
trying to obtain a similar effect by
other means.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-13
.BOCHE GENERAL
BELITTLES U. 5. .
PREPARATIONS
Won Capene Tells Reich
stag .. s. Troops Were
Very Few
SAYS ENEMIES
ARE DISAPPOINTED
Declares The American u
Boat Chasers Are a
Failure

New York, June 13R--American
participation in the war, in the fight
against German submarines and in
the ship-building program were be-
Titled by Vice Admiral Won Capelle,
German minister Of the navy in his
speech in the reichstag g. few weeks
ago. as reported by German news
papers received here.
THE military help Of America in
the first year Of the war was very
little regarding troops and air
planes" declared Won Capelle. 1.-THE
expectation of our enemies has been
greatly disappointed. II America
later wants to maintain half mill
lion troops in France it will need
permanently a freight space Gin
steam ships) Of about 100000 tons
which again would be deprecated
from the service OF supplying her
allies.
According to American and Brit
/ ish statements, the participation Of
such a large army Is no longer in
volved in this campaign.
In order to carry out the gigantic
American program Of shipping cen
struction, the ship yards must first
be built. In 1917 America, following
all her huge promises, built 100000
gross tons Of sea-going ships. The
large merchant fleet, which America
has ordered is not being built for the
war but in order to take the place
OF England as the worlds shipper
after the war when the ships will
have beeA completed"
Discussing the economic situation
created by Americas entrance into
the war won Capelle pointed out
that the United States was the most
important source of supplies for the
entente nations but he added: cow
ing to the tremendous armament
program Of President Wilson, such
economic difficulties have developed
| that America, the land Of export,
must now begin to ration herself in
stead, as had been hoped, to aid
the entente nations in increasing
measures. All in all, 1t can be said
| that the economic difficulties Of our
enemies have been increased by
Americas entrance into the war.
In replying to charges that the Ger
man misunderstanding program
was not progressing as rapidly as 1t
should, Won Capelle admitted that
Germany's enemies had attained GER
tain successes in their defensive
measures against the U-boats. But"
he added. they have at no time af-
fected the U-boat warfare in any way
decisively and, according to fore
sight will not be able to do so in
the future.
The American U-boat chasers over
which much fuss has been made, are
a failure.
1.-THE convoy system which gives
the ships O. certain protection on the
other hand has great disadvantages.
There is not a. day in which one or
several ships are not shot out Of
conveys"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-13

any definite standard of accomplish
ment." Scholastic efficiency has suf-
fered considerably because pupils
subsisting on war diets for long Pc
RODS are found to be generally I'M
dernourished.
Juvenile delinquency has spread to
an alarming extent, and it is an
nounced that already the number
Of violent crimes committed by
youths in the city Of Berlin is more
than three times the number report
ed in 1914"
THUS" concludes the article
dark shadows are falling over the
brilliant picture Of 1914. Every dis
culinary influence, every effort of
the still fundamentally sound Ger
man nation must be exerted to op-
pose this tendency, and to lead the
children back to the path Of recti-
tude,"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-13

SEVERAL PARADES
ARE BROKEN UP

Minneapolis. June 1$.-(speciaD-
Townley methods of campaigning
were frowned upon in many loyal
communities throughout Minnesota
yesterday.
In some towns "invasions" planned
by the Townleyites were repulsed by
angry citizens. In others, citizens
looked on in grim silence at the
'parades." In at least two counties
the invaders became storm CEN
ters.
The plans laid out by A. G. Town
ley, big boss OF the league, called
league members forming automobile
parades to Invade" the towns and
fiaunt Lindbergh banners In the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-13
SLOW PROGRESS
AT LABOR MEET
fBv Associated Press

ST. Paul, MINI, June 1.-THE
vast amount Of business ahead of the
American Federation Of Labor which
is holding It's annual convention here
probably will result in prolonging
the sessions for more than two
weeks, it was said today. More than
a hundred resolutions presented at
the eleventh hour, have been assign
ed to various committees for con-
sideration.
The convention proceedings have
been materially retarded, 1t was
said, by the failure of committees to
report. They were asked today to
report either in full or In part.
Interest in the convention tonight
shifts to q reception in honor OF the
American Labor Mission, which re-
Gently returned from trip abroad.
Arrangements Tor the reception were
made by representatives OF the
American alliance for Labor and
Democracy. Samuel Gompers, who
lis president OF both the Federation
and Alliance, will preside.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-13
GERMAN YOUTH
NOT ENTHUSED
They Do Not Rush To The
Colors Like They Did
In 1914

Washington, June 13.-German
youth no longer rush to the colors
with the enthusiasm that marked the
mobilization Of 1914, according to an
article in the Berlin Vossische Zeit-
ung, telling Of the wartime impair
ment Of the German educational eys-
tenn.
1.-THE spirit Of voluntary service
which at the beginning Of the war
revealed itself in it's fairest aspect
has now disappeared" says the art
icle. Everywhere we hear lamenta-
tons over the increasing distaste
shown for military service"
Scholastic standards in the public
school have fallen SO low, it is said,
that promotions no longer represent
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-13
(By Associated Press.l

Chicago, June 13.-Insidious Ger
man propaganda designed to under
mine the morale Of soldiers by cast
ing suspicion on the conduct Of wives
left behind, has been uncovered here.
Last Monday well written letter
purporting to be from soldier whose
wife, the letter said, had been insidi-
ously Iured to martial disloyalty
was received by the clerk OF the
morals court and as the letter itself
suggested that publicity was desired,
it was given to reporters. 1t was
dramatic story, well told. It was
so well told, If fact, that suspicious
were aroused and investigation
showed no trace of the soldier
supposed to have written it in the
hospital where worry over his Wife's
conduct had put him.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-13

U-BOat Victims

New York, June 1.-two Norwe-
gian steamships. the Vindeggen and
Henrik Luad, were sunk by a Ger
man submarine when about 200
miles east Of Cape Charles, Va, on
last Saturday and Monday respec-
lively. This brings the total Of yes
sells sunk by U-boats since they be-
gan their campaign in these watera
to eighteen.
Their crews, totalling GO men, were
brought here today by q Danish
steamship which picked them up al
sea after they had been set adrift
in their small boats.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-13

faces Of the townsfolk. There were
some people who refused to have the
haunting done under their noses.
Invaders Are RepuIsed.
While some of his Invaders" were
being repulsed at several points in
Anoka county, at Goodhue and at
other points, A. c. Townley himself
was barred from Rock county. Sher-
lift Black Of that county gave orders
that Townley should not speak there
while under Indictment for disloy-
atty. With few of his followers,
the league boss went across the Iowa
line and held a meeting.
It was estimattd that $50 automo-
biles Invaded Anoka county yester-
day afternoon. The occupants made
three attempts to hold meetings and
in three instances failed. The Non
partisans" came from Isanti county.
Last night they were all back in
their own territory.
In Bethel there were torn banners
and three broken automobiles to tell
that they had been there. In Anoka,
loyal citizens picked up 212 Lind
bergh pennants, buttons, Lindbergh
pictures and a shirt or two after
they had gone. At Ham Lake few
souvenirs also were collected. When
the Invaders" reached the first
place they found a loyalty meeting
in progress. The loyalists were ready
for the Nonpartisan league follow
ers. A-.
Anoka Gusts Leasuers.
When Anoka proper was reached.
the loyalists> once more were found
to be gathered en- masse. Argu-
ments followed. The Townleyites
were told to "get out Of town quick"
They left.
During the stay in Anoka, Sheriff
Pratt found five men, apparently Of
draft age, without registration
cards. The men were questioned,
listed and released, pending further
inquiries. The sheriff believes the
men are "slackers.''
Scenes enacted in Anoka county
were duplicated at Goodhue. Trouble
was anticipated at Red Wing where
the Home Guards were on hand to
see that there was no disorder. In
the face Of of an order Of the Red
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-13
Fines Paid by Friends.

st. Peter, MINI. June 13.-Fines
amounting to $50 imposed in police
court here today on Mankato resi-
dents who followed ten automobiles
decorated with ''Vote for Lindbergh"
banners here from their home town
and stripped the emblems Of the
Nonpartisan league candidate from
the machines will be paid by public
subscription. A list was started
shortly after the men were tried.
Collection of the $50 already is as
sured. but an effort is. being made
to obtain as many names on it as
possible.
The cars which were denuded of
their banners here escaped a demon
stration against the league made in
Mankato when a large party OF
members Of the Nonpartisan league
campaigning in Blue Earth and
Nicollet counties passed through
here.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-13
TO FORM sTEEN CLUB.

Grand Forks, N. D., June ia
"Steen for Governor" club will be
formally launched at an open air
meeting to be held here this even
ing. Atty. r. T. Cuthbert, Devils
Lake, will be the principal speaker.
A club was organized here short
time ego, but not on a definite, work.
Ing basis.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-13
WAR REVIEW POPULAR.

London, June 13.-A1l the big book
"War Cabinet Report for 1917" is
sued as an official Blue book and
sold to the public at % cents q copy,
has had a better sale from the day
of issue than any other book on the
market. Six editions or printingB
were exhausted within a month.