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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-16
WILSON NOTE
GETS SAPPROVAL
OF THE SOVIETS
Resolution Adopted in Ap-
probation of the Ameri-
can Attitude
rRy Assoeiated Pressl

Moscow, Thursday, March IA
President Wilson's message Of sym
pathy to the Russian people was re-
ceived with marked applause when it
was read tonight at the opening ses-
sion Of the All-Russian congress of
soviets. The congress Immediately
adopted a resolution Of appreciation.
The resolution reads: -
THE AII-Russian congress OF
soviets expresses its appreciation to
the American people and first of all
the labOring and exploited classes in
the United States for the message
sent by President Wilson to the
congress of soviets, in this time when
the Russian Socialist soviet republic
is living through most difficult trials.
The Russian republic uses the oc-
casion OF the message from President
Wilson to express to all peoples who
are dying and suffering from the hor-
rors Of this inper1alistic war, its
warm sympathy and firm conviction
that the happy time is near when the
laboring masses in all bourgeois
countries will throw of the capitalist
yoke and establish a Socialist state
OF society, which is the only one cap
tlDAH Oh ASHuAAhE a pCAAAAdAANAG as44
Just peace as well as the culture and
well being of all who TOLL
The congress Is being held in the
splendid banquet hall OF the nobility
club where former emperors often
were entertained. Soldiers sailors
and peasants formed a majority Of
the /, ,164 delegates present.
M. SverdloIf, chairman OF the CEN
trail executive committee Of the
congress presided. The Bolshevik
members number 732 and there are
SS Social Revolutionists OF the Left.
Premier Lenine made the principal
speech and received great ovation.
He reviewed the history of the
and emphasized the neces-
sity OF signing a peace treaty. M.
Tchitcherin, the acting foreign min
lister, read the peace terms. 1t was
decided that peace should be consid-
cred first and after that the perman-
ent removal OF the capital from
PetrogTad and the election of q new
central executive committee.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-16
ASSOCIATED PRESS
SUMMARY OF WAR

Final action on the German peace
treaty apparently has not yet beer
taken by the aIl-Russian congress OF
soviets at Moscow. While dispatched
dated Thursday from Pstrograd re.
ported the congress had decided
overwhelmingly TO -atify the treaty
adViess from Moscow Friday ssy
that there has been a division in the
Council Of Peoples commissaries
and indicate that Russia has not vet
been committed to the German
terms.
sOlshevik approval of the treaty
seemingly has aroused the members
Of the government beionuinu 70 the
party Of the Social Rsvolutionists of
the Left who refuse to ratify IL. The
Social RsVolutionists are said 20
have resolved to resign from the
| council should the congress ap-
prove the treaty. This probably
| means that decisive action has not
yet been taken by the congress as a
whole.
An Associated Press dispatch from
Moscow, dated Thursday, saws the
bolSheviki at . party caucus voted
to approve the course Of the Lsnipa
government in agreeing to the Ger
man terms which, nevertheless, they
condemned. The BoIshsviki said Il
was necessary to organize for the
defense of the nation against the in
VadeFs.
activity continues lively, especially
government are members of the So
eial ReVolutionists party of the eff.
They were admitted late last De-
eember when the Bolshsviki were
threatened with loss of power unless
the hevoIutionists were racounizsd.
The Social Revolutionists Of the
Right have been opposed eontinu-
oualy by the Bolshsviki, who broke
Up the constituent assembly when
the party Of the Right elected the
chairman.
French troops in the champaons
have answered the strona German
artillery fire there by an attack In
which trench elements west Of Mont
CaFnillety taken by the Germans on
March q, we're rscaptured. In tho
successful operation, the French took
& prisoners including four officers.
Further east the French penetrated
the German lines at Mont Blond and
took prisoners.
On the British front the fiahtinu
activity continues lively. specially
bstWesn Ypres and Arras. Near
LsnGy north Of Arraa, Canadian
troops were successful In 3 raid or
German trenches in which prisoners
were taken northeast and south OF
Tprsu, MeaaiBe8 and Lens, the Ger
man artillery fire has been intense.
There has been no change on the
American sectors near Toul and east
OF Lunsviliss
The American and British minis
tera at Stockholm have sent q de-
mand 70 Cenerai mnnnerhainl. eona-
mandeF Of the Finnish government
foreaa, for the release Of one Ameri-
can and sixteen Britishera taken
from the Aland islands by che Ger
means 20 Danziny GERMANY.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-16
Won BANK IS
GIVEN 50 DAYS

Henry Won Bank, president of
school district No. 7s, OF Cass coun-
ty was sentenced to serve so days in
the Cass county jail by Federal
Judge Amidon this morning.
Won Bank was convicted at the
petit grand jury term Of court on tho
charge of violation OF the espionage
act, in making the statement that he
would rather see a pair Of old trous-
ers hanging from the flag-pole in his
district than the Stars and Stripes.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-16
MUsT cURR GERMANY IN


Baltimore, March 16. Frank
Goodenow, president Of Johns Hop
kins university and former adviser
to the governor. in an address last
night warned that Germany's opera
tions in Russia. the subiugation oE
Serbia and sacrificing Of Turkey, ali
were part of big plan TO enable the
empire TO carry on economic develop
ment throughout a vast expanse of
territory through the construction ef
railroads. At the same time Germany
would aim to keep the sea lanes
closed through ruthless use OF sub
marine warfare. which he emphasized
had not been defeated and now
threatens the sea route through the
Suez canal and around the Cape of
Good Hope.
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The decline in grain stocks pre-
sents one Of the most serious prob
lens facing the food administration.
which is considering new methods
OF conservation to protect this c0un-
try and the allies against an actuaI
wheat famine. Whatever is done to
save the situation will have to be
done by the public, in the opinion OF
officials, as the saving will have 10
come out Of American allowances.
The allies are using as little wheat
as is consistent with health
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-16
Most Critical STAGE
. War; Henderson
Tells The British

regarding colonies and we are
prepared to make considerable
. concessions to France with ref
erence to Alsace-Lorraine.
"That would be a cynical peace,
containing the seeds Of future
war. It would not be a clean
peace and IL would not be an
honorable peace. 1t would be the
desertion of Russia and the
women Of this country must
stand against it like flint.
I'VE are anxious for peace and
the sooner it comes the better. But
let me say it must be a peace
consistent with the ideals for
which we entered the war"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-16
Minister Is Held
Under SeditiOn Act

Carl Dahl, said by federal officials
to be travelling evangelist, was ar
rested by ]. H. Trotter, United
States marshal, sixteen miles north
of Fargo late Friday afternoon,
charged with violation Of the act of
June is. 1917, in making and convey
ing false statements and reports
with intent to interfere with the
operation and success of the military
and naval forces Of the United
States.
The warrant for the arrest Of Rev.
Mr.. Dahl was placed with the United
States marshals' office early in the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-16
McCRILL FREE, BUT
IS ARRESTED AGAIN.

Minot, N. D., March 15s--After the
charge OF arson against Ward McCriII
was dismissed in the Ward county
court because the information was
held defective and insufficient, McCrill
was later arrested and remanded to
the county Jail on new information
comporting to the views Of the court
in his case. McCrill, IL is alleged, set
fire to his property in the southwest
section Of the city, which was to have
been closed under an injunction order
as a common nuisance.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-16
HOPE DEVELOPS
HOME INTEREST

Hope, N. D., March IA very in
teresting and successful community
affair was given here last evening,
when L. ]. Bowen, editor Of The
Hope Pioneer, entertained so busi-
ness men at dinner.
w. w. Tousley of Fargo spoke on
community development and the
home newspaper, and N. B. Black, of
Fargo, sang several numbers, and
also made q brief address.
The purpose Of the gathering was
to advance the community interest,
and as such it was splendid sue
cess.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-16
NOE RooKs coNFlscATEp.
IbY A58UEIaLeu TTe89.l
MM-.a

Omaha, March 16.-Federal Of
hcers yesterday discovered 5000
more copies Of "the finished mys-
terry the Pastor Russell publication
OF which 1000 copies were taken In
a raid on the rooms Of the Interna-
tional Bible students here. The
books discovered yesterday had been
distributed among four members OF
the international students and were
stored i'm different places.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-16
Biggest Raise
To LOWeSt Paid,
Government Plan
(By Associated Press.)

Washington. March 16.-Wage
increases soon to be recommend
ed by the railroad wage COM
mission will be based on the
principle that the low paid man
should have the greatest amount
Of assistance TO meet the rising
cost of living. The commis-
sion's exhaustive study Of liv-
ing conditions throughout the
United States has convinced il,
1T was said today, that the men
making less than 500 a month
especially need aid.
A prOnouncefnent on women
in railroad work is expected to
be contained in the recOmmen-
dations.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-16
ST. Louis COuntU
Saloons Closed
tBy AssocIatsd Press.l

Duluth. Mimi, March 16.-One hun
dred and sixty-six saloons We're clos
ed in st. Louis county at midnight
last night without disorder reported
from any part Of the range where all
wet" towns of the county are locat-
ed. Bartenders worked frantically
until the stroke of IL and disposed OF
all stock.
with the county bone dry the
utmost vigilance will be maintained
by local police to stop importation of
liquor from Superior. Prison terms
will be recommended in case Of con-
viction rather than fines. Duluth has
been dry since July, 1917.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-16
RAIL COMMISSIONERS MEET.

Helena. Mont, March 16-At-
torneys general, railway commits
sioners and commissioners Of nrri-
culture from Minnesota, North and
South Dakota, Washington and Ida
no are here for q conference nf
Montana officials today on a Joint
agreement reducing the present
standards by which the federal gov
eminent grades grain, and to secure.
IL possible, a less technical sys-
tenn Of testing grain. The six states
are 70 select a committee which win
present their views at a conferences
on the subject 20 be held at Min
neapolis, March 23.
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week. The government alleges that
he made the seditious remarks in
school district No IA Of the town OF
Harwood. Cass county. He is ac-
cused of falsely stating that the
training camps where the American
soldiers are being trained for the
army are as wicked as the City of
Sodom.
When taken before United States
Commissioner William c. Green, the
accused asked for hearing which
was set for March %. Bail was fixed
at $1,000, which was furnished.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-16
BAN PREMATURE PEAcE.
- AssncIated Press-n

10y aHaUNIaLHW EIUaasI
New York. March 1G.-The central
federated union OF Greater New York
declared itself against premsatlIre
peace in resolutions adopted last
night after addresses by W. A. Apple
ton and Joshua Butterworth. mem-
bers Of the British labor mission now
in this country.
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III coMRATs ILLITERAeY.
(By Assooiated Preas.)

washington, March l6.-In prep
Rration for launching a campaign
against adult iIliteracy among the
American people generally and
against ignorance of the English
language among the American born,
Secretary Lane yesterday sought the
aid OF President Wilson in pressing
for the passage Of a pending bill
which would provide funds to be
used for this purpose by the bureau
of education
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-16

Newport. r. T.. March 16.-Vessels
Of the second naval district salvaged
ships carrying cargoes valued at
more than $2,000,000 during the last
winter. This estimate of work per-
formed in the most severe weather
and worst ice conditions known in
years. was made at the district head
quarters, here yesterday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-16
Daylight SdUtng
Bill Is Passed.
Soon to Be Ldu
fRv Associated Press.l


Washington, March 16.-The
daylight saving bill was passed
by the house yesterday and now
goes to the President The plan
is to set clocks forward one hour
at 2 a. m. on the last Sunday in
March and then back one hour
at the same time on the last
Sunday in October each year.
The vote was 252 to 40.
This plan was adopted last year in
England, France, Germany, Italy
Norway, Sweden, Denmark and
Portugal and this year in Australia
and Iceland. The Canadian. govern
ment is considering it but has with
held action until the United States
decided what to do.
The bill has had the support OF
practically all the large industries
in the country and its proponents
have argued that ii win result in
great saving of fuel and benefit wage
earners in that they will have more
time for recreation during daylight
hours. ~ ..-
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CBy Associated gress.l

London, March IA, Thursday
The most critical stage Of the
whole history Of the war has
been reached in the opinion OF
Arthur Henderson secretary of the
labor party. Speaking in London
at a woman suffragist celebration
today, Mr.. Henderson added:
Il have been imagining during the
last few days, having regard to
what has taken place in Russia,
that some German emissary
might come along and say: Why
do we fight? Why cannot we
settle it? We are prepared to
come to a compromise with you
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AbN ASaoCAaLcu 1ASS5sl
London, March IA son was born
to Lady Haig, wife OF Field Marshal
Sir Douglas Hair, commander-in-
chief Of the expeditionary force in
France and Flanders. Friday night.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-16
Convention To Be Held In
st. Paul Three Day
Rally VIII Follow.
EVENTFUL WEEK
FOR THE LEAGUE
Movement To Control
Bank Situation Declared
Growing Rapidly
CBy H. D. Paulson.)

With the series Of county conven-
tions in Minnesota closing today, the
National Nonpartisan league will
take its delegates to st. Paul Mon
day, and there, in secret session, viii
nominate q ticket OF candidates for
state, congressional and judicial posi-
tions In Minnesota.
Ten days later. or on March 26. the
same process win be conducted in
Fargo, and q ticket Of candidates viii
be nominated for North Dakota con-
gressional berths. state and judicial
offices.
In the legislative district conven-
tiOns that are being concluded In
Minnesota today. candidates have
been nominated for the state legisla-
ture. and delegates named to the
state convention.
In the legislative district conven-
tfonE still in progress in North Da1o-
Ia the candidates are being endorsed
and delegates picked.
As In the case Of the precinct
caucuses. where secrecy ruled, so does
secrecy rule in the legislative dis
trict conventions.
The Minnesota convention on Mon
day win be followed by q three-day
rally. opening Tuesday morning in
St Paul.
The North Dakota convention win
be followed by a twO-day rally, open
ing on the morning Of March n.
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BUFFALO RED CROSS
SOCIAL nets $7OO

More than 500 was realized for
American Rer Cross at big So
cial and auction held at Buffalo, NJ.
D., Friday evening. Sixty-si bas-
kets sold at an average OF $3.50, some
bringing as high as $50.
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sPEck ls pEAn.

EBy Associated PreEs.)
Burlington VT. March 16.-Gen-
eral Theodore Speck. president Of the
Society Of the Army Of the Potomac
died at his residence here yester-
day.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-16
slR ALEXANDER DIES.

London, March is. Sir George
Alexander. actor and manager of St.
James theater died early yester-
day.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-16
OTTER TAIL COUNTY
VIOLATES SECRECY LAW.

Despite orders from the league
headquarters IN St Paul: In spite OF
the personal appeal made by the Ma
tfonaI Nonpartisan league representa-
tive who attended the convention. III.
"A. Shoemaker. the otter Tail coun-
ty. Mimi. convention. was made an
open AFFAIR at Fergus Falls.
Tt Is the first time in the history OF
Mr. Townley's propaganda that a
meeting OF that nature has been pub
lie. and IL was made public only be-
cause OF the insistence OF a p. B.
Thompson. chairman OF the conven-
tion. He strenuously opposed all at
tempts at secrecy, insisting that any
business the convention had to do,
would have to be done out In the
open. or he would have no part in
It
The Otter Tail convention picked
one OF that county's most prominent
Socialists as the delegate to the state
convention. M. ID. ThOrmodson. He
won out against J. o. Bjorklund, So
to IL.
Thormodson was a Socialist candi-
date for the state legislature from
Otter Tail county just a short time
ago. He Is now also league legis-
lative candidate.
In the Otter Tail convention, Mr..
Schumacher instructed the delegates
as to procedure. using the black
board plan by which names of sug-
rested candidates are put on a board.
ne Ia the same plan the league be-
gan with IN North Dakota two years
ago.
IL has become quite the thing for
Eonpartisan conventions TO take up
Red Cross collections recently, and
enc was taken at Fergus Falls.
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EVENTFUL WEEK FOR
RoRPARTIsAN INTERESTS.

The last seven days have been ex-
cepti0nRliy eventfuI for the Non
partisan league. Its president and
manager have faced southern Mime
sofa courts On charges cf disloyalty;
farmers In at least two southern
Minnesota districts have come out
with declarations against the
National Nonpartisan league propa-
ganda. league organizers here and
there over tho northwest have been
accorded rough treatment and have
been driven out OF several cOmmuni-
ties. Joe InEie. thu Dawson farmer.
has exposed Mr. TownIey's methods
OF dealing with the farmers when
back OF closed doors. and there have
bean numerous other incidents thar
have contributed to make 1t a rather
lively week, not the least OF which
was Governor Burnqufstss remarkable
expose OF the Socialist leadership Of
the league.
On the other hand. Nonpartisan
league interests have held their legis-
lative district conventions with little
dif7culty, so far as known. The
gatherings have been harmonious. in
the main. and the work laid out has
been done without dissension.
In Minnesota the Nonpartisan
leadership is firmly established back
OF q convention made MP OF the most
radical OF their supporters, while in
North Dakota the league leadership
has already been successful In nam
ing enough dyed-in-the-wooI sup
porterR TO absolutely assure them
selves that the state convention viii
do their bidding without question.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-16
FAITHFUL LEADERS
ARE BEING NOMINATED.

In the district conventions that
have SO far been held In North Da-
kota. or at least i'm those that have
come to light, the faithful leaders in
the last assembly are being re-
nominated. while several house mem
bers are now being put up for the
state senate.
The house members suggested for
advancement to the senate include
Fred Mees OF Morton county, a league
organizer who has been touring the
legislative district conventions and
directed the convention at Fingal
Thursday. at Casselton on Friday
and who Ia In Valley City today. 1T
Is likely that the Valley City conven-
ton today will nominate G. r. Harper
Tor the house. He was in the race
two years ago. but was beaten by
Burl Carr.
C. F.. Peterson Of Towner, author Of
the famous Red Cross resolution that
proved so embarrassing for the Nom
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The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1918-08-30
VALUATION PLACED ON CTTYS ELECTRIC PLANT

Ts omm',ee Of appaement named y Mayor
council
plant Price
council It's meeting Of
robert MeKun and Rex Miller
o thu plant bids that
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fore there little to The threc boio
The be
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and
such machinery might o cost
The mete by
no b
find
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MEANS MUCH 10 wAsATcn
Jffic,ai- riEurc isls Tases From itaIi.
road improvements.

This week our county commission.
srs and other Officers went over Ia
soldier summit. where the Denver
ana Rio urando b. constructing ma
chine shops. roundhouHe and roforth.
and where considerable Of their roll
ing stock win undoubtedly be kept In
the future. Co determine just what
portion OF these improvements are
being made In our county. says the
Wanatch Wave OF last Friday. The
county line az that place IL establish
ed At the summit and h determined
by the direction In which the water
flows. and not by township or section
lincr.
A. a result 10 that trip u IA report
ed that tn main parts of the whole
of the improvements heing made lies
IN our county This together with
about twenty-five miles of spnrtraekr
also constructed or In course of con-
ptructlon. What this viii mean 10
Wasatch county can hardly be over.
estimated. The improvements WI
amount o. something like two millions
Of dollars and there are To be en-
pioyed there about five hundred men,
u IL said.
n this N true there must Of neees.
Slty grow up there another good HlHed
town Co be added To our platS ana
listed for taNea.