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The courier-index., 1918-07-05

Camp Pike, Ark. July l. 1913
Somehow this fine weather seems
to be fine for poets in the army
camps and here we have another
Jingle that Is going the rounds. In
army parlance it is entitled. pass
fng the Buck"
The courier-index., 1918-07-05

Camp Pike Is wanting more late
magazines and new books. There is
small use OF sending weekly publ
cations that are more than month
old. and the monthly magazines
should be kept as nearly up to date
as possible. There is also demand
for the latest books In fiction. If
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
tFiunse Is OUer
"A PoQdeY Nine
(By Associated Press. }

Fiun1e, Thursday, Nov. 14.-Wictor
Fisher, fotnder OF the British work
ers' league, in making a tour OF re-
deemed Italian territories, has visit
ed Plume since the Hungarian gov
ernment left the city. He says the
situation is ose OF extreme delfcacy.
Danger lis arising out of the unex-
pected occupation Of the city by
considerable bodies of -Slav
soldiery. The local Jugo ISlav COM
mittee, while disarming the italian
population, have formed armed civil
guards from Jugo- Slavs living in the
outskirts of the town. Mr.. Fisher
adds:
The situation demands effective
and immediate action, as at any
momest an unpremeditated explos-
ion OF racial sentiment may lead to
the most serious eventualities."
Slavs Change Town Name.
The main factor in the mainten-
ance of law and order is the pres
ence OF small Italian sduadron
The Italian population is in q state
of trepidatios amounting almost to
terror. The Jugo-Slays have pro-
claimed that the name Fiunae now
is changed to the Slay name of
Rieka.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
Tales OF HORROR
TOLD BY BRITISH
PRISONERS HELD
In SALT MINES
Condition of Returning
Prisoners from Germany
Makes Men Shudder
WANTON CRUELTY
COMMON PRACTICE
Unfed, Unclothed, They
Died By Roadside While
Returning to Freedom
fRz Aasooiated Prena.l

London, Nov. 23.-iPitiabie condi-
tions among British prisoners OF
war who have been liberated by the
Germans since the signing Of the
armistice are described by Reuters
correspondent at French headquar >
ters. Thousands of these mer.
mostly British, are entering France
daily. The correspondent writes:
Shameful Treatment.
:aIs have never seen human beings
in such 2 state Of raggelnsss. Aprl-
ger aEad misery: When the caRn ~
wei aa those elsewhere, we're
whom were captured during Z the
March offensive, were told to clear
out and seek help from their allies.
They, started to walk the SO or so
miles to the allied lines hut were
given no food and had no money.
They were in shameful rags, the
soles dropping of their boots. Some
wore clogs and no socks.
= Many Die at Roadside.
'They left the prison camps in
droyes OF hundreds iT charge of Ger
man officers and soldiers who had
deserted. The weather was cold and
many died by the roadside. When
the survivors entered the French
lines, French soldiers who were
hardened war heroes, were Mortified
to see men in such a plight. It is.
not doubted that the sufferings waa
Intentionally imposed on the Britt
ish. Prisoners of other nationalities
were agreed that the British were
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
to
Be Plentiful
(By Asgociated Press,

(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Nov. 23.--Prospects
for a full supply of anthracite this
winter are good, the senate COM
mittee was told today.
Arthur Learoy, director OF the ad-
ministration'st distribution division,
outlined territorial allotments for
the season and was sharply ques-
toned by Chairman Reed, particu-
larIy concerning 100000 tons as
signed to Canada.
Mr.. Learoy said the program cali
ed for 100 per cent domestic dtstri-
button Of anthracite for the, New
England states and north Atlantic
states.
of the northwestern states will be
given special consideration. Re-
plying to a question from Senator
Kenyon he said that Iowa had been
allotted las, 600 tons Of. anthracite TO
be distributed over the northern
third of the state.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
HOW ALLIES WILL
WATCH GERMANY
AT THREE POII 5.
ON The RHINE.
French on Upper Rhine,
Yankees in Middle and
British on Lower End

ID Washington, Nov. 2S.-The Amer :
lean army of occupation may be the
first of the major military forces
moving toward the Rhine to set foot
on German soil. General Pershing'
reported today to the war department
that his advance had reached the line
of Ingeldorf- Detzdorf- Remich- -Schen-
gen, Duchy OF Luxembourg, or just
across the MoZeIle from, Rhenish
Prussia. Tonight or tomorrow they
will be moving toward Coblenz, the
Rhine bridgehead assigned to the
United States to hold over German
territory. @
French Troops on the Rhine.
French forces reached the Rhine
near the Swiss border some days ago.
1t may be that patrol attachments
of this army already have penetrated
through the forty kilometer zone
which will be held as neutral ground
until the peace treaties fix new
but it is regarded as
probable that the American Third
army viii lead the real advance into
Germany.
In fixing Coblenz today as the OBJ
jective of the American advance,
General March furnished a.. cleW to
the military situation that is TO. exist
while the peace conference proceeds
at Paris. On the left the British
army Of occupation viii stand along
the Ra1ine with spearhead thrown
across the river at Cologne and
spreading like fan on a thirty kill
oneter circle. At Coblenz the Ann
ericans viii occupy a similar position
and at Mainz, still further up the
river, the French will hold the third
great highway into the heart Of Ger
many.
Thus three main roads to Berlin
itself, each held by a strong, fully
equipped army ready to sweep tor
ward at a moments notice, will be
held open and constitute a threat
against which there can be no or
ganized resistance. All of Germany
will stand at the mercy Of the occu-
pying forces.
Casualties Not So Bad.
Discussing the enormous number
of wounded record in the total EoL
casualties announced by Generai
March. officials said this includea
many thousands OF men slightly tlurL
who did not go to hospitals ana
whose names never had been report
ed Casualties reported TO the qe-
nartnnent up to yesterday hummer
aY,Jv a little over SO. 900 and most esu-
pnafes Of the probable total when tne
arYnigtice was signed have not been
over 100000.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
Resignation of Secretary of
Treasury Causes SEN
sation in Capitol
OWN INTERESTS
REQUIRE ATTENTION
In Letter to President, He
Says Private Fortune
Must Be Replenished
lRy Associa,ad Press.l

Washington, Nov. 23.-Giving ne
cessity for replenishing his personal
fortune as a reason, William G. Nc
Adoo has resigned as secretary OF
the treasury and director Of rail-
roads. His resignation has been ac-
cepted by President Wilson.
AS secretary OF the treasury Mr..
McAdoo will retire as soon as a sue
cessor has been chosen and has quail
flied. He will relinquish his posi-
ton as head Of the government con-
trolled railroads Jan. !, unless a di-
rector has not then bee selected.
Mr.. McAdoo di d not outline his
plans for the future, but 1t Is UNDER
stood he intends to take q vacation
for several months before returning
to business, probably the practice
of law.
Mr.. McAdoo said he had no idea
who his successors might be, and
added that he would make no recon-
mendation to the President.
Regardless of the appointment to
the treasury post, it is considered
improbable that there will be any
change in future policies Of the gov
eminent. War bonds OF short ma
turtles to the sum of about eight
billions probably will be fioated in
1919, as planned by Mr.. McAdoo and
MS ETGdSuTy. aQVlSGrS- beIOTS ne
leaves the treasury, Mr.. McAdoo viii
prepare recommendation to con-
gress for legislation to change the
war finance corporation into a peace
finance corporation, as he has sug-
gested, thereby permitting 1t to fin-
ance during the establishment period.
The future Of the, capital issues
committee is uncertain and the. att
i lHitude OF Mr. McAdoo's 3 SUCCESSOR
laay have much TO do with it's course.
q Ags for the raj ailTo&ds, the new .di-
rector general do oubtless will have
much to do with the fornsIlation o1
policies for future management.
Mr.. McAdoo recently indicated
that he had planned to continue con-
solicitations, pooling. short hauling
and other reforms looking to efficient
operation, regardless of the fact
that the war emergency is over OPP
position to this course now appears
| to be developing and the issue of
| whether railroads are to remain
permanently under government di-
rection and even government owner
ship, or be returned shortly to their
private owners, is taking form.
Washington, Nov. %. - William
Gibbs s EMcAdoo, secretary of the
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
NOR TIL WESTERN
TO ASK INCREASES
IN PHONE RATES
In NORTH DAKOTA
Application To Be Made
When Minnesota Hear
ing Is Over
SALARY BOOSTS
ARE PROMISED
Greater Revenue Is Asked
In Carrying Out It's
Program

Application for an increase in local
and toll rates for all exchanges OF
the Northwestern Telephone compa
NY in North Dakota will be made to
the state railway commission as
soon as the application for an in
been disposed Of according to w.
L. Albright, Fargo, commercialgman :
ager Of the company.
81 believe that / can say with au
thority that as soon as the Minne-
sofa hearing is disposed Of, a similar
application will be made in North
Dakota" Mr.. Albright said today.
The company was in hopes that
it would not be- compelled to raise its
rates, but owing to the tremendous
increase in the3cost of all telephone
supplies, material and labor, the
company cannot continue to operate
on a sound basis and continue to op-
crate its properties to furnish eff
Client service without additional rev.
enue. The company is also pledged
to a general wage increase for all its
employees. - 80
The government, has sanctioned
the rate increases, but has left the
matter of such increases to the sew
eral states 81
The Minnesota hearing will be held
FL =
morning. Nov, 26.
Must Make Application.
In securing an increase IN rates
the company must make application
to the state railway commission,
which has jurisdiction over tele-
phone rates in North Dakota. The
commission will then set a date for
a hearing when the company can
state it's side of the case, or any
person or persons can protest the
granting Of such increases.
The commission may, in Its judg-
meSlt, allow the Increases asked by
the company, or may refuse them. It
can also allow smaller or larger, in
creases than are asked by the COM
pany, if the showing warrants. An
INSTANCE is recorded in wisconsin
where the railway commission grant.
ed increases inse eess Of those asked
by al utility coEnIlaiiy. "a Il
I N 81 s. Hates Are Naryinst
Local and toll rates i'm North Da-
7x0tA are yfug, depending upon the
population and service IA each local.
jty. IN Fargo, the largest city in the
state. business concerns pay 81 a
inonth for b single lines and $3 q.
month for a. party line. Resideuce
telephones are $2 month for a single
line. and $3.50 a, month for a party
line. Al 50-cent rebate is allowed in
each instance for the prompt pay
ment of accounts.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
BAN IS LIFTED
Bull. DING
OPERATIONS, BIG
REVIVAL IS SEEN
Order, Which Is Effective.
At Once, Received In
Fargo Today.

Restrictions Of every description
have been removed from building op-
erations, effective at once, accord
ing to an order received today by
M. A. Baldwin, Fargo. chairman of
the Cass county council Of defense,
from the non-war construction sec
ton Of the war industries board,
Washington, d. G.
Under the order, it is no longer
necessary to make application to the
council of defense to erect any kind
or size of structure. A week ago the
ban ON building was relaxed to per-
NIT construction of buildings costing
not more than $25,000.
The lifting Of the ban will permit
construction on the $4,000 First
Lutheran church in Fargo, and the
new Fargo high school, ON which
operations had virtually. been halted
because of the order prohibiting the
use Of steel for building purposes.
Z "The new, high school will be COM
pleted a. year from next January as
a. result of the lifting Of the ban, :,
Arthur Deamer, superintendent OF
schools, said this morning. Had the
ban not been lifted, it would have
been impossible to finish. it according
to the schedule"
Big Year in 1919.
II look for a. building year in Fargo
in 1919" George L. Tibert, city build
ing inspector, said. II have know
ledge of several large parages and
apartment houses, and a considerable
number of residences that are plan
ned, but because of the lateness OF
the season hardly will be commenced
until next spring. BY that time IT
viii be possible to obtain materials
for construction on a large scale,
building operations on a, large
scale, which, as result of the lift
ING Of the ban, are certain in the
northwest and the nation will furn-
ish employment for hundreds of men
discharged from the service and from
war work.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
TO HELP SOLDIERS.

Kansas City, Nov. 23.-A bill de-
signed to give soldiers and sailors
the option Of continued service or. a
return TO civil life. is being prepared
by Representative VIM. p. Borland
for Introduction when congress re-
convenes Dec. 2, Mr.. Borland an
nounced today. 1t viii provide, he
says, for sending men in training
camps, who desire further service, to
relieve men overseas and would give
all men discharged from military and
naval service months furiough
with pay and one months pay there
after with travel and other allow
anees provided by law.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
TUin City Carmen
Lose Appeal

Washington, Nov. 2s.-The war Ia
Dor board todav. refused to take ju-
risdiction in the case Of the employees
against the Twin City Rapid Transit
company, the, st. Paul Railway COM
pany and the Minneapolis and st.
Paul Suburban Railway company
on the ground chiefly, that the em-
ployes had appealed to the state ar
bitration board for settlement Of the
demands.
The board decided. to take 1uris-
diction in the controversy between
the Minneapolis Steel and Machinery
company and its employees and over
the state arbitration board for set
tIement
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
DOGS And PEOPLE
FIGHT FOR DEAD
HORSES; SOVIET
TAKES ALL FOOD
(By Associated Pregs.l

London, Nov. 23.--Dogs and men are
battling in Petrograd for the flesh of
horses which drop dead in the streets,
according to a British business man
who has just arrived in London.
The Barbarian Way.
The Bolshevik government, he said,
has announced since the recapture of
Kazan, Simbirsk, and Sanara, that
they would have grain enough to feed
the soldiers, sailors ana their own
partisans throughout the winter. They
will not issue food to any other per-
sons. AS result, non-Bolshevik Rus
slams are in a desperate condition.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
EIGHT DIVISIONS IN FRANCE
AREDESIGNA7ED FOR RETURN
Sharp DirisiOn In
Germany Is EUident

council at a meeting declared itself
in complete accord with Bolshevism
and resolved TO call on the BoIshevilSi
in Russia TO help introduce comnun-
ism.
The Spartacus group at Dusseldorf
is reported to have proclaimed a
proietairian dictatorship and arrest
ed the burgomaster of the city.
DR.. Karl LAenknecht, the radical
Socialist was acclaimed at Sparta
Gus meeting in Berlin, which issued an
appeal to the workers to emulate the
Russian Bolshevfd. The meeting
refused to listen to moderate Social
list speakers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23

London, Nov. 23.-Tne chaotic po-
litical conditions in Germany are en-
phasized in reports received here
from Amsterdam and Copenhagen,
purporing to reproduce direct tele-
grams from Germany. There is a
sharp divergence OF opinion in re-
gard to the makeup Of the new Ger
many.
There is a general lack OF harmony
In different parts OF the country and
a tendency toward separation. Boil
shevfk ideas are declared to be grow
ing. In the west where a Rhenish re-
public is said to be planned.
The Bremen soldiers and workers
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
WEEISLY FORECAST.

washington, Nov. 23.--Weather pre-
dictions for the week beginning Mon
day, issued by the weather bureau to-
day. are:
Region of the Great Lakes: Snow
about Monday in northern upper lake
region and on Tuesday over upper
lakes generally and lower lakes prob
ably continuing locally until Friday;
fair at end of week; temperatures
about normal except somewhat above
In upper lake region early in the week.
Upper Mississippi valley: Rain or
srloW first half week, probably fair
second half; warmer first half, nearly
normal temperatures thereafter
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
Fraud Charged
In oil Concern
fRv Assoeiated Press. )

nrevn, yoTlr Nov. 2S.-A conspiracy
TO use the mails to defraud investors
OF millions of dollars through the sale
Of stock OF the Tuxpan Star OH cor
,poration, is alleged by the government
in a complaint on which Louis Rou- 1s-
nnangnao, head of the company; Jonn
j. Bryant. a director, and Henry. kalb,
q broker, were arraigned before a
United States commissioner today aLt-
er their arrest.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
ErARRGAgT.

Minnesota, North Dakota and South
Dakota Fair and warmer tonight
and Sunday.
Iowa-Fair tonight and Sunday;
somewhat colder in southeast portion
tonight; rising temperature Sunday.
Montana - Fair and warmer to-
night. Sunday generally fair and
warmer except snow or rain west of
the divide.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
Reds Prepdp- ing
For a Get-aze,ay

Copenhagen, Nov. s22, Friday The
Soviet authorities of Russia have or
dered that a cruiser be ready at the
shortest notice to sail from the mouth
of the Neva river, in the Gulf of
Finland, and ir is announced that in
case of danger fourteen members OF
the government /. will embark for a
neutral port, according to Petrograu
advieeS
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
Want Workers
RebreSented
(By Agsociated Press 4.

- NJ NIoy ,AbbOCIdCSu lFIebS. =.
Paris, Nov. "a Socialist delega-
tion called on Premier Clemenceau
Friday to inquire whether the govern
ment would have Representatives of
the working classes at the peace con-
ference and whether an international
congress would be authorized during
the negotiations. The premier replied
that he would refer both questions to.
the cabinet and the allied govern
ments.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
Elaborate Plan
To Aid Fighters
(Ry Associated Press. }

WolveEhampton, England, Nov. %.
The coalition government plans to
make England a fit country to live in
for the men who have made a new
world. declared Premier Lloyd George,
in opening the provincial political
campaign here to-day. The program
includes schemes to increase the pro-
duction from land and other indus
tries, reforestation, better transport,
including the extension OF the canal
system and small holdings for soldiers
and sailors with assistance In the
form of homes built by the govern
Yuent.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
CIR .RANplT CONVICTED.
,(By ARsociatee Press:l

u ----- -TF5Y lAHsUGle6LF5Is = ?
Denver, Colo. Nov. 2a Miss
Eva Lewis, az years DID, confessed
member of the band OF automobile
bandits and train robbers who ter,
rorized Denver and Colorado
Springs. September .13 when two
policemen were killed and four
wounded. was found guilty by a jury
in district court here last night of
highway robbery.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
nrraaER cAsE coNTINuEp.

(By Associated Press.)
Chicago, Nov. 23.-Owing to the ILL
ness of District Attorney Fleming,
Judge Landis today continued until
Tuesday the hearing Of Victor L. Ber-
ger and other Socialists indicted on
charges of violating the espionage
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
HoNoR ZOE WILsON.

(By ASSoclaIed zEFSes.l 80
London, Nov 23.-The British Al
HntraIty is considering q place Tor tne
reception Of President Wilson. u
probably will send warghips to meet
the Agememnon and escort the presi-
deutia1 party to port.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
7-r.v.r IN -Ts9pTg A. VALLEY.

valley city. ". D.. Nov. 23.-Ihe
$4,000, rs q, new Valley City institu-
zion which has Just received Its incor-
porsffon papers from the secretary of
state. The incorporators are a.. -
CSray. q. IA- Isenee, George W. Drake,
Al. e. PauIgon and w. =. Kernkamps
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
SOLDIERS ARE LEAVING,
Plans for EBbarleation of Units From
France Already Advancing.

France Already Advancing
(By Associated Press.)
Headquarters of The American
First Army, Nov. 22.-While as an
effective military force the American
army remains intact the homeward
movement has already begun. Con-
struction of all kinds has been
stopped and contracts and deliveries
cancelled where possible and the
men whose services have been in
these and other lines OF activity, are
either en- route to ports or. plans
for their embarkation are under way.
The first to go will be the sick and
convaIescent wounded. These will
be sent home with the greatest pos
sible expedition. Certain divisions,
exhausted by replacement, viii go
next
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
GAHBLED GERMAN NEWS.

Cleveland, Nov a.. Riehard Brenlle,
cleveland German language daily,
was indicted by the federal grand
Jury today for violation OF the espion-
aue act in the alleged garbling of a
WoIn news bureau dispatch on
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
GROSS CONTINENT FLTGHT'.
~ Aseociated q

by ASBOClALbu FTeBs.J
Santa Barbara Cal, Nov. 23. =
Bound for Washington, ID. O., with
only two stops scheduled, 'I02," the
LougTlead btplane. left Santa Barbara
at sos this morning.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
French Women
Turn DouDn Plea
fwv Assor4ia}aa PreHs

-. = IHy ASSoclaLeu FFESSsJ - - 3
Paris ifSogS. 3..--e British wireless.
service 1.-The nationaI acQuneil of
ceda with She French government to
mitigate the terms OF the German
arf1fstice
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
wRrrER GETs Goop Pogr.
az AssocIated Presg.l

lBy Associated Press.1
Basel, Nov 19, ay.--Illdwin
BRO, writer, has been appointed Hun
garian minister of foreign affairs, ac--
corling to dispatch from Budapest.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
PASSES WILSON Appreciation.

IBy AsSoCfateu PreBSsJ
Paris, Nov. 23.--The French senate
has passed the motion already adopt
ed by the chamber of deputies paying
homage to President Wilson as HAY
Ing deserved well of humanity.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
sCANDTNAVTAN nrTasTnN

New York, Nov. ga joint mission
from Norway, sweden and Denmark
arrived here today to study financial
and economic conditions III the United
states.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-11-23
MARCH OUTLINES
PLAN FOR EARLY
TRANSPORTATION N
OF MANY TROOPS
Railroad, Artillery, Gas,
Tank and Air Forces
Listed for Return
CAMPS At HOME
TO BE ABANDONED
Several Will eB Given Up
Soon-Pershing Picks
Those He Can Spare
CAMPS AT HOME
TO BE ABANDONED

Washington, Nov. 23.-pians
Of the war department, Secretary
Baker said today, call for saa
reduction of the American expe-
dltionary forces TO a point where
they will constitute apnrnxi-
nately 30 divisions, or about
half the present strength. FnFs
&her reductions will be made be-.
yond that point II Il 10 found
that the situation warrants.
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General March disclosed that theirs
are in France 10 American tank bats
taiions equipped with the French
light type OF tank and four training
companies equipped with the British
heavy type These are among che
units which can be spared at aS1
early date They include the aDI
500, 303, 306, 325, 326. 327, 329. SSe