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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-30
NORMAL SCHOOL
CHANGE REGENTS
ASK HAS OPENED
ANOTHER ISSUE.
MacFarland's Friends Dis
posed to Battle For
His Retention

An announcement made exclusively
by The Forum Friday afternoon Of
the demand that the North Dakota
board OF regents had made upon
President MacFarland of the Valley
City normal school, that he resign
the position, came as a surprise to
President MacFarland's friends over
the state, according to information
received today from various points.
No statement has been forthcom-
ing as yet either from the board OF
regents or President MacFarland with
respect to the demand.
lit is not known just when the board
of regents decided to ask for Mr..
MacFarland's resignation, but ii is
believed that the step was taken
when the regents held a meeting at
Grand Forks recently.
Nothing From Macdonald.
N. c. Macdonald, state superintend-
ent of public instruction and general
ly looked upon as the administered on's
adviser in virtually all things n ated
to educational policies, would not
discuss the MacF'arland incident
when seen by The Forum representa-
tive late Friday afternoon. He was
en- route home after attending a meet
ing of the state high school board in
Fargo.
ITS all news to me" said Mr.. Mac
donald, and beyond that he wouldn't
discuss the situation.
See Another Issue.
Friends OF President MacFarland
are not disposed to see him retired
from the normal presidency without
a battle. according TO views expressed
by several of them today.
They sec another issue created that
will add no little zest to the states
political developments in the coming
few months.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-30
APPOINTMENT OF
FOCH EXPECTED
TO WELD ALLIED
ARMIES into One
Viewed in Washington As
Most Important Devel-
opment In Situation
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, March 30-The ap-
pointment Of General Foch. French
chief of staff, to supreme command
Of the allied and American forces in
France is regarded here today as the
important development in the situa-
tion on the western front.
The elevation Of General Foch
means the co-ordination Of all the
armies opposing tho German on
slaught This Is a step long urged
BY American and French military
men and apparently was brought
about by the realization of the inn
mediate necessity OF driving back
the Germans.
Although It was learned that
President Wilson had been officially
advised Of the appointment when he
sent q message to General F0ch yes
terday congratulating him ION his
new authority" there was no ex-
PLANTATION at the White House OF
what the President meant. The Uni
ted States, however, always has ad-
vocated the concentration of military
power In France in the hands Of one
general and the suggestion was heard
that Secretary Bakers recent visit
to France and his subsequent trip to
England might be connected with
the latest development
The naming Of General F'och also
went a great way to strengthen the
belief that an Anglo French Ameri-
can counter offensive is not far Off
and that the allied blow is 10 fan on
the French section Of the recent
fighting front.
Gen. Foch's Record.
General Ferdinand Foch is Of
BASQUE origin. He was born at
Tarbee I'm 1851, but was raised at
Metz Rather than become a Ger
man after the annexation OF Lor-
raine, Foch preferred to return TO
France and help 30 prepare France
for the struggle with Germany which
Continued on page ~
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-30
ASSOCIATED PRESS
SUMMARY OF WAR

Fiahtina on the battle front be-
tween the Searpe and the Oise hsv-
ina diminished greatly, except be.
tween Albert and MoHtididier, allied
forces are being made ready for
counter blow against the Germans,
General Foch, who played memoir
able role In stopping the first. Ger
man rush toward Paris and the
channel ports, has been given com d.
mand of the British, French and
American armies.
Repulsed in attempts to widen
their salisnts the Germans have
driven. forward in the apex OF their
wedae toward Amiens and are now
astrids the sonfne. about twelve
miles east of that important point.
Between the somns and the Avre
the British retreatsd to line
through Hamel, Mareeleave and
NeuviIle. Just south of Albert how
ever, the British hold TO the line OF
the Anera which makes q dangerous
salient into the German line.
The French have completsly
checked the Germans west of Mont
didier, and the enemy has not tried
60 repeat his unsuccessful attempts
70 force a passage over the Oise east
Of Lasaiuny. Between montdidier
and Lassiany the French counter
offensive which took them into the
outskirts Of Noyon Thursday, con-
tinues.
General Foeh's appointment to the
chief command indicates that the
moment for a strong counter move.
ment has arrived. With the allied
reserves and American divisions for
mobile force and the British and
French holding the enemy on their
flank, General Foch will have fuil
scope for his stratanieal powers.
The wings OF the German salient
are ias weak points. As the Germans
press forward between Albert and
without widening their
wings simultaneously, their position
becomes more hazardous. The region
about Arras and the line of the oise
offsra two positions from which q
counter blow can be launched.
The situation IN unchanged on the
other sectors In France and In italy.
Rather heavy artillery firing contiH-
uos on the American front northwest
OF Toul. The activity Of the Ger
mans behind their lines there eontin-
ues, but there have been no indtca-
tions Of impending infantry actions
on . large scale.
ne long range gun WniGh Hah peeH
Paris for a week has
surpassed the hnmbing airplane IN
One shell struck a
church in the Paris region as the
WAS gathered for q
Good Friday Observance and 70 per-
sons were killed and 80 injured.
Most OF the victims were women and
children.
Rebel troops in Finland have suf
gured a serious aethacs from gov
arnnaent forces and are reported e
have lost 10000 prisoners ak Tam
merfors. German troops have bean
aiding che government.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-30
Provisional
Government
For Siberia
(By Associated Press.)

Shanghai, Tuesday, March 26.-
According to the Hardin correspond
ent of The North China Daily News,
it has been decided to form a pro-
visional Siberian government for the
purpose of assuring continuance Of
the original program of the Russian
revolution and Of suppressing Boil
shevik troops. Tt is expected the new
government will ask the assistance
Of friendly powers in beginning mill
tary operations without delay.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-30
re. DAY
AT CASSELTON

Monday, April /, viii be Red Cross
day at Casselton.
There will be a Red Cross drive,
auction sale, supper, and the presen-
tation Of "AlI OF a Sudden Peggy" by
the Chaffee Dramatic club in the
Portland theater i'm the evening.
"a great number of articles have
been donated for the auction, which
viii be cried by Ross brothers. in-
cluding $500 worth OF iewelry by Mrs.
John DalrympIe, Minneapolis Mimi,
formerly OF CasscltOn.
More than $2, 500 fin cash donations
have already been received. the
amounts ranging from 81 to $3.50. and
many farmers had given pledges on
their land TO the extent of cents an
acre.
There viii be music By the North
Dakota Agricultural college during
the day Al big Red Cross supper win
be served ln the evening.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-30
BLOODY FIGHTING ON BOTH
SIDES OF GERMAN SALIENT
Pershtng,s Offer
Goes to Heart of
the French Nation

Paris, March S0.-General Perish
ing's sincere and manly words in
placing at the disposal OF General
Foch the entire resources Of the AM
erican army have gone straight to
the heart Of the French people, who
dearly love what the French call
fine gesture. The newspapers of
all shades of opinion reflect this
grateful appreciation, both by the
prominence they give the incident
and in their comments. Echo de
Paris, says that France as a whole
does grateful homage to the United
States, adding "to use the language
of surgeons We may say there has
been and there Is more than ever to-
day a TRANSMISSION Of blood between
the two countries.
The Petit Journal says:
General Pershing's act asking so
nobly TO share in the honors and
sacrifices OF that battle of nations
now in preparation, is a solemn
warning TO the central empires of the
grim resolve of free nations to con-
quer.
General Pershings words to Cen
eraI Foch have in their simplicity
deep meaning, says The Figaro.
They bring out the magnitude of the
stake at issue. On the events on the
Somme hangs not only the fate Of
England and France but of civiliza-
tion and progress for which Ger
many victorious, would substitute
her. coarse methods OF human eX-
ploitation".
LOeuVFe says: certainly the
Boches did not foresee such rapid
intervention They will soon have
opportunity to Judge its growing inn
portance They shall see these new
soldiers, pressing on in serried ranks,
impatient to try their virgin weap-
ons, turning to the eastward they will
see behind them the japanese,
trembling with eagerness, ready to
spring.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-30
.NEATLESS DAYS
.SUSP ENDED FOR
MONTH TO SAVE
SUP PLIES
Marketing of Hogs Is Alb
normally Heavy and Sur
plus is Created
fRv Associated Press.l

Washington, March 30.-Suspension
of the meatless day regulations for
80 days beginning tomorrow, was
ordered last night by the food
administration in instructions tefe-
graphed tp all state food administra-
tors.
Temporary relaxation Of the re-
strictions was decided upon because
marketing OF thousands OF hogs has
increased the meat supply beyond
the country's shipping and storage
capacity. Food Administrators
Hoover expressed confidence that the
producers would not take advantage
of the holiday" to ask more than
fair prices, and that the packers and
retailers win have sense enough 70
realize that this is not to be a holi-
day of high prices.
"The very much over normal run
to markets of hogs due to supplies
damned back, during the winter
months car shortage. still continues"
Mr.. Hoover said. "and seems likely to
go on for another 80 days. After this
period the seasonal shortage in mar
keting will set In.
1T is a matter of regret that the
extent Of our domestic storage
capacity, the limited overseas and in
land transportation and port facilities
do not permit Of saving and moving
the whole of this temporary and abb
normal surplus to the allies for use
when this heavy killing season has
passed. On the other hand, the larg-
er and cheaper supplies Of potatoes
and the larger supplies OF milk, to-
gether with these further relaxed re-
strictiOns on meat SO that some por-
tion is available each day should
facilitate the enlarged saving Of
breadstuffs Of which we are so much
deficient i'm allied needs.
THE consumer should not take this
announcement as In any way a de-
parture from the general principles Of
conservation OF all foods which the
food administration breaches. The
need Of food on the other side Is
greater than eyer--the need OF
economy in America is greater than
ever.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-30
Japan Ready to
Cope Adequately
With Situation "

London, March 30.-"The fear is
rightly entertained that Germany's
influence may gradually extend east
ward and prove a menace to the
peace of the Far East" said Premier
Terauchi in an address to the upper
house OF the Japan parliament, as
quoted in a Reuter- dispatch from
Toxic.
Should the situation develop in
such way as to endanger the se-
curity and well being OF our country
or to call for action to protect the
common interests OF the allies, this
government is resolved to take steps
70 cope adequately with the situa-
tion."
The premier said events might de-
mand reassembling of the diet,
which was prorogued on Wednesday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-30
The British statement.

London. March 5O.-The Germans.
attacking yesterday at Demuin and
Mezieres, pressed back the British
from Mezieres. the war once an
nounces.
All the enemy's attempts to cap
ture Demuin broke down after sharp
fighting which lasted throughout the
afternoon.
Mezieres. captured by the Germans.
is in the sector south OF the Somme
where the principal gains OF the Ger
mans I'm the last few days have been
made. 1t is ten miles north or
Montdidier.
The statement follows:
North OF the Somme only local ac-
tiOns have taken place. South Of the
Somme the enemy's attacks ycstcr-
day at pemuin and Mezieres succeed
ed in pressing back our troops from
the latter village. We secured a
number Of prisoners in our counter
attacks. At Demuin ali the enemy's
attempts to capture the village broke
down after sharp fighting which last
ed throughout the afternoon.
During the past week our cavalry
have fought with great Eallantry,
both mounted and dismounted and
repulsed the enemy. iniicting heavy
losses on him in numerous engage
mentE"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-30
Hospital Cars
Too FeW For The
German Wounded
CBy Associated PresH.)

Amsterdam, March 80.-Trains
carrying wounded Germans from the
battlefront in France are proceeding
continuously along the frontier be-
tween Germany and Holland, accord
ing to a dispatch to The Telegraaf,
from KerlSrade. IT has been neces-
sary to replace hospital cars By
freight cars. ia which the wounded
lie on straw and shavinEHs
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-30
British SWeeb
FOrDdrd Again
In MeSobotdn1id
~ AesoeIatad prees.l

london, March 50.-The British
column which recently won a strik-
ing victory on the front along the
Euphrates river in Mes0potamta. putt
ting ont Of action the entire Turkish
force In the Hit area. has advanced TO
8 point So miles beyond Hit the war
once announces. The number ~
prisoners has been Increased TO 5000.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-30
Turks Plan
InUdsion OF
The Crinled
lBy Associated Prese.l

London, March 30.--A telegram
from Copenhagen reports that an Of
fetal statement issued by Turkey an
nounces that Turkey is preparing an
expedition to restore order in Crimea.
Turkish newspapers have. recent
ly been asserting that on the basis
OF the right Of self-determination.
Crimea should be joined to Turkey.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-30

! ly be renewed, perhaps with greatef
fer0city than before.
Yesterday afternoon the enemy had
small success south of the Luce
river on tho British right flank.
Strong German forces attacking
there, captured Mezierea and also
Maison Blanche north Of that village.
The British Immediately organized q
counter attack and pushed forward
determinedly against the invaders.
The German attempt 20 force the
British back along the Scarpe and
capture Arras cost them an enormous
price in casualties. although they
used ten divisions. North OF the
river, the British held to their posi-
tions and wavered but slightly before
the enemy onslaught. South or the
river. however. the British retired
slightly between Fampoux and
Boisleux.
There was hard fighting on both
sides OF the Scarpe To the north the
most desperate conflict was Evared
about RoeuX. which was the scene 81
sanguinary struggles last year. The
Germans succeeded in forcing the
British to withdraw from this place
North of Gavrelle. the enemy tried
but were repuised by witherinr ms
chine gun fire. South Of the river
the most bitter lighting was about
telegraph Hill. which changed hands
several times.
Battery Lost Three Days.
Below the Somme. British artillery
has been doing marvellous work in
getting the heavy guns back during
the withdrawal. One battery 81
heaViea was cut of and lost for thfas
Gays. Attnough often surrounded. tho
men worked their way out to thu
British lines with all the guns.
On high ground near Albert there
are I'VE machine Eunucrs who are cut
of 600 yards iu front of their own
infantry, but who atili are doing
great execution among the enemy.
Tanks also have been DOING small
but important work. They have been
travelling in pairs. Etemminn fhe
advance and taking prisoners
Ihat sector on the lone Battle freNe
lying south pf the River Gomma ccn-
Continued nM mnN@ #
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-30
Russia Willing
To Accept
From the Allies
- Assooiated Press.l

Petrograd, Friday, March 29.-M.
Lunacharsky, minister of education,
expresses his opinion that while an
with America is impossible,
Russia is willing to accept American
assistance in the form of loans and
arms in view of the fact Germany is
the common enemy.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-30
Situation Is Improved.

British Army Headquarters in
France. March 80.-The situation to-
day from the entente viewpoint is re-
ported more satisfactory. Along the
British sector the battle front last
night was comparatively quiet.
The British lines have been
strengthened rapidly In every quarter
along the front. There is a most
heartening display Of determination
and optimism
IN the vicinity Of Albert the Ger
mans today were reported to be Dig
ginE themselves IN along the line
from Thiepval % La Boiselle.
For a brief space the tides Of con-
hict have Hlackened but amy moment
they may sos III again. When the
Germans have brought forward their
artillery and orerhauled their hght-
ing machines the struEsls und0uhted-
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Full Associated Press
Leased Wire Service
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Continued On page ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23
WESTBURY RETURNS
Will represent Passenger Travelling
service of CO-Ordinatcd Rail
roads I'm Hjrbmoud

e. w. Westbury. widely known in
Eastern railroad circles and president
OF the American Association Of TRAY
cling Passenger Agents Yesterday sue
cccded Masrudcr Dent as division pas
SchSer Representatives OF the Southern
Railway Mr.. Dent has just been com
miSsioncd Il second lieutenant ~ the
signal corps of the United States Army
Mr Westbulw comes to Richmond
from Philadelphia with the closing Of
al! Eastern Passenger Offices Of the
Southern. lie was district passenger
agent. with headquarters in Richmond
about ten years ago. While away
from Richmond lie Was connected with
the Philadelphia and Washington Of
ices OF the railroad. In returning to
inns city Mr.. Wcstbury comes repre-
senting the passenger travelling SER
vice OF the Co-ordiuatcd railroads.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23
ADDRESS WOMAN'S CLUB
Sir Walter u. Lawrence to Make Sew
eral Speeches While in
richmond

Members Of the Woman's Club are
much Interested in tho address to be
delivered there on Saturday night by
Sir Walter Roper Lawrence. the Eng
lish soldier now in this country in con
ncctiou with the work OF the United
states committee on public informa-
ton.
Sir Walter will arrive here on Friday
afternoon from Louisville. Ky. AMI
Will remain in the city for five days.
Friday night he Will be heard at the
University club; Saturday he appears
at the Womans Club, and on sunday
afternoon he VIII speak at the sing
at the John Marshall High school.
Public interest, however, ccuters In
his address TO be made Oh Monday
night IN the hall of tho House of Dele
gates TO members c' the Virginia
Legislature
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23
Churches Unite
for Fuel Saving
Joint Prayer Service Of West
End Congregations to Be
Held Tonight.

la CO. operation with the campaign Of
The fuel administrat for the con-
s,'>"tion of all fuel possible. as one
of tho most patriotic undertakings that
am ho made At this timc. the congre-
of several Richmond churches
have arranged union prayer services.
Ih' first union service will lie held
o-uight AZ the First English lutheran
Church. Unless there is some improve
n"ni ln the coal situation, It is likely
that union church services VIII be
u1GGUTat"d all over Richmond.
The union prayer services Tonight
.r" arranged by tho congregations OF
the Westminster Presbyterian. Han
over Avenue christian. Monument
Methodist and tho First English I.uthc-
nam. II is expected that other churches
I'M th" city Viii follow this plan The
saving "f fuel IL substantial one
To- TIA" various churches Union scr
Vices wcrc recently suggested 10y The
lue! administration, ana have been
inarcuratcd in many small communi-
cS with satisfactory results
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23
FERTEl ACCUSED OF
BUYING STOLEN CAR
Says He Purchased u in Good Faith
From Man Wearing Uniform
of Army Sergeant.


MAN Fcrtcl. of the Tire Company of
richmond. has been served with Il war
rant charging him with having pur-
chased car which had been stolen.
lie Will be given a hearing in the
'iopewcll Court on Friday. MIR Fcrtel.
VINO Is we'll known in the auto acccS-
sorry trade, stated last night that lie
h'tu bought car from II man wearing
lhc uniform Of u sergeant of the United
states Army, and that the transaction
h1u pccn regular even 10 the Formally
OF having a bill %; sale drawn up by
an attorney. He had no suspicion that
inc eur had been stolen. and expressed
me belief that if il WAS a stolen ear
IL mad been sold to the army man who
S"!u II TO him in good faith.
Mr.. fcricl was bailcd in the sum OF
S""o through his attorney, benjamin
i.ovcnsteiu.
through erroneous Information fur
hIShch by the police ii was Incorrectly
stated in The Times Dispatch ycStcr-
DAY that Mr.. Fcrtcl had been commit
tea to jail pending trial MIR. Fcrtcli
has not been in Jail having been re-
leased on bail immcdiat"lv following
his arrest
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23
MECHANICS WANTED
Wen Having Necrssary Qualifications
Have Opportunity for Overseas
Service mt Once.

All men now. '*vbj~ot to draft and
having a knowIeda;c OF mechanics may
enlist in tho Thirty Engineers
now ncirC formed at Fort Mycr. Men
having the necessary qualifications
have an exceptionally coed chance for
advancement TO tho ranks of n0ncom-
niSsioned officers.
This branch OF tho service contains
"eatuTcs attractive 70 those VINO desire
immediate overgca service the re-
-ruitinE officer desires TO enroll only
men expert in tncir particular VEGA
zion. Pine filters, electricians, machine
lists, black smiths and installation wori:-
ors are particularly needed 10 TIA Rich
.ncnda quota.
Captain !. II EuEvlcs. who has been
assigned 10 recruiting work in viz
.ina, viii DC in the city for several
lays. after which he viii leave ior
rthcr cities Ia the State. His icnpor-
ary Office g 81 room 26G NurpIys
lote.. whore y" viii examine MI ap-
1iicaEts.
4. H. Erom, secretary o. the Am.ri-
car Association az Engineers. was tn
Richmond yesterday morning with ;hc
purpose of meeting as many locA on
.inecrs possible. 70 put before trcm
The objeCts of M" s0ciation :ad "ar-
iiculnrly its effort 10 cooperate with
,he Ca;cd States government
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23

Rev. Frank Pratt will deliver lee
turc tonight at S o'clock at the First
Unitarian Church on The Philosophy
of lIumor"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23
writ OF Error Allowed,

bond OF $500 by Judge Robert II.
Pr.ntis Yesterday in the case Of NJ. ~
MoArthur against the Rinehart- Denris
Company. The issue in the case was
TO whom sum OF $1,000 should be
paid. The case was Appealed from
Wise County.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23

Lee Chapter United baurh;ors A.
'he Confederate. G'trc its anGGhj u n
ner 10 the in"laies ia tho Home 10
Sepdy Confederate Women on Genera
Ices birthday. All If tho dci.caries %
ihe season were aervcc. Miss GtoNiou
the ma,ron Of the home. presided