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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-09-06
Many Expected to
Refuse TO Claim
Draft Exemption
lBn Assooiated Pregg. )

Washington. Sept 6. Because
many men of the new draft ages are
expected to refuse to claim exemp-
ton from military service, regard
less of the need for the at home, the
provost marshal generals Office to-
day suggested that employers or in
terested dependents should not fall
to file formal claims in such cases.
t is pointed out that the form of
the questionnaire purposely leaves
the exemption claim open TO be filed
by. others than the registrant him.
sell. General Crowder's staff feels
that failure to present legitimate
exemption claims for sentimental
reasons will almost certainly work
hardship and injustice, especially
since the local boards now are being
asked to conduct classification at
top speed. General failure to have
such claims filed, it is said, also
will serve to slow UP the work.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-09-06
Philip Is Nouo
Slightly in Lead
az Associated Press. )

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. with
$50 precincts still to report, Gov
hundred votes ahead of Roy P. Will
cox OF Eau Claire, in the contest for
the Republican bugernational nom
iIlation in Wisconsin.
OF the missing precincts, 120 are
said to be favorable to Philipp and
so 10 Wilcox.
While the result is very much in
doubt, Governor Philip appears to
have a slight shade of advantage
over the Eau Claire man.
Because OF the cioseness Of the
race and the usual slight variations
Ia the unofficial and official figures,
the result, 1t is expected will not be
known until the official canvass
has been made
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-09-06
SeddO1g DrQqOing
Sblendid Cr0qgds

Capt. T. r. Y. seddon, New zea-
lander, who has seen service in the
world war, spoke Thursday evening
at Dickinson and will continue his
tour of the state, appearing at Man
dan tonight and Saturday night at
Valley City. Capt. Seddon has
most interesting personal account of
the great conflict and he is being
heard with much interest in the
North Dakota cities included in his
tour
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-09-06
TERM HAM COMPLETELY SURROJNDED 10 MILES TO LA ON
HREACHHINDENBURG LINE SOUTHO OFLA F2RE
One Type otShtb
For Each Yard
CBy AgsocIated Preas.l

philadelphia, Sept. 6.--The en-
ergency fleet. corporation, through
Direction Charles NJ. Schwab and
Vice President Charles Piez, is
working out a new shipbuilding
policy whereby each eastern yard
will confine itself to the construc-
tion of one type Of vessel.
ut ought to increase ship prod
uction next year by several hundred
thousand" said Mr.. Schwab,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-09-06
FORECAST.

Wisconsin-Fair tonight and Satur-
day; slightly warmer tonight in south
portion,
Minnesota-Fair tonight and Satur-
day; warmer tonight in west and ex-
treme south portions
loWa-Fair and warmer tonight and
Saturday
North Dakota-Fair tonight and
Saturday. slightly warmer tonight
Montana--Fair tonight and Satur-
day; warmer tonight
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-09-06
Will Release All
Able Bodied Men
CRv Associated Press !.

Washington, Sept. ST. Secretary
Baker has ordered the chief of each
bureau in the war department to re-
place by December 81, all men within
the draft ages, Who would be clas-
sified in class 1 now. assigned to
duty in Washington or in war de-
partment branches elsewhere, with
men physically disqualified for gem
eral military service.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-09-06
AMERIcAN LII suNK.

(By Associated PressD
Washington, Sept 6.--The navy de-
the American steamer Lake owens
had been sunk by a sub Five mem
bers of the civilian crew are reported
lost.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-09-06
Constant Attaeks;


Paris, Sept. 6.-The course of the
fighting on the western front con-
tinues To show day after day that
Marshal F'oeh is practicfng his pre-
cept, "The whole are Of war consists
in attacking" with telling effect on
the enemy
As Henry Bidou points out IN
the Journal des Debats, the battle Of
the Marne is being produced with
the positions reversed, Six German
armies are recoiling, closely pressed
was the case with the allied forces
four years ago. The allied armies
from the arc of a circle enclosing
the Germans and, just as in the
Marine battle, the fight RACES, now
on the center and now on one or
the other wing. Each move is made
with such skill and decisiveness
that its effect is felt in every part
of the line.
At present General Mangin is hav-
ing his innings, while the British
have been resting on their laurels
for brief period and preparing for
a further blow.
The commander of the French
right wing made q brilliant score
yesterday. placing the entire hinge
OF the enemy's defense system north
Of Scissors in allied grasp. The re-
capture of Folembray, Coucy-l -le-
Chateau and Coucy-le-ville all Of
which had been cleaned out and de-
stroyed by the retreating enemy,
brings the allied troops to the foot
Of the st. Gobian heights, on the
retention forces also have reached
the river Aisne from Conde to Well
Aroy and occupy dominating posi-
tions north of the Vesle while Gen
eraF Humbert's army is pursuing it's
victorious way toward Ham and
Chauny.
Are Burning Bridges.
With The French Army In The
Field, Thursday, Sept. 5.-The Ger
mans tonight are destroying bridges
and flooding the country between
Chauny and Lafere, which is good
indication that they do not expect
to. remain much longer in advance
of their old line which ran from La
fere to Barisis.
Today their retreat continued in
daylight east OF the Ailette river
and their columns suffered very
heavy losses from shell fire.
Between the Ailette and the Aisne.
French troops advanced TO a line
from Margiyal TO Quincy and
Chfyres, while to the north they oc-
cupied Coucy-le Chateau and Coucy-
le Vile, approaching their old line
of 1917 around the edge OF the hilly
wood region of st. Gobain. There
they will encounter the formidable
defence works the Germans pre-
pared as part Of the old Hindenburg
position and which perhaps have
been further strengthened since the |
beginning Of their retreat.
Reach, Hindenbura Line.
London, Sept. s.-British troops
today captured Neuve Chapei1e and
Busy.
Field Marshal Haig's forces cross
ed the Canal Du Nord on the whole |
front except from Havrincourt |
north to the Scarpe
Between the Somne and the Disc |
French troops have captured the |
block of hills known as the Outre-
court Massif, which is within three
miles Of Chauny.
The French have secured a good |
hold on the northern bank of the |
Ailette and on the Terrain between !
that river and the Disc
They are approaching If they are |
not actually on the Hindenburg line |
at St Gopain Massif.
The important feature Of this
mornings news is that the Canal |
CONTINUED on page - |
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-09-06
Entire Front Hinges On
This Strong Position
>.s South Of Laon
AIsNE REACHED
.... ON WIDE FRONT
French Pushing Home Vic
tories Won During Ear
. ly Part OF Week
(Ey AssocIatesd Press. !

Paris, Sept 6. 1886 D. m.-Gen.
Debenery's army is steadily advanc-
ing in the direction of Ham which
has been completely encircled.
Gen. Mangin's troops are now In
sight OF Laon, having reached with
in ten miles Of that city.
Gen. Berthelot's soldiers have
reached the Aisne on a large front.
General Humbert's army Is making
steady progress today in the region
Of Guiscard and Ham. Advices from
the battle front say that the town of
Ham has virtually been taken by the
French forces.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-19
Bl0Od Is Spilled in
Streets OF PetrOgrad

Upifed Press Correspondent
PETROGRAD, Jan Is delayed.
via London. Jan. fs.--Severai per.
sons were killed and many wounded
In street fighting today. colncldent
with the opening Of the constituent
assembly.
The city bristied with fighting
forces. including q large number Of
troops brought to the capital by the
Bolshcviki. after formal announce
ment OF the discovery Of counter
revolutionary plot. which. II was be-
iieved. was headed by former Pre-
mier Kerensky.
Kerensky was himself reported to
Be In hiding In Petrograd
The constituent assembly opened
II y. m
The fighting in the downtown
streets occurred just prior TO this.
Many Women Injured
Among those killed In the rioting
was NJ Logvinoff. OF the executive
committee Of the peasants congress.
The wounded Included many women.
Versions of how the rioting started
differ. The most competent story
was that n procession Of the Society
for Defense Of the Constituent As
sembiy was attacked by the BoIshe-
nxjki CMaximaiists) and their banners
destroyed.
A command to the troops to fire
their guns into the air resulted in n
general hail OF machine gun fire and
rifles. but not al OF the bullets were
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-19

shot harmless toward the sky.
NJ Tchernoff. a social revolution.
AIRY and former minister OF agricul-
ture under kcrcnsky. was elected
president OF the constituent, assem-
bly,. by a vote Of "a agains, 1855 poll.
ed by spiridonowa. a former duma
leader.
Artillery Near by
Extra guards were scattered
around smolny Institute. hcadquar.
tiers of the Bolsheviki. which bristlcd
with machine guns and arYnored
cars. The central telephone office
was barricaded. The proletariat in
several sections OF the city was sery-
cd with arms and ammunition. -Four
hundred sailors arrived from Kron.
stadt and Helsingfors.
The rumor spread thruou, the city
that Kerensky was somewhere In
hiding in Petrograf. with two Of his
former iieutenants. NJ. Savinkoff.
formerly minister Of war. and FiIon-
enko. once a social democratic leader
In the duma.
The workmen's and soldiers cen.
trail soviet issued formal orders to all
workmen that they remain Mt their
occupations on Friday. and decreed
mobilization OF all soldiers In tho
various armories. Its proclamation
declared.
Every effort Of any person or or.
ganization 10 assume the functions
OF government will be regarded as n
counter revolutionary move
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-19

Wv nat N the hHihit"Nt ht'Hh'
tnyabie7 A.-One thousand dollars.
Every unmarried person whose net-iD-
come for 1917 was $1,000 or more
must make n return. Married citi.
yens, or residents. Of the United
states, with an income Of 5000 or
more must make return.
o--where do report TO make my
tax return7 when must II be PAID
A.--To the Internal revenue collector.
room 226 postoffice 0csieraD building.
Third ave. and Union At. Income
taxes must he paid by June ID. 1918.
STATEMENTS MUST RE IN THE
HANDS or THE COLLECTOR BE
FORE MARCH I. 1918.
Q--iIow many people In this state
will be required to pay an income
taxi Alt l. estimated that 10000
people In Washington, or one out Of
every 300. will help contribute the
SIC. DOC. 900 collection here.
What In the rate Of taxation on
an income in excess Of 81 1000 for "A
married man? A.-The rate Is per
cent on all excess above the eNemp-
ton amount, whether n man Is mar
ried or not, unless his income Is more
than $1,000
Q-What were the chief exemp-
tons Of the old income tax laws?
A--singIe men. $4,000 Married
men, $1,000.
OIL am "a travelling salesman for
n firm that pays me a SALARY and my
expense account while on the road.
In my expense account considered
income? A.-No.
"a minor child. above the age
OF 5000 exemption. obtaining room.
board and clothes from his parents.
Is earning money on his own ac-
count. none Of which Is accounted
for to the parents nor paid over to
them. IL this money NO earned
part Of the parents income and
therefore taxable? Ayes.
Q-Whcre money has been paid
housewife for board and room, In
there any deduction allowable for
the cost Of said board and room?
Ayes.
Q.--An elderly lady. widow. In
In receipt OF an annuity Of $500
year from "A large estate. Assuming
that this estate pays It's income tax
Ii the lady taxable. inasmuoh an
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-19
WE.
ARE GOING TO
GET 6 MAYORS

They're off In n cloud Of dust.
Saturday was the last day can.
didates for tho municipal cleo
ton offices could file. When tho
books finally slam shut. the city
comptroller viii guard . hand.
some pile Of coIn-fees from con.
fident officos~~kers. John r.
Murphy. former prosecuting at
torncy. got into the mayorxIty
race Saturday morning.
Seattle probably will choose It's
mayor from five candidates Mayor
Hiram c. Gill. ole Hanson. Ralph A.
Horr. Austin T. Criffiths and c. ].
France and Murphy
Each one OF them is going to be-
elected, according to admissions
made 20 The Star today.
Sure I'm going TO win" declared
Griffiths That's dead certain"
III the people think I'm the best
man for mayor. I'll win" Hanson
said
"I1l let the people say on the day
of the primaries what my chances
for election are" was Gnls state
mcnt
I'm not thinking I'm going to
win. / am going To win" Horr de.
clarcs
II expect to be Seattle's next may.
or. for I believe | most nearly repre-.
sent the great majority OF the PEG
Pile" says France.
Il certainly do expect TO win"
Murphy said.
Three UDopposcd
Three candidates for reelection
are unopposed. They are Hugh NJ.
Caldwell. corporation counsel; II. w.
Carroll, city comptroller, and Ed l..
Terry. city treasurer.
Ten are out for three seats I'm the
city council. One In a woman. Mrs.
Helen NJ. Stevens A. +. Haas. j II.
Bolton and VIII II. Hanna are candi.
dates for reelection. The others on
the ticket are Roland w. Cotterill.
secretary OF the park board; James
Wesley Bryan. former congressman:
Richard Gowan, an attorney: Frank
J. Cassidy. an electrician. Henry
Brice and George Cook.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-19
DOZEN PLANTS
CLOSED TODAY
IN CALIFORNIA

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. ia
dozen California plants were closed
by the government today. as part OF
the national coal conservation pro.
gram announced by Fuel Admins.
traitor Garfield.
That California. previously exclud.
cd from the order closing industries
for five days. may soon be affected
was believed by many.
Under the first order 10 affect Cal.
ifornia. plants manufacturing box.
board paper. pulpboard and any
boards made from white waste paper
or rags. can burn no fuel oil. coke.
coal or petroleum products.
Large Concerns Close
This order was issued by A. r.
Schwabachcr. California fuel admin.
tstrator- II win be effective from
Saturday morning to Monday morn.
Ing until further notice.
The California Paper Board Co.
and the Graham Mills are the largest
concerns affected here. The Califor.
MA Paper Board Co. with headquar-
ters here. has plants at Los Angeles.
Antioch. Cal. and at Sumner. Wash.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-19

adding this $500 TO other sources of
income II woala bring .he total
above the 81. 200 exemption A.
Yes.
Q 1.-The same widow received 1850
"A year under civil war pension.
Must she pay income tax on this
alHo2 Ayes.
Q.--Is interest paid on n mortgage
on property occupied TO be deducted7
Ayes.
Q.--Are contributions TO the Red
Cross and Y. NJ. G. A. war funds. pa
triotic and defense league. and sim.
liar organizations TO be deductcd'
Ayes.
OFF I have n certain sum In.
vested in farm or business, may
claim as n deduction under tho head
Of interest and estimated amount of
interest which might have accrued
to me had that money been depos.
tied In a bank or invested In interest
paying securities7 A.-No.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-19
COUNTRY is RESIGNED
TO FUEL ORDER NOW
ny ROBERT }. BENDER
'pited Press Correspondent

united Press correspondent
WASHINGTON. Jan. 1o-The
giant task of smashing freight con.
gestion at ports and functions to re.
lease supply ships went on full blast
today. The work. made simpler by
the Garfield fuel restriction order,
was countared. however. by the enc.
my-snow, ice and wind--in the Cen.
trail and Atlantic states. Ice foes
stopped transfer OF coal to ships.
Winter storm waves attacked the
movement OF thousands OF coal cars
trying TO get over the top" in their
drive for the seaboard
President Wilson's official indorse.
ment of the Garfield order had swept
aside much OF the bitter criticism
which first marked the five.day in.
dustriai shutdown. particularly in
View OF more and more exemptions.
Comparatively few reports were
made of business defying the Gar.
field order. Told by President WI.
son that the move was necessary
and must be carried out. industry
Continued m proc ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-19
SHIP WORKERS
arrive SUNDAY

The first group OF skilled men inn
ported for the speeding up OF ship
yard industry will reach Seattle
Sunday. The men. who are special
lists in their lines. will arrive here
from Kansas City. where govern
ment labor officials registered them
for service in the Northwest.
About 200 men are expected in tho
first group. the vanguard of several
thousands yet to come.
These skilled men win fill what is
known as key positions" and their
coming here will automatically draw
unskilled men into Jobs under their
direction. Capable workers and un.
skilled men now living in Seattle
will. government employment men
say. be given first opportunity q ftn
the new OPENINGS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-19
CzERNIN TO REPLY TO PRES.
WILSON'S PEACE PROPOSAL

BERNIE. Jan. i9.-Count Czernln,
Austro Hungarian foreign minister.
is shortly to make a formal reply
to President Wilson's outline OF the
allies war aims. according to word
reaching here today. Czernln was
quoted in an Interview reaching here
as asserting:
1T will not be the annexationists'
views which will end the Brest.
Litovsk meetings. For our part.
we wish to maintain friendly reia-
tons. We do not want territory
nor indemnity"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-19
Income Tax Puzzles?
Star Answers Them

Seattle folks certainly want to know.
Yesterday The Star announced that il was ready to
questions affecting the income tax which great
many people, who had to pay it before pay.
And they report their incomes to the federal govern
ment by March l. too.
Today, the first batch of questions arrived In many
the question repeated.
Some of the queries proved to be real puzzes but the
Income Tax editor advising with the collection
department, refused to be baffed He's going to
them all.
The following of the questions and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-19
O. K. SUGAR CONTRACT

WASHINGTON. Jan. l9.-The
United States food administration an.
nounces that 1t is in receipt OF ad-
vices that the contract for sugar
with the International Sugar Co. has
been approved by President Menocal.
of Cuba, and will be signed In Ha.
vana by the secretary OF state for
Cuba and In Washington by Cuban
Minister DIR. Carlos Manuel Do Cess
medley P
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-19
WHO'LL GET WILCOx'S
PLACE TO HEAD G. 0. P.

NEW YORK. Jan. is.-7Several
names we're mixed In runors today.
as politicians guessed on a probable
successor to w. II. Wilcox. chairman
OF the republican national commit
tee. Favor leaned toward IL. A.
Heart. OF Kentucky. with a number
OF strong suspicious pointing to John
r. Adams. OF Iowa. The name OF
WIN u. Hays. Of Indiana. also is
mentioned.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-19
INDUSTRIES HERE NOT
AFFECTED; AHEAD OF
GAME, SAYS WHITCOMB

not be affected by the government
order closing Industries for five days
as n coal conservation measure.
This assurance was given Satur-
day by State Fuel Administrator Da.
vid Whitcomb. following word from
California that a dozen plants had
been closed down in that state today
as a result of expansion in the gov
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-19
REFUSE TO LET
CzARINA TRAVEL

PETROGRAD. Jan. i9.--Russlan
delegates at Brest-Litovsk refused a
request Of the Germans that the Boil.
shevih government not place any
obstacles In the way Of a journey to
Germany by the ex-cmpress OF Rus.
STA and other members Of the i'm.
perial family. who are related to the
kaiser, according to the newspaper.
Novaya jim. today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-19
'EUTON DESERTERS
BATTLE WITH GUARD

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 10. How
armed German deserters accompany.
Sag Belgian worIemen attempted to
fscape into Holland was told In a
vivid narrative reaching here today.
nDhe German descrterB were ap.
preached by the German border
guard and desperate fight ensued
In which the mutineers killed and
wounded several
They tried to cut the electric
wires guarding the frontier, but
we're finally driven off by the
guards. One Belgian who escaped
across into Holland said the desert.
ers were from the Russian front.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-19
HERTLING HAS AGAIN
POSTPONED SPEECH

GENEVA, Jan. 19.--Chancellor
Hertling. Of Germany. will delay his
speech indefinitely, awaiting further
explanation as 10 the Brest.Lltovsk
negotiations, according TO word here
today. His speech on war aims has
now been postponed three times.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-19
EXTRA
Makes Hot
Report
Condemns City Jail and
County Extravaganza in
Public Work
ASKS CONSOLIDATION

Four pessona were srrerfsS
SATURDAY n, inAl~tr.nt.
In nv IN. ..-. -. -.
80
"o5ning.
chartfy Commissions Gala.
han was arrested Saturday
"i"k' enAfged with classifying
~. accounts win forgery an6
~" k.Anu aasceny.
FRANK nanots, . 1Aalor - ~
unsy JAIL was arrested - :
.He OF having stolen . mnek
nv co.s Rom tne laAi an0 -
ing ~ number Of such coa1D
- keps Tor the ne q prisoa8D
WINE werkung. Ihe coats ago
1scu va -
=" n.s cA
10y. '1n 1mo "niswiuny -
"k ppssons Tor nquoe.
seven inoscsments were -
t"!"e, ~ inc county grano Jury
ss.urosy morning The names
OF tnose indicted Will be kept -
crcs unui they are arrested
The consolidation Of city an
county government was one Of IL
recommendations made By the
Jury In its report 10 Presiding
Judge Macintosh.
Stating that THAR irves,,~.,so-~
results in county business nv r.a.o-
u Appointments be,np m.a. :, -
turn for pollticaI summon, ~. x,,-~
that a hoard Of ar
be appointed to investigate AM
check up county departments coo
The board is to serve
without pay.
The present inspect,on nv sh~
state bureau of inspection ana ~
pervision has more TO do with cler.
cal methods. than with general e
'iciency. states the report.
That some county employees seesI
10 consider county property And
time as being for their special, ben
FIT is urged as a reason for the -
OF the bureau.
The jury recommends that the
present county Jail be condemned Al
'nce, 1T is Uncomfortable. in a com.
nunity called civilized" says the re
port. that men should be confined
inder such conditions"
The removal of county dependents
rom Georgetown TO the Willows
arm, is advised. the Georgetow !,
arm to be used for commercial ~, :.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-19

Shcrtffs Starwich and Malone and
brought TO the county hospital for
medical attention. IL Ia believed he
viii recover.
Leroy told officials that he is -
years old and that he had filed his
QUESTIONABLE.
The shcrifrs office Is invc~tiszt.
Ing the case.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-19

Don Leroy. a German, tarred and feathered at
midnight Friday by five men, who took him from the
South End garage Yeser way and drove him two and
half miles out of South Park. the Des Mones road
Leroy, who is chauffeur for DIR. E. Eugene Jordon.
working in the South End garage when the five
entered and threw blanket his head They rushed
him out to waiting automobile and hurried down the road
my