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irresponsible Persons" Who
Spread Doctrine of POlygdn1y In
Germany Seem To Be Numerous

people. He contends that single
pamphlets advocating a plurality OF
wives such as the one referred TO by
Lord Robert Cecil, are the work OF
irresponsible persons" and should
not be taken seriously. Moreover
Professor Rade holds that history has
shown that after all great wars, the
losses have been made good by nor
NAL marriages.
There seem to be however a good
many irresponsible persons in Ger
many who hold queer ideas as to the
breeding Of the future German. The
Berliner Tageblatt devOtes an article
to them. It begins by saying that the
pamphlet quoted in the house Of COM
mons had no sort Of official sane
ton and that. on the contrary. IL was
quickly suppressed. The Tageblatt,
however mentions the activities OF
the eden and Mittagsbund" move
ment and the "Hammar Community" ,
whose ideas for increasing the BIRTH
rate and TO breed the "Germanic
superman" are regarded as distinctly
peculiar.
Then there is the German Society
for Regeneration" and the order OF
the New Templarg" which want to
maintain the balance Of births as
against the fertility of the Semitic
races. Finally. society named
"Ariana" frankly advocates free love.
None Of these sects. The Tagebiatt
asserts, Is Of any importance. The
paper further argues that the Bocie-
ties only work on the theories of Oar
win and Gobineau-bo of them
nom Germans advocated selec-
tive breeding Of q superior grade Of
human beings.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-11
IN
PRICE OF HARD
COAL APRIL |
Administration Would En-
courage Buying During
Summer Months
(Bv Assoclated Press.)

Washington, March 11.-An average
reduction Of 80 cents a ton in the re-
tail price Of all anthracite sold for
domestic use between next April ]
and Sept. / was announced last night
by the fuel administration, together
with regulations governing the retail
distribution of all coal for the year
beginning the first of next month.
Although no reduction in the retail
price Of bituminous coal to consum-
ers was made, the fuel administration
today began announcement OF reVls-
ed prices for such coal at the mines,
the first made public showing sharp
reductions in Colorado, Utah, Wyom-
ing and Montana. Prices for Iowa
are almost completed, and those for
other states will be announced as
soon as determined.
In explaining the reduction in the
price of anthracite. the administra-
ton said the bulk of this coal is used
for domestic consumption. The 30
cent reduction was determined upon,
the statement said, in lieu of the re-
auctions heretofore voluntarily Of
fered by dealers to encourage early
buying and which ranged from so
cents in April to 10 cents in August.
TT is felt" the statement said,
that this reduCtlOn Will De IdlTeI 10
the public inasmuch as coal is eX-
pected to be ordered in April in such
quantities that it will prove impos-
sible to make all deliveries during
that month or for some time to come.
Under the sliding scale of reduc-
tons it would be difficult, If not i'm
possible to treat all consumers equal
", even though their orders had been
filled upon the same date, while with
an average reduction extending over
the entire period, all consumers are
treated alike.
While recommending and encour-
aging the purchase and storage Of
domestic coal as early as possible in
order to insure delivery and assist
the railroads by effecting delivery as
much as possible before next winter,
the administration says 1t is deter
mined to prevent any undue hoard
ing. To that end the retail distribu-
ton plan includes a system Of re-
ports on deliveries by retailers, who
will be prohibited from delivering in
excess Of the normal requirements
of the customer.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-11

were taken from their beds and,
kneeling on the sidewalk. were
forced to kiss every star in the flag.
Some were made 10 sing the national
anthem while others were compelled
TO play patriotic airs on musical
instruments. Protests against such
actions were construed as evidences
of dislOyalty. In several such
instances arrests were made and fed
eral charges preferred against the
men.
The most serious result of the
demonstrations was in HilisborO
where Clifford Donaldson, q years
old, was shot when the vigilance
committee called at his fathers home
in search Of ]. w. w. members. Shots
were exchanged. Donaldson was kill
ed and r. b. Emory, city marshal
and Ernest F'lath were wounded
Later 1t was learned Donaldson had
enlisted in the navy only a few days
before his death and that his father
was unacquainted with any Of the
suspected persons.
Members Of the vigilance commit
tees deny that they counsel violence.
Ihey declare that their actions have
the approval Of civic officers, They
insist that the district embraced by
Macoupin. Madison and Montgomery
%CuASitS LOT some time mas been the
objective of an active campaign by
pro- German sympathizers.
As evidence Of their success they
point TO a recent meeting Of repre-
sentatives Of more than ! 800 mem
0ers Of miners union in Staun-
ton. In less than one week after two
alleged seditiOn leaders had been
tarred and feathered. the union voted
a contribution of 1910 per month for
the Red Cross. purchased 81 900 worth
Of thrift stamps. reinstated all mem
bers who had lost standing because
Of army or navy enlistment, ar
ranged for payment of their dues
during the period Of the war. and
ended a mass meeting in such burst
Of patriotic feTvOr that the singing
Of the national anthem was drowned
in cheers for President Wilson and
the government.
Reports from other cities where
demonstrations were staged indicate
that the same leaven Of patriotism
Is al work and that prospects are
bright for a fullhllment OF the wish
Of loyalty" leaders that the district
be made 100 per cent American"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-11
CBy Associated Press.)

Washington, March 1.-THE last Of
the February pay checks, carrying
money alIotments by soldiers and
sailors and government allowances to
their dependents at home, went into
the mails today. More than 100000
checks have been written and an
extraordinary, effort has been made
to have the dependents get their al
lowances early in the month.
The average amount of each check
is about $50, and the total monthly
disbursement runs above $4,000, 600.
Usually the allotment from the SOL
dier's pay is about SIS. and the gov
eminent family allowance about $40,
the exact amount being fixed by the
number of dependents.
Three shifts Of clerks have been at
work. Acres of typists-2, 800 of them
"a hours of every day have clatter-
ed away on batteries Of typewriters
in several of the largest floor spaces
in Washington Communicated
dance hall above the municipal mar
ket, an abandoned hospital, and a
factory building recently remodeled.
Regardless Of the wholesale quant-
ty Of documents. each letter and each
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-11
Last of February AHotments
To Soldiers Dependents, Mailed

check is regarded as a distinct
human document. on instructions OF
the director of the bureau, William
G. Delaney. Every woman typist and
man sorting clerk has been impressed
with the idea that the welfare Of a
soldiers family may depend on the
speed. accuracy and personal inter
est shown by the bureaus workers.
So this is the task and the spirit
Of one Of the governments greatest
bureaus, the Treasury Department.
Bureau Of War Risk Insurance.
Congressional criticism of delays in
the distribution Of allotment and al
lowance have been met with assur-
ance that supsrlative promptness.
impossible in the past because Of the
disorder following the sudden crea-
ton of a new system to supplant the
old pension plan, will be displayed in
the future.
The bureau expects to have checks
for March remittances ready for
mailing on the morning OF April ]
and by that time much Of the vast
human machine which has been built
for preparing the pay checks will be
scrapped. Machines will do the work
better, 1t is expected. than men and
women.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-11
Fifty American
n Soldiers Given the
French War Cross
CBy Associated Press.1

With the American Army in
France. March 11.-More than fifty
French war crosses have been dis
tributed among the American troops
along the Chemin- des- DANES for the
part the men played in eleven engage
ments. most of which were raids
against positions they were hold
ing.
A large number of recipients of the
war cross, some of whom are natives
Of Maine, have been holding a certain
place against which the enemy's at
lacks were especially strong. These
troops helped the French to break up
the attacks and drive Off the Ger
mans.
Some of the men decorated dis
tinguished themselves in patrol en-
counters in No Mans Land.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-11
"Center of Gravity Not
Shifted" Says War De
partment Review
OFFENSIVE PLANS
NOT ABANDONED
American Troops Now Dc
eupy Trenches at Four
Separate Points
By Associated Press.)

washington. March 11.-Germany' 5
sweeping into Russia is described by
the war departments weekly military
review as another futile attempt on
the part OF the Germans to shift the
center Of gravity OF the war. which
stfl remains in the west front where
the Teutons face the French. British,
Italian and Belgian armies and the
ever growing American forces. There
the review says, lies the KEEP to posi-
tons OF the war.
American troops now occupy
trenches at four separate points, and,
as was recently disclosed, in the
principal sector their front is four
and q half miles long. They have
been constantly engaged. the depart
ment SAYS. and the scope OF their
activities is being constantly extend
ed
Nothing is found i'm the situation
BY the department to indicate that
the Germans have abandoned their
plans for a great offensive in the
west. and it SAYS the allies. while
assuming an alert defensive, are
content to let the enemy break him
self against their mpregnable line.
Intense air activities during the
week are noted, with the statement
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-11
five SOCIALISTS
are INDICTED
Victor Berger and Adolph
Germer Must Face Trial
For Disloyalty
CBy Associated Press.l

Chicago, March 11.-Victor L. Ber-
ger, former congressman from Wis
consin, Adolph GermeF, national
secretary of the Socialist party, Irwin
st. John Tucker, a Chicago Socialist
J. Louis Engdahl and William F,
Kruse were indicted by the federal
grand Jury Saturday charged with
obstructing recruiting, encouraging
disloyalty and interference with
prosecution of the war.
The indictments returned Feb.
but withheld by District Attorney
Clyne, charge 26f overt acts. 1t is
charged those indicted conspired to
violate the espionage act by speeches
and articles printed in certain publ
cations.
Rngdahl Is former editor of The
American Socialist, official organ Of
the national Socialist party, which
was discontinued last September
after it had been deprived Of its sec
ond class mailing privilege. At pres
ent he is editor and owner Of The
Eye Opener, a Sovialist publication
issued in Chicago. Kruse is editor
of The Young Peoples Socialist
magazine, also published here.
Mr.. Berger, who is candidate for
uOIn1AhAAOLl 1GI buAEGA 5L1bCS b0lc1ApA
from Wisconsin on the Socialist
ticket, in announcing his platform
last week said that if elected he
would work for passage Of a resolu-
ton by congress directing the Prest-
dent to call a general conference Of
nations and work for an arnistice.
The Wisconsin senatorial election
will be held April 2.
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We now sell our Popular Sheet
Music at 10 cents per copy.-Fargo
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-11
Famous Artists Contribute Posters
For Third Liberty Loan Campaign

any yet attempted in. the two
previous loan drives. Soon they viii
be familiar sights in store windows,
on bill boards, and all public places.
In addition, five million window
stickers, 100000 poster stamps
and $4,000, 900 badges have been or
dered and will be ready for the open
ing day Of the campaign.
Some OF the designers Of the LIB
erty loan posters are Howard
Chandler Christy, Joseph Pennell,
J. c. Lseyendecker, Sydney Riesen-
berg, Herbert Paus, Henry Raleigh
and Sydney S. Stern. All contribut-
ed their work without pay, and
scores Of other artists submitted
designs which were reluctantly re-
jected.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-11
.NAPOLEON'S SERVICE
FLAG HAS 20 STARS

Napoleon, n. D., March IA
community service flag will be un-
furled at the Methodist church on
March 21. The flag, donated by the
Ladies Aid of the church, will be
Of silk, and will have twenty stars,
one for each Of the Napoleon boys
in the service Of the United States.
The flag will be presented to the COM
munity with appropriate services.
All the clergymen in the city will
take part in the exercises.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-11
LBv Associated Press. J

st. Louis March II. - Enforced
loyalty has been placed on business
basis in Macoupin, Madison and
Montgomery counties in southern
Illinois where the activities of pro-
German propagandists recently be-
came so pronounced that vigilance
committees in numerous towns have
forced hundreds of suspected per-
sons to make public manifestations of
their allegiance to the government.
In one town two alleged leaders Of
seditious movements were tarred and
feathered.
Branches of the American Defense
society operating through vigilance
committees in practically every town
in the district have taken the lead in
stamping out disloyalty. The first
move to GUST the propagandists was
made in Stanton where an alleged
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-11
(By Associated Press.)

Amsterdam. Feb. 25.-Circulation
in other belligerent countries of the
report that official recognition OF
polygamy had been given In Ger
many, in order to All up as quickly
as possible the tremendous gaps
which the war has made in the Ger
man army has aroused indignation
in the German Empire. This report
Is said to have been mentioned in the
British House Of Commons by Arthur
j. Balfour. the British foreign minis
ter and by Lord Robert Cecil. the
British minister OF munitions.
In the religious weekly paper, Die
Christliche Welt Professor Martin
Rade declared recently that polygamy
is countenanced neither by the Ger
man government nor by the German
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-11
FAMILY INCREASED
So SINCE VISIT TO
IOWA SO YEARS AGO

WiIIiaton, NJ. D., March 1f.-lt
isn't everybody who goes visit
ing and sees as many relatives az
did o. Anundson one of the pros-
Porous farmers in the Squires dis
trict, who returned last evening
from SearvilIs, a. He stated
upon his return that his Iowa
relatives had increased by So
children and grandchildren since
he visited there 80 years ago.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-11
Vigilance Committees Are
Adopting Stern Measures In
Southern Illinois Counties

leader Of the /. w. w. and a Chi
cago attorney were escorted to the
city limits coated with tar and feath-
ers and started walking in different
directions. The reason for this ag-
gression was said to be the activity
Of the men i'm causing dissensiOn
among several thousand coal miners
near Stanton.
On the same night more than 100
persons were made to sign pledges Of
loyalty.
Other Towns Follow Example.
News of the use Of such stern
measures spread and within a week
Worden, Mount Olive, Gillispie, Will
hanson. Hillsboro and several other
smaller towns made demonstrations.
In some Of these towns scores of
persons were taken from their homes
and requested to make public profess
sion Of their loyalty. Several men
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-11
BENSON EAIR DATES

Maddox, N. d., March 1.-THE
Benson County Fair association has
picked the three days preceding the
North Dakota state fair to be held
at Fargo this year, as the days for
its county fair. The first day will
be school day, the second, livestock
day, and the third will be given
over to the farmers federated clubs
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-11

that "a enemy aircraft were brought
down on the western front alone,
while the allies lost only IS machines
on all fronts during the same period.
The enemy loss on all fronts is plac-
In Other Theatsrs.
Continuing the review in part says:
"In the Italian theater, heavy snow
in the mountain area has prevented
were however. lively from the Astico
IN the Brenta, and from the eastern
slopes Of the Monte Crappa to the
Piave.
an Russia, the situation is chang
ing with eruptive rapidity. The Ger
mans continue to advance inland.
The lists tabuIated by the enemy, of
terrain captured. Of guns, stores and
other war material taken grow daily
more voluminous.
In Finland the Germans are
operating in conjunction with the
White Guards against the Red
Guards and are in control of the line
north of Tammerfors and Viborg. The
Germans have landed on the Aland
islands which they will probably use
as a base for an invasion of Fin
land.
saThe German invasion Of Russia is
in fun swing. One hostile column at
least Is now meeting with some OPP
position. In EsthOnia the Russians
are holding of the invaders in front
Of hamburg. This center, though oc-
eunied bv the enemy has been re-
taken by Russian forces. Advices
from Petrograd indicate that 100000
workmen have enrolled in the Rus
sian army and are rallytng for the
defense OF the capital
IN Siberia it is reported that the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-11
UNDER WATCH.
Lines Regarding Seditious Utter
anees Being Drawn Tighter.

Glendale, n. D., March 11.-sev-
eral prominent men in the state
are being watched for sedltiOn, ac-
cording to c. D. Scott, deputy UNI
ted States marshal Of Fargo, who
was a visitor here. He said lines
regarding sedltiOus utterances are
being drawn tighter every day By
the United States authorities at
Fargo and that the government IL
obtaining some important cOnvic-
lions
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-11
BOY NEARLY BROWNS.

Valley City. ". D.. March 11.-At-
tempting to cross a thin film Of ice,
Arthur Feldman. son Of Emil Field
man. had a narrow escape from
drowning near the normal foot
bridge. His shouts for help were
heard by superintendent Hanna who
with two young men rescued the
lad
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-11
II SHIPS
.DURINGFEBRUARY
March Deliveries Are Ex-
pected to Reach a Total
of Thirty-two
lRv Associated Presa-n

Washington, March 11.-Ship.
building program was advanced by
the completion and delivery in
February Of IL ships with a tonnage
Of 1000. Shipping board officials
estimated that the March deliveries
would reach a total Of 80 ships OF
1926 tons.
Besides the deliveries there were
launched in February Is vessels OF
n 900 tons. The March launchings.
II was said, probably will reach 81
vessels with a tonnage Of 220,5
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-11
THE
new INCOME TAX
Four-Minute Men Begin
Nationwide Campaign
of Education
(By Associated Press.l

Washington, March 11.-Four- Min
ute men-public speakers who play
ed such an active part in the last
Liberty loan campaign-went to
work today in theaters and other
public meeting places Of virtually
every city to stimulate the prompt
filing Of income tax returns and con-
vince skeptics that this is not q war
Of special benefit to the rich. The
campaign will last two weeks.
Before April / every unmarried
person making $1,000 or more last
year and every married man making
$4,000 or more must file a return
with the revenue collector of his
dtstrtct-that is the message the
Four Minute men were instructed to
carry to their audiences in brief,
snappy speeches.
ex-German war prisoners are armed
and drilling in the Vicinity of Irkutsk,
and that throughout Siberia, German
and Austrian prisoners OF war are
being assisted by certain Russian
elements.
Railway bridges east of Lake
Baikal and in the vicinity Of China
have been destroyed as a result of
the rumor of Japanese Intervention.
"A detachment Of American
engineers Is en- route for Harbin."
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-11
TOLEDO FIRMS AWARDED BONDS,

BIsmarck, n. D., March 1.-THE
Eer companies OF Toledo, bidding
Jointly, were awarded the seed and
feed bonds for McHenry and Burke
counties, the total Issuance being
$3.50, 900. More than SI,5O0,0OO IN
bonds have already been sold.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-11

Bismarck, N. D., March 1I.-Heed-
ing the appeal OF Uncle Sam for in
creased production of food, George E..
wallace tax commissioner, has
bought three quarters near Menoken
and will take up farming, He pIans
to sow 100 acres to wheat $50 acres
to flax, 40 acres to corn, and 30 acres
to alfalfa.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-11
GRAFTON SOLDIER wouNDED.

Grafton, y. D.. March John 4.
Holt, son Of John o. Holt. farmer
living near here. was wounded on
duty in France, word reaching here
last week.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-11

We now sell our Popular Sheet
Music at 10 cents per copy.-Fargo
Music Co, SIS, 1st Ave. North.-adv.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-11
rBv Arsociated Press.l

Washington, March 11.-Posters
proclaiming the Third Liberty loan
I'm striking phrases and colorfui
desfgns-nine million OF them i'm
more than q dozen styles-nOw are
being distributed to every city and
hamlet OF the United States.
They are the silent sales agents Of
the bonds, and their preparation has
taken months OF planning and care
f1f choosing. Hardly had the sec
ond Liberty loan campaign closed
before the country's foremost artists
and designers were invited to go to
work on posters for the third loan.
The result is collection Of
striking posters, considered artisti-
caIly and psychologtcally better than
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-05-18
MAKE UNIQUE GIFTS
TO THE RED CROSS
Striking Examples of Personal
Sacrifices Seen in Some Re,
cent Contributions.

Striking examples of personal sac
rifices to aid the Red Cross are COM
ing to light constantly, the two latest
ones being among the most interest
ing, and involving the giving up of
treasured heirlooms.
Mrs. Ella ]. Harvey, Minooka, ILL.,,
has given an antique lamp which was
found in a tomb in Ur of the Chaldees,
the Mesopotamian city from which
Abraham %journeyed to the promised
land. The lamp was brought to this
country and given to Mrs. Harvey's
mother by a niece who had been a
missionary to Turkey.
The lamp is of pottery and about
three and one half inches long, resem-
bling the lamps told about in the story
of the foolish virgins. 1t evidently Is
several thousand years old. Mrs. Har-
vey sent 1t to Central Division head
quarters to be sold and the proceeds
used by the Red Cross.
The second gift is a Mormon coin,
issued In 1S49 and said to be n of
only two now in existence or circula-
ton. Mr.. w. P. Davis, of Switzerland,
Ia, sent it with q similar request that
it be sold and the proceeds go into the
Red Cross treasury. AT n time a
coin collector offered $1,000 for this
Mormon coin, which is a ten dollar
piece. 1t was minted in Salt Lake City
and was obtained in 1850 by Capt.
John A. Head, who carried it for 90
years and hen gave it to Mr.. Davis.
The lamp and the coin will be sent
where they will find the highest bid
der and the fine spirit of the donors
will be duly acknowledged.