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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18
PRAYERS OF MOTHER
HIS ARMOR AT FRONT
John II. Weiner Tells Rela-
tives He Has No Fear
Even i'm Battle

The American soldiers determination
to carry on" until the biggest job in
the world is accomplished Is we'll ex-
pressed in a letter received today from
Private John II. weiner. Company E,
30sth Ammunition Train.
The letter. written to the young SOL
dier's uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Benjamin Frefelder, 6132 Locust street,
follows:
"Your most welcome letter received
and was surely overjoyed to hear from
you and that you are enjoying good
health. caNot explain 10 you how
we boys over here treasure mail from
America. especially from those who are
dear to us. Just picture me in strange
country. lying in trench and receiving
orders TO creep out into NO Mans
Land al night to see what the Huns
are doing. and we trust to luck to bring
us back safe. and upon your return
you are handed letter from home.
wish you could have seen the conditions
under which 7 read your letter, in a
dugout and by candle light.
While Guns Roar
You could hear the roar of the big
guns and then the tapety-tap-tap OF
machine guns as they send their mes.
sages of death into the Hun trench. But
one soon gets accustomed to such things
uncle. and we laugh Mt fate. Somehow
] don't seem afraid, because my people
are praying for my safe return, and
feel that their prayers weave n cloak
of armor around me which no Hun car
penetrate. And so 1t IL. uncle. that we
must carry on and carry on until Out
mission is fulfilled and we make ouI
world safe for democracy. DO you know
] am proud to be over here fighting
for that wonderful country of ours
America-and "A country that we people
as a whole owe lot to.
Il am proud of my uniform and I am
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18

cock. which included about seventy em-
ployes OF the United Gas Improvement
Company. The letter to his father states
that he has been acting commander Of
the Third Battalion OF the old Second.
Captain Theobald Clark, Is also IN
France. together with Beauvais Clark
who makes a trio OF sons OF Mr.. Clark
over there captain Theobald Is the
commander OF e Battery OF the Sllth
Field Artillery. part Of the seventy
ninth Division, which trained at Camp
Meade. The artillerymen. so Captain
Clark writes. have gone into training In
a quiet sector. The personnel is largely
composed of men from upstate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18
M'NICHM WAS WARE ASSET
South Philadelphia Leaders May
Feel Loss of Legislative Member

The resignation of Representative
Thomas +. McNichol as the Republican
legislative nominee in the Seventh
District will deprive the Ware forces of
one of their strongest assets in the
House at Harrisburg
McNichol was the Ware floor leader
in the House during the last session
and much of the credit for staving off
bills aimed at curbng the Ware power
in Philadelphia was due to his leader
ship. He also strongly championed Gov
ernor Brumbaugh when the Governor
was under fire from the Penrose forces
for alleged maladministration
In political circles 1t Is generally be-
lieved that McNichol resigned prepara
tory to becoming candidate for Select
Council from the Thirtieth Ward, to
take the place of VIM. J. Crawford.
whose name has been substituted for
McNichols on the ballot in, the legis-
latorial fight in the Seventh District
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18
SECONDS MEN IN FRONT LINE
captain Clark Writes Local Bow.
Are i'm the F;gbt

walton Clark, vice president OF the
United Gas Improvement Company. has
received a letter from his son. Captain
""i'oh clark. Jr.. of the 1Osth Artillery.
'he old Second Of this city, in which the
captain says his men have reached the
front line. '''e
o"p'ain clark commanded Battery +
"heh he left this city for Camp Han.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18
MOTHERS PRAYER HIS ARMOR
Private John II. Weiner. Company
f, 308th ammunition train, writes
he has no fear. even in battle

operator on the Pennsylvania Railroad
TO pay his way through Dickinson Law
School and practiced for nineteen years
prior to his election.
He is brother OF state Treasure
Harmon NJ. Kephart.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18

mean as
applied to
Suits and
OvercOats? /?
y Well, it m ay be
rather hard for the
man on the street to
say just what it does
mean.
Y An ounce of first
hand knowledge is
worth a pound of
presumption derived
from print.
@ And so we respect
fully suggest t III at
you, who try, from
re a in G alone, to
make up your mind
just where you can
buy to your best ad-
vantage tn e ew
clothes you ought to
have this season-we
respectfully suggest
that you look the
Suits and Overcoats
over, here, there, and
elsewhere.
q We KNOW that,
here at Perry's, 10th
& Chestnut, we Sc
lected our fabrics
from thousands; that
we saw a lot we
wouldn't con slider
for a minute; that
every ounce of them
is sinon-pure wool;
that they are ALL
wool and G 0 0 D
wool; that the pat
terms are beautiful,
vari e d, desirable;
that we made the
Suits and Overcoats
ourselves from these
fabrics; that they are
cut to a h airs
breadth for all sizes
and proportions of
men-for the regu-
| a rly b uilt, for
longs for Shorts"
for IS t touts," for
short stouts," for
extra stouts," and
that for Fit, for Com
fort, for Character
and S tyle we yet
h ave to see their
equals.
q But, then, again.
you'd better see some
others, and then drop
in h ere an d see
whether ours are as
good for less money,
or better for the same
prices that you have
seen in mems clothes
elsewhere.
Single-breasted Suits
$25, $50, $35 to $65
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-03
BAKER WOULD
FIX DRAFT
" AGE AT As
Bill to Extend Military Service
Will Go to House
Monday
CALL YOUNG MEN FIRST
Senator Chamberlain States It
May Not Be Necessary to !
Call Those Over 81

Washington, Aug. 3.-Secretary Ba-
ker announced today that he would
recommend to congress the extension
OF the draft age from 1S to 45.
Call Young Men First.
Senator Chamberlain said che war
department bill for the extension OF
the military establishment would be
introduced in both houses Monday. Hc
explained that between the provisions
of the bill men between rs and q
years would be divided into gthree
classes, to be called for. service in
such sequence Of years as he .pre.
scribed. .
The senator added that the calling
Of men between 81 and As years oil,
would be in similar sequence He ex.
pressed the opinion however, thet the
younger men. between l8 and 2; would
b called first. and that he l;d not be-
lieve 1t would be necessary. to cali
the men between 81 aud 43.
Washington. Aug. 3.-There is no
present danger of shortage in mali
power to keep the American armies
filled up, members of the senate mil
itary committee were told today b.
General March, chief Of staff, at the
war department. ."]
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-03
MUCH FEDERAL
AID WORK IN
NORTH DAKOTA
State Highway Commission Has
Extensive Plans, War
Permitting

The following contemplated federal
aid projects for 1918 in addition tt
those which have been previously an
nounced, were reported today by State
Engineer Bliss: Williams county
$75,936.S2; Trail, $23.519. Sargent
$54,3S4.o8; Ramsey, $s,S82szg:. Ramsey
$l6,O00.0O; Towner, $15,943;; S.uisman
$56.749.64 Benson, $7,12S; Benson
$27,SO413; total $2S4,346,53. The fed
eral aid requested for these projects
is $142,17S.27. y t'}}'sr'f
While the highway commission orig,
inally hoped to have these projects
completed in 1918, they may not get
under way, owing to war conditions,
until 1919, when the following addl
tional projects will be undertaken: !:
Barnes, sos miles, $4,000; Steele,
1875 miles, $2l,627.10; Ransom, 25.5
miles $39.52.50; Divide, lO.5 miles
$1o,64s; LaMoure, As miles, $7,5Ss.so;
Hettinger, (a), 1875 miles, $2O,669;
Hettinger 90, 10 miles. $19,25V: Rem
vile, 1853 miles, $34.2SS; Bottineau
5 miles. $lO,175; Ward. 8 miles, $1S,
1885; Grand Forks, 20 miles, $2fS60;
total, 3o3,6i1.40; federal aid to be re-
quested, 151,SO5.70.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-03
NEAR MILLION
FOR ROAD WORK 1
NOW UNDER WAY
Heaviest Investment in Better
Highways in. States 4
History @..

Almost million dollars will ?be, ex.
pended in the completion of state and
federal aid highway projects now un'
der way or contemplated for 1915 ana
1919, reports State Engineer. Jay ".
Bliss. Federal aid work now under
contract will call for an investmen,
Of $l72,799.1S; federal. aid work which
the state engineers office is handling
direct will cost $59,59O.l4. and there
Is $2S,369.9O worth of state aid work
under contract and $6.8S3.50 more
which is being done under the direc-
ton of the state engineers depart
ment. In addition $73.251.Sl worth Of
work has been advertised, and there
is $2S4;S46.53 worth of new work con.
templated for 1918, with 3OS,61l.40
worth OF work planned for 1918, max
ing grand total of }92912246
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-03
MARQUETTE. | /. II And.
STEIBBR FREED.
IN U. S. C0UR I.
Judge Amidon Directs Verdict
for Popular Bismarck
MISUNDERSTANDING CAUSE

AT the close of the introduction of
evidence In the case Of the govern,
ment versus A. F.. Marquette ana
Louis A. Steiber, we'll known Bis
marck business men engaged in the
steam laundry business here, and who
we're charged with conspiracy to
evade the draft, Judge Amidon direct.
ed the jury to return verdict for the
defendants, and Messrs. Marquette
and Steiber were promptly acquitted.
The indictment of these two Bis.
narck men before federal grand
jury at Fargo is said TO have grown
out of misunderstanding on the part
OF Louis A. Steiber as to the exact
date OF his birth. Believing that he
was no quite 81 to June 1917, he reg,
istered under the draft. Later he dis
covered that he was more than 81 OF,
this date, and he requested the adju>
tant general to cancel his registra
tion certificate. Because the affidavtt
filed in support of this request indl-
Gated that the applicant had been bap-
tised before the date given as the day
of his birth, General Fraser declined
" "NCs ouS CLCAl Gu I1C 'IudktCi ~ Otu1
er authorities. Out of the confusion
came the indictment OF Messrs. Stel-
Der and Marquette, who were prompt
ly vindicated when the facts surround
ing the case were properly placed ii,
evidence in federal court Friday.
Eoth men have long been prominent
in Bismarck and have taken an active
part in the civic. commercial and ,c-
ligi0us life of the city. Mr.. Marquette
served for several years as a member
of the city commission. and their in
dictment on charge of cons spiracy to
evade the draft came as surprise TO
their friends. who generally rejoice in
the promptness with which the &C.
cused were cleared of the charge Mr..
Narqett was named in the indictmen:
because he had made one If the aff-
davlts relating to the date of Mr.. Stef
ber's birth, which evidence introduced
yesterday proved to be correct.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-03
GERMANY PAID
. TH0USA.NDSFCRl.. .
..INFoI'R|'. NATION !
I&, - ~ ~ &. go t'f a q Z. = -
Agent Cleaned Condition Of the
Crops and Status of the
Maniiion 4 Fac tories |. I. {.
DIR. RUMELEY USED FUND

New York, Aug. 3.-The German
government paid several hundred
thousand dollars to agents in thi.
country before the United States en-
tered the war In return for informa
ton regarding American munitions
and crops, according to statemen,
made today by Alfred L. Becker, dep
uty state attorney general, whr is III
vestisating expenditures of Teutonic
funds in this country.
Evidence which has been obtained
through the inquiry indicates Mr.. Ba
ker said, that the money reached
these agents through DR.. Edward A.
Rumely, who was indicted by federal
grand jury yesterday heer on charge
Of perjury in connection with the al.
legged German purchase of the New
York Evening Mail
Large sums were placed by the
German government at the disposal
Of DR.. Rumely, Mr.. Baker said, the
evidence shows in addition to the
money expended for the Mail stock.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-03
SMITH GOES TO
ABERDEEN; NEW
BOTTINEAU MA N
Popular Educator to Be Succeed.
ed at Forestry School by y
IllinOisan

DR.. F. W. Smith, who recently re,
signed his post as president of the
North Dakota school Of forestry, on
Thursday definitely seveTad his con.
nection with that institution to take
a more desirable position with the
South Dakota normal school at Aber-
deem. DR.. Smith has made reputa-
tion in North Dakota as an able edu.
Gator and executive. and friends OF
the Bottineau institution regret very
much to see him leave the state.
The new president of the Bottineau
school Of forestry is Supt. Vernon l..
Mangum of the ,Macomb, ILL.,. city
schools. Mr.. Mangum is a graduate of
Cornell. where he received his A. s. in
and of the University Of Iowa.
where he took his A.. NJ. degree in
1913. He is now doing post wradu>
ate work at the University OF Chi
cago, and he comes to. the board .9f re,
gents with excellent recommends
tions.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-03
YOUNG TEACHER
MUST SERVEJAIT.
TERM OF 80 DAYS

Miss Blanche McCauley. former
school teacher in the Amidon ana
Belfield neighborhoods. and who
passed worthless check for $35 on
a Dickinson merchant some six weeks
ago, is now serving time in the Cass
county jail. The young teacher, who
is but twenty years of age. left a
string OF check writing escapades be-
hind her as she travelled about the
country. She was finally arrested at
Lewiston, Mont, upon request of Cass
county authorities.
She plead gully to the charge Of
obtaining money under false pre-
lenses, before Judge A. T. Cole in
district court, and WAS sentenced to-
serve 80 days in the county jail.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-03
(By. Associated Press)

. : =
The right wing Of the Ger
man army south of the Aisne
appears to have crumbled be-
fore the attack of the allies. Oc-
cupying Soissons apparently only
was a small incident in the grand
scheme which is being worked
out by the allied commanders.
After that city. had been cleared
by the allies they proceeded
along the banks of the Aisne as
far as, Zenisel.
" While this movement was 60
ing on the allies on the plateau
southwest, Of scissors went for
ward, and, London reports they
have rolled up the German line
south, Of the Aisne and reached
Braisne on the Vesle. III Il
Coincident with this advance
the allies on the center and the
right have moved ahead until,
as nearly as can be ascertained
they are in Rosnay, only a mile
and a half from the Vesle river.
Further sS4th they have reach
ed Srcy ct Prin, only five miles
from Fisnnes, the German base
on: the. front, which is reported
to be in flames: AS the line
stands today its shape. repre-
sents a giant fishhook. The
shank Of the hook runs south
west from Serzyc ct Prin, then
runs slightly rs the southwark
and then turns northward, where
it sweeps to the eastward as far
as Braine. .,.sS ! *: <.
Y Advance Continuing d.
Reports say the advance east
ward from Brains is continuing.
If this movement continues the
Germans caught Bly, Foch's fish
hook will be compelled to fight
at a great disadvantage. There
now seems to be no possibility
of the Germans holding their
line on the Vesle. The Aisne
presents the first safe refuge for
the defeated armies Of the Ger
man crown prince. :,
Germans holding the line
south of Albert. have retired
across the Ancre river, accord
ing to London, over a front Of
three to four miles. British pa
trolls have pushed forward and
occupied a portion of the enemy
front. This is a movement
which does not seem to have
been made under pressure and
probably was a result of fear on
the part Of the Germans that the
enemy was preparing to attack
there in great force. The en-
emy has retired to positions
which are much stronger than
were those on the west side. Of
the stream. .. H..
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-03
FORMAL REPLY
GIVEN TO JAPAN

Washington, D. c., Aug. 3.-The
formal reply of the Japanese govern.
ment to. the American proposal for
joint action by Japan. the entente pow
ers and the United States in Siberia,
was delivered to Acting Secretary
Polk today by viscOunt Ishii the Jap.
anese ambassador.
The answer was understood to
technically meet all the requirements
laid down by the American govern
ment. It will require careful consid.
GRAFTON, however, and no formal an
nouncement is expected for the pres
ent at least
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-03
DEFENSE COUNCIL SEES
NO, HOPE FOR FIT. YATES

The executive committee of the
state council of defense met Friday
afternoon, John B. Brown. assistant
secretary, advises that only routine
matters came up for consideration.
One of these was Sioux county's hopes
for an extension of the Northern Pa.
cific railway from Cannonball to Fort
Yates. While such an extension would
cost very little and Is said to be high.
ly desirable for niAny reasons, the
council has no funds for this pur.
pose and has. no encouragement from
Director McAdOO.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-03
Quantity Low But II
Quality High in in Z
Normal Schools
Number of Students Smaller
Because of War-Better
Work Is Done

Summer school attendance is below
normal as to quantity and above nor
NAL as to quality. says /. Secretary
Liessmann Of the state board Of re-
gents. basing his conclusions upon
reports from the various state nor
mails. The shortage in students Is IN
part due to the war. which has taken
many high school graduates and young
teachers. who otherwise would. have
enrolled for work, while the fact that
many young womeHi teachers have
been called Into the business world
also has contributed % th6 decline
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-03
} DA K0TA
BOYS KILLED
IN ACTION

Washington, D., c., Aug. 3.-Marine
casualty list: Killed in action, 4.
The army casualty list today shows:
Killed in action, l12; died of wounds
II; died Of disease, II; died of acci.
dent and other causes. ); wounded Sc
cerely, sc; wounded 2; missing g; to-
tai, 2O6. f. s. a ,r,.
Killed ia Action.
PRIVATE FRAND d. HOLlCKY, La.
kOta. n. D.
PRIVATE PAUL FLETCHER, Grand
Forks. N. D.
4 PRIVATE RAYMOND STAKE, Sur
rey,, y. D.
Wounded Severely.
Private Tom Bestland, Carpio, n. D.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-03
MAJOR WATERS HOPES
TO SAVE THE PIECES

Major J. X. Waters, state examiner
is in Knox investigating affairs con-
nected with the defunct State bank
of Knox, for which he will ask re.
ceiver. While the banks liabilities
run very high. including about $780,
600 worth of bad notes. the state ex.
saminer,s office; hopes by careful man.
agement to reduce the actual loss to
comparatively small amount
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-03
LINK in SERIES OF VICTORIES

Paris Aug S-Fridays splendid success but link in the
series of victories which followed after another since
launched his counter offensive Rarely in war has
plan dou with such cokke regularity and experts
here comment upon bancy and accuracy of Foch plans
and their execution
The allied Victory said generally to be equal to the first
victory of the Marne as strategic masterpiece What the
Yesterday victory will be cannot be gagged but that
will be arreacng already certain to commentators The
enemy cannot the Vese ne but must the Asne
Since the ecapue Sossons the allies able to debouch
on both sides of and attack the Germans the
The enemy seems this and of the necessity of getting
out quickly he wishes avoid unpleasant accidents.
EVACUATION OF VESLE LINE
This evacuation of the line of Vese it has not been brought
about before seemingly compulsory by the French advance
to the Ane east Of Coupled with the French advance
hBt of the yesterday to Pommeiers northwest Of ois
81: - 1 ' CONTINUED Eighty
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-03
SUBMARINE :. .....-
SINKS CRAFT
IN ATLANTIC

Eastport, Me, Aug. 3s--The crew of
nine men from lumber laden, four
master steamer we're landed today.
The men reported their vessel was
sunk by a submarine last night while
between Briar island and Grand Ma
nan ..,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-03

=" ...1 MAJOR ]. L. SHUMAN - 1865
Former District Superintendent Of North Dakota Independent
Telephone Co. About to Take the Air" at Camp Sherman O.
Above reproduced the first photograph which has reached
Bismarck showing Major Frank Shuman his capacity
aerial observer Major Shuman who received his commission
than when he went to Camp Zachary Taylor
command Of signal battalion composed almost exclusively
of northwestern telephone men, recently transferred
aerial training Of the signal corps Camp Sherman Chilli
cothe o. This picture shows him about ascend with his pilot
in of the United States big twpassengr observation
planes ,#a fa@a
Major Shuman to the time he entered the dis
tc superintendent of the North Dakota Independent Telephone
Co. Bismarck and he the known telephone
tes the northwest He for years active the Bismarck
Commercial club whose board of directors he served
member Of the board trustees of the First Presbyterian
church of Bismarck +l s@<ILt
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-03

ALLIES REACH VESLE RIVER IN
PURSUIT OF FAST RETREATINC HUNS !:
DRIVE nets SIXTEEN MILES T0DATE
REACH RIVER VESLE

Paris, Aug. 3.-French advance forces have reached
the river Vesle and are preparing the stream The
Germans continuing their retirement toward the river
Asne.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-03

Germans continuing their retirement toward the river
GERMAN ARMY IMPERIIIED
Paris Aug French holding several ford across
stand there The Germans atng north of Ve with
German right wing on the right bank of the sne is in
situation and it expected they will be unable hold their posi-
By ASSOCIATED PREss5
Washington c. Aug a-Major General Hunter Lgget
soldiers on the center Of the allied drive
General March today told newspaper conferees the sewe
s f%H ssF Major e
Liggett unit get
March announced that the 2nd division which met and defeat
led the Prrssian guard during the present week.
+ :"". IT,. - 100000 MEN IN JULY 4"
Total embarkaon Of American troops during July broke all
up to Of july passed the 100000 mark In June 2eo
men were sent overseas ,oon 10 h+ -
August showed the battlefront running parallel the Vee
st5 line may
already
The objective of the allied still the destrc
% Of % M f ee I5s % % sa %
having been reduced from "a to 48 miles, The French and British
eot& Se I
The advance the has measured three miles
The s :s the asS ds1 %5c by fSe 5 % m
ing had just returned:from Fere-en Tardenois
London Aug aB8ig villages in the area north Of the vess
the intended Fourteen fires have been
The important center of Fsmes flames and there are great
at two villages to the northwest OF tha to"
The retirement of the forces of the German
be rapid character There has not been great deal Of
fighting certainly the southeast Sossons and unlikely
2ny large capture of prisoners will be reported.
To the Rheims the French have made nmpoant
1ecapture of ground near ST. Heere #.
French cavalry the between Champigny and
Jonche north northeast of Rheims Up until o'clock this
the allies had the All the bridges
the Vesle have been destroyed ', &.E.%
PROTECT RHEIMS
With the Army 3Much
attached the allies forces the eastern
side of the Sosons Rheims front the line of Gueux and ho It is
pointed double protecting Rheims placing
the Germans cripple still further the already badly crowd
ed Germans in their retreat toward the Vesle
YOUNG TEACHER ~ LINK IN SEXES LES 9f CVItS @ Su n tho
Of
n