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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-12
Every American Who
Went Over The Top Re
turned To Own Lines
"BOX BARRAGE"
USED AS SCREEN
Entire Movement Execut-
ed With Great Speed
and Efficiency
(By Associated Preas.) }

With The American Army In
France, Monday, March 11.-An
American raiding party entered the
German trenches along the Toul
sector at six o'clock this morning,
after an artillery bombardment OF
IS minutes, and brought back much
material and information. but cap
tured no prisoners. It was the first
raid undertaken by the Americans
without the aid Of the French.
The raid was highly successful as
the enemy withdrew many men
from the front line when the bonn
bardment indicated that a raid
might follow. The raiders reported
that American gunfire had created
destruction in the German positions
and had torn gaps in the enemy
baTbed wire entanglements. The
German batteries came into action.
but accomplished nothing toward
disturbing the progress OF the raid.
The Americans entered the enemy
trenches behind one side OF a box
baFrage which moved forward fn
front Of them. They found numer-
Gus GeTmns hiding in the dugouts.
In the hand to hand fighting which
followed a number OF the enemy
were killed and wounded end left in
the trenches.
Going far beyond their objective
the raiders penetrated the German
line three hundred yards. A few
fights developed on the way but the
Germans were driven of. The
Americans failed to find most Of the
Germans who had been withdrawn
hurriedly from the front line. al
though they searched for them.
In the hand-to-hand lighting the
Americans used their automatic pig-
tolls and rifles. During the raid the
American machine guns placed n
barrage in the enemy. back areas in
order to prevent a counter attack
The Americans fought so fast and
did their work 80 quickly that the
medical men who accompanied them
had little to do. Every American
who left the front line returned
On their way back the Americans
encountered a German listening
post which fired at them. In less
time than 1t takes to tell Ii. the
Germans in the post were silenced.
The Americans reached their own
lines without one German shell hav-
ing fallen anywhere near them, for
IL was all over so quickly the Ger
man batteries did not have a good
chance to get into action. The
Americans were inside the enemy
lines for fifteen minutes.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-12
Now Awaiting Legislation
To Change The Basis of
Apportionment
NEEDS OF LABOR
MUST BE Needed
Men Will Be Drawn In
Small Groups Through
out The Coming Year
cALl FoR ssIooo Nh.


Washington. March IL. - A
movement Of 5000 drafted men
60 begin on March e and con-
tinus for fivs days. was ordered
today BY Provost Marshal Gen.
eraI Crowdsr. The order calls
troops from every state In the
union with the exception Of Iowa
and Minnesota. Il includes men
remaining from the first draft
and these liable to call in the
second.
Just hew many men OF the
second draft are affected by the
order was not stated at General
Crowdsr's offiee. IL Is understood
that the movement will virtually
complete the first draft and that
il is part Of the announced plan
70 call registrants in small
ar0ups as fast rs thsx can be
accommodated.
The appOrtionmsn BY states
includes illinois. 1.S6ti Michigan.
5.55si Montana. 521i North Da-
kOta. 2.647I South Dakota, 226.
and Wisconsin. 22t4.
No call was made upon Iowa
and Minnesota,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-12
.AMERICANSRAID GERMAN TRENCHES
THIS time WITHOUT FRENCH AID
ASSOCIATED PRESS
SUMMARY OF WAR

American troops again have raided
successfully German positions. This
time the raid was made on the sector
| northwest of Toul, whore the Amsri-
| cans hold q long line. Also, they
made the effort alone and penetrated
| the German front lines for 800 yards
without help from their French
brothers in arms.
After an artillery bomhaFdmeRt Of
forty-fVe minutes and behind q bar
rage, the American raiders went in
TO the enemy lines and brought back
much material and information.
Most of the Germans, apparently,
expecting the raid, had retired to the
rear lines. There was some hand
to- hand fighting, however, with Ger
mans who had been LETT in the dug
outs and a number of these were
killed and wounded. The Americans
returned without the loss of a man,
having spent fifteen minutes within
the enemy lines.
Elsewhere on the western front the
German raids are becoming more
numerous and stronger. Heavy
bombardmsnts now prsceds each at
tempt to penetrate the entente posi-.
tiens, but the ensmy has not attack
ed in great force, although an en-
aagemsnt Of battle proportions prob
ably 10 not far distant.
In the Ypres sector, in Flanders,
and around Armsntieres, between
Tpres and Arras, the Germans have
carried out strong local efforts. At
all points the British repulssd the
enemy with loss. German artillery
points along the front between Yprss
and ST. Quentin. In Champagne,
northwest Of Verdun and north of
81. MihieI the French have checked
strong German raidins attempts.
Whether TO ratlfy the German
peace terms 10 the question before
the All-Russian congress of soVists
which meets in Moscow today. Press
dispatches from PetroGrad in the
last few days have touched but Iiaht-
ly on the probable decision the con-
gress will make. " il is still con-
troIIsd by Premier Lsnine, the con-
grsss probably will agree TO harah
terms.
President Wilson in q message to
the Russian people, TO be delivered TO
the congress, assures them Of Am
erieaH sympathy and American cup
port in restoring complete soVsr-
eighty and independence to damocra-
AA@ HN@A&A@H TIC WE@MtNNAA 00&& U0E
attempt TO sway the Judgment Of the
congress with regard 30 peace. Some
support is given recent Fumors that
many Of the BolshSViki were propaF-
ed 20 refuse the German terms by the
resignationa from the Lenins gov
ernmsnt Of Foreign Minister TrotzECy.
and Ensign kryIenko, the BoInheViS
eommandsr-in-eh chief.
Today alsU has been Get for the
convsnina Of the German relohstau
In Berlin 70 vote on the ratification
Of the treaty with Russia. n
Sixty German airpiansa descended
on Paris Monday night and dropped
bombs. One OF the raiders was
brought down in flames by the de-
Tenders and lie crew captured. The
raid lasted nearly three hours. Al
number Of buildings were destroyed
or set on fire. The population Of the
French capital sustained casualties
but final reports are lacking.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-12
.FARGO'S annual
A j 7 0 SHO v
OPENS IN BLAZE
OF GLORY TODAY
Military Effect Is Seen in
Excellent Decorations
And Exhibits
MEN IN UNIFORM
ARE ADMITTED FREE
Large Crowds View Big
gest Motor Classic of
Year In Auditorium

The fifth annual Gate City Auto
mobile show. Fargo's biggest motor
| classic, opened in a blaze Of glory II
| the Fargo auditorium at 9 O'clock
this morning.
First visitors through the doors
found a scene OF surprising beauty
and myriads Of lights, casting their
brilliance on dozens Of the latest
creations Of the motor world, and
intensifying the effect OF decora'
tions more beautiful that ever be-
fore attempted at a mid-northwesi
auto show, though Etil conforming
with the martial spirit Of the times
transformed the big hall into a Writ.
.ual fairylsnd,
Fair-sized crowds saw the show
during the morning hours, while the
afternoon crowd exceeded the ex-
pectations Of the show manage
ment.
Musical features during the sf-
ternoOn proved one OF the hits OF
the show.
Today's tractor parade through
the business section was called on
this morning. but win be held al
1880 o'clock Wednesday. Thursday
and Friday mornings.
Soldiers and sailors Of the Uni
ted States in uniform viii be admit
ted without charge, it was announ-
ced early this afternoon.
The doors Of the show viii be open
until 1880 o'clock this evening.
Three Floors of Exhibits.
Every space in the big auditorium
is occupied, though some OF the ac-
cessory exhibits were not put in
place until this morning. Aeces-
sories are being shown in the bal
cony; automobiles I'm the auditorium
proper; and automobiles. trucks, at
tachments and motorcycles in the
armory.
bsoorations Are Military.
The military effect has been OBJ
served in the decorations, and the
coiurs OF the United States and its
allies in the world war form a big
part IN the scheme. Flowers, holly,
greens and ferns cover the walls.
Musical features through the af-
ternoon proved q big hit with the
crowds, many military hits being
among the rsnditions. Malchow's 5
Fargo orchestra played is numbers.
including Songs OF a Nation"
Somewhere in France is Daddy, !"
Yankee Prince" and when You
Come Back" in addition to number
Of selections by a mixed quartet
composed of Mrs. f. r Wright, Mrs.
]. A. Jardine. w. w. Fuller and DR..
Paul Verne.
Tonight ls Big Night.
Tonight is to be a big night at the
show, and the management predicts
a big attendance. There will be
numbers by the mixed quartet, and
MalchOw's orchestra will render the
following program:
March-domeward Bound.
- Selection-Miss Springtime.
WaltE-Adele.
Overture-BridaI Rose. I.
Intermezzo-Dream Kisses. .,|
Fox Trot-One Day In JunG
Reverie-Evening Chimes.
One Step-Calicoco.
Rag-Cavalry Wiggle.
s5election-Going Up.
Waltz-Riyerside BNlls.
Novelette-Sweet Forget Me Nots.
Fo.N Trot-Stock Yard Blues.
Selection-What Next.
One Step-You Don't Have To
Come From Ireland.
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Russian, Held For Espion-
age, Altered Course of
The U. s. Troopship
HAD ENCOUNTER
WITH SUBMARINE
Engine Went Wrong Fore
ing Her To Drop Be
hind Her Convoy

An Atlantic Port. March 12.-Ir
connection with the case OF Edward
Otis, the twenty four year old ma
tive Of Riga, Russia, formerly quar-
termaster on a United States trans
port who is charged with espionage
and is being held under S25, 900 bail
have become known the details ol
the perilous voyage overseas Of the
transport which, riddled with Hun
shrapnel, bears silent testimony OF
an actual clash with q German sub
marine.
Otis, 1t is alleged. tampered with
the mechanism which controls the
transports course in the submarine
zone. 1t is charged also that he ran
the American flag upside down and
that he reported a false reading on
the carriers leg.
At Otis trial here last Satur-
day, IL was brought out that the al
legged tampering with what is known
as the zig EaR'' clock on the trans
port mad shifted the zig EaEginE
course oF the vessel to q material
degree and that the ship was placed
thereby in grave danger OF sub
The transport safe ct her herth
brings with IL crew, the members
Of which tell OF the brush with
the under r-sea vessel and OF the
courageous conduct under fire of
those who manned the American
guns.
Made But One Trip.
The transport made but one trip
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-12
Montana Judge
Facing Charges,
Ill and Resigns
(Bv Associated Preaa.l

Helena. Mont, March 12.-Gover-
nor Stewart today telegraphed the
board Of managers OF the Montana
house on the Crum impeachment
case, and the senate committee I'm
charge OF the same, to meet here
Thursday to consider whether the
impeachment shall proceed.
Judge Charles l.. Crum Of Forsyth
whose appearance before the bar Of
the upper chamber was ordered by
the Montana house last month. after
due impeachment had been there
returned, today filed his resignation
as Judge Of the Fifteenth judicial dis
trict with the governor. Judge Crum
Is said to be critically ill.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-12
Montana Town
Closes Doors To
Nonpartisans
lRu Aannclatnh Press !

tbW AHkUEIdEEU ITEH9.I
Columbus. Mont, March 12.-Ac-
companied by Attorney General Ford,
r. B. Martin, the Nonpartisan league
lecturer, came here yesterday with
the intention of speaking at an ad-
vertfsed meeting. He was unable 10
secure a hall, however, wheTeupon he
applied to the mayor for permission
TO hold a street meeting, which was
denied. Citizens of Columbus to the
number Of 600 formed a patriotic par
ade and later held a rousing meeting
at the operahouse, several addresses
on loyalty and the duty Of citizen
ship being delivered. Martin and
Ford returned to Billings on the aft
ermoon train.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-12
Nonpartisans At
Crookston Choose
Their Candidates
- Assoeiated -.

J
Crookston, Mimi, March 1.-THE
first convention Of the Nonpartisan
league to be held In this part Of the
state, gathered in secret session here
yesterday to indorae a Nonpartisan
candidate for the state senate and
two for the state legislature. Fifty
townships were represented.
This information was obtained
from a member OF the Organization
following the meeting, who declared
that county politics were not dis
cussed, but state politics and plans
were made for carrying their ticket
in this section.
The delegate said It had been de-
eided to keep the names Of the candf-
dates secret until the state conven-
tiOn in ST. Paul.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-12
AustraIiann Ia Raid.

London, March Australian
troops carried out successful raids
during the night upon hostile posts
east and northeast Of Messines," says
today's war office report. "A number
OF Germans were killed and a few
prisoners were taken by US. Cur
casualties were light.
The artillery was active on both
sides during the night south OF
Armentieres and east and northeast
of Ypres."
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-12
NEW BORROWER AMONG ALLIES



Washington. March I2.-AnOther
ally became borrower from the
United States today when the treas
ury extended a credit Of $4,000, 600
to the Cuban government to assist 1t
in war preparations. At the same
time Great Britain was given another
credit OF $500, ,00O, 900. Both loans
were made at the new interest rate
OF per cent.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-12
CITY MANAGER PLAN ADoPTED

Sioux Falls, q. D., March a.
Sioux Falls adopted the city man
ager plan Of municipal government
TO supersede the present commission
system, at a special election today.
The majority for the city manager
advocates exceeded 700. A light vote
was poIled.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-12
Russian Revolutionary
Government Ready to
Move From Moscow
.sEMINOFF RETREATS
BEFORE B0LSHEVIKI
German Prisoners Aid
Bolsheviki-Massacres
In Finland Continue

London. March 12.-Japan has moi
yet come to a decision regarding the
dispatch OF troops to Siberia, Premier
Terauchi declared in replying to a
question in the house Of representa-
tives, according to a Reuter- dispatch
from Shanghai carrying Toxic ad-
vices under date Of March 9.
The government, said the premier
would take the utmost care and
precaution in dealing with "this
momentous situation.
Omcials Of the allies at Harbin
agree that the situation in Siberia is
growing worse. Every plan proposed
for the amelioration Of conditions
meets with opposition or apathy, they
say, while fifty per cent Of the rail-
way worlZmen in Manchuria are now
Bolshevik in afflliation, whereas a
month ago the percentage was in
significant. Yesterday the workmen
refused to move guns and trains to
the aid Of General Seminoff and were
planning the destruction Of the sup
ply outfft. Loyal Cossacks. however,
forced the movement Of the relief
trains.
Reliable observers, according to re-
ports received by The Associated
Press correspondent, have found that
there is a widespread German
propaganda, with speech making by
Bolshevfk orators, among the work
men, with never a word Of a pro-ally
nature.
The American consul at Harbin has
distributed $4,000 copies OF President
Wilson's speeches and a similar num-
Der have been scattered by the consul
at VIadfvostok. All concerned agree
that a more effective allied propa-
ganda is essential.
The growth OF Bolshsvildsm Is said
by some of the investigators to be
due in a measure 10 fear Of the Jap
anese, with disbelief in the sincerity
OF American friendship as another
factor. They report that statements
have been heard among the propa-
eaudists that any class OF Germans
Was preferable TO the Japanese, and
the idea appears illusory TO many
that the Bolshevild win oppose Ger
man influences. o..
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-12
Tractor Parade To
BeHeld TOMORROW

parade will place beginning 1880 ooek
according decision
p.
parade line will be NJ to sroaayi Broadway to Fren
Roberts
parked Front during balance Of the day.
American
There will be no her
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BriefDiSbatcheS
Eneountsrad suhmarinaa.

A French Port, Sunday March 10.
An American steamship, formerly
a German vessel, arrived here today
with its bridge smashed and a shell
hole through the smokestack as a
result OF an encounter with a sub
marine.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-12
Approve Sale
OF All Enemy
Property Here
By Associated Press

washington, March 1s.-LeEisla-
ton authorizing the sale OF all en-
emy property in this country, re-
QueSted BY the alien property custo-
dian TO permanently uproot German
commercial influence, was approved
yesterday BY the senate and added
to the urgent deficiency appropris-
ton bill. An amendment empower
ing the President to acquire title 30
the German steamship companies
docks and wharves at Hoboken. N.
J., also was accepted.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-12
ONLY ONE TELEPHONE
FOR MINNESOTA CITIES

st. Paul, March 12.-Every city
and smaller community in Minnesota
will have but one telephone system
as a result Of negotiations entered
into by the Bell and Independent
companies. it was announced today
BY Ira b. Mills, chairman Of the state
railroad and warehouse commission.
According 10 Mr.. Mills, a similar sit-
uation will exist throughout the
country. Protests of business men
against alleged inconvenience and
double expense OF two telephone sys-
TENS are mainly responsible for the
movement. Mr.. Mills said. His
statement followed a series Of con-
ferences between G. w. Robinson,
president Of the Tri-State Telephone
and Telegraph company, and Guy III.
Pratt, general commercial superin-
tendent Of the Northwestern (Bell)
Telephone Exchange company. the
leading companies operating systems
in this territory.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-12
New Raid By Sixty Ma
chimes Quickly Follows
Fridays Attempt
MAKE BALTIC SEA
A GERMAN LAKE
That Is Plan Revealed By
Latest Action Against
Norway
fRv Associated Press.N

Paris March 12-The Germans
lost four airplanes in last nights
attack on Paris. Nine squadrons took
part in the raid.
An official French statement last
night said that about sixty airplanes
crossed the French line. some Of them
being turned back by the barrage.
Bombs were dropped on Paris and
the suburbs between 9 o'clock and
midnight and several buildings were
demolished or set on fire. This was
the second aerial attack on Paris Of
the last few days, thirteen persons
having been killed and nifty wounded
In a raid last Friday night.
Contracts AnnuIlsd.
london, March 12.-All contracts
with Norway have ben annulled by
the German central purchasing
company from March is. according to
q Bergen dispatch to The Tidsns
Tegn, OF Christiania- as quoted in an
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Copenhagen. The reason for this
action. the dispatch says. Is that the
Norwegian agreement with America
provides for the expectation Of only
$4,000 tons OF fsh yearly 20 Germany.
The coEpany,s once at Bergen has
been closed. -
Ihe action OF the Iefman cenrfa4
purchasing company a semi official
adopted policy of hostility toward
the Scandinavian countries which
has followed German ascendancy in
Finland. Having strengthened her
self in the north Germany apparently
plans to overawe the Scandinavian
nations and make the Baltic a Ger
man lake.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-12

MUST TALK IN ENGLISH.
Omaha, March 12.-MarshaI Eber-
stein OF the federal bureau OF in
vestiBation today announced that
hereafter all public speeches in
Omaha must be made In English.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-12
Mav Retraat Eurther.

May Retreat Further.
Washington, March 1.-THE Rus
sian revolutionary government is
prepared to move from Moscow to
some point farther east IL the Ger
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-21
MISTAH RAT FACE
Is PRINCES NEW NAME

LONDON. Sept ~ obs maI) -
The darker section OF the American
expediuonary force has ITS own im-
pressions OF the things seen iu France
and those which they know to boz on
the other side of no Mans land.
The utular head Of the recent
peace offensive" and difficult with
drawal. The Crown Prince. is "Mistah
Rat Face" 90 the black troops about
which Germany complains
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PRAISE 4 :. SUI CHAsERs.

ROME. oct Recognition Of
part played ry American submarine
chasers at Durazzo is given in a
semi-omcial note issued here. The
American boats protected convoy
of steamers which entered the har
Dor soon after the Italian cavalry
had reached the town. a large
quantity Of materials was landed by
the steamers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-21

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Women. and boys not Of draft age
should qualify no once Co grasp opp1r-
tunity. A short intensive course at the
south Bend Business College win make
YOU thoroughly efficient Enter any
Monday. day or evening sessions.
S5i6-u
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

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state NJ Indiana ST. Joseph County. ss
lu the ST. Joseph Superior court >eu
TENDER Term. 1915 MATTE DAVIS
SIS. BROWNING l. DAVIS. Cause
80 8Z5o Divorce.
BE 10 known thar the uaFe-uatl.-.
plaintiff has filed iu tho office ~ Ode
Clerk W sliI Court ter complaint
against said Defendant 'u tla HH.rH
cause together Witl proper r.-lr
that said Defend Browning p Davis
is NOT resident ~ tlr STATE 0t Doe
diana.
said Defend BOOT H.r..f notified tLai
said cause VIII stand flr f. 900 rns
1rd dHy ~ December. 1915. fle ,aul. ..
iuE rle -nd Iav ~ the lsEr term .
said Court % commence ar tla city p'
South Bend on the 1st Monday lu DEE
reuaer next on which day ~rld le
PENDANT is required te appear to said
action.
GEORGE 81 EAAB CirrE
Rs STANLEY IS TnBOLShi uoprtg
MeTNERNY-S. YEAGLE1 s. MrEfck
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