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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-04
Held As Hostages.

London, March Especial dis
patches from Petrograd describe the
departure Of the British and French
embassies and the Belgian. Serbian,
Greek and Portuguese legations last
Thursday after q series Of him
ORANGES which in the case OF the
italian embassy was sufficient to de-
tain its stan in Petrogfad after the
others had left The Italians were
stil in Petr0grad Saturday and also
the stats Of the consulates, accord
ing to the correspondent OF The
Morning Post.
The Boishevik foreign office. while
permitting the American, Japanese.
Chinese. Brazilian, and Siamese
deienatfcns to leave without re-
stratnt. insisted upon endorsing all
passports Or the others before de-
parture and refused endorsement
unless the passport specifically de-
Herfhed the owner as a diplomat.
Consequently q number Of military
and other members Of the various
missions were left behind. says the
correspondent o. The Daily Mall.
apparently held as hostages"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-04
Germany Breaks Word
To Switzerland And
" Sinks Wheat Vessel

to dispatch from Berne to The Petit
Parisiene. The sinking, the Berne
advices say, was contrary to the
solemn undertakings entered into by
Germany. The news has had a strong
effect on political circles in Berne.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-04

london, March 1.-THE Copen-
hagen correspondent of the Xxx
change Telegraph company says in
formation has been received there
that Turkish soldiers have commit
ted new massacres in the DISCREET Of
Armenia which has been deserted by
the Russians Hjalmar Branting,
editor Of the Social Demokraten. has
te1egraphed two German Socialist
uarties to make energetic repres-
entatlons to the German govern
ment the dispatch adds.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-04
aETs 60 PosITIoN.

Another Dakota Business col
Iege graduate has just accepted a
$1,000 position at Bismarck.
Many, very many Of the state
officers employ d. B. &. people
evidence OF good training-pub-
licitY.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-04
Three German
Ships Reported
Sunk BY Mines
(Bv Associated Press.N

London. March Am. Amsterdam
dispatch TO The Daily Mail says that
at O'Clock Friday morning a Ger
man torpedo boat and two German
mine sweepers ran into mines of
Vlieland island and were blown up.
A German vessel which was in the
vicinity lowered a boat to save the
crew, but the high seas made it Inn
possible to reach the crews of the
wrecked vessels and the beat drifted
to the island.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-04
(Bv Associated Press.n

Paris. March "A Spanish ship
which had been chartered by Swift
erland and was conveying 1000 tons
OF wheat from America to Europe has
been torpedoed and sunk, according
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-04
PEACE TREATY With
RUSSIA FINALLY SIGNED
Continued from page l.

and Finnish troops would evacuate
the islands, leaving them to the in
habitants and the Swedish forces,
the islands to be considered outside
the zone of hosulities.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-04
sHoEMAKER wANrEn

-5FIUEMAkER WANTED.
First class shoemaker wanted at
once. Must have recommendations +;
Scandinavian preferred. Wages.
$3.50 per day. Steady work. Shoe
shop in connection with shoe store.
*. NJ. Hagen, 40 Front So, Fargo,
n. D.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-04

Flavo dour. creamery white, deIic-
ious flavor. goes further. Phone SO.
--AdvE
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-03

Romance, intrigue and adventure
IN the front line trenches in France.
are combined in "A Daughter OF
France. starring Virginia Pearson
and today's attraction at the Audi
tOrium. The action OF the play
jumps rapidly from the French TO
the German lines in France. The
story tells in forceful fashion. how
the German troops acted as they
overran Che fair land. and through
the exciting scenes is love affair
that is quite odd but turns out 10
the satisfaction of all Miss Pear
son is said 10 be ideal in the char
acter Of a young French girl. The
Pathe News OF late events Of in
terest is also being shown as well
as a beautiful hand colored film,
THE Valley OF Lot" showing the
conditions OF interior France prior
10 the present war, and Horses in
Action" "A novelty picture. taking
the action Of q horse photographed
so as to show il moving one-six-
teenth as fast as an ordinary safe,
bringing 10 view all the grace and
muscular movement that accom-
panies a horse while either trotting
or gaUoping. Tomorrow, Edith
Storey will be seen in The Claim. -
a FIVE act romance. The twelfth
episode Of the patriotic serial, The
Mystery Ship" and the Ford week
ly, will also be on the bill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-03
WITH CHIN CHIN.

Two dancers that dance quite as
much with their heads as they do
with their feet. Doyle and Dixon.
have established. themselves in a
niche peculiarly their own as the
twin stars OF chin Chin" Charles
Dillingham's big musical extrava-
CANA. coming 10 the Oliver Friday
night
In five years this team has risen
TO the highest possible place in
amusement circles until this season
they are filling the roles created by
Montgomery and Stone. left vacant
by the death Of Montgomery last
season.
Starting as an unknown vaude-
Vile team, after some success sep
arately as Ministries, Doyle and Dix
on, by spending all their spare time
between shows in the three-a day
theaters Of their earlier days, in
studying new steps and planning
routines. have put their names in
huge letters which give them al
most equal prominence with the
show in which they appear.
A4ANAA AAHt AAOAiA AAAC idNhS VI
mediocrity has been remarka bic
covering but the span of FIVE years
during which their income has been
doubled many times. Doyle, a book
agent. and Dixon. an elevator boy
and bell hop, sickened with their
mundane work and each joined a
minstrel show, drifting from there
into vaudeville and finally striking
up a partnership with each other.
And with that partnership the
clouds rolled away, revealing their
way to success. In six months
from their first appearance their
salary had jumped from $50 a week
TO $3.50, and it hasn't stopped jump
ing to this day. From vaudeville
70 burlesque and then into the
ranks Of musical comedy and ex-
travaganza work they have moved
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-03
THEATERS
AT THE OLIVER.

There will be a matinee this aft
ernoon and a final performance to
night OF The Angelus" al the Oil
yer theater. Beginning tomorrow
matinee will be Adelaide Thurs
tons greatest dramatic success. The
Girl From out Yonder." a four act
comedy drama. and one particular
~ suited 20 the Williams Stock
company. Miss Tiny Leone will play
the role that Miss Thurston made
famous and "FlOtsam' the little
hshermaid will live in your mem
DRY long after the play is a thing
OF the past. The Girl From out
HOnder" viii he given a beautiful
scenic environment, with the light
house and the light shining out
over the water The play is unique.
different from any that the Mr.
Williams has So far presented with
a plot Astounding i'm action and real
comedy. deliciously interviewer
throughout There will be matinee
tomorrow and Saturday, with
final performance Saturday night.
There will be no performance of
the stock company on Friday night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-03
.0RRAINERS ARE
4 NEAR REVOLT
Information is Revealed by
Documents Removed From
Prisoners Seized on
< Western Line.

WASHINGTON. April Further
Information regarding the losses
suffered By the Germans in their
offensive and on the German atti-
tude toward the Alsatians as reveal
ed b. secret documents seized on
prisoners IS given in an official dis
patch today from France. The dis
patch follows.
"On April 1 the Germans with
drew from the FROM four divisions
that had suffered severely. To the
depleted divisions mentioned yes
terday may be added the following.
The first the 1871. whose COM
panies are reduced to 40 men: the
fth. the 9Th. the 5Oth- the 195th and
the reserve division OF the guard
which has lost % percent Of its
men. A regiment OF the 18th divis-
ion has been reduced 10 less than
500 men The fifth and 45th re-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-03
CHIN CHIN" WINS BIG APP
PIAT-SE

Chin Chin" is one OF the most
brilliant musical shows OF the sea
son. In fact, il may be doubled if
any previous melodious comedy has
pleased a Grand Rapids audience of
the current year so thoroughly as
did the Charles Dillingham; hum
dinger last evening.
chin Chin has music in ire
mendous quantity and delightful
quality; it has pretty girls and cap
able men; in short. it has everything
that Is included in the recipe for
musical comedy success.
II might be expected that there
would be a great vacuum left by the
substitution Of Doyle & Dixon for
Montgomery q Stone. but with due
respect for the great duo. now sep
arated by death. no such vacancy is
evident. Doyle * Dixon are winners
In every phase of the comedy art
They dance, prattle and sing. always
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-03
SIX W0RKMEN, ONE
WOMAN, ARE KILLED

PITTSBC RICH. April Six work
men. one OF them a woman machin-
lists helper, are dead. seven others
are in Pittsburgh hospitals suffering
from severe injuries. and nearly a
score Of workmen are more or less
injured. As a result OF an explosion
today in the machine shop OF the
Flannery Bolt company's plant At
Bridgeyille, a suburb. Ignition Of
several hundred gallons or oil in
huge cylinder L feet long and 3
feet in diameter was responsible fo-
me explosion which showered burn
ing oil on all the employees OF the
machine shop.
Jeanette Barnwen. aged 70. one
Of the victims Of the explosion. was
the first Of several thousand women
who have taken up work in plants
in the Pittsburgh district TO meet
death in an industrial accident. The
Flannery plant is working on gov
eminent contracts.
Try NEWS-TIMES WANT AID
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-03
AT THE ORPHEUM.

Final performances of the pres
ent Orpheum bill which features
The Fountain of Love" viii be Civ
en- at that theater today. SLIDER and
North, Kingsbury and Munson, Ray
and Fay and Selbini and Grovini are
other acts on the bill
Beginning tomorrow People and
Greenwald present their '191S Song
and Dance Revue" with kathryn
Mcconnell, Ford landlord and
Toots Mcconnell. prominently fea-
tured This is a clever musical Of
fering filled with poppy" music and
introducing many sprightly girls.
Henry Keane and company offer a
novel dramatic sketch called The
Unexpected" Neal Abel. billed as
the man with the mobile face, De-
voy and Dayton, in a comedy offer
ing entitled AT the Cigar Stand"
and the Aerial Eddys in a novel bal
aneing number make up the excel
lent bill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-03
CLEVER BABY PICTURE
AT THE IASAILE

Little Barbara Connolly is the
golden-haired leading lady OF the
pretty western picture Little Red
Decides" shown at the LaSalle to-
day. 1t is a simple, homely story Of
the love OF rough ranchers for a
little tot left in their keeping There
are moments Of pathos and many of
good humor. The characters are
well played. particularly that of a
Chinaman. taken from real life. in
the person OF Goro Kino. The little
star is delightful and does some
wonderful acting in the most natural
manner. 1t is the story that any
one with a child. or love for chill
dren, will enjoy and there are no
Williams or dark plots to detract
Thursday. the athlete and fighter
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-03
WOMEN MAKE RECORD
ON FIGHTING LINE

PARIS. April o-YounE women
attached 10 one front line unit OF the
Red Cross made a hne record Boo the
recent German offensive At Rove
they took over the direction OF mil
Itary traffic. One girl IN gray uni
form. standing az the four corners
directed columns or suns. cavalry
supply trains and troops. thus pre-
venting traffic Jam The unit had
been located at Greycourt. "A few
miles back OF the lines doing recon-
struction and relief work when the
offensive began. They were the last
women 20 leave several towns be-
fore the Germans entered. and were
on duty in half a dozen villages.
widely separated. when word came
OF the German advance They aid
ed hundreds Of refugees 10 the rail
heads. and established a temporary
kitchen in one town feeding $50
British soldiers, who had not eaten
for hours.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-03
STEEL CORPORATION HAS
BONUS PLAN ADOPTED
TnternatiouaI News Service

International News Service
NEWARK. y. J.. April At
the annual meeting OF the Bethle-
hem Steel corporation here today.
the company's bonus plan for Of
6cers and employees was adopted as
a bylaw. The directors. whose
terms had expired, were reelected
for three years.
Charles NJ. SchWab. in his talk
20 the stockholders. did not touch
on the business condition of the
company but confined his remarks
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-03
AT THE CASTLE.

The story of The Cross Bearer,
which begins "A two days engage
ment at the Castle theater today,
was suggested by the heroic stand
of Cardinal Mercier in Belgium. As
is generally known, this noble prel-
ate. sympathizing with his country
men under the oppression of the
Germans, raised his voice in EXPIRES
sion of their wrongs. demanding
that these wrongs be righted, even
while he faced Imprisonment or
death for his temerity. Montagu
Love is the star and his performance
of the cardinal is exceptionally fine,
his face and manner at all times
expressive of tranquility, calm de-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-03

serve divisions were reduced more
than half
secret Instructions.
The Alsatian cOntingents. three
quarters OF which had been until
now used on the eastern front and
are now in France appear TO give
great concern 20 the Germans &C
cordink 20 secret instructions found
on prisoners. II is forbidden 10 use
Alsatians and Lorrainers in the first
and in patrol duty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-03

sparkling and Invariably resting
easily in their heritage of fame.
chin chin" is one OF the most
imposing musical shows Of recent
production. II is done on a NAM
moth scale. with numerous scenic
novelties and WITNESSES. From cur
tain to curtain il speeds along mer-
rily. always smart. always new, and
always ongenial.-Grand Rapids
HerAld
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-03
HOUSE REQUESTS DAY
OF PRAYER FOR ARMS

WASHINGTON. April 3. - The
house today cOncurred IN a senate
resolution requesting the president
20 designate day OF prayer for
American arms.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-03

cision and broad charity. which IN
derstands and forgives everything.
Jeanne Eagels is attractive and ap-
peling as the cardinals beautiful
daughter in love with a Belgian
soldier. The Neglected wife" is
also included on today's bill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-03

until they stand second 10 hone.
And IL is brains as wei a. a certain
facility in fOotwOrk that has done
the trick
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-03

or go Incorporated banks and
trust companies IN Indiana. 57s
have qualified as agents OF the hrst
class.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-03

William Russell. is 70 be shown in
Pride and the Man"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-03

The above cut il the Vest Pocket
kOdak-the Soldiers Kodak. We
also have a full line OF the new
Model &c i'm Brownie or Kodak.
Brownie Cameras Sis up. also
all sizes i'm the autographic kOdaks.
We are still issuing coupons
with orders for developing and
printing. with $500 I'm coupons we
give an Sx1O enlargement gratis.
from any negative YOU may desire.
We do our own printing. develop
ing. Work guaranteed. Ten cents
for developing films and film packs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-03

Diemer's Grip Tablets. 25c:
Tor .....-.... @6c
Headache Waters. 25c;
Beef. Iron and Wine. full
ptnt> -.-.-- --.-.-.... ooC
Blaud's Pills, 100 i'm bottle ice
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-03

HOarhOund Drops. pound soc |
stick Candy. pound .--.... Zoe |
Kinds Almond and Honey
JOhnsOn's shaving Cream lie
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-06-15

Each contest period is separate and
distinct. $4,000 in cash will be award
ed as prizes for each period as tndt-
Gated on this page. Remember the
goods and the firms advertised. Call
for their produce and incidentally pave
the way toward winning a part Of the
$4,000 to be awarded.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-06-15
July 8, the Next Pay Day in Forum Contest
Save Labels Trade Marks Cash Receipts Coupons and Advertisements
RFAD TETcp a. CApFET

In articles
Forum will be
now advertisements
indicated and
lottery
spending
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-06-15

reputation advertised
invited
labels sales checks Advertisements
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-06-15
THE RULES


advertisements indicated
Make list of all of the advertisers this mark plainly after
and have collected Sign and address
The office All
advertisements will destroyed
Credit will be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-14
READY TO SMOTHER HUNS
Americans Had 10 Tons cf Mustard
Gas to Germans /, Experts
Disclose.

Americas secret plans to smother
',r German forces with gases having
I deadliness unknown in warfare,
and at the same time combat Success
fully the gas attacks OF the enemy
were disclosed, last night at dinner
IN Washington, given by the commits
stoned personnel to Maj. Gen Will
liam L. Sibert, director of the chemi-
cal warfare service Of the army.
1t was made public that the United
States had available ten tons of mus
tard gas to Germany's one when the
armistice was signed No secra: was
made of the fact that virtually every
detail of Germany's "gas" warfare
was known to the American experts.
Il was with pride that it was pointed
cut that Germany's best effort, in
quality and quantity had been cx-
celled by Americans, and that had not
nostilitIes ceased the Huns gas at
lacks would have become utterly in-
significant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-14
DISPOSITION OF SYRIA
England And France Both Have
Claims; Natives Want Self
Rule.

Paris, Dec, 14.-The question of
the future disposition Of Syria is
one of the delicate problems which
await President Wilson's cooperation
n sowing it. Like the dispute be-
.wccr Italy and the Jugo-S.avs
which was dealt with in these dis
rs teies some days ago, tn; question
; ::ueed, one of tho+e in which the
parties to the dispute look to Presi
dent Wilson as the man best fitted tc
pronounce Judgment.
For long time the censor forbade
all mention of the conflict over Syria.
md not until now are guarded refer
cnces to it permitted.
Briefly, the interests of three par
les clash in this matter.
1.-The natives, who demand for
themselves the exercise of the right
+ self rule
l-France, who bases her claims
lpon traditional rights dating back
20 the crusaders.
3-England, whose armies have
iriver the Turks from Palestine,
Syria and Mesopotamia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-14
TAKES POISON LIKE MOTHER
Boy Does Not Want to Live Without
Her So Follows Example

Chambersburg, Pa, Dec. 14.-"Mum,
{ you're going to die, l don't want to
i've without you, so I'll take some of
he rat poison, too," Howard, 1O-year-
Id son of David Isenberger, living
long the Lincoln Highway, just west
If town, said to his mother. He acted
N his word and, going to the cellar.
obtained some of the poison and ate
It. The mother had done the same
hing few minutes before in the pres
,nce of Howard, and the boy, who
owed her dearly and was her favorite
:hild, quickly followed her example.
When lsenberger, who is an en-
,loyee of the Cumberland Valley Rail
.oad. returned home last evening, he
iound Howard lying unconscious. The
mother still was conscious and she
sold the story Both were hurried to
he Merklein Hospital and there the
lad died this morning and the mothe!
S dying. She had been melancholy and
depressed since she had the influenza
few weefs ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-14
RANAGES OF FLU

Owing to the continued increase in
.-he number of influenza cases among
children in Norfolk, which has again
reached epidemic proportions. City
Health Commissioner Powhatan Schenck
has issued an order closing all pub
alic schools and prohibiting all chill
dren under - years of age from at
tending church. Sunday school, theat-
crs or moving picture shows. Over 23
new cases were reported yesterday.
Proprietors of poolrooms and man.
ayers of motion picture houses IN
Roanoke are voicing strong opposition
to the closing ordinance put into ef-
feet by the city council as preven-
tive measure against Influenza. Fall-
ditv of the ordinance will be tested IN
police count today on the ground OF al
legged inequality Of application. Sew
eral motion picture houses are open,
he managers maintaining that 1t Is
unfair to close places of amusement
and permit stores to remain open. Inc
efficacy of the closing order is ques-
-;ooet in view of the fact that more
Than 200 new cases of influenza have
been reported within the last q hours
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-14
r. W. voNDEE ON WlEsT|ELAIKEN Wlsss' !, E: DIES
Former Brewmaster of Portner Co.,
Expires in Buffalo, n. Y.

Peter w. Won de Westelsken, q
former resident of this city, died yes
terday at his home in Buffalo, N. T.,
according to word received here today.
The deceased for about twenty years
was brewrraster at the plant of the
Robert Portner Brewing Company and
resigned that pos5Sio.1 about three
years ago and went to Buffalo, n. T..
and accepted position as manager CT
The American Best Beverage Corpora
lion, Canadigua, N. Y, manufacturers
Of soft drinks, which position he held
at the time of his death.
Mr.. Won de Westelaken in addition
70 his wife is survived by son,
Frank P. Won de- Westelaken. The
deceased was a native CT Holland and
was about fifty-three years old.
He was a member of Alexandria
Lodge No. 1885, Benevolent and Pro-
tective Order of Elks and a telegram
announcing his death was received
today by George W. Bontz, exalted
ruler of the local lodge from w. R.
Allen, secretary of Buffalo Lodge,
Buffalo Lodge of Elks. In former
years he was actively identified with
various social and fraternal organiza-
lions in this city and had host of
friends here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-14
GRAND THEATRE

A badly wrenched ankle obtained
in directing one of the exciting
scenes in "Brace Up the latest Her.
bert Rawlinson Bluebird feature, to
be shown at the Grand Theatre on
Monday is still being nursed by FL
mer Clifton, who wrote the story
and also directed the picture.
Herbert Rawlinson has plenty OF
opportunity in this quick-action thrill
ler to show his athletic as we'll as MS
acting ability. and the star and his
leading lady, Claire Du Brey, also
had several narrow escapes from SER
ious accidents while making this PIC
ture.