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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-20


Miss Mabel Davies. winner OF the
first prize in the essay contest con-
Quoted BY the First National bank Of
Fargo, is the daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. @Vy. +. Davies. Grand Forks,
She is a student st the University Of
North Dakota She was born in
Grand Forks. and has always lived
there. graduating from the high
school in 1914 She taught In a
rural school near Grand Forks a
year. and graduates with the 1918
class OF the university, handling the
four-year course in three years.
taking liberal arts course with side
lines in sociology, religion. etc. She
is assistant editor Of The Student"
the university student publication.
Her father is editor Of The Grand
Forks Herald.
being amasSed BY the settlers means
OF Safekeeping and Investment were
demanded. Here was a field OF en-
terprisa waiting to be entered. and
the important step was taken BY the
Bank Of Dakota in January. 1878. In
March OF the same year this pioneer
institution was Incorporated as the
First National Bank OF Fargo with
total deposits OF SIS, coo. The field
once entered. other banking institu-
tions sprang up, and their steady
growth Is Indicative Of the general
progress OF the people they serve.
Political Changes.
The period OF the eighties saw
political changes in the Territory or
Dakota. In 1SS2 the state capital
was removed frou Yankton to Bis
marck. and in 1Sss the national con-
gress passed the bin which gave to
the two divisions OF Dakota Terri
tory the right TO statehood. A
steady Increase In the settlement Of
the northern half Of the territory
brought its total population in 1850
to Is. us, nearly one hundred times
the figure given for 1870.
Throughout the next decade the
growth continued industries ex~
banded. manufacturing and COM
mercial interests developed, two
more great railway systems sent
their ramihcations through the state. /
and with the advent Of the twentieth /
century. North Dakota found her
self the infant prodigy OF the nation,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
Recruiting the W. R, 4 E. Cars.

Changes in the routing Of soma Of
the Washington Railway and Electric
cars are ordered in an effort to- secure
better service on that system. Some
Of these will 60 into effect within q
week. Meanwhile there should be
preparations to mark the cars in such
way a. to make perfectly plain to pas
sengers their routes and destinations.
The public will be patient with these
changes, regarding them as designed
to improve conditions. But route
changes will not solve the problem Of
the local transportation. Nothing will
really help materially but more ears
and more efficient operation. Apart
from the shortage Of cars at this time
the chief trouble on the Washington
Railway and Electric system is the
high frequency Of car failures. The
present rolling stock is at such low
point Of repair that it breaks down
continually, possibly, in part, in con-
sequence of unskilled operation. The
result is almost constant blockades on
the line, with disruption Of schedules
and q wide. variation in the car load
ing. Better shop work in the upkeep
Of the cars is a prime requisite while
waiting for the nav rolling stock, now
overdue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13

him" because Of disappointments in the
way Of Office
The democrats are getting together.
Leader Murphy Of Tsmmaay Hall aad
Mr.. MeAaoe and Mr.. lansing, sgres
as to NJ. Smith. They think very
highly Of him, and will exert them
selves for his success. Mr.. Murray
and Mr.. AeAdoo are trained politicians,
and have power in New York. Pull
ing together, they should DO sble to
do q great deal for their candidate.
Hence, if they are II win, the re-
publieans must drop their faetionism.
In times past they have paid heavily
for that sort Of folly. 1t was through
divided republican ranks that Mr..
Cleveland attained statewide consa-
quence, and then national conse-
quence. Had the republicans remained
united, he would probably never have
seen either Albany or Washingtsu q.
But they divided against Judge, Folger
for governor, and then against Mr..
Blaine for President, and on both &C.
casions Mr.. Cleveland a. his party's
leader got the benefit. From\ Albany
he came straight to Washington.
Mr.. Smith might not reach Wash
ington, but if he should reach Albany
by reason Of party divisions the re-
publicans would pay dearly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
Legislators and War.

Members Of Congress within the
draft age are exempt from military
duty by reason Of their Office. They
are at liberty, of course. to resign: and
out Of Office they would become sub
jeet to call to the eolors.
They should not resign. The coun-
try needs them--especially the expert
enced among them-where they are.
They can render far more service al
legislators than they could as soldiers
or sailors.
As legislators they know their trade.
Some are master workmen. As soldiers
or sailors they would have to learn
their trade; and they might not prove
capable apprentices. The change might
result in spelling horns and not max
ing spoons.
We need at this time. and shall
aeed for some time to come. men whs
have demonstrated capacity for legis-
lativs work. At present Congress il
dealing with big questions Of war
questions relating to man p0wer sad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13

money power, and how best to en-
ploy both in. redeln3ng the eountry's
huge war obligations. Legislating ON
those lines requires knowledss Of ne
law Is well a. other kinds Of kaewl.
sdgS Men whp havs bad Legislative
work in view, have prepared them
selves for II, and have achieved issis.
letive commissions, should hold On 70
their COMMISSIONS it thsir constituents
approve.
This win DO equally important and
imperative when, and after. peace
comes. Congress then viii have On
hand reconstruction in its, manifold
forms. A. good dsi1 10 now out OF
plumb, and more is certain to be, even
if peace should come soon. Il the N.
should continue for several years
longer, an unexampled situation ~ to
governmental methods and policies
will exist; and it will b up to tho lss'
islatiu department to solve the prob
lems presented.
Trained men on the firing lines must
be supported by trained men behind
the lines; and legislators are amons
the most necessary Of the latter class,
To prove this it is in point to refer to
the business now under consideration
in the House. A revenue bill Of rec,
ord proportions, framed for war puf-
poses, but full of disputed matter, is
testing to the limit the powers Of vet.
eran lawmakers. IF it were at the
mercy of raw recruits in that field OF
endeavor, the result might prove dis
astrous to the very object in view.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
Mr., NcAdoo Indorses Smith.

In commenting the other day on
Mr.. Lansing's letter to Alfred Smith,
the Tammany candidate for Governor
of New York, The Star said that If
Mr.. McAdoo and Mr.. Redfield should
now offer their good wishes, Mr.. Smiths
chances Of success would be much i'm
proved.
Mr.. McAdoo has since taken that
step. He has written to Mr.. Smith in
rs cordial terms a. those employed by
Mr.. Lansing. He hopes to see him win
the race.
These letters are, of course, much
priced by the Tammany candidate and
his friends. While they do not ex-
press it, they are accepted as assuring
the good will Of the Wilson admins
tration. While both Mr.. Lansing and
Mr.. MeAdoo wrote in their private ca
pscities-and, - citizens Of New York.
both could with propriety write-still.
for campaign purposes, they will be
associated in the matter with their OH:
eial stations. The administration will
become an asset in the campaign.
1t il going to be an extremely in
teresting contest. At present the re-
pubicans are . little faction torn.
There are Roosevelt men who fear that
Gov. Whitman 10 laying foundations
for . try At the presidential nomina.
tion in 1920. There are republicans
who object to the goveYaer's attitude
On the prohibition question. There
are aiu ethsS yspnhHeaas ssea @
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
Foeh's Third Offensive.

Marshal Fech Continues. The battle
having reached the point Of relative
stability in Pieardy, with the Germans
fighting in desperate resistance upon
practically their old lines from which
they launched their March offensive,
the allied commaRder-in-chief directs
an attack upon q new sector.
st. Mihiel has been termed ian ar
row pointed at the heart of France
1t was taken by the Germans nearly
four years ago, in a sudden drive, and
has been held against repeated as
saults ever since. At one time the
French essayed to close the salient by
attacks On both tanks, but save for q
very slight gain ON the southern side
they were unable to make an impress
sion, Now, with Americans holding
the two TANKS and the French them
solves striking in the center against
the arrow head, . material gain has
been effected, comparable with those
scored in the initial stages Of the other
oifensives of the Foch series Of drives,
Progress scored today equals that of
the first day and places the Germans
In q dangerous position at St. Mihiel
and compels the evacuation of the sail
emit. They are gravely menaced. If
they hold too long upon the town itself
the closing in Of the tanks will catch
them behind the jaws Of the .pincers
and heavy losses must ensue. In all
probability they will undertake another
Of their strategic retreats, similar to
that effected in the Marne salient and
at Montdidier. But in this case the
conditions are less favorable to them.
The st. Mihisl salient is much more
narrow than either Of the others, and
Gen. Pershing's men have closed in SO
far that q gap of only about six miles
remains open. It lacks the railroad
communication Of the Marine and
Mentdidier positions. Only , single
rail line traverses the salient, an ex-
tension since tho German occupation
Of the railroad running from Metz to
Thiaucourt. That line has now been
cut by the capture Of Thiaucourt by
the Americans and the main highways
have been cut.
The evacuation Of the salient will
be attended with the greatest Difficult
ties owing to the fact that the attack
ing forces, while handicapped in some
respects by the necessity Of crossing
the Numerous streams that run east
ward from the st. Mihieh heights, will
have the Ranking hills as artillery po-
sitions. from which to direct plunging
IRE upon the German ranks.
Tho present drive is not directed
toward Metz, although it is likely to be
widened in scope, a. the other Foch
otfensives have been extended from
their initial blows. The immediate OBJ
ject Of the action ia Obviously to close
the salient. That accomplished, the
results in their bearing upon the Ger
man positions eastward are likely to
b vitality important.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
American Action and Registration

Whether definitely timed or not, the
coincidence of the American drive at
st. Mihiel with registration day at
home is most dramatically effective as
a stimulant to the American people.
Our troops went over the top at s
o'clock in the morning and cut deep
cash in the German lines while the mil
lions of their fellow citizens were reg
istering for possible military duty in
the cities and towns of the home land.
No more emphatic expression Of
Americas determination to fight to a
military victory could have been had
than this simultaneous success in the
field and unanimous response to the
extended selective draft law. The reg
istration signifed that for every man
who went over the top yesterday morn
ing in what may be regarded as the
first distinctly American offensive ac-
ton on a large scale there will be ten
or twenty more to come as the man
power of the United States is more
fully modified.
Thus far the reports from the st.
Mihiel operation show that the Ameri-
cans are fully equal to the RESPONSE
bility that has been placed upon them
in carrying the burden of large Of
fensive action. They attained all their
detectives, with small casualties. They
went into the fight cheering. So eager
ly and well did they fight that they
made their advance to the fixed posi-
tions an hour ahead Of schedule, and
at latest accounts the Americans alone
had taken $500 prisoners, while the
French in their operation at the tip
Of the salient have taken about 1900
more. .
It is interesting to note that in this
operation the Americans are fighting
on the TANKS, with the French in the
center, which is a reversal Of the sit
uation in the Marine salient, where the
Americans held the center and the
French and British occupied the side
lines. 1t would have perhaps been
more gratifying had this entire opera
ton been assigned to our own forces,
making it distinctly an American &C.
ton. But it must be remembered that
to the French st. Mihiel has been an
insolent menace nearly four years and
that its reduction has been one Of the
most ardently desired objects. To
them, therefore, rightly belonged the
honor Of attacking at the arrowhead
st. Mihiel itself, and it is good to
know that they reached the town in
the first rush and that according to
late reports they have even occu-
pied it.
Americas answer to Germany is clear
and defiant. At st. Mihiel our troops
are maintaining their record Of excel
lence. Here at home our men are en-
rolling by the millions for duty in the
field as their services are required.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13

Old-fashioned grammarians who con-
slider it wrong to split an inhnitive
are receiving little encouragement at
. time whom expression is rapid and
voluminous. Yet there is some linger-
ing protest that while to inadvertently
split IN initiative is pardonable, to on
purpose do 70 is highly culpable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13

France has become q great admirer
Of the "jazz band" This fact may not
show great musical taste, but it is an
unquestionable evidence Of affection
for America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13

A U-boat which after blowing up a
transport is sunk, while all on board
tho attacked vessel are saved, cannot
be said to have had very successful
trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13

About all the service that Bern
storff is rendering at present is to af-
ford little congenial eompanionship
when the sultan hides in the sub
cellar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13

Senator Lodges phrase, "irreducible
minimum" 10 not confined in its use
fulness to world affairs. Dealers con-
cerned in an effort to fix prices are
taking it very seriously.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13

The most desirable system Of taxa
ton is always one which penalties the
money waster and gives the thrifty
citizen chance to buy government
bonds, ..s.ss.aa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13

Prussian influence is discovering that
mendacity and assassination ara no
more successful in controlling Russia
than they were unden the old regime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13

Recognition Of organized govern
ment is now confined to unanswered
calls for the police and the fire de-
partment-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
A Proper Pirate.

: A Proper Pirate.
"You seem to be rather proud of be-
ing a pirate" remarked the trusty leu
tenant.
IT am" replied Captain Kid. "Pm
q regular pirate, 7 am. When want
to sink a ship I superintend tho Job
in person. I don't sit at homo and
send lot Of scared sailors ont to take
chances all by themselves in U.boats"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13

Another extinct specimen is the poll
tieian who relied on his pull with the
railroads to make his political future
secure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
SHOOTING STARS. .
By pH1LANDER JOHNSON.
Appearances.

Appearances. t..
Drink to me only with thine eyes,"
began the singer.
"Good a way as any," commented
Grandpa Mintlicker. "Most Of the lick
er have been able to get lately hasn't
been much more than an optical illu-
sion anyhow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13

Tho sinister dignity Of the title
"czar" is forever extinct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13

The man who is just a little too old
to register would in most cases prefer
to get into the fight and have no ar
gument about it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13

Corduroy Suits, with TWO
PAIRS OF LINED PANTS
Wood Brown shade; belt all around;
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
Photography

We are equipped to supply all
your picture-taking needs at popu-
lar prices, carrying q complete line
of kodaks, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
$l0.75 to $500

With each Right Posture
Suit we give a coupon, which
the makers redeem with a
Thrift Stamp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
An Object Attained.

ASSSSAssS>As
The other day my Uncle Jim,
With calm, heroic face,
Declared that it was up to him
To work around the place.
He'd mend the spigots and the wires,
The windows and the doors,
And fix the furnace for the fires
Well need when winter roaFs.
The windows now wear broken glass
Electric lights won't shine.
The water pipes al LEAK, alasi
Tho doors arc out Of linz.
Blk weeks or 50 perhaps win -
Repairs to damage dona.
But Uaeas jim declares that h
Has had lot Of fml
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
$500 to $500

Boys Library is open. Lots
Of new books. All privileges
for the season-with purchase
of Boys Suit or Refer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
A Fashion Started,

"A 8SulOn StAItcOs
"You know how cloak models influ-
ence women to buy clothes, whether
they are becoming or mott" inquired
the man with q double chin.
"Yes," replied the chauffeur.
"Well, I think we'd better put the
car up for awhile and mot take any Of
these long trips through the country.
If my wife sees how pretty some Of
these farm girls look in overalls, she's
going to want to wear EN-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
A Mechanical Estim.te.

A Mechanical Estimate.
The Hun now travels in an hour
A distance great indeed;
He isn't very much for power,
But wonderful for speed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
TeYroRiSed.

TeYroRlxed.
"You sat in front of that electric
fan until you caught cold"
eyes. We've got one Of those per-
sons who make jokes in our Office. I
was afraid he'd say I was . draft
dodger."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
Boys Military
Uniforms

Brooches; Officers Cap ant
Leggins. Sizes 4 to Is years.
SPECIAL.
Military Overcoats-with
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13

gcSt DOOst-
ers for Right Posture. They
know the help of that little re.
hinder to "sit up" and "stand
straight" AS the twig is bent, you
know. Right Posture Suits are SUI
perior clothes values-that's why we
sell them-and they are exclusively
here in Washington. Plain and
fancy effects-sizes 6 to Is years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13

ready for the knoekabout
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the Specials that nave Deem P1epa0
OOyS ~ designation
Pants Suits-of size
matter OF
special designing - BETTING the
wears Of the wearcrs. a. well
as their frames. Even the pat
terms are of special selection
that they may be consistent in model
and cffect-younger than young
mems styles, even-to fit ages "a to
10 wears.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-10-03
BLAME ENGINEER,
CIRCUS WRECK
Report to Interstate Commerce
Commission Places Responsible
ity for Rail Disaster

Chief blame for the wreck of the
Hagenbeck-Wallace circus train at
Ivanhoe, Ind, on June %, in which
67 passengers and one trainman were
killed and 1877 passengers injured, is
placed on Engineer al Sargent, by w.
P. Borland, chief of the bureau of
safety, in a report to the interstate
commerce commission.
Spacing Of automatic signals along
the Michigan Central line is criticized
and construction Of the circus com.
panys cars, which were all wooden,
and lighted with oil lamps, also is
partly blamed for the disaster. The
report states:
"This accident was caused by En-
gineer Sargent being asleep and from
this cause failing to observe the stop
Indication of automatic signal 1851
and the warnings of the fagman OF
the circus train, and to be governed
by them
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-10-03
FIRST DEATH OF
SPANISH INFLUENZA
In DANE COUNTY

What is believed to have been the
first death from Spanish influenza
in Dane county was that of Miss
Tilliy Lentvedt at the farm home OF
her brother Fred, near Cambridge.
She was in excellent health until
Sunday when she was taken i'll. The
symptoms were like those of grippe,
and the ailment was finally dag
nosed as Spanish influenza by a
Cambridge physician.
When Children Start 10 School
School opens at time Of yeal
when the change of seasons is likely
to cause coughs, colds, Group, ha!
fever and asthma. Prompt action at
the first sign of infection may keep
children in prime good health and
help them avoid losing time. Foley's
Honey and Tar is an ideal home rem
ady. Sold everywhere.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-10-03
WISCONSIN BANKS GAIN In
STRENGTH FOR LIBERTY LOAF

Resources of Wisconsin banks
have increased $23,756,55594 during
the last year, according to the state,
ment issued by the state banking de
partment at Madison.
1.-THE banks are in good shape to
take care of the fourth Liberty loan
drive which is now opening" said
son.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-10-03

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
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1885 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, ILL.,,
writing your name and address clear
ly. You will receive in return trial
package containing Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound, for coughs, colds
and Group, Foley Kidney Pills and
Foley Cathartic Tablets. Sold ev-
erywhere.