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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-24

| Lewis gun has been manufactured
here for the British army and there
are 10000 OF them on the battle
1 fronts. Every British officer ! have
seen has expressed approval of that
gun. America was prepared TO pro-
duce them, but with the country
standing on a seething volcano, the
! ordnance department was trying to
decide on a gun. The war depart
ment didn't even adopt q gun until
May, and finally adopted II in June,
(19i7), / believe, and then only on
paper, and ID still Is a gun on paper.
II never has had a field test. Maybe
the Browning gun is a good weapon
but the Lewis gun Is doing good
work. Why not manufacture the
Lewis gun?"
The secretary OF war testified be-
fore the committee, he said, that In
September, the United States had
nine Browning guns with which to
so out against the millions Of Ger
many.
Urges Frankness.
He denounced the cry that investi-
CATION gives information to the en-
envy.
Germany knows more about AM
erica today than the men connected
with the departments. Senator
Chamberlain declared. If the gov
eminent would be frank with the
people then we could rely upon the
people TO rally to the support OF the
President and the prosecution Of the
war;.
Great Britain, he said, did not
waste time manufacturing guns. The
United States could have adopted the
same kind Of a rife as used by Eng
land as plants in this country were
equipped for manufacturing them, he
contended.
But while the house burns" he
shouted, America determines
through the ordnance bureau what
instruments are to be adopted.
He conceded that the rife as finally
adopted was an improvement over
the British gun, but declared it took
days and months to perfect IT..
After the engineers Of various gun
making plants had been consulted, a
gun finally was agreed upon for the
American army but "the ordnance
bureau through a very distinguished
officer" ordered that the number of
parts be increased, which added to
the delay.
Why shouldn't America know these
the senator demanded. Some
people, in the west, he said, believe
America has all IL needs.
IF they only knew the actual con-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-24
BRIEFLY TOLD

Hubbelrs Food shop.-Advt.
Shop at RicKsr-s --Advt.
|. Terbst's for hoETery.-Advt.
Have Knight Prtg. Co. print it.-Ad.
Konen-Doyle Taxi. Phone asa
Aovt.
Klever KloLhes Kieaners. Phone
65S. The Pantorium.-Advt.
Plans for the proposed week OF
prayer in Fargo and Moorhead will
be discussed at a meeting OF pastors
and laymen In Gethsemane cathedral
at 1880 o'clock this evening. The
meeting has been called by Dean III,
F. Kloman. president Of The Fargo
Moorhead Ministerial association.
The responsibilities of the Church
was the subject of an address deliv-
cred by DR.. Charles w. Burns, Mime
apolis, pastor of the Hennepin Avenue
Methodist church, before the Men. 5
Brotherhood of the First Methodist
church I'm the church parlors Wednes-
day evening. DR.. Burns also was the
Brotherhood's guest at dinner.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-24

diuonsn, he continued, they would
give their lives, their all, to protect
America. Casual reading Of the Sec
rotary Of wars statement gives the
impression that we had everything
| But when we get the testimony OF
the men on the ground. different in
formation is obtained.
Citing the testimony OF an army
officer, from Camp Bowie, Texas, who
declared there was not a single
trench mortar there, and that other
necessary equipment was lacking,
Senator Chamberlain declared:
That is true OF every camp in the
United States. If 1t hadn't been for
the civilian people who have come
here and given their time and SER
vice we wouldn't have been any
where.
striding out into the center Of the
aisle with an attitude OF defiance, he
shouted:
Il feel il my duty to my country
and my conscience TO tell the truth
! have no fear Of God, man or devil
when my conscience prompts. And
no man i'm the country can keep me
from telling the truth. The only fear
IL that this discussion may have q
bad effect on the country. But IL the
conditions exist they ought to he
corrected quickly. Great Britain
found the same conditions and cor
Teoted them quickly. So did France. "
Wooden Guns Used.
Senator Chamberlain passed
around among senators photograp pins
of wooden machine guns, rifles and
heavy ordnance used at canton
ments and asked senators to study
them carefully.
They are OF some use," he ex-
planned, lin training men. But II
had a boy training for the battle
field would not want him to have
his training with nothing else than
a wooden cannon"
England and France. he said, saw
the mistake OF having army men
control the ordnance department.
You must go to men who have
done these things to get results" he
said. And congress should face this
without fear Of army men but with
due regard for the distinguished
chief"
The commander at Camp Sher-
man, Ohio, told him there was
shortage of 1000 overcoats there. He
referred that statement to Secre-
tary Baker.
In his usual placid way he said
that's not true" remarked the sem
ator.
Senator Chamberlain then read
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German hospitals and detention
camps. Griffith's right leg is now
six inches shorter than the left and
he walks by the aid Of crutches.
Corporal Griffith stated that Cana
dams taken prisoners by the Ger
mans during the early stages Of the
war were treated brutally but the
conditions now have greatly i'm
proved. He stated that there is an
exchange of prisoners every two
months, but that a soldier must be
very badly wounded and crippled
so he will never be able to fight again
before he is exchanged.
Private Allison was gassed, but
was not taken prisoner, and his COM
rades by scattering rife fire succeed
ed in fOoling the Germans into think
ing there was a larger body Of them.
Mr.. Allison stated, that when the
Germans find out, If there are any
left. how the Allies bluffed them at
the second battle of Ypres, they
will probably commit suicide. He
stated that the greatest writer's have
failed to picture in words the exact
conditions in Europe. He said he Of
fered his services to keep the war in
Europe.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-24
GIVES
$1S4,OOO FOR
Y" WAR WORK

North Dakota gave s1S4, 900 for Y
81 per cent. according to a final re-
| port, prepared and announced by D.
%. SonQuist. Fargo. state Y. NJ. {. A
secretary. today.
Every county in the state over
subscribed its quota. College asso-
Citations and boys clubs gave $4,000
to the fund.
North Dakota's original quota was
100000. Members OF the state cam
paign committee, meeting in Fargo
before the opening Of the drive. de-
cided to get $125. 900, IL possible. In
dlcations were that $4,000 had been
raised when the drive closed.
The counties and their subscrip-
tons follow:
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-24

| from q letter from Secretary Baker
saying a later report showed 1000
| oveFcoats were needed at Camp
Sherman, but that they were in
course of shipment"
That's the way ever since tha.
war started, In course but not get
ting there" he shouted.
Then placing in the record chart
submitted TO the military commit
| tee by Secretary Baker showing
shortages Of material at all camps
varying from one 10 ninety per cent
Mr.. Chamberlain declared he wish
ed that condition to become known
TO the people.
Il want IL shown whether I dis
torted the truth when said the
military system has broken down,
said he.
No ovsFeeats In Winter.
Reading from the table 10 show
shortages Of Overcoats running a.
high as per cent, the senator re-
minded the senate the troops were
in the midst Of winter"
Il am going 10 show that these
hundreds and thousands Of men dys
ing in the environments arc due 70
the war department" he declared.
This Information comes right
AANAAA AAAB AAEAA VIM GhN OA hAAA
ground. They know what they are
talking about. / didn't intend 70 do
this, but in view OF the situation
that confrOnts me and involves my
integrity. feel 1t is my duty 10 the
country.
Il am going TO call attention ttt
the statement OF Surgeon General
Gorgas that nearly all ep.demica
could have been prevented II the.
war department had been effective.
Senator Chamberlain referred 20
the warnings given by Major Gems
eraI GrebIe, commander at Camp
Bowie, Texas, fast summer, against
overcrowding men in tents.
Men at Camp Bowie, the senator
declared, were packed together like
sardines, and despite frequent warm
ings disastrous epidemics broke QUE
in December with 5000 men pass
ing through the hospitals.
Men died" he asserted, without
proper nursing because OF inefficlenT
Cies Of the system. ! challenge you
10 read the record. Don't take my
word for 1t. All the environments are
arteries Of information and ] hope
TO God that every young man VIII
write his father or mother and ten
them lust what the conditions aret
not to stay patriotism, but TO sttmu@
late those in authority to do their
duty"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-24
Land Transfers


Maud Iverson and husband to
Leona Ziegler. lot "B" Of lot 6 r & F
o. ad; ST.
IeOna ZiegIer to Maud Iverson, lot
10 blk Case = g. II ad; 81.
Lucien C. Ziegler to same, lot ~
blk "a" Stern's subd blk II Reeves
ad: 81.
Frank j. Campbell to Leon y.
Pierce, lot 20 blk Darling's End ad;
500.
Same to Frank L. Pierce, lot 81 blk
Darling's End ad; 800.
Anton Herland to Mary Herland,
lot blk 6 X a. DIS ad also bldg and
all equip No. 100 3rd st. N; 81.
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CHARGE
Continued from page ID

Continued from page ID
citizen who desires to help and not
to hinder"
He repeated he had not distorted
the truth in his speech made in New
York but that owing to the great
rush of business due TO the war the
President has probably not been able
to ascertain the truth and does not
know the truth. From the lips Of
those closest to the President, the
chief executive cannot learn the
truth, not because his advisers desire
to nlislead him, but because they are
situated In the same position as he
is.
THE secretary OF war. in a gem
eral statement 10 the country, which
was carefully and ably prepared,
tells US that SO 200. 100000 have been
appropriated for the ordnance de-
partment and that contracts for ST.
677. GOO, 900 have been awarded he
continued. "This is true. But the.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-24
JUDGE YOUNG
TALKS TO STATE
IMPLEMENT men
PROGRAM.

FhGGhAWs
Third pay-Friday, Jan. Is, 1918.
Morning.
9:1b-Open Discussion - Topics
suggested by dealers.
Secretary's report.
Financial report.
Report Of resolutions COM
mittee, discussion and
adoption.
Reports of regular and spec
iai committees.
Discussion-The Dealer, as
B. the Logical Distributor OF
Farm Tractors.
Election of president and
vice president.
Closing business session.
Adjournment.
Afternoon.
Entire afternoon left open for
transRcting business. with the
exhibitors and the many Fargo
wholesale concerns.
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SECOND SEMESTER TO
OPEN ON JANUARY Is
PuRIIH who VIII Enroll Must ne Vac
cinated Says Notice From
Secretary Guthrie.

The second semester for the school
year opens on Monday morning, Jan.
20, according to announcement made
from the once OF the secretary OF the
board of education this afternoon.
Children will be admitted to the
FIRST grade who will be 6 years old on
or before June I, and to the kinder
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-24
LODGE NOTICES

r. r. Hatcher, w. NJ: special
communication of Shiloh lodge, No. /,
A. #. e. A. NJ. will be held in the
Masonic temple at 1880 o'clock Friday
evening, Jan. 2b. r. A. degree. Wis
iting Masons are welcome.
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garten. who win be years on or be-
fore June /.
All must be vaecinatsd.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-24
SEEK MISSING MAN.

Iowa Relatives Alarmed over DIanp-
peaFnnee Of Fred Suhy.
Relatives OF Fred Suhy. of Lake
Mills, Ia, have become alarmed over
his disappearance and his continued
absence from that locality since Jan.
z, and have asked the Fargo police to
aid them in their search. He was last
seen on the afternoon Of Jan. at
Lake Nils. He had sold q load of
hogs and later cashed his check at
one of the banks. He is 40 years ole.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-28

scouts. Then came one of Camp Me Clelan's bands, lending spirit to the oc- casion with bright martial melodies. The Red Cross unit followed making q double appeal in the Red Cross costume, and many of them carrying the service flag of loved one in service. All of the Red Cross Camp Mcclellan unit marched together and carried service flags. The public health nurses the base hospital nurses. St. Luke's and Sellers hospital nurses followed Then came the glory division, clad in white, line of loyal mothers, wives and sisters, bearing their service flags to make, in the name of their nearest and dearest, an appeal for their nations liberty. A beautiful patri otic float, covered with flowers. came next in line, bearing Liberty, Uncle Sam, soldier boys the a @ed countries. Red Cross nurses, sailos Military police. Fol lowing the float mafcn units of the wom- ans committee, council of national de- fense from Anniston. Jacksonville, Pied mont Alexandria, Oxford and Choco- iocco Then the Canning club girls, the hospital relief committee. The convales- cent committee rode in car dec orated with flowers and crutches. and bearing smiling bandaged soldier boys. The Bienville chapter. Daughters of the American Revolution, and the William Henry Forney chapter. United Daughters of the Confederaey. fwollowed then came another band to lead q fine contingent of all the public schools and Noble insti- tute.
 Jhe parade marched down Noble street to the Lyric theatre, where a great mass meeting was held. Mrs. Henry Badham of Birmingham and Chaplain s. c. Rey- holds of the 1l5th infantry, Camp Me- Clellan. addressed the vast assemblage, and MT. Archibald Ruggles' beautiful voice was heard in ringing patriotic song.
 Mrs BaJham. who has four sons in France, proved by her splendid address that her whole heart and soul are en- listed in the fight for liberty, and ner patriotic servor was imparted in a most effective manner to her audience.
 Chaplain Reynolds who. before join ing the colors was pastor of one of Baltimore's largest churches, is mag- netic speaker, fired with enthusiastic patriotism His stirring words were. in a large measure, responsible for Pied mont going lover the top" on its quota. A marvellous spirit of patriotism per yaded the town throughout the day.
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6NHE presence at the biennial con
 yention of wonnen's clubs to be
 4 held this week in Hot springs ol Mr. Raymond Fosdick will lend partieu- lar interest to the work of the general federation in attemptingf to raise Sz'o'- 900 for furlough houses, for the men ~ the United States forces in France. lhe chairman of the war victory conliliiS sion Mrs. Delphine Ashbaugh or De troit. reports that clubs ali over the country are responding royalty to tne call, of which a full accounting up 10 date will be made at the biennial con- vention. Mrs. Ashbaugh writes;
 "The need of providing centers for men on furlough that would have for its basis the creation of an atmosphere of home, with it's healing and softenlng influence. that men soul sick with the horrors of the front line, might be re- stored to wholesomeness of mind and body before going back to the trenches, has been given much consideration by the American officers in France and by the war department here at home.
 Because of the inability to provide this necessary care, by means of the many urgent, governmental needs, MT. Fosdick is most anxious that we should begin our work at once. telegram from him, under date of March 90, advises that the |. M. c. A. is now erecting two such camps as experiments, one Of them being in Switzerland. It Will re- quire hundreds of them to take care of our soldiers, as about 2o,0oO are on a furlough at once. The Y. M. c. A. is establishing huts and rest camps every where to take care of the men released from the hospitals, convaleScents who must be sent somewhere to recuperate. This is a magnificent work, but 1t is not the work planned by the general federation of women's clubs, which IS to care not for the sick. but the active man, who, having served in the trenches, is sent away for change and rest TOT period of two weeks
 Of this work, MT. Fosdick writes to Mrs. Ashba ugh:
 "AIl such plans clear through the commission on training camp activities and inasmuch as the commission IS branch of the war department, 1t IS tan tamount to an indorsement by the gov ernment.
 From the second letter, dater March lb:
 .sYcur organization would administer its own funds and be responsible for us own work, under such general regulations and supervision as the commission would exercise. This is the relations Of the V M. c. A. to our association, and or perhaps a dozen other organizations. l am afraid I cannot tell you very much
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about plans until Secretary Baker re- turns from Europe, which we hope will be in Short time When I return from the trip which I shall make shortly aft CT, l can give you general information and more specific information. Cordially yours, RAYMOND B. FOSDICK.' CLIO LITERARY SOCIETY
 On Friday the Clio Literary society of Central High school held it's regu- lar meeting. Quotations were from Shakespearean comedies. The Grst
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number on the programme was types of comedy found in drama by Miss Jamie Grace. A scene from School of Scandal was given by Miss Bertha MePherson and Miss Beatrice Zell. After report of critic the club ad- journed.
 COX-NORWOOD
 One of the most brilliant nuptial events of the year and a marriage of cordial interest throughout Alabama, owing to the prominence of both young
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piness but who regret that her mar
 riage will take her elsewhere to make
 i her home. 1 MT. Cox,s father, Dr. w. J. E. Cox, was for II years, pastor of the First | Baptist church of Mobile and has | many friends throughout the state MT. Cox is prominently identified with 1 the social and business life of the Magic City and host of friends who 1 extend to him sincere congratulations. | Seventy five convalescent soldiers I from the base hospital at Camp Sheri- dan were given a delightful ride on l Tuesday afternoon by the motor di- vision of the Woman's League for Ser vice.
 | From to o'clock they were driven over the beautiful roads around Mont gomery. and expressed great pleasure al the outing. This was the largest number of soldiers who have yet been | taken for a ride and those in charge were much pleased with the response 1 from those owning automobiles. Those 1 lending their cars on Tuesday after noon were Mrs. W. J. Hannah Mrs. L. R. Camp, Mrs. H. Lobman. Mrs c. G. Berg, Mrs. Hardwick Ruth, Mrs. F. A Flowers Mrs. Fred s. Ball, Mrs. F.. F. Flowers, Mrs. H. o. Douville, Mrs. An derson Mrs. Nose McLemore, Mrs. w. E. Matthews, Mrs. Nose Scheuer, Mrs Sabel, Mrs. Ben Greil, Mrs. Simon Cas- senheimer and Miss Ray Parke. Mrs. c. E. Ingalls, was the gracious hostess to the members of the 1 Mothers Round Table on Thursday morning, when the club observed reel ident. Mrs. Frank Tennille, the vice president, Mrs. Harris Dawson presided in very able manner After a short business meeting Miss Grace Lyman of the Woman's college gave a splendid address on The Psychology of Re- llaxation."
 Afterwards a social hour was en- loved and dainty refreshments were served. The home was prettily decor ated with pink sweet peas and Doro- [ thy Perkins roses
 The usual fortnightly meeting of the No Name club was held Wednesday
 morning with Mrs. S. D. Seelye at the home of Mrs. NJ. c. Scott on South
 court street. The president, Mrs. Charles Henderson. presided and the subject for the morning was. Con temporary Literature of Russia In- teresting talks were given by Miss l.Anne Williams and Mrs. Paul s. Mer-
 tins. A social hour followed and re- treatments were served.
 Mrs. Virginia Mitchell has as her guest at her home on South Perry street. Mrs. J. A.. Averitt of Selma. The many friends of Miss Susie Alex ander. an attractive Montgomery sirl. who is visiting her sister. Mrs. Paul Brewer in Lecompte will be glad to learn that her health is improving. Mrs L. A. Shearer has returned from delightful visit to relatives in Mobile
 Mrs. Jean Russ Shoot has gone to San Francisco. Cal where she will spend six months. Mrs. Shoot is one or Montgomery's most beautiful and
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A CHRONICLE or DA)(~lEl EMmARE EDRYA1L
Bg EMMA REID RYALL
COMMENCEMENT BALL

L. Badham. Birmingham. 5. Total, s115290.
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With the lend of perfect day" hun dreds pledged anew their loyalty to their country and their determination to dss every effort to bring unbounded success to Alabama in this and all other vital patriotic campaigns.
 Members of the Fifty-seventh brigade are most enthusiastic over the cordial reception given them by the Gadsden citizens during their hike the past week. The culinary department of the First Methodist church was turned over to the Red Cross chapter From here coffee and home made edibes were served dc. lighting md refreshing the weary trav- elers. Dances and dinners and other festivities galore were also given for the pleasure Of the soldier boys.
 Several entertainments were among the weeks events Under the direction of Miss Augusta Cobb. a twilight con- cert was given by the Wednesday Study club at the Hath Y NJ. C. A. building.
 A clever play took place at Noble in- stitute when the freshmen and sopho- mores entertained the Margaret Lea Literary society with a play entitled "A Camouflaee Knitting Club" The play, which was written and staged by the freshmen and sophomores. assisted by Mss Elzageth Meredith, was an impersonation. by costume manner anu conNersalion, of the junior and. sea.cr classes. As a token of their abprecia- tion of her assistance. the girls, al. the close of the play. presented Miss Meredith with a lovely bouquet of pink carnations On Friday afternoon, as. sisted by Miss Alice Pettus the memhers of the preparatory department of Noble institute presented most enjoyable historical play in costume.
 A number of pupils of the Wilmer Avenue school took part Wednesday morning in a War Savings contest. The girls of Miss Josie Wilson's sixth grade were requested to write compositions on "The Importance of Buying Thrift Stamps, From these the compositions of Edith Hughes. Robbie Irving, Emma Greer. Irene Hartley and Leah Knawitz were chosen as the best in the class and the five girls appointed to make four-minute talks. Mrs. S. A. Kennedy, Miss Alice Weatherly and Mrs Ebert J. Lyman were appointed to decide on the winner in the contests. All five oy
 tConsinued on Page Fiyel
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MISS BYRNE ENTERTAINs

Miss Agatha Byrne entertained at cards at the home Of her aunt, Mrs. H. F. De- Hardelabea, on Thursday afternoon. The house was beautifully decorated in spring roses. The guests present were: Mrs. w. Bartlett, Miss Laurie O'See, Miss Florence Coffin, Miss Jeanie Adler. Misses Margaret Gage, Susie Green, Deinius Wilkinson. Elizabeth Locke, Mrs. Fallan O'2yrne, Miss Annie McCrossin. Miss lreta McCrossin. Miss Cecile Me Crossin. Mrs. Cecil Gaston, Miss kath- crime Lednetter, Miss Augusta Clarke. Miss Eleanor McKenna, Miss Hattie Cullom, Mrs. Norman Cooke, Mrs. John Ely and Mrs. Eugene Wimper, with others. came in later for tea.