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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-25
GERMAN THREAT
MADE TO DUTCH
Chartering of Ships Is
Called a Breach of
Neutrality
CRv Associated Press.l

Amsterdam, Jan. 25.-The Cologne
Gazette shakes the mailed fist over
what 1t calls Hollands breach Of
neutrality in consenting to charter
to America eighty Dutch ships in
American ports. Under the provisions
of the declaration Of London, ac-
cording to Anglo American marine
law, declares the Newspaper, ships
in the coastwise service Of an enemy
country become enemy ships even
though they fly a neutral flag and
the owners are neutral subjects.
Hence these eighty ships become
enemy shiIg, 1t argues, and a. nation
sanctioning such a deal Is guilty of
a breach Of neutrality.
I'VE shall remind Holland Of this, y
adds The Gazette, whenever the
inevitable happens and demagogues
raise the cry Of German atrocity."
The Dusseldorf Naohrichten speaks
of Holland as in the war service of
the United States, arguing that the
chartered vessels, even IL they do
not touch European waters, set free
American ships for war transport
service.
Amsterdam, Jan. 25.-It Is authori-
tattvely announced that the steam
Ship Nieuw Amsterdam will sail
soon.
A dispatch from Amsterdam yes
terday announced that the Holland
America line had obtained permits
sion for the Nieuw Amsterdam to
sail for the United States. The same
dispatch, quoting The Handelsblad,
stated that 1t had been learned that
the German government intends to
DIara all Dutch shining firms on
the blacklist and to refuse Dutch
vessels supplies Of coal because Of
the agreement between the shipping
firms and the United States. Out
ward sailings of Dutch ships would
be stopped, according to The Han
delsbIad If the coal supply was to be
uFOpuad
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-25

shipments 20 American Forces IN
France inspected az Local offiee.
Because Of the numerous inquiries
made at the Office Of the postmaster
and the newspapers relative to ship
ments Of parcels to the American
Fvpeditionary forces and their in-
spectiOn. Acting Postmaster Alfred
states that parcels must be inspected
al the local Office before shipment
is made to New York.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-25
wild Rice Contribution.

The weekly shipment received at
sCass headquarters from the Wild Rice
branch, comprised the following fine
lot of articles: Eleven bed sheets, 81
draw sheets. 1O5 pillow cases. ; hand
towels. 81 bath towels, II dish towels,
81 French pillow cases. II bath robes,
60 triangular bandages, 81 pairs Of
socks and &c sweaters. Twelve pairs
Of the socks were knitted by Mrs.
Thomas Mckenzie. who is 68 years
of age.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-25

Ten were at the NJ. and 8. club
meeting Thursday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. f. F. Wagner. Osgood
apartments. They completed IL tri-
angular bandaEes. u abdominal
bandages, and bathrobes.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-25

en- OF most highly and all press COM
ments are such as to warrant us in
expecting something extra In the line
Of vocal and instrumental music.
Miss Vera Ness of Wahpeton, is
a recent additional member OF the
senior class.
@. ID. Wilson, head Of the depart
ment of biology, returned Monday
from the home Of his father in Wis
consin where he left his father IN
poor health.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-25

Nineteen were at the Loyalty auxil-
larry meeting at the courthouse,
Thursday. They turned In IT sur
geons' gowns, s surgeons caps. 81
bandaCes, 2 sweaters, pairs wrist
let's, and pairs knitted socks.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-25
broadway Ala Meeting.

twenty-five were at the meeting
Of the broadway Methodist Ala SO
ciety Thursday afternoon at the Far
go Y. w. C. a. The Red Cross work
was on hospital bedshiTts and sur
Eeons' gowns. and before adjourn
mcnt a business session Of the society
was held.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-25
FIeur de Lis Meeting.

Interest is good in this auxiliary
now, FIVE members meeting Thursday
morning at the Fargo branch head
quarters, and three more joining
them in the afternoon. They had a
fine meeting, and completed Ave suits
Of patamas.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-25
MEETS OLD CHUM
Valley City Soldier Finds Old Friend
While Making Trip Across Waters.

Valley City, N. D., Jan. 25.-''Whom
do you suppose saw about two
hours after we got on the boat to
take us across the water?" asks
Harold Davidson in a letter to his
father, p. G. Davidson, received this
week from Somewhere in England"
81 stood on the deck in crowd
and all at once someone yelled,
'gangway,' and q whole string OF
sailors went by. This was the first
bunch Of sailors we had seen 80 /
was watching closely.
son noticed a tall fellow and
when he went past me said, Hello
Bumpy.' It was Mahlom Bomstad.
He was about as surprised as any
one I had seen for a long time"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-25
women,s Glass at A. O.

Twenty women workers met at the
surgical dressings room at the A. c.
Thursday evening, making 1873 gauze
spOnges, 80 gauZe strips, and AKA
congresses. They also did q good
deal of cutting.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-25

Six Of the Hawthorne auxiliary
members sewed and six worked on
surgical dressings at the Fargo col
leRe room Thursday. Ten hospital
bedshirts and surgeons caps com
prised the sewing completed. AS a
special feature, the officers servdd
coffee and sandwiches at the close Of
the afternoon.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-25
U. @. T. Work.

Thursday afternoon at Moose hall
twenty-five Of the U. c. r. auxiliary
workers met and made IS hospital
bedshirts and suits OF pajamas
They also turned in 2 sweaters and
pairs OF socks.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-25
Society NeUS
Shipments From CaSs Chapter
ShOw Large Increase Weekly


, we'll attended. Eleven operating
gowns were made, and 4 sweaters
were also turned in.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-25

ize the state council Of defense and
providing for appropriation Of $1,000
No. 10, by Mr.. Waldron-A bill
appropriating $4,000 to cover ex-
penses OF extraordinary session.
No. 10, by c. p. Peterson-A bill
giving credit to the state hospital Of
insane Of $4,000 for eight months.
No. IA. by Mr.. Church-Mal6inB
charters Of mutual insurance COM
panies perpetual.
No. Is, by Mr.. Notwithstanding
absent voter act to permit soldiers
in France to vote.
No. 16-AdvancinR time for fling
petitions Of candidates to Is days
before an election to permit early
completion of ballot.
Senator Heckle's proposed clotuFe
barring from consideration at this
assembly all measures except those
especially proposed by Governor
Frazier, was returned to the house
late Thursday afternoon by the COM
mittee on state affairs. The bill went
to the committee Wednesday with
the amendment demanded by Repre-
sentative StaaIe Hendriokson, per-
uniting consideration of amendments
to the absent voter act which will lei
lot, When the resolution Poes back
to the senate, it may be further
amended to include consideration OF
Nonpartisan election ballots.
Several bills were reported back
to the house by committees late
Thursday afternoon for passage, in-
GLIDING the state militia act, deposit
guaranty fund appropriation, in
crease Of levy for the state insane
patients, reinstatement of corpora
tons and the grain grading amend
ment to the grain grading bill has
run into some opposition.
The house also received a bill late
yesterday afternoon carrying $4,000
appropriation to handle the expenses
Of the special session.
Numerous petitions advocating the
adoption OF the federal prohibition
amendment were received in both
branches of the assembly.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-25
NORMAL NOTES
FROM MAYVILLE.

MayvilIe, N. d, Jan. 25.-The Red
Cross Concert company enjoyed the
receptions at both McCanna and
Kempton. The audiences were large
in both places and the local people
cleared q substantial sum for the
Red Cross. Miss Mabel Henry, prin-
cipal Of the Mayville high school for
some years and now taking q leave
of absence, had the field at Kemp
ton thoroughly worked and the re-
suit was a crowded house and an en-
thusiastic audience.
The Junior class organized by
electing the following as officers:
President, Stella Shells; Vice-presi-
dent, TheFeBe Benson; secretary,
efson: sergeants, Agnes Tuttle and
Grace Taylor, and counsellor. Miss
Nellie Olson.
The Athenfan Literary society
gave the following program Jan. IS:
Talk ...... Miss Olson, counsellor.
Paper ...~..s.~... Agnes Olson.
Reading .s........s Anita Johnson.
Music ..."~..s@.~........ sextette
Debate' Resolved that Bald Heads
are Better Than Bushy ones"
Affirmative, Nsttie Jensen and
Maude Gilhooly; negative, Nam
ME Phillips and Rose Renauld.
Paper-Athenian Enterprise .....
..........s... Mabel Niemeier.
Miss Ruth Boostrom returned to
her home near Melville 70 recover
from the effects Of an infection in
her arm.
The next number Of the normal
school lyceum course will be pre-
sented Monday evening, Jan. o..
This number Is q concert by the
Four Artists Concert company. The
members Of this company are spok-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-25

North Dakota's Ignite fields are
the states greatest resource, and
North Dakota's clay Is second TO none
FOR brick and pottery making, Dean
q. ]. Babcoclx. of the University OF
North Dakota, told members of the
North Dakota Agricultural college
Polytechnic society in the Little
Country Theatre wednesday evening:
Dean Babcock's subject was, The Coal
and Clay Resources OF North Dakota.
For Quick Results Use The Forum
Want Ads
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-25

Get wise and order F1avo -Four
from the manufacturer Phone go.
s-Advts
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-25
Anaonln Meeting,

The Ansonia meeting Thursday was
with Mrs. J. White, and was fairly
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-25

Miss Ruth Boostrom returned to
her home near Neville 70 recover
from the effects OF an Infection in
her arm.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-25
OPEN PARCELS HERE

HemstItchinR, picoring. pieatinE
Mrs. a. Anderson. SIT 3rd Av. N.-AdV
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-25

70 q. bg ~ WaIdTon-I0l -
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-01-31
Resigns Red Cross Work.

Miss Mary Livingston, who has
been so faithful and done such splen-
did work as secretary of the Bam-
berg Red Cross chapter and county
council of defense, has been forced
to resign due to the fact that she
will begin teaching the school at
Hunters ChapeY next Monday. Her
resignation was rendered Monday al
ternoon and was very much regret
ted. The executive committee at
once held a meeting to elect some
one to the vacancy and Mrs. c. E.
Black was selected. Mrs. Black is
greatly interested in the work and
has entered into it with much ear
nestness, and the executive commit
tee feels that a wise choice has been
made for the difficult task of replac-
ing Miss Livingston.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-01-31
Death Of MIR. George w. Beard.

Colston, Jan. 2S.-Just as the sun
was dying in the west on last Wednes-
day afternoon, the angel of death
stepped into our midst and took from
us our beloved friend and neighbor,
Mr.. George Wilson Beard. He had
been ill for several months and his
death was not a surprise to his rel
atives and friends.
The funeral services were conduct
ed by his pastor, Rev. D. H. Owings,
at Colston church Friday, the 25th,
in the presence of large concourse
of friends and relatives.
Mr.. Beard was born in October,
1916 at the place where he died sew
enty-two years later. He was a vet
eran of the civil war and has faith
fully served both State and church
for many years. He was a deacon
of Bethesda Baptist church and long
since was superintendent of the Sun
day school there. BY the even tenor
of his way and his godly walk and
conversation, those with whom he
was associated realized there was a
power in the religion he professed.
He is survived by his widow, who
was ~before her marriage Miss Lucia
Smoak; three sisters, Mesdames. Su-
la All, Sudie Brown and Rebecca
|O'Quinn, and the following children:
Duncan Beard, of Savannah; Char
lie Beard, of the Spring Branch Sec
ton; Wilson Beard and Mrs. Sudie
Barnes, of this section.
To the bereaved and sorrowing
ones we extend our heartfelt SYM
pathy, and may the all wise Father
comfort and sustain them in their
hour of trial and sorrow.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-01-31
Cost of Living Increases % Per Cent.

According to the bureau of labor
statistics of the Department Nof
Labor, in the year from November
Is, 1915, to November Is, 1917,
prices of food as a whole advanced
23 per cent Potatoes is the only
article that shows decline in price,
Corn meal advanced 81 per cent
bacon, 62 per cent; pork chops, 4S
per cent; beans, SO per cent; salmon,
38 per cent; milk, 33 per cent; and
lard, 27 per cent.
Food as a whole was 4S per cent.
higher on November Is, 1917 than
on November Is 1913, and 46 per
cent. higher than on November Is,
1914. During this four year period
corn meal advanced 127 per cent;
-four, 100 per cent; lard, 104 per
cent; bacon, II per cent; sugar, rs
per cent; and potatoes, 70 per cent.
No article declined in price.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-01-31
Women's Demonstration Work.

4 vut forty county agents and
special workers are assembled at
Winthrop college for their annual
course of study in home demonstra-
tion methods. This year special at
tention is being paid to the conser-
vation of foods and the use of wheat
and meat substitutes. A special ef-
fort will be made to increase the
poultry supply throughout the State,
and to intensive gardening in the
towns and cities.
Experts from the department of
agriculture at Washington and Clem-
son college are on the programme
besides the regular instructors.
Mrs. Faust will return on the first
OF February and will begin the or
ganizing of the women and girls in
the county, and the regular month
ly meetings of the home demonstra-
tion clubs will be resumed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-01-31
AIItTiGHT DRTNESS.
Neuffer- Bill Passes Second
Reading in House.

Columbia, Jan. 25-Without op-
position or a record vote the Neuffer-
Anderson bill, providing for air.
tight prohibition, passed second read
ing in the House of Representatives
tonight. Very little notice was taken
of the measure, those members who
oppose prohibition seemingly taking
the position that it would be hope
less task to make fight. All indi-
cations point to the passage of the
bill on third reading.
The bill provides that no intoxi-
cants can be transported into, or,
from one point to another in this
State. The measure also provides
for the manufacture of not more
than five gallons of wines from
fruits, berries or grapes for ones i'm
mediate family or for sacramental
purposes. Wines or liquors now on
hand in a persons home for personal
use are not to be affected under the
terms of the measure.
TIL penalty clause carries a maxi
mum of five hundred dollars fine or
three months Imprisonment, or both,
in the discretion of the court.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-01-31
GASOLINE FAMINE NOW.
New Kind of War Time Scarcity is
Felt i'm Bamberg.

Bamberg with the rest of the
country has gone through the sugar,
salt and fuel shortages and has
braved the inconvenience mighty
we'll, but probably for the first time
since automobiles became so popular
this city was last week also caught
by the gasoline famine. On Friday,
Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tues
day the famine prevailed, and peo-
pie were running around trying to
borrow gallon from their neigh
bors. but unfortunately found them
working the same stunts. Numbers
of cars were stranded here and many
folks from the country sections came
to town Saturday and were unable
to get back to their homes in their
cars. The other towns in the coun-
ty and throughout this section were
all similarly affected, Springfield and
WAGNER, about 25 to 40 miles away,
being the nearest known places to
have any for SALE Some few peo-
pie from here motored over to these
towns and brought back what they
could get for their own personal
use. Some of them figured that the
expenses of the trip, etc., made the
gasoline cost them about so cents
per gallon. For a time it appeared
possible that The Herald might not
get out it's usual weekly issue today,
as the linotype machine cannot be
run without gasoline. However on
Saturday night five gallons were OBJ
tanned through friend and this sup
ply proved sufficient for the time be-
ing
The local situation was slightly re-
lieved Saturday night by the arrival
in the city to one of the local dealers
of small shipment. When it be-
came noised about that some gaso-
line had arrived in the city, the deal
er was literally mobbed for service,
and people with every sort of
receptacle fought to get to the gaso-
line pump. Within few minutes
the supply was exhausted, with only
a part of the customers provided.
The local dealers state that car
load shipments had been ordered and
that the exhausted supply here was
not occasioned by any general scar
city of gas, but simply on account of
delay caused by the congested freight
traffic everywhere. The famine still
prevails, no gasoline yet being in
sight.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-01-31
kearse Red Cross.

The members of the Kearse
branch of the Red Cross in this coun-
ty are up and doing. The ladies es-
pecially are giving their time and
work to the cause. Last week COM
munity store was gotten up and ar
ranged by their branch and was con-
Quoted at Ehrhardt with splendid
success. Mrs. Willie Ritter and the
other ladies of that section gave their
best efforts to the affair, and conse-
quently about SIS net was realized
for the Red Cross. The ladies are
to be congratulated for their loyalty
and the interest which they are TAX
ing in their Red Cross work and
achievements.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-01-31
Receiving Nitrate Applications.

Mr.. J. J. Heard, county demon
strator, states that he has complete
ly exhausted his supply Of blanks for
making application for government
nitrate of soda. He has written and
wired to the authorities to replenish
the supply, and he hopes to have the
necessary forms within the next day
or two. Monday next is the last day
on which to make application for
nitrate Mr.. Heard states that he
has already received about 200 ap-
plications, the total amount applied
for being in the neighborhood of
500 tons. This, doubtless, will be
far in excess of the amount Bam-
berg county will be allowed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-01-31
THE FOOD REGULATIONS.
Administrator is Warned Against
Violations in Bamberg.

The State food administrator has
appointed Mr. a. NJ. Brabham, Of
Bamberg as food administrator for
Bamberg county. While Mr.. Brab-
ham has not yet received his COM
mission, he has been asked to accept
the position upon the recommends
tion of citizens of the county.
Mr.. Brabham has received from
the State administrator a telegram
warning the merchants of the county
against violation of the food regula-
tions which we're recently promulgat-
ed, and which went into effect last
Monday. The telegram follows:
presidents proclamation requir-
ing sale of equal weight of substi-
tutes with wheat -four is the law. 1t
is imperative and went into force
Monday morning. 1t must be strict
ly obeyed. No exceptions are al
lowed Contracts for flour afford no
excuse, but aggravate condition. Pro-
hibit merchants from filling such
contracts unless pound for pound of
substitutes is sold at same time. Dis
tinction should be clearly drawn be-
tween this proclamation, which
makes it law, and other rulings which
are matters of advice"
The proclamation referred to re-
quires that with every pound of wheat
flour sold, an equal amount of wheat
substitutes must be sold, such as
corn meal, grits, cereals, etc. The
purpose of the food regulation is to
reduce the consumption of wheat
flour, of which our allies on the 9TH
er side are in dire need.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-01-31
TO PRESERVE BUILDINGS.
Poison Sprays Found to DO Good
Work.

The use of poison sprays has not
only been found effective in prevent
ing destruction of plants and fruits,
but it is now being tested as means
of preserving buildings. The timber
ing if Westminster Hall, the famous
old structure adjoining the British
house of parliament, has suffered
greatly from the ravages of a wood
worm. Xestobium tesselatum. Archi-
tect Frank Baines, who states that
the grub lives only in the oak, finds
that holes large enough to bury a
man waist deep have been made in
the oak trusses of the magnificent
roof, with it's single span of 6S feet,
and he believes the work of de-
struction has been going on 400
years. Some of the patching done
100 years ago have shared the
attacks made on older portions. AS
a last measure of protection a spray
ing mixture has been prepared by
Prof. H. M. LEROY from cedar wood
oil, soft soap, paraffin wax and
certain powerful chemicals, and the
several applications of this that have
been made are expected to give relief.
Gas masks have had to be worn in
applying this powerful insecticide.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-01-31
Enterteained Red Cross Committees

Mrs. John H. Cope, chairman OF
the women's work of the Bamberg
CHAPTER of the Red Cross, entertain
ed on Thursday afternoon for her
committees. An hour was pleasant
" spent in conversation and max
ing plans for more efficient Work.
Delightful refreshments were served.
Mrs. Cope has appointed Mrs. j..
J. Cleckley supervisor of hospital
garments and supplies, Mrs. c. A.
Sanders supervisor of dressings, Mrs.
G. P. White supervisor of general
supplies, and Mrs. E. o. Kirsch ship
ping agent.
Sixteen circles were formed in the
city for better conducting the Red
Cross work and a lady placed at the
head of each. These ladies are ask
ed to supervise the Red Cross work
in their immediate vicinities, keep
things moving and to give out and
receive all materials. etc.
The sixteen ladies appointed as
chairmen of the various circles are
as follows: Mesdames NJ. E. Aver,
F. w. Free. Robert Black, D. j..
Delk, S. A. Hand, ]. Harry Murphy,
J. Francis Folk, H. N. Folk, W. P.
Jones. Aaron Rice, A. M. Brabham,
J. w. Barr, J. w. Price, G. Frank
Bamberg, N. P. >Smoak and J. G..
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-01-31
Barn and Stables Burned.

Last Saturday afternoon about
1890 o'clock, the barn and stables
of William Rice, colored, located near
the city. were destroyed by fire. The
loss fell pretty heavy on Rice, the
loss including horse and buggy and
all the feed he possessed. Rice es-
timated his damage at about $500.
The cause of the fire is not known.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-01-31
Meeting of Pension Board.

The pension board of Bamberg
county is hereby called to meet al
the court house in Bamberg on the
first Monday in February; also on
the first Monday in March. The fol.
lowing compose the pension board
J. D. Copeland, ]. B. Kearse, ]. D.
RoWell, J. D. Fielder, J. J. Cleckley
J. D. COPELAND,
Chairman