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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-25
Stations Throughout the City
Literally Transferred Into
Great StOrehOuSeS
For Gifts.
OFFICIAL CELEBRATION
OF CHRISTMAS IS BEGUN
Thousand Voices Participate
in Tree Program-SaIva-
ton Army to Feed Five
Hundred Families.
ssoclated Press Service.

Associated Press Service.
NEW YORK. Dec. 24.-When the
great tree of light" flashed into life
in Madison Square Garden at six
o'clock tonight the official celebra-
ton of Christmas was begun in New
York. Trumpet calls toward the
four corners of the earth by trumpet
ers in hite and gold were answer
cd by an Indian chant and carols
from a volunteer choir. More than
1000 voices as the lights were turn
ed on answered. Six hours later
prayers for world peace were offer
ed at midnight mass in the Roman
Catholic churches of the city.
But the distribution of Christmas
cheer for the city's poor did not
wait for nightfall. Police stations
throughout the greater city were
literally transformed into great
storehouses for gifts of all descrip-
tions intended for the needy. Trees
had been provided in some Of the
station houses, while others were
decorated with Christmas green's and
flags. The police themselves acted
as Santa Clauses in distributing the
presents for the poor. They also
provided entertainment in the way
Of motion pictures, vocal and in
strumental music and games.
Many Hearts GIaddened.
OF the approximately $4,000
dened by the police, many were
crippled from the epidemic of in
fantile paralysis last summer. In
front Of several of the station houses,
the crowds Of small girls and boys
were so large. that traffic was SUI
spended Most Of these children came
from the tenements and but for the
police. they probably would have
gone without toys and other holiday
gifts.
The Salvation Army has arranged,
il was announced, 10 care for the
largest number of persons in its his
tory at its dinner for the poor to-
morrow. The Volunteers Of America
tonight distributed 500 baskets, each
to 10 persons. Five hundred dinners
also have been provided for poor
families by the Mohawk Democrat
ic club. an east side organization. A
wealthy woman living on Riverside
dr.. according 70 the police, an
nounced she would care for 10 needy
families for the rest of the winter,
providing them with clothing. food
fuel, and rent II was said the same
woman already had distributed 10
$50 checks 10 poor families and had
sent TO each a ton Of coal.
Fifty persons were engaged all Of
tonight in wrapping toys and other
articles which are 20 be given 10
the children Of city employees at a
Christmas celebration 70 be held in
an armOry Friday evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-25
SECRET CAVE USED BY
COUNTERFEITER FOUND
Henry Grove is Thought to Have
Found It a safe Hid
ing Place.
A.sociated % servIce

ORLEANS. Ind. Dec 24.-k
secret cave used % years ago by
Henry Grove. counterfeiter. who
eluded government secret service
men for years. was discovered while
Frank Rutherford was tearing down
an old building near LIvonia. near
here. \ small chamber OF the cave,
we'll concealed. contained a pair Of
moulds. material in large quaR-
tity and seven counterfeit dollars.
IL is believed that Grove used this
retreat for protection when govern
ment officers were hot on his trail
for IL is recalled that ne frequently
disappeared for months at a time.
many times being reported dead.
Federal authorities took charge OF
the find. Grove died about 10 years
ago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-25
PATRICK TO MARRY

TULSA. Okla. Dec. 24.-Albert J.
Patrick. wealthy oil man who was
sentenced three times 70 die in Sing
Sing prison on a murder charge. an
nounceG mere today his engagement
10 Miss Mildred West. daughter OF "A
Tulsa oil operator They Will be
married ia June Patrick was pard-
oned after q long fight.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-25
NOTE PRESENTED.

Associated Press Service
LONDON. DEF. 24.-David p
Francis. the American ambassador
az Petr0grad yesterday handed
Pres't Wilson's note 20 bellgerent
powers 20 the Russian minister OF
foreign affairs. says q Reuter- dis
patch from Petrograd TO-DAY
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-25
ALL LUXURIES BARRED
Into Austria Hungary
is Forbidden.

Associated Press Service
VIENNA (Via London. Dec. 2G,
Dec. "a law prohibiting the i'm
portation into Hungary Of
all articles OF luxury became effec-
tive today. The intent of the law is
TO prevent the outgo Of money 70
foreign countries and cause improv-
ed exchange rates
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-25
No EOening Edition

No Evening Edition of The
NEWS-TlMES will be issued
today-Owing TO Christmas.
The morning edition is deliv-
cred to both morning and
evening subscribers allow
ing the working force a holi-
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-25
BOOST RATES.

tLterna tOnal News Service
VIII EELING. ". Va. Dec. IA
The Wheeling Daily News today an
nounced its subscription rates will
be advanced from 10 cents 10 -
cents ;. week on Jan l.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-25

CONTINUED On PAGE Two)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-25
THE WEATHER.

Indiana: Fair and colder Monday:
Tuesday fair
Lower Michigan: Local SHOWS
and colder Monday. Tuesday gener-
ally fair.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-25
WI Contcst ElectiOn.

CONTINUED oN PAGE TWO
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-25
CaBtata l. Presented.

4 cantata. The star Of Bethle-
hem" was presented at the First
Baptist church in the morning and
in the evening a special program
was given By the Sunday school
solo numbers in the morning can
tata were rendered by members OF
the choir The Coming OF the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-06
Death Comes TO
MrS.McCO

Mrs. Robert Mccormack, of Sc
attic, sister-in-law of James Nc
Cormack, head of Mccormack
Bros department store of Taco
ma. died at 2:3O o'clock yester-
day at her home in Seattle, ac-
cording to word received here to-
day. She had many friends in
this city.
Funeral services will be held
tomorrow afternoon in st. Mark s
Episcopal church, Seattle.
Mrs. Mccormack was born and
raised in San Francisco, where
she married Mr.. Robert McCor-
mack. Immediately after the
earthquake, they moved to Seat
tie, where they had lived, with
the exception Of six months resi-
dence in Tacoma, up to tn time
of Mrs. Mccormack death.
The Eastern Star will have
charge of the body at the ceme-
terry.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-06
BOY BOUGHT
HORSE AT 81,
TELLS COPS

Fred Schiller, age II, known
to the police for ten years as the
baby burglar" made a highly
interesting investment this week
according to his story to Detec-
tive Capt. Smith. He bought a
perfectly good horse and sec
ond-hand outfit of harness for
the sum of 81.
The boy was arrested yester-
day afternoon charged with
stealing the harness from James
Armstrong, grocer, 1901 Sheri-
dan. He had put the harness on
an old nag and was driving
through the streets when the po-
lice got him. Fred persists in his
story that he bought the harness
from a strange man, paying him
ST.. Although Armstrong has
identified the harness, no one has
been found to dispute the boys
ownership of the horse.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-06

IN THE MATTER or rHE AS
SESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT
ROLL FOR THE COST AND Ex-
PENsE OF THE IMPROVEMENT
IN LOCAL IMPROVEMENT Dis
T 4 NO s24 IN THE CITY OF
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Notice H. hereby given that there
was filed in my office ON the 9Th
day of January, 1915, the assess
ment roll for the payment of the
cost and expense of the ABOVE des-
ignated local Improvement, being
the assessment roll for Local Inn
provement District No. 924, show
Ing the amount assessed against
each lot and parcel OF land In said
local Improvement district for the
payment of the cost and expense of
said Improvement, in pursuance OF
Ordinance No. 6231 Of the City of
Tacoma, entitled:
AN ordinance providing for the
Improvement of North 29th. 30th.
ut. Junett and Cakes Streets; Great
ing Local Improvement District No.
924; providing for special fund for
the payment Of the cost of said i'm
provement by special assessment
upon property within said district
benefited thereby; providing for the
issuance of local Improvement
bonds; and declaring an emer-
gency," passed October 20, 1915.
And that said assessment roll IL
open for inspection by all persons
interested therein.
And notice 10 further given that
the Council OF said City has fixed
Wednesday, the End day Of Febru-
sry. 1915. at 10 O'clock A. NJ. as the
date for hearing upon said roll be-
fore II. and that all persons who
may desire to object TO said ASSESS
objections In writing aud hle the
Same with me It or prior to SEQ
A. NJ. on the date above mentioned.
at my office in the City Hall: ana
that ON said date or 1t such time
~ the hearing may be continued
60, the Council Will cit a. board
Of equalization Tor the purpose Of
considering said assessment roll,
and viii consider all objections
made thereto. or any part fhereof.
and VIII correct. revise. raise, low
any part thereof, or set aside said
roll and order said assessment to
be made - uevo a. II shall APP
pear just ana equitable, and then
proceed 70 confirm the same ~
1sf:d 8 CITY Han. sanuar,
". p. E1cKEgys: y
January 9. 7. ., Il. i: las.
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LEGAL NOTICES.


LOCAL Improvement District No.
76S. - Notice is hereby given
that In pursuance of Ordinance No.
4422 of the City of Tacoma, roll
has been placed in my hands for
the collection of the 5th annual In
stallment of the assessment levied
for the Improvement of North 9th
Street from Pine Street to q point
I'll feet west of Alder Street; Pine
North 18th Street; North 18th Street
from Pine street to Junett Street;
North 18th Street from Pine Street
to Anderson Street.
Said Improvement consists in
grading said portion OF said streets
to the established grade, with a
roadway on North 9th Street thirty
five tS6) feet In width and side
walk and parking spaces on each
side thereof seventeen and five
tenths (17.5) feet In width; with a
roadway on Pine Street thirty (9O)
feet in width with sidewalk and
parking spaces of varying widths
with a roadway on North 18th
Street thirty-one (31) feet in width
and sidewalk and parking spaces
on each side thereof seventeen and
five-tenths (175) feet in width
with a roadway on North 18th
Street thirty (30). feet in width and
sidewalk and parking spaces on
each side thereof fifteen (15) feet
In width.
Said Improvement also consists
In constructing curbs, cutters and
crosswalks OF plank, the necessary
storm water drainage and In laying
down on said parking spaces ce-
ment concrete sidewalks five (5)
feet in width.
Said installment may be paid on
or before February 9Th. 1916, but
IL not paid on or before snid date,
added interest, penalty and costs
will attach.
CHAS d. ATKINS,
Jan. 6-l3-2o. 1910. l-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-06
Sweden Would
Join TeutOnS

COPENHAGEN, Jan. 6.-Swe-
den doesn't intend to let Ger
many lose the war, even IL she is
forced to join the Teutons. She
feel, that she cannow allow the
Russians to beat Germany. Swe-
den is not particularly pro-Ger-
man, but she is wholly anti-Rus-
sian, and believes her strength
may be deciding factor.
This outline of the Scandina-
Wan situation was authoritative
" gained today.
The Swedes have long been In
terror Of the Russian attempts TO
secure the coveted port on the
west coast Of the Scandinavian
peninsula.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-06
$4,000 men
ALL NEEDED
By Altman

LONDON, Jan. General
Hamilton's final report to the
house of commons today said
that England's failure to send &C.,
900 recruits to the Dardanelles
caused the failure of the expedi-
ton. He also revealed the reason
for his recall.
Kitchener sent message sug-
costing the evacuation of CALI
poll and the abandonment OF the
expedition. He replied that this
was unthinkable and he was re-
called.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-06
BANK FIGURES
SHOW A. GAIN

The comptroller of the currency
today called for a statement of
the condition OF all of the ma
tfonal banks in the country at the
close of business on Dec. 81.
Figures announced today at the
National Bank of Tacoma showed
Tacoma's total to be- $21, $685.
284.64, as compared to the last
statement made Nov. 10, of $21,-
526,769.12.
This Is a year of promise.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-06
INQUEST OVER
BOYS DEATH

Coroner Stewart will hold an
inquest today over the death of
Elmer Nelson who died from in
1uries when hit by a machine
driven by Edward Cushman, son
of Judge Cushman.
The inquest will be held In the
court house and will include the
following witnesses: Drs. Ed
ward James and ii. s. Judd, who
attended the dead boy, and Paul
Ledwidge. a spectator of the ac-
cident.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-06
Jan. 6, 10, 20, 1915.

ORDINANCE NO. 6s0O.-AN ORDx-
NANCE to appropriate three hun
dred and fifty dollars ($350.) for q
sewer pipe testing machine. to be
constructed by the Commissioner of
Public Works.
BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE CITY
OF TACOMA:
Section 1. That the sum of three
hundred and fifty dollars( $500 be
appropriated from the General Fund
for the purpose of constructing a
sewer pipe testing machine.
Section 2. That the Commissioner
of Public Works be authorized to
construct said machine at cost
not exceeding said sum of $3.50, and
the proper officers are directed to
audit and allow claims for any part
of said sum, certified by the said
Commissioner as having been incur
red in connection with said testing
machine.
Passed Jan. s, 1916.
CHAS. D., ATKINS,
Attest: Acting Mayor.
w. d. NICK EUS,
City Clerk.
Jan. 6, 1916.
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ORDINANCE NO. 6299.--AN oRDI-
NANCE appropriating S3,013.76
from the several funds of the City
OF Tacoma. to pay obligations au-
dited and adjusted by the City Con-
troller. and declaring an emer-
gency.
WHEREAS, the City Controller
by his report to this Council OF
January 4th, 1916, reported claims
against the City of Tacoma, in
the sum of $3,013.76 as having
been audited and adjusted by him,
NOW, THEREFORE,,
BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE CITY
OF TACOMA:
Section 1. That claims against
the City OF Tacoma, in the sum OF
$3,013.76. audited and adjusted by
the City Controller, January g.
1916, be allowed and paid.
Section Q. That to pay said
claims there be and Is hereby APP
propriated from the several funds
OF the City of Tacoma, the follow
Ing sums. to-wit:--
From the General Fund - S7.70
From the Dock Dept. Fund 1896
From the Light Fund $50. 1,92e.21
From the Water Fund $50. 966.90
Section 8. An emergency exists
and this ordinance shall take ef-
feet Immediately after publication.
Passed Jan. s, 1918.
CHAS. ID. ATKINS,
Acting Mayor.
Attest: w. d. NICKEUS,
City Clerk.
T.
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VILLA GONE
SAYS WIFE

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6.-Mrs.
Villa declared today that her hus-
band had dropped completely
from sight. He has not COM
municated with her or his agents
for several weeka.and she laugh
ed at the reports that villa had
gone to HAVANA to Join another
wife.
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LOCAL Improvement District No.
559.-Notice Is hereby given that
in pursuance of Ordinance No. l4z1
of the City of Tacoma a roll has
been placed In my hands for the
collection of the 5th annual INSTALL
ment of the assessment levied for
the construction of water mains, to-
gether with the necessary gates,
tees, crosses. hydrants, specials and
Connections with the present mains.
A twelve (12) inch cast iron wa
ter main on South 21st Street from
st. Paul Avenue across the Puyal-
lup River to Olympic Street.
>AI6o on Olympic Street from
South 2fst Street to stanup Avenue.
Also on Stanup Avenue from
Olympic Street to intersection Of
Stanup Avenue with the north lins
OF Commencement Bay Addition.
Said installment may be paid on
or before February 9Th, 1915, but
II not paid on or before said date
added interest. penalty and costs
cHAs. d. ATKINS,
Ian. 6-I3-2O. 1914.
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HEY, VOTER

City Clerk Nickeus issued an
appeal today for a greater early
registration of voters. With the
city primary election less than
three months away 1t Is feared
hiatt a congestion will develop at
the registration offices during the
last few days. The primary cleo
ton is April 4, and books close
the middle of March.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-06
CITY SPENDS $50 FOR
DRUGS In ONE MONTH

1t cost the city of Tacoma $337
for drugs siyen to prisoners OF
the city Jail during December.
Because of the unusual number
OF cases of grip among the prison.
ers 1t was necessary to purchase
large quantities of quinine. as
perrin, salts and other drugs.
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Jan. 6-13-20, 1916.

LOCAL Improvement District No.
333.-Notice is hereby given that
in pursuance of Ordinance No. 3210
of the City of Tacoma, a roll has
been placed in my hands for the
collection of the Sth annual install
ment of the assessment levied for
improvement of South 18th Street
from Pacific Avenue to the cast
line Of Dock Street, and Court "A"
from the south line of South 18th
Street to South 18th Street.
Said improvement shall consist
in grading said portions of said
streets to the established grade,
with a roadway on South 18th
Street fifty-six 1867 feet in width,
and on Court "A" twenty eight (2s)
feet In width, and in laying down
on said roadways a permanent
pavement of sandstone blocks on a
concrete base.
Said improvement shall consist In
constructing granite curbs, retain
ing walls, brick cutters, iron hand
rails, cement concrete sidewalks, to-
gether with the necessary storm
water drainage.
Said installment may be paid on
or before February 9Th, 1915, but
If not paid on or before said date,
added interest. penalty and costs
will attach.
City Treasurer
Ian a II On 1914
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-06

MARSEILLES, Jan. 6.-The
liner Karnak with $50 passen-
gers aboard, arrived safely here
today after an exciting flight from
a submarine. The steamer
brought the survivors OF the
sunken steamers Middleton and
Abelia ashore.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-06

LOCAL Improvement District No,
110z.--Notics IL hereby given that
In pursuance Of Ordinances No. 4833
OF the City Of Tacoma. q roll hsa
sesn PLACED IN n n zfs hands for ths
ment OF the assessment levied for
laying an eight 81 inch sewer pips.
together with all necessary tees.
wyes. manholae, riserD. Iamphoieo
and connections with present sew
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-06

LOCAL improvement District No
S1f.--Notice is hereby given that
In pursuance of Ordinance No. 1892
of the City of Tacoma, u roll has
collection OF the 4th annual Install
n1ent of the assessment levied for
grading Verde Street from Sixth
Avenue to South 18th Street, to the
as tAblished grade, with a roadway
thirty 600 feet In width, and park
ing spaces on each side thereof
fifteen G5) feet In width. con-
STRUGGLING curbs, cutters and cross
walks of plank. and all necessary
storm water drainage.
Said installment may be paid on
or before February 9Th, 1916, but II
IL not paid on or before said date,
added interest. penalty and costs
will attach.
CHAS. d. ATKINS,
City Treasurer.
Jan, 6-13-20 1916,
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sAI4n OF HoRsns-Bids VIII be re-
controiisr. s6i city Hall 6Sildinx
not later than 10 A. ~. "Wednesday,
January 18th. 1919, for the sale 81
the following horses:
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LEGAL NOTICES

One gray mare Bessie weight
1878 pounds.
One Bay mare Nellie" weight
1900 pounds.
One White horse Jim" weight
1850 pounds.
One Gray horse Dick" weight
400 pounds.
One Bay horse Jack" weight
1915 pounds.
Same can be seen by applying al
the City Barn, 24th and C Street s
The Controller reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
]. y. MEADS,
City Controller.
Jan. 9, Z, s, 10, IL, 1915.
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LEGAL NOTICES.

s~>>~~~~~e~>N~~~-~~~>>~~
ers, In the alley between North 9th
and North 10th Streets; on North
North 10th and North 18th Streets
and on North nth Street, from the
west line of Bolcom's Addition to
the sewer In Lawrence Street; and
on Lawrence Street from North 9th
to North 18th Streets, thence on
North 18th Street to Alder Street;
thence on Alder Street to connect
with the present manhole on Alder
Street to the alley between North
18th Street and North 1ith Street.
Said installment may be paid on
or before February 9TH, 1916. but
not paid on or before said date add
ed interest, penalty and costs Will
attach.
CHAS. ID. ATKINS.
= n City Treasurer.
Ian G-1Q-00 1919
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-06

SEALED PROPOSALS will be re-
/ ceived at the office Of the Com
missioner OF Light & Water, City
Hall, City Of Tacoma, between the
hours of ~ M. and 2 p. M. on the
8th day of january, 1915. for the
ID flowing material:
10000 lbs. No. 1 Double Braid
W (terproof Copper Wire;
II $1,000 lbs. No. Double Braid
waterproof Copper Wire.
I The above material to be deliv-
erred (. o. b. Tacoma.
The time of delivery will be Z
factor in awarding bids.
Amount Of bond required will b.
the same as contract price.
Proposals must be made on. print
ed forms furnished By the said
Commissioner and accompanied b.
certified check for five per cent
t5qs) Of the amount Of proposal
made payable to the Commissioned
OF Light = Water.
The Commissioners reserves tbs
right to reject any ana all Of the
JAMES @. DRAKE,
Commissioners Of Ught & Water
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REGISTRATION NOTICE

REGISTRATION NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the
books for registration of voters
% the City of Tacoma for the years
fyf6. 1877, 1918 and 1919 are open
hours of q. m. and u. m.
w. ID. NICKEUS,
= City Clerk.
IAN. s-4-5-s-E-s-1o-i1-12-1s-14-15
4 n17-1S, 1915.
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SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS

FIDELITY TRUST CO.'S SAFE DE.
POSIT VAULTS. Ground floor.
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January 9. I. .. e. a: lsis.
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BARRIER COLLEGE

~>~~Sr~~~~~~>~s~~~~~~~~~ S~~~~~S~~~~~~s~~~
FOX men and women, wages Will,
learning. Moler Barber School
1887 Pacific ave.
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This is a year of promise.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-12-15
GREEK TROOPS WILL BE
 MADE READY MOBILIZE

troops is confirmed in qualified manner by the Havas News Agency from Athens.
 This dispatch says that the King has directed his ministers to prepare for an immediate mobilization of the entire Greek army.
 The Pireus dispatch says that the Entente has asked the King for the reasons for this step.
 There is no doubt that break is imminent with the Entente. The re- port that German troops have been diverted from Rumania to the Mace donian front indicates what direc- tion the Central Powers activities will take. ;.se .o s.sst4t8tt 6S-st.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-12-15

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 1914. Not one of the Teuton diplomats at the capital would comment upon the sensational report that Germany has a joker in her plan to restore Belgium to the Belgian king under peace terms. They refused three different news gathering associations to make any statement on the peace note at all, but especially as to the retention of Belgium.
 Count von Bernstorff told press reporters that he had not received a copy of the note issued by the