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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-13
Germany Offers Peace, No Terms GiDen
England Receives Proposal C0ldlg
CALMLY AWAITS FOES
REPLY, SAYS H0LLWEG

Berlin, Dec. I2.-Chdn-
cellor UOn Bcthmdnn-HOU-
lceg in his speech on peace
before the Reichstdg to-day
made the toHo1cing re-
marks:
Gentlemen, in August. 1914,
our enemies challenged the
superiority of our power in
the world war. To-day we
raise the question of peace,
which is a question OF hu-
manity. We await the an
swer Of our enemies with that
sercneness of mind which is
guaranteed to us by our ex-
terror and interior strength
and by our clear conscience.
If our enemies decline to
end the war every
German heart will burn in
sacred wrath against those
who are unwilling TO stop
human slaughter, that their
plans of conquest and ami
hilation many continue.
God will be the Judge. We
can proceed upon our way
without fear and unashamed.
We are ready for fighting and
we are ready for peace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-13
possible to bring about a cessation o
he British blockade restrictions.
What Germany May Suggest


What Germany May Suggest
Tentative suggestions of terms were
made in Teutonic quarters. These were
in their essentials the same that have
been put out unofficislly for more than
a year. They indicate plainly that Ger
many believes her destiny lies to the
east. In general they provide:
|. For the restoration of Belgium
and Northern France
2. Buffer states, Poland and Lithu-
ania, to protect Germany from Rus
sia.
3. An open road to the east for
Germany and her Allies through
Serbia and Constantinople by the
consolidation of most of Serbia with
the Austrian empire and the reten-
ton of Constantinople by Turkey.
4. Relinquishment of the Austrian
territory now held by Italy.
5. Restoration of German colonies
In all parts of the world.
s. RetrOcession to Bulgaria of ter
ritory lost in the second Balkan war
Would Promote Discord
The suggestion of these terms is re-
garded in quarters friendly to the
Allies as an effort to promote discord
among the Entente Powers. Russia is
made the particular sufferer, while
England and France are offered terms
that might be calculated TO appeal to
pacifist sentiment in those countries
That they actually will have any such
effect is declared TO be ridiculous.
The State Department has not re-
ceived the official dispatches which
contain the proposals to the Allies
When they arrive they will be trans
mitted at once TO all the Entente ma
tions in which the United States rep
resents German, Austrian and Turkish
interests. These are Great Britain
France, Russia, Japan, Belgium, Serbia
and Rumania. The United States does
not represent Bulgaria anywhere.
There was much speculation to-day
as 70 why Germany had chosen this
Continued on page 2. column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-13
USE BELGIUM TO GET PEACE
Germany Would Have Albert Force
Allies 10 Terms, SAYS London

London, Dec. 13.-"Thc Daily Telc-
graph" to-day prints editorially the fol
lowing:
1--WE have received information from
an unimpeachsble source that the Cen
tral Powers recently offered peace to
Belgium on the following terms: The
Belgians are invited TO insist upon i'm
mediate peace. In return for this their
country will be restored to them, its
independence guaranteed and financial
assistance given for its economic re-
habiitation.'
an the event OF these terms being
refused the intimation has been given
Belgium that her very existence-her
monuments, her public buildings and
even her towns is threatened"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-13
HIGH COMMAND
GIVEN NIVELLE
Now Chief Commander
of Armies of North
and Northeast

Paris, Dec. 13.-General Nivelle,
commander Of the French troops at
Verdun, has been appointed COM
mander in chief Of the armies of the
north and northeast. The official an
nouncement of this appointment says
it is the first step toward the reor-
ganization Of the higher command.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-13
wEATHER

r. and colder Wednesday, with
., ,;..;,,sbina west winds. Thurs
dsv fair, continued cold,
ruu Rcpor, on rage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-13

Before the Allies reply, they mus
confer and they will do this imme
dia,ely It is almost certain that
their joint decision will contain
terms which Germany will refuse to
accept. considering the present posi-
tons Of her forces on the map o1
war.
LLOYD George viii probably an
nounce Britaia's attitude in this
crisis in Parliament early next week.
His present views are so we'll known
that it is safe 20 assume the nature
Of his reply.
Britain is not prepared for peace
Although the Kaiser's and Chancel-
brs statements have caused tremen-
dous interest. there has been little
Or no excitement. The people have
always expected the fulfilment Of the
pledges made .n Asquith's Guildhall
speech. They have always expected
that they would beat Germany IN the
hng run. But they are not vlndlc-
tive. While their pride and prestige
count considerably, justice and the
security Of the nation mean Infinitely
nore 70 then.
Lloyd George faced a task Of heroic
proportions before to-day's anounee-
rsu,s from Berlin. Now his burden is
iansisurably greater. He is placed
ss'vesn two forces ,he enemy and the
'''ld demand for peace.
LLOYD George Il Key
Cpon his dec. on rests Europe's fut-
ne No fgere in history has had a
s''s Tremendous responsibility. lie
ecs' decide whether & further sacrifice
q 'ae life a.d wealth o. the Allies IS
!-'ahable. Britain. influence is so
rsa' that hcr comrades IN arms Will
@l'v wherever she leads. She will de-
sH ss George decides, and upon him
VS. re latc OF Europe.
Ae stands between peace and war;
s'en rule by might and rule by jus
and this sporslbilty comes 10
AZ time when hc is confined %
ieme by Illness; when he is plunged
~ iae details Of the reorganization
ministry Tor q more vigorous
"eseut40n OF the war.
as recent views are any index 90
coming decision, ] may venture 20
,.T1esy That his reply can only be
y. nat Germany viii reject. lie viii
eefmany that De viii not accept, at
- une, any offer Of peace by negotia-
IN That may come later; but the
80" ase now confident that their mill
~. position viii be- more favorable
''al year.
What Allies Demand
,shsa the Imperial Chancellor in-
&C. m his peace offer expressions Of
Casnys willingness 20 surrender
,%ntnople and the straits % Rus
Shen he rs ready 20 restore Alsace-
,'@'he 20 France, % evacuate Bel
-, serbia, Poland and other small
y~.es now under the heel Of the
ts. armies and make due rcpara-
l., ~sn peace by negotiation may be
sa.ough Asquith is no longer leader
h.. country h.s declaration in the
L,, o. Commons on October II of
Nor.sssf sssf and his Guildhall address on
i,ss ,"'ef . stiil express Brtain's posi-
"'is Is no middle party IN England.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-13
No Armistice Likely

There is no likelihood, it IS believed,
that a narmistice can be arranged
while terms are being discussed. The
principal obstacle, according TO Teu-
tonic opinion, is the fact that this war
is not only military, but economic.
While II would be simple to arrange
an armistice for the men in the
trenches, IL would b. practically i'm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-13
Washington Is Stirred

Washington Is Stlrred
Official and diplomatic quarters were
stirred to the depths by the direct
German proposal. From fres'den'
Wilson down there was general rec
ornition that, regardless of the sue
cess Of the venture, Germany had taken
q etep that must have a profound effect
On the future conduct of the war.
Teutonic diplomats, who had been
advised several days ago to expec'
such a move early this week, made no
attempt to conceal their jubilation'
Il came as a complete surprise else
where. however.
President Wilson let it be known
through Secretary Tumulty that he was
deeplv interested, but that he could
make no comment until the views oil
the Allies had been made known. A
The Allied embassies and legations II
was said that TO statement couid DC
made as it might embarrass their nome
governments.
The belief is that Lloyd George IN
his speech TO Parliament Thursday, Will
mako a more or less definite reply to
Germany. On this speech II Is
thought. hangs largely tho fate OF the
German proposal.
The freest comment was mace III
Germanic diplomatic quarters. There
II was declared that Germany expected
the neutrals of the world particuiai'y
the United States, to encourage anu
support this effcrt TO bring an end 70
the war. 1t was pointed out that Pres
ident Wilson had several times eN-
pressed his readiness to encourage
discussion of peace terms If any oil
the belligerents should propose it.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-17

his work for naught. And then he be-
gan to study the marketing conditions.
It was hard for him to get on the in
side, but he knew that something was
wrong. He knew that his money was
being used to build up palatial homes
for millionaires who toiled not, neither
did they do any spinning. And then
one day he woke up. He has learned
that there is about as much in plan
ming as there is in hard work. He's
willing to do the work, but he wants
just compensation for it. In short, he
wants square deal, and after all,
can you blame him? 1t was freely
predicted that the farmer would fail
because he did not have the ability to
organize. 1t was predicted that the
Equity would fall into the hands Of
grafters and politicians. 1t was pre-
licted that the movement would fail
because no two farmers were ever
able to agree on any one proposition
for much of a period. But the Equity
has continued to- grow in strength. It
has been kept free from politics, only
insomuch as will prove beneficial to
the members of the organization. The
Equity has had a hard fight, but the
struggle has given it strength. The
farmer appears to be in the saddle and
he doesn't seem to be doing any harm
to any other class, for we all must ad-
NIT that the success of every line Of
endeavor depends upon the success Of
the tiller of the soil
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-17
President Wilson has announced hi

President Wilson has announced his
candidacy for reelection and he is
quite certain to receive the democrat
ic nomination. He will defend his
Preparedness program, that being his
main issue in the coming election.
There are half score Of republicans
who seek to oppose him. The Pro-
gressive party seems to have died a
quite natural death and Roosevelt is
flirting with the republicans again.
Indeed, some believe that he will cap
ture the nomination. Hughes is out
of the fight. Burton is strong candi-
date. LaFollette is strong in North
Dakota, where he will most likely win
in the presidential primary, but it is
generally believed that he has no show
of securing the nomination. President
Wilson will have a mighty hard fight
on his hands this year, much harder
than he had four years ago, and it
would not be at all surprising to see
the next president republican.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-17

There is no relief in sight for the
high cost of living. In fact, the cost
of living is growing higher right along
and merchants returning from the
eastern market centers say they do
not know when the prices of commodi-
ties will stop soaring. Everything has
been going up since the war started
end now that the visible supply of
many materials used in the manufac-
ture of our merchandise is growing
less, the price has advanced rapidly.
Cotton has taken another jump. Sui
rhate used for bleaching purposes
has increased several thousand per
cent. Japan now controls the silk
markets Of the world. Wooden good.
have gone up. The worsteds are es
pccially high: The price of dyes ha
become so high that to use them i.
almost prohibitive. Merchants, nat
urally, will have to ask more for THEN
goods than before.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-17

That the farmers of the Northwest
are aroused as to their own interests,
is evidenced by the immense crowd
IN attendance at the state meeting of
the Equity, convention in Minot this
week A decade ago, farmers insti-
ttutes were in vogue. The farmer was
learning how to make two blades of
wheat grow where but one grew be-
fore. This was worthy, but after
time, the farmer learned that it didn't
get him anywhere in particular. When
1t became apparent that a great crop
was in sight, the price was lowered ac-
cordlngly and the farmer often had
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-17

The farmers as a rule are progress
i've and ever on the alert to try out
any new plan that will make them
more money, yet they do not swallow
every bit Of advice they read in the
farm journals. One of the Indepen-
dents farmer readers, who by the way
is one of the most prosperous and up
tO-date farmers in Ward county, said
he received several farm journals, yet
he never read any of them 1t was his
opinion that not large percentage
Of the farmers paid much attention to
the advice given in the farm papers,
Whether this is as it should be, is not
for the writer to say. We do know
that lot of slush printed in some of
the farmers publications might just
as we'll never be set into type. So
much of it is a rehash of what has al
ready been published, facts of which
the average farmer has been aware
for many yeras. The Independent be-
'ieves in progressiveness in farming
as in any other line Of business, but
the farmer has grown weary Of having
advice dished up to him in great gobs
He knows that an agricultural expert
at ar experiment station can some
times OBTAIN enormous yields on small
plots, but he would rather see the
learned gentleman placed out on
North Dakota homestead under the
same conditions that confronted thous-
ands Of our farmers, and work out his
own salvation. The North Dakota
farmer has learned more in the school
Of hard knocks than he ever did by
reading the advice given so freely by
the agricultural periodicals. The ''dean
Of the hog house" at the agricultural
college may be able to put fat on pork
farmer, but place him out on the farm
and the chances are his swine would
resemble razorbacks. It's easy to
make success of farming if one can
reach his hands into the Golfers of
great state every time he has bills to
meet
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-17
BABY WEEK IN MINOT.

Plans for Baby Week in Mnot are
progressing satisfactorily. The COM
mittee having the campaign in charge
is meeting with hearty and friendly
response from those whose co-opera-
ton has been asked This is quite in
line with the position expected of Mi
not on questions of public bcttcrment
The baby welfare movement is en-
listing the attention Of the best peo-
pie in the United States at this time
and the efforts being put forth in its
behalf make it certain that much good
will result from the work being done.
Success depends, however, very
largely on individual effort. Perhaps
many can do little for the movement,
more than to give it intelligent at
tention and thought. The good this
will do should not be undervalued. If
each member of the community re-
solves to read and hear what he read
lily can of the question, great good will
ensue. Without doubt, many will be
surprised at the Importance the sub
ject will assume.
In the Iroquois fire in Chicago six
hundred lives were lost. The horror
of this death toll still fingers in the
minds Of people, not only in Chicago,
but all over the country; but--during
1918 1894 babies under two years Of
age died in Chicago, and eighty per
cent of these deaths was preventable.
Did the nation shudder over the loss
of 6155 lives, loss ten times as great,
numerically, as the Iroquois disaster?
No. Chicago itself was not stirred by
this terrible waste of human life until
its attention was drawn to it in the
first Baby Week campaign held in
that in 1914. Enough lives were need
lessly lost that one year in Chicago
to have populated town more than
half as large as Minot.
And Chicago is not exceptionable
Owing to incomplete birth registration
in the United States it is impossible
to give accurate statistics, but it is
estimated by the Census bureau that
our loss per year is about 100000 ba-
bles under one year of age, at least
half of which loss was preventable.
Last year over 1000 children under
years of age died in North Dakota.
How many of these lives might have
been saved? What can we do to pre-
vent this loss of human life in North |
Dakota next year? Baby Week in
Minot aims at helping to solve some of
these problems. The attention and as
slstance of every man, woman and
child in the city is desired in work
ing out the solution.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-17
TAKES OFF DANDRUFF.
HAIR STOPS FALLING
Save your Hair! Get Is cent bottle
Of Danderine right noW-A!so
stops itching scalp.

Thin, brittle, colorless and scragg!
hair is mute evidence of neglected
scalp; Of dandruff-that awful scurt
There is nothing so destructive tc
the hair as dandruff. 1t robs the hair
Of it's lustre, it's strength and it's very
life; eventually producing feverish,
less and itching of the scalp, which
f not remedied causes the hair roots
10 shrink, loosen and die-then the
hair falls out fast. A little Danderine
onight-now-any time-will surely
save your hair.
Get rs cent bottle of Knowlton's
Danderine from any drug store. You
surely can have beautiful hair and lots
Of it if you will just try little Dan.
derine. Save your hair! Try it!
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-17

Print paper is soaring out of sight.
Paper that cost $210 per hundred
pounds at the mills three months ago,
is worth $2.38 today and the price may
advance to three cents a pound in car
load lots. Owing to the war the price
of sulphate, alum and a score of other
things used in making paper has adj
vanced. This gives the mills an ex-
cuse to tuck on the price little. The
color is not so good as formerly
Readers will have to content them
selves with reading papers of yell
lowish tint. Yellow journals, for Ger
tain.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-17
Money is plentiful. The banks are

Money is plentiful. The banks are
fairly bursting with it. Everybody
has plenty of the coin of the realm
Wages are high and work is plentiful.
Times are good. But, go little slow.
Don't invest too freely. Pay your
debts. Keep fair. reserve in the bank.
The Independent is not pessimistic but
believes in thrift. Just now, it will
not do any harm to adopt the pay as
you go plan. You will eat better,
sleep better and not worry nearly so
much if you can only train yourself,
to be conservative. These flourishing
times cannot last forever and it's we'll
to be prepared for any reaction that
might set in.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-17
Feehan Loses Store at Colgan.

The old store building at Colgan,
over in Divide county, burned one
night last week. The building was oc-
cupied by w. H. Feehan, who conduct
ed a general store, the business being
managed by Lee Feehan, formerly of
this city. Chris Nelson had closed the
store for the night and in fifteen min
utes the interior was a mass of flames.
1t is believed that the stove exploded.
The building and contents were insur-
ed, The building was landmark. A
portion of it was the old Mac Colgan
claim shack, built long before the
railroad passed tht way.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-17
Sawyer Girl Wed to Cathay Young
Man.

The marriage Of Fred Dietz, q
prominent young farmer of Cathay,
N. D., and Miss Paulina Beck, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Beck from
south of Sawyer, occurred Wednes-
day at the Mennonite church six miles
south of Sawyer. The happy couple
will reside at Cathay. The bride has
resided with her parents in that part
of the county for the past sixteen
years. She is an exceptionally fine
young woman.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-17

PentacOstal Church of the Nazarene
Corner of 5th st. and 9Th Ave. N. E.
Come and meet with us Sunday, Feb
goth at the following hours: -"
Sunday school 1000 a. m.
Preaching 11:00 a. m.
Young Peoples Society $50 p. m.
Midweek Prayer service Thursday,
1880 p. m.
VIM. M. IRWIN, Pastor.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-17

D. C. Greenleaf of Minot and G. S.
Wooledge, formerly Of the firm of
Thompson & Wooledge, Of Minot, and
Benjamin N. Lesk, formerly of Law
renee & Murphy, of Fargo, have
formed partnership for the general
practice of law at Minot, North Dako-
Ia, under the firm name of Greenleaf,
Wooledge & Lesk 1-20-tS
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-17
Thomas E. Took a Benedict.

The marriage Of Thomas E. Zook
and Miss Georgia Ethel Anderson oc-
Cured Wednesday. Mr.. Zook is q
popular and prosperous young farmer
from east of the city and the bride
is the charming daughter Of Mrs. Eve.
Anderson Of Norwich. The couple will
reside on farm east Of town. They
have the best wishes Of host Of
friends.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-17

Quinine is getting to be a great lux
ury. According to an exchange it has
advanced in price several hundred per-
cent since the war began, yet if fam
lily is economical, pound will last
long time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-17

James Hill of Newburg IL Dead.
James Hill, a prominent resident OF
Newburg, N. D., died at Great Falls
Mont, Thursday, from cancer of the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-17
Knights Templar Hold Annual Ball.

A00lls
By far the most enjoyable social
function held at the Masonic Temple
in years was the annual ball given by
DeMolay Commandery last Friday
evening. The crowd was 50 large that
during the early hours the floor was
scarcely large enough to accommodate
the merry dancers At $50 the grand
march took place, being led by Major
and Mrs. E. S. Person. The Sir
Knights appeared in full uniform and
the ladies were exquisitely gowned.
The music was furnished by Sonju's
orchestra. At midnight delightful
luncheon was served. Among those
from out of the city attending were
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Conley Of Willis
tor, Mr.. Conley being the only charter
member of the order present; Mr.. and
Mrs. Migge of Bowbells; Mr.. and Mrs.
Stubbins Of Granville and Messrs. Geo.
DAZZLE and C. K. Christianson of Car
pio,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-17
MAJOR NEWELL, FAMOUS
MIDGET DIES IN ENGLAND.

New York, Feb. 14.-RelatlVes Of
Edmund Newell, Jr., a famous midget
who was widely known in the, circus
and theatrical worlds as "Major"
Newell, have received news of his
death at Liverpool last week. He was
a son of Mrs. Sarah E. Newell of New
ark, N. j. Newell was "a inches in
height and weighed q pounds when
he married Minnie Warren, another
famous midget. At IS he attained
height Of four feet and his first wife
having died, he married again, this
time a woman of ordinary height. He
leaves a widow and two children, the
latter we'll known on the English
stage. Newell was 60 years old.