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Evening journal., 1916-10-18
ELKTOk METRODISTS
INVITE PASTOR BACK

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
ELKTON. Md. Oct 1S.-Leslie
rawlings. OF Woodlawn. has pur-
chased the 6S-acro farm Of Dr. George
$. Dare. OF Rising Sun. for $500.
The Rev. George p. Jones. p d.,
pastor Of the Elkion Methodist Fps
copal Church. has been invited by the
official board of the church. to return
for another year
The Cecil County School Board has
made these appointments. Misses
Charlotte McAllistor. Katie G Love
less. Gertrude Manlovc Ada Davis and
Gertrude Ferguson
Mr. aud Mrs Harry o. George. OF
Newark. formerly OF Elkton. announce
Miss Helen H. George. 20 II. Simpson
Hofecker. OF Newark.
Personal.--Mrs. Spencer !. Weiant
Is visiting her sister. Mrs Frank H.
Murphy, of Baltimore. Mrs John g.
Dean, of Whining on has been spend
ing some time with her daughter.
Mrs. Fred H. Leffler.-Mrs. J. Taylor.
Of Wilmington. Is the guest 81 her
sister Mrs. Harry TOuchton. OF Zion
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor W. McKonney
spent part OF last week In Baltimore.
Miss Anna Bristow. OF wilmington.
has been visiting her parents. Mr.. ard
Mrs John Bristow. Of Chesaneake
City-Mrs. John r. Brlckley. of VII
mington. spent last week with Mrs
William y Merry. Naomi RYAN.
OF Wilmington, spent Sunday with
Mrs George Lawrence. Of Perrvvillo
Mrs. J. r. Rutherford. OF Harris.
burg, Pa. Is the guest Of her sister
Mrs Mary IT. NJ Boulden. -Miss
ifogen Dill OF Camden. Del. has
been visiting her cousin Mrs Harlan
Johnson. Mossrs. Edgar and Spencer
Goldsbcrough, OF Wilmington. were
recent guests in Warwick.
Evening journal., 1916-10-18
HOUSEMAID'' UNION SETS
WAGE And LABOR SCALE

BOSTON. Oct. lS.-Minimum wage
for housemaids s. a week; working
time, ten hours a day.
This is the outcome OF the organiza
lion Of the pittsfcld Servant Girls
Union. which is predicted is likely &c
spread 10 Boston.
Formerly hOusemaids In Pttsheld
could be hired for S. a week
And the worst. from the housew iie's
view Is yet 10 come.
Reason housemaids are seek
ing to affiliate the washwomen ana
scrubwomen. who are expected to de-
mand a minimum Of 81 a day instead
OF The $3.50 they now receive
Evening journal., 1916-10-18

The Mems Club OF Trinity Church
will hold It's opening meeting for the
season on Monday. October % This
meeting Will be Of an informal char
acter for the purpose OF getting 10
gother." and discussing plans for the
coming seasons work
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-14
Joint Installation
MasOns and Stars

Mount Moriah lodge, No. 81, A. F.
A. M. and Friendship Chapter, No. 68
Order of the Eastern Star will hold
a joint installation Of officers at Odd
Fellows Hall December a.
The officers elected by the Masons
for the ensuing year are as follows:
F. H. Smith. Worshipful Master.
R. C. Ike, Senior Warden.
S. NJ. Hyde, Junior Warden.
B. J. Schoregge, Treasurer.
C. E. Newell, Secretary.
Lars Christinson, Trustee.
John Shaw Senior Deacon.
George Lakey, Junior Deacon.
L. O. Yonker, Tiler.
Rev. N. f. Ellsworth, Chaplin.
VIM. Brodrick Senior Steward.
Alfred Robinson Junior Steward.
A banquet will be served at $3.50
which will be followed by the in
stallation ceremonies. To both ban
quet and installation a cordial invi:
tation is extended to all masons and
their wives and to husbands Of men,
bers of the Eastern Star as we'll as
to Master Masons and Star members.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-14
FOR COMMUNITY
CHRISTMAS JOY
COM NJ ERCIAL CLUB UNITES
BODIES OF CITY TO SPREAD
YULETIDE GLADNESS
Exercises at Armory, Saturday, 23d
Especially For the Children
Santa Claus Expected

The directors of the Commercial
club have asked the assistance of the
churches, the fraternal bodies and the
clubs of the city in preparations fol
a community Christmas to be held at
$3.50 P. M. Saturday December % at
the Armory.
A letter has been addressed by Sec
retary Morrill, suggesting the ap-
pointment by each Of one person to
serve on a committee who will work
together in an effort to have the
Christmas work attain the ends
sought. Each organization is re-
quested to contribute SIS towards the
expense. 1t is believed that a gen
eral committee made up in this man.
ner will be able to perfect list OF
those who will appreciate being re-
membered at Christmas time.
For the Children
The exercises at the Armory are
for everybody but will be designed
especially. to delight the children
Some of the features are; Christmas
carols sung by the school children,
a Christmas carol sung by Mrs. c.
w. Johnson, a Christmas Story For
the Children by Miss Bessie R. Bald
win. Christmas carols by the whole
audience. A thousand bags of candy
and nuts are to be distributed by
Santa Claus.
Those in charge request that every
one lend his assistance to give the
occasion the full Christmas spirit.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-14
Organize TO Include
Horses, Cattle, Hogs

At meeting Of the Williams Coun:
ty Horse Breeders association held
Wednesday evening at the court house
the decision was reached that co
operative body that included within
its scope the interests Of the raisers
Of cattle and hogs as we'll as horses
would serve the interests Of the dis
trict better than the former organ
zation.
Acting on the decision preliminary
steps were taken to reorganize into
three branches-horse breeders, cat-
tie breeders and hog breeders.
U. L. Burdick was elected president
of the horse division; A. A. Stenehiem
of Arnegard of the cattle division and
Albert L. Nelson Of Bonetraill Of the
hog division. Organization vii! be
completed by the election of other Of
fcers and the adoption Of bylaws
sometime before the adjournment CT
the agricultural convention.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-14
GO:TO-SCHO0L DAY
TUESDAY, DEC. 10
SCHOOLS CAT HOME ALL AF-
NOON - MONTAVILLE
FLOWERS IN EVENING

On Tuesday afternoon of next
week the schools Of the city will be
sat home in an informal way to all
parents and friends of the school
children.
No special programs are being
presented, nor is there on display in
these various rooms any special eX-
hibit of their work. The work of
the afternoon will be conducted much
as in the ordinary manner, for it is
believed that the usual every day
work of school pupils will prove Of a
gh degree Of interest. 1t is serious
ly hoped that every father and moth
er will take occasion to visit every
department where they may have
children in school. And of course all
interested in the schools are welcomed
whether Immediately interested in
any particular or not.
Special High School Program
In the high school regular work will
be conducted until three o'clock when
the high school will assemble in the
new auditorium and a special Christ
mas program will be presented. A
cordial invitation is extended by the
high school for both the class work
and the program.
Exhibit of School Work
At four o'clock the new auditorium
iious i for1hs Il TIE School work thus
far completed. This is not work made
up for premiums or especially for
the exhibit, but shows the regular
Christmas sewing Of the Domestic
Art department., some of the manual
training work, various forms of the
work in drawing and painting. to-
gether with some types Of work done
in various grades. Light refresh
ments will be served by the Domestic
Science department during the ex-
hibit hours, from four to six.
Montaville Flowers
. At eight o'clock, the new school
auditorium is again opened when
Montaville Flowers win present the
immortal story of Christmas cheer,
Dickens Christmas Carol. Mr.. Flow
ers is perhaps one of the most effec-
tive speakers that will appear in the
state during the year. He has ap-
peared on the lecture courses of most
colleges and universities in the Uni
ted States. An admission fee of fifty
cents is charged for the evening en-
tertainment. It is hoped that the ad
vance sale will make possible the adj
mission of high school pupils with
out charge. The new auditorium will
seat a surprisingly large audience.
Summary
1870 to 4:OO-Regular class work in
all schools.
300 to 4:o0-Special Christmas
program in auditorium.
400 to 6:OO-Exhibit with Tight !
refreshments, in auditorium.
8:0O-Montaville Flowers in audi
torium. Admission fifty cents.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-14
ONLY WASHINGTON
AND OREGON AHEAD
Our STATE GROWING rapidly
IN ATION-FEDERAL
ESTIMATE 752,26O

Of the eight other states in the
northwestery portion of the UnircG
States only two, Washington anC
Oregon, now lead North Dakota in
population. The six in the rear arc
South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming
Idaho, Utah and Nevada.
North Dakota is camping on Ore
CONS trail and is now less than 10O,-
900 behind that state in population
the latest estimates of the United
States bureau of the census show
The Flickertail state, the census bu-
reau guesses, now has 752,26O people
while Oregon has 848,866. Six years
ago, when the last federal decennial
census was taken, North Dakota hao
SIT, SO people; in 1915, state cen
s,es gave North Dakota 636,956; the
facd that approximately 100000 votes
were cast in the recent general elec-
ton, would indicate that the census
departments present estimate for
North Dakota is quite conservative.
Maintaining Record
North Dakota is maintaining its
record for speed. In 1860 all of Da-
kota territory numbered 4,837 peo-
pie; in 1870, that part of the terri
tory now embraced in North Dakota
had a population of 2,405; the end of
the following decade found 36,9O9
people, an increase of 1,437 per
cent. In 1890, the federal census re-
ported 1878 people, a gain Of 1851
per cent over the previous decade. In
1900, the federal census gave North
Dakota 319,146, an increase of TAT
per cent, and in 1910 the population
of 577,O56 showed a gain of 80 per
cent over the last decade. The gain
made in the last six years is "a per
cent, or at the rate of so per cent for
the decade.
North Dakota leads South Dakota
in the latest federal estimate by about
50. 900; it has 100000 more people
than Montana, with 466,214; more
than 100000 more than Idaho, with
436,881, and Utah, with 438,974.
North Dakota is five times as popu-
lous as Wyoming, with 182,264.
If the present rate of increase is
North Dakota will easily
have million people in 1920. A go
per cent gain for the decade would
give the state 923,289 people in 1920,
and everyone is confident that the i'm
movement during the merit
few years will be the greatest in the
history Of the state and that the in
.rease for the ensuing four years will
'ar outstrip that of the past six.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-14
Old Man Zero 100
Per Cent Efficient

If Forrest Crissey sees this he
will feel like saying II told you
so.'' Crissey is the man who
wrote North Dakota weather up
in the Thursday Morning Post.
The temperatures for the week
ending with last night made a
snug little batting average of
nothing fiat, in other words zero.
Wednesday morning the mercury
took high dive and touched
bottom at "a below the coolest
for any corresponding week in
five years at least and for how
much longer depOnent sayeth
not. This morning was % de-
grees warmer or above.
The warmest point of the week
was last Thursday when 21 above
was reached. During the week
Mother Earth, by way of primp-
ing a bit for the holiday festivi-
ties donned new coat of "The
Beautiful brand of face powder
.OS of an inch in thickness-rath-
er thinner than regulation.
Several points to the east of
US report temperatures "a be-
low for Wednesday a. m. but poor
old Medicine Hat was badly
shown up-the best she could re-
port was six below so will not
need to change to cap just yet.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-14
Took Ten Months
To Reach America

ALMOST unbelievable is the story
Yelen ana Ills is Wife Brayna Yelehh,, at:
torney w. B. Overson, Secretary of
State, Robert Lansing, the American
consul at Berlin and an unknown
number of other officials to get Mrs.
Yelen and her three sons out of Po-
land and reunited with her husband
in this city.
The extraordinary difficulties can
of course all be charged to the war
conditions in Europe.
The rabbi and his wife originally
came from Stawiski, Russian Poland.
For a number of years they lived at
/ Manitowoc, Wisconsin. About five
years ago they returned to Stawiski
to visit friends. After remaining
about six months the rabbi returned
to America, but his wife and boys re-
manned in their native city: Last
March efforts were begun by the rabbi
to have his family come to him. Since
then the efforts of all the parties men
toned above have been devoted to the
task. Hundreds Of letters have been
written and money has been sent
three times. None of the letters sent
to the rabbi by his wife or by the
wife to her husband reached their
destination, and only one of tbs re-
mittances was received by Mrs. Yelen.
The great source Of difficulty was
that the oldest boy Rueben was born
in Poland in a district that is now, in
possession of the German empire.
Finally the Imperial government was
prevailed upon by the department Of
State of this country to waive their
claim to Rueben as a citizen, he being
now only eleven years old and of no
use for military service. AS soon as
permission was granted her to take
her children out of the country, Mrs.
Yelen sold property that they held in
Stawiski at a great sacrifice and used
the money to reach this country. Her
husband. the rabbi, did not even
known that she was on the road until
he received a telegram sent by her
from New York.
Mrs. Yelen arrived in Williston
last Friday morning and the family
reunion was an exceedingly happy
one
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-14
Lecture for Benefit
of Christmas Fund

Thursday evening, Dec. 2l, Rev.
James Hoffman Batten will deliver
his famous lecture "Ideas and Ideals
the proceeds to be devoted to the
Christmas charity fund.
Miss Janette Craven will render a
vocal solo and Mrs. NJ. B. Jackson
will play violin solo.
Citizens in general are urged to
patronize this worthy enterprise and
swell the fund to make Christmas
glad for the less fortunate of the
community. The price of admission
will be fifty cents at the Armory.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-14
Captain Jeffrey
Commands Co. NJ.

The members of Company NJ.
First North Dakota infantry,
were introduced to their new
commander, Captain E. w. JEFF
rey, formerly first lieutenant of
Company E of Williston, at re-
treat at Mercedes, Tex, Dec. 9.
Captain Jeffrey was ranking
first lieutenant in the third bat
talon and his transfer to COM
pany NJ makes him the successor
of Captain A. G.. Wineman, who
has gone to the Philippines as an
officer in the service Of the reg
ular army.
The new captain took charge
of his company this morning,
First Lieutenant Oscar Holm
having acted as company COM
mander since the departure of
Captain Wineman. Following
drill on the parade ground he
cOmplimented Company NJ and
told the boys that he was proud
to be their leader.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-14
GRANTED CERTIFICATES

As a result Of the teachers eXanl-
ination held Nov. 9-19, 1916, Second
grade elementary certificates were
granted to Mrs. Selpha Thull; Ken
meth Green, Borgot~ c. Iverson, Fran
els Mcguire. Hyder Polling, Mabelle
McFeters, Cecilia Rice, and Elsie NJ.
Wilcox, Theresa Brophy.
First grade elementary certificates
were granted to Anna C. Rattenstet-
ter, Merle Allen, R. E. People, Ethyl
M. Clark, Ethyl Reibsamen, Olga E.
Hagen, Ruth Marmon, Ferne M.
Lacey.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-14
GERMANY MAKES
PEACE PROPOSAL
UNITED STATES, SPAIN AND
SWITZERLAND ASK TO TRANS.
NIT OFFER TO ALLIES
Terms Offered Not knOwn-VariOus
Motives Assigned Restoration
Is Hinted At

Berlin, Dec. 12.-(Wireless to Say
ville) and her allies to-
day proposed to enter forthwith into
peace negotiations. The proposals
have been transmitted to the repre-
sentatives of the United States, Spain
and Switzerland and also the Vatican.
The following announcement was
given out today by the semi-official
Overseas Agency:
"The chancellor won Bethmann-
Hollweg) this morning received one
after another the representatives of
the United States of America and
Spain and Switzerland, that is, of the
states protecting German interests in
hostile foreign countries. The cham
cellor transmitted to them a note and
asked them to bring it to the knowl-
edge of the hostile governments. The
note will be read today in the Reich
stag by the chancellor
"In the note the four allied (cen-
traD powers proposed to enter forth
with on peace negotiations. The
proposition which they bring for such
negotiations are, according to their
firm belief, appropriate for the es-
tablishment Of a lasting peace.
"The governments at Vienna, Con-
stantinople and Sofia transmitted
identical notes and also communicated
with the Holy See and all other
powers"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-14
CHRISTIAN OR DISCIPLES

There will be regular services at
the court house both morning and
evening on Sunday Dec. 18th. Rev.
F. B. Sapp of Minot will have an i'm
portant message for you.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-14
A CARD OF THANKS

To The several merchants VINO sent
gifts to our sale and supper Tuesday,
Dec. 18th, we hereby tender our
heartiest thanks. Especially we
would mention Mr.. Francis whose
"Dainty Banquet Coffee" is the best
ever.
Lutheran Ladies Aid.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-14

Montaville Flowers, new school Au-
ditorium, Tuesday, Dec. 10. Admis-
sien, fifty cents. 500 o'clock. 26-1t.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-14
Restoration of BELGIUM

Washington, Dec. 12-Advices from
Berlin to the German embassy indi-
cate that Germany's peace terms, in
| general measure, propose the restora-
tion of the status quo before the war
with the exception of the establish
ment of independent Kingdoms of
Poland and Lithuania.
They are understood to propose
the complete restoration of the oc-
cupied portion of Belgium and France
in return for Germany's captured
colonies and to dispose of the Balkan
situation because of its extreme COM
plicated danger, in the peace con-
ference.
Germany's Native
Washington, Dec. 12.-In trans
hitting the note of the Teutonic al
lies suggesting peace negotiations it
was stated officially that the United
Safes probably will follow the prac-
tice in such cases and not make pub
lie the terms Of the peace proposals.
They would be known to President
Wilson, however, who would exam
inc them to determine whether they
should be accompanied by any word
from this government.
Peace proposals probably will be
discussed at the regular meeting of
the cabinet this afternoon.
Discussion in diplomatic circles
turned to the question of Germany's
motive in making the suggestion at
this time. Despite rumors current
for some time and officially Denied
that peace proposals were soon to be
made, the announcement came gen
era11v as a SURPRISE
One prevailing opinion was that the
German allies had brought out their
peace offer at this time with the ex-
pectation of making terms which
might be acceptable to the allies of
England and in effect might possibly
cause the British government to yield
to the pressure of the nations fight
ing with her.
In this connection the recent crisis
in Russia, in which the duma inter-
ferred to prevent the negotiations Of
a separate peace with Germany, was
recalled as an indication of what the |
German foreign office might be look !
ing forward to. 1t has been acknowl- |
edged in entente circles that efforts |
would be made by Germany to con-
clude peace separately with her ene-
mics, but so far all the entente ma
lions have Tolerated their determina-
tion to adhere to their agreement
made early in the war not to make
\ separate peace.
It was indicated that while the Ger
nan allies might not entirely ex-
oect that the proposals actually
would cause peace conference they
we're not without hope that they
would. and they were hopeful at least
CONTINUED on page 81
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-14

rs per cent on all Ladies Silk and
Serge Dresses which have just ar
rived-at the Eagle Store. 26-1t.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-14
FARMERS COUNSEL TOGETHER
VITAL SUBJECTS DISCUSSED

Annual Convention Carrying Out Best Program
in Its History-Speakers Bring Home the
Important Points of Many Topics of Farm
and Home-Pasture, Live Stock, Rotations,
Marketing Sanitation Meetings Continue
Today and Friday.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-14
Wilson Is Silent


Washington, Dec. 12.--News that
Germany and her allies were about
to enter upon peace negotiations was
sent Immediately to President Wilson
Speaking for the president, Secre-
tary Tumulty said he was deeply in
terested, but could not make any
comments until he learned what re-
ception the proposals receive from
tn eEntente Allies.
London, Dec. pa Central News
dispatch from Amsterdam says it is
announced officially in Berlin that
Emperor William has notified his
commanding generals of Germans
peace offer, and has informed them
that it is still uncertain whether the
offer will be accepted. Until that un-
certainty is ended, the message says,
they are to fight on.
The message says:
"Soldiers: In agreement with the
sovereigns of my allies and with the
consciousness of victory, have made
an offer of peace to the enemy.
Whether it will be accepted is still
uncertain. Until that moment ar
rives you will fight on
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-07-08
Toy Balloon
Relates Story

Once ! lived in a toy-shop with
many other pretty toys. One day
little boy came with five new
pennies that he had been saving
and bought me and took me to his
home. Every day he looked at me
until one day, the Fourth of July
he called it, he looked at me many
times When it grew dark he took
me out into the yard. Then I felt
my sides growing fatter and fatter
and | became SO light, and then
went up. up into the air and sailed
away above the trees and houses.
Then | felt myself getting smaller
and smaller until | was only a
little bit of burnt paper Oh the
ground far away from where |
started and then | felt tired and
ready to go to bed
ELEANOR WISSLER.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-07-08

lost in the ditch He looked very
miserable.
who is dirty now" asked the
boy.
Il am" said poor Tom, hut
thank you very much for helping
me out of the ditch And 1 am
sorry I sent you away from the
gate"
"The next time l come, perhaps
you win treat me better" said the
boy. Il am not rich, but I am
stronger than you. and / think !
have better manners"
II think SO too" said Tom.
The next day, when Tom saw the
boy going by the gate. he called
him in. and showed him his rab-
bits, doves and little ducks. and
gave him a ride on his pony.
"YOu have good manners now"
said the boy.
"Yes. said Tom, Il found them in
a ditch"
BY FANNY RHO.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-07-08
Helen Commons
Writes Article
About Willow

I live on a farm. and read the
Junior, and would like to tell it's
readers about the play house my
sister and have.
II is an old willow Zee and Ia
right on the side Of running
brook. Years ago the high waters
washed one limb down so that II
took root and Is just like two trees
with the rotted trunk between
them. This trunk makes an ideal
bed. We have upstairs porctes
and stationary capboards.
My sister. Alice. and dog. Joe. go
with me. We fix lunches and hard
boiled eggs. We put the shells In
the branches and play they are
ships We play we are on the sea
shore because there are such love
ly banks OF sand.
My father and uncle played unr
der the same willow trees when
they were small
HELEN COMMONS.
Aged II years.
Centervilie. Ind.