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Evening star., 1916-12-13
Guarantees Might Be Asked.

In quarters close to the entente allies
an opinion prevailed that if the en-
tente allies made reply their first
course might be to inquire what guar
antees would be given by Germany
that the terms of peace treaty would
be fulfilled. and that treaty would
not he violated, as, tn, alliess contend.
in the case of Belgium. BY making
such a reply. entente diplomats see the
responsibility for continuing the war
thrown back to the central powers.
The President. has been urged by
some advisers to make his address to
the opening of the conference of gov
ernors here tomorrow night the occs-
sion to express in general terms his
altitude without binding himself IN
definite way.
Col F. NJ House left at noon for
New York He said he had no plans
for going to Europe and would not dis
cuss the proposals of the central pow
ers on the ground that the official word
had not been received
Diplomats Apprehensive.
Among the entente diplomats no at.
tempt was made to disguise their ap-
nrehension that President Wilson, in
transmitting the German proposal
might make some move toward media
ton. At all the embassies it was said
such an offer would interfere seriously
with the plans of the allies. Its effect
upon the peace movements in the allied
countries also was taken into consider. {
alton in that connection.
Evening star., 1916-12-13
Russians Capture Trenches.

By the Associated Press.
PETROGRAD. December IS, via Lon
don. 2:21 p.m.-Russian troops yester-
day captured line of Teuton trenches
on heights to the south of Agusualia.
| in the region of the Trotus valley of
Rumania. according to official state
| ment issued today by the Russian war
department. Teuton counter attacks in
an effort to regain the lost positions
were repulsed with great losses, the
statement adds.
Evening star., 1916-12-13
? ! - = ~ 9If-F-.l5
Claims Repulse for Russ.
sr the Associat4d press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, December 13. by wireless to
Sayville.-Russian attacks in the
Gyergyo mountains. on the eastern
Transylvanian front, were repulsed
yesterday by the Teutonic forces, the
war office announces.
In Wallachia Rumanian troops which.
reinforced by Russian cavalry. attempted
to make stand, are now once more in
full retreat. More than 1000 prisoners
reads:
Front of Archduke Joseph: In the
wooded Carpathians various patrol en-
gagements undertaken by us were sue
cessful
ION the Transylvania eastern front
yesterday German and Austro- Hungarian n
troops again repulsed Russian attacks in
the Gyergyo mountains and on both sides
of the Trotus valley. Eeconnoitering
actions followed the retreating enemy.
They brought back prisoners.
'Army group Of Field Marshal Won
Macl:ensen: The enemy. which had been
reinforced by Russian cavalry and again
had made stand along the Jalomitz
river the waters of which had risen high.
is now again in full retreat toward the
northeast. Ths Danube and 9th armies
are pressing after him on the whole front
On the road to Buzeu We gained consd-
cradle ground. taking 1000 prisoners.
while in the mountains yesterday more
than 1000 additional prisoners were
taken"
Evening star., 1916-12-13
GERMANS PUSH ON;
RUSSTAKEPOS|T|0NS.
Rumanian Resistance Along
JaIonitza River Reported
to Have Been Overcome.
3O,0 900 SLAVS LOST, CLAIM

Military operations within the past
twenty-four hours have developed i'm
portant happenings only in the Ru-
manian war area. Here the Teutonic
armies are continuing their advance In
eastern Wallachia.
Berlin announces that the Rumanian
resistance has been overcome along
| the Jalonitza river. where stand had
been made by the Rumanians. rein
forced by Russian cavalry. The Ru-
manian armies are reported again in
full retreat to the northeast. presum-
ably falling back upon the line of the
Buzue. close to the southern Moldavian
| border. More than 1000 additional
prisoners were taken by Field Marshal
Won Mackensen's army yesterday. Rus
slams are reported to have lost 10000
men in the Carpathians.
Evening star., 1916-12-13
Strong Opinion Against Idea.

Strong Opinion Against idea.
A strong current of public sentiment
opposed to the German peace proposal
was evident in the first expressions
available last night, both from public
men and the British press. although
these were without knowledge OF any
definite terms and without any word
from high authoritative sources in
dicatfng the attitude Of the govern
ment.
The only information in the press
reports was from Berlin and in the
absence of some tangible official
proposition. British officials were dis
posed to maintain reserve. 1t was
noticeable that the proposal had not
created any profound impression among
the average Londoners. There was little
talk in the hotels or other public places
and this discussion was far less ami
mated than in the recent ministerial
crisis.
Must Be Considered by All.
Government circles also held aloof
from any discussion. with an evident
desire to learn more of the details be-
fore committing the new administra-
tion to a definite course OF action. The
foreign office would make no comment.
in the absence of the terms. but in
dicated that the British attitude up to
the present was embodied in the declar-
ations made from time to time by the
former premier and Viscount Grey and
that any new proposals would have to
be considered by all the entente allies
before a definite attitude was possible
Those in close association with the
new government took the view that the
proposals would prove entirely unac-
cepIable mainly because they were not
likely to touch what the ruling author
ities regard as the most essential basis
OF any peace. namely, such guarantees
against Germany fnilitarism. as will
perrni. England. France and their allies
to demobiiize their vast armies. reduce
their enormous military expenses and
return TO lasting conditions of peace.
Both Premier Lloyd George and Mr..
Baifour secretary for foreign affairs.
are slightly ill. and this may result in
deferring the announcement Of the
plans of the new government Thurs
Gay. but II an announcement is made
German proposal. though this is un-
likely. pending receipt Of the proposal
Itself through official channels.
What Prominent Men Say.
Some early expressions. indicating
III. general drift of sentiment. were as
follows:
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: we want
TO know more about the terms, for
without them the imperial chancellor
suggestion OF peace is preposterous and
ridiculous. We. too. are conscious OF
victory and his boastings will be
laughed at
The Marquis of Londonderry: I'VE
have got to win the war Peace at the
present time would be disastrous to the
nation and the empire. IL is only a
question of time and we Will win ou,
absolutely"
Principal Burrows of Kings College
No peace is possible on the basis tha,
Germany liz victorious"
Sir Gilbert Parker
Evening star., 1916-12-13
DAY IN CONGRESS.
Senate.

Senales
Met at noon.
Public lands committee referred
oil land leasing bill to q subcom-
mittee to confer with representa-
tives of the Navy, Interior and
Justice departments.
Debate resumed on immigra-
tion bill.
HOuses
Met at noon.
Began consideration of Alaskan
fisheries bill.
Evening star., 1916-12-13
Italians Check Bulgars.

PARIS December ia counter at
tack delivered by Bulgarian troops
against the Italians on the Macedonian
front north of Monastir resulted in
spirited fighting yesterday. The war
office announced today that the attack
failed
BERLIN. December 13, by wireless to
Sayvii!e on conditions in
Macedonia. today's army headquarters
statement says:
..Macedoninn front-After the recent
enemy defeats calm prevails on the
Cerna on the Struma ami along the
coast.
Evening star., 1916-12-13
"We Want War to End
as Quickly as Possible"
Berlin Paper Declares

AMSTERDAM. December 13. via Lon
don--.'The condition of. every peace me-
gotiation." says the Berlin Vosslsche zei-
Evening star., 1916-12-13
WEATHER.

Cloudy tonight and tomorrow, probably
snow: little change in temperature: mod
crate winds. mostly southerly.
Temperature for twenty four hours end
ing pm: Highest, Al, at pm. to-
day; lowest, %. at 6 am. today.
Full report on page 16.
Evening star., 1916-12-13

aims allied to that of the civic associa-
ton. The modern city should combine
beauty with utility. said Warren H. Man
ming of Boston. former president. on be-
half of the American Society of Land
scape Architects. He explained that cities
and buildings are as important items in
a landscape as parks. trees and fields and
pleaded for the preservation of natural
rather than the creation of artificial
beauty in regard to the latter
The Dermott news., 1916-06-29

Dermott smiled through her tears" Tuesday afternoon when the entire town turned out to bid farewell to her soldier boys who departed on special cars attached to train No l06 for the mobilization camp at Little Rock. Men cheered until they were hoarse. and women alternately dried their eyes and waved their handkerchiefs as the seventy seven manly young fellows who compose the company swung into line under marching orders and passed down the station platform to entraln. They indeed presented brave appear ance, and Dermott was proud of their sodierly bearing as they went forth to respond to the call of their country.
 It now seems certain that the Ar kansas guardsmen will see real service War may be declared at any hour and semi official adviees indicate that with in a week the troops will be speeding toward the border
 All the business houses Were closed as the hour of Company K s departure approached. and practically the entire citizenship of the town formed a parade l ,l t1 "a q tni Dt+ q drum corps and Standard Bearer Hen " Bordeaux carrying an immense flag
 At the station the company was pre- sented with numerous rememhrances from various business men and citizens, including boxes of cigars from !. C. Hoffman. w D. Trotter. Carl Me Clerkin. Henry Bordeaux. Gee. Moore and others Before leaving the armory they were presented by the ladies of Dermott with beautiful silk flag on which were painted the words: ''Gompany K, Dermott, Ark.
 X poem of Farewell written by Mrs ! A. Bennett was read to the Com pany Just before leaving, Captain Daniel from the platform of the ear said farewell and expressed the appre citation of his company for the demon stration in their honor.
 The car in which they went was draped with bunting and flags both inside and out Floral offerings and other tokens of remembrance bore mute testimony to the prayers and wishes that accompanied the departing soldiers
The Dermott news., 1916-06-29
Big Demonstrations in Honor of Local
 Military Company.

fingered for a delightful social hour with the soldier boys.
 The decorations. which were gener- ally commented upon as being extraor dinarily beautiful and effective, were arranged under the skillful manage ment of MT. George Newman. All the churches dismissed their evening ser vices in order that their congregations might attend the reception, Revs Rolle and Cannon both being present and as sisting with the program. Indeed the entire citizen 4hip of the town cooper ated in making the occasion an ex- pression of the sentiment entertained by our people toward the officers and members of Company K
The Dermott news., 1916-06-29
In Honor of Company K,

The lawn in front of the E. Ford res idence was on sunday night the scene of a brilliant reception given by the ladies of the town in honor of Company k. who this week took their leave for Ft Logan II Roots, preparatory to a move to the Mexican border for mill tary service there The lawn was brilliantly lighted and the porch, which was used as q platform for the eve ning's program. was beautifully decorated with the national eolors and emblems. An orchestra and large chorus of voices led in rendering our national anthems and patriotic songs, in several ot which practically the en- tire audience of thousand people joined
 The address Of the evening was given by F. c. Hammock. former Captain of the company. who on account of ohsa- bilty is not now able to be one of their number. In beautiful and forceful language. he expressed to Company k the appreciation. sympathy and atfec- tion extended them by the people of our town His address was an eX- celent example of optimistic patriot ism. and was enthusiastically applauded at frequent intervals.
 Captian W. $. Daniel responded in behalf of Company k with gem of a speech of appreciation and farewell. the enthusiasm reaching high tide when he closed with the declaration that his company had taken for their watch word the motto, My Country, May she always he right. But right or wrong, My Country" Seldom has there been such an enthusiastic demon stration by Dermott audience as that which attended these speeches. and in fact prevailed during the entire eve ming.
 |, C. Barnett who presided on the platform, introduced as guests of honor two Confederate Veterans MT J. r Crenshaw and Mr w. A Holt. who were given great ovation. We have among our citizens third Con federate soldier, Rev N (. Denson, who was out-of- town on his ministerial duties Sunday
 Following talk by Mir. Crenshaw, came other musical selections, one quartet 'l want to go to Mexico, Be heath the Stars and stripes to fight the foe being especially applauded.
 After the program, ice cream and cake were served and the crowd
The Dermott news., 1916-06-29

Dr. W. l.. HutchlSon was flne Bluff visitor last week, He went to attend the semi annual meeting of the Southeast Arkansas Dental Association.
 Lost. strayed or stolen One pure white female Kitten from the Franklin residence A reward is offered for it's return. See Mrs Matte Anderson or phone l59.
 Mrs l.. McFadden returned home yesterday after a weeks visit here with her parents, MT and Mrs. Y. F. Moss Mir. McFadden spent Sunday here with them.
 WANTED: POO acre tract of land one or two miles from town; half cleared. half woodland or pasture See Tri- County Real Estate Company at the Dermott News office
 The Suburban Store, F. Schnelz. proprietor. handles chickens, eggs, butter and fancy groceries of all kinds Delivery to any part of the city at all times Your patronage appreciated
 Mrs J. N Morris has been spending this week with Dermott relatives and friends She and MT. Morris have been making their home in Texas but expect to leave next week for Colorado
 The opening dance of the season held last Friday night at Hotel Dermott was a big success in every way. Simi- lar dances will be held each Friday night and promise to prove exceeding ly popular.
 Mrs. Y. F. Pusey manager of the Ruth Hat Shop. will leave in couple of weeks for the north and east. where she will buy a complete new stock of millinery for fall. She is closing out their present stock at almost your own price.
 Mrs. V E. Moss left Monday night for Little Rock where she went to take her sister. Mrs 0phela Webb of Col hns. to St Nincent's lnfrmary for surgical operation. Mrs. Moss expects to return home the latter part of the week
 County Examiner L. (. Barnett will hold examinations here Thursday and Friday There will probably be ten or twelve white applicants, besides large number of the colored teachers who have been here attending the normal which closes this week
 Mir. and Mrs W NJ Matthews and grandson leave Friday night for Black Rock and other places near there. After spending few days with his mother, who Is s7 years old Mir. Matthews will return home. The others will remain for several weeks
 Thursday morning of last week j II Thomas brought to our office the first cotton bloom We have seen this season It was Express cotton and grew on the Lon Etter place just south of town. Mr. Thomas said the cotton on Mr Etter s place k about l5 days earlier than last year, and that prospects were never better for good crops
 The ladies of the Baptist Church will entertain the various ladies organiza- tions of the city this afternoon with reception given in the parlors of Hotel Dermott in honor of Mrs w. $. Dan iel. who expects to leave soon for points in Texas as near as possible to the location of Company K. of which her husband is captain. There will also be present as a guest of honor Mrs. ]. B. Daniels who has son in Company K and expects to accompany Mrs Daniel
The Dermott news., 1916-06-29
Local and Personal
Votan at Singleton E.

Votan at Singletons.
 Good wood cheap at the spoke factory. C. w. Porter was over from Monti- cello yerterday
 Mrs Ben Rice and children are visit ing relatives at Monticello.
 Good wood at summer prices. Buy now. Bimel-Ashcroft Mfg. Co.
 t(Gn for sale at roc a barrel. Ed Pe oke, Gaines Landing, Ark. 5t poRN;-A son. to Mir and Mrs. Julius Daniels on Saturday. June 9th. FOR RENT, CHEAP: House on Nor wood street See E. SchneIz. phone l35. Lydia k. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound. LOO per bottle, at Hanchey' ;.
 For good wood cheap, see us now.
 4 Bimel- Ashcroft Mfg Co. Atty Lewis F. Hutchins went to Monroe. La. Tuesday on a business trip.
 Master Elmer Cooper of Monticello has been visiting James Leeper here this week
 Tax Assessor II. C. Sawyer of Lake Village is spending three days in Der mott this week.
 FOR RENT: Five room house on East Peddicord street; newly repaired. Ap- ply to Mrs. N. C. Denson
 If you want good milch cow see s. T. Ford (col) for particulars He has two good ones for sale.
 will open school July 3rd. for the b.Geft of the pupils who failed in their $ iea Helen NJ. Evans. N horse load of good wood for Doe; e-Corse load l5c at our factory. - Bimel- Ashcroft Mfg Co. R. A. Kidd of Little Rock was q guest here Tuesday and Wednesday at the home of his sister. Mrs E. Remley. Preston Davis (coloredl would like to figure with you on painting and pa pering that house of yours. Adv. R F.. Vance Bordeaux of Little Rock ' "a. been guest here the past week atvthe home of his brother. Henry Bordeaux.
 Miss Mary Louise White of Rusten. La. came in last week for q visit with her aunt. Mrs. Matte Anderson. and other rlatives.
 Miss Estelle Rayborn left the first of the week for Holly. Grove where she is guest at house party being given by one 9bsr friends there. M A. le, Cooper and daughter Cet~s and Mrs, Mike Coburn of Mon ticelo were guests here yesterday of their niece. Mrs. J. E. Leepcr.
 Summer prices now on Two horse load of good wood Soc; one horse load l5c at our factory.
 Bme Ashcroft Mfg Co, Benson Lodge No. 8I K. of F. will hold their annual memorial service at the Methodist church next Sunday night. Rev ]. l.. Cannon will preach the memorial sermon. The lodge will attend in body.
 Mrs. R. F. Vance Bordeaux of Little Rock spent Monday here with relatives. She was enroutc to Monticello to visit her aunt, Mrs. Lambert. She expects to return the latter part of the week and spend several days here
The Dermott news., 1916-06-29

A farewell service in honor of Com pany k First Infantry. was held at the Methodist church last Sunday morn ing, the pastor Rev. J. L. Cannon de hvering an address on Patriotism. :" The congregations from all the church es attended the service
 Lieut. J. F. Delaney. recruiting of ticer for Company K. Is spending few days here enlisting new men for his company Up to noon yesterday he reported two new members since the company left Robert A. McAllister and J A. Armstrong. In addition to the siXty-one men and officers who en- trained here, there were waiting to join them in Little Rock R. w. Par rish, w. w. Courtney. Sidney Blythe. Luther Buckner. J. w. A Reynolds and four recruits from Dewitt, and three men from Hamburg. Lieut. De- Laney yesterday received letter from J. w. Brodie. a former member of the company, who wrote from Brownell, Texas. He asked to be re-enlisted and will also join them at Little Rock This brings the total enlistment of the company up to seventy-seven.
 Later Lieut. Delaney received word last night to join the company at once
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-04-19
SCHOOL EDITION EDITED BY THE JUNIORS

junior high school and the senior high
school, would make it possible to car
ry out some improvements in the
workings of these grades. There are
always to be found, in the seventh
and eighth grades, boys and girls who
simply are not fitted to carry on the
regular academic work of these grades
as commonly given in a graded school
system. They are not old enough to
leave school, and are not fitted to go
out into the world and make Sue
cessful living in competition with their
more educated competitors. Thus,
not being adapted to the work as now
given in the grades, neither prepared
to enter upon the competitive work
Of life, they seem to be crushed be-
tween two mill stones. With a reor
ganiZation of the grammar grades as
mentioned it would be possible to Of
fer differentiated courses. The reg
ular course for those fitted for it, and
special course for those not so fit,
ted. A course which would develop
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-04-19

alton exercises, add greatly to the
number of rural young people who
find themselves properly prepared for
high school training
High School Doubles Every Ten Years
1t would seem then, from the fore.
going statements, that it may reason
ably be expected that the city popula-
ton, and especially the school popuia-
ton of Willmar, will steadily increase.
The high school records show that
the high school enrolment has approx
imately doubled each ten years, and
there seems to be no reason for sup
posing that it will not keep up this
same ratio during the next ten years
at least. In spite of anything which
we may do or not do, the numerical
strength Of the Willmar schools is
sure to increase, but whether the
schools shall CORRESPONDENCE increase
enthusiastically remains largely in the
hands of the school officials and citi-
zens of Willmar.
Semester Promotions.
There are a few things which it
seems to me could be undertaken at
any time with profit. Among these
wish to mention semester promotions.
If the pupils throughout the grades
could be promoted twice year, IN
stead of but once a year as they are
now, much time could be saved.
Bright pupils could gain half year
at a time quite easily, while slower
pupils, who are now unable to finish
the work of a grade in year and con
sequently have to spend another year
in a grade, would then have to lose
but one-half of a year. The decrease
in loss Of time by some, and the in
crease in time gained by others would
probably amount to considerable dur
ing the eight grades.
Would Re-oreanize Upper Grades.
Another departure which would ne
Of value, and which l think will come
in the near future, will be a reorgan
ization of the upper grades and higl
school. This reorganization may Of
feet only the seventh and eighth
grades, or it may effect these two
grades and the whole high school
Either departmental work done in tn
seventh and eighth grades or the civ
iding of the upper six grades into tn
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-04-19

ject. To be sure there was no room
for recitation seats, so these pupils
had to remain standing during the
class period. They were, undoubtedly,
very thankful that these were not for.
ty or forty-ive minute periods.
For a few years after it's establish.
ment, the school had no library and
no apparatus for the teaching of lat.
ural philosophy and chemistry. Upon
the demand Of the state department.
threatening the withdrawal Of state
aid, a small library was started ana
some laboratory equipment supplied.
The question: of how to provide mere
room for these increasing demands
was settled for the people, when in