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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21

OF peace may be for which all man
kind longs with an intense and In
creasing longing. He believes that
the spirit in which he speaks and the
objects which he seeks will be under
stood by all concerned. and he con-
fidently hopes for response which
win bring new light into the
affairs Of the world"
This latest development in the
rapidly moving world events toward
a discussion of peace was not per.
mitted to become known until mid
night. when the notes were well on
their way to the American ambas-
sadors in the belligerent capitals.
and probably already in the hands Of
some Of them.
Surprise to Washington
1t was a most distinct surprise to
all official Washington. which had
been led to believe that with tho
formal transmission Of the proposals
of the central powers the Office Of
the United States would await fur
ther moves between the belligerents
themselves, and that certainly. In
view Of the speech of Premier Lloyd
George and the announcements in
Russia, Franco and Italy, further
action by neutrals would depend upon
the next careful and delicate moves
of the belligerents. The whole tenor
of official opinion, throughout Wash
ington. when the presidents attitude
became known, was that it immeasur-
ably improved the prospects for some
sort Of exchanges looking toward an
approach to peace discussions be-
tween the belligerents, without i'm
pairing the position OF the United
States should they finally be- unable
to find a ground ON which to ap-
proach one another.
Surrounded by Secrecy
At the White House no statement
whatever could be obtained as to
whether any of the powers even had
intimated how they would receive the
note. and there was every Indication
that the same careful secrecy which
prevented anything whatever becom-
ing known about the presidents ac-
tion, until it had been taken, would
surround any of the succeeding
moves.
Nowhere on the surface appears
any indications of the history making
events which diplomats generally are
convinced must have transpired. since
the German allies brought forth their
proposals to dispel the generally
prevalent belief that such an action
on the part of President Wilson
would be unacceptable to the entente
powers.
British Unable to Explain
British embassy officials declared
they were utterly taken by surprise.
were wholly unable to explain 1t, and
were emphatic in their statement
that no exchanges whatever had
passed through the embassy here AZ
a preliminary.
Continued on page four,
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21
UNITED STATES TREMBLING
AT THOUGHT OF BECOMING
MIXED IN THE HOSTILITIES
ny Associated Press,

tBy Associated Press0
WASHINGTON Dec. 21.-President
Wilson has appealed to all the bel
ligerents to discuss terms of peace.
Without actually proposing peace
or offering mediation, the president
has sent formal notes to the govern
ments of all warning nations, suggest
ing that "an early occasion be sought
to call out from the nations now at
war such an avowal of their respec-
tive views as to terms upon which
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21
COMMENT ON THE
PREM|ER'S REMARKS

tBy Associated Press.D
AMSTERDAM. Dec. 21.-The Co.
logne Gazette says: THE language
of the British premier must not be
taken too seriously. We are taught
this by some reflections on English
peace conclusions in the past, such
as that in which she lost the United
States and the peace of Amiens In
1902, There is limit where the
blindest obstinacy finds itself con-
fronted with the impossible, and this
limit is being brought nearer and
nearer by our submarines. Another
possible contingency compelling Eng
land to make peace would be the
secession of one Of her allies"
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21
CHINA IN NEED
Of READY CASH
WANTS TEN MILLIONS AND
WANTS iT WITHOUT
DELAY

PEKIN. Dec 2i.-The Russian,
Japanese. British and French lega'
tons have indicated to the foreign
Office and the American legation their
desire for American cooperation In
a reorganization loan of $1,000. 900.
The Chinese government is be-
coming impatient over the delay by
representatives of England. France.
Russia and Japan In concluding ar.
rangements for the loan. These rep
resentatiyes declare the loan Is being
considered by London agents.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21
BY THE
UNION PACIFIC
ONE MONTHS SALARY AND
EXTRA DIVIDEND ON
COMMON
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-Directors of
the Union Pacific voted a bonus
today of one months salary to all
employees whose salaries do not ex-
ceed $500 year. without discrimi-
nation as to membership in the rail-
road brotherhoods.
The Union Pacific also adopted a
plan of insurance for employees with
salaries under $4,000 and declared an
extra dividend of two per cent on
common stock.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21

the war might be concluded, and the
arrangements which would be deemed
satisfactory as a guaranty against its
renewal or the rekindling of any
similar conflict in the future, as
would make it possible frankly to
compare them"
Wholly without notice and entirely
contrary to what administration Off
cials have described as his course.
the president last night dispatched
the notes to all the belligerents and
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21
BERLIN ANNOUNCES
ATTACKS ARE FUTILE
tBy Associated Press,

{By Associated Press.D
BERLIN Dec. 21.-The British
penetrated advanced German posi-
tions north of Arras and subsequently
were elected by German counter
attacks.
Russians attacked four times In a
determined effort to advance on the
Golden Bystritsa river. Their ef.
forts broke under Austro-Hungarian
fire. In Rumania the Teutons gained
further.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21

to all the neutfals for their informa-
tion.
Summarized in the presidents own
words. as contained in the notes. his
attitude is as follows:
Not Offering Mediation
THE president is not proposing
peace; he is not even offering media
tion. He is merely proposing that
soundings be taken in order that we
may learn, the neutral nations. with
the belligerent. how near the haven
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-Extreme
weakness, bordering on demoraliza-
tion, marked the opening dealings
on the stock exchange. The so
called war shares dropped two to
twelve points, these being extended
in the course of the first ten minutes.
The most sensational feature was the
offering of $4,000 shares of United
States Steel at $104h to $lO5A,
against yesterdays closing price of
$10S. Never before in the history of
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21
BULLION SHIPMENT
FROM TONOPAH Fx.

. The Tonopah Extension sent .
= out its regular semi-monthly =
= shipment of bullion this morn .
= ing. representing the extraction .
= for the first half OF December. =
= The shipment made 3S bars. ag- =
. gregating SS.565 ounces, valued =
. at $79.726.5O. =
. . > . . . . . . . . . . .
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21

(By Associated Press)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2t.--Follow-
ing a conference with the president,
Secretary Lansing issued second
statement ampiifyins and qualifying
the first, because, he said, he feared
incorrect inferences were being
drawn from the first. Ne said he
wanted to make clear beyond ques-
tion that there was no change In the
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21
VILLA ATTACKS
CITY OF TORREON
REFUGEES BRING NEWS OF
FRESH ACTIVITIES BY
eRicANb

Ell PASO, Dec. 2l.---Five Ameri
cans and one other foreigner who
arrived today from Parral. via Tor
reon. report that Torreon was about
to be attacked by Villistas.
The refugees said that villa is at
Jiminez. They confirmed the death
OF Howard Gray. or Weeks. the only
American killed at Parral. Carran.
zistas are preparing to evacuate Par
raj and 1t Is believed the villistas
are about to re-enter.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21
MILLION MORE MEN
FOR BRITISH ARMIES
tAy Associated Press.)

tby Associated Press.)
LONDON, Dec. 21.-The house OF
commons has passed resolution
presented by the government that
an additional number of land forces
not exceeding 100000 shall be main.
tained at home and abroad"
II was explained that no question
OF policy was involved. but that the
colonial troops and forces OF the
crown exceed the 100000 already
authorized and a vote was necessary
In order to regularize the position.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21
AVIATOR MAKES ALMOST
HUNDRED MILES AN HOUR

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 2i.-sergt.
william ocker. an army aviator.
who few from Washington to the
Philadelphia navy yard. said he made
'hs trip OF 1877 miles. railroad dis.
lance. In one hour and rs minutes.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21
Markets DemOraliZed and
War Shares Drop Over II
Points in Ten Minutes

the exchange has single block of
such volume been recorded
The tremendous liquidation of
stock movement is far exceeding any
session of the last ten days. Another
downward sweeping movement fol-
lowed Lansing's statement.
(By Associated Press.D
CHICAGO, Dec. 21.-A maximum
decline of seven cents was registered
in the wheat market at the opening
today.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21
WILSON'S LETTER NOT
ACTED ON ~ SENATE

tBy Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON. Dec Ex-senator
Hitchcock introduced resolution
today strongly endorsing the presi-
dents peace note. On Borah's OBJ
lection that the senate did not have
sufficient opportunity to consider the
note. the resolution was sent to the
foreign relations committee.
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The bullet was found this after
noon lodged in the back bar slightly
above the level of the front bar and
three feet from the south end to-
wards the rear Of the room. The
missile evidently came from 3s
Colt revolver,
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21

Highest temperature yesterday. 35;
lowest this morning. %.
Highest temperature year ago,
81; lowest, 81.
all occupied territory and probably
pay indemnity.
The Tageblatt says: Lloyd George
is unwilling to negotiate or willing
only in case Germany submits to
England's demands for restitution
reparation and a guarantee OF dis
armament. This makes tho chasm
so broad that even the most cheerful
optImist can hnd no way to bridge
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21
KEEPING NATION OUT OF WAR
Sensational Explanation Of Wilson's Appeal Warning Europe
Japan Believes
Note Not Sincere
= tBy Associated PressJ

= ny Associated Press.) .
= TOXIC, Dec. 2l. = Viscount .
= Motono. foreign minister, told =
= members of parliament that he .
= believes the German peace pro- =
= posal lacked sincerity and that =
= Germany does not really desire =
. peace He added that Japan's y
= reply to the proposal would be =
= made after consultation with =
= her allies. .
. Q Q Q Q . Q . Q . Q Q . Q
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21
tBy Associated Press,

NY NNHOeIhted Ffess.I
BERLIN, Dec. 2l.-Papers express
little surprise at Lloyd Georges at.
titude. although wondering why he
believes entering conference would
involve the entente by placing his
head In a moose. References TO resti.
tuition ana reparation are interpreted
as demand that Germany surrender
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21
WIPED OUT
IN Fight
COMPLETE GARRISON or SMALL
POST PUT TO THE
SWORD

LAREDO, Texas, Dec. 21.-Fifty
constitutionalist soldiers of the gar.
rison Of Bocas. near San Luis Potosi
were attacked by Villistas and COM
pletely annihilated, it is reliably re-
ported.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21
tBy Associated Press.)

LONDON. Dec. 21.-The United
States suggestion for an exchange of
views among the belligerents has
been received. The foreign Office is
considering.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21
= . . . . . . . 90 . .
TODAY AND A YEAR AGO

= Relative humidity at p. m. =
= today. 80 per cent =
= = 80 = . = , . . . . . .
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21

policy Of neutrality Of the United
States and no threat was intended
in the note to beilioerents.
tBy Associated Press.t
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-Secre-
tary Lansing in a statement explain
ing the sending of the presidents
notes to the beIiigerents declared Il
was done. because the situation was
becoming increasingly critical for the
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21
THE WEATHER

Increasing cIoudiness
Probably rain tonight or Friday
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21
TEMPERATURE REPORT

Highest temperature yesterday. s5;
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-12-21

Continued on page four,
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-12-20

Several weeks ago the patrons
of the Chesterfield and Lancas-
ter road asked for a morning
train or a motor car on this road
to leave Pageland in the morn,
ing and return in the afternoon.
The officials promised to do
what they could about the mat
ter. They priced electric cars
and found them too high. Then
they turned to a gasoline, driven
car, and as a result a car for this
service is expected to arrive in
Cheraw in a dav or two. The
she'd for it is being built here,
where it will be kept at night.
The car is made to carry ten
persons. The schedule has not
been announced. The car will
be started within a few days.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-12-20
Managers of Election

Managers of Election
The following have been ap.
pointed as managers of the
Town election to be held Jan.
uary q, 1917: B. G.. Ogburn,
VIM Horne, S. H. Laney.
r. III. Nelson, Mayor
l.. ]. Watford, Clerk.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-12-20

From this date on | will have
plenty of Brick on hand all the
time. l am going to sell them
just as cheap as I possibly can
and this is strickly a :sh buSi-
ness. | have to pay for them at
once and | am not able TO sell
them and give any dating. So
when you want brick bring your
check book or the cash. H. B
SOWell.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-12-20
Providence Items

The Chsistmas tree at Provi-
dence will be next Saturday
afternoon at 2:30. Everybody is
invited to take a part with us.
The small children will enter
tain for a few minutes before
the presents are delivered.
Miss Matte Hazelden leaves
for her home next Thursday to
spend the Christmas holidays.
She will be accompanied by
Miss Gertrude Tadlock,
MIR. Conley Moore and mother
and sister were guests at Mr.. Nj.
n. Tadlock's Saturday and Sun
day.
Jack.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-12-20
Mt. Morah Lodge, No. So, A
F. M.
F.. M.

There will be special COM
munication of Mt. Moriah Lodge
No. 58 A. F. Nj. on Wednesday
night, December 9th for the
purpose of the installation of Of
f;GSrS for the ens.,iae-Maso
year. AnDers are urged to
be present.
T. w. Turner. w. NJ.
r. H. Nelson, Sec.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-12-20
Notice of Meeting

There will be mass meeting
OF the citizens of the Town of
Pageland on Thursday after.
noon, December 18th 1915 for
the purpose of nominating can
dldates for Town officers to be
voted on in the election to be
held Tuesday, January 23rd 1917.
All citizens of the Town are
asked to attend.
K. II. Nelson, Mayor.
l.. ]. Watford, Clerk.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-12-20
Carriers Will Go Early

While Christmas is not a Ma
tional holiday, carriers will be
permitted to leave the office in
the morning on that day. If
you have mail to dispatch please
place it in the box early.
]. w Quick, Postmaster
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-12-20
Auditors Notice.

The Auditors office will be
opened for the assessment of
personal property from January
lst, 1917 to February 10th, 1917
All male citizens between the
ages of 2l and 60 years are
deemed Taxable Polls, except
those who are manned or for
other causes are incapable of
earning a support.
The law requires so per cent.
penalty added to taxes on prop.
erty subject to taxes and not re-
turned for assessment on or be-
fore the 10Th of February, 1917.
l will be in the Auditors Of
flee January. l, Is, Is, 20. 27 and
%; February, l, 2, 8, s, e, 7, 8, 9,
10, II, 13, II, Is, 16. II, 19 and
20. and at the following places
on the dates named:
Patrick: January 2. from II to
3 o'clock.
Cedar Creek church: January
8, from / l to 2 o'clock.
John H. Wallace: January 4,
from IL to 8 o'clock.
Cash's: January 5, from 10 to
: o'clock.
Westfield Creek, at new
school January 6. from 10 to IL
o'clock.
Cross Roads: January s, from
| 1 to 2 o'clock.
Jefferson: January 9 and 10, to
IL o'clock.
Catarrh, at ]. G. HolIy's: Jan
uary 10, from to 3 o'clock.
Plains, at J. w. Hicks: Janu
ary IL. from II to o'clock.
Grants Mill: January IL, from
| to 3 o'clock.
Angelus: January Is, from II
to 3 o'clock.
BcBee: January IS at night
and 16 10 5 o'clock.
Middendorf: January II, from
II to 3 o'clock.
Ruby: January 19, from II tC
3 o'clock.
Dudley: January D. from 1 tc
4 o'clock.
Pageland: January q and "a
to II o'clock.
Mt. Croghan: January 25, from
II to o'clock.
Guess: January 26, from II te
3 o'clock.
Cheraw: January 80 and 31st
T. w. EDDINS, Auditor.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-12-20
What do you suppose h

What do you suppose has
come over Mr.. Blank this morn
lng" asked Mrs. Blank, astonish
cd. Il never saw him SO happy.
He started out of the house
Whistling like bird"
Maybe I'm to blame, ma'am," -"
replied the new maid. | got the
packages mixed up and gave
him birdseed instead of his
breakfast food"
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-12-20
December 20, 1916.
NO PAPER NEXT WEEK

The Journal will not be issued
next week. 1t has issued each
week during the year, and has
not missed the mails a single
time. christmas comes but
once a year." and we desire to
have our share. The next issue
will be January 3rd.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-12-20
Pageland Hard
ware Company
Notice to Woodmen

Please pay your assessment
promptly. Ian. will be the last
report | will make for you. A
new clerk will have charge of
the books after January 1917.
]. w. Quick.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-12-20

Some of the big trees of Cal
ifornia are 400 feet high, l have
read"
"One of those trees would
probably hold all nv kid wants
for Christmas"
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-12-20
Letters to Santa Claus

Dear Santa Claus-I want you
to bring me an automobile and
some negro toes, a knife, a co.
uoanut and some candy. will
close. Don't forget me.
Weber Sanders.
Dear Santa Claus-Bring me
a red baby carriage, bracelet,
a ring, gold if you have it, and
some oranges.
Nell Gregory.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-12-20
Veterinary Surgeon

Calls answered day or nj yht.
Phone No. 48 two rings.
Full stock of horse and cattle
powders on hand at all times.
L. p. GRAVES
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-26


The contrast is all the more striking
from the fact that the German bank
figures are very uncertain for 1916 ow-
ing to the law passed on Aug. A, 1914,
by the reichstag, which classified treas
ury bonds bills of exchange issued by
the imperial government, and the war
cash loan, as so much gold which may
be used as backing to German bank
notes. It is also admitted that the gold
reserve of the Austro-Hungarian bank
which has not published any returns
since the end Of July, 1914. has been
merged into the imperial German re-
serve.
NJ. Thery quotes from the speech Of
M. Albert Thomas, the under-secretary
OF state for artillery and munitions. be-
fore the Economic and Financial Press
association as further proof OF the
financial stability which the success OF
the second war loan denotes. The great
loan for public works which had SO
often been discussed before the war and
which was to give such an impetus to
French industry, has, said M. Thomas,
been practically replaced by war loans.
SThese loans are not only destined TO
meet present expenses which the war
involves, but the greater part OF the
money remaining in France. the loans
act as a great Industrial stimulus in
the preparation of vast Industrial de-
velopment. BY intensifying I'm every
direction the war industry of the coun-
try, France Is being endowed with
chemical, metallurgic and mechanical
industry which will make her capable
of taking her place among the foremost
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-26
DRIVE AWAY HEADACHE
Rub Musterole on Forehead
and Temples

"a headache remedy without the dam
gers of headache medicine" Relieves
headache and that miserable feeling from
colds or congestion. And it acts at once I
Musterole Is a clean, white ointment,
made with oil of mustard. Better than a
mustard plaster and does not blister.
Used only externally, and in no way can
affect stomach and heart, as some in
ternal medicines do.
Excellent for sore throat, bronchitis.
Group, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, con-
gestion, pleurisy, rheumatism, iln1bago,
all pains and aches of the back or joints,
sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chilblains,
frosted feet, colds of the chest (it often
prevents pneumonia0.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-26
Christmas Day Is
Saddened by Death
of Their Infant

Harold J. Chapman, jrr g.
months-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold J. Chapman. 73 South Ter
race, died at the home of his par
ents yesterday morning, following
q several weeks illness from pneu-
monia,
The body was taken to Embden.
Mrs. Chapman's former home, this
morning, where the funeral will be
held.
MIR. Chapman 10 an empIoye of
the Fargo branch of the North
western Telephone Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-26
TUCKER TO CAPITAL
County Auditor Delivers Drainage
Bonds to BE Purchased by State.

County Auditor w. r. Tucker de-
parted on No. / on the Northern Pa
cific last night for Bismarck, taking
with him $4,000 in bonds. which were
recently sold to the state board Of
university and school lands. by Cass
county at per cent interest.
These bonds are issued to cover the
of drainage bitches in the
northern part Of the county. Mr..
Tucker expects to deliver the bonds
today
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-26
Nobody Drunk On
Christmas Day; Is
Declared a Record

Christmas went off very quietly
at police headquarters, not even a
drunk having been picked up dur
ina the celebration. There was
one drunk arrested Sunday, Nels
johnson. who was supposed to ap-
pear for trial this morning, but
who forfeited the $5 he had put up
for his appearance.
It's q real Christmas record. say
the police.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-26
Navy Of Officers Only.

Springfield Republican; With the
United States navy 10000 enlisted
men short of it's authorized manpower,
the condition of the fleet is OF even
more concern than the condition of the
army Recruits for the navy seem to
be harder to secure than in former
years. notwithstanding that II o naval
service Is peculiarly attractive to GER
tain kinds Of bows. It does not help
matters in the navy to say that re-
cruiting is killed by the high wages
now being paid in the industries.
There may be something in the obser-
walton OF a militia colonel Of long ex-
perience that every youth in America
nowadays wants to be an officer and
let the other fellow serve in the
ranks.