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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-12-25


WAsHINGToN, Dec. 24.--Three million
persons among the foreign population OF
the United States are prepared to emi-
CRATE as soon AZ world peace is declared
While this figure appears enormous, 1t Is
based ON careful survey by Govern
ment expert and the threatened crisis in
labor supply that must result is being
carefully considered by Administration
officers
The total includes workers only, and
not all but most all are heads of fami-
lies. No account is taken of the number
of women and children they will carry
to Europe and Asia Minor with them.
The mining industry and the steel and
kindred industries wiz he the hardest
nit by the emigration. Workers in these
fields are preparing to leave by thou
sands. This Is particularly true OF the
Poles the Russian nationals and other
Slavs. the Syrians and Greeks, the Bo-
hemians and other nationals of the Dual
Monarchy.
\ Government official here. ono of the
most widely known labor experts in the
country, has In his Office safe tickets for
a large number of these men. The lists
include United States citizens as well as
aliens who have entrusted their tickets
to the safe keeping Of the official, who
declares that every passage on all of the
big transatlantic lines. even the German
lines. Is booked for months after peace
is declared.
Seek Land and Opportunities.
These men are for the most part land
hungry and opportunity hungry. They
believe that the tax burdens in their
native lands will be no greater than they
are in America. They likewise helievs
tha. they will command respect and in
f'uence at home in the reconstruction
and political adjustments expected after
the war. but most Of all they believe
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-12-25
POPE'S MESSAGE TO AMERICA.
Christmas. lie Says. Teaches COur-
age and Self-aacrincc.

ROME, Dec 24.--Pope Bendict has
given to the Associated Press this Christ
mas message for the American people:
THE Holy Father sends to the people
Of America his cordial greetings and
prays that they may take to heart In
this time OF strife and suffering the true
lesson OF Christmastide--the lesson Of
Gods unceasing love for mankind, the
lesson of unfaltcring courage and sacri-
Ace OF self.
more especially he calls upon the
little children. to whom this day belongs,
to pray with all their hearts to the Babe
of Bethlehem that He may protect their
loved ones and give back to the world
that peace which lie came to bring upon
earth"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-12-25
eliminate Red Tape
The War Won't Wait"
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-War

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-War
w time efficiency is being
practised as we'll as preached by
the Government. President Will
son has sent to all the executive
departments copies of letter re-
Gently addressed by Secretary
Redfield to his bureau chiefs.
Forget how things were done
before the war, eliminate red
tape" the letter said. eve must
learn with the Germans that the
war won't wait Delay is the
Kaiser's ally"
Secretary Redfeld has in
structed all his bureaus to install
machines for stamping on papers
the day and hour of receipt so
that delay in action may be
traced to personal responsibility.
He is refusing to sign documents
not SO stamped.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-12-25
100000 WORKMEN
TO EMIGRATE FROM
u. S. AT END OF WAR
Feared-Mning and Steel Industries Hardest Hit
Land Hunger the Principal Factor.

that wealth is ahead OF them at the end
of the homeward path because or the
capital and knowledge they will carry
with them from America.
Greeks are preparing to leave by the
wholesale, but they will be largely
guided by the terms of peace. IL Asia
Minor is opened to trade they Will 20
back In swarme. They dream OF re.
vival OF the old commercial empires or
the southern seas OF Europe. with Greece
a mighty factor in this commerce as she
was In the early centuries The Syrians
share in this hope also. Whole COM
munitcs are preparing to leave the
United States TO stand at the forefront
OF the movement they believe inevitable.
The Russian nationals, particularly
the Jews, are going back to "A free Rus
sia and its opportunities. Like the
traders of the south. they see vast de-
velopment opportunities that have re-
mained untouched for centuries.
Bohemians in this country. according
TO Uncle Sans expert, who has been in
close touch with the foreign communi-
ties for years and has studied them and
worked with them. are talking OF free
Bohemia.
Armenians to Remain Here.
Strange to say. he does not believe
that the Armeniane will go back. Whole
villages have come to this country at
every opportunity, pd they expect
great tide OF immigration after the war
that will transport all Armenia to the
United States Armenians are cancel
ling return passages that have been held
for months
The Iithuanans and Poles from the
mining and steel industries are making
great preparations for a return home.
In
large numbers.
This movement will have a far reach
ing effect on the raw material indus
tries Most Of the miners OF the country
who are foreign born are preparing to
emigrate.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-12-25
METAL WORKERS MAY STRIKE.
San Francisco Employers Reject
Demands; 10000 Men Involved.

SAN FRANCIsCo. Dec. "a strike of
10. 900 metal trades unionists in the San
Francisco Bay region seemed inevitahle
Tonight after members Of the two larger
employers organizations voted unani-
mously TO refuse to grant the employees.
demands for "A 10 per cent wage in
crease In addition to the 81 per cent
advance granted recently by the Federal
Shipbuildlng wage adjustment board, ac-
cording to members Of the executi~.
committees. The men affected are en-
ployed in industries other than ship
building
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-12-25
TWO BURN TO DEATH
5000 FEET IN AIR
Unidentified A Auiators Victims
at Fort Worth, Tex.

Fort WORTH. Tex. Dec 24.-Two un-
5000 feet In the air at Hicks Field to-
night. They fell to the earth with tho
remnant OF the arplane a mass of
wreckage.
It Ia supposed tho gasolene tank cx-
Identification. One Is supposed to he a
Lieutenant and the other n cadet in the
Royal Flying Corps.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-12-25
NO PEACE MOVE
EXPECTED NOW
London Believes Kaiser Ready
to Stake All on Huge Mill
tary Gamble.
MASSES SHORT OF FOOD
''1ron Fist" Threat Regarded
as Revealing Enemy's
Real Intentions.


LONDON. Dec. 24.--The German En-
peror's Christmas speech to the soldiers
In the trenches, announcing that Ger
many intends to punish with 1.-The iron
hst ard the shining sword the enemies
who reject Germany's peace terms forms
the most translucent contribution from
the Kaiser in many months. They put
70 rest rumors that the Kaiser would
make a peace move Christmas. The sc
reports were current In Germany and to
less degree in Great Britain.
The British Interpretation upon the
speeches Is that the Kaiser. with the
backing of Field Marshal Won linden
burg. is assuming a bold face with his
threat to crush the western allies, hop
ing to gloss over the fearful conditions
in Germany and the increa sing despair
due to the privations Of the pesple. who
are making an increasing demand for
peace and threatening TO revolt before
the end of the winter.
Civilians In Dire straits.
The fullest confirmation Of state
nerts regarding the dire straits Of the
German civilian population has been
obtained. The food situation in the
internal districts is so desperate there
is reason 10 believe that the duration
of the war is limited. regardless of
the military situation. The British
Government has learned that il relief
does not reach Germany from the out
side the country is incapable Of hold
ing out until the next harvest and
will likely reach exhaustion much
sooner. Popular dissension is intense
and no longer can be represscd
The Kaiser's speeches. therefore, are
accepted as proof that he finally has
acquiesed In the plans of the militia ~
party to stake everything on the huge
military gamble, hoping to break the
Allies before Germany breaks. Recent
detailed information from Germany is SC
explicit and authoritative IL makes a diff.
ferent conclusion impossible. The Ger.
man people have entertained for a Ions
time the hope of fubd supplies from Rus.
s!a. but now comes the discovery that
Russia is more likely to be a burden
than a help.
Little Hope In Russia.
The only Russian area whence Ger
many could hope to draw food sIpplie,
Is the Ukraine which has broken wifi
the Bolsheviki and determined to joir
hands with Ru,nania and continue tn,
struggle The Ukraine is the richest nor.
tion Of Russia. with "a population about
equal to that Of the United States at the
beginning of the American civ!l war
therefore an important military factor Il
utilized effectively, for which there /,
strong reason to believe the Allies ar,
taking steps
The only things plentiful in German n,
this Christmas are childrens toys Ship
loads OF these were manufactured begor.
August 1914. and intended for the Brit
ish market. Heretofore they have beer
held back because the manufacturer
hoped for peace Now they are bains
sold throughout Germany to Germa,
children. The latter are delighted OF
receiving miniature hattleshps nance
Drake and Nelson and toy trains Ia
bclled Scotch Limited and Northern Ex
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-12-25
TWO OF PERSHING'S MEN DIE.
Scarlet Fever and Pneumonia XIII
Privates I'm France.

WAsHIHGToN. Dec. 24.-Gen. Pershing
to-day advised the War Department OF
the deaths from natural causes of two
members of the American overseas
forces:
Private Charles d. Fiske, Infantry
scarlet fever. Attleboro. Mass.
Private Bert G. Siders, engineers
broncho pneumonia, Avella. pa.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-12-25
1000 CANADIANS DECORATED.
soldi~vs Win War HonOrs, 10 Gain
Victoria Cross.

OTTAWA. Dec. 24.-London dispatches
IN the Reuter- agency here to-day said
seven thousand decorations had been
conferred during the war on members OF
the Canadian expeditionary force for
valor in the field and Tor outstanding
war service.
Seven officers and twelve men have
GAINED the coveted Victoria Cross.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-12-25
GoethaIs to Continue In n. J. job.

TRENTON. y. j., Dec. 2+.--.Gen. George
W. Cioethals will continue to serve New
Jersey as State Engineer In an advisory
capacity, Rccording'to letter Gov. Edge
received from him to-day. although the
General added he did not know where his
now duties az Quartermas er-General of
the Army might call him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-12-25
TROTZKY'.S PEACE IDEA
Wants People To Have Right Z,
Dispose Themselves.

PARIS. Dec. 2A.--I"on Trot1ky. tm
RolsheNlk Foreign Minister. acco,dir,
to note issued ny the IIavas Agency
called on Joseph Noulens the Fren~l
Amba ssador to Russia, and expaine,
that the Rolshcvki wished to keen u
the principle of a democratic peace,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-12-25
pu,,ApElpHuA TRAINS WITHDRAWN

On account of cNistInH COD dItIons Il hhs
be.n necessary to Withdraw several Now
Ier.ey Central Philadelphia trains. Foilow-
,rr viii be schedule Of week day. trains Nc
Philad . phia ON and suer pccember ssth
Leave Liberty g. 700, s!iS 800 ~
o. 500. ! 90. 500, 1000 r. NJ. 1850 NGt,
West e3rd 81. ton n,inutes earlier. except
i::3s Ngt, which ieavss At 1850 r. N.--Adr'
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-12-25
SUN Tobacco Cheers
Pershings Mems Xmas

CHEER UP! writes the soldiers
for whom Parental hearts are
tender this Christmas day. They
mean to keep the holiday cheer
fully and beg Father and Mother
to do the same.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-12-25

A considerable decrease in the British
casualties is shown In the latest figures,
The casualties for the week ended De-
cember Is we're 1876. for the week
ended Decemer II. 23,356. and for the
week ended December 4. 2s.s22.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-12-25

TNE RlNOII, Broadway n, t',h st,
opens tomorrow night. Rothapfel viii
rup IT. New YorS's stateliest Motion
Picture Thcatre,-Adr.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-12-25
BRITISH CASUALTIES DECREASE
Losses Nearly Malt Those Of First
Week of December.

LONDON. Dec. 24-The British casual
ties reported for the period, December
10 to "a inclusive. number 1879. as
follows:
Killed or Died Of wounds-Officcrs,
20s: men. 2,714
wounded or Missing Officers. s37
mon l0,l6o.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-12-25

Letters from abroad acknowl-
edging advance Christmas gifts
dovetail like the figures in mar
uuetry with letters that accom-
pany checks sent in to buy more
gifts for the soldiers. and espe-
cially the weed that solaces and
strengthens.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-12-25

AMSTERDAM. Dec. 24.-The four
Teutonic Allied Powers. according
to a despatch from Brest.Iitovsk.
have agreed to reply Jointly to the
Russian peace proposals. The re.
My. II Is added, will he delivered
tomorrow.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-12-25

Read on another page az
how cleverly the young Military
Welfare League from Camp Up
ton handled a big ball in the vast
rotunda of the Ansonia. These
soldiers can do anything they set
out to do and do it well. 1t was
for their own dependents and the
Tobacco Fund for. as the en-
listed men say: 1--WE will be in
France ere long, keeping a bright
eye open for THE SUN To-
bacco."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-12-25

After plum pudding. walk out
for a breath of air and a cigar;
then take good care to put the
coupons and certificates where
they will do the most good. in the
box marked THE SUN Tobacco
Fund"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-12-25

Continued on Thtrd Page.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-12-25

WARMING! THE SUN TO.
BACCO FUND has no connection
with any other fund, organiza-
tion or publication. II employs
no agents or solicitors.
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Continued on Second Page.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-07
IS CHILD CROSS,
FEVER|SH, SICK
Look, Mother! II tongue is
coated, give california
Syrup of FlQs."

Children love this "fruit laxative"
and nothing else cleanses the tender
stomach. liver and bowels so nicely.
A child simply will not stop playing
to empty the bowels, and the result is
they become tightly clogged with
waste, liver gets sluggish, stomach
sours, then your little one becomes
cross, half-siok. feverish. don't eat.
sleep or acr naturally. breath is bad.
system full of cold. has sore throat,
stomach-ache or diarrhea. Listen.
Motherl See If tongue is coatrd, then
give teaspoonful OF California
Syrup Of Figs" and In a few hours all
the constlpated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out OF the sys-
TEN, and you have a well child again.
Millions of mothers give California
Syrup OF Figs" because IL Is perfectly
harmless: children love 1t, and 1t new
err fails TO act on the stomach, liver
and bowels.
Ask at the store for 50-cent bottle
of "CalifOrnin Syrup Of Figs" which
has full directions for babies, children
OF all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-07
THEORIES AT FAULT
WHY DEMOCRATIC RULE rs Al.
WAYS A FAILURE.
Party Has Done In the Past as Il is
Doing Today-People's Money
Wasted and Bonds Forced on
the Country.

About the only consistent thing the
Democratic party at Washington is
doing. now that it is in power. is re-
versing every plank In its national
platforms and making itself respon-
Sible for policies II condemned while
in the minority. The poor mnns
breakfast table," about which Demo
cratic orators talked so sympathetl-
cally during the old tariff fights, Is
now to feel the full effects of tariff
burdened supplies. Sugar is not only
back on the dutiuble list. but is
scheduled TO pay still higher duties.
Coffee, too, faces IA tariff duty.
Perhaps this Democratic congress,
assuming that higher wages have
made poor men a thing of the past,
assumes that there is no longer any
need TO consider the subject. Then,
again, II may be that the Democrats,
facing stern realities now about which
they cared little while not responsible
for government revenues are ready 10
concede that all their talk about bur
dening the poor mans breakfast table
was just talk-nothing more.
When Il government is faced with
big expenditures ii must have big
revenues. Democrats like spending
money so well that their appropria-
tons have been running into I'M
dreamt of figures lately. In itself that
Is bad enough, but when there Is a
failure to accompany big expenditures
with adequate revenue measures the
result to the national treasury is pre-
cisely the same as Ii would be In pri-
waite business. A deficit stares you In
the face. No Democratic congress has
ever seemed TO comprehend that fact
There is nothing In the record Of the
several congresses that Democrats
have controlled the past quarter of
century TO show that they realize that
deficit must be met When they have
found II impossible longer TO ignore
one. they have resorted TO bond issues
rather than 20 revenue measures. They
have preferred giving the govern
ment's note Of hand to the good old
fashioned way of seeing TO II that
enough revenue is coming In TO pay
the bills as they fall due. Such a
policy is much too practical for a po-
litical party whose traditions are root
ed In theories.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-07
TAKES OFF DANDRUFF
HAIR STOPS FALLING
oIrlsi Try ThIsi Makes Hair Thick,
Glossy, Fluffy, 5eautlful-No
More Itching Scalp.

Within ten minutes after an appli-
cation OF Danderine you cannot find q
single trace Of dandruff or falling hair
and your scalp will not itch, but what
will please you most will be after q
few weeks use. when you see new
hair, fine and downy at first-yes-but
really new hair-growing all over the
scalp.
A little Danderine Immediately dou-
bles the beauty of your hair. No diff
ference how dull, faded, brittle and
scraggy. just molsten a cloth with
Danderine and carefully draw it
through your hair. taking one small
strand at time. The effect is amaz-
ing-your hair will be light, fluffy and
wavy, and have an appearance of
abundance; an Incompatible luster
softness and luxuriance.
Get a % cent bottle of Knowlton's
Danderine from any store, and prove
that your hair is as pretty and soft
as any---that it has been neglected or
injured by careless treatment-that's
all-you surely can have beautiful hair
and lots of 1t If you will just try lit
tie Danderine. ADV.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-07
aPork" before Preparedness.

The Democratic administration is
facing a deficit. Either more revenue
must be raised or great economies
must be practiced. Claude Kitchen,
Democratic leader In the house of rep
resentatives, advocates the reduction
Of appropriations FOR the army. the
navy and measures Of national de-
tense. We thought so. Preparedness
is beginning to assume its true posi-
ton among Democratic policies. Its
necessities are TO serve the purposes OF
economy when Democratic simplicity
has got us into financial plights. Pre-
paredness is TO be Sacrificed on the al
tar on which the holy pork Is fried and
from which the slices are distributed
and the drippings caught.-Clncinnati
Times-Star.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-07
President Wilson's Opportunity.

For nearly four years the president
has had the opportunity TO get behind
the movement TO do away with the
omnibus method Of appropriation
the bulwark of the pork barrel" For
nearly four years he has been in a po-
sition to defend the treasury against
political raids to place appropriations
for public works upon a scientific and
economical basis.
But he has done neither the one nor
the other.
President Wilson. elected Cor a sec
ond term. should Feel superior TO the
necessity Of that political manuevering
which so seriously married his first adj
ministration.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-07
Smoke Without Warrant.

II is well to keep clearly in mind the
fact that in volunteering the partici
patton Of the United States in an in.
ternational league 20 enforce peace on
earth. the president spoke without
warrant from the only body which can
constitutionally involve US In such an
arrangement-the senate, with its sole
power 10 ratify treaties.
II is also wei TO remember that Mr..
Wilson spoke without variant from
the party Of which he is the leader.
In the platform on which he was
elected three months ago occurs this
declaration: 'The Monroe doctrine Is
reasserted as a principal Of Demo
cratic faith."-New York Sun.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-07
All He Had Was sympathy.

During the severe storm that flood
ed Galveston and caused some loss
of life and much damage to property,
an artillery officer. on leave of abb
sence. telegraphed to his superior Off
Ger in command of the coast defenses
at that point.
sympathy to the regiment; where
are my clothesY"
The answer he received was:
sympathy from the regiment--you
have no clothes"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-07
World Loves Music

An estimate based on figures gath
cred by the manufacturing department
of the Aeolian company places the pro
ductlon of pianos in the United States
in 1916 at 10000, compared with 800
600 In 1914. For the first time in sew
eral years the American piano manu-
facturers find their plants working at
maximum capacity.
Prosperity accompanying the war
has stimulated domestic buying to an
unusual degree. according to the com
pany. This, coupled with our inereas-
ing export business, has created de-
mand that is taxing factory capacity
In this country. Foreign buying from
new and unexpected sources is APP
pearlng in the market every few days.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-07
HAVE SOFT, WHITE HANDS
Clear Skin and Good Hair by usins
Cuticura-Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to sOothe and heal. Besides
these fragrant. super-creamy emol,
lients prevent little skin troubles be.
coming serious by keeping the pores
free from obstruction. Nothing better
at any price for all toilet purposes.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura. Dept. l..
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-07
WHY rheumatism Comes
With Cold Weather
BIZ VALENTINE MOTT PIERCE, N. D.

is that people do not drink as much
water in cold weather as in summer,
which helps 90 flush the kidneys. Again,
they eat more meat in cold weather, and
some people are so susceptible that they
soon develop rheumatism after eating
meat.
At all s1ch times persons should drink
copiously of hot water, say, a pint
morning and night, and take Anuric
three u four times a day. This An
uric comes in tablet form and can be
had at almost any drug store. It dis
so, YES the uric acid. in the system
and carries it outward. / would advise
everyone TO take Anuric occasionally,
and continue for three or four weeks,
and in that way avoid rheumatism, govt
and many Of the painful disorders due
to uric acid. ADV,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-07

A close connection exists between
these two cold weather and rheu-
matism. Prof. Alex. Haig, OF London,
has the most followers in the medical
profession in the belief that the pres
ence in the system of uric acid, or its
salts in excess, is the real cause of rheu-
matism. Everyone has recognized the
difference in the appearance OF their
water as soon as it gets cold there Is
often a copious sediment of brickdust.
Several causes may lead up TO an
accumulation OF uric acid in the system,
which, in turn, causes rheumatism or
govt, ef creaky joints. Or swollen fingers,
or painful joints. For one reason the
skin does not throw of the uric acid, by
profuse sweating, as in the hot weather,
and the kidneys. are unable to take care
OF the double burden. Another reason