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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-01-04
GERMANY IN FORMAL REPLY Ts
AMERICAN PEACE SUGGESTIONS
PROPOSES MEETING or DELE.
GATES OF RELLiGERENTs.
AN IMMEDIATE EXCHANGE
OF VIEWS is SUGGESTED
Berlin Joined BY Austria, Turkey and
Bulgaria In Urging Conference
Readiness to CoiIaborate with
U. s. to Prevent Future
Strife Hinted.

Berlin, Dec. 27.-~Germany has pro
posed a meeting of delegates of bel
ligerents in its answer to President
Wilson's peace note.
Its formal reply to the American
peace suggestion was made in a note
handed to United States Ambassador
James w. Gerard at Berlin and at the
same time to the American diplomatic
representatives at the capitals OF tbs
other Central Powers--Vienna, Sofa
and Constantinople.
To Prevent Future Wars.
The note also hints that the great
work of prevention of future wars can
only be begun after the end of the
present struggle of nations" and de
clares when this moment shall have
come" Germany will be ready with
pleasure to collaborate entirely with
the United States at this exalted task #
The German note holds the most
appropriate road to reach the desired
result" Is an immediate meeting OF
delegates of belligerent states at a
neutral place"
Text Of Germany's Reply.
The text read:
THE highminded suggestions made
by the president Of the United States
OF America in order to create basis
for the establishment of a lasting
peace has been received and consid.
cred by the imperial government In
the friendly spirit which was expressed
in the presidents communication.
THE President points out that which
he has at heart and leaves open the
choice OF the road.
ITO the imperial government the i'm.
mediate exchange Of views seems the
most appropriate road In order to
reach the desired result. 1t therefore
begs, In the sense of its declaration
made on Dec. IL. which offered it's
hand for peace negotiations. to pro.
pose Immediate meeting of delegates
of the beiligerent states at q neutral
place.
Also the imperial government is
Of the opinion that the great work Of
prevention OF future wars can be be-
gun only after the end Of the presen,
struggle of nations.
1T tthe German government) will.
when this moment shall have come. be
ready with pleasure to collaborate en-,
ttrely with the United States at this
exalted task"
The answer finishes with the usual
terms Of international politeness.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-01-04
THOUSANDS OF CANNON AND
MACHINE GUNS WEEKLY TO BE
RESULT OF MIGHTY MANU-
FEATURING EFFORT.
TEUTONS EXPECT SHIFT
ON WESTERN WAR FRONT
Year Expected to Be One Of Priva-
tions As Far As Internal Conditions
Are Concerned-New Offensive on
Verdun Front ls Planned--Von
hindenburs Makes Appeal.

Berlin, Jan. 3.-Many Thousand guns
each week Is the measure of the nigh.
ty manufacturing effort which Ger.
many is now making for the campaign
OF 19l7-an effort upon which all the
manhood Oh the nation which can be
spared from the front and regular
occupations. Is being concentrated I'M
der the universal labor service law.
Counting four months before the
probable renewal Of the world war In
full vigor, these figures mean a new
immense supply of cannon Of all cali.
hers to meet the admittedly gigantic
effort which the Allies are expected to
make in this, the third year of Kitch,
ener's prophesy to turn the scale of
battle.
Munition Needs Great.
Along with these guns German fac
tories are turning out corresponding
quantities of ammunition. And the
production Of machine guns, each OF
which virtually replaces platoon OF
men. has been placed on a scale far
beyond that of the past year,
The campaign Of 1917 will. 1t Is
already evident, be fought as q wide
extension and development of the
Somme battle, with even a heavier
concentration of artillery over a far
wider front and with lines literally
bristling with machine guns. Conf
dence that their opponents will be un'
able to break through this wall OF
steel and fire Is not only expressed by
officials, but Is manifested right down
into the ranks of the common people.
Change Expected in West.
Another expected development oil
1917 is change in the center of grav,
ity on the western front. The Somme
battle has swept its way into com.
parative Quietude and military experts
here believe recent advices point to a
transfer of the Allies main effort most
likely to Verdan, where the French
recently have concentrated on extend,
ing their original size the sally rort
west of the Meuse--the most obvious
point as that nearest to the heart of
Germany.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-01-04
Allies DEFY "Powers Of psrkness~

London, Jan. 2.--The morning news
papers comment on the joint note OF
the Allies in manner similar to their
previous criticisms OF the note OF the
Central powers, the emperor Of Rus.
s'a's declaration with regard to peace
and the speeches Of the political lead.
ers. The Morning Post describes the
note as document In which ten ma
dons have detied the powers of dark
ness and once more have pledged
themselves to fight to the end" and
says 1t is s. moral victory of extra.
ordinary moment to civilization"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-01-04
U-B0AT VICTIMS REACH HOME
Sailors on Ships Sunk by Submarines
Arrive at New York.

New York, Jan. 2.--One hundred
and twelve men from American steam.
ships sunk by German submarines
have arrived here or the Spanish
steamer Alicante from Barcelona. Sew.
enty-nine were on board the Columbia,
attacked last November on a voyage
from France to Italy. Thirty three
escaped when the Chemung went
down off Cape Gaia. Spain, in the same
month. Some of the arrivals are
Americans.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-01-04
FRENCH GIVE J0FFRE SWORD
Committee Of Notabies to Present
Field Marshal With Baton.

Paris. Dec. 31.~~A committee COM.
posed OF the most famous persons in
the French literary. artistic. and scien.
tiiic worlds. and diplomats of the AL.
lied powers. has been formed to pres.
ent General Jotire a field marshal's
baton and a sword Of honor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-01-04
Arizona Governor 10 lnauoura,.a

Phoenix. Ariz.. Jan. 2.-Thomas r
campbell, republican, was inaugurated
governor Of Arizona Monday. There
were no inaugural ceremonies for
Governor q. W. p. Hunt, incumbent
who claims the office, but when Gov.
ernor Campbell went to the executive
omces he found them locked. Cover
nor campbell delivered his Inaugural
ADDRESS to a great crowd that filled
me capitol grounds. There were NO
serious disturbances. Scores of srmes,
deputies were scattered throuphor,
the assemblaga.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-01-04
Expects Wars End This Year.

With the British Armies in France.
Jan. 2. tria Londonl. The arrival Of
1917 was welcomed on the western
front by the British and French sol,
diers as beginning OF the end OF tha
great world war. There are varyins
views as to how the end is to be
brought about. bit there Is no question
that throughout the British army there
Is conviction that the next twelve
months viii bring victorious peace,
Opinion as to how the war will end lis
divided.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-01-04

Berlin, Jan. 2.--The French army
Headquarters report Of December IS
speaks OF 4 German surprise attack
On the eastern slopes of Hill 3o4. on
the verdun front, which was repulsed
easily writes the military critic az
tho Overseas News agen1y. This is
another example OF the Gntrustwerthi.
mess Of the French headquarters no.
port. inasmuch rs by tho attacks on
the slopes al Hill 304. valuable FrercA
positions were captured. and more
than 400 prisoners were taken
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-01-04
Tourist Resort Burns,

August. Ga. Jan. Hampton Ter.
race Hotel. winter tourist resort in
North Augusta. was destroyed early
by fire. The loss is estimated at
5000. 900.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-01-04

Jassy, Roumania, Jan, 2. -. The war
minister in the reconstructed Rou.
maman cabinet is Vintila Rratiano, a
brother OF }, ]. c. Bratlano, the pre.
mier.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-01-04
American Republics Improve Finances.

Washington, Jan. 1.-The achieve
ments OF the International High com,
mission IN promoting financial and
commercial cooperation among the
American republics are described "a
msrking distinct success for tho
noVement in report presented to
President Wilson by the United States
section of the commi ssioa.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-01-04
MEXICO BUYS WAR SUPPLIES
Carranxa Sends Million Pesos Gold to
Japan for Munitions,

Ri Paso. Dec. ai.---The Carranza gov
ernment lately has transmitted mil.
lion pesos gold to japan for war mum.
tons, II was learned here from we'll
informed source. One shipment OF
munitions already has been received.
according to this source, and the sec.
ond liz due. 1t In said to consist or ar.
tiliery shells and field guns, includ.
iEK anti-aircraft cannon.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-01-04
Candidate for Governor Dies

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 31,--Joseph
p. Fontron. candidate for governor of
Missouri at the last election on the
Prohibition and Progressive" ticket.
died at a local hospital
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-01-04
Whitman's Second Inaugural.

Albany, Jan. 2.--The second inaug~
uration OF Charles s. Whitman ~
Governor OF New York today is ex.
pected to be one of the most brilliant
events of its kind In the states his.
tory.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-01-04
TEUT0N PROPOSAL BRANDED As |NS|NCERE
ALLIES DEMAND IN
BELCIUM'S BEHALF

Paris, Jan. Attached to the En-
tente Powers joint reply TO Germany's
peace proposals, as made public here,
Is the following declaration with refer
ence to Belgium:
I'm virtue of the international treat
les signed by five great European pow =
ers, of whom Germany was one, Bel
GUM enjoyed before the war a special
status, rendering her territory invtol-
able and placing her. under the guar
antee of the powers, outside all Eu~
ropean conflicts.
She was, however. in spite of these
treaties, the first to suffer the aggres-
sion OF Germany. For this reason the
Belgian government think 1t necessary
to define the aims which Belgium has
never ceased to pursue while lighting
side by side with the entente powers
for right and Justice.
FuInIIs Duty ~ Neutral.
Belgium has always scrupuiousiy
fulfilled the duties which her neutral
ity imposed upon her. She has taken
up arms to defend her independence
many. and to show that she remained
faithful to her international obliga-
tions.
"on the fourth OF August. 1914. In
the Reichstag. the German Chancellor
admitted that this aggression consti-
tuted an injustice contrary to the laws
OF nations, and pledged himself In the
name of Germany to repair II.
During two and half years this
injustice has been cruelty aggravated
by the proceedings of the occupying
forces. which have exhausted the re-
sources Of the country, ruined it's in
dustries. devastated its towns and viii
lagos and have been responsible for
innumerable massacres, executions
and imprisonments.
Germany Removes Basis for Farley.
''At this very moment. while Ger
many Ia proclaiming peace and human
ity to the world, she IL deporting Bel
gian citizens by the thousands and
reducing them to slavery.
Belgium before the war asked for
nothing but to live In harmony with
her neighbors. Her king and her gov
eminent has but one aim--the estab-
iishmant of peace and justice. But
they only desire peace which would as
sure to their country legitimate repair
alton, guarantees and safeguards for
the future
Germany, by failing to offer repara-
ton and to make restitution, removes
In advance any basis for her parleys
for peace.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-01-04

aggressors. who. after imagining that
they would reach their goal I'm two
months, discovered after two years
that they could never attain II.
Outrage. Demand Penalties.
"As for the future. the disasters
war and the innumerable outrages COM
mitted by Germany and her Allies
against both beliigerents and neutrala
demand penalties. reparation and guar
antees.
.'Germany avoids mention of any of
these.
I'm reality these overtures made by
the Central Powers are nothing more
than calculated attempt to influence
the future course OF war and to end
IL by imposing German peace.
Would Create Dissenmlon.
.The object OF these oYertures is to
create dissension In public opinion In
the Allied countries. But that public
opinion has In spite of all the sacri-
ices endured by the Allies already CIV
IN It's answer with admirable firmness
and has denounced the empty pretense
OF the declaration of the enemy powers,
''They have the further object OF
stiffening public opinion in Germany
and In the countries allied to her, one
and all severely tried by their losses,
worn out by economic pressure and
crushed by the supreme effort which
has been imposed upon their inhabi-
tants,
They have endeavored to deceive
and intimidate public opinion In neu-
trail countries. whose inhabitants have
long since made up their minds where
the initial responsibilities lie. and are
far too enlightened to favor the de-
signs OF Germany by abandoning the
defense OF human freedom,
Refuse to Consider PROPOSAL.
"Fully conscious OF the gravity OF
this moment. but equally conscious of
its requirements, the Allied govern
ments. closely united to one another
and In perfect sympathy with their
peoples. refuse to consider a proposal
which In empty and insineere,
"once again the Allies declare that
no peace IL possible SO long as they
have not secured reparation for vio-
lated rights and liberties. the recogni-
ton OF the principle of nationalities
and of the free existence OF small
states. so long as they have not
brought about u settlement calculated
to end once and for all forces which
have constituted perpetual menace
TO the nations and to afford the only
effective guarantee for the future Sc
curity OF the world.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-01-04

would be only to the advantage OF the
aggressors, who. after imagining that
they would reach their goal In two
months, discovered after two years
TINT they could never attain Il.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-01-04

Belgium was invaded by an empire
which had guaranteed her neutrality
and which had the assurances to pro-
claim that treaties were scraps OF M !
per and that necessity knows no law'
Al the present moment these sham
oHers ON the part or Germany rest on
Me war map OF Europe alone, which
represents nothing more than a suner
hcial and passing phase Of the situa-
tton and not the real strength OF the
0elligerants.
peace concluded upon these terms
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-09

ference to, the noble future which the God of Nations offers us in the Pacific Ocean. If national duty ana national pride cannot stir our Con- gress 1t should be spurred to action by the huge loss of material advan- tages to this nation. It should re- member that the little England of Elizabeth's day has been expanded to the vast British empire of our time by her overseas possessions and a dominating fleet. It is her colonies and dominions, her stations on every
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-09

sea, her morning drum beat sound ing around the world,' which have given England her enormous growth in trade and 40 per cent. of the worlds merchant marine"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-09
URGES MALTA AND CIbRALT TAR FOR
 U. S.BE CONSTRUCTED IN PACIFIC

Professor Wants Great Qualifications Thrown Up at Guam Hawaii and Dutch Harbor-Refers in State ment to the Ambitions of Japan-Tells of Vulnera
 bility of Defences Strategic Control of the Pacific Most Vital to America in Case of War-We Must Have Strong Island Bases c. L. Cathcart Maintains
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-09

The bill appropriating $1,000,O00 for military preparedness in New York state was signed by Governor Whit man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-09

Gold coin to the amount of $1,100,OOo was withdrawn from the sub-treasury for shipment to South America.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-09

Doctors say lEat Harry Thaw's
 1.ird is "cloudy." Probably getting r-ady for another t1ain storm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-09

There is feeling among the young
 CT set that they must go it for all they are worth so as to have something worth repenting of in Lent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-09

She reproachfully)-"Y one idea is money, money"
 He-"Well, it's an idea everybody is ready to accept. ."-Boston Tran script.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-09

We tremble at the thought of war, but the gold lace of oGr militia col onels thrills us again with confidence and courage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-09

No wonder the Mexicans hate the gringoes with unquenchable hatred, when 929 of them had to take baths the other day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-09

She-"Ive just left MT. Brayne, and it's quite a relief to meet you. He is so intellectual, you know."-New York Evening Sun.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-15
NEGRO SERGEANT HENRY.
MUTINEER LEADER, TOOK
OWN LIFE Is THE BELIEF

San Antonio, Tex, Nov. l6'-Mem
bers OF the Twenty.fourth hegro) In
fantry. who remained in camp or took
refuge In the camp OF the Illinois Nat
Ional Guard the night OF the Houston
riot. testifying at the court mart'a'
trial OF the sixty.three negro troopers
identified six OF the defendants IN
among those who left camp on the
march toward Houston.
They detailed the events at the camp
prior TO the riot. told OF the raid on the
ammunition tents. and OF the cry
here comes n mob" which preceded
the rush for rifles and ammunition
The testimony is the first to be CIV
en- by any OF the enlisted men OF the
negro regiment. The witnesses all ties
titled they remained in camp because
they thought there was going to be
trouble. but they could not tell why
they thought so.
Private Jesse Harris, l. company
Twenty.fourth. testified that he saw
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-15
OKLAHOMA TEACHERS WILL
HOLD CONVENTION NOV. 2

Oklahoma City, Nov l5.-Final steps
in the reorganization into districts or
the State Teachers Association, If II
is to be done, will probably be consid'
cred at the annual convention OF the
association to be held in this city Nov.
20 and 80 and Dec. l. The reorganiza-
ton decided upon. into districts, was
approved at the last statewide meeting
of the association, but II was not TO De
put in full action until "A year had
passed and one more state meeting
held.
At the time the new plan was ap-
proved il was argued that II had many
ADVANTAGES. There would be at least
four district associations in the state.
Each district offered the possibility OF
a larger membership, which would in
crease the interest and accruing bene-
fits 10 the members. Opposition 10 this
plan pointed out that II might in time
establish provincial temperament
among the teachers; that they could
not possibly gain the advantages or
personal contact and exchange Of ideas
with teachers from all parts OF the
! state.
Very little publicity has been given
to the new plans of organization since
the last meeting.
The program for the coming conven'
ton contains number OF prominent
educators, including Miss Grace Strach'
| an. district superintendent, New York;
| w. A. Jessup, president of the Uni
versity of Iowa; j. II. Francis, city
superintendent of schools. Columbus
Ohio: Mrs. Katherine NJ. Cook. Wash
ington. d. c.: J. H. Quinn. suoerinten-
dent Of city schools, New Orleans and
&c. r Hodge. Washington. ID. {.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-15
SWAMP-ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There Is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as medicine
for durable ailments OF the kidneys, liver
and bladder.
DIR. Kilmer's swamp.Root stands the
highest for the reason that 1t has prov
en- to be Just the remedy needed In
thousands upon thousands OF distressing
cases. swamp.Root, physician's pre-
scription for special diseases. makes
friends quick because its mild and i'm
mediate effect is soon realized in most
cases. II is a gentle, healing vegetable
compound.
start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug stores In bottles OF two sizes,
medium and large.
However. IL you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to Dr.
Kilmer & Co, Binghamton. N. Y, for
a sample bottle. When writing be sure
and mention the Ardmore Daily Ard
moreite. (Advl
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-15
Cough Nearly Gone
In "a Hours
That's the Usual experience with
thls homemade remedy. Costs
nftle-sry H.
so0eo00cSs s0C59oc3G

Anyone who trics this pleasant taS;-
ing houe-made cough syrup, wlI
quickly understand vhv it i used j
rnorc homes in the United Stats ard
Canada than any other cough 7. -recT.
The wav il takes hold of an obstinate
cough. giving Immediate ? lief. vil make
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icrc. lt - truly dependable ccu-h
rcmedv that should he Kept ll,d~ II
every home. q uSe ct the nrst si-n of =
cough during the night or Gay tiEc.
ANY dru-cist can supply yOu With
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'uur this into 3 pius bottle Gri IL TIE
lo,sle With plain Eranulated sugar
sFruN Tie total cost i about f5 eerts
nd yuu have . fall PINT Of tle ross
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Pinex Is highly co-c-rtrateG CO..
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famous the world over fCr is heaEn-
CEccs Cn the uszhr1-rS
To avoid disapooirt-1crt AK fc- ~.
oune-S q Pi1-y Wifh fall Si-rc-io-s
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-15

Private Parham OF l. company come
into camp the morning after the riot
"Parham told me he had been down
town with Sergeant Henry witness
said. "and that Sergeant Henry was
going to kin himself" Henry alleged
leader OF the negroes in the riot was
found dead outside Of the camp the
next morning.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-15
Mnre Mon TO Cnmn Pile.

Little Rock. Ark. Nov. l5.-'The last
of 1000 national army men from Camp
sherman ChEi.cothe. Oh!o. have ar
rived ~ Camp Pike and were today as
siguei 70 the l7tth Infantry brigade,
Colone, sam Y. Hamm commanded the
troops
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-15
FIRENiEN MAY NOT
JOIN THE WAGE DEMAND

Cleveland Nov. 15.-W. :. Carter.
president OF the Brotherhood OF Fire.
men and Enginemen has denied that n
meeting OF the brotherhood will be helc
rc-e this week TO decide whether the
uremen VIII join with the conductor
and brakemen on all railroad lines ir
the United states in their proposal o.
submit demands FOR large wage ir
. .s.-l sa1
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-15
JOHN W. FOSTER IL DEAD.

washington. Nov. l5.-John W. fos-
ter. former minister to China. dean OF
American diplomatic corps and father
in.law of Secretary Lansing, died here
this morning after IA long illness ne
at one time was secretary OF state.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-15
TURKS IN PALESTINE
ARE On RUN AGAIN

London. Nov. l5.-British forces in
Palestine Tuesday attacked the new
Turkish positions and drove back the
enemy a distance Of seven miles, ii
was announced by General f. b. Aaur-
ice. chief director OF military operations
At the war office.