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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-02
WEDDINGS.
BreitWiser-S hRuck.

Charles Breitwiser and Miss Min
nile V Shaucky eldest daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. William ". Shauck,
near Statewood, were married We'd
nesday, at ESQ p- m., in thu Metho-
dist Episcopal parsonage, StateWoOd,
the brides pastor, Rev. J.fR. Pardew,
performed the ceremony. Miss Car
rie Buckingham, Of Bird Hill, was
bridesmaid, and Warner Shauck,
brother of the bride, was best man.
The bride wore handsome tailored
suit Of blue broadcloth with hat to
match. The groom wore the conven-
tionaI black. After a wedding trip
to Baltimore, Washington and Union
vile, Frederick county, they will re-
side near Testers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-02
DelapIane.

Mrs. Alice Delaplane, widow of
James DeIaplane, died on January 25
At 7.3O q. m. at her home in Woods
boro. from heart disease aged FL
years. b months and 17 days She is
survived by the following children.
Mrs. Charles F. Miller, Woodsboro;
Frank Delaplane, Middleburg; How
ard DeIaplane. WoOdsboro: North
Delap1ane, Baltimore, and Miss Nam
nile Delaplane, at home. Two sisters,
Mrs. Agnes Leatherwood, OF Dodge
City, Kan, and Mrs. J- M. RadcliH,
Frederick, also survive.
The funeral was held on Saturday
afternoon at Al o'clock, with services
at the WO0dsbOrO Lutheran church
conducted by the pastor, Rev. r. s.
Poffenberger.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-02
Business OF MatrimOny.

cat ten o'clock tomorrow morning
n will b. prepared to answer your
proposal or marriage"
why the delay?''
1T gives me time to play fair with
another sutton. If he doesn't come
across when he hears your. offer, I'll
take youi"
Under the circumstances must
withdraw my offer"
Must you? Then under the cir
cumstances waive the other chance
and take yCu4,'
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-02
Myers in%linR.

Miss Sarah Margaret Yingling,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Yingling, Pleasant Valley, and Nor
man I'll Myers, Of near Frizellburg,
were married Saturday evening, Jam
uary ~, i'm Faith Reformed Church,
Baltimore. Rev. Dr. Weber perform
I'll the ceremony. After a wedding
trip to New York City they will re-
side at Pleasant Valley, Md. The
bride and groom are both well
thought OF and very popular among
the young people in their respective
communities, and have the best wish
- OF their many friends for long
and prosperous life.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-02

Charles Buxton suffered fatal
heart attack Monday afternoon, soon
after eating his dinner at the home Oh
his brother-in-law, Geo. F. Thomas,
Frederick, with whom he resided. mt.
Buxton never married. He was a t.
tired farmer.
He Is survived by the following
brothers and sisters Clarence M-, of
Baltimore; Beverly, of this city;
Vernon, Of Pasadena, CAL; Aldridge,
Thomas and William, Mrs. G. A.
Thomas and Mrs. George F mn I1hnnRadIu
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-02
Departed Warmth.
What have YOU thera2"

What have you thereT
ga package of old love letters"
"Going to burn them%
Eyes, When I wrote these mlssfves
they were so fervent L had an idea
they might be ignited by spontaneous
combustion, but Al guess Hi have I'D
Use Il match after ALL
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-02
Baker SAyIOT..

J. Albert Baker, of Ladiesburg, and
Miss Hannah Olean Saylor, of near
townsville, we're married &c Liberty
town, on Wednesday by Rev. ". a..
Miller.
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
Wonen's
Hosiery
"OfMerit''
From Some of the Leading
Mills in America.

From Some of the Leading
Mills in America.
While on the subject-do you
know that we are headquarters in
Washington for worldwide famous
"Onyx" Hosiery?
That the Palais Royal was the
first to bring "0nyx" Hosiery to
Washington?
And that we sell more "Onyx"
Hosiery than any other store in
Washington
Onyx Silk Boot Hose, 39c-Me-
dium and fall weight. Looks we'll
and wears well.
Children's Onyx Ribbed Hose, 29c.
Fine Ribbed Onyx Hose in black and
white, suitable for boys and girls.
Sizes 4 to 81.
Mothers Friend Fibre Silk Hose,
75c-Good fall weight, guaranteed to
wear well, in black, white, navy, gray
suede, and champagne.
Good Fibre Silk Hose, 59c-Fibre
silk, autumn weight, in black, white,
gray, suede, navy and champagne.
Pdfofs RoyoI-street Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
Broken Sizes-Means a Reduced Price
Chldren's Dresses, 89c

Some Of them OF Amoskesg Gingham.
guaranteed fast colors, and with large sailor
collars; trimmings in contrasting coIors.
Sizes, 6, S. 10. and IL years only.
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
These Are Regular at 15e to Tic
Outing FIanneIs, 123c I'd.

Including the scarce dark grays. Mostly
Of stripes, plaids, and checks In lighter
colors, an artistic combination. Quality worth
l5e to lie yard at 12i4c.
The Washington times., 1917-09-19

Hep Dre1oee-Of white,
pink, blue and green:
pleated skirts with fancy
enabroidered belts, to
! ye1rs-peiAt- 60 IN
cd collar. O6sOU
chiidren,b cSr1nrSy
Costs - Quilted il1lne
bsltke model, white eniy.
Q noAths TO 2 81 IN
years .......... 06sOU
CtlidrsA's snartsun.to-
nets coatt-of zibeIine,
beuchs, wool plush, chew
lot, ehinehilia, and hevelly
mixtures. braid, buttons,
velyet trimmed. 3 70 IA
years. ExtrG 60 40
Special ........ OCeOO
Chilarea,s praises-ot
white pidue, high VaiSted
models. with touches Of
hand vefk. 8 to 60 Qo
IA yeaFS-.....-. OOs0O
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
More Ne11 Modes in
Charming
NeckWear

Make Their AutumndL BoW.
Among recent arrivals in the
Neckwear Department are the
following smart, new styles for
. Fall.
This department is showing in
addition to the following, splendid
varieties of other styles at our
"EVER-M0DERATE PRICES"
Imitation Filet Lace Collars in
nat and Tuxedo effects. Special Soc.
Jabot Stocks of fine net with
touches of embroidery. $1.O0.
Marabout Neckpieces in black,
natural taupe, and dark brown, some
with touch of ostrich. Special, S4.25.
Ostrich Feather Neckpieces in
black, white, Llack and white. Spe-
cial, S2.9S and $3.9S.
PdIots RoyGl-street Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
A Clearaway of 214 Garments
Our 89c Middies

Thousands have been sold at Soc
broken in sizes now-only II and 16 years
remain. Well tailored, Of LonsdaIe jean. all
white, and with collars, cuffs. and IacIng in
colors.
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
Practical Garments for
Children'S Schoolwear

attractive Hand sseked MIddes-Nade white Jean and
srnoekHE in rose copen, green. gold and 81 OS
navy with ana Wtthout bodies IA OlsEO
Niddy shirtS-In full pseted models-whe and cs1 0n
navy with and without bodiss to IA Sl.UU
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
BARGA IN
BASEMENT

- Also Shepherd Checks In three sizes. ihe
,,s1i,v Of these suitines make them a splen'
did bargain. at 15c yard.
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
Complete Knitting Needs



nent-for NOW home coming
and
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-21
KEPT THEIR WEDDING
SECRET THREE MONTHS

Announcement was made lasl n'Hht
in Slrnaior Of the wedding Of Mas
Ella Weber. OF that city, and Thomls
Edward Costello. Of Ottawa, The wed
ding. took place in StrCator at iAc
home of Father OKclly. on tho ltHl
day of October The marriaee vas
kept n secret from all their relatives
and friends with the exception ~ TIE
two friends. Miss Kate Dare ana
George Guy. both OF Slrcltor. Nbc
acted as attendants at the ceremony
The news came M great surprise IL
all their friends.
Mrs. Costello Is the daughter of Mr.
aud Mira. William Weber Of No'tl
Park street Strcator, and t, wei
known in that city. Mr.. Costello T.
the son of MIR, and Mrs, Patrick Cos
tcllo. l6l7 Chestnut street. tle Is cn'
ployed as engineer on the G.. T. 4 q
railropd
The young coupl9 will make thci
home In Ottawa.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-21
HEALTH NURSE I D |
TAKE SCHOOL POST |
. -
MISS CoNNoR RESIGNS OTTAWA
POSITION TO TAKE UP NEW
DUTIES IN SOUTH DAKOTA
SUCCESSOR WILL BE NAMED.

Miss Edna CODnOr, Ottawa pubic
health nurse, will leave the first OF the
week to take up her new position as a
school nurse In South Dakota. The
position came to Miss Connor thru
the civilian department Of the Amcri.
can Rcd Cross, and is big advance
mrnt over the Ottawa post.
Miss Fannie Clcmment of Washing
ton, d. G.. national secretary Of the
American Red Cross, appoints all Red
Cross nurses, and has written the OF
tawa Public Health Nursing organi-
lation saying she will send Il nurse
To fill the Ottawa position in a few
days. Until the new nurse arrives I
substitute has been employed TO take
care Of thc work in This city and the
WORK here viii 90 ON a. usual The
headquarters in the Gaycly building
will bc kept open every day. and the
nurses calls will be responded TO.
Miss ConnOr came to this city in the
fail Of This year aud during her stay
here has made many friends. She is
considered one Of the best nurses IN
the Red Cross field, and it vas only
because she was needed to fill II larE
or position she was moved from OF
t0Na.
AT the present time there is a very
great need for civilian Red Cross
nurses in the United States Many
of the nurses who have been dolng
civilian nursing have asked to be sent
abroad for work at the front, and at
the present time there are more than
1000 of these nurses preparing to -
over there There are already about
that number from the American Red
Cross serving on the battlcfeldS
abroad These are for thc most part
from the civilian department
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-21

trograd. 1t was stated.
but without any official
confirmation, that the
German ENJOYS at Brest Litovsk have
rejected the Bolsheviki terms and
that the Russian delegates were re.
called to Petroerad.
The Russian terms have not been
discussed, but the indications were
that cvacuations OF territory were de-
manded to which the Germans rofus.
cd to yield.
The War in Summary.
The country revolution in southern
Russia seems 10 be gaining strength,
ana today Information was received
that part Of the Roumanan army has
'oIncd the anti-Bolsheyiki force.
Tho AnstroG e-man forces in n,csi r.
ern italy continue to batter the Ital-
, ian dcfcnses on the Asiago plateau.
! Tho capture Of Mt. Asoloue was a
gam Of considerable stragetical i'm
portance. The invaders have brought
up their long range guns and arc
shclllng the lines of communication
in the Italian rear.
! The comparative lull on the Wes..
ern Front continues. The statement
was made in Paris today on .iigh
authority that the French are now pre-
pared to meet any sudden German cf-
fcnsivc. no matter where il may cont.
Berlin Rushes HeIp to Turks.
Geneva, Dec. 2i--Alarmed by the
fall OF Jerusalem aud the steady adj
vance Of the British in Palestine, Ger.
many is lending aid to the hard-press.
cd Turks, said a telegram from Berlin
today.
There Is a steady stream OF troops
and supply trains leaving Berlin for
Copstantinoplo over the Orient raii-
way.
1t is rumored that General Won Sal.
kcnbayn, German military advisor 10
the Turkish army, will be recalled.
Gar Gets Passports.
London. Dee. 2l.--Thc BOBheylkt
government has decided to allow the
former caar of Russia and his family
to leave the country and seek refuge
abroad, said a dispatch from Petro-
grad today. 1t said that q decree n
this effect probably would be issued
on Thursday,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-21
WIFE SAYS SHE WAS
DRIVEN INTO COLD
CARRIED IN MIG HTY
Ia SALE WOMAN ACCUSES
SPOUSE OF FORGING HER FROM
HOUSE AT 2 O'CLOCK ON Al
JANUARY MORNING.

Alleging that she was driven out
into the cold AT g O'Clock in the morn
ing Earbed only in her night-dresS,
while The thermometer stood below
freezing, and forced to remain there
Until rescued by one Of her sons, Mrs.
Johanna posladck. Of LA Sale. toGay
Is suing Joseph posladck on grounds
of cruelty.
The incident sitcd by The complain
ant as one of her principal claims for
q decree occurred January -, l9)1.
Her husband, she says, was drunk and
did not dare rc.CutCr the house until
after he had fallen into drunken
stupur After her eviction so thinly
clad. son brought her wearing ap'
parcl and she hid in the cellar until
after posladck was asleep
Another evidence OF the defendant :
conduct toward her is contained in an
allegation that posladck attacked her
With q file and threatened To kill her
The final break came January II, 1871
when she says the defendant LETT their
home and refused to again live with
her or to help support her. they
were the parents Of seven boys. ionl
Of whom are living, All are with the
mother
The couple were married in Austria
October IS, 1891.
Another La Sale Woman Sues,
! Mrs. Anna y. McuScr, Of La Sale
is complainant in a divorce bill iilet
today against otto j. Mcuser whom
she charges with deserlon.
The couple were married SeptemDcl
16. 1877 and separated September J
1915. thrty.cight years after thci1
marriage. The complainant asks TO
alimony.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-21
OTTAWA PROMISED
l|CHTLESS NIGHTS
TWICE EACH WEEK
CITY HAS BEEN ASKED TO ADOPT
NEW ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CURRENT TO BE TURNED OF
THURSDAYS AND SUNDAYS.

beginning January !, in conformity
with the fuel administrators request
Ottawa VIII be Introduced to two
iightlcss night each week Thursdays
and Sundays viii be lishtless only in.
soiar as lhcy effect the surplus burn.
iug Of electric power in all signs and
decorative systems
Letters calling rpon Ottawa TO do
is bit IN this record have been re.
Ccycd by business men and those as
Sociatcd with the State Council Of
Defense. II is not believed there will
be any difficulty met in obtaining a
general observance of the rule The
bottom cluster Of four lights on the
decorative system probably viii be IN.
cludcd in The order. this curtalling the
use of current to The lowest possible
point by ihc city
Tbcater signs. hotel signs. adycr.
tlslns Biens Of III sorts, store and Of.
fee interior lights, except those in
stores which are open, excess street
lighting for white way" effects may
not DO illuminated under the federal
order. The penalty for Violation Is q
cutting off Of The fuel supply ant
yiolators who continue to use light
after a warning will probably lose
their lighting privilege every night
in the week.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-21
Another La Sale Woman Sues.
WELL KNOWN LOCAL
COUPLE ARE WEODED

The marriage Of Mrs. Millio Gcrd
ing Douyia. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs,
jacob Gcrding, aud James II, LAM
bert, prominent farmer residing north
cast Of the city. was quietly solcm'
nizcd Wednesday nigh, at the Pres.
bytcrian mansc with Rev. John
Vonckx officiating. The ceremony
was performed at $50 O'Clock without
attendants
The newly wcds are two Of the
cjty's we'll known people, having a
vide circle of friends. They will
make their home on the groom's
farm
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-21
NOT MUCH ATTENTION IS
BEING SHOWN COSTLY
ARTICLES
ALL STORES BUSY
BUYERS ARE COMBINING THEM.
SELVES TO SLIGHT REMEM.
ORANGES IN PREFERENCE TO
BIG EXPENDITURES OF FORM.
Err YEARS.

Ottawa Christmas sales are far bet.
ter than in any other city in this see.
ton Of the country, and are far heav.
Ter tban any Of the local merchants
planned for. according to the Ottawa
business men. There are AS many
sales. in most cases not SO heavy as
last year, but on the whole the sales
compare very layorably with 1916.
People have started buying with a
now yigor during the last week and
many who vowed they would not cX.
change Christmas gifts with THEN
friends have caught the Christmas
spirit and started in nj the last min.
ute to purchase gifts for their families
and friends,
IN the jeNclry linc there are prob.
ably not 50 many people buying ar
ticles. tho the wares sold are much
more expensive than in previous
Years. The sales in these stores arc
steady The stores are not often
crow dcd. bnt the Ottawa jewelers. arc
Very much pleased with the present
uuiiooh.
The dry goods stores are selling
more practical goods than in prey ious
years. and not so much OF the fame,
goods. During the past week The
sales have become much heavier IN
this line aud the merchants report
promising prospects for cqualinS last
years record. d
Toys are selling as fast as last
year. and there will be very lille dif
ference IN the Ottawa children
Christmas. People are buying just aS
expensive toys and Just as foolish
toys. and Just as many cheap toys
The drug stores are not selling
many expensive articles from then
line of Christmas novelties. but they
the making Just aS many sales as II
previous years. The sale Of thcS'
novelties has fallen off about fly pci
cent in most of he stores. but the
fHl' bl ENOUN IFbJU INV SldPi' Ii' "
toilet articles, Is much heavier al this
time than in many years previous
which would indicate that people rr'
pei haUR giNinS more practical Christ
ma Gifts,
Hardware Is selling well and man,
Ottawa housewives are going to re
cciye kitchen utensils and wares iron
these stores for Christmas gifts
About the only line in this cil'
though where there Is practically ~
difference either in the number o
Christmas sales or in the nature o
be sales. Is IN the clothing stores
Mems habcrdashcry is selling in a
large quantities and the same Quallt
of goods in this city is being sold.
The sale Of cdiblcs for the Christ
mas dinner has begun. and in spite o
The food conservation cards. the q,
tawa people will not se' up from thci
Christmas dinners hungry, nor viii
be swcctlcSs day, allho It Is carl
for the candy stores to have sold tn
most of the people of this city thci
Christmas candy.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-21
ADMITS y. S. ARMY
is POORLY CLOTHED

Washington. Dec. "a Major Gen.
eral Edward &. Sharpe, quartermaster
general Of the army. admitted before
The Senate Military Affairs commit.
tee today that the American troops
are being sent into the trenches with
a uniform tWenty-scYeD per cent less
in weight than the British and French
uniforms. He also admitted that the
uniforms now is considerably infer.
ior in quality to the uniform used be-
fore the war broke out, explaining
that the conservation Of wool necessi.
tatcd this.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-21
HOLD DEALER FOR
VIOLATING FUEL PRICE

Bloomington, H., Dee 2l.--John
Malerfren, mine operator Of Peters
burg. was released on bond Of $1,000,
after being arrested today charged
with selling coal for one dollar Il ton
more than the price fixed by The fuel
administration He asserts the gov.
nriccs,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-21
ORDERS FARMER TO
DISPOSE OF CORN

kankakec. H., Dee. u 2l-EIenry
Meyer, a farmer twelve miles from
here, copycised the idea that if he DID
not sell his corn he would not have to
pay alimony to his wife. who divorced
him. That was six years ago and
since then Henry has accumulated
10000 bushels Of corn and st0rci /.
on his farm,
Somebody told Food Dictator Hoo.
yor about it and he told State Admin
strator Weaver Today Weaver or.
dered Meyer TO sell bis corn wi'iln
one month or the government would
contisCate it.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-21
as IS DEATH TOLL
OF LOUISVILLE WRECK

Louisville, Ky, bee. 2l,--Christmas
cheer FOR scores Of Kentucky families
was turned into mourning today as the
list ol victims Of the wreck at Shep.
patdsvilo were increased to iG. PraC
tically everyone on the local train
which was demolished by the l.. n
y. express was returning from .
Christmas shopping expedition -
Louisville
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-21
ASSIGNED
I 0 QUESTIONABLE
DUTIES mo TTAW A
LEGAL ADVISORY BOARD NAMES
ATTORNEYS WHO WILL BE AT
COURT HOUSE 20 AID REGIS.
TRANrs FILL OUT BLANKS.

The assignment Of lawyers for scry-
ice under District Is legal advisory
board was announced late yesterday
afternoon by the commission dele
dated by Washington to have charge
Of tho monumental QUESTIONABLE prop
OsitiUn in Ottawa.
Giving their services free while aid
ing army eligiblcs in filling out tbrir
qucstonnaircs, these attorneys will be
ON hand in the supervisors room
Of the court house every day Of the
week between the hours l012 a. N.
and % y. ~ Tho volunteers hive
been divided into "crcWS' who will be
ready to serve rcgistrantS on any OF
the week days between the hours set
aside for the work The following is
the assignment list, together with the
naMcs Of The lawyers who are aiding
in this great cause:
Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays,
lot2 A. N.
Bcrgc. i g.: Brewer. l.. w;
Browne. l.. O.; Cook IT. g.: Conway,
J. j.; Glenn, &. j.; Follett. +. r.:
Green, r. A.; Kelly, L. j.; Smith, j D.;
Smurr, T, W
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,
/ Brewer, l.. W. Jr. (Fri. only); Chap
man, c. b., Duncan, v j.; Fowler
/ Chase; Griggs, Clarence FRIDAY ON
/ lD. Hanna, |, t.; Hanson, X. C.;
Iioran. Lester j.; Kelly. II. NJ; Me.
Arthur. =. NJ. Roberts. T.. f.; Smith,
J. D.; Swift +. C.. "Wednesday only)
/ Weeks, Geo, Il.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
1912 A. M.
| Bayne II. H.; Brewer. L. " Jr
/ (Sat. only; Buffers, A. f.; Cairns. y
J.; Carr. Robert; Cullen. G. S.. HIT
Il. c.: Johnson. H. W.: Lincoln. u. f..
Smith, J D.. Swift T., C.. (Tucsda,
only) Wiley Geo s; Woodward G
T..
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
"a p. M.
Anderson. Owen; Armstrong, NJ. \.
Brewer. l.. ". Jr (Sat. Only). Clark
Roger, Colwell, A. H., Griggs. Clar
cnCe tThur. and Sat, only; 1llbbs. W
H.. Mills. II. D.. O'Connor, A, J.
Richolson, H. h.. Smith, j. d Val
lIoorebeke, h. c.; Wiley, II. L.
, In Reserve.
, Hull, Horace, Tel. 1856 Follott, +. +
. Tel 375.W; Hills, Geo p Tel, S25R
Snow. D. b.. Tel l0S2.R; Brewer. l.
J W. Jr., Tel. Is; lIalght Geo. H., Te
30l.W.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-21
PERSHING CUTS OFF
SAMMIES HARD DRINKS

With The [, $. Army in France, Dec
2l.-Gen. pcrshing issued an order to.
day absolutely forbddng American
soldiers from buying or accepting any
alcoholic beverages, except light siae
and hnpr.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-21
ag---------------
FUNERAL FOR HENRY
HAGIE SATURDAY P. N.

Tho funeral services for the late
Henry lIagic will be hold tomorrow
afternoon from the home, 9OG Madi
son street nt | o'clock and at 1880
from the German Lutheran church.
Burial will be at Grand Ridge
cemetery,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-21
CANCEL PLANS FOR RUSS. GERMAN PEACE
negotiations Are
BROUGHT TO CLOSE.

Petrograd, Dec. 2l.-Peace negotiations be-
tween Russia and Germany have struck snag
according to an unofficial report eminating at Pc