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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07
GERMANY SPURNS
! RUSSIAN Terms.
REFUSE TO KEEP WITHDRAWN
TROOPS FROM FRONTS FAC
ING RussIA's ALLIES.
MAKE COUNTER PROPOSALS
Representatives Of Both Sides Prom,
lee to Consult Home Governments
on Questions That Have
Arisen in Negotiations.

London, Dec. GA Russian com.
munication dealing with the .armis'
tice negotiations, received here by
wireless, says:
''The enemy delegates replied eva,
sively to the two initial Russian pro.
posals, but promised to consult their
governments concerning them. The
Russians proposed as the principal
points Of an armistice that the enemy
should not undertake to send forces
from the Russian front to the fronts
of Russia's allies; also that the Ger.
man attachments be withdrawn from
the islands of Moon Sound. The en-,
envy delegates refused these propo.
sails. :.
':The enemy delegates submitted 4
project for an armistfce from the Bal.
tic to the Black sea which, in view of
their evasive replies to the Russian
proposals, the Russian delegates sub
mitted to the Russian military ex.
perts.
"A fortnight was first proposed Tor
the duration of the armistice. U1ti.
matelv % days were agreed upon,
which may be automatically prolonged.
The Russians requested that the aext
meeting be on Russian territory after
lapse of seven days."
London Denies Roumania ActsL
London, Dec. 6.-Quoting an Aus.
TRAN official statement concerning q
Roumanian proposal for the negetia,
ton of an armistice, a British an
nouncement says: There is no truth
whatever~in this shameful statement
Vienna Claims Truce Sought.
Vienna, Dec. 6.-The following has
been issued from general headaaar-
tiers: 'The commander in chief of the
Russo-Roumanian troops between the
Dniester and the Black sea Tuesday
afternoon approached Archduke Jo-
seph and Field Marshal Won Macken-
sen with a proposal for introducing ne
gotiations regarding an armistice. Our
army leaders answered in the affirna-
tive and Populations will proceed with
peace negotiations"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07
GREAT POULTRY SHOW FOR THE
NORTHWEST

A. G. Smith, chief of the poultry
division of the Minnesota College Of
Agriculture, announces that at the ma
tional poultry show which will be
held in Minneapolis from January 3
to January z, 1913, the Rhode Island
Red club of America will give an ex-
hibit Of 500 birds from all parts Of
the country; also, that there will be a
market display Of poultry and eggs,
and possiplv pigeon. show and ex-
hibits of water fowl and pet stock.
Mr.. Smith thinks the meeting Of the
national association will be the best
in its history. Requests for catalogs
have been received from Texas, Ore
gon and Atlantic coast states. The
judges will be E. c. Branch Of the
Missouri experiment station and w.
H. Card of Connecticut, the secretary
Of the Rhode Island Red club, who
will probably speak at the agricultur-
al college during Farmers and Home
Makers Week.
Special prizes amounting to $3.50 or
$500 in addition to the regular prizes
will be given. 49,.
The heaquarters OF the association
will be at the Radisson Hotel. Any
one interested can obtain premium
lists from George H. fowler, 619 Mar
quette avenue, Minneapolis.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07
AUSTRIA IS READY FOR PEACE
RULER DOES NOT WANT NATION
pISMEMBERED,
Guaranty OF Existence Only Requests
tho Dual Monarchy
Holds For.

Amsterdam, Dec. GA dispatch re-
ceived here from Vienna quotes EN-
peror Charles of Austria Hungary as
saying in an address to an Austro-
German delegation that the dual mon
archy is ready at any time to con
clude peace that would guarantee the
integrity Of the monarchy.
He added, however, that his coun-
try would not cease fighting until its
enemies renounced their intentions of
dismembering it.
"'rhe glorious successes of our VIC
torious armies and the daring of our
fleet" Emperor Charles said, I'LL us
with patriotic pride. After glorious
defense of our position we are now,
as before, ready at any time to con-
clude al honorable peace which guar
antees the existence and integrity of
the monarchy.
Wants Peace Soon 40 Possible.
"Guided by this idea, we greeted
with joyful satisfaction the noble
minded Intervention of the Pope, and
will in the future neglect no opportu-
nifty to end, as soon as possible, the
costly struggle and great sacrifice the
war has caused and is causing.
I'm the spirit of these intentions
our government has declared it's read.
mess to accept the Russian govern
ment's Invitations to enter negotia-
tons for general peace. May the
blessing Of the Almighty rest upon
this work for peace, and restore the
peoples of Europe to a state Of re-
Cancellation and mutual trust"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07
2:Year-old Colt Year. Biggest Winner

2.Year-old Colt Years Biggest Winner
New York, Dec. 6.-The two-year
old bay colt, Sunbriar, with winnings
amounting to $4,000, leads among the
1--we crack race horses that have won
Q majority Of the rich stake events In
this country and Canada during the
past season. Their total winnings
were $193,s3o. Omar Khayyam. three.
year.old, came second with winnings
Of 341,600. The other horses included
h the quintette are the six-year-0ld
Old Rosebud, the three-yearold Hour
less, Omar Khayyam's peerless soppo
ssn4 md H. tvo.year.old PapD.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07

Money Rate Raise Due to Peace Talk.
The Hague, Dec. 6-The rapid rise
Of the exchange rate Of the German
mark is due to peace rumors, in the
opinion of finance circles, peace that
would mean German peace. About
q year ago, when financial circles re-
ceived premature information Of the
peace offer, it was preceded by q
sharp fall Of the mark, as also the
case at the time Of the latest peace
efforts Of Germany. From this It may
be gathered that this is considered
: favorable period for Germany g
1aks paaca .z s ss;' s. 4.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07
Burle.on Announces, eiq surpIus.

BurIeson Announces Big Surplus.
Washington, Dec: 6.-Postmaster
General Burleson,. in his annual re-
port made public. today, announces an
audited surplus tpr the year Of So
S36,211.90, the largest in the history
Of the postal seISice. This is the
fourth surplus produced In the past
five years, and added to surpluses Of
$3.S00,000 for the year 1913, $780,
600, 900 for the year 1914, and $4,000
900 for the year 1916,makes total Of
$22,336. 211 80. = Mr.. Bnrleson recon.
mends government ownership OF the
telegraph and telephone systema
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07
HOOVER ASKS FOR MORE SUGAR
BETS


A call for more sugar beets has
been sent out from the office of Her
bert G. Hoover to the farmers Of Min
nesota through A. D. Wilson, federal
food administrator for the state. Mr..
Hoover's call says:
"One Of the moss vital problems
confronting this nation is that Of pro-
curing sufficient sugar to meet the re-
quirements of our people and of the
allied nations fighting our common
battle. The production Of cane sug-
ar in this hemisphere can and will be
increased to limited degree, but we
must rely upon the farmers in sugar
beet producing sections for part of
the needed supply. x x With
out the cooperation of the American
beet grower our task will be very
difficult and our ability to respond to
the calls for this very essential com:
modify will be curtailed. It is at
least the duty of every beet grower
to maintain in 1918 his normal acre.
age. It is his privilege to increase
that acreage to the extent that a
we'll balanced production will permit,
and in this manner effectively to dem
onstrate his patriotism
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07
AMERICAN AVlAT0RS IN
RAIDS OVER GERMANY
Carry out Two Attacks, Making Many
Direct Hits on Foe
Property.

London, Dec. 6.-The following Off.
cfal communication concerning avia,
ton has been issued:
"wednesday afternoon tive raids
were carried out by our airplanes. as.
sisted by Americans, into Germany.
These were the first that had been
possible for over a month, owing to
incessant bad weather.
zone raid was carried out on q
large railway junction and sidings at
Zweibrucken and the other on works
at Saarbrucken.
MANY direct hits were observed in
both cases and two large fires were
started.
"The hostile anti-aircraft gunfffe
was heavy and accurate, but all our
machines returned safely"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07
PUBLIC HEALTH AS
ISOLATION

Every man, woman and child in
Minnesota has an opportunity now to
work for war measure upon which
depends the health of our nation. In
the Red Cross Seals we have ammunl-
ton which will win the fight against
an invasion by tuberculosis. 'These
seals are now for sale in every COM
munity. several should be attached to
every piece of mail, express packages
and check sent from now until the
first of the year. 49,.
Every seal on a package or a letter
is an evidence Of the sender's patrio-
tism. 1t Is patriotism which applies
at home, for it means driving out an
enemy which is killing thousands
yearly. It is up to this county to
make q record seal sale this year. Min
nesota has increased it's allotment by
six million, and unless every one
among US joins in the campaign, the
fund for fighting tuberculosis will fall
short of it's need.
The campaign for Red Cross Christ
mas seals always brings home to us
unpleasant but graphic facts about
our national need for more health
work. tuberculosis kills at least 49,
900 persons each year in the United
States, or. one eve1y three minutes.
It kills one-third of all who die be-
tween the ages of 18 and As, and it
costs US more than $500,000,0 900 year
in loss of life and labor.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07
South st. Paul Live Stock.

South st. Paul Live Stock. =.
South St. Paul, Dec. 6.-Estimated
receipts at the Union Stock yards:
Cattle, 900; calves 500; hogs, 1880;
sheep, $500; horses, 80; cars, 296.
Railroads entering the yards re.
ported receipts for the day by loads
as follows:
Burlington 2; Great Western, 4;
Milwaukee, %; Rock Island, 6; Omaha,
Sc; Great Northern, 43; st. Louis, 81;
Northern Pacific, III; 500 Line, r..
Cattle-Steers $5.50@8.50; cows, Sc
@8; calves, $8@12.50; hogs, $4,000
1905; sheep and lambs, $S.50@16.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07
THOUSANDS OF WORKERS IDLE
LEAVE JOBS TO ATTEND ST
PAUL LABOR MEET.
Convention Wants Carmen'e Button
Controversy Rearbitrated-st. Paul
Almost Under Martial Law.

Renewed efforts to gain federal
Intervention are under way. Presi-
dent Wilson will have the details q
Of the controversy placed before i.
him by Louis F. Post, acting sec.
rotary Of labor, and Newton D.
Baker, secretary Of war.
st. Paul, Dec g. St. Paul was
almost under martial law Wednesday
and Minneapolis peace officers were on
duty or under call by hundreds while
thousands of labor union members,
quitting their work in both cities, con.
gregated in the St. Paul auditorium
in demonstratieh against the State
Public Safety commission and the
street railway company based upon
the commissions action in the street
railway controversy resulting in union
carmen's quitting work for the street
railway company after orders from the
commission had directed the company
to enforce regulations as to wearing
of union or non-union insignia as
agreed to BY the union organizer.
Convention Adjourned.
At 1870 p. m. the convention adj
journed after instructing it's members
who had ceased work to return to their
work, but to hold themselves in readi-
ness to attend another similar conven.
-tion in st. Paul Dec. II, if settle
ment is not reached by that time.
Want Commissioners Removed.
The convention in the Auditorium
adopted resolutions urging the remov-
ing of Commissioners c.. w. Ames and
j. F. MCGEE from the Safety commits
sion, informed Secretary of War Baker
that Federal Intervention is welcomed,
and were instructed to "go home fol-
lowing the meeting, or anywhere else,
to create no disturbance, and not to
return to work."
Demand Federal Arbitration.
Demand for federal arbitration >of
the button issue in the street railway
difficulty was made by all representa-
tives Of organized labor in their ad.
dresses before the union mems mass
meeting.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, Dec. Clogs, receipts, &c..
900; firm; bulk, $16.90@17.s5; lights,
$1655@17. mixed, $16.75@17.45;
heavy $16.Se@17.45; rough, $16.75@
1895; pigs, $12.7avy IL. Cattle, receipts
$4,000; firm; native steers, $7.15@15.-
so: western steers, $625@13:50; stock
ers and feeders, $610@10.90; cows
and heifers, $515@11.40; calves, $3.50
@14.25. Sheep, receipts 10000; firm;
wethers, $s.sO@12.90; lambs, $12.50@
H..
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07

Government loans to farmers in o.
tober amounted to $7,374,O44, practi-
eally double the amount paid out dur.
ing the previous month. Applica-
tiOns for loans in the hands of the IL
Federal land banks total $193, 250,9 45.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07

Sims on Allied Naval Board.
Washington, Dec. 6.-Admiral Sims,
commander of the American naval ves-
sells in foreign waters, will undoubt-
eddy be the American representative
on the newly formed interAllied ma
val committee.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07
Sarah's Request.

Doctor Ito his cook, who is just 1eaV-
ing)-sarah, am very sorry, but I
can only give you a very Indifferent
character. Sarah - Well, sir, never
mind. Just write 1t like you do your
escriptions-Stray Stories.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07

A woman SO years old has written
The woman's committee of the Coun-
ell of National Defense asking for
war work because, she says, "my son
is too old to be a soldier.' A girl 9
years old wants to 60 to France as
q messenger in the Red Cross service.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07
May Try Humbert al Traffic,

way Try 1QmbeFt AZ fattor.
Paris. Dec. Cit is reported that
the government intends to ask the
senate for authorization to take action
against Senator Charles Humber, own.
Or Of the Paris Journal. for his CON
nection with Bolo Pasha,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07
3,25o,ooo Tons Mined at chisho ln,.

3,25o,o00 Tons Mined at Chisholm.
Chisholm, Mimi, Dec. g. Although
mining companies are protesting that
they are unable to mine longer with
profit, under government regulation
of iron prices, yet figures just an
nounced show over 3,250,O00 tons of
iron ore were removed in the CHS
holm district during the year just
ended.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07

According to the Department Of Ag-
riculture, rats and mice destroy each
year property worth more than $780,
10000, equaling the gross earnings Of
an army Of 100000 men.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07

Mayor Fritsche and City Attorney
Pfaender of New Ulm, who were con-
nected with the anti-draft meeting
held in that city some months ago,
after a review Of the findings, have
been permanently ousted from their
respective Offices by Governor Burn
quist. County Auditor Vogel, who
was suspended from office with
Fritsche and Plaender, has been re-
instated.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07
Successful In Mesopotamla.

SucceSSfuI III MeSoPotamIaI
London, Dec. 6.-British troops act
ing with an efficient force of Russians,
have carried out a successful operation
in Mesopotamia, Mai. F. B. Maurice,
chief director of military operations
at the war office, announces.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07

Bulgaria Wants Message Direct.
Washington, Dec. Cdr. Stephan
Panaretoff, Bulgarian minister, will.
ask the state department to transmit
President Wilson's message to con.
gress direct to Bulgaria.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07
DAILY MARKET REPORT.
Minneapolis Grain.

Minneapolis, Dec. Goats, Deem
Der, 1915; May, II; No. 8 corn, $500;
No. 3 white oats, 75H; barley, malt
ing SLIT; No. 2 rye, $780,; No. 1
fax, $3.30h.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07

At the time Of the forcible depor-
tatlon Of miners from Bisbee, Arlz,
last July, some folks seemed filed
with glee over the unlawful act, TAX
ing 1t for granted we suppose, that
the newspaper statements were cor
rect and that the mine owners and cit.
liens were inspired by LOYALTY to
commit the act. OF the federal in
vestlgation Of the matter, a Wash
angton dispatch says:
severe criticism Of the persons
responsible for the deportation Of l.
1856 striking copper workers from R;s-
bee, Ariz., and the Warren mining dis
tr1ct last July II, is contained in a
report OF President Wilson g special
labor commission made public by the
"The deportation was carried out
by the sheriff Of Cochise county and
about two hundred armed men pre-
Stunning to act as deputies under the
sherih's authority the report said,
'and was wholly illegal and without
authority in law, either state or fed
eral.'
After extensive investigation of
the causes and circumstances sur
rounding the copper miners strike.
the commission found that the depor-
tations were planned by a number of
Bisbee citizens, including officials of
tho Phelps Dodge and Calumet and
Arizona mining interests, although
no disorder or violence had been
threatened by the strikers. Most of
the mon, forcibly herded together and
sent ont Of the state on a special train
Of box cars, were law-abiding Ameri-
can citizens, said the report and few
were Germans and Austrians.
'sThe commission reported that the
deportation interfered with operation
OF tho selective draft law and sue-
gested tie President refer the evil
dlnsS q Attorney General Gregory.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07

Button, button as being played in
the twin city street car trouble, ap'
pears to be more than child's game.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07

Duluth Labor World: The mere
fact that the A. F. of L. has gone on
record as opposed to strikes during
the war doesn't throw down the bars
to INSCRIPTIONS employers and infer
that workers will timidly submit to
all forms of industrial oppression and
exploitation.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07

Red Cross seals are very approprl'
ate on your. letters and Christmas
packages.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07
Duluth Flax.

. Duluth, Dec. 6.-Flaxseed, Decem.
Der, $685.; May, $3.23A.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07
CHICAGO Grain.

Chicago, Dec. Corn, December,
$1.24k; May, $1.19h; Oats, Deem
Der, IS; May, 72%.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07

Folder for sale -Mentges, 6, 8,
TO- IL pages. In good condition. Her
aid Printing Company.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07

The Red Cross is a grand institu-
ton and should receive generous sup
port.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07
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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07
BRITISH LOSE SIX LARGE
SHIPS IN PAST WEEK
U.6oats Account for Two More ves.
=. sells Than in Previous
Period,

London, Dec. 6.-Sixteen British
merchantmen of more than 1000 tons
were sunk by mines or submarines in
the last week, according to the admir-
atty statement. One vessel under 1000
tons and four fishing vessels also were
sunk.
The loss to British shipping by mine
or submarine the previous week COM
prised IA merchantmen of 1000 tons
and over and seven of less than that
tonnage.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07

Among the resolutions passed at a
meeting Of $4,000 union men held at
the St. Paul auditorium Wednesday,
one was passed asking the removal Of
Messrs. MCGEE and Ames from the
State Public Safety commission and
the placing on the commission of a
representative Of labor and another
representing the farmers. Governor
Burnquist has removed Commissioner
Ames, and appointed w. H. Libby to
the vacancy. The latter is said to
a union man in good standing.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07

Christmas is but eighteen days
away.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07
Italy Loses Five Ships.

Rome, Dec. 6.-L0sses Of Italian
shipping from submarine activity dur
ing the week ended Dec. were one
steamer of more than $500 tons, one
under that tonnage and three small
sailing vessels, it is officially an
nounced.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-07

There is one thing apparent as to
the car men IS strike in the twin cities,
and that is that some OF the twin city
press is endeavoring, by including
matter in n their articles that has
nothing to do with the present situa-
ton, to work up sentiment that would
see the union mems fight as an unpa-
triotic and disloyal action. They have
been able to pull the stuff before, but
we doubt very much that they can
get away with it this time.
Long Prairie has for many years
had two excellent weekly papers, hut
on account of the extraordinary rise
in the cost Of putting out a newspa-
per, it became evident that one had
to cease publication. Negotiations
were entered into by the publishers
of the two papers and the Todd Coun-
ty Argus established in 1876, has been
taken over by the Long Prairie Lead
er, which is published by Rudolph Lee.
Editor Chrysler, who was proprietor
OF the Argus, expects to remain in
Long Prairie.
Evening journal., 1917-06-19

Miss Elsie Allen, Of Clayton, has
returned from a visit to this city.
Miss Mary Johnson. or TINS city.
was a guest of Mrs. Thomas Haynes,
of Smyrna recently.
Dale Boston. who is employed by
the dupont Company. in this city. Is
spending his vacation at his home
at Berlin.
Reese Baker. OF this city, was a re.
cent visitor TO Bethel.
-
Josephus S Taylor. OF this city. was
a recent guest of Mr.. and Mrs. ia
cob NJ. Gootee. OF Bethel.
Granville Elliott. OF this city. 70
Gently visited Culver Cross Roads.
Mr.. and Mrs. G R. Ellis. o.,
laurel are making a ten days visit
n this city.
Mrs. Harry Richardson and son
Jack, Of Laurel, have returned home
from visit to this city and Philadel-
phia.
Cadmus Phillips, OF Laurel, is visit
ing in this city
Miss Mary Bacon. Of laurel, has
been spending a week in this city.
Robert c. Hazard who has been
working in this city. has returned
to Lewes.
Claude Thompson. OF Sycamore.
spent several days last week in this
city.
Mrs. Elkton Adams has returned
home after spending several days at
Bridgeville.
Mr. and Mrs. B. w. Conway Of
this city have returned from a visit
TO Bridgeville friends.
The Rev. George White Dawson and
sister. Mrs Mollie Wells. motored 10
hoSana last week and visited their
parents. "
raymond Taylor. Of this CITY visi.
yea his parents at seaford over the
jesse Wainwright. who is employed