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The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-06
TO MAKE ST. LOUIS WEST
 ERN HEADQUARTERS |. N. |

St. Louis, Nov. 6.-Plans to make St. Louis western headquarters of the League of National Unity, a patriotic society organized in the west October >, were practically complete today.
 Ralph N. Easley, chairman of the executive council of the National Civic Federation New York City, spent sev- eral days here, organizing the local branch.
 The league will have a publicity bureau which will make an effort to nall falsehoods from European war zones and will endeavor to acquaint the public with true conditions in Ger many
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-06
CONFERENCE HELD
 ON FUEL SITUATION
Conditions Brighter Than Made to Appear - Administration May Regulate Profits to the Dealers.

Little Rock, Nov. GA most im- portant conference was held yester- day afternoon in the office of Gov. Brough for discussion of the fuel situation in Arkansas. There were present H. C. Couch, federal fuel ad- Iministrator, o. E. Helbig, Jeff Hicks, Ad Berug, and Lee Mcdowell of the advisory board, T. F. Wood, Herbert Wilson, w. G. Brasher and Gregory of the Railroad Commission, Messrs. Dean, Walker, Tyler, Baktzellm and Morse, representing the trunk line railroads in the state, and T. A. Will son, representing the Federation of Labor.
 The situation was discussed in all it's bearings and the general opinion was that conditions are much brighter than they have been made to appear, and that there is no danger of a fuel famine if all parties concerned CO., operate in preventing it.
 It was shown that there are 24.5G3 coal ears on the lines in Arkansas, 66. 23S box cars and 7,412 stock cars that may be converted into coal cars in the event of emergency. It was shown by the railroads that they have filled 9G per cent of the orders for equipment and under strike conditions, 120 per cent. Yesterday 34 cars of coal came into Little Rock over the Iron Noun tain and Rock Island.
 It was shown that in a few in- stances there had been several Jays delay in unloading, indicating some degree of speculation, and warning was issued to dealers that this would not be tolerated. If necessary, a change would be made in the demurr- age rules to meet the situation. And it is further expected that the fuel ad- ministration will issue regulations fo1 the fixed profits to dealers. The rail roads will endeavor to secure capacity loading of ears, and the cooperation of all persons interested in the hard ling of coal was asked that there might not be any danger of a fuel shortage. MT. Wilson, speaking for the labor interests, assured the con- ference that conditions are most satis- factory, and that he did not fear any trouble.
 Mir Couch was elected permanent chairman of the advisory board, and George Firmin vice chairman. MT Couch will make his headquarters at Pine Bluff. where he will receive all complaints.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-06
America and Japan
 Reach Agreement
o,on Door Policy in Japan is rCmaranteed- Two Countries Will Cooperate Jointly in Ma val Operations in Pacific.

Tinted Press Special.
 Washington, Nov. 6.-America and t,non entered into a formal agree s,ar+ reafirming the open door policy :n China and recognizing Japan's spe- .;ol interests in China. The moment .ns nact was confirmed by the eX- .bange of notes between Secretary Iorsino and Viscount Ishii of the roranese mission November 2, and will go down in history as one of the g,estest developments of the world war.
 In announcing the agreement Secre- tarv Lansing plainly indicated that it would entirely remove the increasing ly critical situation developing be- tween the two countries.
 The act recognized Japan's special interests in China and avows that China's sovereignty will not be inn Daired. provided there be no discrim- nation against the trade of other na- tons It denies any intention to in- fringe on China's territorial integrity reahrms the open door policy, and avows opposition to acquisition by any government of special privileges affecting China's independence.
 The administration regards the agreement as a great and important step in binding Japan and America with bonds of friendship and coopera- ton.
 The pact is designed to blow Ger many's efforts to alienate Japan from the United States.
 Complete understanding was reach el between the two countries regard 2g Japanese cooperation in the war, and the question of joint naval opera tiOns in the Pacific.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-06
SMASHING BRITISH BLOW
 CARRIES CANADIANS UP
United Press Special.

United Press Special.
 With the British Armies in Fland- CTS, Nov. 6.-The first shock of an other smashing blow by the British early today carried the Canadians up Meechele, Bellevue Spur" and into Mosselmarkt, beyond and to the north west of Passchendaele.
 The fighting is unusually bitter, the Germans vigorously contesting every inch of the Ridge.
 The Meechele spur was carried by storming attack, its defenses being beaten down by the Canadians after a violent combat.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-06
FIVE THOUSAND GOOD POTA.
 TOES 60 INTO FOOD DUMP
United Press Special.

United Press Special.
 Chicago, Nov. Give thousand good potatoes have gone into the food dump here daily for months, is the charge of Orrin Kearl, one of the big gest potato dealers in Chicago.
 Government authorities investi- gating the alleged wastage of eight hundred carloads of potatoes, cab bage, onions and other vegetables here reported no violations of the law have yet been found.
 A police probe is being conducted independently.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-06
POPLAR BLUFF WANTS
 1918 W. (. T. II. CONVENTION

Poplar Bluff. Mo, Nov 6.-The Butler county delegation to the state convention of W. C. T. U., which op- ened today at Warrensburg, Mo, left today prepared to make a hot fight to bring the 1918 convention to Poplar Bluff.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-06

Vinol the modern tonic for all affec- tions of the throat and lungs. At Hesterly Drug Store
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-06
FOUR CARS BARLEY
 BURNED IN TEXAS
United Press Special.

United Press Special.
 Dallas, Texas, Nov, 6.-Four cars of barley en route west from Dallas was burned after being set off from the main train of the Texas Pacific. Off, cias refused to say if they thought it was of incendiary origin.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-06

There is just one way to deal with the social evil question in connection with the demands of the training camps for soldiers, and that is to deal with it drastically as though we had martial law.-Chattanooga Times.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-06
PRESIDENT WILSON GOES
 TO NEW JERSEY TO VOTE
United Press Special.

Washington, Nov 6.-President Wilson left Washington for a flying trip to Princeton, N. J., to vote in the state election. He will be back at the White oHuse tonight.
 He was accompanied by Mrs. Will son, Secretary Humility and Dr. Gray son.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-06
OFFICIAL STATEMENT SAYS
 ITALIAN LINE IS WON
United Press Special.

United Press Special.
 Berlin, Nov. 6.-"We have won the Tagliamento line" declared today's official statement. The Italians are retreating between the mountains and the sea.
 The Italians are retreating from Fella Valley as far as Colbricon and north to Bugana Valley, on a width of nearly a hundred miles, the state ment said.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-06
COAL MINERS RETURNING
 ID WORK DISTRICT NO. 4
United Press Special.

United PreSS SpeclaI.
 Pittsburg, Kas., Nov. 6.-Practical- ly all the striking coal miners of Dis trict No. returned to work, following orders from President Howat.
 The men are still out in about twenty mines, but it is believed they will be back at work tomorrow.
 Eighty mines were tied up when the strike was at it's height
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-06
BRITISH STRIKE ANOTHER
 TREMENDOUS BLOW

United Press Special.
 London, Nov. 6-The British struck another tremendous blow at the Ger man lines around Passchendaele Ridge.
 Satisfactory progress was reported.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-06

Rome, Nov. 6.-Italian troops began evacuation of parts of the mountain ous area included in the Tagliamento river line.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-06
WAR MINISTER VERkHOVSKY
 RELIEVED OF HIS OFFICE
United Press Special.

United Press Special.
 Petrograd, Nov. 6.-General Verk- hovsky was formally relieved of his office as minister of war. M. German ikovsky was named in his stead.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-06

If you don't get your paper every afternoon and are sure that your neighbor has not borrowed it, call 242 and we will send you one.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
STATE OF WISCONSIN

In Circuit Court for Pierce County.
Farmers & Merchants State Bank,
a Cooperation, Plaintiff.
Us
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" D
Fred Abernethy, Joe K. Baker q
Franklin E. Altman, Defendants,
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN,
to the said defendants:
You and each of you are hereby
summoned to appear within twenty
DAYS after service of this summons.
exclusive of the day of service, and
in case of your failure SO 10 do,
Judgment will be rendered against
you according to the demand of the
complaint of which copy is here
with served upon you.
w. P. Knowles,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
P. O. Address: River Falls,
Pierce County, Wisconsin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
The "Service OF Light"

Of that unwearied patron of children,
that homely but delightful personifica-
ton Of parental kindness, Santa Claus,
his custom and his equipage, as he goes
about visiting the fresides of>this hap
DIV land, laden with Christmas bOun-
ties, but from Whomsoever it may
have come we give thanks for it.
There is to our apprehension a spirit of
cordial goodness in it, playfulness as
Of fancy and a benevolent alacrity to
enter into the feelings and promote the
simple pleasures, of children which are
altogether charming. We hope Or lit
tie patrons, both lads and lassies, will
accept it as a proof of our unfeigned
good will toward them, token Of our
warmest wish that they may have
many q merry Christmas; that they
may long retain their beautiful relish
for these unbought, home bred joys,
which derive their flavor from filial
piety and fraternal love and which,
they may be assured, are the least al
loyed that time can furnish them. -
Philadelphia Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
a Visit From
St. Nicholas .

TI THAT is the best known poem in
w the world? Not Grays "Eie-
gy," nor 'The Song of the
Shirt: nor "The Raven" but "The
Night Before Christmas" The author
is not so well known as his poem.
One recent Christmas the name Of
Clement Clarke Moore was honored as
never before. Above his grave in the
chapel of Holy Trinity cemetery, New
York, the choir boys sang carols on the
night before Christmas, and q service
of light was held. This beautiful cere-
monial starts with a procession Of
torchbearers whose torches are kindled
from the leaders fame, and as the line
winds through the graveyard the fire
is passed back from one to another I'm
til the lights grow in number and dis
pei the surrounding darkness.
The father of Clement Clarke Moore
was once the bishop Of New York.
'"The Night Before Christmas" was
published originally without the au-
thor's knowledge in the Troy Sentinel
two days before Christmas, 1923.
Moore had written it the preceding
Christmas just for the delight of his
own children, but it's circulation slip
ped beyond the family circle, and an
unknown friend sent it for publication.
The Sentinel readers paid no attention
to it, and it passed without comment
until seven years later, when the same
paper reprinted it. The second recep-
ton was very different from the first
"A Visit From st. Nicholas" as it was
then entitled, was copied broadcast,
and it's author awoke to find his work,
if not himself, famous.
Although Clement Clarke Moore was
educated for the ministry, he never
took orders. For the greater part Of
his life he was identified with the New
York General Theological seminary,
being professor Of Biblical learning
and Greek and later of oriental lam
guages.
Clement Moore's family life had many
sorrows. His wife died at the early
age of thirty-fve, and the two little
daughters, for whom he wrote 'The
Night Before Christmas" both died in
their childhood. His son and name
sake lived to the age of sixty-eight and
is buried in the family plot.
When 'The Night Before Christmas
was first published in the Troy Senti-
nel the editor wrote:
''We do not know to whom we are
indebted for the following description
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27

n OON I MINI Y 1NN1 - y
You will be captivated complete ly.
Everybody likes our roasts. WI yf
That's easy. It's because they r. al
ways perfect, like roasts should be
We make no mistakes in meats nd
our customers make no mista kee
buying of us.
MODEL MEAT MARKET
VINCENT FAT PROPHET OR
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
The Local Market
CORRECTED EVERY THURSDAY.

Following are the prices paid by
River Falls merchants and dealers
for farm products, etc, to-day:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
ELLSWORTH

4 < 4
DR.. M. Oyen is seriously i'll with
pneumonia.
Bert Lord and Fred Goldsmith
have enlisted in the quartermaster's
Corps, and ave next week for
training camp.
Miss Blanche Merriman of h S
place and Clarence johnson Of Hart
land were married Wednesday by
Rev. Eastwood.
CarlAmes, Evelyn Thoner, Charles
McGillis, and Earl Boles were home
from Camp Grant Christmas day.
The boys are all looking fine.
The Firemen's annual New Year
Ball takes place at their hall on
Tuesday evening, Jan. 1st.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27

George M. Richardson and Anna
Richardson, his wife.
NOTICE of FORECLOSURE SALE
By virtue Of Judgement of for
closure and sale made in the above
entitled action on the 18th day of
October, A. d. 1917, the under
signed, Sheriff Of Pierce County,
State of Wisconsin will sell at the
front door of the Court House in
the Village o. Ellsworth, Pierce
County, Wisconsin on the 9th day
of January, A. d. 1918 at eleven
o'clock in the forenoon of said day
the real estate and premises direct
ed by said Judgement to be sold and
therein described as follows, to-wit:
The West One-half of the East One
half (Wa of the Ed and the East
One-half Of the West One-half (E3
of the VIZ of the Northwest quarter
of the Southeast quarter (NW4 OF
SE4) of Section Thirty-four (34),
Township Twenty-seven (27) Range
Eighteen (18) West Pierce County,
Wisconsin.
Terms of sale, cash.
Dated October Oath A. d. 1917.
Toby Halverson,
| Sheriff, Pierce County, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
Christmas Song.

oh, Christmas is happy time,
When human hearts are light
And human hate haze UdndShed
And all The acOrId looks bright!
And Christmas is a solemn time
For back long, long ago,
Christ aUds born to giCe the a7ofId
The jog that aOe 9lotc E7OW.
But not alone at Christmas tint6
Is happiness and cheer,
For he fch0 really I0veS the Lord
Hath Christmas al the gear.
H. x. SGddier.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
At The Churches

94L 19N VkkU1 GAsVO
METHODIST CHURCH
10:00-Class Meeting.
l0:30-Regular Preaching service
11:45-Sunday school
7:00-Epworth League
8:00--Usual Evening Service.
SWEDISH MISSION
Service in Mann Valley church at
1920 a. m and in the City church at
7:30 a. m.
Wednesday evening 7:3o prayer
meeting.
All Scandinavians cordially in
vited.
F. N. FRIBERG. Pastor.
EZEKIEL LUTHERAN
Services announced from the pull
pit.
Sunday school at 11:45 o clock.
Glasses in English and Norwegian.
All are welcome.
Rev. N. L. Blomholm, pastor
BAPTIST CHURCH
Hours of worship-l1 a. m. and
1880 p m.
Sunday school-10 q. m. B. Y.
P. U. $50 p. m.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday eve
ming at 1870.
Sundays Messages: Thoughts for
the New Year:
Morning Subject: A Hard Road
and Helper.
Evening Subject: The Trne Mea-
sure of Success.
Rev. Preston.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-07
STRIKE LEADER SAYS COMPANY
 WON THE STRIKE.

CORDOVA, Aug. 1.-To the Edi- T. Cornell, govern ment conciliator from the Depart ment of Labor, arrived in the Cop per River Valley July 30, and with commendable celerity arranged a conference between the spokesmen and the Kennecott officials declined to make any further concessions, taking the stand that they had re- stored their working force to 90T of what it was before the walk out. They stated there were po- sitions for 30 or 40 of the strikers, provided the applicants were ac- ceptable to the company. At a meeting held that night, the men voted to leave the valley.
 Several hundred dollars remained in the common funds of the strik- CTS and this was used to assist penniless strikers, of whom there were about twenty. About l65 men were camped at Blackburn and Mccarthy, and of these 75 left on the first train, filling the only pas senger coach provided, and twelve
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-07
MEDIATOR HAS ENDED STRIKE
 AT KENNEC0TT
Government Official Is Successful in Adjusting
 Disputes Between the
 Company and Miners

"The labor trouble at the Ken necott properties has been satls- factorily adjusted through media ton, the majority of the miners who are there have returned to work and the copper company Will make improvements to the Bonan- ga mine to the extent of at least $35, ,000." This was the information brought by Charles T. Cornell, med iator sent north by the govern ment, and who was a passenger on the Alaska on his return to the States.
 "On August 1st I met the miners and the officials in charge of the Kennecott properties" said MT. Connell. ''I listened to both sides. The miners asked for wage scale of $5.75 day on a sliding scale. It was explained that this rate could not be made and l submitted a base of rate of $475 and this was almost immediately accepted. This rates IS practically the same as that demand ed. The production costs have changed owing to present day con ditions and this was also explained to the miners. The company at once began taking the miners back as individuals but not collectively. AS far as l could learn the majority of the men were returning to work although others decided that they would keep a moving and many went to Cordova, some going further west and others returning on steamers to the south
 "The most peaceful conditions pre- vailed and l have only words of praise for the men themselves and the officials in the speedy settle ment."
 Mir. Cornell is Inspector in Charge of the Southern District of California, U. s. Immigration Ser vice, Department of Labor. He is bound now for his headquarters at Los Angeles.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-07

or fifteen walked. The others ex- pect to follow on the next train, August 5.
 So the Kennecott Copper Corpor- ation broke the strike, after it had lasted 45 days. During that time there was no disorder, due chiefly to Judge F. M. Browns closing the saloons at Mccarthy.
 The strikers are indebted to Capt. Konler of the U. s. Army, who acted as mediator during the earl fer negotiations, and to Mir Cornell, the government conciliator. Also, they wish to thank the people of Alaska for their loyal support and encouragement. They are sorry they were unsuccessful in their at tempt to make the company see the justice of an Alaskan wage-scale for the Copper River Valley, rather than a Butte or Bisbee wage-scale. Also, they hope the workers who have succeeded them in their jobs will be able to turn out as much copper for the government as here tofore, although they very much doubt it.
 Thanking you for your impartial attitute on this subject, and request ing you to publish this, our ac- count of the final settlement at Kennecott, 1 am,
 Yours truly,
 HAROLD JOH NSON,
 For the Strikers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-07
NOTICE
In the District Court for the District of Alaska, Division Number
 One, at Juneau

Tn the matter of calling special term of Court at Juneau, Alaska NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That pursuant to an order of the Honorable Robert w. Jennings, Dis trict Judge for the District of Alas ka, made on the 9th day of August, A. D., 1917, at Juneau, Alaska, in open Court, a SPECIAL TERM of the District Court will be held at the United States Court House at Juneau, Alaska, beginning on Mon lay, September "A. 1917, at the hour )f ten o'clock in the forenoon ol said day.
 WITNESS my hand and the seal )f this Court the 9th day of Aug ust, A. D.. 1917. (Seal)
 J. w. BELL,
 Clerk of the District Court
 for the District of Alaska,
 Division Number One.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-07
BIG MINING co. LOSES HEAVILY
 DURING STRIKE

BOSTON, Aug. 7.-Measured in dollars and cents it will probably be found that the cast of the strike which has tied up the Butte and Superior Mining Company for the past month will be close to half d million dollars.
 The loss of earnings alone will approximate $400000 while addition al expenses, impossible to estimate accurately, will add at least $100,- 900 to this total.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-07

THE EMPIRE-Ali the News All inc Time. When 1t Ia News
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-07

old papers for saie at TIC Empire s1lcc. Second and Main streets.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-07
NAMES HELD SECRET.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 7.-The names of approximately 15OO stu dents from eight Western States who will be recommended for com missions at the close of the train ing camp for officers of the reserve corps at the Presidio here August IA, will be made public only by the War Department, it was officially announced here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-07
MINING APPLICATION
 No. 03681

Notice of Application of the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company for United States Patent to the "Jeff' and "RusseIP'
 Lode Claims
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-07

THE EMPIRES cl.slneds ".
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-07

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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-07
THOUSANDS OF
 NURSES MAY BE
 CALLED SHORTLY
Twelve Thousand Already Are Enrolled in the Red Cross of the
 United CtateS.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7.-Approx- imately 14, ,000 nurses may be call ed into United States war service in the next IS months. This number should care for an army of 2,0OO,- 900 men in the field. More than 12,000 of this number are already enrolled in the Red Cross, avail able for instant service.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-07

to corner No. 1 the place or beginning.
 Containing an area of 5.66 acres.
 From corner No. 1: U. s. l.. M. No. 224 bears N. 31' 43 90" w. 5.02 chains distant.
 U. s. l.. M. No. PA to which this survey is tied is large boulder marked U. s. l.. NJ. No. PA, situate at high water mark, on Gastineau Channel about AZ miles NV. of the town of Juneau in latitude 58' 20' 30" N. longitude 134' 29' 15" w. Mag. Var. 3l' 20' E.
 c. B. WALKER, Register. First publication Aug. 2. 1917 Last publication Oct. '. 1917.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-07
Serial 02949
UNITED STATES LAND UFFICE
 Juneau, Alaska, July 3l, 1917.

UNITED Sl A Eo bAND VT
 Juneau, Alaska, July 3l, ls ', Notice is hereby given that Alfred Edward Maltby, citizen of the United States, whose Post Office ad- dress is Juneau, Alaska, has made application under the provisions oi Sections 2305-2306, R. S., as as signee of Martha E. Goad, widow oi Charles Pinckney Goad, to make en- try of the land described in U. 5 Survey No. 1910, to-wit:
 Beginning at meander corner
 No. 1 on line of ordinary hign
 water of Gastineau Channel;
 thence E. $40 chains to corner
 No. 2; thence s. 14.51 chains
 to corner No. 3; thence w. l.03
 chains to corner No. 4; thence
 by meanders along the line or
 ordinary high water or Gas
 tineau Channel