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MONTHS LOSSES 120,Oe9.
SAYS BRITISH REPORT

LONDON. November so.-British cas-.
uaitiss reported during the month to-
tailed 1zo, oss. divided a. follows:
omcsr. killed OF died Of wounds, 1.ls5.
meu. 1l,3e3.
omcsr. woundsd ee snasatns. Assn
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I'll BURNS PROVE FATAL
sliss Mary Nugent succumbs, Hsr
Sister in Serious Cond;f;o,

Miss Mary Nugent. one Of the tvn
listers severely burned in q fire thai
occurred in their home at 6o3 NARY
land avenue southwest, yesterday morn
Ing. died at Emergency Hospital about
noon today Coroner hewitt gave q
asrtincats - accidental death.
Xim A1aie Nugent, the other Victim
8 the 0re, II In Q cx1t1oAa ce06attn
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Grounded Patrol Boat Flcated.

AN AMERICAN PORT. November 80.
Am American patrol boat, which ran
ashore on a ledge OF the north Attain
tic coast two weeks ago, was doated
today and taken in tow for q nearby
port for repairs.
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LE|V|ENCY LIKELY
TOWARD RUSSIA
HIM III XIII MIL
U. S. Understood Mainly to
Desire Success of Demo-
cratic Government There.
ATTITUDE OF THE ALLIES

Though no official intimation has yet
been given regarding the attitude OF
America toward the present situation
In Russia, 1t Is believed that the United
States Is prepared to do all in Its power
that will make for the preservation OF
democratic progress in that country.
The Russian ambassador in Washing
ton. who has been In communication
with Russian ENJOYS to other allied
powers, also has been in conference
with State Department officials here
Any conclusions that may have been
reached are not disclosed. But 1t is
understood that the United States,
while not in any way likely to recog-
nize the bolsheviki government. Is
considerably less inclined to deal with
the Lenine regime by threats alone
than are some other allied powers
Want Russia Back With Allies.
Among some Of the allies the chief
desire is to see Russia back In the war
on the allied side. and the United
States is not whit less DESTROYS of
that end neither does this country de-
sire to see Russia back in the war at
the expense of the progress she has
made toward a stable democratic gov
eminent.
In other words, it was stated in well
informed quarters here today that the
United States would prefer to see Rus
STA out of the war than in it under a
of Kornilon or the Grand
Duke Nicholas.
Briefly stated. the attitude Of high Of
fcials of this government toward Rus
sia II much the same rs Is the admin
istration policy in regard to Mexico,
that Russia. like the republic TO the
south Of US. should have chance TO
work out her own salvation. 1t Is held
that except for the war complication
she would be given that opportunity.
even though the process extended over
long period of years. such as 1t did
after the French revolution. and such
As 1t may do In Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-30
lNv0LV WE'D IN ROBBERY
OF KAISER'S RESIDENCE

BERLIN. November 40. via London
A seventsen-year-oid schoolboy was ar.
rested today in connection with thu
robbery Monday Of the imperial resi-
dsncs. wiIhelmshoehe, 1T Cassel. Nest
Of the objects Of art which we're stolan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-30
Five Committees Meet.

Five committees met IN the afternoon
in the ministries corresponding to sub
jects they are discussing. The Amer
Mr.. Mccormick; food. DR.. Taylor: i'm
portation and transportation, Messrs.
Mccormick and Colby; armament and
munitions, Mr.. Perkins and Gen. Will
liams. and finance. Mr.. Crosby and MIR.
Cravath.
The ofiicial list Of the Americans who
took part in the conference follows:
Col. E. NJ. House. Ambassador Sharp.
Admiral Benson, Gen. Bliss, Gen.
Pershing. Vice Admiral Sims, O.. T.
Crosby, assistant secretary .sof the
Treasury: Vance Mccormick. chairman
of the war trade board: Bainbrfdge
Colby of the shipping board. DR.. Tay-
lor Of the food administration. Thomas
NJ Perkins of the priority board. Paul
Cravath. Gordon Auchinclose and A. H
Frabier Of the American embassy.
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GREAT INFLUENCE.
FOR j. 5. DELEGATES
Expected to Bring Closer uni-
ty in InteraIIied Pariey
in Paris.
COMMITTEES At WORK

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, November 30.-The delegates
to the interallied conference were en-
gagged today with the committee meet
ings at the various French ministries
there being no general session. The i'm
preston is that the important work OF
the conference will be transacted by
these committees. the proceedings OF
which are entirely secret.
The American members are expected
to exercise great influence in bringing
about closer unity. They are pleased
with the cordial and receptive manner
In which their suggestions thus TAI
have been received.
The committee meetings probably
will be continued for three days more.
Council Opens Tomorrow.
1t was announced officially that the
supreme war council will begin its sit
row morning. 1t will be attended by
Premier Lloyd George and Gen. Wilson
for Great Britain, Premier Clemenceau
and. Gen. Foch for France. Premier Or
lando and Gen. Cadorna for Italy and
wi. AlouSC anu A~AASS AoA
United States While this council is
an advisory body for the formulation
of strategic plans for operations OF
the western front. including Italy. II
Is expected that suggestions will beal
great weight with the commanders OF
the allied armies and will result in that
unity Of control which is SO much de.
sired.
The conference opened in the min.
istry of foreign affairs yesterday with
fifteen nations represented. The French
premier, NJ. Clemenceau. presided ano
welcomed the delegates. emphasizing
the gravity of the responsibilities rest
ing on the assembled statesmen ant
military officials
Premier Clemenceau's speech barely ex
ceeded a hundred words.
Gentlemen" he said. 'in the name o
the French republic the honor of wei
coming you falls upon me. In thi
greatest of wars it is the feeling Of tn
supreme solidarity of peoples whic
unites US in this moment to win on tn
field of battle the right to a peac
which shall be true peace of human
ity. 1t is for this we are here in thi
admirable reunion of hope and dut
well prepared to make every sacrtnc
demanded by the alliance which no In
trigue and no weakening can ever I'm
pair. Our task is to translate into act
those lofty feelings whereby we ar
animated. Our order of the day Is wort
Let us work."
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elares that Lord Lansdowne could not
have taken a step better calculated to
hearten Germany to prolong the war.
1t says his arguments are weak and
Illogical and that the whole letter II
extraordinarily sollish and mischie-
vous."
The Morning Post says that the real
mischief of Lord Transformers letter is
that II gilds German fetters with fne
phrases and spreads a camoudage of
words over proposal of surrender.
The comment of the Daily Chronicle,
although adverse. is worded moderxte-
ly and refers to President Wilson's ye-
ply to the papal peace note. It says
that IL it is question Of LansdoWne's
Judgment against that of President
Wilson, 1t would strongly prefer the
Presidents.
The Daily Mail heads its editorial with
the words: The White Flag" and con
clndes It with dsnunciatory Comment.
declaring that Lansdowne il alone in
his Surrender
The Daily Telegraph agrees with the
writer in the main principle. namely the
desirability of co-ordinating and eluci-
It disagrees, however on several
points. notably the question Of
freedom of the seas The Daily
Express fears that the letter viii
harden Germany's resolve to conquer.
while the Graphic describes 1t az the
outpouring of man who IL so weary
Of war that he can only wiring his hands
In despair.
The Daily News says: The letter is
rs conspicuous for its courage a. for
Its largeness and sanity of vision
.. He does Unreasonable service
to humanity in setting before all the
nations the duty of a will to peace
. The way to which Lansdowne
points, to which President Wilson has
pointed and which Asquith. Balfour, Won
6ethmann Hollweg, Czernin, BRAND and
Smuts have approved. Is a way to re-
store to the shattered world the &c.
eurity and stability of peace"
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May Be More Startling Here.

1t was explained here that Lord
proposals perhaps may oe
more startling to this country than In
his own nation, where there mas oeeh
agitation, not for any let
down In military operations. but Tor
appeals to the peace element in Ger
many which would enlist their actuai
support in overthrowing kaiserdom and
the junker element in Prussia
To some extent this propaganda has
developed in the United States. and 1t
has become prevalent enough to draw
fire from high quarters-from former
President Taft for example. When Mr..
Taft spoke in Washington several
weeks ago he strongly combated the
theory that the United States is not at
war with the German people, said the
German nation had become permeated
with militaristic psychology. and said a
crushing defeat of the German military
machine would be the only effective
means of bringing the rank and file Of
Germans to realize the falsity OF their
ideals
Don't Know What Letter Means.
Whether the Lansdowne letter is
a political attack upon the
Lloyd George administration, which
has been criticized for paying atten-
ton solely to the military aspects Of
the war, or whether 1t has an interna-
tionaI aspect and was made public on
the eve of the deliberations of the
Paris conference SO that 1t might be
considered by the leaders of all the
allied powers. Is not known on this
side of the water.
Whatever its purpose, II Is believed
in some allied quarters in Washington
that 1t will have a marked effect on .
decision among the allied governments
to restate their war aims.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-30
VIOLATE 1HEtAW
TO WORK FOR US.
Public School Teachers Who
Have Taken Government
Places May Lose Pay.

Despite the law, which specifically
public schools of the District OF CO.
lumbia to work for another department
OF the government at a higher salary.
the inroad made by demands of Uncle
Sam upon the teaching force in the To-
/ cal schools has been SO great that a
shortage has occurred In the primary
grades that Is causing school officials
no little alarm.
1t was stated at school headquarters
today that a proportion amounting to
approximately % per cent of the teach
ers in the lower grades and in the kin
dergartens have lefk the schools and
are now working in government de-
partments where wars demands have
opened many. positions which pay
larger salaries than those offered in
the schools.
Salary May Be Refused.
Section of the urgent deficiency act
of October s. 1917, relative to the trans
ference of workers from one depart
| ment to another contains the above
prohibition. Supt. Ernest L. Thurston
recently wished an Interpretation. on
the matter of teachers leaving school
employ to enter government depart
mentr and was advised by the auditor
| for the District, Alonzo Tweedale. that
section would include school employees
| going to one of the government depart
ments and would involve the .appro-
| priation for that department. Tho only
way. it appears. TO Carly out tia pro-
| visions of section is for eSeh new
F! clerk OF executive going to work for
| the government to state his or her for
mer place of employment and in case he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-30
Questions Are Outlined

NJ. Pichon then outlined the questions
to be examined and the method of work
to be followed. The resolutions by the
French representatives having been
adopted without discussion. the confer
ence divided into sections in. which the
various allied delegattons are repre-.
scented. These sections. are finances.
Imports and transportation. armament.
munitions, aviation. food and blockade.
Each OF these commissions Ii being
presided over by the French minister
whose department corresponds to the
subject under consideration. Diplo-
matte, military and naval questions
win be treated under the direction of
the minister's Of those departments.
ThsTseenefAfs meextnE SsAA1de6 atiti1l
o'clock. when the delegates left the
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LANSDOWNE'S Letter
PROVES REAL PUZZLE
Causes Much Speculation in wa'n'
ington, But Officials Don't Know
What It Means.

No news from Great Britain IN re-
cent weeks has caused so much unot-
dcial speculation in Washington as the
letter of the MARQUIS of Lansdowne.
urging a restatement of the allies war
aims.
Two interpretations were placed upon
it by persons informed upon European
affairs. One was that he proposes
virtual compromise with the kaiser.
The other is that no such compro-
mise is suggested. but rather the sup
of vigorous military opera,
lions by diplomatic efforts which woulo
avoid a prolongstion of the war. winch
he fears, may lead to the ruin OF the
civilized world"
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A "Good" Glove.

That is not so easy to get these days,
at a moderate price. But here is lot
that will qualify to your critical judg-
ment. Tan Outseam Eng
ish Walking Gloves; reg O. k
ular and Cadet sizes..-.. p i 40
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Marquis of LansdoWne Pro-
vokes Turmoil by Demanding
War Aims Revision.

Continued from First Page.)
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SOME of the wounded ara In z serious
condition. and all Of them are IN . nos
pital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-30

Specials i'm Hosiery.
Black. White and all the Fancy col
ors-in mercerized thread-and -
all sizes. Csc grade. SPECIAL ZOC
Pure Thread Silk Hose-in Black,
White and other popular
s sa7de;; An size. Csc grade. 46c
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Two Shirt Specials.
Madras, Crepe and Percale Neglige
Shirts-in very attractive col
orings; new patterns; soft OE~
cuffs. SOC
Silk Shirts-the durable weight
with satin stripes; hand d. AZ
some and smart effects. spOefO
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$1,000 to $1,000

Military and Boy Scout Play Outfits
while they are made for the rough and tun,-
service. Coat, Brooches, Hats d M
and Legsins complete. to 00.UU
Boys Munsing Union Suits; Egypt
ian ribbed; closed crotch. Sizes CT Ok
"a to ~ e@O
pom as.,1 Taan al rismas as. 90
Boys Blouse Waists-plain White and
fancy patterns-with and without kEr
aceltxrss ,sixes lz to H.-.............. VOli
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-09
Alpha Department
ALPHA WAS PATRIOTIC.
Registration Day in This Village Was
Observed With Enthusiasm.

Alpha observed registration day In
manner BETTING the occasion.
There was no work done here at the
mines and the business places were
closed. Many of the gardeners took
advantage OF the vacation TO work
in their gardens during the forenoon.
but in the afternoon all the people
assembled at the village hall where
the Alpha band was playing national
airs outside while the registering Of
those OF military age was carried on
inside OF the building
Prof. Armstrong Of Stambaugh.
had been secured boy the committee
10 deliver an address and when he
stepped upon the porch of the viii
lage building a large and enthusiast
tie audience greeted him.
The address was a mastery one In
every way. Prof. Armstrong dwelt
upon the causes that have brought
us into the present struggle and the
necessity for Americans standing by
their principles In this contest as
they have I'm those OF the past He
spoke for nearly an hour and was
roundly applauded when he finished
his speech by a quotation OF Long
fellows Launching of the Ship"
In the meantime a large delega-
tion had arrived from Crystal Falls
in autos and with them came the Cor
Mckinney band which played
several pieces in excellent style and
then Senator Moriarty was intro
duced and soke TO the assemblage
for about half an hour exhorting our
young men to take up the burden
which has been placed upon them by
the course OF events in Europe.
Senator Moriartys address was
good one and was listened to with
the greatest attention and when he
closed the Crystal Falls band again
played for patriotic airs and
then the children OF the lower grades
of the Porter school sang after
which the Alpha band played again
and the people fingered about the
place visiting and talking over the
registration which had by that time
mounted up to very high figures for
Alpha.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-09
From Our Boys

Mr.. James Duffy,
Dear Brother; Just few lines to
let you know l am feeling fine and
hope you and all the rest are the
same.
This is a fine place down here. 1t
is about the healthiest life a man can
live.
We only drill a couple OF hours
each day. and the rest OF the time we
stall" around and sit under tic
palm trees
| think / will be going on guard
duty next week / walk around dur
ing the night. two hours on and two
hours of. In case we see any dan,
ger | give two shots. and a little rest
and then two more shots. That will
be a signal, and then the soldiers
will be down 20 the forts like "A shot
There are some first class gunners.
The whole bunch is composed Of fne
fellows / caught on 10 drilling right
away and ! like IT. The officers are
nice fellows They come in and sit
around and talk and go swimming
with us
We certainly do get the feeds here
as the captain says he don't believe
in starving the men.
The weather is awful warm, but !
put in half the day in the water. so
don't mind IT, You ought to see the
big fish we catch here. One OF the
fellows caught a shark nine feet long
tonight
We sit on the wharf at night and
watch those big blanket fish. carp.
and sharks jumping around. They
come right upto the wharf sometimes.
II is very interesting to be down at
the big guns. They take large
boat and put a target boat behind It.
and go out about 10 miles from the
shore and then we practice shooting
at IL. There are numbers on the tar
get boat, and it's fine TO see the mo-
lions everyone must go through every
time the numbers are caught direct
on the sight OF the gun. Then II IS
fired. We use the small S-inch guns
for firing.
This is really fine life for a while.
II Is just like a pleasure trip. One
thing which Is fine. the water In the
ocean is awful salty and It is fine for
catarrh In the head | haven't MOTTO
ed my catarrh at all lately. It seems
to be drying up 1t Is also good for
poor eyes.
II | get mustered out within the
next year I am not coming home be-
fore see the country l am going
to try and get from here to San Fran
cisco first thing
How is Alpha MOVE Suppose pref
ty dead.
Your loving brother.
EDWARD.
Fort Dade, Florida.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-09
ranada and. cuyuna RANGE work.

Canada ands Guyana range work.
The Wright family which has been
located In Alpha for a couple Of
years will move very soon TO CHS
holm. Minnesota where they will re-
side in the future.
Tie girls auxiliary will give a
basket social at the Porter school
auditorium on Monday evening. June
H. The proceeds will 90 towards
the support OF the minister OF the NJ.
+. church.
The first word Of advancement for
any OF the boys who have gone TO
the front came from Fort Ethan Al
len where Andrew Uren has been
promoted from private 70 a sub
corporal position
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-09
THE DEcLAMAToRY CONTEST.
Inter-Townshlp Contest at Porter
School Last Night Well Attended.

The inter-township declamatory
contest held at the Porter school last
night was we'll attended and highly
enjoyed by all who attended. Quite
a number OF visitors were present
from the townships interested and
from Crystal Falls.
This declamatory work has not been
taken up by all of the townships Of
the county but Il Is probable that
more viii be added to the list each
year. The contestants are limited TO
pupils in the grades In the different
schools Of the township and differs
from the district contests In which
the high schools Of Crystal Falls and
Iron River take part.
The contestants from Alpha were
both from the four grade OF the POr-
ter school so that they didn't match
in age with the pupils from the 9TH
err townships but they showed up
we'll az did the other contestants.
In order TO arouse interest in the
affair cash prizes were offered: one
OF S. for first. one OF SO for second,
and 50 for third best
The program OF the event Is as fol-
lows:
Violin solo. Mr.. Skinner.
Defamation.
Defamation.
Vocal solo. Miss Marie Judish
Defamation.
Defamation.
Piano solo. Mrs. Charles Kazilek.
Defamation.
Defamation.
Judges decision.
Chorus "The Serenade" Eighth and
Ninth grades.
Contestants.
Martha Lockart death Bed OF Ben
edict Arnold" Stambaugh
Edward Harris. "Sparticus to the
Gladiators." Stambaugh.
Duffy Kopenskl Patrick Henry's
Address" Bates.
Lilly Williams. Death Bed OF Ben
edict Arnold" Bates.
Rhoda Hubbard. Wreck Of the Hes
perus.r Mastodon.
Helen Good. 1.-THE Dead DOLL Mas
todon.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-09

clerk of the city OF Crystal Falls,
Mich, up to O'Clock p. M, June 25,
1917.
Plans profles, and specifications
may be seen at the Office OF the clerk.
All proposals are TO be made upon
forms 10 be obtained at his office. A
certified check in the amount OF fifty
(s5O.0O) dollars must accompany each
proposal. The city reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
w. ]. BRIBBLE,
(Jun 9-2D Clerk.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-09
THE BENEFIT CONCERT.

On the evening Of June rs concert
under the auspices of the CONNER.
cial club, will be given in the Porter
school auditorium This concert has
been arranged to help swell the
fund being raised by the Commercial
club to provide certain requisites for
the twenty-five or thirty young Alpha
men no with the T. S. army and navy.
Each and every man will be provided
with stamps. postal cards, pipes. to-
bacco, packets OF sewing material,
combs, toothbrushes and matchsafes.
II is possible that a certain amount
of this fund will be directed toward
army Y. NJ c. A. work.
The dance OF June 5, promoted by
the Commercial club and produced
for the benefit Of this same fund,
netted $S5
The concert program Is Of unusual
merit, deserving of heavy patron
age, and tho modest admission price
Of 25 cents should insure a packed
auditorium. Help a worthy move.
ment by taking your quota OF tickets
Tickets will be on sale az John
sons drug store and at the Alpha
Candy Kitchen. The program in full
will be inserted In next weeks issue
Of the iaDmond Drill.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-09
COMMENCEMENT WEEK.
VIII BE Busy One In Alpha az Well
As In the Porter School.

The week OF June IS 10 % will be
Commencement week at the Porter
school and one of many interesting
doings in Alpha and Mastodon town
ship. On Monday the 18th the big
benefit dance for the soldiers will be
given. On Tuesday the 10Th a Japan
csc program will be given at the
school and on May 20 there will be
a May play festival at Alpha. and
closing exercises at the Dunn mine
school.
On Thursday, June 81 the Com
mencement exercises Of the Porter
school will take place in the audit
orium Of the Porter school and this
event will close the weeks doings.
A complete program of Commence
ment will appear in next weeks issue
hut we can state now that the top
lines will be an address by Professor
Armstrong OF Stambaugh