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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-19
Join The Red Cross
Christmas Roll Call

Provost Marshal General Crowder is
of the opinion that the work of the
American Red Cross will be increased
rather than diminished by the arrival
of peace. Discussing the Christmas
roll call of the Red Cross recently he
made the following statement regard
ing the necessity of the Organization
continuing it's work abroad and at
home:
"The need for the Red Cross does
not terminate with the cessation OF
hostiiities-rather are its Usefulness
and its scope increased. With the war
at an end, the Red Cross must turn
it's hand to the rehabilitation of devas-
tated Europe, rot only in the late the
aires of operation but in all those
fields just delivered from hostile occu-
patton and among all those who for
more than four years have felt the
heel of German oppression. To en-
barrass It's activities at this time is to
add misery to suffering"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-19
Farm Labor Problem
VS.. Farm Improvements

Erookings, 8. D., Dec, 10.-The limit
to production during the past seaaon
was the labor shortage caused by the
taking OF men into war and war In
dustries. Altho Il, now appears AZ tho
more farm labor will be available next
year, yet labor will continue to be a
prominent factor in production for
several years, says W, c. Boaraman,
government labor specialist at State
college. Farmers probably will be
obliged TO pay high wages which will
necessitate careful plans to make each
year profitable.
Now is a good time TO ascertain
whether a reorganization of the work
will not take the place Of some of the
high priced labor. Will a diversified
rotation cut down the large need OF
labor for short periods? II is possi-
BILE to grow more than two grains plus
corn, alfalfa or sweet clover? Is It
not possible to feed the hogs with
less labor by pasturing alfalfa and the
use of ~self-feeders? Would not ce-
ment barn floors, cement feeding floors
or manure carriers be cheaper and
more permanent than an extra hired
man? These are some OF the questions
that South Dakota should answer for
themselves this winter.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-19
Hog and Wheat Prices
Assured For Next Year

Aberdeen, Dec. SC. N. Herried re-
turned this morning from Minneapolis
where he had been called to attend
a meeting of the food administrators
of the northwest. Concerning the
meeting, Mr.. Herried said: THE food
representatives of the northwestern
states were instructed to formulate
some plan for taking over from the
jobbers and retailers the surplus
stock of the so-called substitutes
which they bought under the order
which existed under the regulations
requiring the purchase by consumers
and known as the $3.50 basis. Be
cause that order resembling those reg
ulations came like a fash out or a
clear sky and without notice, l, with
others, have maintained that In JUS
tice to the dealers, the government
should take off the surplus stock and
dispose of Il In some way. and an eff
fort will be made to minimize the loss
to the owners of these so-called sub
stitutes. Some plan for handling the
material will be n OF my hardest
tasks" added Mr.. Herried, and 1t VII!
be a most unpleasant thing to do. but
it will have to be done.
Dispatches from Europe yesterday
intimated that Herbert Hoover had
been designated food administrator
for Europe as well as for the United
| States, that the saving and distribu-
ton of food until next harvest will
probably be under the direction OF a
commission with Hoover at the head.
THE farmers of South Dakota may
feel absolutely safe that the price OF
wheat (s2.2O) will be maintained for
next years crop. This may mean, on
account of wheat available from
South America and Australia, a loss
TO the government, but under the ex-
listing plans for food distribution
throughout Europe, | feel it will be
equitable and l would not be surprised
if some plan was worked out by which
the price of wheat would be stabilized
and the loss be equalized by all the
allies, but however that is, South Da-
kota farmers may rest assured that
the price of wheat for next year is
fixed by the government.
"The great demand for fat in Eu-
rope insures a big price for pork pro-
ducts for months to come"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-19
NOTICE

All Miller Township warrants to
and including warrant No. 1853 are this
day called for payment. Interest
ceases December 81, 1913. Payable
at Citizens State Bank.
A. e. Conner.
School Treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-06
lmperiled BY British. French
and American Driues
Along West Front.
GHENT CLOSELY INVESTED;
YANKEE GAINS IMPORTANT

By the Assoaat. resa
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON THE SEDAN
FRONT, November g. pm. (by the Associated Press)
American troops continued the advance today between
Mouse and Bar, moving forward at one place
than three miles.
The Americans reached Chemery, seven and one-hah
miles outh-southwest of Sedan.
East of chemery the American lines run through
Maisoncelle, Flaba the Bois du Fond de Limon.
When they reached Chemery the troops of the Amer
ican 1st Army slightly than twenty
seven miles since of the Meuse began
September rs.
By Associate PesA
Forced realization of impending peril by the of
south of Sedan Germany shattered armies rapid
the Belgian frontier to the Asne So rapid
the retirement very difficult determine the exact loca
the contendng forces along this eghve miles of front
British cleared the barrier of Normal forest and
threaten wedge between Mons and Maubeuge To the
south French launched attack that has forced the enemy
back miles, while along the Meuse the Ame
cans cooperation with the French the westward
stubborn resistance by the and moved
still nearer the Sedan-Longuyon railroad.
that the Germans carrying out the
orderly retreat marked their retirement from the Marne and
se saents Batteries of field guns, with horses attached
have captured and quantity of munitions which could
be moved quickly under ordinary circumstances has fallen into
the hands of the allies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-06
GERMANS RECEIVE
NOTE0N.ARM|ST|CE
May Be Several Days Before
Huns Final Decision Is
Made Known.
BATTLE GROWS HOTTER

BY this hour the Germans have re-
ceived the official text Of Secretary
Lansing's note forwarded through the
minister of Switzerland, formally
notifying them that terms Of armistice
may be had upon application in proper
form to Marshal Foch. The note was
flashed overseas hyswireless AtsD,s ana
doubtless the unofiiciaI But MeVSfthss
less correct version was picked up
by the German wireieal at
Nauen.
officials here expect 4 delay OF sew
eral days in Germany's decision upon
the terms Of armistice, even after they
have been delivered by Marshal Foch.
Meantime the allied military forces are
smashing ahead on the western front
and will continue an aggressive cam
pasgn, by way Of reminder to the Ger
mans that the sooner they accept the
armistice the better or they will be-
Plan Invasion From South,
Plans for invading Germany from
the south, in case the .armistice lis de-
clined. are being made. by the allies
on the Italian front without cessa-
Austria-Hungary now intimates that
it was not meant in the terms of
capftulation recently signed to give
the allies a pathway through Austria
to attack Germany. Reading of the
armistice shows that it was not only
Austrians are to surrender armament
and munitions to an extent which will
forbid their resorting to arms after
attempted picking of flaws in the
agreement. That contingency was
foreseen and adequately guarded
against.
Publication Of the verbatim terms
of armistice prepared for Germany's
consideration will not prece6ie their
delivery to the German representa-
tives by Gen. Foch. The world and
Germany have had opportunity, how
ever, in the perusal of the conditions
laid down for Austria-Hungary Tur-
key and Bulgaria to get a pretty gen.
eral idea of their scope. H.
Germans Put on Notice.
More detailed elucidation Of the
terms was furnished in the note for
warded through the minister of Swift
zerland by Secretary Lansing last
night, covering points which are
thought to be held by the Germans
as Of major importance. Fair notice
was thus served upon the Germans.
before they should apply to Marshal
Foch for an armistice. that, what
ever other terms he may present
them, the two points emphasized By
the allies in the Lansing note must
be considered as the final dictum Of
the allies. This was by way of say.
ing to the Germans that before max
ing up their minds to ask for an
armistice they could be sure of two
points to which the allies were ir-
revocably committed.
Secretary Lansing's' note quotes. q
memorandum Of observations" by the
allied governments on the Presidents
CORRESPONDENCE with the German au.
thorities inr which those governments
declare their willingness to make
peace with the government Of Ger
many" in accord with the Presidents
program. subject to these qualifca-
reservation to themselves Of COM
1Continued on Second Page.) :. :;
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Democrats Refuse to Concede
Loss of Either Branch,
Despite Outlook.
ABOUT 40 CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICTS YET TO REPORT

The republicans have been swept of the House
probably of the Senate according to the election returns
received up until a late hour this afternoon.
The democratic have not yet conceded however
that the House them. There still sena-
be determined of the states notably New
and Oregon Returns have been received from all the
congressional districts about forty and the are
that the republicans will safely hold their lead 1t appears that
ONLY miracle could save the House the democrats.
governorshp in New York is still surrounded with un-
certainty, though Smith, the democratic candidate is slightly IN
the lead of Gov. Whitman the republican.
To what extent of New York, exercising their
suffrage for tme responsible for the close result III
apparent today There several
woman Congress the but all defeated
Several women were running in the and
house. defeated according the
Ccived.
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i. S. G|VESP[EDGE
T0.HELP RUMAN|A
Will Exert Influence to Secure
Nations Political and Ter
ritoriaI Rights.

The United States government to-
day promised to exert its influence in
behalf Of Rumania in its effort to secure
just political and territorial rights at
the final peace conference. -
Mr.. Lansing's Communication.
Secretary Lansing made public the
following:
, From the Secretary Of State to the
charge d'affaires ad interim Of Ru-
bsSssaissht 81 's;l's ssats,
Washington. November S. 1918.
5s. ~ 80 Il s. ~
The governpaent ,of the United
States has constantly had in mind the
future welfare and integrity Of Ru-
mania as free and Independent coun-
try, and prior to the existence Of q
state Of war between the United States
and Austria-Hungary a message of
sympathy and appreciation was sent
by the President to the King Of Ru-
mania. -,
Notes Change in Conditions.
Conditions have changed since that
time, and the President accordingly
desires me to inform you that the
government Of the United States is
not unmindfui of the aspirations of
the Rumanian people without as well
as within the boundaries of the king
dom. It: s witnessed their struggles
and sufterings and sacrifices in the
cause of freedom from their enemies
and their oppressors. With the spirit
Of national unity and the aspirations
of Rumanians everywhere the gov
ernment of the United States deeply
sympathizes and will not neglect al
the proper time to<exert its influence
that the just political and territorial
rights of the Rumanian people may
be obtained and made secure from ali
foreign aggression.
Accept, sir, the renewed assurances
Of my high consideration.
ROBERT LANSING.
The American Legation at Jassy
has been instructed by telegraph to
convey, the foregoing message to the
Runanian government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-06
BULGARs INFLICTs WILD
T0RTUREs ON PRISONERS

ATHENS. November s.-(by the AS
ISOLATED Press).-British prisoners re-
turning from Bulgaria say that ter
rible tortures were practiced by the
Bulgarian soldiers upon prisoners,
some of whom, have been driven in
sane. x
Serbian and Rumanian prisoners
were badly mistreated. and in one
instance a Greek was hung up by
the feet and burned, Many. harrow
ing reports are told by men who have
been for some time inside the Bull
garian lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-06
SOLDIER VOTE MAY
DECIDE RESULT IN
NEWY0RK STATE
Smith, Democratic Candidate
for Governor, Leads
Whitman. =
By the Associated Press.


NEW YORK, November g.
Revised returns this afternoon
of the complete New York city
vote for governor as given by
the local news organization
which has been compiling them,
reduce Smiths lead for governor
over Whitman to 24,673 votes,
with 326 districts in the rest OF
the state missing.
By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. November 6.-Returns
from 6,7e4 election districts out of
1890 in the state, including New
York city. give, for governor: Whit
man, republican, s3s.714; Smith, demo-
crat. s7o,s27. This puts Smith in
the lead by s2.113. with 43e districts
still to be heard from.
Complete and corrected figures on
returns from New York city only. with
no districts missing. give Whitman,
republican, 2s2.s5o: Smith. democrat,
54s.s1L
Returns from 1896 election districts
out Of 1906 outside Of New York city
for governor. give: Whitman. repub-
lican, s47.5s3: Smith. democrat. Ill.,
927, a majority Of 229.656.
The final result Of the contest for
the governorship ~nd other state Of
fees in yesterdays election remained
in doubt early today. Missing upstate
districts, which are normally repub-
lican, were gradually cutting down
the big lead rolled up by Alfred E.
Smith. democrat in New York, and
indications were that the winner
would be determined by the soldier
and sailor vote.
Missing Districts Remote.
The Indications were that the election
would be very close, with the vote of
New York state soldiers and sailors who
were able to cast their ballots deter-
mining the result. The missing dis
tricts were virtually an in remote rural
sections Of the state and 1t was I'm
probable that further returns would be
received until late today.
It was predicted that unless the re-
suits IN the districts which are lack
ing show an upset in the tide running
for Whitman upstate or the vote of the
men in the service Is Overwhelmingly
in favor Of one candidate or the other.
recount would be demanded by the
nominee who appears to have lost on
the face of the unofficial returns.
1t seemed probable that with women
voting for the first time and with a
registration approximately ohe million
greater than ever before, the contest
would develop into one Of tho closest
in the history Of the stAte.
Tho next assembly win be repub-
licAn. although by reduced ma3oritisA
rf(Ynnf50aaAd m yaRAA
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Nv the Associated Press.
wTTH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON
THE SEDAN FRONT. November g.
Another formidable enemy defense
line. on which the Germans planned
IN make stand, was smashed by the
Americans late Tuesday, when they
captured the town OF LIE Tanne' In
the bend of the Meuse south OF Mou-
zon. From LIE Tame the line extends
along the Meuse through Poulily ana
Inor and eastward.
This line was part Of the new de-
lenses along the Meuse. from Stenay
northward to Sedan. An elaborate
trench system recently had been COM
pleted, along with numerous wire en-,
tanrlements, concrete dugouts ana
miles of concrete emplacements lor
haavy machine guns. In some places
tha emnlacements were only fifteen
yards apart.
Hun Resistance Sdfens.
cerman resistance against American
,,.ssure west of the Meuse sti1ened
considerably today. The Germans are
using artillery. gas and machine guns.
n a
arassed to the French and American
Commanders, the Germans reminded
The allies that there were many civil
isns in the villages north OF the
front, and suggest
Cd that the artillerymen be notlf1ed to
this effect. None OF the villages was
named. however. The message was
s;rned BY the German field COM
mander.
Beaumont Huns Target.
The village Of Beaumont. where
there are more than 400 French civil
t.ns Is the particular target Of the
Germans. All last night they deluged
beaumont with poison gas
In their retreat east Of the Meuse
the Germans, according to reports
reachinR American headquarters. are
Sest-nvine property and cutting down
go. along the roadways. American
istors reported today that the high
-av from Stenay northward to Oltzy-
smr,Chiers is blocked every few yards
Nv trees across the road. The de-
str,,ction begins just beyond Stenay
and extends northeast anu noFen iron'
one to three miles.
In Plight for Reserves.
on indication Of the plight of the
,.treatine Germans. itsis known that
IN the entire western front the enemy
... IN reserve only one division
Wh;ch has been out of the battle one
-nnth and four divisions which have
nssn resting from two to four weeks.
~o of the divisions are east OF the
TSe Germans, 1t Is believed, have used
.ii their reserves on the front oppo-
ste the Americans, the last enemy
S;vision In reserve on this sector hav-
ing been thrown in in the desperate
efsort to stem the American advance.
Capture Important Points.
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BANS MERCHANTS
/ T|PS|ND. c. TRADE

The practice of payment of COM
r,;ssions or tips" by retail and other
.,nerchants in Washington to stewards.
buffers. chefs, cooks. servants and
other employees of their patrons. which
The District food administrator de-
ciared today is widespread. is to be
stopped by him.
This practice. which the adminis-
traitor says has become 50 extensive
tn the District. is not only demoraIiz-
i'i,c. but Is absolutely corrupt. He
ated that in many cases the practice
J. known and assented to by the
],;.Fons. They apparently do not OBJ
!'c: to their servants receiving con-
tributions from tradesmen as a trib-
u OF appreciation of their trade
Increases Prices.
However, as the payment of these
commissions increases the cost of the
,'.aiier's , business. the necessary
direct result to the public at large is
s general increase in prices. In other
words. the public is paying for these
tips and commissions to the servants.
To put an end to this practice the
following rule has been adopted.
q, otices of which the today being sent
1" various, dealers throughout the
cry:
on and after November S, 1918, the
J. -ment of commissions. fees. tips or
i"r gifts or gratuities by dealers in
'dstuffS to the stewards, buffers.
q -. cooks and other servants and
l'luycs OF the patrons and customers
l. fIir practice"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-06
DENY CHARLES TO ABDICATE.
Emperor Of Austria Given Cordial
Greeting in Vienna Sunday.

BASEL. Switserland. November e.
Reports to the effect that Emperor
Charlee intends to abdimte are denied
by an onicial dispatch from Vienna.
Another message from the capital OF
the dual monarchy says that tho en-.
peror and empress drove In the pub
TO paEkD Sunday ana yeceived cordial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-06
Caesar Ritz Of Hotel Fame Dead.

NEW YORK. November s.-caesar
Ritz, who established the Ritz system
of hotels in prominent cities in Eu-
rope and the United States, died Mon
day night at a sanitarium in Lucerne,
Switzerland. according to a cablegram
received here. I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-06

Hy TIE Associated Press.
LONDON. November e.-The British
last night continued to press after the
oeymans beyond the Normal forest.
where thsy hsvs reached the main road
49, AGunannn 49, 2hnaA lfaRuhal
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Strict Enforcement,

'.ais rule will be strictly enforced,
upon its violation a recommenda-
ton will be made to the United States
''od Administration that an unfair
order be issued against the retail
1r.ler offending against the rule, which
I Order will prohibit all wholesale deal
. Grs, licensees Of the food administrA-
/ ton. from selling the licensed food-
lptufks = ADek- -ent0f3 1no2
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REPUBLICANS GAIN HOUSE
CONTROL AND ALSO LIKELY
TO HAVE SENATE MAJORITY
.E[ECT|0NRESU[TS
|NF|GHTFOR HOUSE

The following table shows the re-
suits of the elections for the House of
Representatives as far as returns have
been received:
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SMASH ANOTHER LINE:
GERMAN RESISTANCE 'STIFFENS

THE MEUSE SECTOR, November
(by the Associated Press, IL p.m.).-
The American forces have captured
Liny-Devant-Dun and Milly-Devant-
Dun, east of the Meuse river. They
are also occupying the hills on the
east bank of the river. despite stiff
. machine gun resistance by the Ger
mans.
have occupied Letanne, Stonne, La
Besace and Yoncq. and are pushing
their line Well beyond Raucourt for
est north of Stonne.
In beaumont 500 French civilians
were freed after four years German
occupation of their town.
In their advance today the Ameri-
cans reached points within five miles
OF one of Germanys main lines Of
communication between Metz, Me
zlereS, HirSon and the north.
Enemy in Full Retreat.
By this afternoon the enemy was
in full retreat northward. He was
| offering little opposition and the
roads toward the north were seen to
be full of the fleeing enemy.
The Americans pressed close upon
| the heels of the Germans and made
their retirement as difficult as pos
sible. The American casualties were
very light, despite the opposition'to
The work Of throwing bridges
across the Meuse began soon after
dark last night. 1t was conducted un-
der withering fire from artillery and
! machine guns. The Americans sue
/; oeeded in constructing four pontoon
bridges at a. point about two kilo-
meters east Of Brieulles, but lost one
| by artillery fire when the first brigade
began to cross.
Pour Across Bridges.
Over the other three bridges. how
ever, brigade after brigade poured
across until a formidable force had
been assembled on the east bank. The
| enemy resistance then began to de-
crease, SO badly was he demoralized.
: Then the Americans were able to be-
gin their northward push toward
| Stenay. All night long the troops con-
, tinued crossing on the pOntoons and
some of them were still marching
| over as late as noon today.
/ On the west bank of the Meuse other
| troops pressed northward, and at :.
I o'clock in the afternoon had reached q
i point less than kilometer from Stenas
across the river from the town. The
progress here was still continuing this
afternoon.
It was due to the smashing Of the
enemy lIuc dl thC pifoIaA poAht Va thS
main attack that his complete retire
ment was brought about The chief ef-
forts on both sides were centered all
day upon the river sector. The night
/ ing in the other sectors was less active,
although the Americans left reported
| the scoring Of small advances.
French Score Gain.
LONDON. November 5.-Ffench
troops have crossed the Ardennes canal
on both sides Of Le Chesne and have
advanced for a distance Of about a mile.
The Americans have forced the
bridgehead south Of Dun, on the River
| Nense hut have not vet occupied Dun.
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TEUT0N ARM|ST|CE
DELEGATESON WAY
Leave Berlin for Western
Front, Where They Will
Meet Allied Chief.
RESULTS AT VERSAILLES

By the Associated Press.
BERLIN November 6,
via London.-An official
statement issued here today
says:
-, "A aesmaa delsgstion so
conelude an ar1nistice and
take up aeseai istieaae
has left for the western
'front.'
AMSTERDAM, Novem-
Der 6 (by the Associated
Press).-A German arnnis-
tiee delegation left Berlin
this afternoon for the west
ern 'front.'.
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HAIG PRESSING AFTER GERMANS:
FRANCO-BELGIAN LINE CROSSED

Haig announced today.
Progress was made in other sectors
Of the battle front as well. and more
prisoners were taken.
The latest tnformation regarding IL