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WOULD DISCUSS LEAGE OF
 NATIONS

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 7.-Prince Max. imilian, the new Imperial German Chancellor. has proposed to the Reichstag an immediate suspension of hostilities and a request that the Allies be officially asked to state their terms for peace.
 He proposes also that pIenipoten- tiaries be dispatched to a neutral
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TEXT OF THE NOTE FROM GERMANY.

Amsterdam, Oct. 7.-The text of the note to Pres ident Wilson from Germany is as follows:
 Germany requests the President of the United States to take in hand the restoration of peace and to acquaint all belligerents of his request and in- vite them to send plenpotentaries for the purpose of opening negotiations.
 Germany accepts the program which the President of the United States set forth in his message to Con- gress Jan. 8th and in later announcements espe- cialy in speech Sept 27th, as basis for peace gotiations with view of stopping further bloodshed
 Germany requests armistice during the peace negotiations"
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GOLDEN, coIo.-Dr. Richard B. Moore, of the Bureau of Mines, an- nounced today that he has discovered substitute for radium, which he had named Mesothorium. He will ex- plain the discovery to the American Institute of Mining Engineers in Mil Waukee Oct. 10th.
 WAsHINGTON-sir Erie Geddes. First Sea Lord of the British Ad- miraIty, is here for . conference with the American and Allied naval program. He was received by Presi- dent Wilson today.
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BRITISH MAKE PROGRESS

LONDoNA Oct. 7.-Gen. Haig in his Sunday report said progress was being made around Mont Brehain and Beaurevoir in the St. Quentin sec tor.
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HUNS LEAVING LILLE AND GET
 IN BIG HURRY
German Armies Are Re- treating Fast Before the British and Who Out
 flank Lille.

WITH THE BRITISH, Oct. 7.-- The British have made wide gains and reached the Haute Deule Canal line.
 The Germans are evacuating Lille.
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PETITIONS ASK FOR PEACE ON TERMS
 SUGGESTED BY PRESIDENT WILSON
voN HINDENBURG QUARRELs

London, Oct 7Amerdam Won Hindenburg resigned day German ChetoStaf after heated interview with Kaiser in which Hindnbug declared that retreat large scale is impossible avoid.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-07
GERMANS BURN LA0N AND FLY
 BEFORE FRENCH
Hun Forces Being Forced Back Before Victorious French from Central
 Part West Front.

PARIS, Oct. 7.-The Germans ap- parentIy are burning the Loan strong hold to which the Germans have been cIinging desperately as the Key point of the Southeast line of Rheims thus clearing this section from the menace of German cannon.
 The Germans are retreating along a front from Suippe river to Ar oonne; also South of Cambrai.
 The peace proposals are not stop pima the Germans from Saullumines near Lens.
 Fires are also seen Southwest ot Lille.
 The advancing Allies found all or the suippe valley villages burning.
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FRENCH ADVANCE RAPIDLY

PARIS, Oct. 7.-The French fore es have crossed the Siippe river and have reached the outskirts of Bazan- court and BouI Sur Siippe. The Germans are retreating fast before the whole French Army in the cen tral part of the West front line.
 After severe fighting, they inflict' ed heavy losses on the Germans who retired in great disorder.
 The French advance completed the deIiverance of Rheims. North or St. Quentin several fortified woods were captured, along with prisoners and war material.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-07
HER ARMIES BEATEN AND HER ALLIES QUITTING, GERMANY JOINS AUSTRIA IN ASKING WILSON FOR PEACE TERMS HE SUGGESTED; CHANCES NOT GOOD.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7.--An attache of the Swiss Legation this afternoon delivered the German note to President Wilson personally. It is being trans lated
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LENS COAL MINES DESTROYED

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS, Oct. 7-On entering the City of Lens, the British found the coal mines of the city destroyed. The Germans before retreating also destroyed city monuments and public buildings.
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GERMAN OFFICERS SAID WAR HOPELESS
 Berne, Oct 7.-The Stuttgart Nous Tageblatt says the peace proposal made the advice of Ger mans in the army in high command. As the result Germany has decided to consent to heavy sacrifices
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NEWSPAPERS ASK UNCONDITIONAL
 TERMS TO HUNS
General Opinion Is That People and Not Kaiser Must Make Peace or
 War Will Go on.

NEW YORK, Oct. 7.-American newspapers insist that Germany sur render internationally.
 The New York Times says if Germany wants peace, let her abol- ish kaiserism and speak through the Government of her people, and with the consent of tho governed.
 OTHER EDITORIAL COMMENT
 WASHINGTON, Oct. 2. - Peace comment by the leading papers fol- low:
 San Francisco Chronicle:-On the surface it seems like a definite be- ginning for the end of the war, but only on the surface. kaiserism is again resorting to tricks.
 Topeka Capital: - The armistice and peace barley cannot be granted now.
 Cleveland Plain Dealer:-Germany can have the peace granted to Bull garia-utter surrender.
 Chicago Tribune-The Allies an swer must be redoubIed efforts against the enemy.
 Post lnteliipeneer-We must give
 (Continued on Page Eight
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FRENCH ARE ATTACKED

PARIS, Oct. 7.-The French fore es last night captured the town of St. Masmes, Northeast of Rheims, and penetrated the town of Hauvine, according to official advices.
 Northeast of St. Quentin the Ger mans attacked several times in an effort to take positions which the French already had captured. All attacks were repuIsed.
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REALIZED ARMIES BEATEN.

London, Oct 7-The circumstance that German army officers urged peace is regarded as an admission that their armies are beaten.
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LONDON American and A. Canadians landed France and 3l70O0 troops rived from the Unit
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CERTAIN OF VICTORY.
SUBMARINE CAMPAIGN BLOWS UP.

LONDON activities the thr conclusion that sumane hashl ln.
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AMERICANS AND FRENCH MOVE FORWARD ON RIGHT WING AND CUT OFF HUN RE ETREAT FROM THE
 WEST; HUNS FLY EVERYWHERE

FRENCH ON THE CHAMPAGNE FRONT Oct. 7.Over villages, Gouraud
 Bertheots front whole the lied army fromn northwest of Rheims.
 AMERICANS TAKE 1,700 PRISONERS. WITH THE AMERICANS ON THE CHAMPAGNE FRONT, Oct r. 00 prisoners 48 officers and much a o
 GERMAN RETREAT QUICKENNG PARIS, Gouraud is 
 have Fort river
 They coselyp
 LONDON 7Womded Americans who arrive every day from jubianty declare that the Allies haveF a
 end of far
 SUBMARINE CAMPAIGN BLOWS UP LONDON - have has blown 4s
 315O0O AMERICANS REACHED FRANCE LAST MONTH September 311 American troops and A. Canadians landed France
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AMERICANS AND FRENCH WIN
 A VICTORY
AM ERICAN

Oct. 7.-American troops, assisted
 by French volunteers under the com mand of an American captain, at-
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OTHER EDITORIAL COMMENT

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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-10-11
Whole Number 4348

Edward Finley of Hartford was in
Paw Paw on Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09
Finland Asks a King.

Finland asks that the kaiser send one
of his sons to be king of that country.
Finland, striving toward democracy for
years. one of the first parts of Russia
seeking independence, the land of suf-
fragc, asking for German king is a
spectacle calculated to impress the peo-
pie of Russia with the prospect of Teu-
tonic influence following the breakup
of home government. Just how sincere
is the Finnish wish for the reign of
King Oscar of Prussia does not appear
in the dispatches. One can imagine that
the fine hand of intrigue has been at
work at Helsingfors. Germany never
overlooks a chance like that afforded by
the Generalization in Russia to establish
an outpost. The Hohenzollern scions
must be accommodated with thrones. A
schedule of kingships for others may
soon be expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09
CURLING Conferees.

Good for Senator Curtis, Curbing
confcrees viii serve very valuable end.
They are appointed for a distinct pur-
pose. and should not lie permitted 10 go
beyond IT, 1t is not within their prov
incc to insert new matter in measure,
nor yet eliminate matter about which no
dispute between House and Senate has
arisen In other words. they must con-
fine themselves IN future TO the bust
ness that has been specifically referred
to them.
Both House and Senate have long been
too tolerant on this score. They have
allowed conferecs far too much liberty.
1t has sometimes been the ease that a
conference committee has risen above
the source of its powers-has in way
and to q degree substituted for the
measure it had received a measure Of
its own. and then under parliamentary
practice forced the substitute upon both
House and Senate.
That 'cvil-for evil it has been-comcs
to an cad with the Senate's action of
yesterday. Henceforth, conference
committee, as its name suggests, will be
that, and nothing more. 1t will not
originate matter, but compose differ
ences about matter that has originated
elsewhere 1t will be the servant and
not the master of Congress.
Leave that to conference" has beeu
a familiar suggestion on Capitol Hill
when delicate questions have arisen
which nobody seemed DESTROYS of dis
GUESSING in public. In conference behind
closed doors they could be discussed
freely. and agreements reached without
embarrassment TO anybody.
1t will be different now. Nothing will
be left to conference which has not
been discussed and acted on in public
Fine work" performed behind lock and
key viii not avail. If reported, it viii
go out on point of order.
This reform comes at ar opportune
time. Congress is just entering upon 4
period of very important measures, and
sharp differences between House and
Senate are certain to develop. Confer
ence ca nmittecs, therefore. will have
much important business to transact
They should understand and conform
TO their limitations. They are not to
IeriSl2tc. hut oriv to recommend in mat
ters where House and Senate in open
discussion have been unable to agree
And they should do better work be-
cause Of this new rule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09
The Casualty Lists.

While it may be right as measure
of military precaution to modify the
casualty lists reported from time to
time from headquarters in France, there
is assuredly no warrant for Withholding
the home addresses of the men who are
killed and wounded in action. The
only possible reason against the publ
cation of the addresses is that it might
give the enemy a clue to the organiza-
tons with which these men are identi-
fed But this is a very slight chance
Indeed. if reports are correct the or
ganization of the American Army in
France does not follow the lines laid
down in this country when certain units
were grouped in brigadcs and divisions
the enemy should know that men from
Kansas or Maine or Florida or Oregon
have suffered wounds? Doubtless the
enemy has already ascertained with
fair accuracy the identity of the units
confronting him, by captures. The
allies have been able to identify enemy
units without difficulty from the begin
ming of the war. Information derived
from the casualty lists printed in Amer
lea can hardly be expected to reach the
German grand headquarters in time to
be of any military advantage whatever
Publication of the bare casualty lists
of names without Identification by
means OF addresses would Head to great
confusion and much unnecessary dis
tress. In the ranks of several hundred
thousand men there are necessarily many
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09

Implications of names. To publish the
death or the wounding or the killing of
Private William Robinson, for instance,
would shock the friends and relatives of
perhaps hundred different men, leav-
ing them all in suspense. 1t is, of course,
the practice of the War Department to
notify the families of men who suffer
wounds and death at the front, by other
means than through the public prints,
but there are many who do not get this
information and who are greatly con
cerned over the welfare of their friends.
Much less harm will be done to the
cause by publishing the addresses than
by supbressing them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09

avoidance of the ex post facto law pro-
hihition. But if the retroactive feature
of the bill is dropped (as it should be)
the camouiage tax provision loses all
value, and should also be eliminated.
If our problem is merely that of
equitable rentals fixing to meet tempo
rary emergency the task of solving it is
simplifed.
For not all rentals need to be dis
turhed. Only the degree of arbitrary
rentals fixing which is necessary to pro-
tcct the government and its employees
and to help win the war is compulsory.
No rentals contract with which both
parties to it are satisfied should be
upset.
Any plan of universal rentals fixing
for the District to do equity should raise
rentals which are too low as well as cut
down those that are too high, and would
involve retaliation of every piece of
real estate in the District. But correc-
ton of the present evil of rentals prof
iteering in relation to government en-
ployes should not be compelled to await
the establishment of an equitable uni
versal nt-fxing system. If universal
rent-fxing legislation is wisely ever to
be enacted, the task should not be
tackled in wartime.
War rentals fixing should apply only
to the real estate involved in the war
necessities, and the rentals in these cases
should be fixed SO as to produce rea-
sonable net return on the actual present
value of the leased property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09
Fashion S Fancies

4 Liberty Locket Button is the ne,o-
est tray for enlisted men to carry the
photos OF loved ones ,C4th them con-
Stdntly. They look like ordinary but
tons and can be used as ordinary
buttons. ard trhen opened they hare
places for ttco photographs. soc each.
Q1laddy Note Paper ard Envelopes
or QuGddy Invitations toiA be just
the thing for the QUaddy or Easter
Party for little FOLKS. SIC boz.
Patriotic Easter Pc1tcils-the holder
decorated ,0ith cunning BunnicS-tooleid
make school 1Uork more Interesting for
little oaeS. CSC each.
Pretty. NeU Bor Paper for Foreign
and Domestic Correspondence comes at
SOC, 7jc aud 500 boz.
4 Pocket6ook Of her rery oton is
aohat et'ery little girl todnts-prcfty
ones 1rith different styles, in coi0ys,
can be had for sI00.
Street floor, Eleventh street entronoe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09

Ladies in New York are protesting
against votin. booths in barber shops
where they had to wade ankle deep in
hair The refining influence expected
from women in politics has asserted it
self without delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09

The Japanese are wise people and
keen observers. The cmperor's soldiers
may he depended on for punctual and
correct analysis of any efforts on the
part of German agents to f-aternize.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09

Little bit o. sunshine
Lookin' fob rose.
Passin' every mornin'
An a-smilin' as he goes.
Little yaller blossom
Sees de spring begun;
Sets his admiration
Fob to initiate de sun.
Dat jolly little blossom,
He sho'ly suits my style.
De rose may be mo- stately,
But she hasn' got de smile.
But de sunshine aim contented
Till de rose a thorn extends,
An he doesn take much notice
OF his loyal, laughin' friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09

One of the hardships of young sol
tlcr's life is being ross-examined by
we'll meaning but tactless friends as to
just what is being done and whether the
war will end this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09
Down to Rusiness

ave have the greatest country and
the best government on earth?"
Fright. And further comment is I'M
necessary. Let's buy liberty bonds and
war stamps and not waste time on mere
compliments"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09

There will always be few politicians
left who cannot get over the idea that
the first thing to do when an election
approaches is to placate the German
vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09
Common BIunder.

"What makes you so sure Bliggins is
an insincere man"
ale writes me an unpleasant letter
saying all kinds of uncomplimentary
things and then signs it Yours respect
fully"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILASDER JOHNSON.
The Ultimate Force.

"Much can be done with political
machine"
yes replied Senator Sorghum But
in politics as elsewhere the present prob
lem is not SO much machinery as man
power
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09

The familiarity with which the kaiser
stin refers to his confidential relations
with Infinite Wisdom and Divine Good
ness brings a shudder where once it
brought smile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09
Moderate Ambitions.

Yon garden-may it blossom gay!
It's joys will be surprising
Should it produce enough to pay
The cost of fertilizing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09

The remark is bromide" here, but
Siberia is awakening to the significance
of that terse sentence, THE japanese
are a wonderful little people
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09

Washin gtcn is growing so rapidly
that It is no longer necessary 10 go to a
metropolis to enjoy the ex-
element of a traffic jam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09

Tenors are boasting Of their eror
nous income taxes. 1t is their privilege
TO turn liability into such valuable ad
vertising that it becomes All asset.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09

American industries with German
stockholders bring up the subject OF
interlocking directories in its most ag
gravated form.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09

Enough fvemilc dry zones will &C
complish the purposes of universal pro.
hibition without waiting for seven years
delibcration on the part of the states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09

Russia may one day remember the
L. S. a. with some tenderness as the
only nation on the map that had any
regard for her feelings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09

The American farmer can be relied
on to raise the crops if the transporta-
ton lines can be relied on to haul them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09

Daylight saving will leave the tired
business man with little more time
for golf a. the afternoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09

The Russian bear is now displayed in
Petrograd with German ring in his
nose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09

The fight on the Uboat is producing
some valuable sunk without trace re-
suits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09

"The man with the hoen is now a
subject for congratulations and not for
sympathy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09
A Group of Popular New
Novels.

THE PASSPORT INVISIBLE. by
-Perley Poore Sheehan. A story of
suspense and mystery, replete with
appeal for this time. which recog-
nizes in the White House today a
spirit comparable in lonely great
ness to that of the President of
1853. SIZE.
THE BAG OF SAFFRON. by Bettina
Won Hutton. A story of socially
ambitious woman Who is convinced
from early childhood that happi-
ness can be secured by purchase.
$50.
THE L. 2. TRAIL. by Zane Grey.
y romance of the early days when
the railroad first linked the west
with the east. SI.50.
THE FALSE FACES. by Louis
Joseph Vance. The story of how
the Lone Wolf. once master thief.
saves America from the Prussian
spy peril. S1.4o.
LOVE AND HATRED. by Mrs. Bel
loc-LowndeS. \ Storv OF mystery
and romance of oddly assorted
people of present-day London.
Si.aO. Second floor. street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-09

Entered as second-class mail matter at the post
Office at Washington, u. c.
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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-02-08
MINUTES BOY SCOUTS MEETING.
Wednesday, Jan. 80, 1918.

Wednesday, Jan. 80, 1918.
IL Scouts present.
Hours O'Clock p. m.
The meeting assembled at O'Clock,
and was called to order by chairman.
Minutes were read and adopted, fol-
lowed by the tressurer's collection of
dues; the appointing of committees
by chairman; voting on E. Baragona's
entering troop, and Of F. Hornsby's
entering. Three weeks from January
3Oth all Scouts who have not done so
must take tests; talk on purchasing
flags; discussion of purchasing of fuel;
(suspended until next meeting); ap-
pointing Of committees to clean Scout
Han; making Mr.. James 8. Johnston
an honorary member Of the Boy
Scouts; appointing committee to draw
up resolutions of thanks to Mr.. John
ston and Mrs. Davidson.
(Adjournment)
We, the Boy Scouts of Troop No. 1,
st. Joseph, La, wish to thank Mrs.
Davidson for the room which we oc-
cupied for some time. We wish to as
sure her Of our gratitude for permit
ting us to occupy the building free of
charge.
We also wish to thank Mr.. James
Johnston, who has served as our Scout
Master for some time, sacrificing hours
OF his time to be with us. It is with
deep regret that we have to part with
him. The vote was passed unanimous
ly, making him an honorary member
OF the Boy Scouts, and he will be well
come on all hikes, camps and meet
ings.
G. H. CLINTON, Scout Master.
r. M. Whitney, Scribe.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-02-08
NOTICE.

Owing to the fact that the mail
boat is now making but one trip a
week-up Sunday and down Thurs
day. find it necessary to collect
laundry from my customers on Sat-
urdays 80 that same can be sent up
to Vicksburg Sunday to be returned
Thursday. Customers are therefore
requested to have laundry ready for
boy on Saturdays.
Mrs. A. B. CROTHERs.