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The diamond drill., 1918-01-05

Irving Tufts got home Thursday
to spend a few days with his folks
here.
Robert Hockings left last Tuesday
night for Chicago where he is attend
ing school.
Miss Anna May Russell is helping
out at the Office of register of deeds
at the court house.
Mrs Gordon Jackson. who under
went an operation some time ago is
convalescing slowly.
Miss Lefty Haines left last Tuesday
morning for Green Bay where she has
secured employment.
Miss Carmilita varney left We'd
nesday for Green Bay to attend the
business college there.
Miss Ruth Ross left Tuesday even
ing for Minneapolis where she is at
tending the Michigan University.
Miss Helen Fraser who was home
over the holidays from her school
work at Beloit college, returned last
Tuesday.
The big general store at Hermans-
vile burned TO the ground last Saf
urday The hydrants were found to
be frozen when the call went in.
Howard Warren wso Is now ser
geant at Camp Jackson. S G., came
home to spend the holidays with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles War
rem
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Roberts arrived
in Crystal Falls last week Saturday
to visit few days with their friends
before leaving for the west where
they will take up fruit farming.
Miss Abba Martin OF Iron Noun
tain, spent last Monday in the city
visiting with friends Miss Abba l.
student at the Detroit Normal
school where she is taking a course
in music.
Miss Alma Larson resigned her pos
ition at the Crystal Falls Co-0pera-
tive store and left Wednesday for
Green Bay to attend business college.
Miss Alma will take up a course In
stenography.
John Carey Of Sagola is employing
a number Of Crystal Falls woodsmen
in his operations near Sagola. Mr.
Carey has pretty good sized log
ging contract. Among those work
ing for him is John Slattery
John Davis of Marquette was in
the city bver the New Years. Mr.
Davis has his garage full of cars for
the new year, and feels that he has
hiohN " Hi9' lhV'tf az ~ - EpinS tN
be difficult to get cars later on.
Alblno Notes came up from CamD
Custer last week Saturday and re-
manned over the New Year Albino
likes his work at the camp very much
and says that all of the men there
are anxious to go across the pond
A bad crossing accident happened
near Masonville last Saturday when
a 500 line passenger train crashed
into an automobile carrying a load o.
men from Rapid River to Gladstone
Six persons were injured. two Of
whom died later on.
Lieutenant Gustave r. Weaber OF
River has been advanced to the posi-
tion OF first lieutenant for good work
at Camp Custer. Lieut. Weaber has
been at Camp Custer since the end
OF the first training camp at Ft Sher-
idan where he was given second
lieutenant's commission.
The supreme court has approved
the verdict which Bertha Hartwig.
the Powers girl, secured against
Kell in the circuit court of Menoml-
ness county Kell Is a Powers man
and the case of the Hsrtwig girl
against him was one OF the sensl-
tions OF the upper peninsula sever al
years ago.
An order was received by County
Fuel Administrator Conlin last Mon
day from the state administrators in
structlng him to enforce lightless
Thursdays and Sundays. All adver-
Using signs. theater lights and hotol
The diamond drill., 1918-01-05

NJ. r. Richards went to Madison,
Wis, last Tuesday on a business
mission.
A baby boy arrived at the home o.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Wall on New
Years day.
One drill has suspended operations
at the Longyear exploration near To
Inns spur.
Russell Richards went 20 Milwaa-
kee last Tuesday evening to visit
with friends there.
Frank Kluber. jeweler at Jacobs
Bros store is spending a well-earned
vacation at Milwaukee.
Gen. Mgr Geo l.. Woodwork OF
Iron River was in Crystal Falls last
Monday on a business trip
Sam Jacka left last Tuesday even
ing for Ann Arbor to resume his
school work at the L. of NJ
John J. Spencer, the we'll known
Iron Mountain mining man, was
business visitor here on Monday
Miss Ruth Martin who IL attending
the Minnesota University at Minneap
oils. returned to her school duties last
Tuesday
Harry Wills has succeeded to the
position OF head engineer for the
Corrigan- Mckinney company, made
vacant by the resignation Of Fred
Roberts
Todd Webb and Ole Nelson went
TO Milwaukee last week and drove up
a couple OF cars for the Webb gar
age They report the road to be in
fine condition.
Antoine Bauer, an old resident Of
the community. passed away at the
county farm early in the week. For
the past ten years he has lived on
farm in the Jarvis district
DR. Ferguson Of Sault Ste. Marie
was forced to retire from the dis
trict exemption board because of III
health. His place was filled by the
appointment OF Dr. II. w Sheldon
OF Negaunee.
George McCallum OF Detroit came
to Crystal Falls last Wednesday and
spent the day in this vicinity paying
taxes on the lands OF the D. NJ & NJ
Co Mr. McCallum is one of the
trusted officials Of the ID NJ. & NJ
company.
Russell LaPlante was unable to get
home for the holidays as he was given
but four days leave. lie is now At
Trenton, \. J., where he has been
added to regiment OF engineers as
timer In recent shooting contest
Russell scored thirty bull's eyes out
OF thirty tries which isn't bad.
John S. Weidman has turned all OF
his lands In the northwestern part OF
Iron county over to the Weidman &
Son Co, the corporation which opcr-
ated the mill at Trout creek. in On
tonagon county. The deed was fled
for record during the week and in
cluded in the list lot of lands Ia
Houghton county as well.
The Milwaukee sleeper has been
taken OF the St Paul run between
Milwaukee and Iron River. Hereaf
ter the Marquette sleeper will be
dropped OF at Milwaukee In the
morning and will lie at Milwaukee un-
til the Pioneer limited comes along
about 8 o'clock when II will be picked
up and hauled TO Chicago. Passeng
ers from Milwaukee will be unable >
get their sleeper until the arrival of
the train from Chicago on trips north
BILLY" Eldred made his trip to Es
canada, mentioned last week He
started back Sunday afternoon anj
at Iron Mountain about
o'clock and took on gasoline While
crossing the St Paul railroad track
al Antoine the right front spindle
bssae and he had to telephone to this
city fSr assistance His son. will,
aap{rson-in-law, Clifford Lilly. secured
a fpindle and drove TO his assistance
They arrived at Iron Mountain about
5 o'clock and, fixing up the car which
Mr. Eldred drove. they exchanged
The diamond drill., 1918-01-05
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

Notice is hereby given that the reg
ular annual meeting OF the stockhold-
ers Of the Finnish a. Swedish Mercan-
tile Association OF Crystal Falls. Mich.
for the election OF directors for the
ensuing year and for the transaction
OF such other business as may law
fully come before the meeting. will
be held at the Office OF said Associa-
tion on the 14th day Of January. A. n.
1918
VICTOR SODERMAN. socy.
The diamond drill., 1918-01-05

An order was received by County
Fuel Administrators Conlin last Mon
day from the state administrator in
structing him to enforce lightless
Thursdays and Sundays. All adver-
tising signs. theater lights and hotel
signs are to be discontinued on
Thursday and Sunday nights Mer-
chants are required TO turn on all
lights in their stores. consistent with
safety.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Rodgers came
up from Flint arriving here on Mon
day to spend few days with Mira
Rodgers parents. Mr. and Mrs. John
Wall. Mr.. Rodgers says that the en-
tire Cheyerlotte plant has been mad )
over into a munitions plant and was
opened last Wednesday on tile new
work. The Buick has reduced its out
put very materially. putting part OF
its plant on government work. Lib
erty aero engines are now being
turned out in the Buick works.
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SHEDTEARS WHEN.
TERMS Are READ
Pathetic Picture Of Signing Of
Protocol Which Is Destined
to Bring Peace.
PLEADS FOR SYMPATHY
Momentous Document Signed
Aboard Marshal Foch's
Private Car.

Paris, Nov. 1.-THE German armi-
stice ENJOYS sobbed when they heard
the terms of the truce, according to
details received here concerning this
momentous event
DIR. Mathis Eyzberger, clerical
leader. was one of the first speakers
in the armistice conference. Address
ing Marshal Foch, he said:
Marshal, have you any sympathy
for the German population? We want
peace"
Marshal Foch replied: "Sir, have
the terms of the protocol. which
being signed, will bring peace"
Immediately the generalissimo be-
gan reading. AS he proceeded, the
Germans broke into tears.
The signatures wereN finally affixed
to this momentous document aboard a
private train used by Marshal Foch
as his headquarters. The German
courier failed to arrive from Spa, but
wireless message was sent to the
envoys in France authorizing them to
sign.
remained in France stayed up all night
Sunday night awaiting word from Spa.
When news arrived that the conditions
were to be accepted, they fastened to
Marshal Fochs private train and the
generalissimo was aroused. The famous
French soldier formally received word
that the Germans had come to sign.
Erzberger First to Speak.
ErZberger was the first of the Ger
mans to put his name to the world
famous document. The other parlia-
mentaires followed and then they re-
turned to the chateau, where they had
heen stopping. for breakfast. In the
meantime, news Of the suspension OF
hostilities was being flashed up and
down the battle front.
Marshal Foch called at the Elysee
palace shortly before noon on Monday
10 announce officially to President
Poincairc that the armistice had been
signed. He attempted to avoid the
crowds and returned to headquarters
as inconspicuously as possible.
Great Ovation.
The marshal was recognized by
crowd. the members of which raised
mis- automobile from the ground, mean
while cheering at the top of their
voices.
Premier Clemenceau received news
of the signing of the protocol after an
all-night wait. His first public ap-s
pearance afterwards was marked by
the firing, of a salute of 101 guns by
submarine in the Seine river while
he was crossing the Concorde bridge.
As news Of the signing of the armi-
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IN HOUR OF VICTORY
ASSOCIATED PRESS REVIEW

lied where there is any danger of a
conflict between parties.
British forces reached Mons, Bel
GUM, before the hour for the cessa- :
ton of hostilities. This city has SEN
timental interest to all British SUBJ
jects, for it was there that Kitcheners
Contemplate army" had it's first bap-
tism of fire in 1914.
The Americans closed the campaign
in France by capturing the village OF
Stenay.
1t is announced that, by a supple
mentary declaration to the armistice
1t was agreed by Germany that, in
case the vessels stipulated In the ar
mistice were not turned over within
the specified time to the allied powers,
the island Of Helgoland might be occu-
pied as an advance base to enable them
to enforce the terms OF the agreement.
When the last shot was fired the
allied battle line from the Dutch bor-
der to Switzerland was approximately
as follows:
The frontier of Holland north of
Selzaete to Ghent to east of Aude-
narde to Grammont to east Of Mons
to east Of Maubeuge and thence east
OF the Franco Belgian border to north
Of Rocroi Thence the line was along
the Meuse to Mezieres to Sedan and
across the river in the region of
Stenay. Then southeastward south of
Montmedy and northeast of Verdun
to the Moselle near Pagny, northeast
of Pont "a Modsson. The line then
paralleled the Lorraine frontier to
west of Markirch, where it enters
Alsace. whence 1t ran southwark to
Switzerland on line about twenty
miles west of the Rhine
France had been entirely cleared Of
the invaders except for the narrow
strip of territory from the Meuse to
Alsace
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stice began to spread among the popu-
lace of the city. crowds swarmed to-
ward the war ministry almost over
coming the proud platoon OF old
coIonials on guard duty. AS the SOL
diers presented arms. 1t could be seen
that the prime minister was deeply af-
fected Tears filled his eyes and his
mouth twitched nervously.
Touching Scenes.
There were more touching scenes
when the premier received the other
members of the cabinet, embracing
them as they rendered their congratu-
lations. II was the final attainment
of a long life Of constructive states
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Defeated on the battlefield, deserted
by their emperor and subjected to
terms tantamount to unconditional sur
render, the German people have made
an appeal to President Wilson.
Conditions described as Fearful
prevail, and DR.. w. S. Solf, the foreign
secretary, says in his appeal that mil
lions face starvation If the allies do
not take steps to overcome the danger.
Mutinous sailors who are in control
of most of the units of Germanys navy
may. even at this late date. risk battle
aGainst the allied fleets rather than
surrender their vessels under the terms
of the armistice. Wireless messages to
the various units have been picked up
calling upon the sailors to defend the
country against this unheard of pre-
sumption"
The messages directed that the naval
units assemble in Sassnitz harbor. on
the east coast of the island of Ruegen,
of the Prussian coast.
Holland Is said to be preparing to
intern William Hohenzollern and his
son. the former crown prince, as well
as their military officers who sought
refuge with them by crossing the
Dutch frontier. This action may pre-
vent the former emperor from return
Ing to Germany, should events take a
sudden turn, and following the exam
pie Of Napoleon In 1916.
Allied warships have entered the
Dardanelles and British naval forces
have occupied Alexandretta.
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg, who
was reported to have fed to Holland
with his royal master, has Joined the
revolutionary forces. Hee had asked
the soldiers and workmen's council to
send delegates at once to main head
quarters.
Everywhere in Germany the momcn-
tum which swept the old regime out
of power seems to be increasing. The
greet Rhcnish Westphalian industrial
region is in the hands of the reds, while
Potsdam and Doeberitz have surren-
dered to the forces which have taken
over control of Berlin.
There are evidences of friction be-
tween the military authorities and SOL
diers' and workmcns council in many
towns s1n northern Germany. the au-
thority OF the latter being questioned.
II Is reported that civil administra-
tions have been professionally organ
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CASUALTY CORRECTIONS

Washington. Nov. 12.-The war de-
partment authorizes the following cor
rections In today's casualty list:
Killed in action, previously reported
seriously wounded, Corp. James w. Me-
Cutcheon. Lake City. s. c.: Private
Clayborn Y. Springer. Summer. Miss.
Missing. previously reported killed in
action: Private Clarence Il. White,
W0odlawn. Va.
Wounded degree undetermined, pre-
viously reported missingA Privates Henry
Arnold. Louise. Va; Cullen Rawls. Bog
alusa, La.
Returned to duty. previously reported
killed In action. Private John Champion,
Zwalle, La.
Returned to duty. previously reported
missing. Privates Wesley Cox. Clinton,
Tenn; Leon f. Howell. Washington.
Ga. j. W. Luther, Colfax. Ga; Lee V.
Whitman. Elberton, Ga.
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manship.
DR.. Frederick Ebert, the new Ger
man chancellor, sent out q wireless
message Sunday night informing the
German pariamentaires in France that
new plenipotentiares were on their way
into the allied lines and that an order
for the signing of the armistice was
coming. The new delegates arrived at
2 o'clock Monday morning and were
Immediately met by the ENJOYS already
on the ground. They placed their
signatures upon the momentous docu-
ment at o'clock. being followed by
Marshal Foch. The government was
informed Of the signature at o'clock.
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ALLIED TROOPS RESTING ON
THEIR ARMS ON HALLOWED GROUND

With the British Army in Belgium Monday Noy IL a. po Peace
The last big crashed Its challenge and great 0yerpwenS quiet
the armce by the desperate Mons catuated before
resting happy the thought the fitness their final M
through which
Field Marshal Won Buw and Field Marshal Won kuc hurled their
deliverers.
and to have intercourse with the hiN
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ALIENS FOR oGLETHoRPE

New York. Nov. 12.-Thirty-eight dan
Gerous enemy aliens from New York,
Utica and Rochester. sentenced to Intern
ment ''for the duration of the war" were
taken from the Tombs prison today and
sent to Fort Oglethorpe. Ga. They will
he Joined by twenty-one others at Tren-
ton. Philadelphia and Baltimore and will
The Germans seemed greatly depressed
when. guarded by armed soldiers, they
passed through jubilant throngs In the
streets shouting their pleasure over the
allied triumph.
who falsely swore he saw guns on the
Lusitania: Julius Pirnitzer. former presi-
dent Of the Transatlantic Trust company:
Arthur f. Mothwurf. DR.. Robert Pabst
and Herman Seebohn. of the seized Bayer
company. and Otto Fritsche. who said he
would do anything for the kaiser"
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Swiss Charge DeIiVers Note.
Washington, Nov. 1.-THE appeal
of DIR. Solf, foreign secretary at Ber-
lin, for intervention by President Will
son for mitigation of the armistice
terms to save Germany from starva-
tion, was delivered to Secretary Lam
sing today by Minister Sulzer of
Switzerland. 1t was sent Immediately
to the president.
-NeedIessIy Alarmed, Say officials.
Officials say DR.. Solf is needlessly
alarmed They point out that in spite
of Germany's treatment of conquered
peoples it has been made plain that
the United States and the allies have
no intention Of permitting the Ger
man people to starve.
Since outside aid may be necessary
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to prevent anarchy in Germany, it is
possible the president may see fit to
take up with the allies the question
of giving some kind of reinsurance
has to the humane purposes Of the as
sociated powers.
Among other things, 1t Is UNDER
stood the plan is to put the German
merchant marine into service as soon
as possible after the problem created
by the naval revolt is cleared UP, and
such vessels necessary will be en-
ployed for sending supplies through
German ports.
1t Is suggested in some quarters
that Dr. Soils pleas may be designed
to lay the foundation for an attempt
on the part of Germany to obtain
general modification OF the armistice
terms before the peace conference.
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FEAR UNWIELDY PROBLEM
London Press Pesslmlstic Over German
Colonial Burden

CoIonIaT Burden.
London. Nov. Recommending on the
futures OF Germany's colonies the Man
chester Guardian says some OF those
Interested In colonial questions are ask
ing whether the time is not coming
when America will reconsider her a.
titude In regard to undertaking terri
torial obligations In the backward re-
gions OF the EARTH"
onies Is to be added to the already enor-
nous burden resting upon the British
empire the newspaper says. this burden,
u II Is carried alone by us or even is
shared In some manner between Great
Britain ard France, may become alto
gether too unwieldy There Is greatest
need In colonial administration OF the
efficient and liberal minded help which
America could supply"
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FAIR, SAYS BILLY 'P0SSUM

/ cannot write a
vibrant rhyme to
sing the kaiser's
knell, except to say
he loved himself
not too wisely, but
too well.
The weather?
Fair and continued
cold tonight and
Wednesday. m y
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SHOWED NO EMOTION
Prisoners at Mcpherson Calmly. Accep,
Situation and Proceed With Daily

Atlanta. Ga. Nov. 12.--The 1.010 Ger
man prisoners at Fort Mcpherson received
very quietly the news of the final col :
lapse Of their country and went about
the routine as calmly as If nothing had
happened a VI :
II was revealed at the camp that sun
,orters OF the bolshevilS faction were
faund among the prisoners some time ago.
Then. Il IL cIalplcd members OF the nine
supporters posted an anti-kalscr circular
ION the billboard and caused conin,otion
III the canir. The Ioynlists rcsentirg the
net since That tisre tho nine anti -Laiser
-s's'f l,rvc hcen scsfsgstcd.
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GERMAN MUFFIN EERS ON
MARCH TOWARD HOLLAND
Entire German Northern Fleet and Island Base
of Helgoland in Hands Soldiers Councils
Ex-Crown Prince Reported Shot Hin
denburg With New Government.


Holland.
Berlin
The telegram adds Crown
Dutch Intern Kaiser.
N. liam has
that
The kaiser
Dutch authorities at Chateau Joachim
Soldiers Control Hegoand.
Amsterdam flee
telegram
Camp Belgium Revolt
Amsterdam Monday, Nov. G1:3O
toward Holland
Fighting
received
the
Submit Demands Hndenbuq
to
the front will submit its demands
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NO MORE APPLICATIONS
Training Camp at Fremont, CAL, May
Be Called OF.

Charleston, S. c., Nov. 12.-What Is
believed to be virtual calling off Of
the officers training school, to have
opened at Camp Fremont, CAL, on
Dec. I. for 10000 men. is the unofficial
Interpretation put on telegram ar
riving this morning at headquarters
OF the southeastern department, or
dering the receiving Of applications
from civilians for entrance to cease
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CENSORSHIP LIFTED.

Orders Of Importance Regarding Coast
wise shipping Interests.
Charleston, s. c.. Nov. 12---Instruc-
tions were received at the sixth naval
district headquarters this morning from
the navy department that censorship on
coastwise shipping Is lifted.
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Text of Solf's Note.


follows:
the
the Of This
just of dispute followed reconciliation
all nations.
OF
After blockade
I'VE had
presidents
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GERMAN PEOPLE ADDRESS
APPEAL TO UNITED. STATES
In Fateful Hour, Turn to President Wilson Again
Seeking His Influence With Allied Nations
Toward Lessening Fearful Conditions
and in Bringing Permanent Peace.

London Now 12.-(4 pm.)(A. P)Germany has requested
the president of the United States according
from Berlin arrange Immediately for the opening
negotiations there being pressing danger Of famine.