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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-10
FAMOUS ITALIAN SCULPTOR
WINS SOLDIER HONORS

Attilio Selva is one Of the youngest
Italian sculptors. Like Cesare Bat
tisti. Nazario Sauro, Minister Saliva
tore Barzilai and others who have
taken leading parts in the war. he is
an Italian from Italia Irredenta, hav-
ing first seen the light OF day in Tri-
este. He was raised in Rome, where
he had az masters the greatest Ital-
ian sculptors. among them Ettore
ximenes. designer Of the beautiful
bronze monument to Giovanni da Yer
azzano, first European navigator to
sail into New York harbor. The
strong face Of the bold Venetian looks
out in enigy Upon the Statue Of Lib
erty and New York bay from its ped
estal in Battery park. New York,
where 1t was erected as a gift from
the Italians Of the city in 1910.
Attic Selva is a classic sculptor.
His lines reproduce the reality,
breathing life and solemn majesty.
Last month Selva obtained a few
weeks' leave from the general staff
and organized a season of his most
exquisite operas, some Of which he
had written in the trenches during the
last years. for the national exhibition
Of modern art in Rome.
He is a lieutenant Of infantry and
several times has been wounded and
decorated.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-10
THE COWARD,S REFUGE

The New York Times, in discussing the attitude OF
sulen resignation with which the Germans west of the
have viewed the advance of the Allied troops
through their territory thinks it strange that I'm . raoe
that has so long had a notably high suicide rate, so far
army, in circles high or low, has seen fit to escape from
what to some might seem intolerable disgrace by the
one door that is always open to human beings who are
both courageous and desperate"
1t must be admitted that there are cases in which
suicide is an act of calm resolution; but these cases are
exceptional. Suicide is. in general, the refuge of the
coward. Often it requires more courage to live than to
die, and death is often chosen as the easiest way out OF
perplexities and embarrassments which, in life, call for
more courage and endurance than the individual has.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-10
BREWING AND PRO-GERMANlSM

Ne know of no particular reason why the occupa-
ton of brewing beer should lead the brewer to espouse
the cause Of the German government as against that Of
the United States. There is probably no connection be-
tween the two further than the fact that the brewing
business in this country has been carried on very largely
by persons Of German antecedents. But, whatever the
cause, those who were engaged in the spread Of German
propaganda in this country found some of their most
active aids among the brewers, and the money of brewers
appears to have been available for such propaganda pur-
poses. While it would be unfair and illogical to hold
the whole brewing business responsible for this, public
sentiment will undoubtedly SO place the responsibility,
beyond a doubt. and such decent brewers as there are
will suffer in public estimation, just as they have suffered
in the past because of the fact that other and less repu-
table brewers have been mixed up in every sort of devil
try known in connection with the trade in intoxicants.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-10
WILHELM AND NAPOLEON

The late emperor Of Germany is often compared to
Napoleon. The basis of the comparison is that both were
ambitious to rule the world, and that, while a classified
ton on that basis would include Caesar, Alexander, and
a number Of other notables, Napoleon stands to the pres
ent generation nearest in point Of time.
Aside from that ambition, which brought both men
to grief, the two have little in common, and the differ
ences are all in favor of the Little Corsican."
Napoleon rose from obscurity by the force of his own
personality and the power of his own genius. William,
was born into a position Of eminence created for him by
his predecessors. Napoleon was a great military general.
Williams knowledge of military matters never extended
beyond its trappings and gold lace. Napoleon had a
genius for civil ADMINISTRATION. William never knew any
thing about the subject. Personal ambition seems, in the
case of Napoleon, to have developed with his environ.
ment, and with William to have been born in him as the
governing motive. Napoleon was a big man and William
a little one.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-10
COURT HAS HARD
time TO FIND MEN
FOR BERGER JURY

Chicago. Dec. 10.-When the trial
Of five leaders of the socialist party
including Victor L. Berger, of Mil
waukee, charged with violation of the
espionage act, was resumed in federal
court today, only five Of the twelve
men offered by the government yester-
day as jurors, remained for examina-
ton. Four peremptory challenges had
been exercised and three veniremen
had been removed because of anti
socialistic war views.
Questioning Of prospective Jurors by
defendants lawyers was thought to
Indicate that citizens who had been
active in the various governmental
agencies which worked for the win
ming of the war were not desired as
jurymen. Veniremen also were closely
questioned as to their attitude toward
conscientious DIRECTORS and advocates
against the United States entering the
WA.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-10
NEW ATTEMPT
IS. MADE TO
ARREST MEN
Hotel Bristol in Berlin is
Raided to Arrest
Plotters.

Berlin, Monday, Dec. 9.-(By the
Associated Press.)-A dramatic sequel
to Fridays attempted arrest Of the
executive committee Of the soldiers
and workmen's council occurred to-
day when the Hotel Bristol, one of the
more fashionable places on Inter den
Linden. was raided by order of the
Ebert-Haase cabinet.
All exits of the hotel were guarded
by troops and the premises were
searched on the strength of rumors
hat plotters were concealed there.
In one Of the large apartments the
raiders found % men suspected with
completely in Fridays raid. Among
them were Baron Rheinbaben, former
Prussian minister Of finance, and the
younger Prince Hohenlohe. A num-
Der Of students were found in the
room. The entire party is under de-
tention. Three hundred guns which
were found in IN adjoining chamber
were seized. Count Matuschka, one
of those alleged to have been involved
in Fridays disorders, has not yet been
arrested.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-10
BRINGING WILLIAM TO TRIAL

If the former kaiser is placed on trial for his crimes
it ought to be before a tribunal representing at least all
the major powers associated in warfare against Germany.
And it is to be hoped that a way can be found to try him
OH some more general charge than that of causing the
death of a particular individual. The crimes of the kai-
ser are crimes against civilization. They are offenses
against the world, and it is the world, or those who stand
for liberty throughout the world, who should bring him
to justice. To try him under the local laws of any one
country on the mere charge Of numbering an individual
would be utterly inadequate, because his offenses tran
scend mere murder, and extend far beyond the jurisdic-
ton of any single nation.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-10
THE GREATEST MENACE

There is not the slightest probability, and not more
than a shadow of possibility, that a monarchical des-
potism will ever be established in America. The two
possibilities which we have to consider are that control
over our affairs will be exercised by a small group Of
individuals to whom power has come by virtue of wealth
and ambition, and that, on the other hand, it will be es-
ercised by a minority, larger, it is true, but nevertheless 4
minority, at the opposite end Of the financial scale. And
of these two possibilities the latter is much the more
menacing.
The country has little to fear from an aligarchy
Of wealth. There are individuals to whom such a sys-
tenn might be attractive, with themselves in control; but
even if a tendency in. that direction were to lead to its
establishment. the great public could destroy such a sys-
tenn at it's pleasure, and those interested in perpetuating
it would be helpless. For them to resist the general will
would be to court the loss of the very wealth on which
their claim to power rested.
With the opposite possibility the case is decidedly
different. There is a demand, becoming more ana more
vociferous, that the world shall belong to the workers"
When it is realized that among the most influential men,
bers, both leaders and followers, Of the group making
this demand are those who are voluntarily strangers to
industry, to thrift, and to the ordinary relations which
give stability to society, something of the danger attend
ing the success of such a movement may be appre-
ciated.
This movement has reached its full fruition in Rus
STA. There the Bolshevik leaders stepped into control OF
a country which, whatever its defects, was nevertheless
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-10
THE NEW SECRETARY

The confirmation Of the appointment of Carter GLASS
to be. secretary Of the treasury may safely be assumed
and we may expect control Of one of the most important
departments of our government to pass into new hands
by about the middle Of the month.
1t is worth while for the public to recall that MI.
Glass has been chairman of the house committee on bank
ing and currency for several years, and that in this inn
portant position he had a great deal to do with shaping
the federal reserve banking law under which the country
has been working during the war, and without which the
handling of its financial affairs would have been exceed
ingly difficult.
law is not the product Of a single mind or a single party
The committee which framed the bill which was ulti-
mately shaped into the present law utilized the vast 1uno
Of information which had been collected by the monetary
commission, and especially by Senator Aldrich. The Dill
of members of both parties. And it was due to the sound
understanding and staunch firmness of Chairman Glass
that a number of proposals OF a wild, visionary and ut
terly unsafe nature were rejected.
Mr.. Glass is a man of recognized ability. He is not
likely to be popular with inflationists either in or out CT
congress, because he is one of those old-fashioned peo-
pie who have never been convinced that a nation can in
crease it's wealth merely by increasing the volume Of it's
circulating medium.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-10

Up
E26arl6ue5l1
JUST FOLKS.
'(By Edgar A. Guest

A Christmas Wish.
If you loved and grieved and lost,
1 pray that you will bear the cost
Which you have paid in sacrifice
AS Freedoms necessary price
And find in Gods sweet after while
The courage Inc the strength. to
When peace the tears of all has dried
May you be happy in your pride
And count each glorious Christmas
The gift fly Of him who went away
This happiest Christmas since the
time
The bells of Heaven began to chime
Brings peace on earth, and 80 today
For you the Joys of peace I pray.
God send to you life's finest charms
The fruits Of our. victorious arm4S
A home from hate and pain secure,
With happiness that shall endure.
May love and laughter light your
And Joy be yours from day to day.
I pray you'll reap the precious, things
Which; freedoms glorious triumph
brings.
May all the joy with you abide
For which have countless thousands
died.
May you be rich in love and friends
Until your earthly journey ends,
And never more know grief Or pain
Or hear again wars mad refrain
May you possess all. precious things
Which Freedoms glorious victory
brings. .,.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-10
NeW Fuel Obtained From Kerosene
Stands Up Under Government Tests

Washington, Dec. 9.-(Special.)-
What may be the solution Of the
problem Of finding a cheaper and
more efficient substitute for gasoline
has just been announced here by two
army engineer officers with the per-
mission Of the war department.
Thy are Maj. Oliver B. thinner
man and Capt. E. C. Weisgerber of
the gas and oil division, n both
men of national reputation in this
line. Major Zimmerman before en-
tering the army at the outbreak of
the war was consulting engineer Of
the International. Harvester company.
Captain Weisgerber was a consulting
gas, oil and chemical engineer in
Pittsburgh, whit for seven years a
been working on this problem.
Exhaustive Government Tests.
BY way OF proof he offers a series
of exhaustive tests conducted under
practical conditions with airplanes,
motorcycles. automobiles, trucks, etc..
all under government supervision.
Major Zimmerman and Captain
Weisgerber made the following state
n.ents, which they say they stand
ready to demonstrate. regarding, the
new fuel, called Liberty fuel,'' be-
cause it has been developed in con-
nectiOn With n Liberty motor:
It can be used by Automobiles in
place Of gasoline without any change
in the cafbureter and without any
detrimental effects on the car.
It can be used Gin other grades)
for airplanes and las shown results
superior to gasoline.
It can be produced in quantity for
less than one-half the cost Of gaso-
line.
II gives 8 mileage a gallon,
greater speed and has less heating
effect on the l~ubricating of than
gasoline.
1t has III per cent higher fuel
economy than export gasoline.
It starts easier than gasoline.
Less on Needed with II.
The bureau OF standards reports
that II has J Der cent greater horse
power and 2 per cent greater en-
clancy than gasoline It IL almost
Ecentless and tasteleas and gives
practically no scent In ~gasincAtion.
The products Of c0mbusti0n 1re much
cooler than gasoline. % that the
amount Of oil used for fabrication n
F@38gtEE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-10
Precious Stones And
Qualities AS Believed
By Ancient People

The ancients had many curious be-
liefs regarding the magic powers Of
jewels n precious stones. For in
stance, they. thought that the car
buncle shone in the dark. That the
amethyst held it's possessor harmless
from intoxication. The jacinth wa a
foe to melancholy. The owner of a
sapphire was gifted with prophecy.
The beryl kept peace in the family.
The diamond enabled it's fortunate
possessor to detect poisons. Jasper
was potent in fevers. Coral was proof
against enchantment. Chalcedony not
only laid ghosts but the wearer could
not be crowned. Other jewels such as
amber, ebony, alabaster, jet and pearl,
likewise had their spiritual properties
which gave them additional value.
The origin Of the names of Jewels
is very interesting. Defining the
names and noting their origin is the
province of the dictionary. This ie
best done by the New Universities
Dictionary, distribution Of which by
this paper is now drawing to a close.
Have O got your copy? Consult the
coupon appearing daily and learn how
you can get 1t at nominal cost. The
coupon appears only a few days more.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-10
THE ARCHBISHOP OF
5t1F WARSAW.
(By the Italian-American News

(By the Italian-American News
Bureau.)
Rome, Dec. 1O.-The letter Pope
Benedict XIV. recently sent to the
Archbishop of Warsaw. Mgr. Katow-
ski, contained the following among
other things:
History has written in letters OF
gold what, Christianity and European
civilization owe to Poland, but It
records Furthermore how badly 1t has
been rewarded. After centuries Of OPP
preston Poland still lives"
After recalling the attachment of
the church to Poland in the sad days
Of the nation, the pontiff says:
|. Pope Clement XVI. protested ener-
getically to the powers against the
partition Of Poland. as did many OF
his successors. But. thanks to God.
the dawn Of the resurrection Of Po-
land is at last rising. We offer up
our fervid prayers to the M tina,
after regaining its full independence,
Poland shall be able once more to
take its place in the community .ol
nations and continue its history az q
civilized and Christian cbuntry.
A the same time we would desire
that all other nationalities, though
they are not Catholic, may decide
their own destinies.. developing and
prospecting In the faith and in the love
of Poland"
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gasoline 6 1-3 miles a gallon, 63.5
miles a quar- of lubricating oil and
8 IL gallons Of water needed. With
Liberty fuel the record was 1914
miles a gallon of gasoline, 1881
miles a quart Of oil and 2 gallons Of
water needed.
In a general way, Captain Weis-
gerber says, he has taken kerosene
and removed the parf1ins and other
ingredients that make it an impossi-
bility for fuel for internal combus-
tion. engines. Just what move is
then made or what blending process
used is not divulged, but Captain
Weisgerber states that everything
used in making Liberty fuel can east
ly be obtained and that the basic
properties Of this fuel are a drug on
the market.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-10
AS MAN.

st. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 10.-Miss
Bertha Schmidt, who for two years
masqueraded as a man and. recently
went through a marriage ceremony
with her cousin, was dismissed with
out fine when brought into court I'M
der an ordinance forbidding a woman
"to appear in public in costume I'M
becoming her SEX"
Certainly it is not unbecoming,"
said Judge Hogan as the girl who
lives with her cousin appeared before
him in a natty serge suit Of late cut,
silk shirt, al shoes and a feather
edge" hair trim. Mems clothing is
cheaper, and besides men can demand
higher salaries, Miss Schmidt ex-
planned.
She was registered under the draft
law and went among the men freely
without being detected. Her downfall
came when she was reported by an
amazed neighbor who had known her
before" .e
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going concern. It's fields were producing; its factories

q going concern. Its fields were producing: its factories
we're running: and there was a measure Of security in the
possession of property which had been lawfully acquired.
The Bolsheviki started in, not by trying to keep the
wheels of industry turning. but by consuming what had
formerly been produced, and destroying what they could
not consume. The inevitable followed. Millions of Rus
sia's fertile acres are grown up to weeds; her factories
are idle; her people are starving. And it is Bolshevism
that America has to fear more than anything else.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-10
AMERICANS ARE
. NEAR C0BLENZ
Wolff Bureau Declares That
United States Troops
Want Order.

London, Monday, Dec. s.-Ameri-
can forces entered Mayen, near Cob
LEM, OF Friday. This was reported
by the Wolff bureau of Berlin as an
entry into Mayence.
The Wolff bureau reports that
newspaper representatives al Ieves
called at American headquarters there
December 4, at the request of the
American commander. They were
told that the Americans wished to
avoid interference with the liberty of
the press and the public generally and
were assured that there was n desire
that matters should remain normal in
the city.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-10
ENTERED.

Cologne. Saturday, Dec. Trench
and American troops officially entered
Aix-la-Chapelle today and took owe
the occupation Of that German city
from the Belgians
Allied flags were flown In the Fred
erick William place. whore the Allied
general assembled to take the salute
Of the TROOPS.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-10
PERSHING LOCATES ARMY.

Washington, Dec. 1o.-The Ameri-
into Germany has reached the Rhine.
General Pershing under date Of last
night rcseorted:
1.-The American Third army, con-
tinuing it's advance into Germany to-
day. reached the Rhine from Roland
seek to Brohl, and at nightfall was
on the general line: Rolandseck-
Brohl -Wassenach = Munstermaifeld-
Rheinbollen."
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-10
EMBARGO ON
HOGS IS PUT
INTO EFFECT
Railroad Administration
Stops Shipment to Chi
cago Until Thursday.

Washington. Dec. 1o.-An embargo
on hog shipments to the Union Stock
Yards. Chicago, until Thursday was
authorized today by the railroad ad-
ministration.
The yards now have enough &C
emulation on hand and in transit to
keep them busy until Thursday and
the embargo to prevent serious con-
gestion was recommended by the bu-
reau Of markets of the department of
agriculture and s~tockyards officials.
Shipments will be resumed Thursday.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-10

reduced as well as the amount of
water used in the radiator for cool
ing.
Figures on tests conducted include
for example,, a 305 mile ride on a
motorcycle with side car, first with
gasoline and next with Liberty fuel.
With gasoline the motorcycle made
miles q quart Of oil. With Liberty
fuel the same motorcycle went IS
miles q gallon and 1901 miles q
quart of oil.
With q three-ton truck over q run
OF 2Ss miles the tests showed with
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GERMAN ExCHANGE FAILS.

Paris, Dec. 1O.-(Havas.)-Dis-
patches from Geneva report. that Ger
man exchange in Switzerland has fall
len considerably, dropping to IS.
French exchange. 1t 10 added, has
risen slightly in Switzerland.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-10
Explosion In Power
Plant OF St. Paul
Causes Big Disturbance

st. Paul, Mimi, Dec. 11.-shortly
after unusually heavy earth currents
caused a cable in a power sub-station
in Minneapolis to burn out this morne
ing. q turbine engine in the plant OF
the Northern States Power company,
in st. Paul, exploded, The side wall
of the building was torn away and
debris Uttered an area Of several
blocks. There were no casualties.
Small buildings adjac<t to the
west wall of the power plant suffered
only trifling damage. One part of
the generator, weighing nearly a ton,
landed in the street one block from
the plant.
Minneapolis. Mimi, Dec. 10.-An
explosion in a 1900 volt transformer
at the Fifth street plant Of the Mime
apolis General Electric company this
forenoon caused the death Of Justin
S. Bristol, an employc, and wrought
considerable damage. The city's
power supply was seriously curtailed.
Electric elevators were unable to run
for some time.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-10
TAKE PRIVATE QUARTERS.

Amsterdam. Monday, Dec. Brit
.ish troops, according to a telegram
from Cologne, have declined to make
9 Of the public buildings there
placed at their disposal. They have
occupied private quarters.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-05-16
News of Neighboring Localities


The ladies of the NJ r. church met
with Mrs Fl. Ehrke, Friday. If
Mr.. and Mrs Il. p, Towne and fam
|iiy spent Sunday st the II Gauger
home.
Henry Leemhms was caller in
lCastiewood Monday.
land Helen Bartholomew and Cassie
Walldin spent Sunday at the Matt
Wallslin home.
A number Of the young folks gath
Tered at surprise party at the Mon
tooth home in honor of Miss Hazel.
Everyone enjoyed a fine time
The ladies' of the club met with
Mrs G. O. Wess.
Miss Niala Ehrke spent Sunday at
1.-The Bill Cook home.
Mr.. and Mrs. II Ehrke spent Sun
day at the Mrs. Ehrke home in Cas-
tlewood
Carl Clausen spent Thursday eve
ming at the G. Petershagen home.
/ Bill Norman spent Sunday at the
stolton home, cast of WATERFOWL.
f5T-s John Meyer spent Friday at
the Hassobroke home
Roland Frye spent Friday evening
at the Montooth home
Mr.. and Mrs. G. DeSVall spent Mon
day evening at the G. Petershagen
hane.
Matt Wallslin was a caller al the
Elllefson home.
Litta Petershagen spent Sunday at
the Gnnder Pelershagen home.
yIebl GerhoId is planting corn at
ttfe c. Clausen home.
Mr. and Mrs, g. DeWali spent sun