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im n«nmrnmmmrnm & PAGE TWO An unusual opportunity presents itself for you to save money on your Xmas gifts this year and still obtain the best styles, patterns, etc. Men's Bath Robes A gift that always pleases $4.00 values now .. $2.25 $4.50 values now $3,00 $5.00 values now .. .$3.50 $6.00 values now ..». $4.25 Men's Smoking Jackets A gift that is always appreciated $5.00 values $7.00 values $3.50 $4.50 My Diamonds are bluer and more brilliant than most Diamonds. 9 E W E E S I have them from $150 to $300 a carat arfej will mount them to suit you. OPEN EVENINGS THEIR SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY Bonaparte Couple Were Married 1856 and Lived Together for Many Years. In BONAPARTE, Dec. 13.—Mrs. Nel lie Jewell entertained over Sunday Miss Kennedy of Altoona, Iowa, and (Mars. Heaton of Liaxned, Kansas. At a meeting of the Community c-lirb "which was held on Tuesday aft ernoon, it was decided that a com munity Christmas tree should be made this year and nicely decorated, being placed at some convenient spot in town and decorations made by the ladies. Of course the men are to foe called upon for incidentals such as placing the tree in position, furn ishing the money for treats, etc. Good idea. It will help develop the community spirit. H. G. Donnely was in Chicago last week attending a convention of those! interested in the telephone business. Mr. Donnely also attends the Iowa state convention, which is usually held in Des Moines, and thus keeps up with the times in his line of busi ness. The alarm of fire wa£ sounded Sat urday about 6 o'clock, a blaze having been discovered just back of the stqve In the Mrs. Schee millinery store. A fire extinguisher from the Horn baker & Batchelor store and a few buckets of water soon stopped the danger, and the fire department and hose cart were on the scene very promptly. Damage very slight. Jas. Boal, of Ottumwa, was a busi ness visitor heire Tuesday. W. C. Page and son had a fine audience Friday evening at the opera house for their complimentary con cert introducing the Aeolian Vocalion to Bonaparte and vicinity. Invitations had been made by mail and in the Bonaparte Record. The concert was given by Milded Noelke Schenck, reader Clara "Webster Rapp, so prano Carl Overholt, violin, and the $10.00 values $6.00 $12.00 values $8.50 See the Large Showing of Xmas Ties at 48c Justice & Hoar 602-604 Main Street Successors to Peterson Bros. Aeolian Vocalion. The ocalion gave the fifty-year-old "little ones" selections from the Marine band, jn faultless style. The school direc .Madame Schuman-Heink, Prince tor was "Uncle" John Fitzgerald, who orchestra, Henry Burr, Oscar Seagle, made a good talk, first to the pupils, and other?. I tfrpn t0 '•the parents. Much of his Miss Trilla Myers returned last talk would apply very nicely to the week to her school work at Hampton, schools of today. Mrs. Vale, teacher, Iqpva. after a several week's visit at pr^ldpd over her school very grac her home here. ioiisly and mixed frequent wit and Mrs. T. B. Carnahan returned last humor with her instruction. The week from a several week's visit with church auditorium was well filled and her daughter, Miss Ora, at Monmouth, the net proceeds were about $18, Illinois. which was placed in the treasury of Miss Bertha Meredith went to Keo-lfhe I.arties' Aid society. kuk last week for a several week's Frank Candle and Miss Ina Miller, visit with friends. two popular youn* people, who reside Fred Watts of Rock Island, Illi- about two miles north of Bonaparte, Hois, came Monday evening for a I were married at high noon on Tuee visit here with his brother, Frank day, December 12. at the home of the Watts, and with his many other relatives. Lee Page returned a few days ago Bell-ans groves it 25c at all druggists. past summer and fall. He will visit here during the winter with his fath er, J. M. Page, and brothers, W. C. and A. J. Page. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Fitzgerald celebrated their sixtieth wedding an niversary last Thursday, December 7, 1916. They were married on that date of the year 1856, on the farm on Vernon prairie, iwthere the H. A. Chipman family now reside. The bride was Miss Eliza Story, who was born and raised in Van Buren coun ty. Mr. Fitzgerald was born In Michigan, but came to Van Buren county JuJy 4. 1837, at-the age of two years, so both Mr. and Mrs. Fitzger ald have been residents of Van Buren county practically all their lives. Two children, Mrs. Celia Robb and Delbert J. Fitzgerald, two grandchil dren, Miss Anna Robb and Ray C. Fitzgerald, and a great-grandson, Floyd Fitzgerald, are the immediate family of this well known cotsple. Mr. Fitzgerald was eighty-one on April 20, while Mrs. Fitzgerald will soon celebrate her seventy-eighth birthday. Miss Jennie Rippon was a visitor with Keokuk friends last week. Robert Weiher has sold a half In terest in Riverside garage at Bona parte, to Mr. Fisher, of Salem, who is now employed here and making' Bonaparte his borne. W. J). McOormick of Farmington, was a Bonaparte business visitor Tuesday. The Clover Leaf dub had a party Wednesday of iaM week to celebrate the birthday anniversary Sf Mrs. C., B. Ray. T. O. Abernathy of Los Angeles, California, who was called here a few weeks ago by the sudden death of his father, John Abernathy, re turned to his home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Oresap have gone to Chicago for a several week's visit with their daughter, Mrs. O. G., Corns and family. evenlng. Illustrating a school of fifty years ago, giving an imitation of /what a school might have been in the early days. The first class called was A, B, C, class of two pupils. Miss W. S. Blackford was a business visitor in De? Moines last week. J. V. Linley of Leon, Iowa, and his as-sistant. Mr. Getty, of Boone, are making an examination of the books of the Van Buren county officials, many obviously seeks to place upon and began with the office of treasurer. the allies—be turned upon the central Mrs. Julia B. Vale and her Sunday powers. school class had an entertainment atj Among numerous interviews with the Presbyterian tihurch Thursday public men, gathered by the London Mary Hornbaker and Jerome Long next class called was a reading class of about a dozen members,, each of whom had a different kind of a book. The geograWiy class sang the states, capitols and rivers on which they wptp located. After these, there was a literary program consisting of reci tations, dialogues and songs, which bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Miller. Both have a host of friends and relatives who extend eorigratula- from Wyoming, where he has been tions and pood wishes for a long and employed on a large ranch during the happy future. I Flour Goes Tumbling. [United Press leased Wire Service 1 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Dec. 13 I Flour prices went tumbling in Min- T* I neapolis today as a result of yester- Absolutely Kemoves days sensational decline In wheat. a Prices were off 20 to 60 cents a bar- Indlge stl on. One package I rPl .1jr the big millers announced. It t^Jh^nl^.eat 8laah In nour in CLEVER PLAY BY GERMANY (Continued from pace They must refuse with equal firmness to talk about an armistice until the lands which the enemy has over run are restored and compensated. They I must renew the enunciation of their peace terms laid down once for all in Asquith's Guild hall speech and they must redouble their efforts to force these terms upon the accomplices. There can be no compromise and no talk of a drawn war where the very principles of public right are at stake." The Mail characterizes the peace proposals as Von Bethmann-Mollweg's "impudentvpeace trick." "The aJlffes," t£e editorial said, "will not be caught by this white Whisker ed 'device!" They know that peace with a nation of tigers and murderers and statemen who regard all treaties as scraps of paper, would not be The Daily News declares that "not too much attention be paid to the chancellor's arrogant invitation," but holds the allies must not make the blunder of refusing to enter into ne gotiations, in view of Germany's astute move. Already Answered. [By Ed. L. Keen, United Press Staff Correspondent. LONDON, Dec. 13.—The British people have already answered Ger many's offer of peace—"no, not on such a basis as proposed." That answer was perfectly a^par *ent today. It was reflected not only in the newspaper comment, but In expressions from the people on the streets. The ration looks to Lloyd-George next Tuesday to frame this answer. It cannot be a direct reply, since it is hardly expected England's con sultation with her allies over what farm the diplomatic answer shall be, can be constructed that soon. But Saturday will be Lloyd-George's first appearance as premier before the house of commons, and before news of Germany's proposal came, he had been announced as ready to outline on that date, the aims and purposes of the new cabinet. Press and public alike look to Lloyd-George on this occasion to voice the nation's rejection of any peace which is based on Germany's idea of her victory. Germany's peace terms, as given out by a German embassy official in Washington, were generally regarded as preposterous and unworthy of ser ious consideration here. Lloyd-George's telegram to. Premier Briand of France, together with the former's recent interview granted the United Press, portions of which were liberally reproduced in the Brit ish press today, were considered in dicative of Britain's .attitude -toward Von Bethmann-Hollweg. The only keynote of difference ob servable in editoral comment today was whether the allies, in their re ply to the German' note should set forth therein their own -terms upon which peace discussion would he con- THE DAILY ©ATE CITY Bidered. If the practical unanimity there were no larger fighting actions of opinion of the press and public means anything, the reply will be re jected. Press comment ranged today all the way from the Daily Mail's suggestion that Von Bethmann-Hollweg is "no .more entitled to the courtesy of a reply "than an armed burglar in a private house," to that made by the Manchester Guardian that 'negotia tions should at least go as far as to ascertain Germany's exact terms. A number of newspapers point out the desirability in view of the manner in which Germany made her offer that the allies in replying clearly injinciaie their own aims in the war for the benefit of the world's opin ion that the terms on wfrich the al lies are willing to enter peace ne gotiations be. clearly set forth. Such comment holds that only in this way can responsibility for the continuance of the war—which responsibility Ger- prees, there is only one advocating ac ceptance of Germany's proposition and immediate entrance into negotia tions. That is the opinion voiced by PMHp S»owl«m. tte.xwlrn pacifist, who considers that the al lies ^rill incur an awful responsibility if they decline. It is at least their duty, he holds to see whether the "German proposals contain the pos sibility of ending the war on condi tions, reasonable and as far as pos sible satisfactory to everybody. There was considerable opinion gave, .that the note was merely a "clever Call it a Trap. PAiRIS, Dec. 13.—French newspa pers regard the German peace pro posals as having been mafle for effect and strongly lytMy the public's be Iief-that France and her allies should not respond to such a German "trap." Le Matin dismisses the proposals as pure talk, points out that they con tain no specific propositions on which JF" to base negotiations and holds the said the United Press informant and note is simply a reiteration of Ger- he doubted that this will be possible many's constant plea that she did not at this time desire fhe war, wishing only to pro tect her rights. WEST AND SOUTH ARE SPECULATING (Continued from page 1 largely responsible tar the general in- crease of about 500 stocks handled by proposals will give food for thought which tt the New York stock exchange. From 1.200 our lists have been raised, to 1, 700. New York undoubtedly will re tain most of this new stock business after the war. In fact, we expect to im it increase, and this city to remain Better Gifts for Less Money Larger Assortment! $17.50 Watchesv f, "Is OPEN EVEiNINGS permanently the financial center of the world." At least a- third" of the stock ex change trading is straight investment, Van Antwerp declared. As for the speculation, he said, the stock ex worth "the paper and ink, so long as'change is exerting eyery effort to keep Germany has riot been properly and the market free of' manipulation and decisively beaten. No peace with her can be more than a truce which she would violate at the first moment, it served her purpose. It would not save us money or effort for,we would still have to spend every available penny on munition and equipment In preparation for Germany's treacher ous blow. It would be better and cheaper by far to fight on." that every safeguard the governors can conceive has been thrown about .the trading. "The vety Immensity of the business now being done," he said, "may be ex pected to bring on a call for congres sional investigation," whether it does or not the stock exchange intends to keep its record clean." Wm. Shearar, manager of the New York 'clearing house can testify to the prevalence of the speculation baci.'li. "Some gambler*.up in New England"- -Pe^od of^the crop^ movement, he protested indignantly today, "are running a pool based On the clearing house figures. They offered me a "split" on the profits—$60 or so a week •—if I would sup them the figures in advance Qf the public announcement." Shearers official statement on the banks in the clearing house at the close of last week's business showed the banks to be carrying $73,790,840 more reserve than required by law. It showed also that the total reserve then in the banks Vaults $347,726,000, was in actual hard money. BLOOD FLOWING SAME AS BEFORE (Continued from page. 1) Yalomita river and a grain toward Buzeu. The Russian offensive In the Car pathians was still on, apparently. Berlin reported heavy losses In re pulse of attacks there, with the fight ing continuing. Paris contributed details of "spirit ed fighting" north of Mon&stir, and checking by artillery and machine •gun fire of Bulgarian counter attack. In the west, 'Berlin told of tempor ary livening of artillery fire and night patrol clashes, but no "larger fight ing actions." Contraband Captured. BERLIN, (via Sayville wireless) Dec. 13.—"On the night of December 9, German sea forces in Flanders undertook an advance into Soofden and slopped the Dutch steamer Cale donian and the steamer Risan Parda," said a press bureau state ment today. "Both were loaded with contraband, enroute for England, and were brought Into port." No Large Fighting. BERLIN, (via Sayville wireless) Dec. 13.—In addition to artillery fir ing in the Sompie and Meuse sec tors, which was temporarily more' lively, and nightly patrol clashes, on the western front, today's official statement said. In the Carpathians. BERLIN, (via Sayville) Dec. 13.— Successful patrol engagements Were reported in today's official statement detailing e,vents on the Carpathian front. On the Transylvanian front, the statement reported repulse by Austro-Hungarian troops, of Russian attacks in the Gyergye mountains and on both sides of the Trotusul valley. Reconnoitering detachments following the retreating enemy stated that there was .considerable hostile action. UNCLE SAM NOT TO BIB STAMPEDED (Continued from page 1. national agreement could' make them "stick" and at this.time they feel it is doubtful if SUCIL a\guaranty could be effected. The reasons for desiring a world guaranty are these: Germany would be well pleased te return to the status she had territor ily before the war, but In addition she terms impose a hardship upon Russia because she wants a .buffer between that great nation ana her eastern boundary, dut such terms could not be attained, probably. Hence, right on that point the need of a world guaranty of peace would arise. Belgium would be restpred but at a terrible sacrifice. There wpuld be no Teutonic trick" far the purpose of restitution for^the ravpges of war, un starting discussion among the allies and possibly thus to create dissen tion. less perhaps, Germany should buy at an enormous rate the Belgian Congo as a restitution measure. Belgium's fate in the present war, officials think, makes the Idea of a world guaranty of peace even morp essential than perhaps do the questions of a possible threat of Russia overrun ning the German empire. While the Administration feels cer tain that England w| not now ac cept Germany's proPtsals as out lined, it attaches great importance to the fact that these proposals may form the "entering wedge" for peace or peace parleys. A state department official pointed out that whatever may happen the and a basis upon which to deduce later proposals or terms of settle ment. Inasmuch as this officially starts the ball rolling, it is' considered a vital proDosition though apparently Long Commission Co. Grain Letter. [{Furnished by Long. Commission Co.] OWTOAGO, Dec. 15.—Wheat—Ir regularity marked the co'urse of the wheat market, the majority of the trade being uncertain as to political conditions abroad, which are the rul ing factor at present. -The active de livery covered a range of four cents and aroundPtnid-day, made a new low level on the present down turn. While a desire for peace is generally ex pressed, it is not anticipated by the majority of the public. The outcome of pre&nt negotiations can not be forseen, beyond that they will be a very unsettling factor in the grain market for some time. The one thing that is certain is that traders should observe the greatest caution under present conditions. Corn—The presence of buying or ders that were credited to export ao count" held corn comparatively steady. The bulk of the trade was around last night's closing level. The holding tendency of farmers has combined witl^ the car shortage to create a string position in cash corn, but the pfices are too high to warrant invest ment in future deliveries at this Oat&—Oats suffered from further liquidation early today, but the mar ket recovered most of the early de cline. There was a good demand for the spot article and local receipts were small. The sale of 50,000 bush els was reported at the seaboard yes terday, and further business was un der way today. -V 1.7. Chicago Estimates for Tomorrow. [Furnished by Long Commission Co., 403 Main. Telephone No. 350-351.] Hogs, 56,000: cattle, 7,000 sheep, leiOOO wheat, 49 iorn, 283 oats, 111. Liverpool Close. Wheat, 1 lower to 1 up steady, lower. ... corn, Clearances. Wheat and flour, 516,000 corn, 3, 000 oats,-297,000. Northwest Wheat Receipts. Minneapolis, 372 cars Duluth, 123 *Cars Winnipeg, 761 cars. Chicago Cash Grain. CHICAGO, Dec. 13.—-Wheat—No. 3 red, $1.60% @1.61. Corn—No. 2 yellow, 90® 91c No. 3 yellow, 89@90%c No. 4 .yellow, 87% @89%c No. 5 yellow, 87%@88c No. 3 white, 90@90%c No. 4 white, 88%c No. 6 white, 86@87%c No. 2 mixed, 89%c No. 3 mixed, 89§90%c No. 4 mixed, 87%@8?%c No. 5 mixed, 85%@87%c. Oats—No. 3 white, 50%@51%c No. 4 white, 50%@50%c standard, il'g) 52c. Kansas City Cash Grain. [Furnished by Long Commission Co.] KANSAS CITY, Dec. 13—Wheat No. 2 hard, new, $1.66%@1.70 No. 3 hard, new, $1.63@1.67 No. 4 hard, new, $1.60@1.64 No. 2 red, ne^t, $1.64 @1.66% No. 3 red, new, $1.62 @1 .#5 No. 4 red, new, $1.52@1.65. Corn—No. 2, 87@87%» No. 3, 86% @87c No. 2 yellow, 88@88%c No. 3 yellow, ti7c No. 2 white, 87@87%c No. 3 white, 86%@88c. Oats—rNo. 2, 53%@54%c No. 3, 52%@53%c No. 2 white, 54@54%c No. 3 white, 63@53%c. St. Louis Cash Grain. [Furnished by Long Commission Co.j ST. LOUIS, Mo., T)ec." 13.—Wheat— No. 2 red, new, $1.7531.78 No. 3 red, new, $1.53@.155 No. 2 hard, Ola, $1.68@1.76%. 1 Corn—No. 2, 89%c No. 3, 88%@ 88%c:-No. 3 yellow, 87%@88%c No. 3 white, 89c. Oats—No. 2, 53c No. 3, 62%c standard, 54% No. 3 white, 53% 54c No. 4 white, 52 %c. Late Market Quotations earcAflo, D&e. is.— WHEAT— Open. Dec. 1.56 May ........... 1.65%-1.67 July .......... 1.43-1.44^ CORN— OATS— Dec 49 /May 62%-53 July i. ,60%-%" .. PORK— RUBS— Jan. 13.80 May .. 14.10 destined to fail for the moment. victory is no longer doubtful," said Colon*} House, the president's per- Emperor Karl, of Austria-Hungary In sonal adviser, is with him today, help- 'his proclamation to Austro-Hungarian troops notifying thenr that/ he had ing him with his knowledge concern ing peace thoughts In Europe glean ed from Journeyings as Wilson's pri vate envoy. He will play a large part In the final determination. Meantime others close to the presi dent are anxious that he take a big, firm stand for peace, backing Ger many's idea—not as Germany's idea —but as a means to stop a monstrous slaughter. The idea of such a part has been ])ring about an honorable peace, presented frequently to the president-, /"j ipray that the Almighty may be Up to now he has only Bad the role under consideration. Early this forenoon the official text of the German peace proposals had not arrived nt the state department. On the third point—Chat of no stam pede—the administration will not be forced into any ridiculous position. It feels that it should know something of what the allies wish and are will ing to do, before making any kind of suggestion or, offers of its own. Press by a 'German embassy official England and her associates are not in a position to accept or reject these. They have merely the opportunity to discuss peace as offered by the Germany has aspirations in Asia identical notes addressed by Germany Minor. That is why she leaves the set tlement of Balkan problems to the peace conference. AH her terms sug gest the need of a world guaranty. to her enemies. CLINCHED FIST AND OPEN HAND (Continued from page 1.) communicate the text to London, Petrograd, Paris and Rumania the Spanish ambassador beiixg-vreqiieeted to transmit ft to Belgium and Portu gal, and the Swiss ambassador to Italy. The Tageblatt today cautiously says that every one should support the move with ftidl_ power, since it is per haps the first step toward peace. The Vosaiche Zeltung explains that neutral nations in this instance do not act as mediators, but merely as carriers of the proposal. Austrian Monarch's Proclamation. AMSTERDAM, Dec. 13.—"The final PEORIA, 111., Dec. 13.—Corn—Mar Ket %c lower, %c higher. No. 2 yel low, 89c No. 3 yellow, 88%@89c No. 4 yellow, 86%@87c No. 5 JfelftJ^r, 85c No. 3 mixed, 88c No. 4 mixed, 86%c No. 6 mixed, 83c. Oats—Market l@l%c lower. No. 3 white, 50@50%c. Chicago Live Stock—Close. [Furnished by Long Commission Co.] CHICAGO, Dec. 13.—Hog receipts 70,000 market slow, 10c lower. .Mixed and. butchers, $9.25@10 00: good heavy, $9.45@10.05 rough heavy, $9.45@9.60 light, $8.85@9.65. Cattle receipts 27,000 market 10c lower top $12.50. Sheep receipts 24,000 market steady, 10c lower? top $9.60. Lamba, top $13.25. Chicago Live Stock. •CHICAGO, Dec. 13.—Hog* receipts 6,700 market'dull, 15c lower. Mixed and butcher^, $9.25 @10.00. good heavy, $®.45@9.90 rough-heavy, $9.45 @9.60 light, $8.85@9.65 pigs, $7.00® 8.75. Cattle receipts 20,000 market 10@ 15c lower. Beeves, $6.90@12.50 cows and heifers, $3.75 @10.10 stock ers and feeders, $4.50@7.75 Texans, $7.75® 9.10 calves, $9.25^012.50 westerns, $6.90@10.30. Sheep receipts 24,000 market steady, strong. Native, $8.70@9.25 western, $8.75@9.65 lambs, $10.10@ 13.25 western, $10.75@13.25. St. Louis Live Stock. BAST ST. LOUIS, Deo. 13.—Cattle receipts 6,500 market steady. Texas receipts 500 native beef steers, $7.50 @12.60 yearling steers and heifers, $8.50@11.50 cows, $5.5)@8,00 Btock ers and feeders, $5.30@7.75 calves, $6.00@12.00 rTexas steers, $5.50@ 8.00 cows and heifers, $4.25@7.50. Hog receipts 14,500 market 10c lower, Mixed »nd*"butc!hers, $9.50@ 10.10 good to heavy,_ $10.00® 10.10 rough, $9.25 9.50 light, $S.40@ 10.00 bulk, $9.60@10.00 pigs, $7.00@ 9.00. Sheep receipts 1,500 market steady EJwes, $6.00®8.75 yearlings, $9.60@ 11.00 lambs, $8.00@ 13.25. Omaha Live Stock. OMAHA, Dec. 13.—Cattle, receipts 7.200 market 10c lower. Steers, $« 50 @11.50 cows and heifers, 7.65 stockers and feeders, $5.75® 8.75 calves, $8.00® 11.00 bulls and st»gs, $S.00@6.75. Hog receipts 16,600 market 10@ 15c lower. Bulk, $9.40@9.60 top, $9.85. Shepp receipts 15,000 market slow, lower. Yearlings, $8.50@10.50 weth ers, $8.75®9.25: lambs, $12.00@12.95 ewes, $7.25@8.75. Kansas City Live 8tock. KANSAS CITY, Dec. 13.—Cattle re ceipts 7,500 market steady, 10c gtow Hia lower. Steers, $6.00@12.00 Cows 1,985,552 bales after August 15 the statement, as received from Vien na today, follows: "With Ood's gracious assistance and the royal allies bravery and endurance, we have created a situation whereby the final victory is no longer doubtful. In an endeavor to give back to the people the blessings of peace, I and my illustrious allies have attempted to blessing on this step, but-I am convinced you will continue to fight witb the heroism you have in the past, until peace is concluded or the enemy crushingly beaten." EDITORIAL OPINION DIFFERS (Continued from 'page L* Thus far. officials point out, Oeor- who have set Europe on fire and many has made nf official offer of their dastardly stroke having failed general settlement terms other than would seek a truce to prepare for the outline presented to the United new aggression. New York Staats Zeitung—With victory ensconced on her standards, Germany can well advertise to the world the terms upon which she Is prepared to deliver peace to It. Oscar Strauss, former ambassador to Turkey, today declared the impor tant point at issue is what kind of peace is to be maintained after -he present war is over. The president of Princeton characterized tbe terms as unsatisfactory and likely to result in another war. Henry Clews, bank er, declared his belief that the pro posal means eventual p^jkee while Lewis L. Clark, president of Ameri can bank, thought tbe allietf would not accept ths proposals. Must Move Cautiously. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13.—Pres ident "Wilson must be cautious before he makes advances as the result of Germany's peace offer, according to said ne oeneves _v wedne^ay DEC.13 DAILY RANGE OF PRICES [Furnished by Long Commission Co., 403 M»in Low. 1.60%, l.«3% ,1.40% .56%' 1.67% 1.44% 88%-89% 90-91 90-90% -V...- •Dec. ..... May y»... July ^.... 89% 91% 91 49% 53% 6.1 Jan. .( 26.50 LARD— Jan 16.10-1 Dec 16.40-42 48% 26.70 26.57 16.20 16.52 3.87 22 Peoria Grkln. ©nil636"' in —Closa— 87%» 89% 89 1 S" 13- 1.54 89% 91% 91 I mj 88H] 9% Ik a 62%J 50% 26.70 16.00 16.40 16.02 16.52 13.75 14.10 116.251 ie.»l 13.85 14.20 WJ7 U.2J I and heifers, $5.25@10.50- ?600@8 E50 ^lvea S Hog receipts 15,000 mark* lower. Bulk, $9.40@9.90 $9.80@9.95 medium, $g finest light, $9.30@9.75. Sheep receipts 5,000: strong, 10c higher. Lambs Jm3 13.10 ewes, $7.7b@8.75 "etf $6.00@12.00. Chicago Produce CHICAGO. Dec. 13,-ButterU tras, ,37c firsts, 35%@36c extys. 83@35c dairy firsts.' firsts, 35@3% Eggs—Ordinary firsts, 37@3Sc. Cheese—Twins, 23@23%c- Yo Americas, 2P%@24c. Potatoes—Receipts 25 cars- f«! westerns, SI.55®.165 Wiscomii and Minnesotas, $1,40@1.50. Live poultry Fowls,' 130-i7,| ducks, 17@17%c geese, 16@lVd spring chickens, 17%c turkeys, 22r| New York Produce. 'NEW YORK, Dec. 13.—Flour tfled, Mess, $31,501 ket unsettled, weak. Pork market firm. 32.00. Middle na Lard market stronger. spot. $17.10@17.20. Sugar, raw, market weak. Ce gal test, $6.52 Muscavado 89 $4.75. Sugar, refined, market doll. loaf, $8.35 crushed, $8.20 powde $7.30 granulated, $7,000)7.25. Coffee Rio No. 7 on spot, 9%c. Tallow market firm. City, lie country, ll%@ll%c special, ll%c. Hay market steady. Prime, $1.0! No. 3, 80® 85c clover, 65® 90c. Dressed poultry market quiet keys, 18@33c. chickens, 14@S2ej fowls, l3'@21c ducks, 10@17o. Live poultry market firm. Ge 14@15c ducks, 15 @16c fowls, 16{ i9c turkeys, 15@17c roosters, Hftc chickens. 17@19c. Cheese market easy. State common 'to special, 20%@25c skhu| common to specials, 13@21c Butler market firm. Receipts 7,! Creamery extras, 38%c dairy tub 30®38%c imitation creamery 31%®32%c. Egg market firmer. Receipts 3,815.1 -Nearby white fancy, 58 60c nearby| •mixed fancy, 40@50c fresh, 44@50c. Cotton Report. [United 'Press Leased Wire Serrtoe.ll WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.—The 4*| partment of commerce today annoant-l ed The exports of cotton during the! week ending December 9 at th«J twelve principal customs district*! totaled 146,611 bales, making a toUll since August 1, of approximately 2,1 715,265 bales. Exports for correspond! ing periods in the preceding year! were *8,581 bales for the week udl Fine Line of Rump's Leather Bags^uid Novelties 14K Solid Gold Diamond Rings, $10, $15 and $28 OPEN EVENINGS lamlty owing to a misstep if GennMy'j peace proposals should not materwij He believes the German offer thoi-j oughly frank and sincere. TO DIVERT PEOPLE'S (Continued from page 1) other hardships which they are a 1 suffering. 4 -m! "I .hope the neutral coimtnes I not think we are blood-thirsty we refuse this peace f^rin^'n how can we think of peace wtl do not know Germany atermsi Those coming from the bassy are too vague and lino be of any use and what we them is not satisfactory. British Embassy °P?n'°n" WASHINGTON. Dec. 13.—™" entente allies will "condltionaJir fnse, but not flatly turn do many's peace proposals, lief expressed in British circles today. Dr. Drfvid Starr jordon, famous peace, be followed by sterner an o-wja advocate. {relenting measures against Dr. Jordon is Jubilant over "the glorj and Belgians and be usm lous news," but said today "President for carrying out muiawj I Wilson must move slowly in all his. which neutral opinion dealings. It would be a terrible ca-discountenanocd." These officials declared a fusal would be dlrect'y T. ve Germany's hands" and would lowed by a more aggresa^I restricted submarine «ei»i Furthermore, a hlRh ^uii more A