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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-11
Old King RetireS.

The dispatch telling Of the pro-
clamation of republic in wuertem-
burg. was followed by another saying
the king had ahdicated. He is will
helm, III, seventy years old.
His abdication eliminates the third
OF the four kingdoms within the Ger
man empire. the others being Prussia
and Bavaria. The situation in the
fourth, SaXony. is still obscure
Essen. the home OF the great krupp
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-11
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Hostilities Cease AT 6 A. M.
Richmond Time And Details CT
Armistice To Be Announced Today

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE German delegsie,
signed the armistice terms submitted by General
Foch at o'clock this morning, Paris time or mid
night American time.
1t agreed that hostilities should cease 1t II
A. M. Paris time, 6 A. M. American time. $50
The announcement came at 2:45 A. M...tQdw
from the state department. The text of the terms
will not be made public until Secretary Lansing
reaches his offices at the state department this
morning probably at A. M.
1t is possible that President Wilson will ACCOM-
pany the announcement of the arnistce terms with
statement to the American people.
While no hint has been given by officials Of the
exact nature of the terms accepted by the German
delegates, it is known that the conditions imposed
upon the German people and their armies are fully
stringent those to which Austria agreed.
1t may therefore be said safely that the war
over, for the erstice terms such that in
eepting them Germany virtually agreed to uncondi-
tional surrender and places her machinery 1t
the feet Of the triumphant allies. -z
In some quarters this morning it was st,ted thai
the signing of the aristice may prevent the utter
destruction of law and order by anarchy in Ger
many as it is possible that the allied leaders and
President Wilson may be able to send such word %
the German people that they will put down the Boil
shevist factions apparently hourly growing III
power s
The signing of the armistice brings to close the
greatest war in the history of the human race. In
this war which with today passed into its 1557th
day approximately 1921 ,OO0, GOO Of thu
worlds treasure has been expended and probably
eight million lives have been brought to an ultinely
end
The great war brought suffering and torture @
almost every village and hamlet in the world and
has for all time saved civilization from the slavcry
Of autocratic rule From today onward through TIA
ages the human race will determine its own meth
DDS of rule and the theory of the divine right 81
chieftains can never again be employed. - il 80
Local newspapers had delayed going to PRES MI
within few minutes newsboys were out ~
great empty boulevards and avenues of theR115lal
trying eagerly to find patrons where q fesvsn1Sht
ago of the greatest throngs of history a61onr
bled to celebrate the false report. ~
The announcement Of the signing at ths etate
department was dramatic with comic featm(e ~
those concerned in the effort Of getting The neWpe
Several newspaper men, worn by the lonG M -
hours awaiting the signing of the terms, wSfe
asleep Others were playing hating 9aane o.
'rhum."
messenger aroused Philip Patchin, chief az
ltelligence section of the state department,
asleep in his office. MIR. Patchin, himself = n
newspaper men to get to their telephones, and Wl
all stated that they had their wires open . {hGr
Offices said: ''The armistice has been sigro.s r.
the excitement that followed the score e ~
"rhum" game was lost
WITH FREE PEOPLE, ONLY $500 gIgE
C!0renha ren London Nov - Gnaakar
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-11
WEATHER

Washington, Nov. TO-
Forecast for Virginia: Fair
Monday . nd Tucsday;
moderate temperature.
North Carolina: Fair
Monday and Tuesday; con-
tinucd cool.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-11

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WAR SAyIN15(
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21
WESTERN GOvERNERS HIAy COME:
 ALASKA
By Associated Press

SEATTLE, Dec, 2l- A Post IT,. .clligcnccr spccil from Washington, D. C., says that Governor Riggs i he only American born governor with n office, now at Washington, attend ng the Western Governors conferen- ce. Gov. Riggs was host at meeting If the governors.
 Reconstruction is the topic of thc conference in session here. Gov. Riggs hopes that the Governors Association i'll name Alaska as next years meet ng place. Gov. Riggs says that Sec retary Lane and Secretary Daniels will ask Secretary Baker to provide 9 0ansport for the Governors trip to Alaska, the meetings to be held aboard this transport. If the schemc s adopted, the Governors will visit al' Alaska coast ports and possibly go tc the interior. The Governors will af east ride over the government raj. 'oad from Seward to the interior.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21
1000 DEAD NEAR N0M |I:
 FROM FLU
By Associated Press

NOME, Dec, 2l- It is estimated that the Influenza has killed nearly 1000 adult ESkimoS on Seward Pen insula. Half a dozen villages are nov no more, all inhabitants having died, The children are the principal smviv. DTS among the EskimoS.
 On Princc of Wales p adults and 100 children remain of population of 300 adults and l25 children.
 The Influenza iS spreading north according to reports received here.
 Candle, Council, Unalakleet ana Kotzebue have not experienced the r ccount of the quarantine main tai1ed.
 Billy Allan, Scotty Allan's brothe' has died.
 The Bureau of Education has done and is doing heroic relief work among all classcs of people.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21

 UNIT NOT ID DISBAHD

The Seward Home Guards will con t.rg, a. g., ar~1r'za-gu until ,ftor peace has been oe,.uryu winch w,u probably be next May OF June. The Home Guards will for the present time hold one drill each week, that being every Friday night beginning at 7.&o o'clock.
 The decision Co continue a. an o'- ganization was reached last night a, a ,airly well attended meeting and driu of the Home Guards, the numbCr one organization in Alaska.
 First Sergeant l.. V. Ray endorsed the continuance of the Home Guardt bv saying that it was the intention of Gov. Riggs to have the Guards aS a permanent military unit in Alaska, and also he personally, believed thd. as peace had not yet been declared, the Fome Guards should remain.
 Second Lieutenant W. r. Henry and others spoke in favor of continG- inr. in fact there were no disSenterS.
 Captain Colburu read letter from Gov. Riggs which the latter stoteI that ammunition would shortly be giv- on cut for distribution in Alaska and the seward Guards would receive a gooi share.
 The continued organization of tNe Home Guards will eventually lead to the formation Of the Alaska Militia, of which Gov. Riggs iS a strong ad- vocate. with the approval of the Sec retary of war. When in Seward on his swing around the Territory, Gov Rircs said that he had been promise" uniforms and in fact all equipment for Militia in Alaska. lt iS understood in lis annual report also his message to the next legislature, Gov. HggN will make special mention of %" Alas ka Militia. and ask for certain app'o- prations as he did in a recent report to Secretary Lane.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21
SOLDIERS CANNOT BE
 RELEASED

Only soldiers can secure their own release from the army and outsiders might as well bid their time, for TO use. The local eXempton board has re- ceived the following cable from Capt Finnegan, at Juneau, relative to dis charges from forts in Alaska of sol diers:
 "The Following message has been 'cceived from commanding officer at Fort Seward X request for discharg- ed drafted men on the grounds which would make him eligible, must origi- nate with the soldier. Orders, papers, circulars, etc, covering these grounds, are published to and not withheld rom soldiers. We cannot consider re- quests from other than the soldier eN .ept in the most urgent cases. Tcle- grams asking discharge of soldier are filed. The best help that can be af- rorded is to secure employment fo1 the soldier and then to notify him not us"
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21
WILL. HAVE AN HONOR
 RECORD

Editor of the Gateway Cover lor Riggs has requested the prepar- ation of a list showing the names, ad- lressas, rank and record of all Ala ians enlisted into the military anG naval service of this country and it. allies in the present war. The names of such persons will bc preserved IT the records of the Territory and'' each of them will be issued an appro priate and attractive memento.
 Many hundred Alaskans, boJ above and below the previous drat' age C2l to 3D have voluntarily join ed the American and Allied colors and it is to secure a record of them this plea is made. The names of thoS' inducted through the Selective Ser vice will be contained in another re- port.
 A diligent effort is being made tc secure a complete list of all who. an. listed, for as this is going to be q Territorial Record it is just that ev'! man Le given the credit due him.
 I would suggest that minister teachers, all religious, fraternal, laboi and business organizations, and the public contribute their invaluable as sistance and knowledge in securing this information, and forward the same to me.
 (Signed) Isaac Evans
 Deputy U. s. Marshal
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21

The local drive for the Red Cross Christmas roll call is humping Hgh. along in Seward.
 The local committee received a cab legram from T. A. Davies, of Seattle manager in the Northwest, tha. ra port of the results of the roll call ir Seward up to Sunday night be able in time to reach Seattle Monday morning. The cable from Mr. Da"i says that the roll call so far in t., states is proving a tremendous suo cess, estimated that fifty per cent c' the population of the United Stata will join.
 The following signed the Red Cros Christmas roll yesterday;
 G. Johnsrund Mrs. Herman Grimm Paddy Marion s. AleXando" \. C Taylor Mrs. A. c. Taylor JoAn 2 ThwaiteS Mrs. Thwaitcs Nick Iosncss Mrs. Losness A. r. Rasmussen c. ] DrimoriS Mrs. WalteY Crawford Johl' Brink H. A. MacPherSon Mrs. !. N Sloan Margaret Sloan Helen Tr'lasnr Thelma Tallasen R. D. Webb Mrs. C c. Hubbard Charles G. Hubbard Johr Rosness Mrs. John ROsness Jack Ros- ness Segerd Roeness Howard Long U w. Harvey Gerhard Johnson D. Me. Nahon Joseph Richards Mrs. Richard Dr. !. A. RaughmAn Beatrice Bau"h. man Dorothy Baughman A. r. John son Mrs. Nina Baughman Hazel Johr- son Joe Bradshaw Mrs. G. J. Brad shaw s. O. Morford Mrs. S. c. Mor ford s. F. Adelman Mrs. s. F. AdeI. nan H. V. Hoben P. M. Oglc Mrs Charles Johnson Thomas Neville Mrs Thomas Neville Robert Johnston Mrs Johnston John D. Sullivan Clarance Walker George PoIoiS w. JeWett San Dupee William Christianson HuGi Pouch H. E. Carleton Miss Nellie Nash Tom Clark John Norman Nicl Workman Miss G. Kendall Juliar Reed G. A. Thoreen Nina Thoreor Earnie Thoreen l.. V. Ray Mrs. l.. Y Ray Patricia Ray A. H. McNecr Mr9 A. H. McNeer Lawrence McNe'' Hunter McNeer Lynn McNeer James Benton Looney Mrs D. Finn John ' Finn Mrs. Maud Mcdonald Mrs. Johr A. Nelson Mrs. G. A. Thoreen, Maria Thoreen.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21
SENATORLODGI GIVES VIEWS
By Associated Press

WASHINGTON, 1ec., 2l- Rcr, lican Senate Leader, Sen, Lodge, a speech this forenoon, declared u five of Wilson's fourteen plincip might lead to a split among the Ali "The consideration of these should be postponed until after | peace conference" said Senator l., ge. "Thc five concern secret dipl, macy, Freedom of the seas. cconor barriers, reduction of armamcnts the League of Nations"
 "No treaty can be binding UT America without the Senatc's consc Unlcward results can bo avoided the Seratc expresses itself frankly advance. President Wilson, l belle orrs in ignoring tho Senate"
 Senator Lodge also stated iH speecn that the United States no lpI CT needed large navy on the At}~ ic, D,t "Wc do need a powerful fI' on the ?a,iric."
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21
SIX MILLION DIED.

LONDON, Dec, 21-- The London Time, believes that influenza and pneumonia have killed 6,OO0,OOO per sons throughout the world since Sept ember. The war killed 2O,OO0,00O in four and one half years. Influenza and pneumonia have proved to be five times deadlier than the war, tn. Times adds.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21
WAITING FOR |. $. TO ENri.

PARIS. Dec, 2l-- Apparently { other powers are looking to Amer to state the concrete proposition co corning Freedom of the Seas. lt is ! lived that plan is to be propos limiting the construction of na' craft to lightly armed vessels, like yenue cutters, whose purpose will 70 protect merchant shipping. T. plan finds favor with the Amcrlc delegation. Advocates of this ?. says that there will be no further for heavily armed ships and all n ions will be placed on equal foot by the lightly armed craft plan.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21
WHA I?

PARIS, Dec, 21- An unconfimed report has reached here that 6O,OOO men of the German army, made an at tack on 1000 men of the Allied occu- patton forces along the border. The Allies used gas and the encounter was a short one. Every effort is being made to secure a confirmation or de- nal of the report.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21
FOR HELP IN ALASKA

WASHINGTON, Dec, .21- Sen
 ator Wesley l.. Jones, of Washington. introduced a joint resolution this af ternoon for the appropriation O. S2OO ,OOO imediately to combat the in- fluenza in Alaska. The Senator said that hundreds of indigentS natives were suffering. The Red Cross fund are exhausted for the relief purposes.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21
PEACE CONFERENCE
 ISAGAIN POSITION

PARIS, Dec, 2l- The prelimIn; peace conference has been poStpol until the beginning of February on count of President Wilson's visit England and the reconstruction res ting from the British elections wh will keep Lloyd George busy m then.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21
RoATIN FROM UNGA.

The gasboat Viking, eight days from Unga, only four days running time, reached Seward late yesterday afternoon. The trip over from Kodiak was extremely stormy as a gale was raging all of yesterday outside. The Viking brought several passengers for Seward. two being hospital cases.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21
RRuTUs ON WAY SOUTH

The collier Brutus left Kodiak ! Wednesday morning for Seattle a cording to information reaching S' ard. The Butus took doctors and n ses to Kodiak, but as the flu eplde' has abated, only one doctor remal on the Island in case of emergenc!
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21
BREWERS TO LOCATE
 PLANTS IN ORIENT

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec, 2l- The State Brewers Association announce@ that several of the big coast brewers interd to build plants in China. The Rainier Brewing Company is to buiIf a two-million-dollar plant overseas,
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21
Clvde Coleman expected to leave

Clyde Coleman expected to leave during the day on the Grizzly for Hal ibut Cove. w. P. Studdert, with the U. s. Fisheries Bureau will also re turn to Cook Inlet on the Grizzly.
 All freight for Anchorage coming to Seward by steamer has reached the Cook inlet terminal of the railroad with the exception of that reaching ho"e on the Alameda.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21
FOR OPEN DIPLOMACY

PARIS. Dec, 21- Lord Nofthc fe believes that open diplomacy needed at the peace conference. stated today that secrecy and h truths were bad for any conferer "Davs of secret conclaves have pa ed" said Lord Northcliffe.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21
ARIZONA ARRIVES

NEW lUKk, Decr VT The OatNV ship Arizona, the first of the fleet from European waters where activ' service was engaged in, returned to the United States this afternoon a. irving four days in advance of the OK pected time. The Arizona left BreS' oA Dec. l4 and was net expected to ar- rive until Christmas. Shore leaves p"e- vail for the Eext five days.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21
BIG RECEPTION FOR WILSOi

LONDON, Dec, 21- An impos military reception is planned for Pt !dent Wilson. The King will meet American President at the station !; Wilson and the King will ride tosc CT to Buckingham Palace through streets which will be lined VI troops. Premier Lloyd George will present at the reception at the Pas
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21
ELOIsE LOSES CREW

The mail boat EloiSe, which was to have been operated from Kodiak to the westward. is now at Kodiak, mir us a crew. When the gas boat return ed from the westward several weeks ago. the crew quit in a body at Kod- -iak.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21

Capt. A. L. Lathrop expects to get away for Anchorage on the train to, morrow.
 W. B. ASkey will return tomorrow tc h;s station at Mile 52.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21
NEM SLIDES ON RAILROAD.

The present weather is regular snow slide weather. Several small slides have come down north of Mile B; there is another slide across the shoe-fly at Mile 72 and big slide at Mile 76.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21
TRAIN OUT TOMORROW
Deputy U, s. Marshal

There will be train out in the di- rection of Anchorage tomorrow IeaV- irr Seward about o'clock. The Rot a,v will go out early in the morning,
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21
JOFFRE IGNORED
T'horeen.

PARIS, Dec, 21- General Joffre is numbered among Frances forty in'- mortals. He has been made a membei of the French Academy President Wilson attended the ceremonies.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21
SHORTEST DIV TON 'RR""

Tomorrow is tha shortest day ot he year 1918. Tomorrow forenoon at 'O:Sa o'clock, Washington, D. CN mean time, winter begins, and the earth enters the winter solistice.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21
MILLIONS
 JOIN THE
 RED GROSS

WASHINGTON, Dec, 2l- Eleven million jcined the American Red Cross up to last night, according to m of ficial statement made here for tae re ports received.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21

Gus F. Sjoberg, who arrived on the Viking from Unga, is guest at the Hotel Sexton. Mrs. Sjoberg is in the hospital for treatment.
 The Christian Science Society Will hold services tomorrow forenoon at II o'clock and Sunday School at l2:15 O. clock.
 The regular Saturday night lance $ on again tonight. The dance is g;v- ,r by the Odd Fellows in their nev' Aall.
 Arctic Chief A. H. Mcdonald will onnopuce the committees at the A. B neeting next Monday night to have charge of the v.r'ou,: duties, social and fraterual.
 Sam Dupee is registered at the Sexton having arrived from San Point on the Viking last night.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21

Louis Granstead arrived on tho 'gasbcat Viking from Unga late yes terdav and went to the Seward Gen eral Hospital where he will undergo an opesation.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-21
SEW ARD SNAPSHOTS

Don't forget that Monday and Tues lay, aside from tonight, are the las. remaining chances to do the Christ mas shopping.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-16
FEW TENNIS CHANGES ARE
MADE AT NATIONAL MEET

New York: vice president. Julian S.
Myrick. New York; secretary, Edwin
Fuller Torrey. Clinton. n Y; treas
urer. George W. Wightman. Boston
Sectional delegates to serve until
1913, southwestern. A B. Adous. Dali
las, Tex: California. DR.. Sumner
Hardy. San Francisco.
Delegates at large to serve until
1920. Clinton L. Childs. Pittsburg. Pa. :
c. D. Jones. St Louis, and Paul Shell
don. Hartford. Conn
No Innovations were proposed. with
the exception OF the addition OF a ma
tional championship tournament and
title for girl entrants not more than
IS years of age
There was a three hours discussion
regarding the restoration Of cham
pionships. The endorsement Of secre-
tary of war Baker and ether govern
ment officials. together with the votes
OF clubs represented by proxies.
proved the deciding factor. the final
vote being 155 to 81
As adopted the resolution provides
that the receipts derived from the
tournaments shall be donated to the
Y. NJ c. A war work fund for train
ing camp activities
The 1918 national outdoor cham
pionships were awarded as follows:
Mems singles. West Side club. For
est Hills. n. Y; mems doubles. Long
wood Cricket club. Boston; women's
singles. doubles. mixed doubles and
girls championship, Philadelphia
Country club. Philadelphia.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-16

favor but O'Reilly doubtless had some
fighting ancestors back in county Kill
kenny from the love he displayed Tor
milling and more than evened up
things until the last round when Mar
tinez came back so strongly that ne
got a draw.
Carter Makes Good.
The first round between Pvt Carter,
company &C" signal corps, and Pvt.
Aivaro, battery "B," 18th field artil-
Iery. was a good imitation OF cabaret
dance where the dancers were feeling
good Early in the second, about
the time the fans believed they had
come to see something tame, presto,
there was a change and for four
rounds the slam-bang never ended
Carter was a winner by a good margin
on points. displaying cleverness that
will get him another match with the
best that can be found at his weight,
$50 pounds.
Capt Golly officiated as referee and
distinguished himself by coming out
OF several difficult situations with
entirely satisfactory decisions. a
comedy bout between Pvt. Miller, for
mer champion Of the Philippines, and
Pvt. COxhill. company B" military
police, was productive Of much fun
and incidentally showed Miller to be
exceptionally clever. The bout Sat
urday night between Miller and Eddie
Hanlon, at the 64th ~" should be
well worth while for both battlers
have proven their mettle in fort en-
gagements.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-16
WILL
MEET HOOSIER
Began Career in Ell Paso
Several Years Ago Under
Name of Bob York.

A letter to the sport editor OF The
Herald from Guy Turpin. the well
known sport writer and cartoonist, Of
Brownsville. Texas. announces that
Pueblo Jack" Dempsey viii meet
Jack Dillon at Hot Springs. March L.
Dempsey is now under Turpin's man
agement.
Dempsey Is said to have begun his
career as 3 boxer in FL Paso. where
he was known to his admirers as Bob
York Lately he has won some no.
table victories over such men as
Johnny Alberts. Tony CapOni. whom
he knocked out in five rounds; Willie
Lewis, Kid Wagner, Of PittsburSS.
and Texas Tate, who won a decision
over Fred Fulton. but was suisse
quently disposed OF by Fulton
Turpin. who himself spent his early
days IN Indiana. knows well the
tough customer Dempsey is meeting
in Jack Dillon. the ''Hoosier Bearcat."
but expects to see his protege a win
ner. In case OF winning over Dillon
Dempsey will probably be matched
with Gus Christie. the bout to take
place in Terre Haute, Ind, some time
in March.