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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-15
American AdmirdLS
Named to Take Part
in Enforcing Terms
BY Tho Associated ProAs

BY Tho Associated ProAs
PARIS, Nov. 14.-ItGAr Admiral
+. 5. Robson has been appointed
American member OF the naval
commission to arrange for the exc
cution Of the naval terms OF the
German aTmLstice. Admiral Rob
isOn arrived here Monday from tho
United Suites and on receipt Of his
appointment left yesterday for Lon
don 20 take up his duties.
Rear Admiral Bullnrd has been
appointed American representative
10 scc to the carrying out of tho
naval terms Of the Austrian armis-
tlcr. lie IL now at PQla, the great
avail base In tho Adriatic and has
tclcgraphcd Admiral william s.
Benson, American chief Of naval
operations, that the execution Of
the naval terms Of the RrmiStlCe
il proceeding satisfactorily.
Tho United States now has two
cruisers. n destroyer and 80 sub
marine chaserS In the upper Adri-
attic AT or near POln, under conn
mhnd Of Rear Admiral Builard.
Admiral Benson ordered the fast
cruiser Birmingham 10 proceed
from Gibraltar to Pola, and also the
COlIicr LcOnidas, 30 chascrs md
destroyer tO proceed from Corfu to
POla. These hnvc now arrived, CIV
Ing the United States considerable
representation in ships and men.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-15
GERMAN WOMEN ASK
TERMS BE MODIFIED
Appeals Are Sent To Mrs. Wilson and
Miss Jane Addhms To Prevent
"UnspcakAblc Disastcrs."
WANT RAIL CARS RELEASED
Starvation Faces Naiion. Is Claim.
Unless Rolling Stock Is Released.
starving for Years"

WASHINGTON. Nov. 14.--Appeals
addressed TO Mrs Woodrow Wilson
and Miss Jane Addams OF Chicago,
on behalf Of the women OF Germany.
asking that the RrmistIce terms be
modified to prevent "unspeakablo
disaster" have been sent from the
German wireless station at Nauen,
They were picked up by the military
intelligence radio at Hauton. Maine.
and were made public tonight by the
war department
The appeal to MrS Wilson said tho
women and children OF Germany
have ben starving for years" and
that they will die from hunger by
the millions unless the terms Of the
armistice are changed so that suffi-
cient rolling stock will be made avail
able for moving food from the farms.
1t was dated At Berlin and signed by
Gertrude Baeumer and Alice Solo
man, for the national council Of
women OF Germany"
The appeal TO Miss Addams was
from Anita Augsburg at Poz. under
date OF yesterday. II said that the
German women, "foreseelng entire
famlshment and mutiny for their
country" urged their America n. sis
ters'' 10 intcrCede to have the armis,
uce terms modified.
we are all free voters Of FREQ
republic now, greeting yon heartily"
the appeal said,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-15
PEACE CONGRESS TO MEET
AFTER ENGLISH ELECTIONS


BY The Associated Press
PARIS, Nov. lit is probable
that the first meeting Of the peace
congress will be held after the Eng
lish parliamentary elections and at
a time which will give ample Oppor-
tunity for the American and other
delegates to arrive. A meeting TO
bc held shortly Of the inter-allied
conference will finally determine the
details of these questions.
Premier David Lloyd George and
Foreign Minister Balfour OF Great
Britain. Premier Orlando and For
eign Minister SonninO Of Italy, Pre-
mier Neni2elos OF Greece and For
eign Minister PaChitch OF Serbia are
on their way here for n resumption
of the conference at the home of
Col Edward NJ. House, special rep
resentative Of the United States gov
yrnment and the sessions at Yer
sailles.
Besides outlining the general pro
gram Of the congress, the question
Of meeting the food situation in Ger
many and Austria probably will be
considered.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-15
Hoover and Hurley to Sail Saturday
to Begin Task of Feeding Europeans

DR. Alonzo T. Taylor representa-
tiv" Of both the food administration
and m" war trade board Is accom-
panying Mr. Hoover and VIII go to
the balkans "a direct relief work
there.
In addition to this program, the
United states 1t was stated today.
will continue to carry out its food
agreements with the various ncus
trails Holland and switzerland are
said to De s,i,l badly In need Of sup
plies while the economic agreements
with sweden. Norway Spain and
Denmark Hil are in force.
shipping board officials cstima d
today that the signing Of the arm ,s-
tice with Germany will result In th"
release Of about 100000 tons oG
additional shipping for carrying sup
plies 20 needy cOutrics OF 'h.s
amount. 10000 tons is represented
by German ships tied mp In Germany
or neutral ports Austria .s be.
licvcd to have 100000 tons Of ship
ping IN its ports
Tho United States. soon. IT was
said. can furnish 100000 tons OF
shipping for relief work while Great
Britain and France also Ar" expected
~ be able to divert some tonnage e
this trade In addition many neu.
tral ships held in port ty tho sub.
marin" menace Will again put t'
gca. and Japan may hc asked to sup
uIy whatever Of 's 'Ouna-c d, car
cor the relief trade.
Nj. Hurley vii, br accompanied e
Europe hy John T.. Barber. aSS.7'an
To the chairman. Wilmer Rolling, as
49,. q !
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-15

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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-15
MEAT TRUST CRITICIZED
IN PARLIAMENT DEBATE

LONDON. Nov. I4.-In a discus
sion in the house Of commons yester-
day concerning the food question and
control OF the meat supply, tho
American meat trust was criticised
severely Ivy some speakers.
Major Waldorf Astor. parliamen-
tary secretary to the food ministry,
said that the trust controlled more
than so per cent Of the available
and important meat supplies which
constituted a serious menace. How
ever he added the inter allied food
council set up by the food controller
and which would buy in the world :
markets was going TO be stronger
than the trust, II would be able to
dictate to the trust II necessary and
would be able to fix reasonable
prices for consumers
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-15
TULSA IS FAST
RAISING QUOTA
Yesterdays Report Exclusive
Of $4,000 Donation Was
l63,899.88.
UNITED WORKERS ACTIVE
War Fund Canvassers Will
Continue Campaign to
Go Over Goal.
MAP BEING PAINTED RED
Ben Finney Is Busy in Color
ing Indicator; Hopes to
Finish Saturday.
MAP BEING PAINTED RED

Tulsa's quota OF $3.50, 900 for the
united war work fund is coming fine.
Yesterday reports up to noon
showed receipts OF 1l63.S99.SS. and
there was $4,000 contribution re-
ported in just ~ the committee left
the workroom for the luncheon at
Hotel Tulsa. or the total women
workers have turned in S47,3SO.
The drive continues today and un-
til the quota is reached, Reports from
many Of the large corporation work
ers are Yet to come. The committee
is optimistic and hopes to have the
whole amount by Saturday night and
Il safe margin over.
Activities today will be continued
in every way possible, the big car
nival on Main street, where Third
crosses VIII be feature. Other
stunts are planned.
Country districts are responding
splendidly under the direction OF Cy
Avery, county manager. and his dis
trcts are reporting over the quota
In nearly every particular.
Workers are urged to bend every
energy today to complete the fund
so that the final figures can be given
out Saturday noon.
The big map showing the city
blocks 100 per cent turned pink yes
terday under the brush OF Ben Fin
ney. Finney had the pleasure Of col
oring rs blocks on the big map on the
Producer State bank corner, showing
that Tulsa has about reached perfect
in war contributions, and he'll daub
up whole lot more BLOCKS today.
Signs on the street cars yesterday
advertised the drive and on the street
corners and telegraph poles series
Of signs, representing the march on
Berlin were put up. Big red arrows
indicate the approach OF Tulsa to-
wards the quota. When the total Is
325O,OOO the hig arrows will all cen
ter at Third and Main.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-15
ACTUAL GOVERNMENT
PRESENTS PROBLEM
Allies FnCe Difficult Task In Dealing
With Germany and Austria at
Peace Conference.
REPUBLICS ASK RECOGNITION
Former Provinces Want Representa-
tion nt Mecung-HOuse y Rep
rcscnLlnR United States.

WASHINGTON. Nov. l4.--In ad-
vance OF the meeting OF the supreme
war council, soon to be held at Yer
sailles, officials here decline to dis
cuss the aproaching peace confer
ence or to indicate any views the
government may have az to tho time
or place OF its assembly. Ameri-
cas- suggestions on these subjects
probably will be presented to the
council itself by Colonel Il. NJ.
House, the governments special
reprcse ntative in Europe.
Much OF the real work OF the
peace conference II IL believed here
already has been done by tho su-
preme war council As a prelIm-
mary to the meeting OF the confer
ence. however. II will be necessary
for the allied and American govern
ments to decide to what extent and
by what title the provisional gov
ernmCnts which have seized the
reins OF power IN Rerlln and Vienna
represent the peoples Of their coun-
tries. This is a delicate subject and
officials today confessed that they
had only fOggy ideas ~ TO the ac-
tual governmental situations in
these capitals
The state department has been re-
celvng communications through
neutral agencies from the de facto
governments, but for the most part
has so cautiously phrased its replies
as to avoid any such recognition as
might afterwards prove embarrass-
ing
The development Of the separatist
movement in Austria ana Germany,
resulting In the uprising Of so-Called
Independent republics on the basis OF
former German and Austrian pro-
vinCCS. promises 10 present much
difficulty in the further progress Of
p"aC" negotiations. Each of these
states wishes to be represe nted inde-
pcnden'ly at the peace table, and ad
ius;mcnt OF all these delicate ques-
tlous Is one u the tasks confronting
the supreme war council.
May Consider Protests.
In some quarters today II was sug
gcsted that the supreme war COunCi
also may consider at this time som,
Of the protests which have beer
made by the defeated central powers
of their component states against
certain features Of the armistiCC
which th"v asserted are unwOrkHhl,
or els" calculated TO Great" SHr1Ou!
conditions among the distressed civil
AN populations Should the supreme
war council decide that some OF
these terms may safely be modified
90 prevent such actual distress as
will strengthen the threatening cvi
NJ an era Of boIshevism 10 o"atra
Europe, Some diplomatic observer
regard it as possible that relief vii
. be granted, In NO event, however
: would any change hc made tina
would in any way J"opardizr tn
maintenance by the allies and Amer
.ra ~ ahSolut" military domination
. over the defeated foe.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-15
Socialists May Start
Revolution in Holland

AMSTERDAM, Nov. l4.--Pieter J.
Troelstra, the Dutch socialist leaher'
declared at Rotterdam Yesterday
that a meeting OF the socialists on
Nov. 16 would decide whether a
soldiers and wOrkmen's council
youId he established in Holland, aC-
cording TO adviCcs received here. lie
Is said TO have denounced bolsheHism
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-15
Var Industries Board
To Direct Cancellations

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE war
Industries board will act as d clear
ing house for the cancellation Of gov
eminent war contracts, Chairman
ruruch announced today, though de-
clsious on cancellatipn win remain
with the department making the con
tract The board also ~ill direct
the Eclease OF labor material and
facilities 20 commercial industries as
soon as they are no longer needed by
the government
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-15
Germans Begin Leav-
ing Tuesday; Our
Boys Advance.
TERMS COMPLIED WITH
Hun Officers Reveal In
formation Demanded
By Allies.
F0CH WILL ENTER CITIES
Commander to Ride Into
Metz and Strassburg
On Charger.

'y INV hhNDStettu lTfAH
PARIS, Nov. II. - Germany's
troops began to eyacuate Franco and
Belgium on Tuesday The allied
troops then moved forward the
Americans advanced in the dlrec-
ton OF Metz and Strassburg.
Marshal Foch. commander In chief
Of the allied armies, will make SOL
emn entries into these fortresses on
Sunday In the presence OF President
Poincare and Premier Clcmencehu.
The marshal will ride into the cities
on Croesus, his favorite charger.
II is probable that the departments
In the re-won territory will resume
their old names, namely, Bas Rhin,
prefecture OF Strassburg; Haut Rhin,
prefecture OF Colmar, and MOselle,
prefecture OF Metz. The govern
ment already II considering the
question of provisional administra-
tive arrangements.
Tho occupation OF the territory on
tho left bank OF the Rhine and the
bridgeheads will not be undertaken
by the allied forces until later. The
liberation OF Belgium promises to
be rapidly accomplished. on The
occasion OF the re-entry OF tho BEL
gian sovereigns into Brussels. the
French government has decided to
present to the queen the grand cor
don OF the legion OF honor and TO
the heir apparent the Chevalier's
cross and the cross Of war.
In conformity with the agreement
reached between Marshal Foch and
| the German delegates. a period of
five days has been allowed to the
enemy In which 10 hand over all the
armament and material stipulated In
the armistioe.
The French command asked tho
Germans for information as to
whore mines had been laid and was
informed that some had been placed
In the Ostend station and timed to
explode yesterday. The German
command accordingly was asked TO
send officers to locate the explo-
sives.
An additional day, making I5 days
In all from the date OF the armlstice,
has been granted to the enemy TO
evacuate Belgium, Luxemburg, AL
SAGE and Lorraine.
Marshal Foch has directed tho
Germans to send officers to the king
Of the Beiglans at Bruges to give In
formation regarding the German
and Luxemburg railroad and canal
systems and the navigation OF tho
Rhine.
The Germans today are sending
an officer to Chimay to arrange with
French Officers for the handing over
OF the arms and material which Ger
many has to surrender.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-15
YOU'D GiCe States Full
rOrer on Intrdstate Rate

tjoD.A HlNGTON, Nov. Resolu-
catio ADOPTED by he National Asso-
eom,Oiot conn OF state Railway & Utility
,oda, 'SSloners in annual session here
den, suggest action by the presl-
10 roo VT director general of railroads
state to'"ghlze fun authority Of the
Ice a,5pler intrastate rates and ,serv.
la'lo.' advise consideration OF legis.
rOaS1 o' tho future status OF rail
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-15

THE CHANGED PRUSSIAE.
lie isn't IOliing women off the sidewalks
any more.
His chests a trifle fatter than its ever
been before
There are smiles upon the faces OF the
humber folks he's kicked,
And the world is feeling better now the
Prussian knows he licked
His head is much dcflAtcd since we've
brought him 10 his milk
lie ism I loudly Dragging that he's Of the
royal ilk
He's willing now to listen to what 9th.
erS have Ia say,
And the PruSsian isn't strutting in his
high aud mighty way
He's dodging private soldiers that for
years he has abused,
lie is taking off forever that old clank.
ing sword he's used.
Oh the time was he imagined all the
world to him must bow
But the PruSSians had his Lesson and
he's very humble now.
It's very different PruSsian that men
look upon today
Than the one that used TO joSte other
people from his way
10 not fear him, little children.
without hitching he will stand;
Since the allied boys have tanned him he
vii eat ont OF your hand
Copyright by Edgar A. Guest)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-15

CHICAGO, Nov. ll.-Miss Jane
Addams had not received message
Of appeal from the women OF Ger
many up To late hour tonight.
She said she had no intimatiou re-
garding the identity of Anita AuGs
burg, who was reported to have
signed the Plea.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-15

BY The Associated Press.
BERLIN Nov. l4.-(By wireless
to London. 1 y. m.)-The German
light cruiser Koenigsberg on No
vember 10. at y, m, put to sea
with plenipotentiaries of the work
mems and soldiers council OF the
German fleet in order to meet the
representatives Of the British ad-
miralty.
r The chief OF the high seas forces.
Admiral Hipper, Is taking part in
the negotiations as expert adviser
for the deliberations concerning the
execution Of the naval conditions OF
the armistice
Admiral Hipper. who IL acting as
adviser in the deliberations between
the representative OF the German
high seas fleet and the British ad-
miralty, commanded the German
scout division In the battle with the
British grand fleet off Jutland May
a. 1916, tho commander OF the en-
tire German battle fleet being Ad-
iniral Schcer
Admiral Hippcr was also in COM
mnd Of the German squadron which
fought a battle with British squad
ron under Admiral Sir David Beatty
Off llelEoland in January, 1915. Tho
German cruiser BlueCher was sunk
in this engagement.
LONDON, Nov "a british wire
/ lees service accommodations have
I been addressed to the German au-
thorities giving directions for Ger
man delegates, mi conformity with
/ the avmist.Cc conditions to present
/ themselves to delegates Of the king
Of the Bclgians at BrugcS on No
/ vcmber IL. and also TO the prrsideu-
/ of the inter-lllied commission OF
/ railways in the field and the p~'-.-
dent OF the iuter-alllcd CuwnisS "
/ Of navigation on November IL o..
I NanCy. to receive instructions re
gaIding the question OF railways,
navigation and telcgraphs
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-15

PARIS. Nov. 14.-OHavaS) --
Messages Of congratulation ana
gratitude from President Wilson
and the American people were
presented to Marshal FOch, Mar
shall Joffrc and General Petain
Yesterday by General PcrshinG,
who has also decorated three
French military leaders with the
American distinguished service
medal.
General Pershing went to Brit
ish main headquarters where he
viii present the distinguished ser'-
ice medalsto the field marshal
Sir Douglas Haig.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-17
NO ROOM FOR SOLDIERS IN PARIS; ~@
PEACE ENJOYS FILL ALL HOTELS

been assigned to the Belgian mis-
sion.
Another hotel which has turned
away it's. guests is the Hotel Louvre.
where the Italian mission is expected
to have its headquarters.
The visitors at the hotels CON-
mandeered by the government were
only given the shortest notice to clear
out, and scramble for accommoda-
tons elsewhere followed.
Those who are apparently affected
the most are the American officers
who arrive in Paris from the front.
Everywhere they go they get the same
answer, Either the hotel has been
Communicated and is preparing to re-
ceive the peace diplomats or it is fill
ed to overlooking. Even the bath
rooms and Railways of the large no.
tells that remain have been turned ovv-
er to the guests. f.. ,-.,r 70.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-17
WANTED
Branch Managed
ESTABLISHED H
CORPORATION.

Formerly large manufacturers OF
steel products, now engaged in pro.
duction OF mammoth patriotic work,
Is opening a Branch Office in Bis.
narck. Requires services OF good bus.
mess man as Manager Applicant
must assume duties about January 1st
be able to direct a small sales force
the most Of whom will he attracted to
the workn on account of its patriotic
nature, $1,000 cash bond required, full
ly secured. Entirely new proposition;
national advertising campaign start.
ing, including double-page ad in local
papers, tremendous opportunity Re
plies solicited from parties who find
their business Improbable or not III
harmony with war conditions. Com
mission basis with earnings upward
of $1,000 per year.
Sales Manager will assist in organ.
izing, sales force and supervise open
ing Branch House. Make your an
swer completes to secure interview
You will be required to come to Chi:
cag0 for two days instruction and
training, and unless you can do so be
fore New Years it will be useess tC
apply. Unless you have the money
for cash bond, and your reputation
will stand the third degree. save your
stamps. This is a real opportunity
that will present itself but once in {
lifetime: Write or wire PRESIDENT
1910 Advertising Building, Chicago, III
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-17
N. &. A. Special to The Tribune.

Constantinople. y Turkey accepts
the principle of selfdetermination.
Turkey is convnsed that every ma
ton should have access to the seas.
Turkey is willing that the Bosporus
and the Dardenelles should be neutral
lied and their Notifications be ,rend-
cred Ineffective
These are startling statements for
neople who have not followed closely
the events parallel with the war and
it's close.
The Turk, under the principal Of
self-determination, feels that Constan-
tinople will remain under his control,
for tho population there, while cosmo-
politan, is largely Turkish. Moreover
the Turk believes Bulgarian an:
Greek would live under Turkish SOY
ereignty rather than under that o.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-17
N. e. A. Special to The Tribune

Paris, Dec. lG.-4Nevcr have there
been SO many visitors in Paris. and
such slender accommodations.
The French capital is crowded with
newspaper correspondents and diplo
mats from allied and neutral coun-
tries.
The peace missions have taken ov-
or completely most Of the big Paris
hotels for their delegates.
The Americans will occupy the Ho.
EEL Crillon and the former Red Cross
headquarters at Place de la Con
corde. \
The British mission has taken over
the Hotel Majestic and the Hotel AS
'toria
Another large hotel on the left bank
Of the Seine, the Hotel Lutetia, has
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-17
PIANOS AND PLAYERS,
Remember no home is complete wi

no home is complete with,
out a Piano on Christmas Lay.
have few that can still furnish
from here. all new and they are
all Baldwin made, which means
quality in each instrument. Call
Phone or write saturday and sun
day only Of this week. J. NJ. Wylie.
care Grand Pacific Hotel, Bismarck
n. d. State preventative The
Baldwin Piano Co.. Chicago, III
Home address, Grand Forks, ~ D
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-17
ORANGE Oils In Commerce.

Unadulterated orange oil has n
strong aroma. and is used in the max
ing of perfumes, essences, soaps and
beverage t1avors, as we'll as Of cakes
md confectionery. The principal use
for jamaica orange oil is in the man.
ufacture Of fancy biscuits, particularly
Of wafer biscuit which is used ex'
tensively with ices and iced drinks.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-17

vegetable, treatme; t. $225. Our
-ook "A"tells why you should quit
tobacco and snuff. 1t is free. Send
today. Start the nc. year right Adj
dress Inland Chemical CO.. bismarck
n. ID. ~ ]. :,
FOR SAlE-l.,n iOn OF midland hay
+. o. b. cars a; Parkers Prairie.
Write or see O. l.. Lord, Park Crs
Prairie, Mimi. X. X. 6.
l2 II Wii
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-12-17

Besides such incidental benefits 40
the improvement IL figure and health
that we've reaped from our meatless;
wheatless days, think of the fun we've
had out Of them-the new crop of
jokes, iibes, topical songs and car
toons to replace the mother-in-law
joke and the boost to our reputation
for ready humor!