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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-09
|oHE-elN STREET,
CAR PERMISSION
IS ASKED OF CITY
ok la ahoma Railway Wants
City Ordinance Repealed,

Some street cars in Oklahoma City
will be operated by one man in the
near future, IL request filed this
morning for action OF the city commis-
sioners is granted.
The Oklahoma Railway company
asks that part Of the city ordinance
governing street cars which requires ,
motorman and a conductor on every
car be repealed.
The petition sets forth that on &C
count OF the scarcity OF men and the
high cost Of operating local. lines. and
in order to keep the. fare at the presen,
rate, II has become necessary for econ.
omy In using men 10. operate rs cars.
The petition further alleges that IN,
successful operation OF street cars BY
one man has been successful In other
cities and that II can be done here with
out impairment Of the service or oi
safety to the public.
The petition Is signed by John w
Shartei, vice president and genera
manager OF the company. II will come
before the board meeting next Tuesda,
afternoon.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-09

LONDON Nov. O. British wireless service)-A Ger
wireless message received in London this afternoon states
"The German imperial chancellor Prince Max Of Baden.
has issued the following decree:
1.-The kaiser and the king has decided to the
throne"
1.-The imperial chancellor will remain in office until the
questions connected with the abdcaon of the kaiser the
nouncng by the prince of the throne of the German
empire and of Prussia and the setting Of regency have
been settled.
For the regency he intends TO appoint Deputy Ebert
imperial chancellor and he that bill shall be brought
for the establishment of law providing for the immediate
PRONUNCIATION Of general suffrage and for constitutional Ger
Of of the German nation and of those peoples
which might be desirous of coming within the empire
Berlin Nov. 8, 1918
THE imperial chancellor"
LONDON, Nov 9-(Britsh wireless service "A tele-
received from Copenhagen from Brunswick By way of
Berlin asserts that Emperor Williams sonnaw the Duke Of
Brunswick, and his successor, have abdicaed. ri
LONDON Nov 9-(British Wireless Service)-It Is 70
ported from Amsterdam that revolution is now spreading all
western Germany 1t reported to have reached Cologne
LONDON Nov. 9.-(British Wireless Service Another
dispatch from Amsterdam that owing the rush the
banks in Berlin these institutions have stopped payment
WASHINGTON Nov 9-Abdication of the German emperor
according to information reaching Washington through official
channels.
In connection with this information which came by Brits
wireless the state department asked that it be emphasized that
there official information in Washington that the ise
had abdicated
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-09
Republic Set
UpinBauariia
Reports State
Munich Newspaper Man Is
Named Head Of Govern
ment, Paris Learns,

PARIS. Nov. o-Kurt Eisener a
Munich newspaper man and prominon,
in socialist circles, iSthe leader OF the
revolution which has broken out in the
Bavarian capital, il appears from in
formation resolved here Some re-
ports designate him as president OF the
Bavarian republic which has been pro-
claimed.
Eisener, the advices add, has organ
ized committee consisting OF work
men, soldiers and peasants in many
respects similar to a Russian. soviet
A. dispatch from Basel last night said
that during the sitting Of the Bavarian
diet yesterday a decree was passed de-
posing the WitteIsbaeh dynasty. In
formation was said to have been con-
tanned in a dispatch from Mdmish, Ba-
varia. Only last week the Wittelsbaeh
family laid claims TO the throne OF Will
helm II in the event Of his abdication.
Eisener Is a newspaper man on the
Munich Post He first came to public
attention in 1905 as, a gifted speaker at
socialist meetings, He Is about ~
years Of age. He has not held public
office.
Eisener was arrested some time age
for having published the news tina,
Germany on July 8, 1914, was mo-
biliring her army. He was released
after serving sentence lasting until
fifteen days ago.
Only scant messages are arriving
from Germany with regard to the Ba-
varian revolutionary movement
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-09
Other German Towns
Join Rebel Faction
by ths Assoeiated Prom.

COPENHAGEN, Nov 9.--The up
rising In northwestern Germany, ae-
eording to the only direct news from
Germany early today Is reported to have
spread to Hanover, Oldenburg and 9TH
er cities Generally the revolt Is not
attended by serious disturbances.
Reports from the Danish border town
Of Vandrup say that eli Il quiet in
sehleswig, but that further disturbances
are reported to have occurred In Ham
burg.
Fuor thousand men attempted to
overthrow the military authorities in
Altona, across the Elbe from Hamburg,
but the city now Is quiet. The Ger
man guards At the Danish border have
been ordered by the soldiers councils
70 remain Al their posts temporarily.
Traveller, arriving from Germany re-
port that the dissffection apparently Il
confined to the ninth army corps, which
vas recruited In Sehlesweig Holstein
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-09
Absolute Unity Is
Urued Upon People

AMSTERDAM, Thursday. Nov. l.
Absolute unity Is necessary among the
German people II they would avert un.
ioreseer consequences, declared Chan
cellor Msximilian. in an appeal TO the
German people He urged that all re-
main calm. The chancellor's appeal
received in an official dispatch from
Berlin, reads.
"for more than four years the Ger
man nation. united and calm. has en-
dured the most severe sufferings and
sacrifices. II. AZ this decisive hour.
uhen only absolute snisy cen event iss
Esie entire German people great dangers
for is future internal strength gives
way, then the consequences are m.
fofesecable.
AN indispensable demand in these
decisive hours. which must be made
BY every peoples government. Is the
maintenance OF hitherto existing cain,
under voluntary discipline. May every
eitiren be conscious Of the high re-
.ponsibiliiy toward this people in the
fulfillment OF their duty
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-09
GERMANS CANNOT
SHIFT FORCES TO
MEET new BLOW
Fall Of Maubeuge Sewers Last
Line Of Supply,

WASHINGTON. Nov. o.-Capture
Of Maubeuge by the British General
March said today marks the definite
severance Of the last German artery to
That sector Of the western front and
will make Il impossible for the enemy to
shift his forces 10 meet a new attack.
Summaririne the allied successes
since the Inauguration OF the forward
movement General March poimed out
that the Germans have been driven
sixty-four m;les further from Paris
and the territory they occupy in France
has been reduced from 10000 square
miles to less than 2.S00.
The american frs, army under Gen.
eral Pershins has advanced thirty
miles In the last eight days. American
divissns operating with the British IL
tcestlnuss on Psss Z, cs,sms "a
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-09
vloonous pDo1EsT
sllf lll1ll1 u
WonkIlo oaPIIvEs

WASHINGTON, Nov. s-The state
department, through the American am
bsssador al Berns has been asked
through the Spanish embassy n Ber-
In 10 submit vigorous protest On Ire
following points, information CONCERN
Inc which has been officially furnished
10 the department,
First, forcing any American pris-
eners OF war 10 work while III or ply
pleelly unable 10 DO 90. ~
Second, compelling any American
pflsoners cf'war 70 labor IN mines.
Third compelling civilian ptIsoners
10 perform any wofk Of sny Kind, save
such - may Be necessary N connection
VIM thsir own care snd uphesp 10 con-
ssss!s. VA !As ssss Al vpsssp ei
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-09
French Feel Sure
Huns win Submit

PARIS, Nov o.--Freneh opinion,
which Is remarkably restrained and con.
servative, is unanimous in the view
that Germany will espitulate between
now and Monday. There is no tenden,
ey TO exaggerate happenings In Ger.
many. but Il Is felt that the German,
have had enough to make il imperative
for the government to make peace Al
the earliest possible moment.
NJ. Copies, writing IN the Figaro,
fairly sums up the views Of all edi-
torials when he writes: III
The details Of revolutionary move.
ments In Germany are lacking bot ~
learn enough from hour to hear Il
feel already that they are neither -
periieial or fictitious. DO they coUtsis
deep-sss revolutioaf Are shsy bsa rict
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-09
HUN LINE ROLLED
BACK BY FRENCH
I. AND YANK FORCES
Americans Resume Advances
on Sedan Front
LAST FORTRESS IS TAKEN
Haig'S Troops Cross ScheIdt
on Wide Front,
By The Associated Press.

While the German govern
ment is considering the allied
armistice terms, the British,
French and American armies
are carrying on successfully
the task Of freeing French soil
from the invader.
On the north the British
have captured the fortress of
Maubeuge and driven the Ger
mans back into Belgium in the
region between Maubeuge and
Mons. Along the Scheldt in
Belgium, where the British
hold part Of Tournai, Field
Marshal Haig's men have
crossed the river on a nine-mile
front north of Tournai.
Near Belgian Border.
General Petain's aru1es, which hold
the center OF the allied advance. con
tinue their march toward the Belgian
frontier south Of Msubeuge Ths
French have driven the Germans from
nearly all the natural defenses vest oI
! the Franco Belgian border and II their
advance maintains the pace OF the last
two days the French will stretch their
frontier At some points before nigh,fsll.
East Of the Meuse, on the allied right.
the American troops are advancing to-
ward Montmedy and the Briey iron
fields. The forward movement is on
front north and south Of Damviliers
Farther north toward Sedan there has
been only artillery and machine gun
fighting
LONDON, Nov. o-The British
forces have captured the fortress Of
Maubeuge. Field Marshal Haig an
nouneed today.
South OF Maubeuge the British are
pushing eastward and are we'll beyond
the Avesnes -Maubeuge road.
Field Marshal Haig also announced
North OF Tournai We established
ourselves on the east bank OF the
Scheldt about Herinnes and Berchem." :"
lThese two towns are about nine
miles apart)
Maubeuge was the last important
French fortress in the hands OF the
Germans. Before the war II was CON
tcentlnued on Psgs q. Column I.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-09
HOOVER TO EUROPE
TO DIRECT RELIEF

WASHINGTON. Nov 9.-Food Ad-
ministra,or Hoover will leave soon for
Europe to direct preparations for feed
ing the people Of redeemed northern
France and Belgium and aiding in the
task OF preventing starvation in Aus
tria, Bulgaria and Turkey.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-09
Resignation Of Max
Is Not Yet Accented

COPENHAGEN. Nov. o.-Emperor
William has not yet accepted the res.
ienation Of Prince Macmillan Of Bs-
den the German chancellor, according
to Berlin message today. The en-
peror who has been thoroughly in
'crned by the chancellor regarding the
= general situation, the message adds
has asked Prince Maximilian. 10 con-
inne holding the office Professionally
tntil the emperor's final decision !,
feached.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-09

due to the reaction Of the defeatl Wh,s
authority does the republic proclaimed
at Munich possessf These are ques-
lions which concern Germany alone"
Armistice or Invasion- ~
While Germany Is reflecting on ~
allied terms, Marshal Foch continues
his blows without intermission. The
German army may break At any ~
ment. There we're signs Of = nov re-
treat from the Seheldt Yesterday ssd
the French are along the Meuse ovss :
front OF fifteen miles. The Alternative
Tor Germany now IS srmistice q -
vasion--not evasion. ~
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-09

PARIS, Nov o.-(4:0 a. m)-It i,
regarded probable in well-informed
circles that Prince Maximilian. the
German imperial chancellor. will today
communicate the terms Of the arn,is,iee
to a committee OF r6iehstag party lead
ers and will himself convey their vote
TO authorize the plenipotentiaries TO
sign the armistice.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-09
PEACE TALK NAY
SLOW DOWN WAR
WORK FUND DRIVE
Only Fifty Percent Of Expect
ed Subscriptions Given.
UNITED WAR WORK FACTS.

National quota-$l70.0000OO.
Oklahoma quota--$l 10000.
Oklahoma county-Sl7S,0W.
Length Of eampaign-one week.
beginning next Monday.
Organizations taking party. NJ.
c. A., Jewish Welfare Board, Y. W.
c. A., American Library associa-
tion, Red Cross, Knights OF Colum-
bus, Camp Community Service.
Money 10 be devoted to caring
for American soldiers overseas.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-09
.SARAJEVO TAKEN
BY ALLY TROOPS

sALoNlkI, Now e.-Aliied troops
have entered ssraievo, in Bosnia, &C
cording to an official statement issued
today by the French headquarters here
II was At Sarajevo that Arehduke
Fran, Ferdinand Of Austria. was ss.
ssssihated just prior to the outbreak
OF the great war. 4
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-09
By The Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9-Allied armistce terms were to-
day being discussed at German grand headquarters with
answer required by Marshal Foch before IL o'clock Monday
morning Paris time The courier carrying the text Of the de-
mands of the American and allied governments according TO
official reports passed through the allied lines last night and
was expected to reach German HEADQUARTERS early todap
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-09
By The Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Nov. $50 far the American govern.
ment advised late today word has been received by
Foch from the German high since the courier
Of the amce started back through the battle lines
last night with the surrender the umaum for their
acceptance by IL o'clock Monday morning .+F
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-09

,,!;. Local sonseAcI...lr eng sss.
prsssbV srsss SSSIsHl
HouNlY raMPsRAruRr.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-09

BERNE. Switzerland. Nov 9.-The
German socialists decided not TO carry
out at noon today their threat to with
draw from the government II Emperor
William had not abdicated by that hour
according to Berlin dispatch. Instead
they extended the time limit, il is
stated, "in consideration OF an eventual
armistice."
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-09
Allied Nations Have
No Hint of Decision
Having Been Reached

General Staff Conferring at Spa-Nothing
Has Come Through Since Courier
Passed Through Battle Zone With
Terms - More Than Two Days Left
Huns to Make Reply.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-09
Kaiser Has Abdicated d


;ording to Havas dispatch from Basel.
The Havas agency which transmitted
the announcement of Emperor Williams
abdication from Basel, is the semi-official
French news agency. Il
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-09
FOES OF EMPEROR
TO WAIT OUTCOME
OF NEGOTIATIONS
Threat to Quit Government
Today Not Carried Out,
WILHELM GIVEN CHANCE
Impression Given Out Party
win Act Later,

WASHINGTON, Nov o-Diplo-
matte dispatches through Switzerland
today say official German information
shows the socialists are delaying steps
to force the kaiser's abdica,ion pend.
ing "the expected signing Of the armis-
tiee."
The Red Cloud chief., 1918-12-05
Latest Infant Prodigy.

The latest Infant phenomenon"
halls from Philadelphia. Her name Is
Edith Gutenberg. At the age Of
eight months Edith. from the con-
fines OF her cradle, mlmicked the call
Of the quail with such conviction that
the bird would answer back. At the
age Of two size could distinguish all
the colors of the spectrum. One month
later she was discovered In the act Of
humming Schubert's "Serenade," and
Mt three and one-half years she could
recognize 100 popular airs. Three
months later Edith's favorite compos-
ers were TschaikOwsky, Wagner, Leon.
cavellO, Handel. Rubinstein, Llszt Sui
Ivan, Pucclni and Beethoven. Edith
could pronounce all these names with
out slip.
The Red Cloud chief., 1918-12-05
Two Canine Heroes.

Two French war dogs, which well
deserve the honor, have had their
names and numbers posted up mt all
the French army kennels for a deed
Of valor. The story is that, at the time
of the German offensive, the dogs
keeper stayed in the rear to the very
last moment, waiting for his dogs to
When they did come, the onl.. way left
to escape capture was by swimming
the Marne, and the man could not
swim, so he coupled the dogs together.
and clingng on to their iron chain.
was dragged across the river by them,
the three escaping unhurt In spite OF
a rain Of bullets from German rifles.
The Red Cloud chief., 1918-12-05
Keeping Workers Amused

1.-THE greatest problem with war workers Is
keeping them amused" says j. II. Conner, who is
In ch rye Of the welfare work Mt the United
States Explosives Plant "C' at Nitro, w. Va "For
unless the workers are able to find entertainment
they won't work.
AT the present time there are 1900 wOrkmen
at Nitro and II Is planned to Increase that number
TO 10000 But despite the high wages 1t Is diff
cult to keep the $4,000 there, Wages are almost
unbelievably high. For example, Office boys are
started Mt $75 month stenographers at $50,
and have the weekly pay envelopes of
many carpenters with more than 500 inside.
However. 1t is an actual fact that 20 per cent Of
the wOrktnen who transported there at the
expense Of the government disappear route
and more than 80 per cent OF those who arrive do
not stay more than two or three days
"YOu see, Nitro Is town about twelve
miles from Clnrlcstown, W. Va. It's In dry
ton OF the country with absolutely nothing to at
tract workers except high wages And as soon
the majority Of workers save a bank roll they
depart for pleasanter and wetter climes.
That's why welfare department has been es-
tablished at this plant. where million pounds of
powder will be manufactured daily when every
thing is In operation. II was found that unless
the men were amused when they finished their
work they simply wouldn't remain-no matter
what wages paid.
"Of course do all the welfare work that IL
being done In the most modern plants We have
and all that sort Of thing We fiji the teeth
Of the workmcn free of charge Houses are be-
ing built that the workmen may bring their
families and there Is everything for their crca
ture comforts. but that isn't enough. The work
men miss the excitement Of life in the big cities
they miss the lights, the rush and that feeling
Of being in the SWIM so 10 speak. While they
were merely onlookers they felt that they were
taking part in the days events. When they get
to Nitro they soon become dissatisfied and de-
pressed
"a person who has never worked In a place OF
this kind cannot appreciate how essential amuse-
ment Is to his well being. But must say that we
are doing everything possible to keep the workers
happy and contened, I'm here In New York to
recruit band and arrange for the appearance OF
a rev musical plays. or course the summer
months will not be so depressing for we have built
scores of bath houses the river near the plant
and hundreds OF rowboats and canoes have been
ordered. It's the duh winter we're most afraid Of"
The Red Cloud chief., 1918-12-05
BURIALS At CROSS ROADS
Events That Led to the interment OF
the Suicide With the Executed
Criminal.

In pre.Christlan days, suicides were
terribly frequent. and 1t was general
ly agreed that n man might escape
the burden OF life In this manner,
without discrediting his memory.
Christianity with Its higher code OF
morals, taught the wickedncss and
cowardice of self-murder, In the
strongest terms. When conSecrated
churchyards were set apart rs the
resting place OF the Christian dead, IL
was felt that those who died in dead
~ sin. In fragrant rebellion against
their Maker had cut themselves Off
from the faith, and had no right to
await the resurrection with faithful
Christians. They were believed to
have put themselves outside of So
ciety. and to have forfeited their right
To share Its burial privileges. In those
early days. before churches could be-
built, II was the rule to preach and
conduct divine services nj the cross.
roads. Wooden and afterwards stoNe
crosses were erected To mark the sitr-
alton where services would he held
Some Of these have been preserved to
this day, being memorials erected to
the dead. or dcdicatlons of thauksgiv-
ing. Since suicides might not he bur
led In the churchyard or other conse-
Grated ground. pity suggested that the
next most holy spot was the ground
near the old cross, where service had
once been held, or was then held. They
buried the poor suicides there, be-
cause they were unwilling to relin-
quiSh hope for them. Afterward. for
the sake of greater publicity. the glib.
bet and the gallows were set up at
, the crossroads, and criminals were
buried beneath them after their exc
cutlOn. The law decreed that suicides
should lie with these criminals, I'm or
der TO mark the detestation In which
the crime OF sclf-murder was held.
And so what was once signal OF
Christian hope and charity, became II
legal indlgnity imposed upon the dead
bodies to mark an Immensely serious
breach of the law Of the country.
The Red Cloud chief., 1918-12-05
Share and Share Alike.

The Russian revolution was not
without It's lighter side, as the follow
ing account OF what happened In Pc
trograd Will show:
A woman communist was holding
forth. asserting that all were equal
and all wealth should be divided
equally. On this man In her audi
ence produced coins amounting to
about dollar and one-half from his
pocket. 81 agree with you" he re-
marked "You have convinced me-"
Turning to bystander he asked him
to change one Of the pieces for him.
He obtained two notes.
Facing the lady orator, he said !:
"This Is all the money possess. I
will halve It with you" and nc held
out the seventy-five cents. She had to
take It, and was about to commence
her Grafton again when her question
er continues "NO, no. How much
have you In your purse? We must
now divide that, since we are to share
equally I'm our wealth." Reluctantly
she produced her purse. 1t was open
ed and found to contain twenty dol
lars. The man pocketed ten dollars OF
this, thanked her for her interesting
lecture and withdrew.
The Red Cloud chief., 1918-12-05
Clouds.

1.-THE height maintained by clouds
is very variable and is generally less
than you might suppose" writes Jean
Henri Fabre. "There are clouds that
lazily trail along the ground; they
are the fogs. There are others that
cling to the sides OF moderately high
mountains, and still others that crown
the SUBMITS. The region where they
are commonly found is at height
varying from 500 TO 1900 meters. In
some rather rare instances, they rise
to nearly four leagues. Beyond that,
eternal serenity reigns."
The Red Cloud chief., 1918-12-05
Matter Of Pronunciation.

The preparations for the Raleigh
commemoration bring up once moro
the question Of how Raleigh should be
pronounced. 1t Is very common to
hear the name spoken as II 1t were
the Greek Rail-, yet Sir Walter.
though spelling his name Raleigh a.
often as not, quite often spelled It
Rauleygh and Raulwy. showing quite
plainly that however 1t was spelt, and
there were something like seventy va
riations of the name. 1t was never any
thing but Rauley to the ear. However.
the matter Is an unimportant one.
though most people will admit that
the owner of a name should be the
person to decide as to its pronuncia-
ton.