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Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12
No Time for Unofficial Peace" Conferences.

iNV uuC ioh OhOHlSiol ICdCS SOuIeIeHCeS.
The action OF the British war ministry in re-
fusing passports to Arthur Henderson and his
associates, who proposed going to Geneva for an
unofficial peace conference with Dutch and Ger
man socialists, must have approval of all who
really appreciate what is involved When the ma
tions in arms against the Teutonic alliance are
pledged to definite victory, the proposal OF a
portion OF their citizens to informally debate
peace terms smacks greatly of desire to antici-
pate settlement without final triumph on the
field. On this point DR.. William Benjamin
Smith of Tulane university trenchantly says:
The Allies must conquer permanent peace
They must turn deaf ear to all talk about
peace, whether formal or informal. All peace
proposals, no matter whence they emanate, can
be nothing but crafty traps" with which the
Allies must have nothing whatever to do
which must be secuted with scorn or with silent
contempt. The simple fact that they please
Germany is sufficient reason why they should
be loathsome to US.
This applies with especial force to all So
cialistic and international endeavors, whether
in Sweden or Switzerland, in Russia or Italy,
in France or in England or in America, whether
furthered by Sidney Webb, or by Cammlle
Huysmanns, by Arthur Henderson or G. B.
Shaw by the Manchester Guardian or the New
Republic. Willingly or unwittingly, all these
are forms of German diplomacy and propa-
ganda, the more disguised the more dangerous
The sociastic jar has too long been filled with
the wine of German thought and feeling; it
can not now lay aside the taste, the tinge and
the odor, even If It would
Peace fomented by such agencies at this time
means a job half done, postponement Of the
task so well under way, and all debate for the
present should turn on pressing the war Our
soldiers need support of nation united on the
job, and not the discouragement emanating from
pacifsts or pro-Germans.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12
%l4eeSSm
-&Aw1aN
Doesn't Like SIumbers Disturbed.

Omaha, Aug. s.--To the Editor of
The Bee: Permit a sleep-loving
citizen to enter protest against this
continual nocturnal interference with
the rest of the public at the midnight
hour by the cacophony Of leather
Iunged pewsboys engaged in the gain
full occupation Of selling fake ex-
tras.
The writer loves newsboys and
newspapers. but confesses to more
than passing disgust with newspa-
pers which inflict "wuxtry" on the
citizenry at midnight which contains
no more real news than the same pa
per published in its edition of 8
o'clock the previous afternoon. Stop
1t. for the love of decency and honest
Journalism. When the crown prince
actually fights, or Hindenburg chokes
on dill pickle, or when you get some
real news, let us have the extra" Z"
but cut out this fake nonsense and let
us sleep. We can't make the world
safe for democracy unless we get a
modicum of rest.
FRANK G. ODELL.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12
Liked the Eclipse.

Eugene Kelley, former deputy city
clerk of Muncie, was highly interest
ed in the Justly celebrated eclipse of
the sun recently. After gazing at it
a considerable time through friends
smoked glass and returning the glass,
he asked to gaze again on the phe-
nomenon. r.
You seem greatly interested in the
eclipse" the friend suggested. I
Sure am" was the reply. "It's
the first thing I've seen since the war
began that hasn't cost me anything"
indianapolis News,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12

p. Senator Kirby OF Arkansas has Joined Chair
man Dent of the house COMMITTEES on military
affairs in opposing the ls to As draft, thus CIV
ing further evidence of the devotion of the
presidents party to any measure the admins
traton deems essential to winning the war.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12

Secretary Baker finds il very difficult to ad-
Just himself to the thought of lowering the draft
age limit to l8. He ought to inquire as to
where Grant got his army"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12

"Ths retrograde movement Of the German
army 10 being accelerated" say the esteemed
"A p" In sizing up the situation, thus preserving
III traditions OF accuracy and impartiality.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12

More than million head increase in meat ami
mails sent to market in July this year over last is
the stockman's answer to the call for meat.
America 10 making good.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12

Italy may have been crowded off the front
page, but that Is no sign the Italians are out of
the war Witness D'Annunzio's propaganda
raid on Vienna.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12

The remarkable Russian mind sees friend in
oppressive Germany and foes in the Allies who
are trying to help the unfortunates who can not
do anything for themselves. Vigorous treatment
must accompany kindly Offices here.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12

Western Nebraska promises bumper crop
Of spuds for the coming harvest. Let us hope
this d true. and that they come to market at
prices that will be within workingman's reach.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12
Just so Years AGO Today

The board Of public works held a
short session and granted to Hugh
Murphy the contract for paving Paci-
fic street from Sixth to Tenth with
sandstone.
The republicans of the Sixth ward
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12

Chicago is planning for great patriotic
demonstration on Labor day. Why could not
Omaha have something Of the sort? A little CO.
operation between unions and other citizens
would make 1t easily.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12

The Strong peace" is coming to Germany
all right, but not through the German sword.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12

Brother Edgar Howard has sidetracked his
monetary reform, but he will never consent to
4 military domination in America.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12

why did you put up your city hall to
look like an ancient castle?"
"Well, the movie people pay Q good bit
Of taxes here and they said 1t would be a
great help. in filming medieval scenes"-
Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12

Wilhelm is going to send Karl some generals
who know how to lead an offensive He might
also send him some who can run, like He'll fol
example.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12

1t is quite a long way to Berlin by way Of
yladvostok, but our boys can make it by that
route II necessary.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12

had celebration in honor OF the 100
foot pole they have raised. 1t stands
ON Lake street between Thirty-sixth
and Thirty-seventh. Messrs. Connell.
Gurley and other leading republicans
were present and contributed short
speeches
A ball game Is scheduled between
tn officers Of the United States army,
stationed at Fort Omaha, and the
Omaha guards at the Omaha ball
park.
The city has been enjoined by
Thomas g. Howell from curbing
Leavenworth street near Phil Sheri-
dan avenue.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12

Am the first girl you have ever loved
"Oh, no. You are about the tenth, and
my taste has improved right along."--Kan-
sas City Star
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12

The new moon OF August was wet one if
you still believe in signs.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12
BREEZY TRIPLES.

Here's the book for you" declared the
young husband.
What's the name Of it7'
Bread Making in a Nutshell"
How absurd" said the young wife. "As
IL anyone could make bread in a nutshell"
Louisville Courier journal
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12

While the guessers are busy squabbling over
tho size Of the corn crops, nature is doing her
level best to repair damage and the yield will
be Of quality and quantity creditable to the state
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12

Local artesian wells are following the example
Of the state and are going dry. Those who de-
pend on the Missouri for water yet have re-
liable source of supply.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12

my teacher gave me an awful call down
because I used inter for intern. Was that
such a bad mistake, pop?"
We'll, my son, I would call 1t a grave
sort of mistake"-St. Louis Globe Demo-
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12

II Lenine had been half as bold against Ger
many as he Is against the Entente Allies, the
Brest-Litovsk farce never would have been
played.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12

Jinks-The old saying about wolves In
Sleeps clothing back to a man.
Blinks-When?
Jinks-When he orders spring lamb in q
cheap restaurant.-Brooklyn Eagle
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12

Grace hear that the daintiest muslins
are made from the fibers Of the banana
tree.
Lulu-Then they ought to bs~easy to
slip on.-Chicago Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12
-TQDAY
ono Years Ago Today in the war.

Ono Years Ago Today In the War.
French aviators dropped bombs on
Main.
Food administration announced
plans to license mills and elevators.
Twenty-three persons killed and 50
injured In German air raid on south
EASTERN coast of England.
TlHe Day We Celebrate.
Edith M, Thomas, noted poet, born
= Medina county, o., 81 years ago.
Mary Roberts Rinehart, novelist,
born IN Pittsburgh. az years ago.
James w. Wadsworth jr., United
States senator from New York, born
at Geneseo, N. Y, Al years ago.
Abbott Henderson Thayer noted
artist, born in Boston, So years ago
Chriety Mathewson manager OF the
vile, Pa 3S years ago.
This Day In History.
1SlS--John Lovett, representative
I'm congress and builder of one of the
frst steamboats, on Lake Erie, died at
Perrysburg, o. Born In Connecticut
about 1850.
1s64--Cen. William T. Sherman
vas made major general In the United
States army.
1sss--Eoyereignty OF the Hawaiian
Islands was transferred to the Unit.
"a States.
1sl4-Great Britain made declar.
A$tQA of Nar against Ausuo- Hungary
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12
Candy and Sugar Conservation.

Halbur, Ia, Aug. s.-The Editor Of
The Bee: Noticing in your issue of
today our sugar supply is cut down to
three and one-third pounds per per-
son for August under instructions
from W. T. McElroy, chief Of the
sugar division Of the national food
administration, thereby handicapping,
to some extent. the canning and pre-
serving Of fruits, raises the question
in my mind Of why sugar is not con-
served in the making of candies in the
candy kitchens and other places of
like respect may be under the
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-12

Watch the west front map change.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-12

gram involving the use OF thous-
ands OF teachers and the expenditure
oi millions OF dollars on text and
reference books. \ remarkable re-
ligious program will be conducted
including leading preachers and
teachers OF America to occupy all
the time OF our men in these useful
ways will cost much more than to
help them during fragments OF their
time. We therefore call upon the
entire American people to subscribe
generously in recognition OF the
marvellous service rendered by our
men and with the firm purpose to
make the period of demobiization
not period of physical and moral
deterioration or weakening but
rather a period of character build
ing, of growth in useful knowledge
and working efficiency and of prep
arations' for assuming larger re-
sponsibilities as citizens on their re-
turn home"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-12
Wilson Issues Appeal.
Urging Support for the
War Work Campaign

Dallas, Texas, Nov. ll.-(Special
TO The Ardmoreite) president VIII
son has issued statement com
mending the United War Work
Campaign to the people OF the Unit
ed States and calling upon them to
give generously during the drive
which begins Monday morning and
lasts until Nov, Is. President Viii
sons statement which the daily
press is asked by the United War
work Committee to repeat in order
that it may reach the entire people,
was as follows:
81 am sure the people throughout
the country will understand why it
is that / am unable to fulfill the de-
sire OF my heart to make 4 public
address at this time in the interest
of the approaching campaign 1t
has been my sincere qualification
that have observed the whole
hearted cooperation OF the Young
Mems Christian Association, the
Young Womcns Christian Associa-
ton, the National Catholic War
Council, the Jewish Welfare Board,
the war Camp Community Scrv-
ice, the American Library Associa-
ton, and the Salvation Army in re
sponse to my request that they com
binc their respective financial drive
in one united war work campaign
November Is, to secure the sum Of
$170. 100000 for their invaluable
work. the wise economy OF money
and effort, the increased efficiency
which will result from 4 blending
of experiences, the creation OF an at
mosphere OF truer understanding !
of the unmistakable evidence OF a
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-12
OKLAHOMANS URGED
TO DO FULL SHARE
IN WEEKS CAMPAIGN

Oklahoma City, Nov. 1l.-Al-
fred O. Booth, campaign director for
United War Work Campaign today
received the following telegram from
John X. Mott:
mo matter how near or how dis
tant permanent peace may be, the
long period OF rehabilitation will
present greater need than ever for
the services of the seven cooperat-
ing organizations and therefore that
the requested oversubscription OF
so per cent is most necessary. Our
advisors of the American Army and
Navy concur in this judgment have
conferred on the subject with the
War Department and President Will
son and they strongly emphasize the
need and Importance of this work
for the period to follow cessation Of
hostilities. Letter will appear from
President Wilson within two days
expressing his satisfaction that our
plans have been enlarged to render
this great patriotic service for
months that follows victorious end
ing of war will be accompanied by
special dangers. We need not be
soicitious for our soldiers and sail
ors when they are drilling and fight
ing and confronting the great adven-
ture of life and death but rather
when this great excitement is with
drawn and discipline relaxed and
hours of leisure multiplied and temp
tations are increased. The seven or
CARNATIONS then will be more need
ed than ever to prevent 4 period OF
Generalization.
1T took over two years to COM
plete rehabilitation at the end OF
the FrancO-Prussian war; sixteen
months after the Spanish-American;
ten months after the South African
war and thirteen months after the
Russo japanese war and all with
whom we have consulted have agreed
that it will require more than one
year to demobilie the American
forces. For this period of gravest
danger our organizations are plan
ming to enlarge greatly our physi-
cal and social program by present
ing such helpful counter attractions
as to keep men from wrong associa-
tons and practically we are also ex-
tending great educational pro-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-12
SITUATION IN
GERMANY TODAY

Paris, Nov Little situation in
Germany today as far as it can be
ascertaincd from news arriving
through Switzerland, may be
summed mp as follows:
"In Prussia, the emperor is gone
and socialist government in an un-
determined form is in power
In Bavaria and Wurttemburg, re-
publics have been proclaimed.
The royal family Of Oldenburg
has fled and a revolution is report
ed.
A republic has been formed in
SChlesWig- Holstein.
Fronkfort, Hamburg, Cologne.
Essen, Muelhcim. Aix-La-Chapelle
and Emerich, as we'll as many other
cities are in the hands Of the revo-
lutionary armies, Kiel, Wilhelm
shaven and other ports are in the
power OF revolutionist naval units.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-12
DUTCH WORRIED
ABOUT VISIT OF
HOHENzOLLERNS

London, Nov. l1.-(4;04 a, M
The arrival of William Hohenzoll-
ern, the former German emperor,
with his wife and eldest son, has
caused excitement and much uneas-
mess among Dutch authorities and
the public of that country, says a
dispatch to the Telegraph from
Rotterdam. 1t is unofficially stated
that the refugees did not obtain au-
thorization from Holland to enter
the country and crossed the frontier
in the neighborhood of Eysden be-
cause the Dutch neutrality guards
were weak at that point.
1t is said the Dutch government
faces difficulty as to its treatment
OF the uuWelcome visitors. Many
people contend that William lloh-
enlollcu and his eldest son are still
German soldiers and must be in
termed. Others urge that they should
be sent back TO Germany. Others
argue that they cannot be prevented
visiting their old friend, Count Won
Bcntnck
1t is reported that the Dutch from
tier is completely open and many
German officers are seeking refuge
in Holland.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-12
When He put His
Name on the Dotted Line

London, Nov. ll.-Emperor Will
liam signed a letter OF abdication
Saturday morning at the German
grand headquarters in the presence
OF Crown Prince Frederick William
and Field Marshal Hindcnburg, ac-
cording to a dispatch from Amster-
dam to the Exchange Telegraph
Company.
The German crown prince signed
his remuneration to the throne short
~ aitcrward.
1t is believed that King Ludwig
of Bavaria, and King Frederick Aug
ust OF SaXony, also have abdicated.
The eN-kaiser and the former
crown prince were expected to take
leave Of their troops on Saturday
but nothing has been settled regard
ing their future movements.
Before placing his signature to the
document, an urgent message from
Philip Scheidemann, who was a So
cialist member, without portfolio, in
the imperial cabinet, was handed to
the emperor. He read it with
shiyer Then he signed the paper
SAYING
1T may be for the good OF Ger
many"
The emperor was deeply moved.
He consented to sign the document
only when he received the news OF
the latest events in the empire.
Serious food difficulties are eX-
pcctcd in Germany owing to the
stoppagc OF trains. The council OF
the regency will take the most dras
tic steps to re-cStabliSh order
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-12

growing Unity of spirit and influ-
ence.
"As you now stand on the thresh-
hold Of presenting your appeal to
the entire American people, / wish
70 renew the expression OF my con-
yiction that the service rendered BY
these welfare agencies is indispcn-
sable and my earnest hope for the
abundant success Of the campaign,
the inevitable growth OF the army
and nayy and the multiplying de
mands for our help in France Italy
and Russia make it clear that a gen
crouS over-subscription is highly de
sirable. No matter how distant the
day Of peace may be, it viii be fol-
lowed by long period Of demobil-
Illng during which the opportunity
and need Tor constructive work ot
those organizations win be- quite a.
great as in war times and am glad
10 note that your plans contemplate
serving the soldiers and sailors in
-H49 'IlIlOdIlN IIIPOItdIL lCIlOu.
I'M particularly pleased to know OF
he comprehensive program on ed
lcation to be carried during the com
ng months, that provides the serl-
cc as invaluable gifts to our sol
liers and sailors and marines and
constitute an appropriate expression
II gratitude for their patriotic and
insclfish service and devotion. The
whole plan of the United War Work
program is inspiring and is most
.mphatically in the interest Of the
lation, of the lands which are as
ociated in these momentous days.
"Cordially and sincerely yours.
"WOODROW WILSON,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-12
Council Declares It's
Orders Must Be Obeyed

Copenhagen, Nov. 11.-(2:5S a.
ma semi-offiGial telegram re-
ceiyed here from Berlin says that the
soldiers council has issued a procla-
nation announcing that it has taken
over military administration and
that its orders must be obeyed.
The proclamation, in part says:
Comrades, we have bled and bat
tied together. We will lead Ger
many toward a happy future. Be
absolutely true to our people. We
work in unison with the workmen.
You will soon regularly receive or
ders from the soldiers council
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-12
PERSONALS


/ Mrs. +. II. Roger, 2l7 b Stree
Southwest, underwent an operation
today at Hardy Sanitarium.
Miss Elizabeth Dyer went to Ed
mond today, where she will attend
school,
Mrs, Lloyd Burr, who has been
visiting for some time in Ardmore,
returned today to her home in Ok
lahoma City,
The Misses Cora Dyer, Eva
Whitehurst and Frances German,
an OF whom are attending the state
university at Norman, spent the
week end in Ardmorc,
Mrs, l.. w, Burrow has returned
from St. Paul, Minno where she
was called on account of the serious
illness OF her son, Joseph, who was
attending a military school at that
place. His condition was Suifici-
entity improved that he accompanied
her home to spend several weeks.
/Roland Stacey Camp Bowie Fort
Worth, Texas spent yesterday III
Nrdmore.
The condition OF Mrs. t.. T..
Gold.by and son, Gilbert. both OF
whom have been i'll, is much i'm
proved.
Stanley Brown, who has been in
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-12
LOCAL BOARD ORDERED
TO CONTINUE WITH ALL
DRAFTS UNTIL STOPPED

The Carter County Exempation
Board received the following tele-
gram from Major E. M. Kerr, state
draft executive, at l:25 this after
noon:
Proceed with all matters as or
dered. When war department cam
cells pending orders you will be no.
titled"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-12
Fighting In Berlin
Z Still In Progress
p,-or Nc:..1l N

Fighting between revolutionary
forces and imperial troops was still
going on in Berlin Sunday morn
ing. The struggle which began
Saturday evening, broke out afresh
at . o'clock Sunday morning.
The heaviest fighting Sunday
morning was in front of the Vic
toria and Bauer cafes and the lib
rary OF the arsenal near the Lust
garten, where officers, military ca
diets and boy scouts were fortified.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-12
Mavor Takes Precautions.

The mayor sent the police around
this forenoon to ask the merchants
to not sell any more ammunition
today, hoping thereby to stop the
promiscuous shooting I'm the streets.
which continued well throughout
the forenoon. Some Of the dealers
objected, one Of them saying that
when boys were refused at his store
one OF them remarked they could
go elscWhcre and get them. The
dealers, however, very generally
complied with the request and by
noon there had been much falling
off in the number Of shots being
fired.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-12
Crossed Border Yesterday.

Washington, Nov. ll.-William
TIohenzollcrn arrived in Holland
yesterday and is proceeding to the
town of Dcstecg, near Utrecht, ac-
cording to 4 dispatch received by
the American army general staff
from The Hague,
The message said
press reports state that the kaiser
arrived this morning in MaaStright,
Holland, and is proceeding to Mid
dachten castle in the town of Dcs-
taag, near Utrecht