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The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-12-04
MEXICANS WERE KEPT
IN IGNORANCE OF THE
ARMISTICE SIGNING

Laredo, Tex, Dec. 2.-Sign;ng of
the armistice by Germany on Nov. II
did not bring to an immediate end the
activities of German propogandists in
Mexico, and even residents of Nueve
Laredo, just across the Rio Glande
from here, were still in ignorance for
three days after the cessation of hos
tilities. This lack of information was
not confined to the uneducated classes,
but was found among the higher class
es as well.
During the pan-American labor con-
ference here, temporary permits were
issued for delegates to cross the bor-
der and visit the Mexican City. One
party of delegates visited school in
which were dozen young women
teachers and several hundred girl pu-
pills, none of them over IA years old.
Through an interpreter the teachers
talked with the visitors. The teach
ers were even more interested in their
visitors than the visitors were in Mex
ican conditions. Their conversations
revealed at once that not one knew
the war was over although fighting
had ceased three days previous.
"Can't the United States do some-
thing to end the war;" was the first
question of each.
"Why. the war is over," they were
told. "The Germans agreed to an ar
mistice last Saturday."
Only one Of all the teachers had
heard of it and she said she had not
credited the rumor.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-12-04
SOCIALISTS SIGN Up IN
n, D. LEGISLATORS
TOWNLEY'S CHIEF AID CAM
VASES FOR PLEDGES FOR
LEAGUES SYSTEM OF LEGIS-
LATION.

Fargo, N. D., Nov. 3O.-The signing
up of Nonpartisan league members
elect Of the North Dakota legislature
to the program dictated by the social
ist leaders Of the league is in pro-
gross, with A. E. Bowen, chief Of A.
c. Townley, in chafge of the work.
Two years ago the socialists awaited
the convening Of the legislature be-
fore they signed them up, but this
year it is apparent that a new plan is
being worked out and that the legisla-
tors are being committed far in ad-
vance to be bound by the league sys-
tenn of handling legislation.
Estimates place the Nonpartisan
league strength in the house at about
80, while in the senate the league will
have about IS members. Each Nom
partisan supported candidate for the
legislature is expected to abide abso-
lutely by the program laid down by
league leaders.
There are indications that Mr.. Bow
en- will be ON the job at Bismarck
again, either in the capacity of chief
clerk of the house or secretary of the
senate. League leaders expect to
place many Of the workers on the
state payroll during the session, thus
serving double purpose-th Of re-
lieving their own treasury Of the sal
ary roll and maintaining a more eff
cient lobby within the legislative or
ganiZation.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-12-04
STRANGE MARKINGS
ON BOULDERS MAY
BE FIRST WRITING

Bishop, CAL, Dec. 2.-Amateur
psychologists of this section are en-
deavoring to interest professional sci
entists of the East in the epigraphs
"'''ich abound on the rocks Of Round
LEY, not far from this city, and
WITCH are believed to be old, if not
. 'er, than the hieroglyphics of ear
'>'! Egypt, to which they bear a
strange resemblance.
1t is believed by many that the
strange markings constituted the
means by which the ancient tribes
marked the source of water supply
for the benefit Of those of their num-
who lived rowing lives.
These hieroglyphics have never been
deciphered, although they are matters
of record in the leading museums of
the country, it is said. The Indian
tribe now living in this vicinity de-
clares they are not the work Of the
Indians of North America and that
they antedate all aboriginal lore.
Some who have examined the strange
markings in the flinty boulders say
the hieroglyphics closely resemble
those of earliest Egypt and may re-
place the latter as the first written
language of humanity.
They are found always in the vicin-
ity of water supplies, the same mark
ings discovered near Bishop appearing
also on rocks extending through the
Canadian border, down through Wash.
ington, Oregon, and California, to the
Mexican line and beyond. This fact, il
is argued, indicates that prehistoric
tribes marked highway for their mi
grating members or for their armies
giving specific directions as to the best
water supplies along the way.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-12-04
YANK CAPT|VES
ARE BEST FED.

London, Dec. 2.-The Americans are
the best fed and best clothed of all
the prisoners returning from Ger
many, according to Major Carl Den
nett, deputy commissioner of the AM
erican Red Cross in Switzerland, who
has been in charge of the work of the
prisoners relief for the United States
for the last few months. Major Dem
nett sailed today for New York to re-
port on the work.
"a great deal has already been
said," he declared, "about the condi-
tion of the returning prisoners. I
have seen thousands of them and there
is no question majority of the Eng
lish, French and American prisoners
are well fed and clothed and present
normal appearance. This is not due
to any care or attention on the part
Of the German authorities, but due to
the relief supplies sent them.
"The prisoners in Germany and
Austria who have not been supplied
with foodand clothing by their govern
ments are in a deplorable condition
and many thousands of them have died
of starvation. This is especially true
Of Italian prisoners. ~
"On the day of the signing of the
armistice there We're 3,445 American
prisoners in IA German prison camps.
The American Red Cross already has
representative in, Berlin superin-
tending the work of caring for return
ing prisoners and other Red Cross
representatives have got to various
points in south Germany to hasten
their transfer. "a.
"Eighty-two soldiers, who arrived
from Kaslrruhe expressed themselves
as highly appreciative of the work
done by the Red Cross and the prison
ers in this camp were so we'll provided
they were able to distribute $500 lbs.
of supplies to Italian prisoners when
they left"
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-12-04
WAGE LIMIT Fixed
RA|LMEN Warned

Washington, Dec. 2.-Director Cen
eral w. G. McAdoo has warned rail-
road employees thruout the country
that there is a definite limit to wage
raising, and that this limit has been
about reached. In letter to Chair
man G. H. Hines of the board Of rail
road wages and conditions, Mr.: Nc
Adoo said:
Numerous protests against increas-
ed rates to pay increased wages warn
us that we must keep our demands
within reasonable limits, because
there is point beyond which the pub
lie will not sustain us in raising
wages.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-12-04
PITFALLS IN ENTER
PRISE BY GOVERNMENT
CHARLES E. HUGHES DECLARES
FEDERAL OWNERSHIP TENDS
TO INEFFIC1ENCY.

New York, Dec. 2.-Charles Evens
Hughes, speaking tonight before the
Institute Of Arts and Science at Co.
lumbia University, asserted that "gov-
ernmental enterprise tends constantly
to inefficiency." He characterized as
"enemies of liberty" all "those whose
interests lie simply in extending the
activities of government so as to en-
brace all industry" Discussing cor
ditions following the war, he declared
that .readjustment should be brought
about as soon as practicable and that
war powers should not be used to
control peace conditions. Such a con-
troll, he said, would constitute a most
serious offense against American in
stitutions.
"The question of government own
ership and operation is. after all, a
severely practical one,", said Mr..
Hughes. "Of course, there are those
whose interests lie simrly in extending
the activities of government so as to
embrace all industry and who are en-
deavoring to proceed along what they
conceive to be the line Of least re-
sistance in trying to keep in govern
ment hands in time Of peace what has
been taken temporarily by reason of
the exigencies of war;.
"The instinct of the American peo-
pie, I believe, can be trusted to thwart
the insidious plans of these enemies of
liberty who, if given their way,
would not stop short Of a tyranny
which, whatever name it might bear,
would leave little room for preference
as compared to Prussianism.
ut is regrettab!e, but il is true,
that governmental ownership tends
constantly to inefficiency. It
cannot fail to be observed that even
in connection with the war, despite
the endeavor and patriotic impulse of
countless workers, inefficiency in i'm
portant fields of activity has been no
torious. The notion that the conduct
of business by government tends to
be efficient is a superstition cherished
by those who either know nothing of
government or who know nothing of
business. The tendency is strongly
the other way"
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-12-04
VILLA BANDON CENSOR
SHIP OF FOREIGN MAIL
OTHER DRASTIC PROHIBITIONS
TO BE ALSO REMOVED ON
DECEMBER 9.

Washington, Dec. {. Customs au-
thorities today took steps to remove
practieallythe last of the wartime
harbor restrictions by ordering elimi-
nation Of the censorship and con-
: signees'- mail carried by ships and
most Of the drastic practices relating
to search Of inbound and outbound
vessels. ,+2
The examination of mail and other
communications carried outside the
regular mail service will be abandon
ed Dec. 9. for most shipping, but will
be maintained partially for an indefi-
mite period for shipping to and from
European neutral countries contigu-
GUS to Germany to prevent transmits
sion of improper documents. This ex.
ception for these neutral ports also ap-
plies to the search Of vessels by Gus
Tins inspectors.
Censorship of exported moving pic
ture films, undertaking originally to
prevent the carrying out of military
or other information of value to the
enemy, also will cease Dec. 9.
Similarly, the censorship of phono-
braph records for export, heretofore
directed at factories, has been aban-
doned.
The prohibition against the use of
cameras about the harbors is remov-
ed.
Harbor police regulations, certain
navy restrictions, and the require
ments for the reporting Of few large
coast-wise steamers, still remain in
effect.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-12-04
ALL LEAGUE AMEND
MENTS FAILED, HALL
SECRETARY OF. STATE SAYS HE
BELIEVES ALL LOST BY 400 TO
900.

Bismarck, Dec. 3.-"It is my opin-
ion that all of the league amendments
to the constitution have lost by around
300 votes," said Secretary Of State
Hall today. with 12 counties miss
ing, the more important amendments
are from 400 to 600 votes behind the
required majority" =.
There are no indications as yet of
the suit promised by the Nonpartisan
league organs to test out the wording
of the initiative amendment to the con-
stitution, which requires that amend
'nents proposed by initiative petition
must receive majority of "all the
qualified electors voting at such gen.
,ra] election" So far as can be learn
ID, he attorney general has not been
asked for an opinion on this subject.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-12-04

NO CELEBRATIONS, BUT PoPU-
LACE REMAINS RESPECTFUL
AND COURTEOUS.

American. Army Of Occupation, Sum
day, Dec. Three or four days will
be required, it is estimated tonight, for
the four first line divisions to complete
their crossing into German territory,
although the start was made soon af-
ter daylight Sunday. Reville was
sounded shortly after S O'Clock, the
Americans had breakfast by 6, and
the march began soon afterwards.
Clouds threatened rain in the morn
ing but during the afternoon the sun
broke through the haze for brief per-
iods, but hardly long enough to re-
lieve the dismal atmosphere of the
German villages through which the
Americans passed.
The advance of the American army
of occupation into Germany was held
up by the limited number of bridges
across the Sauer and Moselle rivers.
The American divisions marched
with full war equipment Of steel he'll
NETS, gas mask, rifle, and belts filled
with cartridges. The heavy artillery
also rumbled along the German roads,
while the ammunition wagons kept step
with the troops. i
The main roads encountered during
the 1st days march into Germany
were in good condition. At some
places places between villages on the
principal highways the Americans
Travelled on ordinary dirt roads. The
roads which ran thru the hilly coun-
try east of the Sauer were in fair con-
dition, despite recent rains.
There were no flags or decorations
in any of the towns through which the
Americans marched and no music ex-
cept that furnished by the Americans.
Wherever the Americans asked ques-
tions regarding roads they received
courteous replies. In the restaurants
and stores the Germans sold the
American soldiers any goods on hand
at war time prices.
Perhaps the first American. tunes
heard in Germany rs Nleyed by the
bands Of the army Of oStppation was
in the village of 1rreaf just across the
Sauer river. The village was entered
by the 125th infantry while the VII
layers We're on their way to church.
With the American flag of the regi-
mental insignia at the head Of the
column, the 125th regimental band
marched into Irrel playing marching
airs. The villagers forgot church for
the time being and stood bewilderedly
watching the khaki clad procession in
columns of fours. ...
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-12-04
BLOCKADE 10 STAND / D
LONDON TIMES SAYS GERMANY
WILL NOT BE RELEASED UN-
TIL PEACE IS SIGNED.

London, Nee. 1.-The Times says
the absurd story which the Germans
are reported to have spread scientif-
cally that the Entente probably will
consider the abolition of the blockade
is strictly !lnfounded.
The Allies have not the slightest in
tention, the Times continues, Of throw
ing aside their chief weapon for in
suring the signature of a just peace
and the performance of its conditions,
particularly in the present chaotic
state of Germany.
Soils Declarations Refuted.
After quoting evidence in an en-
"deavor to refute DR.. Soils declaration
that Germany is starving, the news
paper says German statements on
this subject require careful examina-
ton. -
"When the truth has been ascer-
tanned, the Allies and the United
States will allow the Germans from
! time to time during the peace nego-
tiations. such food supplies that hu-
manity dictates, but the blockade must
xSA1s1Au III 1O1Cc UlC11 d Ueuul.S peace
has been ratified.
Thereafter it may be kept in abey-
;ance as the chosen instrument of the
league Of nations for enforcing its de-
.cisions."
Allies and U. 8. United.
Concerning the German attempts to
draw a distinction between the Allies
and the United States, the Times
speaks of the futility Of these efforts.
With regard to President Wilson's
coming visit to Europe, the Times says
the Allies look upon this unprecedent-
ed event as great landmark in the
worlds history.
"They rejoice that the President is
to make the visit, first, because they
desire to show the United States by
the reception they give the chief ex-
ecutive their sense Of the immense
debt theyowe for Americas assistance
and, second, because they are anxious
to have the personal aid of President
Wilson in the task before them.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-12-04
THE MOONEY
COMMUNICATION. a |

Minneapolis Jon1nal: The comqsa-
tation of the death sentence in .'isss IS
Mooney case to one. of life impriso :
ment certainly relieyes tense situa-
tion, whatever Individual opinion may
be. of the rights and wrongs of the
affair. The case had come to be con-
sidered by a considerable section of
organized labonsas a test. It had
come to involve hrger matters than
the life or death h,of man accus' and
convicted of helping to set off thur
derous time bomb in the midst of a
preparedness parade. The President
in his letters to the Governor of Cali
fornia hints strongly at International
complications.
GovernorsStephens in his memoran-
dummakes it plain that he was moved
to act by these cod alterations, and not
by belief in Moneys innocence or ev-
en- by doubt IF his. guilt. Otherwise
the Governor would have pardoned
rather than commuted.
Nevertheless, there appears to be
considerable doubt as to the sufficiency
and the realizabilitv of the evidence
that convicted Mooney. Since tie trial
Judge has solemnly declared his opin-
ion that the evidence in the trial has
been discredited by latter develop
ments, there is good ground on which
not merely to commute the sentence,
but to have a new trial of the ease.
This now seems as1ikely sequel ~
Certainly the. perpetrators i Vhe
cowardly crime in the main street of
San Francisco on July 22, 1916, which
caused the death of ten persons. ought
to suffer the extreme penalties Of the
law. But equally certainly no man of
whose guilt there is any doubt what
soever should be, forced Ito ascend the
scaffold. If Mooney is innocent we all
hope he will soon be freed from prison
and from the stigma that rests on
him;if he is guilty. life Imprisonment
is mild punfshnent.
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With the American Army of Occu-
patton, Dec 1,-Four American SOL
diers dispersed a mob of thousands at
Esch after it had wrecked twenty
eight shops in revenge for the over
charging of Americans. Most Of these
establishments were conducted by
Germans. The loss is estimated at
between $SO0,O0O and $1,OOO,OO0.
Two Franks for Apple.
The trouble began when soldier
was charged forty cents for a cake of
chocolate and the same amount for an
apple. The Luxemburgers, who long
have protested against high prices, re-
sented the ovefchanging Of their "de-
liverers". They entered the shop, de-
stroying its contents.
Some one raised cry to wipe out
all German establishments and the
mob soon grew to thousands. who be-
gan systematic destruction.
A department store owned by Hol-
lander was wrecked and he reported
his loss to the government. He was
the only foreigner other than Germans
whose property was attacked.
Even Wreck Own Stores.
The anti-German spirit was super
seded by ordinary mob enthusiasm
and the destruction finally was ex-
tended to the shops of Luxemburgers
themselves.
Two American ieutenants, who ar
rived while the campaign Of destruc-
tion was at its height called upon four
enlisted men to arm themselves with
broken boards and disperse the crowd
The soldiers shouted to the excited
men and women to go to their homes
and they dispersed quickly.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-12-04
BUYS THIRD
MILWAUKEE, DAILY

Milwaukee, Dec. 2.-The Milwaukee
Free Press, a morning newspaper, has
been purchased by Arthur Brisbane,
who recently acquired the Evening
Wisconsin and Daily News, afternoon
papers. The Free Press will be dis
continued at once and Mr.. Brisbane's
consolidated Milwaukee papers will
hereafter be issued as one, to be
known as the Wisconsin News.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-12-04
SIX AMERICANS, ARMED
WITH BOARDS, DISPERSE
RIOTOUS LUXEMBURGERS

CROWD, ANGERED :WHHI YAM
kEE SOLDIER is CHI. &ED so
CENTS FOR CAKE OF CHOCO-
LATE AND APPLE, SEEK RE-
VENGE-TWENTY-EIGHT GER
MAN STORES WRECKED-LOSS
NEAR s., 100000
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-12-04

Miss Catherine Cowan has returned
to Perth to resume her duties as prin-
cipal of the Perth schools, which has
been closed for several weeks on ac-
count Of the flu.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-12-04

Mrs. Alice jacobson, one of the en-
ployees on the World force. who was
seriously ill last week, is recovering
and is expected to resume work in a
short time.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-12-04
LOCAL ELKS HOLD
MEMORIAL SERVICES

As is the usual custom among the
various lodges-of Elks over the United
States, the local Elks lodge held their
Annual Memorial exercises in their
home here Sunday afternoon at 800
o'clock. AS the meeting was open to
the public there was large number
present.
Judge Buttz delivered the eulogy and
Hon.. Tracy R. Bangs of Grand Forks
delivered the oration, and both talks
were much appreciated by those pres
ent, and both were pronounced the
best talks ever delivered in the home.
The musical program was arranged
by Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Nerhaugen, and
was splendid. The program was as
follows:
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-12-04

l. Introductory March-"Our An
cestors" ---------------L Laurendena
2Ritualistic Work.
8. Solo-Selected, Mrs. j. A. Moran
4. Ritualistic Work. =
5. Orchestra-"After Sunset" Pryor
6. Solo = Selected ------
------- Rev. H. Garfield Walker
Z. Eulogy -------Hon. c. w. Buttz
-"Tendre Amour"
---------------- Brehm
9. Oration, Hop. Tracy r. Bangs, Of
Grand Forks Lodge No. 255.
10. Solo-"Largo", Mrs. R. A. Young
II. Orchestra-"Cathedral Chimes"
12. "Auld Lang Syne" Audience
13. Prayer --------------C Chaplain
ID. Orchestra -------------- March
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-12-04

1. Introductory March-"Our An
estors" --------L Laurendena