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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-11-12
'ARM|S|TCE HOAX
FOOLS COUNTRY
FALSE REPORTS THAT HUNS HAD
ACCEPTED TERMS CAUSES
PREMATURE REJOICING.
Erroneous News Circulated Before
Delegates Had Entered the Allied
Lines for Purpose Of Re-
ceivlng Peace Terms.

New York-False reports that Ger
many had accepted the terms of the
armistice and that fighting had endeo
threw the country into a delirium on
Thursday and turned out to be the
greatest hoax Of recent years.
Official assurances that the report
was false failed to check the almost
riotous demonstrations which swept
over many American cities, and mil
lions Of Americans did not know how
they were fooled until they read the
morning papers.
A dispatch cabled to a news gath
ering agency and picked up and cir
culated also through the country by
another news agency declared the
armistice was signed at IL o'clock
Thursday morning and that the fight
ing ended at 2 o'clock in the after
noon.
Official dispatches from France to
the state department at Washington
testify that the German commission
'ers were not even to meet Marshal
Foch until O'clock Thursday after
noon, and dispatches received Thurs
day night from the American army
on the Sedan front show that at $50
p. m. the troops still were advancing.
The false report was not easily over
taken by the truth, and as 1t was
spread through the country it gathered
momentum, until demonstrations ap-
preaching hysteria ruled in many
cities. Business was suspended,
schools were closed, bells were rung,
whistles shrieked, prayers were offered
in churches, parading citizens damned
the streets, and the scenes usually at
tendant on New Years eve and cleo
ton night were intensified.
The New York stock exchange, as
well as the curb market, were closed
at 2:3O .. M, after a hurried meeting
of the governors. A market which at
first appeared to be unresponsive sud
denly developed activity which shot up
some of the sO-called peace stocks
from two to twelve points. Exchanges
in other cities were similarly affected
Here follows a copy of the cable
gram received by the United Press at
its New York office:
"Unipress, New York:
"Paris. Armistice allies signed
eleven morning; hostilities ceased two
afternoon. Sedan taken morning by
Americans.
(Signed)
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-11-12
Workers Seize German Navy.

London--The entire German navy
and great part of Schleswig is In
the hands of the revolutionists, ac-
cording to reports received In Copen.
hagen from Kiel and transmitted by
the Exchange Telegraph company.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-11-12
praises Efforts Of Workers.

Philadelphia. with victory,
which now seems near, could not have
been made possible without the pa
triotic efforts Of the workers at home,
said Chairman Hurley of the shipping
board in an address here.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-11-12
influenza Reaches Alaska.

Nome, Alaska-Nome has been
stricken with influenza. About oOo
white residents are reported suffering
and Eskimos in nearby villages are
said to be dying by scores. The
weather has been below zero for sew
eral days. E
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-11-12
REMODELING

d. H. Biethan is remodeling his
store turnout, and is making very
modern and up-to-date furniture
store.
When the work is completed 1t
will add a very attractive appearance
to the building.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-11-12
PALACE OF SWEETS

Nathan Taylor has opened Palace
Of Sweets in the building formerly
occupied by the Club Cafe. He will
handle candy, fruits, magazines and
is installing popcorn machine.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-11-12
MOVING TO ABERDEEN

Alma Jackman of Rose has sold
out and will move to Aberdeen next
week. He has purchased eighty
acres of the Hansen land northwest
of Aberdeen.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-11-12
/, BACK ON THE JOB

P. H. Whitiger, head mechanic at
the Service garage, resumed his work
Saturday morning, after being con-
fined to his home for several days.
on account of sickness.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-11-12
UPPER PRESTO

Mrs. lila Grover passed away Sum
day morning, after suffering from an
attack of influenza.
Mrs. Grover lived at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. r. P. Hansen until last
January when she married Tavern
Grover of Archer, Idaho.
Mr.. Grover was called to- report
for military training July Is, and
Is at the present time stationed at
Camp Lewis.
The entire community extends
their sympathy to the bereaved hus-
band and relatives.
Deceased is survived by her hus-
band, her father, two sisters and five
brothers, one of whom is in France.
Mr.. Grover arrived Tuesday from
Camp Lewis and will take the re-
mains to Archer, Idaho for burial.
Herman Berlin went to the hills
Sunday morning, to let Lee Sibbett
come home.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Hansen went
to Blackfoot Sunday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Jap are rejoicing
over the arrival Of baby boy, born
Sunday.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-11-12
"HOWARD,
"SIMMS."

(Unipress is cable code address for
United Press; Howard is Roy W. How
ard, president of the United Press, and
Simms is William Philip Simms, Paris
correspondent of the United Press.)
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28
kAIsER'S CHRISTMAS DREARY.
Attended Services in Castle; Has Fortune
in Dutch Bank

lmerungcn Dec - William Hohen-
boliern Who l. much improved in health
attended the usual daily morning religious
service IN the BentlnCk Castle today The
serylcc was conducted by a clergyman fro
the MoravIan Brethren a. Zeist Only
the personal suites % the former en-
perur and the former empress were pres
ent
The Bentinck family, which owns all
the land In the district, went to the vii
lage church where the Christmas ser
vice attracted many Of the peasantry-
After prayers in the castle, the former
emperor took the only exercise his
health permits walk IN the corridors
INSIDE the castle In the meantime the
former empress took brisk promenade
u The castl' grounds She looked fairly
well but appeared ~ be much thinner
than when she arrived ln Holland
u i understood on good authority
that the former emperor personal cash
fortune is guarded safely il an nnpor-
tAnt Dutch bank, where i vas sent at
the time that he quit Germany The
fortune, according to the Same authority
amounts 10 more than Fl OOO,G ,G0D
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28
THE ANGIE" DUKES APART
Wife Of Heir 10 Tobacco Millions
With Father, A. J.
Drcxel- Biddlc.

Philadelphia, Dec. l8.--Mr and Mrs
Angler Buchanan Duke, Of New York,
have separated, and Mrs Duke, who was
Miss Cordela Biddle, Of this city, he's
taken her two babies and has joined her
mother, Mrs Anthony ] Drexel Biddle,
at the Patterson, a small hotel in West
Fcrty-seventh street, New York
Lieutenant Colonel Biddle, who IS on
furlough from the United States marine
headquarters at Quantico, near AleYan-
dria, Va, confirmed the truth Of the sep
aration yesterday, but said that he pre-
ferred not 10 discuss the affair The
colonel said that bis daughter had joined
her mother at the New York hotel,
where Mrs Riddle has been living for
nearly a month 10 he near her daughter
"C0rdelia has left her husband and
Is with her mother at the hotel. and
the babies are with her, and that is all
/ care TO say" said Colonel Biddle.
The wedding took place IN the Church
Of the Holy Trinity, April q, 1915, and
was one Of the most brilliant weddings
ever witnessed here. At the reception
that followed the engagement Of the
bridegrooms sister, Miss Mary Duke,
was announced to the brides brother,
A j. Drexei Biddle, Jr., whose marriage
took place the following June.
Gifts 70 the value Of half million
dollars we're sent the young couple. The
bridegrooms parents gave the BRIDE q
pearl necklace, valued at $4,000. while
the bridegroom gift 70 his BRIDE was
a diamond necklace, valued at s25. 600.
The brides father gave her 100000 as
8 wedding GIFT
The bridegroom is the only son OF
the tobacco magnate. and .s said 70 be
worth $4,000, 900 IN ms own right
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28
BAKERS F|ANCEE WEDS;;
AVIATOR DIES SUDDENLY
Engagement Broken Shortly Be-
fore Athlete Flyer Was
Killed, is Report.

Philadelphia. Dec. .. Efforts TO So
cure confirmation about the death Of
Captain Hobart Baker, Of the Aviation
Corps, in France, has brought TO light
announcement Of the marriage of Miss
Mimi Scott, whose engagement with the
athlete was broken recently.
Announcement Of her marriage came
through the State Department az Wash
ington- II was said she had married an
attache Of the State Department in Paris,
but his name was not announced.
Captain Baker is supposed 70 have been
killed IN a fall in an airplane in France
last Saturday.
Mrs Hobart A. Hare, 1901 Spruce
street, wife of Dr. r. A. Hare, for whom
the dead aviator was named, SAID today
that she had heard that Miss Mimi Scott,
Captain Bakers former fance-, had re-
Gently been married but that she had re-
ceived no further confirmation of the
fact.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28
PRINCESS PAT" ENGAGED.
Daughter of Duke of Connaught
to Wed Earl's Son, Hero
Of War.

London. Dec 2S.-The engagement
was officially announced last night in The
Court Circular OF Princess Patricia Of
Connaught 10 Commander Honorable
Alexander Ramsay. The event is of the
deepest interest to the British nation,
as the princess has been more promi-
nently before the public than any other
princess of the House of Windsor and is
a great favorite wherever she goes.
In 1906 it was reported, without
foundation. that she WAS engaged 10
Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch Of
Russia Commander Ramsay is the son
of the thirteenth Earl of Dalhousie, and
is 81 years old He has had distin-
guished naval career and served in the
Dardanelles in 1914, winning the Dis
tingushed Service Order.
The engagement of Princess Patricia,
known TO her intlmates as Princess
'Pat." to Commander Ramsay is one
of widespread interest. In Canada she
endeared herself to the people while her
late father, the Duke of Connaughi,
was governor-general, and the Cana
dian Light Infantry, which bore her
name and carried her colors to the bat
tie fields of France, won fame. She is
honorary GoloHsi III Cfifti Oh ttfe ltRHIsHl.
During the winter Of 1912, while Wis
iting New York and Washington with
her royal parents, she became rs much
a favorite as she had been in court
circles IN England and Canada King
Edward loved her best of all his nieces.
She is cousin of King George.
Several times the princess has been
reported hetrothed, but on each occasion
deniais were forthcoming of the truth of
the reports. The King of Spain. Lord
Anglesv, the Count Of Turin and Grand
Duke michael of Russia were some Of
the men to whom the princess was said
to be engaged
She is now III her early thirties. She ls
a handsome Young woman with great
spirit and keen sense Of humor. and
an ardent devotee OF outdoor sports,
such as golf and horseback riding. Then.
too, she had that little atmosphere
of romance which rouses sentiment.
England idolzes her, and come have
called her the Fairy Princess
Commander Alexander Robert Maule
Ramsay is attached to the Royal Navy
He was born in 1881, and is the son Of
the thirteenth Earl OF Dalhousie. He
served with the British forces in the
Dardanelles in 1914, and for valiant
work was awarded the Distinguished
Service Order.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28

sks which fall upon me upon the other
.ide Of the sea--nothing but the con-
ciousness that nothing else compares
with this in dignity and Importance.
Therefore, it is the more delightful TO
find myself in the company Of body of
men, united in ideal and purpose, and to
feel that | am privileged to unite my
thoughts with yours in carrying forward
the standards which we are so proud to
hold SO high and to defend.
May / not, sir, with feeling of pro-
found sincerity and friendship and sym
pathy propose your health and t. health
Of the queen and the prosperity of Great
Britain2
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28
SEE S1,000,0 100000 LOSS.
Government Must Furnish Money
TO Make Good Price Fixed
for 1919 Wheat

Washington, Dec 2s.-Members of
the House Agricultural Committee.
studying the recommendations sent them
by the Secretary OF Agriculture and the
Food Administration on the wheat
situation in 1919, say they are con-
WINGED that the Government must
provide fund of not less than 81 900,
600 900 TO buy the wheat produced In
1919
The Government guaranteed to pay
81 26 a bushel at Chicago for wheat
raised in 1919 and offered for sale not
later than June, 1920 The end of hos
tilities however, has brught about q
condition that may compel the Govern
ment TO dispose of the surplus wheat OF
1918 at less than the price paid, AMI
the surplus of 1919, 1t ls asserted, will
be sold at a loss of perhaps s or more
bushel
The Government under It's guarantee
must pay 1926 a bushel for wheat
grown in 1919 The production, it is
estimated, will exceed | 600 200, 900 bush
els. Because Of the surplus wheat In
Australia and Argentina whaet is now
being delivered 10 the European mar
ket for : 35 a bushel American wheat
is not sought by England and the re-
suit Is SAID 10 be that there IS sur
plus supply of the 1915 and 1917 crop
Of nearly 100, ,00O, 600 bushels
By next year the surplus supply of
the United States may be double the
present amount, but despite this the
Government must keep faith with the
farmer, it is stated, and pay him s. IS
bushel, Chicago price, for all wheat
offered up to June, 1920 In the opinion
OF experts the United States, in order
TO dispose Of its surplus, must sell the
v heat it buys IN 1910 at loss of 81
or more bushel. VII ch means that
the Government stands to lose nearly
d billion or more The public viii be
taxed SIS per capita that the Govern
nent may keep its word to the Amer
lean farmer, and at the same time, dis
pose of its wheat surplus.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28
CATHEDRAL RECTOR DEAD.
Philadelphia Priest A Victim Of Pneu-
monia al As.

Philadelphia, Dec IS Z be Rev
francis Clark. rector Of the Catholic
Cathedral IN tins city. died ycster ay
morning pneumonia, following .
severe cold contracted last Friday
Father Clark who vas for, y-five wears
a. agt. pas one % the bcst known prIcsts
=. the archdlooes@
Borp ~ Dunmor ~ ether Clark
va ordained bv tAc ate Archbishop
frenderg,lst on juno 70 1897 and after
beng stationed At Bridgeport ps and
(onsho ocken VA sent to - Malachy {.
thl- cltv. where ~ ,crvcd for eleven
wears beng made rector ~ the Cathc-
dral in October, 1918
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28
W. A. PATTON QUITS -PENNSY."
Assistant to President With Company
Nearly 81 Years.

Philadelphia, Dec. 2S.-As the new
year enters. the career of one Of the most
prominent figures in railroad circles in
the country will end with the retirement
Of William A. Patton from active service
of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
For nearly 54 years, during which he
rose from messenger to assistant 10 the
president of the railroad, Mr.. Patton
has served with the fidelity and wisdom
that has placed his name among those
of the foremost railroad executives in
the East
He will he placed on the honor list
of the Railroads officials " no have reached
their 10Th birthday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28
Ship Back With Ammunition

By Associated Press 20 Every Evening
New York, Dec 2S-The United States
Transport General Gorgas has arrived here
from Bordeaux with fourteen officers
seven enlisted men and - civilians
The ship was loaded with returned an
munItion and was anchored In Graves
end Bay. The passengers were brought
ashore in boats
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28
Britons 10 Fight Bolshevism.

b. Associated Press - Every Evening
Amsterdam Dee ~ The British
Admiralty Is prepared 10 take drastic
measur,s aguiLSt the propagation Of
BOlsneyism il that part 81 the German
feet remaining III German hands accord
ing to q Berlin despatch today The
SINKING OF vessel displaying the red flag
and the execution of crews injected uith
Bolsheysm Is threatened il l. declared
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28
CARUSO HURT IN OPERA.
Tenor Falls and Hurts Knee While Sing
ing in New York

New York, Dec. 2S.-Enrico Caraso.
singing in SAMSON ct Dellah' at the
Metropolitan Opera House last night, fell
al the end of the second set down the
steps forming part OF the stage setting
and badly injured his left knee A doc or
dressed the wound and he continued to
sing the third act.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28
Shield OF Honor Election.

At a regular meeting Of Brandywine
Lodge, No (, Shield OF Honor, held IN
their hall last evening the following officers
were elected: Worthy master, VI. J. Muir
ply: Junior master, G. VI. Cole; con-
ductor, j. Monahan, recording secretary,
J. " kershaw; I'm ncial secretary, J. T.
Beckett; treasurer, A. E. Dekeau; trustee,
W Slider; representative in Grand
Lodge. ". Slider
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28
SOS coo Soldiers Mustered Out.
.ssociatcd Press % E1ery E,ening

By Assoclattd E'Ttsss % ENtrN tFcnluE
Washington Dee. 2e.--Sixty eight
thousand American soldiers have been
returned from overseas December n,
and slightly more than 800 900 ia thls
country had been mustered Duf - service
members u the House nihtap committee
were told 'oday AZ their weekly conference
- the war deIEtf1 incnt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28
CANAL FREIGHTS SHOW DECLINE.
Sault Ste. Marie Reports Lowest Tom
mage Since 1914.
ny Associated Press % Every Evenins

By Associaood Press . Every EVening
Sault Stc Mane, Mich Dec 28 a
marked decreasc ID the movement Of
freight traffic through the canals here is
shown Ia tho report Of the United States
engineers Office for the 1918 navigation
season just issued
The total movement Of freight ot all
kinds aggregated $3.50, ,327 short tons,
the hghtest movement since 1914
Coal shipments aggregated 1881 $40
tons, ~ which bItuminous made up 49,
40. $50 tom
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28
TINY DOSES

The tiny doses of Brazil
ian Balm Is to Is drops every
half hour, knock a cold in
a few hours. Fine for chill
dren. No opiates or poison.
1Oc, 25c, soc and 90 a bottle.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28

Holland might not have welcomed the
coming but j. anxious fo need the
parting guest
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28

If the new Secretary OF the Treasury
does not understand the income tax law,
nobody does.
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1918-06-01
IT HAPPENED LONG AGO

Elder smoathers presided over a very
large Baptist Church in the state of Mississ
ippi and for him to keep peace in the family
was surely one big religious undertaking,
but for number of years he was equal to
the occasion. Dissention however eventu-
ally arose among the membership and split
them in twain. A general church meeting
was called and the more they talked the
further apart they grew. Finally it resulted
in the whole matter being taken into the civic
courts. The elder was on the witness stand
telling his story when one Ofthe deacOns got
so hot that he fairly frothed at the mouth
and when the elder came down and court
adjourned the lie and then the qualified lie
were freely passed, when the deacon walked
up to the elder and punched him in the
face One of the sisters saw it and she flew
out of court and into the street like a shot
out of a gun and ran as did Paul Revere
and as she ran she shouted at the top of
her voice, ''Fo de Lod, dey don hit de lam.'
An inter-necine riot was prevented by the
prompt arrival of squad of police.
Coon hunting in the South is great sport
and quite a few persons indulge in it.
when good "coon dog" can be had for the
chase Coons are quite common in the South
and sometimes while hunting for squirrels
in the timbers, you will run onto monster
racccoon sleeping in the forks of giant
oak of the forest Once Uncle Dicks Bill.
bull of a young fellow, and the writer
were squirrel hunting after heavy rain
and in our wanderings ran upon rae
coon summing himself in the forks of
mighty oak. Our guns were loaded with
No. squirrel shot, which we poured into
Mr.. Coon, but had no greater effect than
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1918-06-01

Now 1t was not long before BOb's Fourth
OF July celebration reached the ears of the
vlglant committee (the white men who
regulated the niggers) and before night
many OF the members thereof were there
with blood in their eyes and hell in their
hearts. Somebody give Bob the tip ode
white folks is coming' and he snatched his
flag down and cut for the tall timber Old
man Lewis was asked about the flag and the
celebration, but he denied having anything
to do with it and concluded 81 runs dat
onray rascal way fun hear when he start
ed it. "A diligent search was made for
Bob, but to no avail, for he had not waited
to take the wings of the morning, but had
taken the wings of the evening and that
too, without telling the old folks yood-by
and in the deep darkness of the night made
his way across the country to the Illinois
Central r. Il. some twenty five miles away.
and when again heard Of he was in Chicago.
where Old Glory is always first in war, first
in peace and first in the hearts of the patri-
OTIS. The red-handed murderOus Rebs were
chagrlnned at not being able to make an eX-
ample Of a "smart nigger' and warned
Uncle Eben Lewis if Bob ever showed up
there he would never see the North again
Uncle Eben was very submissive, but hoped
his son would not forget him and after the
storm had blown over Uncle Eben Lewis
got letter from Bob with enough money
in it to pay the fares Of the family to Chi
cago and he quietly left for the North
without the white folks knowing anything
about it.
''Brer Lewis has gone somewhere" com
mented the bretheren at the next monthly
meeting and there seemed to be trouble in
their hearts. strange white man passed
through that community soon AFTER and
colored folks whispered together and before
the white folks realized what was going on
half of the black folks had left for the
North, and on investigation the whites
found that the blacks had gone North and
the strange white man that talked so bitter
against the "niggers'' was a Yankee and
had furnished the colored men with means
to go North to work in industrial plants.
1t was then the vigilant committee had an
other meeting this time to beg the colored
folks to not go North but Bob Lewis had
done his work too well and many more Of
them continued to follow the flag.
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1918-06-01
Brer Nancy lost. That's all.

Members of No. 2 Construction Battalion
composed Of colored men who enlisted in Cam
ada, were entertained May 2 by the ladies Of
the Victoria Red Cross and w. c. IT, L. at
Crlrno Hall, London, at a concert and supper.
The Lowndesboro Training School, Prof. S.
T. Wilson, principal located at Charity, seven
miles from Haynesville, Ala, closed for the
scholastic year May 4. The annual sermon
was preached by the Rev. A. F. Owens of Sci
ma University.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-09-27

"nere advances have recently been
scored by Field Marshal Haies
troops. The British commander
IN his official report today, an
nounces that. these attacks were re-
pulsed.
Heavy losses were inflicted on
the Germans who delivered the sew
eral attacks. British posts in the
regions to the east of Arras near
oauchy -Cauchy. also were attacked
and here likewise the enemy was
driven off. The process of closing
IN on st. Quentin was continued bv
the British who made progress in
the Observation-Disclosures and also
IN the Selency region west of St
Quentin.
One thousand prisoners were can
tured in yesterdays operation. par
ucularly around St. Quentin.