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The Washington herald., 1919-04-07
German High Command
Ordered Any Armistice
Be Signed by Erzberger
eff You Cannot Get Enemy to Soften Terms
Sign Anyway" Was Instruction
Sent to Commission

Berlin, April 6.-"If you cannot get
the enemy TO soften the terms on
those nine points. sign the armistice
anyway"
Late at night on November 10. 1918.
DR.. Matthias Erzberger, head Of the
German armistice commission, re-
ceived this message at Marshal Foch's
headquarters. 1t was sent by the su-
preme command of the German army,
which means that 1t was signed and
sanctioned by Hindenburg and Lu-
dendorff.
Early the next morning. Brzberger
made one last desperate attempt to
get Foch to soften the terms" He
fsiled. and at II o'clock that morning,
he put his signature to the armistice
pact.
Er.bereer Gives Inside Fncts-
This conclusive admission that the
German army command virtually au-
thorized the signing of any sort OF
himself before the national assembly
in Weimar. detailed accounts Of the
sessions OF which are just reaching
here. The statement was made in de-
fense against bitter attacks in the as
sembly by speakers who accused Erz-
berger OF having been "bulldozed" by
Foch, both last November, and re-
Gently at Spa.
I'VE have not only lost the war, but
we have lost the peace as well. .
shouted DIR. vogler, an opposition dep
uty, who opened the attack on Err
berger. He charged the latter with
having failed to consult experts and
bitterly assailed him for having Con-
sented to the delivery of coal to the
allies.
Most OF TogIer's and other dele
gates attacks were howIed down by
the Centrist deputies, who stood sol
idly behind Er5berger. The latter
sprang another sensation when he re-
vealed that the German steel indus
tries still played a hidden hand in
German affairs.
Forced Stinnes' withdrawal.
Herr Hugo SHINES was sent to me
at Spa as an expert TO assist me in
the negotiations" he said. Il insist
ed upon and forced his recall, be-
cause I did not have the sudacity 10
introduce to our enemies an expert
who has had such prominent part in
the exploitation OF Belgium. and who
was the chief power behind the de-
The Washington herald., 1919-04-07

ture of a girl saying, Fight or buy
bonds and I didn't see any bond
statesmen around"
Capt Rickenbacker told Of the great
est battle in which the Ninety-fourth
Aero Pursuit Squadron, of which he
was commander, was engaged. The
battle took place on September Is,
1918, and during the all-day combat
the American birdmen gained eleven
victories without single casualty.
The Ninety-fourth Squadron. Capt.
Rickenbacker explained, holds the rec
ord as the crack American air unit,
with sixty-nine victories to its credit
and only fourteen men lost and killed.
OF his comrades OF the air that gave
their lives during the war Capt. Rick
enbacker spoke with reverence. Many
of them he mentioned by name. tell
ing the story OF some particular deed
of daring and heroism.
How Lieut.. White Died.
Lieut.. Wilbur White" he said
died the bravest death a man may
die, for he sacrificed his life to save
pal His friend, an inexperienced
pilot, out over the enemy lines fol
the first time. was getting the worst
of It with a couple Of Boche planes
when Lieut.. White went to his as.
sistance. In the fight Whites plane
was disabled and his guns put out
of commission, so to save the other ht
rammed his machine straight into the
Boche and both went down together
Capt. Rickenbacker will end his
lecture tour in June when he expects
to enter the service of some aero,
plane manufacturing concern.
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portatlon OF unemployed Belgisns,
which has made such bad blood
against us.
The steel industries refused TO send
anyone but SHINES"
This was followed by turmoil,
marked by shouts of shame. shsne!'
Taking up DIT. Vogiers challenge
Erzberger said:
THE statements OF my accuser ar
characterized by a superhcislity such
as have never known before.
Charges OF the gravest sort are built
upon absolute ignorance and a delib-
crate fslsifcation of the real facts.
THE gentlemsn's remarks should
have been addressed TO Marshal Foch
Responsibility on Government
He dares to tell me I had no ex.
perts. My entire official activity con.
sisted in listening TO experts. Re
sponsibility for the agreements reach.
ed thus far rests upon the govern.
ment; for all pacts 1 am responsible
before the national assembly.
Il object TO the assertion that the
outbreak of the revolution led TO q
sharpening OF the armistice terms
Not until late at night on November
10 did receive the wireless message
from the supreme army command re.
questing modification of nine points
But that message also contained this
sentence, not generally known hither.
TO. CHe then read the message quoted
above)
Some Centrist spokesmen ther
launched into the eloquent eulogies o
Erzberger, who was hailed as tn,
savior OF the fstherland in its houi
of crisis.
Conservative Are Accused.
Premier Scheidemann fsyed tn,
Conservatives, DR.. Erzberger con
curing in this and shouting at on,
time:
You have no right to make an,
assertions against anybody here. foi
you are the guilty ones who drov,
the German nation into the abyss
Women delegates took a promi
nent part in the proceedings. Fra
Zietz, independent Socialist, VIC
lently attacked Minister OF Defens,
Noske, asserting that home de
fense" and frontier protection
Fwere unnecessary.
Frau Beurmier, Democrat, urge,
that women be appointed to all com
missions having TO deal with wo
mems and educational problems.
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died PURSUING
HAITIAN BANDITS
Major Mayer, of Marine
Corps, Well Known in
Washington.

Maj. John l. Mayer of the Marine
Corps. well known in Washington, was
killed in a punitive expedition last
Friday when leading a force against
bandits in the hills surrounding Mire-
balls, Haiti. Marine headquarters an
nounced yesterday.
Mayer was a native of York, Pa,
where he leaves a sister, Miss Julia
Mayer. He graduated from Annapolis
in 1912, and received an appointment
as second Lieutenant in the Marine
Corps.
For several years he was attached
to headquarters here.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-07
CITIZENS WILL BUILD
PUBLIC PARK IN DAY
Ambitious Undertaking Is Planned
At Reading, Mass.

Reading, Mass, April 6.-The unique
undertaking of building a complete
public park in one day will be at
tempted here April 10. when hundreds
of citizens armed with spades. hoes,
picks and tools will transform II
acres of meadow into what is to be
known as Memorial Park.
Plans call for blowing the entire
area. narrowing 1t and then sowing
grass seed. Walks will be laid out and
covered with gravel and along these
trees and shrubs will be planted. A
barn. which now stands on the land,
will be transformed into a shelter
house.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-07
SUPPORT MUNICIPAL
OWNERSHIP BILLS
Democratic Opposition Withdrawn
In New York Legislature.

Albany, n. Y, April 6.-William P.
Burr, corporation counsel of New
York City, announced tonight that he
Fowler-Rose municipal ownership
bills, presented to the legislature with
the backing of the New York State
conference of mayors. This means
that the bills will have the solid sup
port of Democrats in the legislature
and will be moved for action this
week.
Municipal ownership Bills probably
Oill be passed in the Senate. but face
a stiff fight in the assembly.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-07
Haywood viii Be Freed
With 81 I.W.W. Prisoners

Chicago, April 6.-"Big BilP' Hay
wood and thirty-seven other convicted
!. w. WIS admitted to bail will be
released from Leavenvorth prison
next week il their attorneys plans do
not go awry.
, The men are expected to come to
Chicago at once. Because of the
pledge that they shall not indulge in
/ W. W. work or propaganda no
trouble is expected.
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PREDICTS SUCCESS
FOR BEER MEASURE
New York "Wets" Confident 3 Per
Cent Law Is Possible.

Albany, n. Y, April 6.-Propo.
nents Of the Walters per cent beeI
program stated tonight that enough
votes were being lined up to put
this bill over during the sessions
closing days If restaurants and sa-
loon men would withdraw their OBJ
jections to the measure.
The walters bill provides for the
sale, use and consumption of per
cent alcoholic beverages in homes,
under heavy license.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-07
Accused Of Election Bet,
He Discards Straw Hat

Chicago. April 6.-Jsmes c. FaEoL
president Of an automobile company.
strolled through the boulevsrds to-
day lifting a new straw hat. II was
the FIRST straw hat OF spring. Fagot
was happy until friends whispered
he had made an election bet
Now the straw has been laid away
until Easter.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-07
Rifle Jared from Shelf
Is Fired, Killing Woman

Blytheville, Ark, April e.-Mrs. ]. T.
Collins, wife Of the former sheriff of
this county, was accidentally shot
and killed this afternoon when a rife
was Jared from the kitchen cabinet
in her home by closing door. The
ball entered her heart
The Washington herald., 1919-04-07
GIRL
DANCER DISAPPEARS
Search Started for Evanseline
Marschaliek, "FroIic" Star.


Marschaliek, "Frolic" Star.
New York. April 6.-Evangeline
Marschaliek. Il years old and pro-
fessionaI dancer, is mysteriously miss
ing from her home here. The girl
was a member of the Midnight
Frolic."
She left her home last evening ap-
pareutly to so to the theater, but
when her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
EdoIph C. MarschaHek, called for her
at night they learned she had not
been there, Her disappearance was
reported to the police, who instituted
a search.
Mr.. Marschanek, who is prominent
in the iron and steel industry, de-
clared the girls home life was ex-
tremely happy and was at loss to
explain her disappearance.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-07
Fleet Of 100 Ice Breakers
Ready to Open Way
For Transports.
ALLIES MAY FOLLOW
10000 Troops in Expedi-
ton in North Russia
Will Withdraw.

The War Department. in conjunc-
tion with British military authorities
Is formulating plans for removal OF
American troops in Northern Russia
While the exodus of our soldiers
from the icy North originally was
fixed for May or June, the depart
nent - in a position to use speedy
action. providing necessity arises.
The United States. it was learned
yesterday. has a fleet of 100 ice crush
ers in the White Sea. and these could
batter open the way for enough trans
ports to return the American soldiers
TO civilization. The ice crusherscould
also be used IL the transports carried
reinforcements or a rescuing party OF
allied troops.
Allies Also May Depart.
Kola and Archangel are intended to
be the allied ports of debarkation, and
IT is deemed likely that the British
and French forces, now brigaded in
that part Of Russia with American
troops, will be withdrawn at the
same time. inasmuch as the Supreme
War Council is the deciding factor in
laying down a military policy.
All told, the allied forces at Arch
angel and Murmansk number 5000
men. composed of British, French,
American and loyal Russian troops.
It was only after repeated requests
from the British that President Will
son gave assent to the plan to include
American troops in the forces, and
the military expedition as whole
became a nonentity when the armis-
tice was signed. It was primarily
intended to join forces with 10000 ST.
berian and Czech soldiers. then op-
posing the BOlsheyist army along the
middle yolga. Since the armistice the
allied troops have been kept busy
stemming a BolshevIst army directed
entirely at them.
scout Tale OF Finnish Peril.
War Department officials today
placed slight credence m. tire cabled
report that Finnish Bolshevists were
fastening to the assistance of the Rus
sian Reds. and that an analgamation
Of the two forces would further jeop-
ardize the position of the allied army.
Finland's role as a possible enemy
beIIigerent in the north. they said, dis
appeared when Germany collapsed.
Several foraging expeditions OF
Firms. it was admitted, may wish to
Join hands with the Bolshevists in
hopes of obtaining control of the food
and military supplies at Archangel
and Kola. but there is no danger that
they will be successful.
News OF the situation at Archange
comes once a week to the War De-
partnent. via London. so that officials
are never completely out of touch fol-
any length of time with the men. The
military news is sometimes amplified
by accounts of other doings from the
United States consul at Archangel.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-07
Bavarinn Gosernm.n. 1.pprInx.

Berlin, April 6.-Bavarians are rush
ing to Munich to support the newly
proclaimed Soviet republic there. A
communist mob, armed with machine
guns, seized the assembly building a.
Munich. preventing a meeting of the
Landtag.
While the Bavarian government has
not yet been completely overthrow
it is topping, and may fall at an!
moment The communists are
strengthening their connections with
the Bolsheviki of Russia and Hungary
and have appealed for troops to aid
in the effort to establish Soviets
throughout Bavaria.
The Ruhr mining district has beer
in a state OF siege for several days
and the Berlin government is appre.
hensive lest the Bavariaps' actions
cause uprisings in other parts of Ger,
many.
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HUN PAPER CALLS u. S.
DEMANDS MODERATE
German Gazette Also Considers IS
Billion Levy Impossible.

Berlin, April 6.-The North German
Gazette today declared American de-
mands were much more moderate than
those asked by Great Britain, France
or Belgium. The newspaper declared
it will be impossible to impose a SIS
oOo,00o,0Oo levy on a country burdened
with debts as Germany is.
Germany is exposed to the peril of
Bolshevism and famine as a result of
the allied blockade, the newspaper
adds
The Washington herald., 1919-04-07
Americans Injured in France,

Nice, France, April Sin an auto
mobile accident which occurred near
here early today william Rank and
Harold Stout. both American soldiers,
were sngntly injured.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-07
Smuts Receives Bella Kun.

Budapest. April 6.-Gen. Jan SHUTS
received the communist leader, Bella
Kun, in a private car here. the two
holding lengthy conference.
A member of the British delegation
Informed the United Press that rumors
of an allied army coming to fight the
Hungarians were without basis in fact
He said the course to be pursued by
the allies in dealing with the Hun
garian soviet government had not yet
been decided upon.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-07
War Declared on Serbiaf

War Declared ON serbiaf
Copenhagen, April 6.-The Hun
garian Bolshevist government has
declared war on Serbia (Jugo-Sla-
via), says a dispatch from Vienna.
All Serbia has been placed under
martial law, the dispatch adds.
"a similar report was sent
out of Zurich a week ago, but
never was confirmed)
The Bolshevist front in Northern
Lithuania is cracking. Some units
have mutinied and refused to con-
tinue fighting. This has forced the
BoIshevist commander to begin a
withdrawal along the whole line.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-07
HUNGARY SOVIET
IS OVERTHROW,
HOLLAND. HEARS
Rumor Of Successful Revolt
In Budapest Reaches
Amsterdam.
WAR MADE ON SERBIA?
Second Time Hungarians
Are Reported to Have
Declared Hostilities.

Amsterdam, April 6.-Unconfirmed
reports reaching here from Buda-
pest. via Vienna. state that the
Hungarian Soviet government has
been overthrown. No details are
given.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-07
PARENTS TO CENSOR
MOVING PICTURES
Australia May Discard Film Ex.
perts for New Plan

Melbourne, April 6.-State board,
of censorship on movie films, COM
posed not of technical vice experts
but of mothers and fathers who are
better able to discern what is bes,
for their boys and girls to see on
the screen. are being sgitated for
by the National Council Of Women
the Y. W. c. A, and the Social Evils
Committee of Melbourne.
Chief Secretary Bowser of tfe
Victorian government. to whom a
special appeal was made for such
boards, assured the reform orgsni-
zations that an amended bill dealing
with picture theaters was in the
hands of the Parliamentary draughts-
men.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-07
Reds Near CHsrnowitz.

Zurich. April GA large Bolshevik
army is approaching Czernowitz in
Bukowina, according to a dispatch re-
ceived here from Budapest today.
Czernowitz is 14s miles southeast Of
Lemberg.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-07

CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-07
THE WEATHER.

Today-Fair; continued warm. Tomorrow
probably rain. Highest tenn
'erature yesterday, II; lowest, Al.
The vidette., 1919-04-10
]. C. ,Gililland.

Mr.. J. G. Gilliland announces in
this issue as candidate for Super
visor from the Second District. Mr..
Gilliland has been living in the
county for the past IA years and s
a successful farmer. He has been
serving se Justice of the Peace since
the election four years ago, and is
credited with having turned in more
money than any other officer, never
having had an affidavit knocked
out always keeping his court in
good order and the State failures
amounting to only $20.80 and the
amount turned in amounting to
$164.00. If elected Supervisor we
feel sure he will give the same care
ful attention to the duties of the OF.
flee that he is giving to that of JUS
tice. Give his claims your consid
Grafton,
The vidette., 1919-04-10
Farmers Union Notice,

Tishomingo County Union No. IA
will convene with Oak Ridge Local
on Friday and Saturday, April 18th
and 10Th, about z miles southwest
O. Iuka or 3 miles southeast oi
Burnsville
The nine locals now in the county
will take special notice and elect
and send full delegation. AS time
rolls on it brings about some new
and important business that needs
your presence at this meeting. /
am glad to say that since our last
county meeting at Burnsville our
membership has more than doubled
and is still growing every day.
1t reminds me of the motto,
NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS.
When you get something good &C.
ing the boys will flock in like bees
to a flower.
So, hurry up, Secretaries, with
The vidette., 1919-04-10
G. w. Bishop.

Mr.. G. w. Bishop died at his
home four miles west of 1uka Fri
day April 4th at one o'clock, aged
about 20 years. AT the time of his
death Mr.. Bishop was supervisor
from the second district of the
county. He was held in high esteem
by all who knew him. He was a
member of Masonic Lodge at Burns
vile and was buried by the Masons
of Burnsville and Iuka. The in.
terment was in the family burying
ground after services conducted by
DIR. ]. F. Henderson. In addition
to a large number of friends he
leaves a daughter, Mrs. S. ] Smith,
son, Mr.. ]. L. Bishop and sister,
Mrs. ]. E. Bonds to mourn their
loss:
The vidette., 1919-04-10
J. S. Biggs.

We announce this week Mr.. J. S.
Biggs, who resides six miles north
of Iuka, as candidate for County
Treasurer. He is native of Tish-
omingo county and has a great
many friends who will be interested
in this announcement. This is the
first time Mr.. Biggs has ever asked
anything of the people, never having
held public Office or been a can
didate for one. Mr.. Biggs is in ev-
cry way qualified to fill the office,
and his integrity of character is un-
questioned. We ask that you give
his candidacy due attention.
The vidette., 1919-04-10
Birdie Louise MiIlisan.

Died Friday, April 4th, 1919, Bir-
die Louise Milligan, daughter oi
Mr.. c. L. MiIligan, of AIlsboro,
Ala, and granddaughter of Mr.. D.
L. Glover, of Short, Miss. Funer-
al was conducted by Bro. Whit
field Phillips and the burial was at
Hubbard cemetery near Short,
about 8 miles north OF Iuka. Mrs.
NJ lligan died July 28th, 1918. Bir-
die was the only child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Milligan who resided at Ais
boro where Mr.. Milligan still lives.
]. w. Smith.
The vidette., 1919-04-10
Notice To Contractors.

State of Mississippi,
Tishomingo County.
4. The road commissioners of the
Belmont Road District will on the
9Th day OF May 1919, between the
hours of eleven a. m. and two p.
m. receive bids for thegraveling OF
two miles of that part of the
Moore's Mill Road within the Bel
mont Road District of said county
and state. Said two miles being
the first two miles of said road
running west from the town OF
Belmont, Mississippi. Certified
check for the sum of 500. 90 must
accompany each proposal. The
commissioners reserve the right to
reject any and all bids.
This the 10th day of April 1919.
L. p. Allen, Secretary.
Bennett & Clark,
31,4t. Attorneys.
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Rapp Reynolds,

We announce this week Mr.. Rapp
Reynolds candidate for Supervisor
from the Second District at the
special election to be held April 30,
1919, to fill the unexpired term OF
Mr.. G. w. Bishop, deceased. Mr..
Reynolds is a man of unquestioned
ability and integrity of character,
we'll known to the people. He is a
prosperous farmer and business
man. Having made a success OF
his own affairs, we feel sure that il
elected Supervisor he will give the
same careful consideration te the
duties of the office that he has to
his personal affairs. Give his claims
your consideration.
The vidette., 1919-04-10
MRS, BROWN A WELL
WOMAN ONCE MORE
Was Confined To Her Bed
And Chair For Over Two
Years Before Taking Tanlac

Some strange things happen in
this world and the change Tanlac
has brought about in my wife's con-
dition is one of them," said ]. L.
Brown, a resident of College Park,
Ga.
For over two years." he COR
tinued, my wife had SO much
trouble with her stomach that she
could hardly take any nourishment
at all but milk diet, and she fell
off till she was little more than a
living skeleton. She got little rest
or sleep at night, had no energy at
all and was so weak and rundown
that most of her time was spent in
bed or in her chair. Her skin was
sallow and unhealthy looking and
she didn't seem to take interest in
anything.
In fact she was about as bad off
as she could be to be alive when
she started taking Tanlac, and just
few bottles OF this wonderful medi-
cine have made her we'll woman
once more. She now eats anything
she wants, sleeps like a child, has
gained twenty pounds and is able
to do all her house work as we'll as
she ever did,"
Tanlac is sold in Iuka by J. G.
Jourdan, and one established
agency in every town.
The vidette., 1919-04-10
RUTLEDGE.

Mr.. Herbert Patterson brought
to the Vidette office Tuesday post
card written by Mr. T F Bruton on
board troop train and thrown off
here, directed to Anyone In Iuka. !"
Mr. Bruton was born and raised in
Tishomingo county but now lives in
Chickasha, Okla. and was return
ing to Camp Travis, Tex, to be
discharged. He landed at Charles
ton, S, c. on board the steamer
Mercury from France, March 9th
1919.
The vidette., 1919-04-10
w. H. Dexter.

We are authorized to announce
Mr.. w. HI. Dexter a candidate for
Supervisor from the First District.
Mr., Dexter is a long time citizen of
the county and well and favorabiy
known to the voters. He is a SUBJ
stantial farmer, honest and upright
in his dealings and promises if
elected to give careful and pains
taking attention to the duties of
the Office. We ask that you give
his candidacy careful consideration
before casting your vote for Super.
visor from the First District.
The vidette., 1919-04-10
Mr.. Robert Brinkley Dead.

Mr.. Robert Brinkley, of Amite,
La, died there April 3rd, 1919 and
was buried in the cemetery at that
place the 4th inst. He was broth
er of Mr.. w. J. Brinkley, of Iuka.
Was twice married, there being
three children by the first marriage,
who with the second wife survive
him. Mr.. H. o. Little, of Iuka,
brother in-law of Mr.. w. J. Brink.
ley, went to Amite and was present
at the funeral.
The vidette., 1919-04-10
NONRESIDENT Notice.
State of Mississippi,
Tishomingo County.

State of Mississippi,
Tishomingo County.
To Fannie McCay, Defendant
You are hereby commanded to ap-
pear before the Chancery Court OF
Tishomingo County, Mississippi,
on the second Monday in June,
1919, to defend the suit in said
court of j. w. McCay, wherein
you are defendant.
This the 9TH day of April 1919.
L. A. Payne,
31.3t. Chancery Clerk