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BBSBBB III- volume xxxm Germany En WORLD WAR ENDED s m MONDAY MORNINS A With the Signing of the Peace ? ? - - Terms Ottered Dy tne Allies i. -ftEFEATED GERMANS BOW TO INEVITABLE Terms of Armistice Not Pub^ lished on Monday Morning But Later. The World war ended Monday morning at (> o'clock Washington time, 11 o'clock Paris time. The armistice was signed by the German \ representatives at midnight Sunday ^ "night. This announcement was | made by the State Department at f 9-fift nVln/>lr hisst. Mondav mornitur. . ... ? The announcement was made verbt ally by an official of the State Do, partment in this form: "The armistice has been signed. It was signed at 5 o'clock a. m. Pari> time, and hostilities will cease at 11 o'clock this morning, Paris time." The terms of the armistice, it was ( announced will not be made public until later. Military men, however, * regard it as certain that they include: Immediate retirement of the Gerx man military forces from France, 1 Belgium and Alsace-Lorraine, disarmament and demobilization of the German armies. Occupation by the allied and Am! erican forces of such strategic points in Germany as will make impossible a renewal of hostilities. Delivery of parts of the German high seas fleet and a certain number Sof submarines to the allied and American naval forces. Disarmament of all other German wai ships under supervision of the allied and American navies which will guard them. The occupation of the principle German naval bases by sea forces of the victorious nations. Release of allied and American soldiers, sailors and civilians held prisoners in Germany without such > reciprocal action by the associated governments. ^EMPEROR OF GERMANY FLEES INTO HOLLAND L > William Hohenzollern, the abdicat^ ?d y Gorman emperor and king of Frussia and his eldest son, Frederick ) William, who hoped some day to rule R the German people, are reported to R have fled to Holland. | . uiunruDir n i nrnri nillUCRDU H IilDLL . HUNS SEND APPEAL r The German people have made an appeal to President Wilson. Conditions described as "fearfui" prevail and Dr. W. S. Solf says ?n his appeal millions face starvation. Mutinous sailors, in control of most of the units of Germany's navy, may, even at this late date, risk battle against the allied fleets rath^ or than surrender their vessels under the terms of armistice. Holland is said to be preparing to intern William Hohenzollern and his Son, the former crown prince, as well as ether military officers who sought refuge with them by crossing the Dutch frontier. , - Yield Marshal ,von Hindenburg, who was reported to have fled to Holland with his royal master, hv.s joined the revolutionary forces. Everywhere in Germany the mo mentum of the revolution which /\l / I %' /"v r# i rt rv?? j\f rtait f/>i my s?Vvl*pi lilt' v'iu it'^unt vwc vi vi I scorns to bo increasing. I I (The % ds War by: Flees to H HANDS TIED BY MILITARYjlESTRICTION i The strictly military terms of the i nrmlfitien nro nmKrilnnr\ in nlmrnn | v ViliK/t MVVU ill V1VT V?? specifications which include the evacuation of all invaded territories, the withdrawal of the German troop.; from the loft bank of the Rhine and the surrender of all supplies of war. The terms also provide for the abandonment by Germany of the treaties of Bucharest and BrestLitovsk. Must Surrender .Fleet. The naval terms provide for the surrender of one hundred and sixty submarines, fifty destroyers, six battle cruisers, ten battleships, eight light cruisers and other miscellaneous ships. Seas Clear to Neutrals. All Allied vessels in German hands are to be surrendered and Germany is to notify neutrals that they are free to trade at once on the seas with the Allied countries. Financial Restitution. Among the financial terms included are restitution for damage done by the German armies; restitution of the cash taken from the national bank of Belgium and return of gold taken from Russia and Rumania. Guns to He Surrendered. The military terms inculude the surrender of 5,000 guns, half field and half light artillery; HO,000 machine guns; 3,000 flame throwers and 2,000 airplanes. The surrender of 5,000 locomotives 50,000 wagons, 10,000 motor lorries, the railways of Alsace-Lorraine for use by the Allies and stores of coal and iron also are included. Prisoners to Be Freed. The immediate repatriation of ah Allied and American prisoners without reciprocal action of the Alllics ulso is included. Allies to Hold Rhine Crossing. In connection with the abandoning of the left bank of the Rhine it is provided that the Allies shall holO the crossings of the river at Coblenz, Cologne and Mayence, together with bridgeheads in a thirty kilometer radius. The right bank of the Rhine and that occupied by the Allies, is to become a neutral zone and the bank held by the Germans is to be evac uated in 19 days. Tho armistice ss for thirty days, but the President spoke of the war as "coming to an end." Quit Russian Territory. German troops are to retire at ence from any territory held by Russia, Rumania and Turkey before the war. The Allied forces are to have access to the evacuated territory either through Dantzig or by the river Vistula. The unconditional capitulation of all German forces in East Africa within one month is provided. Alsace-Lorraine Given Up. German troops which have not left the invaded territories which specifically includes Alsace-Lorraine within 14 days become prisoners of war. Immediate Repatriation The repatriation of the thousands of civilians deported from France and Belgium, within 14 days, also is: required. Access to the Baltic. Freedom of access to the Batlic with power to occupy German forts in the Kattegat, is another provision. The Germans also must reveal mines, j poisoned wens and like agencies ot destruction and the Allied blockade is to remain unchanged during the period of armistice. All ports on the Black sea occupied by Germans are to be surrendered and the Russian war vessels recently taken by the German naval forces also are to be surrendered to the allies. Means End of the War. These are the "high spots" of the terms as the President read them to Congress. Germany's acceptance >f them, he said, signalled the end of he war becatise it made her powerless to renew it. \ pjwt OONWAY. 8. 0 , THURSDAY Signing Terr olland?Dr< CELEBRATES NEWS OF WAR'S ENDING Monday is a Real Holliday After News Becomes Known WHITE AND COLORED HONOR THE EVENT People Feel Good Over Germany's Complete Defeat at Arms. News reached Conway last Monday morning of the ending of the world war; that Germany had accepted the terms offered to her by the allied governments: nnrl flint mi armistice had been signed and hostilities had ceased. The people here celebrated the day by closing the stores and many of the offices. Some business was necessary to accomodate the people who had come into the town early, not knowing that the day would be turned into a holiday. Everybody was glad that the war was over and they showed their gladness in various ways. There was a parade in the early afternoon. Many people made merry in other ways. All of the steam whistles were blown for hours and the church bells were rung at intervals throughout the day. There was a mass meeting in front of the town hall, following ths parade attended by a crowd of people. Patriotic speeches were made amid cheering and hurrahs. The demonstrations stopped with /lav Kilt t Vl r> v??w 9 K/uv vuv fey\j\jr\, 1 L 111^ \J L till people still continues. With the coming of reliable news that the war had really ended, a load was lifted from their hearts, and it will cause a feeling of joy for many days to come. ?? o I,ORIS CELEBRATES. Loris, Nov. 11.? Quite a numbei of the citizens, the teachers of tin; Loris High School, and about one hundred school children celebrated peace and the signing of the Armistice here on last Monday night. There was a general street parade, Church bells were rung, guns were fired, and every boy had his horn, trumpet, bugle, or some old tin pan. Cow bells were swung on long polls and carried through the streets by the boys. The Kaiser was put into an oil barrel with a pound of powder and was blown high into the air. Parts of the barrel came back, but the Kaiser decided not to return this way. ?W. A. Prince. o BALL MONDAY NIGHT. The celebration of the ending ot the war was wound up last Monday night with a ball at the Horrv To bacco Warehouse, at which nearly everybody within reach was present, either taking part on the floor or as spectators. It was an occasion on which both the young and the old joined in making merry. VISITORSSAY FLU IN FLOYDS Last week people from Floyds Township stated that there were many cases of this disease in Floyds Twnship, where the epidemic seems to have taken a recent start. There were many cases but no deaths since week before last. It is feared that there will be cases of the disease in isolated sections of the country from time to time during the winter, but as these will not be widespread they can be easily controlled and there will not be the shortage ol Doctors and Nurses that once existed in the County. K , NOVEMBER 14, 1918. lis; Kaiser H ift Calls for SHOOTING AFFAIR \ V t UN PROVOCATION ( According to Later Reports Coming in From Dog Bluff Township FOUR MEN HIT SAYS THE REPORT Warrants Sworn Out for Four M on nil n T rrr?/^ "UUN + V. - - W?1VJ. 5 vv.1 TV 1 111 111U Shooting'. Further facts about the shooting which took place in Dog Bluff Town ship on Sunday, November 2nd, can now be given. It is stated that Row land Elvis had passed the residence of Mary Hatcher, the widow of J. T. Hatcher, several times during the last few weeks and fired off a pistol at the tombstone of J. T. Hatcher, located in a family graveyard on the opposite side of the road from the Hatcher home. It is stated thai threats were communicated to Julius Thurman and Wade Hatcher that on the evening of that Sunday, that he, Rowland Elvis, would again shoot at the tombstone. The three Hatchers, after that, hid in the graveyard, and later a Ford automobile, the property of Daniel Skipper, passed along the road . The auto had in it Rowland Elvis, Daniel Skipper, J$3se Dimery and Rufus Skipper. As the machine passed shots were fired at the tombstone and the Hatchers, who were hid in the graveyard, fired back and all of the men in the automobile were struck by the shot. It was told last week that Skipper's daughter was in the machine and that she was also hit, but it de | veioped that the daughter was not | along. It is stated that a warrant was taken out for Julius, and Thurman Hatcher, who are brothers and are sons of the late J. T. Hatcher, also for Wade Hatcher, who is a grandson of J. T. Hatcher, and also for William I. Hatcher, who does not seem to have been in the affair at ! all. j It is also said that wine had some! thing* to do in causing this disturb| ance. SUBSCRIPTIONS!!) U. W. W. FUND The following subscriptions av* reported on the School District Quota to Monday, Nov. ltt'n. 5:30 1\ M: No. School Dist. ' Ami. 45 Tilley Swamp $ 127.60 90 Aynor 275.00 12 From Bethel Church.. 25.00 8 Bear Bay 24.75 lf? Conway 2,848.25 Total report to State H eadquarters $8,800.00 To Tuesday Nov. 12th. i 25 Gurloy 58.00 Tilley Swamp District No. 45 is the first to report "Over the Top" on tho United War Work Fund. The workers there are anxious to help win the flag that is being offered to the County that makes the highest n r\ /-? ?> ^ I o | |/\ i v v it v/ii v|vivna? Each Distvir't t.Vint (cnp? "nvor 1/ top" wlil receive special mention as a banner district in next weeks issue of the County papers. Now for "a long- pull and a strong pull and a pull altogether to help Horry County win the flag being offered by Mr. R. H. King, Campaign Director of the Southeastern Division, to the County in each State that subscribes the largest per cent over its quota. C. H. Snider, A. E. Goldfinch, Treasurer. County Campaign Director. raidlesips and Army Servi TELEGRAM HOLDS UP OUTSTANDING GALLS The local exemption board receiv ehI the following telegram Tuesday: "By order of the president all outstanding calls are hereby cancelled, all individual inductions under competent orders for the army are cancelled. Local Board should reach such registrant of such order of cancellations either by letter or telegram or orally, or by two or all of such means as circumstances require. Nothing in this telegram should be construed as affecting any call or competent order or induction into the Navy or Marine Corps; nothing contained shall operate to relieve from the consequences of his acts any registrant effected by these orders who has heretofore become delinquent or deserter. Bulletin follows. No order staying classification or physical examination received. Boards will continue such work. "Carwile." TELEGRAMfUESDAY TO LOCAL BOARD The Local Hoard has received from Major Carwilc, State draft execu tive, the following telegram, dated November 12: I am in receipt of the following telegram from the Provost Marshal General and you are directed to observe same. "The Secretary of war has today issued the following order to the Provost Marshal General: 'You will at once instruct State head quarters and Local and District boards immediately to discontinue all work connected with classification of men who on Sept. 12, 1918, attained their thirty-seventh birthday. You will further instruct said boards to continue to completion a:" expeditiously as possible the classification of all registrants who on Sept. 12, 1918, had attained their nineteenth birthday, and had not attained their thirty-seventh birthday. You will, finally, at the earliest appropriate moment direct all local and Disrtict boards to issue question naires to all registrants who on Sept. 12, 1018, had attained their eighteenth birthday and had not at tained their nineteenth birthday, and to proceed with and complete as early as possible the classification oi such registrants.' "Further orders will be issued later covering the matter of sending questionnaires to, and classifying eighteen year old registrants. "In entering pursuant to the foregoing instructions upon what seems, in view of the mighty events of the day, to be the final work of this character to be done by the Selective Service system, I extend to the members of that system my personal congratulation upon their truly great achievements of the last year and half, achievements that have taxed to the utmost the time, the ability, and the endurance of all those engaged in the work, and thit have furnished the army to which in large measure must be given the 'credit for saving to the world both civilization and government by the ' people. To you, members that sysI tern, must come a sense of duty well j clone which only a loyalty, patrioti ism, and devotion such as yours can bring. The country and the world knows that it owes to you a debt of thanks and gratitude which cannot be measured by word but only by i the affection, the respect, and the esteem, now yours, of these among whom you live and from whom you have taken that which was beyond price." In undertaking the completion of your work under the orders above, 1 bespeak of you the same interest and tireless energy which has characterized your work in the past, o? NOT TO COME, The hoys called here for the 14th will not have to go, nor even appear here in Conway, I NO? 30. ice Stopped ? no ACT neunri rn uiihm UARULLLtll BY THE PRESIDENT All Calls to Registrants for Army Service Are Decared Off NAVY NOT YET TO BE DEMOBILIZED j May Have Important Police Service to Perform in Europe. I Washington.?By order of Presi1 dent Wilson, Provost Marshall Gen1 oral Crowder today directed the canI collation of all outstanding draft I calls, stopping the movement during I the next five days of 252,000 men I and setting aside all November calls I for over 800,000 men. I A small number of men in Eastern I States commenced entraining at 6 a. I m. Monday for cantonments under I the calls and the cancellation comes I too late to affect their status. They 1 will be considered as in the army unI til demobilized. Men not yet enI trained, whether specially inducted or assembled by general call for whom the day and hour of service has been set by draft boards will be considered as honorably discharged and so paid. Calls for the navy and marine corps are not affected by the cancellation, and entrainments of men for these services will continue a~s ordered. Draft boards will continue classification of registrants of September 12. Secretary Baker later announced ? ' i?.dt flu uix as practical, all who have been called and who have not yet completed their training will be immediately turned back to civilian life. Mr. Baker made this statement after a careful canvass, which included the heads of practically every important bureau of the War Depart mont. He said that more comprehensive announcements concerning the situation would he made later. "All that can be said now," he said' "is that further calls and inductions under the draft have been suspended, and that, so far as we can, those men who have been called, but who have not completely passed through the camps, will be turneiT hack to civilian life." HORRY BOYS WHO FINISHED TRAINING The following men have finish**! their vocational training course at the University of South Carolina and have been assigned to the camps below: Pinlr l?orifiicAn I ^ """ - . v. v. lUMiiui, v. unwuy, S. C., to Camp Meade, Md. William G. Edwards, Galivants Ferry, S. C. to Ft. Meyer, Va. Charlie R. Glascow, Forney, S. C., to Camp Meade, Md. Curtis L. Lownmall, Thompson, S. C., to Camp Humphreys, Va. Lennox S. Lewis, Galivants Ferry, S. C. to Camp Meade, Md. Harry N. Nichols, Galivants Ferry, S. C. to Camp Meade, Md. Walter T. Scjuires, Galivants For* ry, S. C to Camp Humphreys, Va. Hoyt McMillan was in Conway one day last week on business. Henry Mullins, of Marion, spent some time in the county last week. - m ? NEXT MRFTIMfi To tho Churches that compose the? Carolina Baptist Association: Tho Association failing to moot at its regular time on account of the influenza is called to meet Thursday before the first Sunday in December. ?G. L. Stevens, Clerk