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EXTRA The St. Tammany Farmer D. II. MAsoN, Editor COVINGTON, LA., MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1918 VOL. XLIV THE WAR IS OVER GERMANY QUITS The Kaiser Has Signed Papers of Abdication and The Crown Prince Has Renounced His Right To The Throne. Kaiser Flees to Holland. The morning papers contain the following Asso ciated Press Dispatches: Washington, D. C.,Nov. 11.-The world war end ed at 6 o'clock this morning, Washington time, 11 o'clock Paris time. The armistice was signed by the German representatives at midnight. This an nouncement was made by the State Department at 2:50 o'clock this morning. The announcement was made verbally by an of ficial of the State Department in this form: "The armistice has been signed. It was sign ed at 5 o'clock a. m., Paris time, and hostilities will cease at 11 o'clock this a. m., Paris time." The terms of the armistice, it was announced, will not be made public until later. Military men here, however, regard it as certain that they include: Immediate retirement of the German military forces from France, Belgium and Alsace-Lorraine. Disarmament of the German forces. Occupation by the Allied and American forces of such strategic points in Germany as will make im possible a renewal of hostilities. Delivery of part of the German high seas fleet and e But Our Boys Are"Over" Too. They Must Be Taken Care Of. We Are Making This Drive For That Purpose. ive Them Joy Also. Now that peace is declared you should more than ever be anxious to serve the boys who have won us peace This space is donated to the War Work Campaign by the Poitevent & Favre Lumber Company a certain number of submarines to the Allied and American naval forces. Disarmament of all other German warships under supervision of the Allied and American navies which will guard them. Occupation of the principal 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. KAISER FLEES GERMANY FOLLOWING ABDI CATION; CROWN PRINCE ALSO OUT. "Press reports state that the Kaiser arrived this morning in Maastright, Holland, and is pro ceeding to Middachten Castle in the town of De Steeg, near Utrecht." London, Nov. 10.-Emperor William signed a letter of abdication Saturday morning at the Ger man grand headquarters. The German Crown Prince signed his renunciation of the throne shortly afterward. It is believed that King Ludwig of Bavaria and King Frederick August of Saxony also have abdi cated. The Kaiser signed the papers and said: "It may be for the good of Germany." The Kaiser was deeply moved. He consented to sign the document only when he received the news of the latest events in the empire. It is semi-officially reported that Prince Max has been appointed regent of the empire, according to Berlin advices received in Amsterdam. The German people, for a generation the obedient and submissive servants of their war lords, for more than four years his pliant instruments in ravaging the world, have spoken a new word, and the old Ger many is gone. HOW NEWS WAS RECEIVED HERE Telegram To Local Board Advises To Go Ahead With Draft Order A little before 8:00 o'clock this morning the whistle of the St. Tam many Ice & Manufacturing Company started the shrill blast that announc ed the war over. Germany had ac cepted the Allies' terms. The news came over the wire and over the tele phone, anl soon auto horns, factory whistles, cowbells, drums and all kinds of noises told the people of Covington that the Kaiser's reign of terror was over and that our boys had won the war. The day was beautiful and the faces of all the people shone with happiness. At 4:00 p. m. all the churches to unite in prayer and thanksgiving at the public square of the courthouse. Flags floated from vehicels and door ways and were waved from the cars as they passed. The morning train was eagerly awaited for to get the morning papers to learn the details of the surrender. At Slidell and Madsonville the shipyard employees broke loose into streaming, shouting parades, and the men at the Poitevent & Favre mil:s paraded the towns. Mills all over the parish joined in the parade of jubilation and each town did its share in announcing the joy that was in the heart of all. City ordinances were set aside with impunity as tire works crackled and guns exploded and yells sounded in all directions. There was pandemonium for a time, but it was a pandemonium of joy and there were tears in the eyes of some as they laughed in glee. The Local Board was advised by wire to proceed with the movement of drafted men as per order. Mayor Lacroix issued a proclama tion authorizing a half holiday. The Man of the Hour * ,* odr.a .,.r wt,