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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
DEATH TOLL FROM
WRECK PUT At 90
Rigid Probes Into Brooklyn
Disaster Under Way to
Fix Blame.

NEW YORK, Nov. with the death
toll placed at IS by the Brooklyn po-
lice. rigid Investigations were under
way to determine the blame for ths
wreck last night OF a Brighton Beach
train Of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
company, in the Mslbone street tunnel.
Brooklyn. Yesterdays strike Of motor
men and motor switChmen Of the COM
pony, cnincideut with the tragedy, was
settled early today. company officials
agreeing to reinstate 2s discharged
union employees.
Interest in the investigation centered
on William Lewis, motorman OF the
wrecked train, arrested on a charge
Of homicide at his home, after he had
fled from the scene in terror. Mayor
Hylan issued a statement saving Lewis
had admitted 1t was his first run on
the road.
Another phase of the investigation
was the fact that the train wal com.
posed Of wooden cars, declared to be
az least % years old. II was said that
there was not q st~eel-bodied car among
the five cars, and that most Of them
were reduced to spltuteFs.
Identification of the dead progressed
slowly at the morglle during the day.
A majority Of tho dead were local resi-
dents. More than 100 persons were in-
lured in the crash. All during this
night thousands were attracted to the
scene of the disaster. the greatest traf-
fo accident in the city's history,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02

ef-St. Gcurges. and the Ian n Huy
iaLm and -.aua prisoners.
There was opposition only at the
outset This was carried out by brisk
machine gun fire from 20 to 20 min
utes. when it eased off and enabled
ihG troops TO advance without serious
Later SITTER opposition developed in
the Bots -des-Lcges and continued for
some time, but before noon all uhjec-
tives along the entire front had been
The advance Of the Americans in
creased materially the feasibility OF
firing at the MeEleres, Sedan, Mont
medN and LonRuyun railroad Communi-
cation, aud now that they ere 80 much
nearer direct hits can be expected with
regularity.
The Americans never before had so
much artillery in action. Although the
artillery rreperRtion was Of only two
hours duration, the rain Of missiles
]sruothered the Germans.
The enemy had In line between the
Mouse and the Bourgogne wood mine
divisions, including some Of his hest
men, Against these the Americans
threw in a superior number Of fresh
troops, all rested men. In good spirits
and ready for a fight.
The prisoners taken represent not
only the nine divisions known to have
been IN the German line. hut four
others. This is not regarded as con g..
elusive evidence Of the presence Of
that many divisions. but rather that
the increasing scarcity OF manpower
has forced employment of minor units
as reinforcements.
The American advance lacked much
Of the spectacular qualities that char
aCterige great advances, but the Amert-
cans did display Increased efficiency,
dash and brilllancy in attack. The
workmaullke manner in which both the
staff and tho line conducted operations
was praised by the French observers
who declared that the American army
displayed all the chara cteristics Of vet
Grams.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
SEND OUT BALLOT
TO SWAY NEGROES
Lincoln League Would Have
Fayette Rebuke Shields
and Wilson.

sOMERNtLLE. Tenn. Nov : (Spl)
Practically every negro in Fsyette
county has r ballot marked For gov-
ernor, II. r. Lindsay; for United States
senator. II. Clay Evans; for railroad
commissioner, George c. Taylor They
were sent out from Memphis by the
Lincoln Republican league Of Tennes-
see.
Saturday night the ballots will he
distributed in the lodges and Sunday
politics will he theme OF the sermon.
The mails this week have carried
hundreds Of letters to the negroes and
one or two white men are wasing a
quiet and cautious campaign to bring
capture the election on Tuesday.
The campaign Is wased for a com
bired purpose; to bring negro ascen-
deney In the county where the negro
population Is In the majority and to
rebuke President Wilson by the. elcc-
ton 81 q hostile senator In place Of
Senator Shields,
Many Of the best negroes resent the
continued efforts Of sgitstors to dts
turh the friendly relations that have
existed in this county for a number
ot Years,
arouse the white voters to the i'm
Hul NNAAN VI NNAtiAHs ~ fAAAANtA NthAN "
receiving but little consideration. The
letter Ia a. follows:
'TfiE LINCOLN REPUBLICAN
LEAGUE OF TENNESSEE.
Memphis, oct. so, 1918,
Dear Frtend-On Tuesday, Nov. g.,
there win be an election In this state.
The Republican candidates to be voted
for on that day are;
For Goveruor-H. b, Lindsay,
For United states Sehator-H, Clay
Evans.
For Railroad Commlssloner-Georg
C, Taylor,
"Our slogan IL win the war quick
TO an unconditional surrender Moth
Ing Is more important In the present
than breaking our political chains. Sec
ond In importance is standing by and
with those who give a hand when 1t
takes a man to give that hand, An Of
the above candidates believe In a Re
publican party built on character and
loyalty, not on color and caste. To
vote for them IL to vote for both friends
and Republicans. To refuse them sup
port IL to stand In the light and make
men wonder II we would be free.
1.-THE result will be close, and we can
win " you do your part. Enclosed find
some ballots; give them to Your friends,
60 to the polls early, see that your
neishbor does the same thing. Vote
this ballot and no other, The result
FOUR church and lodge. II you do these
things we will put Tennessee in tho
Republican column lust as sure as the
sun shines, Write us how the situation
IL In your district. We must win the
war quick to an unconditional sur
render and remember the words OF
our own Douglass. The Republican par
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
LUXURY TAX WILL
NOT BE RETROACTIVE

No retroactive legislation on taxa
ton Of Injuries is contemplated by the
United States senate, according to a
telegram from Alvin f. Dodd, secre-
tary Of the national war service COM
mittee, for dry goods and department
stores received by the Memphis Asso-
ciated Retailers.
Dodd declares the luxury tax law
will not be passed before Thanksgiving
and that it win not become effective
until Jan. L.,
The legislation in question will add a
10 pei. cent tax to practically all arti-
Giles that cost above a certain price.
This price, of course, will vary in &C
cordance with usefulness Of articles
purchased. For instance, the taxable
price on a suit Of clothes will be much
elry.
Dodd's telegram was in reply to an
inquiry made by Memphis retailers
following circulation OF the rumor that,
when enacted, the luxury tax legisla-
ton would react to Nov. l.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02

Jean Seawright, 324 Buena Vista
place, Memphis, has had more kisses
In her n year of existence than the
average girl has In a lifetime
This Is a record to be envied by the
falrer sex, and It is going some for
ong so young" admitted her mother.
Mrs. Richard Seawright, who was pres
ent when the kissing was done.
1t all happened in Toulonrs, France,
where Jean and her mother were, en-
route from Spain to America.
The railroad station. was crowded
with American soldiers on their way to
the front.
Jean sat quietly in her mothers lap,
watching every movement of the khaki
clad figures near her, Suddenly she
waved her arms, and called out the only
English word she khew-"Daddy!''
A hundred American soldiers wheeled
at the call, and rushed to the child.
Gee, but it's great to see some one
from the states again" they said.
Let's have the Riddle" and those who
were so fortunate as to have a chance
to hold her. crowded about and kissed
her.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
REV. KEMPER ACCEPTS
CALL OF LOCAL CHURCH

Rev George W. Kemper, OF Richmond,
Va, has accepted the unanimous call
Of the congregation Of McLemore Ave.
arrive about Dec. / TO take charge Of
his new pastorate. The local church
has been without 4 pastor since May 81,
when Rev. Milo Atkinson resigned 10
accept q call to the First Christian
church, FL Paso, Tex,
DR.. Kemper is reputed TO be one OF
the strongest ministers Of the Chris
tan church. He comes to Memphis ar
ter an eight-year ministry at Hanover
Street church, Richmond. He Ii presl-
dent of the Virginia Missionary society.
chairman Of the commission Of religious
forces Of Virginia, which is affiliated
with the State Council Of National De-
Tense, and is an active worker In civil,
benevolent and patriotic enterprises.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
AMERICAN ARMY
SMASHES WAY FORWARD

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
NORTHWEST OF VERDUN. Nov. g,
(By the Associated Press. 1.-THE first
American army smashed forward for
material gains along the entire front
yesterday. In conjunction with the
French army on its left the Americans
resumed operations begun Sept, 2s.
Preceded by the heaviest artillery
preparation yet used by the Americans,
the infantry went over the top at $50
o'clock in the morning, all along the
line. by s o'clock the troops had taken
ChaInpigneulle, st. Georges, Landres-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02

Lord bless you, little un',". said one
big fellow, husky I've a kiddte Just
reckon a lot Of these other fellows
have. too"
Jean was. born in Manrensa, Spain,
last November. Her daddy" who Is
now chief purchasing agent Of rubber
for the American forces III France, went
to Spain In 1915 to build the first rub
Der plant ever established In that u
try,
beginning to understand each other and
have great times together, he volun:
teered his services to his country, and
asked to be permitted to join the Amer
lean forces In France.
Jean, being 9 real American baby, in
have forgotten the quaint old place
where she was born, and the strange
and wonderful things which she has
seen. Maybe she has forgotten the
American. soldiers, too-and. the kisses.
But she hasn't forgotten the sweetest
word that many American soldiers will
hear when they come back-"Daddy."
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
MAGEvNEY NAMED
COUNTY PROSECUTOR

Hugh NJ. Magevney, who has been
succeed Grover Mccormick, has taken
over the office and Is engaged in get
ting acquainted with the many impor-
tant matters, which are to come up
under his direction for disposition. Ma
gevney will serve only until Jan. /
under the appointment of Gen. Bates
having been named for a limited term
sci In q number Of important criminal
cases now awaiting trial.
Magevney is a former law partner
OF the late Robert Prescott and Is
widely known In law circles through
out the state. Grover Mccormick,
whom Magevney succeeds, has entered
an officers training camp.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
MISSISSIPPI WILL TRY
FOR FEDERAL LICENSE

JACKSON, Miss, Nov. @. (spl.)-
be careful In gathering ali death and
birth statistics for the months Of Ne
vember and December In a letter issued
here by DR.. r. W. Han, chief statis-
tician Of the state board Of health,
who explains that Mississippi viii TRY
for entrance into the birth and death
federal registration area during those
months,
Should Mississippi succeed, In gaining
Ambulance by having a 30 per cent
perfect registration OF vital statistics,
she will be the first state Of those Dor
dering on the gulf to be so honored,
DIR. Hall said. ~
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
AMERICAN TROOPS
SKATER GERMANS
LINES IN DRIVE
teoBtinusd From First Psgsl

WV NAAA&oN
mile northeast of LandrevilIe, was taken
at 1850. The village of tmecourt, to
the southwest, was captured at 10
o'clock in the morning and shortly
after noo BRyunville, north OF Remon-
vile, was taken.
The enemy positions we're protected
by wire entanglements. machine guns
and artillery, but the light tanks lead
ing the Infantry, moVerd onward al
most uninterruptediy. Very strong OPP
position was met on the extreme left
With a curtain of exploding steel be
lind them and q steadily advancing
line Of Americans in front, several
hundred Germans found themselves In
an untenable position at Imeeourt. A
garrison left to defend the position
had performed its part wen when the
Americans stormed the place. The
American batteries laid down a bar
rage and American infantrymen ed-
vanced toward the village, The de
tending troops Immediately rushed
down toward the Americans with up
raised hands, crying: "Kamerad,"
In the woods encountered by the
Americans, especially in Bots de Bour-
gogne, machine guns were left TO a
number probably not surpassed by those
In the Argonne woods to the south, Ger
man forces are making desperate ef-
forts to hold their lines, and gas Is be
ing used IN great quantities. BOISE de
Loges and Bots de BourEogne were
literally drenched with ~suffoeatlng
fumes.
Frontal attacks against these strong
holds are not a part Of the American
plan. The French are moving up on
the west side of Bots de Bourgogne,
and the Americans on the right and a
similar e%nveloping Of Bots de Loges
has been undertaken.
The air cleared late yesterday and
scouting 8irmen reported enemy troops
and Americans were well toward the
northern edges of both woods.
Among the prisoners brought In was
one woman. She was dressed in uni
form, carried a gun, and had endured
the same discipline and privations as
the soldiers. Evidence received indl-
Gated that this was merely one of those
Instances In which a woman managed
to get into the firing line to seek ad-
venture.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
AUSTRIA TO HAND OVER
UNCONTROLLED STATE

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 2--Prnf. Lam
masch, Austrian premier. has informed
tho president Of the state council that
he had been empowered to hand over
the government, 30 far as II related to
German localities, to the German Aus
trIan state council, ga "A Vienna dis
match today.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
Webster Street

Mrs. Henry Martin, 337 Webster street, says
Two years ago | was getting over the grip aud
noticed my kidneys were dsordered. My eyes
had large circles under them; | had severe pains
through the back Of my neck and a dull ache
In the small OF my back. | felt tired, had no am
billion to do my housework, and my condition
was pretty bad. saw Doan's Kidney pills adj
vertised and decided to try them. got two boxes
and they entirely cured me of every symptom
OF this complaint, | have been free from this
trouble ever since
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02

ty is the ship all else the sea-. Re.
snrctfuIlv.
TIVE LINCOLN REF TRLICAN
LEAGUE OF TENNESSEE.
"R. r. CHURCH. President.
"NANMAN WILKINSON,
'\ ice president.
ct. II. HAYES. Vice rrss
81. r. SETTLE. Secretary"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
FOURTH FRENCH ARMY
ALSO MAKES ATTACK

PARIS, Nov. THE Fourth French
army. in conjunction with the Ameri-
ans on the right, launched an attack
on the Aisne front Yesterday TO the
north and south OF Vouchers, according
to the official statement Issued by tho
war office last night. The attack was
on a front Of about i9h miles from
the region east Of Attgny to north
Of Oli2y.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
GENERALIZATION Of YANKS
IN FRANCE TO TAKE Z YEARS

them in removing the parbed wire the
Huns have strung across. France"
turned thousands. or men back into
civil life. weakened and purposeless,0
Gen. DUPONT said the seven war work
agencies should be supported gener-
ously in their Approaching campaign.
are being laid" for the trying period
following peace.
Every hut in France" he said, Twill
become a university classroom on the
day peace Is stgned, The boys will
be given every educational advantage
men from tie United States"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02

NEW YORK, Nov. s.-Demobiiisa-
tion Of the American forces In France
will require two years after peace Is
declared, according to a statement made
here by Gen. T. Coleman DUPONT, who
has just returned from a two months
visit to the western front,
Declaring that his yrews were the
reflection OF official opinion among the
allied forces, he asked that Americans
.accustom themselves to the idea Of O
long rehabilitation as they had to
that Of a long war.
one of our generals asked me-" he
said, ito tell the peopfe at home that
our boys have a years work ahead Of
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
CLAIMS MAIN
ARMY IS AT DANUBE

VIENNA tvia London). Nov. 2.--1'he
Withdrawal Of Austrian troops in We
east tho main forces OF tho Austrian
army have reached the northern bank
OF tho Danube, according to the off
cial statement issued at the war office
last uiRht
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
BRITISH SWEEPERS TAKING
MINES OUT or DARDANElLES

LONDON, Nov. 2. tBy the Associated
Press "A large fleet of the latest
types OF British mine sweepers has
D~ardanelles Of mines and other OBJ
structions. This work, together with
other safeguards which the allies con-
slider necessary before the allied fleet
enters the tortuous waterway leading
past Constantinopie and through the
several days.
A fortnight ago the allied fleet tested
the efficiency Of the Forts inside the
Dardanelles by dropping a few shells
on them, The reply Of the Turks was
quick and fairly accurate, showing that
the Qualifications are stiii probably In
good shape. The 50-mile passage
through the waterway is a veritable
sea Of mines and otner distractions,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02

which It will require some time 10 re-
move. In addition, the mine sweepers
VIII be hindered by the swift currents,
which are. stronger at this season than
at any other.
The allied fleet. II fs believed, Is sure
to come. TO grips with the old Rus
sian fleet In the Black sea, II the war
continues a few weeks longer. There
Is every reason to believe that the
order. II consists Of seven pre-dreaa-
thoughts. two cruisers and IL subma.
rines, Besides at least 2s other types
of warcraft. The enemy has the ad-
vantage Of three good bases in the
Black sea-Odessa. .Seoastopol and Mix
o%laiev-but 1t is likefy that thew are
short OF ammunition.
At Nikolaiev. four. cruisers are being
built. One of them is nearly completed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
KING BORIS OF BULGARIA QUITS
THRONE; PEASANTRY IN CONTROL

COPENHAGEN, Nov. liking Boris OF Bulgaria, who assembled the
throne on Oct. 3, has abdieated.
A peasant government has been established at Tirnova under the
leadership of NJ. stambuliwisky, who has been the chief OF the peasants
and agrarians of Bulgaria for some time.
NJ. Stanbnliwisky, who is reported to be the head Of the new gov.
eminent in Bulgaria, is said to be in command OF a republican army Of
10000 men, according to a Zurich dispatch to the Central News.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
LET'S A CONTRACT.

BRISTOL, Tenn. Nov. Q. (Spl)-The
Klngsport Utilities company has let 3
contract for a filtration plant, which
viii be located about seven miles from
Klngsport. The plant win cost $50. 900.
II Is expected that the plant will be put
into operation by spring.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
ATTACHE NAMED.

TOXIC, Nov 2, tRy the Associated
Press - Mai. Gen. lnouyn. VI the Tsina
Tau garrison, has been appointed mill.
tary attache OF the Japanese embassy
at Washington, capt. Wataru has been
named as his assistant.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
Lauderdale Street

j. N. Harris, city fireman. 1895 Lauderdale
street, gave the following statement June 2S,
1915; my kidneys got out OF order and | had
a soreness and dull aching in the small of my
back. If I took cold the trouble got worse. I
used Doan's Kidney Pills, which | got at Fefreil's
drug store, and they soon strengthened my back
and put my kidneys in good shape"
On April 81, 1918, Mr.. Harris said: ~ have
every bit as much confidence in Doan's Kidney
Pills now as when | gave my last Statement I
have had no return of kidney trouble SINCE
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
A SEMIMoNTHLY.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2.-Railroads
which now pay employees monthly will
be instructed shortly by the railroad
administration to pay s~emimonthly, be-
ginning Jan L
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
BAvARLANS CLAIM kAISERS CROWN

LONDON, Nov. 2-The Bavarian preiniet has notified Berlin that
the Bavariah royal family claims the imperial throne in the event Of
Emperor Williams abdication, according to the Socialist Leipzig Volks
Zeiung, which is quoted in a Hague dispatch to the Daily Mail.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
Do Not Disappoint

The boys somewhere" They expect
Samelaon's fine cigars. tobacco, a pipe,
etc, November 20 latest can ship Tor
NmaS. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
Won grower REPORTED HUN LEADER

BERNE, Nov. 2. (Havas)-Gen. Won Grower, instead Of Gen
Loosberg, is the successor of Gen. Ludendorff as commander Of the Ger.
man armies OH the western front, according to the Wolff bureau, which
quotes rumors i'm Berlin to that effect.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
E. Georgia Avenue

Mrs, $. M. Gallagher, $50 East Georgia avenue,
says: "My health was all run down about two
years ago and | was rs nervous as could be. j
couldn't sit still and In six weeks time / don't
believe l slept two hours steadily. My kidneys
were In bad condition and | had pains In my
head, Mornings my back was weak, and now
and then l had dizzy spells. l was advised to try
Doan's Kidney Pills and In a short time | got
relief from this complaint and | felt better gem
orally, have frequently recommended Doan's
Kidney pills"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
Loohey Street

J. T. Coward, proprietor of grocery, Looney and
Decatur street, says; 81 have to be on my feet
most Of the day. while serving customers in the
store, and now and then | get overheated and
catch cold. Any cold take Ia sure to settle on
and every move | made It panied me terribly.
My kidneys didn't act properly; | had no appe-
lite, and my stomach would get out Of order. |
began taking Doan's Kidney Pills on one of these
occasions, and 1t didn't take Doan's long to EN-
tirely cure me Of the attack. Whenever / have
used this medicine since l have received the SAME
fine results"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
Count ANDRASSy RESIGNS HIS POST

LONDON, Nov. 2-Count Julius Andrassy, who became Audro
Hungarian foreign minister on Oct. rs, has resigned, according to
Zurich dispatch to the Exchange Telgraph company.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02

e. w. Simmons. 1875 Union avenue, says: 81
believe a strain while cranking at engine is what
caused the trouble with my kidneys. got so
bad with my back 1t was a hard matter for me
to go at all. ] was so sore and lame. My Kid
neys didn't act properly and the secretions were
off color and otherwise unnatural. | had no am
bition and felt tired and drowsy all the time.
Finally ] began taking Doan's Kidney Pills. This
medicine put me on my feet In quick order, and
should I have a return of this complaint | would
certainly take Doan's Kidney Pills. ] have great
faith in this medicine"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
Read These Memphis Cases:

Mrs. ]. s. Weaver. 722 Mississippi avenue,
says: "My kidneys we're weak and disordered and
] felt duh and languid. Upon a friends advice /
began taking Doan's Kidney pills, and they soon
relieved me Of the trouble and put me In good
condition again" Statement given June 20,
1879
Hasn't Suffered Since.
On April 26, 1918, Mrs. Weaver said: THE
cure Doan's Kidney pills gave me some years ago
is still permanent. | am glad to again recon-
mend this remedy"