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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-22
AUSTRIAN RULER
AND DSUBJECTS|N
RACEFOR POWER
Various Small NationaIities
Seek Refrigeration While
Charles Seeks to Set Up
Autonomous Governments.
by FRANK H. sIMONDs,


The Nsws selmItar's Mlll.ary Expert.
NEW YORK, Oct. 22.-The upheaval
in Austria Hungary, which has now de-
generated into race between the em-
peror, With q policy OF federation, and
the various nationallties with a purpose
or race reintegration, has become the
dominant political feature of the pres
ent European situation. The war began
because Austria felt that the liberation
OF the Balkan Slays threatened her own
existence. II was In its genesis a quar-
rel between Austria Hungary and the
Serbians tn which Germany backed
Of the Serbs Thus the settlement OF
the war must logically and inevitably
include Just settlement OF the race
questions With respect to Austria.
As to Austria Hungary, there are cer-
tain basic facts that all Americans
should keep In mind row The dual
monarchy is a partnership between 49,
100000 Germans and 100000 Hun
garlaps fdr the purpose Of keeping in
subjectionk q, ,000, 900 Slavs and 100000
Latins BY virtue OF the articles of
agreement, the Austrian Germans are
permittedtto keep In slavery the Czechs,
Poles, Ruthenlans, the Slovenian frac-
tion of the Jugo-Slavs aud tas Italians
OF Trieste and the Trentino, All told
Austria has q population Of a little less
than 10000 900, OF whom only 100000
are German.
Hungary has population OF little
more thaA 20,OO0,0 ,00o of whom Just half
are Hunghrians, the balance being Ger
mans, JuEo- SlaYs, SIovaks and Rumani-
ans. In Addition, Austria and Hun
gary, In. partnership, again, unite in
keeping in subjection 100000 Serbs In
Bosnia and Herzegovina, who are mem
bers OF the Jugo-SlaSic association Of
Southern Slavs, p. al
Forced at. last to face defeat and rev
olutioh, the Austrian partner IN the firm
has nEonosed, "a Rehabilitation Nwhicf
shat Il kiye ~ least the color Of auton.
(t1AtIhued on Pare 10. Column -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-22
JACKSON c. OF E. AIRS
FREIGHT RATE PROBLEM

A committee headed by A. ]. Nc
Gehee, SECRETARY Of the Jackson, Tenn.
association OF commerce met Tuesday
afternoon with freight representatives
OF the Illinois Central. Mobile & Ohio
and N, C. & st. L. railroads relative
to q readjustment of rates to Jackson.
The commission contends that jack
son merchants are paying much high
er rate on many commodities than are
tother t0Nns close to Jackson and tina,
! 1t is difficult for wholesale dealers In
jackson to compete under this handi-
cap.
Any decision reached by the COM
mittee of railroad men will not be an
nounced until the matter has been
THE hearing was In the office of v. d..
Fort. assistant traffic manager OF the
Illinois Central
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-22
|SMYTHE NOW COLONEL
OF HOSPITAL UNIT

Maj. Frank D. smythe, commanding
surgeon OF base hospital 81, has re-
Gently changed the gold maple leaves
upon his shoulder to the silver ones
which denote the rank Of lieutenant
colonel.
Col. Smythe bears the distinction Of
being the only American medical Off
Ger to have the honor Of organizing
his own base hospital: The staff Of
base, hospital 81, Of which Lieut.. Col.
Il. C. Mitchell. another prominent Mem
phis surgeon, is military commander,
Is composed Of some Of the most noted
surgeons and physicians in tBe tri-
states.
Base hospital 81 has recently been
stationed in the historic old Jeuilly COL
lege near Paris, In which Lafayette
and many other famous French states
men were educated.
Col Smythe writes that since the
arrival Of the staff of nurses in Sep
tember the organization OF the Hos
pital has been completed and that tney
are now very busy restoring the health
and happiness Of American boys
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-22
DECIDING Of
HUNS REPLY
TAKING Time

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.-Wth the
arrival by cable today Of the official
text Of Germany's reply to President
Wilson'S recent note, which was being
decided this afternoon at the Swiss
embassy preliminary to delivery to
President Wilson later, official Wash
ington this afternoon refrained from
comment awaiting some definite lndl-
cation OF the decision Of the president
is expected to make as quickly as pos
sible after perusal Of the official text.
The actual delivery of the note to
the American government by the Swiss
charge was delayed for several hours,
as the task of DECIDING and translat-
ing the note proved long and tedious.
It was intimated today that consider
able differences in the wording from
the verbiage Of the unofficial text re-
ceived by wireless yesterday might be
shown, and tn eofficial text was ex-
pected to clear up certain obscure
passages in the unofficial wording.
Indications were that no anounce-
ment of a decision by the president
could be expected before tomorrow.
Secretary Lansing was with him until
near midnight last night, discussing
the wireless version, but there now
must be further conferences, and II
is assumed there will be exchanges
with the allied capitals
Every one expected the president to
decide quickly whether the note, with
its promises in support of the plea for
an armistice and its assertion that the
government at Berlin no longer is re-
sponsible to an arbitrary power, cre-
ates a new situation requiring action.
Informal opinion as to the probable
attitude Of the president covered a
wide range, though it did not differ on
hof iat ao
Is not at hand and that, however sim
cere the German overtures may be,
no armistice will be agreed to except
upon conditions of surrender that will
destroy forever the power Of the kali
ser's war machine for harm.
Some observers thought no answer
would be made and the German armies
left to complete their enforced evacua-
ton of occupied territory as best they
might with the allied armies on their
heels. while people at home continue
ousting autocracy. Others believed tAe
next step. In agreement with the allies.
would be a suggestion that the Ger
man military commanders, II ready to
accept dictated terms, should approach
Cen. Foch on the subject of an armis-
tice.
Those convinced that the enemy is
beaten into submission and that eff
forts at bargaining are merely a pre-
lude to complete surrender If the allies
hold firm, are guided by confidential
diplimatic advices purporting to show
that there has been a real political
revolution in Germany and that the
people are ready to throw out the kali
ser and all his war lords to get peace.
1t was learned today that private
dispatch from Germany has been pub
llshed in Copenhagen newspaper, stat
, ing that troops on leave are receiving
secret orders not to return to the front
and that to this extent rehabilitation
has begun. Military men here, how
ever, regard 1t as inconceivable that
such orders would be given while des-
the American and allied troops, at bay
at certain points on the western front.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-22
BRITISH WITHIN MILE -
70 CITY OF T0URNAl

LONDON, Oct 22--The British have
advanced their line to the left bank OF
the Evailon river, and have captured
the western part OF the village OF Thl-
ant, five miles southwest Of Nalen-
ciennes, 1t Is announced officially. The
British after sharp fighting, have adj
vanced to within less than a mIlsesoH
Journal, y
Tho statement adds,
FURTHER pfogress~heA been made by
4oar troops between ValGnoiennes and
Tournai The enemy's resiStance oq
this front is increasing, In the Tours
mai sector, as Il result Of sharp fighting
during the night, we drove theNGnemy
out OF the village of AurcQ and TIE
woods In the neighborhood OF FroS
enne."
n British casualties reported for the
week ending Monday numbered S,lbh
compared to S5,Tl0 for Rhe previous
week They are divided as follows;
Killed or died cf wounds; Officers.
bl7S men, 4,911,
Wounded or missing; Officers, l,46t;
men, S0l9S.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-22
THINK HUNS TRYING.
TO ESCAPE FOCH
Paris Paper Claims German
Note Seeks to Put Pershing
in Chef Role.

PARIS, Oct. %. (Havas)-The Ger
mans are hoping by their discussions
of an armstice to substitute Gen,
Pershing for Marshal Foch as the mill
tary leader who will state the terms,
the Petit Journal says. 1t remarks that
only the supreme commander has the
right to lay down the conditions of an
armistice.
The announced concessions respecting
submarine warfare are merely pretense,
the Petit Journal continues, inasmuch
as the submarine campaign is a definite
failure, particularly in view of the loss
of Ostend and Zebrugge.
The most general comment in the
press upon the German reply is that
the enemy is attempting to escape an
admission of defeat by causing pacifist
agitations in entente countries. With
this end in view the German wireless
Is sending out fantastic stories of pa
cifist manifestations in important
French Cities, and of imminent strikes.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-22
COUNTY SCHOOLS
SHOW INCREASE

Miss Charl 0. Williams. superintend-
ent of the county board Of education.
has issued report of the work Of the
school system In the county for the
last four years.
The report shows that In 1917 ,7s5
was raised by the various comniuni-
ties and spent for school and play
ground apparatus.
During the four-year period new
school buildings were erected at Bart
lett, Glendale, Eads- Flsherville. Kerr
Vile, Treadwell. Woodstock, Florida
street, Bethlehem. Millihgton and Mace
donia In addition to many additions to
buildings.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-22
TWO DIXIE OFFICERS
AND SO MEN LOST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22,-Two Off
GERS and 90 enlisted men were lost in
the sinking of the U. S. s. Ticonderoga
by a German submarine In midocean
Sept. SO the navy department an
nounced today The officers were
Lieuts. Joseph w. Freeman wetumpka,
Ala, and Cleveland c. Frost, Berea,
Kentucky.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-22
FRENCH IN ASSAULT MOVING ON GE4EN'I
DELIVERY OF NOTE IS<DELAYED1
BOCHE HURRY
FROM BRUSSELS

AMSTERDAM, 22-Geman a.
necessarily to material from that city according
Roosendaal the Handesbad
regiments of German troops leaving the city, there
excitement among the people there. w.
On the other hand,
by .
The Boermond
of refugees from northern France arriving
of all have the for
given only hours notice collect their
fce at Douai, Cambria other cities the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-22
FILE PETITIONS
.-a IN BANKRUPTCY

The Eddy h. Brown Lumber company,
OF Memphis, has filed q voluntary peti-
tion in bankruptcy with the clerk Of
the federal court, listing liabilities at
S7,l2ls3I and assets at T.e74,07,
The petition is signed by Eddy 3.
Brown, as president Of the company,
who filed an individual bankruptcy pc
tition, listing liabilities at $bSi7,6O and
assets at $3.50.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-22
SENATE MAKES CHANGE
ON WAR PROFIT TAXES

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22--In revising
the war excess profits tax feature OF
the house revenue bill.N the senate
finance committee today struck out the
alternative system Of taxing war ana
exces sprofits and adopted a cohbina-
ton plan designed to raise somewhat
less than the $4,000, 100000 estimated
from the house provisions.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-22
MEETING POSTPONED

NJ. A. Whitten, president Of tho mems
Bible class OF the Evergreen Presby-
terian church, announces that the reg
ular meeting OF the class, which was
to have been held Tuesday evening,
has been postponed until further no.
tlce.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-22
ATTACK
MADE IN
AALLIED
CENTER

BRITISH HsApouARTERs IN
BELGIUM, Oct. ~. (Reuters.l l-strona
French forces attacked today on the
center OF theaIled front In Belgium
and are reported to me making exeel-
lent progress In the direction Of ohent1
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-22
FURTHER PROGRESS MADE
BY FRENCH UPON SERRE

PARIS Oct. 22.-Further progress
was made last night by the Fronch on
the Serre, front, the war office an
Continued on Page 4. Column ~
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-22
LONDON PAPERS REGARD
NOTE AS UNSATISFACTORY

LONDON, Oct. 22-Newspaper al
most without exception view the Ger
Continued on Page Z, Column 6,)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01
FOR SALE-Lots 5 to IL inclus-

FOR SALE. AT A BARGAIN-Hfy Farm.
of zoo acres. rs acres in cultivation In
a fields OF equal size. Fenced, all wire sx-
cept ABOUT Ia mile rails. IFS acres Is
growing on farm. sugar cane. corn pea
nuts. sweet potatoes and melons. wiz sell
both land and crops OF land alone, req son
woodland cut over land. The buildings
are on 5-room dwell house ceiled, one
Broom tenant house, one barn 35x50 IT.
two stories with hay fork for unloading.
On graded road. rural mail every day.
good school and churches Crops now
growing on farm. sugar cane, corn, pea
nuts, sweet potatoes and melons, will sen
both land and crops or land alone, reason
for selling had heat exhaugtion 8 years
ago and haven't been able to do active
work since. II you want a bargain come
and see or write. A. J. Dickson, Jr..
Grand Ridge. Fla. r. No. 4. 3642
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01

FOR SALE-The following used
cars at bargain prices, Lib
erty, Chandler, Moon, Ford
Truck, Oakland Roadster 500.
United Auto Sales Co., 81 West
Romano.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01

FOR sALE20-acre farm under cultiva-
tiopsfa5 miles north of city, located near
two rSElroads on hard road. Good 4 room
house and barn. Entire farm under good
wire fence and cross fenced In acre
two years old and good growing crop on
place now. Horse and wagon. also farm
ing implements, including So head or
hogs. Ideal place for trucking and rails
Ing hogs and chickens. This farm must
be sold at once account owner out of city
and unable TO look after IL. VIII
sell for cash or on terms for less than the
4s4. SS42
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01
BUSINESS CHANCE-GOOD
OPPORTUNITY-We will sell

OPPORTUNITY-We will sell
an interest in our General Mer-
chandise Business to the right
man. We have a well establish
ed business in a good country
town near Pensacola. Business
good now and prospects much
better. Want a man thirty to
forty years old with some mer-
camille experience who will work
hard for his own interest and
ours. Must have $1,000 to 81, 800
to invest in the business. We
need the man more than the in
vestment. Address 81. j. j."
care Journal.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01
FOR RENT

For RENT-one nicely furnished room
suitable for couple or single person
right on car line. Apply Slt N. Aicaniz
or Phone 144T. 37el
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01
LEGAL NOTICE.

In Court of County Judge. State of Flor
ida, Estate of Link l., Ferguson. de-
ceased-Escambia County
BY THE JUDGE OF SAID COURT
Whereas, A NJ. Johnson has applied
to this Court for Letters of Administra-
tion on the estate of Link l. Ferguson,
deceased, late of said County of Escam-
bia:
These are. Therefore. To cite and adj
monish all and singular the kindred and
creditors of said deceased TO be and ap
goth day of August A. D. 1918. and file
objections. if any they have, to the grant
ing of Letters of Administration on said
estate, otherwise the same Will be grant
ed to said A. NJ. Johnson or to some other
fit person or persons.
Witness my name as County Judge OF
the County aforesaid this the LIST day OF
August A. ID. 1918.
(SeaD HENRY BELIINGER.
County Judge.
Aug. /. 1918. oaw4w
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01

FOR RENT-After Aupg. tst, two fur
nished rooms and kitchen suitable for
housekeeping, modern conveniences Tor
couple only. Can be seen at itfS E.
Strong st. 1927
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01

FOR SALE-One Twin Indian
motorcycle, 1916 model, price
$4,000 for quick sale. Can be
seen in rear of Pensacola Gas
Co. ~
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01
ROYAL ARCH MAsoNs
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-On East Hill car line between
1880 and IL a m. Tuesday black Mo-
rocco purse. containing bills, white ivory
fan and other articles. Finder telephone
2o3o, or call at sol North 18th avenue for
reward.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01
HELP WANTED-MALE

WANTED-Boy Is to Is years old, to
work in store. Forbes Quigley-M Morgan.
81 South Palafox ST. 1867
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01

IOST-Somewhere between Hyer Launch
Company and Myerdale Landing, gold
bar pin set with pearls and torauoise Re
ward for return to Marston & Quina. 1850
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01

FOR RENT-Three Furnished apartments
for light housekeeping. SOB North Hayne
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01

wANTED-Boy over fifteen years of age.
not going to school, to take position
with local firm. Phone 1874 after $40
o clock, Thursday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01
DANCING
ARTESIAN WELLS

SUBSCRIBE FOR THE JOURNAL.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01

FOR SALE-SpeedweM automobile. A.
passenger, Continental motor. Has
been overhauied at factory. Not been
Driven for g. year. Can be seen at the
Mord Agency, 10 West Garden ST. Apply
TM. Mallory Kennedy, Pensacola. 1852
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01

physician and surgeon. Present one
drafted. Address McKissock Drug Co.,
Carrabelie, Fla.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01

FOR RENT-Large newly furnished
rooms for gentlemen, Southern ey-
posture: also one housekeeping apartment,
private porch and adjoining bath. mod
ern conveniences. Apply sat 424 W. Gar
den St 1865
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01

WANTED-Male stenographer. Apply L.
& N. Ticket office, San Carlos Hotel
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01

Phone 1900
From z a. m. to
p. m.
FOR SALE

FOR sALE-Residence 400 Sixth Ave
Phone 1886. 2725
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01
WANTED TO BUY

wANTED-One baby bed. Address. w.
b. s., care Journal. 1874
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01
POSITIONS WANTED

POSITION wANTED-As stenographer
by young lady just out of school VIII
work for reasonable salary. Address c.
b., care Journal
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01

FOR SALI[On easy terms. nine-room
house, one block from car line. Apply
424 f. Strongest.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01

WANTED TO BUY-GIass chewing gum
case or small square show case. Phone
723 1856
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01

wANTED-Position by young lady as
stenographer and typewriter. Address
B. b., care Journal.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01

FOR SALE-Farm OF 10 acres, 9 miles
out on Ferry Pass hard road, first class
house and barn. All improved, grapes.
pecans, figs and young Satsuma Orange
grove in fine order. For particulars en-
uulre J. III. Barber. Pensacola Hospital
or apply on the premises. BASS
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-01

FOR SALE--A six-room house with gas,
electric lights and bath, at 900 N. 9Th
Ave. A bargain for quick sale. Phone
1897 or $50 1898
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-04

and wounds and the hopes of peace. The warrior, the Berserker, spirit is no longer theirs"
 On the other hand:
 During breakfast in Amiens,. at the very height of the Somme battle in 1916, was inyeigled into discussion on the morale of soldiers by my inn mediate neighbor, MT. Lloyd George. Military men, said, unite in saying that there is no courage like the first courage."' Aha he answered with the quickness to develop an idea that is his leading characteristic, that is yet another reason why we must win His point is much stronger to-day than when it was made. One of tho many inestimable gifts that America will bring the Allies is a constant supply of this first courage and 1t will per- haps include new courage in the do- main of general stategy as well as on the stricken field.
 About this same time, too. had a long discussion with one of the better educated German soldiers, a man of high morale and education. He said: We are in the position of men who have put all their money into com pany and are wondering what is hap
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-04

pening to it, but consider that at present the only chance of saving it is to leave things in the hands of the directors. That cannot go on forever and it will be very bad for the di- rectors if they lose money A few days later I found British officers defending German artillery prisoners from a physical attack by their own infantry, who were furious at the lack of artillery support during the battle
 Tt follows that if this period of the coming summer is bridged as it will be thenceforward the scale should swing quite quickly in the Allies favor. American ships, guns, air planes and, above all, men, will prove first an iElmovaable buttress and later an irresistible ram. If this inference is true, we come very near to finding date for the end of the war. As soon as the weightsis preponderingly against them, the Central Powers will strain every nerve to make peace, at any rate before the winter of 1919, which will be Americas year"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-04
METHODIST WOMEN
 TAKE THANK OFFERING.
Amounted to $35-WiiI Collect Old
 Gold and Silver.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church held it's regular monthly meet ing in the church parlors Thursday, May 2d, with a goodly number in at tendance.
 The president, Mrs. Costello Lippitt, presided Mrs. E. J. Ayers led the devotions. Mrs. Albert Miner led in repeating the jubilee campaign aim and read paper on The League of Intercourse. This was the regular thank offering meeting. The offering amounted to $S5.
 The auxiliary will hold meeting with the Standard Bearers on May 14th, when an offering of old gold and silver articles will be brought and later turned into money to be sent to the French war orphans in Grenoble, France, where the w. F. M S, have an orphanage. The mystery box con- test, in which points were given the contesting sides for finding hidden answers to questions in the w F. M. Friend and getting new members into the auxiliary, is ended. This contest aroused a great deal of enthusiasm and good natured rivalry. The goal was set for 100 members, but the aux Hilary went over the top Thursday with 109. The losing side is to entertain the winners later,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-04

(especially the standardized 5.9's), but almost enough long-range guns of a semi naval type (they were planned and manufactured in Austria) to drop a curtain of fire on lines of communi- cation ten miles back. More than this the German had prepared the whole ground of advance year before, a thing never before done in the history of war
 British doctors as well as Intelli- gence officers examine most of the prisoners. The doctors find that a great number of the younger classes of 1918 and 1919 are as much as two years behind the development proper to their age. They have been under fed in uncomfortable, homes. The h. telligence officers find in regard to their spirit much the same that the doctors find in regard to their bodies. The young recruits are not among the best and cheeriest soldiers as almost without exception are the young Frenchmen. On the contrary, they are continually court -martialed for com plaints and rebelliousness. They come from homes where the women folk have for two years talked of little but of the struggle to get food, of death