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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
DEBENY'S ATTACK MEETS
WITH STOUT RESISTANCE

WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN
FRANCE. oct, 90 CBy the Associated
Press )-Gen, Debeny's attack be-
tween Mont d'Origny and the valley of
the Serre is meeting with very stout
resistance. The battle ragged again
fercely Yesterday around Yillers-le.
Sec, which was occupied by the French
troops.
The Germans have brought up three
fresh divisions 10 this sector, and ap-
pear determined to dispute possession
of every foot Of ground. They are par
jieulHtly favored by the character OF
The terrain, which is very broken, fur
uishtng strong natural obstacles which
the enemy has utilized TO the utmost by
adding field Notifications upon which
they have been working for four weeks.
The position Gen. Debeny's men are
attacking from Ribecourt southeast TO
the valley Of the Serre IL called the
Herman position by the Germans.
Considerable Of its general Character
istics has been learned from captured
orders and the reports OF aviators. This
Is not supposed to have the same
strength as the Hindenburg line, hut
Is sufficiently strong to permit of a
stout defense. Behind this line, again.
there Ia an extension of the Hunding
position In front Of Guise, TO which The
Germans, no doubt, will retire when
the present battle is finished.
In the valley Of the Disc the Ger
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
SAYS BRITISH GUNNERS
ARE POOR MARKSMEN

-
PINE BLUFF, Ark, Oct, 2b. tSpl)-
An interesting letter has been received
here by Miss Lettie McGehee from her
cousin, William Bumpass, son OF MIR.
and Mrs, Ross II. Bumpass. of Mem
Nhis, who formerly resided here.
Bumpass Is a member OF the crew
of the [. $, s. Gold Shell, and formerly
was on the battleship Minnesota, on
which he made several trips to foreign
shores, He tells OF being in several
conveys and Of several OF their yes
sells having been torpedoed and also
~ the poor craftsmanship of the Brit
ish.
In the convoy were 81 ships, inelud-
ing some British ships and one OF the
latter ran into the Gold shell, knock
ing a hole In 1t, but not making It I'M
seaworthy. Later the same cruiser that
ran into them fired as shots at one Of
tho Y, s, submarines, and missed 1t
every time, and after seeing that they
could not hit It, went closer and found
IL TO he an American sub that could not
submerge on, account OF disabled en-
gines.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
GERMAN PRESS RAPS
LATEST WILSON MESSAGE

COPENHAGEN, Oct. 2B,-With few
exceptions the German press condemns
President Wilson's latest note, saying
1t is an alteration of his former stand
point and betrays lack OF comprehen-
sion of recent events in Germany as
well as demonstration of what has
happened there. 1t is also said the
note represents a concession to the de-
mands Of the allied nations.
Theodor Wolff. writing IN the Tage-
hlatt OF Berlin, expresses great disap-
pointment. He says It always has been
a principle Of international affairs NOT
10 interfere with the internal problems
Of other nations. President Wilson rec
ognised this, he continues, In his Mex
lean speech In June, 1915, but now.
Herr Wolff declares, this has been for
gotten, He adds;
THE peace which the president pro-
poses is to be a peace placing Germany
at the mercy OF its opponents, Presi-
dent Wilson'S policy is one Of brutal
force, 1t is possible, he hopes, to sow
d~issension among the German people.
We must be prepared for whatever may
come
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
Employment Cards.

The printers of Memphis have been
instructed not to print or issue any
cards, except on an order from this
office,
All employers who have not a supply
Of the standard employment cards
should call at this office at once and
have their needs supplied.
Employers who have heretofore Sc
cured the standard employment card
direct from the printers will brine them
direct to this office for record during
the days of Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, Oct. %, 80 and 81.
Cards will not be recognized by the
police department after Nov. / unless
recorded by this office.
A. close check will be kept on these
cards by the L. s, Employment Ser
vice.
Individuals, such as professional men
and others, will secure their cards di-
rect from this office.
MEMPHIS WAR WORK COMMITTEE,
HAYS FLOWERS.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
SPANISH FLU RACES
THROUGHOUT MEXICO

MEXICO CITY. Oct. 26.-Spanish in
tluenza is epidemic In virtually ali parts
OF the republic except the extreme
south and a few of the Pacific coast
states, Newspapers estimate the num-
per OF cases here at so. 900, but the
death rate is low.
The spread of the disease to the
mi OIL regions seriously menaces
the oil industry. The mining citv Of
Paehuca reports many cases, with a
nigh death rate. Centers of population
m the northern states, including Sal
tlllo, Monterey, San Luis Potosi. Quere.
taro and Pueblo are suffering greatly,
The. worst center Of infection is re-
ported to be at the small town of Con
gales, in the state of Guanajuato where
20 per cent Of the population is i'll.
For three days there have been 100
deaths daily there.
Many cities have ordered public gath
erlng, places closed. Trains on the ma
tional railroads. are being d~isinfected
by the government
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
GREAT GROWTH OF
BRITISH NAVY SHOWN

LONDON, Oct. 26,--Fgures made
public today on the growth of the Brit
ish navy during the wal show that the
IRON $500, 900 tons . displacement nonent"St 10
$500 900 tons, and the personnel from
lac, 900 to 406, 600,
Since outbreak Of the war u, 800. 900
soldiers have been transported by sea.
OF this number 4,391 were lost. For tho
requirements OF the British naval and
military forces more than 50, 00O, 900 tons
OF stores were transhipped, while more
than 1000, 600 tons were taken over
seas for Great Britain's allies, Trans
portation also was provided for 2,0DO,-
900 animals, r
The organization OF conveys, due to
German submarine warfare, has been
an important part Of the work of the
British navy since March. 1917, from
which time there have been rs, 500 sail
ings, with the losses numbering only a
few hundred vessels.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
MISSISSIPPI CLUB WOMEN
WILL ASSEMBLE NOV, 20

JACKSON. Miss, Oct. 90. lSpl)-The
mississippi Federation Of Club Women
Will hold It's annual session In This
city Nov, 20, a and 90, according tS
an announcement made public by Mrs
i. +. Saunders, of Swan Lake. preat.
dent OF the organization, ~
Members of the federation are urged
by Mrs, Saunders to send In their
names to Mrs. W II, Wright, Jackson.
~ ofder that advance arrangements
recent ruling OF the federatton's pxeUus
tive board causes delegates Ia have TO
pay for their accommodations during.
convention periods.
Important matters will come before
the federation for action and Mrs,
Saunders urges II full attendance.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
TRAINS Will STOP CLOCKS
ALSO AS SUN CATCHES Up

WASHINGTON. Oct, 26.-At 2 o'clock
tomorrow morning the United States
will complete its test OF daylight saw
ing" At that hour clocks Of the naval
observatory here and other agencies by
which time is regulated viii Be stopped
for one hour, while the sun, which daily
has been tagging far behind, has a
chance to catch up. At the same time
trains on all railroads OF the country
will stop by order Of Director-Genera
MCAdoo and remain motionless for one
hour, and then proceed.
For the average American citizen .
o'clock tomorrow morning will mean lit
tie. Tonight before retiring he proba-
bly, viii turn back the hands Of his time
piece one hour, go TO bed and awake
sunday with little thought that time
has been turned back in its flight,
Should he not turn back his watch or
clock and should he adhere to his sched-
ule Of rising, he merely will lose the
extra hour Of sleep that he gained last
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26

designs, and even the accounts of the
various companies were removed, The
municipal authorities ask that an al.
soon to establish the fAlsfty 81 thSS
statement made by pr. W. 4. Solf, the
German foreign secretary, that the CITY
artillery. ""o "''e"
Such a visit would also, they saw,
establish that the. German depreda-
to crush the economic life OF France.
The report asks that the arnlstiee
with Germany, when arranged, will a.
cure the. return Of all the people OF
the city from occupied districts OF Ger
many, and that Germany be compelled
10 pay an indemnity and supply work
ers, material, machinery and furniture
to enable the city to rehnbilitate itself,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
All
M'AD00 GIVES ORDER TO
HELP WIRE CONGESTION

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-To relieS
railroad telephone and telegraph faqlll
tor-Gen. McAdoo today instructed ~
ficers and employees to fuse these OH
when the mail will not answer On
purpose"
He hopes to reduce traffic on til
wires more than Is per cent by elm
nation of much n%onurgent correspond
ence. The telegraph section of tn
railroad administration will establish
censoring system to make effective tn
new instructions.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26

March 81, when the daylight saving
act went into effect.
But in turning back the clocks and
watches mas arisen a question. jewelers.
have maintained that 10 turn back the
hands of a timepiece is Injurious, Other
jewelers. say that modern watches and
clocks are fitted for just am emergency.
The average citizen must take his choice
unless he possesses a clock that
strikes the hours, and then difficulties
are to be encountered to test his own
ingenuity.
Industrial organizations claim that
this experiment in daylight saving has
been a decided success. Strong empha-
sis is placed on the value or daylight
saving aside from its r%ecreationaI ad~
vantages whereby it has given fnanv
an added hour for sport after the DAVIS
work, The national war garden ON
mission today estimated that since
March 81 it has meant 829.409 eight
hour day years to the 5,2S5, 900 garden
ers in the United States.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
DON'T Be A
BACK NUMBER
Keep the Gray From Your
Hair. 1t Is a Sign of
Failing Powers.

Don't let your gray hair advertise
your age; You may be experienced
ana capable but gray hair Is a sign
OF waning powers and you are Judged
accordingly, 1t Is unfair and unforiu~
nate but II Is a condition many other
women have met and overcome simply
by caring fer their hair inteliigentiy
with Q-han Hair Color Restorer,
Q-ban Is a delightful toilet necessity
Tor every woman who values a YOUTH
Iul appearance, II does not dye the
haif. Simply restores its natural dark
Color = gloss gradually and evenly.
II also ~invlgorates the scalp and keeps
II healthy ~
Won't wash or rub off. and does not
prevent washing or waving the hair,
so simple to use that 1t can be applied
In your own home, WIN positively Grad
icate dandruff.
The makers OF Q-ban have been
known for a generation as specialists
in the treatment Of the hair.
Sold by all reliable druggists on mon
ey-back guarantee. Price. 75c. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
EXPLAIN PLANS FOR
BETTER SHIP SERVICE


BORDEAUX, Oct. 26. (Havas.)-To
the delegates to the Latin-American
congress, in session here, directors Of
French steamship companies explained
plans prepared to greatly improve
steamship service between France and
Central and South America after the
war. They said this Improvement would
include more frequent departure Of
ships from Bordeaux as well as in
creased tonnage.
The delegates, who include members
of congress from several Latin Ameri-
a countries as well as business and
professional men, inspected the new
docks erected here during the war, and
were assured by business men of Bor-
deaux that this port would be prepared
to look after greatly increased business
with Latin America after the war.
1t was suggested to the congress that
there should be reciprocal arrangements
between France and Latin America for
the benefit of business, travellers and
tourists,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
NEUTRALS FORMED INTO
DEVASTATION PROBERS

THE HAGUE. Oct. 26.--lt Is semi
officially explained in dispatches from
Berlin that neutral residents OF Brus-
vestigate conditions there have now
been formed into a committee of In
quiry,
1t is said their visit to cities near
the battle line was made for the pur-
pose OF a~scertaining what could be done
for the refugees, They have communi-
Gated their report to the German au-
thorities in Belgium and to the Bel
gian, French and British governments.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
PROVE GERMAN VANDALISM
IN ST. QUENTIN PLANNED

PARIS, Oct. 2G,~-Deliberate destrue-
ton Of property and documents Of bis-
toriC nature was carried out by the
Germans at st. Quentin, according to
2 report made to Premier ]Ciem6neeau
by the municipal authorities OF that
city, who have made an investigation,
Ancient city documents which had
been walled up under control Of the
German command and placed under
seal were found to have been removed
or burned, Evidence showed that this
occurred shortly after the inhabitants
fled from st. Quentin in March, 1917,
At the cathedral an attempt was made
to mine the great pillars, but the rapid
advance Of the French prevented the
sign,
In stripping every factory In the CITY
the Germans carried Off all models and
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
PIG FEED CUT DOWN
BY BRITISH ORDER

LONDON, oct. 2s.-Keepers of pigs
have been notified by the board 81
agriculture OF the probable discontinue
ance OF the small ration OF concentrated
feed witch has hitherto been allowed
them, The notice says that every pos
sible ton Of shipping space has to be
used " bring American soldiers and
their supplies to France.
The board says that II Is because OF
the policy to force the war to an early
successful issue that action In cutting
down feed supplies is taken. much as
ii deplores the difficulties imposed upon
owners of live stock,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
FLU" ON WANE.

GRENADA, Miss, oct. 26. (Spll-
The local influenza situation Is report
ed by physicians to be improving. There
are yet many cases which are pro-
crossing nicely, The Grenada public
schools have been closed for three
weeks and II is expected that 1t will
remain closed for another week. The
schools all over the county have also
been closed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
WOMEN UNDER FIRE
COOK DOUGHNUTS

NEW YORK, Oct. 26,--Three Amerl-
can Y. M, c, A. women have worked
under fire in the open frying 10, 600
doughnuts a day for the victorious
American troops throughout this week,
a cable to the united war work am
paign headquarters, made public here
announces,
The women are Mary Bray, Paw
tucket, II. l.; Mary Holiday, Indian
apolis, Ind, and Mrs. Edith Knowles.
Phoenix, AriE. The work was done over
an open bonfire, and when regular sup
plies ran short skillful substitutions
were made.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
REICHSTAG ADJOURNS
WHEN MESSAGE COMES

LONDON, Oct. 28A-President Wilson's
note was RECEIVED in Berlin in the
course of Thursdays sitting Of the
reichstag, which Immediately adjourned,
according to an Exchange Telegraph
dispatch from Copenhagen. Discussion
of the noteMwas taken up in sectional
meetings of@the reiehstag members.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
TAKE SHAPE FOR
BIG LAND CONFERENCE

JACKSON, Miss, Oct. 20. (Spl(-
Plans are rapidly taking shape for the
land conference to be held in this city
Nov. 4, when representative men from.
all parts Of the state will gather to
discuss Mississippi's share in the scheme
diers.
Delegates will be chosen to attend
the meeting in Savannah at whicfl
Secretary of the Interior Franklin III
Lane will discuss the plar .s'he follow
ing have already been NsMeMst ed frofEA
jackson: W. lB. Hannah F.. K. Middle
B. Lllsk-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
Speedy Work.

Plans for the gun mountings as well
as foR the trains were worked out at
the naval gun factory IN Washington
within 30 days, and contracts were let
Jan. rs. The first gun was completed
in April, and tests were held at the
army proving grounds at Sandy Hook,
N. j., the only field large enough, in
the presence of army and navy officials
ana representatives OF the allied gov
ernments,
The training Of the men to operate
the big guns was of a most intensive
nature. The u crews who, are COM
posed Of officers from the regular naval
forces and the, naval reserves, and of
men taken for the most part from the
Great Lakes Training station, were en-
ployed as inspectors at the plants
manufacturing the guns. This training,
combined with experience gained In
handling heavy proiectiles and power
charges at the naval proving ground,
Secretary DANIELS said, made possible
the obtaining OF a thoroughly efficient
force.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
GERMAN LOSSES LARGE:
LACK FRESH RESERVES

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE AND FLANDERS, Oct. 26.
CBy the Associated Press The heavy
losses which the Germans have sus-
tanned since the allied offensive began
have forced the enemy to use new
troops brought from the eastern front,
The enemy now has 1875 divisions on
the western front, OF which 1S3 are
German infantry divisions, excluding
81 divisions withdrawn after they had
past two weeks and six Austro- Hun
garian divisions.
There are only u enemy divisions
available in reserve on this front, and
none of these are fresh. The desperate
situation which the enemy now Ia fac
ing appears 10 be fully appreciated by
many Of the German people, according
10 letters captured along the front.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
Drummer LEAVES TO
BRING BACK SUSPECT

city Detective Charles Drummer viii
leave saturday night for Pensacola,
Fla, to bring to Memphis John La
than, negro, atlas Graham Wiley. aus
pected Of being the one who killed
Patrolman ", T. Broadfoot and wound
ed Patrolman L. { powdy in the
Preferential cafe, South Main street, on
the morning Of Feb. %.
The negro under arrest has been
identified here by his photograph for
warded by Pensacola police, The negro
who shot the two officers was II boot
logger, from Shaw. Miss, and resented
having his suitcases searched at the
time of the killing
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
ENCIRCLlNG MOVEMENT
CONTINUES TO PROGRESS

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE AND FLANDERS, Oct, 26.
(By the Associated Press.)-Further i'm
porthnt gains were made Yesterday by
tho British First and Third armies in
their enClrcling drive about Valen-
c%iennes, South Of the invested city
more than two miles, capturing guerra
naing and sepermeis, while on the
north Odomez was taken.
South Of Nalenciennes the attack at
an early hour had taken the British
forward more than two miles. thereby
virtually eliminating the sharp salient
which bulged into their territory with
its point resting near Vendegies.
The assault, which was pressed via
orously In this sector Thursday, was
renewed this morning at 3 o'clock. At
the same time Gen, Horne's new army
drove forward north Of Vnlenclennes.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
FRENCH CROSS DANUBE
AND DEFEAT GERMANS

PARIS, Oct. 2B,--The French have
advanced their line Mt all points, de-
spite the most stubborn resistance Of
the enemy. More than 1000 prisoners,
with cannon and machine guns, were
captured, according to the official state
nent issued by the war office last
night.
The communication also shows that
French patrols have crossed tho DAN
ube river ana invaded Rumania near
LON Palanka, defeated German detach-
ments and taken prisoners.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
NEED GREAT AMOUNT
OF NUTSHELL PITS

NEW YORK, oct. a6,-The sovern-
ment needs 1000, 600 pounds Of nut
shells and fruit stones daily for manu-
featuring mask charcoal and at present
In unable to purchase one-third that
amount, This and the failure at the
public 90 cooperate fully by saving and
sending in this form of waste from the
Kitchen have made II necessary for the
chemical warfare headquarters here to
renew its appeal.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
NOMINATED OFFICIALS
IN CONVICTION ELECTION

CONVICTION, Tenn, Oct, 26. tSpl)-
IN the municipal primary held here the
following Democratic candidates were
nominated for city offices: ], J. Green,
mayor; Jack. II. Hunt, marshal; r. G.
Waddell, assistant marshal; |. l.. Brin-
gle, recorder; L. Q. Baltser, W, A. Bar
Simontcn and NAL Smith, members 81
the board Of aldermen; w. w. Bailey,
q. A. Girdner, f. II. McFadden, James
j. Miller and r. j.. Worrell, members
OF the board of education.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
PRAISES AMERICAS
ATTITUDE IN WAR

PARIS. oct, 26,-Marquis Pierre de
Chambrun, French deputy and member
OF the war commission to the United
states, spoke at the American Lunch
con club OF the wonderful change in the
time since his visit to America.
The marvellous effort of Your great
country and its splendid results have
the world" the marquis said.
The dawn of aNecisive victory is upon
us and the expectation >uf tomorrow IL
q victorious peace which will bring
about the rejuyenation OF humanity and
establish a long enduring ~friendship
among the united democtactes, +"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
FARM BRINGS $4,000.

UNION CITY, Tenn, Oct. 20. tSpl)-
The I. II. Massey farm, three miles
southeast Of the city. was sold at auc-
ton yesterday and brought about $40
600. There are 900 acres OF this land
and it is we'll improved, Massey sold
this land in order to go into other lines
Of business, Meader & Manley, we're
the promoters. and w. Ia Manley was
the a~actioneer. T. J, Easterwood and
w. G, Farris were the purchasers,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
HAS THE KIDDIE
A SEVERE COLD
DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey
Pleasant to Take and
Works Like Magic.

It's a happy combination of coAlgh I
lieving medicines that brings quick
net WneEe oener reneaies Iahs |
Rrownups. Helps to loosen the phlsa
and to ease breathing. 1t soothes. 81
notes healing and, while Nature
killing the infectious germs. starts ID
sufferer toward speedy recovery. Y
Priced as low as a genuinely go
cough ana cold remedy can be sold II
soc, 60c and 81. 20.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
UTICA NORMAL SCHOOL
IS GIVEN BIG REQUEST

JACKSON, Miss, Oct, 2s, tSpl)-
News has been received here OF a
800, 900 beuuest left to the Utica Nor
NAL and Industrial institute, one OF the
best known negro schools in the South,
Of which w, II. Holtzclaw Is president,
resident OF West Virginia. The school
is located near Utica and has a mod.
ern plant, together with an np-to-date
farm.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
EPIDEMIC ABATING.

MARTIN, Tenn, Oct. &c. tSpll-The
epidemic Of influenza is abating in this
vicinity, Many citizens were stricken
with the disease, but health officers
took prompt steps to quarantine and
forbid any public gatherings. Tho mum
Der of deaths has been proportionateiy
small, which leads many to believe that
the disease struck this place In n mild
form.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-26
Of GERMANY
CALLS WILSON NOTE
STEP TO FRONT
CONTINUED From First Page.)

TTUTH IHSl IaBt'J
ress toward peace. This feeling was
rfflected in operations yesterday on the
Berlin stock exchange in an advance
in prices.
The Krsuz 2eitung Of Berlin, howev-
er, apparently does not look Tor an
early tnuing Of the war. + This news
paper, which hitherto has RETAINED
from, opposing President Wilson'S de-
mand, advocates war to the end. 1t
says the president lin the style Of an
a last blow in the face Of the German
people expressing his intentions with