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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
SUCCESS Of BIG
NAVAL GUN SHOWN
Crews of Big Monsters Tell
About Destruction
Caused,

NEW YORK, Dec, 30,-The story OF
the success Of the Americas Liant bat
terry OF 14-inch naval guns, as old by
members of the u crews themselves.
was given to the public here when
copies of the Big u" a newspaper
we're circulated on shore,
1t was the utah's picked gun crew,
the newspaper said, that was sent
ashore to get" the German super-gun
which was Smelling Paris, The gun was
removed, It was said, before the hat
teries could get into action, but the
navy men had the satisfaction OF
smashing away at the German line for
several months before the armistice
The shells fired by the naval guns,
according to the Big L." We're so
powerful that on one occasion an ex-
ploding shell hurled two loaded freight
cars from a track to the top Of a rail-
way station. Another shell landed IN
a hut where 100 Germans were watching
a motion picture show. and when Amer
lean troops later reached the spot, 40
Identification tags were all that could
be found to tell the fate NJ tie party.
The naval guns hahitually fired at
| range Of from 20 to Il miles. h ar
t,clc said, and more than 500 rounds
had been fa'G when a"n&tsttce was
sirued II would have ben necessary
, 10 have removed the gun Tor reclining
within q short time had not the armi-
stice put an end to their work.
"A number of holes made, by our
proicctiles have since been visited" the
article said,
"One was 90 feet lit diameter and Is
feet deep, another 80 feet in diameter
| and ~ feet deep, and so on, depending
on the character Of the ground.
I'm the entire battery Of 500 men,
only three were lost. 'rwo succumbed
10 disease and the other died of wounds
from fragments Of a German she'll
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
YOUNG HUN Who DOWNED
ROOSEVELT MAY COME HERE

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY OF
OCCUPATION. Dec. 30. (By the Asso-
Ciated Press. )-Christian Donhauser, a
youthful German aviator. who claims TO
have defeated Lieut.. Quentin Roosevelt,
son of Col. Theodore Roosevelt, in the
fighting in the air in the region Of
Chamery. which resulted In the death
Of Eoung Roosevelt, had told the corre'
spondent that the day following the
combat his commander informed him
the American he downed was Roose-
welt,
Immediately afterward German ava
tors began arranging details for the
funeral OF Lieut.. Roosevelt.
D~onhauser told the correspondent OF
the battle which ended fatally for the
son of the former president OF the
United States. He said:
II was one of Il party OF six Ger
man aviators, and on July IA sighted
six American machines east OF Fere-
en~-Tardenois. one American, who |
learned later was Quentin Roosevelt,
was ahead OF the rest Of his squadron
and off to one side. He came straight
at me and | swooped down under his
machine. We seesawed back and forth,
peppering away and each trying to
gain the advantage by climbing above
! each other,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
Attacks Pichon.

Nj. Franklin BouilIon. Of the commit.
tee of foreign affairs, brought matters
to a head, however, by a violent attack
on NJ Pinchon and the governments
foreign policy.
Since Thursday the government bench
has sat in o%bdurate silence, refusing
to reply to queries; but when NJ. Pin.
chon assembled the tribune he was ready
to answer. He declared:
"Ffrst-That the government was In
accord that the utmost publicity should
be given to the peace conference, thus
replying to the Interpolation of the
socialist deputy, Marcel Cachin, of last
Friday, hen he asked Premier Clemens
ceau to state whether secret diplomacy
would be abandoned in the peace CON
ference and the discussion given all
publicity.
"~Sccond-That the French govern
ment has adopted the principle of a
league Of nations and Is now busy
working toward its effective realization.
thus replying to the Interpolation of the
"Third-That the government does
not desire any annexation, but reserves
the right to fix the Alsace-L Lorraine
frontiers, to guard against future at
tack; thus replying to NJ. Franklin
Bouillon.
"Fourth-That the government does
not think that the question of diplo-
matte representation of the Vatican
arises at the present moment.
"Fifth-That intervention in Russia Is
inevitable"
Upon Russian Intervention. NJ. Pin
chon explained, reading from instruc-
tons issued by NJ. Clemenceau to the
general commanding, that such inter
Vention was not offensive for the time
being, but defensive, in order to prevent
the Bolshevikt from invading Ukraine,
the Caucasus and Western Siberia. In
| tho future an offensive ntoryantLon
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
FIND BODY or SOLDIER
ACROSS RIO GRANDE

Of Private David Troib, Nineteenth in
fantry. was found last night a quarter
Of a mile on the Mexican side Of the
Rio Grande opposite the III Paso smell
ter. The head and face were badly
bruised, rs though the man had been
beaten with a club. The soldier had
been missing since Friday.
The Mexican authorities were notified
and Maj j, @. Lagle, chief of staff
IN ~Iuarez, ordered the arrest of the
lieutenant in command of the Mexican
patrol on duty where the body was
found.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
LIEUT.. col. BROOKE
MUST FACE TRIAL

ANNTSTON, Ala, Dec. 3O.-Ldeut.-
Col William Brooke, son Of the famous
Union general Of that name, and former
commanding officer OF the l57th depot
brigade at Camp Mcclellan, has been
ordered back to the local camp to face
a Court~martial trial on charges pre-
fcrred by Col. John s, Hammond, camp
commander at hat time.
The charges allege that Lieut., Col
Brooke committed an lrregularity when
he sent II draft through the mails after
payment on II had been stopped It
Is also alleged taht he made ~derogatory
remarks about Col. Hammond.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
FORM LEAGUE TO GUARD
LIBERTY OF KAISER

BERLIN, Dec. 30. tBy the Associated
prcgs)-'A league for the protection
Of tho personal liberty and life Of tho
kaiser has been formed and will issue
an appeal to the former advisers Of the
cX-Cmreror, rs well AS diplomats with
whom he was associated, to submit all
possible documents to prove the m
peror's Innocence Of bringing about
war,
Prince Hcnry Of Prussia, who was
proposed for president of the league,
suggested Won HindenhurG for the post.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
YANKS WORR|EDAT
HUNS OUT Of Jobs

CoBLENz, Dec. 80. (By the Associat-
ed Press)-Thc steadily increasing
number Of unemployed men in CobIcuz
and other towns In the occupied area
Is causing American officers anxiety.
Many of the idle men are discharged
German soldiers. An official count
made by the hurgomaster shows 500
lahorers idle and $50 skilled WOrkmeD
also without employment
Those who can not obtain work are
entitled to a day bounty Of 3 marks, 80
pfenniR. from the city. Unemployed Ia
borers have been offered work BY the
city at 4 marks a day, but only a few
have accepted, as the ordinary wage Is
6 marks a day. Efforts are being made
to restore discharged soldiers to their
prewar occupations replacing, II nee
essary. women q holding the posi-
tons.
Reports from tho country Indicate
there is plenty Of work there, but oft
cials have found difficulty in inducing
lahorers to leave cities, particularly In
a time Of social unrest like the present,
More than zoo, coo yards Of gray Ger
man uniform cloth has come into the
hands Of the Americans, and they are
considering how to use H., In n ware
house In CohlcnZ-Lutzel, across the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
GOING TO BE
CHIEF AIDE OF HOOVER

ST. LOUIS. Mo, Dec. 3O.-Edward
NJ. Flesh, st. Louis agent of the Unit
ed States food commission, and second
vice-president of the United States
Food and Grain corporation, will leave
st. Louis for London Wednesday to as
sumo charge of the distribution of all
food supplies in Europe. at the request
Of Herbert Hoover, United States food
administrator.
Mr.. Flesh received a eablegram from
Mr.. Hoover Saturday night and imme-
diately cabled his acceptance OF the
position. Until the cable came he had
no intimation of the coming appoint
ment. He expects to sail from New
York next Saturday. Mrs. Flesh will
accompany him.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
GERMANS IN AFRICA
ASK FOR STATE REPUBLIC

LONnON, Dec. 80. 1t is understood
that German residents of Southwest
Africa have sent a petition for trans
mission to President Wilson through
Niscouut HuNton, encouragement OF
the Union OF South Africa, asking for
permission to establish a republic IN
the union, according to Cape Tow
advices. The petitioners are reported
to claim that they not only constitute
u majority Of the white Inhabitants,
but interpret the views and wishes Ct
a majority OF the natives.
TIE Times describes the petition rs
a 'preposterouS misapnreheusion OF
the Wilsoutan doctrine of self deter
uination,' while the claim that tho
petitioners represent a majority OF
the natives is said by the newspape,
to be "on of the hardest examples OF
TeutoniC audacity"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30

Roosevelt made several loops and =!
ADMIRED his gameness. Once thought
MS machine gun was jammed, but a
second later he began again to shoot
and felt the bullets striking my plane.
Then mounted above him and swooped
down to within 20 meters Of him, fir
ing all the time. Then I saw my op-
ponent collapse and his machine began
to fall"
Before the war Donhauser was an
aviator, although now he is only %
years of age. He Is the smallest OF the
German aviators, weighing only 81
pounds, Soon after the war began he
entered the service as an observer,
serving on various fronts, but priuci-
pallv on those In France and Belgium.
He began pursuit flying July /, and b.
tween that time and the day the arms.
tice was signed he had to his credit 30
planes downed. He wears the iron cross
and ether German decorations. Tho
aviator Is credited with T. planes
doWned In II consecutive days.
Donhauser's home Is Hamburg, bu,
before the war he spent several years
in London. Although still in tho Ger
mar army, DonhSuser is planning a trip
to thu tinted States. Furthermore. he
says he hopes eventually to take out
American citizenship papers and join
the American aviation forces.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30

Moscllc river from this city. Americans
have found 10000 pounds OF shoe lcath-
- and machinery for repairing shoes.
a plan is under consideration to use this
repair factory for rcmaking shoes for
cry can he operated by the Americans
and the leather Is Of good quality, show
ing that the Germans had everything
necessary in the line Of footwear.
In shop windows IN Coblcnz, however.
can be seen shoes the soles az which
are nude Of from Is to 20 small pieces
Of leather II is almost impossible 10
buy a pair OF shoes that are soled prop
crlN. Material abandoned by the Ger.
mans includes harness made Of paper
and steel breast plates worn by snipers.
At Mulheim the Germans left SO many
shells that the work Of counting them
is barely begun, although American sol
diers haNe been busy at the task for
more than a week.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
PERSISTS IN L0ITERlNG
4 AGAIN LANDS IN PRISON

Edgar Pitts, 16-year-old negro, Biz
mingham, Ala. who was released by
Police Judge Ftzhugh SATURDAY on a
charge of lettering around the Union
depot, was caught again at the station
sunday in suspicious circumstances,
according 90 Officers Flanagan and
Crump, and again Jailed,
with him We're three companions
who gave their names as Thomas Cot
FEY, Peach Tree alley; Booker T. Wash.
ington, Lincoln hotel, and Sam Wal.
lace, Eupora, Miss, They are held fol
in~Ncstigatlon.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
SEVENTY EIGHT SEEKING
POSITIONS IN EMPHlS

Sevcnty.eight applications for posi-.
lions are on file with the local labor
bureau. filed by returned soldiers. They
| inctldc: Statesmen, 49, stationary fires
man, I; clerical, 3; druggist, |; stenog-
rapher and bookkeeper, 6; steuographer,
+; hill clerk and b~ookkeeper, I; mill
wright, |; lumber inspector, /; book
keeper, 6, teamster, |; dry goods clerk,
|; radio and telephone operator, /,
bridge carpenter, 4 freight car ipspec-
tor /; clerk, ;; boiiernaker's helper, .,
chauffeur, 5; mechanic. >; cashier and
| clerk, /; farm labor brennan /; tclc-
phone equipment man, /; office mana
| ger. /; auditor, |; electrician. I; farm
manager, l.; engineer, l, plumber, |;
auto accessories, i flooring molder, I;
farmer, |,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
rs KILLED IN BATTLE
UPON BERLIN STREETS

PARIS, Dec. 30. (Havas.)-The Ger
man propaganda bureau asserts that in
the fighting in Berlin Christmas eve
rs persons We're killed. The attacking
troops lost IS men killed, while six
sailors and five policemen who were
fighting with the sailors lost their
lives.
The bureau also u that the
damage to the imperial castle during
the fighting was great. More han 100
shells were fired on the castle.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
WILSON'S TO BE GIVEN
ROYAL FAREWELL DINNER

LONDON, Dec. SO.-Tne arrange
ments for a private dinner for Presi-
dent and Mrs, Wilson and King George
and Queen Mary Monday night on the
presidents return from Manchester,
have been changed. Instead the func-
ton will be a farewell dinner in honor
of the president and Mrs, Wilson. II
will be given in the state dining room
in Buckingham palace, and about 20
guests will attend.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
STRIKING MINERS IN
BATTLE WITH TROOPS

AMSTERDAM, Dec, So,--Striking
miners in the Dusseldorf district ave
fought a pitched battle with the SOL
diers protecting the mines, according
to advices received here. The encoun-
ter resulted in several persons being
killed and wounded before the. troops
finally surrounded n arrested the
miners.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
SECOND TEXAS PLANE
REACHES INDIANAPOLIS

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Dec. S0-An
army airplane piloted by Lieut., j. U.
wegener and Lieut.. Lawson Henry ar
rived here yesterday. II is the second
ot three army machines en- route from
Houston, TEX, to Detroit. making a
study OF general flying conditions The
first plane, piloted by Lieut., 4, Al.
Jones and II u. llit, arrived here Fiji
day. The .two machines will leave for
Dayton today Il, Feather conditions per-
r,tt
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
SAYS
He WILL SUPPORT
BRITA|N'S IDEAS
CONTINUED From First Page,

haps are not his, opened his mind and
has inspired respect through simple
speech and the nobility of it.
president Wilson said to me; I will
try to convince you, but perhaps you
will convince me-"
The storm broke when Stephen Pin
chon, amid violent Interruptions by the
socialists and counter demonstrations
by the government supporters, outlined
Frances peace terms,
The minister declared that France is
absolutely in agreement that full pub
licity be given proceedings of the peace
conference, He announced that inter-
vention IN Russia was inevitable, but
that it would be Of a defensive charac-
ter so far as French troops were con-
cerned, n that il offensive opera
lions we've undertaken it must be by
Russian troops.
1t has been evident for the past week
that the opponents Of Premier Clemen.
ceau were determined to obstruct in ey-
cry possible way, the voting of the
budget Of 10. 800. 600, 900 francs for the
first three months of 1919 unless the
government stated its peace terms
either through Premier Ciemenceau or
NJ. PinChon. But 1t was not expected
that the government would do so before
Monday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
BARK BURNS AT SEA;
ONE BOAT MISSING

CHRIST CHURCH. New Zealand,
Dec, 30.--The bark Aryan was de-
stroyed by fire 300 miles east Of Chat
ham island last Wednesday. The cap
tain and Is men have landed safely,
bot one boat is missing.
The Aryan sailed from Wellington,
n. a., Dec. is for San Francisco. She
was a craft of 1869 tons.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
R P H VICTIM

VLADIVOSTOK, Dec. 30, CBy the As,
sociated Press)-Grace Mcbride, Z
nurse from Shanghai. whose home wa,
Mansfield, Ohio. has died OF typhus a
Tieumen. There have been two cases
Of typhus in VladivOstok, One case
wa found In "A crowded railway sta.
ton and the other in the Red Cross
refugee barracks.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
Arthur N. Seessel's Market.

Order your New Years Turkey early
Only a limited quantity of those
choice rice-fed Arkansas fowls
that are so much in demand.
Poultry and Meat of all kinds.
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Z
Fruit Cakes, Mince Meat, Plum Pudding
Delicatessen Goods,
We serve our Customers well.
Open Tuesday evening until 10 y, n
Closed all New Years Day.
DO your shopping early.
adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
COURAUD HONoRED.

PARIS, Dec. 80. tHavas)-Gen. Gou-
raud, who commanded the French
armies in the Champagne sector IN the
final days of the war, has been award
ed the grand cross Of the Legion of
"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
Get Rid of That
Persistent Cough

Stop that weakening, persistent cough
or cold, threatening throat or lung af-
fections. with Eckman's Alternative, the
tonic and upbuilder Of 20 years success
full use. soc and $3.50 bottles from
druggists. or from
GERMAN LABORATORY. Philadelphia.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
Up to $2.9S Infants Bath
Robes at SOC

A wonderful bargain in infants Bathrobes- "A
lot of garments that sold up to S2.9S (slightly
soiled from display. Made of light blue, pink
and white eiderdown, satin trimmed. while they
last, your choice SOC each.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30

WALSH
SAYS:
Happy New Year.
Walsh Clothes stand the test of time.
Their wonderful service qualities are
the solution of the high cost of living.
Any suit you've ever gotten from us
is proof of this,
Think it over.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30

The Ne,os Scimitar is first as an ADVERTISING medium
Nth Memphis business men. They see results from
their advertising expenditure and results count.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
$3.50 to $23.5O Coats at
$3.50 and S11.5O

Choice of our finest Coats that sold from
$3.50 to $2S.5o-Nothing near so attractive to
be found elsewhere; rich silk pushes and finest
broadcloths. Tuesday at $3.50 and SIi.5O each.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
Up to $3.50 Coats, in one
lot, at S6.9S

A wonderful lot Of coats for little folks of >
to 6 years; distinctive styles. Of plush, corduroy
and cloth; coats that sold regularly up to $l2.50,
in one group Tuesday, at, your choice, S8.DS
each.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
$500 to $3.50 Hats and
BOnnets, S2.9S

Cunningly made Hats and Bonnets for in
fants and little toddlers; extremely smart and be-
coming styles Of beautiful quality materials; val
uos from $500 to $3.50. on sale at S2,0S each.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
Stomach ills

the celebrated Shyar Mineral Water.
Positively guaranteed by money-back
offer. Tastes fine; costs a trifle. De-
livered anywhere by our Memphis
agents. Oliver Finnie Co. Phone them,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
Up to $2.25 Hats and
BOnnetS for CSC

At this sensattonally low price We offer choice
of every childs Hat and Bonnet in this depart
variety of styles that sold up to 81. Is, Tuesday
at DSc each.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
Up to $3.50 Coats, Choice,
S2.98 and S3.9S

Children's Winter Coats, In various pretty
styles and colorings; sizes > to 6 years; the
style leaders of the season. that sold up to $3.50.
in two groups at your choice S2.0S and S3.Os
each.
The courier-index., 1918-09-27
Be a Volunteer Sentember 18th and 29th Will Be Volunteer Days

boys the Rhine is up to us to buy bonds with every uninvested dollar own plus every dollar by careful frugal living for Six months to come
 You don't have to pay all cash for your bonds You can make your first payment from cash in the bank. and take care of the balance of your daily weekly monthly savings. The forced saving you do now will mean nice nest egg later for the bonds you buy now and for as you 20 along will prove splendid estment that will pay you good interest every six months After the war. the bonds will be worth than you paid for them Don't hesitate to do your duty and do 1t quickly. Don't let the SON go down."
The courier-index., 1918-09-27

On these days everyone will be given an opportunity to step up and buy bonds without being solicited to do so. Places will be designated where volunteer SUD- scriptions will be received These places will be an- nounoed in the papers and by signs Your card will be file there Cards of those who do not volunteer will be used for active solicitation, which will begin Mon- day, September 30th. No one will be overlooked
 Do not wait for some one after your supscrp- tion Show that you too volunteer TOT your Ooun try's service, just our boys "over there oio-
 Figure out now the very maximum you can suDscfOc' Be ready when Volunteer Days come This IS no uns for halfway measures Halfway measures won push
The courier-index., 1918-09-27

Believing that it is the duty of every person who enjoys tho freedom and privileges of citi- zenship in our great Country to do his utmost to help win the war, the following firms and in- dividuals have periodically con- tributed the money to pay for this and other advertisements of the Fourth Liberty Loan;
The courier-index., 1918-09-27

Daggett's Drug Store Lee County National Bank c. F. Gambrell & Co Grove-Reed Co. Freeman x Co. F. R. Turner Drug Co The F. J. Beazley Go. Harrington's Drug Store E Mixon-McClintock Co. Bank of Marianna Harris X Burke H. Gilberg M St. Francis Motor Co. Marianna Motor Co. Karicofe X Go. Griffis-Newbern Go. Eli c. Wagner L. Shaul Nj. Lewis H. B. Shumacker Miller Lumber Go. Home Lumber Go. GSs Marianna Ice & Storage Go. o. C. Sutton & Go. Daggett x Daggett W. J. Shorten
 Katzenstein's ~sg sMfM W. W. Chisum
The courier-index., 1918-09-27
 "Keep Going!"

That's the only way to win, and Lieutenant Pat" Bowling knew it, when he plunged into the Ourcq with his little detachment from the Fighting Sixty Ninth
 Keep on going with Whoop! They'll do it, our boys lover there" whatever regiment they belong to, whatever section of this great coun- try they came from.
 They'll GET THERE, too; if we fol- low their example and keep going here at home.
The courier-index., 1918-09-27

Our work is cut out for us as plain as theirs is for them Keep them fit; give them every piece of fight ing gear they need, to do their job up brown. Send as many million men as can be used to finish it up quick
 The faster we keep going the faster our boys lover there" will go. Let's set the pace in Liberty Loan sub- scriptions.
 We can finish up this Fourth Loan in two days if every one will