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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-25
DEMOCRATS CALL
FOR HELP IN THE
COMING ELECTION
Senator and Governor in Peril
Due to Apathy While Repub-
IiCanS Are Making Quiet
Campaign.

There is indication that Senator John
K. Shields n Judge A. H. Roberts,
candidates for senator and governor,
are In grave danger of defeat by their
Republican opponents unless the DEM
ocrats. Of the state bestir themselves
and get out a vote on Nov. s.
Col. T. NJ. Greer, Of Shelbyville,
Tenn, a member of the state commit
tee and associated with Hin McAllster
and Lonnie Ormes in the management
Of the campaign for Democratic can
didRtes, was in Memphis Thursday,
comforting with some OF the politicians.
Greer is not n professional politician,
lie is a prominent lawyer and bust
ness man, who has always taken an
active interest In politics.
He said that the situation In Ten
nessee, to his mind, Ia exceedingly
grave, and the success of the sena-
torial and gubernatorial candidates In
the coming election will depend upon
the activity OF the Democratic voters
in West and Middle Tennessee.
Greer says that no less than 5000
voters are in the war or located at
some of the industrial plants outside
the state or at places away from their
homes within the state. The large ma
jOrtty OF those voters are from the
Western and Middle section, as the
East Tennessean is not so easily in
duced to leave his native heath.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-25
Every Vote Needed.

The effect of this situation presents
a serious phase to The significance OF
the approaching election. East Tennes-
see Is overwhelmingly Republican and
the other sections are largely Demo,
cratic. Every Democrat, he says, will
be needed to vote II the ticket is to
succeed.
In addition to this there is a Re-
publican contest IN in the Second dis
triCt between j. viii Taylor and r. w.
Austin. Taylor defeated Austin in the
primary and Austin is making the race
as an independent candidate. Every Re
publican in the district is aroused and
lined up with n side or the other
and will vote for one candidate or the
other and for the remainder of the
Republican ticket.
Senator Shields has been seriously Ill
in Washington and has not been able
to give his attention to the campaign.
his office and that of the important
committee on foreign affairs would de-
mand practically his entire attention.
Judge Roberts has been deprived of
the privilege of making a personal cam
paign on account of illness and because
of the epidemic of influenza, which will
not permit audiences to gather.
A letter received Friday from a
prominent newspaper. mar in Nashville
Is a reflection OF the feeling at the
capital He says:
ut is my Judgment that both Shields
and Roberts are in grave danger. 1t
seems practically impossible to create
an interest | have never seen such
apathy in my life. Republicans, on the
other hand. appear to have abundant
funds and are quietly, yet actively, at
work. Something out Of the ordinary
must he don't II Shields and Roberts
are to win.
Senator Shields, as I am advised,
has been seriously Ill and physically
unable to give the campaign any at
tention.
What needs to be done is to stir
up Democrats, induce them to take ali
interest and get out a full vote. The
various county organizations ought to
be urged to take an active part In this
important matter.
Both houses Of the congress, as you
know, are close and it would be very
damaging to have the majority In
either or both hodses turned over to
the Republicans. and It would be Sspe-
olally damaging at this tuncture to
have this state elect a Republican gov
ernor and United States senator, and
would seriously cripple the president
in the great work he la seeking to ac-
compltsh in the prosecution and settle
ment Of the war"
1t Ia understood that the national
committee and the state are urging
the county committees and county Of
ficials and office holders to make in
dividual campaigns among the voters
and assist in getting out the vote.
The lethargy complained Of elsewhere
Is equally evident in Memphis, and Hill
McAlister, chairman of the state COM
mlttee, is appealing to Democrats ev-
%erywhere to help to get out a vote one
week from next Tuesday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-25
MENTAL TESTS PLANNED
IN MISSISSIPPI SCHOOLS

JACKSON. Miss, Oct 2h tspl)-
The plan Of testing the mental capacity,
Of school children is to he introduced
into the schools of Mississippi shortly,
with Prof. ], r. Calhoun, state super
visor Of rural schools, who took a spec,
ial course in this work at Harvard
during the summer, In charge.
trsctsd, multiplied and divided and
reasoning problems, as well AS read
ing and comprehension tests are being
arranged by Prof. Calhoun.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-25
MRS. GEORGE DENNEY TO
JOIN CANTEEN SERVICE

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Oct. rs. (Spl)-
Mrs. George W. Denney has returned
to Knoxville from Charleston, =. c..
and expects to leave soon for service
in the Y. NJ. c, A. canteeA work in
France. She is chairman of the woman's
committee Of the council of defense
for Tennessee and was formerly presi-
dent Of the Tennessee Federation of
Women's clubs. She is well-known
throughout Tennessee.
Mrs, Denney is the widow OF the
late George ". Denny. managing edi.
sor Of the Journal and Tribune,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-25
DON'T LET A COLD
KEEP YOU AT HOME
DR.. Kings New Discovery AL
most Never Fails to Bring. .
Quick Relief. nt Il

Small doses once in awhile and that
throat-tearing, lung-splitting cough soon
quiets down. Another dose and a hot
bath before jumping into bed, a good
ing.
DR.. Kings New Discovery ID well
known. For fifty years It's been relisv-
ing coughs, colds and bronchial attacks.
For fifty years It has been sold by
druggists everywhere, A reliable renl-'
your family ran take safely. SOC and
81. 20.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-25
REPORTED HUN VICTIM.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, oct. %. (Spl)-
Capt. Emerson J. Lones, popular Mary
vile man, is reported to have been
killed Sept. 20, while leading his men
over the top" This information Is
contained in letters received from Capt.
Il, A. ID, Stannis by Mrs, Stannls and
from Mai. r, ], Wyrick by Mrs, wy
rick, No official confirmation has been
received by any members Of the fam
lily. Capt. LOnes was prominent in
business circles Of Maryville, where he
has extensive intereats.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-25

to feel better and now | am well aud
able TO do most any kind of work. l
been recommending the Com
pound over since and give YOU my
permission TO publish this letter.
Miss FLO KELLY, ff6 =. 1tth St,
n. j.,
The reason this famous root and
herb remedy, Lydia T.. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, Was so success
full In Miss Kelly's case was because
1t went to the root of her trouble, re-
stored her to n normal, healthy con-
dition and as a result her nervousness
disappeared.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-25
ASSISTS STATE D

JACKSON. Miss, oct. 25. tSpl)-
Miss Katie Boyd George. prominent
Mississippi woman In "Y. W" work,
attended a meeting of "Earn-and-G Give"
leaders held here Thursday, and as
sisted state leaders, Herbert l.. Crate.
and Miss Harriet l.. Gibson, formulate
plans for work during the united war
fund campaign, Nov. Ills. Present
were. Miss Conn, Hattiesburg; Miss
Sutton, Gulfport; Mr.. Burford and Mr..
Brown, ell-known workers among high
school boys.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-25

Arkansas City where she will be used
in towing gravel for a road construct
ing company.
The Alma left for the Obion river
with one empty barge that will be
loaded with stave timber.
The Bart Tully Is due in from the
lower bends with a barge OF logs for
Wolf river mills.
The river at Memphis will continue
rising several days owing to heavy rains
In the Ohio valley.
The Majestic is expected from st,
Louis about Saturday. Her crew viii
be transferred to the Ferd Herold and
Will take her up to ST. Louis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-25
OSTRICH LEAVES.

Sam Ostrich. Memphis boy, and cox
wain's mate In the United states navy,
left for Nashville Friday TO check up
property that has been In
use at the local navy recruiting office,
He will then go to Norfolk, Va, and
board a destroyer for sea duty.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-25
Train Those Stubborn Bowels

Help nature take Its course, not with
a violent, habit forming purgative, but
with gentle but certain and natural
laxative, Dr.. Kings New Life Pills.
bowels, Sold by druggists everywhere
20 cents. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-25

Drea kdoWn ana
got so weak |
could hardly
stand, and had
h Q a d a c h Q .
every day. I
tried every.
thing l could
think Of and
was under q
physic ms
care for two
years. A girl
friend IA d
used Lydia e.
Pinkham's vege.
table Compound
and she told me
about 1t. From
the first day I
took It | began
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-25

Mrs, Mary Hatch Willard. president
OF the surgical dressing committee OF
New York, has been awarded the gold
medal by the French government tech
nically for fighting epidemics. She
started for Paris six weeks ago and
opinion was expressed hat the medal
was awarded her because she aroused
the women Of America to the neces-
sity for surgical dressings and for her
untlring efforts In providing them.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-25
Ne1cS of RiUers
River Bulletin.

Observations taken at I am, 18th
meridian time.
Memphis, Tenn, oct, 25, 1918.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-25
4 NERVOUS ~'''
BREAKDOWN
Miss Kelly Tells How Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound Restored
Her Health.

Newark, N. J.--"For about three
years l suffered from nervous
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-25
Saturdays Departures.
Idlewild to Bruins.
Driftwood.

Since the Harry Lee broke her wheel
shaft near Trotter's landing. there win
be no packet to Friar Point until Tues
day morning when the Lee line win
send out the Princess.
The steamer Alice left Friday for
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-25
sRise. Fall.
River Forecast.
Departures.

The river in the Memphis district will
to rise slowly.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-25

Eclipse to Ashport.
Grand to Mhoons.
Whisper to Luxora.
1dlewild to Pecan Point.
lola TO Okceola,
New-York tribune., 1918-10-13

are readily accessible. The live axles
may be withdrawn without disturbing
the wheels, and the wheels themselves
can be readily removed if desired.
The bevel drive and differential gears
are carried in ball bearings on a de-
tachable axle plate and may be re-
moved as unit. Gear ratios can be
quickly changed if necessary. The
moving parts are simple and rugged,
and in their dust proof case, running
in oil, they are proof against rough
usage. The axle housing is so COM
pact that it affords practically the
road clearance of a straight axle.
The double reduction principle has
been q large factor in the efficiency
Of White 1a2-ton trucks, so widely
used in both commercial and military
service. 1t has long been an en-
gineering problem to apply this prin-
ciplc to shaft driven heavy duty
trucks, and the new White models
show that it has now been accom-
plished.
With this Improvement the COM
pany has also improved its engine
design, cooling system, brakes and
minor parts. Deliveries will begin as
soon as production at the factory
overtakes urgent military demands.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-13
Hitting qp Twelve
N' C.EgT Scharps

1P IN The publications recently with
I statement after this fashion:
The new regulations separating
fe,
predicted Those look evidently
attention to them.
1t little good
system which thorough Any
vehicle pleasure based sound
rapid
cal conformation of Manhattan Island
neghbor that things this
aren't built the other side the Harlem
wouldn't the Grand
other
north-andsouth streets of the "Island."
The police their
deal be
restricted and continue
further should They that
if they five blocks instead just before they make the
they doing particular HARM
But it the multiplication of such instances that makes
who fails
which his particular vehicle barred working
damage q worthy system traffic regulation
spite say
dist that Police
John A.
they
They a
pa and submit they have handled with intelligent aza
on of what the city needs than administrations
Incidentally to
mobile
with of the segregation doubt that they
will find if Dr. Harr attends that their objections adequately met
New-York tribune., 1918-10-13
Lubricate Bearings and
Gears to Lengthen Car Life

Every month added to the life of an
automobile means dollars and cents to
the owner in these days when every
car owner realizes that when his pres
cnt car is gone he may not be able to
get another. With the scarcity in new
cars used cars have gone up in price,
and our owners are holding on for a
still better price. Hence. every month
that the old car holds out adds dollars
to its value.
The most vulnerable parts in a car
are the gears and bearings. They re-
ceiye the hardest usage and are fire,
qucntly the most neglected. But it is
not necessary for the car owner to be Il
mechanic to keep his bearings in or
der If he knows how TO keep them
fabricated he knows all that is neces-
sary. He can take his car to the garage
occasionally FOR more thorough in
spection.
Almost any motor mechanic will ad
wise the use of fake graphite lubri-
cants for bearings. The Joseph Dixon
Crucible Company makes line OF
graphite lubricants for gears and bear.
ings especially suited to the various
parts. Only selected flake graphite, OBJ.
tanned from the company's own mines,
is used
New-York tribune., 1918-10-13
Garry a Have a Lift Sign
On Your Car and Mean Il

The War Camp Community Service
is starting campaign to have a
"Have a Lift" sign carried on every
car in the city of New York.
"The least the motorists can do"
says the manager of the motor depart
ment of the w. c. c. S., when driving
an empty or partially empty car is to
invite the men in uniform to step in
and ride, if they both happen to be
going in the same direction.
almost all the uniformed men one
sees on the street are strangers in New
York Their time is limited, and an
invitation to ride is apt TO prove not
only pleasure in itself, but also d
welcome economy in time.
Much has been said about the cold
ness and Indifference of big cities. We
do not want the many thousands Of
young men who are here for the first
time in their lives to have any such
impression Of New York. These little
signs will help to make the man in
service feel that VIC are anxious to
give him lift in any and every way
that lies in our power.
"These signs can be obtained By
writing to the War Camp Community
Service, 5 East Fortieth Street, and
enclosing 81. They are sent postpaid
to any address. They are small, neat
and attractive, made of metal, do not
rattle and go on the windshield the
same way a coat goes on a hanger"
New-York tribune., 1918-10-13
T Packard Truck Test to
Be Announced
This Month

The Packard Motor Car Company will
announce this month the names Of
Packard truck owners and drivers to
whom the awards will be made for best
results in its national efficiency test,
which ended August 81. At the same
time local awards offered by several
Packard dealers for their territories
will be made known.
The total awards offered nationally
by the factory are s5,o25. The trucks
were divided into three classes, &C
cording to capacity. The owner award
in each class is $1,000. There are
three driver awards in each class-of
$500, s1O0 and $75. The local awards
offered by dealers for drivers exclu-
sively amount to s3,o5o. Several own
ers Of fleets hung up awards for the
best showings made by pilots.
The efficiency test, inaugurated on
June ! last, was in response to the ap-
peal Of the Council of National De-
fence to bring about better and more
economical trucking throughout the
country, thereby atfording relief to the
overburdened railroads and increasing
the food and fuel supplies.
So that all would be on AL equitable
basis each contestant was required to
keep his daily records on the forms of
the National Standard truck cost sys-
tenn. The total entry list comprised
,0SS owners and 1857 trucks manned
by the same number of drivers. Sew
enteen hundred and sixty finished, and
their cost forms are now being tabu-
lated.
The slogan of the test, which has
been lettered on trucks all over the
country, is Save freightcar for Uncle
SAM
New-York tribune., 1918-10-13
Dealers Working to
Reach Their Quota
In Loan

Wind-up week of the Liberty Loan
drive will call for great efforts, so far
as the Automotive and Accessory
Trades Committee is concerned. Thus
far the committees total has reached
the $5,000,00O mark, but es this is only
one-fourth Of the quota, much hard
work is ahead.
The comitmtee, of which Charles
M. Brown is chairman. has done much
to spur bond sales the past two weeks
but efforts are to be doubled the next
week. At a meeting held yesterday
the committee outlined the general
plan Tor future operations. The main
bond selling drive will center at Fifty
seventh Street and Broadway, where
the -Four Corners Old Home Week"
VIII be celebrated. The salesrooms of
the Owen Magnetic, Chevrolet, Nash
and Stearns will be the magnets of at
traction.
In the Chevrolet, stearns and Nash
viii be shown a most unusual collec-
tlon Of captured war relics, most of
which were taken by American boys.
The entertainment features will take
place in the Owen Magnetic sales
room. In addition to the "Four Cor
ner" celebration, bond sales will take
place also at the salesrooms of the
Poertner Motor Car Company, Tues
day; Fulton Truck, Wednesday, and
REQ Motor Car Company Thursday.
During the entire week the salesrooms
of the Overland company will be used
exclusively for bond selling and an
elaborate programme has ben worked
out for each evening.
One Of the most interesting exhibits
in connection with the Liberty Loan
drive is that arranged by the WHY'S
Overland Company in their spacious
showrooms at Broadway and Fiftieth
Street. In one of their large windows
is arranged q completely equipped
United States Government evacuation
hospital. Operating tables and spe-
cially equipped beds for the treatment
Of fracture and amputation cases, to-
gether with complete surgical and
sterilizing equipment are on view.
Doctors and nurses are in attendance
to explain the workings and use of
each instrument and appliance.
IN another window is displayed a
variety of war trophies, together with
French and German rifles and num-
Der of large calibre shells. The in
side of the store is decorated with or
iginal French war loan posters.
Under the direction of Sales Mana
ger L. G.. Peed mighty programme
of entertainment is given in aid Of
the Liberty OLan.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-13
eaching Truck Owners to
Avoid Congestion Points

Recently the government conducted
a campaign, tied up with its thrift
stamp campaign to save the thought
less dollars" It's theme could be ap-
piled to any individual and industry
the motor truck industry not excluded.
o. day, says the +. +. Goodrich Rubber
Company, we have bulls up an elabor-
ate system of motor truck haulare.
intercity travel has lost its novelty-it
mas become a commonplace.
And yet, with all its careful plan
nlng, With its extensive routes and
schedules, thousands of truck owners
are throwing dollars and time away
because they have not given that same
Line consideration to congestion.
truck owners are making three and
tour big trips day when they might
make four and five. Here IS how CON
gestlon is destroying truck efficiency
or handicapping IT,
In every city there are spots where
congestion is heaviest Maybe it is at
market place, a ferry, bridge,
street link between two sides of city.
AT some time of the day congestion
reaches the peak and truck caught
IN the jam may lose an hour moving
three or four blocks. Yet if the trucS
operator had ARRANGED his route 50
that it passed that place an hour
earlier he would have gone through
without difficulty and loss of time.
Federal highway officials have been
giving this phase some study OF la,e
and have been asking cities to compile
'censuses showing the density of traf,
hc at certain hours and naVe urgeo
truck owners to take advantage OF Ihis
service and thus increase their volume
Of business and efficiency.
In Chicago the Bureau OF Munieipat,
Research has put at the disposal o.
truck owners an elaborate chart SHOW.
ing the congestion at Rush stree
Bridge at certain spots and hours
New York, likewise, has been coliabo'-
ating with Jersey City ferries and au-
thorities to reduce high tide" OF con-
gestion and make traffic UNIFORM,
Greater cooperation and more careic.
study of this feature should increase
motor truck efficiency and prosperity
fully 25 per cent, it is figured.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-13
Hoarding or Needless
Buying Of Tires
Urged Against

The war service committee of the
rubber industry has addressed to all
the tire dealers the following:
This committee has frequently had
brought to it's attention newspaper
and trade paper reports and other
rumors, erroneous either in whole or
in part, as to the attitude Of the
Federal government as expressed by
the War Industries Board in con-
nection with the manufacture, dis
tribution and purchase by users Of
pneumatic automobile tires.
In connection with the national
war programme the government de-
sires to help and induce all to save
unnecessary investments in materi
ais, unnecessary expenditures Of
money and unnecessary employment
of man power.
In connection with our national
shipping programme. they also de-
sire to save shipping space.
Such limitations as have been made
in the importation of supplies of
crude rubber have been made after
full conference with the industry,
HIlu IL is INC IIteULlOu O1 CnC w az
Industries Board to endeavor to see
thE the country has all that it act
ually needs without any undue hard
ship. Any restriction in the produc-
tion of pneumatic tires is made after
a review of the conditions Of stocks
III the hands of manufacturers
throughout the country, for the pur-
pose of reducing unnecessary invest
ments in tires, and you are urged to
aid in this national programme ana
to prevent, SO far as lies in your
power, any boarding of tires, or any
unnecessary purchase or anticipa-
ton Of needs on the part Of dis
tributers, dealers or owners.
We are confident that a sufficient
quantity of tires will be manufact-
ured to take care of the cars that
will be permitted to be run, and
the government will look with stern
disfavor on any proiteering or
boarding and will act accordingly.
Your patriotic and hearty co-opera-
ton is solicited.
This is signed by B. G. Work. chair
man; II. 4. Sawyer vice-chairman. anc
+. Fl. Broadwell. II. S. Firestone. J. \
Gum, G. B. Hodgman, p. ". Litchfeld
c. I. Wilson and NJ. l.. Hemingway
secretary.