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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-12-10

Greer, December 3: An alter
cation occurred in a restaurant here
yesteray afternoon when Phillip zane
tos. proprietor Of Greek restaurant
ordered Boyd Westmoreland OF Victor,
ont NJ the restaurant. Westmoreland
refused to go and attacked Zanetos
with a large knife. infiicting a bad
wound in his head. The proprietor OF
the restaurant then used a pistol, the
bullet striking Westmorelsnd IN inc
face and glancing, struck Sergt. War
rem Hill. from Camp Sewer. an inno-
cent bystander, entering the lung OF
Hill. The wounded soldier was carried
Immediately to the base hospital at
Camp Sewer. II is feared his wounds
are quite serious. Sergeant Hill is from
Edgefeld. is a brother Of Mrs. Arthur
Childress OF Greers and spends most OF
his time when away from camp with
his sister here. The sheriff was noti-
fed at once Of the trouble.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-12-10

The Russian government has refused
TO admit 100000 Russian soldiers
who have been prisoners in Germany
and has turned them back at the from
tier, according to a Berlin dispatch to
the London Express. under date of last
Monday. The incident is serious for
Germany. because Of the necessity OF
feeding these men. II is reported that
the Russian prisoners have seized four
ships at Danzig. West Prussia, which
the British Red Cross had obtained
from the Germans for the purpose OF
housing British prisoners.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-12-10

Lieut.. Edward B. Wall. an aviation
instructor, was killed by the falling OF
his airplane at Mather Field. Cai1or-
MIA, Thursday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-12-10

The Duke Of Grafton, a retired gen.
eral Of the British army. Is dead II '
age Of 81 years. =
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-12-10
Cleared Way for Victory.

Tho rcport shows for the first time
officially that with the brilliantly exc
cuted coup General Pershings men
had cleared the way for the great ell
fort of the Allied and American forces
70 win n conclusive victory. The Amer
icon army moved At once toward the
browning achievement, the battle ol
the Meuse.
The general tells story OF TINS oa'-
tlc in three distinct phases. beginning
on the night of September p. when
Americans took the places OF the
French on the thinly held line OF this
long -ouiet sector. The attack opened
on September IS. and the Americans
drove through entanglements across
No Mans Land TO take the enemy's
first line positions.
Closing this chapter. General FER
shing says:
"On the 9Th a division Of the First
Corps reached a point on the Meuse
opposite Sedan. twenty-five miles from
our line Of departure. The strategica
goal which was our highest hope was
gained. We had cut the enemy's main
! line of communications. and nothing
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Success at ST. Mihiel.

The report describes in detail the
work of completing the reduction OF
the salient. mentioning the operations
of the Twenty sixth, Third. Fourth,
Forty second. Thirty-second and Twch-
tv-cighth Divisions. With the situa-
tion thus relieved. General PcrshinS
writes, he could turn to the organiza-
tion of the First American army and
the reduction OF the st. Mihiel salient,
+foSS manned as the plfrefy Initial
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-12-10
BuIlish Aspects Apparent.

while the conditions at the signing
Of the armistice, as outlined above
presents a temporary bearish situation
as a matter Of fact a long range view
Of cotton presents some exceedingly
bullish aspects.
-Four short crops have been grown.
As a result, in spite Of smaller con-
sumption than before the war; the
stocks of cotton in the world, OF all
kinds, have declined from 100000
bales, July 81, 1915, to 3,s00.0Oo bales
July 81, 1918. This. however, does not
tell the complete story. as stocks oil
cotton goods in America are greatly
depleted and in all other parts OF the
world have been reduced to the lowest
figures since the Civil war.
"As an example OF improved condi-
tions which have almost Immediately
followed the conclusion Of hostilities II
Is interesting to note the situation with
respect to Great Britain. which coun-
try consumes normally about 100000
bales Of American cotton. Up to the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-12-10
Rheims Offensive In July.

"The great June-Juy troop move
ment from the states was we'll under
way. and although these troops were
to be given some preliminary train
ing before being put into action. their
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-20

Towels, Sheeting, Etc.
Underpriced Just for Thrift Day
All pure white, hemmed Huck Tow
els, extra strong and seryiceable,
with neatly>hemmed ends and bor-
der effects. Today's regular price
would be 1925 per dozen; special,
a dozen .$1.39
Persian effect Turkish Bath Mats,
in several combination colors, ex-
ira large size; regular prices were
$3.50 and $2.75 each; special to-
morrow, at, each. ...........$ 1.98
Imported Linen Finish Sheeting, 80
inches wide, extra strong and
serviceable; regular price, a yard,
$3.50; special .,.....".......98 CSC
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-20
Thrift Specials in
Blankets and
Comforts

CRIB BLANKETS in Pink
and Blue; many pretty
designs; sizes 3ox4O and
36x50; $50 values. .0Sc
COTTON COMFORTS; sew
eral desirable grades;
worth $3.50 and $500;
special. each ....''S3'"o
WOOL FILLED Comforts.
In pretty silk tissue COW
erings; $500 values; spe-
cial, each ......'.S''oo
JACQUARD COMFoRTA-
BLES-A heavy, single
cotton blanket; SAWS
values; special, ca, $500
FINE WOOL
size 70xS2 and 1884
inches: white with pretty
borders; $500 values,
each ......,.... $l1'oo
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-20
WARFUND
CAMPAIGN CLOSES
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Memphis and Shelby County
Have Contributed $780,
829 and the Total for West
tennessee Is $579,948.

The united wal work campaign, which
has been in progress since MohGay
morning, Nov. IS, in Memphis, Shelny
and 20 other counties in West IenheS-
see, will close Wednesday evening Win
an imposing oversubscriptlon.
Tennessee. reported Wednesday morn
ing thai funds were still coming IN
freely and that many who not Deen
asked to contribute were calling at
headquarters, with the request that
they be allowed to have part IN this
great work.
The campaign closed, SO far as the
majority Of workers are concerned,
Monday evening, but there was a great
deal OF unfinished work and the time
was extended two days to allow Its COM
Contributions in Memphis proper
Tuesday reached $9,SS3, while those IN
Shelby county outside Of Memphis We're
SS,S57, making the total for the DAY
S1S 740. West Tennessee counties, ex-
elusive of Shelby, contributed $Ll554;
The total for Memphis and Shelby
county is now $349, S29, and that for the
whole West Tennessee division ls $ol9,-
948, or sos, 900 more than toe minimum
allotment.
All counties in West Tennessee, &C
cording to Dr.. George, have either eX-
ceeded their quotas or will exceed them
before Wednesday night. Some OF them
have raised far more h the AMOUNTS
asked OF them and have given ShelDy
county the warmest race IN us career
Managers insist that the brllllant sue
cess of this campaign has eXceeded tIelF
expectations and that they are aehgnI-
ed with the magnificent spirit the PEG
ME of Memphis and West Tennessee
have manifested from the flrst 10 the
last day of the campaign.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-20
PATRICK MCLAUGHLIN
KILLED IN ACTION

Private Patrick ]. Mclaughlin, y,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
lin, Is Capitol street, has made the
supreme sacrifice on French patte-
fields, according to an official tele-
gram to his parents from the war de-
Sartment, advising them their son was
killed in action Oct. Is. ,..
' The parents lately received a letter
from the soldier, dated Oct. s. It was
not mailed until Oct. % and the pa,
rents surmise from this it was touna
on his body after he had fallen and
mailed to them.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-20
.12-YEAR-0LD BOY
INJURED BY AUTO

Lex Collins, II, %1 Looney avenue
was struck by an undermined aut0-
, n late Tuesday afternoon at North
Seventh street and Looney avenue and
seriously injured. The lad was attempt;
ing to cross the street, witnesses told
police, when struck.
Police the driver of the car sped
away after the accident. The victim
was carried to the General hospltal
suffering from injuries on his head.
: The same corner has been the scene
Of many bad accidents. One Of these
resulted in the death of John M. Fox,
Jr,, I years old, who was struck by
an automobile and instantly Killed
there.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-20
Thrift Specials in
DOMESTICS


BLEACHED SHEETING.
two yards wide; a good,
dard grade, in
lengths of IN, " and
81 yards; a good Use
value; special, yard .49c
BLEACHED SHEETING. 81
inches wide; soc quality;
special, a yard ....5 SOC
BLEACHED SHEETING. 90
inches wide; soc quality;
q yard ...........,6 CSC
FEATHER TICKING; fine,
heavy quality, in plain
and fancy stripes
Our regular Use quality.
special, yard SOC
Regular 6Sc quality,
yard ............ SIC
Regular soc quality.
yard ............ 49c
Mems OVeralls
Made Of good blue denim;
a quality worth $3.50 a
pair; special c. ~
at ........ V1stO
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-20
RETAIL MERCHANTS WILL
REVIEW THEIR WORK

The Retail Merchants association. at
its regular weekly luncheon at the Hotel
Gayoso, from 1890 to l:3O Thursday,
will briefly review its accompilsnments;
The meeting next week, viii be omitted
on account of Thanksgiving.
The association is one of the youngest
in the country. but it Is known as one
of the most wide awake and progressive.
In addition to its accomplishments, 1t
has shown a wonderful growth, now
having a total Of PAL members.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-20
DR.. LINDSAY ACCEPTED
FOR WORK IN Y. NJ. c. A.

DR., E. P. Lindsay, pastor of the AS
sociate Reformed Presbyterian church
has been accepted for overseas Z; NJ,
G. A. work and is at present IN New
York completing his final examination
ing minister, as will be the custom
until he eturns.
THE members Of the church refused
to permit Dr.. Lindsay to resign, but
granted him an indefinite leave OF alb
about six years. Because of the sign
ing Of the armistice and the return OF
the soldiers, it is probable DR.. Lindsay
may not go to france.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-20
Knit Underwear Specials

$3.50 quality, fine mesh cotton Union Suits; low neck, no
SieeNeS, lShl hhee ''''''''..' '''. 800. '''''' . O"'
76c quality, Isle finish cotton Union Suits; low neck, no
sleeves lace knee ,.','''; 80, '''''''' DOC
Girls white altwool Pants; boys natural gray all-wool
drawers; odd sizes .....;.... soc
Girls white cotton Pants, odd sizes .................1 TIC
Girls black knitted cotton Bloomers; size 4 to IA years, SOC
Children's gray cotton Union Suits, small size, ....,.., .35c
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-20
LABOR MEETING CALLED.

JACKSON, Miss Nov. 90. (Spl.)-
conference of heads of the Federal en-
n,ovment service in Mississippi and bus
mass men from all parts Of the state
viii be held in this city Thursday.
The jackson board of trade is leading
in the meeting, which will have for its
state Of as many drafted men as can
he released from army camps, because
Of the stringent labor situation, es-
peciaily in the delta, where much cot
ton is still in the fields.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-20
TO PROBE MISSISSIPPI
CHARITABLE INSTITUTES

JACKSON, Miss, Nov, 20, .(Spl)--
DR.. Hastings Hart, one OF the best
known child welfare workers in the
investigation OF the states charitable
institutions in the Immediate future,
according to an announcement here;
DR.. Hart arrived here today, and Will
be one of the chief speakers at the
convention of the federated clubwomen
which meets tonight and continues
through Friday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-20
MURDER TRIAL FEATURES
LOWNDES COURT TERM

COLUMBUS, Miss, Nov. 20. (spl!-
A special term Of circuit court for
Lowndes county convened here Tues
day morning, having been called by +,
trict, to take the place of the regular
September term, which was pretermit-
ted.
few weeks ago, it is alleged, killed
Newton Self, will be tried on a charge
SELF. mother of the slain man, for 5000
damages, will also come up.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-20
NEW ALBANY AVIATOR
Is INJURED IN FALL

NEW ALBANY, Miss, Nov. 20. (Spl)
e, D. Robbins, Of this city, has re-
ceived word that his son, Joe Keith
Robbins, who is in the aviation school
at San Antonio, had sustained very
serious injuries in a fall IN MS plane
Other than that he had his hip crushed,
his parents know nothing Of the nature
of his injuries.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-20
ARKANSAN DEAD.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.-The navy
department announces the following
casualties among navy men attached to
he marine corps in foreign service.
Tied from wounds: David M. Max
well Lockesburg, Ark: John r. Itch
field. Blackwell. Okla
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-20
Thrift Day Hosiery Specials
Thrift Specials for Boys

Boys Cheviot Suits, well tailored, and cut roomy-just what
the boy needs; sizes 6 to Is years; special. -. -. $7.15
Boys Fancy Stripe Percale Blouses; sizes 6 to Is years;
special ''.,,,,.... ,E.', ., q. e. =. . =. ave
Children's Felt Hats; large assortment of stylish shapes in
Brown, Black and fancy mixtures; special. ......... soc
Boys Trousers; Brown and Gray mixtures, cut full and we'll
tailored; sizes 6 to II years, special .,......... $3.50
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must be won before a member OF the
h. r. G. II allowed TO hunt the Huns
on the western front.
This was In May. 1917.
by August I. most Of us were full.
iedged pilots. actively engaged at varI.
GUS parts Of the line In daily conflict
with the enemy.
BY December 10. every man Jack OF
us who had met the enemy IN France.
with one exception. had appeared on
the casualty list. Tho exception wac
II. X. Boysen, IN American. who ai
last report was fighting on the Italian
front still unscathed. Whether his
good fortune has stood him up TO this
time don't know. but II II has I would
be very much surprised.
OF the others. Ave were killed In nc.
tion--three Americans. one Canadian,
and one Englishman. Three more were
In all probability killed In action al.
though ofiiclally they are listed merely
as missing" One Of these was an
American. one Canadian. and the
third q Scotchman. Three more. two
Of them Americans. were seriously
wounded. Another, a Canadian. II a
prisoner In Germany. ! know nothing
Of the others.
What happened to me IL narrated In
these pages. ! wish. instead. I could
tell the story Of each OF my brave com.
rades. for not one Of them was dUwu,u -.
I am sure, without upholding tho best
traditions OF the II. u. G. Unfortunate
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". however. OF the eighteen who
sailed on the Meganic last May. ]
happened TO be the prst TO fall into
the hands Of the Huns, and what bcfell
my comrades after that. vlth one ex.
ception. know only second hand,
The exception was the cnsc OF poor.
brave Paul Raney--my closest chum--
whose last battle witnessed from my
German prison--but that II q story
shall tell In its proper place.
In one way, however. I think the
story OF my own "bls adventure" and
my miraculous escape may, perhaps,
serve a purpose Nv useful a. that OF
the heroic fate Of ms less fortunate
comrades, Their story. u 10 true, might
inspire others 10 deeds Of heroisin.
but mine, I hope. will convey the
equally valuable lesson OF the folly
OF despair.
Many were the times In the course
Of my struggles when II seemed nbso.
lutely useless 60 continue. In q hostile
country. where discovery meant death.
wounded. aick. famished. friendless.
hundreds OF miles from the nearest
neutral territory the frontier OF which
was no closely guarded that even II |
got there II seemed too much to hope
that ] could ever get through. what
was the use Of enduring further
agonyi
And Jet here ! am, IN the land of
liberty-although in Q somewhat OBJ
Continued on next page
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cape from Belgium win see these pages
and feel that am absolutely sincere
when I say that words cannot begin to
express my sense Of gratitude to the
Dutch people.
II is needless for me to say how
deeply I feel for my fellow;prisoners
IN Germany who were less fortunate
than I. Poor, poor fellows-they are
the real victims Of the war. hope that
every one Of them may soon be re-
stored to that freedom whose value
never fully realized until after I had
had to eight 30 hard to regain Il.
PAT o,BRIEN.
Momsnee. H.. January II. 1918
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CHAPTER ..


Less than nine months ago eighteen
ofticers Of the Royal flying corps,
which had been training in Canada
left for England on the Meganic.
II any Of them was over twenty-five
years Of age. he had successfully con.
ceaied the fact, because they don't ac-
cept older men for the r. F.C.
Nine Of the squadron were British
subjects; the other nine were Ameri.
cans. who. tired Of waiting for their
own country to take her place with
the allies. had Joined the British colors
In Canada. was one OF the latter.
We were going to England to earn
our "wings"--a qualification which
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appear occasionally to overlook OF
minimize Il; without the help OF Provi.
denee would not be here today.
But this same Providence which
brought me home safely, despite all
the dangers which beset me. may work
similar miracles for others. and II IL In
the hope OF encouraging other poor
devils who may and themselves in situ.
Ations as hopeless apparently as mine
oftentimes were that this book is writ.
ten.
When this cruel war is over-which
I trust may be sooner than expect II
to bel hope shall have an oppor-
tunity to revisit the scenes Of my ad.
ventures and 70 thank In person In an
adequate manner every one who sx.
tended a helping hand to me when I
was a wretched Fugitive. All Of them
took great risks In befriending an es-
capped prisoner and they did Il without
the slightest hope Of reward. At the
same time hope I shall have O chance
to pay my compliments to those who
endeavored to take advantage Of my
distress.
In the meanwhile. however. can
only express my thanks In this inetfec-
tive manner. trusting that In some
mysterious way copy Of this book
may fall into the hands Of every one
who befriended me. hope particular.
ly that every good Hollander who
played the part Of the Good Samari.
tan to me so bountltully afteremy es-
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dence-it doesn't matter much what
you call it-certainly. played an impOr-
tant part in the series df halr-breadth
escapes in which figured during my
short but eventful appearance In the
great drama now being enacted across
the seas. Without II, all my efforts and
sufferlngs would have been quite un.
Rvailing.
No one realizes this better than do
and I want to repeat It right here be-
cause elsewhere In these pages l may
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Plain Facts About the Meat Business

The Federal Trade Commission in its recent report on war
profits stated that the five large meat packers have been
pohteerlng and that they have monopoly of the market
These conclusions if fair and just are matters Of serious con-
Germ not only to those engaged the packing business
but to every other citizen of our country.
The figures profits misleading and the statement
that the packers have monopoly unsupported by the facts
The packers mentioned the report stand ready to prove
their profits reasonable and necessary.
The meat business of the largest American industries
Any citizen who would famiarize himself with its details
must be prepared for large totals.
The report that the aggregate profits of four large
packers were $14O, 000 900 for the three war years.
This compared with $9 900 as the average annual
profit for the three years before the making appear
that the profit $2 900 greater than the prewar
profit
nanifesy unfair method of comparison 1t not only mis-
leading but the Federal Trade Commission apparently has
made mistake in the figures themselves
The aggregate profit 4O 900 was earned on
sales of four and half billion dollars It means about
three cents on each dollar of saesor fraction of cent
per pound of product. r.
Packers profits negligible factor in prices of livestock
and meats No dtherrge business is conducted upon such
small margins of profit.
Furthermore-and this very mportantoy small portion
of this profit has been paid dividends The balance has been
put back into the businesses 1t had be- you realize when
you consider the problems the packers have had to
solve quicky-during these war years.
10 conduct this business in times with higher costs and
the necessity OF paying two three times the former prices
for live Stock has required the of two three times the
ordinary amount of working capital The additional profit
makes only fair return this and as has been stated the
larger portion OF the profits earned has been to finance
nd
ments made by the demands Of our army
and navy and the Allies.
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PREFACE.

There is common idea that the age
cf miracles is past. Perhaps II Is, but
II so, the change must have come about
within the past few weeks--after es-
capped into Holland. For II anything Is
certain in this life II is this: this book
never would have been written but for
the succession Of miracles set forth In
these pages.
Miracles. luck. coincidence. ProvE
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of these facts unacQuanted with business talk
this matter with business your
banker sayand ask him to compare profits of the packing in
dusty with those any other large industry the present
time.
No evidence is offered by the Federal Trade Commission
support of the statement that the large packers have
oily The Commissions report shows the large number
and Importance of other packers.
The packers mentioned the statement stand ready
to farmnded that they in keen competition
with each other and that they have power manipulate
prices
If this they would dare to make this positive
statement.
Furthermore government figures show that the five large
packers mentioned in the report for only about
third of the meat business Of che country
They wish possible to interest in the details of
their business OF how instance they sell dressed
beef for ess than the Of the live animal owing uza-
on of by products and of the wonderful story of the methods
of distribution throughout th broad land well in other
countries.
The Ave packers mentioned feel justified In cooperating with
each other the extent of together presenting this public
statement. =
They have been able do big job for your its
time OF need they have met all time demands promptly
and completely and they willing their to the
farmndness Of the American people with the facts before
them.
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Armour & Company
C'udahy Packing Co.
Morris & Company
Swift & Company
Wilson & Company