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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
GLST OF
WARNEWS
(ey the Associated PressD


Field Marshal Hala's Third and
Fourth armies, having smashed through
the outer defenses Of the stratealcaly
important German line south Of Vaen.
olennes, continues successfully to ham.
mer their way toward Maubeuge and
Mons.
Today's attack started from the new
front gained Wednesday IN advance OF
between three and tour miles on a front
Of is miles, In which more than 5000
prisoners and many guns we're reported
to have been taken. The enemy Is re-
sistIna stubbornly. but the British are
forcing ahead, capturing villages and
other important points.
West OF Maubeuae the British have
taken the village OF Beaudlenles. one
and a half miles southwest Of lie Cues
noy, the most important stronghold de-
Tending Maubeuue on the west. In the
same reqIon they have crossed the
natural barrier Of the EcalIon river
and are placing VaIenoIennes IN
pocket.
Apparently the British are not de-
slrous of taking Valenclennes by fight
Ing the Germans In the streets Of the
town, But plan TO outflank II. The town
now Is partly surrounded and the men.
ace TO II has been increased by the ad.
vance on the south and the capture OF
tne enIlTt fNdIbNGo 'oISot " AHt HOI hN'
Tho British thrust undoubtedly has
badly shaken the German detenSes south
Of VaienGiennes, which are so important
to the security OF the German line
northwarh to the Dutch border and
south and east to the Meuse. Unless
the enemy can hold the British attacks
today II would seem they would have
to continue their retreat In Belgium
and also give up ground south and east
OF the oise.
While the British are attacking north
Of the Sanlbre canal TO the Seheldt the
French have begun an offensive south
Of the Olse. The Sambre canal has
,been crossed east OF Grand Verify ard
tho French have maintained their gains
against strong German counter attacks,
Between the Serre and the olse and
farther east the French maintain their
pressure and have gained south Of
Montcornet
Infantry fighting has died down east
Of the Alsne In the reqlon Of VouzIers,
tho Germans having failed In strong ef.
forts on Tuesday and Wednesday to
dislodge the French from strong height
positions. Gen. Gouraud now commands
the important detlles north and south
Of tho great forest Of Bout, north Of
the Arqonne.
On the front west OF the Meuse the
Americans maintain tho Important gains
made Wednesday and are In a position
to BRING about a German retirement on
tho center and left Of the line.
Wednesdays gain were mostly on the
extreme right and outfank the enemy
front westward toward the Aruonre.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
.OUTL|NE TRAINING
GIVEN OBSERVERS
=
Ground Schooling Flights and
Other Subjects Must Be
Mastered.

n WASHINGTON, Oct. 24l--The course
NtERstl len saEsap pged foF aiFpRne and
DSiioon Observers, recently caleid for III
greater numbers by Gen. Pershlng be-
cause OF their very important function
over the line of battle, was outlined to-
day In an announcement by the war de-
partment. The training is. as rigorous
as that prescribed for any branch of
the army.
Applicants, after passing the same
rigid physical examination that is given
pilots, will be sent to u ground school
for eight weeks of general military H.
structlon in addition to preliminary
training in wireless telegraphy, aerial
photography and the use OF machile
guns. Those not suited for the work
are eliminated at the ground school,
This instruction will be followed by
a seven weeks course at Fort Sill, Okla.
or the coast artillery school at Fortress
Monroe, Va. Students who have had
advanced mathematics will be selected
for the latter school as more technical
training is required for observers who
will direct the fire of heavy guns,
The next work for the applicants will
be first flights and training in the ex-
ecution of all duties of the aerial OBJ
server, including reconnaissance, pho
Biography, direction Of artillery fire and
infantry contact patrol work, This Pc
riod OF training requires five weeks.
The course will be concluded with a
three weeks course in aerial gunnery
IN which the observer will be trained in
defensive tactics,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
BRISTOL NOW HAS 80
TYPHOID FEVER CASES

BRISTOL, Tenn. Oct, -. (Spl)-A
with the peak OF the influenza epia
demic reached here and in Sullivan
county. number OF cases of typhoid
fever are appearing In the city In ons
section OF Bristol 30 cases were report
ed Local physicians believe the pres
ent condition of the city water to be
the cause, The public has been urged
to boil the water for domestic and
drinking purposes.
The death rates has dropped from 10
day to an average OF four. causing
physicians here 70 believe the influenza
Ia subsding, Kingsport. Saltvlle and
Pulaski have suffered from the influ-
enza and Pulaski, town OF 5000 pop
ulation. has buried so persons since the
outbreak of the malady. Saltville,
town Of 1000 population. in this section,
has had 40 deaths.
All schools, churches, theaters ana
other public meeting houses remain
closed and will not likely open up be-
fore the first OF next week. Practically
all business was suspended here during
the last week or so,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
@Nss1 SSsS~- ><nysss --1asas
IsHsi!IE!:: Her

Tennessee Rain; Friday fair in west
rain In east
Mississippi Fair and slightly cooler.
Arkansas Cloudy, colder; Friday fair,
colder in east.
Alabama-F Fair, preceded by rain in
southeast slightly cooler Friday.
kentuclly-Rain and cooler.
Louisiana Fair cooler
Oklahoma-Cloudy, colder, frost Fri
day fair, warmer In west
East Texas Fair, colder,
West Texas-F3lr, colder except in
extreme west. frost in Panhandle Fri
day warmer in north
Georgia Rain; Friday rain in cast,
fair in west
Florida Rain except fair In south:
Friday fair, cooler In north,
North and South Carol!na--Rain,
warmer In interior
Kansas-PArtly cloudy, cooler In ex-
treme east; Friday unsettled.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
Admits Last Man
Needed By Berlin
If War Continues

BASEL, oct. 2+,--After the speech Of
Prince MsXimilian Deputy Karl Ilerod,
IN the name Of the centrlst party read
statement in the reichstag asking that
the reform Of the constitution OF the
empire be extended so that war can
not be declared without the consent of
the reichstag. lie added that If peace
with the entente allies is not possible
thes government viii have TO call on the
last man Tor the defense of Germany
Deputy Ebert, majority socialist, de-
claTed the German people would no
longer permit themselves to be without
the right TO decide their own fate,
Friedrich Naumann, radical, said he
considered peace Impossible by military
means and that Germany must use her
diplomatic resources to- end the war.
Count Won Westarp, conservative, de-
clared his party would not vote for the
constitutional reforms proposed by the
chancellor because IL considered them
dangerous.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
MAY CHANGE BONDS
FOR HIGHER RATE

Holders OF first and second converti-
BILE per cent Liberty bonds must act
quickly II they desire to convert them
into bonds bearing al per cent inter-
that exchanges must be made before
Nov. s, as the older bonds must be in
the hands Of the district reserve Of
ficials in St. Louis by Nov 8.
As there are several million dollars
worth OF the two convertible issues in
the hands of the Memphis public and
it is assumed that the average person
had rather have q bond bearing as large
interest as possible, the local bankers,
through the Memphis Clearing House
association advise action at once.
Bonds having interest due Nov. ! will
be clipped for the present holder and
the AS will have interest coupons due
at the stated time.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24

LONDON. Oct. A-The attack Of the
British all along the front betweeA the
Sambre ct -Otse canal and the Scheldt
was renewed this morning. according
to todays official war office statement
The statement further says that sharp
fighting continued up to a late hour
YESTERDAY evening on the entire batt'~
front south of Nalencennes. where the
British opened their attack yesterday
morning, The British have crossed tho
Ecaillon river and have captured the
villages OF Neuvlle, Salesches and
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24

WITH THE ALLIED ARMIES IN
FRANCE AND BELGIUM. Oct. q, tBy
the Associated Press THE British
have taken more than 5000 prisoners
and many guns in their new attack,
begun Yesterday morning on the front
below NalenCiennea,
In brilliant moonlight. assisted by
flOcks Of bombing airships, the British
fought throughout the night and made
steady gains They are using seesaw
tactics and not at any time since the
new battle began has the whole line
attacked all the series of obiectives .
the same time Guns are moved up in
relays so that there Is constantly u
heavy fire on the German front and
rear,
The enemy shows no sign OF ceaslng
his orgies OF looting Every town the
British have captured has been pillaged
Usually the Germans break up and de-
stroy whatever they are unable to car
ry of.
There are further signs that the Ger
mans either are carrying out or are on
the verge OF beginning retreat from
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
U. S. RED CROSS GIVEN
PRAISE AT PARIS MEET

PARIS. oct 24-The work OF the
American Red Cross In France was Civ
on recognition at great demonstration
yesterday. Louis Barthou presided.
Henry F. Dawson, chairman of the
American Red Cross war council, spoke.
After praising the American Red Cross,
NJ. Barthou lauded the lofty views Of
President Wilson and his conduct of
negotiations with Germany.
What Germany Is seeking" he said,
zig an arinistice which will break the
dash OF the allied armies before which
her armies are succumbng, She seeks
to paralyze the action of the united
command and divide the entente. The
only armlstce possible is one which i'm
poses capitulatlon upon Germany
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
CALL NEGROES FOR
WAR WORK SESSION

All negroes connected with the united
war work drive that is to take place
in the Western division, which will In
clude Memphis and shelby county, havs
torium Friday. Oct, 25,, at 2, O'Clock
to perfeot plans for the drive beginning
Nov. IL. All negro teachers in the city
and county, all pastors. all members
Of women's club and officers of all
lodges are requested to be present, Or,
see. and b. NJ. Roddy, secretary for the
Western division, will coduct the con-
ference and ask that all workers and
interested parties be present
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
CENTENNIAL OF CHURCH
OBSERVED IN KNOXVILLE

KNOXVILLE. Tenn, Oct. "a. (Spl)--..
The one hundredth anniversary OF the
Second Presbyterian church OF Knox
Willie will be on Thursday. The church
was organized when Knoxville was a
village Of Appropriately 500 population.
It is now one of the largest and per
haps the wealthiest church in Knox
vile
The Presbyterian synod OF Tennessee
was to have held its annual session at
the Second Presbyterian church, begin
ming " ednesday night and to have
centennial, but owing TO the epidemic
Of influenza, Dr. S. r. Wilson, presi-
dent OF Maryville college. announces
that the synod has been postponed for
one year.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
FLU QUARANTINE IN
MISSISSIPPI NEAR END

JACKSON. Miss, Oct a. (Spl)--
Rigid guarantees are still In effect all
over Mississippi to hold the influenza
epidemic In check, but health officials
here are satisfied the state has passed
the crest of the epidemic, and expect
rapid Improvement from now on.
All colleges are practically clear of the
disease, and the mortality rate gener-
ally is decreasing. There has been a
marked decrease in the past few days
in the number of new cases,
The quarantine ia expected to he lift :
ed about the middle of next week
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
COOLER WEATHER AND n
MORE RAIN ON WAY

Mild drop in temperature is predicted
by local United States weather fore
casters. who said Thursday two areas
of high pressure centerlng over the
Middle West and Central Eastern states.
are squeezing out the low pressure COW
ering West Tennessee Louisiana, Mis-
sissippi and part of Alabama.
Rain Is predicted Thursday night, but
Friday is expected to be fair and coole'
Temperatures ranging from 81 TO rs
cover Nebraska, Iowa. Colorado, Kan
sas and Missouri. Change TO cooler
weather In Memphis will be noticeable
Thursday night
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
INHERITANCE TAXES
REPLACE ESTATE FEES

WASHINGTON, Oct 24.-ln lieu of
the taxes on estates proposed in the
house war revenue bill, the senate
finance committee, in its revision. to-
day, adopted plan of taxing inher-
itances OF $4,000 more at rates to be
fixed later The committee also de-
cided to reduce to s220 per gallon the
tax on distilled spirits used for indus
trial, medicinal and other nonbeverage
purposes.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
MORE THAN 5000 HUNS
TAKEN CAPTIVE BY HAIG

the Scheldt line, as the British north
OF Naenciennes push out in the direcA
tion Of Mons and Maubeuge. They are
less than Is miles from Mons and about
Is from Maubeuge.
There was sharp fighting at Bousies
before 1t was captured. and after that
a good deal OF work has been done be-
fore all the Germans remaining In the
town were subdued. As the enemy re i
treated he exploded mines under roads
and railways, but no great damage was
done.
Many Alsatians have been captured. /.
A large number Of these expressed a
desire to Join tho French army, saying
they had been dragged into the Ger
man army against their will and de-
sired more than anything else TO fight
the emperors $ forces.
Infantry assaults are launched at df-
ferent times. First one end of the line
and then another section some dis
tance away is sent smashing into the
enemy. These tactics bewildered the
Continued on Page 4. Column ~
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
BRITISH DRIVE RENEWED
ALONG WHOLE OF 'FRONT.'

Beaudlgnles. \ German counter-attack,
delivered late Yesterday. was repulsed.
The Raismes forest, north OF NalenA
ciennes, has been occupied by the Brit
ish. North of the forest the British
have captured the villages Of Thiers.
Houte Rivo and Thun.
The statement adds:
AT tho close of the dav tho enemy
counter attacked vigorously opposite
Vendegies. supporting his infantry
strongly with artillery fire, and was re-
pulsed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
BODY OF MANAGER is
FOUND IN FIRE RUINS

FORT SMITH. Ark, oct. ga body
identified as that OF Tom Morrison
floor manager of the Fort Smith Coffee
company, was found Thursday in the
ruins OF the company's plant, wrecked
by explosion and fire TUESDAY after
noon. Engineer Dick Etter, one of the
injured. died about midnight OF his
wounds. At least three other bodies
are known to be buried in the ruins,
but the score or more other injured
are, reported as doing well.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
PATROLS PENETRATE
DEEP INTO ENEMY LINES

the Bois de Foue. German aviators
droppad bombs on towns behind the
American lines occupied only by civil
ians and without great military value,
WASHINGTON, Oct. a4.--ContinuAd
progress by the Americans on the battle
front OF Nerdun was reported today by
Gen PerHhina. Enemy positions east
OF the Meuse were penetrated yester-
day, and. west OF the Meuse Banthe-
VILE was completely occupied and the
American line established on ridge
northwest of the village
Fifteen enemy airplanes and one OBJ
servation balloon were shot down In the
course OF many combats, In which three
American balloons were destroyed and
six planes failed to return.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
,,NoRIllWEsI OF YERDuN, Oct. "a,
lBy, the Associated Press1 American
patrols early today penetrated deeply
Into the German lines IN the region OF
Grand Pre- and north Of Verdun, The
enemy has been using his artillery and
machine guns freely along the entire
front. There has been little change In
the situation since last night.
Aerial activity today was less than
on Wednesday, when conditions were
almost ideal The bright moonlight last
night enabled American aviators to
bomb large area behind the German
lines One of the American bombing
squadrons dropped 3,O71 Kilograms OF
bombs on the Bos de Barficourt and
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
SLAYER OF REEDY VANCE
Is DEAD OF INFLUENZA

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Oct "a. (spl)-
Robert WeakleN, Licohln county ne
gro and slayer Of the notorious Reedy
men, died on the state convict farm
yesterday, a victim Of Influenza
Vance, who had killed several per-
sors. was operating little store near
the convict farm when killed. Weakley
shot Vance and then robbed The store.
were reported from the farm today.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
Ice. C.ASSERTSRIGHT
TO ALTER R. R. RATES

{, WASHINGTON, Oct. 24.-The inter-
state commerce commission today as
serted its authority to alter railroad
freight rates initiated by Director Cen
eral McAdoo, even without affirmative
showing that they are wrong. and an
nounced that the assumption that such
rates are presumed to be right and
Just is incorrect.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
HEALTH EXCELLENT
AT COUNTY BASTllE

There is not sick man or woman
among the ia prisoners In the county
jail, according 10 Sheriff Perry
Excellent health Of the inmates IN
attributed in part to the care given
them and in part to the use Of disin-
fectsnts which have prevented spread
Of the ''flu" in this institution.A
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
BIG BATTLE RACES ON BRITISH FRONT
WILSON DEMANDS VIRTUAL SURRENDER
Hungary to Apply for
Peace Direct to Allies

PARIS, Oct. 2lIungsry intends apply
tene governments ascertain what terms they viii
armce and Hungary 1T is political
in Budapest according Zurich dispatch journal
Austria-Hungary already receucled
donal capulaion Vienna dispatch Frankfort lei
tung threatened with famine the authorities are
powerless and laws longer enforced.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
Note Writing Over.
BRITISH CABINET MEETS
TO DISCUSS MESSAGE

LONDON. Oct. 4,--The British cabi-
net met this morning, presumably to
discuss President Wilson'S reply to Ger
many. The reply was received by the
foreign office from the British embassy
at Washington.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
Of
GERMANY WOULD
Be EHUGE PROBLEM
Washington Discussing Posi-
BILE Effect of Final Note
From Wilson and What Its
Terms Will Mean.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24.-Discussion
centered here today on probable terms
Of an armistice which may be formu-
tary advisers after the allied govern
mentS have considered the German pro-
posals transmitted by President Wilson.
1t was generally assumed by army Off
GERS that the president already has as
certained the willingness of the allied
governments to submit the matter to
military men.
Military opinion here Is that Mr.. Will
son has expressed the basic idea upon
which an immediate aNnistice can be
reached. The terms to render the Ger
man military power on land and sea
absolutely impotent must be worked
out by the supreme war council.
1t will be the mission of the military
advisers to translate general principles
into concrete terms of fortresses to be
occupied, submarine bases to be placed
under guard, munitions plants to be
dismantled and strategic rail lines to
be secured against German use. Since
an arnistice on allied terms means an
end of the war, attention also must be
given to demobilization of the German
army, in itself long process, since
the great torce coulu not oe tutheu pach
10 ClVll me overnight. A..
Inc machinery 1or lornlu!at,o.n % Oh tns
terms aHeauy sAisCs' ! ne lill,iaais ,, @,.u
naVal oosros 81 the supreme war coumI
cI at ersaIlles luTnlsn the te ,,inns cS' a, "a
aNenue !oI the assess.ns VI tIie ~, ",
the lnlhlary leauefs anq pli.is ing sne1' u.
ITO t, naFmong III uTi'i,rI w,,eh fic,t;ns v,
, t'o ~ ~ ond Nfarsboi L'ocE
could come 70 an END MarsnaI na rIell ~
as supreme GoIIlniahoer, anu Ser HS,,i, y
tam; 6aig, FeIsnliss, D.aH anu HittIai, t.a,I
ll'e Pels ian Vniei Vi slail, 81 az \ y
NlttIlpsFs oI we hInS gpaiu' t viz 81
Inirals Goinnlshulns ii,,t IIs the tor sa ~
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a,anahi i,si'i a.S sA-oiAAo'o '"oS y '">
naSaI poatu'
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IO-oVdtS Dig 1AV1tSAs SI
As "a The terms. the situation on Land
arnearH simple, 10 make certain thai
fbe TT-hoat fleets are nut out of action
however by anv terms except surren.
der ,of the submarines themselves ap.
nears more difficuIt Occupation of Hell.
poland might serve to bottle UP boti
Submarines and the German high seas
fleet so far az North sea outlets are
concernad but there Ia another gate.
wav Via The kiel canal and the Skag-
errsi nassine between neutral waters
Along tha Western front. which domi.
nafas the situation elsewhere. ii is re.
GO rdoa &c ohvious that occlipation OF
%a Me+z1 1ThionviIIe fortress would bt
aseantiai Snacnla tior In this connection
has an unIisI,al interest here. since Il
is regarded as probable that the Ger
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
BOCHE OFFERS STUBBORN
RESISTANCE TO ENGLISH
Official Report of Rome Tells of Sudden At
tack of French Penetrating Enemy Lines
and Getting Captives.

WITH THE ALLIED ARMIES IN FRANCE
AND BELGIUM, Oct. a. (By the Associated Press.)
Hard fighting is in progress all along the front OF
the British attack The Germans everywhere are Of.
fering stubborn resistance
On the battle front south of Valenciennes the
night was marked by incessant artillery dues. The
British gunners paid special attention to the roads
the rear of hte German lines which were crowded with
eastbound traffic.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24

ROME, Oct 24-French forces today penetrated
enemy positions, taking more than 700 prisoners the
Italian official statement today says.
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And remember, these are our boys; those who are
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giving their ALL They are prepared to make the ex-
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We want then-one and ALTO come back to us
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Will You HELP Bring Back
Oklahoma City Boys?

Our boys, the boys from Oklahoma City and this
county and this state fighting the Huns They are in
the trenches in France they are sailing the U-boat-n-
tested they going over the top in the face of
German and machine gun fire
Many many more of our boys now training and
will bein France and more are yet to be called
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