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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-10
STRkSSBURG GIVES
FRENCH PRESIDENT
FORMAL WELCOME
1t Is Unofficial Because Of
Lack Of Parliamentary In
stitution-AmeriCanS and
British Members of Party.


STRASSBl re, Dee, 10 resident
Folhcafe ana the governmental parma
mentary party OF France were given
yesterday in Strassburg, former German
capital of A!sacc- Lorraine. the nearest
thing possible to an official greeting
in the province,
The diet appointed by tho forlner
German emperor being defunct me the
landtag dissolved by its own consent,
the native Alsatlana Of the defunct as
sembly gave President Polncare, Pre-
mier Clemeuceau and members Of his
cabinet and several hundred members
OF the French parliament and members
Of the diplomatic corps Of tile entente
powers, Including William G.. Sharp, the
American ambassador and Marshals
| Pershing a reception which may be con-
| sidered as granting the sanction Of Of
| fetal Alsace to the reassrrtcd authority
OF the French government over tho
| province. ,
Strassburg had profitcd FROM its first
| fortnight Of release from German hands
and had put on a dress that was French
for the occasion. rho old kaiserplatz
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-10
HAVANA CARS STOP;
BIG STRIKE BEGINS

HAVANA, Dec. 1O.-Strcet car traffic
ceased on all lines in this city short
" after midnight as a result of the
failure of the government arbitration
commission to settle the conflict be-
tween the Cuban Railway company and
its employees. The strike movement, be-
gun by the transportation employees,
will be followed by all other union men,
according to announcement. Apparent
ly the second general strike In Cuba
within a month is begun. The union of
lmotypists has voted to join in the
general tie-up, and it is possible Ha-
vana will again be without newspapers
tonight.
A meeting of newspaper directors
was called for 10 o'clock this morning,
presumably to discuss means TO meet
the threatening O.. situation. 1t was
through the efforts of these directors
that the first strike came to an abrupt
end, They induced President Menocal
to liberata several labor leaders who
had beer imprisoned. Early today there
was complete tranquility in the city,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-10

GIVE and primeval forces assert them
selves and the region OF law is aban-
doned for the assertion OF naval and
military, forces, Belligerents during the
war had a right TO carry on war, Neu-
trails. had t~he~rlght TO carry on trade.
But VI there was a collision between the
right OF b~elligerents to put restraint
upon the enemy and the right of neu-
trails TO- carry on trade, the subordinate
right Of the neutrals had to give way
70 the imperious primary right Of The
beiligerent,
ut has been recognized for more than
three centuries that a nation which Is
supreme is as much entitled to i'm
pose its viii maritimely on inferior enc
mics by blockade az a nation stronger
on land Ia able TO impose its will mill
tarlly on a weaker nation,
Il am not sure that Great Britain
will not have 70 Say 70 the allies at the
peace conference, We shall be quite
8 satisfied with such n definition OF free
dom Of the seas as will enable the
British navy in the unfortunate event
of future wars to do exactly what the
British navy, aided by the American
navy, has been doing for the last Is
months
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-10
JAMAICA GINGER PROVES
FATAL TO MISSlSSIPPIAN

Twelve ounces OF Jamaica ginger
proved too strong for John P. Rich
ards, 80, of Grenada, Miss, late Mon
day afternoon, and he died alone in
his room on South Second street. His
body was found by other roomers, and
the three f~our-ounce bottles beside him
told the story of his death.
A $50 Liberty bond and other papers
were found in his pocket, the latter
indicating he had been released recent :
~ from the DUPONT Powder company
at Jacksonville, Tenn, and came to
Memphis this week. The body will be
forwarded TO Grenada by Mcdowell &
Monteverde, undertakers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-10
CZERNlN TELLS OF BIG
VIENNA EFFORT TO QUIT

VIENNA. Dec. 10. CHy the Asso-
Ciated Press Count CZernin. former
Austro-lIunaRrian foreign minister, has
told the correspondent that Austria IN
1917 made desperate efforts to witty
draw from the war. even to tho eN-
tent Of offering Germany the empires
richest coal and oil province, GaIiyia,
II Germany would surrender Alsace-
Lorraine,
Count Czerulu added that AUSTRIA
efforts always were defeated by either
Gen. Won L~udendorff. the German chjet
German officials, who even went to the
extent Of asserting that they were
willing to declare war on Austria ii
Austria made a separate pearc.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-10
BRIGHAM, REARRESTED,
HELD ON u. S. CHARGE

charged with attaching q government
witness and with contempt Of court.
pan RriRman, of 'o%vington, was ar
rested Monday by United States drpu-
ty marshals and brought to Memphis.
lhls%uau. who last week was con-
lictcd on Il charge 81 selling liquor
without a federal license and vita
operating an illicit distillcry, Is said To-
hayc threatened Edward Terry With Il
shotgun aud to htvc later attempted "a
second assault. Terry appeared Us a
witness for the government in Brig
mans trial.
brigham Was at liberty on bond
ION for a new trial
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-10
TWO FLYERS INJURED
IN FALL NEAR ATLANTA

ATLANTA. Ca, Dec, 10.-Lieuts,
Henry Watson, of Douglasville, Ga, and
Lincoln Weaver, OF Williamsburg, Pa,
were injured when the air plane in
which they were making a flight from
Taylor Field, Montgomery, Ala, to At
lanta fell 400 feet to earth when a tail
spin was attempted near Fort McPhef-
son. Both OF Lieut.. Watson's legs we're
broken, and Weaver suffered sewers
bruises and cuts about the body and
face.
They were carried to the base hospl.
tai at Fort Mcpherson for treatment
Physicians there thought both men
| would recover.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-10
L L WHILE HUNTING.

BRISTOL. Tenn. Dec. 10. (Spl)-
William O'Meara. OF Deason. H., was
killed by a bullet from his own gun
while hunting near Mountain city, &C.
cording to reports reaching here, The
c~oroner's Jury returned a verdict OF
suicide. but many believe his death was
an accident. He was a truck driver
fora construction company at Mountain
~.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-10
CLAIMS ARMlSTlCE Is
TO BE PROLONGED

BERLIN Dec TO tvia Amsterdam D
MAJ armisticc delegation. has an
uouuced that the French government
has requested the German army com
mand TO designate Observation-Disclosures to
confer regardirg the ~prolpngation of
the armistice. The delegate viii meet
at Treves, in Khenish Prussia, lee, Il
and 10.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-10
POLISH.AMERICANS
WILL OCCUPY STATES

AN ST ERDA Nj. Dec 10 Polish
American divisions. according 10 Il well
Informed source, says the Warsaw cor
respondent Of the Neser Zottuug, have
embarked at llavro for nau2ie, In West
PtussiG, with the intention Of occupy -
ing the provinces of POsen and SiIesla
The headquarters Of the Polish -Ameri-
can troops. according to this informa-
tiAl. VIII bn III The town Of Poison.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-10
SNIFFLES, SNEEzES,
HOARSE WHEEZES
Danish Them by Using DR.
Bells Pine Tar Honey.

Thousands recommend it. Or. Bells
Pine-Tar-Honey ism I an experiment,
but a cough and cold remedy that has
steadily grown popular because it is
quickly effective
For lingering colds or coughs or fresh
attacks it's balsdmir aud healing anti
scptics are sure to be beneficial. It
brings speedy relief from phlegm con
geStion, inflammation, tickling brOu-
chsal tubes. Good also for hoarseuees,
coughs due 10 grippe, and kindred all
ments. Economical bottle goes a
long way, Your druggist sells It, 30g,
SOC, $l.20.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-10
IS CROWDED
WITH DELEGATES
TOPEACE COUNCIL
continued From First ragcl

CONTINUED From First Page
the Blysee palace, whore luncheon will
be served, On Monday afternoon Mr..
Wilson will be accorded II solemn re
Ception at the Hotel dc Vile,
During the ensuing days President
Wilson will take a long trip through the
devastated districts and cities Of East
ern France.
There seems to he no change in the
plan to begin the peace conference on
Dec. II.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-10
CHILD HIT BY AUTO.

Becoming confused as she crossed
Union avenue, near Manassas street, in
congested traffic, Mary Reed, aged s,
sBS Marshall avenue, ran in front Of
an automobile driven by Mrs. T, NJ.
say. and was severely bruised. She was
taken to the General hospital by Mrs,
Wade and injuries to her head dressed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-10
Have to Hurry, Ladies.

And order his Xmas cigars from Sam
elson. He wants Tadema, Extra or
Julia Marlowc. Also Gillette ra2ors
and blades. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-10
Mr.. Lnmherman

Samelson has Il fine, fresh lot of Ia
dema and Julia Marlowe cigars in
Nmas boxes, for your boys and friends
order them early. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-10
APPROVE REVISION.

LIMA, Peru. Dec, l0.-Approval o.
the bill raising the Peruvian legation
at Washington to the rank of embassy
has been given by the senate.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-10
The COATS

A big assortment OF coats Of the now
est styles developed In kersey, velour,
chiffon broadcloth, Velour de I.aine,
pompom and silvertone. You are sure
10 find a desirable garment at this
remarkable price. and we assure you
that the values are exceptional
We have on display a complete line
OF coats that vary in price @I0E
from $1e,S5 TO ....."..-... VlGJ
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-11
IGpPli11H
Hh11ff1eS|
CSr W6zf Mason
HOT WEATHER.

TT is a super heated day on which |
write these verses and people, as
they go their way, are breathing
hcartwrung curses. Excessive heat like
this destroys the temper OF the mlldeSt;
he loses all his sanity polSe and uses
words the widest. Tired Father is at
other times OF disposition sunny; his
laughter rings like Easter chimes, he 5
prodigal with money. But he is sore
and surly now, since heat began to
swat him; the sweat is dripping from
his brow. and prickly heat has got
him. When mother says, Il need a
broom" in accents mild and quiet, he
turns upon her eyes of gloom and
starts a full-sired riot The children
tip-toe everywhere. no hint OF racket
making. for Fathers like grizzly bear
whose head is sore and aching He sits
Beneath the sunset tree and fans him.
self like blazes. and it IS pitiful to see
his line OF smoking phrases He rubs
his back against the shed, its itching
chafes and bothers, and says he wishes
he were dead and planted with his
fathers. He wishes winter would arise
and come, with all its rigors he reaches
wildly for the flies, and burrows for
the chiggerS.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-11
MOBILIZING OUR MAN POWER.

GRADUALLY the country IS coming to realize the
~ heavy strain which puts on nations man power.
With three million men in uniform and more going to
the service soon and with many millions turned from
peaceful pursuits to those industries which have to do
directly with war labor shortages in many lines are in
evitable The var work must go on, OF course, and
undergo still further expansion SO must such peace yoca-
ton as are necessary 10 the wcbcng Of the people but
there mus, he a steady reduction OF the essential oc-
cupations.
Another large factor in sowing th, labor problem Will
he proper distribution of the workers and to that end
the expansion Of the state labor department will prove
helpful 1t is planned open free cmpoyment offices IN
six Oklahoma cities which have lacked that convenience
and assistance heretofore Lawon Shawnee BartlcsviIle
Chickasha Ardmoe and McAleser arc the cities selected
These offices will work in cooperation with the federal
labor department and should furnish the machinery needed
to connect the worker, with the job, where they needed
most
With this wide prcad organization the work of assist
ing the commcndabc enterprise and tightening up the
non-esscnal, can also be furthcrcd degree impossible
by haphazard methods Standing ready to help secure
help where help needed the employment offices will
also be in position where help is employed which
should be diverted to other lines and thereby further the
enforcement OF the work or fight" regulations Of the
provost marshal general
1t is fitting too that these cc, are to have womcns
departments, or the @fcrnair ut the specie IS destined
TO become increasingly prominent IN industrial and COM
mercal affairs. Already have invaded many lines
Of work where they strangers little while ago, and
while care should be taken them from the heyicr
drudgcry their numbers in the ranks OF labor will grow
larger as the war progresses
The prospect of more war contracts for this state
Fart Of the governments plan to 'reeye the oongeed
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-11
.zEE.:;saS7&de1A.@!;;a;ss!@! = S; s!!!|! Moves

INCREASING offensive activity by
the Italians and French IN Al
= bania has passed unnoticed because
We have all been on our toes for the
big blow in the west II one analyzeS
ones attitude toward the Balkans, it
is true in most instances that follow
ers of the war have given up hope o1
any big result OF our four year toe-hold
in the Balkans at Salonlki. Naturally
there is not much interest in what one
considers a side show, where only raid
ing activity breaks the monotony
Do not he too sure that events of
great importance cannot happen m the
Balkans. We have until September to
take advantage Of StalcncSS, a war
sickness, an apathy and growing
hunger which has reduced Bulgarla's
participation in the war to a minimum.
The allies are sounding out Bulgar-
ian and Austrian strength IN Albania.
The whole line has been tested IN the
last week and it has demonstrated that
the enemy neither is in strong force
nor ready for a fight At the mouth
OF the Noyusa river the Italians turned
the enemy line by breaking out a high
ridge which formed the western limit
OF the front The central success ap-
parcntly, was accomplished through the
participation OF fleet OF British mon
itors which moved IN on the Adrlatlc
flank OF the position Cd and took the
defenders with big gun fire in the rear.
On the upper Deyoli river south OF
Lake Oclrida, which is shown on the
northwest frontier OF Albania on the
map, the French have been making con
81 tent gains in a movement that IS
growing IN power
Avlona (2) IS. the base for Italy,
part in the Balkan campaign. Until
It had been established that General
Diaz was thoroughly able to meet any
aggression by the AuStrians on the
Piave and in the mountains OF the
Trentino, Italy's share OF the Balkan
expedition was a small one The Aus
train ugahoo having been met, Italy
has reached an unprecedented plane OF
war strength which is bound TO over
flow Italy and reach into the Balkans
IN a big way II Italy can further
weaken Austria and Bulgaria by en-
larging her Balkan participation, the
offensive job which General Diaz will
assume before winter in Nenetia will
be made easier As the old line stood
within sight OF AvIona, the main ltal-
ian base was not safe A sudden Aus
trian victory would diSorganize the
port and force Italy much further
south for lines of support No possible
location OF base can meet the fAcili-
ties Of Ayona, By all odds il is the
best and in fact, the only available port
OF size on the southern Albanian coast,
SO the Italians want to insure it. The
larger their force in the Balkans, the
more they will spend on safeguarding
the jumping off place do not think
the demonstrations in Albania are for
any other purpose than OF securing the
positions desired to protect the port
and transport route across country tC
Greece and Serbia
The assignment OF General Franchet
d Esperey to command in the Balkans
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-11

industrial area of the east that the call for workers
here will become more nsisen and offers another reason
for extending the employment facilities OF the state by
this method it will also be possible, to some extent to
check the competitive bidding for workers which has
proyed disastrous to business in certain sections In bre
is part Of the plan for utilizing full strength against
our enemies
And that. first or last is what America must DO to
,v;r this war Germany has held out long and will
last longer only because of the excellent organization
which converts that whole compact country into smooth
running war machine But Americans better producers
than the Germans and with greater resources to sustain
our efforts There remains then only the problem OF
mobilization Of all our resources and effort and ultimate
success will be is,urcd OF that ultimate success there is
no reasonable doubt but the drive through to
victory the better will be for our country and
the world That is why each which tends in that
direction merits the whole hearted support OF the folk at
home That is why employers and employees alike should
coopcate with the labor departments state and federal
with an eye single to the countrys demands.
Short sighted selfshness is sure to compicatc the
problem somewhat but If all patriotic people will help
the best they can the few who unawakened still will
he aroused and the fewer still who Of doubtful loyalty
will be shown the error Of their ways otherwise be
rendered impocnt to obstruct the forward march Of
American workers and warriors.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-11

islander with the patriarchal whiskers
who lived 10 become both the leading
vessel owner and the leading railway
owner OF America
1t was the old commodore who, when
the civil war broke out. gave the gov
ernment the steamer Vanderbilt.
which had cost him $4,000.
The new General Vanderbilt is the
third Cornelius, and the great grand
son OF the commodore His grand
father was William II. Vanderbilt. who
inherited the bulk OF the commodore's
wealth and ability, General Vander-
bit's father, the second Cornelius, died
in 1890. He was a railroad man of a
high order, a lover Of art who left to
the public remarkable collection Of
paintings. including Rosa Bonheur's
Horse Fair"
The new general is a capitalist. .
director in many companies and has
been a strong supporter of the national
guard.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-11

il may have been manufactured by the
ruling class, but it has the effect OF
opening our eyes to the determination
Of the war party of Germany to carry
on as long as they are in power So
Hindenburg must keep up his offensive
with every ounce OF strength, even
though he knows a decision is possible
for the Germans only through a lucky
stroke, for the offensive of 1918 has
taken the place of the U-boat campaign
as the slogan of yictory.-W. NJ II.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-11
Histor,yR
Bits .A

One Hundred Years Ago Today.
1873 Marriage Of the Duke of Clar-
ence, aitcrward King William ~ of
England. and Adelaide Amelia, sister
OF the Duke of Ssxe-Meningen.
Seventy-five Years Ago Today.
lS4j-The bicentenary Of WeJtmin-
ster assembly was celebrated in Edin-
burgh
Fifty Years Ago Today,
lS6S--Commodore James +. Miller.
u. ). n, died of African fever at
ChlrleStown Mass
Twenty-Five Years Ago To-day.
1893 Colorado Silver convention,
meeting in Denver, issued an appeal
TO the people OF the United States.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-11
A Vanderbilt
Is a General

IN the recently published list OF ar
| my promotions, in the midst OF tho
eight brgadicr generals who have
become major generals, and the fortv-
three colonies who are now brigadicr
generals, is found Col Cornelius Van
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-11

fhc Rcd Gross needs nurses aids and should have
them Women who qualify for that service should 60
possible The work is apt to be hard and unpleasant,
work around hospitals frequently is, but it is noble
work il not romantic And this call also calls at
tenton the Red Cross regulation which bars who
have immediate relatives in the army. We confess our
inability to the wisdom Of that regulation at this
distance,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-11

dcrbilt He can now
preface his familiar
name with "Gener-
al"
In this day of
democratic inter-
mixing a family
name doesn't count
for much-and set
there is a certain
value to the name of
Vanderbilt that lifts
il above the usual
run of wealth bur-
dencd ancestry Il
recalls the sturdy
ol d commodore.
sublimatcd terry
man, who still re-
mains one OF the
finest OF American
object lessonS-that
stnrdv old Staicn
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-11

the assurances Oi the continued large
movement OF needed supplies to Greece,
the reorganization OF the Grcclan
army. which ALREADY has 100000 troops
in the field and 10000 more IN pros
pcct after the harvest, are signs which
tell me the war is not going to end
with further efforts in the ancient
cockpit OF Europe.
Germany's bankruptcy Of reserves is
proven by her refusal to send twelve
divisions with Otto Won Below when
assigning him as commander over the
Au,tranS. Three division, were Of
icrcd, but Emperor Carl held to twelve
division, as the price OF PruSSian lead
csship OF the next Austrian movement
As a consequence OF the Spat OF kings
the AuStranS have wisely decided not
to seek revenge for the defeat by
Italy on the Piaye Germany is hold
ing all OF her men to the west Aus
tria'S battle line is held out OF the man
theatcr, while the German troops de
tailed to Austria arc kept in the in
terror to keep the people down With
out German direction and participation
in a big war. any Austrian offensive
Is doomed before It begins
The dismissal Of the German foreign
secretary, Kuehlmann, for his reich
stag speech in which he announced
German victory by arms alone is inn
possible, shows the temper OF the pan
German fanatics OF the nation which
control the military organization and
consequently, control the nation The
states chiefcst spokesman on foreign
affairs totid not have made his speech
without the counsel and knowledge OF
his supcriors Then the utterance was
test on the part OF the kaiser, who
certainly is more nearly sane than his
son, the crown prince, to see whether
the junkers would consider the looping
off of the German aims OF conquest
providing the allies can be fooled and
! foXed into negotiations. The clamot
which followed kuehlmann'S conces
sion may not have been spontaneous
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-11

Austrian prisoners surprised to hear the United
States in the war but surprise is in store for
those Huns who haven't been captured yet
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-11

Percy Tuttle Kansas City musician who never had a
haircut or shave in his twentythee years of life has
been arrested as Stacker The BARRIERS will please arise
and give three rousng cheers.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-11

While it helps hear that the kaiser has Spanish
prrrc A,iatc cholera seems nearer what is coming TO
him
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-11

As we understand it, Russia is to be helped If It is
possible to help nation which doesn't know what It wants