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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
LABOR BOYCOTT ON
BRAZILIAN PINE
Causes Building and Repairing
Of Vessels to
Stop.

BUENOS AIRES, Nov. 20. (Corre-
spondence Of the Associated Press. y
The building and repair OF vessels OF
the allied nations In this port has been
almost stopped by a labor union boy
cott on Brazilian pine. AS this was
the only lumber on the market the boy
colt on Its use halted all woodwork on
ships.
,fhe boycott is believed by shipping
agents here to have been evolved BY
Germans and ~Spaniards in BuenoS
Aires. partly as a hlndrance to allied
shipping. 1t has been alleged for q
year or more that German funds and
German ingenuity were behind the labor
organizations here which are directed
by S%paniards.
A few months ago nearly a dozen
allied vessels were damaged in collis-
Ions while being taken down the river
ty licensed pilots of Austrian and Greek
birth. The collisions occurred in broad
daylight and seemed so obviously pre-
they, were deliberately brought about In
the interests Of the Germans. A gov
ernment investigation was started, but
no report was ever made public.
Labor organizations delayed repair
work on them SO that two or the yes
being seaworthy. for two or three
months more. Now all classes OF ship
laoorers are forbidden by their unions
TO do any work on O ship on which
Brazilian pine has been used. The rea-
son given Ia that all or most Of the
Brazilian pine used in this city is i'm.
ported by one English firm which has
been boycotted by the LABOR unions for
several months.
Private industry Is constructing sew
eral vessels in and near Buenos Aires
for sale to the allied governments, but
work on them was stopped by the boy
cott.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
"BL|MP" SINKS
HUN U-BOAT
-
Small Dirigible Has Easy Time
Accounting for
Submarine.

LONDON, Nov. 20. Correspondence
Of the Associated Press Out from a
dense fog streaking the sea shot a small
d~irigible, called a "blImp." manned by
three allied flyers, Directly In front
OF them, a mile away, was a U-boat
with Its coming tower and decks we'll
out Of the water, says an account Of
one of the most successful encounters
OF a British aircraft with a German
submarine.
Opening out his engine to It's full ca
the German craft, many OF whose crew
were on deck. They had seen the
airslttp approaching and immediately
brought a quick firing gun into action.
with shells bursting about them, tho
airmen pushed on and soon were within
effective machine gun range.
The observer used hts gun to such
good effect that with one drum he ao-
counted for the submarines gun crew.
Ing to rescue their wounded, began huF-
rledly to submerge.
Meanwhile the wireless operator Of
the "bllmp' vas busy sending out urg-
ent signals to various patrol boats and
submarine chasars known to be In the
Climbing to a height Of about 1900
feet, the pilot now got ready to use
the machines heavy bombs, The
easily visible, and taking careful aim
through his sights the 'blimp's' gum
ner pulled the tJiggei OF the releasing
The airship, released of a heavy
weight, shot UP like An express ele-
vator in a New York skyscrRper, but
careless OF its movements Its occu-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
WILL SELL FLAGS FOR
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND

Small flags Of blue and white, with
the siX-cornered star In the center. will
be placed on sale In Memphis Saturday
night and Sunday. Nov. 30 and Dec. |
to raise money for the Jewish National
or Zionist fund and the public is cor
daily invited to purchase these flags
as a means az aiding the Jews in ad-
v~ancing the Zionist movement which
has for its aim obtaining a publicly
recognized and legally acquired home
for the Jewish people In Palestine
The movement has been given great
impetus by the recent freeing OF Pales-
tine from the rule OF the Turks through
the brilliant activities Of Gen. Allenby
al the mead OF British forces In that
ancient kingdom and the Jews are con
ndent that the settlement Of this
country by them is a question only Of
time.
The Jewish people do not believe
they can develop into a true nation UNI
Ill they have their own soil and live
In an environment Of their own max
Ing. They want a peasAutry that draws
Us subsistence from the earth and the
fund for which these flags are to be
sold will be used tor the purchase Of
lands 10 be settled by Jews and for
supplying such aids as may be needed
IN making their agricultural efforts sue
cessful. Such lands as are purchased
will belong to the Jewish nation and
will be leased TO individuals who settle
on them and engage In agricultural
pursuits.
Various other means are used for
raising funds for the Zionist movement
but Saturday night ana Sunday will
be devoted entirely to the sale Of the
little flags and those in charge artici-
pate a liberal espOnse on the part Of
the people Of Memphis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
MISSISSIPPI BAPTISTS
CLOSE STATE MEETING

MERIDIAN, Miss. Nov. 20. Cspl,)-
The feature OF the morning session Of
the state Baptist conference being held
here at the First Baptist church was
a report on temperance by T. D. Cox,
j, +, Williams followed with n report
on publications, Much of the morning
session was devoted TO Thanksgiving
expressions, the convention teeming
with this spirit. The convention con-
cluded with last nights session.
Reports Of Mississippi college, Clark
Memorial, Women's college. Baptist or
~phanage, Baptist hospital, Baptist ed
uCation commission and Baptist state
convention board were read and re-
ferred to committees on each Of the
reports.
The report on Sunday school by W.
II. Barrett suggested that the work in
the state has met with great success
during the year. There have been de-
livered this year 526 diplomas, So red
seals and 60 blue seals Texas comes
first and Mississippi second In actual
numbers Of diplomas delivered during
the year. Blue seals, Texas first and
Mississippi sceord. and in Al schools
Texas first and Mississippi second.
In all the states for the sum total
OF diplomas Mississippi holds fifth
place. Under the direction OF sscre-
tary j. r. Bard there we're 20 county
normals held, which resulted in the be-
stowal OF 80 awards,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
HUNS HAD F0NDNESS
FOR CHICKEN AND EGGS

WITH THE BRITISH-AMERICAN
ARMIES IN FRANCE, Nov. 2s,-Poul-
try owners In the little French villages
from which the Germans were driven
In the big allied offensive that ended
the war have been having A hard time
OF It to supply the exacting demands Of
the Germans, Two eggs a week from
every hen was once German reduisi-
ton. " the owner failed TO deliver the
eggs he was fined one mark. He was
forbidden TO sell or kill his chickens,
and II one of them died he was fined
100 marks.
Their homes we're stripped Of every
thing that contained metal or rubber.
Inhabitants In all the villages re-
taken by the allied troops were allowed
only the most meager quantities OF food
by the German army officers. Hun
dreds OF them declared to the Assoc
ciated PRESS correspondent that II 1t
were not for the help given by the
United States through the Spanish
American relief committee, they would
have starved. There were times when
even some OF this food did not reach
them, they said, because 1t was taken
by the Germans and used In the army,
one resident in the town Of Bohain
said that 1900 pounds OF lard sent to
the Spanish American relief committee
from the United states and intended
for the population, was taken by the
Germans before they left the place.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
JAPS ARE NAMED.

TOXIC, Nov. 29.-Viscount Yasuya
Uchida, minister OF foreign affairs;
Lieut., Gen, Giichi Tanaka, minister Of
war; Count Gen. Masatake Terauchi,
former prime minister, and Baron Shin
pei Goto, former minister of, foreign
affairs, have been made members OF
the diplomatic advisory council, m or
"a nisation which was created about a
year ago to assist and advise the for
eign office In the foreign relations Of
the empire.
Viscount Uchida was made the chief
81 eretary Of the council. MitEutake Ia
'kahashi, chief secretary 10 the cabinet,
and Lieut., Gen. Yamanashi, vice-min-
lister OF war, were chosen assistant sec
retaries.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
MAX FAVORED
AS B0CHE PRESIDENT

COPENHAGEN. Nov. 2a.-Prlnce
Macmillan OF Baden, former German
imperial chancellor. lis favored rs the
first president Of the German republic
by democratic circles there, according
to ~alviceS 70 tho Rerlingske Tidende.
The council OF peoples commissaries
has appointed n commission to lhvestl-
gate charges that German treatment
OF prisoners OF war has been contrary
to international law. The commission
includes Karl Trimborn, former seero-
tary OF the interior; Eduard Bernstein,
undor-secretary In the ministry OF
finance; Prince Sehoenach, Heinrich
Dove, privy councillor. and representa-
tiVes Of several governmental depart
ments, PROT. Schmuecking, OF MarburR
university, will act as chairman.
The commission ls ordered to take
testimony under oath and expel guilty
persons from the army, In certain
conditions criminal prosecution may be
ordered.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29

pants hung over, watching the bomb
sink swiftly until II struck the water,
perhaps 300 feet ahead Of the target.
When It's fuse came into action, q
flash OF lightning seemed to rip through
the dark depths OF the ocean, and a
peculiar, brown, cloudy mass e%nveloped
the fore part OF the U-boat.
II seemed ages before the effect Of
the explosion reached the surface. Then.
like a geyser, the water shot into the
air. In the center Of disturbance the
gaping hull Of the submarine slowly
appeared and Its crew could be seen
leaplng overheard.
BY this time two British motor
launches were racing TO the spot, but
they, fortunately, were far enough
away to sci the effects of a ter
rifle explosion which now occurred,
The magazine Of the U-boat had been
fired, ard with a succession Of mighty
detonations the whole craft was lit
orally blown 10 pieces,
The occupants OF the "blimp" were
badly shaken, but they escaped without
injury.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
SWAMP ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS.

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as a medicine
for durable ailments Of the kidneys
liver and bladder.
Dr, Kilmer's Swamp-R Root stands the
highest for the reason that II has
proven to be just the remedy needed
IN thousands upon thousands OF dis
fressing cases. SwRmp.Root, q physi-
clans prescription for special diseases,
makes friends quickly because its mild
and immediate effect Ia soon realized
IN most cases. II is a gentle, healing
vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug stores IN bottles OF two sizes, me-
diufn and large.
However, II you wish first TO test
TO Or. Kilmer q Co. Binghamton, N,
T., for a sample bottle. When writing
be sure and mention The Memphis
News Scimitar. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
TENNESSEE TO NAME
One OF VICTORY HUTS

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. 20. (spl)-
Tennessee is entitled to name one Of
the Victory huts In France, according
70 q telegram received today by c, j,
Jackson, state director Of the united
war work campaign, from DR.. John r.
Mott, who stated that this state was
one of a group to first exceed It's quota
In the campaign.
The message Is as follows; II am
glad TO announce officially that Ten
neRsee Is entitled TO name one Victory
hut, as II was n OF the group OF
states to exceed Its quota first. Most
hearty congratulations"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
NATCHEz SOON TO USE
FEDERAL BARGE LINE

NATCHEH, Miss, Nov, %, (spl)--
BY the addition OF a few facilities to
those In use at present Natchez will he
In a position TO receive the service OF
tho federal barge line now in operation
on the Mississippi river, in the opinion
OF Theodore Brent, traffic manager OF
the line, While here TO confer with
representatives Of the business inter-
ests OF the city, Brent stated that while
he thoroughly approved the project for
a rail and water terminal in order that
NateheE might be made n distributing
point for freight to interior points, he
would suggest that plans be made for
the handing Of local buslness as tho
barge limo Is anxious 20 begin service
for all river points as soon as possible.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
CALIFORNIA PLANS
SHEEP PRODUCTION

-Four thousand sheep nave already
Deen placed on California farms in a
campaign recently initiated BY The farm
bureau counties OF that state, The farm
bureaus viii take large bands OF sheep
from the grass ranges and place them
n small Liberty flocks'' on Individual
ARMS The grass ranges have been 60
oepIelea' owing to two successive dry
ule, Que to pasture shortage, IL soma
provision we're not made for them. Lib.
erty nocks' IL the proper designation
Tor these bands, which will provide food
n clothing for our m WV
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29

companies in S6s farm bureau centsra
OF me state. or these, 257 companies
ing, fire-ftghting equipment for grain
and grass fires. and 6,3S1 farmers en-
listed In rural fire companies which
covered a territory of 1902 SQUARE
miles. The loss In California from
grain and grass fires was $3.50, 900 a
year before sabotage and pro-German-
ism, increased the fire risks, and II ia
probable that at least half a million
dollars. worth Of foodstuffs has been
saved by these rural fire companies.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
KING RIDES WHIPPET.

LONDON, Nov. 2Q-RIding in a Jolt.
ing "whippet," tank, King George on
a visit TO a British training camp, took
part in a sham battle in Which Is tanks
made an attack, aided by %airplanes,
dropping bombs, smoke screens and
machine cunning. The route was over
broken ground and included a fairly
turniugs. Finally the tanks cleared d
trench with their machine guns. Then
they wheeled into line. halted at the
edge Of n ditch, and by their final dip
provided what looked like a salute to
the King.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
GOVERNOR CREATES BIG
SENSATION BY MESSAGE

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Nov. 2o.-A
bombshell was thrown into the Florida
legislature this morning when Gov.
Cats, In n special message, asked the
abolition Of the railroad commission,
He thinks Il a useless burden and that
during the operation Of railroads and
telegraph BY the government II IL not
needed, II roads are returned to pri-
yate ownership, which may not be done
until 81 months after peace, the leEis-
lature can then, II necessary, re-enact
the law establishing the commission.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
X, G. A N MONUMENT

KANSAS CITY, Nov. 29-Women ars
taxing the lead In a movement hare IN
erect a victory monument in memorv
OF the Kansas City soldiers and [s,ilors
VINO died IN war. II is proposed tbat
me shaft shalt stand on The plaga
fronting the Kansas City union sts.
slon The Council Of Women's clubs
haVs assumed responsibility for a popu.
NECESSARY for the memorial " a.
planned to make the drive for thou.
SANDS Of small subscriptions rntSsr
nan nave the monument built BY a
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
DWELLING A

working drawings for ~farmhouses and
n~unlihouses, designed to meet oondi1
tlons IN various sections Of the countrv
assist In obtaining additional isboyp
Tor farms have been prepared by the
Sureau Of public roads OF the United
yySgasss department OF. agriculture
Morklns drawings have been preparsd
also for storage houses Tor sma6 SssIn"
corn, combined grain and corn, nnnd nth'
er crops. Copies OF these plans viii Ia
SEM free on application to the division
OF rural engineering OF the hureau ~
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
MANY INVENTIONS.

LONDON, Nov 29.-since the estab-
lishment In July. 1915, of the British
examined and reported on IS. 900 In
Ventions and proposals up TO July, 1918.
OF those about SO, 900 related. II is said,
to submarines and mines and TO en-
gineering matters, Is, 1000 TO naval ordi-
nance, ammunition and the like. and
the rest TO aircraft
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
STATE FARM BUREAU
AVERTS FIRE LOSS

Fire damage In California this ayear
Is only 40 per cent Of that Of previous
years, fire underwriters state, due to
the work OF fire companies initiated by
the farm bureaus. To avert a threat
ened loss OF fo%odstuffs through fire.
the bureaus organized local rural fire
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
GR0CERS r GUESTS,

PINE BLUFF, Ark, Nov. 90, (Spl)-
guests Of the trustees Of the chamber
OF commerce at their regular meeting
Friday at noon and the session was
turned over to them Tor friendly inter-
change OF views. This meeting Is the
beginning Of the policy TO have some
interest represented at various meet
ings during the winter.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
o MANY SALOONS

CLEVELAND, Ohio. Nov % nv
adoption OF the state nrohihI,loSS
amendment at the recent Ohio election
approximately 1900 saloons in ruyaIosa
county Will be forced TO cloae thsIr
doors on May "a, 1919. Ten brewerles
IN Cleveland, all OF which rev Ia a
large extent on patronage throughout
~ e'ate, also VIII be affected. About
.p,vv" employees VIII seek new oocupa-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
ADMIRAL ALEXANDER koLcHAk.

Admiral Alexander Kolchak, who was
commander Of the Russian Black sea
fleet before the revolution, has been
named dictator over all-Russiau govern
ment at Omsk. In hts first proclama-
ton TO the Russian people he declared
these to be the aims Of the dictator.
ship
'"rhe creation Of n 1T army, the con-
quest OF Bolshevism, the organization of
right and order SO hat tho people can
select the form OF government they de-
sire without hfndrance and bo able to
achieve their Ideas of liberty"
Admiral kolchak was commander Of
the Russian Black sea fleet before the
revolution, He was compelled In June,
1917, TO surrender command OF that
fleet TO the revolutionists. lie did this
after throwing overheard his sword.
Later In the same year he visited this
country at the head of a naval COM
mission from the Rerensky government
and discussed possible cooperation be-
tween the Russian and allied fleets.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22
their snbdiyisloms long after the war

their subdivisions long after the war
is concluded.
The Vire ina Council of Defense
went about AS far In The way OF IL pro-
tcst AS would be proper under the con-
ditions OF It's creation. having due con-
sidcration FOR It's purpose which is TO
Aid in winning the war by any method
that is legitimate and right. but IL may
be that the directing boards of the
political subdivisions OF ire state would
feel it their duty TO protest against
this tax imposition.
1T might, without much stretch of
the mag inatiOn. seem that this tax is
Indirectly tax on real estate. there
fore, II burden upon every land owner
IN virginia. If municipal, county and
district bonds are taxable as to in
come. obviously they will have either
Il lower market price or Will have TO
carry higher interest rate than is the
case with untaXcd securities. and since
real estate bears the great burden of
taxation, the owners Of property would
be the principal contributors 10 this
tax fund.
Il am not suggesting any course Of
action for YOU, but feel that /; is the
duty Of this Office TO bring the sub
ject to your attention."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22
FORM APPAREL UNIT


l:ichmou1 now has a branch women =
apparel unit Of the Women'S Overseas
Hospital organization. wr;ch MAS
formed AT 4 meeting held last Thursday
at Murphy's Hotel The object of the
poly Is 20 aid in the support ~ tie
hospital at Labouheyrc. France. which
Is caring Tor women ana children war
gas victims
The branch here was installed by
the following officers have been chosen:
Aiss~Maryc bernstein chairman. Miss
Mhymc iiirSchbcrg. treasurer: Mis.
louise u. stephan. secretary: Miss
Helen Norton. chairman of publicity
committee. The following assistants
have been named: Misses Annie Bar
kcr. Katie pilara, Iilye kantrowwitZ.
Jones ana l)uzzan and Mrs. Annie Mann
and Mrs. =. EMcll
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22
WIchnrdson promoted.

T.. Il. Richardson. brother Of Colonel
state Land Office, has been promoted
from traffic manager to be assistant
to Federal manager, Coastwise steam
snip Line. This appointment vas made
on September l6, by United States Rail-
way Administrator w. @. McAdoo.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22
NEW TAX BILL DRAWS
PROTEST FROM COUNCIL
III Measure Passes Congress, Incom,
Tax Will BE Imposed on State
and 20 Subdivisions.
GOVERNOR DAVIS INTERESTED
Places Matter Before State Council
or Defcnse-Secrctary Kelley Adj
dresses Letter to Officials Through
out Commonwealth.

The bill in the United states Con-
Gress proposing taxation Of income
from State. municipal. county, village.
school district and other similar
bonds has resulted in q tempered pro-
test from the executive committee Of
me virginia. Council Of Defense. That
committee resolved at "A meeting yes
tcrday:
That telegram addressed to West
inoreland Davis. Governor of Virginia
~ Charles Craig. comptroller Of the
city OF New York. be referred TO the
Virginia delegation in Congress for
such attention ma action as they may
'eem proper to take after conference
WIN representatives of other States as
10 local action on the subject matter
OF inc telegram. il being the opinion
of the Virginia Council Of Dcnfcnsc
that recourse should not he had TO this
method OF taxation except as 4 last
extremity OF the Federal government.
The telegram referred 10 in the rcso-
luton was received by Governor Davis
and referred by him to the State Coun-
cii OF Defense. The telegram reads as
follows:
The new revenue bill now before
congress contains provision for the
taxation Of income from State. NUM-
ciphl, county. village. school. district
aud other similar bonds Such "A tax
VIII seriously cripple State and loC2 !
governmental functions. 1t is in effect
4 tax upon public schools, hospitals.
charitable and penal Institutions, IRE
and police protection. water supply
and other vital indispensable public
necessities
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22

Especial 20 The Times Dispatch. /
BRlSTpL. VA. September 2l.-Eld-
ridge Shiplcy and Hyrl Reynolds. both
twcnty-onc years OF age. were burned
near here. when they lost their bal,
ancc, II is thought. and fell into a
lime kiln. The boys were operating a
dunn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22

y noon Temperature
. ,. NJ. temperature
l.. NJ. temperature !
MaNifnnm temperature to s T.. NJ.
.ilnifnun temperature to p. NJ
mean temperature yesterday
tNoshlai temperature for this date.
Dchcicncy yesterday "
Dcncicncy since March l. |.
Deficiency since January SIS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22
IMMATURE ALMANAC.

The efficient stcnoGrnrhrr is n con-
stunt reader "f the Help Wanted Ads
In The TircS-Dispatch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22
Local ItninfuII.

Rainfall last twelve hours .... Mono
kainfaIl last twenty -four hours 80
Excess since March I 1SI
Excess since January o37
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22
CITIES AND COUNTIES MA,
FILE VIGOROUS PROTEST.

The telegram was very properly
given by the Governor OF Virilna to
the tounci! Of Defense for It's rorsid
GRAFTON since the council il connect
ing link between state and Federal ac-
tiNities for winning the war, and pres
'Cnt taxes arc being imposed as war
measures. hut there Is u rrtnciplc in
Volvcd in this provision OF tho new
tax law that may by extension prove
extremely hurd"nsomc upon States and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22

I.ocaf Observations mt - y. VI.
temperature. 80: humidity. 80. wind.
direction. northwest: wind, velocity. 10
miles. weather. cloudy