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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
MAYOR WANTS BILL TO
EXTEND CITY LIMITS

Mayor Mouteverde will urge upon the
Shelby county delegation when it goes
to Nashville in January to present a
Memphis to take in Binghamton as
far east as Highland Heights, north to
the National cemetery and as far south
to point which will take In New South
Memphis. II is also proposed to. take
in Orange Mound and probably Bun
tyn. Them ayor said Friday that he
would recommend the passage of the
bill for extending the city limits.
The city OF Binghamton, while In
debt, will be an asset instead OF la
bility TO Memphis II that municipality
is taken in, he says. The income from
taxes In Binghamton exceeds $4,000
annually and it is generally believed
that the corporations indebtedness
could be taken UP in eight or 10 years.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08

a ROME, Nov. S.--Col Ernest p. Bick-
hell, director-general OF the civilian re-
iief department Of the American Red
Eross, has just returned from visit
IN Greece, Macedonia and Serbia, where
f5e went to determine what is to be
Hone by the Red Cross to alleviate
xpnditions among the people in the
a Speaking on latest events and the
Situation in those countries, he says:
PThe region which suffered most Is
Macedonia, where there Is need OF
srompt and efficient relief work. Since
he Bulgarians entered that country
Mnditions have become very serious.
The Serbian advance was a most pro-
9Igious feat, / followed part of the
Nay, accompanying one French and
one italian division, Officers could not
ii1id in check the Serbian soldiers. who
4ashed ahead climbing mountains like
Vild goats.
a@'For eight days the Serbian troops
we've entirely cut off from their base
tf supply. 1t is mysterious how they
fed themselves in that region. which
vas entirely deprived Of all foodstuffs.
As far as | can make out, they lived
vi that time on grass. roots. turnips
AAd similar food. l have seen officers
fll their pockets with bread, which
fbey crumbled UP. Occasionally they
Kould eat a few handfuls, thus keep
De themselves alive for days,
At Babuna pass, the only road north
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
\
CONTINUE AS
CHIEFS MEET
WILSON BRANDS CHARGE OF
NEWS WITHHELD AS FALSE

WASHINGTON Nov Sat President Wilson'S direction, Sec
shortly today that
concerning armSce
false, and that
decision armiSe reached would he made
public immediately by the government.
MIR. LRnsings statement follows
authorized by the president TO state that
in
contrary utterly definite decision in
amSCe has been reached will Immediately be made
public by the government"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08

An official diplomatic dispatch from
France today emphasized that Mar
shal F'och Is empowered only to de-
liver armistice terms TO the Germans
and receive their acceptance and that
peace negotiations are not the business
OF the military commander.
No efforts at compromise or evasion
by the Germans is TO be tolerated: !:
they muEt take what the allsea and
the Ifaaitea sstateH offer ard lay dpwn
their arms or there Will be no intsr.-
ruption OF tho great offensive which
is destroying the German military ma
chine.
THE powers conferred on Marshal
Foch only concern the conclusion OF
an armistice," says the dispatch. THE
notifications which he IL qualified to
grant are strictly limited. Any sus-
pension Of arms even even II II Is
asked for on philanthropic grounds, Is
out OF the question,
... 1T In stated that there should be
no doubt that the armistice and the
peace considerations are two distinct
questions, and while Marshal Foch Is
duly qualified to negotiate the armis-
t!ce, the peace negotiations are con-
Germs of the allied governments,
Marshal Foch will do nothing more
than communicate to the delegates
the already prepared conditions OF the
armistice."
The statement was authorized at the
White House shortly after 10 o'clock
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
CROWDER DISCUSSES
REVOCATION OF CALLS

WASHINGTON, Nov, S,--Provost
Marshal Gen. Crowder called into con-
ference today the heads of all sections
of his office to discuss possible suspen-
sion OF the November draft calls, under
which more than 800 900 men have been
ordered to army camps.
While Gen. Crowder would not discuss
what recommendation he might make
to the general staff, 1t Is known that
his advisers viii advocate warmly with
drawal OF the November call. at least II
the Germans accept the American and
allied armstice terms before the move
ment to camps begins.
with 100000 men already under
arms overseas and at home, tho feeling
Is growing that no more will be needed.
even though II may be long time be-
fore American forces can he recalled
from France and some additional men
may be sent over.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
PERSHING REPORTS ON
FURTHER GAINS FOR MEN

WASHINGTON, Nov. S.--Gen Per-
shing in his communique for last night
reports that the First army continued
its offensive east of the Meuse yester-
day, the Fifth division and national
guard troops from Wisconsin and Mich
igan taking the heights overlooking
Brandevi}le and other ground after hard
fighting againsta desperately resisting
knemy.
n The famous Rainbow division and
8he First (regular) division seized the
heights south and southeast of Sedan
And the suburbs of that city west Of
tho Meuse, the statement said. II add
ed that the entire region between the
HI (ContinlIed on Page & Column a
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
POLICE AFTER NEGROES
WHO ARE QUITTING WORK

Meeting Chief Of Police E. s. Pass
AZ noon Friday detailed special squad
0f officers to Scour the town for many
Megroes said to be deserting their jobs
ih local business places In defiance Of
thee ity's work or fight ordinance,
Tho move to round up the negroes
rAille as result of complaint from
Asperal merchants Friday morning.
Thirty negroes from the Union Seed
and Fertizer company quit Thursday
Night at II o'clock and left their work
cards at the plant. Foreman Hanks
Immediately asked. their arrest on a
loAfing charge.
IL is understood that in several places
sntSroes have defied their employers to
Nflforce the work or fight law AS a
reAult of both propaganda" work Of
gflpatriotic citizens, who have been
N3srd to question its legality, and the
Nremature peace story.
No trouble Is anticipated, although Of
fieers expect to make wholesale ar
rtsts unless the trouble Is alleviated.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
BRITISH CONTINUE THEIR
DRIVE: TAKE 2 TOWNS

Il LONDON, Nov. S.--The British are
continuing their advance along the ac-
.Nve battle front. Field Marshal Haig
tAday announced the capture of two
Villages In the region between Mons and
Aaubeuge.
y The statement reads: st
SHARP fighting occurred last evening
IN the neighborhood of Eclaibes and
Aimont- Fontaine, south of Hautmont.
These villages were captured with a
Humber OF prisoners. Our advance south
81 the Mons Conde canal continued"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
Wanta Commission, Girls?
Join Red Cross Motor Corps

lances. looking after families ot soldiers
in need. and helping in every way when
help Ia most needed,
A large number Of members OF the
motor corps have won distinction In
France by driving their ambularces
safely through the most dangerous
places often under heavy fire of the
enemys guns,
Although officers for the Memphis
motor corps have not yet been selected,
a number of women have volunteered
for training, and the courses will begin
Monday
All who desire to enter the corps are
asked to see Mrs Kenneth G. puffteld
at Red Cross headquarters on Madison
avenue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
WOMEN LEAVE HERE
FOR POWDER PLANT

Two Pullman cars carrying Is young
women to the government powder plant
at Nashville will leave Union station
Friday night. About 40 girls will be
from Memphis and the remainder from
other sections of Tennessee, from Ken
lucky, Mississippi, Arkansas and Ala
bama
The party will be in charge Of Miss
Florence Burke. conductress for the
powder plant.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
ABD|CAT|ON Of
KAISER IS SET
FOR SATURDAY
German Majority Parties in
Final Discussion Decide to
Unanimously Demand Gust
ina of Wilhelm at Once.

LONDON, Nov. S.-The German ma
cussion on the question of Emperor
Williams abdcation and will without
doubt unanimously demand that he alb
dicate, according TO a Berlin dispatch
to the Copenhagen Politiken, forward
ed by the Exchange Telegraph corre-
spondent. The abdication, 1t Is added
will probably take place tomorrow.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-Thc German ,

WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-Thc German ami>-
tce delegation entered conference with Marshal Foch
at 8 o'clock this morning, French time, the state de-
partmcnt announced officially today. Announcement
was made also that if it is found that the German dele
gates must refer the amsce terms to Berlin they will
be given y hours from the time that decision is reached
in which to answer.
Any suspension of hoStitics before the amistce
is signed even if asked on phanhroplc grounds is de-
cIarcd to be out Of the question.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
NEGROES REGISTER AT
OWN BRANCH OFFICE

Memphis negroes seeking work
through the government employment
service now are registering at n branch
office In charge o. Prof. Vhomas j.
johnson and Florence ,HgavCa.
The office was c7""o' 90 -
avenue Thursday and already many ne
groes are registering 10. suen work
as the employment office can find for
them
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
PROBERS FIND COTTON
PRICE-FIXINC WRONG

WASHINGTON, Nov. S,--Fixing OF
prices Of raw cotton Is unnecessary and
impractlcable, President Wilson will be
told by the cotton investigating COM
mittee OF the war industries board.
This announcement was made last
night by DR.. Thomas w. Page, chair
man of the committee,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
HELD ON LIQUOR CHARGE,

+. Devote, of Orange Mound, was
arrested at his place of business Thurs
day night by sheriff Perry on a charge
of having violated the liquor law. The
sheriff alleges he got a sale on De-
voto. Devote was placed in Jail and
spent the night there, making bond
for $500 for his release Friday morn
ing. r. Zavela was arrested at De-
votes place shortly afterward with
bottle Of whisky on his person amt
was charged with violating the hauoS
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
PORT OF HAMBURG NOW
IN HANDS OF REBELS

AMSTERDAM, Nov. S.--The great
German maritime port Of Hamburg is
completely in the hands of the revolu-
tionists, according 10 reports from
Hamburg newspapers printed by the
Cologne Gazette. The red flag is flying
on all abe ships In the harbor.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
MRS. NORTON HURT.

Mrs. Harry a. Norton, $40 McLemore
fenue, was slightly hurt at o'clock
thursday night when her automobile,
Mich was standing in front of II. I.
North Main street, was
fruck, police say. by car driven by
Il II. Spencer. owned by John Wade
Co. Mrs. Norton was taken to her
|hme in Collins ambulance. Spencer
Is not arrested.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
TOOK BOYS BICYCLE.

Police are seeking the bolsterous
crowd of boys and young men who
Thursday night took a bicycle from
Roy Nichols youth, 514 North Fourth
street, on Main street to celebrate, y
Nichols reported to police the men
were drilling up and down the street
and furnished a description OF them.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
PRINCE HENRY FLIES
REVOLUTIONARY FLAG

COPENHAGEN, Nov. S,--Prince Hen
ry OF Prussia, brother OF Emperor Will
liam left Kiel on Wednesday In an
automobile flying red flag, the
Schleswig Vblks Heitung states, He
was pursued by marines, who fired a
dozen shots at him, the new spape adds.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
CUT RAILWAY LINE AND
SHUT OFF HAMBURG

COPENHAGEN, Nov. S.-Revolution
lists have cut the north German rail
way line south OF FIensburg, In Schles-
wig Holsten. This breaks communi'
cations from the north with Hamburg
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
R. R. TELECRAPHERS
TO GET MORE COIN

WASHINGTON, Nov. S.--An order
granting railroad telegraphers gem
eral wage increase will be issued with
in a few days by Director General Nc
Adoo, 1t was said today at the rail-
road administration. The advance is
said to average about $50 a month.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
COMPTROLLER ISSUES
CALL FOR BANKS NOV. |

WASHINGTON, Nov. s.--The comp
troller OF the currency today issued a
call for the condition Of all national
banks at the close Of business on Fri
day, Nov. 1.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
GUNS BUSY IN
|. SEDAN REGION:
DRIVE GOES ON
Pershing Rests as Both Sides Engage in
I Shelling Along American Line, But Brit
ish and French Smash Onward.

WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES ON THE
SEDAN FRONT, Nov. 8, 2 pm. (By the Associated
Press Beyond artillery and machine gun fire, which
was particularly active in the region of Sedan, there
has been little to report from the battle front since last
night. No infantry action has been reported on any
section of the American front
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
;ection of the American front

Il II was contingents Of the noted Rain
bow division and OF the First division
that made the final whirlwind dash yes
terday into Sedan, the western portion
al which was captured yesterday by the
Aimerican troops.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
clared to be out of the question.

this morning that whenever word came
Of tho signing of an armIstice Ia
France, President Wilson himself would
announce It Immediately,
When this assurance was given tho
government had not heen advised
whether the German armistice delega-
tlon had reached Gen Fochs headuual'-
tors behind the French lines where they
were expected about noon today, Parts
time, n l.a4, ssf xii ,s III Ss tsls VsasASAg
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08

COPENHAGEN, SThe Berlin, publishes
proclamation German wokmen the Social Democratic party
which emphasized the firm intention full demo-
proclamation
who through policies, this calamity
their All
being this exception will be made
however highly placed"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
Temporary Halt.

But these defenses can now be only
way 4stations the German retreat can
only Temporarily halt west OF the Ant
werpsN amur- -Atexieres line, and II may
makA only asshort stay anywhere west
~ tlIe MeuS because tho evergreen.
eHHF Fs VI 'a+4~-r4----I----- II
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
GERMANS ENTER LINES
AT NIGHT, THEN REST

PARIS, Nov. s.~-Ol:45 am, Tho
German delegates who came within the
French lines last night to receive from
Marshal Foch the allied terms for an
armistlce. proceeded this morning to
the meeting place designated by the
marshal The white flag bearers
reached the left wing Of Gen. Debeney's
army at 10 o'clock last night, They ar
rived Mt the place indicated by tho
allied supreme commander within the
French lines about o'clock this morn
ing and passed the remainder OF tho
night there.
Ii the credentials Of tho German
armistice delegates arc found adequate,
they will be Informed officially what
the terms of the armistice are and
that they viii have n time limit OF "
hours IN which 10 reply.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08

OTTAWA, Nov s-sr Robert Borden, premier Of Canada will
England domnon
preaching peace conference II announced today
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08

BASEL Nov. Sield Marshal Makcnen OF the German
arrived budapest from bucharest confer with Premier
divisions Rumana according Budapest dispatch
ceved here.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08

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Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-03
4 FiRELEss sRoopER
 FOR MoTHERLEss CHICKS.

It is satisfactory for the small flock owner. It can be used out doors only In reasonably warm weather; in cold weather keep 1t in a room which is at least part ly .eated-
 You can make 1t yourself. As the construction is very simple. many people prefer to build rath- CT than buy them. The body heat of the chickens is the source of warmth. A box IS inches square and 6 inches deep makes . good hover of this type. Adjustable quilts or covers are used. The number and position of the quilts over the chickens in this box are regulated accord ing to weather and the number of chicks. In very cold weather the quilts should sag Q e to rest on the backs of the newly matched chicks, and there should De little or no empty space in the hover. In warmer weather or with older chickens the quilts or covers are raised or part of them removed. From 12 to % chicks are usually placed in . nreless broodsr, 25 being the av- craze number, while small lots do better than larger ones under this method. When first placed In the flrslsss brooder, the chicks may have to bs put undsr the hovers frequently until they learn where to gst warm.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-03
WESTERN MINING AND OIL

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Prices Quoted for Metals.
 New York-Lead-$7.00q7.25.
 Bar Silver-85kc.
 Copper $23.17h.
 St. Louis-Spelter-$7.6 .66.
 Boulder-Tungsten concentrates. 6o per cent, $20.00q22.5o per unit. Crude ores, 60 per cent. $22.000 2500; 25 per cent. 3l2.00a 12.50; i5 per cent. Ss.40Gl2.20 per unit.
 Arizona.
 Sinking from the s0o-leyel of the Gadsden is under way.
 Interesting mining developments are taking place in the Harcuvars. Calumet and Hecla Copper Company declared a quarterly dividend of sl0 a share, payable March 20.
 The old Silver King mine at Super. for is expected to reopen rich lower levels soon and be numbered among the big shippers.
 Samples of wire silver. recovered from workings of the old Silver Butte holdings. now known as the Thumb Butte Consolidated Mines Company. excited much interest in mining cir cles in Bisbee.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-03
Colorado.

After a temporary shutdown work has been resumed on the St. Law renee property, Red mountain.
 Victory Oil Shale Company is cor poration organized 10 engage in the development of the beds of oil shale on the Western slope.
 Modoc Consolidated Mines Com pany of Cripple Creek made two car shipment of screenings estimated to be worth $3o and s35 to the ton.
 The Alexandra mine, an old Red mountain property that was aban- doned as far back as 1899 is being worked during the present winter.
 Any attempt to estimate the quan- tity of manganiferous ore in Lead vile would be extremely hazardous. Old stopes that are not recorded on mine maps are continually being brok- en into.
 President Wilson approved an agreement reached by the War Indus tries Board and the producers of grade "A" zinc, fixing a maximum price of 12 cents per pound [. O. b. East St. Louis, subject 10 revision on June 1.
 With the advent of the new year, and following the equipment of the property with an up-to-date motive power plant, including compressor, air drills and all other necessary ap- pliances. the upper Quartzite zone of the Calliope mine, Bachelor district. is now undergoing exploration on . scale never before attempted and with results that already justify the installing of power drills.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-03
WHeN Eoo FACTORY
 AS BACKYARD VENTURE.

The inustratioa above shows an intendve backyard poultry plant which b making . very im- poFtant food contribution to . nation that needs more eggs and poultry fesh. Practically the en- t1re backyard is occupied by houses and covered runs and ahout 70 hens are carried- Each house o c by 14 feet and e divid- ed into ( psns with . covered yard of tAs sane size. There ars about IS hens to . pen. Tbe houses are raised froo tAe Round Q that ths heas can run under them and the eoll in the runs is renewed four tines . year. 4 flock of ID hens in one of these pens laid 2s10B egu ina year. Oats are speoufed for sreea feed in the cellar of the dwelling houss of the owner. Chieks. too, ars raised in this basement.
 If y0u aro thlnl1ng of starting . bae1yard poultry busineD. wEite to the D. 6. departmeot 0f agriculture for . copy 0f Farm- CT Bulletin eoo. "Backyard Poultry KsspanG."
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-03

women. JOHN KoPPELNANN, R. No. 1, Mclean, Nebraska.
 This famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound, has been restoring women of America to health for more than forty ysars and 1t will well pay any woman who suffers from displscements. in- dammation, ulceratiop, irregularities. backache, headaches, nervousness or ''the blues" to give this successful remedy . trial.
 For special suggestions in regard to your ailment write Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine O., Lynn. Mass. The result of its long experience is at your service.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-03

dottss, RAede Isiaad Reds and Ofp- ingtons arc an good varieties fer the avsfags psfson who does not intend to 90 into the poultry business eo . con- siderable scale. Thee brseds are good layefs and they also make good table poultry. Furthermore. they will hatch their own eggS and brood their own chickens, whereas the Leghorns and other breeds of the sgg-laying class do not it, and the use of expensive incu- batofs and breeders is necessary h order to perpetuate these hocks.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-03
Why Bald 9o Xound3

Dandruff and dry scalp usually tho cause and Cuticura the remedy. Rub the Ointment into scalp. Follow with hot shampoo of Cuticura Soap. For free sample address, 'Cuticura. Dept. X, Boston. At druggists and by mall. Soap 9. Ointment 9 and 5O.-Adv.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-03

the space back of 1t warm enough to prevent any frostbites. If it is more convenient the males may be removed to a warmer place for the night. Rub- bing vaseline on the combs and wat ties of the males makes them more frost-resistant.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-03
Sure.

Do you think there will be any to- ken of mourning in society when it Is reported that the best catch in town Is engaged:"
 ''I suppose all the belles will be told"
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-03
sREEps FOR BACKYARD FLocks.

For the family that wishes to keep poultry for home consumption rather than for the market. the so-called gen. eral-purpose breeds are better suited than what are known as the egg-Iay- ing breeds. Plymouth Rocks, wyan-
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-03
EasY.

Brown (who is engaging a parlor maid during his wife's absence)-And why did you leave your last place?
 Comely Applicant-Well. it-it-was for letting master kiss me. sir.
 Brown--Ahem! You - h'm - may consider yourself engaged.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-03

OOmpoQno to eI1 women who suffer from any functional ] disturbance. e it has done me moro good than all the doctors medicine.
 Since taking it I have . fine healthy
 baby girl and have
 gainedin health and
 strength. My hus-
 band and 1 both
 praise your med.
 icine to all slf6erinD