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The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-01
American Red Cross,
(Croix-Rouge Americainel

NOAOtA-hOuBe AH6AlCdllcl
My Dear Mrs. Malone:--
Although you have heard from our
Government that your boy has died
for his country here in France, am
writing for the Home Communication
Service, the American Red Cross, to
tell you more of his last illness and
burial than the brief official message
could give.
Your boy was admitted to Camp
Hospital No. 33 with severe attack
of lobar pneumonia. 1t was evident
from the first that he would have
hard time to pull through. He had
the expert care of the best American
physicians and the skilled attention
of the American trained nurses. But
in spite Of everything that could be
done for him, his body was weaker
than his fine, brave spirit, and he was
not able to survive. We did not talk
with him unless he wished to talk; he
was so weak, we knew it was danger
GUS to tire him. A nurse was con-
stantly in attendance in case he
should want anything, but he did not
speak, except to ask for water or to
have his pillow changed.
Miss Anne Grace Bergen, 80 Mar
shall street, Rice Lake, Wis, was
with him when he stopped breathing
at 900 the evening Of August goth.
He did not suffer, but went to sleep
like tired child.
He was buried with military hon.
ors from the chapel Of the American
barracks here. Father Joandreau
had charge Of the ceremony. An
honorary guard of American soldiers
marched in advance of the funeral
procession from the chapel to the |
beautiful Kerfautras cemetery where |
50 many of our Americans are rest
ing. Father Joandreau marched be-
hind the guard and in front of the
hearse. Another guard marched
about the hearse and Red Cross work
ers and an old French lady who at
ENDS all American funerals came be-
hind the fag-covered coffin. After
he ceremony at the grave, the bu-
yler blew taps.
/ took the enclosed flowers from a
treat bunch sent by the Y. M. C. A. L
which lay on your boys coffin, and
We all came away thinking not only
# the brave boy who had died for
lis country here, but of his family
10 far away in America.
send you my sympathy for your
hare of the worlds present sorrow.
congratulate you that you had such
boy to give for our country and /
end you my love, because / know he
would have been sending his if he
lad not died like Christie make
he world better place to live in.
Loyalty for our country,
MAUDE CLEVELAND.
Home communication Service,
AMERICAN RED CROSS.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-01

The Kiser Shoe & Clothing Co.
have the largest stock Of best quail
ty goods they have ever had in stock.
They are offering special induce
ments for Saturday as may be seen
from their advertisement in today's-
Daily Sun.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-01
Election Returns
Tuesday Night

The Daily Sun has arranged To Sc
cure bulletins from Tuesdays cleo
ton. It has not been definitely de-
cided just what method win be adopt
ed in giving them to the public.
This win be made known in the Dali
ly Sun on Monday afternoon.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-01

Mrs. Joe Brabson and children left
today for Norfolk, Va, after having
spent the summer here. They expect
to spend the winter in Norfolk.
Lieut.. Col Brabson is on the Argonne
battle front in France. His com
mand was one Of the first to land
overseas, and as the heavy artillery
has had much of the work to do in
recent battles, Col. Brabson's bat
terry has been in many hot engage
ments. Friends here have received
souvenirs only recently, which were
taken in No Mans Land.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-01

The sixteen-year-old son of Mr..
John Eads was aecidently shot while
out hunting Thursday afternoon.
The bullet from a 32-calibre rifle
struck the young man in the left leg,
just below the knee, inflicting a pain
full injury. DR.. Brumley was called
and dressed the wound.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-01

Messrs. John and Bruce Tucker,
and Miss Lillian Tucker returned
Thursday afternoon from Waynes-
vile, N. c., where they went to at
tend the funeral Of their sister, Mrs.
w. J. Hannah.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-01

We are discontinuing 100 subscrip-
tions to The Daily Sun today. We
believe the majority Of these will miss
the daily visits of The Sun and will
renew before many days That some
of them may not understand the new
law, we will state again that all news
papers are now compelled to discon-
tinue sending the paper when the
subscription expires
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-01

Read the special offer by Kiser
Shoe & Clothing Co. for Saturday.
You are no doubt interested in shoes
at this time, therefore you should be
interested in the special prices they
have on for Saturday.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-01

Mr.. }. N. Solomon, good friend
and patron Of The Daily Sun from
near 0ttway, has our thanks for a
club Of five yearly subscriptions to
the paper given in this morning.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-01

Mrs. Leila Stanton will leave Mon
day for visit to her son, M. Hal
Stanton, in Chattanooga. Hal is
engaged in X. M. G. A. work, and his
headquarters has been in Atlanta for
some time.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-01

You will enjoy the football game
at Tusculum tomorrow afternoon.
Your presence will also encourage
the boys Of the S. A. T. c., which is
the only regular military organiza-
ton in the county, made up almost
citizens should assist the Tusculum
8. "A. r. G. in every way possible.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-01

Friends Of Mrs, R. W. Doughty
win be glad to learn that her condi-
ton is greatly improved.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-01

Mr. 5. B. LaRue is attending lIol-
ston Conference in Chattanooga this
week.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-01

Mr.. Henry R. Baker has purchased
the Noel property, on West Main
street. They expect to make some
improvements on the property in the
early spring before they occupy it,
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-01

Mrs. Mollie Nelson is recovering,
after having been confined to her
home for several days.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-01
LOCAL and PERSONAL

Or. J. T. Smith was in Knoxville
On professional business Wednesday.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-01

Fruit Cake Material and Spices Of
all kinds at the Hardin Grocery CO.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-01

FOR SALE:-Nine nice Pigs; 2
months old. See Mrs. ]. R. Stone
cypher, Limestone, Tenn. 1s6-2t
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-01

Mrs. c. N. otey left yesterday for
d visit to Mr.. 0tey's parents, in
WytheviIle, Va.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-01

Miss Kathleen Hampton, of John
son City, is the attractive guest of
her cousin, Miss Marie Maxwell, on
Church street.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-01

Buckwheat Flour and Maple Syrup
at Hardin Grocery Co.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-01

Miss Julia Brabson has returned
from a pleasant stay with friends in
Chattanooga.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-01

Fresh Spanish Mackerel at Hardin
Grocery Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-26
FRENCH ENCOUNTER STOUT RESISTANCE
 IN SERRE VALLEY
Germans Bring Up Three Fresh Divisions-Bat
 tie Rages Fiercely.

With The French Army in France Oct 25 (By The Associated Press.)- General Debeney's attack between Mont D'Origny and the valley of the Serre is meeting with very stout re- sistance. The battle was raging again fierce ly this morning around Villers-Le-Sec which was occupied by the French ,, troops. NG
 The Germans have brought up three divisions to this sector in the past few , days and appear determined to dis pute possession of every foot of ground. They are particularly favored by the character of the terrain which is very broken, furnishing strong nat ural obstacles which the enemy has utilized to the utmost by adding field Qualifications upon which they have been working the past four weeks.
 The position General Debeney's men are attacking from Ribecourt south east to the valley of the Serre is call ed the Herman position by the Ger mans.
 Considerable of it's general charac- teristics from captured enemies and the reports of the aviators.
 This is not supposed to have the same strength as the Hindenburg line, but is sufficiently strong to permit of stout defense.
 Behind this line, again, there is ex- tension of the Hunding position in front of Guise, to which the Germans no doubt will retire when the present battle is finished.
 In the valley of the Disc the Ger mans have formibadly strengthened the natural defenses by artificial floods from the region of Guise south ward to La Fere.
 Dams prepared long ago or used in the eventuality of retreat have en- abled the Germans to divert the wat CTS of the Disc and spread them thru the valley.
 They have another water line in the valley of the Serre to protect their present positions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-26
BILL IS HELD UP.
Revenue Bill Not to be Passed Unitil After the November Elections
 By The Senate.

Washington Oct. 25.-The War Revenue bill will not be reported to the senate until after the November elections.
 Senators Simmons, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee which is revising the house draft of the meas ure announced tonight that the com mittee deems it utterly impossible to complete it's revision, and return the re-drafted measure to the senate by Oct. 29 when leaders plan for con gress to recess until Nov. 12.
 By the time congress. reassembles.. Senator Simmons said. it is believed the bill will be ready for submission to the senate, where it will be given right of way.
 During the recess the committed will continue work on the bill.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-26
ITALIANS ATTRACT
 ATTENTION AFTER
 MONTHS OF QU|E1
Washington Views Situa tion From Standpoint that Austrians Are
 Waning.

Washington, Oct. A.-The sudden i flare of activity on the Italian front after months of almost complete quiet, attracted quick attention to- day among military officials here. It was noted, however, that first official reports from Rome carefully refrained from describing the actions as drive.
 The fact that nearly 5000 prisoners were taken yesterday shows the surprise nature of the attacks, and it also may indicate waning morale in the Austrian army. Officers here would not be surpris- ed if the Austrian forces, in view of the condition at home, showed weak
 ness under heavy assault. The place selected for the at- tack indicates that present operations
 may be preliminary steps to a major offensive.
 Aside from it's military significance the cperatoin in Italy is being close
 ly watched by officials here as a test of the spirit of the Austrian ar
 my.
 On the western front the situation around Valenciennes seemed to off, cers here to be approaching criti- cal stage.
 The British continued to force their
 way ahead. and with the Raismes for est cleared. the water barriers to the
 north partieFy overcome, and Nor mai forest in the south invested. it
 appears that the gateway to- Mons and Maubeuge between the two for |ests soon would be forced
 The French, 1t was also noted. Wer'
 making more rapid progress in clearing the enemy out of the Oise- Serre salient.
 Possibly the thick1y protected German reserves in this sector have been withdrawn to meet the British menace.
 Viewed from a larger perspective 1t appeared possible to some officers that these two operations might now
 be compelling such 8 concentration of enemy reserves in the center of the long line from the Mouse to the sea that the time was almost at hand
 when a new blow could be struck effectively farther east.
 The Franco-America armies east land west of the Mouse have been steadily improving their tactical po- sitions. it was pointed out, and there
 is strong feeling that new blow
 of greater extent than any struck for
 some weeks is certain to fall upon the enemD forces somewhere on this part of the line before winter sets in to slow up oprations.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-26
MAJOR KILLS SELF
 ACCIDENTALLY AT CAMP LEWIS, WASH

Camp Lewis, Tacoma, Wash, Oct. 25.-Maior Alexander P. Cronkhite, son of Major General A. Cronkhite, in command of the 80th division now in France, accidently shot himself here today with an automatic pistol and died within two minutes. Major Cronkhite was in the 213th Engineers.
 The accident occurred on the pistol range.
 Major Cronkhite had fired a shot at the target and turned to remark on the excellence of it.
 The words were no sooner spoken than the pistol in his hand was dis charged, the ball entering his breast.
 He graduated from West Point in 1915.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-26
Can Assemble Quickly.

The premiers of the allied coun- tries, who make up the political ele- ment of the council, can ke assem- Dled at short notice, but it is pre- sumed their presence will not be necessary until the military and naval members have completed their work.
 1t was said today in official quar- ters that Col. House would not be a member of the council, at least for the present; that he simply is the eyes and ears of the president in Europe, charged with ascertaining the exact state of public and private feeling in regard to all matters con- nected with the war.
 Possessed with full knowledge of this nature. it is believed the presi- den: will be even better prepared thar heretofore to deal with every phase of the complex problems that Wilt arise as soon as negotiations for an armistice and peace are fully under way.
 The Individual Views.
 Individual views of the entente pewers are certain to develop as to the action of President Wilson in boldly stating the war aims of the United States; in fact 1t is under stood that the president desires to have these disclosed at the earliest possible moment so that united front on these questions might be presented tot the common enemy by prior agreement among the countries fighting the central powers.
 Col. House will 'be in position to learn these separate views and per- hapc to reconcile the conflicting in- terests and desire through personal discussions.
 The president has a vote in the council in the disposition of polit- acal matters and it is regarded as possible that he may delegate this power to Col. House.
 It has been suggested, however that the use of the term vote" in connection with the proceedings of the council is misleading. What Is meant is rather a voice in the pro- oeedings, for there Is to be no vot- ing in the ordinary sense; no question of majorities or minorities.
 The members are charged to broach freely for discussion, any subjects they please, and if any line of action is deemed necessary each represent ativ will notify his own government of the general sense of the council and 1t will be for the home govern Ments to give the necessary instruc- ticns for any change in policy.
 Admiral Benscn's status differs from that of Col House in that he presents himself at Verailles in his capacity as the ranking officer ol the American navy ard consequently probably will be welcomed as an cxrert and authority by the technical members of the council.
 Nc one knows the extent of the rowers with which he has been clothed by the president or Secretary paniels, but it is assumed that he can give any orders necessary to carry out tthe naval phases of any .srmistice that Is agreed upon. so far asSsit may be necessary to affect the American naval forces in Uu- ropeens waters.
 The official copies of President Wilsonss latest response to the Ger. man notes. togethAr with the cor Srespopdence incident khereto. mak.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-26
NO FOOTBALL GAMES
 IN THE WEST TODAY

Chicago, Oct. 25.-With. few ex- captions, the middle west will endure another "sportless Saturday" tomor- row because of the Spanish influenza situation which resulted in a score of football games being cancelled.
 Northwestern will clash with the Great Lakes Naval Training station team at Great Lakes in what probably will be the most important game of the day.
 ing in all eleven separate communi- cations, were not delivered by cable o. the entente governments until to- day.
 or course London and Paris were IT, possession of the unofficial text of the notes as received through the rress and by radio. but these were not sufficient upon which to base official action.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-26
Meet Partial Success.

On the whole they are succeeded |hg, but nevertheless, on all salient positions under attack the enemy line gradually but slowly, is being breed backward.
 On the northern Italian battle front ketween the Brenta and Piave rivers he Austrians are being put to the est in a new attack by British. Trench and Italian troops, while in fesopotamia the British again have lone on the offensive against the Turks and at last accounts were mak- hg considerable progress.
 In. Albania and Serbia the opera ons of the allied forces are tend hg toward the slow but sure evacua- lon of the invaded districts by the hemp forces.
 In the northern French theatre the ritish are centering their effort putin of Valenciennes to cave in the hlient between that city and Le uesnoy and move on toward the i'm crtant junction town of Maubeuge nth the two fold purpose of finally ncompassing Valenciennes and reach Ag the Belgian border.
 Everywhere the Germans are offer lg the stiffest of resistance but nev- ttheless they have been compelled to i've up the town of Maing and most
 the intervening points southward ong the railway to Le. Quesnoy, hlch now is all but in British hands. Between the Disc and Serre rivers merlcan naval gunners with 16 inch ans have joined the French in their Forts to hammer their way north stward toward Hirson, one of the y point positions in the German ne. American shells from these guns being hurled against both Vervins d Rozoy.
 Further progress has been made by Trench in this region, but only af-
 the hardest kind of fighting.
 Likewise on both sides of the Mouse yer the Americans have advanced eir llne notwithstanding the strong slstance of the enemy.
 worth of Grand Pre- which lies in $ valley above the famous Argonne aest several hills of the utmost por1ance from 2 strategic stand my have been taken from the des- .ately resisting enemy machine 1Hners and artillerists,
 numerous violent counter attacks ve Deen launched by the Germans sihst the Americans but all these " been successfully sustainew.| s s,,' 1ermans in this region now are uly ontflanked bv the French stand
 1n the north of the American line on ,oualers ':M and it is probable they n wlii be compelled to readjust vn entire line from the north of T ,TrSlers to the region of Etain.
 s,'s sme .loeration of Rumania has been cnnaI gun ny entente forces after years cCSpation by the Germans.
 IPa"sssing P,'sg the northwestern portion ss Sa or or Iron Gates, French patrols < ontd rtaced a passage of the Danube entered upon Rumanian soil.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-26
lHNAN OFFICERS 10 REPLACE BRITISH CORPS

kicers Oct. '25.-American Frano.al .lalned during the last year
 nr,se nHse soon will take the places Fps nv,a n instructors at balloon N rst,,ns th,ns fields. 30 that the latter
 Wa wn nome for war service.
 thst z. uepartment announced to- usssss me British eoRernment I'll
 Thc h1 release Iron doty of offic-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-26
WAY CLEARED FOR PREPARING AN ARM|ST|CE Arrival of Colonel House and Admiral Benson in
 France Gives Chance
 For Start. HOUSE IS EYES AND EARS FOR PRESIDENT He May Later Become A Member of Supreme
 War Council.
HOUSE IS EYES AND
 EARS FOR PRESIDENT
GERMAN CABINET WILL NOT MAKE REPLY UNTIL
 ALLIES STATE TERMS

Basel, Oct. 25 (By The Asso- ciated Press. )-The German war cabinet considered Presi- dent Wilson's reply at a lengthy session yesterday, ac- cording to the Frankfort Zei- tung.
 It was decided not to answer at the present time, but to wait until it is learned what the entente's armistice conditions may be.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-26
Allied Forces Attempting to Break Thru Lines and Cause Collapse of Sys- tenn.
A A11sTRIANS HARD HIT
 ON ITALIAN FRONT
Most Stubborn Resistance By Germans Is Being

Associated Press Summary.)
 The Germans in Belgium and France still are stubbOrnly re- sisting the attempts of the entente allied force to break through their lines and bring about an immediate collapse of their de- fensive positions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-26
Enemy Appears to Have Re treated Considerably in
 This Part of Flanders.
HAIG REPORTS NINE
 THOUSAND PRISONERS
Semperiees and Querenaing Captured; Advance
 Continues.

With The British Army In France and Flanders, Oct. 25.- tB! Associated Press) - The British troops tonight were on tIic outskirts of Le Quesnoy, hay-s ing driven forward across the Le QuesnOy.Valenciennes rail- way. after heavy fighting.
 The enemy appears to have re- treated from q considerable p0r- tiGn of the ground in this zone.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-26
JAF TROOPS WARMLY
 WELCOMED BY SLOVAKS

Tokio, Oct. 25.-(By Associated Press ss)-Japanese troops under com mand of General Muto, arrived at Ilkutsk on October 12 and were well
 comed by the Russian and Czecho- Sloyak authorities. the war office an- Ecunces. H3
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-26

Washington, Oct. 2;5.-Arriyal m France of Gel. E. M. House, President Wilson's personal rep Iesentative, and Admiral Benson. the highest ranking officer in the American navy, has cleared the way for the beginning of such dellleratiOns as may be neces- sary to frame the draft of an arm1stice to be submitted to Ger. many.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-26
CAPTURED AMERICANS HAVE
 ARRIVED IN NEUTRAL LAND

Washington, Oct. 25.-The atate5
 department announced today that
 three American aviators captured by
 the Germans have escaped frOm pries.
 on camps and succaedAd m FeacNin1 a neutral country m saMea withheld. ss& K s|s x,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-26
FIRST SNOW OF SEASON.

Washington, Oct. 25.-The weather bureau reports the , first snow of the season in
 northern Nebraska, Minnesota
 and Western South Dakota to-
 day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-26
Major General Bundy Assigned
 to Camp Pike
Succeeds Col. Chas. Mller, As Commandant;; Miller
 Remains at Pike.

Little Rock, Ark, Oct. 25.-It was learned here today that Major General Omar Bundy has been assigned as commandant of Camp Pike, succeed ing Col. Chas. Miller. who has been in command since the departure for France of Major General Samuel D. Sturgis last June.
 Col. Miller will remain at Camp Pike as commandant of the Infantry central officers training camp.
 Major General Bundy recently re- turned from France where he com manded the Second Division of. the American expeditionary army. VT,
 Colonel Reed Assigned to Bowie.
 Ft. Worth, Texas, Oct. 25.-Col. William L. Reed, recently home from overseas duty. has been named chief of staff of the tooth division at Camp Bowie. He is now on his way here from Warrington.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-26
GREEMENT IS l REACHED ON 1 REVENUE BILL

k., rsam,nston, raaa Oct Reinforcement Snsa aoned " today by the senate and! tllar ou,erees u,.,slrees on the six billion ssed. mlIltary appropriation bill, st wao yesterday by the senate and rhs week by the house.
 |ttsd s conference report will he su,b1
 the ~ tne house tomorrow ana