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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
INTERPRETATION OF MESSAGE
AND WEAK LEADERSHIP LOST
CONGRESS TO THE DEMOCRATS

people felt that the war would soon be
over and that by the time the new
congress came into power there could
be no objection to division on strictly
party lines.
If the president, indeed, was think
ing Of progressive measures of recon
struction and believed his own party
better fitted to carry them out thar
the Republicans he failed to develop
that theme or make plain such issues
TO the voters. In fact Mr.. Wilson with
MS supreme confidence in the ability
of the electorate to fathom his pur-
poses from time to time without ex-
PLANTATION from him did not make il
sufficiently clear just why the Demo
cratic party was a better instrument
Tor the things he had in mind thar
the Republican party. And If he had
the consciousness that the Democratic
chairman in both houses of congress
would remain the same anyway, led
the country TO believe that the Repub.
lican leaders could not be as ineffici-
ent, II the same men, however, are
retained in control of the Republican
party in congress as were there in 1910
ahd 1912 the election OF 1920 may show
a reversal, II the Republican party
takes the initiative and abolishes SEMI
orlty 1t will have accomplished a re-
form even more important than the
enalng OF ClOture rule in the Senate
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
Would Do 1t Again.

There IS good reason to believe that
II the president had it to do over
again he would even in the light Of
tuesdays result make an appeal for
me support of the Democratic party.
Probably, however, he would not have
made II vague. Probably he would not
nave allowed 1t to be susceptible of the
Interpretation that was put upon il
that republican voters or leaders were
unpatriotic. But he might have sought
TO show why the settlement of the
great war, meaning, as it must a slim
closely related to the particular poIi-
ties OF reconstruction which he believed
me Democratic party would enact and
the republican party oppose.
government ownership Of railways,
OF telegraph lines, government control
o. important resources to the end that
private interests may not have monop.
olies which affect the cost OF living
ana the wage scale-all these things
nave been In the back of the minds
OF democratic leaders as being likely
to compel lines Of cleavage between our
political parties in the next congress,
out the president assuming that he
shared that view failed to give the
country the slightest intimation of the
character Of reconstruction program for
which he would ask his own party to
stand Domestic problems of recon
struction even in the natural relation
ship to foreign policy were subordi-
mated,
The voters Of the country were IN
willing to believe the Republican party
would do anything to obstruct the pres
ident either in his conduct OF the war
or negotiation Of a joint peace. Certain
Republicans had expressed dissent, but
the implications Of that dissent were
not ~expounded by the Democrats un-
less il was In Massachusetts, WHARF
Senator Lodges plea for Senator Weeks
proved futile and the country had do
nestle and personal questions alone on
which to base its Judgment.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
VETS Figured.

Vets and drys here and there heIped
and hurt. A bad record on war meas
ures affected certain Republicans as
well as Democrats; a Democrat of an
obviously unpopular personality was
opposed by an outstanding Republican
candidate who was active in Liberty
loan or Red Cross work: Democrats
who had voted against CONSUMPTION or
against the war itself argued that the
people should heed the presidents ap-
pear for a Democratic congress on pa
triotic grounds; voters were inclined to
regard the cry as specious.
A vote for a Democrat was not al
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08

Every woman hates a lie, but she becomes amiablv tolerant
1t is uttered in praise Of her own beauty.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08

Switzerland is in danger OF becoming a scrap heap Fyerv
king that is thrown into the discard goes there. II the useless
queens and jacks, ten-spots and deuces and all the tran,3n~1 -
monarchy follow suit the country will be filled M with msI 81
plumber. '' "''eo
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08

lie didn't holler or make much noise, but Col I'D Hons
was there or Whereabouts. ~
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08

The greatest phylactery against financial panics is MtAdoo
keep him on the Job.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-24
High Class Dundee
Homes.

$500 buys an unusually well con
structed, 2-stCry and attic, 7-room, mnd4f
ern house In excellent condition, having
hot water heat, double garage corner
lot, paved street All clear. One block
fr9n car line. Original cost, when
prlce OF material was at low ebb, $4,000
A bargain.
$500 buys new 2-story and attic y
S-room, modern house. recently com.
pleted and all ready to occupy. Oak
finish and floors throughout Double
garage. Paving paid in full. Investi-
gate at once as property Will be &C.
supied il not sold by Thanksgiving.
$3.50 buys nearly new 2-story and
attic. 6-room modern frame house, fin
ished in oak, first floor; located on
east front lot 50Xl35 feet In Dundees
new addition between Dodge and Far
nam Streets. Convenient to carline
$4,000 buys a 2-story and attic, ..
room house, located on large corner ioi
S2lsxl35 feet, in Happy Hollow addi-
ton. Double garage. Choice location.
$4,000 buys new. 2-story and attic,
S-room, modern, Colonial ilouss. fn.7
ished In birch mahogany and old IVORY
with oak floors throughout. Large corner
lot lo0x1S5 feet, bath rooms am
shower; maids quarters on Sd floor
Must be seen to be appreciated g
sl4,500 buys a new, 2-story and attic.
S-room. stucco house with tiled roof, :
finished in birch mahogany and white
enamel, beautifully decorated through
out. Vacuum vapor heat, tiled BATH
room. Garage. All ready to occupy
East front lot near Happy Hollow.
Safe Investments.
$4,000 buys a 2-story. duplex, brick
Of s rooms each. having hot wateIT
heat, located between goth and cath SITS.
in coming business district where
values will increase rapidly. Terms
$500 cash. Balance at 5h TO 6 per
cent.
= $4,000 buys 2-story, substantial
brick building, nearly new with stores.
below and small apartments above. Well
located on West FIarnam 81. Gross
yearly rental over $4,000. Pays nearly.
per cent net on $4,000. Reasonable.
terms az
$4,000 buys a 3-story and basement,
brick building with stores below and
living quarters above. Close-in on 16tbr
st. Gross yearly rental $500. EncumA
brance $4,000 at 5 per cent. Owner
could use good residence we'll locateds
as part Payment for equity. I'll
GEORGE & co.
a02 City Natl Bank Bldg Doug 1855.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-24
South Side

FOR SALE
My home. 4126 S. 25th St. 8 rooms.
hot water heat strictly modern, full
basement. sleeping porch 12x24, large
barn. For particulars phone Ralston s,
or write J. D. Courtney, r. F. D. 4, South
Side, Omaha, Neb
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
Claude W. Suits
Meets Mysterious
Death Here Friddy

Police and Coroner n. T. Ingram are
probing the mysterious death Of Claude
W. Suits, SO, 229 Vance avenue, whose
body, lying In a pool OF blood, was dis
covered at the foot of the rear steps
leading into his residence at 6 o'clock
Friday morning From evidence, he
had been dead five or six hours.
His body was discovered by his wife,
Mrs. Mamie Suits, when she happened
out on the back porch. Police were
rotified and emergency officers found
a morphine needle on the man. They
also discovered that a banister on the
steps, evidently decayed, had been
knocked off the platform Is feet above,
from which It Is believed Suits fell.
Before leaving home Thursday at
noon Suits told Mrs. E. A. Garrison,
23l Vance avenue, that he was going
to celebrate and get drunk" He also
suffered paralytic stroke some few
present to believe that while In a state
Of coma from liquor and drugs Suits
probably stumbled on the steps and
fell off. They also think his affliction
was a contributory factor.
There were no evidences of his hav-
ing been cut or shot, His head was
crushed in on top, which leads officers
to believe he fell in that manner. Neigh
bors heard no scuffle during the early
hours Of the morning. Coroner Ingram
held an inquest at the parlors of John
J. Collins. undertakers, Friday at noon.
Suits was employed as switchman
with the Belt line when he suffered his
stroke of paralysis, Since that time
he was given another position by the
railroad. He moved here with his wife
from Mississippi a few months ago.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08

artillery ACTIVE ON YANK FRONT
United Press Says
Gables Taken From,
H--They Should Be

The United Press, according to
statement made by a paper using
that service, apparently has been
excluded from the European cables
on account Of the false announce
ment that the arnnlstIce terms were
signed and that the allies and the
Germans were at peace.
The confession probably Is true.
The vast amount OF harm the report
has accomplished warrants drastic
action. There has been no censor
ship on Associated Press dispatches
beyond the ordinary precautions,
Associated Press dispatches from
Europe are coming In even more
rapidly than usual, due perhaps to
the censorship which, II Is claimed,
has been placed on United Press re-
ports, and giving It access to addl-
tional facilities used for a sinister
purpose by other news agencies.
The Associated Press reached
President Wilson at a New York
theater and informed him that Aus
trla had accepted the allied terms,
and he was delighted. The Associ-
ated Press conveyed the same in
formation to Secretary Lansing and
he accepted II as fact.
When the United Press attempted
to "put one over" on Secretary
Lansing he cabled to France and
within two hours nailed II as a
canard.
The attempt to make nlckels out
OF the tears and hopes Of American
mothers with cruel indifference to
the Inevitable awakening Is the most
diabolical mark ever made upon the
pages Of newspaper record,
The lrnputation that the news Of
tire signing of the armistlce will be
withheld for any purpose by Presl-
dent Wilson one minute after Il Is
signed, borders on treason and any
one who believes II questions the
honesty Of the government.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
CLEMENCEAUSAY
FOCH SAVED ALL
Tears Shed by Premier as He
Tries to Dodge Honors
h.. Thrust on Him.

PARIS, Nov. S.PFenllef Clernepceau
appeared Tor d t1gu9MHfit laSt alght III the
lobby OF the senate after d sitting Of
that body had declared him, In trade
Of his country" He was speedily sur
rounded by senator's who pressed for
ward to shake his hand.
You are the saviour of France"'
cried one.
mo, no." replied the premier, shrug-
ging his shoulders. 1T is the country
which has done everything itself"
joined.
mo, assure you" returned the pre-
mier. II have done but my simple
duty. Any one of you who loves
France would have done as much.
There are moments when the spirit Of
itself rises within one."
Here the premiers voice failed him
Tears coursed down his rugged coun-
tenance which so many violent storms
in the past had left impassive. Re-
covVing himself, he said;
Gentlemen, l thank you. I did not
deserve SD much honor as you have
done me. Let me tell you that am
proudest that you have associated my
name with that Of Marshal Foch, that
great soldier, who in the darkest hours
never doubted the destiny OF his coun-
try. He has inspired everyone with
courage and We owe him an Infinite
debt"
Fully master of himself now, the pre-
mier went on:
Gentlemen, we now are coming to a
difficult time. It Is harder to win peace
than to win war. We must so act that
France will resume the place in the
world Of which she is worthy More
than ever must she gather herself up
more tan ever must she be disciplined
and strong. have confidence in her. .
Then pushing his way through the
circle, the premier said
viii you allow me to retur nto my
task 9D
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
CASUALTY list

WASHINGTON, Nov s.--Two army
contain a total OF 1853 names. divided:
Killed in action. 1853; died, accident
and other causes, three; died Of disease,
30S; wounded severely, 81; wounded, de-
gree undetermined, Ill; wounded slight
ly,, 1872; missing In action. 332.
Included in the lists are:
.... TENNESSEE.
Killed in action: Bugler Shirley Led
better, Livingstons Privates Arthur T.
Creston Roger q. Lowe, Oakgrove.
Died OF disease: Privates Britton
Cluck, r. F.. D. 4, Morristown; Ander-
son Elliott. R, F d. !, Mountairy, Vir-
b. /, Eaton; Edgar L. Mckinney, r. F.
d, !, Hartman; James s. Lesenby
Clarksvlle; Wilson l.. Hooten, r. F.
D, 3, Lewisburg; Robert A. Mc1lwain
r. +. D. 2. Rutherford: James NJ. Nell
son, Trenton.
Cannon, r. #. ID, 3. Murfreesboro.
waite Wallace Williams. Nashville.
appuod slightly PrlYate William
~ 4c7 Waldran boulevard, Mem
Missing in action: Cornoral John F
Compton, Rogersyille; Privates James
A. Cole, BELLS: William H. Hutchinson
II, 4. d. l, Palmersville Glenn N
Neal, Hickory Point; Clifford Ross
Adar Grove.
MISSISSIPPI
Killed in action: Private Theron NJ
Spencer, Pontotoc.
Died Of disease: Privates Millard S
Bethea, r. f. D. l.. Heidelberg; Hill
lard Boatman, Abbott; Homer F
Haynie McComb: Amos Hodge r. T.
y. g.. Blue Springs: Elisha Jones
Columbus; Ralph McRousseau, Long
town; Clinton w. ousley, Renova.
ARKANSAS.
Died of disease Private Feastei
Bailey. Board Camp.
Wounded slightly: Private Valentine
Wheeler, Cardiff
Missing in action: Corporals Hugh
T. Greenlels, Rison; Chester b. Trib-
BILE, Bevins.
ALABAMA.
Killed In action: Private William +
Wheeler, Alexander City.
(Couftnpad an papa Q Colun1n
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
B|CKNELL GIVES DETAILS
| Of HEROIC SERB ADVANCE

from Monastir, very interesting sit
uation developed. At that place were
gathered Serbians. French, Italians and
Creeks with their Bulgarian prisoners,
but no one showed any sign of ami
mostly. Indeed, nobody had time to
deal with the $4,000 prisoners taken.
These men were merely deprived Of
their arms and then allowed their lib
erty behind the allied lines. They
started off toward the south without
ANYBODY paying attention to them
Prisoners swarmed like ants along the
roads, leading southwark. taking as
little concern about their safety as
they would II they had been among
their own people.
Bulgarian forces in their retreat de-
stroyed bridges and carried off cattle,
but respected buildings and private
property generally The only great de-
struction carried out was the burning
Of the aerial railway 40 miles long
from Prilep to Neles over Babuna pass
This road was built by Bulgarlans.
I'm Serbia the common people did
not seem starved. There was short
age of food, but all had bread. Serbian
refugees in Greece are returning home
rapidly
"Greece has two sets of refugees,
those driven FROM Macedonia and those,
more numerous, amounting to 500, 600,
from Asia Minor. These can not return
home because Asiatic ports are not yet
open and also the difficulty attendant
on such q trip
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
PRUSSIAN TOWN TAKEN;
SHIPS FLY RED FLAG

LONDON, Nov. S.-Sonderburg, Prus-
sian town in Schleswig 13 miles north .
east of Flensburg, is in the hands, OF
the revolutionarles, according to dis
patch from Copenhagen to the Ex;,
change Telegraph company. The red
flag has been hoisted on the ships
there.
The movement which resulted In the
seizing Of virtually the entire German
navy by revolutionary forces was car
ried out in a peaceful manner, accord
ing to the Exchange Telegraph corre-
spendent at Copenhagen.
At Wilhelmshayen the naval officers
agreed TO hand authority over to the
rebels II they would promise to make
resistance should the British attack
that naval port The Third iptRntry
srsgiuents According to these sdsices,
has taken. possession of the airdromc
at 0luenhlsg, in Holsteiu.
/ Blafkenstein. q commune m West
phalis, ~ miles northeast Of Dussel-
dorf, has Joined the revolution.
A Berlin wireless dispatch received
here today says:
'"rhe Third squadron remains faithful
to the government"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
GLST OF
WARNEWS
10y the Associate pressO

Germany's armistice plenIpotentIa-
res, having entered the French lines
under a white FLAG last night, met
Marshal Foch at 9 o'clock, French
time, Friday morning. From him they
Will receive the armistlce terms Of the
allies and the United States. The his
torlc meeting occurred In little VII
Iaee In the department OF the Asne.
Germany Will be given 72 hours IN
by Marshal Foeh. II is declared that
meanwhile there will be no cessation OF
hostllIties. The German delegates Will
not be permitted to happIe; they must
accept or 90 on fighting.
British, French and American troops
maintain the pressure which has drlV-
en- the enemy from many square miles
OF French territory In the past week.
On the north the British are moving
on Maubeuee and Mons and are less
than three miles from Maubeuge.
While the Americans command the
situation at Sedan, although they ap-
parently do not hold the entire city,
the French are pressing on toward
Mexieres and have occupied Slnoly, less
than eight miles to the south. Else
where on their front the French armies
continue the rapid advance OF the last
three days. At no point are the French
more than 80 miles from the Belgian
frontier, and at most places the dis
tance owe a.hieh they stu have to
drive the invader Is much less.
Virtually all the German navy Is In
the hands OF the revoutionists, who
also are reported In power In Hamburg
and most Of Northwestern Germany,
adjacent to the North sea, RevoIts also
ARE reported In Bremen, Schwerln and
aTllslt and WlIheImshaven,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
REPORTS SHOW
c. O.P. VICTORY

WASHINGTON. Nov S.--tatest ro.
ports today on the few districts stll
remaining doubtful in last Tuesday $
election Indicated Republican control of
the next senate by Il bare majority,
with no change in the substantial Re-
publican majority already assured in
the house.
Election in Michigan of Truman II.
Newberry, Republican candidate for the
senate over Henry Ford, which seemed
probable although the complete re-
turns we're not yet In, would give the
Republicans ~ seats in the senate
exactly the number necessary for or
ganization and control--and the Dem
ocrats 49, with the Idaho contest be-
tween Senator Nugent, Democrat, and
former Gov Gooding, Republican, still
in doubt. Senator Nugent is leading
by slightly more than 600 votes and
an official count to determine the re-
suit Is expected.
Figures on the house remained un-
changed. as follows. Republicans 2SS,
Democrats 1876, including among the
Democrats ono independent; Socialist
one. missing one---the Second Montana
district.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
Girls. here's your chance

,
1t means an attractive uniform, over
seas service and perhaps commission
with military organization for women
which will help IN the great recla1na-
tion work several years after the war
Is over
Enlist in the Red Cross motor corps
and show the South that Memphis girls
can drive amhulanCes as wei as
limousines, said Lieut.. Harrington, OF
the Atlanta motor corps. who was in
the city Thursday 10 help organize a
corps for the local Red Cross chapter.
Lieut.. Harrington, wearing the Of
fetal uniform Of dark gray coat, trous-
ers. cap and leather boots and leggins,
with the Red Cross insignia and OF :
ficer's bars on cap and coat, could
have enlisted enough women TO I'LL sew
eral regiments right then and there.
But the organization, the only one Tor
women in America under military reRu-
lations and control Of the government,
is absolutely volunteer service, and
each member must realize at the start
that before she can wear the UNIFORM,
she must win II by several months or
hard training and service
Volunteers must take mechanical
course of II lessons, course IN flrst
aid attend military and litter drills,
and give at least one whole day each
week to the work, using either thelr
own cars or city or hospital ambu-
lanCes.
The II lessons OF the mechanical
course are conducted by an expert auto
machinist, probably In an auto shop,
where the student learns every detail
OF the makeup OF the machine and Is
taught how to repair her own car
After courses are completed and an
examination is passed, members nre
given their uniforms and ranks. The
latter are based on marks made In the
tests and on work they have done
Officers for the organization are a
captain, three lieutenants, Il sergeant
In command of two squads. and Il cor
poral in command of squad OF four
women,
The captain is the officer for the day
and remains IN her office to receive
calls for her force. who report at the
hour specified in the call from any
department Nothing interferes with
the nunetuallty OF the service for 1t Is
miitatr and Is under strict discipline,
The object OF the motor corps SER
vice is to be at the command OF every
department Of the Red Cross. convey
ing supplies. to and from headquarters,
meeting trosp trains and carrying sick
soldiers to hospitals IN their ambu-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
THREE BIG CITIES TAKEN
OVER BY REBEL FORCES

LONDON, Nov. S.--The cities of Bre-
men, Schwerin and Tilsit have joined
in the German revolution. according to
q Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange
Telegraph company. Dr. Kari iAeb-
knecht Is said to have arranged for
the formation OF a soldiers council at
Bremen.
Bremen Is, next to Hamburg, the
principal maritime center of Germany.
1t Is situated on the Weser river. 50
miles southwest Of Hamburg, Its pre-
war population was about 40, 0,000.
Schwerin is the capital of the grand
duchy Of Mecklenhurg-S -Schwerin and
is situated on the west side Of lake
Schwerin, .S5 miles southeast of Isue-
beck. Its population in 1900 was about
$4,000. Tilsit Is a city of East Prus-
sia. 1t lies on the left bank of the
Nlemen river. so miles northeast of
Koenigsberg. It's population is about
$4,000.
harbor OF kiel In possession OF mutin-
Gus sailors, according to a Copenhagen
dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph
company. Copenhagen also reports the
revolutionary flag has been holsted at
Warnemunde at which place railroad
communication has been interrupted.
There are no guards on the German, !
many prisoners crossed into Denmark
last night. Dispatches say no trains
arrived at Copenhagen from Hamburg
yesterday.
The greater part OF the submarine
crews in all German naval harbors have
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Copenhagen.
Virtually all the German fleet has
revolted, according to a dispatch re-
ceived from the Hague, The men are
complete masters at kiel, Wilhelms-
haven, Hclgoland, Borkum and Cux-
haven.
At Kiel the workers have joined the
navy men and declared general strike
saws the dispatch.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
III Il. 4 gliiI|slERs'

Tennessee--Pro rain, except fair
Saturday in westi colder in west.
Mississippt-Probably rain. cooler
Saturday.
Arkansas-zShower in east, generally
fair in west, cooler: Saturday fair,
cooler except In northwest.
Alabama--Fair. warmer in southeast.
Kentucky--Rain and colder; Sstur-
day. fair colder.
Louisiana--Cloudy, local showers,
cooler In northwest; Saturday, showers
in east and south, cooler In north and
west.
oklahoma--Fair cooler in southeast,
frost.
East Texas--Generally fair except
showers In southeast. cooler, frost in
northwest. Saturday, cooler in south.
West Texas--Fair. cooler in south
east; temperature near freezing in
north and west
South Carolna--Fair and warmer ex-
cept rain Saturday In extreme west.
Georgis--Fair. except rain Saturday
in extreme northwest; warmer east and
south.
Florida Fair mott much change in
temperature.