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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07
FEW "WAR L0AFERS" ARE
FOUND IN NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans is pretty well cleared
of war loafers" and labor conditions
in general throughout Louisiana are
rapidly returning TO normal, according
to Hans A. NJ. Jacobsen, federal labor
director for Louisiana. who. with Mrs.
jacobsen. is visiting In Memphis.
"Of course there are some men In
New Orleans who are not working,
but. considering the size of the city
and conditions in general, loafers are
remarkably few" Director Jacobsen de-
clared
Most OF the men, too. are employed
in essential lines. For instance, New
Orleans hotels ave released practically
all male help and their places have
been taken by women. Other lines also
are complying with nonessential orders
until. generally speaking, we have the
situation well in hand down there
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07
CAPITAL DISPATCHES TELL
ONLY Of ENJOYS ARRIVAL

WASHINGTON. Nov. Within a
few hours the German high command
will know the terms upon which the
plea of the German government for an
armistice looking toward peace may be
granted. Unofficial dispatches received
today said the German delegates
reached the western front and crossed
into the allied lines last night, and
were to be received by Marshal Foch
this morning
Upon receiving the armistice terms.
formulated by the supreme war council
of the allied and United States gov
ernments, it is believed by officials
here. the German emissaries VIII trans
nit the conditions Immediately by tele-
graph or present them in person to
the German high command In tho field.
This belief Is predicated on the az
sumption that, as in the case OF Bull
kaxaa. Turkey and Austria. the arInis-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07
Nedr-Theft Of TWO
Melons Gets Negro
Second Sentence

In olden times stoaltNg watermrlons,
Ike stealing dog or an umbrella,
was not considered n crime, hut this
custom evidently does not prevail Mt
present, Judging from the sentence
First criminal court Thursday on his
plea of guilty,
Elijah didn't steal two watermclons
but was charged with attempting to
steal Them and for this heinous crime
he was sentenced to serve 10 days In
The workhouse and to pay the costs
Of court Elijah Ia not worried over 10
days at the works where there ARE
plenty of good eats, but Is in n panic
over the dea Of having to work out
tho costs at 40 cents day, the total
amount Of Jail fees and court costs
being something Ike $50.
Aud the worst part Of It all Elijah
langutshed In Jail for four months be-
fore he got a hearing,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07
MEXICANS MORE
E. FRIENDLY TO j. S.
Breaking of German Espion
age System Responsible.
Villa Losing,

With breaking up OF tho German
espionage system In Mexico und the
gradual awakening OF the poorer classes
u Mexicnns 10 tile fact that the Anler-
leans bear them no IN will. the re-
public 60 the south Is assuming more
friendly attitude toward the United
States, and with the coming OF peace
the federal government may expect
little trouble on the border
This IL the opinion Of Alongo IltaN,
nephew of Felix Dia2, conveyed to u,
q. CLARK, IT'S Mclemoro avenue, who
has just reformed from two monthS
stay In Mexico,
"Diag and Ellison, chief Of the MoA-
lean Comanche Indians, both told me
that their people are assuming a new
attitude toward the Amerieans,' Clark
stated. Most OF the raids that have
been made over the border in recent
months have apparently been made by
bands Of poor Mexicans who have heen
driven To desperation by hunger There
seemed 70 he no general hatred for
the Americans, such ns rreated the
entire republic Mt the time Of the hOr-
der troubles two years ago.
"Tho last lig raih--that on Hester s
ranch--wns pulled off while I was in
Mexico. Several Americans were killed,
but I don't believe that more than q
dozen of the 2G0 MoXlcans who Ewooped
NONu on tNe INlltn ever ltIt tntIH,
with the gradual elimination Of
Villa from Mexican politics things .ap-
pear to have uueted down, The Once
revolutionary general has degenerated
into nothing but leader of II disor-
ganiHed baud of outlaws, His power
IL gone and his men are deserving In
swarms, | met three MexicauS who
were former Villa followers when was
IN chihuahua, They said their former
comrades are rapidly firing Of Villa
and that soon his already depleted
army will melt completely away,
"Anothor thing changing the view
point Of the MeXicans isi tho work be.
Ing done by the Red Cross, The in
Eluenza epidemic In that country "
killing MeXicans In swarms. The Amer,
lean 4 Red Cross is organizing 10 ait
these unfortunates. and, desperately
poor and hungry az they are, the Mex,
leans realize that the Americans art
trying to help them"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07
MACON POSTS FORFEIT
FOR FISTlC BATTLE

George a. Macon. candidate of the
Hays faction for mayor in the August
OF so, on charge of assault and bat
terry
Macok, according TO the police, met
II. NJ. Todd, a former employee of the
Macon Andrews Business colleEs in
Court square Thursday morning, and
after exchanging few words both
men went to the mat
Detectives Mahan and Hurst inter-
fered. and the men were taken to po-
lice headquarters. on charges of assault
and battery. Macon posted a $40 for
felt, for his appearance in police court
Friday d,1orping.. A similar forfeis-.was
posted for tTodd by A. A, An -.
Macon's former partner.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07

t'ce question will be dealt with as a
purely military issue.
TNe decision ~ the German general
staff az to acceptance or rejection is
not expected for several days by din
lomatic obseryers here. Becauee OF the
nature Of the terms--considered as not
less drastic than those laid down for
Ausnta-lt is thought that some time
may be required by the German mil
tary heads for discussion before a de-
cision Is reached
-
AMSTERDAM, Nov, 7.--German So
cial Democrats have notified the gov
crnment through Friedrich Ebert, vice-
president of their party and president
Of the main committee OF the reichs-
tag, that their representatives will re-
sign their ministerial posts if the war
Is not brought to an immediate end,
Demands that tho Germans with
draw their troops forthwith from Po-
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07
HAS FINE BERRIES
FROM HER GARDEN

Shelby county has had two springs,
one. Of course, arrived, on schedule
time along in March, The other Is
stlI with us November must be "A
spring month"; because spring fruits are
growing and ripening,
Mrs A, $, Talley, of Oakvile for
a month has been serving her table
from row Of white raspberry plants
that stretches across her garden, The
berries ARE dsliciously ripe and are
even sweetcr than the black and red
berries that are common In late spring
Even the frost Of Il few nights ago
failed TO affect the plants, and thu
berries gathered Thursday were as
sweet and we'll favored AS those gath
cred before the frost
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07

American army officers in charge Of
offensive operations against the Ger
mans on the Mezieres- Sedan -Montnedy
line prepared for farther advancc to-
day, notwithstanding reports that hes
t'lities might soon be ended through
the signing Of all armistice. The s.
tance between the advancing Ameri-
cans and the German positions before
Sedan greS much less Wednesday, and
early today the Americans were only
four miles south Of Sedan,
During the night the American posi-
tions east Of the Meuse were consoli-
Gated, while progress was made on
bota sides Of the river, the Germans
giving way slowly.
During yesterday afternoon American
forces took Niliemontry, Mont de
Brune, Autrecourt and Coinage To
the west the French, in co-opera ton
with the Americans. reached Omi-
court.
f)uriIng yesterday the Americans at
one place advanced over four and a
half miles. The villages taken include
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07

Bulson, Haricourt and Raucourt. Great
quantities Of commissary stores. many
railroad cars and equipment and enor-
nous amounts Of war material have
been captured.
Desperate fighting continues east Of
the Meuse. In the face Of strong re-
sistance the. Americans gained nearly
two and half miles during Wednes-
daH, capturing Murvaux, Fontaines and
Hill 2S4. which the Germans gave up
only after a severe struggle
Machine guns continue the chief
weapon Of fighting in the German eff
forts to hold the heights west of the
Meuse. which have been in their pos
session since 1914.
Reports from the center Of the Amer
lean line are to the effect that the
town of Mouzon is on fire, and that
part of Sedan is burning.
The division fighting in the center
captured yesterday % us, 200 ma
CONTINUED on Page II, Column ~
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07

LONDON, Nov. Marshal Foch the allied COM
nander in chief, has notified the German high com
nand that if the German armstice delegation wishes
20 meet him it shall advance to the French lines along
the Chimay, Fourmies La Capelle and Guse roads.
From the French outposts the plenipotentiaries
will be conducted to the place decided upon for the
interview. The of this place is not given in the
official text of the note from Marshal Foch which
reads
ITO the German high command from Marshal
Foch: If the German plenipotentaries wish to meet
Marshal Foch to ask him for an armistce they are
to advance to the French outposts by the Chimay
Fourmies, La Capelle and Guise roads. Orders have
been given that they to be received and conducted
to the place fixed for the interview
The Daily News says it learns that the German
delegation has reached the western front and has been
permitted to into the allied lines The newspaper
adds that the delegation was to have been received
Iby Marshal Foch this morning at daylight
The Daily Express also understands that Marshal
Foch was to receive the German armistice delegation
this morning
LONDON, Nov THE British naval representa-
tive at the armistice negotiations will be Sir Roslyn
Wemyss first lord of the admiralty, it is officially
ANNOUNCED.
Little doubt is entertained in London that Ger
many will accept armstice terms of the allies This
belief is based the increasing gravity of Germany
position, both militarily and internally,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07
asA==sss4. -ESsSssi -. Sa.s<asn-.,5s
sIssss1Es y ; w s.!es MEs .A!SlSlsi E:E;lE

Tennessee-Fair, except rain in ex-
treme west, warmer in central and
east. Friday rain.
Miss.ssippi-Probably rain. warmer.
HArkansas--Rain. cooler in northwest:
Friday unsettled, rain in east cooler.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS coudiness and
warmer; Friday probably rain.
Kentucky Increasing cloudiness.
probably rain In extreme west; Friday
rain.
Louisiana-Probably showers, cooler
In northwest Friday.
Oklahoma--Generaliy fair, excent ram
in extreme east. colder In eaS and
south Friday colder in southeast,
Fast Texas--Cloudy, showers in east,
cooler in north and west. Friday proba-
bly, fair, cooler
West Texas--Fair, cooler In south.
South Cafolina--Fair, except rain
Frld7y in mountain districts; warmer
Friday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07
TWO MEN ARE HELD ON
MOONSHINING CHARGE

pan Brigham, a farmer near Gov
ington. Tenn, and John IAaren, living
In Upton county Tenn, were tried
Thursday before United States Com
missioner j. L. Richardson at Coving-
ton and bound over to await action Of
the federal grand jury on charges Of
operating 4 still and selling whisky.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07
AMERICA PROTESTS
ON B0CHE ViLLIANY

WASHINGTON. Nov 7.-Secretary
Lansing made public today message
to the German government through the
Swiss minister protesting against the
reported intention Of the German au-
thorities In Belgium to destroy coal
mines upon evacuation. II the acts
contemplated are carried out the mes
sage says, It will confirm 1.-THE belief
that the solemn assurances OF the Ger
man government are not given in good
faith "
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07

AUSTRIAN EMPRESS
GOING INTO BOHEMIA

ZURICH, Nov, 7,-~EmpreEs Hlta, Of
Austria, has asked permission Of the
Prague government to go with her
children to Brandeis castle on the Elbe,
III Bohemia, according to the Prague
TagehIatt The government IN Its re-
ply Consented to the empress entry into
Bohemia as "A private individual
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07
FOCH TO MEXf ENJOYS LATE TODAY
AMERICAN TROOPS ENTER
SEDAN; 5000 GERMANS
CAPTURED, SINCE NOV. |

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON THE SEDAN FRONT, Nov.
N the Associated Press today entered that
sedan that lies the west bank of the Meuse The bridge
the Meuse at Sedan which
sroyd and the valley flooded The
communications
and Belgium either unavailable
Since Nov 5000 prisoners They
Lave freed all French territory within
west of the Meuse 700
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07
DEMONSTRATION BEING
STAGED IN CAPITAL

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 7,~-Continuous
demonstrations are taking place in Ber-
lin, according TO Social Demokraten.
twenty thousand deserters from the
army are marching through the streets
of the capital.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07

ITALIANS TAKE OVER
HUNGARIAN PORT

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS IN
VENETlA, Nov, T. (By the Associated
Press THE Hungarian port Of Fiume,
southeast Of Triest, has been taken
over by the italians and Admiral Cagnl
has been named governor
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07
REVOLT BREAKS OUT IN
HAMBURG; SHOTS FIRED

COPENHAGEN. Nov. "A revolt
hoo hroken out in Hamburg. according
20 ,o dispatch from the correspondent ~
" ths politken at Vambvup Violent
firinE was in progress in the streets
informant was deported. the latter de-
CIared
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07
ALLIED COMMANDER ORDERS
BOCHE ENJOYS TO APPROACH.
OVER CERTAIN ROUTE ONLY
BULLETIN

WASHINGTON, Nov. Tt was Off
cially announced at the state department
at 2:15 o'clock this afternoon that the
Germans had not signed armistice terms.
Secretary Lansing authorized the
statement that the German armistice del
egation would not be received by Gen.
FOch until o'clock this afternoon. "
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07
Unofficial Cable Causes Wild
RumOr 0f Armistice Acceptance
,uAc111A1cnn,Ar.. ~. NJ.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 7--Navy censors reported today
that unofficial message had through from abroad
announcing that the Germans had signed the amstce
statement and while added TO tie air Of expectancy every
where officials said nothing except official dispatch could
be believed W9k
Neither the MEan government nor any Of the allied
embassies Or war had been advised even that Mar
sha Focls had senisficc as-
sned however hatte German ENJOYS had been conducted
through the French lines time during the day.
NEW YORK, Nov. THE New York News buerau,
affiliated with the Central News dispatch its
financial ckers this afternoon under London date
reading:
"At $3.50 o'clock this afternoon the foreign office
nounced that had confirmation Of the report that Ger
many had accepted the armistice conditions
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07
CENTRAL AMERICAN
UNI0NISTS OPEN MEET

SAN SALVADOR, Nov. 7.--The con-
vention of unlonists Of Central Amer
lea has opened at La Union. AllIthe
Central American republics are REPRE-
I'D either by delegates or prexy.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07

LONDON, Nov Z Earl Carzon,
member Of the British war office. II
is announced, has gone to the conti-
ncnt on official business.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07

PARIS, Nov n alBy the Associated Press )-
Four German officers bearing white flags, it is an
nounced officially probably will arrive at headquar-
ters of Marshal Foch tonight.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07
BIG BOCHE RETREAT ALMOST
ROUT OWING. To FOCH GAINS

LONDON Montrea)rhe German retreat greatly
six miles the enre
front scheldt to the Meuse has become almost rou Ger
manys Belgium also threat
seriously the advance Of the British French and Ame
Wednesday. eight miles from Hrson an 1mpor
railway center captured. .siF 7
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07

London. .)4Beween the Seheld and the
yesterday the Of
the office endeavored to hinder
commenced Nov ~
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-07
CURZoN ON MIS- SION.

Continued on Page 2. Column A.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-15
TEUTON BAST|LE is
WORLD MENACE
Speaker at Camp Meade Says
Germans Must BE
Crushed.

Camp Meade, Admiral, Md, July Is =
Men III this camp who nre soon to fight
beside the heroic men ~ France shouted
their approval Of an address IN which
Dr A. A Stcinbaeh head Of the Jewish
Welfare Board SAID the great task Of
Yesterday rs 10 tear down the sinister
Bastie of Germany that the whole world
may enjoy freedom, liberty and equality
Great enthusiasm was shown when
Or. Steinbach and others spoke of the
glorious privilege of the American soldier
TO fight with those who have already
done SO much to foil the kaisers thrust
at all the lIberty-loying peoples Of the
world Dr T.. G Baldwin, head of the
Y. NJ G. A, and DR. Frank Litz, OF the
knights of Columbus, spoke on the
Importance Of the occasion
The meeting was held under the aus
pices of the Jewish Welfare organization
because so many other big celebrations
have been held BY the other agencies
with nil cooperating The gathering
included officers, enlisted men, and many
visitors The French Tricolor flew from
many stafis and was draped about the
stage, and the singing of the "Marsell-
asc' was one OF the features.
marshmallow roast followed the
celebration Of Bastile Day Miss Ruth
Zellers. Miss Reba Coopersmith and
Jacob Hartman provided the candy Will
ing hands soon started brisk tire IN the
fireplace Ii was warm enough without
the fire, hut the crowd closed in just the
same and enjoyed the sport II as to be
come a regular feature of entertainment
whenever the guests bring the marsh
mallOws.
4 - h.. Ia. ,srrks
Columbus building, up in the hills where
newest men are sent, is going to France.
Peck has made lots OF friends. lie
came from New York and almost every
body he meets has been there or has heard
of the place Albert A Frank, Of Leona,
\. J., and Arthur NJ Goldstein, of Brook
lyn, who were left over when they organ
lied a unit at Dix and had the same
experience here, told their sad story to
Peck and he at once recognized them
as old friends
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-15
TWO YEAR SENTENCE
FOR LOCAL SOLDIER
w. J. Gardner Left Camp Dix
Without Permission and
Failed TO Return.

Camp Dix. Wrightstown. n J., July l5.
Stirring scenes marked the patriotic
demonstrations yesterday in which Aneri-
can soldiers honorod their French allies
by celebration Of Bastile Day in con
junction with members of the French
Mission on duty here as military insiruc-
tors. The French TrI-color fuftercd in
the breeze beside the Stars and Stripes
at camp headquarters and In the days
decorations at welfare buildings through
out the cantonment, but to the French
officers who attended the various ccle-
brationE, the most impressive feature
was the spirit that brought forth a tire
mendous ovation st every singing of
the hlarseillaise by the American
audiences
The Knights Of Columbus formally
opened ms one Of the welfare buildings
yesterday the handsome club and hall
constructed by the 303d Engineers Of
the 18th Division, now IN Europe. The
building was turned over 70 the knights
when Colonel Markham regiment left
Camp Dix An entertaining program
was presented by talent from San saliva
dore Council Of Philadelphia Reno
LaCosta, grand opera baritone, now n
private in Headquarters Troop Of the
with his singing Of "rhe Marselllaise
Soldiers who have imagined they
could take French leave" and get of
with n light sentence received a warning
yesterday IN the announcement Of a severe
sentence passed by general court-nartIal
on Private William j Gardner, Gf Viii
mington, n member Of II Company ~
the 5oth Pioneers Gardner left his
company about April II and was appre-
hended in Wilmington May % The
Court sentenced him 10 two years at
hard labor at Fort Jay and dishonorable
discharge
Az result of the fatal crash Saturday
evening, in which Sergeant William "
Stout was killed and several soldiers
INFUSED when a speeding automobile
overturned at Chambers Corners, mill
tary. State and local authorities will
cooperate in campaign more effectively
TO check reckless driving Of cars IN service
to and from Camp DIX Prior to Satur-
day nights crash several arrests had
been made and heavy fines imposed
upon drivers, but in the future, officials
say. maximum jail sentences shall be
imposed upon those who show little re-
gard for the safety Of the public or Of
their passengers.
Hundreds Of automobilists visiting the
camp have complained Of the reckless
speeding on the narrow roads. Before
they can solicit passengers IN the camp
every Iitnsy operator must take out q
bond 70 insure his passengers in case
Of accident. Upon presentation Of this
bond special red, white and blue cards
are issued by the military police, to be
displayed Of the windshield During
the last three weeks these cards have
actually become a badge Of terror 10
private automobilists on county roads.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-15
wonder that the storm that levcled the
Bastile swept over Paris.
KEYS At MT. VERNON.

wonder that the storm that levcled the
Bastilc swept over Paris.
KEYS AT MT. VERNON.
The Huns could not stand against it.
Nor could the Hun cavalry rescue Louis
| and his Hapsburg Queen when later, they
attempted to escape across the Rhine tn
safety and to array the forces OF Prussia
and Austria against fair France, The
Reign of Terror and the execution Of Lotus
and his Queen followed on reports that
llohenzolcm and llapsburp troops had
violated tho territory of France, and that
tho commandant Mt Ncrdun bad COM
mitted suicide rather than surrender
The KEYS Of the Baatlle.-th only
souvenir of the tyranny expressed today
IN the person of one man, the master nur-
dercr of Potsdam to be seen IN this
country, at Mount Vernon. the home OF
Washington, who won freedom for the
Mother of Republics The gift Of Wash
lnpton 3 adopted son, Lafayette they hang
IN the mansion above the Potomac, near
Washington's tomb, nj which Woodrow
Wilson, ten DAYS ago. pledged Washing
ton country To - finish hight Tor world
freedom
The souls of this country's departed
founders may we'll rejoice. certain that
fih'''d NbilU tiHfU u fhSph " UP
prcssors an example to the oppressed, n
sanctuary for the rights of mankind, Ms
Lafayette prophcsied
The name of Lafayette today fires
America and Americas SONS In France
as his arrival in this country ON April 10,
l777. fired the ragged and poorly-armcd
Contlnontals who garrisoned Fort hloui-
trio Mt Charles ton. The young Marquis,
deserving the pleasures OF the court Of
LOUIS XVI; escaping imprisonment IN the
Bastilc on "lettre dc cachet' inspired by
Lord Stormont, the British ambassador. /.
declaring in France 20 DIR. Benjamin
Franklin, Hitherto | have only cherished
your cause: now 20 10 serve It, brought
his personally chartered ship, the Passage,
10 anchor IN the South Carolina harbor
and celebrated his arrival bv clothing md
properly arming the garrison of Moultr1e.
LAFAYETTE ~ AMERICA
He proceeded 10 Philadelphia and prof
Tered his services. sans compensation, tn
Congress. He reported 10 General Wash
lngton at his headquarters near Brandy
wine Creek, bringing with him AN offering
of 10000 francs for the public service.
fie went INTO action at Chadds Ford
against the troops Of Howe and WAS
wounded in the ankle early IN the engage
mcnt As he wished he had bled for
America lie wound his sash about his
ankle and kept on fighting.