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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24

Misery writes: II have such a very
severe cough and cold and have not
been able to get anything TO help me.
1t is weakening my system
Answer: Use the following and your
cold and cough will vanish and you
will soon be strong again. Get a IN OF.
bottle of Concentrated Essence Mentho-
Laxene and take every hour or two.
This can be taken pure or made into a
full pint of homemade syrup. tull
directions as to use will be found on
bottle. This is a mild Laxative and
will drive the cold from the system.
Lucille asks: II have tried to cure
dandruff, itching scalp. falling hair and
badness with numerous tonics, etc,
but in vain. What do you recommend?'
Answer: I have been recommending
Plain Yellow Minyol for the past seven
wears and scores of my patients are de-
lighted with the quick, pleasant action
Of this remedy in stopping itching, fall
ing hair, dandruff, etc. 1t gives the
hair health, luster and vigor as moth
ing else does. Obtain in 4-oz. jars with
full directions.
NTaude writes: "Can you please pre-
scribe medicine which will relieve me
of such distressing symptoms of kid
new and bladder, as the following:
Pains IN small Of back, soreness in re-
zion of bladder, frequent calls at night
but scanty flow with pain, burning and
foul odor, putting Of limbs, etc
Answer: Those seeking relief from
kidney and bladder disorders should
begin taking Balmwort Tablets, a. very
successful formula sold In sealed tubes,
with full directions.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
HARANCUES
OFFICIAL LEADERS,
SPEECH WITHHELD

PARIS, Oct. 2A-Emperor William
conferred Monday with all the mem
bers of the government, talking at
length with each individual, and then
harangued them in a body, says a dis
patch from Zurich to the Journal. Thus
far the German newspapers have print
ed nothing concerning the emperor's
speech. The war cabinet held another
long meeting Tuesday.
The address Of the chancellor to the
reichstag is criticized sharply by a ma
jority of the newspapers, Extracts
from the speech circulated by the
Wolff bureau, semi-official news agen-
cy, are to some extent garbled, while
other passages bear SO little resemb-
lance to what Prince Macmillan said
that they appear to nave been invent
ed.
The Socialist newspapers, the Zurich
dispatch continues, are particularly
outspoken. The Fraenkische Tages-
post, of Nuremberg, Bavaria, says the
emperor must not think the German
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
W YANK FLYERS
BELIEVED CAPTIVE

WASHINGTON. Oct. 24.-LieutS.
Kenneth MacLeish, of Glenco. ILL.,. and
Artemus L.. Gates, of Clinton. Ia, naval
aviators, who have been missing for a
number Of days. are believed to have
been taken prisoner, the navy depart
ment wal advised by Vice-AdmirHl
Sims.
Lieut.. MacLeish went into action
Oct. IA with a squadron of American
flyers against a number Of enemy planes
and has not since been heard from, nor
has his machine been found, Residents
near the point where he was last seen
said an American aviator was captured
by the enemy,
Lieut.. Gates, who was attached to
a French squadron. has been missing
since Oct. 4 and Nice-Admiral Sims re-
ported his plane was found in such a
condition as to indicate he made a good
landing and burned his machine before
being taken prisoner.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
REVEALS 2.OOS,931
YANKS HAVE GONE OVERSEAS

Embarked to July /. 1918, l,0ls, lis.
Grand total, zoos, s31.
In our overseas operations, I feel
that we have good reasons to be proud
and thankful Of the results obtained,
Our losses have been exceedingly small,
considering the size OF the force trans
ported, and this is due to the efficient
protection given American conveys by
the naval forces. We also have been
greatly assisted in the dispatch of
troops abroad by the ALLEGATION Of GER
tain vessels from our allies, principally
those Of Great Britain. Cordially yours,
NEWTON D. BAKER,
Secretary OF War"
The President. the White House"
The presidents reply follows:
The White House, Washington,
oct. %, 1918,
MY Dear Mr.. Secretary:
Il am very glad to have your letter
Of this morning reporting that more
than two million American soldiers have
sailed from the ports Of his country to
participate in the var overseas. | am
sure that this viii he a matter OF deep
qualification and reassurance 10 the
country and that every one vii Join
me In congratulating the war ana navy
departments upon the steady accom-
plishment in this al -important applica-
ton of force to the liberation OF the
world.
Cordially and sincerely yours,
WOODROW WILSON.
Hon. Newton d. Baker, Secretary OF
War"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2L-Embarka-
tion OF zoos, 1911 American soldiers to
participate in the war overseas was
disclosed by correspondence between
Secretary Baker and President Wilson,
given out at the White House last
night at the time the presidents reply
to the German note was made public.
Il am sure that this Will be a matter
Of deep qualification and assurance TO
the country" said the president, re-
plying TO a letter from Secretary Baker
reporting on the number of men who
have sailed from American ports to
Oct. 81.
The correspondence follows:
War Department, Washington,
"'Oct. %, 1918.
MY Dear Mr.. President:
More than two million American SOL
diers have sailed from the ports in
this country to participate in the war
overseas. In reporting this fact TO
YOU, l feel sure that you will be in
terested in the following data showing
the progress of our military effort.
In my letter of July l. 1918. / in
formed you that between May s. 1917,
and June 30, 1918, over a million men
had either been landed in France or
were en- route thereto. Since July /,
1918, e~mbarkations by months have
been as follows:
July, 800, 1856; August, 2sO.s1S: Sep
ember, 261 ,415; October IA to q, 1871 1913.
Total, $50, SIC.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24

Hammond, Ind, where she was recently
called, owing 10 the death Of her sister,
Dudley Porter, assistant attorney
general, has returned from his home In
Paris, where he was confined for sew
eral weeks with influenza. Mr.. Por-
ter's family has also been affected with
the malady.
Mrs, Sam Phillips, state chairman Of
the woman's fourth Liberty loan COM
mittee, and Miss Lovenia F. Riley have
returned from Chattanooga. where they
have been for the past five weeks In
charge q the campaign,
Mrs. B, F. Turner has returned from
Now York city. where she went to visit
her son, DR.. Carol Turner. DR.. FUR
ner Is now a member Of the L. s. med
zeal reserve corps, and is serving his
internship in the Roosevelt hospital.
Scrgt, A Glover Davis, who has been
stationed at Camp Gordon, Ga, is Wis
lttn Shis brother, Mrs. Fred T. Davis,
1894 Seventh street,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
Stop Itching Eczema

Never mind how often you have tried
and failed, you can stop burning, itching
eczemaquicklyby applying little zemc
furnished by anydruggist for 35c. Extra
large bottle, $1.00. Healing begins the
moment zemo is applied. In a short
time usually every trace of eczema,
letter, pimples, rash, blackheads and
similar skin diseases will be removed.
For clearing the skin and making it
vigorously healthy, always use zemo, the
penetrating, antiseptic liquid. 1t is not a
greasy salve and it does not stain. When
others fail it is the one dependable
treatment for skin troubles of all kinds.
The E. W. Rose Co.. Cleveland. o.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
SPREAD DECENTRALIZATION
IN NEW GERMAN STATES

COPENHAGEN, oct. 94,-The dem
ocratizatlon OF Germany is spreading
through the federal states, according TO
a special dispatch printed in the Der"
Iingske Tidende. sent to that pubhca-
ton by its correspondent at Berlin.
At a meeting Of the crown councii
at Dresden yesterday the question OF
asking the socialists to join the gov
rnmen was considered. The Baden
government met at Karlsruhe to con
slider the abolition OF the threr-class
franchise system and ~tntroduction OF
the proportional franchise WuTttemr
burg also IL said to be considering
whether that governments representa-,
tives in the federal council h not
henceforth receive tnstructions direct
from the representatives elected ny the
neople rather than from the Wuerttem-
burg government. The decentralization
Of the first chamber there Is also being
considered.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
THREE MEMBERS OF
FAMILY DIE OF "FLU"

CONVICTION, Tenn, Oct. "a. (Spl)-
The infant daughter OF W. A. Heath, Of
the Flatwoods vicinity, this county,
died Tuesday morning OF Influenza. His
eldest son, r. b. Heath, aged 10 years,
died the following morning at | O'Clock
of pneumonia, and on the same after
noon at 4:3O o'clock His wife passed
away.
Another child. who had peer quite
sick, is reported to be improving. The
three members Of this family were
buried al Randolph, their funerals he
ing conducted by Rev. L. r. Wadsworth.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
CAMPAIGN FOR
NEW SWIMMING POOL

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss, Oct. "a
(Spl)-Because of war conditions, stu
dents Of Blue Mountain college have
periodically suspended their drive to
secure funds to put IN a college swim
ming pool, which, but for abnormal con
dltions, would have been already Sc
cured. A considerable contribution has
already been paid In, however. and as
soon as the financial crisis is over, the
young women will resume their cam
paign for the remaining funds, and will
not give up their efforts until the
swimming pool Is an actual fact.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
u. S. TURNS OUT FIRST
FABRICATED STEEL SHIP

WASHINGTON, oct. 24-America has
turned out Its first fabricated steel
ship. She Is the AgaWan, Of $500 dead
weight tons, completion of which by
the Submarine Boat corporation at Port
Newark, N. j., Is announced by Chair
man Hurley, of the shipping board.
The Agawan was in the nature of an
experiment and 300 days were required
for her construction. Approximately "
steel mills, Sc fabricating plants and
200 foundries, machine, pipe, Joiner and
equipment shops produced parts of the
hull and machinery,
The Submarine Boat corporation has
contracts for 100 duplicates OF the Aga
wan, and delivery Of completed vessels
is expected at the rate of two or three
every week.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
Ydnk Flyers NOW
"Night Air Eyes,

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN FRANCE, Oct. a. (By the AS
ISOLATED Press.)-Searching the
skies at night for German avlators
has become the newest trick of the
American flyers. who are already
abiding to themselves az night air
eyes"
Nher the enemy bombing planes
came in groups one after the other
Monday night the American night
FLYERS went out In force to hunt
for them. Among the Americans
was Mai. Harold Hartney, of Pasa-
dena, Cal. who got nearer to the
Germans than any other Of our
II was 80 close to the boche,"
Mai. Hartney said, that | could
see his tracer bullets shooting
groundward."
These night patrols are %contlnu-
ing ever when the weather Ia
cloudy, the American flyers going
out in relays until dawn.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
THOROUGH AUDIT is
ASKED IN KNOXVILLE

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Oct. "a. (Spl.)-
A petition for "a thorough audit" OF the
financial records OF the city Of Knox
vile, signed by a large number of we'll
known citizens and taxpayers, has been
sent to members Of the city commission
The petition also expressed the hope
that the city will employ thorough eX-
perts to go to the bottom of our pres
ent financial condition, Just as the city
of Nashville was forced to do, and
learned of the d%eplorable state Of In
debtedness in that city"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
r A U. S.

LONDON, Oct. 24-Liberated British
rrisoners passing through Sofia on their
way to Saloniki speak gratefully OF the
work done by the American consul gen
eral at Sofia in their behalf ~accoraing
that although the British and French
nrisoners endured much hardship. the
Serbians were regularly beaten by their
bulgarian captors and often shot with
out excuse.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24

people are going to continue the war
for months to please him.
IF the emperor must CO. 1t ADDS,
''let him go at once"
The correspondent reports that the
chancellor and the pan-Germans are
working actively toward the formation
Of a national defense government. He
says a proclamation to the people ex-
horting them TO carry on war to the
utmost has been drafted with the help
Of Gen. L%udendorff, and that he UNI
d%erstands it with be published as soon
as President wilson's reply has been
received.
1t is expected in Berlin. the cores
pondent adds, that the president will
not allow himself to be flouted and
ridiculed by the existing German gov
eminent.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
TENNEssEAN

WASHINGTON. Oct. "a. (Spl)-W.
L. Frierson, assistant United States at
torney-general, Of Chattanooga, re-
ceived a cablegram today from his sou,
Robert, now In a hospital In London,
saying that he had been slightly
wounded in the leg and sent 70 the
London hospital to recover. Young
Frierson is n first lieutenant In the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
SOCIETY
c
Nineteenth Cetnury Club.

A meeting Of the directors Of the
Nineteenth Century club was held this
morning at 1890 10 discuss plans for
the opening OF the CLUB Nov. l.
AL departments n classes Of the
club are planning new and interesting
features, and under the leadership Of
Mrs, A. S. Buchanan, the Nineteenth
Century IL preparing TO make this year
an eyentful II in the history OF the
club.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
HERE and THERE

Miss Emma NJ. Wilkinson, who was
dor several months engaged in govern
ment work at WASHINGTON, d, c, has
returned to Memphis.
y Paul w. Evans, Of Larado, Texas.
formerly of Memphis, spent Thursday
with his mother, Mrs. @. w. Evans,
Io6 Richmond emu on his way to
louisville, KY, to enter tho officers
artillery training camp at Fort Zachary
Taylor.
Mrs. w. @. Slagle, Of the Hotel CHS
ca. has returned from her old home In
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
WILL Be
FREED FROM PRISON

LONDON. Oct. 24.-Dr. Karl Lieb-
knecht, former member Of the German
reichstag, who Is In prison following
his conviction on a charge Of attempted
treason, will be released In a few days,
according to a Copenhagen dispatch. 10
the Exchange Telegraph company, quot
ing Berlin adyices.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
GOVERNMENT
WILL MOVE TO BRUGES

HAvRE, Oct. 24-The whole Of the
province of Western Flanders and part
Of Eastern Flanders and Hainaut haV-
ing been recovered from the Germans,
the Belgian government has decided TO
establish its administrative department
in BruReS,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
RUMANIA CLOSES UP
ALL OF LARGE PORTS

LONDON, Oct. 24.-The British adj
niralty reports that German wireless
dispatches picked up at Moscow are
to the effect that the Rumanian gov
eminent has declared all Rumanian
ports on the Black sea and on tho
Danube closed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
Jas. j. Carrigan & Go,

Everything That Swims,
FRESH TODAY.
Croppie.
Dressed Buffalo,
Dressed Cat,
Red Snapper,
Spanish MaCkerel.
Tenderloin Trout,
Snapper Threats,
White Fish.
Lake Trout.
California Red Salmon
Smoked White Fish,
Smoked Fnnan Haddie,
Halibut.
Pompano,
oysters.
Green and Boiled Shrimp,
Live and Dressed Chickens,
Live and Dressed Hens,
Live and Dressed Spring Ducks
4S n. Front st. Phone Main 1856
40
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
EcDocroRs
yNDV1CEA
ew5 R1Aar ~

me questions answered below are
general in character, the symptoms or
diseases are given and the answers viii
apply in any. case of similar nature.
Those wishing further advice free,
Bldg, College-Elwood streets, DAYTON,
Ohio. inclosing self-addressed stamped
envelope for reply. Full name and ad-
dress must be given. but only initials
or fictitious names will be used in my
answers. The prescriptions can be filled
at, any well-stocked drug store. Any
druggist can order of wholesaler.
Gerry asks: For several months
| have not been feeling well. NY skin
is sallow. my tongue is coated, have
headache, am sleepless, nervous and
bothered with chronic constipation
Please help me-"
Answer: You need a laxative blood
cleansing treatment in the form of
Three-Grain Sulpherb Tablets mot sui
phur), Overcome the tendency to con-
stipation and gradually your good
health and pure blood will return"
Mrs. B. writes: 81 hesitate to ask
advice as my case is 30 unusual, In a
word, ] am tired and worn out all the
time. Rest does not refresh me. have
been married over a year n formerly
did not know what II was to be tired
or nervous, Sometimes l feel hystericaL
rear will become a nuisance to my
husband II this continues"
Answer Your nervous system has
been depleted. You need a tonic invig-
Grating medicine that will aid in sup
plying more food-energy, to your
nerves. Take Three-Grain Cadomene
Tablets regularly for several months.
------
NOTE: Fol many years DR.. Baker
has been giving free advice and pre-
sCripttons to millions Of people through
the press columns, and doubtless haS
helped in relieving illness and distress
more than any single individual In the
worlds history. Thousands have writ
ten hin expressions of gratitude and
confidence similar to the following:
DR.. Lewis Baker, Dear Sir: In read
ing our good advice to others | have
found relief. / inclose stamps, and
please send me your Great Guide Book
Health and Beauty" and l thank you
for advice to others which so helped
me-, May your good work go on. You
will get better reward than money in
helping so many who suffer and often
cannot get a doctor, as there Is no
money to pay n One of your many
well-wishers. Sincerely.
MISS G. H. WHITE,
$50 Free ST.,
af~ Portland, Ma
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
BUSINESS AND SOCIAL.

Miss Irene Sturla, teacher Of classical,
eccentric and modern dancing, an
nounces reopening of her school on
Monday, Oct. 2S. Studio, 81 North Sec
ond. Phone Main 1874 adv,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
Your Government Says

Save fuel by using Metal Weather
strips on windows and doors, Memphis
Weatherstrip Co, Main 1898. adv,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
POSTPONES MEETINGS.

The Lumbermen's club Of Memphis
has indefinitely postponed its semi
monthly meetings at the Hotel GaNoso
because OF the Influenza epidemic.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24

Those who object TO llquId medicines
secure Peruna tablets.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24

Nuxated Iron increases strength and
endurance Of delicate, nervous, rundown
people in two weeks time in many in
stances. 1t has been used and endorsed
by such men as Hon. Leslie NJ. Shaw,
Elk Governor oY Iowa; Former United
States Senator and Vice-Presidential
Nominee Charles a. Towne; General
John L, Glenn (Retired) the drummer
boy Of Shiloh, who was sergeant in the
U, s. Army when only u years OF age;
son Of the Court Of Claims Of Wash
ington, and others. Ask you doctor
or druggist about 1t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-25
Town Council Proceedings

The Commissioners of Cambridge
met in regular business session Wed
nesday evening. Mayor Orem and
Commissioners Brohawn and Lake,
present.
A committee was before the Board
requesting that pavements be put
down on Hughlett street.
Motion made, seconded and carri-
ed that property owners on Hughlett
street, who have not paved their
property. be notified to do so imme-
diately.
Following building applications
up for second reading and granted:
Herbert Hearn, garage in rear OF
1OS Locust street.
Mrs. VIM. H. Wherrette, porch at
los Cemetery avenue.
Geo. T. Stafford, garage at No. IL
Glasgow street.
Following up for first reading:
VIM L. G. Robinson, porch at No.
Light street.
James W. McCready, garage. Mill
street
J. Frank Hearn, porch, Locust St.
Bills amounting to S631.1O were
passed and ordered paid.
Following Judges and Clerks for
the special election in the Fifth
Ward, to be held May 18th, were ap-
pointed by the Board: Jas. Thomas,
Erice Johnson, Clarence Raymond,
Milton Sullivan.
Adjourned, to meet May 1st.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-25

fighting men in these branches Baker
had no hesitation in characteriZing as
the finest in the world.
Baker revealed TO the committee
many military secrets of major i'm
pcr;ance. but requested that they be
treated as absolutely confidential.
he entire hearing was hpid behind
locked doors.
Few general observations we're
made BY the secretary. lie offered
no conjecture as to when the war
would be over, Dut he Icft no doubt
in the miGdS OF the committeeman
tl,at the responsibility Of delivering
the final punch rested with America.
Before going into the committee
room Secretar! Baker said:
There is complete military ac-
cord between the armies Of the Unit
ed States and those eof our Allies.
The forces on the west front have
been welded into Il single military
init, lighting for Il common cause.
There Is no doubt of the outcome
in the minds OF any OF the high Of
fcials OF our Allies the Secretary
continued. The principal question
LOW is. What can America do to
shorten the war;
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-25
Baseball In War Time

Americans may have to learn
throwing all over again-baseball
pitching and long throws from cen
trefield are not adapted to bomb
tossing they still are teaching
the French poilu how to catch, it was
revealed Interestingly in a letter re-
ceived today from William L. Std
ger, a Y. NJ. c. A. worker at the
front in France. The French soldi-
er catches with both hands, Mr.. Std
ger declares, while the Americans,
with generations of baseball, from
sandlots to professional major league
training, just pick them out of the
air with either hand
The fielding ability of the two
nationalities was demonstrated for
observation in a ten mile drive to
the front line trenches during which
the Y. NJ. c. A. distributed a big
motor truckload of oranges from
California. AS the "Y' workers
passed attachments of soldiers they
pitched the golden fruit to them, two
oranges to a man. The first recipi-
ents were French soldiers, an am
munitiOn train, the men mounted or
On wagons. Most of them missed
the oranges as they were tossed to
them, although the poilus dismount-
ed without loss of time to pick up
the saffron globes. Then the motor
Whirled through a village filled with
Americans and the fun began.
The difference between the
French and American soldiers was
shown in this village" said Mr..
Stidger. The French soldiers had
a high catching average if he caught
enc out of ten oranges as We pitch
ed them, but The Americans caught
rine out of ten. The American lad
could catch them with his eyes shut
CT on horseback, as many an Ameri-
can officer did do that day. He could
catch a third orange if his two
hands were already full. He could
, jump into the air and nab an orange
while he munched another one. He
could catch them as they whizzed his
way, and at the same time wink at d
pretty girl, or hand an orange to a
| French child. He could catch and
eat at the same time, kidding the Y.
NJ. c. a. secretary as he did so. One
Yankee standing on the top of a lit
tie locomotive drawing an ammuni-
tiCn train for the front, caught six in
succession for himself and his pals.
"A hundred negro soldiers we
passed, Americans, showed the same
proficiency You could tell that they
had been trained in a land where
baseball is the common sport.
The Frenchman reaches up both
hands, with a desperate effort to pro-
tect his face. But the American for
gets his face and nabs the orange out
of the air. He is sure of himself
when it comes to catching. One Of
ficer. upon seeing this catching-bee,
said. An American boy can catch
anything, for about half of our
company caught the mumps and the
ether half caught the measles