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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
U. S. SUGAR PRODUCING
STATES HAVE BARS LIFTED

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.--Increase
in the beet sugar producing states and
in the cane-producing territory Of
Louisiana, OF the household sugar allot-
pounds monthly per capita has been
ordered by the food administrator ef-
fective Dec. s. AT the same time pub
lie eating places in. these sections will
be permitted to, increase their con-
sumption from. three pounds to four
pounds for every 80 meals served.
For the remainder OF the country, II
was stated the allotments of three
pounds monthly per capita for house
for public eating places will be con-
tinued for the present at least.
The increase for sugar-producine
states was granted, the food admin.
istration announced, because of the
lack of cargo space for overseas ship
ment, together with insufficient storage
facilities in this country
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
GERMAN AFFAIRS
!. IN WORSE CHAOS
THAN WASRUSSIA
Claim That Germans Were
Educated and Russians Ig-
nOrant Does Not Make Ger
man Revolution Less Wild.
BY FRANK II. sINONDS,
The News Sclmtar's military, Expert

The News ScImitar's Military Expert
NEW YORK, Nov H.--It is imposst-
bic to escape sense Of apprehension
In reading Of the rapid march Of the
revolution In Germany toward conditions
which are wholly analogous 70 those ol
Russia at a similar period IN the up-
heayal In the Slav state, The real tact
seems to be that the pace V fat raster
In Germany than II was In Russia
The familiar conception OF the yer,
man as a disciplined, orderly, obedient
creature, taking HIS pleasures In food
and drink rather than In politics, and
enjoying his restrictions as other peo-
pies enjoy their liberties, may easily
serve 10 blind the world TO the perils OF
the new situation -.
The truth Is, of COURSE that the RUS
sian revolution was made In Germany,
not merely procured by German inilu-
ence, but based upon the Ideas OF the
German social activities. II marched
rapidly through all the phases OF an AS
gravated class war, which has now De-
generated into 9 government NJ, oy assas. ~.
tunes Of the German doctrines OF So
one ia accustomed 20 hear now that
| the German people are not to be com
pared with the Russian, that hey are
educated. intelligent, European rather
than Asiatic. And In the same order Of
IDEAS II Is argued that the German peo-
pie have long been citizens Of the mod
eru world, while the Russians have
| lived In world medieval In
the extreme. Yet the truth is that In
Russia the basis OF revolution was
and that hunger ta not only imminent,
but conceivably existent In Germany,
| 4---a-a-z--s-----4aaes
Continued on Page o. Column 81
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14

Tennessee--Fair, warmer Friday,
Mississippi-Fair, continued COOL FRI
day slightly warmer.
Arkansas--Fair, warmer,
Alabama--Fair, continued cool; Fri
day slightly warmer.
Kentucky-Fair. warmer in west.
Lousiana-Fair, slightly warmer.
Oklahoma--Warmer in east Friday.
East Texas--Generally fair, warmer,
except on west coast warmer Friday,
except in southeast.
West TeNas--Probably fair
South Carolina. GeorgIa-Fair. con.
tinued cool with light frost; Friday
warmer. 2
Florids-Fair, light frost in north
portion OF peninsula, warmer Friday In
northwest.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
DEVASTATION
AND CRUELTY
ARE ALLEGED.

LONDON, Nov. l4.--Ger-
man soldiers are committing
acts Of violence against inhabi-
tants and are destroying and
pillaging contrary to the terms
of the armistice, according to a
French official wireless mes
sage received here today.
The message, which is from the si7
lied high command to the German high
command. says that the allied COM.
take measures TO stop the violations.
IL the acts Increase. II Is added, the
allied command viii take steps 10 end
them
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
OVER 1852 YANK
CAPTIVES RELEASED

PARIS, Nov. A. (By the Associated
Press More than 2,5S2 American
prisoners in German camps were re-.
leased immediately by the signing OF
the German armstice, according to the
can Red Cross in Switzerland. This
number includes all the Americans: cap
tured to Nov. 1. II is estimated that
only few hundred more Americans
were captured after that date.
OF the total number OF prisoners to
from the navy and 140 are civilians.
In the camps were 241 army officers
and 2,l39 noncommissioned officers and
privates, and three naval officers and
nine sailors.
A majotity of the privates were at
Rastatt, There were III at Giessen
and l03 at Limburg There were l00
officers at ViTlengen, 43 at Karlsruhe,
20 at Landshut and 20 at Rastatt.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
other Counties Going Strong.

IAN other counties In Tennessee are
going over the top with, a Joyous rush.
viii Memphis spoil her former record
of 100, per cent response on all calls on
her patriotism?
will we let the claim be possible
that the multitudinous and inspiring
noises of our unparalleled peace cele-
bration, were but sounding brass and
tinkling cymbals; that, as we shout. we
do not transmute our enthusiasm into
dollars for the boys who enabled us 70
stay at home and carry on our busi-
ness of money-gettingI while they, for
our sake, gave SO freely OF their blood!
Let us pledge each other that nc
such reproaches shall ever be justified
let ali who have not given come for.
ward with their subscriptions and LEI
those who have not given to the limit
make additional subscriptions. s
4. Our civic pride and snnr pat Trio stsrI
are being put to the test and above al
the welfare Of our herofc boys dArine
the dangerous let-dowh PERIOD ls a
stake, and we can not afford 70 fail II
this hour Of our greatest obligation tc
those whose sacrifice and valor have
won such glorious victory for liberty
and civilization" ~
Those in charge OF raising the $780,
900 quota Of Memphis and Shelby
county in the united war work cam
palBH llJeCleu new hlo HhsO ~
day when they started the "Hur
Crusher" from the "busted" linden
burg line in front, Of Hotel Chisca or
a Journey to its objective at the othel
end of Main street at 1880 am.
Reports up to Thursday morning
showed that Memphis had raised only
s137, $50, or less than ope-third OF III
quota, IL this city is to provide the in
crease OF so per cent over the ortgina
allotment asked. The amount actually
reported Wednesday was but $780, 1876
1t developed at the meeting Wednes
day afternoon that all the teams arr
busy and that practically all team
workers are putting in their full tim,
calling on prospects whose cards the,
hold. But 1t also came to light that
despite the energy and enthusiasm o
the workers, they are not hitting th'
victory stride anticipated when, thu
campaign was launched.
The 20 counties in West Tennessee
outside of Shelby, have raised a tota
OF $136,S74, or practically as much a.
Memphis and Shelby county although
com pared with $4500oe for the latter
No reports have Yet been made fo
shelby county outside OF Memphis
though Chairman T. B. King and 9th
ers say that excellent progress Is be
ing made From New South Memphis
Capt. George McSweyn reports all 0
his workers are extremely busy an,
that they will have completed canvass
of their territory by noon Thursday
He saws excellent returns are in sight
All county divisions were expected t,
report at the meeting OF workers Thurs
day afternoon at o'clock,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14

with the coming Of peace. whole
wheat bread, dellcacy which has
been under ban during the last nine
months, Is now available, due. to the
raising OF the restrictions by the. gov
ernmdnt Official notification OF the
Faisinh Of the ban has been received by
local Bakers, and they expect TO At
once egin production on q pure wheat
shin bakers. however, haye
MN Il n III L va ne i s6ssfn-
Sials lali VI 9d fEibni That III eAe sub
ssitutes viii bk taken over BY the grain
Corporations and disposed Of, the
bakers being reimbursed. This VIII
permit local bakers to at once resume
baking OF wheat bread,
]. K Payne, food administrator. for
West Tennessee, received the notifica-
ton from the United States food ad-
ministration OF the abandonment Of the
1920 substitute rule, and announce
ment Of the grain corporations plans
for the purchasing OF surplus substi-
tutes. # .,
j, "A. winkleman, president of the
local Bakers club, expects to call a
meeting Of the Organization to con-
slider resumption Of bread-making on
O. prewar scale,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
GERMANS VIOLATING ARNISTICE TERMS, WARNED TO STO
u. S. Birds Claim
473 Hun Planes

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN FRANCE, Nov. IA. (By the AS
sociated Press )--In the period from
Sept. u to II o'clock on the morn
ing of Nov II American ayiators
man machines. OF this number 35S
already have been confirmed Of
ficialiy.
Day bombing groups from the
time they began operations dropped
a total OF 1858 Kilograms of
bombs within the German lines,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
GIMME" JONES IS ..
IN TOLLS OF THE LAW

James L, Jimmie" Jones was ar
rested late wednesday by sheriff depu-
ties on a capias issued last week, when
an Indictment was returned against him
on a charge of violating the liquor law
Sheriff Perry went to Jones home on
the LAdrange road, several weeks ago
and found him In bed with influenza
Searohlpk the bed the sheriff found
some whisky between the mattresses.
Jones was not arrested at the time on
account Of his illness
Jones' recently was tried and convict
ed In the Second criminal court on
charges OF violating the liquor laws.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
JACKSON, MISS, EXCEEDS
QUOTA IN WAR DRIVE

JACKSON. Miss, Nov. a., (splL -
war work drive, which was set at s2s,-
500, and leaders In the drive expect that
S35, 900 will be raised. here before Sat
urday brings the effort to a close.
Fred h. Smith, president Of the Johns
Manville corporation, and n leader In Y.
NJ c. A. work, spoke here In the In
TO large audience
r. w Miles. state director Of pub
licity, said he believed the state would
raise at least $3.50, 00O the minimum
having been fixed at $40 900
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
HOLD PRIVATE AS
ALLEGED DESERTER

Charged with being deserter from
Camp Pike. Ark. and also inducing
visitors In Memphis to accompany him
for the purpose OF robblng them, Pri-
vate Karl Queen, OF Binghamton, has
been placed under arrest by Patrol
man Denkman.
Queen is accused of lettering around
the Union depot. inducing countrymen
to see the sights" with him, getting
them drunk and then relieving them OF
yauables. Officials from Camp Pike
will take the alleged deserter back
Queen wore his uniform, with the
military police emblem on his sleeve,
police assert, when arrested
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
FLYING AT LOCAL
FIELD CONTINUES

Despite orders from the war depart
fnent to Mai. John w. Simons, Jr,
commander Of Park field, to suspend
awarding commissions to cadets, pend
continues unabated. The usual routine
OF cadets there Is being maintained. as
orders affecting commissions did not
touch flying.
Flyers at the field who had nearly
won their commissions are up in the
air" over the war departments in
struction following signing Of armi-
stice terms Monday morning
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
Complete Harmony.

. lContinued on Page "a. column I'd
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
COLONIAL ELECTS.

A new board Of directors for the Co
lonial Country club was elected at the
annual meeting Of the clubs member
ship Wednesday night. The new direc-
tors, who will choose a president and
subordinate officers at o later meeting,
colt, }. r, Rainier, +. T. Dooley Leo
Carter. Sam r. Mcdonald, +, NJ, white,
f. Shannon, Thomas II. Smart and w.
u Hvde
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
VOLUNTARY CENSORTNG
= OF NEWS IS AT END

WASHINGTON, Nov. withdraw
al Of all volunteer censorship requests
under which American publishers have
been working since the United States
went to war was announced today by
George Creel. chairman of the commit
tee on public information, after con-
ferences with Secretaries Baker and
Daniels
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
F|TzHUGH ISSUES
RINGING APPEAL
TO ALL MEMPHIS
Urges All to Help Raise United
War Work Fund to Prevent
Memphis From Breaking
EnviabIe Record.

Are the people of Memphis going to
permit the united war work campaign
to lag and possibly fall because OF lack
of real interest in the boys who nave
given up everything they hold dear for
human freedom?" asks g. I, Fitzhugh,
chairman Of the Shelby county cam
paign committee, who issued the Iol-
lowing ringing appeal to Memphians M
behalf of the united war work fund
Thursday at noon:
Our great president has made an
earnest call on every American citizen
to give literally, emphasizing that the
day OF peace will be followed by a
long period OF demobUization, dtfing
which the opportunity and needs for
the constructive work Of these welfare
organizations will be quite as great as
In war time. :,
win you not respond to this, IN al
probability the last appeal for FUNDS
for welfare work among our boys
While they remain overseas Will you
not help provide them with church,
cheerful home, school, theater. and all
the enjoyable and wholesome diversions
afforded by these organizations?
Because you are no longer in dan
ger will you now withdraw these things
from the boys who saved you? Shall
we be guilty of such ingratitude?
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
BIG TELEGRAPH STRIKE
CALLED OFF BY WIRE

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov 1l--orders
calling off the strike or the Order OF
Railway Photographers set for TODAY
reached virtually every point In the
South which would have been affected.
O. y, German. chairman OF the gem
eral committee Of the southeastern dts
trict said today The walkout was
not carried out. Mr., German declared,
because he received telegram last
night from Secretary McAdoo promls,
ing action on the mems wage demands
within four days.
Mr. German said today that II eacella-
tion OF the strike orders failed to reach
some points in time that the local
strikes resulting would not be num-
erous enough to seriously affect the
railroads
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
NO TAX REDUCTION
AT ONCE POSSIBLE

WASHINGTON, Nov 14,--Uncertain-
ty Of future government expenditures
and OF policies for cuCtailment Of war
production makes II advisable, in the
opinion Of treasury OFFICIALS, that the
taxes under the pending revenue bill
be not reduced materially below the
$6,250, 900, 900 carried by the measure
as drafted in the senate.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
CARTWRIGHT IS HELD
GUILTY: ASKS RETRlAL

Marshall Cartwright negro, charged
with the murder. OF johnson Smith, an
other negro, was convicted late Wednes"
day OF manslaughter by jury in the
First criminal court after almost two
days had been consumed in the trial OF
the case. Motion for a new trial will
be heard Nov, 2S Gen, s. o. Bates pros
eouted the case while w, r. Harrison
represented the defendant.
Two cases were disposed OF Wednes.
day In division two OF the criminal
court Byren Borum, a negro womah,
was convicted OF voluntary manslaugh-
ter, and Cleveland Durant was found
guilty on charge ofg carrying a pistol
be heard Nov %, All cases heard were
jail cases,
All Jail cases will be disposed Of II
possible before regular calendar Is
fixed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
HUN CRUISER GOES OUT
TO MEET BRITISH SHIP

BERLIN. Nov, a. CBy wiraleks 70
London,) (By the Associated ypress. -
The. German light cruiser kbsnIgsberg
on Nov lS at pm put 70 sea with
plentpotentiaries OF the wofkmen's and
soldiers council Of the German fleet
the British admiralty. ~ =
The chief of the high seas forces,
Admiral Hipper, Is taking part In the
negotiations as expert adviser for the
deliberations concerning the execution
Of the naval conditions OF the arfnis-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
LIBERATED TROOPS
REACH U. 5. LINES

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE Nov. IA (By the Associated
fress The advance guard OF several
hundred Russian, Polish and Italian
sol ldiers. freed by the Germans IN I,ors
ratne, reached the American lines In
tho region of St Hilaire today The
first group numbered 4S,
The Germans opposite the First
American army north ana northeast on
Verdun are renorted to be moving
northward rapidly Preparations begun
by the enemy several days ago to with
draw In force now are becoming ef-
feotive, Great railroad activity is re :
ported at Metz and other railroad June
tlons '
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
30 YOUNG SOLDIERS TO
LEAVE CAMP KlNCANN0N

Thirty young soldiers from the $, A.
T. c. at the West Tennessee Normal
school will leave Thursday night for
further training at officers camps in
various parts of the country Some
win go to Fort Oglethorpe, some to
Camp Gordon and others to camps In
the East.
These are the first to be sent from
Camp Kincannon and Capt Mcdonald
and Lieut. Waggoner, officers In COM
mand, are justly proud OF the show
months Of military training
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
EXPLOSION ABOARD
ship FATAL TO TWO

NEW YORK, Nov, l4.--Lieut. Alexan-
der W. Walls, OF the Y. s naval re-
serves, and Sylvester Tennoyer! fSre-
man OF a civilian crew OF machinlsts,
were killed In the bursting OF q steam
valve ON American steamship In naval
service here today Two others were
scalded In a similar accident about
a week ago II men were scalded.
The vessel on which the accident oc-
CURED was the steamship Louisville,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
SUBSTITUTE FLOUR
! ISW|THDRAWNBY
federal ORDERS

WASHINGTON, Nov, l4,-WhLte
bread made entirely OF wheat flour
went back on the American table
today, after an absence of more
than nine months, Householders
i and bakers, beginning today, are
permitted to purchase wheat flour
4 without substitutes, the food ad-
( mlnistration having Withdrawn reg
ulations requiring the buying OF 70
per cent OF substitutes with each
purchase of wheat flour,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
GERMANY'S ARMY MOVES
SLOWLY TOWARD REAR

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES ON
The MEtSE AND MOSELLE, Nov, IA
army was moving slowly along It's whole
front toward the rear yesterday
SO far M known at the American
army Headquarters no disposition has
been displayed to block at any point
Continued ON Page u. Column A.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
IS RETURNED HERE
ON CHECK CHARGES

M. Schweiger, Memphah was re-
turned to the city from Birmingham,
Ala. Wednesday night by city Detec-
tive Carpenter. having been indicted by
the local grand jury on charge OF OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses.
He was arrested in Birmingham at
request OF local police. According to
Carpenter. he gave check for 800 to
Perel e. Lowenstein, jewelers., on Nov.
2. dated 30 days ahead, and when his
attention was called to 1t. failed to
Igate another
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
BACK AT WoRKHOUSE,

Wednesday night from the Shelby
county workhouse after serving a
62.day sentence, Viola Berry, 21s Mon
roe avenue, went back Thursday to be-
gin another sentence Of 25 days. She
was fined $40 oy Police Judge Fitz-
hugh. charged with celebrating her re-
lease too vigorously in the Jefferson
hotel Wednesday night
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
NEW DRAFT Orders
. COMING SHORTLY.
LOCAL BOARDS RECEIVE
- DRAFT INSTRUCTIONS

kocal draft boards Thursday re-
ceiyed instructions from Nashville
in line. with dispatches carried
wednesday to the effect that regis
trants up to 36 would continue to
fili out their questionnaires and re-
turn them to the boards for future
military information. Registrants
from 36 to As, who have, received
but not filled out questionnaires.
are asked to return them in plahk
form to local boards.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
DANIELS WILL ALLOW
STUDENTS TO RESIGN

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1i.--secretary
Daniels announced today that college
men who had left school to enter the
naval service >and who now desire to
resume the course at college will be
permitted to resign from the service.
Such pen, Mr.. Daniels said, should
officera
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
HELD ON BOND.

Joe Barreta, arrested on govern
ment warrant charging him with re-
ceiving stolen goods shipped In transit,
waived preliminary hearing before
bound over on a $500 bond to await
action Of the federal grand Jury.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
RIOT IN COPENHAGEN
WRECKS STREET CARS

COPENHAGEN, Nov, a. BY the
Associated Press "A demonstration by
1.-The syndicalists here against the i'm
prisonment OF some OF their partisans
Yesterday resulted in rioting. Some
street cars were wrecked and at places
the tracks were torn up
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
.W|LSONMAY HEAD
PEACE DELEGATES
At BIG MEETING
Root, BrandeiS, Lansing and
House May Make Up U. S.
Delegates at international
Conference. &
BY DAVID LAWRENCE,
The News Sclmltar's Special Washinu'
ton Correspondent.

WASHINGTON, Nov, Il.--Unless un.
foreseen events compel change, Presi-
dent Wilson will attend the opening
session OF the peace conference whether
II Is held in Europe or on this CONT
nent.
The White House and state depart.
ment made no announcements, but II
is known that the president is desir"
Gus of accepting II possible the invita-
tlons being extended to him to visit
Europe.
Mr.. Wilson could not, of course, re-
main indefinitely in Europe or. long
enough, indeed, to participate In all
the important meetings, but he might
attend the opening sessions and leave
the American peace delegation to con-
tinue to work for the general principles
which he will have outlined as position
of the United States.
Secretary Lansing will be at the head
Of the American delegation ana Col,
House, very likely will remain as un-
official adviser which Is his own wish
and preference. Elihu Root, unquestion-
ably, will be one Of the commissioners
and possibly Justice Brandeis, OF the
supreme court of the United States.
Col. House, himself. has been urgins
the president to go to Europe. Many
months ago the colonel told this cor
respondent that only one man should
be at the head OF the United States
as the settlement OF the European war
Col. House felt that tne presidents
diplomacy was so instrumental IN shap-
ing the course OF the war that his ad-
dresses to, the peace conference al IL
opening would be a ceep inspiratioi
to all the delegates. Col. House has
believed that he himself could do more
to forward international harmony anc
good will by remaining IN an unotficta
and advisory capacity than by actually
heading the delegation. IA
Complete Harmony.
secretary OF state Lansing, whose ex.
iperience in internationaI corferencAl
/ and arbitrator coufActis 4 greater thai
fnny other 1ivtnE Asil&.4uss4S has bSSi
1 urireh !, b. Col House tp-E ~ 70 ,Europ.
! on past occasions. Indeed, the cclene
sponsored the suKEestion that MT Ian
| (Continued on Page ~, Column ~
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
AUSTRIA ASKS U. S.
TO CHANGE TURK TERMS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.-~Austris
has asked President Wilson to use his
good offices with the allies to secure n
modification Of the Turkish armistice
terms SO as to hermit several thousand
former Austro- Hungarian subjects now
In Ottoman territory to remain there
instead OF returning home to add to the
already serious food problems.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
AMERICAN TROOPS CROSS
FRONTIERS OF GERMANY

PARlS Nov 14.--American troons
nave crossed the German frontier to-
ward Metz and Strassburg Marshal
Foch, commander-in chief OF the allied
armies, win make solemn entries into
Strasshurg and Metz on Sunday In the
presence OF President Poincare and
Premier Cemenceau.