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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
c. O.P SENATORS
AGREE ON PLANS
FOR ORGANIZATION
CumminS Is Named Speaker,
But Opposition Develops to
Naming PenroSe and War
rem Committee Chairmen.

WASHINGTON. May l5.-Republicar
senator's in conference yesterday agreed
unanimously upon a program for or
ganiEation Of the next senate, but de-
ferred discussion Of the opposition by
the progressive group to the election Of
Senators Penrose, Of Pennsylvania, and
warren, Of Wyoming, as chairmen OF
the nance and appropriate tons commit
tees, respectively.
with only six OF the ~ Republican
members absent, the conference with
complete outward harmony and by
unanimous votes named a slate Of nom
lnees for senate offices.
senator Cummins. OF Iowa, upon mo-
tion or senator Borah, OF Idaho, spokes-
man or the progressive group. was
CHOSEN for president pro tempore OF
the senate without opposition. Senator
Lodge, Of Massachusetts,. likewise, was
reelected Republican floor leader. SEN
ator Curtis, OF Kansas, was reelected
whip and Senator Wadsworth. 81 New
1ork, conference secretary. George A
Sanderson, Of Chicago. was chosen for
secretary OF the senate and David
Barry, a Providence, r. l., newspaper
man, for sergeant -at-arms.
All committee assignments were left
70 a committee on committees which
senator Lodge was authorized to ap-
point and Of which Senator B%randegec,
OF connecticut, Of tho regular group,
VIII be chairman. Eight other mem
hers Will be named soon and another
party conference will be held probably
next week, to receive tho committees
report, The seniority rule It is ex-
pected, will be followed closely by the
committee, although some of the pro-
Eressives today declared privately that
they would carry their fight against
Senators Penrose and Warren to the
senat floor.
For Steering Board.
The conference also authorized SEN
ator Lodge to appoint a committee on
order Of business, or legislative steer
ing committee, OF nine members with
senator McCumber, Of North Dakota,
as chairman, and Mr.. Lodge an eN-
officlo member. A committee on
patronage distribution, headed by Sena-
tor New, OF Indiana, also was ordered.
NO indication of the fight against
Senators Penrose and Warren devel-
oped in the conference which was con-
tned to the routine business Of plans
for organizing the senate. It was said
toned
Seven members Of tho progressive
group met In Senator Borah's office
previous to the conference and agreed
70 nominate Senator Cummins for pres
ident pro tempore, after Senator John
son, of California, had rejected a sug-
gestion from IA delegation Of the
so-called regulars that he become a
candidate.
The contest over the election Of Sem
ators PenroSe and Warren to the COM
mlttee Craftsmanship Is expected to de-
velop in the committee on committees
and nj tina nnNt rnVfnrAR,a d., -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
A Sure Way to
End Dandruff

There Is one sure way that has never
failed to remove dandruff at once, and
that Ia to dissolve It, then you destroy
1t entirely. To do this, just get about
four ounces OF plain, common liquid
arvon from ay drug store tthis IL al
you win need, apply 1t at night when
retiring, use enough to moisten the
scalp and rub 1t in gently with the
finger tips,
BY morning most, II not all, Of your
~dandruff will be gone. and three or four
more applications will completely dis,
solve and entirely destroy II, no matter
how much dandruff you may have.
You win find all itching and digging
Of the scalp will stop instantly, and
your hair will be fluffy, lustrous. glossy
silky and soft, and look and feel a hun
dred times better. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
SOUTHERN R. R. CUTS ITS
COLUMBUS, MISS, FORCE

COLUMBUS, Miss. May Is. (Spl.9-
The force Of employees at the local
shops Of the Southern railway has been
reduced to the minimum, about 100
men having been let out.
The action Of the company In reduc-
ing It's local force followed similar re-
ductlon at various points on its lines
where shops were maintained, and ia
said TO have been necessary in order
TO reduce expenses.
The men, who have been making big
wages for several years past and who
are consequently well supplied with
cash, do not seem to be down hearted
or disconnected but, on the other hand,
are taking their enforced idleness most
cheerfully, many of them declaring that
they really need rest.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
SOUTHERN BAPTISTS
GET DOWN TO WORK

ATLANTA. Ga. May I5.-Delegates
70 the Southern Baptist convention SET
tied down today TO the work that will
occupy their time through three SEES
sions daily until next Wednesday. The
Baptist woman's mission union also
opened its thirty-third annual conVen-
ton today, for sessions today and to-
morrow.
After perfecting its organization yes
terday, the mems convention decided
to follow its custom Of holding morn
ing. afternoon and night sessions In
order to dispose Of all matters before il
by the scheduled time Of adjournment.
One Of the first matters scheduled to
come before the women's meeting was
the report OF the executive committee
outlining the policy and plans Of the
organization for the ensuing year.
Among recommendations prepared for
submission TO the convention was one
that boys societies should be pitched
on the same plane as BOY Scout troops.
and that girls societies have special
features Of practical helpfulness, such
as sewing classes, classes in first aid
and nursing.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
Heal Skin Diseases

It is unnecessary for you to suffer
with eczema, blotches, ringworm. rashes
and similar skin troubles. Zemo, OBJ.
tanned at any drug store for 35c, or
$l.00 for extra large bottle, and prompt.
ly applied will usually give instant relief
from itching torture. 1t cleanses and
soothes the skin and heals quickly and
effectively most skin diseases.
Zemo is a wonderful. penetrating,
disappearing liquid and is soothing to
the most delicate skin. 1t is not greasy,
is easily applied and costs little, Get
it today and save all further distress.
The E. w. Rose Co., Cleveland. o.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
KILLS 17-YEAR-OLD WIFE
THEN ENDS OWN LIFE

BEAUMONT. Tex. May 15-Angered
because his pretty 17-year-old wife had
brought suit for divorce and had
spurned all offers for a reconciliation
Sam Swan, aged 2S, yesterday shot and
killed his wife, Mrs. Horace Bridges,
his wife's mother, and then ended his
own life.
of the wife's parents in .Jagper In -
note found on his b. 1y, Swan declared
that he loved his wife and because she
refused to live with him was going to
blow her to hell" He also stated that
it was his purpose to kill Mrs. Bridges
and then take his W life.
Il want Mrs. Bridges to have this
new pistol for a souvenir" he wrote.
Swan worked in a railroad office in
shreveport.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
ALIEN ENEMIES FREE
WHEN PEACE IS SIGNED

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. May 15.-
Definite announcement has been re-
ceived at Fort Oglethorpc from wash
ington that the war prison barracks,
where about 1000 enemy aliens are
informed, is to be closed and the pris-
oners released or otherwise disposed OF
as soon as the peace treaty Is signed,
Among tho prisoners confined at the
barracks are Profs. Muck and Kun
wald, widely known by reason OF their
connection with musical organizations.
Others are crews of informed German
steamers and civilians arrested in va
rious sections Of the country on charges
OF violation Of the espionage act. II
Is reported that all OF the prisoners
VIII be removed at an early date and
the prison barracks abandoned.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
MRS. TRIMBLE IS STATE
LECTURER FOR LEAGUE

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, May Is.
(Spl Mrs. James Trimble, wife Of one
Of Ch%attanooga's leading lawyers and
a sister Of Gen, Charles T. Gates, has
been appointed a lecturer for Tonnes
see by the league to inforce peace, OF
which President Taft is an official.
and she will take up the work early
In June and tour the state lecturing
Mt all the principal cities and towns.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
H. ]. HEINZ DEAD.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. May l5.-Henry
]. Heinz, president OF the II. j. Heinz
company, a picking and preserving
corporation Of international promi-
hence. died at his home yesterday, fol-
lowing a short Illness. Mr.. Heinz, born
in this city in 1874. was well known as
a philanthropist and a Sunday school
worker.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
POLICE CHIEF ARRESTED.

OAKLAND, Cal, May 15.-Chief Of
Police Henry J. Nedderman was ar.
rested yesterday afternoon on indict-
ment by the grand Jury returned in
connection with investigation into
charges that protection has been grant
ed gamblers on payment Of $40, 900
monthly.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
GIRL SLAYER SENT TO
PRISON INSANE WARD

SEATTLE, Wash. May 15.--MIss
Ruth Garrison, ~l8-year-old Seattle girl,
recently acquitted of the charge o
numbering Mrs. Grace Glatz Storrs, her
rival in love, was committed yester-
day by the superior court to the insane
ward in the state penitentiary at Walla
Walla.
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blue travelling suit, and a cersage OF
shell-pink roses.
From Washington. the couple went
west, to spend their honeymoon In
November 20 at 1915 Fairmont avenue.
Philadelphia, where the bridegroom Is
, stationed in connection with the in
come tax work of the Treasury De-
Partment.
Lord and Lady Swaythlins of Eng
land, who are here for a short visit,
will be the guests today of Admiral
| and Mrs. Albert p. Nibiaek on q trip to
Annapolis, where the party will be
the Naval Academy and Mrs. Scales
at luncheon, Lord and Lady Swaythlins
and Admiral and Mrs. Niblaek have
many mutual friends abroad.
Mrs. Frank Billings Kellogg. wife
Of Senator Kellosg, will leave Wash
ington on Tuesday for st. Paul where
she will remain until after Thanks
giving.
DR.. Jacobo Varela, minister OF Uru-
quay, and Nine. Varela, who arrived
In Washington early this month, have
taken possession of the residence 1875
MASSACHUSETTS, avenue. which they re-
Gently leased.
DR.. and Mrs. Henry J. Crossen will
entertain at tea at their residence
NJ street. Friday, December 10, when
their daughter, Miss Margaret Blaine
Cresson, will make her formal debut
The guests on this occasion will bs
| limited to the friends of the young
debutante's parents. and they will
give hall at Rauscher's On the even
ing of Tuesday, December SO, when
the debutantes of this and last sea-
son and number Of their daughters
young friends who will be home from
| school for the holidays will be pres
emf.
To the great delight of the dehu-
tAnte set, the dance which Mr.. and
Mrs John Hervey Young are to give
| on the night of December 20 for Miss
Aileen Dowsett of Honolulu and their
| daughter. Miss Elisabeth Heryey
Young, has evolved itself into a CO.
| tillien, with a number of new figures
begot of the military life OF the past
! four years. So far it is the only CO.
| tillien mentioned for the midwinter
season, and though it comes on the
same night rs the second of the Sc
ries of ten Junior League dances. the
hours scarcely conflict at all. as the
cotillion will not begin until II
o'clock. and the Junior League dances
will be especially small and early.
The Vienna Presbyterian Church was
the scene of a pretty wedding on Sat-
urday afternoon. October IS, when
Miss Abigail Thorn Fitz Hugh Of CHl-
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as best man. Immediately after the
ceremony the bridal party, includ,
ing the Rev. Father Yeates, returneo
to the home of the brides parents
where wedding breakfast was
served.
The eut-ef-town guests present at
the wedding included Mrs. Elizanetn
Hayes of New Brunswick, mother OF
Cleskey of New Brunswick. N. j.; Mr..
and Mrs. James smith Of Perth Am,
boy. N. j.; Mr. and Mrs. 4: A. Purcell
of Troy. N. Y; Miss e. Manning OF
New Brunswick, N. j.; MIS-; george
H. Schryver of Cleveland. Ohio; mrs.
George Dale of Vienna, Va. and Mrs.
Alfred sparshott of Clarendon, Va
Later In the afternoon Mr.. ana Mrs.
Hayes left for their wedding trip, the
latter wearing a smart travelling cos
tune of brown velour. with hat to
match. -
After November Is Mr.. and Mrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-26
Hayes will be At home 1T 81 Rsmsen
avenue, New Brunswick, N. j.

A very pretty home wedding was
solemnized Monday evening at the
residence of Mrs. ]. w. English. 1887
Harvard terrace northwest, when
Miss May Stella Slower became the
bride of Grover Whitaker. an officer
OF the U. s. M. c. Promptly at 8 o'clock
the bride entered the parlor, while
the 'Lehengrln" wedding march was be-
Ing played by Mr.. Leslie H. Adams, who
presided a the plano during the even
Ing. DR.. James H. Taylor. pastor of
the Central Presbyterian Church. Of
ficiated.
The bride wore a charming gown
of pearl white satin. with trimmings
OF silk. imported lace and pearls Her
tulle veil was arranged in folds and
tied by bandeau of orange blossoms.
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ess satin of similar shade, with
large picture hat to match, and car
ried . shower bouquet of white bridal
reses. Miss Agnes Helene Potter, a
cousin of the bride, was maid of
honor. and wore a gown Of French
blue georgette. over duchess satin of
the same shade. and carried a cluster
Of ping roses and maidenhair fern.
Lieut. Klemmer Kulteisen of New
Brunswick. N. j.. attended Mr.. Hayes
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-24
lNHERlTS A FORTUNE.
BUT CAN'T COUNT IT

NEW YORK. n. ". Dec. "a
Clark OFT of Belvidere. n. J., cannot
read or write. Neither does he know
the alphabet, the capital of his state
nor the capital of the nation. He
cannot even count money. lie be
lieves that he is 43 years old. but is
not certain. Despite his very scant
knowledge, however. OFT has inner
tied 500. geo from his father.
on the other hand. Otis mother
and relatives fear that he Is not
capable of handling his inherited es.
tate and have sought to have him
declared insane. SO that guardian
might be appointed to handle his In.
herited fortune,
A lunacy commission jury investi-
eating this case found that OFT had
a sound mind, but due TO lack of edu-
cation. would not be enabled TO man
age his inherited estate.
The judge. however. believes the
verdict will not stand. because, un-
der the law there is no way of TAX.
ing the management of unentailed
property away from its owner IL he
be neither criminal nor insane.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-24
OMAHA MAYOR HAS
DON'T RUN" PLEDGE

OMAHA. Nob., Dec. al VIII not
be candidate for reelection TO the
city commission or TO any other pub.
lie office upon the expiration OF my
present term" is tho text OF a pledge
which Mayor Ed i. Smith wants
each Of the city commissioners to
sign.
The mayor declares that he be.
lieves future ambitions are n bar
TO the best sort OF public service
He has abandoned his own plan to
run for the democratic nomination
for governor. for he says. II don't
care how honest n man may be. he
is not going to give the problems OF
HIS office the same impartial consid.
GRAFTON he would otherwise II he has
his mind on reelection"
1t is not a fact that the commits
sioncrs fell over themselves to sign
the mayors pledge. one Of them. it
In whispered. has his eye on the
mayors office. 40 he makes himself
scarce when the mayor approaches
with the pledge.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-24
HEIRESS LIKES
HOME IN PRISON
Woman Prefers Cell to Her
Former Hotel

BAN FRANCISCO. Dec. :s.-Fcr
the first time In many months the
sowing machine In the dormitory OF
the city prison huns tho day Ions
and the prison cat curis contentcdly
before the crate fire. purring and
stretching his paws In the Joy Of be
ing in the company Of n person his
social equal.
Mrs. Eiva Dooiittle. who In mis-
named for she il busy ali the time
sewing things for the prisoners and
Keeping buttons tight on officers
uniforms. is the occupant Of the dor
mitory. She In heir TO $4,000. bu,
she's in Jail because she can't afford
10 pay room rent In hotel.
But let her tell her story;
"a good many years ago my father
was prosperous man In Madison.
wisconsin. He put $4,000 in bank
for me. was 10 live on the inter
est
The interest money came rcgu.
larry and lived well on II. My
adopted daughter and | decided To
leave Los Angeles several weeks ago
and make our home In San Francis
co. Something went wrong and the
interest money failed To reach me In
San Francisco. We were put on; OF
the hotel because could not pay.
appealed to the police and they
gave me this comfortable place here.
They have found home for my
little girl. like II better In Jail than
did at the hotel The service is
better and | have something To do. ''
Police say Mrs. Doolittlc is wei
come 10 stay as long as she wishes,
Her nimhlc fingers more than pay
for her keep"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-24
CAN A DUCK DROWN?

HAMPTON, Iowa, Dec. ga
drowned duck At least drowning is
said to have caused the ducks death.
altho steel trap set for n fur-bear-
ing animal may have helped. Robert
McCrillus and Dwight Purcell boys
who have been trapping along Spring
creek near here, found the fowl in
one OF their traps. The jaws We're
held by the steel. and the weight OF
the trap had held the head of the
duck under the water. which. at the
place was but few inches deep
The boys says the trap did not have
a hold which would have caused the
fowls death.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-24
BY EDWARD >. BING

United Press Staff Correspondent
VIENNA. Dec. i0.-tBy MALI
In view OF the general shortage OF
coal here. the question Of the produc-
ton Of other fuel has again become
extremely important. Special atten-
ton In financial circles II being paid
TO oil and petroleum. which Eastern
Europe used 20 produce In abundance.
The expectation and the equal and
iudicious distribution OF the material
however. is rendered particularly dr.
ficuit today by the exceptionally
grave political situation OF the pro-
ducinE countries. as well as by the
dcvastafons OF which this territory
was the theatre. This refers. above
all. to the oil wells of Galicia and
Rumania. while the oil occurrences
Of Baku. on the Caspian sea. and
kcrkuk -Chanikin still deserve the
greatest attention In the Far East.
The extraordinary abundance OF the
lattcr's products was one of the prin-
cipal reasons why the British naval
craft was reconstructed for oil heat
ing.
While the petroleum and oil pro-
duction Of Asia Is more or less in
British hands already. there ought to
be good opportunity for the invest
ment OF American capital in Galicia
and Iiumanin. American business in
terests, however. must be aware OF
the fact that one OF the most urgent
and indispensable tasks In regard 60
rational exploitation of the oil wells
In that part OF the world will be their
reconstruction. aiming Mt bringing
about the prc-war standard of pro-
duction. While the output OF mineral
oil In Galicia---which conferred in
Drohobycz and the neighboring ter.
ritories-was very great In normal
times, considerable number o.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-24
WAR ON "SKEETERS"

ANDERSON, Cal. Dec. PA visi.
tor TO Anderson recently would have
thought the coal shortage had hit
California. All business houses and
professional offices in the city were
closed. Investigation, however. would
have revealed that the entire town
closed shop" To join In war on
mosquitoes. The men spent the day
digging drainage bitches to clear an
area which had proved prolific
breeding place for the mosquitoes,
while the women prepared and served
Ia barbecue lunch at noon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-24
u. S. Capital Has Chance
to Enter Balkan Oil Trade

wells have been choked and devas-
iated during the course OF the nu.
merons battles which took place there
between the Russians and the Aus
TRANS; even after the arinistice: anI
right now this territory Is the SUBJ
jeci OF dispute between the Poles am
the Ukrainians: the wells are partI1
In British and partly in America
and Austrian hands.
As 20 the Rumanian oil wells,
considerable part of these Is not mo-
In working order. which Is chicd1
due to the military measures take
by the allies at the time OF tho Geo
man advance in Rumania- Aith&
Gen. Falkenhayn's experts devote
particular attention 10 the recoM
struciion OF the destroyed wells. thdr
work was crowned with limited sue
cess and II win take a long period
OF systematic work to raise the
manian oil fields again 10 their
war Importance. The Rumanian Eo0I
eminent Is trying hard 10 achieve ri
suits In this respect. and Is reportq
TO have lately concluded a convcntid
with the Austrian government
whereby they are to supply the Aus
TRANS with petroleum and other ma
terial OF primary necessity IN ex1
change for industrial products.
There is an exceptional opportunity|
at the present time for America
capital to take an increased active in
terest In the oil production of East
ern Europe: an activity of this kim
on the part OF the. United STATE
would he very much facilitated, firrtI
by the exceptionally favorable rate
of exchange for American coinage q
those countries; and. second. by til
marked readiness of the peoples am
governments concerned TO co-opcrato'
with America. and to profit by her
efficient business organization.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-24
USE FOR QUARANTINE SIGN

During an epidemic In a small
Southern town every infected
house was put under quarantine.
After the disease had been checked
an old negress protested vigorously
when the health officers started to
take down the sign on her house.
why. Auntie," exclaimed the Of
ficer, why don't you want me to
take II DOWN."
well. sah." she answered. "dcy
ain ben a bill collectah neah dis
house senee dat sign went up. You
all let II onol"--Harpers Maya
zine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-24
ASKS COURT TO |
BAR HUSBAND
Doesn't Want Him to Enter
Her Home

A temporary restraining order.'
keeping her husband. James Il
Noonan. bookkeeper and casiler|
from coming to her house wal
granted Charlotte Noonan in SUD
perior court Wednesday. She had
instituted suit for divorce. claims2
ing that her requests that he take
her to dances. parties and theatreo'
were all met with surly rebuff
She accuses him of striking her So
violently last Saturday that she fell
over chair, They were married
here June "a, 1914. and have two
children. She asks custody of the
two children and SIS month ali-
mony.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-24
Yuletide Float
Will Tour Cit

All day Christmas a Yuletide flo;
bearing huge tree garlanded befor6
an open fireplace, around which card
oilers will sing, will go about the,
streets downtown. 1t will be Hazen.
j. Titus contribution to the com<
munity holiday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-24
Boy. Cali J. Dempsey
Superior Judges
Will Take Recess

Superior court judges will recess
during the Christmas houidays. on
Christmas and New Years day there
will be no court session. With the
exception OF Sunday, one judge VIII
be on the bench on all other days.
until Friday. January 2. when reg
ular court session In all 10 depart
ments will he resumed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-24
PASTOR is CHARGED
WITH RENT GOUGlNG

WILMINGTON, Del. Dec. "a
Tenants OF the Rev. George Henry
Dole, of the Church OF the New
Jerusalem appeared before the anti
rent gouging committee and com
planned that Rev. Mr., Dole had in
creased the rental of his dwellings
100 per cent and refused TO make
repairs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-24
Kansas Coal Men I
Are Now at Wor|

PlTTSBuRG. Kan. Dec. 24.--Ail
striking miners in the Kansas coal
fields We're back at work today, fol.
lowing the release from Jail at In.
dianapolis of Alexander Howat. presi.
dent of the state miners' union.