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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-15
GIRL KILLED .
ON JOYR|DE;
z MEN HELD
Auto PIungeS Off Horn Lake
Road Near Mallory Avenue.
Driver of Car and Male
Companion Arrested.

crushed beneath an overturned auto
moDlie, woman believed to be Mrs.
Myrtle Ellis, South Front street, sus-
Ialned injuries which resulted in her
death 30 minutes later, when the ma
cnlne plunged from the Horn Lake road,
near near Mallory avenue, q. w. Chase, 1S9
Gilbert avenue, owner and driver Of the
car, escaped uninjured. J. #. Craw-
iord, l473 Latham street, sustained Sc
we're bruises on his arms. The accident
occurred about S:20 o'clock Wednesday
morning
Emergency Officers oliver and Rob
inson went to the scene Immediately
following the accident and arrested
Ghase and Crawford. On account OF
the accident being outside the city
limits. the two men were given to the
custody Of Sheriff Perry. They were
placed in Jail facing charges Of man
slaughter. 1t is presumed they will
furnish bond. Both are railroad men.
According to the story told by the
men to the police they did not know
the woman, stating they took her into
their automobile in the 400 block on
front seat driving and Crawford and
the woman were In the rear seat.
Chase told the police, shortly after
the accident, that he was driving along
the Horn Lake road at norma" rate
Of speed when a negro suddenly leaped
~ 4LOllt VI lAAD ChE Will d ICNOtNCE III
his hand. Startled by the sudden ap-
pearance Of the black, Chase said he
lost control Of the automobile. 1t veer-
ed to the side Of the road and into a
ditch, 10 feet deep, turning completely
over. Chase was thrown clear OF the
wreckage.
{ The heavy car pinned Crawford s
arms to the gIound Aided by Chase
he quickly extricated himself and they
both turned their attention TO the
woman. She was found with the edge
of the rear car door crushing her neck
After working vainly for 10 minutes
they were forced to go for help. The
woman died a few minutes after the
heavy car was lifted from her body
The body was taken to Thompson
Brothers undertaking parlors.
The police are inclined to doubt the
holdup version of the accident, ex-
pressing the belief that the party was
out joyriding. The accident Victim i
said by the police to have been tho wife
Of Emmett Ellis, employed at the Pea
body poolroom.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-15
LEWIS AGREES TO TALK
OVER BIG COAL STRIKE
BULL TIM

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. t5.-The order
calling all union bIturinous coal miners
OF, the country to "cease production OF
coal at midnight, Friday, Oct. 81, 1918"
was issued from the international head.
quarters OF the United Mine Workers
of America here at noon today.
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 15-John L..
Lewis, acting president of the United
Mine Workers OF America, today wired
Secretary OF Labor Wilson that he would
be in Washington at IL o'clock Friday
morning, Oct. II, for a conference on
the bltuminous coal mine situation He
announced, however, that In the mean
time, the order calling on all union btu
minous coal miners in the country to go
on strike Nov / would be mailed from
international headquarters In this city
TO the 1000 local unions of the organi-
zetion.
Secretary Wilson telegraphed Mr..
Lewis Yesterday asking for a conference
In washington Thursday morning, and
1t was announced Thomas-T, Brewster,
president OF the Coal Operators asso-
citation, also would be present,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-15
FLYING PARSON REACHES SALT LAKE CITY
Oct. Oil Trading
Ordered At End

NEW YORK, oct. 15,-Trading in
the October delivery OF cotton seed
oil on the New York Produce eN-
change was ordered suspended to-
day by the board of managers, In
ability 70 make deliveries on OCto-
her contracts due to the port strikes
was given as the reason for the or
der The closing price Of Oct IA re-
mains in force for margin purposes
pending suspension,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-15
CUMBERLAND VETS ARE
AT CHATTANOOGA MEET

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. Oct, l5.--
The Society of the Cumberland G. A..
r., met here today for its fifty-fifth an
nual reunion. There is a small attend
anee, not more than 20 veterans, and
the business transacted was largely
routine. Col Daniel f. Wilder, OF
Columbus. o.. vice- president, presided
in the absence Of Gen, Orlando A, sum
mers, Of Kokomo. Ind.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-15
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
ELECT OFFICERS: ADJOURN

The Tennessee Electrical Contractors
association. at the close of its conven-
ton. held at the Hotel Gayoso, elected
me Following officers for the ensuing
dent; r. j. Gift, Memphis, vice presi
dent: j. ?. Lawrence, Nashville, second
vice president, and ], A. Fowler Mem
phis, secretary and treasurer.
Lectures on topics of interest TO the
members, a banquet at the Colonial
Country club. ands an automobile ride
over the city were concluding features
Of the two-day session.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-15
STATE SUPERVISORS SEE
CROCKETT HIGH SCHOOL

Miss Louise G. Turner, state super
visor for home economics education, and
Edward S. Maclin. state supervisor for
Industrial education, are in Memphis
for several days inspecting the work be-
ing done at the Crockett Vocal tional high
school, The visit OF Miss Turner and
Mr. Maclin is a regular tour OF in
spection and will require their presence
in the city for several days.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-15
sIzERGH CREW SAFE.

WEYMOUTH, Oct. 15,-The crew Of
the British steamship Sizergh Castle.
which foundered at sea during gale
Oct. 10. were landed here today by the
American steamship Afel The crew
Of the British steamship reported their
vessel weathered the gale for three
the crushing in Of her lazaret required
the sending of wireless calls for help,
10 which the American ship responded
The Sizergh Castle sailed from Anti
werp for Norfolk Sept aa.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-15
WHITE AUTO CO. BUYS
LOT FOR WAREHOUSE

The White company of Memphis. fac
tory brahch OF the manufacturers OF
White automobiles and trucks has pur-
chased from Emma B. Bryan, the south
west corner OF Florida street and pa
kota place, 260 by $50 feet, and the
southeast corner OF East Texas street
and Dakota place, 260 by 25l feet,
where the company proposes to erect
big warehouse and distributing plant to
handle their RAPIDLY expandinH hnRlncas
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-15
H0UK'S BODY ARRIVES:
FUNERAL AT CALVARY

Accompanied by j. w. Messick
brother-in law, the body of Capt Elmer
Houk, u s. A.. former Memphis news
paper man, who died in a New York
hospital Sunday night reached Memphis
Wednesday morning and was taken to
the undertaking establishment of j. L.
Hinton & Son,
The funeral viii not be military one
in the strictest sense, but the pail
bearers will all be veterans of the world
war and close friends of the dead man.
Services at Calvary church at o'clock
are to be conducted by the Rev A. FL
Noll, of st. Mary's cathedral Interment
will follow in Elmwood cemetery.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-15
PHILLIPS COUNTY ARMS
ARE ORDERED SEIZED

HELENA, Ark. Oct. 15.--An order
issued by Judge Jackson, Of the cir
cult court, directs the sheriff to lat
once search all hardware stores and
other places OF business In the county OF
Phillips, state of Arkansas, and
take possession OF all pistols and am
munitlon found in said places" and hold
all such pistols and ammunition until
further orders from the court, Attempts
on the part OF owners or managers TO
obstruct search OF their premises are TO
be reported Immediately to Judge
Jackson.
already boxed their firearms and am
munltion and sent them TO the sheriffs
office.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-15
POLES BEGIN ATTACK
IN BALTIC DISTRICT

have begun an offensive against the
Germano- Russian forces in the Baatic
region, according to message received
here from Riga. They are reported to
have captured kovno. so miles north
west Of wilma, under the Courland
border
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-15
BURLESON TURNS ON
CRITICS IN ADDRESS

ATLANTIC CITY. n. j., oct t5--
Vigorously turning against his critics
In the first public address he has de-
livered since entering the cabinet, Post.
master General Bureson today told the
National Hardware Manufacturers as
sociation In session here that the postal
administration was remarkable In de-
velopnlent. wonderful in organization
and that it's standard of efficiency bor-
ders on the miraculous
Speaking OF his policies and efforts
made to obtain reversal, the post
master general declared;
Record has been made of what l
stand for and the record Is not going
to be changed "
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-15
WHO KNEW JNo. HARRIS.

The police are seeking relatives OF
John Harris, who died Wednesday
morning in the General hospital, follow
ing an illness Of 10 days. According to
the hospital record Harris was brought
to the institution from 81 North Front
street. investigation BY the police re
veals there Is no such number on North
Front street
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-15
N. LONCSHOREMEN
STRIKE s BROKEN

NEW YORK, Oct. 15.--The strike OF
longshpemen and other harbor workers
whiebShss paralyzed port activities here
for Several days and threatened seri-
GUS food shortage was broken today
when the ferry workers returned to
work and $4,000 OF the SEvAo longshore-
men resumed their labors. Union leaders
predicted that by Friday all OF the long
shoremen would be at work
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-15
Governor Of Arkansas Ad-
dresses Mississippi River
Scenic Highway Association
at Denver at ChiSCa.
TRUMAN PIERS0N, HEAD
OF ASSOCIATION, SPEAKS
Annual Convention of High
way Body Opens at Cham
ber of Commerce at 10
Am. on Wednesday.

The industrial development Of the
Mississippi valley" from the standpont
OF the relation of good roads to this de :
yeiopment was discussed by Gov.
Charles II. Brough of Arkansas, at the
annual banquet of the Mississippi River
Scenic Highway association, The ban
quet was given at the Hotel Chisca at
! o'clock Wednesday afternoon, over
z00 delegates from along the route of
the highway in Louisiana, Mississippi,
Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and
Minnesota being present. Thomas B.
King, chairman Of the Chamber of Com
merce good roads committee, presided
as POSTMASTER.
The cost of transporting a ton of
freight one mile has been reduced by
the hard- surfaced roads in the South
from 26,0S cents to less than cents =
declared Gov. Brough, showing the
, direct saving that good roads mean to
people.
IA country cannot grow industrialy
without good roads," continued the gov
ernor, 'and the development of the in
dustrial and agricultural interests of the
Mississippi valley can be no more rapid
than the construction of good high
ways.
Il think the most eloquent tribute
ever paid to good roads was that paid
by France" he said, when her cham
Der. of deputies voted $4,000, 900 for the
maintenance Of highways alone, just
after the world war, from which France
had emerged virtually bankrupt and
bent low under the terrible weight of
her war debts And we all know that
good reads made Rome the greatest city
and the capital of the ancient world.
We. know how largely England's fine
highways have contributed to her indus
trial GRANDEUR"
Arkansas to Forefront.
Gov. Brough told the scenic highway
delegates of the magnificent road
building program which Arkansas has
undertaken. Arkansas, he said. "has
voted over 800 ,000, 900 in bonds for the
construction of $500 miles Of hard
surfaced roads. There have been
created in Arkansas in the last two
years approximately 800 improvement
districts for the building of good roads;
-
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-15
Packers Edge Unfair.

C. ]. Rixey, prominent attorney Of
Washington, d. c., is representing the
railroads, The packers are represented
by some of the best legal talent Of Chi
cago, John Burchmore appearing for
Morris & Co, Ross Rynder for Swift e.
Co, and A. il. Manker for Armour
DR.. Haney testified concerning the
advantages enjoyed by the meat pack
ers in railway service.
THESE advantages" the witness said
"are due to the fact that specially expe.
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-15
PICK UP DISABLED SHIP

NORFOLK. VA, Oct is A wireless
message received here today said the
disabled steamer Aimwei had been
picked up at sea off Cape Henry and
was being towed to Hampton Roads BY
the tanker Montrolite.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-15
VOTE UPON SHANTUNG
AMENDMENT PLANNED

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15.--A vote by
the senate late today on the Shantung
amendments to the peace treaty was
planned by Republican leaders with ac-
quiescence, It was said, of the Demo
Gratis
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-15
Weather Forecast

Probable showers,
with little change in
temperature.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-15

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Connecticut western news., 1919-01-23
KEPT PLEDGE
 TO SEND BREAD
American h lF lined AL lied Loaf Thro-,A Self
 Denial at Home Table.
INVERTED EUROPEAN DESPAIR.
With Military Demands Upon Ocean Shipping Relieved, World Is Able to Return to Normal White
 Wheat Bread

Since the advent of the latest wheat crop the only limitation upon Ameri- can exports to Europe has been the shortage of shipping. Between July and October 10 we shipped 65,980,305 bushels. If this rate should continue until the end of the fiscal year we will have furnished the Allies with more than 237, 100000 bushels of wheat and flour in terms of wheat.
 The result of increased production and conservation efforts in the United States has been that with the cessa- ton of hostilities we are able to re- turn to normal wheat diet. Supplies that. have accumulated In Australia, Argentine and other hitherto inacces- sible markets may be tapped by ships released from transport service, and European demand for American wheat probably will not exceed our normal surplus There is wheat enough aveil- able to have a white loaf at the com- mon table. a
 But last year the tale was different. Only by the greatest possible saving and sacrifice were we able to keep a steady stream of wheat and flour mov- ing across the sea. We found our selves at the beginning of the harvest year with an unusually short crop. Even the most optimistic statisticians figured that we had bare surplus of 20,OOO,O0O bushels: And yet Europe was facing the probability of bread famine-and in Europe bread is by far the most important article in the diet
 All of this surplus had left the country early in the fall. By the first of the year we had managed to ship a little more than 5O,O000O0 bushels by home-by wheatless days, wheatless meals, heavy substitution of other cereals and by sacrifice at almost every meal throughout the country.
 In January the late Lord Rhondda, then British Food Controller, cabled that only if we sent an additional 75,- O00,0O bushels before July l could he take the responsibility of assuring his people that they would be fed.
 The response of the American peo- pie was S5,OOO,OO0 bushels safely deliv- cred overseas between January 1 and July 1. Out of harvest which gave us only 200O0,OO0 bushels surplus we actually shipped Al, 100000 bushels.
 Thus did America fulfill her pledge that the Allied bread rations could be maintained, and already the American people are demonstrating that, with an awakened war conscience,
 years figures will be be-
Connecticut western news., 1919-01-23
EAST CANAAN

John Garrity of Winsted spent Saturday with his father
 James Casey of Winsted spent Sunday at his home here. William Wallac ce has been honor ably discharged from military ser vice.
 M. N. Foley and Miss Elizabeth Mccormick spent Sunday at John Foley's.
 Mrs. Catherine Carley and son are spending a few days in Waterbury.
 The East Canaan Dramatic club are practicing for a play to be given in the near future. MT. and Mrs. D. J. Foley of May brook, N. Y. have been spending a few days at John Foley's.
 Rev. Robert Fletcher is giving a service of sermonettes to the chil- dren before the sermon Sunday mornings. Each child is asked to take notes at the end of a few weeks the one with the best report is to have prize. The children are ones.
 The Red Cross Workers met at the l parsonage Wednesday afternoon.
 Miss E. J. filling is caring for Jo- seph Beebe's family in Sharon.
 Miss Philinda Stevens is able to be about again after three weeks illness.
 The ladies have been planning a series of house parties to raise mon- fa,. oIo, Il. 25c for the supper. The first ot these was held at the home of Miss M. E. Briggs Thursday last. Mrs G.E. Beebe entertained at the same time. There were nineteen who sat down to the tables. It was pro. nounced a success, in every way Others will follow and a good socia time is expected this winter.
 MT. and Mrs. c. H. and Mr. and Mrs. F. Sage attended the burial o1 a brother-in law, MT. Marsh in Win. chester last Wednesday.
Connecticut western news., 1919-01-23
LIME ROCK

D William O'Brien of Waterbury spent Sunday with his family here.
 William J. Ward of Bridgeport spent Sunday and Monday at P. E Lyons.
 Miss Margaret Butler has gone to Bridgeport for an indefinite time.
 William Palmer, Mrs. Wilbur But Ter and Mrs. Henry Poland were in West Cornwall Saturday on business
 Miss Margaret Hubbard was an over Sunday guest with friends in Great Harrington, Mass.
 Mrs. Henry Poland returned to Bridgeport Saturday.
 Miss Helen Hickey who has been working in Torrington returned tc her home here Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Brazie spent the weekend out of town. P George Nelson Doty of this place and Miss Flavia Surdam of Salisbury were married in Salisbury January 20, 1919.
 ! Miss Anna Crowley who has beer a few days with Mrs 'sWilliam O'Brien has returned tc Torrington.
 Mrs. William O'Brien spent Mon day in Canaan.
 The milk strike is off and the far mers are bringing milk to Borden! as usual
Connecticut western news., 1919-01-23
SHARON

N. Arthur Kilmer, the only son of Norman A. and Anna M. Kilmer, died at his home on West Main St., near Amenia, Sunday afternoon, the 18th at 80 o'clock. He was strick- en with the prevailing influenza, which developed into pneumonia. The deceased was born in the town of Amenia, neaf Leedsville, Aug. 18th, 1885. Nov. 1st, 1906 he mar ried Miss Elizabeth Decker. Of this union were born four children, Ray mond N., Dorothy M., Chester A., Leslie M., respectively II, 9, and I2 years of age.
 Miss Pauline Wike has been visit, ing for the past two weeks at the home of MT. and Mrs. N. c. Wilson in Amenia.
 Mrs. O. H. Tiedeman attended the funeral of Robert Bunten in Stam. ford last week.
 ! M. B. Hunter of New York city was guest at the home of D. N Eggleston recently.
 Mrs. Clara P. Argall of New York city has been visiting her parents MT. and Mrs. F. I. Peabody.
 Mrs. F. P. Haines and Maynard Bartram attended the meeting of tht State Grange held in Hartford iast week Wednesday and Thursday, go
Connecticut western news., 1919-01-23
NEWS from NEARBY T0WD3

ing as delegates of Silver Lake Grcn.ge.
 These who attended the meeting ol the Woman's Club entertaine3 by Mrs. G. P. Netcham on Monday last were most enthusiastic, the speaker of the mecti5::cc,, hci1g Mi@c A. LaCt e. Wassaic.
 The dea.i: of Harold Klebes, syn of Mir. and Mrs. William E. Klebes of this place, occurred at the home of his parents on Wednesday evening, January 18th, 1919, following few days illness of pneumonia. This is the second time death has visited this home during the past six months and the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community is extended to the parents, brothers and sisters in their aff1iction.
Connecticut western news., 1919-01-23
SALISBURY

Salisbury Grange have decided or Thursday night, February 18th, as the date of their dance. They are making plans for big supper etc. and it is hoped many from out o1 town will attend.
 Miss Clara White of Winstec spent Sunday with friends in town.
 MT. and Mrs. W. P. Stone have announced the engagement of theil daughter, Gladys to MT. Walter Sheldon, U. s. N. Miss Stone and MT. Sheldon spent Sunday at w.. P Stones, returning to West Suffiel6 Sunday afternoon.
 Mrs. William E. Dempsey, who un. derwent an operation at Dr. Reidy's hospital in Winsted last week, is re. ported as improving nicely.
 Mrs. Lois VanDeusen and Mrs Grace Baldwin spent few days last week in Hartford,
 The Scoville Memorial Library is now only open Saturday after, moons.
 It is reported that Rev. A. N Griffin will be here only one more Sunday. Rev. Charles B. Carpenter who recently returned from France will resume his work as rector of St Johns Episcopal church after that time.
 The Girl Scouts enjoyed an outing at Twin Lakes on Saturday.
 The Uniform Rank of the Knights of Pythias held a business meeting in the town hall or Saturday even. ing.
 Jack Bell had the misfortune tc injure one of his knees, while slid ing last Thursday. ! Miss Helen Spur entertained several of her young friends on Sat. Iurday afternoon, it being her birth. day.
 Mrs. Fanny Miner has received word that her son Harold, who has been in the service in the Marines for more than a year in Cuba, is in New York, and is expected soon to have his discharge.
 Mrs. J. McNeil entertained the Garden Club at her home on Thurs. day. A very interesting paper was given by Mrs. Pettee.
 A very quiet little wedding was solemnized at the home of Mrs. Lois ;Vandeusen Monday evening, when her sister, Miss Flavia Surdam was married to George Doty of Lime Rock, by Rev. J. c. Goddard.
 The remains of Mrs. Newton Dex- ter of Detroit were brought here for burial on Friday. ! Howard Aller of Phoenix, Arizona spent the weekend at the parsonage 1 Mrs. J. R. Melvin has been speed ing a few days in Waterbury.
 Mrs. Lyman Warner is very i'll al this writing with pneumonia.
Connecticut western news., 1919-01-23
NORFOLK

Mrs. Will c. Wilcox underwent an operation at the New Haven Hospi- tai last week. Her daughter, Miss Levia Wilcox, a nurse, is caring for her.
 A son was born to MT. and Mrs. John V. Garrity at the Winsted hos pital Saturday.
 Tn a recent letter to his sister, Mrs. Wallace M. Hotchkiss of Tor rington, Sergeant Joseph W. Ben bow of this place says: '1 can't say much about our trip over. l stood as sergeant of the guard for many r-hours. We had wonderful gunners on board who saved our skins once by boring a hole in a sub. At an other time about 1:30 p. m. we were fired at and many on guard, includ- ing myself, watched the ripples made