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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-06

bearing, native Of Shelby county
was arrested late Wednesday afternoon
and is said by the sheriff to have made
confessions that not only implicate two
other men hut is responsible for state
ments that he was the mysterious party
who telephoned Biondi Monday and la
ter WAS, the sheriff averred. in the
party which met the Inflated Italian on
Poplar pike.
A negro whose name officers refused
to disclose, accidentally overheard the
conversation between Biondi and his
mysterious caller. When questioned
Wednesday by Attorney General Bates
and Sheriff Perry he furnished infor-
nation that led to bearings detention
though the latter was not arrested I'M
til late in the afternc IN bearing on
Tuesday was summoned to the sheriff 8
office but permitted to return home on
the promise that he would again appear
the following morning.
Sheriff Perry would not divulge the
names OF the two men suspected and
for whom he and deputies were comb
ing the county Thursday, One is said
to be a relative of bearings and, ae-
cording to information from the sheriff S
office, Is In the drug business. The
other is declared to be a member of a
very prominent family residing just
east of Memphis and whose forebears
were big timber in a mighty forest He
lives just across Nonconnah bottom
from the place where the body was
found. No warrants have been sworn
out for either
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-06
}iOndi Murder Near. JOlutiOn
JAIL ACTUAL SLAYER
SOON, SHERIFF SAYS

With Clarence Lee bearing the county Jail facing charge
OF murder and Sheriff Perry and deputies hot the trail of two
men whose arrest is expected momentary Thursday promised
virtually rave the mystery surrounding the assassination Of
Joe Biond Union resauraeur whoe dead body
discovered at dawn Wednesday morning the dairy farm OF
Geo Bennett and bring the point where action
will follow
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-06

1--WE have made clean fight for the
principles Of the citizens league" spd
Rowlett Paine Thursday afternoon
we have placed the issues clearly be-
fore the people and 1t Is for them to
decide
II believe that majority Of the PEG
ple OF Memphis want the laws enforced
want better provision made for the
schools, want the teachers to receive
better salaries. and want men techni-
eally qualified as their city commits
sioners So believing, believe that
and my associates will be elected"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-06
IS PER GENT NORMAL

ROANOKE. Va, Nov, e.-Coal pro-
duction today in the Pocahontas region
Is about SIS per cent of normal, accord
ing TO information obtained from tho
office or the Pocahontas regional coal
committee. This represents a gain OF
about 10 per cent over yesterdays pro-
duction
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-06
"Czean Fight Won Paine
"Victory Sure" Williams

], J, Williams shortly after noon
Thursday. predicted sweeping Nc
tory for himself and his entire ticket at
the polls. He also predicted that IN,
vote would be disappointing to the cit
lsens' league in the big residence wards,
strongest
"They are not voting rapidly enough
10 handle all Of the people who regis
tered" Mr. Williams said at II
o'clock, about 200 had voted IN one
precinct OF the Seventeenth ward This
rate is not rapid enough 10 enable the
election officials to care for all regis
tered
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-06
ARMY CHIEF NAMED.

PARIS, Nov. 6. tFrench Wireless Ser
vice. Cen. Vladinliroff has been APP
pointed by Gen. Yudenitch commander
in-chief OF all the troops at the front
Of the Northwest Russian armies, ac-
cording to information received here.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-06
TWO new CHANGES
TO PACT OFFERED
Solons Find Three Amend
ments Instead of One To
Be Voted On.
BULLETIN.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6.--The peace
treaty amendment presented by Senator
Gore, Democrat Oklahoma. TO make an
advisory popular vote mandatory be.
fcre any declaration Of war under the
league OF nations, was rejected today
by the senate.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-06

sun sets today, SOC pm; rises to-
rrow. 6.27 am. Moon sets 5;5S am.
HIGHT. Precipitation, none,
tennessee cloudy, probable
N in east, colder In west; colder Fri
i In central and west.
hlssissippi-2Generally cloudy, proba-
| showers. somewhat colder Friday in
Ith and west.
lrkansas-Cloudy, occasional rains.
her,
Ilabama--F'air except probable show
1 IN north: warmer In interior.
tsntucky-Rain, warmer in east, fol-
led by clearing weather.
ouisiana-Cenerally cloudy, probable
5wers In north; colder Friday. o.
Internationally fair, much cold
freezing In northwest and north
trial, probably freezing in southwest.
last Texas--Cloudy and unsettled,
nsr.
Les4 Texas--Generaly fair. colder;
badly freezing in the Panhandle.
forth and South Carolina-Fair,
thtly warmer in interior.
3eorgia- Fair, slightly warmer in
trai portion.
lorida Fair in north, probable show
in south.
Rnsas- Fair, preceded by rain or
n IN extreme east, colder; cold wave
past.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-06

William Martin is TO President Poin-
TO President Wilson, confidential adj
wiser and trusted aide. Martin has per-
formed many important and secret mis-
sions for the French government He
was master OF ceremonies at the sign
ing OF the peace treaty at Versailles.
Like Colonel House. he is past master
in the art Of maintaining silence.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-06

Under the supervision OF John r.
Creighton Of the federal bureau of In
vestigation, large force Of U. S.
marshals and agents of the department
OF justice are in action with regard to
the coal strike Their duties include
arresting those charged with disobey-
ing the federal injunction issued last
week BY Judge Anderson VI Indiannpo-
lis,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-06
Weather Forecast

Cloudy, with colder
weather by Friday is
fbrecast.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-06
o. tsSS$&sy~ '-~ssSesac~f6eA&-Hs
j XXEA IN iEsRs

Memphis, Tenn. Nov. 8,
------.---------Temperature-------------.
Nr,t nnhlh Wat Rlnlh Hum Ia, IL
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-06

ION. Dry Bulb. Wet Bulb. Humid'y
Ia yes'day.. So 4s 4sI
Mn today. s. q 60
bn today -. IS So So
temperature, 81; minimum,
sun sets today, SOC pm; rises to-
\ rrow. 627 am. Moon sets 1858 am.
light. Precipitation, none.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-24
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Hoffman Give Dinner
On 18th Anniversary Of Arrival Here

tients. etc, S2S5.43. Reports showed
all departments starting off the new
year with plans for greater WORK
The school is organized according 10
the modern standard plans, as fol-
lows: Superintendent Robert Ian
der. assistant superintendents. T. j.
Ayers and 7. II. Harper; general sec
rotary. II. n. smith; assistant secre-
taries. j. A. NORRIS, Chas- Harvey.
H. A Lay choristers, B. T. Ryan ana
Mrs. Robert Lander; managers OF
athletics. ". asa Porter and c. A.
Masters; pianist, Miss Billie McRae;
superintendents Of departments, home
department. AIRS. ". H Payne; cradle
roll. Mrs. o. A. Danielson; beginners
Mrs r. r. Gilbert; primary. Mrs. j.
C. Ballard; junior, Mrs. J. J. Ayersi
intermediate and senior, Mrs. ~ L.
Burleson; adult, I J. Ayers; young
people and teacher training. w. B.
Thomas Mrs. 7. J. Ayers, chairman
for the Kiwanis club dinner az the
Jail Wednesday, reported S65.75 re-
ceived from the club and, after de-
Quoting expenses. she turned over 70
the Sunday school treasurer $3.50. A
vote Of thanks was extended the fol-
lowing women Of the school who
helped furnish and serve the dinner;
8Iesdames Robert Lander. J. c. Bal
lard, p. p Knickerbocker, Lee Moor,
F. n. Towner, B. O. Brattstrom, VIM.
Sachs. W J. Ritz s. G.. Douglas, W.
II. Payne. c. A. Masters. A B. Poe,
Clint Ballard, w. j. EastOns C. NJ.
o. A. Dauielson, W. " Harsh
man. j. H. Crawford, j. T. Quad, 7.
W. Lanier, 7. j. Ely J. II. Henderson,
r. T. Bryan, W. 3. Bull, J. T. Zinks
seth Orndorff and Mrs. I. J. Ayers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-24
Dances.

The masked ball TO be given by the
Woman's Catholic order OF Foresters
on the evening Of October 81. promises
to be a most delightful affair. accord
ing 70 the final arrangements made
for the bail on wednesday afternoon
~ a meeting Of the organization. Mrs
P. =. Kelly is chairman Of the general
arrangements.
Invitations have been issued to the
dance which is 10 be given by the
Woman's club at the clubhouse on the
evening OF Thursday, October 80, and
numbers OF FL Pasoans have sent &C
ceptances. The dance is 10 be a large
affair, informal in nature and a get
together OF the people OF the city who
since the beginning OF the war days
have given up many social activities
There are to be old fashioned songs
during the evening and card tables
provided for those who do not care
10 dance. There are 10 be a number
OF parties given on the evening Of the
30th and SO many are planning 20
drop into the club for a portion OF the
evening to meet their friends. Mrs.
Horace BrOaddus is chairman OF the
general arrangements for the dance
and she IS being assisted by the mem
bers OF the Womau's club.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-24
Sure Way To Get
Rid Of Dandruff

There IS one sure way that never
fails to remove dandruff completely
and that IS TO dissolve It. This de-
stroys It entirely. To do this. just get
about four ounces Of plain. ordinary
liquid arTon; apply it at night when
retiring; use enough 10 moisten the
scalp and rub It in gently with the
finger tips.
BY morning, most II not all. OF your
dandruff viii be gone. and three or
four more applications viii com
pietely dissolve and entirely destroy
every single sign and trace Of It. no
matter how much dandruff you may
have.
You viii find. too. that all itching
and digging Of the scalp viii stop
instantly. and your hair viii be fluffy.
lustrous, glossy, silky and soft and
look and feel a hundred times better
You can get liquid arvon at any
drug store. II IS inexpensive, and
four ounces is all you viii need. This
simple remedy has never been known
TO fail.-AdT.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-24
LOANS
ARE CALLED IN
Payment Required on No
vember Is by War Fl
nance Board.

Washington. D. c.. oct. 2f.-The
war finance board has called in loans
made TO cattle growers OF the south
west during last years drouth- Pay
ment under the order, is required on
November is. On october IS the
amount outstanding vas SSls4.34.
Extensions viii be allowed only IN
exceptional cases, but the corporation
will consider applications from ap-
proved banks for .vances up 10 100
percent Of the amount advanced by
them 70 cattlemen in order 10 aid de-
serving borrowers 10 finance their
requirements
Loans Made IN Southwest.
All OF the hans were made in the
Panhandle country o. Texas, Okla
homa and New Mexico, with the ex-
ception Of $4,000 in Kansas City.
repayment Of which already has been
arranged
The corporation issued a statement
regarding its plans which said;
"The corporation gives as a reason
for its action the fact chat IL wishes
as early as practicable TO llquidate
its loans and close up its var time
business II calls attention 10 the
fact that these loans were N. Ie in
the first instance from government
funds only as a war measure 70 con-
serve the meat supply OF the nation
for the benefit Of the army during
the actual prosecution OF the war.
1T IS further suggested that no
borrower ought 10 ask or expect the
government through the war finance
corporation 70 extend his loan under
present conditions IL he can by any
reasonable effort secure the money
elsewhere.
May Grant Indulgence.
I'll a letter mailed 10 borrowers
the corporation states further that
n, for any good reason, prompt pay
nent at maturity s impossible, a
brief indulgence may on request. and
in the discretion OF the corporation
be granted upon applications made to
and approved by the cattle loan
agency Il Dallas. The borrowers are
reminded, however, that in any event
a substantial reduction IN the amount
Of the loan viii be expected, incluc-
ing the payment OF interest then ac-
crued.
IN order TO encourage the local
banks 20 aid deserving borrowers 10
n their obligations their cOrpo-
ration has notified all banks, state
and national, that applications VIII
be considered by the corporation from
approved banks for advances up 10
100 percent Of the amount advanced
by them 70 cattlel en- for the purpose
OF paying off the loans due the corpo-
ration such advances 10 be made
upon The note Of the banks secured
by the cattle paper as collateral
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-24

AYR AND MRS. ADOLF HOFF3lAN
w arrived in FL Paso to make their
home % years ago Friday and in
celebration Of the event they enter
tanned at noon with a dinner at the
Hoffman home on Manzana street
with an old fashioned family dinner
The guests outside Of the immediate
family present was the honor guest
Mrs. W. W. Fink, who was the first
II Pasoan to entertain The Hoffman
family after their arrival here, and
Mrs. D. 3. Vanzwo1L The table for
the dinner service was decorated in
blossoms Of the autumn season and
covers were placed for Mrs. Fink, her
cousin Mrs. NanZWOn. who is her
house guest, and for Mr.. and Mrs j.
C. Ballard, Mr. and Mrs. o. A. Daniel
son. their daughter Esther and the
hosts.
The workers council OF the Trinity
Methodist sunday school held its
monthly supper and business SESSION
at the church Thursday evening.
There was a large attendance Re-
ports were given by the heads OF de-
partments. The annual report showed
main school, cradle roll and home de-
partment. with an average attendance
in the main school Of 438. The yearly
budget amounted TO S21S2-50, iuclud-
ing $500 for missions. sunday school
day. sos. birthday offerings, $50: lit
erature and supplies. $500; equipment,
S66.S5. Armenian and Syrian relief,
S1S222. support OF orphans, aid 10
Rescue Home, relief 10 influence pa
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-24
Saturdays Calendar
In Local Society

DDING class at Fort Bliss at
N .. m
School OF Mines dance at the uni
versity club in the evening.
Miss Pauline Latta viii present a
program at the base hospital Y. IL
C. a. at 1850 p. M
Gymnasium classes Tor children in
the morning from 10 TO IL o'clock at
the Y. II. G. A clubhouse.
Weekend dance at the Country
club.
saturday evening dance at Khaki
club No. J.
FL Paso Review No. ~ Of the Mac
cabees VIII gife a benefit dance at
Liberty hall on Saturday evening
Meeting at 3 o'clock at No. 10 Palms
Court Of the board OF directors Of the
Philanthropic Cooperative Hospital
and Gentlefolks home and a meeting
there at 4 o'clock Of the board OF
directors Of the Home for Aged and
Drphanage.
Girl Reserves Of the grade schools
win meet at 2 p. N. at the Y. " C. A.
building.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-24
FL PaSo Teachers Association Meets;
Mrs. Ramsay Talks On Story Telling

THE FL Paso Teachers association
1 held its first story hour Thursday
afternoon at BIorehead school, Mrs. J..
A. Ramsey. instrueting. There were
I IS teachers present. Mrs. Ramsay gave
discussion Of the psychological prin-
.ciples and Importance Of story telling.
she said that one must visualize clear
~; one must be able 10 imagine
scenes, creating them anew as he tells
the story. One can never make an au-
.dienoe see the scenes Of the Story II
he can not see them himself
Airs. Ramsay said the essential ele-
ments in story telling are magma
ton and feeling. Louisa Nay Alcott.
the prime leader and mover in this
work was quoted as saying: Besides
guiding the reading the carefully pre-
pared and well told story enriches q
child's Imagination, stocks his mind
with poetic images and literary allu-
sions, and develops his sympathetic
feelings-au Of which by-products
have a powerful influence on charac-
ter" utilized. an educational force as
weu as a literary guide.
During the hour Mrs. Ramsay told
three stories- The Enchanted Apple
AAHEn A@nEAA Al AAAA -AAAAa-a ----=a ---
Flanders" How the Camel Got His
Hump" from KiDling, and The Wood
pecker Who Was Selfish" an Indian
folk tale The stories were then dis
cussed, outlined and dramatized-
The Woman's Missionary society Of
Asburv Methodist church met in the
church parlors on Thursday after
noon. Rev. c. x. Campbell gave
Bible lesson AIRS. C. H Rhodes pre-
sided over the meeting and conducted
the study on making America safe
Miss Corbiu gave q talk on the new
settlement home recently opened at
2o5 South Stanton street by her
father. Rev. 7. =. Corbin. who with
his family has recently moved here
from the Pacific coast Mrs ". O.
Care made the announcement for
the week OF prayer and the meeting
was concluded by a prayer by Rev.
Hubert II. smith
The board Of directors OF the Philan-
.hropic Cooperative Hospital and
Sentiefolks home viii meet Saturday
Afternoon at o'clock At No 10 Palms
Court The board OF directors Of the
Home for Aged and Orphanage VIII
meet at the same place on the same
day at p. m
The Cheerful Girls club viii meet
This evening at o'clock with Miss
sara Ravel as hostess at her home
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-24
About FL Posoans.

The condition OF Mrs. J. F. McDes-
mott, who underwent an operation on
Thursday at Hotel Dieu. is very SAT-
isfactory.
Mrs. Robert Townsend. who has
been III for the past few weeks, Is
still confined TO her bed and Is not
yet able TO receive her friends.
Mrs. o. A. Critchett, who under
went an operation. several weeks
ago at Hotel Dieu. has returned TO
her home and is able to be out occa-
sionally for an automobile ride, but
is not yet able 10 resume her club
duties.
Fl Paso has a splendid specimen Of
infancy in the person OF James Dudley
Graney, infant son OF Mr.. and Mrs
John 7. Graney OF Grant avenue. This
youngster win not be six months old
until November S, and weights now 20
pounds and is three feet tan. The
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-24
Engagement OF Miss Helen Park Dunn
To Lieut.. Walter 4. Wood Announced

ONE Of the most interesting an
~ nouncements Of the season was
made Friday afternoon at a beauti-
fully appointed tea at the Dunn home
in Hawthorne Place. OF the engage
ment and approaching marriage Of
one Of the lovely young daughters Of
the house. Miss Helen Park Dunn, to
Lieut. Walter A. Wood. Miss Dunn
IS the elder OF the two daughters Of
11r. and Airs. ". G. Dunn. She made
her debut in June with Miss Nancy
BeaH Williams, Miss Margaret Neff
and Miss Lydia Happier at a beautiful
garden party at the Williams home
and since that time has been the re-
cipient Of many social courtesies.
Lieut. Wood has been here for the
past three years and is an officer OF
the Eighth engineers. He, too. has
been prominent IN social affairs dur
ing his station here. Lieut. Wood
comes Of prominent family Of Balti-
bore The wedding viii take place
on January g. The guests at the tea
included a limited number Of Miss
Dunn's most intimate friends.
The marriage on wednesday eve
ming Of Arthur Cross and Miss Alice
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-24
n Pasoans Refurnine.

Mrs. Rena Carr wilkins. her small
son Avery and her mother. Mrs. Dan
Carr, have returned from a visit Ct
several weeks in Seattle. Mrs. Will
kins viii spend a portion Of her time
with her parents at Fabeus and the
remainder with her sister, Mrs. Al
bert Long. who is spending the winter
at Hotel Laughlin.
Mr. and Mrs B. s. Catlin have re-
ceived a message announcing the ar
rival OF their son. Lieut. Ben S. Catlin,
jr- at Camp Merritt. n. J. Lieut. Cat
lin has been overseas since soon after
the beginning OF the war. on duty as
a flyer IN the air service. He was
among the first who went across the
enemy lines.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-24

incoming year and Ralph Swift was
elected vice president for the year.
The guests enjoyed a sing song and
group Of solos were given ly Miss
Josephine Weaver and Miss Vera
Geer, accompanied at the piano by
Miss jeanette Faller- a corn popping
was a feature Of the evening and
numbers Of Halloween games were
played. The basement Of the home
was transformed into a typical forest
scene and Halloween lanterns burn
ing amid the foliage cast a weird
light over the ghosts and COLLINS who
fitted here and there among the
trees. Flowers were used in decora-
ton in the forest and q long bough
trimmed table held a supper Of hot
Welners and sandwiches IN each
sandwich was found a slip OF paper
containing a fortune and during the
serving a victrola hidden in the forest
played spoOky music Later all Of
the candles and lanterns were extin-
guished except one ia the middle Of
the 1loor and about IL the guests
Barnered ana listened TO the Weirdesr
Of ghost stories told by Theodore
vaughn. a guest from Mexico. The
guests Of honor were Rev. and Mrs.
j. " Hendricks Of Fort stockton.
Texas, who are house guests Of Mr..
and Mrs Winans- and Mrs. Hendricks
ana Mrs Maurice Winans assisted
tanning her guests. numbering So.
Mrs. .. z Thomas was hostess
Thursday at an afternoon party given
In honor Of Mr.. Thomas's mother, Mrs
Martha Thomas Of Elkhart, Ind. who
is their house guest. The reception
rooms Of the Thomas home were dec
Grated with pink and white cosmos
and other autumn blossoms. and the
refreshments served were in the pink
and white tlnts also. The guests. who
spent the afternoon hours at the
Thomas home with their fancy work
and conversation included. Mrs.
Thomas, Mrs. J. s Elliott, Mrs.
S 6. Covington. Mrs. P. Z. Flennikln.
Mrs. c. c. Crews and Mrs. Emma
Porter.
The children Of the nursery Of the
First Presbyterian church VIII pre-
sent an entertainment at the church
this evening from S until 9 o'clock.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-24

GOurley is announced. The wedding
service took place at the Gourley home
at 2313 East Boulevard in the presence
OF the family and most intimate
friends OF the couple The ceremony
was performed by Rev Hubert II.
Smith, pastor Of the Asbury Methodist
church. Mr.. and AIRS. Cross will make
their home in this city, Mr. Gross be-
ing a railroad man with headquarters
here
Announcement is made Of the mar
riage Saturday Of Claude ". Guthrie,
OF Fl Paso and Miss Cleo Park, daugh-
ter Of l1r. and Airs ". J. lark. Of Win
tiers, Texas Miss Park is a sister Of
Edgar D. Park. Of FL PasO, and spent
the past summer with Mr.. and Mrs.
Park at their home on Magoffin ave
nue.. 3fr. Guthrie is in business here
and the couple viii make their home
in this city
Sergt Clyde Field and Miss T.
11aude caring were married in Las
Cruces October p, Il is announced
Miss Earring formerly lived in Tulsa,
Okla. and Sergt Field is stationed at
Fort Bliss with the signal corps. They
VII make their home in FL Paso when
they return from their wedding trip