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Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
LIGHTNING BOLT 81.
KILLS YOUNG man
Price Conner Loses Life Instant
ly When Struck By Flash
Out of Clear Sky

A bolt of lightning out of a
"clear sky killed Price Conner,
young tenant on the farm of
Circuit Clerk James w. Wagers,
shortly after TWO o'clock Tues
day afternoon. Conner was in
the tobacco field with Henry
White when he was struck by
lightning and instantly killed.
White was knocked unconscious.
When he came to himself he
staggered to the house, and
brought three sisters of Conner,
Misses Jessie, Bessie and Ada
Conner, who assisted by Mrs.
Jesse Cobb, who lives nearby,
carried the body of the young
man to the home of his father,
James Conner on the place. His
clothes were burning when his
sisters reached his body, and it
was evident that he was killed
instantly.
There had been no storm be-
fore the young man met his un-
timely end so quickly. The sun
was shinging at the time. A heavy
cloud had passed over, but only
a few drops of rain fell, and but
one heavy crash of thunder fol-
lowed the lightning's flash which
struck young Conner as he work
ed in the field. White, his COM
panion, was but few steps
away, in another row. They were
cutting the six-acre crop to-
gether. White had just placed
one stick and Conner had an
other to put with it. Two young
brothers, of the dead man, Mike
and Phillip Conner, who were
sitting under a tree a short dis
tance away, said that they saw
both men topple over and the
tobacco knives drop from their
hands as they fell. Another
younger brother of the dead
James Wagers Conner, had been
with them short time before
but had left before the tragedy
occurred. White was very badly
added by the shock, but is thank
full that he too did not suffer the
fate of his friend.
Conner was "a years of age and
unmarried. Funeral services will
be held at Flatwoods church
Wednesday afternoon.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
|MUNCY BROS. BUY.
| OUT NEALE Bennett
Important Deal In Richmond
Business Means Much To
g Interests of City

One of the largest business
deals in Richmond for a long
time was the purchase this week
by Muncy Brothers of the entire
furniture and undertaking busi-
ness of w. Neale Bennett & Com
any. Invoicing will be done the
18th of September, at which time
the Messrs. Muncy will move the
entire stock to their rooms in the
Clay Building. They will make
due announcement later as to the
opening of their new undertaking
department.
The purchase of the Neale Ben
nett lines will prove a decided ad-
dition to the already handsome
business which the Messrs. Mum
cy have built up since coming to
Richmond. With this old estab-
lished business consolidated with
their splendid stocks and its good
will bringing increased patron
age, they will be in an enviable
position in their lines in this part
of Kentucky. Few houses will
be able to equal them and none to
excel. Their success already has
been phenomenal, and with the
Bennett business added, still
greater achievements are proba-
Bile in the near future.
The sale of Mr.. Benefits busi-
ness follows the purchase of the
building on West Main he has oc-
cupied a number of years by the
Welch Department Stores, of Be-
rea, soon to come here with at
tractive lines. Mr.. Bennett turns
over his entire furniture and un-
dertaking line, including motor
hearse, ambulance, cabs, etc. 1t is
understood that Mr.. w. E. Rich
bards, undertaken and embalmer
for Mr.. Bennett, will join the
staff of Muncy Bros, adding
much strength to their organiza-
ton.
The Messrs. Muncy are being
congratulated on all sides upon
their deal, which is a most i'm
portant step in Richmond's COM
mercial progress and enlarge
ment.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
Former Berea Students
Disappoints French Girls

Lexington Ky Sept. 10-Mademois-
aelie Annie Marie Vizner and Madam
V;zner. her mother, of France, ar
rived in Lexington today. They are
looking for the fiancee of Mademois-
selie Vizner. He was not at the sta,
tion when their train came in and
the black-eyed Madamoisselle viznef f
searched the station for the sigh1 Oh
the only person they knew IN
"Amerique." -.
He was not there, and in his place
was a young American girl who at
tempted to explain. The girl spoke
no French and the new arrivals spoke
hut little English, and this substitu-
ton coupled with the failure OF the
fiancee to meet them, made them
suspected something was wrong.
Tilford Wagers, Of Lexington, was
one of the first American soldiers TO
cross to France. He was there near,
ly two years, and was wounded and
sent back of the lines. While in ST.
Etinne, he met this pretty mada-
moisselle, loved her and received her
promise to come to Kentucky 70
marry him as soon as he got home
Meanwhile, Wagers had left Lex
ington. He is a student at Berea
College and is working in the noun.
tains. Before he went to war, he had
boarded at the home of Mrs. Jones
and when he went into the mountains
he still had his mail addressed to
his former boarding place.
Knowing that he was expecting the
arrival of Madamoiselle Vizner, Mrs,
Jones opened the telegram that they
would arrive today, and Miss Mae
Jones went to the station to meet
them and explain. :,
The French women were greatly
excited when Wagers did not ap-
pear, but a Lexington business man
acted as interpreter and al is now
well. Wagers IS expected to marry
Mile. Winner tomorrow.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
THE MARKETS

I Louisville, Sept. l0-Cattle 400,
slow and unchanged; hogs $500;
81 lower; tops $3.50; sheep 900;
steady and unchanged.
Cincinnati-Hogs lower; all
markets lower; cattle slow
lambs stronger.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
BOSTON POLICE
FORCE on STRIKE:
City At Mercy Of Criminal Ele-
ment and Governor Orders
Out State Guard Troops
(By Associated Press)

Boston, Sept. 1O-Bulletin-
Lawlessness is rampant here to-
day since the police force struck
yesterday evening. There has
been no organized power to cope
with the situation that last night
approached anarchy and today
appeared to grow more serious.
Last night the city was virtually
abandoned to the hoodlum ele-
ment. Three hundred stores were
looted and merchandise valued at
100000 removed.
Governor Coolidge this after
moon called out the Fourth bri-
kade of State Guards and a ma
chine gun company to report to
Mayor Peters forthwith. Threats
that the street car, telephone and
lighting systems will be tied up
if necessary to force settlement
for the police, have been made
and the possibilities of the result
ing situation are described as ap-
palling by many today. Looting
apparently ceased with daylight
Crowds gathered early as if for n
holiday and surged through the
congested business district. They
generally had a spirit of merry
making but there was something
ominous in the steady organiza-
ton of idle and freedom from re-
straint.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
Preacher Prays For Reds

Cincinnati, Sept, 10-The Rev.
Frederick N. McMillin, Walnut Hills
Presbyterian church, asked all loyal
fans to-day to Join him in prayer for
a pennant for the Reds. To that end
he has written prayer in which the
Lord is asked to grant "speed, con-
troll and deceptive curves to the
pitchers, frequent and timely hits to
the batters, blessing to Pat Moran,
manager, and good health and safety
from accident to all the players" Mr..
McMillin was third baseman on the
University Of Wooster team in 1894,
and still occasionally practices with
the Reds.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
A Good Sale In Jessamine

The public sale of the farm OF
Lewis Sutton, located on the Lex.
ington pike in Jessamine county,
was conducted by o. T. Wallace,
of Lexington. Joseph Kurre pur-
chased the tract containing the
old home. The farm was divided
into three tracts and sold as fol-
lows: 1872 acres was purchased by
Joseph Kurre at $257.50 an acre
T. G. Wilds and C. T. Ashley, 26
acres at $500 an acre; c. T. Rob-
inson 81 IL acres at $3.50 an arce.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
Porter Heads Western Recorde,

The Board OF Managers OF the
Western Recorder which was re-
Gently merged with the Baptist
World, met at Louisville, to re-
wise the editorial department of
the paper. Rev. DR.. J. w. Por-
ter, of Lexington, was named the
new managing editor; DR.. L. B.
Hatcher, of Louisville, news edi-
tor, and DR.: o. E. Bryan, Louis
vile, business manager.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
STRONG PRESSURE TO
BE PUT ON MINERS
(By Associated Press)

Scranton, Pa, Sept. '10-If the
strike of 10000 coal miners in the
Lackawana district is not quickly
settled, the whole force of the
United Mine Workers of America
now in convention at Cleveland,
will be sent there to convince the
strikers of their error in violating
agreements and the laws of the
union, according to word today
from Acting President Lewis OF
the mine workers.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
AUSTRIANS SIGN TREATY

st. German, Sept. 1UIDr. Kari
Renner, head of the Austrian del
egation to the peace conference,
signed the treaty of peace be-
tween the Allies and tn eAustrian
republic here today. This brings
to close three months negotia-
tions. All that now remains OF
the former Austrian empire is
what is known as German Aus
tria.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10

The ancient room in the Par
lament buildings where Oliver
Cromwell signed the death of
Charles the First is now used by
members of the House of Com
mons in which to store their dis
carded old hats.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10

Miss Mary Miller, Of Tracy
81 Co., Millinery, invites. you
b Fall Opening September Il
end 13. Their display includes
In exclusive line Of Edison
Keith pattern hats, also the
SEASONS smartest models in
tailored and other pattern
hals. 233 wthmtwb
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
JUDGE BURNAM'S
FUNERAL THURSDAY

The funeral of Judge A. R.
Burnam will be held Thursday
afternoon at three o'clock. DR.:
Homer w. Carpenter, pastor OF OF
the First Christian church, Will
conduct the services at the home
ON West Main street. Interment
will be in the Richmond ceme-
terry.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
Revolt In Honduras
(By Associateo rress)

(By Assocfated rressl
Washington, Sept. 10-Revolu-
tionists opposed to President
Bertrand captured La Cebia and
are now within a few miles ol
Tegucigalpa, the Honduran capi.
tai.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
Cobb Webb's Adv.

Luke McLuke had this in the
Enquirer last week:
Some men just loaf around and
let the spiders weave netting
over their doors and windows.
But what we started to say was
that Cobb Webb is trying to rent
his 600-acre farm at Red House.
Ky.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
OR PEACE"
SAYS THE PRESIDENT
(By Associated Pressl

Bismark, N. D., Sept. l0-Pres-
ident Wilson told an audience
here today that the issue involved
in his speech-m making tour for the
treaty was the question of "war
or peace" The President arrived
here at II o'clock. After a short
welcoming ceremonies, he was
drive nto the auditorium.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
Mary Catherine Jasper Quite iii

The host of friends of Miss Mary
Catherine Jasper will regret to know
that she continues very i'll. She has
been delirious the past few days and
her fever continues alarming. 1t is
sincerely hoped her friends will soon
hear more encouraging news from her.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10

BREAK the monotonous change Of
your daily menu by ordering sup.
ply Of fresh fish for your dinner
This is fish season. and when you or
der fish you're bound to get fresh
supply. Nef's Fish & Oyster House
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
Ice Cream Supper

There will be an ice cream sup
per at the Miller school house on
Thursday night, September 18th
for the benefit of the school. One
mile from Valley View.-Willie
Barnes teacher. /240 Up
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
Don't forget the Royce sale
on Sept. 18th at 10 o clock.
1t Paws To Advertise

Mrs. Edgar Doty, lost very hand
some pattern hat Monday and i'm
mediately inserted an ad in the Daily
Register, and as usual the lost article
was promptly returned to the owner.
Everybody reads the classified ads.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
Steel Workers Want Conference
nv Associated Press)

Washington, Sept. lo-Steel
workers representatives IN ses-
sion here today asked President
Wilson as to the possibility OF a
conference between the head OF
the steel corporation and unions,
The conference will remain IN
session here 48 hours before TAX
ing final action on the strike.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
Scottish Unions Want Coal Mines

(By AsSOCIdteu IO''V
Glasgow, Sept. l0-By an over
whelming vote, the trade union
congress today adopted reso'u-.
ton favoring naturalization OF
the coal mines. The vote was
four and a half million to seven
ty-seven thousand.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10

The many friends of Mrs. M. G.
Kellogg will be sorry to know that
she is confined to her home by illness
this week.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10

MT. ZION Mission Circle will
have a food sale in Muncy's Fur
niture Store on Saturday, Sept.
Is, at 2 o'clock. WITT
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10

Mrs. X. G. Virgins and sons, E. s.
and d. G. Virgins motored to Win
chester, Monday, where Attorney
Virgins legal business.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10

Mt. Zion Mission Circle will
have a food sale in Muncy's S
Furniture Store on Saturday,
September l3, at 2 o'clock.
twtf
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
COLORED COLUMN
Valley View

Farmers are cutting tobacco at this
writing. .,r,
Mrs. Annie Chenault and children
she has been visiting her mother.
Mr.. Layton Taylor and Miss Miranda
Collins surprised their many friends by
going to Richmond Saturday and being
quietly married. Many congratulatiohs
to the young couple:
The honor roll this week-1st grade
Georgia Taylor and Albert Chenault.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
THE WEATHER

Continued fair; showers probably
tonight or Thursday in north portion.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
Colored Marriage License Today

William B. Chenault, "a, and
Goldie Jackson, 22, both OF Rich
,,,ord
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10

Don't forget the Royce sale
on Sept. 18th at 10 o'clock.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10
CLASSIFIED ADS.

advertisements under this heading lc
a word, each insertion, cash with order
and minimum charge of 25c per day,
EQR SAL .E-Enrd touring car: in eX-
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-09-10

y FOR RENT--Two nice pnfn Iis'n'f
lnrnr rhnnos GE2 l.clst.ls!,a ~.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-19
WATT NO LONGER ON U. S.
LLOYD GEORGE SAYS ALLIES
MUST ACT AS TO TURKEY
Hopes America VIII Sct Share Hurdle n
Of RESTORING Shattered
World.
fRv Universal service.

LONDON, Dec. ls.--Bri,a!n has made
no separats snaran'ees t? Epance' b. b.
United states dishonorine the sigma.
turc Of her representatives." Premier
LLOYD GcorSe stated in the House Of
Commons. today in tho. course Of an
outline OF what was said and done III
week.
zion 10 France against wanton attack,
the Premier said, is subject to Amcri-
can ratification.
That falling lie added I'VE arc
The allies are unanimously against
Intervention in Russia. Lloyd George
with that country only II a constitu-
tioaai assembly is elected.
The Premier further annornced that
:crrinS at present with a view to dc
Gliding upon a. plan OF action in the
even: OF n material spread of the Bo!-
sherist movement eastward.
VIII Confer ON the Adrintic.
He himself, Fremiers ClcmcnceGu
and Nitti. and possibly American rep-
resentatires" viii meet in Paris, within
question. Lloyd George declared.
The Premier began by defending a
stancinc the danger Of dropping q word
calculated 10 kindlc innamma blc
opinion, IN Italy regarding Fiume. but
diplomacy, and pointed gu; that the
publicity given TO all decisions OF the
Paris conference were unprecedented.
can French conventions. he said that
tire British govern nlent had given no
undertaking on the subject. for the
simple reason tina; II could not imagine
that the United States would dishoncr
Inc signature Of its great representa-
i've Hc admitted that for Great
would be serious obligation. which
hc would not ente- upon without the
consent o! Parliament.
Adding 70 his Russian statement. he
said It was i dismal prospect, but ali
could he done was 10 Keen vigiiant
watch until! Russia issued from is
eminent 20 carry on negotiations.
Tic Premier referred 20 tn. assist
ance the allies were rendering Austria
IN food. coal and other supplies, which
uescrihed as At mere Soup-k!tchen pol
icy TO mitigate . situation requiring
large methods.
I. Aircndy sorcly Hardened
Put" the Premier continued Eng
land alone already is severely hu-dened
and cannot undertake tho task oc re-
storing the shattered world, and fail
fair share"
L;loyd George de. defended the delay in
,he United states in,cndad 70 DO 10.
already had heavy burdens. while Tie
United states was under no great OK
,trancous burdens and mad her gigantic
resources
- would have been rccir!trte and
.ln;' 10 misunderstanding and Suspicious
Lloyd George said had VIC not awaited
:ited 10 say thar we have waited up
10 the very minute promised Amer
lea and there IS no prospect ot Amer
II was here that Lloyd George de-
nlared that without any disrespcct and
VI . II inv IL to-. g.
States OF the honor OF sharing in the
guardianship Of Christian communities
the allies had decided to make peace
with Turkey at ihc earliest possible
cr3nicEt
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-19
SGoHT1

Local Temperature Yesterday.
u. VI temperature.
MaAinum temperature to i. No..
Minimum temperature TO ) L. Me-. !
Mean temperature yesterday. .........
Normal temperature for this date. u
- - 'Sf ~; SVS.t,fu1s ...'... ......-.. =
ENccSS since January l............... lS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-19

night by Chairman Murdock ana his
pr ,"rhs eS9mmlssion thanks you, AIR.
unSwcrvcd support in it's labors: ac-
knowledrcs the sympathetic co-opcra-
ZION OF the Depar,ment of Agriculture
anu the Department OF Justice and
the other branches of the government
ana St the many good citizens whose
task possible. tnd Lastly. 't tho pa'ienes
aud generosity Of the Congress and OF
ITS ,r committees in both houses"
miss. on from the private files of the
packers WAS made public. despite de-
aerminsd opposition. by the, pac kers. in
other cities which were sensational i'm
their revelations OF financial manipu-
iia non by means of dummy directors
CONCEAL the persons involved.
When The investigation was trans
rcrrGd to Chicago. a hot legal fight
vault of Henry voe Weed from when
Francis j. Honey, of San Francisco.
! special counsel for the commission.
have related to coliusion between the
prices of live stock veeder stopped
MS hlcS by obtaining a Federal in
!uncti"n pending which both sides
against whom will be directed the Fed.
crai court decree under which the biz;
after wholly to the meat and pro-
vision business include:
Nrmour defendants, corporations and
Individuals:
J, Ogden Armour; .lrmour & Co.
IL O.. "a ,; Arthur Mcclicr
Swift & Co. Hn.,, Louis T.. Swift;
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-19

Swift.
Norris defendants. corporations and
Norris 4 Co. Ltd. Ua.).
Wilson defendants. corporations and
;, Wilson " Co. Inc, On. W. Thomas
r. WiiS3n; Wilson 4 Co: Inc. U.n.);
y. ID. Skipworth; mississippi Packing
company: James G. Good.
+, GuIahy defendants. corporations and
Cudahy Packing Company. (Ala);
Guy G Shcphard; Cudahy Packing
Company. Ltd. naD; John +. Wagner
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-19
E0RE MONEY FOR SOLDIERS
house hill Increasing Insurance Al
'o"ances unanimously Reported
n! senate Committee.
LRy 4 .soc.atcl -. !

WASHING TON, Dec is.-rhc House
i"wahres OF Amcrican soldiers djesbi,,
"a t.'s war was reported uranimously
on 3 NJ to IN" senate ny the Finance
n..ttee with Amendments asked by
lAs american Legion.
nn6 oicIeaAed appropriations Of $4,000. :
wv wv arS proposed ana the increase would
- ',r!udCd ~ The Decciubc- checks Of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-19

daughter for EnrIro Cnruso.
NEW YORK. Dec. IS.-Mrs f.nrico
Cnruso gave birth to u daughter to-
nleht at the Hotel Knickerbocter Mrs
min.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-19
Mishes to Complete Norfolk Hnrd Work.

WASl1tNGTON Dec. lS.--To complct q
The dry dock and accessories a, tho
Norio!k Maynard Secretary Daniels
today asked Congress for a supple.
mental appropriation OF 1851 900.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-19
REAR-ADMlRAL TAPPAN DIES
Commander or L. s. -. CnllnO During
Philippine Insurrection, Manila Ray
Hero, Passes Away.
icy Associated p-rsa.'
W kSJIINIT0 m, IS -

WtSIl1NGTON. Doc. ls.-Rea--l =
mi-al BENJAMIN Tapram, Uaited S:a:es
Navy t!citrcd>. d!et: AZ the Naval Hos
pital here today. aged si%ty-thres lic
wan born in New Orleans aad IA: %
pointed 20 the Naval Academy from
trkansas in 1871 and was :st!-"d il.
1915
lie Was in command o; the |.
raIao during The Philippine, !1s.-..
non, AND %as comm ended %. his
ices II The capture OF Dacupan. -uz--
re was also cited for Conspicuous So
T!ce during che battle o. Manila Fay
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-19
The Weather
FURNISHED by Q. s. Weather Bureau,
Forecast: virginia.

Forecast: Virginia.
Snow and not quito so
cold Friday. Saturday
cloudy.
North rul Al
Cloudy Friday, probublS
snow i'm extreme north
portion. saturday pnrt-
~ cloudy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-19
AGlTAT0R ASKED TO LEAVE
Committee of Union Men and Citizen.
Invite Labor Leader to
Move On.

FAScAGoCLA. Miss. Dec. Is.
er';7 7'iitee OF uEion man and citizens
.ary OF the Contra! Labc- V-r;6o o.
Pascasou!A who mas been cha-Ecs r-its
:eopen;ng the Hghr between the COM
settlement >" wH.fn Ryesiis-.t WIS.,,
p:ctestihs thr s1l-sed lockout, acL
asEzd ann 70 leave t,,e city a. once.
!hey gave Gin d copy ci resolutions
-igned by eleven local union p-ceGSs,.
telling him 20 leave town inmet!ateir