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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07
AUTOMOBILES

SUMMERFIELD AUTO SALES co.
Corner Barnum and Bruce Ave.
Stewart Trucks, capacity, n, 1, n,
2, 29 and II ton. Also Com
monwealth pleasure cars, easy
terms. Phone, STAFFORD LAT.
L19ai*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07
Used Trucks That Are
( Worth While

FVet have the following on hand IN
first class mechanical condition ready
to go to work, viz:
2-ton Mack, rebuilt, with brand new
rack body. guaranteed the same as
new. 20
3-ton Packard, chassis and cab.
20 " ton Maccars, one with substan-
tial padded Van body. the other
with rack body.
6-ton White Dump, newly painted.
2-ton Nash with brand new lumber
body, newly painted.
2-1919, 5-ton Clydesdale Dumps
4-1919, 2-ton Day-Elder, rs passen-
ger buses with Goodyear spare.
Worth investigation. Call Liberty 400
or see Chandler, Mack Motor Truck
Co., 264 Whalley Ave, New Haven,
Conn. P30tf*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07

ATTENTION-Jitne and Bus Men.
The trolley situation confronting US,
not only in Bridgeport, but in our
own city of New Haven, is critical,
as you know. Now is the time to
get busy and get in while prospects
are good. We have the following
for sale at right prices: Three 1919
REQ 1S-passenger buses; also one
1920 35-passenger Packard. These
are all in first class shape, mechan-
ically, brand new cord tires all
around. Worth investigation. Call
Liberty 430. or see Chandler, Mack
Motor Truck Co, New Haven, CT.
P19~tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07

AUTOMOBILE Windshield Glass
and body glasses. Auto Lamp
and Glass Shop. 164 Elm st.
Phone Bar. 907-2. Dist
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AUTO TIRE vULCAN.zING.

J. J. o,CONNOR. Practical, Tire Re
pairing. Bicycle tires. automobile
tubes and tires repaired and vul-
canized. Special method for repair
ing rim cuts. 1884 Main st.
R2o*f
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TIMES CLASSIFIED oHE AZ. 1 1sos
waaTur M@ReHm DY@Ne @ yR@
HORSES.

HORSE AUCTION
Sale and Exchange Stables. Auction
every Wednesday e o'clock. Horses
? and autos sold on commission. Pri-
vate sales daily. If you want an
Auctdoneer call on US. Max Tabolo-
WITT 746A Broad St Tel Noble
sos. HA ale
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07

ONE REPUBLIC bus, z-ton Federal
truck, 1-ton Premier; small
amount down, balance monthlJ7
Ferino's Garage, 1866 Stratford Ave
Noble 1116-3 19P11allS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07

AUTO REPAIRING and machine
work; all kinds of auto relairing;
machine and tool work of every
descriptions; unsatisfactory work
not done here; we always satisfy.
Star Auto Machine Co., Inc. 67s
Housatonic Ave. cor. Grand ST.
Bar 1859 1851 0al~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07

WHEN IN NEED of good used
truck it will pay you to get in
touch with us-Mack, Pierce
Arrow, Packard and others. Some
oyerhauled, rebuilt and guaranteed.
Terms to suit you. Phone Liberty
430 or see Chandler. Mack Motor
Truck Co.. 264 Whalley Ave-. New
Haven, Conn. S13@tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07

HILTON &c DENTON - Automobil
and truck painting. Stripping, let
terinG and monogramS. Motor
cycles and bicycles enameled. All
work guaranteed 995k Grand
St.. Bridgeport, Conn. J27ails
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07

tires, all makes. Vulcanizins in all
its branches guara nteed. Expert
tire repairing. Seron hand tires.
CSC Fairfield Ave. Noble 1853.
DALE
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07

prices paid
for late models. If you want to sch
your car and get spot cash call
Barnum S126-5.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07

WANTED-Everybod to eat where
tea, coffee, cocoa or milk is still SC.
Lennox Lunch. 1850 Broad ST., near
John. B13alls
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07
SERVICES OFFERED

AWNINGS. Sails. Tents. Truck Cow
ers, Spray Hoods, Waterproof
covers. Rope splicing. etc. c. r.
Bauman, It's East Main st.
D2oalls
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07

We HAVE CASH BUYERS for q. 8
and four family houses. Last your
property with J. A. LukAc. 81 car
EoA ANA o~a4
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ONE 1914 FORD SEDAN for sale.
Good funning order; price reasona-
bic. Cal Essex St. Garage, Essex
st. P1alI*
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ELECTRIC HOSPITAL

We repair Storage Batteries, Genera
tors, Lighting and Starting Systems,
Motors, Flat Irons. Electric Washers,
Magnetos, Ignition systems. Electric
Stoves, Vacuum Cleaners, Table
Lamps, etc. Eastern Electric Service
Co. 1904 East Main ST. Barnum
1349-13 D2alis
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07

1eH FORD TOURING CAR for sale.
Rest,,cash takes it. Guaranteed in
good running order j. p. Lee, 33S
River st>~ P2Sxf
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1T PAYS to get the best retreaon
and vulcantzing. Want poor WORK
class work. Firth f Son, 459 Bar
n,rn Ave. 'i9I15aiie
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AMBULANCES.

AMBULANCES+Inv cars and Linn
cuisines; charges reasonable James
T. Rourke. 1895 Main St Phone
Barnum 6409. D7dss
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DADS CRULLERS! Gee! But they're
good! Your opinion invited. Stores
and restaurants supplied. DADS
Bakery, 1902 Boston Ave. Noble
1217-2. 1911 5al~
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FOR SALE+Uncalled for tires anu
tubes at prices charged for repa1rss
Vulcanizing guaranteed. J. +. Cur
min, 331 Fairfield Ave.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07

AUTO BODIES and RADIATORS OF
ali f.escrint;on made and repaired
All kinds sheet metal work done
by people who know how. NorWaiH
Auto Body & Radiator Co.. l0ls
North Ave. Noble 1149. TzSall"
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ALL KINDS OF REPAIRING dole
promptly and reasonable. One 16
laisen Auto Hospital. 419 North
Ave. L26AlI*
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HELP WANTED-FEMALE.

GIRL WANTED for general, house
work Apply los Brooklawn place.
corner Brooklawn Ave. T12tfs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07

VITTORA ITALIAN AMERICAN
RESTAURANT just opened. Fine
dinners served in best manner.
Tables reserved for ladies. Chicken
dinners a specially. Antonio Cirillc
Prop. 1894 Main St.. cor. Grand ST
A14ail"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07

WANTED-F.irst class paperhanger.
Inquire B. Nelson, IS Carleton Ave.
Noble 219 or 351 State ST.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07
AUTO RADIATORS

RADIATORS REPAIR
co. - Radiator, fender repairing
G. & o. cores installed in any rao1-
ator. Workmanship guaranteed.
PTS Noble Ave. Bar. 955-2. SlI"u
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07

LATEST MODEL OLIVER TYPE
WRITER'S, price s64; $500 cash,
$500 per month. Why pay more?
oliver Typewriter Agency. S3 Fair
field Ave. Barnum- W all
TRUCKING AND STORAGE.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07

WOULD AN INVESTMENT in a divi-
dend-paying, local, Incorporated
company, having large earning
powers, and bearing the strictest
investigation, be of interest to you?
Absolute safety, no worry, no spec
ulation, 8 per cent. preferred and
common. Licensed and bonded to
City of Bridgeport. v. F. Schaeffer,
315 Liberty Bldg. L14*tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07
SIGN PAINTING

OF all kinds Prices reasonable.
Cangiane System. 1913 Main St, OPP
posite Armory. Phone Noble 17S5.
L13ass
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07

And Bicycles for cash or credit. No
raise in prices on records. Graphot
phone and sewing machine repairin g.
LISA. Main st. ~..s- R4zsQs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07

FOR SALE. Safes, all sizes to fit your
business and pocketbook. Prices
right. Sold on easy terms. A; w
Case, IT'S Cannon st. All
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07
Delcampe Welding Co.

Welding, Cutting and Brazing of all
kinds. Also general repairing 1917
Wood Ave. L12alt.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07

LAKEVIEw AUTO Co, $50 Boston
Ave, near Pembroke st. Buick and
Oakland mechanics. Lighting,
starting and ignition systems re-
paired and cverhauled by electrical
mechanics All work guaranteed.
Telephone Noble 772-4.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07

RARE OPPORTUNITY to purchase
splendid lot near st. Vincents HOS
pital, one minnie from MAIN -.
Good view of Long Island sound
For quick sale will take $500. rel
ephone Barnun 6084-3- Room ioo'
Meigs Building h14As
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07

TRACERS, experienced. Apply by let
ter stating qualifications, expert
ence, salary expected. P o. Box 157.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07
RESTAURANT
RESTAURANT

American Restaurant. Table d'Hote
and la Carte. Special home cook
ing. Tables reserved for ladies.
1910 Main St, next to Armory.
Phone Noble SAT- P9ali*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07
FOR SALE

FOR SALE+We vacate in 10 days.
Ten Day Sale Household Furniture
and Furnishings. including a lot of
genuine antiques. mahogany. and
cherry, old china, old copper and
brass, fire sets, fire screens. and
irons, ecandlesticks Russian Sam
ovar, grandfather's clock, sewing
machine, escritior. beds, tall post
bed, gas range, ETC.. liz Wall St,
corner Middle B12a*t
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-07

DIR. BERNARD LINK, Dental Sur
geon-Modern dentistry in all it's
branches. Extractions unde- con~
ductfve anesthesia or gas Tel. No.
Bile 1909. IT p. o. Arcade. Phone
for appointment R26aIls
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-04-21
J.B. COBLE DIES
SUDDENLY IN MONROE

]. B. Coble, 54 years of age,
engineer on the Seaboard, died sud-
denly of heart failure in Monroe, N.
Co.. Monday afternoon. His death
came as surprise and shock to his
many friends here.
Mr.. Coble was engineer of Nos
29 and 80 between Abbeville and
Monroe, but Monday, feeling bad, he
deadheaded back on No. 80. On arriv-
ing in Monroe, he went forward to
the engine, where he spoke to Joe
Hughes, who had substituted for him
on the run and the two started to
walk up town. Mr.. Hughes had to go
back to his engine for an article and
when he returned he found Mr.. Coble
dead
The deceased was secretary and
treasurer of Division No. 448, B. of
L. E.
Mr.. Coble made his home in Able
vile for a number of years and the
sympathy of his friends in this city
is extended to his bereaved family.
He is survived by his widow and
eight children, six boys and two girls.
Among those who attended the
funeral from Abbeville were: Vic
Howie, J. w. Martin, R. G. Game and
Joe Hughes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-04-21
Demand Legislation
Against Strikes

St. Louis, April 2O.-Pursuit of an
aggressive foreign trade policy by the
United States and enactment of fed
eral legislation to guarantee industry
against strikes were advocated by
speakers at the opening session of the
mississippi Valley convention to-
day
The United States is producing far
more than is needed for domestic con-
sumption, it was asserted and Tor
eign market must be found for this
surplus.
Federal legislation guaranteeing IN
dustry against strikes was demanded
by Harry H. Merrick, president of the
mission. He referred to the railroad
strike and the recent steel and coal
strikes as criminal attempts to stop
production, and insisted that the re-
sources of the q states in the Miss
issippi Valley be coordinated to effect
this legislation.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-04-21
Demurrer in the
Olin Sanders Case
Interposed Today

Columbia, April 20.-(SpeciaD
Demurrer to the petition in the
Anderson sheriff case was inter-
posed by attorneys for J. Olin
Sanders when the case was call
ed in the supreme court here this
morning. The demurrer was on
five grounds.
First, that Sanders had not
been indicted after presentment
OF a grand jury.
Second, that the section of the
code under which the Governor
acted In ordering Sanders re-
moval does not apply to the Office
of sheriff.
Third, that the office of sheriff
is il state and not a county Of
flee.
Fourth, that the section under
which the Governor ordered San
dcr'S removal is unconstitutional.
Fifth. that the conduct fc
which the Governor attempted to
remove Sanders was not official
misconduct.
The court reserves its decision.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-04-21
BILL DOOLEY PAROLED

Bill Dooley, negro, convicted of
illicit distilling in the Federal Court
and serving an eight months sentence
in the county jail, was paroled Tues
day after serving about five months
of his time.
Dooley was caught last fall, by
city authorities making liquor in a
house near the Southern depot. He
was fined 500 in the mayors court
and was then turned over to the
county and was again fined 500.
Dooley was then brought to trial
in the Federal Court and was con-
victed and given an eight-months Jail
sentence.
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Typhus Has Killed
Many Thousands
OF Siberians

Victoria, B. c., April 20.-Ty-
phus has killed thousands in Sibe-
ria and other thousands still are
falling victims 10 the scourge, DR. Z.
A. X. Higg,s head of an American
Red Cross party returning from
there said today.
"The allied Red Cross organiza-
ton have done splendid work in
Siberia" said Dr.. Higgs, "but the
conditions are so fearful that 1t
was absolutely impossible to cope
with the dreaded disease
The Russians are left to their
own resources in fighting the pes'l-
lence and famine, for the other al
lied organizations of the Red Cross
evacuated the field prior to the de-
parture of the American mission, the
doctor continued.
Onlv a few of the staff officers
remain in Siberia to wind un the
details.
s'The Russian situation contlnu-
ally changing and it is Impossible
to predict the outcome said the
doctor.
"The chaotic conditions of the
moment cannot prevail indefinitely
and the great masses of Russians are
earnestly in favor Of a stable gov
ernment. The Russians Will ultl-
mately get on their feet ana then
we may look for big happenings IN
Siberia"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-04-21
STRIKE FEVER SUFFERS
ASER|0US SETBACK
IN CHICAGO FIELD
Railway Clerks and Freight
Handlers Vote Against Walk
Out

Chicago, April 20.-Strike fever
among employees suffered a setback
today when 10000 railway clerks
and 5000 freight handlers in the
Chicago district announced their de-
cision to present hearing of their
wage demands by the railroad labor
board at Washington. Unauthorized
strike 10 attempt to enforce granting
of increased wages was voted down
last night after an appeal was receiv-
ed from James J. Forester, head oil
the Brotherhood, and member of the
labor board.
Freight movement in the Chicago
district, hampered by the unauthoriz-
ed yardmen's strike, continued today
to increase, and elsewhere in the mid
die west and far west traffic condi-
tions were returning to normal.
Four Leaders in Jail.
Four Chicago strike leaders, in
cludi2g. John Grunau, president of
the Chicago Yardmen's Association
were in Jail pending hearing on
charges Of violating the Lever act.
United States District Attorney Clyne
announced that warrants would be
issued for strikers who assumed the
places OF the 25 arrested leaders.
Warrants were out for 27 persons
indicted yesterday by the federal
grand jury in Los Angeles in connec-
ton with the strike.
Possibility of another serious blow
to the railroads in the Chicago dis
trict loomed with q threat that 100,-
900 members of the Brotherhood of
Maintenance of Way Employees and
Railroad Shop Laborers would leave
their work on April 2S, unless de-
maiids for a temporary increase Of 81
a day and time and a half for over
time after eight hours were granted.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-04-21
CONFESSION IS MADE
BY TWO YOUTHS IN
MURDER Of WOMAN
Body of Mrs. M. Neason, Found
Stripped of Jewels, Last
Night

New Orleans, April 20.-Phelix
John Birbiglia, aged 21. business
college student and Charles j. Ze-
lenka, Jr., %, today, according to
superintendent of Police Moone5,
confessed to the murder last night
Of Mrs. NJ. Neason, whose body,
stripped of Jewels. was found in a
pool of water beside a lonely Sec
ton OF the Orleans canal road. 1t
is stated that they said robbery was
the motive OF the crime, Mrs. Nea-
son having worn diamonds valued
at $4,000.
Birbiglia. accordin gto the police
confessed TO having actually fired
the five shots which caused the
death of Mrs Neason. Robert Burns.
son OF a policeman and driver Of a
for-hire automobile. in which the
murder was committed was being
held by the police.
Was a Wife OF Sailor
MIS-. Neason. who was 90 years
old, was the wife of a sailor, who
is now at sea.
AS related in the confessions OF
BirblSla aHd Lelenka. accoluluS W
the information given out by Sup
erintendent Mooney. the former met
Mrs. Neason last night. proposed an
automobile ride and engaged young
Burns to drive them. Zelenka had
previously plotted the murder of the
woman.
Birbiglia stated he shot and kill
ed his companion as soon as they
came to a lonely section Of the road
and after stripping her of her ie''-
els, he and Zalenka carried the
body to, the edge of the woods and
cast it into pool of water.
Burns, at the point of a pistol
drove the pair to town. AS soon as
they left his car he drove to his
father and told him of the crime,
land the arrest Of Birbiglia and Ze-
Aenka then followed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-04-21
President Wilson
Meets His Cabinet
In Routine Session

Washington, April 20.-President
Wilson met with his cabinet today
for the second time since his illness
Interrupted the regular schedule OF
meetings last fall. AS on last Wed
nesday, when a special meeting was
called to consider the railroad strike,
cabinet members went to the Presi-
dents study in the White House in
stead of to the regular cabinet room
in the executive Offices. 1t was said
that various matters, more or less OF
a routine nature, were considered.
The meeting lasted for an hour
and a quarter. 1t was said that the
railroad strike situation and inter-
national problems affecting Mexico
and Germany were mentioned only in
a general way in the discussion of
the variety of topics called to the
Presidents attention by his secre-
tary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-04-21
SOLDIER RELIEF
y PRESENTED SOON

Washington, April 19.-Republican
house leaders today tentatively a.
greed to present soldier relief meas
ure to the house about May l..
Beside carrying cash compensa-
ton, the bill will include alternative
offers of priority in land settlement
home building and extension of voca-
tional training. Two plans for adjust
cash compensation have been submit
ted to the house ways and means
committee, one granting 81 for each
days service and the other authori-
zing payment at the rate of $1.25 for
each day, with no payments for the
first two months of service. Under
the latter plan, members said, those
exempted because their service was
less than 60 days and those serving
for a longer period would be treated
impartially, no apyments being au-
thorized to any one for the first two
months service.
1t is proposed to begin cash pay
ments on January l, 1921, continuing
in quarterly installments. A tax on
gross sales, it is said, probably will be
the rla1 to be adopted by the COM
mittee to raise necessary revenues.
however, opposed this
desiring to present some legislation
further taxes on excess war
profits. Some Republicans will also
oppose the imposition of sales tax.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-04-21
REMOVAL OF AMERICAN
DEAD BEGINS IN SEPT

Washington, April 2O.-Remova:
of the American dead from within
the fighting zone in France for trans
portation to the United States will
begin after September Is under an
agreement between the American and
French governments. Bodies Of men
buried outside those zones now are
being moved to this country.
The War Department, in announc-
ing the agreement, said the terms Of
the understanding limited the return
of bodies to those whose removal to
America had been specifically re-
quested by the next of kin.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-04-21
DEMOCRATS ARE CONSIDERING
FIVE MEN FOR CHAIRMAN

Chicago. April 20.-The exc
cutive committee of the Demo-
cratic national committee in
session here today. is consider
ing five names for temporary
chairmanship of the Democratic
national convention to be held
~ Sem Frcnc;san Jrna %
The five men are Balnoridge
Colbv. secretary of state: Mar
tin Glynn. former governor of
New York: Arthur Mullin. of
Nebraska: Homer Cummings,
chairman of the national COM
mittee: and Carter Glass. for
mer secretary of the treasury.
Dissatisfaction with the con.
vention ARRANGEMENTS was air-
ed in the meeting this NOM
ing.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-04-21
All Industries Show
Business Revival

Washington, April 20.-1mproved
industrial conditions and revival OF
business activities following the can
collation. of government contracts
last year, were responsible for the
large increase in the volume of en-
ployment in March 1920 compared
with March 1919, according to a
statement today of the Department
of Labor.
Greatest increases were shown IN
the woolen mems ready-mad4 cloth
ing, cotton finishing and automob lie
manufacturing industries. All in
dustries reported Increases in their
pay rolls for last March as compared
with March 1919.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-04-21
CAUSE
MANY CASUALTIES

Birmingham, a.,April 20.-A
death list which tonight stood at more
than 140 and property loss of many
millions of dollars, was the tell ex-
acted by a series of tornadoes which
today swept a score of towns, vii
lagos and farms in eastern Mississippi
northwestern Alabama and the SOU
thern counties of Tennessee.
Communication with many of the
stricken districts was difficult but
fragmentary reports agreed that the
tonadoes swept down with deadly
suddenness, obliterating everything
that lay in their path. In at least one
case-that of Rose Hill, Miss.,-
practically the entire town is be-
lieved to have been destroyed and in
several instances all members of a
family were reported to have been
caught in the debris of its home.
Striking first apparently in Lauder
dale county, Mississippi about 10 O.
clock this morning the storm swept a
narrow path across the remainder of
-he state, carrying destruction to a
dozen or more communities. About
the same time effects of the same or
similar disturbances were reported
from counties in the northwestern
corner of Alabama the extreme
force of the wind being expended be-
fore the Tennessee line was reached,
in Williamson and Maurv counties.