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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-05-19
IN MEMORIAM

sad and loving memory of my dearly
beloved husband. John Smith, who de-
parted his young life. May 10. 1890
one year has gone.
MY heart is slil sore
As time passes on. / miss him more,
Your bright smile and loving face
No can NIL your vacant place.
Lonely l am without you, dear hus-
band.
How l miss you, no one knows:
My thoughts are always with ou
From early morn till evenings close.
mourn the loss of my dear husband.
Beloved on earth regretted gone.
Remembered In grave, never shall
your memory fade
Ny fond love shall linger in the spot
where you laid.
often sit and think OF you dear,
When l am all alone,
For memory is the only friend
That grief can call it's home.
Friends may think that you are for
gotten,
But the wound is as fresh today
As the day you left me broken hearted
Just one year ago.
How dark life is without you,
NY beautiful. blessed husband.
You were my true companion,
MY pal, my guiding star.
Look down with love and pity
on your loving wife.
THERESA X. SMITH.
Healthy baby chicks at Kelly McAlin-
den Co. 3130-5-l9-2t'
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-05-19
Mrs. Macy at New Brunswick

Mrs. Rosie Macy, of 419 Smith
street, arrested yesterday morning
by Detectives Joseph Gutowski and
John Murray. on a warrant sent to
the local police by the prosecutors
Office. was taken to New Brunswick
by Detective Murray again this
morning to have bail furnished in
her case pending a hearing before
Judge Peter +. DAILY. sitting as a
magistrate. This woman is charged
with violating the state prohibition
act.
When the local detectives visited
the establishment at 419 Smith
street. occupied by the husband of
the woman as grocery store, a
quantity of whiskey, mash and a
still were seized and taken to police
headquarters. julius Beres made
the complaint against this place. The
woman was taken to New Brunswick
yesterday by Detective Murray to
have bail fixed, but notice was given
to take the woman back to this
city, release her in bail until this
morning, and then take her to the
county seat again this morning,
Harry Medinets is representing Mrs.
Macy in this action.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-05-19

Fxnerienced statesmen wanted to sell
Mack Trucks and pleasure cars. Inquire
Perth Amboy Garage Co.
.s155-5-19-2t'
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-05-19

To fit every car carried in stock
Buy your pneumatic tires now from US
and save money.
p. A. GARAGE co.
Phone I717
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-05-19

See us for Baby Chicks Kelly & Nc
Alnden Co. 3130-5-l9 2ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-05-19

Chicks--Barred Rocks, Rhode Island
Reds. 1sc each. Kelly & McAlinden Co.
3130-5-19-2t@
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-05-19

Paints and varnishes. Kelly McAlin-
den Co. 713e-5-1e-2t.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-05-19
Southern Church Convenes Also

ST. LOUIS. Mo. May 19-The
61st general assembly of the South
ern Presbyterian church convened
today and will continue through
May &c.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-05-19
Juvenile Held by Police

A minor arrested by Patrolman
John Riedy this morning on petty
larceny charge is being held at po-
lice headquarters pending an inves-
tigation of his case. 1t is said that
this boy who has been mixed up
in a number of small thefts before.
may be connected up with late petty
larceny offenses committed in North
Amboy.
VIII sell all kinds II Coal and Gas
Ranges on Monthly Payments. f. j..
Larkin. 81 Madison Ave Phone 742.
1020-Tues. Thurs. Sat. tf'
p. A. Hdwe. for Pyrene Fire Extinguishers
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-05-19
Tells OF Federal Control.


WASHINGTON, May 19.-Under
federal control of railroads wages of
specified classes of employees not only
were raised but many placed on
higher grades than they were prior
to the orders of national agreement,
President A. H. Smith, of the New
York Central, testified today. The
reclassifcation not only had the eff
feet of increasing wages but very
largely increased the number of men,
he declared.
Mr.. Smith said in the locomotive
department alone of the New York
Central line the number of employees
on the monthly payroll was increas-
ed from 1,545 before the agreement
reached under federal control took
effect to 1872 Immediately follow
ing the agreement, and to 1866 in
1920.
T. A. Hdwe. for Tasgon Rust Remover
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-05-19
SEE PROSPECTS
Of STRIKE END
Marine Workers Decide to
Place Full Power in Hands
OF Secretary of Labor.

WASHINGTON, May 19-Decision
OF representatives of the seamen,
marine engineers and radio opera
tors to place full power in the hands
of Secretary Davis to effect a settle
ment with ship owners and the
United States shipping board in the
marine wage controversy was re-
garded as offering a definite prospect
for termination of the dispute.
AS basis for negotiating a settle
ment of the dispute Secretary Davis
planned to present the new propos-
al; today to shipping board and
other governmental officials, with
indications that Secretary Hoover
would probably be among those call
Cd into conference.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-05-19

P. Hdwe for Lightning Churns:
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-05-19
TWO MORE HELD
IN BOOZE CASE
Mrs. Macy and Louis Zebro
Released in Bail Pending a
Hearing Before Daily.
[By Evening News Stan Correspondent

IBy Evening News Stan Correspondent
NEW BRUNSWICK. May 10
Two more alleged Perth Amboy vio-
lators OF the state prohibition act
were held in bail pending a hear
ing by Judge Peter +. DAILY this
morning. Mrs. Rosie Macy, of 419
Smith street, arrested by Detectives
Gutowski and Murray of Perth
Amboy, on a warrant issued from
the prosecutors Office on complaint
OF Julius Beres, was this morning
on Tuesday. May "a, and this bail
was furnished by Jacob S. Blum
Louis Zebro, proprietor of saloon
at III Hall avenue. was held in
$4,000 abil by Judge Peter +. DAILY
to await a hearing on Tuesday on
a charge of violating the state pro-
hibition act, and lodged in the
county Jail in default of bail.
Zebro was brought to police head
quarters in Perth Amboy yesterday
morning, after Karl Micherdzinski.
butcher Of 1913 Iall avenue, and
Frank Weinstein of 619 Elizabeth
street had given information in
grand larceny case. that gambling
for money was allowed at Zebro's
place, and that liquor was sold. He
was fined SIS on the charge of per-
mitting gambling. and Chief Tonne
sen got in touch with the prosecutor
on the liquor charge. and it was de-
cided TO bring the man before Judge
DAILY this morning Joseph Galaida,
another Perth Amboy saloonkeeper
was held in $500 bail by Judge
DAILY on Monday pending a hearing
on a similar charge on Tuesday. and
Galaida was held in 81 000 hail op
federal charge on Tuesday last
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-05-19
Federal and State Charges

Joseph Galaida, proprietor of the
establishment at 632 Amboy avenue,
taken to New Brunswick by Chief
Niels j. Tonnesen on Monday to
appear before Judge Peter F. DAILY
to answer a charge of violating the
state prohibition act, is out on $500
bail awaiting a hearing before the
common pleas judge sitting as a
magistrate. Louis Mortenson. Of
53S Amboy avenue, is witness
against Galaida in this case. and
evidence of liquor sold is in the
hands of the authorities.
Galaidas place was visited late
Saturday night by Prohibition En-
forcement Officer Samile Cone of
Newark, and a bottle of whiskey
obtained. This visit was made after
the government officer had noticed
a drunken man coming out of the
establishment. A search warrant
was procured by the Newark en-
forcement officer, and a search of
the building occupied by Galaida
made on Tuesday afternoon by gov
ernment. men assisted by the local
police. A barrel of whiskey was
found in coal pile in the cellar Of
the building. Galaida was held in
81 900 bail to await the action of the
federal grand jury on this charge
by Commissioner John Delaney.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-05-19

Healthy baby chicks at Kelly & McAlin
den Co. S130-5-l9-2t
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-05-19

T. A. Hdwe for Repeater Fuse Plugs.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-05-19
Great Britain Suggests Early Meeting

Upholstering. Braidwood. ss2 High ST
Phone 253 Estimates furnished.
3063-5-17- Mon. Thurs If.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-19
WOmen'S Feet Getting
Smaller Every Year?

Los ANGELES. Dec. l9.--Women's
t1cet are getting smaller every year.
according 10 southern California mer.
chants who sell shoes--and they ought
lo know
4 Santa Barbara dealer sponsored
. the first announcement OF this inter-
3 csting revelation. Los Angeles shoe
merchants say he's right.
Ana the reason? It's the ubiquitous
automobile. As the purring cars mul.
'riply in number women take fewer
land fewer steps. Their tootsies no
ilrnger are subjected to the strain OF
pounding the gravel all day long.
The length OF q woman's foot Is a
,lnatler Of heredity" said one dealer
THE width OF her foot depends upon
sexcrcise. however, 1t is natural
Therefore. that the tendency for sew.
,oral years has been Tor women's feet
40 gel smaller-that Is. narrower"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-19
ALBANIA CROWN NOT
OFFERED TO RESIDENT
HERE, MINISTER SAYS

WASHINGTON, Dec. &c. A.
ehekrezi, Albanian commission to the
rCnited States. Saturday issued a
statement denying that his country
was "iu the market FOR a king" cf
that the throne has been offero 10
l-larolns Napoleon Bonaparte of tlIs
ru!.
Rsfe ring to reports publlsnqd I'll.
-lay that the offer had been mad 10
line great grand nephew OF Napoleon
hy commissioners Of the Albanian
govtrniHort" NJ Chekrezi said.
"rcLs the only commissioner Ct
nhs a .snan government In ;he Unit.
ed stats wish TO state most en-.
,1hatlcslly that neither nor any one
rhss ever been commissioned ny the
s sovstlmen, OF Albania to oreE any
negotiations nor make an ofte of the
r"cwn - Albania TO anyone"
The fu'taCr report taat ths swift
selection ol King IL desirable r. or.
s'et TO - event the impending ieturn
10 Alo7nl by airplane OF the focr,r
yuler OF me country. Prince Wil,iam
~! Wiel Is equally baseless. "a also
a. the 'cport that the Albaniil rar.
lament las decided ~ proclaim Al.
1ania o kingeom.
The whglc report Is 'Canara
-Amsricoin' intended TO boost ccf.
tain reporter whose Identity is known
10 me man endowed with a very
',norbid Imagination. and would not
sare 10 boost him by naming him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-19
Stores to Close Monday
After Two Big Holidays

u G. Shine. secretary " the ~.
tail merchants association annouho-
81 today that all the big stores had
agreed 10 remain closed ueS, Mon.
day the ". as It wns a legal holiday.
christmas falling on sunday ,hls year.
The same viii apply 10 January ..
New Years day.
Grocery stotes will remain upsn a
portion Of both days In order to ac-
cuupsiate the public Beginning
THURSDAY night all storrs will remain
open after sis o'clock in order to &C.
GIVE HEALTH: BUy CHRISTMAS
gEAlk
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-19
WINTER HOME OF
BOIL WEEVIL Is
FOUND IN STALK
Blood Weeds Are Verftable
Hotels for Pest That
Bores Into Pith.

A new winter home OF the bell
weevil was discovered ON the Doctor
Payne place northeast of Afdfnore on
Hickory creek last week, and sure
method OF extermihating the pests
That hibernate during the winter
months Ia available il every farmer
viii hut take advantage Of it during
the fall ana winter months
Nearly every cotton field. and in
fact every field itself, Is Infested With
q growth Known as blood or horse
weed. This weed grows TO cohsid.
cradle height. and when dried has a
pethy center easily bored to from the
outside by any bug or beetle that cares
10 gain entrance.
While inspecting a stalk field last
week one of these weeds was broken
into by chance, and veritable nest Of
boll weeyls discovered. After the dis
oovery vas made many more Of the
weeds were broken only TO find that
The same condition existed.
The theory is that The egg IL de.
posted by the weevll in the late sum.
lll'I dllu lltbAfits buN LHh Weruf
~ any rate all weevil discovered in
the stalk were fun grown, and ready
for business as soon as the next crop
Of cotton made its appearance. As
soon as the discovery was made the
torch was applied and in this man
ner The weevil win be destroyed before
thsy have change 70 get to work
next teasou
Charles WORKMAN. prominent cot.
ton buyer here stated that every farm.
nr should profit by this discovery and
burn every vesuce of vegetation
bordering on cotton fields that would
be likely hiding places for the weevil.
il this Is done he believes that pros.
pects for good crop another year
win be much better than 1t is as
present.
Mr. Wortham advocated breaking
or cutting the stalks before the torch
IS applied in order that none may be
left standing and escape the fire
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-20

few days visiting with her parents,
Mr., and Mrs. John Davis, returned
home yesterday
Roy Butler of Ardmore was in Ma
rietta the latter part of the week
whiting with his parents.
Mrs. Harry White CT Dallas, Texas,
is here visiting with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John =. London
Mrs. Charley Spaldng left yester.
day for Fort Worth, where she will
visit for a few days with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Pick.
Mrs. John Mayes and little daugh-
ter have been in ST. Louis the past
few days visiting with her husband
who makes his headquarters at that
place.
Walter Knight Of Oklahoma City is
in Marietta this week looking after
business and also visiting friends and
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Robinson anG
daughters, Mary Elizabeth and Ruth
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-20

have been here the past few days
visiting with Mrs. Griffiths parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bates.
Miss Lucille Liddell left yesterday
for Healdton, where she Will visit for
some time with her sister, Mrs. Ear
nest Woods.
Tams Burney of Wilson has been
here the past few days visiting with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sid Bur-
ney.
Mrs. Wayte McKenney and son
left yesterday for their home at Will
son. They have been here the past
few days visiting with Mrs. McKen-
ney's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ.
Balthrop.
Mrs. S. Westheimer and son of Ard
more were in Marietta the latter part
of the week.
Miss Willie Burton was in Ardmore
yesterday.
Mrs. Kinds Duke and little son OF
Wilson, who have been here the past
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-20
Real Estate Transfers

Real estate activities in Ardmtre
recently reported include the sale OF
lots and Z in block 42s of Ardmore
by Leora Redman to A. A. Stewart
for $500 and the sale of lot l in
block 8 of Ardmore by II. W. Lloyd
to Aetna Building Lean Associa-
ton for $1,000. Other sales COM
prise:
r. L. Bates TO J. r. Elmore, part
of lots u to II in block 4, Wilson.
$3.50.
]. ]. Eaves to Tilden Rodgers, part
OF lot {, block 1876, Ardmore, $500
Dora Abram to George Anderson,
one.sixth interest in parcel OF land in
section 2S, 3s.lw, s246.66
NJ. n. Gibson to Bessie Slawson,
lots ls to le, block 10, Healdton,
Sl0O
Aladlina Earve ct al to F.. n. Preu-
lit ct al. parcel OF land in section l5,
5s-lw, 5000
Jim Gardner to F. n. Preuitt ct
al, parcel OF land in section IS, 5s-lw,
$50.
Guy H. sigler to Margaret johnson
ct al block 4Ol, Ardmore, $3.50.
VI. b. Butler to J. X. Pikin, lots
30 to 30 in block 6s, Healdton, 500.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-20
PERMIT FOR MCCARTHY
APARTMENT HOUSE Is
ISSUED; A TOTAL FOR
PAST WEEK OF S2O,4OO

Building permits granted in Ardmore
during the week ended Saturday, as
announced by Building Commissioner
Lewis Davidson, aggregated 400.
The high mark for the week was that
Of an apartment house to be built
by ]. E. McCarty at ITO Sixth Ave-
nue., northwest. The list of permits
follow:
j. E. McCarty, apartment house, 10
Sixth avenue northwest, $4,000.
NJ. lizard, garage, S12 c southeast,
5000
Dave Frazier, residence, II Sixth
avenue, nothwest, $4,000.
Mrs. Abe Enloe, residence 8O7 Sixth
avenue, northwest. $4,000.
olivar Turner residence, l2S T
southeast, $500.
Gilbert Palmer, addition to produce
house, 52l West Broadway, $500
H r. Moorhead, garage, block 1879,
lot 9, Ninth avenue, northwest, $1,000
C. W. Perry, residence, 1886, Rolf,
northeast, 500
Taylor Pugh residence, addition,
SSS East Main, $1,000.
L. Reeves, residence, s04 G, north.
west, $4,000.
]. T. McClendon, residence, 522 E,
southeast. s1.5OO.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-20

left yesterday for Oklahoma City,
where they will visit for the next
two weeks with relatives and friends.
B. W, Campbell was a business
visitor to Oklahoma. City the latter
part Of the week.
Harry White Of Dallas spent the
weekend vita relatives and friends
here this week
Perry Martin Of Ardmore was in
Marietta yesterday
Otwell McCHsh and family left yes
terday for Ada, where they viii visit
for few days and attend the round
up.
Mrs Edna Washington and son,
Borter Love, who have been in Ard
more the past few days visiting with
their sister, Mrs. Byron Pugh, re-
turned home the latter part OF the
week.
L. B. Smith who has been in Lun-
can and Wichita Falls, Texas, the
past week looking after oil interests
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-20
POLICEMAN DRAWS PEN
SENTENCE FOR MANSLAUGHT

Pauls Valley. Okla, June 2O.--Jess
SIcNeely, former Pauls Valley police
man, was sentenced to nine years i'm
prisonment by jury's verdict OF
manslaughter IN the first degree here
Saturday for the alleged killing OF
Ben Cowling, in a sensational street
fight between tn two men while Nc
Neely was attempting to effect cowl-
ing's arrest here April 80. The jury
was out over five hours. McNeely
is being held under $4,000 bond un.
I'll a possible motion for a new trial
is made
The trial has occupied the greater
part OF a week here, under Judge G.
VI. Barrett Of Hugo. Attorneys stat
ed late today that motion for
new trial taking the case into the
supreme court would probably be
made.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-20

returned home the latter part Of the
week
Mrs. j. D. Nichols and little grand
son, u S. Standles, of Maria, Texas,
are here this week the guests of Mrs.
Nichols daughter. Mrs. r. L. Rose
Lonnie, the lO.year-oll son Of j. T..
Scott. suffered a broken leg and arm
b. falling while jumping.
Mrs. T V. Wilkins and daughter,
Hettie, who have been visiting with
their brother, Chester wilkins of
Dallas, Texas, the past week, re-
turned home the latter part Of the
week
T. ". Ottley and family arc in the
city this week visiting Nj Ottley's
father, Major John W Ottley. MIR.
Ottleys home is in Virginia, but with
his family he has been in Denver,
Col, some time where he had posi-
ton with the government.
Mrs. P. S. Atkinson Of Lynchburg,
Va, has been here this weak tho
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-20
MARIETTA

Nathan Levine of Luther is here
thls week visiting with his parent .
and other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Charley Spalding is visiting
with her parents in Fort Worth,
Texas, this week.
Loe Cannon Of Cross Hill, Texas,
is here this week visiting with his
wife and mother who live at this
place. Mr.. Cannon had charge of
the Bomar Oil Company's well and
a few weeks ago left for the above
place where he is engaged in the
same kind Of work.
Mrs. S. Levine is at Luther this
week, looking after some business in
terests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Griffith and
little daughter, Eveline, of Ardmore
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-20
LABOR RAIL BOARD DID
NOT ABRoGATE THE RULES

Chicago. June 20.-The national rules
and working conditions agreement in
effect on the railroads of the United
States are not abrogated by the
United States railroad labor boards
decision OF April IL terminating July
/. q previous decision enforcing the
rules. the board decided today.
The rules can only be changed by
agreement Of reads and employees
through appeal TO the board
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-20
New Commander Atlantic Fleet

Washington. June 2o.--vice Admiral
c p. Jones has been assigned to com-
mand the Atlantic fleet with the rank
OF admiral.
He will succeed Admiral X. 3. Will
son who will lower his flag on June
30 to assume command OF the naval
academy at Annapolis.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-20

sister, who lives in Gatresville
Texas.
Miss Lots Kelley has returnei hcme
from Abilene, reyas. where She ut
tended school la.t term.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-20

guest Of her brother. DR.. W. Y Bat
son.
f. ". Rcbush left yesterday for
Breckenridge. Terus, making the trip
in a ca. lie wos accom- panied by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-26
PROMINENT MEN
 AT MUSCL ESHOALS.
Representatives of Mississippi Valley Association Speak
 at Florence

Florence, May 25.-(Specia lone ot the largest crowds attending a cham Der of commerce meeting in many months assembled in the auditorium Monday night to hear the three rep resentatives of the Mississippi Valley association who were here to make a study of the Muscle Shoals and Will son Dam projects so that they can make a report to their organization upon their arrival in Washington as to the feasibility of completing the dam and operating the big nitrate plant a Muscle Shoals.
 Hon. James R Smith of St. Louis. president of the Simmons Hardware company, vice president of the Missis- sippi Valley association and head Of the waterways department, made a most interesting talk in which he told of the indorsement that associa- ton had given the Muscle Shoals prof ect and the determination they had to see that 1t was finally completed if tue investigation they are now making IS reported upon favorably, and he further said in this connection that he, for one member of the investigat-
 ing committee, would recommend their continued indorsement and undivided support.
 Mir, George A. Williams, a promi- nent Decatur, Ill., business man, also vice president of the Mississippi Val ley association and chairman of it's executive committee, stated that he felt that 1t would be nothing short of national crime for Wilson Dam to remain uncompleted and asserted that he thought such a thing impcssi- ble. Mrs M G. Barnes, chief of en- Sineers for the state of Illinois a man who is in charge of S30 ,000, ,00O worth of waterway improvement in his native state, was present at the meeting as one of the investigating committee, but was not called upon to speak on account of illness.
 Other prominent guests of the cham Der of Commerce who made talks were w. G Waldo of the Tennessee River Improvement association and Robert E Ellis president or the Memphis Chamber of Commerce.