The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-08-21
SCHEPPS, THE EXQUISITE,
SENDS FOR SILK SOCKS
Adds Talcum Powder. Lavender
Water and Slumber Robe to
shopping List.
ALSO ONE POKER TABLE
Talks Religion and Offers to
Lay a Bet" That Judaism
Boom Is at Hand.
ALSO ONE POKER TABLE

Jail yesterday Mr.. Schepps found time
to attend to those little social amenities
which are expected when one returns
home after having been a house guest !
or has received other kindnesses from
friend or even a mere acquaintance.
Also Mr.. Schcpps before dropping
H. one of the leading restaurants for
luncheon following his appearance be-
fore the Grand Jury left directions that
he he provided while in Jail with some
of the creature comforts which are es-
sentials 20 a man of taste.
Mr. Schepps early In the day sent
somewhat lengthy kilograms to Acting
Mayor Thomas J. Petit of Hot Springs
and Mrs. Petit and to Police Capt.
George Howell of Hot Springs. in which
Mr.. Schcpps thanked them for their
many kindnesses while he was in their
city. He expressed the hope also that
soon he would have an opportunity per-
sonally to thank them when he runs out
Arkansas way again after the present
deplorable state Of affairs had been set
tied.
with Mcssrs. Rose. Nallon ard Webbcr
on Sunday Mr.. Schepps. so hc said yes
terday. has been Willing away some IF
his spare moments playing penny ante
poker.
80 far I've won 81 cents Mr..
Schepps said with pardonable pride yes
terday.
But to bring The poker game equip
nd ntt.
Of completeness approaching the fur
nishings OF the Almony Clubs quarters
In the Ludlow stree; Jail 1t was quite
necessary for Mr.. Schepps Yesterday In
make out a shopping list and turn 1t
over tn his lawyer, Bernard Sander.
Among the very first things Mr..
| Schepps asked his lawyer to jot down
on the shopping list of necessities were
four folding camp stools. which are not
| the most comfortable seats for long
penny ante session. but will answer and
| a small folding table.
Mr.. SChepps arose about s 30 o clock
yesterday morning and strolled about
| his tier en- deshabille until the rules of
| the institution made 1t imperative that
| he return to his cell al 10 o'clock in the
forenoon. During this period Of relaxa-
| N'oh -h'' s'NiiNpI'S llUlt 10 Nrl1p
this telegram To mayor and Mrs. Petit:
Tom J. Pc'n. acting Noyor. aud Wifc. Not
| Springs. trk
| Reached this city all right after some de-
| lays. and take this occasion to return thanks
| to You for many courtesies extended while
there. Sincere appreciation il thus con-
reyed until can better express myself in
! person. SAM SCHEPPs. Per L. n :.
Still another telegram shows that 1t
is Mr.. Scheppss present intention to
| run out to Hot Springs very soon after
he has attended to matters tina, now
detain him in the East The telegram
ran:
copinm NJ Pohre Gso'ge How.H, Hot Springs.
ART
Arrived here safely and everything salts
factory. Many thanks TO yourself and
Chief Leonard for the many courteseS
extended and hope TO see You both a; some
not far distant date. Tor | should be glad
TO visit your CITY when his air il closed up
SAM SCnrPPs. Per II. b. :
When these kilograms had been at
tended To Mr., Schepps took up the
matter OF little needs. which to some
may he luNuries. but are absolute ne
cesstles 10 a man about town even
. when not out and about, While walk
ing about in the early morning hours
, for instance. Mr.. Schepps had sadl,
, noticed the lack of rug on the cold
, floor of his cell. Little toilet necessi-
, ties also were not To be hal
and he had been seriously inconveni.
enced in having no bedroom slippers
Later in the day when down at the
Criminal Courts Building he therefore
went over with Lawyer Sander the
things he needed first and foremost.
Il need" said Mr. Schcpps after h.
had spoken of the folding table anC
camp stools. about half dozen pair.
, of socks. Pay about $l.50 pair fol-
! them and get them at Blank & Blanks
mentioning Fifth avenue haber,
dasher shop and buy only white ones
, Black or colored hose make my feet
too warm. Get me a rug also and d
good bed quilt. And ! want pail
Of bedroom slippers and two fcathe,
pillows and pillow slips"
Lawyer Sander jotted these dowr
carefully. Mr.. Schepps knitted hi.
; brow above his gold plnce -nez for q
moment.
And please send to the prison also.
he added. "a box of talcum powder
some witch hazel and some lavende
water. You ought to get the foldnl
. table and the camp stools for abou
$3.50"
You know" smiled Mr. Schepps II
a sort of side TO one of the reporters
I'D make a good purchasing agent /
I | hadn't gone into the art business"
r His brother Louis was his only ca lie,
I with the exception of his lawyer an
n Detective Al Thomas. yesterday. Loui
brought him his break akfast bout o o cloc
in the morning. Shortly after II o'cloc
z Detective Thomas called for him. only I
y find Mr.. Schepps still en- dishabille TIL
care which Mr.. Schepps always gives I
=. his toilet caused so much delay that
:. was almost noon before he was satisfie
:, that he was we'll enough groomed to az
pear in public.
& He came forth shortly before ~ oclocl
A trim looking young man he was. dresse
N in well fitting and well pressed sui
a. OF dull steel blue, a straw hat, heliotrop
" shirt, a black and white four-i hand tn
Il tie and low patent leather shoes. A
a. always he was smoking a cigarette. TIL
N delay in dressing necessitated the oallin
,r Of n ia xicab so that Mr. Sohepps and til
= detective could get down to the Grimm;
ia Courts Building on time.
I, After his hour and half before the
% Grand Jury he left the building wit
IN Lawyer Sander and detective Thomas
~ have luncheon at a well known resta uran
= Mr.. Schepps and escort approac ched tt
% restaurant in an elevated train and dul
ing this ride northward. surrounded b
et the noon hour rush, he showed whi
"a almost approached ANNOYANCE wheU~ n