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New-York tribune., 1918-02-20
Choir Boy to Die
In Chair; Hears
His Doom Coolly
Paul Chapman, After SEN
tence in Brooklyn, Asks
for His Mother
Executioa Date April |
Appeal Will Act as Stay; Two
Victims Of Shooting
Died

paul Chairman. Brooklyn choir boy,
VAS sentenced to die an the electric
.n.;- the week of April l b. Justice
ua,rer in the Criminal Branch Of the
cunremo Court, Brooklyn, yesterday.
,Io uas recently convicted of the muir
dor Of Harry and Samuel Regensberg
=, fss Park Place. Brooklyn. He is
sixteen years old.
The boy heard his sentence unt'inch-
;nolv Throughout his ordeal, both be
.ore and after sentence was pro-
.,ounced, he stood erect, held his head
s;gh and looked the justice straight in
.hc face. Outwardly he was the least
aoyed OF any person in the room. a
moment after he was led outside the
.oom he asked for his mother. She
sill v;si. him to-day.
Protests His Innocence
When the clerk Of the court asked
me usual question Us to whether the
vlisoner had anything to say young
Chapman stepped forward to the rail-
me In front Of Justice kapper and in
. low voice protested his innocence Of
.ae actual murder and insisted that he
lad repented his connection with the
entire affair even before there had
been any violence of any kind COM
mitted He declared ne knew he was
deserving of punishment, but he in
sisted ne was not deserving of the SEN
.eace that was about to be pronounced
On him.
The crime Of which Chapman was
found guilty was particularly brutal.
With two other youths but little older
than himself he went to the apart
ment OF MIR. and Mrs. Harry Regens-
berg. The burglars were armed with
an atomizer filled with chloroform and
automatic pistols.
At least one of the three had already
entered the sleeping room Of the Reg
ensbergs when discovered. IN an ad-
joining room was Samuel Regensberg.
brother, who lived at 1920 Belmont
Avenue, The Bronx, but who was visit
ing there. When Mrs Regensberg
sprang from bed, screaming, the bur
glars started shooting. -Four bullets
entered her body Two more struck
her husband. Still others found their
mark as Samuel Regensberg came run
ming from his room.
Two Victims Died
Samuel Regensberg died within two
hours His brother fingered for sew
era days. Mrs. Regensberg Las never
;ully recovered her health. Hughes
DAVIS, one Of the youths who accom-
panied Chapman, was shot and killed
'he same night by policemen. Chapman
and Leonidas Davis, brother of
Hughes Davis, were arrested within
five hours after the crime.
Chapman's attorneys have already
taken an appeal, which is to be argued d
later; While the date of his execution
has been set for April l, it will not
months. The boy will probably be
taken to Sing Sing tonight.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-20
Woman With Baby
Held as Burglar

Mrs. Elizabeth Brockman, of 1G7
Lorlmer Street, Brooklyn. was held as
a burglar yesterday in the Williams
burg police court. 1t is alleged that
Mrs. Rrockman, carrying a twelve
month old babe in her arms, entered
the home of Mrs. Wolf Wolfert, Sc
Walton Street, Brooklyn, Yesterday
with the aid of skeleton key.
Twice before, within ten days, a
burglar with a skeleton key had robbed
Mrs. Wolfert. Yesterday she was at
home when d key grated in the lock.
She concealed herself and, to her as
tonishment, raw Mrs. Brockman, the
baby clasped in her arms, enter and
begin to rummagc about. Mrs. Wolfert
held Mrs. Brockman until a policemen
came.
Jewelry, clothing and silverware.
much of it bearing initials that were
not Mrs. Brockman's, were found in the
prisoners home, the police say. it is
believed that she is kleptomaniac,
Her husband is in comfortable circum
stances and was said to be amazed at
the result Of the detectives search of
his home.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-20
Weds Under Threat,
Seeks Annulment

David X. Bixler, % years old, a rail-
way clerk, filed a suit in the Supreme
Court yesterday for the annulment of
his marriage to Katherine E. Witt, Of
1923 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, a
trained nurse, alleging that he mar
ried because Of the threats of an As
sistant District Attorney in Manhattan
that he would be prosecuted if he re-
fused.
Bixler said that lie first met Miss
Witt in 1915. Some time after this
meeting he received an insistant mes
sage from the young woman's mother
that he meet her. At this conference,
1T is alleged, Mrs. Witt told Bixler that
he would have to marry her daughter.
Bixler asked for time to think the
matter over. Before he had reached a
decision the railway clerk received an
invitation to call at the District At
torncy's office. There he was told by
an Assistant District Attorney that COM
plant had been made against him and
that he had better marry Miss Witt at
once to avoid prosecution.
BiXler said he has never lived with
his wife
New-York tribune., 1918-02-20
"Cohan Revue of 1918"
To Aid Navy Comfort Work

The proceeds Of the matinee perform
ance on February q, of the "Cohan Re
vue of 1918" at the New Amsterdam
Theatre, will be turned over by klaw
d Erlanger and Cohan 4 Harris to the
Comforts Commit ttec Of the New Y Yorls
branch Of the Navy League. The
money viii be used to buy wool for
New York women who are willing to
knit for the sailors but who cannot
furnish their own wool.
Miss Marion Tucker. Of the Navy
League, heads a group of women sell
ing tickets for the performances The
house already is more than half sold
cut.
More than $4,000 worth of free
wool has been given out by the Com
forts Committee since the war began.
The committee has sold S102,S SOC worth
Of wool and has furnished 119,30O fin
ishcd garments.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-20
Young Man Arrested
At Suspicious Fire

Charles Weichart, twenty six years
old, of 433 State Street, Brooklyn, was
arrested yesterday after ne is alleged
to have confessed to having set fire to
the five story apartment house at 375
State Street. Owing to the dense
smoke, it was necessary to send in
second alarm for the fire, and several
women and children tenants had to be
assisted to the street.
". Deputy Fire Marshals Ferris and
wash were Investigating the origin of
me hre. when their attention was at
'racted by WeichArt. who, without coat
or nat was insisting upon aiding the
nremen drag the lines of hose about.
questioned by the marshals, Weich-
art il alleged to have said that he went
10 the cellar Of the apartment and. af-
yer gathering together pile of paper
ana rags, set it atire. He said that he
thought he would get chance to res
cue some Of the tenants and win
medal In his pocket was found an in
Hero"
New-York tribune., 1918-02-20
Brooklyn Boy Killed in Air

Mr.. and Mrs. George j. De Garmo. OF
l'l Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, re
SIeVed word yesterday that their son
Ahdiey H., member of the aviation
section of the United States Signal
Corps, had been killed in an air acc-
oeht at Stamford, England. There were
,1 no further details in the dispatch from
me War Department.
u Lindiey De Garmo was born in 1890.
ne MAS graduated from Cornell in 1912
shd later entered the School of Archi-
ttec'ure at Columbia When war began
ne enlisted in the Signal Corps. receiv-
esne ms preliminary training at Miami.
'o,4e months ago he went to France
Mf' and Mrs. De Garmo have two
o'ner sons in the aviation service. Ell
aeT, r. twenty-five. IS in the ground school
AZ a.. campaign, Ill, and George j., jr, is
sS..ached to the SD Aero Squadron in
New-York tribune., 1918-02-20
"OVER THE TOP

war, and, except in the actual luxury
trade, profits have increased rather
than diminished.
One Of the many causes which led
to this happy result was the war saw.
lngs certificates which the government
put out. The department stores, and,
in fact, all the business organizations,
got behind these certificates as unit.
The stores gave space in advertising to
help the sale of certificates and they
set aside spaces in their establish
ments to boost them. People of i'm
portance like Lloyd George, Lady Henry
or some popular actress sat at this
table or at that, selling war savings
certificates"
Announcement at Washington was
made yesterday that the Treasury re-
celpts from war savings stamps for the
day reached $2,S45,S2S, making the total
for the month of February thus far
S25,134 1913, and the aggregate for the
campaign, which began on December 3,
$59931 1O7
New-York tribune., 1918-02-20
Commission Begins Inquiry
Into Gas Supply for C;tv

The Public Service Commission vcs-
teiday began general investigation
INTO the pressure, quality and service
OF ,llumlnatlng gas throughout the city.
"A puollc hearing was held by the
commission to begin the assembling of
facts TO determine whether or not tho
several gas companies have failed to
use all reasonable precautions to safe
guard consumers in connection with
supplying gas service.
The next public hearing will be on
February II.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-20
Child Dies From Burns:
Dog Tried TO Save Her

BAYONNE, n. j., Feb. 18.-Eliza-
beth Lorbctino, twelve years old, died
from burns to-day in the Bayonne City
Hospital, but Rex, her bulldog. still
llmps on singed paws to the door
whenever step sounds on the porch
OF her home, at pa Avenue B.
Rex was alone in the house with
Elizabeth last night. The girl was
studying beside the stove, near which
RcX snoozed. Suddenly he eaped at
her, scizing her skirt in his teeth and
pulling at it savagely. That was
Eilzabcth.s first intimation that her
dress had caught fire from the stove
Despite ReX's repeated efforts to tear
of the burning dress the flames spread
Girl and dog ran to the street. but be-
tore any one succeeded in sitting the
flames Elizabeth had received burns
which proved fatal
New-York tribune., 1918-02-20
F all Kills One Flier;
Another Dies of Burns

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. - Cadet
Charles E. Jones, of Pittsfeld, Mass,
attached to the aviation section of the
Signal Corps, has been killed in an air
plane accident in France, the War De-
partment was advised to-day by Gem
eral Pershing.
The general also reported that Pri-
vate John j. Hollowell, attached to a
telegraph battalion of the Signal Corps.
whose home is at 1926 Beach Street.
Philadelphia, had died from fract
ured skull, No details were given.
DALLAS, Tex. Feb. 19.-Victor L.
Dennis. OF Detroit, cadet aviator. who
was burned at Love Field, near Dallas,
garry to-day, when his machine fell 100
feet, died this afternoon in the field
hospital N'N'
New-York tribune., 1918-02-20
Britain to Send Back
) American Recruits
lStaf Co1Yespondencel

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-The three
American boys recruited by a British
oftcer at Pittsburgh and taken to Can
ada, the State Department announced
to-day, will be returned directly from
Windsor as soon as they have arrived
at that point. The youths were all
under eighteen.
Like instances. concerning only
American recruiting officers, have been
frequently reported, it was stated, the
boys being released upon receipt Of the
protests of their parents. 1t was said
that some boys, anxious to enlist, make
false returns as to their age, and it
was considered possible that the Pitts
burgh incident might be explained in
this manner
New-York tribune., 1918-02-20
8 Hurt in Explosion
On Cruiser Montana
Cartridge Case Bursts at Tar
get Practice; Report of Blast
on the Utah Denied

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Eight men
have beer INJURED in an explosion Of a
cartridg, :ase at target practice on
the cruiser Montana.
A brief report to the Navy Depart
ment to-day carried no details of the
accident, nor did it give the names of
the men hurt.
IN official denial was issued by the
department Of recent reports Of an ex-
plosion on board the battleshp Utah.
The death of Lieutenant Commander r
Baush, which gave rise to the rumor,
was caused by falling down hatch.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-20
Lieut.. M. Valentine Miller
To Wed Claire r. Richards

Lieutenant George II. Richards. for
merly of the Medical Reserve Corps,
l: 5. A., has announced the engagement
OF his daughter, Miss Claire r. Rich
ards. TO Lieutenant NJ Valentine Mil
Ter, Medical Corps, loSth Machine Gun
battalion, stationed at Fort Hancock,
Georgia
Miss Richards is granddaughter of
t,he late Andrew j. Dotger, a New York
banker She lives in Orange and has
work 'e''
Lieutenant Miller is son Of the
Kev. and Mrs. Miller, Of Columbia.
Fcnn He is Il graduate of the Uni
Norslty OF pennsYlvania
New-York tribune., 1918-02-20
Six Lightless Nights Weekly
Continued in PENNSYLVANIA

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. lS-Six light
less nights week are to continue for
the conservation of fuel throughout
Pennsylvania, according to an order is
sued to-day by William Potter, Fedora.
Fuel Administrator of the State. Sat
urday is the only night when outside
lights may be used and this illum,na-
tion is stopped at ii p m.
Sign manufacturers have appealed
against the darkness rule Mr.. Potter
is expected to issue uniform rules fox
sign lighting.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-20
Ten Years for Beating Woman

Pietro Dena, an Italian farmland
who attacked and beat Agnes Thompson
of Springfield, Queens, on January 3,
was sentenced to from ten to nineteen
years in Sing Sing yesterday by County
Judge Humphrey. In pronouncing SEN
tcnc", the judge said that he only re-
GREETED that he could not make Denas
punishment more severe
New-York tribune., 1918-02-20
Motorman Badly Hurt
In Brooklyn Car Crash

In a collision of Greenpoint and a
Gates Avenue car at Greene and Van
derbilt Avenues at 1880 o'clock last
night the vestibulc of the Greenooint
John Kaufman, pinned in the wreck
age. His skull was fractured, and at
New-York tribune., 1918-02-20

engaged for slime time they had no
thought of being married at Governors
as they flew toward the reservation
He said his reason for being married
on the island was that he had been an
instructor there for many months and
had many friends there.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-20

the Jewish Hospital it was said he had
little chance for recovery.
Slippery rails and the failure Of the
brakes of the Greenpoint car to work
are thought to have caused the acci-
dent. A number of passengers in both
cars were treated for cuts caused by
flying glass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19


 WANTED-S Shipping clerk by large supply house; must be acquainted with city and state, accurate at figures and preferably fa- niliar with typewriter; for bright man good chance for promotion. Answer in Own handwriting stating age, experience, salary to start and how soon can re- port. Address P. o. Box 277, city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19
HELP WANTED-MALE AND
 T

~ VI
 HELP WANTED-MALE AND
 FEMALE CAHEEN BROS. need the services of a first-class gents furnishing man; also first-class salesladies in the millinery and under wear department. Apply MT. Fies.
 WANTED-Two colored experienced jan itors, city work, $50 month"; 2 exper- fenced pay roll and timekeeper clerks at once; 10 experienced colored coal loaders, machine runners, track men and IaborMs; government takes entire output of mines; colored maids and cooks; carpenters; white bakers; col ored men cooks; cement finishers; other openings. Employment Office, 3o6 N. 26th St (Near Terminal Statiom, Bir- mngham, Ala.
 WANTED--A Christian lady, one that loves children and wants to live in good home, ocare for ? good little boys 8 and years, with no mother love for them: father and brother working while grandfather caring for them now; state lowest price and references. R. Lee Zell, Carbon Hill. Ala. yVANTED-Fire insurance clerk, lady preferred; only about 30 policies written each month: will expect to assist in other work in office; only an experienced clerk need ap- ply, stating experiences and salary expected. Address L-41. care Age Herald.
 SHOE clerks wanted, men and girls. Ap- ply Hanover Shoe store, 1918 Sd ave. SITUATIONS WANTED-MALE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19
HELP WANTED-MALE

WANTED - Experienced man for stock clerk; good opportunity for right man; ; see MT. Irwin, Caheen Bros.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19
sALESMEN WANTED

SALESMEN WANTED-To speciality salesmen with an established sell ing record of several years eXreri- - ence, we have a most unusual prop osition to offer you; as we have one of the fastest selling preparations of it's kind on the market today, and i. we back it up with a strong adver-. tising campaign; experienced patent medicine men will be given prefer enoe; it is strictly a commission proposition, but to SaleSmen who can furnish references that will stand the acid test, and who have a Aslling rec or.: behind them, we will advance $50 per week, and after sales reach nominal amount, we also furnish an automobile. Patterson making $8000 to $10,0O6 per year: Henderson's commission first week, $500, and sew eral others doing big things; if ln- terested, send us your name and ad- dress at once, and we will send you ar application blank Address P. O. Box sO7. Atlanta. Ga.
 STOCK SALESMEN wanted/ by q corporation that is paying dividends; exclusive territory with good leads; liberal commissions; only those with clean record who can qualify under Virginia blue sky law need apply; no advances. Address Fiscal Agent, 1901 F. Clay st., Richmond. Va SALESMAN WANTED-Experien ladies silk hosiery for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina territory; commission basis only; references must accompany applica- ton. 303 5th ave, room 501, New York city,iN. Y.
 SALESMEN to sell New York line Pan- ana hats, few samples, easily car- ried; side line or exclusive; good commission, pay every week; terri tory open Alabama, Georgia Ten pessee, Florida, Arkansas. See x. Simpson, Motion hotel, Sept. 22nd. PORTRAIT AGENTS-Get your pie tures and frames in Birmingham; save freight charges; prompt service. Send for illustrated catalogue for agents and dealers only Spivy- ohm son Portrait Co. 1706 tth ave. EXPERIENCED shoe salesman, selling good trade, willing to do stock work; state age, experiences; good salary; steady position. Is. & s. Shoe Co.,. 5S $. Howard, Akron, O..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19

DRAFTSMAN-Good me chanical draftsman for of flee and field work by large corporation; permanent place; essential industry. Address D-91, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19
our Busness--Use ad ant Call Main 900
HELP MANTED-FEMALE

WANTEDcTEN YOUNG LADIES' TO ACT AS USHERS AT JEFFERSON THEATRE. APPLY AT OFFICE BE- TWEEN 10 AND G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19

WANTED - Experienced salesladies for piece goods department; splendid op- portunity for advancement. See MT. Sumner, Caheen Bros.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19

EXPERIENCED supply house man de- sires change Address G-91, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19

WANTED-Immediate small set of books or clerical work to do at night for doctor or business firm. Address E-91, Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19

WANTED-Two bright young boys about 16 or IF years of age. See MT. Sum- ner, Caheen Bros.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19

WANTED-U. s. Employ ment Service needs 40' car penters for government work; good wages. Apply by 10 o'clock a. m., U. S. Employment Service, 26 N. 18th st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19

OFFICES AND STORES FOR RENT VERY desirable office for rent in best
 building in the city. AddNess W-sZ' >care Age-Herald. VERY desirable office for rent m pest
 building in the city. Address W-sz' care
 Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19

WANTED-Two or three boys, 16 or IT years old, to learn the shoe business: must live at home with parents ana have good recommendations. Guaran- tee Shoe Co.,, 1905 3d ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Modern 4-room bungalow on two acre plot in the heart of Roebuck Springs. All modern con- veniences Ideal for couple with one child $25 per month or will sell for $500, $500 cash, $500 year. TSP, Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19

ST0LEN-From 1212 N. 3oth st., Sept. IS, 5-passenger Ford, motor number SoZSol ; 1917 model Liberal reward. Call Main 1922 or Main So6S-J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19

s CORPORATION ACCOUNTANT Wanted for immediate opening; must have had actual experience in corpora ton work; excellent future possibilities for man who can deliver the goods l2l6 Jeff Co. Bank bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19
AUTOMOBILE
FRESH, NEW FACTORY SECONDS" JUST RE- CEIVED-STOCK UP

While they last; such tires are difficult to buy, and will soon be unobtainable until after the war ceases and manufac- turing conditions become normal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19

WANTED-Porter; good job for a good man. Apply at Klothas Shoppe,i upstairs Second ave. and 18th st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19

responsible couple, fur nished apartment of or 4 rooms ana bath, in desirable neighborhood; would consider one partially furnished; refer. ences exchanged. Phone during day Main 4761 -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19

WANTED-By big steel company, man
 for traffic department, prefer man with
 railroad experience; good salary and [ future advancement 12l6 Jeff. Co. Bank < tldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19

SHOE clerks wanted, men and girls. Ap-
 ply Hanover Shoe store, 1918 Sd ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19

WANTED-Two men for collecting; per. nlanent work; will pay salary or com mission; must furnish references. Call at Room 536 Hillman hotel 9 a. m. to D. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-26
He Hates His Job How.

Why didn't you get here yester-
day? they are asked. I'VE wisht to
Croesus this mans army would get
somebody that knows how to drive a
truck. =.
That looks like q nne job. back in
Chateau-Thierry. doesn't It? Nothing
to do but loaf around the shop truck
AMID n t WITH and
NOR. But the driver Of the shop
truck-who gave So for. the job back
in quiet and: lovely sector-is an
outcast. He. glowers at people and
his mess tin to eat precisely as q
surly dog crawls backward into his
kennel. Tho other fellows will hard
ly speak to him.
what does he hold his job at noN?''
assSe Cat s:|a tb ws sagy.,n. H.a <,ve
2 months pay to get rid Of it. He
has made that offer. But not one Of
the other fellows will take him up.
They would not have that shop truck
Most OF Supply Train No. 1o7 came
from Wisconsin. I find upon inquiry.
They are q notably husky set of men.
Their shoulders are padded with mus
Gle and they move like cats, and their
eyes are clear and bright.
Probably German-Americans,"
ventured to Capt. Wesley.
You go call 'em that" he advised.
Il know their names may sound like
|it-but you just go call 'em and if
here in the midst Of war. Pick willie
here. and call him a German-Ameri-
can, and see how long you can look
him in the eye"
I learn that those best acquainted
with the men Of Supply Train No; 1o7
out Of their names. These men are
just Americans.