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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
BISHOP TO Be SENT TO
TUSCALOOSA ASYLUM
PREACHER WHO AIDED MOB
ADJUDGED INSANE.
Brother of Man Slain by
Foukal Defends His Act
of Revenge.

Bay Minette, Ala, July 1S.-Waltel
Bishop, a preacher and brother OF
Robert Bishop, who was slain by
Frank Foukal, who in turn was shot
to death in the Baldwin county jail
here June 22 last, and for whose
death Bishop and twenty-sever
others are on trial, was found in
sane by jury last night and will be
sent to the insane asylum at Tusca
loosa. In his testimony Bishop said :
Il prayed God to give me light as
I have never prayed before. | tried
to be satisfied with the situation, but
could not. / knew it to be the word
of God, as no sparrow falls except
by His hand" he said.
Il have read that passage on the
House of Refuge, where dozens
should go and be Stayed | did not
think we were insulting the dignity
of the state by doing our duty.
thought we were in America and our
act would appeal to true Americans
as a solemn and loyal performance
of duty.
1--WE sent our boys to France to die
in No Mans Land and I thought
our people would realize that our act
was against a bolsheviki German
and was right l did not think the
shooting by foreigner of my brother
like a hog, after chasing him three
quarters of a mile, would be toll
Grated.
81 prayed for three days to re-
lieve my burden, but got no re-
lief. But | was commanded by the
Eternal God to go and do what | drd
do. From my God l felt It my solemn
duty to do what | did"
Did you have any revelations tell
ing you to run a blind tiger in BIZ
loxi?" asked the prosecution on cross
examination.
Il was not having any revelations
then. The blind tiger was in Gulf
port" Bishop replied.
Did you have any revelation tell
ing you to lay by the roadside with
your face blacked and shoot Nelson
in the back?" asked Atty Gen. Will
kinson.
Il had a revelation telling me to
shoot Nelson as he passed. | fol-
lowed that Divine order" was the
answer.
"He was not in the city Of refuge
he was in a Ford car, wasn't he?"
The Witness replied in the affirma-
tiUp
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
First Anniversary of Launching
OF Offensive at Chateau Thierry

One year ago today Marshal Foch launched the great
offensive that drove the Germans of the Therr
salient the first of the series of aggressive operations that
brought the enemy to his knees. Three American divisions
attacked the opening day. and nine American divisions
had participated when the salient wiped out.
The First and Second American divisions, with
the famous Moroccan division between them bore the bun
of the attack through the eastern edge of the forest of Re
They jumped off at o'clock am, after only hours art
lery preparation and moved with such strides that the Sec
ond advanced five miles in four hours.
The Twenty-si division New England national
guard) attacked northwest of Chateau uTherry captured
Torcy Beleau and reached Bouresches village The Third
DIVISION of Thierry the south bank OF the
Marne merely marked time the opening day. joining the
attack three days later when the Germans evacuated Cha
teau Thierry the north bank of the Marne
Before the salient was completely wiped out, these
American divisions part the oenve First Second
Third Fourth Twenty New England) Twenty eighth
(Pennsyvania), Thirty (Mchigan and wisconsin,
Fory-second Ranbow) and Seventy-seventh (New York
national army.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
sKIP-sToP SYSTEM SAVES
Co. Operation OF Public Urged at Street
Car Hearing.

Co Operation of Public Urged at Street
Car Hearing.
Washington, July 1S.-Financial ex-
perts, car builders, supply men, oper-
ators and executives To-Day jestlileu pe-
fore the federal electric railways COM
mission regarding the street railway
situation throughout the country. and
offered suggestions for rellel.
Included n the list were Francis H.
Sisson, of New York; w. H. Huelings,
Philadelphia; J. c. Barry, New YORK;
Miles B. Lambert, Pittsburgh; II. a.
Englund, Philadelphia, and Clarence
Renshaw, New York.
Much interest centered in the testi-
mony of Mr.. Renshaw, who talked OF
economies which can be effected with
the cooperation of the public, ana
which would add to the hnanclal relel
of the companies. Included in these
was the skip stop system, introduced IN
many cities during the. war as IueI-
saving proposition and later retalned or
abandoned as the municipalities saw mt.
1t proved a great fuel saver ana Is pc
ing advocated by some experts for gen.
eral and permanent adoption.
Effects on otner Industries
The crisis in the electric railway m
dustry is capable of having wide
spread and disastrous erect on every
business, Francis II. Sisson, Vice-presl-
dent of the Guaranty Trust Company OF
New York, today told the commission.
''In facing this situation" Mr.. Sisson
said, public authorities should not for
get that they are holding in their hands
the credit of their cities, savings banks
life insurance companies, other invest
ment institutions and a large portion OF
the invested wealth of the country"
Mr.. Sisson said the average purchas,
ing power of the dollar had decreased
about so per cent. since 1914. but that
the street railway companies in most
instances had continued operation un-
der the fixed rate of cents. A long
period of tight money" was predicted
because of the great draft which the
rehabilitation of Europe will make upon
the worlds capital.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

Bluefed w. Va, July 1s.Twenty-one miners killed
explosion that wrecked the Tazewe mine today Two
hundred who in the mine at the time trapped for
but rescued later by workmen, who dug
through the wreckage. t.s. sa
Five Bodies Recovered.
Charleston, w. Va. July 8.W J. Heatheman, chief of
department of Mines said he had been informed that
only six killed the explosion in the Tazewe coal
nine Buefed and that bodies had been recovered He
said other body would be recovered before night
local explosion in the mine, Chief Heaherman said,
He declared only 200 in the mine
all except had escaped Mr. Heatheman said this
report his deputy inspector in that district by
telegraph.
Engineer Telephones Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh July ia long distance telephone
ceved by D. j. Harer safety engineer at the
mines, from Buefd, w. Va, said than 200
killed explosion at the Tazewe mine
Buefeld.
explosion destroyed the Tazewe coal mine Fire
the blast and greatly hndered work Many
bodies have number of still trapped
in lin shaft.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
ARRESTED IN CHURCH
Youth Charged With Robbine Contri.
button Boxes.

Youth Charged With Robbing contrl-
button Boxes.
S. r. Caldwell, Is years old of 45S
Courtland avenue, was arrested In the
Sacred Heart Catholic church late
Thursday afternoon. says the Atlanta
Constitution, by Detectives Campbell
and Sturdivant, and Is held on sus-
picion, awaiting the outcome OF an in
vestigation of the series of robberies
that have been taking place in the
church.
According to the detectives. they
were notified Thursday afternoon by
neighbors on watch, that man had
entered the church, and arriving on the
scene, approached the building from
the front and rear They say Caldwell
made an effort to escape, but was
caught at the rear door aand placed
under arrest.
a police investigation disclosed the
fact that two contribution boxes on
both sides of the altar had been broken
open, and the contents removed.
The detectives say they have been
on the lookout for a thief who has been
Systematically robhing the contribution
boxes of the church for some time
According to the officers making the
arrest. young Caldwell answers the de-
scription of the suspect.
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SHORT WEIGHTED,
SAY DOPE FIENDS
DRUG ADDICTS REGISTER
VIGOROUS KICK.
, Health Authorities Instruct
Official to Make In
4 vestigation.

Reports have been coming in to
4 the health authorities from many OF
the dope fiends in the city that they
are not getting their prescribed
I amount of drugs. They say that
when their prescriptions are filled
/, they do not get the number of grains
No which they are entitled. Where
the prescription calls for only few
grains of the drug no complaints
have been made, but when the num-
Der of grains reaches any appreciable
8amount the victims of the drug habit
declare that the druggist shortweights
them.
The matter has been placed in the
hands of the sealer of weights and
measures by the health authorities.
Investigations are being made by
checking up the weights of the drugs
! each morning. So far no error has
been found.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
AVIATOR FALLS 1000 FEET

Americus. Ga, July 1S.-After win
ming a record with twenty-five loops in
ten minutes last Saturday, and just
after he had received his commission
as second lieutenant Barton y. Gates
of Flushing, l., l., is dead today as a
result of his participation in the aerial
circus yesterday.
His plane was speeding through the
air about 1000 feet high in the last
stunt of the days exhibition, when he
either leaped or fell from the craft, his
body falling to the earth like plum
met. When friends reached him he was
dead bloo1 squirting from his nose,
ears and mouth. Thousands witnessed
the fall
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
MAGNIFICENT RESULTS
OF Prohibition In United States a
Seen In Great Britain.

or Prohibition In United States as
Seen In Great Britain.
Newcastle, Eng, July 1s.-ln his
presidential address at the Wesleyan
Methodist conference yesterday, Rev.
William Theodore Aquila Barber, dis
cussing the possibility of prohibition in
Great Britain said: .
'I think our chance of proh'b 'btion
would have been good il at the begin
ming of the war we had made a strong
effort to obtain It, We have seen the
magnificent results of the operatio9 OF
the LIQUOR control board, but our chance
has been lost and l fear il won't re-
turn"
Speaking OF prohibition in America he
declared that England. must do the
same II she Is to maintain her COM
mefcial position in the world.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
FAVORS COURT MARTIAL
Committee Discusses Means for Dealing
With Offenders

Committee Discusses Means for Dealing
With Offenders.
Paris. July 1s.-The war responsible
ity commission met today to discuss
the character of the tribunal that will
try Bulgarian, Turkish and Austrian
offenders. 1t is understood to favor a
form of court martial in the various
countries. At the same time the COM
mission is seeking to determine the ex-
act form of the court that is to try
the ex-kaiser and the various German
war lords.
The remaining details of the Austrian
treaty are still tagging. The little
five" considered certain of the political
clauses today. The Italian request for
Austrian concessions at Tientsin, China,
which was turned down yesterday, is
understood to have been blocked by the
Americans on the ground that the
treaty did not sanction the barter of
territory.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
SENATE PASSES BILL

Measure Vetoed by Wilson Carries
Added Appropriation.
4 Washington, July 1S,-Carrying- in
creased appropriations for the rehabili-
tation and education of disabled SOL
diers, sailors and marines, the $6lS,-.
600 900 sundry civil appropriation bill
was passed today by the senate. 1t
now goes to the president. who vetoed
the original bill because 1t limited funds
for training wounded service men.
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mo MORE FLYING SERVICE

Senator Wadsworth Says Sept VIII
BE Death kneli.
Washington. July 1S.-"The United
States will have no active fving serv-
ice after Sept. L." Senator Wadsworth
Chairman OF the senate military affairs
committee. declared in the senate this
Afternoon.
1.-The army air service is reduced to
A mere shell" Senator Wadsworth
said, ''by the failure of congress to
make a sufficient appropriation for avi-
alton. There Won't be moro than
dozen flying officers after Sept J."
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
AWARD VICTORY MEDAL
Three Months Service Makes Soldiers
EtiulbIe.

Paris. July IA. P. Correspond
ence.)-Soidiers and sailors of the al
lied nations who have seen at least
three months fighting serSdce. are eli
rible for the victory medal which the
French government proposes to insti-
tute.
The medal will be of bronze. The
diverse viii show a winged figure OF
Victory without any inscription. white
the revei SO will bear the words; The
Great War for Civilization" The rib
hon will have a double rainbow on a
red ground with white edges.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
NOT ENOUGH WATER

Suppose Everybody Rathed Every Day
In Portsmouth.
Portsmouth.-(N. E. A)-The daily
bath idea is growing so rapidly in
Great Britain that the medical officer
for Portsmouth has issued a warning
that if everyone bathed daily no water
works company could possibly supply
the water that would be required.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
NO DECISION ON SUFFRAGE

Montgomery. Ala, July is. - The
house of representatives of Alabams
adjourned at 1890 this afternoon with
out making a decision on the suffrage
amendment. II VIII not convene agair
until Tuesday afternoon
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
ATHENS BOYS PROMOTED

Nashville July S.-(Special.)-Pr
motion Of Capt Charles F. Keith 70 the
grade Of major and lieutenant John b.
Elliot 10 the grade OF captain in the
Tennessee national guard. were anil
pounced today by Gen. Baxter Swee-
ney. These officers are stationed at
Athens.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

APPRECIATES DISTINCTION

London, July 1S.--"The honor
YOU have bestowed upon me.
similar to that which you once
conferred upon former Presi-
dent Roosevelt, is Of special
significance, for. that great
American was ever the friend
OF Great Britain and her peo-
ple," declared Gen. John j.
Pershing TO-DAY when the free
dom Of the city was presented
to him at Guilds hall. This
occasion" he added. "is Sig
nificant testimony Of the sin
cerity OF the sentiment you
bear u.s."
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
ENDS AT SPARTANBURG
Street Car Service Again After 1--WE
Weeks.

Spartanburg, S. c, July IS,-Ihe
strike Of the motormen and conduc-
tors of the South Carolina Railway,
Light and Power company, which has
been in effect here since July 3. COM
pletely tying up street car traffic, was
settled at a conference between repre-
sentatives Of the company and the men
late last night. Street car service will
be resumed tomorrow morning.
The terms of settlement provide for
a substantial increase in pay, shorter
hours and better working conditions.
The company declines to recognize the
union. but agrees not to discriminate
against men holding union cards.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
MISSION TO AMERICA

To Be Sent by Belgian Government In
Septe
Brussels. July 1s.-The Belgian GOV
ernment has decided to be officially
represented on the mission which VIII
90 to America in September, compris-
ing men prominent in commerce and
industry in various OF the European
nilied nations, upon invitation of the
chamber Of Commerce OF the United
states. Great Britain France and
I.aly had already decided to send repre-
sCntatives on this mission. The mis-
sion will make an extended tour OF the
I.nifcd StAtcs.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
Showers, Says Billy 'POssum

Isn't il getting
awful, the way
men do now ?
They borrow one
mans auto and
another's frau.
Then they take a
joy ride, going
just anywhere;
then a smash
and a crash. and
all that's left is
a jug and a hank
of hair.
The weather =?
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
WOMEN IN ENGLAND

Parliament Reluctantly Agrees to EN-
pIoy Women as Reporters.
London.-(N. Il. A)-Members of
fparliament have reluctantly consented
3 TO the employment of women as official
reporters of committee and pariamen-
tary debate owing to the impossibilty
of finding competent men.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
Reject SUFFRAGE BILL

Paris. July 1S.-The electoral COM
mittee of the senate decided today to
report unfavorably the bill adopted
by the chamber of deputies. giving
the vote to women
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TO WELCOME DR.. PESS0A
Brazilian President Elect Back From

Brazilian President Elect Back From
Paris.
Rio Janeiro, July 1.-THE American
battleship Idaho. carrying President
elect Pessoa of Brazil from New York
to Rio Janeiro. stopped today off the
coast of the state of Parahyba, while
DR.. Pessoa spent the day at Cabedelo,
his birthplace DR.. Pessoa returned to
the Idaho tonight and the battleship
resumed its voyage southwark.
a 1t is expected Rio Janeiro will be
reached July 90. Elaborate plans are
being made here for welcoming the
president elect and his family.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

Lavigne was an expert"
We'll" persisted Stevenson, where
did he get his ideas?'
Il suppose in the factory," Ford
answered.
Denies Charge of oBasting.
But you did boast that only ten
men out of 10000 in your employ
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
|BLUEFIELD, W. VA HAS
COAL MINE DISASTER
Twenty-one Hundreds Injured When
Tazewell Shaft Is Destroyed
Fire Follows Terrific Blast-Rescue Work Hindered by
Flames Number of Workmen Entrapped in Main
Tunnel Whose Condition Is Unknown

Kmbal, w. Va, July ls-Twenty-one were killed and
injured in gas explosion at the mine of the Tazewe
Creek Coal company this More than 100 work
ing the the Seven bodies had been recovered
o'clock this afternoon Rescue parties digging for
bodies buried under the wreckage the mouth of the
mi
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
LONGVIEW AGAIN QUIET

Martial Law in Effect Since Race Riot
Lifted.
Longview. Tex. July 1s.-Martial law
which has been in effect here since
July Is because of threatened race
trouble, was lifted at noon today. The
situation has remained quiet since cay
alrymen of the Texas national guard
and Texas rangers took charge Sunday.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

Fair tonight and probably showers
Saturday. Slight change in tempera-
ture.
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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-07-11
Stockholm

Mrs. Elmer Amish OF WATERFOWL
visited relatives and friends here a
few days last week
Misses Esther Tsackson and Edna
Lundquist went to WATERFOWL Satur-
day evening to do.some shopping.
Miss Judith Hedman came home
from Clark on Thursday of last week.
She will remain home for some time.
Mrs. Chas. Soeffker OF Twin Brook
is spending a few days at the O. N.
Redeem home.
Helen Lundquist, Walfred Moll-
berg and David Nordquist spent the
weekend at Redfeld visiting with
Miss Nellie Bennett.
Misses Alice and Olga johnson
were Watertown visitors last Mon
day.
Miss Hulda Berg went to La Bolt
last Friday morning to visit with the
Wesley Swenson family a few days.
Miss Mile Eclov is home again
after several weeks stay at the John
Skoglund home in Watertown.
Mr.. Alfred Anderson visited friends
in town over Sunday.
Mr.. Arthur Berg was home from
Aberdeen a few days last week and
his brother Arnold came out from
Clear Lake to spend the 4th at the
A. G. Berg home.
Word was received by the o. N.
Redeem family last Monday Of the
death of their son and brother Carl
Anderson of Wilmar, Mimi. We can
not give particulars at this writing.
Funeral will be held Thursday.
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Miss Josie Gronseth visited with
friends here Saturday evening and

Miss Josie Gronseth visited with
friends here Saturday evening and
Sunday.
Mrs. Fl. H Willard returned from
the Webster hospital Friday.
Mr.. Van Slvck. a brother Of Mrs.
A. Il. Stearns is visiting at the
Stearns home this wees.
1 Mrs, Jacob Anderson is visiting
this week at her old home IN Mime
sofa.
DR.. Phifer presented some start
ling truths in regard to prohibition.
in an address given at the Methodist
church Thursday evening.
Frank Stanton Of Appleton, Mimi,
was a caller here Sunday.
Mrs. G. n. Kimball of Milbank is
spending the week at the home of her
son Ray Kimball, assisting in the
care of the new grandson which ar
rived Saturday morning.
Royce Scharf, wife and baby oil
Twin Brooks spent Saturday evening
and Sunday here with home folks.
H. A. Scharf took by auto, Mes.
danes Sharf, Herried, Jydstrup and
Shelter to WATERFOWL Saturday, re-
turning in the evening.
Mrs. Lewis Is visiting her son Ed.
Croker and family.
The Burt Fuller family autoed to
South Shore Saturday.
C. J. Strike called on friends here
Tuesday.
Word received from J. E. Watkins
said they had spent the 4th in Miles
City, and it was the coolest 4th OF
July they ever experienced as there
was frost and rain; SO far they had
had q good trip.
John Gerdes was at the Webster
hospital for medical care between
trains Monday.
Henry Ditmanson spent the fourth
and remainder Of the week with
friends in Webster and Lilly.
Rev. Wood held services at Lily
the past week.
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Summit

Jake Schad and family spent the
past week visiting ut Roslyn, with
his o and family.
The Oliver Nelson farm adjoining
town on tho southeast, was sold this
week by local parties for 800 per
acre.
The G. n. Matteson farm known as
Stiles farm IN Farmington was resold
this week 10 Sioux Falls parties for
3125 per acre.
Wendell Dunn left for the Twin
cities Tuesday evening.
Robert Willard Of Fon du Lac,
Wis, arrived Tuesday morning for .
visit with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. II. Willard.
Miss Esther Savidge is visiting
with relatives At Montevideo, MINI.
Emil Wortte, the new butcher, moN-
ed his household effects into the cot
tage house, owned by the lumber Co.
this week.
Mrs. C. Fl. Matteson entertains the
Helping Hand this week Friday.
Mrs. Young en~tertains them. E.
Aid this week.
DIR. Peabody OF Webster made a
professional call here Monday.
Mrs. Lev. mother Of Mrs. Swanson
and aged eighty two years died Thurs
day ut the Swanson home, where she
has resided since the death of her
husband q few years ago. The fun
eral was held Saturday and interment
made in the Summit cemetery west Of
town.
w. e. Raymond made q business
trip to Webster Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. Garrett Dornbush
and baby are the guests at the home
of Mrs. Dornbush's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. r Lefingwell, and an older
daughter Harriet, and her two child
dren also are here on q visit.
David Jones spent Sunday with his
family here, they will soon move to
Aberdeen where he is employed.