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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-13
MAN WITH WAR
RECORD HELD AS
MURDER SUSPECT

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Sept. 13.-De-
spite the fact he is said to have hidden
his identity by changing army identifi-
cation tags with friend killed in the
trenches in France, Joe l.. Chapman,
alias Jack Schmid, was arrested by
Knoxville officers and returned to Har-
Ian, KY, Sunday, charged with the
murder of Marion Carter, Aug. II, 1917.
Chapman, according to the authorities,
admitted the killing, claiming self-de-
fense.
According to the story told by Chap
man 70 Knoxville detectives he fled to
Colorado following the killing, and was
caught in the first draft in 1918. In
France, during battle his friend, Jack
Schmid was killed beside him in the
trenches. He conceived the idea OF
hiding his identity by adopting the dead
mans name. Changing Identification
tags, he says he lost himself in the
advance and attached himself to another
unit with which he served during the
war. He also says he served in ST.
IBERIA, was honoraby discharged and
last week re-enlisted in the army and
was to go this week to Angel Island,
Cal, for duty with the 9th cavalry. Po-
lice say his military record has been
checked.
Chapman was caught in Chattanooga
by two Knoxville detectives through a
schoolday sweetheart, whom they say
he had summoned to that city for the
purpose of marrying. He had the
license to wed in his pocket when ar
rested at the depot in that city on
the arrival of the girl. He has a good
army record and was mentioned in or
ders for bravery both in France and
Siberia, his discharge shows.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Sept. 13.-
The alleged confession of a young man
claiming to be Jack Luther Schmid, to
the murder of Marion Carter at Har-
Ian, KY, in Knoxville, has revealed a
most unusual sequel to a story which
had chapter enacted in this city Sat
urday, Schmid having been married to
Miss Evlyn Oveida White, of Knox
vile, after being arrested at the sta
tion here.
Squire Joe Bork. who married the
couple, was not aware that there was
anything unusual afoot when the young
people appeared at his office accom-
panied by two strange men and asked
TO be married But Immediately the
ceremony ended the two strangers, who
proved to be Knoxville detectives, placed
on Schmids wrist and led
him away, followed by the bride in
tears.
Schmid who also went under the
name of Joe Chapman was captured
when he went to the station to meet
his fiancee, the Knoxville detectives 4
having shadowed Miss White when she
left that city. When the young couple
declared their desire to wed. despite
Schmid's arrest, the officers raised no
obstacle, but accompanied them to the
squire's office and acted as best men.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-13
CATHOLICS DISCUSS
WORLD RELIEF WORK
Conference of Church's Chari-
ties Meets at Capital.

WASHINGTON, Sept 13.-Problems
IN the organization of relief work were
discussed today by the National Con-
ference OF Catholic Charities with rep
resentatives Of the clergy. the sister
mood and lay organizations attending
the sessions.
Secretary Of State Colby. in an ad-
dress last night at the close of the
first day OF the biennial conference.
declared there was pressing need for
American relief organizations to carry
on their work in foreign countries. He
praised Catholics for the effectiveness
of their relief activities abroad as well
as at home.
A cablegram was received from Car
dinal Gasparri, papal secretary of state.
In which the pope bestowed his bene-
diction on the conference and expressed
approval of its efforts.
The conference will continue through
the week.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-13
BITTER new ORLEANS
CITY CAMPAIGN ENDS
Fight Against Behrman Over
shadows State Contests.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 13.-what
political authorities declared has been
the most bitter municipal campaign
since the overthrow of the Louisiana
lottery came to a close here today
with Martin. Behrman. heading the reg
ular Democratic organization, and An
drew J. McShane. leader Of the Or
leans Democratic association, predict
ing victory for their side in tomor-
rows primary, The city fight over
shadowed the Estate campaign in which
there will be nominated United
States senator and eight congressman.
Martin Behrman according to local
authorities. has the record among the
larger cities of the country for con-
tinuity in office. having been mayor
is years, and his organization in pow
er for 90. Mayor Benbrook. OF
Natchez, Miss. with 80 years OF con-
.tinuous service, is said to be Behr-
mans only rival.
There are three candidates for the
United States senate. Donelson Caf-
ferry Of New Orleans; Jared Y. San
ders, Of Bogalusa, and Edwin S, Brous-
sard, OF New Iberia. Three congress.
men are unopposed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-13
OFFER $2,OOOFOR
ARREST Of PERSON
Who KILLED GIRL
Nashville Citizens InCensed at
Deed Committed by Uni
Identified Person Who Fa-
tally Shot Miss Watson.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Sept. 10. (Spll
Citizens OF Nashville. outraged at the
dastardly act committed by an unlden-
tilted person Saturday night who shot
into moving Radnor line street car
and killed Miss Agnes Watson. 16, Of
Allison, offered reward OF $1,000 to-
day for the arrest and conviction of
the guilty party.
The officials OF the Nashville Rail-
way and Light company have also Of
fered an additional $1,000. and Gov.
Roberts has been asked to offer IA re-
ward Of $500.
Police advance the theory that the
girl was shot by a sympathiZer during
the strike of local car men.
Miss Watson, visitor in Nashville.
was returning home on car with her
sister and several friends when the
bullet, fired from a dark lane, struck
her in the left side and penetrated the
heart. She died Immediately
The tragedy occurred on one OF the
long run lines about two miles ffom
the city limits. No clue was left be-
hind that might lead to the arrest of
the slayer. The sound of the shot was
not heard by passengers on the car.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-13

Mrs. MacSwiney, wife Of the lord
mayor. with his sisters. Mary and AM
ME, and his brother, Sean, have ad-
dressed an appeal to the American ann
bassador and the heads of the other
embassies and legations In London for
submission to their governments. II
calls attention to the case OF the lord
mayor and that of the III hunger strik.
ers at Cork. and expresses the hope
that the united councils OF the nations
addressed will prevent the tragedy nov
pending and thereby calm the peoples
Of the world"
The letter deals fully with Mayor
MacSwiney's case from the date OF HIS
arrest TO the present time, and says:
Lord Mayor MacCurtain was mur-
dered for the same reason for which
Lord Mayor MacSwiney Is being MUIR
dered now--because he was fighting for
self determination for his country II
the present tragedy Is allowed to pro-
coed we are confronted with the un-
paralleled crime OF two lord mayors OF
the same city being murdered within
six months OF each other by a su-
posedly civilized government.
We are OF the opinion that this is
OF grave concern for all governments.
Owing to the very close relations exist
ing between modern nations a govern
ment outrage In one country reacts in
another. Ii Is clear to us that N the
crimes now perpetrated in Ireland in the
name Of the English government are
Tolerated. the foundations OF the gov
ernments OF all nations will be i'm
periled."
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-13
SENATOR'S DIFF - TO
BEST TTW ~ ~ APPOINT
SUCCAV .oOR TO M'CALL

According to dispatches sent to some
of the applicants for the federal judg-
ship by Senator McKellar from Wash
ington. and letters received by some OF
them from Senator Shields, who is
spending the summer on his farm in
Graihger county, there is a difference
OF opinion as to when the appointment
should be made.
Senator McKellar unquestionably has
indorsed an applicant and Is doing all
ne can to secure the appointment at
once. The impression prevails that
Senator Mckellar has indorsed John d.
Martin for the place.
Senator Shields has written some Of
the applicants that he does not favor
an appointment until December. In all
Likelihood he will not propose a candi-
date for the place, but will be content
to exercise the veto power, or give his
approval to the appointee. depending
upon whether the appointment is salts
factory to him or not
Senator McKeliar evidently believes
that there will be no difficulty In se-
curing confirmation of an appointment
made at this time, in the event Il is
satisfactory to both senator's from Ten
nessee. Opposed to his confidence in
being able to secure confirmation is the
statement OF Senator Lodge, who an
nounced there will be no more confirm
ations.
Senator Shields seems to take the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-13
BUSINESS IN CITY
JUMPS S6,5QO,0OO.
OVER 1919 LEVEL

A gain Of Sc, 100000 in business trans
acted over the same period last year
and the record of leading the entire
South with the exception of New Or
leans is shown for Memphis in the
weekly report of the federal reserve
board in the debts credited to individ-
ual accounts Not only has the city
established a lead over the South but
has forged ahead of Washington, Roch-
ester, st. Paul, Toledo and Providence.
In summary 1t is shown that busi-
ness here is holding up remarkably well.
Many other cities have shown losses in
theN comparative figures. Atlanta lost
&c. 600, 900, Louisville, $500, 900; st.
Louis, $12,00000O and Kansas City, $1S,-
100000. Nashville shows a gain of ST.
5000
This report is the first in which
Memphis has shown such astonishing
leadership over so many of the North
ern and Eastern cities. Officials of the
Chamber of Commerce declare that this
even will be increased in future re-
ports, as there is marked revival of
activity in this section now.
y The figures as announced by the fed
kral board are as follows:
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-13
IO CALL PUBLIC HEARING
TO LOOK INTO NEW RATES
WANTED BY GAS COMPANY

Tentative schedules for increased
rates to enable the Memphis Gas and
Electrno company to make up a deficit
bf more than $500, 900 will be presented
10 the city commissioners Tuesday, ac-
sording - an announcement made Mon
day by j. F. Rainier and Frank S. Ell
gin, receivers for the company.
1t is expected that Mayor Paine will
rail- an open hearing and go into the
matter thoroughly before any decision
Is reached.
The receivers OF the company intend
ell 10 file the schedule Monday.
However. Lovick p. Miles, counsel for
the company, was called to Arkansas
Monday TO try lawsuit and this,
coupled with the fact that MIR. Rainier
did not return to Memphis until late
Sunday caused the delay,
"Practically all the information we
aave as to rate schedules necessary has
been turned over to the city already"
ur. Rainier said. "Mr. Proutt was given
Ill the information which we had aid
included was a number Of rate sched-
ales.
II will say this much, however, that
Mr.. Proutts figures Of SS26000 do not
assure the gas company any return
whatever but only covers cost OF op.
hration, and while they win help IL
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-13


viii johnson. negro, driver for the
6SS service company, was held at police
station Monday charged with reckless
driving of an auto and manslaughter.
He had not made bond.
The body was taken to Thompson
Brothers.
The child was crossing Decatur street
with her father and mother. Several
steps In advance of them she was mid
way the street when the car bore down
on her. The auto was going at rapid
rate, according to the police.
The driver, according to officers,
jumped from the maChine and made an
effort to escape. So high was the speed
OF the. auto thet he fell to the ground
when jumping, hit his head on the street
with such force that he was stunned.
Passers-by held him until officers
reached the scene.
:. Louise Miller was picked up and
first thought to be dead. First aid rem
dered in an ambulance en- route to
CARLY Ramsey and attention after she
reached the institution revived her to
some extent
Patrolmen Foore and Gilmore arrested
johnson.
Johnson Monday declared he was not
going over 10 miles an hour. He was
working his first day for the 63S peo-
pie, but claimed to have driven an
auto for several years.
Johnson further claimed that he saw
the child in his path and when she ap-
peared that he was certain to strike
her he loosed his grip on the steering
wheel, and climbed on the running
board of the auto in an endeayor to
seize the girl.
Walter Hunter, OF the 63S company
Is out of the city. Officials in his
place said they would probably visit
Headquarters later in the day.
The body OF the girl will be forwarded
to New Albany, Miss, former home of
her parents, where burial will be held
Wednesday
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-13
Woman Judge OF
Juvenile Court
Dresses" Cons

Mrs. T. +. Kelley, judge Of juvenile
court, Monday addressed the police
school on the subject of children and
how to handle them.
Children are mischievous. not Grim
inal, Judge Kelley declared. mo
eoupt, When you were young, had there
been a Juvenile court, many who are
my hearers would have been brought
before officials. Every child has a
strain of mischief in HIS makeup. They
should be handled accordingly"
Judge Kelley is the first Of several
authorities Lieut.. Walter Hoyle is PLAN
ming to bring to headauarters for Iac.
lures, School is conducted immediately
after morning roll call and lasts one
hour. Men are informed Of police meth
eds used in New York, where Hovie
spent several months
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-13
BANDITS TAKE ONLY
CAR COMPANY MONEY

JOPLIN. Mo Sept. 13.-Two masked
bandits who held up an interurban car
lere, late Saturday night, announced
upon covering the motorman and con-
ductor that they desired only company
noney and proceeded to take Sl16 from
the pair without molestng any of the
nP ssenEers, who. Fowever we're com
PEELED to hold up their hands
The robbers boarded the car two
blocks from the business section of
Hockerville. The trolley pole was pulled
from its connection. plungng the car
in darkness After the robbery the
men hurried down n dark row. They
were not pursued
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-13
II STARVING MEN AT
CORK GROWING WEAKER

CORK. Sept. 13 (By the Associated
Press THE II hunger strikers in the
Cork Jail were still alive today. but
all were materially weaker, Two. Burke
and Kenny, collapsed twice during the
night and their condition Is causing
esnecal enxiety.
Sean Hennessey, the Ie-year- -oid
youth, whbse condition has been grave
several days, remains in a conatose
state, and in his semiconscIous mo-
ments is refusing to take the customary
quantity OF water. He accepted only
two sips last night.
All OF the ii strikers are becoming
very restless, which, according to the
pnysielans s a new and not reassur-
ing phase of their cases.
II was learned today that both the
government physicians, DR.. Pearson and
Dr. Battiscombe, had received death
threats.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-13
sERCET IS OUT.

PARIS, Sept. 10. (By International
News Service. 1.-The secret of those
atrocious Overseas" caps that every
American soldier cursed has just come
out. The French first decreed their
use by the poilus in order to consume
immense stocks OF blue cloth ordered
by the minister OF war and at the same
time to save the leather used for hat
bands and visors of the ordinary kepis
The American army wanted to do away
with the cumbersome broadbrimmed
hat and adopted the French style,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-13
RUM0RS OF SECRET
FEEDING ARE DENIED

LONDON. Sept. 1s.-Rumors that
Irish hunger strikers in jail in the city
OF Cork are being fed surreptitlouEly
are denied in Dublin dispatch to the
Daily Mail which declares the onIv
nourishment they are receiving Is from
OIL with which they are rubbed to al
ieviate the pain they suffer due 10
wasting tissues. The deaths OF the
more delicate hunger strikers may be
says.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-13
Red Caps Habit
Of Grip Carrying
Gets Him In Bad

Leon Mitchum, red cap at Union sta
ton. for some months has been carry
ing suitcases. Generally, they were
given him by travellers and he returned
the baggage after escorting the own
ers to or from a train. However, police
allege, Leon carried a suitcase without
owners consent. Monday he was think
ing it over in police station, held on
secret docket for investigation. The
suitcase contained IL silk dresses and
the owner is not known to the police.
According to the officers he picked the
suitcase up at Grand Central station
last week.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-13
WILL HOLD FUNERAL
SERVICES FOR BRUSO

Funeral services for Joseph Bruso,
7O who died at st. Joseph's hospital
Sunday afternoon. will be held Tues
day, the exact hour not having been
arranged. Mr.. Bruso was n veteran
railroad worker, and is survived by his
wife. a daughter, Mrs. C. II. Ferguson,
and three sons, Claud, Frank and Sher-
wood Bruso. Spencer Funeral company
is in charge of arrangements.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-13
Bad Fish Starts
Small Race Riot

NEW YORK, Sept. 13.--A disnuts
over a spoiled fish precipItated .
small race riot at Toano, a yiliage
near Williamsburg, Saturday
Reports OF the affair which
reached here today said a negro
sold the fish to white man. who
demanded the return OF his nlone1.
When this was not forthcomin0
white and negro residents staged
a free-for-all fight. No fatalities
were reported.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-13
HUNGER STRIKING
MAYOR EXHAUSTED:
FASTING % DAYS

LONDON, Sept l3.-Terence MacSwiney lord mayor Of
Cork was in state of collapse and exhaustion this morning
Brxton prison. where he is continuing his hunger strike This
is the thirty day of his fast MacSwiney passed bad
and restless night according bulletin issued early today by
the Irish Self Determination league
Ad midafernoon Mayor Macswneys condition had al
tered materially The leagues bulletin said he continued very
PROSTATE and exhausted
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-13
Girl, g, Kept In
Cellar II Years

JOLIET, H., Sept. 13.-Efforts to
restore the stunted mind and body
of Mariah Zumbach, 10 years old.
said to have been kept in cellar
IL years, have been begun by health
and school authorities.
The girl was said by medical au-
thorities to have the mentality of
a 2-year- old baby and the body OF
a child of five years. 1t was be-
lieved the thyroid gland was absent.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-13
BANK CONDITION CALL
ISSUED BY COMPTROLLER

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S.---The comp
troller of the currency today issued a
call for the condition of all nationai
tanks at the close of business We'd
nesday, Sept. g.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-13
DRIVER OF DEATH
CAR MUST ANSWER
!, TO MANSLAUGHTER

Louise Miller, 5yearod daughter of w. A. Miller 143
CARLY Ramsay hospital from injuries received run
by Sunday afternoon Lane
The child reganed consciousness after being struck
fract1I sk1i death
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-13

Twenty hours TO noon, Sept i3:
-Temperature--
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-13
Weather Forecast

Local showers, with
mild temperatures, is
forecast.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-02-15
POLK STREET. METHODIST
EPISCOPAL erHlsflffu spI'TU

Corner II Polk and Eighth streets
Henry =. BROOKS. Ph. u. Pastor
a;i5 q. m, Sunday School T. p
Works. superintendent.
iit00 o. M sermon ny the pas
tor. The first o. a series Of ser.
mons on the chu'cL. subject. THE
Church--lls Authority and Power.
$3.50 D. m. Junior MISSIONARY So
olety. Mrs J II smith, supoiin'
iendent
q oo D. m. Epworth League ClIf
ford ~. casey. president
~ y. m. sermon by the pastor.
Subject. The Power ~ Influence
Special aud appropriate music at
an services We very earnestly IN
,ite everybody 10 Worship with rs
Visitors aud strangers are Away q
welcome.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-02-15
s,l,alinn am, srr,Icc.

salvation Army services. llIil
corner tih aud Polk streets Has"
nent collins Drug store.
holiness meeting ~ o'clock \
meeting Tor Christians with an IN
yitatior to az
COMPANY meeting sunday school
.. co. Classs for an ages. good live.
~ chorus singing nv the children
This b. treat sunday
BATTLE Dor Souls. 80; p. M An
old time salvation meeting VIII o
h.g time Tor an ieatimunics Irl
lively music and singing
praot cal Talk
Meeting every hight AZ u'c'nc'
'sr"p'inr Monday Captain ana Nrs
llulhrook assisted hy Cadet Brad'
Dffrrr IN charge
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CHURCHES
First Baptist.


Ninth and polk.
Herbert whiting virgin. ID. H.. pastor
"The Home Church with q Warm
Welcome.
Sunday School meets nt q:3O 4.
m. A. y. Meyer. superintendent.
All departments OF the school are
organized 10 take care Of every one
who comes. inspiring teachers
with inspiraiional lessons.
Preaching services az II n. IA.
and 7 .. m. The pastor. Doctor
Virgin will preach at both hours.
Special music has been arranged for
these services. Messrs. Tolze'n viii
play violin duet ~ the morning
service and the large orchestra will
play at the evening service. The
choir Will also sing an anthem ai
both preaching services. The con
Eregational singing IL q special fea-
ture Of our meetings.
sunbeams meet % p. NJ. Mrs.
T. NJ. Bruncr leader.
The H. Y. y. Us meet IN their
respective rooms ~ D. no. tn"
young people Of the church recently
made plans 10 enlarge their work.
Many others should Join these or
CARNATIONS.
Wednesday evening a. o'clock
Dr. Virgin will lead IN q discussion
of Spiritnalism. This ought 90 at
tract large attendance.
We most cordially invite YOU o.
worship with ~.
Cenirai Pr lstcrian church
Preaehins enrfiers gi On. m aud
.. m. with huih sermon. hy the
pastor. Evening subject "i,uuninf
Away from Lite Come .ul 500
yourslf fnrn'rf
Sunday S'hopl % go %. m
Intermediate Endelyor 3 D. m.
Senior Endeayor q y. m
We most cordially invite YOU in|
our services today. Fine music has
been prepared for these services
". THOMSEN. Minister.
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~. Andrews EplscopaL

Nlutu anu flhhotff
Qulnqungesima sunday. the III
tioih day before Easter. Honly com.
T.3O q. m.
Church school. g;li a. M.
one hour service including scr
mon. II a. m. To ~ m.
Holy baptism. Z y. m.
Nespers. . y. M.
Topics: The Power ~ Love.
Affections and Alterations.
Social session 81 the Woman's
Auxiliary AZ the parish house, Mon
dan : y. M.
Lcnlen services begin Ash We'd
nesday. February u. ~ q. M. and
+ 80 D. m.
Thursday Holy Communion. ~ n.
M.
FRIDAY afternoon service. $3.50 p.
m.
+. e. SEAMAN.
Rector
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-02-15

First Christian.

Sunday school ~ 10 o.. M. !. y
Rigs. superintendent Al teach.
srs meet at 9:4s for conference.
Orchestra aud singing o feature.
Preaching by tile pastor AT ~ a
m. aud D. m. Morning subject.
"The Message or the Pulpit. which,"
Evening theme. "Will There Come
Spiritual Revival" Good music
and specials by the choir
Christian Endeavor az 6 o'clock
Junior at , O'Clock.
The Endeay0rers make a call foi
registered delegates. They consi-
der the Alumni banquet for Dr
Shaw. March II.
Prayer meeting. "Wednesday might
al 7:30. Lloyd Blackwell. leader.
Everybody cordially invited
strangers always Welcomed
ERNEST G. MORLEY.
Pastor
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IaLnlnarI, llarli.l Ii,nrrh

SUNDAY school. a,ii a.. m.
Preaching ~ q. IN. and y m
Sunhrams. 3 .. m.
70 \. T. T.. q y. m.
Row. ]. q. duncan will preach al
hr morning hour II IL earenHili
detirrd thui as many "a possible at.
f,nd tlu Dfyio" IN order to give our
uav ll iUuarN real welcome.
N T. GATHRlGHT. Pastor.