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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-20
SPREAD GOSPEL
BY B|LLbOARDS
IS LATEST PLAN
Striking Posters Appear,
Quoting Single Text-"The
Silent Committee" Respon-
SibIe-Started in st. Louis.

The billboards have at last been
dedicated to the spread of the gospel.
Ministers and church members, as
we'll as the nonchurch going public,
were alike impressed Sunday morn
ing when their eyes caught sight OF
big two color posters, 80 feet long
and 10 feet high, on almost every
street, displaying with all the prom
inence of the advertising experts art,
a single Bible text:
GOODS GIFT TO YOU"
FOR GOD so LOVED THE
WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS
ONLY BEGoTTEN SON, THAI
WHoSoEVER BELiEVETH IN
HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH,
BUT HAVE EVERLASTING
LlFE.-THE BIBLE, JOHN
3:16.
Not another word is on the signs.
There is nothing to indicate who,
or what organization is sponsoring
the movement. 1t is not the work
of the Protestant Pastors associa-
tion. 1t is not being done by the
Y. M. C. A. However, both organiza-
tions heartily indorse the project.
A local advertising company has
the contract for erecting rs or THESE
big signs, it is said. Some of them
are to be illuminated at night. Ar
rangements are also being made, 1t
is said, to place this scripture text
on cards in the street cars.
1t was learned that the movement
is supported by a group of Christian
people who designate themselves as
"The Silent Committee" 1t is their
purpose to keep their identify in
the background, that the attention of
the public may be concentrated upon
the scripture text rather than upon
the personalities responsible
MoRsy for work has all been sub
scribed and paid in without publicity
of any sort.
This movement started in st.
Louis. it is said, where some 500 SIM
liar signs have been erected in the
most prominent locations in the city.
The work there is carried on by a
''silent committee" and was the out
growth of plans worked out by a
Christian woman there, who believed
that the message of the Bible should
not be confined to the covers of the
good book, and the quiet of the
church, but should be presented to
the people as they toll with their
burdens in the heat of the day.
All this is in keeping with the
words of prominent churchman,
who once said:
"The noises Of modern life are SO
blatant and distracting and the bid
for attention of the people by in
Vulnerable attractions in business,
amusements and literature so COM
manding that much of the good be-
ing done by religious organizations
is lost because the people whom they
long to serve have not been force
fully advised When religion oh
trudes upon the reading public from
every angle of vision as the church
towers do on the landscape, then the
crowds that pass will begin to be
impressed more and more"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-20
American Woman
VIII Leave England

LONDON, Dec. 20.-The duchess of
Marlborough. formerly Consuelo
Vanderbilt, who was recently granted
a divorce from her husband, the duke
of Marlborough has decided m leave
England permanently and will
probably make Paris her future
home, according to the Daily Mail.
For many years the duchess has
given a cup to an organization as a
prize, and it was announced on Sat
lirday, when this years cup was pre-
sented that the gift would not be
made in future.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-20
MURDER-ROBBERY
BREAKS CALM AS
COPS COMB n. Y.
Criminals Renew Activities
After Sunday Rest With
HoIdup in Seamen's Mission
Dragnet Catches Many.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-The over
Sunday lull in New York's wave Of
crime was shattered early today
when two armed men descended on
the Seamen's mission, on West street.
committed another murder and rob-
berry, and escaped.
Taking advantage of the fact tnat
the mission house is virtually desert
ed in the early morning. the two
thugs, entering unobserved. sudde lly
confronted the mission clerk wlsA
reyolvers, and forced him to open
the office safe and surrender its con-
tents of about $400
At this juncture James Russell, so
years old, entered the office. He
attempted to interfere, and was
brought down with bullet and died
before the arrival of an ambulance.
Important Arrests Lacking.
Meanwhile the most sweeping
roundup of crooks and suspicious
characters in the history of New
York. was under full swing with the
city's police force of 1000 men, aug :
mented by 1890 reserves. attemp Ing
to stem the wave of crime that
startled the metropolis last week
1glflfe tlsa y $50 persons were caught
in the dfagnet late last night. hli
no important arrests were made. the
police said.
Police Commissioner Enright, III
personal charge of the drive, issued
the edict:
Drag out every crook and arres'
him at sight"
If no charge can be proved against
him, they will be ordered to take
the first train out of town.
Only routine petty crime were "e-
ported overnight, the authorities
claimed.
A number Of organizations called
meetings for today to discuss the
situation and to take counsel rs tc
whether they should arm them
selves.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-20
ASKS ATTACHMENT
OF GEO. CANALE co.

Attachment Of moneys and prop
erty of the George Canale company
is asked in a bill filed in the chan
Gerry court Monday by T. w. Lanier,
attorney for w. F. Hoy, of Burley,
Idaho. The bill also asks that the
property seized under the attach
ment be sold to satisfy the claim OF
Hoy.
The petition sets out that Hoy sold
to the George Canalc company 80
cars of Irish potatoes on contract and
delivered them according to the
terms of the contract. His claim
against the company. the petition re-
cites, is now $11,004.62, which amount
he is seeking to satisfy by the at
tachment of money and property.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-20
Would RepLeUin
Seven Automobiles

Replevin of five Mitchell automo-
biles valued at $500, is asked in
bill filed in the chancery court Mon
day by D. B. Puryear, attorney for
T.. A. Klyce against John w. Lock
and c. r. Arnault, receivers for the
Cotton States Motor Car company.
The petition alleges that the cars
were in storage at the plant of the
motor car company at the time the
receivers were appointed and that
while they do not deny the title Of
Klyce to the cars they have refused
to deliver them TO him
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-20
BY A. eoopEELLow.

There Is little pathetic something
IN saddened and cherries kiddie
face that finds it's way into the in
terror Of a grown persons heart and
feeling. And that little touch Of sad
ness is catching. You can not keep a
smile on your face and keep looking
happy II the little fellow near you is
the very picture of gloom. Little
heartaches soon, will change the most
lovial face and the first thing you
know the smile has faded away to
make room for a look of sorrow and
pity, it you once realize that some
kiddie is like the one on the left.
It isn't the old folk who influence
the youngsters by expression. II is
the little ones who lead the way to
smiledom. You know how true that
is, don't you? The world would rather
see good cheer, the GoodfeIlows,
Santa Claus club believes. Every
GoodfelloW who shares in the work
OF making some kid1ie some needy
one, happy on Christmas day is eer-
tain to wear a smile on the Day Of
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-20
CLARA HAMON TO
SURRENDER, SAYS
NEWSPAPER MAN
Advised to Kill millionaire by
Several of Biggest Mem in
Oklahoma, Woman Quoted
as Saying.

Sam 3. Lair, staff correspondent of
Universal Service and the Chicago
Herald Examiner, has found Clara
Smith Hamon. He followed her
through the Southwest, travelling ap-
proximately 1900 miles, finally locat-
ing and arranging for an interview
with her at chihuahua, Mexico.)
BY SAM 3. LAIR,
(Staff Correspondent Universal
Service.)
Copyright, 1920, by Universal
Service.)
Copyright, 1920, by Chicago Herald
and Examiner.)
Copyright, 1920, by Sam B. Lair.)
Ell PASO, Tex, Dec. y19.--Clara
smith Hamon is on her way back to
Ardmore, Okla, to face a Jury on a
charge of Staying Jake L. Hamon,
multimilltonaire, oil magnet and
Republican national committeeman
from oklahoma.
She will tell the Ardmore jury the
story she told me last night in the
public park at Chihuahua, Mexico.
The story rushed to climax with
the account Of the last meeting OF
Hamon and Clara in the Ardmore
hospital after the shooting.
It closed with benediction Of the
seuls of the man that lis as strong as
the conflict of emotions which now
seethe in the heart of the woman
accused
Cruel and Snarling."
"de was always cruel and snarling
with me-" she said, and lifted my
fingers to her hair so that l might
feei the furrowed scar-result of one
of his blows, she said. Then she
cried:
That bullet which killed him
should have been fired 10 years ago.
Il was advised to kill him-yes. by
several Cf the biggest men in Okla
homa.
But | loved him. | still love him.
He made his peace with God. He
told me so that morning in the hos
pital after he had said he was dying
and that I should go away and he
would tell the world he had shot
himself. He's made his peace Nth
God, and God and forgave him on
that day. He told me he would meet
me in Iheaven-and I'll meet him
there.
But, oh, if l only had shown the
Ardmore people the black marks of
his thumbs on my throat the torn
skin on my hands, the battered face
of me- after that night the bullet
was fired. Had l shown these, ev-
etJ one would have believed my
story, Will they believe, now that
my bruises are almost healed?"
ITO Part for Good"
81 want to tell you of that day
and night-on that night he was shot.
For ten years-you know--we had
been-he had dominated me. Ihated
him, and yet l loved him. That uay
Of Nov. FL, we were to part for
good.
1T was my decision and his. His
wife was returning to him from Chi
cago. He had grown to be a power
in money and politics. ! had made
him what he was, but / had no de-
sire to remain with him and share
in his glory.
THAT day was to have been our
last together. We had made up our
minds.
I'VE had promised each other that
nothing should happen to mar the
sanctity of the time. 1t was sacred
for me because he was the only man
in my life. e.. i.
THE day passed. Instead of Nur
being together as we had desired, he
Continued on Page 16, Column u
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-20
MARKETING DISCUSSED.

FORT WORTH Tex, Dec, 2O.-The
committee from the Texas Cattle Rails
ers' association which was appointed
by the executive committee to draw
up a cooperative marketing plan. be.
gan its deliberations here today. Ralph
$. Harris, Of San Angelo Is chairman.
Secretary Spiller, of the stockmen's as
sociatlon, submitted his report on his
investigation Of cooperative marketing
W cattlemen elsewhere II was pre-
dcted by Chairman Harris that the
plan finally adopted BY the committee
will be modelled after the Omaha plan.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-20
BALTIMORE RAISES BARS
TO N. Y. UNDESIRABLES

BALTIMORE, Md. Dec. 20.-Fear-
ing in invasion Of criminals as a re-
suit of the summary action of the
New York police authorities in rid
ding the metropolis Of its undesir-
ables, the Baltimore authorities have
taken steps to meet it. The railroad
stations have been put under in
creased police guard and other pre-
cautions taken to prevent an influx
of criminals from New York or other
cities, it was learned today.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-20
BRO. MAUREL|AN,
LOVED EDUCATOR,
HEARS GREAT CALL
Opened Christian Brothers
College Here Half Century
Ago-President Emeritus
at Death.

Brother Maurelian. president emer-
titus OF tho Christian Brothers col
lege, and one of the most noted edu-
Gators Of the country died Monday
morning at 1880 o'clock at st. JOS
ephs hospital after a lingeRing ILL
ness. Death was not unexpected. yet
his passing comes as a shock 10
hundreds of Memphians who had
known him intimately and TO thou
sands of admirers throughout the
country. Paralysis was the direct
cause Of death.
Funeral arrangements have not
yet been made but ii is probable that
his body VIII lie in state in the
chapel OF the local college, 612 Adams
avenue, followed later by funeral SER
vices from st. Peters Catholic
church.
Brother Maurelian was born in
Lancaster Pa, in 1912; entered the
Order of Brothers OF Christian School
IN 1899 and spent his novitiate In
montreal His first charge was st.
Peters school in Philadelphia. He
was there nearly three years and then
was transferred to St. James pro-
cathedral, Brooklyn, where he stayed
the same length of time, going from
there TO New Orleans, where he
spent II years at st. Vincent's acad :
emy and st. Mary's college. In 1853
ne was made head of ST. Johns
school, consisting OF 249 boys. He
remained there until 1871, when he
and Bro. Anthony came 10 Memphis
and opened the college here, where
with the exception of short intervals,
he has. been ever since. Bro. An
thony spent rs years in Memphis,
dying four years ago in st. louis.
Brother Maurelian suffered a
stroke of paralysis Aug. and has
/. been confined to st. Josephs since
that time. Although feeble he fell
that he was improving and conf
dentally expected to be back at work
by the first of the year.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-20
YEGGS FAIL IN ATTEMPT
To ROB SPRINGFIELD BANK

SPRINGFIELD, Tenn, Dec. 2O.--
1rday and this morning, robbers
made an Intellectual attempt to enter
the vault of the Robertson county
Bank and Trust company The rob-
bers attempted to tear off the COM
bination dial of the vault and then
attacked the door hinges, breaking
one off. An Intellectual attempt was
also made to dig into the vault
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-20
YOUNG WOMAN DIES.
IN RAILROAD CRASH

FORT WORTH, Tex, pSeee 2N,v
One passenger a young wofnhp #lid
has not yet been identified. was
killed and two others SERIOUSLY IN
jured at am. today when. a .fraiahe
train crashed into the rear aef FEtaae
passenger train No. S2, 4bonnd for
Fort Worth. The collision occurred
at Cresson. Is miles sopthwest w
here, where the passenger uainA h&d
stopped 10 take on passengers, The
injured were brought hereT8t noon
today. The woman who was killed
was in the dressing room .of the; eear
sleeper. 'eSsSA'es
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-20

CRIME WAVE CAUSES
MAN TO KILL BROTHER

MORRISTOWN, n. J.. Dec.
20.-Aroused by reported depreda-
tions Of holdup men and burglars in
the neighborhood, Frederick Bryan
early today fired a shot at a man
outside his mothers cottage in To-
waco, near here. Approaching the
suspected who had fallen to the side
walk, he discovered that he had seri-
ously wounded his brother, Archibald
pf,yon
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-20
HOUSE COMMITTEE
APPROVES FARM
PRODUCTS TARIFF

WARRINGTON, Dec. 2O.--The
house ways and means committee to-
day voted out the Fordney emer-
gency tariff bill designed 10 protect
the farmers and instructed Chairman
Fordney to make all efforts possible
to obtain action on it before the
Christmas recess.
In finally approving the bill the
committee made two charges. Lem
ons were added to the list and an i'm
port duty 0f-1a cents a round estab-
lished. The rate on peanut oil was
increased from 20 to 26 cents gall
Ion
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-20
.cendidry Adds
TWO Houses And
: Barn To Biz List

FAYETTE CITY. Pa. Dec. 20
The firebug who has been operating
in Fayette and Westmoreland coun-
ties for almost two months. early to-
day fired a big barn and two resi-
dences here. The barn was de-
stroyed with a loss of $50, 900, but the
houses were saved, after being dam
aged to the extent of about $4,000.
Total losses attributed to the firebug
to date exceed half a million dol
iarg
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-20
One KILLED, FOUR
HURT IN CAR SMASH

TULSA, Okla, Dec. 2O.--A motor
man was killed, four persons seri-
ously injured and a number slightly
injured early today in a head-on COL
lision between a line repair car and
an interurban passenger car on the
Sand Springs line between here and
Sand Springs.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-20
MOUies E British
Homes Offered As
Lure For SERVANTS

(By international News Serviee.)
LONDON, Dec. 20.-Advertise
ments for servants in the Times
today revealed that moving pic
lures have been introduced in the
homes of the wealthy to keep the
help contented. Some rich Brit
ons have built small theaters in
connection with their homes, and
moving picture entertainments
are given every evening for the
servants.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-20
FORM BANK FOR
FRENCH ON COAST

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2O.-Organi-
zation of d new national bank here
to act as Intermediary for placing
French bond issues IN Southern Call
fornia and to make loans to French
men who contemplate coming to
Southern California to recoup for
tunes lost during the war will be
started soon, according to announce
Inent by L. N. Brunswig.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-20
ROBS CASHIER in
CROWDED DEPOT

TULSA, Okla, Dec. 20.-While the
Frisco passenger depot was filled
with people early Sunday evening,
lone unmasked bandit held up the
cashier, relieved him of all the cur
rency on hand and escaped afoot.
The crowd was so astonished by the
bandits daring that no one attempt
ed to interfere with him as he left.
An early estimate placed the loss
at approximately S1,100, all in cur
ranrU
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-20
ACCUSED OF THEFT
FROM STEPMOTHER

Accused of stealing a $65 diamond
ring from his stepmother and pawn
ing it, Louis J, Cheatham. 1882 Tay-
lor street, a white man, % years
old, was arrested Monday morning
by Detective Sergts. Griffin and Nc
Clanahan, and held on a charge of
YagranCY and larceny.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-20
GIBBONS BETTER.

BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. 2O.-Im-
provement in the condition of Cardi-
nal Gibbons, noted during the last
three days. continued today accord
ing to word from Union Mills, Md,
where he has been staying with
friends for two weeks The cardinal
sits up the greater part of the day
and spends most of his time read
ing. He receives few Yisitora
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-20

Sun sets today Asp pm. Rises to-
morrow 7.O4 am. Moon rises 2.3S
am. tonight. Precipitation, none.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-20
2WzibA1f11EEaR& Vi 1Ea&


MEMPHIS METEORoLoGY.
Twenty-four hours to noon Dec. 20
oOO,
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-25
Religious Notices
Flrst NJ. E. Church

First Methodist Episcopal Church.
State Circle, Rev. II. w. Burgan, pas
tor. offers the following opportunities
for worship tomorrow:
10 a. m.-Bible School with adult
Bible classes,
IL a. m.-Preaehing by the pastor,
subject: 1.-The Church of Christ, Its
Losses and Gains"
7:45 p. m-Epworth League Song
Service.
8 D. m.-Special sermon by the
pastor to the Epworth League and
young people generally. theme, -Four
Points of an Epworthian's Religion
The public is cordially invited TO
all these services.
The following services viii be held
during The week:
Tuesday, p. m.-Regular monthly
meeting of the Brotherhood. refresh
ments will be served. All men are
invited
Wednesday, s p. m. Mid week
prayer and praise service. Public in
vited.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-25
How One woman Was Helped

Althea Walker. New Rivor. Pa.
writes: Il have been troubled with
weak kidneys for two years. took
Foley Kidney Pills and they helped
me fine. l rest fine all night and now
have no trouble with my Kidneys
When the kidneys do not properly do
their work. acids and poisons left in
The system cause weak and lame back.
dizziness, pufiinoss under eyes, swol-
len ankles and joints. aches, pains,
soreness and rheumatic pains. Foley
Kidney Pills have given relief to
thousands of men and Women Adv
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-25
FOLK LORE IN FLOWERS
AND WHAT 1T STANDS FOR

Should YOU receive the slender gol-
denrod. the warming. Take care" is
understood for this flower smybolizes
pecaution and also encouragement.
The Druids used the goldenrod as a
trining rod for finding springs of
fresh water and it is still believed that
'n skilled hands it can discover de-
posits O! valuable metals.
In Queen Elizabeth's time it was
used widely for dressing wounds and
cuts Al the present time it is used
incidentally 10 relieve nausea and
'HSmodic pains
a legend tells the origin of the gol-
learol. An old Indian squaw lived in
-,ue hui near n lake and a great
pine forest All day she sat in front
u her little hut weaving baskets, hut
10 one knew what she did with them.
Sae mad lived there soiong that people
"san 70 tell strange tales about her
aud II was said that she had the power
" change people into plants or
animals.
Uae day two little girls sat down to
IeS' on the shore of the lake. One had
beautiful golden hair and the other
~sep blue eyes. They had heard of
'De Ola Indian squaw and were dis
,"ss'Hs what they would like to be
N'.a'n hair wanted To be something
,''. ''ould make every one who saw it
-'F1F and cheerful, while Blue-Eyes
WY wished to be near her. Finally
10y came to the squaw's hut and told
~ e their request The old woman
save each one a corn cake and told
''''- TO come into the corn hut and
Tla girls were never seen
s 'a-'' 'ut the next morning two new
's were found sparkled over the
'-> aA" prairies. One was the slen-
W. S'-6enrod and the other the pur-
Die as,er.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-25
ATT THE CIRCLE MONDAY

Folks who have tried TO write mo-
ton pictures scenarios - and who
hasn't?-should take courage from the
story of Adele Burlington. AT the age
of nineteen she is authoress of
"L'Apache," the story from which
Thomas Fl. Ince made the new Para
mount-Arteraft vehicle for Dorothy
Dalton. which is coming to the Circle
Playhouse Monday At the time of
writing the script, Miss Burlington
was a cashier in a - Angeles mo-
ton picture theatre She had had san
earlier desire TO become a school
teacher, but misfortune forced her to
go to work at once. The ambition 10
write has been with her since child.
hood. So impressed was Mr.. Ince with
''L'Apache" that he gave Miss Buffing
ton a position on his regular scenario
staff, so that she now will have I'M
limited opportunities to pursue her
favorite occupation. 'LApache" is a
story of the Partisan underworld full
Of thrills and adventure.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-25
THE MESSAGE

Come over the sea, Sweetheart;
/ need you here with me,
Now you have done your part. Sweet
heart.
Come over the sea,
Europe at last is free;
The bounding Huns are Ia mort;
The Hohcnzollerns fee,
Young Poland has start;
The Allies all agree.
Take any tub or cart. Sweetheart,
Come over the sea,
WILLIAM JAMES PRICE.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-25
Eastport NJ. E. Church

At Eastport NJ. r. Church, the Rev
John T. Jaeger, pastor, services to-
morrow will be as follows:
10 a. m-Mens Bible Glass.
IL a. m.-Preaching by the pastor
2.30 p. m.-Sunday School.
tbs p. m.-Epworth League.
s p. m.-Preaching by the pastor
Stereopticon missionary lecture, sub
ject: Eastern and Southern Asia
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-25
''>tlNG WHEAT BEST ADAPTED
FOR THE@PACIFIC COAST
'hy The Associated Press0


WASHINGTON. Sept. 25.-Tests of
I best adapted to conditions on
~. a1iht Coast. made by the Agri-
s.s. department., show that the
y.- -'a.''n group. consisting of three
~ C..'S Of wheat. is hest suited for
nv. ",N'ern region. according to the
t. '...s report Hard federation pro-
rE.. 'la larger yields in Oregon. and
r, federation did the better in
.-.'Tnia. Milling experiments in
s,--, that hard federation was
f-. or superior for milling and
r,-----'laking purposes TO the leading
4, al varieties now grown on
Il. ','1e Coast and also superior in
aspect 20 federation and white