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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-12

CHICAGO. July 12-Police today an
nounced they were working on "A theory
which may establish that Carl Wanderer
shot and killed his wife and hired
"robber" because OF his interest in a
l6-year- old girl when confronted with
the girl in his cell. Wanderer for the
first time since his arrest lost his COM
posure momentarilY, but firmly denied
the girl had any influence on his desire
to be free. IN one OF his statements
to the police. Wanderer said he shot
his wife SO he could return to the army
and be free from the care Of his wife
and the baby they expected next month.
The girl, Julia Schmitt. told the ro-
lice she had known Wandered some
time and had gone to an amusement
not know he was married. She was
not held. as police announced after
questioning her that they were con-
vinced she had no knowledge of his
confessed plot TO kin his wife and the
hired "robber' which he carried out
in the lobby OF their apartment June 81.
According to one Of the latest Of
Wanderers confessions, the $1,000 which
his wife drew from the bank two days
before she was shot was his own
money He had stated once before that
he intended to steal the money and
return to the army, but in the excite
ment following the shooting forgot
about 1t.
In all his previous statements to the
police Wanderer has maintained he
never had another sweetheart than the
wife he confessed to have shot. The
girl whose connection with the case
now has been practically established.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-12
TRUSTEES RESIGN;
NEW ONES CHOSEN
County Court Acts for Boys
Industrial School-New
Sign for Cohen.

Except for the election of three trus-
tees of the county Industrial and Train
ing school, Mondays session of the
county court was confined solely to the
transaction Of routine business Resig-
nations of Carl Chaplin, Joseph NJ.
Connable and c. NJ Scott were received
and accepted. A letter from the Ro-
tary club then was read to the squires,
in whicn they were asked to name ].
F. Rainier, Robert Schuyler and L. S.
Akers to fill the three vacancies. They
We're elected unanimously.
In the regular routine of business
A. A. Beatty was named as constable
for the Second district; bids for the
county advertising Were referred to
committee composed of Squircs Ander-
son, Arnold and Knight. to report to
the court next Monday. The privilege
tax rate for the county was by motion
made to conform with the state privi-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-12
WRANCLES CONTINUE
IN MORRIS DIVORCE

Constant clashes between witnesses
and counsel marked the second day in
divorce trial of IT, +, Morris VS.. Mable
Morris. In Judge Ben l.. Capelrs court
Monday. Morris filed the first bill and
an answer and cross-bil was filed by
Mrs. Morris.
Eva Smith, employed in a downtown
confectionery, was called by counsel for
Mrs, Morris. Following a rebuke to
counsel that her name was Miss not
Mrs. and questions intended to develop
facts about a marriage, the witness
defied Attorney Ralph Davis to get an
sWers from her.
Mrs. Morris took the stand and in
detail described her married life and
alleged acts of infidelity on the part
OF her husband. Letters, alleging to
have been written to her husband by
Hose Barnett. named as correspondent,
were introduced. These letters bore
drawings OF incidents alleged to have
taken place between the husband and
correspondent and one depicted Tong
long trail which led TO a home. The
case still was on trial late Monday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-12
DIVISION
REUNION IS OPENED
Members Of Famous Forty
second Meet at Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, July i2.--Thou-
sands OF visitors from all parts of the
country are here for the reunion of the
Rainbow 42d) division, world war vet
Grams, which was formally opened to-
day with welcoming addresses by state
and city officials. and the unveiling OF
two bronze tablets In memory of those
who lost their lives in the service.
The convention was called to order In
the Jefferson theater by Col. Benson
Hough, national commander OF the
division. Lieut., Gov. Miller welcomed
the veterans on behalf OF the state, and
Commissioner Hornaday for the city.
Following the addresses Col. Hough. APP
pointed various committees and the
first session adjourned to attend the
exercises in connection with the unveil-
ing of the memorial tablets in the city
park.
The program for tonight consisted OF
street dances, free picture and vaude-
willie shows, and motor rides. The Sal
vation Army and other war relieft or
ganizatiOns have set up booths In the
downtown sections. where doughnuts
and coffee, cigarettes and candy are
distributed free to the visitors.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-12

get a car somewhef~, and in order to
make it safe for the rest Of the gang,
would rather have a public than a pri-
yate car. People have a disagreeable
habit of noting numbers. If l could
trust you to drive the rest of the way
to the job, | would give you $500. But
for the sake of the rest of the gang
guess I'd better drive myself. I'm a
good driver, so you don't have to worry
about the car"
He emphasized his veiled remarks by
telling Wyley he had a can of nitro
glycerin, Then he removed Wyley's
belt and tied his hands with it, using
his own on Wyley's feet. He got in the
car and drove away. Wyley evidently
decided that freedom from mosquitoes
was more desirable than $3.50, SO he
used his lungs to such good effect that
group of negroes was attracted to the
scene of the affair They released Wy
ley, who telephoned s. L. Sells, proprie-
tor of the taxi service company. Mr.
Sells drove another taxi to the spot,
where he and Wyley waited in vain the
rest of the night for the return of the
bad man.
Police reports show no robbery, hold
up safe blowing or second-story job in
that vicinity. The belief Is expressed
that the bad man was nut" with
a love for dramatic situations. But
Wyley misses his $50.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-12
NOMINEE CONFERS
WITH ROOSEVELT.
Cox Returns in Day Coach to
Ohio Capital to Resume
His Duties.

COLUMBUS, O., July 12.-Gov. Cox,
Democratic nominee, arrived here from
his home at Dayton this morning pre-
pared to resume his duties at the execu-
tive office This afternoon he was to
confer with Franklin d. Roosevelt, his
running mate, who expects to stop off
for few hours en- route to Washing
ton from San Francisco.
The governor was accompanied by
former Congressman Ansherry OF Ohio,
who yesterday arrived from San Fran
cisco and gave the nominee first-hand
information of the convention,
En- route to Columbus this morning
the governor rode In a day coach and
number of the passengers recognized
and congratulated him, At the rail-
road station here the governor shook
hands with number of railroad men
and waved to others at distance. He
went direct to the executive office In
the state house
After an Informal conference for state
officials and attaches of state depart
inents In the rotunda Of the state house.
Gov, Cox was prepared to devote the
rest of the day in conferences with
Roosevelt
The Franklin county Democratic glee
club, which helped to sing Cox to vic
tory at San Francisco. serenaded the
nominee at the state house today. The
governor announced receipt Of a four
leaf clover sent by James II. Cox, of
New Lebanon N. Y, who said it was
picked from the lawn Of Samuel J.
Tldcn, at New Lebanon. Tildens birth
place. He also received letter Of
congratulations and best wishes from
Sam Small, Southern evangelist.
The governor announced he would
hold conferences twice daily with news
papermen at 1890 am. and 1880 No
definite announcement has yet been
made relative TO the place OF holding
the formal notification meeting. 1t win
be either at Columbus or Dayton, with
chances favortng Dayton.
Gov. Cox addressed several thousand
men and women, most OF them from
Columbus who gathered at the capt.
tol today. Reviewing his three terms
as governor OF Ohio, Cox declared he
had never broken confidence with the
people OF this commonwealth"
The governor said 1t would be his
purpose to look to the sunrise rather
than the sunset"
II have the deepest conviction that
the guarantee OF continued progressive
government will be adopted by the peo-
pie Of the nation in the election OF Mr.
Roosevelt and myself and that 1t viii
be but an expressin OF the nation that
their well being lies in the golden dawn
Of tomorrow rather than the twilight
zone OF yesterday"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-12


events fouls so George" might win the
third. Coyle Shea, assistant city editor
and starter, made an appropriate pre-
Sentation speech.
Names OF other winners were an
nounceced after each race, but Bill"
Worten, advertising manager and an
nouncer, proved that ne belonged in
the advertisement department and not
the reportorial, by losing the list Of
winners
The old time jest that mothers in law
are not popular was upset when Mrs, F..
Huffman, mother n-law of Marion Will
son, makeup man, received a $40 order
for merchandise, when her name was
drawn from the hat as the most popu-
lar women present.
There was little contest as to the win
ner Of the homeliest- man present prize,
f. c. Pottorff Of the advertising de-
partment, coping the blue ribbon hands
down.
Only by the forbearance of his fellows
did w. c. Baldwin. alias Badly" OF the
head letter machine, appear for work
Monday. He acted as umpire in base
ball game between young men. Affi-
davits were filed after the game that
six and seven strikes were allowed, while
on some occasions "Baldy" called a man
out on three balls--in the face of the
popular belief that three balls spells
down and out for a man--in front Of a
pawnshop, at least.
A baseball game between "The An
gels of Single Blessedness' and the
married Fish" closed the festivities.
The married men, being more used to
fighting. won the game by the wide
margin Of 10 TO I, Bob Pigue pitched
for the ANGELS"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-12
LOSES AUTO ANDls
$50 TO BAD MA5(
WITH AUTOM I.TIC

Earnest Wyley, driver for the S. l..
Sells Taxi service. Is the gamer by one
perfectly good leather belt, and the
loser by $50 as a result of a highly
theatrical and sensational adventure he
experienced Sunday night. The Yellow
Dog Lunchery, at Madison avenue and
Second street, next door to the taxi Of
flee, also claims a part in the even
ing's entertainment but is not. the
gamer except for legitimate profit from
a hurry y-up" lunch.
At $50 o'clock Sunday night we'll
dressed young man with a three days
growth of beard and n small black bag
In his hand, entered the lunchery and
ordered a light lunch. Finishing this,
he casually strolled next door to the
taxi office and ordered car. Mr..
Wyley was the Inflated driver. He was
ordered to drive the man to Frazier
Station.
When just few miles this side OF
Frazier Station the young man ordered
the car to stop. He got out and pro-
ceeded to hold Wyley up at the point of
an automatic pistol, He relieved him
of $50 and then proceeded to address
the unfortunate driver in this fashion:
I'm very sorry, but will have to tie
you and leave you here. If you are
good and don't cry for help, I'll return
in few hours and give you back your
$50 and $3.50 more. You see, had to
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-12
SHIP BOARD VESSEL
SUNK in COLLISION
Liner Picks Up Survivors After
Ramming Steamer.

NEW YORK. July l2.--The New Or
leans New York liner Comus was dam
aged in collision early today off Atlantic
City. n. j.. and the shipping board
steamer Lake Frampton was sunk, ac-
cording to wireless messages to the
naval communications office here.
The Comus anchored until after day
light but was expected to proceed to
some port today. Three Of the crew of
the Lake FTampton are missing. The
Lake Frampton, a vessel OF 4.200 tons.
was operated by the West Indies Steam
ship company.
The Comus later reported by wire
less that Capt. Powers and the sur
viving members of the crew OF the Lake
Frampton were on board.
The Comus apparently suffered little
damage as she notified the coast guard
that assistance was not needed.
Little could be learned as to the
cause Of the collision but II Is believed
that IL was due TO the fog which made
navigation hazardous during the early
morning hours
The Comus IL a southern Pacific pas
senger ship running between New Or
leaHs and New Il
fhe Lake Fran sfon, a steel steamer,
was in ballast, bound from New York
to Norfolk. She carried crew OF 81
men.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-12
16-YEAR-OLD GIRL
ENTERS WANDERER
CASE AS motive"

was discovered through the efforts Of
Detective Sergeant John Norton. who
traced the second pistol used in the
shooting 10 Wanderers cousin and
thereby secured the confession that the
man slain by wanderer was enticed
to the apartment lobby to be shot in
a fictitious holdup which was to mean
the death Of the wife also,
attitude in regard to the murders and
talked OF his dead wife without emo
tion. He contradicted another OF his
previous declarations in his confession,
saying now that he had been very
happy in planning for the birth of the
baby,
The Identification OF the hired rob
ber as John J. Maloney, Of River Point,
r. l., was further supported today by
John Welland Clark at a hotel where
Maloncy had stayed three days Just
before he was slain and had registered
under that name.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-12
WILL PRESS FIGHT IN
TENNESSEE, SAYS LEADER

NEW YORK, July 12.-When in
formed of Gov. Clements refusal to
call a special session of the Vermont
legislature to pass on the federal wom-
ar suffrage amendment, Mrs Carrie
Chapman Gait, president of the Ma
tonal American Woman Suffrage as
sociation, today issued the following
statement:
"If it is correctly quoted, the decision
of Gov. Clements is so contrary to the
dictates of justice, common sense and
political expedicncy that it convinces
me that there is sinister and far
reaching influence behind it. To un-
cover that influence is one Of the i'm
mediate tasks of the suffragists.
THE work of ratification will be
pushed strongly forward in Tennessee
and North Carolina"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-12
EQUALIZERS STILL AT
WORK ON PERSONALLY

Several days will be required before
the city board OF equalization completes
It's work on the personally assessment
Members of the board had hoped that
they would he through last week but a
longer time than was expected was re-
qured owing to the large number Of
protests made by taxpayers.
Members OF the advisory committee
were on hand early Monday going over
the work already done by the board
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-12

have been divided among the 300.
But one unlimited guest attended
That was a black and white dog that
was on the ground when the committee
on arrangements arrived. The dog did
not leave until the last of the revelers
departed, and many will swear that the
canine was half pork when departing
time came.
Games and contests enlivened the
afternoon, although no records were
broken in the sprints, due to the fact
that the races were run after the bar
becue and other delectables had been
served.
was the victim Of an unfortunate acci-
dent--unfortunate for sim" He pre-
sided at the barbecue table, and was so
busy dishing out food for others that
he forgot to eat When he remembered
that he forgot, the pig was gone.
Freak races and sprints were greatly
enjoyed. There were the three legged
race, the lemon race tor ladies', sack
races, races for girls between certain
up, classified according to their years
Substantial prizes were given to the
Victors.
Mule Race Features.
The featured event of the afternoon
was the mule race"-run by adult male
employees. Two races were called off
because of supposed fouls George"
Wear. of composing room fame, finally
won the prize which chanced to be
beautiful blue celluloid baby rattle. Wear
didn't know II, but the race was fixed
beforehand for him to win. He fell
down the first time, and stacked against
a real runner the second, but the judges
were so well fixed that they called both
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-12

better grade of foodstuffs in general.
Consumption Of syrups candies, fruits
and other sweets has increased to such
degree that factories can not cope
with the demand. This shortage brings
with It higher prices, but there 10
American people are in a buying
frenzy" remarked one travelling man
representing large Chicago house at
Hotel Gayoso Monday. Economy
ideas are constantly advanced only to
have them discarded by the people who
need most to take advantage OF them.
The quality OF goods bought is surpris-
ing even to manufacturers and a stead
lily increasing standard is being mark
eted."
Women Travelling Men"
In virtually every hotel room in
Memphis additional sample room space
has been provided Larger stocks Of
samples are being carried, despite in
creased excess baggage rates, and more
care is given to the display OF goods
In one instance large Northern house
sent a force OF IA men to Memphis to
assist their distributor to market COM
modities to a greater advantage. These
men remained In tine city for about 10
days and covered the entire territory
adjacent to the city.
Figures obtained in reports Of the
federal reserve board show the city
steadily gaining. A dun period Of very
short duration was reported about eight
weeks ago, but the recovery from
this was rapid and with the result busi-
ness even went ahead of previous fig
ures
one feature OF the sales campaign
over the country is the increasing
number of women whp are taking places
ordinarily filled by men in covering
the territory. From five to fifteen
such saleswomen register daily at
Memphis hotels.
All in all. the dull season is lost and
sustained business indicates new high
sales records for all companies and
new spending records for the public IN
general
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-12
BANKERS AT BARBECUE.

Several local bankers are in Grenada,
Miss, the guests OF j T Thomas, prcsi-
dent Of the Grenada bank, which is Civ
ing a big barbecue and entertainment
to the officers and directors Of the
home bank and its several branches.
John ]. Heflln, manager Of the local
branch Of the federal reserve bank, was
scheduled to deliver an address on the
Benefits Of the Federal Reserve Sys-
tenn"
Fred T. Collins and f.. l.. Rice, vice
presidents of the Bank Of Commerce,
were the other local people in at
tendance,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-12
FiUe Bandits Loot
Bank Of $4,000

PLAINFIELD. Ill, July 12.--Fiye
men entered the PlaInhcld state bank
shortly after noon today, locked officials
tion OF $4,000 in cash and Liberty
bonds. The bandits escaped In an au-
tomobiIe after a rifle fight in the streets,
Firing down the main street with
rifles as they drove out Of town, the
bandits shot John Hahn, a retired far
mer, through both legs Joseph Vincent.
merchant, was shot in the chest, and
Harry Bayles a grocer was shot
through the shoulder.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-12
MLEMORE CHURCHES
HOLD UNION SERVICES

The McLemore avenue group OF
churches held their first union service
OF the summer Sunday night at the
McLemore Avenue Presbyterian church.
where Rev. George w. Kemper pastor
delivered a sermon before an audiences
that completely filled the church, Be-
sides the McLemore Avenue Christian
and Presbyterian churches. the WASH
lngton Heights Methodist church Is
participating in the union services.
These churches inaugurated Sunday
evening union services last year, and
the movement proved so popular that
the arrangements we're renewed for the
summer. Rev. G. A. Waterfield, pastor
of Washington Heights Methodist
church, will deliver the sermon next
Sunday evening at the McLemore Ave-
nue. Christian church.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-12
MAKES IS
AND LEADS FIELD
IN WESTERN MEET
Veteran Among First to Finish
Play in Qualifying Round Of
Amateur Struggle at the
Country Club.
Fans Are limited
To Join GuLLeru

Members of the Country club
Monday stressed the invitation to all
golfers and golfing fans to Join the
gallery at the Western Amateur
tournament. Charley Pfeil and Dave
Gaut were emphatic in declarations
that those who care to see some
of the best golf ever played in the
South should come to the Country
club. Saturday the Western Golf
association champion will be
crowned
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-12

World War Veterans association and
the American Constitutional party that
delegates attend the committee Of 4S
convention. All agreed to go that far,
it was said, on the understanding that
they were not obliged to. remain in the
sessions or support the decisions.
The question of a name for the fu-
sionist organization projected worried
the conference committees. The far
mer labor party was a suggestion seri-
ously considered today.
The resolutions committee of the
committee of 4S held another session
today. It was announced that while
the principal planks of the platform had
been built without trouble number OF
what were described as annoying de-
tails" were still to be considered and
disposed of.
According to Chairman Record, the
platform would not actually be com
pleted before tonight.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-12
VIII Bury Memphis
Woman In Grenada

Mrs. Mary Harper Townes, 81, wife
OF the late C. l.. Townes, Of Memphis,
died Monday morning at T;l0 O'Clock az
the residence OF her daughter, Mrs.
n. Hill Martin. 144 North Bellevue bou-
levard, after an illness Of five weeks.
Her body will be forwarded to Grenada.
Miss, for burial there Tuesday.
Mrs. Townes was born in Cottage
Hin, Miss, Oct 10, 1862, and came to
Memphis is years ago from Mlnter
City. Her husband, prominent plant
er Of the delta, died 10 years ago. She
was the mother Of Mrs. n. Hill Martin
and Robert +, Townes, both OF Mem
phis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-12
NEGRO WOMEN MEET.

TUsKEGEE INSTITUTE. Ala. July
i2.-With representatives present from
sociation Of Colored Women's clubs held
its first session in the chapel today at
Tuskegee institute DR.. Robert Il.
Motion, president OF the institute, well
coined the delegates, and Mary Tolbert.
president OF the association, presided.
The meeting will continue five days.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-12
LATEST IDENTIFICATION
OF SLAIN MAN DOUBTED

PROVIDENCE. r. l., July l2.-Rela-.
tives OF John ] Maloney expressed
strong doubt today that he was the
man Slain by Carl wanderer, Of Chi
cago, at the time Wanderer killed his
wife. according to his confession.
John Maloney's brother and sister ex-
amined a photograph Of the dead man
forwarded by the Chicago police and
both said they felt positive the picture
was not that OF their brother.