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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
Recess Appointment
Is Best Offer That
Democrats Can Make

Indications that Republican lawyers
and politicians in West Tennessee are
preparing, II they have not already done
so, to communicate with Senator Lodge
and other Republican leaders to pre-
vent the confirmation of the federal
judge of the Western district Of Ten
nessee in the event appointment should
be made by President Wilson, came to
light Wednesday.
The activity OF local Republicans,
based upon their confidence in the
election Of Senator Harding, in all
proba bility will prevent anything but
a recess appointment.
1t is understood that the principal
applicants, Including those most likely
TO secure the Endorsement of Senator
Shields and Senator McKellar, will not
agree to accept n recess appointment.
Before the adjournment Of the last
congress Senator Lodge announced on
behalf of the Republicans that there
would be no more combinations by the
senate. The election will be held be-
fore the congress reassembles in De-
cember. II Gov. Cox is elected the Re-
publicans may not insist upon postpon
ing confirmation. II Senator Harding
is elected II is reasonably certain that
no federal appointment viii be con
frmed until after March {. 1921.
For this reason il is not believed
that the senators will insist upon an
immediate appointment of the federal
judge unless the applicant they indorse
Is willing to take the chance of merely
serving a recess term.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
Fear Two City Schools
Will Not Open Monday

should ascertain the district IN which
they reside and send their children 10
this school as soon as possible for reg
istration and assignment. There viii
be no departure from the rule which
requires children 10 attend the school
situated in the district in which they
reside.
Additions to several OF the schools
have been made and many changes have
been made in an effort to relieve the
congestion. This, however, has not been
entirely relieved and owing to lack OF
funds II is improbable there will be
any appreciable relief during the pres
ent term.
on the whole the school system is in
excellent condition insofar as teachers
are concerned, as comparatively few
OF the former teachers have resigned.
the majority OF these quitting because
they had married. The percentage of
designations Is extremely low, Prof.
Jones says, and their places have been
filled largely from the ranks of aid
teachers, who have served their appren-
ticeships as such and are ready for pro-
motion.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08

The Tdlewiid and Cummings schools
may not open Monday. Additions are
being made 10 five schools. Peabody
Bruce. ldlewild. Cummings Avenue ana
l,auderdale. Superintendent wharton
s. Jones said Wednesday that toilet
facilities had not been installed at the
Idlewlld and Cummings avenue schoois
as vet and that unless these facilities
were provided these two schools would
be unable TO open with the others NOR
day. -
school children who have registered
for entrance into the city school sys-
tenn were not ayaSable Tuesday, but
the consensus OF opinion prevails that
the inclement weather reduced the
number OF prospective pupils who other
wise would have registered While is
probable that two OF the school build
ings will not be ready for occupancy
by Monday, work is being rushed and
every effort will be made to have the
buildings in such conditions that regu-
lar classes may begin along with the
others.
Tho registration last year exceeded
any previous year In the history OF
Memphis schools and prior to Sept.
/ there was every indication that this
years registration would exceed that
OF last year.
Owing to confusion incident to the
removal Of the offices of the board OF
education from the GOODWIN institute
TO the Lyceum building. telephones were
disconnected and Prof. Wharton s.
Jones, superintendent Of schools, found
II almost impossible 10 get into COM
munication with the various schools to
obtain information on the total regis
tration.
Registration OF pupils is taking place
a all ~ fha mrhpnig q B..
o'clock each day for the remainder OF
the week. Pupils are being assigned
10 classes and the lists OF books neces-
sary are given them.
Exact figures on the enrolment will
not be ready until next week, Prof.
Jones believes. and II will not be a mat
ter OF surprise 10 any member Of the
school board to find that the enroll
ment is much larger than last year.
Prof. Jones says that everyone who
has moved from former school districts
as well as newcomers In Memphis
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
RAILWAY EMPLOYEES
WEDDING SURPRISE

Employees of Frisco commercial Of
fices were surprised Wednesday morn
ing by the announcement of the mar
riage Tuesday night of Miss Lillian
Myers, stenographer in the division pas
senger agents office. to MA. Kernodle.
,of Wynne, Ark, who for the past year
ms been employed in the automobile
industry at Akron, Ohio
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
w p. Hamilton, pastor of the Missis-
sippi Boulevard Methodist church, at
the parsonage. Mr.. Kernodle returned
from Akron Tuesday. Mrs Kernodle
was on duty at the Frisco offices as
usual Wednesday, but she will spend
the weekend with Mr. Kernodle's par
eats a. Wynne, and later the young cou-
pie will take a honeymoon trip through
Eastern Tennessee.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08

JdInRTSOn spent
several hours questioning the wom-
an wednesday morning, imperson-
atlng physician, in an effort to
gain her confidence. He says the wom-
an, when shown photograph of a
man man which the police found in her eff
Iects begins to sob and call for oscar. -
lie also says that she told him Oscar
was either an electrician or me-
chanic, oscar" is believed by the po-
ice to be the woman's husband
Jamerson asserts the woman's condi-
ton resembles greatly cases of she'll
shock he has seen. He says she de-
clares that all she can recall of her
nome is Of having seen pine trees and
children" When police officers first
asked her Wednesday to let them
first. demurred, then consented, ask
ing for hand mirror and comb to ar
range her hair. The photograph was
made Wednesday afternoon by Lieut..
Paul Waggener, of the police identifi-
cation bureau.
The case is one of the most puzzling
that has come to attention of officers
up Tuesday night In a rooming house
ON South Main street. She was minus
coat and hat. When brought to head
quarters she was unable to tell off
how she might be identified.
There is no charge against Honey
Girl" She is in the police matron's S
charge pending further investigation.
- The woman when she was brought
to the station was wearing a blue silk
skirt and waist She has dark eyes
and dark hair. In her possession was
letter, evidently written some time
ago. to man, probably her husband.
1t was addressed, MY Dear Husband, '
and wss signed Honey Girl" The con-
tents indicated that the man had left
the woman. for the communication, evil
IDENTIFY never mailed, called attention
to someone's sudden departure. 1t said
nothing had been heard from the man.
Police were inclined to follow two
theories. One is that the woman is
suffering from lapse of memory
brought on by worry over the disap-
pearance of her husband. Some mem
bers of the force said she was stall
ing"
Inspector of Detectives Griffin was
of the opinion that the woman knew
more than she was divulging. The in
spector Wednesday said the woman was
38 years of age, according to her ap-
pearance. He said she was very pretty.
Considerable jewelry was in Honey
Girls" possession when she was brought
to headquarters,
Night Captain Conny Hough Tuesday
night received a telephone call from a
South Main street house that woman
had entered sthe place and was acting
strangely. Officers were sent there and
found "HoneFs~Girl'' with her head on
a table in half stupor There was no
evidence of drugs or other stimulants.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
Says $4,000 Pledged.

Mr.. Blossom said that when he left
Cleveland Labor day $4,000 had been
pledged, and that the work was stlll
going on, with Mr.. ProtEman directing
It and all workers trying to reach the
goal of 100000,
Senator Reed then took the witness
through form l0l, the campaign plan
which other Republican witnesses have
said was never issued, and which Mr.
Blossom said he had never seen. Al
almost every step in organization de-
scribed by the plan, Mr.. Blossom nodded
or expressed assent. He said an exec
utive committee was formed as de-
scribed in the plan and remembered of
its dozen or so members, Michael Gal
lagher, coal operator, as chairman, and
John Sherwin and J. r Mutt. bankers,
and c. A. Otis, broker, as members.
They were among the most influen-
tial and powerful business and profess
sionaI men In your city as described by
this plan for the executive committee"
said Senator Reed.
Mr.. Blossom said w. A. Woodford
was chairman OF the ways and means
committee for Cleveland and agreed
with Senator Reed that he was de-
scribed by the language OF the form,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
II PRISONERS AT CORK
REFUSE FOOD % DAYS

CORK, Sept. 5. (By the Associated
Press. This is the twenty ninth day
since the II hunger strikers in Cork
jail first refused food. Sean Hennessy,
ID, of Ballingarry, Limerick, and Thos.
Donovan, of Emily, Limerick, are said
to be suffering severely. Hennessy has
blood poisoning of the leg and Donovan
an abscess of the mouth. Since Thurs
day last when the prisoners refused to
permit the Jail doctor to visit them,
they have had no medical attention, be-
ing cared for by nuns.
The correspondent of The Associated
Press called at the Jail yesterday but
was refused permission to see the pris-
oners or even interview the prison au-
thorlties. The warden at the gate,
which he opened sufficiently wide TO
reveal soldiers with rifles and machine
guns inside, explained that only rela-
tives of the prisoners were allowed to
enter.
Cork jail is an ancient stone pile. A
machine gun peeped through the narrow
window commanding the entrance. On
the tower, rising from the middle Of the
prison, was a soldier with a rifle,
bayonet fixed. pacing up and down.
Every evening crowd gathers in
front of the jail, surrounding a priest
who says the rosary Then hymns and
Sim Fein songs are sung loud enough
to reach the straining ears of the
prisoners In the jail.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08


Dudley $, Blossom. one Of the leaders
IN the Cleveland Embarrassing drive, tes-
tilted the Cuyaboga county quota was
fixed at 100000. although the testi-
mony Of Fred W. Upham. national treas
urer fixed the goal for the entire state
as N00, 900 for the national committee
and s2b0,000 for state purposes.
=, w, Mcclure, Of Atla nta, Ca, said
Mr.. Upham sent G. f. Taylor. a paid
field worker. 10 him last month with
delegated to raise more money IN that
state, Mr.. Mcclure quoted Or J C.,
Stockbridge OF Atlanta, who assisted
him, as SAYING Mr. Taylor had told Dr,
Stockhridge he wanted TO raise S2s,000
in Atlanta alone
Mr.. Blossom said they actually raised
$4,000 in Cnyahoga county and Mf,
Mcclure said his tommittee obtained
pledges Of about 81 900 in the state Of
Georgia, on which S6,9l575 had been
paid,
Mr.. Blossom testified that A. A.
ProtErnan, a paid agent OF the national
committee was present when the Cleye-
land quota was announced as $500 900,
and that Mr.. Protzman helped direct
the raising OF the money.
Forty teams OF six men each were
organized for the drive, Mr. Blossom
said 20 under his direction and 20 un-
der G. r.. Brooks
A list Of 5000 names Of prospects was
provided by w. II. Woodford, chairman n
OF the ways and means committee OF
Cuyahoga county. and from this list
each team captain selected the names
OF so to rs men to be eanvassed by his
team Some OF the cards In the list as
furnished by Mr. Wcodford were marked
with the amount that prospect should
give, Mr.. Blossom said.
Mr.. Blossom, who Is director OF pub
lie welfare OF the city OF Cleveland, tes-
titled that Mr.. Woodford asked him
last July TO head a squad of 20 teams
and that the actual work OF raising the
money was set for the week OF Aug I6.
A luncheon was held each day and the
general plan of the Red Cross and Lib
erty loan drives followed. Congressman
s. ID. Fess of Ohio, chairman OF the
Republican congressional campaign
committee, was. a. speaker at one OF
How were these 1900 prospects
picked7" Senator Reed asked.
They were chosen because they were
known Republicans" Mr.. Blossom ex-
planned "ahd because II was thought
they were able TO contribute TO the
fund"
There are surely more than 5000 Re-
publicans in Cuyahoga county. Why
were these 1900 chosen?"
"Mr. Woodford made up the list.
had nothing to do with IT,"
You were TO gN 100000 in CuyR-
hoga county alone although this quota
sheet introduced last week by the Re-
publican national committee shows the
only $a00,000?'' Senator Reed contin-
ued.
"Yes. sir; that was my understand
ing"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
LATE REPORTS INCREASE
NUMBER OF QUAKE DEAD

LONDON. Sept. s.-Messages from
the region affected by Tuesdays earth
quake in Italy say the damage was
heavier than at first believed and that
the number OF dead and injured dis
covered is increasing hourly according
to the Exchange Telegraph dispatch
from Rome today.
The SpeZia district was especially
hard hit, The towns Of Quercia, Mo-
lassa and Tarasco were wiped out APP
parently not a single town escaped dana
age. ...
Everywhere, the dispatches report,
the population is camping In the open.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
WOMEN HAVE RIGHT
TO CHEW, SAYS JUDGE

KANSAS CITY Sept. s.-A woman
asked w. Fl. Scott, recently appointed
a policeman how to reach an address
last night. Scott. told her.
reaching into a pocket of her coat,
took out a plug Of tobacco and bit off
chew.
Scott arrested her, on a charge of
disturbing the peace.
In municipal court this morning Judge
John M. Kennedy dismissed the case.
IF women may vote, why shouldn't t
they chew?" inquired the Judge.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08

is satisfied that Luttrell knows Moth
ing about the killing. But, owing to
the fact that Luttrell last was seen
with Engler, and that Engler was
known. to have been paid off Monday
night by the circus, yet had no money
In his pockets when his body was
found. Luttrell is being held.
Numerous deep gashes in the head
testified to the cause Of Engler's death
But whether he was showed or fell to
the ground is the matter the sheriff
hopes to learn.
Engler and Luttrell determined to
quit the circus after the Memphis per-
formance Monday, according to Lutt-
rell's story. They walked to Wood
stock, where they hoped to board a
northbound freight to return TO their
home. En- route to Woodstock, Engler
decided to return to the circus and left
Luttrell He says this was the last
time he saw his pal alive.
Engler's body was buried late Tues
day In the potter's field but was ex-
humed Wednesday and sent to Evans
Vile to relatives bv Thompson Broth
ers, undertakers
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
BELIEVE DEAD YOUTH
MAY BE MURDER VICTIM

Working on the theory that John
ME Engler, 16-year-old circus follower,
may have been murdered by train
man, who showed him off an Illinois
Central train, Sheriff o. II, Perry and
deputies were busy Wednesday inquir-
ing into circumstances SURROUNDING the
death of Engler. The body of the lad
was found early Tuesday alongside the
/. G. tracks near Woodstock.
Two theories are presented by the
sheriff in his investigation The first
is that a brakeman showed the youth
from a rapidly moving freight train,
Thereby causing injuries which resulted
On, death The second is that Engler
attempted TO board a moving freight
train to steal ride, missed his hold
and was dashed 10 death.
All Duttrell, IS. companion of Eng
Ter. who followed the Hagenbeck- Wal
lace show from the boys's home in
Evansville, Ind. TO Memphis. now is
held in the county jail for investiga-
tion. pending outcome of the sheriffs
probe into the cause of Engler's death.
Sheriff Perry said Wednesday that he
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
SALE OF STILLS Is
TO BE RESTRICTED

WASHINGTON, Sept. Sin an ef-
fort TO end Illicit distilling Of intoXicat-
ing liquor, the treasury department
today decided to tighten regulations
around tho sale OF stfls and add an
other check to its means Of tracing
down their users,
Manufacturers OF stills are required
by the new regulations to report all
sales, the names OF purchasers and To-
cations where the stills are TO be set up
Until the manufacturer has complied
with the new regulat tions he is not
pcrmitted TO allow the still TO leave his
wareroom Such sales can not be con-
cuded until permit or certificate has
been granted by the local internal
revenue authorities.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
Promises Relief At
TreGdJCeU School

Measures for the relief Of crowded
conditions at the Treadwell school were
promised by representatives, OF the
county board Of education Tuesday
night at a mass meeting OF patrons OF
the school Interest In the movement
for improved facilities was so great that
the auditorium Of the school building
was crowded capaciy.
Additional desks will be placed on
the platform as a temporary means OF
providing for the overflow attendance.
and as soon as arrangements can be
made, an addition Is to be made to the
building, with the view to adding a
high school department.
Addresses were made by Chairman
Powell OF he county board OF educa-
tiOn. Miss Laurie Cash, principal OF
Treadwel school, and a number OF resi-
dents of the district A committee WAS
appointed TO work out details OF the
proposed improvements and another
mass meeting will be held At a date To
be announced later.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
MAYOR OF ARKADELPHIA,
ARK, GETS GOOD JOB

PINE BLUFF, Sept. 8. (Spl)-J. ].
Kress, railroad man with long years
of operating experience and mayor of
Arkadelphia has been appoined super
intendent of the railway department of
the Arkansas Light and Power company
with headquarters here
Mr.. Kress formerly lived here when
he was trainmaster tor the Cotton Belt
railroad % years ago. During the world
war Mr.. kress was in the transporta-
in facilitating shipping of war ma
terials
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
POISONED ALCOHOL
IS FATAL TO SEVEN
Only One of Eight Arsenal EN-.
ployes Expected to Survive.

BALTIMORE, Md, Sept. s.--The list
Of fatalities among civilian employees Of
Edgewood arsenal resulting from drink
ing poisoned alcohol was increased TO
seven today by the deaths OF Nelson
Lucius, of Rochester, n. Y. and James
Davis, Of Salisbury, Md Michael
OLeary, Of Baltimore. the last one oi
the known victims. is expected TO re-
cover He was reported as improving
today. but was too weak to talk.
Thus far the military authorities al
Edgewood have been unable to find out
where the liquor came from because
of the refusal OF the men to tell where
they got 1t. An official board OF tn
quiry will be convened at Edgewood
TODAY
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
EXPECTS UTILITIES
ASSESSMENT FIGURES

Mayor Paine expected Wednesday to
be given the public utilities assessment
figures and thereby enable the city ad-
ministration to ascertain definitely how
much revenue would be derived from
this source. Al Robinson of the state
tax commission, was in Memphis We'd
nesday and some weeks ago told the
mayor he would be able to furnish
him with the commissions assessment
of Shelby county public utilities.
Robinson had not conferred with the
mayor at noon Wednesday but visit
from him was expected some time dur
ing the day. Robinson called upon G.
Dave Wells, county assessor and con-
ferred with him during the morning.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
Train Hits Auto;
/ Killed; / Hurt

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. Sept. s.
Fred McCree was fatally injured, and
Floyd Smith seriously hurt at Sale
Creek this morning when freight
train on the Southern struck an auto
mobile In which they were driving at
a grade crossing,
The men were rushed TO ChattanoogA
hut McCree died on the operating table,
Smiths leg and shoulder were crushed
He is not expected to live
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
ARMSTRONG YET TO
APPEAR AT OFFICE

Walter p. Armstrong. city attorney.
who was scheduled 10 reach Memphis
wednesday from Chicago, had not
reached his office at noon Mayor
Paine has awaited the arrival of Mr.
Armstrong for several days in order
TO determine the citys action In the
gas situation.
The financial analysis 10 he made by
r, G. Proutt had not been given to
the mayor at noon and no time had been
Gtt for its appearance at city hall
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
Barber, SIugged, In
Serious Condition

]. N Beeler. barber. who has been
in q semiconscious condition at ST. Jo-
seph's hospital two days, after being
hit In the head and robbed, Wednes-
day was reported as in serious con-
dition with about even chances to live.
Beeler had made no statement rela-
tive to being slugged in the head and
robbed and left lying on Arkansas
street Monday night. according to hos
pital attaches.
Officers were investigating the case,
but had no cleWs
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
SHRlNERS LEAD BRISTOL
LABOR DAY CELEBRATION

BRISTOL. Tenn, Sept. 8. (Spl)-Ia-
Dor day here was featured by the great
Shriner ceremonial, in which more
than LOCO Shriners from Knoxville,
Roanoke and other points, participated.
The downtown district was splendidly
decorated, more than 5000 pounds OF
flags and other decorating material hav-
ing been used
The principal features marking the
days Celebration were the baseball
game between Shriner teams, a parade
headed by the mayors of Bristol and the
famous KAHN band; the ceremonial at
the tabernacle on Commonwealth street
the band concert. and the great Shrine
ball, held at the warehouse of Com
monWealth street
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
CONGRESSMAN FISHER
RETURNS FROM FRANCE

WASHINGTON. Sept 8. (Spl)-Rep-
ton today after a six weeks tour OF the
battlefields of France and the territory
now occupied by the army of occupation
in Germany. Among interesting places
visited were Coblenz, Verdun and Ro-
magne.
While in Germany Mr.. Fisher paid a
visit to Col. Allen Greer. of Memphis,
now with the army of occupation. He
will leave for Memphis tomorrow after
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
J. P. MULVTHTLL DIES

j. =. MulyihilL aged "a years, died
Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services
viii take place from the parlors Of Me
Dowell & Monteverde tho hour to be
announced later. lie Is survived by IN
widow, two daUshters Mrs. Oscar w
Narowitz and Miss Gladys MulvihiIl
and two. sons, j. p, Jr., and Harry NJ
Mulvihill.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
MdcSWiney Said
To Be Brighter
Though Weaker

LONDON, Sept. S.-Terence Mac
Swiney, lord mayor of Cork. entered
today on the 9th day of his hunger
strike. Reports from Brixton prison
where he is incarcerated, said he was
a little brighter this morning, but weak
ei' aud more exhausted II was addec
he had passed fairly good night.
A bulletin issued at noon by the Irish
Self Determination league, with regard
TO the mayors condition, said:
The lord mayor suddenly got much
weaker The doctors are very anxious
and have forbidden his relatives to con-
verse with him"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
"HONEY GIRL" BIG
PUZZLE WITH NOTE
AS IDENTITY CLEW

Falling into swoon when police entered atrons
wednesday to question her. Honey Girl" unidentified woman
VINO was picked up Tuesday night suffering amnesia for
some time wednesday forenoon Physicians
were hurredy summoned and gave treatment The woman
showed no signs Of regaining normal condition
Pohce and detectives Wednesday the where
the confined They to question her regarding
her identity When they stepped through the door SHoney
Girl rose from her bed and fell to the floor dead faint