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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-14
CAM EXPLAIN MURDER OF
ELWELL, DECLARES VOICE
Unknown Man Tells Detroit ATTORNEY
Over Telephone lie Alone
Knows Murderer.
BY Associated Press.I

F''' -f'@S"NIdEtI 1'TeSS.1
DE iHolT. July l3.-Evcry effort is
oeihs made by the Detroit police to
ma an unknown man who called
Assistant United States District Al
torney Polozker to the telephone this
morning and declared that he alone
knew how James B. Elweli, wealthy
turtman and whist expert met death
IN his fashionable New York home
June II.
All attempts to learn his Identity
were without avail, although Mr.. Po-
iozker conversed with him fifteen
minutes, purposely stringing out his
talk to enable the telephone to dis
cover tho identity of the mysterious
informant.
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my Associated press.l

WASHINGTON. July I3.-of-
hcini Washington will pay honor
TO France tomorrow In commcmo-
ration of BnstiIe Day.
Government buildings will dis
play the French TricolOr along
with the American NnE, President
wilaon VIII send n message of
cOnSratulaiion TO the President of
France and Secretary baker will
place wrcatbs on the grave. of
French noIdicrs mt the Arlington
National Cemetery.
Tonight General PcrshinS scnt
ncssnEc to Marshal F0ch md
the French nrny, and similar
message wns vent by Franklin
D'0lier, national commander of
the American Legion.
I'ainbrIdEc Colby, Secretary of
state. I'm announcing that the
French InE would bc hoistcd over
the Stntc Department Building
with the Stars and Stripes, sug-
Eestcd informally thnt the same
he done from business houses and
residences over the entire country.
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Must lie Helped Quiokry.

WASHINGTON. July 13.-If suffer
Ing and starvation in Poland are TO
bs averted, there must be Immediate
practical aid from the United States,
Hugh Gibson, American minister to
Poland. who is in Washington, de-
ciared in an appeal issued today to
the American people. Mr. Gibson's
appeal resulted from reports of great
suffering which has come TO he
Poles in the path of retreating Polish
army.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-14
FIREMEN ALL RESIGN
.henibcrship VI OF Memphis Department
hectares Ii impossible to Live
on Present Pay

MEMPHIS. TENN. July 13...
serting inability to meet tho present
cost or living under the prevalent
sca'e OF wages. the entire membership
oi the Memphis Fire Department, with
the exception of the chief. assistant
chiefs, telephone operators and ma
chinists, presented their designations
TO John B. Edgar. fire and police COM
missioner. late today. effective noon
July Is.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-14
nrnort Armis.icc Acceptancc.

LONDON. July lat is runIored in
authoritative quarters in Spa that
Premier Lloyd George has received a
message from Gorg Tchitcherin. Boil
shcvist commissary for foreign af-
fairs. accepting the proposals OF thA
allied for AN armistice between Po-
land and Russia
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-14
UNIDENTIFIED MAN TAKES
POT SHOT AT HlNDENBURG
German Field Marshal Grnppies With
Assnilnnt and Forces Him to
Run.
Y Ny AssocLaied rreEs. !

by Associated Press.
BERLlN. july l3.-An unidentified
man broke into Field Marshal Him
denburg's house today and fired at
the field marshal. The bullet missed
It's mark and the man escaped.
The field marshal was alone at the
time and attempted to call 4 servant.
Tho intruder grapplcd with the field
marshall and during tho struggle
fred his revolver. The culprit then
broke away and made his escape.
He is believed 20 be a member of
gang of burglars.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-14
TURKS GIVEN SCARE
Victories OF Greeks and Their Oc-
cupntion of Brussn DemoraIizc
SatiOnaIiSts.
ny Assneiated rress.

PARIS. July l3-The Victories Of
the Greeks, their occupation of
Brussa, and The Generalization of the
Turkish Nationalists have caused "a
great reaction in Turkish circles.
which now show an inclination to
accept and sign The peace treaty. ac-
cordinr 10 dispatches from Constants
nople today.
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TWO BOlSHEVIST GENERALS
ARE KILLED BY THE POLES
Four Hundred Reds arc Slain Dur
Ing Hot Bnyonet Fighting I'm the
Pripct Region.

~ Associa Ted Press.
WARSAW. July l3.-The sevcrest
hshi;ns since the Polish withdrawal
began. with much bayonet work. is
reported in the region o. Ovruch.
south OF the Pripct marshes. in dis
patches from the from, today. Two
Bolshcvist generals. Kaa,jinskI, a dl-
vision commander. and Orysow. chief
OF staff. have been killed. as well as
400 other Bolshevists in this region.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-14
Hildreth Pays $l25,000
for a Two Year-Old Colt
tBy Asxociatcd PrcxsJ

AQUEDUCT, n. ". July i3.-
The highcst price ever paid for
two-yenr-old In this country wns
recorded here today when Samuel
&. IIildrcth obtained Inchnpc, n
chestnut colt by Frinr Uock-Ftosc
of Gold, for sl2J,OOO. An offer OF
100000 mndc by Iiildrcth after
the colts victory In the fremont
stakes last Saturday was refused
by Trainer Fred Iiurlcw, acting
for his employer, j. III. .IRonsetcr.
the California sporting maSnntc
and breeder.
Samuel G. IIiidrcth Ia associated
with Harry n. Sinclair. mcnbcr
OF the state Racing Commission,
In extensive turf interests.
Inchnpc has started twice this
ycnr md was successful ON both
occasions. lie was bred in Cali
fornia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-14
WOMEN MAY SERVE ON
JURY IN GREAT BRITAIN
Husband and Wife. However, Are Not
Permitted to Sit Ia
Same Case.
Inv Associatcd press.l

LONDON, July l3.-In accordance
with an act of Parliament already
passed the Lord Chancellor an
nounces that after July Is women
are liable TO service on jurics under
the same conditions as men. Hus-
band and wife will not be permitted
to serve on the same occasion.
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refuse Wireless. Mcn lncr.,.c

NEW YORK, July lathe Ameri-
can steamship owners Association at
meeting hero today voted unani-
mously to refuse demands of wire
less operators for wage increase.
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Women Moonshiners Get
Added Time for Escaping
tDy Universal ScrvIcc.)

WILMINGTON, ". e.. July H.
Lizzie Sclson md Nary GurEane-
ous, both 75 years of nEe, who re-
Gently cscnpcd from the county
stocknde where they were ncrv-
Ing sentences for milking moon
shine whisky. were given mn nd-
diti"nnl scntcncc todny of thirty
days.
when arrested several wcckx
nEo on the distiiIinS charge. the
two women had S7O0 between them,
although for some time previously
they Ind been supported by char
table organizations.
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Killed by Lightning Bolt.

JACKSON, MISS. July 13.-John
William Provine. son of DR.. J. w.
Proyine, president OF tho Mississippi
College at clinkon, was killed by
late Md Tnday on his planta-
.Ainn- n-Anc6rdinx- tS,word. shArA
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-14
Snow in Buenos Aires.

BUENOS AIRES. July 13.-The city
OF Buenos Aires, In which most OF
the houses are without heating ac-
commodations. today experienced it's
second snowfall in thirty years.
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Munitions Car Explodes.
my associated press.l

{
LOR1ENT, FRANCE, July IA
freight car loaded with fve tons OF
American munitions was blown up
by an explosion: today nt the LorIent
Station. Eight{ nea were killed and
three injureds SS Y Z,
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ANOTHER BUB0NIC CASE
is FOUND IN PENSACOLA
proprietor OF Grocery Store, III for
Several Days. Found Suffering
From Dread DiscnSc

PENSACOLA. FLA. July I3.-Jamcs
Mitcheii, proprietor of small gro
Gerry establishment on Intendencia
street Ill for several days. was found
10 De suffering with bubonic plague.
Aitcheli was taken ill while at his
place or business. The physicians in
charge OF hEhting the plague took
me usual precautions. Mitcheu's case
was oihciaily diagnosed as bubonic
plague.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-14
ALTITUDE RECORD HOLDER
REDUCED TO LOWER RANK
Major Schroeder, Who Fell SIX Miles
and Lives. Drops From Major
to CnptRln.

DAYTON. OHIO. July 13.-Orders
received at Mccook Field today re-
duced Major r. w. Schroeder. who
holds the worlds airplane altitude
record, to tho rank OF captain.
Major Schroeder recently fell nearly
Six miles In the air during flight.
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Ne,x Yorl Isn,n,nx...

New York; Employees Get Incrcas.
NEW YORK, July 13.-The board
of'bldermen tonight passed a resolu-
;tioA increasing the. salaries OF mum,
Observation-Disclosures cent.
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EmpreSs EuEcnic Owned Iig Estate.
LONDON, July 13.-Tho estate of
the late Empress Eugenie Is valued
at f2,ooo,oo0. according to the
Daily Mail. Some OF the Jewels of
curios designs are almost
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ISAT \
DEADLOCK STAGE
OVER PLATFORM
Radicals Refuse to Yield
Further to La Fol
lette's Dictation.
SENATOR SAYS PROPOSED
PLANKS ARE TOO DRASTIC
Declares He Will Not Accept
Nomination for Presidency
Till Changes Are Made.
CONVENTION AWAITS REPORT
After Hours of Delay Body Ad.
journs Until This Morning to
Vote on Candidates.
SENATOR SAYS PROPOSED
PLANKS ARE TOO DRASTIC
CONVENTION AWAITS REPORT
After Hours Of Delay Body Adj
journs Until This Morning to
Vote on Candidates.
IBy Associated prsss.l

CHICAGO, July If twcdncsday)-
Enriy this morning the conferences
committee announced that the third
pnrty platform wnS bciniS rewritten,
ana that copy OF 1t wonId he sent
TO Senntor In Toilette by mcsSc, j.
GER who will be one of the members
OF the co-,mittcc. The messcnEcr
VIII leave Chicngo for Madison mt :,
n. W.. md In expected 10 get word
OF In Folicttc'S opinion back to the
convention when II meets at 0:3O I'm
the morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-13

thorities, admitted the murder, claim ing self-defense.
 According to the story told by Chap man to 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 trencnes. IIe conceived the idea of hiding his identity by adopting the dead mans name, changed identifica- ton 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 Siberia, was honorabIy discharged, and last week re-enlisted in the army and was to go this week to Angel Island, California, for duty with the Sixth cavalry.
 Police say his military record has been checked.
 Chapman was caught in Chattanooga by two Knoxville detectives -through a school-day sweetheart whom they 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 good army record, and was mentioned in orders for bravery both in France and Si- beria, his discharge shows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-13
ITALIAN MUDDLE DEEPENS
impossible to Tell Which Faction
 Will Gain Upper Hand
By Associated Press


 Milan September 12-Which faction among the workmen will finally get the upper hand in Italy's labor upheaval is considered the merest speculation, there seemingly being no one man so superior as to exercise the predominant influence of making his idea prevail.
 One section of the workmen follows the theory of Camille Colombini, one Of the three secretaries of the metal work CTS, who maintains that the proletariat must take advantage of the present sit- uation and take over the government Tn order to bring about an entirely new social and economic organization.
 Signor Guarnieri, another secretary or the workers, declares the only safet. for the country lies in intensification of pro duction, but tha this is impossible under the present regime, no matter what con sessions the ellploye make, as the pro- letariat has lost the confidence of the bourgeois.
 Some observers profess to read anxiety upon the part of the workers leaders not to frighten the burgeois, and espe- cially the lower and middle class, whose help and sympathy are still necessary to them.
 Signor Baldesi, secretary general oI the confederation of labor, said today mo- body desired to present an aspect such as Russian communists. According 10 him, the men directing the confederation are doin gtheir utmost to prevent chaos. which would ruin the nation. He added that from the present crisis new or ganization of labor and production must emerge and be in greater harmony witn the modern spirit of social justice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-13
SPEAKERS DISCUSS
 STRIKE SITUATION

There were no unusual developments in the strike situation noted yesterday, other than the mass meeting held at several of the mine, districts, called at the ins stance of the officials of the mine work CTS union, where the strike situation was discussed
 Meetings were held at Vivian. Mary Lee, Sayreton, Good Springs, Adger, Bradford and other places, which were addressed by organizers and officials of the union in the effort to induce the miners at work at these places to join then ranks of the strikers.
 At some of the places the meetings were largely attended, but at others the crowds were small At Bradford, it is stated not one of the miners at work attended the meeting and the speakers for the occasion left without making tLefr talks.
 To disorder of any kind was reported at the sheriffs office yesterday.
 Van A. Bitner of Pittsburg who has been designated by the national officials of the mine workers union, to lend his aid and counsel to the Alabama union leaders, is expected to arrive in Birming- ham today. He was former president of the Pittsburg local. Some new develop ments are expected after he has con- ferred with the union leaders here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-13


 q had been i'll for the past eighteen years; at times I wastso bad that no one thought I would live. was treated for catarrh of the stomach, but nothing seemed to help me- I would have faint ing spells and fall down anywhere ana remain unconscious for hours at time. At times my mind was blank for days. My circulation would stop and my hands and feet would become cold and clammy. My food would not digest in my stomach and I was obliged to eat liquids. 1 lost in weight. being raduced ffom 196 to 1SS pounds. My friends all predicted that would not live six months. friend Of my husband recommended Plant Juice to him and he purchased a bottle for noe. After taking about one-half of the bottle. got relief. I have been using Plant Juice now for some time and I am glad to state for publication that have en- tirely regained my health and am en- tirely cured. I can eat any kind of food and digest it perfectly; I do not have any more aches or pains and do not have any more fainting spells. I am now doing all my own housework for the first time in many years. At the present time I weight 165 pounds. I can recom- mend Plant Juice for what it has done for me and I know it will help all suf- ferers of stomach and nervous disorders if they will try it. My husband and my self are both truly grateful to your medi- cine for restoring me to health.'''
 Plant Juicesis sold in Birmingham at Norton's Drug Store. corner Fourth Ave-, nue and Twentieth Street.-Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-13
COST Of LIVING
 UP 145PER CENT
Sugar Shows Largest Increase With 382 Per Cent, Potatoes
 Following With 368
By Associated Press

New York. September 12.-Report of a survey of the cost of living, con- trasted with living costs of pre-war times, made public tonight by the na- tional industrial conference board, shows that the increase in the six year period ending July l. has been 145 per cent. The summary shows an increase of 19 per cent in the fast year and per cent from March, 1920 to July.
 The outstanding figures of the sur Vey are that food increased 119 per cent in price in the six-year period; shelter 5S per cent; clothing 166; fuel, neat and light 66 per cent, and sun cries S5 per cent. These percentages were derived from figures obtained from retail dealers in the commodities of life in cities of large population throughout the country, and accord ingly represent the price the consumer had to pay rather than the wholesale price of the product
 The largest increase in food prices in the six-year period were in sugar, which climbed 3S2 per cent; potatoes 56S per cent; flour 164 per cent; corn meal 133 per cent; rice If per cent; bread 113 per cent; ham 112 per cent; i; lamb 109 per cent; hens 107 per cent, and pork chops 101 per cent. Detroit showed an increase in food prices of 13S per cent, which was the highest of the thirty mine cities in~which fig ures were collected, and Los Angeles was lowest with 95 per cent.
 Figures supplied by 361 real estate boards and brokers, chambers of com merce and civic organizations is vir- tually all cities having population exceeding 50,000, gave a rent increase percentage of 5S. Eighty-six cities, among which were New York, Chi cago, Philadelphia. Detroit, Los An geles, Pittsburg and Cleveland, showed increases of more than 50 per cent. Boston. St. Louis. San Francisco and a number of other smaller cities showed less than 50 per cent, and in some the increase ran as low as 10 per cent. Gas and electricity for do- mestic use 165 per cent.
 Under the hce1ing of sundries, the board classified car fares, which in creased in 120 cities, and remained un- changed in thirty three. Hard coal prices increased S1.4 to S5.5 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-13
.17 YEARS IN CELLAR
Girl Cripple Kept Hidden Since She
 Was Two Years Old
Ky Assnciated Press


 Joliet, Ill.,, September 12.-State and county authorities were tonight preparing an investigation to determine persons re- sponsble' for the condition of Marie Kol- wiszki, a cripple, aged 19, who they said, had been kept hidden for, seventeen years in the cellar of iher home here.
 Officials announced that they had learned that the girl was placed in the cellar when she was two years old. They said she had the physical appearance of a girl of six, and her limbs were twisted and shrive;ed and her face gaunt and discolored. The girl was found in a crib in corner of the cellar, covered with a quilt The only light came from one small window.
 Authorities reported that the upper part of the house was clean and comfortable. There are three other children in the family they said, adding that the girls stepfather Steve Earn, was a railroad employe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-13

couple, was not aware that there was anything unusual afoot when the young people appeared at his office ac- companied by two strange men, and asked to be married. But imm ediately the ceremony ended the two strangers, who proved to be Knoxville detectives, placed handcuffs on Schmid's 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 fiance, the Knoxville detectives having shadowed Miss White when she left that city.
 When the young couple declared their desire to wed, despite Schmid's s arrest, the officers raised obstacles, but Accompanied them to the esquire's office and acted as best men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-13
Local Data
River Engineer Crowned

Decatur, September 12.-(Special)- Searching parties are dredging the Ten nessee river near Whitesburg for tho body of Capt L. D. Ferguson, we'll known Tennessee river steamboat engi. neer, who was drowned there last night. A telephone report reached here Sunday morning telling of Captain Ferguson death, and number of local citizens went up the river to aid in the search for the body. Captain Ferguson was very popular here for many years. lie was the engineer of the Decatur river ferry. According to information receivet1 here. Captain Ferguson fell from the steamer Decatur No. 1, which was talk ing on gravel near Whitesburg last night. A small boat manned by mem- bers of the crew attempted to reach the side of the drowning man, but lost him in the darkness. Captain Ferguson was an excellent swimmer, but was unable to combat the surging current of the river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-13
DEATHS

Mrs. Mary R. Finn-Funeral services for Mrs. Mary R. Finn, age 7s, who died Saturday afternoon at the resi- dence of her daughter, Mrs. T. L. Hobart 1901 South Sixteenth avenue. will be held from the residence this morning at 10:S0 o'clock. The body will later be placed upon a train for Decatur by Johns for burial.
 Thomas ". SheItOn-Age 6S. oflwar- rior. a former resident of Birming- ham, died at the home of his son, J. F. Shelton, S512 Underwood ate- nue, Saturday night at $50 o'clock, the result of stroke of apoplexy, while on visit to his son. MT. Shell ton was born in Jackson county North Carolina, in 1852 With his in 1901. For years he was a well known teacher and merchant of Asheville. N. C.. and for the past six years has been closely associated with the public schools of Shelby county, Alabama He was a member of the Baptist Church and was staunch worker in both church and Sunday school. He is survived by his wife and four children, tw9 sons. D. T. shelton of Asheville, N. C., and J. E. Shelton of Birmingham two daughters Mrs. T. A. Robert. son of Washington. D. C., and Mrs. Ollie M Roper of Westover, Ala. In- torment took place at Forest Hill cemetery Sunday at o'clock.
 Mrs. J. T. Holland-Age 6s. died yes- terday at the residence of her daugh- ter, Mrs. C. R. Mckinley, 1714 Sloss avenue. Funeral services from tho residence this afternoon at o'clock. Interment at Forrest Hill cemetery She is survived by her husband, two sons, H. S. and James Holland. and two daughters. Mrs. Mckinley and Mrs J. P. Sharpe of Florence.
 James Spnke-Age 67, died yesterday at his late home in Irondale. He is survived by one son and two daugh- ters. Funeral arrangement will be announced later by Woodin.
 c. A. WiIliamson-Age "A, died yester- day at local infirmary. Remains were shipped to Leeds by Woodin where funeral services will be held at Leeds Presbyterian Church this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, the Rev. J. NJ. Broadly officiating.
 Alex Carreli-Funeral services for Alex Carrell who died yesterday morning at the residence of his daughter Mrs. w. B. Lawson, loot South Fourteenth street will be held from Shaws chapel this afternoon at o'clock. After the funeral servir"H the body will be sent to Angus \:' Ark. for burial. The deceased was member of Camp Hardee. United Confederate Veterans, and all local veterans are requested to attend the funeral services. He is survived by two daughters. Mrs. Frank Maguire of Arkansas and Mrs. w. B. Law son of Birmingham. two sons. Alex Carrel. Jr.. of Bessemer. and Frank Carrell of this city.