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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-25
Phantom Stalks Through
Conferences UninUited
Uncertainty and Speculation Are
Rife In Democratic C0un-
Gil Chambers.
RUMORs OF FIGHT HEARD
Senator Walsh Threatens t0
!, Lead Attack On Administra-
ti0n Platform Program.

San Francisco, June 24.--More ant
more elements of uncertainty appeared
In the lineup Of the democratic ma
9tional convention today. as leaders Of
"A The first magnitude arrived in increas-
ing numbers and put their heads to-
gether over questions OF policies and
men.
For the time being the platform held
its place as the big topic OF converse
tion. Negotiation with the problem
Of bone-dry prohibition was the chiei
material for controversy, but talk OF
candidates, In morbid stage for
week. revived as convention crowds
gathered. Boosters for Cox ana hall
dozen other aspirants became increas-
ingly active among the uninstructed
delegates and whole bevy Of favorite
sons and dark horses blossom out with
headquarters Of their own
Meantime, the phantom McAdoo boom
stalked serenely through hotel cor
ridors and conference rooms. leaving
behind trail Of uncertainty and specu-
iation. Though publicly executed by
McAdoo himself, the movement did not
down. Indeed. its perambulations were
suggestive OF the pink OF vigor.
~ tuTucu up0cio uuiuvitCu do BllOSt
at the council table or more than one
candidates manager.
On several questions convention or.
ganization, too, party chiefs are in q
-quandary There are some rublings
OF a fight against Senator Glass, the
administration choice for chairman of
the platform committee, and the prob
lem Of choosing permanent conven-
tlon chairman got into mess which
threatened to upset seriously plans of
some administration supporters.
Senator Walsh. Montana, who voted
in the senate in March for ratification
of the treaty with republican rascrva-
dions, promised to become the storm
center OF the organization tight. In
some quarters he was urged as a cam
didate against Glass, for head OF the
platform committee, though many
others thought he should be permanent
ehairman. Walsh has the backing OF
bryan and 1t is said he is favored by
sther powerful forces. more r less
out OF accord with The administration
policies.
Chairman Cummings anil otEcc ma
tional committee officials discounted
talk OF an open anti administration
fight, and protested vigorosuly against
lobby gossip that President Wilson
vas attempting to dictate either the
Clatform or candidate.
Bainbridge Colby or Chairman Cum
mings are suggested by the admins.
tration people as permanent chairman,
hut 1t was said today that no decision
had been reached and Walsh might
be accepted.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-25
CHLORINE GAS
MENACES CITY

New York, June 2i-Thousands OF
persons on the East Side spent Sleep
less night on the steps of their homes
and along the curbs unable to retire
for fear of being overcome by chlorine
gas that escaped from defective car
boy in the chemical plant
Deputy Fire Chief Henry B. Helm
and four members OF the rescue squad
who plugged the leaking cylinder were
overcome by the deadly vapor and are
in hospital
Attention was first attracted to the
leaking carboy when scores of people
began crowding into the streets cough
ing and sneezing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-25
GEORGIA PEACHES
CAUGHT IN TIE-UP

Macon, June 24.-New York and points
east Will be cut off from Georgia's
peach supplies after tonight unless
railroad outlets are provided through
some other gateway than the Potomac
yards and Washington, it was said to-
night. An embargo goes on there to-
morrow on account Of the railroad
strike The Gergia fruit crop is later
than usual and heavy shipments have
not hegun.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-25
COAL OPERATORS
TAKE BIG PROFIT

Washington, June 24.-Coal produc-
tion statistics compiled by federal trade
commission from reports Of 1851 op-
orators for March. indicate an increase
in profit per ton OF thirteen cents or
45 per cent. The margin of profit per
ton in March, the commission declared.
was ~ cents, against 30 in February.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-25
Temperature-

mean. IS: normal 81, mean same udIe
last year so: accumulated deficiency
this year to date, PSI: highest of record
for June. 101 degrees: lowest OF record
for June. 55 degrees.
Rainfall
For "a hours ending D. m. o: total for
this month D. m. 4-27: normal for
June. 4.S7 inches: accumulated excess
this year to date, 4.23.
a. m. 81. IL noon 75. : p. m. u.
Barometer
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-25
JUDGE PARKHILL
SUCCEEDS GORDON

Tallahassee. June 2l--The governor
has appointed Judge Charles B. Park
hill. OF Tampa, to be states attorney
for the thirteenth judicial circuit. to
succeed Judge Horace C. Gordon, re-
signed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-25


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6:54. Moonrise 2:l
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July /. Hiah tide.
3:04 o. m; low tide,
f::31 a. m
Yesterdays Weather
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7s; IL noon. 80, z p
m, so: Wet bulb, z
a. m. IA; Y noon,
~: : D. M. 73-; high
est. SO; lowest, 70;
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-25
SHRINERS MEET
ATLANTIC CITY

Portland. Oregon. June 24.-The I'm
perial Council Of Shriners today selected
Atlantic City for the 1921 convention.
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er Bureau Offlce.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-25
Europe Bids American
Coal Prices Sky High
Cream of Mine Product Flows
to Tidewater for Export at
Top Notch Rates.
CHEAP GRADES ADVANCE
American Consumers Are Forced
to Pay Extortionate Prices
for Poor Fuel.

Editors Note-The Journals coal
investigators already have revealed
the prospective $4,000. 100000 profi-
teering in coal. and the famine threat
ening. particularly for the northwest.
Tomorrow's report win touch another
vital spot, the car congestion caus-
ing it aIL)
Especial To The JournaD
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29
ADRIATIC QUESTION
CAUSING ALARM TO
MEMBERS OF SENATE
Operating Force Of
Richmond Railroads
Are to Be Retained

No hmm ediate changes in the oper-
ating forces OF the railroads entering
Richmond will be made on the return
OF the lines to private ownership, Of
f1cials dirSctiy in charge stated yes
terday. 1t Is said, however. that in
some instances the railroads employ
ed greater number of employees
during tho period of federal control
than were needed.
Anticipate approval by the preai-
dent OF the Cumr,ins- Esch bfll.
preparations have been made by ali
Richmond railroads for the return of
the lines to private control at mid
night. n. p. Maher. director of the
pocahontas region OF the railroad
administration, issued the following
circular:
AT 1901 A. n March first, 1890,
tho railroads in the Pocahontas re-
gion now under federal control win be
returned to and be operated BY the
corporate owners. Effective March
nrxt, 1920. the officers and employees
OF the various railroads in the Poca-
hontas region who have heretofore
been reporting TO the federal man
ayers. will. commencing March nrst.
1920, report tn the corporate officers
OF their respective roads until other
wise instructed by the corporations
No changes are contemplated ut
the Richmond shops Of the Chem-
peake and Ohio railway. either to In
crease or decrease the forca, George
W. Stevens. president Of the railroad
stated yesterday. Thk sets At rest
reports recently circulated that tho
working force at those shops would
be reduced.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29
POST A,I.P,A. FOR
THE RIVER LINE
Body Adopts Resolution
Asking That Traffic Be
G ont nu e d on the
James.

Pest A. r. r. A.. at its regular
meeting last nighT. took active steps
toward corporation with the cham
Der of commerce and other bodies.
with the end in view Of having the
Old Dominion Steamship company re-
tain its James river boats
A resolution t. this effect was In
in connection Herewith. suggested
that the post get actively behind the
movement and leave nothing undone
toward the end to be achieved.
Speeches of approval were made by
George w. Rogers. w r Cridlin,
Hugh Powell. William Jenkins, Jr.,
S. J. Allen. ana others, and the body
declared itself unanimously in favor
of active cooperation in carrying out
tho substance of the resolution.
II was suggesttd by President
POWELL that avery member Of the post
get in touch with the officials of the
Old Dominion company and Indicate
that portion at least OF the business
CT the city would be thrown the way
CT that company.
A comprehensive report was made
by Chairman W. 3. Cridln. of the
legislative committee in which he
stated that his COMMITTEES had been
in close touch with members of the
legislature on matters of interest to
the travelling man. He cited the
work done in good roads activities,
the hotel bill, the highway sign meas
ure and the Brotherhood statue prop
osition, and reported satisfactory re-
suits all alongs the line.
In reference to senate bill No 1TS,
relating to the laws OF credit, he
stated that. while the bill was passed
by the upper house of the legislature
without n dissenting voice his com
nittee. together with representatives
OF other organizations had succeeded
in getting a hearing before the house
committee. and felt satisfied that no
action would be taken at this session
The bill. as explained by Mr.. Cridlin
IS drastic in its requirements. and
would. according to his Interpretation
be vastly Injurious to the small ship
peF and nerchnpts He said that the
only action probable ~ this time
might be the naming OF committee
to look into the question to report its
findings ut the next meeting OF the
legislature
In discussing the Brotherhood
statue movement, Mr. Cridlin said
the prospect for legislative endorse
mont was bright. and he felt quite
confident that the legislature would
make an appropriation. The idea,
tContinucd on Page Two)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29
Believe u. S. Must
Recognize Russian
Soviet Government

Washington, Feb. 23.--senate leader,
foe!ieve that recognition of tho soviet
, republic OF Russia by America Is in.
sevitabie. Furthermore they bsiievs
, that this must be done in the near fu.
ture fand that it will be for the best
interest OF the whole world.
Although officials at the state de-
,partment refuse to give any indication
that thefe ID to be any Immediate recog.
milton OF Lenine- Trotzky regime. lead.
ers In tho senate today expressed the
belief that this government cannot at
FORD to delay action along this line very
much longer.
soviet republic still remains in the
records Of the state department and
there 10 little likelihood officials said
that IL win be made public. h
The text has not yet reached the
soviet bureau here
As an indication of the state de-
pertment's attitude it was made plain
today that the bids of the soviet repub-
.lic for surplus war supplies would b.
rejected. but in spite Of this, the BE-
lief prevails In the senate that recogni-
ton is looming near.
Senator Hitchcock, Of Nebraska who
lis spokesman Of the administrator
tlesders. exprdssed the belief today that
resumption Of relations with Russia
was very near. At the same time Sena-
tor Borah. Of Idaho. predicted that the
allies would recognize the soviet rc-
public within ton days and that recog-
nition BY the United states would foi.
lsw immediately after
Senator France. Republican Of Mary
land. II tho author Of rcUoiution now
pending before the foreign relations
committee directing that the president
extend friendly rscognition to Russia ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29

Par4n Feb. a4.-The nationai strfke
AZ -o~x ~orR~.. 80. .r.. .r.,.
To-Day ana me republic races tne wofst
industrial de-up in its history. despite
tho efforts OF Premier NfTIerand and
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29
TAX DODGERS ARE FREED.

Washington. Feb. William A.
English and John Fl. O'Rrfen. Boston
merchants, sentenced 10 eighteen
months Imprisonment for failure to
make proper income tax returns. will
be released from the Greenfield, Mass
House Of Correction on parole.
English and O'Brien Jointly were al
legged to have defrauded the govern
ment out OF $1.2p0. 900 In income
taxes. This they have paid, in addi-
ton to penalty of 100000.
Department of Justice officials in
announcing tho signing Of the parole.
said the purpose of the prosecution
had been served and there was no
longer reason for keeping the men in
prison.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29

partment of the interchurch world
movement. He is graduate OF Nor
avian college and has had much ex-
perience in rural religious. social and
economic study. DR.. James Buc-
hanan OF Richmond, rural survey di-
rector for the interchurch world
movement In Virginia. will deliver
report on the result of surveys con-
Quoted in various counties In the
state, revealing conditions relating to
every phase of religious life in these
communities
Morning, afternoon ard night ses-
sions will be held on Tuesday and
morning and afternoon session on
Wednesday following which the con-
ference will close.
MEETING OF WOMEN
In conjunction with the pastors
conference n meeting of women repre-
senting national women's boards. state
and district officers of missionary So
cieties local church leaders key
women in the field of civics, philan-
throphy. and from club. business and
professional life, will be held at the
Seventh-Street Christian church here.
Heading the team Of women SPEAK
ers who will address the women's
conference will be. Mrs Halle Linn
Hill, of New York; Mrs. w. C. Wins
bor0, OF st. Louis. Mrs. William Nc
Daniel Stearns. OF Indianapolis, and
Mrs r. s. Enrich. of BOSTON Among
the Virginia women who will partici-
pate in the program are Mrs. Lee
Britt. OF Suffolk; Miss Eta Num-. OF
Richmond. and other religious, edu-
cational, professional and club lead
ers.
Mrs. Hill is member of the staff
OF the interchurch field department.
She is known internationally. For
twelve years she has neen an out
standing authority and lecturer o.,
missions. She was the only woman
sent directly by the government on
Z cross-country speaking tour with
United States Treasurer John Burke.
during the liberty loan campaigns
s wv n rss WlnsheEansh IA sEiaelx kaawn,
in the South where she conducted
Tor four years q conference OF colored
yomen at Tuscaloosa. Ala. Her sum-
uaers are spars in the Far East visit
ing mission fields In China, Japan
and Korea,
Mrs. Stearns IL a noted speaker and
widely known in the mission fields of
all denominations. She Is secretary
OF the Christtan WomAnss beard ~
missions In indianapolis.
Mrs. Enrich, al boston, Ii on the
stan Of the field department of the
interchurch world movement. she Is
prominent In mission eircless hecauxe
"a her tan years work among hasemsi
n Turkey. q
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29
Inter- Church World Movement
Conference Begins Tomorrow
Vanguard 600 Pastors MANY De-
nominations in Virginia Arrived in Richmond Last Nj ght-
Rev. Charles Pratt Will Speak

Rev. Charles H. Pratt, secretary of
the Foreign Mission board OF the
Southern Presbyterian church. and
former Richmond pastor. who was
one OF the leaders In bringing about
the formation of the Interchurch
World Movement, will lead the team
of noted speakers who VIII address
the Virginia pastors conference,
which will open tomorrow afternoon
at the Second Presbyterian church.
The vanguard OF the more than 500
ministers, representing practically
every Protestant denomination in Vir-
ginia. who have accepted invitations
to attend the pastors conference here
to ba held under the auspices OF the
lnterchurch World movement, began
arriving last night. When the con-
ference, which will continue for three
days, opens tomorrow afternoon at z
o'clock. It. is expected to be the larg-
est asssmblange of pastors ever gath
cred together under one roof In thu
history of the state.
Accompanying Rev. Pratt as speak
ers will be DR.. James I. Vance, of
Nashville; Dr.. Edmund deG Drummer.
of New York, DR.. Samuel J. Green
field, OF Utica, N. T.: Rev. James
Seehorn Seneker, OF New York, DIR.
Egbert Watson Smith, Of Nashville.
and others of equal prominence in
the religious world.
DIR. James l. Vance will deliver the
opening address OF the conference.
speaking upon the Significance Of the
interchurch world movement, ut 2
o'clock tomorrow. DIR. Vance is pas
tor OF the First Presbyterian church,
OF Nashville and u also graduate
of the Union Theological seminary Of
Richmond and King College, Tenn.
He has held two pastorates In vir-
ginia, at Wytheville and Norfolk and
Is chairman OF the exec tive COM
mittee OF foreign missions in the
Presbyterian church OF the United
States. He is also professor Of homi-
letics at Vanderbilt university and
president or the board Of trustees OF
Oglethrope university.
ts One az tha CHIEF features, nf tomor-
rows session win be the preseritaf ton
Of the results OF the foreign mission
surveys by Raw. J. s. Seneker. Rev.
Seneker was graduated from the
University Of Missouri and haa earn
ed degrees from the Union Theologi-
cal seminary. Richmond. Vanderbilt
university. The University OF Chicago
and Teachers college, Columbia uni
v4rstty. -, SIS
Other speakers tomorrow after
noon will be: DIR. r. J. McMuiien, DIR.
Charles Hogan and 4. Danahue
T0mOrrow night the principal al
drampes will 30 by DR.. Edmund 3.
Hsunner. ehto& Of tha towR ana ceun-
4 1ivtufen r. - heaAa misIfn@s -.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29
ELECTION IN JAPAN TO
DECIDE SUFFRAGE OF MEN

Washington, Feb. 2S.--A national
election on the election of universal
suffrage for men win be held in
Japan, according TO advices reach
ing Washington today.
The matter became too knotty for
decision by parliament and the diet
has been dissolved on request of the
premier, the entire subject matter
going before the people themselves.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29
AMERICAN KILLED
| N RAID ON STORE
BY MEXICAN BAND
Posses Pick Up Hot Trail
a n d Follow Murders
Toward Border.
SUPPLIES AND
MONEY STOLEN
District Aroused Over
Attack On Proprietors
of General Store at
Ruby, Ariz.

Tuscon. Arix., Feb. .s.-Mexicans
rafded the general store and postoffice
conducted by the Fazier Brothers a,
Ruby. Ariz-, today, and in the battle
which followed one of the brothers
Alexander Frazier. American stoke
keeper and mining engineer was killed
and his brother, J. A. Frazier is in a
critical condition.
Tho brothers came upon the Next
cans as they were entering the store.
The robbers Immediately opened and
then ran. They are said TO have es-
capped across the line into Mexico.
All Of the district Is aroused to-
night The military from Cameron.
adjacent to the camp, has been on
the trail all day. Chief of Police
Frank +. BAILEY, OF Tuscon, has been
on the scene all day.
The Montana mine at Ruby is about
nine miles from the border and about
eight from Arivaca, where some de-
tachnents of military are stationed.
According to the story here, the
Mex1cans rode up. disrnounted, and
shot Alexander Frazier when he nrst
came to the door Of the store Later
they held up Jack Frazier at the
point OF . revolver and compelled him
to open the postofffce safe and, after
all money and military SUPPLIES in the
shape OF blankets, hats and shoes,
they decamped. Time was lost In no.
trying the military and informing the
authorities here.
Tho man hunt Ii on tonight. with
every prospect OF catching the bandits,
which number Is not known, but,
Judging from the supplies taken, Is
not small.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29
PROHIBITION PROVEN OF
GREAT VALUE TO q. 8.

London. Feb. 2s-Prohihition has
already proved Of enormous value to
the United States, according to q
report issued by the leaders of the
British temperance movement. The
report says: ~
The practically universal impress
sion produced by recent visitors to
the United States is, to quote Sir
James Hope Simpson, the we'll
known banker, one of great pros
perity to the country, the hopeful
ness Of the business men and. above
all. the enormous industrial ad-
yantages they have -begnn to reap.
from their policy of the prohibition
Of drink"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29
BRITISH AGENT FOR
TIE W1csr INDIES

London. Feb. 1.-THE west India
committee has decided to send the
secretary, Aigcrnon e. Asphalt. to the
West Indies. in order to keep IN close
touch with the trend OF public opinion
there on various matters affecting the
welfare OF those colonies and to slim
uiate interest In the committees en-
dowment fund which has now reach
cd flo..s0.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29

oAs VEIN
During this week, tickets for the
Cobb lecture will be on sale In a mum
Der of stores. along Broad and Main
streets and in banks and hotels. Each
member of the kiwanis club will also
have a batch In his pocket In Atlanta
la great crowd filled the auditorium
arnory TO hear Cobb and the Kiwanians
want to show Cobb that Richmond il
Just as fast and alive as Atlanta by
flltng the City Auditorium
The lecture tour which Cobb is now
giving Is his fourth He was with the
German army on its advance through
Belgium into Northern France and
spoke on his experiences on his return
to America He also gave lectures on
the closing phases of the war and on
reconstruction problems in Europe. He
declares emphatically that there In no
warst1r in his address on Made In
America"
Tickets VIII be on sale during the
week at D. Buchanan's. the Stieff Piano
Co, Coles. the Corley Co. HeIfstern
Brcs. r. A. MilIer's, Lee Ferguson
Piano Co. Tragles. the Business Mems
club. Grant Drug Co. Seventh AMI
Broad streets Grant Drug Co, Twelfth
and Main streets. l.. X. Sheppards
Walter p. Moses, the Federal Trust
company and other banks and In ho-
tells.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29
TEIE1RAPHERS
WAGE REVISION

1neonto Ontario, Feb. 7A--N y an
nounced by local officials OF the COM
merciai telegraphers union that CONF
mittees representing telegraphers IN
the employ OF the Canadian Pacific
railway, the Great Northwestern and
the government VIII meet IN Winni-
peg. Manitoba. IN March 70 revise
and standArdixe Wage agreements
Formerly each committee has acted
independently OF the others, but con-
certed action has bean decided upon
for 1890.