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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-16
THORNTON ENDS
NINE-DAY CHASE
PENSACOLA BOY IN CHINA
WRITES TO PARENTS HERE OF
RESCUE OF MISSIONARY SHELL
TON

J. PRESLEY Thornton, son of II. n.
Yunnanfu after having effected the
rescue of the Missionary Shelton, who
had been captured by bandits. The
story of the capture and some Of the
details of the rescue were told in The
Journal few weeks ago. Mr.. Thorn
tons letter home gives an insight into
the real story of the chase and some
of its dangers. The letter follows:
I returned to Unnanfu on the 18th,
but have not had minute to spare
until now, as the feasting and rejoicing
over Shelton's return has taken up all
time not actually. spent at work. Shell
ton. as we'll as one of the English mis-
sionaries who had been captured, re-
turned to Yunnanfu with our party.
The other Englishman escaped later
and also returned to Unnanfu, so that
Yang Tien Flu, though still going
strong is just now without any for
eign friends in his camp.
The whole thing ended up most hap
PLY and although we brought Shelton
back with us, I must say that our
having gotten hold of him was due to
pure luck and not any good manage
ment on my part.
The brigands were being pushed
pretty hard by the soldiers and as
Shelton had just about reached the end
OF his rope, physically and proving a
decided burden, they decided to hide
MIN In little village where he would
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-16

with me many times; especially one
night when was doctor to a poor
Ieiiow who had been shot right through
the knee join. It was nasty wouno
ana when I had just about gotten
notn the holes plugged up he twisted
the leg and started a hemorrhage.
FINALLY checked it but he surely did
surfer as hadn't intended wasting any
morphine on him to begin with. Had
70 give him a couple Of shots after
wards and then left SIS with one of his
pals to buy him opium.
he whole affair has been one OF
the most interesting things it has been
my luck to be mixed up in since com
ing out here and / will have to tell
you all about it when we see each other
next summer"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-16

Each package Of Diamond Dyes"
contains directions so simple that any
woman can diamond dye a new, rich.
fadeless color into worn, shabby gar
ments, draperies. coverings, whether
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-16

wool, silk, linen, cotton or mixed
goods.
Buy Diamond Dyes"-no other
lkind-then perfect results are guar
anteed even if you have never dyed
before. Druggist has color card.-Adv'
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-16
BLUE RIRaoN.

Extracts are too important in your
desserts to order just Vanilla or
Lemon" Order Blue Ribbon Vanilla
or Lemon-Distinctive, delicious flavor,
2-oz. bottle. BEST and takes less"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-16

AiBu.bers Retail Merchants Association
Eyision Chamber OF commerce
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-15
COTTON PROGRESS
 HELD FAVORABLE Development in Carolina Excellent Satisfactory
 in Alabama
ev A,,eeI,ted pre,,

Washington, July 14.-Cotton made favorable progress during the last week in all sections of the belt. benefitting generally from moderate temperatures and some moisture, the department of agriculture reported today in its week. ly weather and crop bulletin.
 Excellent progress was reported from North Carolina and fairly good advance from South Carolina. In Georgia, fair development was recorded. While heavy rains have unfavorably affected the crop in parts of Florida, causing she'd ding of fruit and increased weevil activity. some improvement was shown.
 Satisfactory progress was shown in Alabama. Mississippi and Tennessee while slight improvement was reported from Arkansas as a result of favorable weather.
 The crop made excellent progress in Texan, appearing above normal in all localities and fruiting well where weevil were not active. Although slight damage has been done so far by weevil in Louisiana the pest is increasing rapidly,
 Despite the pests activity. the re- port said. plants are fruiting satis- factoriiy in that state, as well as in ok1ahema-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-15
POSSE SURROUNDS
 ARMED CONNECTS
Beat Guard, Seize Gun and Escape After Robbing
 Him of $50
sv A.soo,.ted Pres.

Friar Point, Miss. July 14.-Six es- caped Arkansas negro convicts said to be well armed. are tonight believed to be surrounded in a wood near this place. Posses are on guard and will await daybreak, 1t is said. before seeking to drive the negroes from their hiding place.
 The negroes were working with a road gang just south of Helena.f Ark. today when they attacked their guard. Walter Cowan, white. and beat him unconscious. Taking his gun and $50 he had on his person. they fled north several miles until they forced a ne- gro boatman to row them across the Mississippi river to this place.
 Soon after they had landed here telephone messages were received from the Arkansas side of the river telling of their escape John Mullino city marshal of Friar Point. started on the trail of the men. They jumped out from a hiding place on the road side and beat him into insensibility taking his gun and continuing their flight A general alarm was given and posses of citizens and officers formed. Officers from Arkansas also are in the party which has the woods surrounded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-15
Anti-Lynching Plank
 Is Only a Splinter,
 Negro Women Are Told
By Associated Prsss

Tuskegee Institute. July 14-six hun dred negro women. attending the annual convention of the National Association of Colored Women, today applauded Hal lie O. Brown, first vice president, who charged that while the republican party has stood by us, it was noticeable at the Chicago convention that the platform committee reported, not plank, but a splinter, against 1ynching.'
 During the sessions today a telegram was read to the delegates from Senator Warren G. Harding, republican nominee for president, extending cordial greetings to the negro clubwomen and expressing the hope that the association will be guided by the broad and uplifting hand which characterized the founder of Tus- kegee Institute, Booker T. Washington. whom he hailed as one of the really useful men of the country. The telegram closed with the phrase: His example is a great heritage which your people should guard most zealously."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-15
HOP OFF TODAY
 ON A 9,0O0-M|LE
 FLIGHT ID NOME
To Establish Direct Air Route to Asia for Move ment of Aerial Units in
 Case of Need
By Associated Press


 Mineola, N. Y, July 14.-Preparations for the s.OOo-mile flight to Nome. Alaska. and return. which army air service pilots will attempt at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning in four airplanes, virtually were completed here tonight Selection of all observer for one machine only remains. Official reasons given for the flight are the establishment of a direct air route to Asia for the movement of air service units in event of need. and photograph ing unmapped inaccessible areas of Alaska that would require three years for ground surveying.
 The itinerary and consecutive distances in miles to be covered are:
 Mitchell field to Erie, Pa, 35o Grand Rapids, Mich, 300; Winona, Minn. sOo; Fargo, N. D.. s20; Portal, N. D., 29o; Saskatoon. Saskatchewan. Canada. 2So; Edmonton Alberta, 300; Jasper, wu; Prince George. British Columbia, 2oo Hazelton, 220; Wrangell, Alaska. zlU; White Horse. Yukon, 300; Dawson. 25G; Fairbanks. 275s Ruby. 240. and Nome, 300
 The observer still to be selected is q substitute for Sergt. T. Vierra, whose en- listment expires within the next few days Sergeant vierra had been assigned to plane No. 3. which will be piioted by Lieut.. c. N. Crumnine. photographic of- ficer of the expedition.
 The expedition will be commended by Capt. St. Claire Street, who will carry Sergt. Edmond Henriques as observer and mechanician. The second in com n,and will be Lieut. Clifford c. Mutt. who will be accompanied by Lieut.. ETC H. Nelson, also pilot and engineering officer of the expedition.
 The fourth plane will . be piloted oy Lieut.. Ross Kirkpatrick, with Master Electrician Joseph F. Enshsn as oo server and mechanician.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-15
IMPROVEMENT FORCE ID ATTACK
 GARRISON, BELIEF
Commander Federal Troops at NuevO Laredo Refuses to Surrender and Men
 Are Sleeping on Arms
By Associated prs,s


 Laredo, Tex, July 14.-The federal garrison at Nuevo Laredo, the Mexican town op- posite this city, is sleeping on arms tonight following receipt of a demand for it's surrender to anti-government forces.
 The demand. according to Mexican Consul Saracho, was made by General Ricardo Gonzalez, who has several hun dred disaffected soldiers and custom guards under his command. The de- smand, the consul said, met definite re- fusal on the part of Colonel Ortego, garrison commander at Nuevo Laredo.
 Colonel Ortego declared he would de- fend the town to the end with the 200 loyal troops in the garrison. Saracho said he did not know the exact number Of the disloyal forces but that they included custom guards who reyolted against the Carranza governmen at Nuevo Laredo last May. These guards, he said, had been employed in the De la Euerta gov. .rnment customs sery- ices up to a few days ago.
 Nuevo Laredo is virtually isolated from Mexico by the cutting of all wire and rail communicat tions to the south. The last train to reach the border came in Monday night when it was reported that two bridges had been burned and the wires cut south of Lampazos, a town 70 miles south of the border. No trains have been sent out since Tuesdas and shippers have been notified that no frieght will be accepted until fur ther notice.
 Six more bridges were reported burned six miles south of Nuevo Lar edo today. The federal telegraph wires. which do not follow the course of the railroad, were cut
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-15
 THIRD PARTY FALLS FLAT AND BECOMES BODY OF RADICALS LaFollette Cannot Join Them and Pinchot Is Turned Out in
 the Cold
By CLINTON ". GILBERT

| Chicago, July M.--tSpeciaD, ,--The third party movement is apparently wrecked There will emerge probably a labor party. with some support among the radical farmers organizations. The strongest of the farm organiza- tions the Non-P Partisan League. which has refused to commit itself openly to the third party movement, but has been watching to see whether it would de- velop into something with strength and permanency. will probably decline to as- socate itself with the movement. The conferences last night led to some modi- fication of the platform proposed by the leaders, but on essentials the platforrn remains unchanged by the labor leaders. Reports differ as to whether the re- vised draft was submitted to Senator LaFolette or not.
 Some say that it has been, but others say that IaFolettes representatives felt it to be useless to lay the modified platform before him because it differed sc widely in essentials from LaFollette's position.
 I.aFolette's friends here feel that the whole third party movement has been so dscredited by what has happened during the last few days that it would be mistake for him to lend his name to 1t.
 The labor leaders here have been bent upon creating class party like the British labor party. They have ma neuvered themselves into control of the situation. They have taken the con- vention of the forty-eight away from Amos Pinchot. George l.. Record and their associates.
 They have everything except the can. didate whom they wanted LaFollette. through his agent, Gilbert dA Ia in la nj hat hA was unwilling to lend his name to such d class movement as has developed here. and today he made the declaration that he did not want the nomination. Pm chot and Record and the rest of the Gnservative organizers of the forty-eght are likely also to withdraw their names from the third party moTemsa-.
 RADICAL MOVEMENT
 Their withdrawal means very little in organized votes but it means much with regard to the standing of tho third party.
 LaFollettes refusal to run was ex- pected. and the abandonment of the third party by Pinchot and Record will stamp it publicly as a radical prole- tariat movement. The new earty with out these liberal leaders and without LaFollette as It's candidate. would not be such a party as this country has been used to, but one appealing only to the working class interests and semi revolutionary in it's character In ap- parent recognition of this fact the leaders expressed determination to draft" the Wisconsin senator despite his unwillingness.
 The conservative leaders of the for- weight played their last card last night when they informed the labor party leaders that LaFollette would not become the candidate of such party as they are creating. nor upon such platform as they were propos- ing. They had had since Monday night . sample draft furnished Roe of such platform as LaFoilette would accept
 (Continued on Page Twol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-15

were insisting upon means for my country either civil war or invasion"
 On his return to the Fehrenbach villa. the foreign secretary talked for long time with the chancellor, after which the chancellor called a meeting of the cabinet The meeting was de- scribed as exremely animated. with wide differences of opinion.
 At 10 o'clock tonight the German cabinet was holding it's third meeting of the day. One of the principal and most influential of the German ex~ perts said the situation was grave. and that it looked as though the allies would occupy the Ruhr,
 If the occupation of the Ruhr takes place, it will be carried out by six divisions, three French, two British and one Belgian. Every military prep aration has been made to this end Field Marshal Sir Henry S. Wilson. chief of the imperial British staff. ar rived here tonight. Marshal Foch of France is also on the ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-15
DEPUTY SHERIFF IS
 KILLED FROM AMBUSH
ev A,soeIatsd Prsss

Blueheid. w Va. B. II, Hatheid McDoweu county deputy sheriff was shot and killed from ambush tonight mar Panther. West Virginia. posse of co-onicers. led by Sheriff Daniels. is securing the Panther region tonight TOT the person or persons who killed the of- ficer.
 According to reports received nsre' the body of Hatfield was disco cred near the railroad tracks by train crew. Hat f5aId : fcrn,er miner. was swcrp in as a deputy two weks ago and had estao- lished headquarters at Panther near The McDowell-Mingo line. A week ago his home at War Eagle was destroyed by dre-
 The authorities of McDowell have not learned the cause of the shooting. ac- cording to the reports from Panther
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-15

While the allied premiers were meeting at Villa Fraineuse. the Ger mans held a series of cabinet meetings at Chancellor Fehrenbach's villa. Eff forts were made during the day to re- sume contact. pr. Simons asked MT Lloyd George to receive him. and the British prime minister consented af- ter consulting with the French pre- mier. NJ. Millerand.
 The German secretary had an hours plain talk with MT. Lloyd George, wh9 again told him frankly that the allies would go no further than they had al- ready done In reducing the terms of coal delivery namely. 100000 tons monthly.
 Dr. Simons repeated his contention that 1t was impossible for Germany to deliver the amount demanded.
 After conferring with Premier Lloyd George, he said that what the allies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-15
Gist of the News
GENERAL

Democratic labor blanks more natis- factory than republican,. says Gompers. Lasting ties bind United States and France. Wilson cables DeschaneI. Crackers defeat Bsrons in both ends of twin bill.
 Appeal made to Miller to grant re- prieye to Edgar Caldwell.
 Few dealings on Wall Street; old crop positions strong.
 LOCAL
 Sidewalks packed as Rainbow meu march in parade, closing convention. Commissions new rule is conside red bunk by shippers.
 Petition for mandamus against jury com missi0n is denied.
 Rainbow reunion closes with Cieve- land next city and Colonel Finley presi. dent.
 state geoIogist is working for . new station. state farnIture dealers convene here today.
 Boy scout. enjoy banquet and enter. tatnment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-15
Triest in the Grip of
 Unbridled Vandalism
By A.soeiated Pre-.

ism reigned in Trieste today and this evening during anti-slav demonstra- tions. Three persons were killed and scores were wounded. while damages estimated at more than s1.00o, ,o00 re- suited from the burning or wrecking of buildings including banks. stores and ice property belonging to Jugo- Slivs
 Everything with a semblance of Jugo-Slav ownership was ruined. Bombs and inflammables were used by the mobs in their work.
 Francis Flynn of San Antonio. Tex. was in a hotel which was burned, but escaped without injury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-15
CAR DISTRIBUTION
 BOARDS APPOINTED
ax Assnoiatsd Presa

New York, July 14.--Sub ub-committee to consider plans to relieve the coal shortage throughout the United States by a distribution of cars to the soft coal mines were appointed at conference here today of bituminous mine opera tors and railroad executives. General plans only were discussed today and de- tails will be left to the sub-committees which will meet tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-15
Tomato Acreage Cut

Miami. Fla, July 14.-Due to the in- ability of the railroad to furnish cars, less than one half of last years acre age will be planted in tomatoes this season, according to reports made at the annual meeting of the East Coast Growers Association here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-15
COX FIRES FIRST CAMPAIGN VOLLEY AT HIS OPPONENT National Committee to Meet in Columbus July 20. Official Notification
 at Dayton
By Associated press

Columbus O., July Ex-Governor Cox today fired the first volley or the campaign at his republican opponent, Senator Harding; announced definitely that his official notification would be held at Trails End, Dayton. and stated that the democratic national commit tee would meet in Columbus July 20, instead of in Dayton, as was prevlously intimated.
 In his official statement. in answer to Senator Harding's charge that the administration at Washington had saddled the League of Natlohs upon him as the chief campaign issue the governor declared that ms own campaign will be dedicated to the task of bringing about peace with honor of readjusting the affairs or civilization, and or creating a new day out of which we will make the pest or the lessons of the past.
 In connection with the selection Of permanent campaign manager wnlch will be one of the chief dutes or the national committee when 1t meets here July %, Governor Cox today would eN press no preference. He would not state whether E. H. Moore. his pre-con- vention campaign manager, would ac- cept the position. but when the name of Chairman Cummings was mentioheo' he said that the national committee might insist he would be of more use in the campaign as a speaker than as a manager and decide that MT Cum- mings should take the stump.
 Mrs James Rector of Columbus chairman of the Ohio branch of the na- tional womans party, called on the governor to arrange further details ot the proposed meeting of representatives of the woman's party with the soVer- nor Friday afternoon
 WOMEN TO SPEAK PLAINLY
 Before conferring with the governor. Mrs Rector intimated to newspaper representatives that the women expect to state plainly to the democratic nom inee that unless he uses his influence to have another democratic state Ten nessee or North Carolina, ratify the fed- eral suffrage amendment. he may incur the opposition of 1700o.00o women during the campaign.
 Among other callers on the governor today were four life prisoners from the state penitentiary. who are "trusties, and came over to the capitol withou guard. They presented memorial 10 the governor asking him to pay them an informal call at some Sunday morn ing chapel service ''as upon previous occasions" and congratulating nm upon his nomination. The governor said he probably would attend the chapel service at the penitentiary Sun day morning, July 25-
 The memorial expressed deep appre' citation for the interest the governor has taken in the prisoners. declaring the prisoners feel You are the only governor who has the right conception of.a prison. for in Ohio 1t is not place of punishment: it is a home for re- form"
 Walter F. Brown of Toledo. repub- lican candidate for the senatorial nom- ination to succeed Senator Harding. and one of the senator's floor managers at the Chicago convention. also called on the governor today u extend com gratulations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-15

AM Details Arranged for MoUement of Troops Unless
 Germans Accede to Demand
Unless German Delegation Agrees Today to Deliver 100000 Tons of Coal Monthly, Ruhr District
 Will Be Occupied Friday
By Associated Press

London July 4.The Germans at Spa have accepted the allies demand 2OOO coal monthly according
 Havas dispatch from Paris. Acceptance accompanied by conditions.
 Spa, July 14.The American will be asked by the council the of the Ruhr dis
 until the Germans accede the demand for 2OoO00 of coal monthly.
 All details for the of
 to moro they will be informed the Rhr will be occ Friday. SAYS GERMANY BETWEEN CIVIL WAR AND INVASION Spa July hereh meeting the sad
 Germany and invasion"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-15
Abandon Daylight Saving

Chicago. July N.-Daylight saving time will be abandoned at therchiczso stock yards tomorrow. it was announced to- day. to conform with railroad sched-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-15

delegates all The without off, the allies Lloyd Dr. Smon the German
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-15
Population Figures
By A.sse,atsd prsss

Washington, July H.-Superior. Wis. ss,s24 decrease. 7so. or l.s per cent.
 carrolton. Ga. 4,sS3; increase. 1.0es. or a23 per cent.