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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-26

Two special officers were suspended
indefinitely under charges of being
drunk while on duty growing out of
reported misconduct while in a negro
restaurant.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-26
TOURING HOUSE TRUCK
PASSES THROUGH CITY

A party from Houston, Texas. passed
through Pensacola yesterday, going
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-26

On account of one fireman's nose
evidently being mistaken for beef
steak the department is short one
man. It was chewed pretty badly and
he is waiting for nasal and other
repairs.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-26

by Clifford B. Harmon, and Augustus
Post in national race in 1909.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-26

With reported pistol shots heard at
Riverside, Zarragossa's recent reputa-
ton is riyalled-both instances re-
porting city forces implicated.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-26

Major vallee expects to reach New
York tomorrow.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-26
SIX OF SEVEN
BALLOONS DOWN

Continued from Page one.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-26
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Oh-Jay's inquisitorial body says
that statements in Two-Six column,
relative to the sale of Skinny were
unfair and unfounded. Yet the city
and county forces placed nearly 100
men under arrest in Pensacola on
charges of drunkenness during the
first 90 days of October. And the
charges did not have to be proved in
most cases-they were admitted.
%
Two-Six editor has not grand jury
inquisitorial powers but IL he did he
would find out where at least SOME
shiny selling houses were located,
especially with the aid of police rec
ords OF arrests of drunks.
Ten cases were tried in the police
court yesterday all charged with
weekend DRINKS.
Police records in court yesterday
morning: Judge Morey to prisoner
charged with being drunk: Where
did you get your liquor, Harry?
Harry: "Oh on Palafox street. Any
fisherman can get all he wants if he
has the price. That cost me $3.50,
but they usually get So for it. De-
ponds on what you have I suppose.
o
Skinny prices must be on the de-
cline as predicted in the Skinny Ex-
change, according to the above state
ment of the prisoner yesterday.
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The leader of one section Of the
Sears and Robuck detektiffs was seen
holding suspiciously lengthy confer
ences with citizen Of the Gulf as
though he were getting reinforce
ments for new diamond boat.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-13

the farmers, after spending five days
locking over all the conventions in ses-
sion frre, had decided their interests
were identical with labor"
I'VE have decided to come over and
stand with labor. fight with labor and
organize with labor" Renter said amid
cheers.
The platform committee brought in
partial report containing one plank.
Chairman Farley p, Christensen as
serted that the word democratic con-
troll" represented the demands OF the
labor party, He was given q roar Of
applause. Debate was shut off and the
report was adopted.
The convention heard the remainder
of the resolutions committee report and
approved the cooperative store nlove-
ment. election laws giving migratory
workers vote and q number OF other
resolutions including:
Relief from starvation wages and
inhuman treatment for postal em-
ployes.
Sympathy for Eugene Debs and Jim
Larkin, martyrs to the cause"
Demand for the Immediate repeal OF
the Esch- Cummins law and democratic
management" of the railroads.
A national ticket only is provided
for in the coming election by the re-
port of the joint conference committees
OF the minority groups But the report
explained that where any of the par
ties had organized for n state campaign
that organization shall be the recog
nized state body for 1920.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-13
Russell Gets Into
Police Court After
Wife Gets DiUOrce

3. II, Russell, whose wife recently
got divorce in chahcery court on the
ground that he was cruel and inhuman
IN MS treatment of her, again figured
IN a court episode Monday The court,
IN the latest instance, was the police
court, where Russell's name was called
10 answer charge of disorderlv con-
quot preferred by Ponce inspector Bee,
ne rallied to appear and forfeited s25.
Kussell was the man who figured as
Daddy, in his wifes suit for divorce.
=, russell was arrested at O'Clock
sunday morning, in an automopue
which also contained two other men
ana two women. According to Inspec-
tor Bee, he sighted their automobile
going south on Main street past the
Hotel Gayoso at 3:45 am. They turn
ed at Beale and drove north, when he
shouted to them to stop, and got their
number when they failed to do so. Bee
pursued to Union avenue, where the
car turned in and stopped. He declares
that before the auto rounded the cor
ner one of the party tossed several
bottles onto the street, breaking them
Bee, arrested the quintet on disorderly
conduct charges. Monday in city court
Russell forfeited $25 he had posted
Daisy. Campbell was fined $25, while
the charges against Myrtle McGee, G.
Weddle and j. II. Galloway were dis
missed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-13

Taxpayers, however, are drawing
some comfort from the knowledge that
despite the increased assessment. the
tax rate will be lowered to a considera-
Bile degree, and in this manner, Of
ficials of the state board declare, the
taxes will be but little more than they
have been previously. and they say
further that in many instances the to-
tai amount of taxes paid will be less
than last year.
The county tax rate, of course, can
not be fixed until the assessment is
certified finally to the county court,
but many officials declare that instead
of the $1.71h which was the rate last
year, this years rate will not be more
than IS cents. The rate, however, de-
pends largely upon the assessment and
the greater the reduction in assess
ment the less reduction in the tax rate
will be necessary.
Gov. Roberts Explains.
In speeches delivered throughout West
Tennessee in recent weeks, Gov. Rob-
erts has explained the operation of
the new tax law to the satisfaction of
many voters, and has gained a great
many votes in the rural districts by his
frank declarations anent the tax law.
The taXpaying public, however, has
been unable apparently to comprehend
thoroughly the operation of this law
and for that reason has filed with the
county equalizers the largest number
of protests ever filed with a similar
board.
Board members declare that their at
tention has been directed to numerous
alleged inequalities in the county as
the board members will direct their
greatest efforts. In the personally as
sessment, particularly, it is said, ap-
parent inequalities exist.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-13
MRS. NORRIS GETS
DIVORCE DECREE

Mrs, Mabel Morris was awarded di-
vorce from Hilliard +. Morris by Judge
Ben L., Cappell Tuesday on her cross
Dill and answer to the original divorce
petition Of Morris. The charges of nom
support and abandonment as contained
In the cross bin were sustained by the
court
Morris original bill in which he
charged that his wife had contracted a
disease while absent from him and on
which he based his plea for divorce, was
dismissed by the court
The case was begun in Second circuit
court last week and was bitterly con-
tested by attorneys representing the
two parties During the afternoon ses-
sion of court last Friday a personal en-
counter between Ralph Davis, attorney
for Mrs. Morris, and John e. Bell, one
OF the attorneys for Morris, was mar
rowly averted and resulted In a fine
Of $25 against Mr. Bell.
Introduction of letters received by
Morris from the correspondent. Rose
Barnett, in which she proclaimed her
love for Morris, were also featured at
the trial of the case.
Under the terms of the court order
the plaintiff, Morris, Is taxed with the
costs of the case. Morris was repre-
sented by Bell and Pat J. Lyons, at
torneys, while Ralph Davis was Mrs.
MOrriS' LAWYER
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-13
WANDERER'S LOVE
FOR OTHER GIRLS
SHOWN IN LETTERS

CHICAGO July 1S.--Further efforts
OF police to establish definitely the
motive which caused Lieut.. Carl Wan
derer to slay his wife and an unidenti-
fled stranger, attempts to identify the
stranger and to find a woman in the
case, If there be one. LED TO further
questioning Of Wandrerer today
10 this end two true bills charging
Wanderer with the murder Of his wife
and the stranger will not be returned
before Chief Justice Grove until later
IN the week, they said, SO that the
slates attorneys office will have more
time to clear up the case The true
ellls were voted by jury yester-
II was believed today that a mem
tai test taken OF wanderer soon after
the murders will be used in court In
the event that he gets change Of heart
at the trial and makes plea that be
was determined at the time Of the MUIR
ders, the police said.
Physicians who examined him said
that they had not fully concluded their
test, however, but that they had de-
cided SO far that Wanderer Is sane
ana that his motive for the crime Is
still unknown.
Police Sergt. John Norton said that
throughout the inquiry into tile ,nur-
ders at every turn they were confrrnt-
ed by Wanderers love for money and
MS desire to return to the army.
olICt sHllleu thelF attention to the
eX-lieutenant's letters. From those and
from his friends, police say, they learn
ed that he had many friendships with
girls, some OF which ran concurreutly
with his married life.
Among them appeared the name OF
Grace Horne, a girl whom he knew
before he met Ruth Johnson Wanderar.
according 70 his sisters, Mrs Hattie
Roth and Laura Wanderer, and Pearl
G. Person, cousin.
II know that Carl went with Grace
Horne because | accompanied them to
amusement parks on several occa-
sions,' Laura Wanderer said today. '.I
do not know whether he saw her after
he was married. but she may be able
to shed some light on the case"
Il do believe that Carl is insane !"
Mrs. Roth said. "Our mother Killed
herself after having been insane for
six years and Carl once tried 10 throw
himself from a fire escape at the G, nm
ty hospital while confined there with
scarlet fever. He must have been ort
OF his mind when he killed Ruth, hut
this Is no reason why he should net
pay the penalty"
Among the letters found by the DO
lice was one OF puzzling nature signed
Anonymous, Couched in endearing
terms,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-13
GERMANY FAILS TO
ANSWER ULTIMATUM
Situation Tense as Farley Con.
tinues on Coal Questions.

SPA, Belgium. July 1S.-Although
granted an extra days grace to reply to
the allied ultimatum, negotiations with
Germany on the delivery of coal have
reached tense point.
One concession already has been
granted to Germany in reducing the
amount Of coal to be delivered from
2,2O0, 600 tons to 100000 tons. Whether
Germany will meet these conditions
must be stated by o'clock Wednesday.
The experts on both sides are spend
ing the day re-eXaminlng the situation
The allies originally demanded a
monthly delivery OF 2,200 900 tons Of coal
by the Germans. The Germans offer
ed l,l00,0 900 tons and the allied demand
was reduced to 1000 900 tons. The or
iginal ultimatum informed the Ger
mans they must agree by 3 o'clock this
afternoon to this monthly delivery or
the allies would take measures to en-
force the terms OF the treaty Of YER
sailles)
While the experts were at work the
prime ministers were indulginE In re-
Taxation from the labors the confer
ences had entailed upon them.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-13
NEGRO FACES JURY
ON MURDER CHARGE

Hearing of evidence in the trial of
Arthur Billings, one of two negroes In :
dlcted for the murder of b. f. Rodgers,
of Rosemark, Shelby county, on June
l9, was begun in Second criminal court
Tuesday The work of selecting n fury
was completed and the state began the
Introduction of evidence early Tuesday.
Billings and Jim Wilson, negroes,
We're indicted jointly for the murder
but owing to the fact that each negro
accuses the other of having dealt the
blows which caused Rodgers death,
Judge Tom Harsh ordered severance.
Billings is the first to be tried
Rodgers, n wealthy Rosemark farmer,
was lured from his home on the pre-
text that one Of his cows was mired
in bog. He was found late that
afternoon In a semi conscious condi-
tion. He died while en- route to a
hospital. Robbery is said~to have been
the motive, as Rodgers was known to
carry considerable cash.
Trial of the two negroes will require
perhaps the entire week. and with the
completion OF the Billings trill, the
state will face the difficulty of seleat-
ing another jury to try Wilson. Only
10 jurors were selected throughout
Mondays session the remaining two
qualifying early Tuesday,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-13
KICKS TO BOARD
OF EQUALIZATION
BREAKING RECORD

executive sessions of the county board
oL equahzation were begun Tnesday
anu anu the arduous task of acting upon the
protests OF taxpayers to the realty and
personaity assessments started. Just
Stow mueh time will be required to act
On az the protests, board members are
unapie TO say, but they declare that
te tne largest number of protests ever
illeu with county equalization board
nave been. submitted to them.
ben Goodman chairman of the board,
stated that he would not make public
was completed
The board will take up the com
plants in sequence and will act on them
as our Judgment dictates. We are go
ing to be as fair as possible and our
every effort, will be exerted toward
talrly and impartially equalizing the
state and county taxes. How long we
VIII be in session | cannot say, but
there will be nothing to give out until
the work Is completed, then we will
announce the total of our assessment 4"
The board of equalization is dealing
solely with the assessment of w. T.
Condor, county assessor. The state
board of equalization early in the
year completed a survey of property
values and the assessors figures were
announced as being approximately $44,-
100000 lower than the state boards
figures.
May Cut Figures.
There is every indication that the
county board will reduce the figures of
the. assessor in many instances, but
their work Is subject to final review by
the state board, and it lies within the
power o. the state board to put its
own figures into effect regardless of
the action of cher the county assessor
or the county board.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-13
Women In Autos
To Welcome Convoy

Fifty or more automobiles each car
rying four women dressed in white and
wearing purple sashes will form the
biggest portion of the parade Of well
come to the government troop convoy
due in Memphis about July 20 on route
to Los Angeles, according to plans tC-
ing formulated by Mrs. f. G. willing
ham, president of the Nineteenth Cen
tury club.
The women's committee will meet
the convoy either on the Pigeon Roost
road or at Overton park, where the
ceremonies of opening the city TO The
soldiers under Col. John J, Franklin,
commanding, will take place. A pretty
young girl will be selected TO present
the floral key to the city to Col Frank
lin in the park. A parade through thc
uptown streets will follow the Overton
park welcome.
20 officers among whom are engineers
and obseryers, and t50 enlisted men.
The caravan will camp under strict
military regulations at Chickasaw park
during the nights stay in Memphis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-13
THIRD PARTY TO
HELP DEMOCRATS;
WILL SPLIT c. O.P.
David Lawrence Sees Loss to
Harding Regardless Of Radi-
cal Platform Declarations
Or Candidate Named.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE,
Especial Correspondent Of The New

0CffVttaFsl
CHICAGO July 13--Many things
may happen twixt now and election
day.; But II the polls In the presf-
Dental contest were to be closed to-
morrow certain other things would
surely happen--Euch as, for instancey
the election OF Warren Harding. Rev
publican. az president OF the United
States. And. II the third party move-
meft develops even the minimum
strength expected OF it-namely. the
carrying Of Minnesota. Wiaconsin and
North Dakota-Gov. James Cox. OF
Ohio. Democrat; may. be the happy
beneficiary and president of the
United States.
However Insignificant the third
party may appear TO Eastern eyes.
however much II may be declared as
soclalistic, ultra radical and Hearst
made, the fact is 1t does menace Repub-
lican victory more than II does Demo-
cratic for the Democrats who nomi-
mated Cox Of Ohio deliberately Forfeit
ed the West and cflose 10 make their
battle-ground In the East. Gov. Cox may
invade the Vests uccessfully. but based
on things as they are today, he has
less than an even chance OF carrying
any Western states except California
and Montana.
1t is perhaps early TO make definite
forecasts, but there is nevertheless q
fixed opinion in the mind of a dele
gate as to what the chances OF his
Continued on Page 10, Column IL
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-13

ences the city officials have decided
upon tax rate of So, which is 20 cents
below the rate for last year.
The assessment figures of the city
assessor on realty were considerably in
excess of last year, but the board of
equalization has made a total increase
that will approximate 25 per cent on
this one tax. Increases have also been
made in the personally assessment, but
the amount of this increase can not yet
be determined. That the merchants ad
valorem assessment will suffer a similar
increase is the prediction of those most
Interested
Increased expenses of operation for all
city departments as well as increased
pay for policemen and school teachers
are to be taken care of out of the in
creased revenue accruing to the city,
OFFICIALS declare, and they also point
out that the sum of $4,000 will be set
aside to form a nucleus of a sinking
fund for city bonds. This amount. or
more, each year will be placed into this
fund and by that plan the mayor and
commissioners hope to be able to take
care Of the city's Indebtedness when
the bonds mature.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-13
CALLS ON VETS TO
SAVE U. S. FROM RUIN
Underwood Makes Plea Be-
fore Rainbow Division.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, July 13.-De-
claring that ''the government has be-
come the football of the partisan and
the desire of the plunderer," Senator
Underwood in an address today at the
reunion of Rainbow division veterans
pleaded with them to become leaders
in the fight against dangers which he
said are threatening the life Of he re-
public.
The dawn of a new era, said the SEN
ator, has brought changes which have
confused the march Of progress and OBJ
scured the principles upon which the
nation was founded. Veterans Of the
world war, he suggested, have not really
been mustered out Of service out have
been furloughed to serve again for the
safety of our common heritage"
The speaker paid tribute to the ex-
ploits OF the Rainbow division in France
and to the memory OF those who had
fallen on the battle fields Of the Ar
gonne and the Marne.
Business Is uncertain In the grip of
heavy taxation and our commerce hats
under the limitation OF transportation"
he said Men are flocking to the great
cities for high wages, and the iarms
lie fallow for want of labor. The war
profteer glorles in his new wealth and
the high cost of living threatens the
humble home. The rule Of even handed
justice is endangered and legislation
for special class Is the demand OF the
hour. Anarchy threatens to strike
down the law and the will OF the mob
defies the peace Of the land.
These are some Of the dangers that
threaten the republic, some of the prob
lens that must be solved in the future
A sports carnival at Redwood park
this afternoon featured the second day.
The program included running races,
jumps and all other features OF outdoor
athletic meets and souvenir prizes were
provided for the winners Of first, Sec
ond and third places. Business sessions
and the final registration of delegates
occupied the morning.
The reunion opened Monday with
welcoming addresses by acting Govern
or Miller for the state and City Com
missioner Hornaday. Col. Benson W.
Hough, commander OF the veterans,
responded and Rev. Father Francis =,
Duffy. chaplain of the division, stirred
memories with references to exploits
of Rainbow fighters in France.
Following the first meeting two
bronze tablets commemoratinE the de-
ceased members OF the division were
unveiled in Woodrow Wilson park.
Street dancing and sightseeing tours
were features Of the late afternoon
and night
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-13

The committee OF 4s conferees yield
cd to the labor party on the question of
naturalization OF banks and credit ia
Cilities. and THE democratic control OF
essential industries
The committee OF 4S voted TO meet
this afternoon in joint session with the
labor party.
Evidence OF the labor convention's 8
conciliatory mood was given by sew
eral motions TO give the confefence
committee free hand and to "eend
every effort" in the direction OF agree
tnent. Labor spokesman argued 1t could
do their cause no harm to continue
the negotiations since the forty eight
ers" had shown "a genuine disposition
and desire to get together"
A II novement to instruct the confer
ence committee on the three planks
still In dispute was blocked, leaving the
way open for compromise.
The single takers arrived on the heels
OF the farmers and indofsed the ANAL
gamation movement.
The convention was thrown into an
uproar when Robert NJ. Buck, OF Chi
cago, chairman OF the labor resolutions
committee, made a motion that creden-
tials OF the forty Fighters be honored
and the hall prepared for a joint con-
vention. The motion carried amid
cheers.
The farmer delegates raised Non
partisan league standard above their
seats.
William Renter, Nonpartisan
Lacquer, from South Dakota. announced
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-13
.F0RTY-EIGHTERS CHEER
ANTIPARTY PRAYER

CHICAGO, July 13-Rev. George C..
Richmond, of st. Louis, opened the
forty Fighters convention with pray
er that was received with cheers
we are not concerned about heaven
and hell" he said. 1T Is this world in
which we are interested. AS Jesus
failed, so do We"
The prayer charged that Republican
candidates take orders not from Jesus
but from Wall street" It charged that
the Democratic party has sold out to
those forces which face moral ruin and
spiritual desoation"
In Illinois," he said, "the governor
and his parasites are cursed by pluto
cratic selfishness' He added.
We are corrupt, mean, low -vlsioned
and selfish Forgive us, o God, and In
the great revolution now coming, save
US from national dissolution