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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-22
SHIPPING BOARD
GRAFTERS WILL
Be GIVEN Limit
Promise Made by Attorney Coo
That Al Offenders VIII
BE Rum to Cover.
z = DIN ~ NtNN 0NEV " n
Statement Made With View 10
Showing Board Is Alive 10
Its Obligations.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 21.--Promiss
that every smploye % the shipping
board or emergency feet corporation
guilty Of corruption would be run TO
cover and that every person, who Of
fsra or accepts a 'gIlttering brfbe" in
connection with ahipptng deals would
be prosecuted TO "the fullest extent OF
the law" was made IN a statement is-
sued tonight By Guy u. Cor. general
counsel OF the board and recently
nominated by the president as a board
member.
Mr. Con explained that his state
ment did not apply 20 any particular
case but was made In view OF the sen
eraI charges that had been handed
about and 20 show the public the ship
ping board was alive 90 its obliga-
tions.
~Tt IL ana win Re my one single
purpose he Declared. "to pun 70 cover
every person employed in tho shipping
board or the emergency fleet corpora
tion. man or woman, clerk or official.
who is guilty Of corruption. and 20
NtN&SN0A&a AtANAAA ~ NAAN AMAAA@@ &AA@tAN
Of the Law a. well as private citizen,
whether he be trRdesman, ship opera
tor. claimant attorney, lobbyist or So
iicitor who offered the glittering bribe
or wweetens his petition with gold
MY appointment as commissioner
20 represent the Great Lakes viii not
IN the least interfere. ! shall continue
90 long as ] am connected with this
board 20 give such matters my indi-
viduaI and undivided attention, even
10 the extent Of personally conducting
the prosecution whenever and wher-
ever the department OF Justice may
deem tt expedient and advisable"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-22
FAMOUSPOLICE
JUSTICE dies
John Jeter Crutchfieh Of Rich
mOnd. Known Throughout
the Country.

RICHMOND. Nov. 2t.-John Jeter
Crutchaeld. celebrated police court
Justice. who has presided over the
local court FOR tho last - years. died
here today after an illness of about
two weeks Ffe was f6 years ~ age
and was a prominent Mason and vet-
ernn of the war between the states
For the past two years he has been
sufering from asthma. Justice Crutch-
neld was born tn Richmond Sept. 90.
tsa4. and was educated in the public
schools here Ills court was known
thruuNhout the country a. Justice
Johns Court ard was a regular stop
ping place for tourists. His now or
ready wit and remarkable insight into
human nature brought him into ma
tional fUaminence. and many maea~
tlo stories have been written and stage
lmporsonationa built around the ccle-
hrated zone John
The funeral will he held tomorrow
from the First Baptist church and win
be- III charge Of the Masons Burial
win be in Hollywood.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-22
NOTED MUSICIAN
DIES IN POVERTY

ASHEVILLE. n. G.. Nov. 2L-~-wIl-
liam John Rob5ohn. musician and COM
poser. known internationally as Caryi
Florio. died eariy this morning Ia
comparative poverty in a sanitarfum
az Merganton. N c. He was born IL
Tavistoclx Devonshira. England. Nov.
3. 1913. coming 70 Ashevills ia 1891 90
become first organist In All Souls
Episcopal church. Biitmore. and 60
take charge of the music affairs OF the
late George W. Vanderbilt.
He was the first boy soloist at Trim
ity church. New York city. whsre he
attracted the attention OF the Prince
of Wales. later King Edward VII. In
1861 he became an actor, later becom-
ing engaged az teacher. pianist, con-
dnctor and composer. He brought out
Gertrude Corbett I'm grand opera at
the Academy 81 Aeasic. New York. in
July, isTS. Since then be produced his
own operas tn some Of the laadinK
thsaterw. He Is especially known for
his hymns.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-22
SCOMPLETE
BUSY SESSIONS
First Annual Older Boys Con-
ference at DeFuniak in
Closed With Song.
isnselal 20 The lournall


Delsunlak Springs. Nov. 2ie-'The
fret annual Older Boys Conference
of the West Florida n. NJ. c. A. or.
ganIxaflena came 10 an end today
with the singing Of "Biest Be the Tie
That Binds" while every boy held
the hand OF the man next to him, the
entire Conference attendance thus be.
irfg members Of mystic chain. The
parting words of the conference were
spoken ty Pres. wlckersham Of DE.
Funiak.
This morning the boys attended
church with their hosts and hosteaaes
while conference speakers made ID.
dresses IA each Of the city puipata.
This afternoon there was great
mass meeting 20 which all the Fneu
and boys OF DeFuniak were Invited
ana 10 which most came. An appeal
was made by state Secretary William
r. McCandless for the delegates 70
take a dafinfts stand Ter Christ and
for greater activity In church end
school. Decision cards were Ills.
tvibuEed and many boss pledged
themselves 30 do some one thing
toward claanar living during the next
-ear. Many also pledged themselves
60 affiliate vita the chnrch and do
active church work.
The resolutions committee OF which
Rex Wilson OF Pensacola was ci.air-
man reported q nuneer ef resolutions.
among them bsaag one thanking the
good people Of DeFuniak for their
hospitality and the officials OF Palmer
College Cor their corporation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-22
WARTIME ARMIES
DETAILS GIVEN

washington. Noy. 2i-Final details
q the denohiliEation of Americas
Wartime armies are given hv Aas,-
tant Geaerai Harris n his annual Re-
port 20 Secretary Baker. made puhl,e
today. The adjutant general Doint.
out that IN the year ending Novem
Der ~, 1919. total of s.S22 2as Of
fleers and men were returned 70 civ
liam life. and adds
More than $1,000 more officers ana
men were discharged from service
during the first twelve weeks az tbs
'eeent desnobilization than were dtn-
charged from the union army during
ne entire civil war period OF one and
one-half years: more than twice the
total cfvzi war numbar were dla-
harEed within the first six months
and more than three times that mum.
Der were discharged within the firss
eight and one half months of the re-
,ent dem0biliEation.
III. Harris report shows that az
ne end of the last fiscal year or on
ast June 40 the strength q ths
srmy VAS 1881 officers and isas&s
salisted men,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-22
FOURTEEN DEAD
in BOLD RAIDS
Slim Feiners Attack Govern
ment Officials In Series of
Daylight Sorfies.
MANY OPEN FIGHTS
Black and Tans" Meet Violent
Receptions on Answering
Help Calls.

DUBLIN. Nov. zI.--rourteen naw.
sons were killed and six wounded a.
what appears TO have been a prs-ar-
ranged simultaneous attack on rngil.
tary officers and former officsra /,
their lodgings In various parts og thl.
city today. according 70 an official an
nouncegnent
The streets OF the city were tmma.
aiateiy placed under a heavy pafrol
oy the military, who reaorted 60 firinu
their rifles In order 90 dlsparwa the
crowds. The aaaassinasiona occurred
II various parts of the city at o'clock
this morning. Ia one case three Of
the aasassins captured two eTssack
ana Tans while they were on their
way To reinforce the troops and killed
them.
The dead include two court marian
officers Early this morning esaptntn
Fitzgerald. a military officer. was nhof
n his bed IN Earisfort Terrace.
quarter of an hour later two ether
ofhcerr were shot in their beds la
psmbfooke street. . quarter Of 4 mile
away, and dangerously wounded.
Ihsee men suspected Of being secret
serviee agents likewise were attackoa
sud shat Nalae asleep In Hampton
street. and atill another man Il. Lower
Mount street was shot.
Capt Donald MaeIsean and a man
named smyth. the owner OF a house.
nj another man named caIdow were
shot in a house In Donnybrook.
Captain MacTsean was killed instant
u and Smyth died few minutes later
caldow ~ believed 60 have been fatal
Is wounded
~ house in naggot street Captain
Newhnry was shot by i've men.
Ia the Gresham hotel two former
officers were shot dead in a Iglsf
which occurred with men who are Sc.
iieved TO have been Black and Tann.
who entered the house In Mount
street two men are reported to have
eeen killed and civilian wounded
During the excitement In Mount
street. Black and Tans" IN a Iorrs
heard cries for help and answered
them. A fierce encounter ensuod be.
tween Irish volunteers and sBlack AMI
Fans. in which two BLACK and Tanse
were killed and several volunteers
wounded.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-22
PRIESTSBODY
FOUND in BOG
Irish Country Lads Probing Up
heaval I'm Marsh Find Body
of Missing Surate.
OTHERS ARE THREATENED
Mysterious Action Of Lorry Load
of Men Several Nights Be
fore Recalled.

Galway. Ireland, Nov. 2i.-The body
Of Father Griffin. the priest who dis
appeared several days ago. was found
yesterday IN a shallow grave about
four miles from Galway. There was
a bullet wound IN his temple.
The body was brought 20 Galway this
morning. Intense excitement prevails.
The body Of Father Griffin, who was
ths ourate OF bushy Park. was found
In a bog b. the roadside near Darna.
four miles from Galway. Volunteers
had bean searching for the missins
curats since he was Kidnapped by three
unknown persons last Sunday.
A party of country lads made Ihs
tragic discovery. The lads observed IN
ths beg what appeared 10 have beail
q recent upheavsL They began prob
Ing into the mound with sticks and
finally uncovered the skirts and coat
OF the priest Without proceeding
furthar. they seat for priests In Gall
way and when they arrived. working
under heir direction by moonlight.
unearthed the body OF the missing
eurats. The bullet wound IN the head
OF ne priest was the cause OF death
Cottagers In this bleak and sparsely
inhabited part OF the countryside tell
OF the mysterious arrival at midnight
last sunday following the Kidnapping
of Father Griffin. OF a lorry load of
men. The lorry halted near the spot
where ths body was found and the
hghts were extingulshed In about 20
minutes the lamps were re-llghsed and
the party drove away.
When the body OF Father Griffin was
brought into Galway. today IL was
placed unooffined on the high altar ~
the parish church. Huge crowds passed
before the bier while threa nrlesfs
knelt nearby. reciting the Rosary Tbe
nrst intimation the townsfolk had ~
we tragedy was an announcement
masses.
AZ s. Joseph's church. where Father
uriIin presided. pathetic scenes of
erlei We're witnessed. The priests
omitted the usual sermon and con
hned themselves 10 relating incidents
oI the life OF Father Griffin. ana nav
ing tribute 10 him. They declared MAJ
the priest had earned 4 martvr,s
crown and begged the congregation a.
pray Tor the repose OF his soul. hut
not % forset also TO pray for his muir
Although number or priests la.sl,,
nave been ill-treated or threatonas
urinin II the flrst % forfeit hls llss
IA Tact no priest had been done "a
aeath IN Ireland IN many wears
FAtheT oMeehan. Father Grinin.s
colleasue and senior curate ,x,th
whom Father Griffin lived sa,s A.
church today that he had received svs
written threats of death since last
May. ana mat he did not dara sleep
N ~ own home he added that Fath
ef tTiuin had never received any
threats aug
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-22
BOdu of Murdered Irish Priest Found
FOURTH ANNUAL RED CROSS ROLL
CALL To BE FORMALLY OPENED BY
PENSACOLA CHAPTER THIS MORNING
Practically All Funds Raised I'm
Campaign VIII BE Used i'm
City and County.

To-day marks the opening az the ac-
tive campaign OF the Fourth Annual
American Red Cross Roll Cali in PEN
sacoia. The national campaign oumned
Armistioa Day and the local chapter
set aside the last four days OF the
campaign 20 pus osrer the drive in this
city.
Tha drive OF ths Red crosa organi.
zafion this year means much 10 the
local situation aa nearly S. per cent OF
the donations win be devoted to she
work and welfare or the organization
In Pensacola and Escambla county.
The national fund Of the Red Cross
win in no way be used for war nctiv-
ties but win be distributed In the IN
terest OF the stricken abroad and for
the sick and needy ia local communal
ties.
The establishment of regular sorv-
lee BY q trained nurse and the carry
ing of aid 20 the sick and needy in
ssscanlbia county in already one of the
achievements of the local chapter
The Red Cross makes It's appeal
mis- year upon It's worth TO the local
community" said sid Levy In making
he formal opening announcement last
sight. Ever ready for any emer-
eacy, this organization stands ready
q pruFnulgate It's work and the citi-
ems ssf Pensacola are called upon 60
nnahs literally. The Red Cross as a
seal institution il working for the In
arests of Pensacola and Escambia
aunty and Is deserving Of the patron
Fe % eNerv man Bna wo1nan wGithim
ar district"
James II. Perkins. United states
marshal. has been elected as chairman
20 head the campaign this year Tire
other committees and workers win he
announced following a meeting today
Of the heads of the local chapter. Com
mittesss composed Of members and Of
ficers Of the local chapser will call
upon every citizen and viii make a
house TO house canvass. in the interest
of the campaign
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-22
CHICAGO JAILS
Being FILLED
Nearly Thousand Arrested in
Roundup Started Satur-
day Night by Police.

CHICAGO. Nov. 11.-Neariy a thou-
sana persons were under arrest to-
night as q result OF the biggest round
up OF erin mails in Chicago in many
wears. The drive was started at mid
night last night by Charles Fitz-
morris, new chief Of police. as the
second step IN hts announced cam
palwn TO rid Chicago OF criminals and
followed a recent wholesale shaks-np
II the police force in which nearly
every member was transferred 70 a
new position.
Dozens cf squads Of detectives and
policemen spread over the city early
today and all day long patrol wagons
rolled up 70 police stations with loads
~ alleged criminals. Nearly every
"a loon was visited by the officers and
scores Of pool rooms and alleged dis
orderly flats were raided
one thousand plain clothes men and
500 uniform ofncera conducted the
ratas. wnieh wsrs under the personal
direction OF chief Fitzmorris.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-22
HARDING PARTY
NEARS PANAMA
Quietest Sunday In Months In
Spent Aboard Parismina
by president-E Elect.
LEADS BIBLE SERVICES
Vespers Revealed No Reflected
Attitude Of Senator Toward
Assumption of Presidency.
(By Wireless 60 Associated Prsss.l

ABOARD STEAMSHIP PARIS
NINA. Nov. 1i.--President- elect Hard
ing spent the auietest Sunday in
months today resting and reading rs
his. steamer, the Parlsmina. proceeded
toward Panama under a bright tron-
teal sun and over a sea as smooth as
a mlii pond.
Mrs. Harding. who remained in bel
yesterday. was on deck early today
and apparently in perfect health
After a walk about the ship. the sen
ator and Mrs HarainE picked adJoin.
Ing steamer chairs on the shady side
Of the promenade deck and remained
there most Of the day
Al her present speed. the Parismine
should reach Cristobal about aayhrea
on Tuesday.
'sThe troubles OF my heart are en-.
larged. on. bring me out of my dis
tresses."
So read the president elect Of the
United States this evening from the
twenty -fifth Psalm as ne led the re-
hgious services in the women's salon
of the ship which fs taking him 70
the canal zone 70 companions gathered
about him as he solemnly intoned the
W1A1H "a Ak&%A1n
There seemed a peculiar and dra-
matte significance 20 the simple lines
he had deliberately selected from the
appeal OF the psainist and as he read
IL became the personal prayer Of SEN
ator Harding himself as he faces tre-
mend0us problems.
Look upon mine afliction and my
pain: and forgive ali nay sins. Con-
slider mine enemies for they are many
and they hate me with cruel hatred
Let integrity and uprighteousness
preserve me: for l wait on Thee"
Senator Harding made IL clear that
the yespers revealed and reflected his
attitude toward the assumption Of the
presidency and his further prayer.
quoting from the same Psalm. was:
Remember not the sin OF my youth
nor my transgressions; according 70
Thy mercy remember Thou me for
Thy goodness sake. oh. Lord"
The service was held at D. m San
ator Freltnghuysen Of New Jersey act
ed as deacon. announcing the hymn.
After the president-eiect had read the
twenty fifth Psalm there was another
hymn and responsive reading followed.
Senator Harding leading. The sing
ing OF America" closed the service
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-22
THIRTY KILLED
IN ARMS SEARCH
Police Raid Crowd AT Football
Game and Many Are Killed
or Wounded.
MANY GUNS ARE FOUND
sixteen Motor L0rries Bring
Black and Tan Riflemen 90
Athletic Field. =

Dublin NNy ai~Thlrty persons are
reported a. have been allied and many
imlured in panie when Black and
rana invaded q football match today
and nfea en a crowd.
me TIpperag team was piaylns
analnsg fhe Nainlin team lh IraAf fafA.
before crowd ~ iaV0 when hlaeA
ana Tmns7 entered ia force ~ Mo
salrs. and after scene q wtla con-
fision nred ca the people.
sixteen iorrles win auxliaries ar
Haa atltsfslo &c 1roke PARK when the
:. re had hetn under way fof about
4. minutes They completely sur
...,r.lad lhe grounds. mounting ma
...ine guns 81 ihe railway llne over
looking the park anil then burst
ihrnush ghe gates
-heis were arst nred IN the air then
tn thn raoMfeYnatiou ~ the spectators
ana auNHlarles opened Gre on tha
eeawd lram various quarters.
An nnielal version ~ the affair sa4s
u,af lhe auxiliary police visited tfeke
park FOR ihe purpose ~ searfhins ihe
.,..,,,l as Il Was KNOWN nat many
st,ufnan connected with the murders
litr m the dsy wnre present w
...s.t samr came a. Dublin ostensihly
tu attend the match.
According O. thin account " per.
eans were killed. AFTER spectators ana
nlaFers had vacaied the place no fewer
than IA reVolxers were found on me
sroitna. An eve witness descrihlns
fhe scene snid thst while the foothah
nalrh ssas ln pr0Fress parties ~ biaek
.na fans armed viii rifles came on
the nsla rhey were huoied ny the
,rs,,a and almost Immediately they
nred Ia ihe mass of people ih& VIII
n.ea .aNa he counted more man ~
,.ha fei A eiampode ensued ana
wanv were bruised and trampled upon
,n thelf efforts to escape from the
.rot,pds Soon airplanes were eh-
1900 uasIna over the city and the
Widest rumors we're current a. ~
what was likely % happen
shooting besan axaln IN the streets
"a before midnight and number ol
propla are reported killed. lh'te Z"
fumrh military activity
The casualties n Croke P1A s
seni officially given A. ~ KILLED anu
% Injured.
lne In various places. says tne buDiin
eurgespondent ~ the Daily Mail iweiNs
CURSES were ameug those arrested 70
dAy, .,. -,
rhs Ma says that arrangsmenls are
Under way % send large reinioree-
mants ~ troops 10 ireland anu lhe'
ne opinion - held IA official qu@a'e,s :
thni the danger ef ASSASSINATION =
spreaAiug 10 Engiand.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-22
FOURTEEN APPLICATIONS FOR
LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP WILL REST
ON BASIS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Germany Not Included Among
Prospects Now In Hands
Of Sub Committees.

Geneva. Nov. 2t.-The responsible Mites
of the League OF Nations and the re-
sponsibilities ~ its individual members
under Article \, ~ the covenant - one
question the committee of admission
u new members II considering in con
nection with the applications Of rs
states. not including Germany. These
applications are now IN the hands 20
sub committees They are.
Finland. Esthonia. Lstvia. LithuanIa
ana Lynemberg. referred 20 a sub
committee presided over by NJ pOullet
Austria. Bulgaria. Albania and Llca-
lheusteln. referred 60 sub b-committ.is
premidtd over by Lord Robert Cecil.
snd tse0rgia. Armenia. Azsrballan. Uk-
presided over by DR. Fridilorf Naaisen
~ Norway. Resides responsibilities
under Article y The committee win con
slider the following questions:
l. lts application in orderf u the
government applying recognizai Do
lure 0r ds faoto. and BY which states ?
Has the applicant nation a stable gov
ernment and settled frontiers; what
- its size and population; is IL self
governing what has been its conduct.
Including both acts. and assurances.
with regard 10 ~ International obll-
Eationsf
The latter question ls suppeasd 30
have been inspired By enc French
member 0f ths committee. a. vtvtani.
with a view 70 any proposition that
may be submitted ~ elect oernanS.
The prescriptions OF the league as 70
armaments VIII also be eonmldsfed In
connection VITA the military power
~ each applicant
In me opinion Of lhe delagalio -. the
FIRST weeks work o. the assembly has
been satisfactorily accomplished. even
more 40 than 0J,ilC Lave been expect
Ell. - the conference has got beyond
the chaotic period of organization
sooner than usH& with freshly 0rga-
nlaed bodies In spite OF the diversified
interests. views ana languages repre-
seniod
II IA pointed out that the importance
of Germany's protest is lsssened by
the fact that II has been mlsunder-
stood an along the present occupation
of colonies and territories subject tc
mandate IL only provisional pentlng
the action of the league 20 sanction
the method OF administration II is
reported on good authority thai Pre-
mier Lloyd George 10 only waiting FOR
an Improvement In the weather al
Geneva and for The assembly TO arrive
Al a stase where the flna result can
be forecast with more or less accuracy
before coming here 20 take his place
a. one % the British delegates during
the discussion ~ some special ques-
tlons.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-22
INDIANS RIGHT
TO VOTE IS UP

AsHEyILLE. ~. c. Nov. 2l.-pefl-
mite action on the right OF Cherokee
Indians 60 vote probably Will be taken
an eomorTow Afternoon wnen the Jack
son ooGnty board of election canvas
asrs meets hers again 60 count votes
cazt IN the boxes ~ sylvia and Bark
erw Greek. Nov. s Victory OF the
Democratic or Republican candidates
IN the county win be determined and
the majority of the Democratic ticket
in the tenth congressional district viii
~ Affected By this decision.
rhs board failed 70 register q
3 ugrurn saturday when 81 met after ar
.,a3ouvrnaent for lunch. Removal q
ne BOARD 90 Bunconb county 30 com
pieta its work was attributed 20 feat
af the disturbance thar was threat.
sned several days ago st sylvia
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-22
RUSSIA-P0LAND
PEACE DELAYED

wiwa. Nov. a0.-~peaes negotiations
b@tween soviet Russia and Poland
were interrupted today. Adolf IofYe.
head ~ the bolshey1ki delegation told
II. pemhaki. chief q the Polish reore
aentativea that the work 81 arrane-
iuH for = permanent peace could not
proeeed until Poland Loyalty fulfilled
h~r promise % withdraw troops 10 her
berderA
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-22
STEAMER PIONEER
SINKS IN RIVER

Wilmington, Nov. 21.-The steamer
Pioneer. ffs feet long. ard capable OF
transporting a thirty ton cargo sank
la eight to ten feet Of water early
Saturday morning after running up on
stump. zoe Yards south Of Banner
mans Bridge. The cargo had been
discharged and the boat was return
ing from it, second trip since coming
OFF the ways two weeks ago. No one
was injured.
The Pioneer plying between WIZ
minKton and Smiths Bridge. is an old
fashioned. fiat-hottom. stern wheel
river steamer. owned by ID. J. Stokes.
of Bannerman's Bridge.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-22
BURNING SHIP OFF
CUBA is SIGHTED

Jacksonville. Nov. 2ls-CaDenin r
w Fyd0r. 0f the American schooner
Margaret Spencer. which arrived n
port this. morning from Havana. re-
ports having PASSED on November Is,
in latitude 80: longitude 80 q burn
lng derelict. apparently a three rnasted
schooner. No signs 80 life were found
anywhere I'm the vicinity.