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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
WOMEN OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
OPPOSE APPOINTMENT OF A NEGRO
Copies Petition Sent Members Congress Directing to
Black Man Registrar of Treasury.

tion over these clerks would be in
tolerable.
1t is true that coIored men have
served as registers of the treasury, but
out Of the % registers only four have
been negroes. At no time when this
office was under the supervision of A
negro did the personnel consist Of more
than 19 clerks, and one messenger"
letter accompanying the petition
says:
This petition does not come from
any political faction, nor was it insti-
gated by southern prejudice. North
erners, southerners, easterners. west
erners, democrats and republicans
alike have set their signature thereto.
an time Of war it was thought mad
visable to put negro officers in charge
of white troops. In times of peace. 1t
would certainly be inexpedient to give
negroes jurisdiction over white cfti
zens.''
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
BUSINESS MEN OF CHICAGO
.. DUPED BY CANDY MERCHANT
Everett Harding Claiming to be Cousin Stngs
Chicagoans to the Amount of $4,000

to the inauguration in private car
it was said, and then paid the Penn
sylvania with a check for $1,918.44
which was returned according to rail
road officials marked no funds"
While on this trip, Harding became
acquainted with a delegation from the
Hamilton Club, the chief republican
social organization of the city. He
posed before them as cousin of the
president and was promised a life
membership in the club, the police
said. In return Harding was said to
have promised his friends political ap-
pointments telling them that he was
to be assistant secretary to the presf-
dent
Harding was held in bonds of $4,000
Continued On Page Two.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
.FLAMESSTARTED
in PUMP HOUSE
OF MARIE Hotel
Blaze Spread Quickly Owing to
Absence of Water
Supply
PROPERTY LOSS WILL
REACH OVER 100000
Practically the Entire Business
Section of the City is
Wiped Out.
Especial to The JournaT.)

RIVER JUNCTION, April 2.-Fg4e
originating at the Marie hotel about
$50 this morning completely destroy
ed the business section of River juno
ton, including the bank. four large
general stores, drug store, barber shop
and several smaller houses with a
property loss of over 100000.
The fire started at the pump house
of the Marie hotel when the engine
caught fire and caused the explosion
of a drum of gasoline. Owing to the
absence of water supply it was i'm
possible to control the flames which
quickly spread to adjoining buildings,
taking them in order: +. S Boyken &
Co. Scarborough & Co, Jeff Creamer
& Sons, and W. II. Dones, all general
merchandise stores: the Jones drug
store, the Gadsden County State Bank,
Trayior's barber shop and a negro
apartment house. Perhaps twenty
percent of the merchandise stock wax
saved and a portion of the hoti
furniture. The loss is partly covered
by insurance.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
(sy The Associated Prsss).

WASHINGTON, April 2.-Members
of congress today received copies of a
petition, addressed to Mrs. Virginia
White speel, chairman of the national
woman's republican committee Of the
district of Columbia and signed by
sos white women employed in the Of
flee of the register of the treasury op-
posing appointment of negro as reg
lister.
1--WE have been definitely informed. ?"
the signers of the, petition declared,
that the appointment Of colored
man as register of the treasury is be
ing considered. The registers office is
now very large and is doing RESPONSE
bic work. Its personnel consists Of
more than 900 clerks, mostly ex-service
men and white women, who are de-
pendent upon their income here for
support. For a negro to have jurisdic-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
DEBT OF NATION
HAS DECREASED

WASHINGTON, April THE ma
tion's gross debt was reduced SILL
$50, $50 in March, according to the
treasury statement today which showed
the total debt to be $23,9S0, ,104,375. OF
the total federal obligations outstand =
ing $2,754,S41, 900 represents short
term treasury certificates of indebt-
edness, several hundred million Of
which Secretary Mellon has said will
be retired during April.
An analysis of the trea sury's fiscal
affairs for the last year reveals little
change in the amount of certificates Of
Indebtedness or the floating debt The
gross debt, however, which consists
largely of Liberty bonds and Victory
notes. has shown steady decrease.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
(9y The Associated Press]

WASHINGTON. April a. Senate
proponents of an immediate peace with
Germany by congressional resolution
are understood to be standing firmly
by their intention to present such a
resolution promptly on the convening
Of the extra session of congress q week
from Monday.
Information that members Of the
senate favoring a speedy peace by
resolution had not abandoned their
previously announced intention was
obtained tonight after a notable day
of white house conferences at which
the advisa bility of a congressional dec
laration of peace, together with other
questions involved in a peace settle
ment, were understood to have been
discussed.
Whether the intention Of the peace
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
LOSING POSITION
INSANE TEACHER
KILLS SUPERIOR.
After Shooting Dean of SYRIA
cuse University Murderer
Commits Suicide.
HAD BEEN NOTIFIED
OF HIS DISMISSAL
Double Tragedy Probably Re-
suit of Chagrin Over
Being Let Out.
(ey The Associated Press.)

SYRACUSE, n. Y, April 2-Dr
Holmes Beckwith, educator, former
United States army lieutenant and
California bank examiner, who shot
and killer his superior. Dean John Her
man Wharton, at Syracuse university
this morning before committing sui
eide himself, was probably insane as
a result of chagrin over losing his po-
sition here, according to statements
made by the authorities and Chancel-
lor James r. Day of the university
late today.
That. Beckwith had premeditated
suicide has been clearly established,
the instructor having left several let
ters showing his intention in that re-
spect.
At first it was believed that Dr.
Wharton had been killed in an un-
successful attempt to prevent Beck
with's suicide but this theory has now
been case aside.
Coroner S. Ellis Crane, District At
torney Frank Malpass and Chandelier
Day are all agreed in the belief that
DR.. Wharton was shot following an
argument when Beckwith presented a
letter in answer to Wharton's notifi-
cation that the university would have
no need of Beckwiths services after
the close of college in June.
Five bullets were found in Dr.
Wharton's body, indicating that Beck
with had made sure his superior was
dead before he turned the revolver
upon himself.
Dean Wharton was in his thirty
second year and had been an instruc-
tor at Syracuse university since his
graduation from that institution eight
years ago. He was made dean Of the
years ago and Beckwith was one of
the instructors under him.
Beckwith had been the brunt of sew
eral jokes by the college student body
during the last year. He had estab-
lished tie practice of locking the doors
of the class room at the time the
classes We're due to begin and would
not admit tardy pupils.
He was strict IN discipline, and in
the matter of time devoted to. his
classes, and he had some peculiarities
which made him more or less vic
tim for students pranks and he was
decidedly unpopular with them. It is
claimed they circulated a petition for
his discharge last fall.
University authorities had convinced
themselves that Beckwith was a liza
bility. rather than an asset, and last
Monday he received his Notification to
look elsewhere for a teaching assign
ment next fall.
He protested, but his arguments
were without avail Friday night, it
has been established. he spent hours
In his room writing letters, one of
which was addressed to Dean Whar-
ton. 1t was a lengthy document, say
ing among other things:
"a cornered rat will fight"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
WANT u. S. TO CONSIDER BASIS
IT MIGHT ACCEPT TREATY OF
VERSAILLES ENJOYS MISSION
NJ Viviani Brings American Report as to
Present Attitude of the European Governments
a~-- Toward tie League OF Nations

by-resolution senator has been ap-
proved in any degree by President
Harding and whether it has the sup
port of senate republicans generally
We're matters on which no informa
ton was obtainable. In this connec-
tion it was recalled that some of the
more prominent members of the sen
ate favoring peace resolution have
stated definitely that action on mat
ters involving peace would not be
taken in conflict with administration
views.
The conferences at the white house
today were generally considered in the
bearing on international affairs as
probably the most important that
President Harding has held since his
Inauguration.
Senator Knox Of Pennsylvania, for
Continued On Page Two.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
Absurd Says Washington Friends.

Absurd Says Washington Friends.
WASHINGTON. April 2-The sta a.
ment of Reynolds newspaper, of Lon
don that former President Wilson was
expected in London late this month
was branded as absurd tonight by
persons close to Mr.. Wilson. So far
as could be learned the former presi-
dent has no intention of even leaving
the city of Washington soon let alone
attempting any such trip as a visit
abroad would involve. His health
alone. it was said would preclude any
extended trip.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
tsy The Associated Press.)

CHICAGO, April 2.-Everett Hard
ing, a candy store owner, who was
arrested today on charges of imper-
sonatIng a federal official, tonight
was declared by the police to have
defrauded the Pennsylvania railroad
out of nearly $4,000 and to have i'm
posed on leading Chicago clubs and
business men by pretending to be a
cousin of President Harding, although
actually of no relation to the chief
executive. The police said they be-
lieved Harding had obtained at least
1O.000 from a group of business men
by promising to use his influence in
obtaining political appointments.
Harding, according to the police,
found Chicago's leading citizens gul-
lible. He took twenty-five of them
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
FORMER EMPRESS
SLOWLY SINKING
tey The Associated Press }

DOORNE, Holland, April 2.-FormeI
Empress Augusta Victoria of Ger
many is gradually sinking as a result
of her latest heart attack, says a
bulletin issued by her physicians this
afternoon. The bulletin says:
The condition of the former emp
ress. although fluctuating is gradually
becoming worse. Latterly her general
health has been less favorable. 1t is
only due 10 the kind and skilIful at
tention of the family and nurses that
she is alive today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
DEATH PENALTY
FOR NEGRO YOUTH

MEMPHIS, Tenn. April MAT
thews Houston, negro youth, was
found guilty late today Of murder in
the first degree in connection with the
death of Frank Daily, a 5-year-old
white child, whose mutilated body was
found near his home seven miles from
Memphis several months ago. The
verdict Of the jury carried with it the
death penalty.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03

Mean. n..........60 Normal S.
Mean same date last year ~ degrees
Accumulated excess this year to date,
251
Highest of record for April, % degrees.
Lowest OF record for April, "a degrees.
Rainfall
For - hours, ending p. m. o.
Total for this month to D. m. o.
Normal for April 316 inches.
Accumulated deficiency this year TO
date All inches
Humidity
a. m. SO; u noon, 3s; p. m, 81
Barometer
a. m. 1926. p. m, 1921
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
FARMER KILLED;
THREE MEN HELD

TAMPA. Fla. April 2.-Three men
are being held here in connection with
the killing at Lutz, near here today of
Henry Driggers, prominent farmer.
C4lenville Ellis, ]. H. Ellis and w II
Young were arrested and charged with
Driggers' murder this afternoon.
Driggers was killed in a fight in
which it is said 10 men participated.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
FORMER EMPEROR
STILL IN HUNGARY
(5y The Associated Press }

GENEVA. April 2.-Herr Werkmann,
secretary of former Emperor Charles,
telephoned the Associated Press at 9
o'clock tonight that no news had been
received at Prangins from Charles,
who has not yet entered Switzerland.
Former Empress Zita is anxious over
the absence of word from her husband.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
The First Arrest.

HURON, s. D., April 2.-The first
arrest in the Sunday blue law enforce
ment campaign in South Dakota was
made late today when Allen Goethal,
manager and owner of a local theatre.
was taken into custody by a deputy
sheriff charged with conducting a NOV
ing picture show on Sunday, March 27.
According to the attorney general a
test case will be made of this action
to determine the constitutionality of
the blue laws"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
RUMORED WILSON
TO VISIT EUROPE
(sy The Associated Press.l }

LONDON. April 2.-Former Presi-
dent Wilson, according to Reynolds
newspaper is expected in London fer
a ten day visit at the end of April
1t says that rooms for a party of
eight have been reserved at a lead
ing hotel
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03

will Give a condensed history OF one of
the leading business firms OF the city.
SERVICE" the slogan OF Merit"
Laundry and Cleaning Company, las
heen truly lived up to by that organi-
zation.
II has been by following this slogan
that this company has achieved the sue
cess II 80 richly deserves,
In June, 1919. the Merit" company
was Incorporated for $4,000. The Of
ficers are NJ Merritt, president; 3. L.
Merritt. secretary and treasurer, and X.
NJ. Merritt. manager.
The laundry. located at II West Ro-
rkana-st., is equipped with all the latest
~ tachinery Thirty people are employed,
a6d two delivery trucks are in constant
use, all parts OF the city being covered
In collecting and delivery work.
Besides general laundry business,
from the washing OF a pocket handker-
chief 10 the cleaning OF the finest dress
goods, general cleaning department is
part OF the establishment. where clothes
Df any kind are cleaned and pressed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
MRS. LOIS X. MAYES
HEADS PRESS ASSN.
(sy The Associated Press).

TAMPA, Fla, April Mrs. Lois k.
Mayes, owner and publisher of The
Pensacola Journal, was elected presi-
dent of the Florida State Press asso-
citation. adjourning it's annual conven-
tion here today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
THE WEATHER TODAY

Pensacola and viclnity-Fair SUNDAY
and Monday: slightly warmer Sunday:
moderate northeast and east winds.
Winds-Hatteras to Key West-Mod-
crate easterly winds and fair, weather
Sunday.
East GuIf-Moderate northeast and
east winds and fair weather Sunday.
West Gulf-Moderate east and south
east winds and fair weather Sunday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
JUDGE ORDERS
RAILROAD SOLD
(ey The Associated Press.)

MOULTRIE, Ga, March 2.-The
Valdosta, Moultrie & Western railway
will be sold on April g. under an order
signed by Judge Beverly d. Swans Of
the United States district court,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
u. S. WEATHER REPORT
Pensacola, Fla. AuriI 2 /

Sunrise ...5:36 a. m.
Sunset .....6:O pin.
Moonrise .2:33 am
Moonset 2.0S pm
Next pha Sc Of the
moon, y Z W Moon,
April 9Th.
High tide $50 pm.
Low tide ...5:2T am.
Yesterdays Weather:
Tam
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
HELPING PENSACOLA

Each day, In this space, The journal
will give a condensed history OF one OF
the IeadIno business firms of the city.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-06-21
INDUSTRIAL and I
Unique Features
Make Lang Stove
and Range Supreme

The remarkable success OF the
Lang range and stove In every stu.
alton In which II In placed. has not
been accidental Various points In
the construction Of the stove have
accounted for its unprecedented
popularity. II u an undisputed fact
that the Lang produce II used In
tho principal hotels. restaurants and
logging camps on the Pacific coast,
and Lang ranges arc installed In q
majority OF steamships plying In
regular trade out Of Seattle.
What facts In construction are re
sponsible for this SUGGEST In the
first place. the fuel Is burned from
the top on a closed CRATE. there are
sectional CRATE bars which can cas-
lily be removed.
Two patented features character
ixe tho Lang product also: a HOT
Blast Fire Box and a Hot Air Draft.
these are not found In any other
stove in America. In addition. there
are many niceties In stove construc.
ton such as large warming closet
with sliding door. a cooking surface
with only two lids. and entire top
surface polished for frying or bak-
ing hot cakes.
In order TO insure even baking
the stove Is so arranged as 10 force
the heat to circulate entirely around
the oven. The body Ii made OF
Arrnco. an iron which Is resistant
to rust. the legs are strictly SAM
tary.
All OF these features have united
to make the Lang product absolute
ly the best for city home. farm
restaurant hotel or steamship
Cooks are convinced that tho Lang
SanKe costs less TO operate and
bakes more perfectly than any other
make. This has made the Lang
name unique In stove manufacture
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-06-21
Rama Chocolate Products
Gaining in Popularity
Cocoa Beans Travel Long Distance to
Seattle Factory

Cocoa beans are q product Of Cen
trail America and Mexico. The
beans were used by the Axtecs. the
aborigines of Central America, not
only for a beverage but also for
money. Their value depended upon
their size.
The history of cocoa Is part of
Mexican mythology. and enters into
the history OF the country. The
sacred tradition of the Indians OF
Mexico IN that we are Indebted for
tho introduction Of the cocoa bean
on earth TO Divine Providence. Duet.
alcoati. the god OF the air. was
commissioned to convey 20 man the
seeds of the cocoa tree. one OF the
few plants growing In Eden for the
food Of the gods.
The cultivated cocoa tree grows
to q height OF rs feet When the
trees are three or four years old.
they commence TO flower: after they
have once produced fruit. regular
,rops may be expected for nifty or
more years.
The flowers are very small. and
are borne on the main stem or on
branches. in clusters or singly. The
blossoms are bright red. and In
Tue season are succeeded by angu.
arshaped pods, green at first and
, yellowish.red when ripened. The
fruit pods contain the precious cocoa
beans. and present a curious spec.
tacie to visitors from temperate
climates. The pods are picked and
sorted into grades According 10
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-06-21

, sizea Smelling or breaking of the
pods II accomplished by a knife
slit. dextcrously made by the ma
lives. The beans are then spread
on drying-floors. and constantly
turned TO prevent over-heating. The
beans are then ready to be packed
In sacks for shipment
THE wAsHINGToN CHOCo-
LATE COMPANY Of Seattle i'm
ports these cocoa beans, and In
their plant the thin shell Is re-
moved by machinery. The meat is
ground and mixed with other ingred-
tents to make a delicious cocoa and
ground chocolate for drinking pur.
poses and itings for cakes. The
ground chocolate II put up in one
half pound. one-pound and three
pound cans. Bitter and sweet choco-
late cakes are also manufactured In
one. half pound sizes. Chocolate coat.
ings are made specially for candy
manufacturers for the coating Of
creams and nuts.
Rama" Is the little Hindoo boy
OF the Temple who brings good
health and happiness to users OF
the Washington brand Of chocolate:
his picture occurs on all the pack
ages. Among the candies bearing
the little god are Rama Cocoanut
Bar. Rama MIX Bar. a favored
creola Bar. chocolate buds and
chocolate animals and fishes for the
nursery. These candles are becom-
ing immensely popular with the
candy-users OF the Northwest.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-06-21
ny FREDERICK RICHARDSON

BY FREDERICK RICuAitDSVN
SAN FRANCISCO. Juno 2i.-ise-
tail merchants. lumber men, fruit
growers Of tho Pacific Coast
awakened To the menace Of the
stranded American Merchant Marine.
arc organizing To attack the problem
of getting tho tonnage. built at such
gigantic cost to the taxpayers. into
deep water.
The Confederation of Retail Deal
ers OF san Francisco. Just formed.
is preparing 10 engage In the most
exhaustive research work High
freight rates. lack OF water cofnpc-
tition. the burden OF taxation I'M
posed by the heavy cost OF upkeep
OF the fleet. and. most important.
the finding OF an outlet for surplus
production thru American bottoms
will be analysed In n concerted effort
10 find some way OF further reducing
selling prices to the consumer.
Pacific Coast retail men arc wor-
Red over threatened damage to the
shipbuiiding and repair industry.
They are worried over the announce
ment that any considerable down
ward revision OF rail rates Is not a
possibility OF the near future. They
say buying must DO stimulated. so
they are going TO ind out II poss'
ible. what percentage OF their goods
now shipped by rail. can be shipped
by water.
Citrus men Of Southern California
are now searching for methods OF re-
frigSfating fruits that their output
may be laid down on the Atlantic
scaboard In ships at half the present
cost This means that instead OF
dumping tho products of the orch
ards into the arroyos this output
win be dumped into the dinner
buckets and the school lunches OF
the Atlantic scaboard. With
drop in the price OF oranges and
lemons at Eastern markets. say
citrus fruit men. buying would be
stimulated and the golden fruit of
pensive luxury. as now.
This same Is truo of the cherrtes
raised In Santa Clara valley. Like
wise the rice output Of California
Awakened TO the necessity Of put.
ing q coastwise merchant marine on
the seas. Washington and Oregon
fruft men have refused to b scduced
by . lowered ran tariff and have
Just announced they win continue
TO ship BY water. And Il Is believed
successful preservation without spe-
ciaIiy built ships or leo has been
found
These ships returning. mean
cheaper shoes and cheaper textiles
for the Pacific scaboard-
The mountains Of lumber now &C
cumulafcd In the Pacific Northwest
are beginning to move. and lumber
men say II well organized merchant
marine were Operating. building In
the East could could be stimulated
greatly. lumber would be cheaper
and the industry would receive o
fresh Impetus
Fig men are anxious to place their
fruit on Eastern markets. In ships.
Western retailers are anxious. To Sc
euro lower freight rates and above
everything else they are anxious to
see the fleet profit-producer In
order TO escape the heavy burden
Of taxation which they frankly say
Is passed on TO the consumer.
SO with . stagnated merchant ma.
rtne. the high rail rate imposed On
the raw material. the finished prod.
uct and the long haul TO The con-I
sumner plus the burden of taxation
on all departments Of production. all
are expressed today In high prices
and stagnated buying.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-06-21
Eastern Concern Looks
for Seattle Site

II is reported that a soap manu-.
featuring concern of international
reputation. with headquarters at
Milwaukee. Wis. is casting about for
a site in Seattle as manufacturing
branch. Tentative offers have been
made for parcel OF ground on 14th
ave. N. W.. Ballard. now occupied
by an iron foundry
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-06-21
Rescue OF
WOOD SHIPS
DEMANDED!
Merchants and Growers Of
Pacific Coast Organize to
Make Use OF Tonnage

(NOTD-This y the second stsry BY =.
Frrdevtck Richardson written especially
for The oeAr, on merchant marine and
transp~rtaaiDu prUbsesns. He 10 . frmss
shipping bnard empioye ard wss tnvest-
g~1ns for the c~nsvessitouai sebe<t conn
mitses sn u. 4. shipping board epsws-
ticnA Ne hes spent four years In IN
intensive study II the American merchant
mnrtsssl)