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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-08
Given Out in Advance of Their
Consideration Today by
Majority Members of
Committee.
tay The AssoeIated Press,

WASHINGTON, Oct. Amend
ments to the pending tax revision bill
agreed to by republican leaders IN the
senate were made public today formal
ly In advance of their consideration
tomorrow by majority members OF the
finance committee. They would pro-
vide for:
A maximum surtax rate of 50 per-
cent on that part OF incomes in excess
Of 100000. in lieu of the committee
plan for 80 percent MAXIMUM on
the excess over $4,000.
Repeal Of the express, freight, pas
senger and Pullman transportation
taxes. effective at the passage of the
bill.
An increase from $2.2o a gallon to
81 a gallon in the tax on distilled
spirits products imported or with
drawn from bond for use in industrial,
medicinal or other purposes.
Restoration Of the capital stock tax
of 81 on each 1000 OF invested capital
A graduated increase in the state
tax rates to a maximum OF so per
cent on the excess over 800, 1000, 900,
in lieu of the present maximum Of
20 percent, over $10,o00,0o0.
Repeal OF the excises on sport goods,
chewing gums, perfumes, essences,
tooth and mouth washes and pastes,
dentifrices, toilet powders and soaps
and soap powders and old miscellane-
Gus taxes sufficient to make up a cut
of $37, 100000 annually.
Elimination of the proposed tax on
hotel accommodations.
Reduction in the tax on candy to 8
percent with elimination OF the COM
mittee proposal for a ten percent tax
on candy selling at wholesale for
more than 40 cents a pound.
The other excise provisions Of the
senate bin would stand, including re-
peal OF the excess profits tax next
January ]. fiat tax Of Is percent
on corporation incomes and increased
exemptings for heads Of families and
on accounts of dependents.
While repeal of the $4,000 exemp-
ton allowed corporations Is not In
cIuded in the program as announced,
leaders were endeavoring tonight to-
small corporations and at the same
time remove the exemption from large
The suggestion meeting
with the most favor was to allow
the exemption in the case OF corpora
tions having net incomes of less than
$50, 900 or s25,000
Opposition to the proposed increase
IN the surtax rates developed today
among a group % senator's from east
ern states and they were understood
to be preparing 20 wage an active
fight against a so percent maximum.
There was also some opposition among
these senators to increased estate tax
rates.
House leaders also declared against
increasing the surtax rate beyond the
80 percent maximum fixed in the bin
as it passed the house.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-08
COMMISSIONERS NOT
READY TO SELECT A
SITE FOR DOCKS NOW
Wish to Invite Opinion of Out
side Engineers Before
Making Deciisou.
CAPTAIN TURTLE TO BE
PRESENT AT NEXT MEET
Possibilities of PaIafOx Wharf
as a Site Are Being Consid-
cred by Commissioners

The city commissioners have an
nounced that they viii hold a meeting
early next week at which time Can
tain ]. =. Turtle, government engineer
VIII meet in consultation with them.
IN regard TO the dock site for Pensa-
cola Mayor Frank d. Sanders, when
approached by Journal reporter yes
terday and asked as to prospects for
a decision as to the site for the muni-
ciple docks said that he was not pre-
pared TO make any statement as to
When the docks would be built or what
site would be chosen.
we have to remember that it Is the
peoples money we are spending" said
Mr.. Sanders, "and there are many
things to be considered. The bonds
We're not sold until the first OF sen
tember and the amount on hand fot
the docks is only $780, SOP. When these
bonds were voted the understanding
was that three-fourths of the money
obtained from the bonds was to be
spent on the docks and tho other one
fourth on a belt line railway. This
would give approximately s925,0O0 for
the docks and $4,000 for the belt line.
after these docks arc built they
must be maintained, and the interest
on the bonds which is SIS, 600, with
$4,000 for the sinking fund makes
necessary a return each year OF S2o.-
600 on the investment.
I'VE wish to invite the opinion on
outside engineers on this problem be-
fore making any decision, and we are
trying TO be fully Informed as to All
details
On being asked r any invitation had
.beon extended to any engineers Outz
side Of the city to confer with them on
this matter. Mayor Sanders said that
the commissioners had asked Captain
Turtle to meet with them early next
week. He said the commissioners had
also asked the advice OF local members
OF the American Association Of Eng
neers and produced a letter written to
the commissioners last February 5y
Samuel Hyams, secretary in which the
dock sites were discussed.
A visit to the council chamber OF
the city hail and an examination OF the
two designs for municipal docks. pre-
pared some months ago when the agi-
tation for the docks was st its height
showed two plans, one of which con
templates docks Which the engineers
have figured would come within the
amount that the city would be able to
expend, and could be used for either
site now under public discussion.
This would give Pensacola a pier
ninety feet wide and 400 feet long.
with a double track open pier thirty
feet wide and 200 feet long; holding
shed Of steel construction so feet wide
and 800 feet long, with a capacity O.
3 600 to 1000 tons. Capacity OF tracks
IS to 20 cars. Depth OF water at sides
Of piers. 80 feet; wharfage space ]. 400
lneal feet, accommodating four 5000
10 5000 ton D. W. vessels. Distance
from bulkhead to inner property lines
about 1850 feet.
This plan is so worked out as TO al
Continued on Page TWe.J
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-08
Majority Report by Manufac-
turers Committee Of Nation
al Unemployment Con-
ference.
az Tha AssoeIatsd Presal

WASHINGTON Oct. 7.-Practical
completion Of a majority report on
permanent measures for the better
ment Of business throughput the coun-
try was effected today by the manu-
facturers' committee of the national
conference on unemployment. Whether
q minority report VIII be submitted to
the full conference when, 1t reassembles
Tuesday was not disclosed.
On the question of business read
jiIstment the majority OF the commit :
tee was understood to hold the view
that readjustnent OF wages and prices
downwards was a necessary precedent
to a commercial readjustment from
which. revival of the nations indus
try could spring. In connection with
the readjustment process the report
was understood to favor lower freight
rates to permit of a greater flow OF
commerce.
Passage Of the railroad funding bill
for the financial relief of the carriers,
now pending in congress was under
stood to be regarded by the report as
an important step in economic better~
functions OF the railroad labor board
which comes in conflict with the ac-
tivities Of the interstate commerce
commission was regarded favorably.
Legislation changing the Adamson
eight hour law, was understood to pc
suggested as g means Of more readily
accomplishing Industrial readjustment.
on the subject Of taxation the report
was understood to favor q program
Tightening unnecessary burdens while
at the same time providing ample rev.
enues for the federal government
Lack OF unanimity upon various fea-
tures OF the report was indicated by
committee members who however. de-
clined to discuss the report until It
was made public at the fun confer
ence.
The resignation Of w. III. Stacixhcuse
Of Springfield, Ohio. as chairman of
the committee, which includes Samuel
Gcmpers and Charles NJ. Schwab, was
announced. Mr.. Stackhouse said he
was compelled to return home on busl-
ness. James A. Campbell OF Youngs-
town. Ohio, was named as his sue
cessor.
Emergency measures LOT the EellsA
OF unemployment adopted by the con-
were said to be in operation
in all parts OF the country. Coopera-
tion Of the railroads in making effec-
tive the conferences recommendations
was understood to have been rendered
by a number of railway executives in
today with Secretary
Hoover. The executives were under
stood to have evidenced their willing
ness to employ as many as possible on
to aid in meeting the gem
eral situation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-08
CHARACTER WITNESS
FOR ACCUSED GIRL
Former Schooln1ate of Marian
McArdle Testifies at Trial
Yesterday.
lRy 'The AssoeIated Pressl

CLEVELAND. Oct. The defense
in the first degree murder trial OF
Marian McArdle. 20. charged with the
murder of Daniel Kaber, her step-fa-
ther. began its right late today in her
behalf. The state completed its case
with the testimony of Miss Annie
Baehr, school girl chum OF Miss Nc
Ardle. who. at the request OF Marian.
spent the night Of the tragedy with
her in the Kaber home
Miss Baehr's testimony related to
the actions of Miss McArdle when they
We're informed that Kaber had been
stabbed to death.
Shortly after testifying for the state
Miss Baehr was called to the witness
stand to testify as a character witness
for Miss McArdle.
The court room was crowded this
afternoon with school girl friends OF
Miss McArdIe who had been asked to
appear to give moral support to the
defendant. Ten of them testified as
character witnesses.
Miss Emma Colavito. under indict-
ment for first degree murder in con-
nection with Kaber's death. was the
principal witness at the corning ses-
sion. She was under cross examina-
tion by counsel for the defense. for
nearly two hours, but stuck to her tes-
timony of yesterday.
Court adjourned until Monday when
the defense expects to close the case
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-08

these bonds when they we're ready
to be offered.
THE money market is much more
favorable than it was a few months
ago, and our bonds, which are 6 per
cent bonds, should bring a good price,
I believe.
Everyone Is more or less familiar
with the furry in the cotton market
recently, which stimulated the market,
especially in relation to all cotton
products. Prices advanced sharply
and being in the market at the time.
I was fortunate in being able to take
advantage of conditions.
"There seems a tendency to move
upward in all commodities and IL
people have investments to make. IN
whatever line these may be, whether
in public works or commercial lines
the sooner these investments are
made, the better"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-08
MRS. BURKETT EXPRESSES BELIEF THAT
MAN SHE MET INIPERSONATED ROOSEVELT

loaned the Colonel. told the court that
not until she had heard the testimony
Of other witnesses had she ever
doubted that the man to whom she
asserts she turned over the cash was
her distinguished fellow countryman.
The testimony of the Colonel's widow.
however. had raised in her mind the
question Of whether she had been
duped by an imposter. she said
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-08
EASTLAKE WILL BE PLACED
ON TRIAL LATE IN OCTOBER
Says He Has Every Reason the World Will
Be Able to Establish His InnOcence-Has Rraced
Up Considerably Lately.

Jail discipline and naval discipline
arc two different things" he was quot
ed as saying. ''but I've become so
thoroughly Injured to accept orders and
taking things as find them. that a
little thing like temporary adversely
can't Tease me very much. I'd prefer.
to be at liberty, like any other human
being, you understand. but as / have
every reason in the world to believe
that will have no difficulty in estas,-
fishing my Innocence When I am
brought to trial I don't see why
should permit myself to worry about
temporary deprivation Of freedom. The
only thing that worries me now Is that
I should stand accused Of having muT-
dered the only woman loved-or of
having guilty knowledge of her mur-
der The fact that know jury win
bring about my vindication braces me
up"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-08
az Ths AssoeIated Press.l

NEW YORK, Oct. belief that
some one might have been masquer~
aiding as Colonel Theodore Roosevelt
during the republican convention IN
Chicago in 1912 was expressed today
BY Mrs, Emma P. Burkett at her trial
on a charge OF forging the former
presidents name to note of sss. 900.
Mrs Burkett. who claims that she
received the note IN return for money
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-08
MAIL BAG THIEVES
MAKE A BIG HAUL
Four Men Hold Up Auto Driver
and Get Away With 81
Mail Pouches.
inY The Asaoslated Pressl

DETROIT, Oct 7.--Twenty-six mail
pouches, three Of which contained regis
tered mail, were taken from a mail
wagon late tonight by four men who held
up the driver, William r. McCauley near
the main post office. The mail was being
brought here from Windsor, Ont. The
registered pouches contained packages Of
currency consigned by Canadian banks as
exchange clearings TO banks In Detroit.
ana the days receipts at the Kenilworth
race track. at Windsor.
Postoffice officials. engaged in check
ing their records with Canadian officials.
said the value Of the registered mail
probably would amount TO more than
500, 600.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-08
VIRGINIA BRIGADE COMMANDER NAMES
SPONSORS FOR CONFEDERATE REUNION

Cripple Greek. Miss sydney thinner
son. Max Meadows. and Miss Kate
Miller. WythevilIe. maids OF honor.
Brigadier General w. A. Compton,
OF. Port Royal. va. commanding the
third brigade made the following ap-
pointments: sponsor, AIisssAnnie Lee
Skinner, Warrenton. Va; maids OF
honor, Misses Victoria and Edith Gray,
also OF Warrenton. The remainder OF
the staff viii be filled within the next
few days.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-08

CON1 EtS, Ca, Oct. IA warrant was
issued late last night charging Joshua
Presley, ls year old negro. with the nur-
der or Charles Il. Reagin. banker and
plantation owner, whose body was found
today IN the Yellow river near here.
CONYERS. Ga. Oct. 7.--Actlve search
was begun late today for Joshua Presley,
- year old negro, in connection with the
murder Of Charles 4. Reagin. banker and
plantation owner, who disappeared last
night and whose body was found today in
Yellow river near here. Presley, who
formerly worked for the banker, had
since been arrested on q charge OF steal
ing from him.
Six other negroes employed on the
Reagin farm, or Lying nearby were
taken into custody today. while the cor
oner's inquest was in secret session but
after that body adjourned until Monday
without a verdict. Il was indicated by
officials that nothing has yet developer
to faaten the crime upon any OF those
under arrest.
Mr.. Reagins automobile in which he
had just left his plantation after ride
from his bank. was found last night on
Yellow river bridge and after a ruthless
All night search q fisherman at baybreak
today found tho body tangled IN his trot
lines a few hundred yards below the
bridge, The skull was fractured from a
blow on the back Of this head and there
was a long slash across the front of his
coat and vest as though from a sharp
knife. The man was dead when thrown
into the water, a physician said.
Mr.. Rcaglns watch and four dollar bills
were IA his vest pockets. but tho other
pockets had been turned out and no
purse was found. Whether he carried
any large sum Of money with him when
he left the bank Of Rockdale Of which
he was president. had not been determin-
ed tonight. After the Presley boy had
been arrested charged with stealing fence
posts the banker had gone his bau and
officials were working ON a theory that
the negro was IN the automobile last
night when Mr.. Reagin left here for his
farm. Presley was said to have disap-
peared almost as sudden as his former
employer.
Officials eNAegally held to the belief
that robbery was the motive for the
killing said nothing had yet been brought
out to bear up the reports circulated
hore that the banker had discovered an
Illicit stlil on his plantation and moon
sinners had killed him to prevent being
arrested.
Detectives were brought here from At
lanta today to work ON the case.
Solicitor General A. M Brand arrived
here today and took personal charge OF
the investigation Of the case.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-08
CRUISER SPEEDJACK is
REPORTED SAFE IN PORT

NEW YORK. Oct. THE motor
cruiser SpeedjacS was reported safe
tonight by Robert Moran. manager of
the United States and Australia Lines,
inc, whose steamer Eastern Queen
was chartered to tow her across the
racine from the Panama Canal to
Tahiti
Recent advices from the steamer re-
ported Ell well, he said.
Captain Albert Y. Goewen, Of Cleve-
and. his wife and party are making a
tour around the world In the vessel
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-08

CHATTANOOGA, Oct. General
w. p Nye. commanding the second
brigade. Virginia division, tonight an
nounced the following sponsors and
maids for his staff for the reunion OF
the United Confederate Veterans here
October 25-27.
Mrs. S. S. Zimmerman. Wytheville.
sponsor; Mrs. w S. Trimble and Mrs
Clifton Huff. wytheville, matrons OF
honor: Mrs. Robert sayers, Wythe-
vile. chaperons; Miss Ruth Gleaves.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-08
LLOYD GEORGE NOT ABLE
ATTEND ARMAMENT MEET

LONDON. oct. IA hint that Premier
JAoyd George may yet be able TO at
END the Forthcoming conference on the
imitation OF armaments and Far Eastern
questions in Washington was made IN a
scml-offilcal statement 70. the press to-
night. II was pointed out that the pres
mt position is that the British premier
las notified the American government OF
ais inability to attend but that this IS
not necessarily his last word.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-08
POSTMASTER MORGAN
GETS DISAPPOINTMENT
tny GEORGE 4. MANNlNol

WASHINGTON, Oct. dudley II.
Morgan was today nominated by the
president to be postmaster at River
Junction. This Is a re-appolntment.
After the River junction office was
advanced several months ago from the
fourth to the third class. Mr.. Morgan
took the examination held for the
purpose Of securing eligibles and
passed with the highest rating.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-08
CONGRESSMAN WOULD
y KEEP UP WEEvIL FIGHT

WASHINGTON. Oct. 7.--Appropriatlon
- 500 900 for demonstration by farmers
cooperative associations Of the best
aaetho0s of suppresslng the rayages OF
The cotton boil weevil VIII be provided
IN A bin introduced today by Representa-
i've censman, republican. Oklahoma. is
passed
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-08
MAN CUTS WIFE TO DEATH
THEN TURNS GUN ON SELF

CHESTER. S. c., Oct. 7.--After slash
ing his young wife's throat. almost sew
ering her heat and causing instant death.
Doc Runion. of Great Falls, Chester
county, textile mill operative, today at
tempted to stab himself in the heart,
making unsuccessful efforts. and finally
fired a bullet into his temple, from which
he died instantly. according TO reports to
Coroner J. Henry GLADDEN.. who left for
the scene.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-08
AMENDMENTS TO TAX BILL AGREED TO
BY REPUBLICAN LEADERS MADE PUBLIC
14-YEAR-OLD BOY is
CHARGED WITH MURDER
(ay Tho Associated Press)

MADISON. N. j.. Oct. FRAN
els Kluxen, Ia, was arrested tonight
charged with the murder of r.
year-old Janet Lawrence. who was
found strangled to death and COW
cred with knife wounds in the
Kluxen woods near her home early
today. Kluxen was arraigned By
Recorded Schoneberger and held
for the grand jury
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-08

Mean same date last year, 69.
Accumulated excess this year 20 date.
Highest Of record for October, IS de-
gress
Lowest Of record for october. s. de-
grees.
Rainfall
For "a hours ending ,. NJ. o.
Total for this month to 3. m. 18z
Normal for Oct1ber 4.08 inches.
Accumulated deficiency this year 10
date. Il 4s inches
Humidity
Z 4 M. 70. y noon, ~ p. M IS.
Barometer
a m. sO.o3 p m. 1886.
Alr.ll .-r.ral L.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-08
REIMBURSEMENT OF WAGES AND PRICES
NECESSARY TO REVIVAL OF BUSINESS
DISBURSING OFFICER
CONFESSES TO THEFT

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. An
drew b. Detweiler, an assistant dis
bursting officer for the United
states Shipping Board, who claimed
he had been held up and robbed OF
$4,000 by bandits. last Tuesday,
confessed tonight that he and his
assistant had stolen the money
themselves and Matched up the rob-
berry story to cover their deed, ac-
cording to the police.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-08
The WEATHER TO-DAY

Pensacola and Viciuity-showers ana
cooler Saturday. Sunday. fair and con-
tinued cool.
Hatteras to Key West-moderate 70
fresh south and southwest shifting 10
West-northWest winds. partly overcast
weather. possible local rains Saturday
over East and West Gulf Of Mexico
Fresh northeTly winds; overcast weather
and probably local rains Saturday
v. 8. Weather Report.
De- ~1I1 Oct
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-08
EoorRALL acoREs

FOOTBALL SCORES
At Starkville: Mississippi A. s. NJ
81; Ouachita College s.
At Sewanee, Tenn: Sewanee 102;
Bryson College 0.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-08

Si3nriEe .5.47 am.
Sunset ....-.6.18 pm.
MConrise .12sz3 pm.
A1oonseN .11.S0 pm.
Next phase Of the
moon, First Quarter.
Oct. 8.
High tide about fam.
Low tide about z pm.
Yesterdays Weather.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-08
WARRANT OUT FOR
NEGRO SUSPECTED
COMMITTING DEED
Negro Boy of 18 Years Charged
With the Murder of Chas.
e. Reagin.
SIX OTHER NEGROES
TAKEN IN CUSTODY
Body Of Banker Is Found Tan
gled in TrOt Lines After
All Night Search.

CONYERs. Ca, oct. IA warrant was
issued late last night charging Joshua
Presley, ls year old negro. with the rnur-
der or Charles r. Reagin. banker and
plantation owner, whose body was found
today IN the yellow river near here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-05-07
BRITONS TO WAR ON
PIGEON SHOOTING

LONDON. May English public
opinion is being stirred by a con.
certcd attack by the press against
p.geon shooting and as a resul. bill
has been introduced in Parliament
which would make this form of spOr.
illegal.
The storm arose over contest
recently at Chatham where live
birds were released from traps for
a shooting competition. Support for
the proposed anti-shooting measure
i TromiSed by the government and
is being warmly given by The Royal
Society for the Prevention Of Cruel
~ to Animals
Agitation against this form Of
sport mas extended 10 Monte Garlic.
where many upper class English
spcrd part of the winter. and wncra
the practice is said 20 be an iusti
tuition. The Prince Of Monaco l. r.
ported 20 be sympathetic to the at
tempt u eliminate the live pigeon
shooting and 10 substitute clay pi-
geons
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-05-07
MEXICO TAKES
OFF EMBARGO
ON HUNTING

Announcement made at the Mex
lean consulate today to the effect that
restrictions against hunting parties in
Tarlaulipas had been removed was
understood locally to mean that the
federal government of that country is
confident that danger Of banditry and
revolt is past.
1t was announced that hunting par
ties could obtain hunting licenses at
the customary $500 fee, good for ten
days. 1t is expected that Valley
sportsmen will be quick to avail them
selves Of tie opportunity.
Some week ago, following rein
fcrccmcnt of the various garrisons in
this section, the Mexican army author
tiles forbade the issuance of hunting
licenses. Strict orders had been given
to shoot on sight all persons found
unlawfully bearing arms in north
ern Tamaulipas and il was feared
that Mexican hunters might run afoul
of rurale scouting parties on the look
out for guerillas.
Immediately after this order was is
sued, vigorous campaign was under
taken against armed malcontents and
especially against the following of the
Cardenas brothers. When prisoners
were taken there were many courts
martial and execution of the death
penalty by firing squads followed al
most Immediately.