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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-13
(sy The Associated Press.,

WASHINGTON, May 12.-During a
long and vigorous cross-examination
before the senate interstate commerce
committee today, julius Kruttschnitt,
chairman of the board OF the Southern
Pacific, held firmly to the views he
had given in direct testimony as to
the causes of the financial plight of
the railroads of the country.
Expenditures for labor. fixed par
tiality or wholly by government action
are too high and must be reduced, Mr..
Kruttschnitt reiterated in reply to
questions from members of the COM
mittee which is investigating the
whole railroads situation. Present rev.
enues as affected by recent rate adj
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-13
PROHIBITION
AGENT FREED
lex 1h. Associated Pres.,. !.

ASHEVILLE, N. c., May 12.-J. B.
Holloway, federal prohibition agent,
charged with manslaughter following the
alleged accidental killing Of Gus Avery
during. raid upon distillery in Burke
county was found not guilty in United
states district court here today The
case occupied two days and the verdict
was returned following about an hour s
deliberation by the jury
The federal officer maintained that
he shot merely to scare and did not know
Avery had been hit until his body was
found the day following the raid. The
bullet struck Avery in the leg and it is
thought he died from the loss of blood,
being unable to reach place where
medical aid could be administered
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-13


PoRTER'S BAZAAR is not "the
house that Jack built, but the house
that bargains built. This year the
store celebrated it's goth anniversary,
the 20 years of its existence being
Years Of steady growth and enlarge
ment.
Porter's Bazaar is owned by and
under the management of w. G.. Porter,
VINO came to Pensacola 20 years ago,
Opening the store soon after his ar
gVaL He located on East Wright
street, where he did business for fif-
zen years. carrying eperything that
'ne name Bazaar" implies, dry goods
all kinds, shoes, furnishings for
"en and women, glassware, crockery
sHu novelties of all kinds. The store
'he officially designated school book
N0pository for Escambia county.
:. RWe years ago the store was moved
ns present location, 115-117-119
L"r h Palafox street, into its own
,Ss'u'hg' enabling the management Of
a. ' store to give customers the bene-
.as,4, Az no overhead expense in rent in
S't'on O,"n to the lowest price the market
makes possible.
W. G. Porter, owner of Porter,s Ra-
the .,l', nas closely identified himself with
inc sNic life of Pensacola since com
Van," "eIe to locate. Among other or
sa'ions saco," he is a member of the Pen
ana =, Retail Merchantes' association
also Snamber of Commerce. He is
Cama member Of Col. w. t. Williams
Af,oa NO. D, Spanish War Veterans.
u serving nine months with the
hs army in the Philippine Islands
ana 'Vneu a grocery business in Hay-
turn,,e ne was there year before re-
tbsnas tb,ilns to New York. coming from
spent ~ Fensacola, after short time
->..,,. " hnoxville. Mr.. Porter is a
OF Alabama.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-13
LABOR EXPENSES OF RAILROADS
TOO HIGH AND MUST BE REDUCED

vances, are entirely justifiable, he add
ed, and must be sustained.
Arguments and inquiries by Sena-
tors designed to bring out the views
of the witness as to whether lower
freight rates in particular might bring
the roads more business and thus In
crease profits out of smaller tolls, met
not the slightest encouragement from
the railroad director.
Senator Poindexter, republican, Of
Washington, said that many COM
plants were voiced because OF the
"slowness of action by the railroad
labor board in deciding complaints" !"
and Mr.. Kruttschnitt agreed that this
was a difficult factor. Chairman Cum
minis will hold his own examination of
the witness until tomorrow
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-13

Normal, IA.
Mean same date last year, IA.
Accumulated excess this year to date,
10. NJ. n, so.a
I,owest of record for May, A degrees.
Rainfall.
For "a hours ending Z p. M. 1.O4
Total for this month TO p. m, 2.ol.
Normal for May, 2.68 inches.
Accumulated deficiency this year to
Humidity.
a. M, S5: II noon. s6; p. m.87.
Barometer.
a. M, 1884; p. m. 29-92.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-13
Federal Troops In Readiness.

INDIANAPOLIS, May IL. - Federal
troops at Camp Sherman. Ohio, are be-
ing held in readiness to depart for Min.
go county, West Virginia, it was an
nounced tonight at Fifth Army Corps
headquarters at Fort Benjamin Harri-
son, Indiana. Major General George B.
Read fifth army corps commander. was
in conferences with officials of the war
department at Washington, it was said,
regarding the request Of Governor Nor
gan. of West Virginia, for troops to con-
troll the disturbances in the Mingo coun-
ty district.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-13
THE WEATHER TODAY

PENSACOLA AND VICINITY-Partly
cloudy Friday and Saturday; somewhat
warmer temperature Saturday.
Winds: Hatteras to Key West-Gentls
to moderate south winds, partly cloudy
wea tfler Friday.
East and West Gulf-Gentle to mod
crate south winds, partly cloudy weather
Friday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-13
PLAN TO FINANCE
COTTON EXPORTS
lRx Ihe AssocIated Press., !,

WASHINGTON, May 12.-Progress in
efforts to relieve the cotton situation in
the south was reported to President
Harding today by W. l.. Clayton of
Houston, Texas, chairman of the COM
mittee of cotton exporters and southern
bankers appointed recently in Atlanta
to work out with the war finance cor
poration plans for assisting the financ-
ing of cotton exports.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-13
ESCAPED CONVICTS
STILL AT LARGE
tey The Associated Press.)

HOUSTON. Texas, May 12.-Thirty-
three of forty convicts who escaped from
the. state prison at Huntsville today,
were still at large tonight. Hundreds
of armed officials and citizens are scour-
ing the country for a radius of seventy
five miles. Seven have been recaptured.
Posses closed in on four others just be-
fore nightfall and reports from Hunts
vile were that a gun fight was immi-
nent.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-13
POSTAL RECEIPTS
SHOW A DECREASE
fRv The Associ.ted Press, ,

WASHINGTON, May 12.-Receipts at
the so largest postoffices representing 81
per cent of the postal business trans
acted in the country. amounted to $780,.
592,611 during April. That was a de-
crease of S.24 per cent from April year
ago.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-13
U. S. WEATHER REPORT.

HenSacOla, May IL.
Sunrise >. 4:5 a. m.
Sunset 6:34 p. m.
Moonrise 1923 a. m.
Next phase of moon
first quarter, Nav IA.
High tide 2:45 p. m.
Low tide 1855 a. m.
(14th).
Yesterdays Weather
TEMPERATURE
Dry Wet
Bulb Bulb
z a. m. 81 81
12 noon 50 66
ID. m. 67 e5
,owest, So. Mean. 81.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-13
HELPING PENSACOLA

Each day, In this space, The Journal
viii give a condensed history Of one Of
the leading business firms Of the city.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10

and who, Just to complete his record
in Il satisfactory manner, fired the
last shot at the retreating Federal cav
airy in this final slirmish Oh the lone
ly road away off in Anderson county
ending as he had begun. one Of the
greatest wars in all history.
The following boys, who were OF
have been citizensiof Anderson county
took part in this final slsirmish; James
L. Dean, D. S. Mccullough, +. y. Sill
cox, j. E. Lewis, G.. w. Sullivan, and
e. 4. Snyth. The last three named
are still living.
In this s,irrnisn James Spearman
of Newberry, was slightly wounded in
the hand by slug fred from shot
gun in the hands Of a negro man who
was plotting the Yankees.
The Monaghan cotton mill, al
Greenville, now occupies the spot
where the old armory stood. The skir-
mish spoken of above was between the
old residence of Mr.. William Long and
the John King place, about two miles
out from Piedmont.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10
MAKING SOUTH CAROLINA
CONTINUED From Page One.)

is in charge of a small troop Of Fed
cral cavalry.
Red Shirts appear upon the scene.
Henry Beaufort tells his men that he
will not fight against white men who
are merely trying to protect their
homes and property. He is made a
member of the Order of Red Shirts.
The Present.
There is a scene at Winthrop College
and the year is 1917. The music fur
nshed by the orchestra is the Win
throp Alma Mater and the campus is
filled with students preparing for a
festal occasion. Members Of athletic
teams and student organizations are
busy arranging for their special work
Betty Beaufort. the most popular girl
in Winthrop College who came from
Massachusetts is invited to join other
girls She is descendant of that John
Beaufort who was among the first set
tiers. The girls chat gaily and then a
feeling Of fear and foreboding comes
over them all. The United States Is
in a World War and company IN
which another John Beaufort is a
member is to pass the campus.
The company comes and the COM
handing officer gives the command to
halt. The command rest" is given and
the soldiers mingle with the Winthrop
College girls. Then they march away.
Finale.
After the war is over John Beaufort
is back, limping slightly from wound
in the leg. TIe sits in an arm chair
with bowed head and there is spirit
of revery about him. Comes the spirit
of business.
Then come. the Spirit of the World
Nations. The Spirit Of Education at
tempts to lead a careless. indifferent
group OF chi ildren and the Spirit of the
Church appeals in vain to the great
rank and file who are indifferent.
But a new spirit-state!y and tall
comes upon the scene. She rapidly
whips the other discordant spirits into
line. The spirits Of past ages record
ed in the pageant fit before her and
then comes into view the spirit OF the
Bright future The various actresses
in the mammoth, pageant, appear on the
ampitheatre again.
More than 1000 voices join in singing
the pageant motif, South Carolina
and the song thrills the vast aud ence.
The song is ended and the great throng
Of characters pass out Last goes joan
Beaufort, limping on his cane.
The pageant is at an end.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10
BUYING RECORD BROKEN
Nearly 10000 Shares Of Stock Sold in
New Yo:k Friday.

Active and confident buying char
actcriZed Friday operations in the
stock market. in New York sales in
the first half Of the session at gains
of l to nearly points approNimatel!
100000 shares, n new nigh record for
the year.
Further advance Of prices was pop
ularly attributed to overnight devel-
opmcnts most of which pointed to adj
ditionul improvement in many lines
of industry and general trade condl-
tions. Credits also moved further
relaxation as shown by the reduction
of the discount rate ut southern CEN
ters.
Favorable forecasts by Secretary OF
the Treasury Mellon and other proni-
ncnt fiscal authorizes who are gea-
orally unanimous in the belief tnal
the period of liquidation in the coun-
tl.y's affairs has ended were among
:he other hcartening influences oL the
day.
Rails were the outstanding fea-
tiIres of the session Just rs they ha:e
been for several days past, traders
evidently expecting early adjustment
of the wage and freight rate contro-
verSy
Siccls and railway equipment again
contributed in various proportions
with oils Among the latter tne
strength Of Mexican Petroleum was
especially noteworthy in ricw OF It's
recent hcavincSS.
There were Il few week spots in tie
list, for example American Smelling.
American l.insCc1 and General AS-
phalt. but the hackwhr1lne:s Of these
stocks was Inscribed to specific or is
dated conditions.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10
CATS UNDER CHARGES.
Grand Jury Is After Former Governor
of Elorica.

OF I IOTICd.
A capias for the arrest OF Sydney j.
Cats. former governor of Florida, in
dicted by the Bradford county grand
jury for the alleged acceptance of s700
for his vote in favor Of Il conditional
pardon to J. ]. Coleman. convicted in
May county in 1913 for the murder Of
Deputy Sheriff Charles Scott and sen-
fenced to life Imprisonment, was in the
hands Of the sheriff at Starke, Fla. on
Friday having been issued late Thurs
day by Circuit Judge Long.
Bond was fixed at $4,000. Cats,
while still ma -. lining his home in De-
Funak Springs, is engaged in business
in Atlanta, was understood to be some
where in Alabama.
The Bradford county grand jury act
ed by reason of the fact that the state
prison farm at Raiford, where Cole
man was serving his sentence before
his pardon is in that county.
The governor OF Florida does not
possess full pardoning powers, but is
one of the five members of the pardon
board which includes four members of
the governors cabinet and the CHIEF
executives. The governor, however
does pussaSs the veto power over the
granting Of pardons. Under tic rules
of procedure. Il majority vote of the
board is sufficient for favorable Or Hd-
verse action upon an application for
clcmcncy.
Cats conduct while governor is now
under investigation by Il joint lcgisa-
tive committee in Tallahassee, which
was instructed tp inquire into rumors
that the governor had accepted sums
of money TO influence his official action
in the granting nf pardoas and the re-
muval and appointment IF persons In
Office. The committees hearing is be-
| ing conducted in executive session and
no announcement has been made as to
it's findings. His term of office expired
last january 3.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10
BACK TO WORK AGAIN.
Fora, 147, Has Returned to the Heavy
Weight Carrying Job.

Fora, 147, Has Returned to the Heavy
Weight Carrying Job.
Fora, Turkeys oldest man, said to be
147 years Of age. has gone back to work
as a waterfront hamal Carrier OF
heavy. weights) after a quarrel with the
Turkish naval base authorities says a
Constantinople dispatch.
He was recently pensioned in honor
of his age and long service and he was
preparing to spend his last years in
idleness. But, as pensions are not be-
ing paid because of an empty treasury
Fora declared he was still strong
enough to work, and is daily proving
if. He has threatened to join the Ma
tionallst army in Anatolia, but so far
has kept the peace.
Old are makes itself respected In
Turkey as capacity and Willingness
10 work. A certain Murad, employed
as a messenger by the Turkish tele-
graph office, was offered pension
when he reached his 10th year. tie
refused it, as it meant knocking OH
work, but his superiors insisted nc
must make room for younger people
who otherwise could find no work. and
would have no chance 10 get on In lire.
\ Murad finally agreed to quit prCvid-
ed his young son was taken in his
mace. This seemed fair and he was
told to bring the son around. The son
presented was white haired man
more than 70 years old.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10
DIDN'T TOUCH HIS HEEL.
Will ToIbert Shot Through Head Works
Three Days Later.

Will ToIbert Shot Through Head Works
Three Days Later.
/ Will Tolbert doesn't mind being shot,
provided he is shot in that ivory era
nial knob adorning his body, known as
head, says the Greenwood Index
Journal. Will Tolbert is a negro labor
er employed on the construction gang
of W. L. Phillips, contractor, who is
Those who know him, believe he is shot
proof, for on Monday night. two weeks
ago, he was shot through the head and
he is now going about his usual duties;
so says County Engineer b. r. Cow
herd, who is familiar with the case.
Will Tobert, claimant for honors as
Greenwood's dusky Achilles or sooty
Seigfried, was shot by boy at the
construction camn in the lower part Of
the county on the might Of April IS.
The bullet entered his head about the
bridge Of his nose and came out in the
rear ut the base Of the skull. 1t is said
that Tolbert was slightly daZed by the
wound. He was carried to Ninety-six
for treatment and two days later he
was going about his work with Only Il
rag tied around. his head as reminder
of the recent mishap. 1t is not stated
that he even complained Of a head
ache.
Those who are familiar with Toll
berts case are positive that the head
is not the vulnerable part. VIII has
never heard of the heel Of Achilles, but
County Engineer Cowherd thinks
someone should tell him the story as
friendly warning.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10
adt'1muruus department.

Why She Returned.-Mrs. Jobsor
had gone away from home, leaving MI
Jobson lamenting. On. arriving at her
destination she missed her brooch, and
sent postcard to her servant asking
the girl to let her know If she found
anything on the dining room floor when
sweeping it next morning.
The servant duly replied: Dear
Madam. You ask me to, let you know
if. found anything when sweeping the
dining room floor this morning. I beg
to report that I found thirty Matches
three corks, and pack of cards
Mrs. Jobson returned by the next
train. go
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10

To the Rear March.-Wiliie, aged
six, was going through an orchard
looking for the easiest tree to climb
when he came face to face with the
irate owner who had with him large
ferocious dog.
"yVhere are you going?" demanded
this unwelcome individual.
"Back." said Willie after one look
at the dog.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10

- To avert the danger OF forest fires
caused by sparks from locomotives. the
officials Of the kushequa railroad ol
Pennsylvania announce that no trains
will be run over that road during dry
weather. EnhabitantS Of the danegr
zone welcome this decision.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10

Simple Analysis.-"Ah!" breathed
the amateur s!euth. "a mouse has
visited this room!"
Great Scot. man. How do yoh
know" said the listener.
Simple. See the woman's reel
marks on the seat of that mahoganS
chair?"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10

Unnecessary.-"I haven't any sym
spathy for the man who beats his
wife" said a passenger -in-the smoker
of the 5.15.
"Well," said another, 't'mid', uR-
dersized fellow. "a man who can beat
up his wife doesn't need any sympa-
thy"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10
Tuesday, May 10, 1921.

When man has re$gvcred from a
fit of indigestion, ;hc m3y want some
thing more to eat-but mot the same
menu, and, when he has recovered
from Il love affair, he may want more
luve-but not from the same girl.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10

True Economy.-Mrs. Doughfess:
saved the money to. buy coat, darl-
ingr
Doughless:, "IIow did you manage
it, precious?"
Mrs. D.: 81 bought it with the mon
iey you gave me for new hat and hao
the hat charged to your account.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10

LoqicaI Result.-A fiivrer in New
ton, Kan, broke the arms OF four per-
sons who attempted to crank:it in less
than IL week That's what comes OF
crossing a bicycle with mule.-The
Icgionaire.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10

Jamnned to Sign Paint
er: WHO ordered this Standing Room
Only sign?"
Clerk: "A lodging house keeper He
wants to hang it outside the bathroom
door Saturday nights"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10

Well Informed.-"That new nurse
of ours must be a Bodery product.
She speaks Of the nursery as the
'noisery'."
well, I rather think that's the way
it should be pronounced. '-Boston
Transcript.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10

Phew!-'There is only one thlnS
that kept my daughter out OF grand
OPERA" said the proud packer pattlng
his chest. ..-r..- -.
Yeah, | know" said the parlor pet;
"I've heard her sing" =.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10

An Outline of History.-The pro
fessor" of cheap dancing academies IN
the tenderloin are now advertising
lessons in ,toddling. One sends out u
circular which reads: Learn to dance
the toddle! Cleopatra invented it and
that was the way she ensnared Napo-
leop."-Atlanta Constitution.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10

It Pays. to Advertise.-A western
evangelist makes q practice of paint
ing religious lines on rocks and fences
along public highways, One ram.
What will you do when you die 2
Came an advertising man and
painted under it:
use Delta OIL Good for burns
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10
Needed -"Dc

Demonstration Needed.-SShe-"Do
you love me, John?'
Ee-"Sure." 49,. ..:f:,.
She-"Then why don't your chest
so up and down like the man in The
movies ?"-Tar Baby.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10

Reformed Rules.-As we under
stand the efforts to purify modern
dances, the half-Nelson and scissors
holds are TO be barred-Canton, OHIO,
Repository.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10

oh, Absolutely. - Madame" said
the medium, pocketing the feel hno
your fears of your husbands safety
are groundlcss." -"4-.' '>~';
ITS quite possible" agreed the anx-
ious one. He is q sailor" |'i..''''
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10

Their Job.-It appears that the
smaller fellows who take palt in the
concert of nations vii be permitted
to hold their music.-Buffalo News.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10

No Excuse, However. -- Now let
some genius give us a new song. en-
titled, IL Didn't Raise My Boy to lic
u Taxpayer" r."-Baltimore Sun.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10

Why He Went Away.-sSay, mama,
was baby sent down from heaven!
"Why, yes"
"Um. They like to have. it quiet
up there, don't they?"-The Legion
aire
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10

- The present income tax burden
creates a nation OF liars.-Dr. Charles
]. Bullock, economies professor, Har-
ward.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10

Everlastingly Too Late.-Doctor-
.Ilang that telcphone--l was too late.
Witt-"What, vas the patient dead,
darling?'
Doctor-"DCad? No. he was all
light ag;ifn. fn."-I.ondon Opinion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-05-10

Two of a Kind.-"How's your cold
Dona ld?'
"Vcrra obstinate"
And how's your wife,
About the sanlc."-London Mail.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-03
FRANCE DELIGHTED
At HUGHES REPLY

Paris. May Shy A. P.l--Offcial
circles here expressed the greatest sat
iSfaCtion today over the reply of Secre-
tnry of State IIughes to the German
Government on the latter's reparations
proposals.
Admiral Grassct. chief Of the general
staff of the French navy. attended
today's session of the supreme allied
council at London and together with
allied military and naval authorities,
arranged for the part France will play
in the naval demonstration against Ger
many, should Berlin reject the allied
terms.
Echo de Paris declared today plans
for the blockade of Hamburg, Bremen.
Lubbock aud Stettin had already been
prepared.
The French warships chosen to par
ticpate in the operation viii, the news
paper said. b. commended 5y Vice Ad-
miral Sagot Duvauroux. commandant
Of the port Of ToulOn, who has been
summoned TO this city to confer with
NJ. Guisthau minister of marine
This mornings newspapers expressed
lvelieSt satisfaction over the COnclu-
sions reached by the Supreme Council
IN London Yesterday, declaring the re
suit wnS Il triumph for Premier Hri
and. The question OF guarantees Ap-
pcarcd to be the only doubtful point IN
the situation.