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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-18
STEPHESON TRIAL
BEGAN YESTERDAY
Indictment Charges Shooting Prizes.
With Malice Aforetilaught, Sur
Without Premedikaticn.
tev &c Assoclated Preasl

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Oct. I7-Fol-
lowing an entiHe dag spent n organic
ing a jury and calling thu roll or Wit
nesses. the twelve men who vii de-
eide the. case OF Rev. Edwin r. Steph-
enaon. charged with the murder 81
Father James z. COVE. rector Of St
PauIs Catholic church. took the box
late today IA Judge w Z. Forts di-
vision Of the criminal court and were
sworn n BY the clerk
Immediately after the jury toos the
box. j. IT. Mccoy assistant solicitor
read the Indictment charging THAI
Stephenson had unlawfully and With
malice aforethought. but without pre-
meditation and. elaboration. shot with
a. pistol Rev James E. coy,e.
Judge Hugo Black attorney for
Stephenson, answered with the dou-
BILE plea Of not guilty and not guilty
by reason of insanity. Witnesses for
both the state and the defense were
then excused and Instructed to report
20 the court tomorrow morning at
9: 80 O'Clock at which time the state
will begin examining It's Witnesses
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-18

here and that after getting Barton
intoxicated the men beat him TO death.
robbed him and carried the body to
the river. Continued dragging OF the
stream had not disclosed the body to-
night The woman who appears to
be about % to 80 years old and who
said she came here from Atlanta, de-
eIared. according to account related by
the sheriff that she was with the men
and sought to prevent them from beat
ing Barton but they tied her to a tree.
telling her they would come back and
kill her. A negro passing by released
her. It was said.
The names 6f the men held were
given as Grover Reagin Of Lithonia.
Curtis Powers. Parks New and jeff
Accock The latter the woman said.
had no part IN the killing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-18

WILL ORGANIZE AUTO
CLUB HERE NEXT WEEK
ME ANTSEPTlc MOUTH Wash =

Kelly B. Spencer, of New York. who
vxas IA the o4ty yesterday IN connection
with the organization Of the proposed
automobile club. received a telegram
from Birmingham yesterday afternoon
calling him back to that city. He left
on the late train last night. but will
return next Tuesday and begin the or
ganization Of the club. Mr.. Spencer or
gained a club in Birmingham. and
probably some work pertaining to this
business was the cause Of his sudden
departure.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-18
OLYMPIC ATHLETIC CLUB
HOLDS GOOD HIKE SUNDAY

The Olympic Athletic club members
participated in good hike last sun
day. bicycling to Ferry Pass and
spending the day. The principal sports
OF the day were fishing and eating. .
From all Indications there must be a
good cook IN the bunch. for II was a
perfectly contented crowd Of young
sters that returned from the hike.
Chef Royce Powell was responsible
for the eats" Scouting tests were
also reviewed. Another hike is being
planned for next Sunday
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-18
HERE is MORE ABOUT
HARDING
STARTS ON PAGE ONE

dent Harding would not take any other
line of Intervention.
Governor Says Trains VIII Be oper-
ated in South Carolina.
COLUMBIA, S. c., Oct. 17.-Trains
will be operated in South Carolina,
strike or no strike, provided volunteers
can be procured to man them, accord
ing to Governor Cooper. who tonight
said that If it were considered neces-
sary a special session Of the legisla-
ture would be called in order to draw
up measures deemed expedient to meet
the emergency.
IF this threatened railroad strike
becomes a reality. said the governor,
1T viii mean that the prices of prac-
tically everything we have to sell will
decline, while the prices Of products
which we have to buy will increase.
Freight rates are now sky high.
and many agricultural products. espe-
cially those raised In the west cannot
be sold because of high rates.
The employees OF the railroads
ought to understand that the public
Is so vitality interested in the operation
of the railroad, and If sufficient labor
can be had the trains will be operated.
I'm case the strike becomes a reality
It would be the duty of the state to
use every means in It's power to see
that trains are operated.
'sIf 1t should be considered advisable
to hold a session of the legislature,
would not hesitate to call it.
Neither would I hesitate to call for
volunteers to aid in running the trains.
II express no opinion as to the mer-
its Of the controversy between the rail-
roads and their employees are receive
ing a living wage. they viii have great
difficulty in satisfying a suffering pub
lie that a strike is justifiable at this
particular time"
Yardmasters Not to Strike.
COLUMBUS, O., Oct. 17.-There will
be no strike Of the Railroad Yardmas-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-18
REGULAR MEETING OF
ODD FELLOWS TONIGHT

Excelsior Encampnent. No. 4, l. Q. o.
f.. will hold regular meeting tonight
at o'clock at the hall, corner OF West
Belmont and Bayien streets. Degree
work will be put on. All visiting Odd
Fellows are invited to be present.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-18
STEAMERS ARRIVE
FOR BUNKER COAL
Naperian Carries Mixed Cargo Of Cot
ton ard Oil in Transit for Liver
pool.

There were two merchant vessels to
make official entry at the custom
house yesterday. The British steamer
Naperian came in from Houston, maxi
ing the trip in two days. This vessel
has a mixed cargo Of cotton and oil
in transit for Liverpool, and made the
call to this port for bunkers Of coal
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-18
NEGRO BURGLAR
GETS TWO YEARS
Was Convicted Of Breaking and En-.
terinn london Wooden Mills Store.

Henry Daniels, the negro who was
convicted some time ago for breaking
into the London Wooden Mills and who
has been in jail since the conviction.
was arraigned before Judge c. Moreno
Jones and given a sentence Of two
years al hard labor.
Manuel Smell, George Stallsworth
and Esther Stallworth were fined $40
and costs or co days In JAN for gam
bling. Mcdonald Grant was given the
same sne for using protane language
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-18
OBITUARY
MRS. 5. 3. DocKENs.

INA s. ,. DICKENS died at Brat
Fla, Thursday Oct. Il. after an Ill
ness Of one week. She Is survived by
her husband and eight children. three
boys and five girls. The boys are os.
car DICKENS, of Laurel, Miss. Archit
and Clarence Dockens. Of Mobile.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-18
HREE MEN AND WOMAN
ED FOR INVESTIGATION

ONYERs. Ga. Odt 17-Four men
woman were being held IN jail
tonight while Sheriff Barton In
igated a story OF the alleged Will
of Will Barton or Bartlett. whose
was said TO have been thrown
d Yellow river near where that Of
aEIes e. Reagin, bank president.
IS found a few weeks ago.
Tlke sheriff said that the woman.
10 tgave her name as Theima Glenn
Is, told him the man whose name
) Thought was Barton or Bartlett.
t rhoIn she did not know. and the
led men We're gambling and drink
! unday night IN a pasture near
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-18

The other arrival was the Danish
steamship Nordst3ernen. which Is en
route to Progresso. Mexico. This yes
sci came from New Orleans and made
the call for bunkers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-18
TWO HOUSES DESTROYED
IN A MIDNIGHT BLAZE

Fire at midnight last night de-
stroyed two frame cottages. sos and
sos West Main street One was oc-
cupied by Sam Davenport. but the
other was vacant. They were the
property OF Bath brothers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-18

ters OF America. whose headquarters
are located hers according to William
VA. Brown, grand secretary treasurer.
This organization IS not a striking
Organization" Brown said, directing
attention to the organizations consti-
tutian.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-18

Yardnasters Not to Strike.
COLUMBUS. O.. Oct. 17.--There will
be no strike Of the Railroad Yardmas-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-18

dent Harding would not take any other
line Of Intervention.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-01
SAYS WIFE ElOPED
Colllnaswood Man Asks Divorce
From Absent Spouse

William Targett. Collingswood. has
brought divorce proceedings alleging his
wife. Ethel, eioped to Norfolk. Va,
two months ago with Gus Wunsch, of
Camden.
Mrs. Target and Wunsch were fined
in Norfolk recently on TARGETS COM
plant, and are being detained there.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-01
Cigarette Cause Of Store Blaze

a lighted cigarette is said to be re-
spOnsible for a blaze in dclicatessen
store at 423S Germantown avenue early
today. NJ. Warren. who occupies the
second floor. detected the smoke and
summoned the fire companies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-01
TWO new Jobs
Y LISTED BY CITY
Civil Service Schedule Names
Positions Connected With
Architects Office
TO SPEED IMPROVEMENTS

Two new and interesting city jobs
are on the special schedule issued by
the Civil Service Commission today.
They are both in the City Architect =
Office and pay $4,000 and S3O25
One is that Of specification writer
in the City Architects Office. paying
$4,000. with a $500 bonus. and tho other
inspector. paying $3.50. with 1919
bonus. The positions require n high
grade of specialized skill. and it is cx
pectpd men will come from New York.
Washington. Boston and other cities TO
take the examinations, which will be
held September IL.
The two new positions were created
by City Architect Sinkler. after he had
been authorized by Council. in order
to speed up the work on Fairgrounds.
recreation centers. public buildings.
etc. Many proposed and authorized
public improvements have been held up
due to the lack Of men in the archi
tect's Office. This has slowed mp tho
completion Of plans. II is expected.
soon after the two new positions are
filed. work will be started that will
give thousands Of idle men much needed
employment.
For position Of specification writer,
the applicant must have had at least
eight years practical architectural OK
perience. two years Of which have been
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-01
MANDAMUS EVIL
EXISTED IN 1856
But No Less Than at Present,
Research Bureau State
ment Sets Forth
WELFARE BODY ADVANTAGE

The "mnndamus evil" existed in 1856
no less than at present. according to
this weeks issue Of Citizens Business,
the weekly publication of the Bureau Of
Municipal Research
In an article entitled plotting the
Curve of Government" the Bureau de
clares "the year 1921 shows slight ad
vance over 1856 with respect to one
feature-the mandamus evil. We find
an ordinance approved May II. 1855.
to forbid that any work shall be done
without the>authority OF Councils. Two
weeks later appears an indignant rcso-
luton complaining that the ordinance
had been 'lisregarded by the heads of
several of the departments. and espe-
cially by the Department of City Com
missioners.
Later in the year 1t was decreed
that the said City Commissioners shall
not disburse any money, enter into any
contracts. or purchase any materials,
or order any work done. without spe-
cial authority from Councils The or
dinances then become silent on the sub
iect, whether because the commissioners
listened to the voice Of reason or the
Councils gave up in despair, we do not
know.'
Citizens Business suggests that II
any one were clever enough to plot n
curve of government between 1856 and
the present time. such diagram would
show many improvements in civic mat
ters. 1t would show a great increase
in expenditures for city and school
needs, 81, ,OOO. 900 and $50. 900. 600. The
interest payments on the city debt have
increased from 81 .O00, 900 to s.. 1000,
~ on nif IN nf
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-01
CENT TAX ON "GAS"
IS IN EFFECT TODAY
Service Station Sales Jump as Mo.
torists Stock Up


The new State act providing for a
tax of one cent gallon on gasoline
goes into effect today.
For the last few days foresighted mo-
torists have been laying up large sup
plies of gas" to secure the advantage
of the low figure. All of the large gaso =
line service stations throughout the city
yesterday reported that their sales of
gas during the last few days have shown
decided increase over normal sales.
Officials of both the Atlantic Refining
Company and the Gulf Refining Com
pany anticipate no difficulty in collect
ing the tax. Gasoline will be sold at
the same figure with the addition of one
cent on every gallon to cover the tax.
In other words, gas selling for twenty
four cents gallon yesterday will be
twenty five today, the additional cent
to go into the State Treasury.
Under the new law the retailer must
collect the tax from the consumer and
make the report the following month to
the Auditor General.
Auditor General Samuel s. Lewis. in
Harrisburg. yesterday issued the fol-
lowing statement:
I'VE expect the collection of the tax
to begin tomorrow, as provided by the
act, and questions which may arise will
be dealt with as they are presented.
| wish again to call attention to the
fact that the law requires records to be
kept and prompt payment to be made.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-01
DIRECTOR ACCUSES
POLICE DRILL CHIEF
corteIyou Suspends Lieutenant
crofut on Charges Of NegIi-
gence and Inefficiency
SCHEDULED FOR TRIAL

Police Drillmaster Lieutenant Henry
Crofut. who has been suspended and
ordered for trial before the Civil Service
Commission. is accused of neglect of
duty. ineffciency and failure TO submit
to the superintendent Of police reports
Of the drills of members of the police
department.
~ suspended Lieutenant Crofut, /"
said Director Cortelyou, 'after I had
carefully Investigated charges against
him. On Tuesday questioned him In
the presence of Assistant Director Tenn
nest and Commissioner WarJurton. and
NJ the result of this Talk I decided to
suspend Crofut and order him for
trial
Acting Assistant Drillmaster Harry
Edwards was assigned to handle tha
work that has been done by Crofut
while the latter is under suspension. No
Indication was given of the next steps
to be taken by the heads Of the police
bureau following Crofuts Suspension.
Lieutenant John Clay, of the
Eleventh and Winter streets station.
was transferred to the post left VA
cant by the resignation of Lieutenant
Harry J. Benncr. of the Twentieth gnd
Berks streets station. Lieutenant John
J. Carfin. who is at present unattached,
as he has been serving on a strike de-
tail In Kensington, was ordered TO take
command Of the Eleventh and Winter
streets district.
Lieutenant Benner's wife said this
morning her husband was a lieutenant
until midnight last night. when he
handed in his resignation after being
ordered to, the Third and Dickinson
streets police station as n house SER
gcant. The former lieutenant is visiting
up- State his son, who is i'll.
Two patrolmen were promoted to
house sergeants. They are John s.
Haldeman. of 440 Nippon street. Mount
Airy. attached to the Germantown sta
ticn. and Samuel II. Jones, Of 2012
Parrish street. of the Twelfth and Pine
streets district. Jones has an excellent
army record and graduated from the
Fort Niagara officers training school
and was n lieutenant Of heavy artillery
in the war. He also served in the Navy
before his appointment to the police
force and was member of the crew
of the battleship Idaho when that ves-
sci sailed around the world with the
great fleet in 1906.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-01

a supervising capacity. Credit will be
given for n diploma from recognized
school OF architecture. The applicant
can be Of any age over twenty one
years.
The inspector must have two years Of
architectural training and five years'
practical experience, two of which must
have been in supervising building con-
struction. He must also be able TO ex-
hibit thorough knowledge Of build
ing construction and laws. There is
no age limit on this position either, ex =
cept that the incumbent must be over
twenty one years of age.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-01

Charles shsugbnessy. chief examfN6p
Of the Civil Service Commission. * \
poets an unusual number Of applfcant<
1T the examination, as many letters az
inquiry have been received.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-01

had their guardians But would not
the citizens of that day have opened
their eyes at talk of n Department of
Welfare with its bureaus Of legal aid.
recreation and constructive social serv-
ice; at zonirg commissions and art
juries; at social courts and mothers
assistance funds; at department OF
city transit at any number of develop
ments that we are wont to accept AZ
commonplace?'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-01
FALL FROM TRAIN FATAL
Philadelphia Veteran Of World War
Dies After Accident Near Pittsburgh

As n result of injuries sustained in
fall from train. Theron Stedeford,
61S North Randolph street, died yes
terday in n Pittsburgh hospital.
Stedcford was riding on the platform
of the baggage car of a fast Cleveland =
Pittsburgh train on the PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad. As it passed Glen Osborne
the train rounded n curve and he was
jolted off, falling underneath the
wheels. Both legs were amputated.
Stedeford was veteran of the World
War and served in the engineer corps.
He is survived by his mother and u
married sister.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-01
POSSE NABS SUSPECT
Is Found In Tree at Media After
Woman Gave Alarm

\ posse of Media residents caught
Negro last night who was discovered
by Mrs. Frances Pritchard. 313 South
avenue. on the roof of her home.
Mrs. Prichard telephoned police, who
summoned n number of men. The
Negro fed and Officer Sweeney fred at
him. The Negro was caught hiding in
a tree a short time afterward.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-01
Man Killed by Fall From Train

Theron Stedeford, Of 61S Randolph
street. died in hospital in Pittsburgh
yesterday as a result of a fall at Glen
Osborne, Pa, from a fast Cleveland
Pittsburgh train on the PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad. Stedeford was riding on the
platform Of the baggage car next TO the
engine when he fell under the wheels.
Both legs were amputated.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-01
BAND CONCERT TONIGHT

The Municipal Band will play tonight
IN Harrowgate Square, Kensington and
Tioga avenues.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-01
TROLLEY MIX-UP IN CAMDEN
Riders Confused by Rerouting OF
Gloucester and Woodbury. Cars

Many trolley passengers whose daily
destination is the Reading ferry nj
kaighn's avenue. Camden. were con-
fused this morning when the Camden
terminus of the Gloucester and Wood.
bury line was changed from there to
Federal street.
Although announcement "f the change
was made several days ago Dy the Pub
lic Service Corporation. many pussen-
gers were not aware of the altered
schedule.
Complaints have been lodged With the
utility company that the new route does
lot serve the purpose Of more efficient
service, as said by traction officials.
People who use the line must new
change to another car, spend two cents
for an exchange and lose time, they say.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-25
GERMANTOWN MEN MEET
Business Mems Association Holds
First Anniversary

The first anniversary meeting Of the
South Germantown Business Mems AS
sociation was held last evening in
Philomathcan Hail. Wister street,
nearly 100 members and visitors being
entertained at supper and concert,
which followed q business meeting.
The retiring president. William s. Top.
lis, told nf the arrangements which had
been made for the opening Of a new
subpostotiirc. 1850 Germantown avenue,
on March |. The subpostofhce which
Toplis conducted in his store for twelve
years will be closed. The Rev. +. NJ.
Wcthcrill delivered an interesting ad
dress.
The election resulted as follows :
President. George Wilkinson; vice
president, Fred Kur2; secretary, j.
Monroe Tompkins; treasurer, c. W.
Grave: financial secretary, Forrest c.
Wartmnn. President Wilkinson an
nounced the new standing committees.
covering Fourth of July. paving.
transit. finance. printing and publicity.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-25

He is the son Of Mrs. Annie Il. Daw.
kins, downtown resident, who died
a month ago. Her son at that time
was said TO be missing, having left home
several years ago. Inquiries revea led
he was serving prison sentence under
the alias Of Smith. He has turned over
the administration of his estate to n
friend until his release from prison in
1922. He was convicted last year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-25
Women's & Misses $25
Dresses, SIS

Taffeta, mignonotte, crepe
de chene, tricotine. Embroid-
cred in black or colors. Many
are trimmed with sashes.
Pictured. -..--~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-25
Cabinet Woodworkers at Dinner

The Manufacturers Association OF
Cabinet Wood Workers, Of Philadelphia
and vicinity. gathered at the annual
dinner in th" Hotel Majestic last night.
The speakers we're Senator George
Wilder Cartwright Edward P. Flan-
merry. W. W. Finn and Asthur d.
Smith
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-25

street, ATTACKING
a bill in the Leg.
;slature to give
preference in ap-
pointmcnt in the
civil service to
world war vet
ms. Th s
measure. House
Bill No. 81, 10
not the particu.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-25
CONVICT HEIR TO $1,000
Son Of Downtown Resident Serving
Term Under Alias Gets Est,te

Paul Daw kins. a prisoner In East.
ern Penitentiary serving a sentence for
burglary. has fallen heir to an estate
of upward Of $4,000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-25

ar one tho Legion favors. but the Le'
g,on resents the imputations OF the
leafet.
The statements Of the !eafet were
attacked at the Legion county commit.
tce meeting By W II. DuBarry, OF
Harry f. Ingersoll Post No. IA. The
legislative committee Was directed 70
take up the question with the hssocia'
ton. The next meeting OF the asso-
rJstion will be March 10.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-25
Special

We are now having ~ special sale Of the
best solid told Watches madS In the I nitsd
IS DER cent. You run prove II by your own
1,NgSlcF.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-25

$3.50 to $40 Cedar Boxes, $5.9S
Limited lot. No mail or phone orders;
none sent G. o. d.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-25

ASSUMPTION. l9rh & Sp Garden-Noorday
I1ntrn SERVICES "Wednesday and Fridays
1880 q l..3I. Jos. J. Hann.gsr Rector.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-25
LEGION RESENTS
ATTACK ON BILL
County Committee Aroused Over
Opposition to Civil Service
Preference Bill
WILL QUIZ ASSOCIATION

Dictionaries in PHILADELPHIA are in
rpnsed over lraflet by the Civil he.
form Association, 112 South stKteenth