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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-13
OBJECT TO NEGRO
in u. s. TREASURY
Petition Signed Against Appointment
of CoIored Man Registrar of
Treasury.
Nv GEORGE ~ MANNING

WASHINGTON, d. c. April s12.-A
determined fight is being made by the
white women and former service men
in the office of the register of the
treasury to prevent the appointment
of negro as head of that bureau.
A petition signed by about two
thirds of the employees of the office
addressed to Mrs. Virginia White
Speel, chairman of the national
woman's republican committee, pro-
testing against appointment of a negro
as register OF the treasury. has been
sent to every senator and representa-
tive.
The petition states that the office
personnel consists of about nine hun
bred clerks, mostly white women and
ex-service men, and that for negro
to have jurisdiction over them would
be intolerable."
ut is true that cOlored men have
served as registers of the treasury, but
out of the twenty-five registers only
four have been negroes. At the time
when this office was under the super
vision of a negro did the personnel
consist of more than nineteen clerks
and one messenger" says the petition
son of Atlanta, Ga, and Charles E.
Mitchell of Charleston, w Va.,-have
been prominently mentioned in con-
nection with this appointment. and it
is against them that the petition is
aimed.
Henry Lincoln Johnson is the repub-
lican national committeeman for Geor-
gia and has been very prominent in
republican, politics in that state for a
number. of years. Several years ago
he held the position of recorder Of
deeds, being appointed by President
Roosevelt. He is now angling for the
place as register of the treasury or
some other big job.
Charles Mitchell has been very sac-
tive in state politics in West Virginia
for several years. He has obtained a
strong endorsement. for the place as
register of the treasury.
For a number of years this place was
held by negroes. President Wilson was
urged to appoint a negro to the posi-
ton eight years ago, but sidestepped
by appointing Houston Teehee, an In
dian.
The petition of the white women
employees reads in part as follows:
This petition does not come from
any political faction. nor was it insti-
gated by southern prejudice. Northern
ers, southerners, fasteners, western
ers, democrats and republicans alike
have set their signatures hereto.
In times of war it was thought in
advisable to put negro officers in
charge of white troops. In times of
peace it would certainly be inexped-
lent to give negroes Jurisdiction over
white citizens"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-13
COUNTY RECEIVES
LILLIAN ROAD FUND
REIN bursement Is Asked for Loss OF
Cattle Through Dipping-Fig
City Wants New Road.

A certified check for 5000, payable to
the county as trustee, was received by
the board Of county commissioners, An
regular session yesterday morning.
from George Emanuel in behalf of
those contributing to the Lillian road
fund. on motion of Commissioner
Gates, Mr.. Emanuel and all other par
ties making the fund for the building
of the road possible were rendered
vote of thanks.
J. NJ. Snowdon put in claim for
reimbursement for the loss of cattle
through dipping for tick eradication to
go to the state Legislature through the
board of county commissioners.
claim for 500 was also presented to
the board by Mrs. Myrtle Stalls for the
death Of a horse. The claim was re-
ferred to the county attorney.
petition was presented requesting
an extension to be built on the Fig
City road. The matter was referred
TO Commissioner Candy.
County Engineer Winston +. Wheat
presented plans and made a report on
the Virgins fill. The plans are to be
referred to the state road department
For approval, that department to ad
vertise for bids. Funds for the work
are to be derived from the county auto
mobile license fund.
The board granted permission to
Sheriff Ellis to have the office at the
Jail hoored. The matter of a $40 schol-
arship, brought before the board by
Miss Margaret Cobb, county home
demonstration agent, was referred for
further consideration at the next meet
ing.
The notary bonds of w. F. Near
thur and !. c. Durham were approved
and the bond of w. +. Tompkins as
deputy sheriff. Approval was given of
the monthly pay roll and other bills.
Commissioner Candy was appointed by
the board as a permanent member of
the Gulf Beach highway commission,
representing the board.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-13
WANT STATE PARK
FOR DADE COUNTY
Sill Before Legislatures for APpro
priation 70. Its Upkeep.
(By JOHN C. TRIcE)

IALLAt1ASStES April Ill the
two bills which Senator Tom Campbell
of West Palm Beach introduced in
senate Monday afternoon become law
and Senator Tom is prepared to put up
i fight for them-then he should be
come very popular man with the
women voters of Florida.
The bills are part of the program of
The Florida Federation of Womens
Clubs and one of them carries an APP
preparation of $4,000 a year for the
upkeep of Royal Palm State Park
while the other cedes 10000 acres of
land in township SO south, range 81
east, Dade county, adjacent to the
park for the use and benefit of all
the people of the state"
There are 16 1-2 sections in the pro-
posed grant belonging to the state
through its ownership of the lands IN
the Everglades drainage district. They
are to become additional acreage to
the Royal Palm State Park to be cared
for and remain in the full possession
and enjoyment of the Florida FEEDER
alton of Women's Clubs with all the
possesory rights and privileges to the
same belonging" The lands are ex-
empted from the payment of the
state, county, municipal or any special
assessment or any assessment of
taxes"
The bill appropriating $4,000 per
year for the upkeep of the park re-
cites some of the history in refer
ence to it's foundation. The park was
founded by act of the legislature in
1915 which gave the federation the
$50 acres of land on which the main
tract of Royal Palm state park is To-
Gated provided that it should secure
$50 acres adjacent as an endowment
fund. Arrangements had already been
made for this with the Flagler estate
and the federation has been in con-
troll of 1920 acres of land at the park,
located about 40 miles south of Mia
mi, since that year.
On this park, which contains per-
haps the largest natural growth of
royal palms in the state, the fedora
ton has expended more than $1,000 in
the construction of substantial build
ings, paths and highways and other
improvements. 1t has spent $1,000
for the salary of a curator and has
kept the park just as much in its nat |
ural state as possible. 1t has not been
able to protect it as it should have
done because of lack of funds. In
dry years there is a possibility of fire
which might sweep out at one stroke
the greatest thing of its sort in Flor
ida. Rare plants and magnificent palms
might be ruined. There is, too, the
possibility of poachers on the bird
preserves of the park, which is a nat
ural high spot in the Everglades, well
above the water which surrounds it !
much of the time. The federation
owes about $500 on the buildings it
has erected and which have housed !
from time to time some of the most
distinguished botanists of this and
other countries.
The appropriation bill recites that |
the park shall be used as public park |
and not otherwise. Senator Campbell |
proposes to put up a fight for the pas
sage of the measure.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-13
CAPT. JOHN S. DAVIDSON

Captain John S. Davidson, &C years
of age, died at his home in Warrington
yesterday afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock.
Funeral services will be held from
the residence this afternoon at 3
o'clock. burial to be made in the War
rington cemetery.
Captain Davidson is survived by his
wife and seven children, two son. John
B. and William A, Of Warrington; five
daughters, Misses Lillian, Isabelle and
Doris Davidson of Warrington, and
Mrs. E. D. Paquet of Galveston. besides
a sister, Mrs. J. w. COhron of War
rington.
Captain Davidson was we'll known
in maritime circles. He was a pilot on
Pensacola bar for more than 80 years.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-13
BISHOP WEED TO
CONFIRM CLASS

The Right Reverend Bishop Edwin
G. Reed OF the Florida diocese will ar
rive in Pensacola from Jacksonville
the last of the week to hold confirma-
ton services in the Episcopal church
es of the city. At the II o'clock
morning service at St. katherine's a
large class will be confirmed. During
Bishop Weeds stay in the city he will
be the guest of friends. A reception
has been planned to be held in his
honor
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-13
HOW WIDE is YOUR FRONT
DOOR?

HOW WIDE is YOUR FRONT
DOOR?
Is it large enough to admit the
largest SPRING SUIT VALUE
you ever carried home?
Could you stand the shock OF
seeing our DELIVERY MAN
walk up to your brass knocker
with more actual clothing value
tnan you ever knew existed?
You say you could?-all right
then listen:
This advertisement greets you
with the news of good SPRING
SUITS-made by famous max
Crs at lower prices than the
clothing buyers have seen for
the past six years.
And in back OF the type that
I this paragraph is this store
that is perfectly willing and
I .ous to prove that claim-if
viii only give US the oppor-
i, ity.
SDring Suits
S25.00 up.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-13
PARENTS-TEACHERS
SCHOOL NO. 8 TO MEET

The Parents Teachers association of
building this afternoon at o'clock.
All parents are especially requested to
be present.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-13
REGULAR MEETING
RETAIL MERCHANTS

The regular weekly meeting of the
Retail Merchants Association will be
held at the Chamber of Commerce
rooms this afternoon at o'clock.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-13
ARMY ADVISORY
BOARD TO MEET

The Salvation Army Advisory Board
will meet in the Chamber of Com
merce rooms this morning at 10
o'clock. Every member of the board
is requested to be present.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-13

WANTED-Six live wire sales
men for Pensacola, also a
salesman for Escambia, Santa
Rosa and Okaloosa Counties, on
proposition that will net big re-
turns. Call or write I'll Blount
Bldg.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-13

News has been received in Pensacola
OF the death of George A. Cornell at
Poughkeepsie n. Y. Mr.. Cornell was
the only son of Mrs. Cornell of Gull
Point and the brother of Mrs. Edwin
King and Mrs. Jones, both of Gull
Point
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-13

OBITUARY
GEORGE A. CORNELL

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The Washington herald., 1921-10-16
Defends Victor Herbert.

To the Editor. The Washington Herald:
Some time ago Bertha NJ. Robbins
criticised Victor Herbert, eur COM
poser. i am sure Mr.. Herbert meant
no personal injury when he spoke
of the occupants OF the Mayfiower
as Puritans instead of Pilgrims
Anyhow, what's in a name? Per-
haps Mr.. Herbert had read that this
little band originally were Puritans
they having changed the name
themselves to Pilgrims. But IL he
be wrong in his history lesson. it's
only because he has been so very
busy these many years making hi,
own history. He's been answering
Gods calling because. like the Pill
grims, he's a firm believer in Cod
il he were not. he never woulS
have had the creative power to Civ
unto others the light which Coo
had bestowed upon him-his good
clean music.
Mr.. Herbert has won his crown
his life is everlasting. He live
for today and depends upon hlmsel
not his ancestors.
ISABEL SHELTON HASKINS.
Washington, ID. c.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-16

day shall not be made a school
holiday. The schools should as
semble as usual on Memorial Day
and the principals and teachers
should arrange special programs for
the observance of the sacred oc-
casion. The schools Of the coun-
try should enter into the spirir OF
the day as representative orgaai :
cations and become a general part
of the parade in homo Of thos
who fought for America and her
flag and institutions in the days
Of the SOS.
Il advocate that the schools
should organize as part of the line
OF parade as distinctive pa rs. OF
the line, and they should be headed
by their teachers. This would be-
q much more pleasing sight and
one of marked patriotic devotion
rather than gathering on the side
walks merely to look on. The
teachers and the pupils should be
integral parts of the days memor-
ial exercises"
Another feature of the years
work which the Grand Army of tao
Republic has before 1t this year, ac-
cording to Chief PHI
cher, is to arrange for a hitting and
comprehensive observance of the
centennial of the birth of the great
soldier. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant.
Plans are now being made for such
an observance. A circular viii be
formulated and be given to the pub
lie at an early dat,.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-16
Avenue Traffic.

THERE is still considerable misunderstanding
between the police and the motorist con-
corning street car stops Pennsylvania avenue.
The police do not seem to be in accord on this
subject and the motorist apparently interprets the
rule pertaining to this street to suit himself. Mean
while the street patron braves the flow of traf
nc and tries out-guess the driver of the automo-
bile.
Where platforms are provided the motorist is
permitted to pass standing street car as the risk
cases.
From Eighteenth street northwest to George
town there platforms, however, and the
question of boarding and leaving street car at
these stops entails considerable risk the pedes-
trian.
There is reason why exception should be
made in the of Pennsylvania avenue, if such
the intention of those responsible for the traf
hc regulations, as it is not only dangerous to re-
main in the street while waiting for street car; it
would be inviting injury to do On the other
hand if one remains the curb until his stops,
he is obliged to make his way through a Of
automobiles.
To make the situation more difficult if that is
possible, some of the automobiles do stop but the
fact that others dash by merely adds to the con-
fusion of the woudbe passenger.
The police do not seem to agree on the sub
ect some believing that the motor is permitted
to pass the street car while others entertain the
idea that the motor should stop. The question
is evidently for the traffic bureau to settle and
that should be settled in order to avoid
probable accidents
The Washington herald., 1921-10-16

TT is often said that Washington is city of
i nonresidents." Whatever basis there may be
for such exaggeraton, it has had one resident
who knew other loyalty, who gave to the city
all of his devotion, all of his civic faith and a
boundless measure of pride. Henry B. F. mcfarland
truly Washingtonian He knew no other
home and no other city State shared his affec-
tion.
He gave to its service eight years of his life
Commissioner, and to the day of his death, never
denied to it or to any movement for human bet
terment his time, his energy, his always helpful
judgment and a generous portion of his means.
A Scotch covenanter, he held himself to strict ac-
countability, but did not censor others. Exact in
the rectitude of his thought and deed, he was very
liberal in his measurement of others, and his toll
erance was as broad as his sympathies.
Recognized always as a wise counselor, seeking
nothing for himself. but always what he believed
best for Washington and its people, foremost
in every undertaking to lessen suffering or distress
to help the rough places and to rebuild and
uphold, this District had more useful citizen.
His great heart is sted; his fine brain has ceased
its action but the influence of such life
halt in its broadening onward flow, passing from
contact to contact with increasing blessing.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-16
The Highest Possible Wage.

TINE labor representatives in the unemployment
conference opposed any reduction of wages.
"On the contrary" they said, there must be a
policy calling for the highest possible rate of wages
in every industry" The Herald indorses the con-
cusion, but suggests that it is hardly logical
ouence from the premise. Whether not labor
gets this highest possible wage rests very largely
with labor In the final equation what goes to
labor must depend upon what labor produces. 1t
can get the highest rate only if it produces at that
rate.
One of the finest results of the conference was
that representatives of employing capital and repre-
sentatves of labor day after day and discussed
with each other the great economic problem of I'M
emoloyment They found agreement on most Of
the program for relief. They agreed to disagree on
certain details, of which the quoted statement
supposed to be one. They parted in good temper.
satisfied with the results, with themselves and each
other. 1t was the nearest approach to agreement
from any similar meeting. These should at
frequent intervals.
On this given proposition doubt if there
really was disagreement. Everyone wants labor to
have the highest possible wage. Wage is the meas
ure Of iabor's purchasing power. The workers buy
with what they get. This buying, in turn, is the
measure up to IS per cent of production. 1t is an
endless chain and both capital and labor statesman
ship must regard it and consider it. De-
creased production per unit does not make job
for another unit On the contrary it takes job
from another unit.
Any labor rules which reduce production or in
ERASE production costs. that add to waste to OPP
The Washington herald., 1921-10-16
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10. 1871.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10. 1891.
Although Neptune Is in oenenc
aspect early in the morning this Is
not a fortunate day. according to
astrology. Mars. the sun and IRA
nus are all adverse.
1t is a sway under which to avoid
all risks. for there is q menacing
sign that forbids ventures of every
sort.
Mars is in a place held to be ex-
ceedingly threatening and military
movements seem to be indicated.
This may mean that riots will take
place.
Public dissatisfaction with the
cost of food and fuel will be mani
Tested at this time, IL the stars are
read Alright
All the signs seem to forecast a
winter that will be severe. Suffer
ing among the poor and an I'M
solved problem of unemployme e;
seem to be indicated.
This is not an suspicious day fos
making friends or for visiting PEI
sons whose good will is desired.
Churches may be affected by this
rule of the stars which causes dis
trust and lack of faith in religion.
Many indications of dissensions
among various sects are noted ~
the seers.
This should be a day of rest and
reflection rather than a time for
any sort of action.
Uranus rules threateningly dur
ing this configuration. making for
many anxieties financial and politi
cal.
Neptune encourages common sense
and practical enterprises and thus
there is likely to be a return 10
normal conditions Of life.
While increased extravaganza
will be noted among the wealthy
thrift will be practiced more wide
~ than ever before in this country
it is prophesied.
The stars foreshadow a winer u
reckless spending in two American
cities, while in others there will be
wise economies.
Persons whose birth date IL Is
may have a year Of some anxieties
but these may be sunmounted BY
the practice OF care in all bushes.
transactions. Those who are EN-
ployed should be unusually punc.
tilious.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-16

Q ENATOR BORAH has another notable
- victory in the Senate. By sheer force OF his
personality he secured the adoption OF his repeal
of canal tolls on coastwise traffic. 1t is interest
ing to find by the debate that Republican Senators
consider themselves bound by party pledges in
their platform, though several refused to regard
platform planks as taking precedence of inter-
national conditions or their own personal con-
victions.
Possibly the latter, also, recalled that this free
tolls plank was not restricted to coastwise YES
sells, but included "all vessels of the American
merchant marine" They may have recalled that
other sentence in the plank on foreign relations
which reads: "a scrupulous observance of our
international engagements when lawfully assumed,
is essential to our own honor and self-respect,
and the respect of other nations" They may
have recalled that the platform stood for agree
ment among the nations to preserve the peace
of the world" followed by distinct pledge, as
many interpreted it, for association OF nations.
Indeed, II they have read casually through the
platform, they might have found mass of legis-
lation waiting for their action. If a pledge is a
pledge to be scrupulousy fulfilled, then the plat
form will give them employment throughout the
long session, which may into the next election.
But this does detract from the personal credit
due Mr.. Borah. His was the will; his the
forensic ability and his was the sincerity of pur-
pose which won one of the most notable sue
of the session, ranking with his disarma-
ment resolution. There is no division of glory.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-16
Asu'}b,,'tG1
.Oay BY DAY
Impressions:
bACOeMsmtv,e
f]kalI:fp'IlI;' A

@eS9.8 80 1AG8 nEtos
NEW YORK. Oct. 15.-Ziegfeld Is
best known as wizard of stage magic
the master of overtures and the
originator Of a type Of musical revue
that has set the standard for the
world. Yet with all his achieve
ments in the theatrical orbit. 1 think
he Is proudest Of being the husband
Of Miss Billie Burke. the comedi-
enne. :
For years on Broadway Ziegfeld's
ONCE was under his hat. He was
not In those early days taken very
seriously. The great theatrical syn
dicates had built up their gigantic
business. Ziegfeld was a sort of
lone wolf bowling In the clearing.
Today. astute theatrical men say,
he has no peer as a Snowman. f.
ziesfeld. jr., is so years old. He Is
the son Of Brig. Gen. Florenz Zieg-
field. Of Chicago. who founded and
Is president emeritus OF the Chicago
College of Music.
He brought a European band 10
the Worlds Fair in Chicago and
later began HIS showmanship as man.
ager Of Sandow. He has an UNI
broken record of successes-Ziegfeld
has never had a failure.
He has the reputation OF spend
ing more money for living than any
other man in New York. He has
never taken a drink. smokes mod
erately and Is addicted to pale lay
ender collars and shirts.
The Ziegfeld country home. Burke
ley Crest. at Hastings-on-the-Hu
son. is one Of the show places Of
New York. and villa Firenze, his
Palm Beach home. is just as ltxu-
rious. He has home at Bordeaux
and town house in London.
His mental slant is serious. He
rarely smiles and is tight-lipped ex-
cept among those he has known for
a number of years. He is tall and
broad-shouldered and weighs about
IFS pounds. His hair Is a silver
gray.
His first musical revue-The Fol-
lies-was produced fifteen years ago
at a cost OF s25. 900. and according
" a stdbthhrhL ANc" III N ht"
paper. the latest edition OF this revue
represents an expenditure OF $3.50. 900.
There are perhaps playing in Amer
ia at this time fifteen productions
that are initiative of The Follies.
Ziegfeld was the first to Introduce
a midnight show in Manhattan. His
production of Sally" Is now in It's
second year and going strong.
When he works. he works at top
speed. but when 1t comes time to
rest, he absolutely banishes all
thought Of the theater. His win
tiers are spent in Florida, and his
summer vacation on his yacht cruis-
ing Off Newport and Bar Harbor.
In his younger days he used to
make occasional forays at Monte
Carlo, and he Is once reported to
have broken the bank there. but
when ship news reporters tackled
him at the pier upon his return, he
only smiled. Bunk" was his cryptic
comment.
His office is the busiest theatrical
Office In town. for nearly every stage
struck girl has an ambition to dance
and sing under the Ziegfeld banner.
Twenty-three of his chorus girls have
become stars. Ten are starring in
the photoplay.
He Is an accomplished musician.
playing both the piano and the violin.