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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
TEACHER AT COLLEGE
SMOTHERS TO DEATH
Miss Emma Boyd, Member of
Faculty at Tallahassee, Smoth-
cred in an Indian Mound.

TALLAHASSEE. Fla, March 17.--
Miss Emma Z. Boyd, vocal teacher
at the Florida state College for Wom-
en- here, was smothered to death while
searching for historic relics in an In
dian mound seven miles from here to-
day.
Recently Miss Boyd. it is understood,
and other young women of the col
lege. had engaged worl1men to exca-
vate the mound. and while the men
were still engaged, Miss Boyd, accom-
panied by two other curio hunters,
went there today. While standing in
one OF the clearings the earth sud
denly gave way and buried her. Ply
sicians who arrived after the body
had been recovered, said her death
had been caused by suffocation. Miss
Boyd was a native Of Iowa, and had
been a member OF the college faculty
for four years.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
WATSON CHARGES THATssMONEY POWER BEHIND TREATY;
DEMOCRATIC LEADER OPPOSES FEATURES OF BONUS BILL
ARMY OFFICER GETS
LIFE SENTENCE FOR MURDER
Major Lee Fl. Coart Convicted
of killing A. B. McNiece
at Talbotton, Ga.
tsy The Associated Prsss)

TALBOTTOR, Ga, March 17.-Aat.
Lee III. Coart, planter and former army
officer, was sentenced to life imprison-
ment in the state penitentiary on con-
viction here today OF the murder Of
A. B. MeNiece.
Shortly after Judge George p Munro
had passed sentence In accordance
with the tury's verdict OF guilty with
Coart appealed for a new trial and a
hearing was set for June II, before
Judge Munro IN Columbus.
The Jury, which took the case early
last night, was out more than ia hours
before reaching its verdict.
Major Coart, the only witness for
the defense, told the jury that Nc
Niece, who was county superintendent
of schools here, had alienated Mrs.
Coart's affections and had refused to
cease his attentions to her, although
he had promised he would. He shot
and killed McNiece in the latters Of
fee in an alteration over the affair
and when McNiece appeared to threat
en- him with something IN his hand,
he said.
A pencil was all that was found in
McNiece's hand, Sheriff Watkins tes-
titled, while statement made by Nc
Niece before death denied any wrong
doing and said he was shot without
provocation. Mrs. AIcNiece, who tes-
titled for the prosecution. sprang the
surprise of the trial by declaring Coart
had forced his attentions on her for
several months before the killing, once
seizing her in his arms and kissing
her. The state claimed the former Of
f1cer killed McNiece out OF a desire
to possess" Mrs. AIcNiece.
Mrs. Coart, who, according to the
sheriff, has visited Coart but once since
his arrest and that shortly after it
took place, is preparing to file suit
for divorce. it was learned during the
trial. She also issued a statement
denying his charges that she was inti-
mate with NIcNiece.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
(ay This Associates Press)

WASHINGTON, March 17.--Secrs-
tary DENLY today ordered work on
completion of the battleship West
Virginia, building in the yards of the
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry
Dock company, resumed, that vessel
having been selected for completion
instead of the battleship Washington
under the terms of the naval Imita-
tion treaty.
The special navy board. headed by
Rear Admiral McElroy, which investi-
gated for the secretary the degree of
completion OF the two ships, Secretary
Denby's announcement said. found the
West Virginia to be so per cent fin
ished as compared TO the SO per cent
completed status OF the Washington.
Work on the Washington viii re-
main suspended as is the case with
other new battleships and battle cruis-
ers which are slated to be scrapped or
converted when the treaty has been
ratified and notifications have been
formally exchanged. The Washington
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
REFUSAL WILL MEAN
WALKOUT OF MINERS
Lewis Says Refusal viii Inevi-
tably Force Suspension of Bi-
trminous Mining Industry.
(ey Ths AssocIarea prassl

NEW YORK, March 17.-A refusal
OF bituminous coal operators in the
central competitive field to confer with
the United Mine Workers on a new
wage agreement announced at Wash
ington today by Secretary of Labor
Davis, will inevitably force suspen-
sion of the bituminous mining indus
try on April J." President John L.
Lewis of the international organiza-
ton declared here tonight.
Mr.. Davis statement places the re-
sponsibiIity for any suspension or
strike which may occur squarely upon
the shoulders OF the operators" said
Mr.. Lewis.
'FThe operators refusal to meet with
us constitutes a. complete Reputation
of the terms of their contract with
us"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
DIFFERENCES IN OPINION OVER SIZE
OF ARMY DURING BILL CONSIDERATION

With party lines disregarded to a
certain extent the house membership
appeared to be divided into three main
groupg-one determined to stand By
the committee recommended tions, an
other preparing to demand an army of
100, 600 men, while the third was lining
up IN support of the war department,
which requested a pay allowance suf-
ficisnt TO maintain 10000 men and
ls, 900 officers during the coming Hscal
year.
Republican mgmbers were SAID 70 De
represented IN ali three camps while
most Of the democrats we're expected
by their leaders TO join the small army
forces.
During his address to the houss Mr..
Kahn took the position # would be
false economy to order too drastic
g cut in the army's size. Hs read q
letter from Secretary Hughes n which
objection was voiced TO withdra wal Of
all regular army troops stationed in
China. a. proposed in the bill.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
MOTOR TRUCK JUMPS
WALK AND HURTS TWO

ia small motor truck while passing
down a steep grade here late today,
got from under control of It's driver,
John Mitchell, plunged across the
sidewalk and pinned two persons, La
Fayette Haywood and Miss Nora VIII
burn, against the wall of a brick store
building. At the hospital where they
were taken Immediately it was said
that Haywcod's injuries were slight
and that those of Miss Wilburn were
serious but not fatal. Mitchell was
arrested and later released under bond.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
Mine WORKERS AND
OPERATORS TO TRY
TO AVOID TROUBLE
Committee of Eight Perfect
Organization for Long Sc
ries of Deliberations.
BOTH CHAIRMEN SAY
THEY ARE OPTIMISTIC
Every Phase of the Whole Min
ing Industry Will Be Consid-
cred by the Committee.
fey Ths AssooIated Pressl

NEW YORK, March 17.-The an
thracite coal mine owners and work
ers' committee of eight tonight began
to organize for a long series of delib-
erations in an effort to avert a gen.
eral strike by an1ioable settlement OF
their wage disagreements.
President John L. Lewis Of the inter
national organization of United Mine
Workers, and Samuel D. Warriner,
chairman of the operators policies
committee. both members Of the COM
nlittee of eight, were optimistic. They
expressed doubt, however, that new
wage scale could be drawn in time to
prevent suspension of mining opera
tions in the hard coal field on April I
The whole mining industry, from the
digging of the coal in the collieries to
the shipment. distribution and sale to
the consumers, will be taken into con-
sideration in negotiating the new con-
tract, it was said.
The miners expressed determine
ton to "get down to the bottom OF
costs and profits" The owners were
equally emphatic in asserting that
every angle of the industry should be
gone into.
Despite the great divergence OF
views with which we begin .negotia
tions, believe the committee intends
honestly to try to work out a solution
of the wage problem in the anthracite
mines was the statement of Mr.
Lewis
Neither he or Mr.. Warmer, speak
ing for the operators, would predict
upon what basis wages OF the miners
would be computed; whether the de-
mands of the universal adoption of the
check off system would be considered
or for how long it was desired that the
contemplated new contract should ex-
tend.
1.-THE labor situation is constantly
changing" said Mr.. Warriner "The
cost of living is going down; there Is
considerable unemployment. Higher
wages in the coal industry are impos-
sible at this time. The public would
have to pay the increase, and 1t Il
not prepared to do So"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
PIONEER COAL MAN
DIES AT PALM BEACH
tsy rhe AssoeIatsd rrsssl

NEW YORK, March IL. - Word
reached here tonight OF the death al
West Palm Beach, Fla, last night OF
Willis Glover Townes. pioneer in the
eastern coal export movement and for
fner chairman OF the finance commit
tee Of the national democratic execu-
tive committee. He was president OF
the United States Coal and Coke cor
poration, with Offices here.
AIR. Townes. who was 81 years old,
Is survived By widow and one daugh-
ter Funeral services will be held at
Augusta. Ga, sunday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
THREE MOONSHINERS ARE
SHOT IN PITCHED BATTLE
.tBy The Associates Prsss>

ASHEvILLE, n. c., March 17.-In a
pitched gun battle between officers and
alleged moonshiners in the mountains
northwest of this city, three OF the lat
ter were seriously wounded and a
quantity of whiskey was seized. The
injured men, styles, Denny and Tins
ley, reputed notorious characters. were
attempting to open saloon in the
main street of a mountain village and
had their wares out on the sidewalk
for inspection when the officers
swooped down, it Is reported. The
three are in hospital of the section.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
TWO MEN AND TWO
AUTOS TAKEN IN
MOONSHINE RAID
(sy Tho AssocIated pressl

ASHEV1LLE, n. c., March IL
Two men and two automobiles, one
containing 6S gallons of moonshine
were captured by officers 80 miles
northwest Of this city this morning.
They were running the whiskey
from Tennessee to Ashevtlle, the
police state. Four men in another
car, supposed to contain whiskey,
escaped after firing several times
at the officers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
ku klux Head Knows Nothing.

ATLANTA, March 17.--W. J. Sim
mons. head the Ku Klux Klan, told
the Associated Press tonight that he
knew nothing about Klansmen being
pledged to return to North Carolina
authorities a negro whose extradition
was refused in Canada.
The imperial wizard made the
statement when his attention was
called to dispatches crediting such a
plan to DR.. Arthur Talmadge Aber-
nathy. a. Klan lecturer. who spoke last
night in Hickory, n. c.
Colonel Simmons appeared to en-
tertain some doubt that DIR. Abernathy
who he said is lecturing for the Klan,
had been correctly quoted, but added
that II he had, that it was probably
an expression of an opinion due to a
Klansman's love for law enforcement. .
mo such matter has been brought
up" he asserted.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
Governor Has No Comment.

RALEIGH, n. c., March 1T know
absolutely nothing about It and have
no comment to make" This is all
that Governor Morrison would say re-
garding the statement made by DR..
Arthur T.. Abernathy at Hickory that
one million KIansmen were pledged to
see that a man, believed to be Mathew
Bullock, is brought back to North
Carolina from Canada to stand trial
on charges preferred against him in
this state.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
GLASS MEN CHARGED
WITH VIOLATION OF
THE ANTITRUST LAW
(Ry The Associated Prsss)

NEW YORK, March 1.-THE
American window Glass company
OF Pittsburg, the Johnston Brok-
erage company, a Pennsylvania
corporation, more than one hun
dred window glass manufacturers
and heads of three labor unions in
the industry, We're indicted by the
federal grand jury today for viola
ton of the Sherman antitrust law.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
SAYS THAT KU KLIX
IS PLEDGED TO GET BULLOCK
However, w. ]. Simmons, Head
of the Klan Says That He
Knows Nothing of Deal.
cay The Assoclated prsssl

HICKORY, N. c., March 1.-THE
order OF the Ku Klux Khan is pledged
to see that Matthew bullock, negro
wanted st Norlina on a charge of at
tempted murder growing out of a race
riot is brought back from Canada to
North Carolina for trial, Dr. Arthur
Talmadge Abernathy Of Asheville, leo
turer of the khan, declared in an ad-
dress here last night DIR. Abernathy
said Bullock would be brought back
, to North Carolina within ninety days
but did not say how this was to be
accomplished.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
ITALY ORDERS MILITARY
OCCUPATION OF FIUME
(ay Ths Associates Prsssl

ROME, March l7.-MiIitary occupa-
ton OF Ffurne has been ordered by the
Italian government. The army corps
at Trieste will be used. The task has
been entrusted to General Sanna, to
whom II has been suggested that car
abiniers be chiefly employed for the
maintenance of order
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
GENERAL FELIX DIAZ
is SHOT AND KILLED

NOGALES. AriEs March 1T.-Gen.
Felix Dias, nephew of Porfro Diaz.
former president of Mexico, was shot
and killed today near Ortise Station
in the state of Sonora, Mexico, midway
between Hermosiilo and Guayamas,
according to advices received here to-
night.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
WOULD MAKE LOANS
DIRECT TO FARMERS
(Ry The Aassslatsa Press,

WASHINGTON. March IA goY-
ernment corporation with capital
stock Of $500, 900. .ooe would be created
TO make loans direct to farmers under
a bin introduced today By Representa-
tive Landlord, democrat, Georgia
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
IMMEDIATE PASSAGE OF
WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE
tRy The Assoelated Pres.l

PROVIDENCE, r. T., March IL
Prospects Of immediate passage OF a
<S-hour law by the Rhode Island iegis-
iature were shattered today when the
Lavander bill, passed by the house
Wednesday, was referred to the ju-
dietary committee Of the senate. Pro-
ponents of the bill urged that the
measure be placed on the calendar for
immediate action, but the senate, by
a vote Of rs to s. sent 1t to committee.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
MRS. M'NEIcE RECEIVES THREAT.
ENING LETTER

TALBoTTON, Ca, March IA
letter received by Mrs. A. B. McNlece
this morning. threatening her life, has
been turned over by her to Solicitor
Frank Mclaughlin, 1t was learned
here tonight.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
CANADIAN PREMIER AND
HIS CABINET QUIT JOB

WINNIPEG, Man, March 17.-Pre-
mier T. c. Norris rendered the resig-
nation of his cabinet to the lieutenant
governor this afternoon after Mr.. Nor
ris had conferred with Sir James At
kins. It was announced his resigna-
ton was under consideration.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
Negro Saws His Brother Guilty,

WRrGHTSVILLE, Ga, March IL
Jim Drisdom. a negro. was placed II
Jail at Kite, Ga, late today as the per-
son suspected OF pouring gasoline over
Mrs. Ida May Fortner, and then setting
her afire, last Tuesday because she
refused his demand for money.
VIII Drisdom, brother OF Jim, arrest
cd last night confessed, according tc
authorities, that 1t was Jim Drisdon
who attacked the woman and thai
Steve Smell who had been mentioned
as the assailant, was g myth.
The officers soon found Jim Drisdom
They say that he has q fresh scar or
his face. Mrs. Fortner says she strucl
her assailant IN the face with butch
or knife.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
TOBACCO BUYER HELD
FOR STEALING MONEY
(sy Tho Associated Prsss)

WINSTON SALEM. N. O.. March IT.
At preliminary hearing today in the
magistrates court at Mocksville. /, r.
Elan. well known independent tobac-
co buyer here, and Lester Cornatzer,
of Davie county, charged with steal
ing money from the home of Mrs Su-
San Mcdaniel. were held without bail
for trial IN Davie county superior
court next Monday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
THE WEATHER TODAY

Pensacola and yicinity-Fair SATURDAY.
Sunday unsettled. little change N tenn
psrsture.
winds-Eagt Gulf: Moderate - fresh
and southeast winds and fair Ss1uFdz
west Cuff. Fresh 70 strong southeast :
winds and rarity overcast Eaturdzy
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
BANDITS GET $4,000
WORTH OF DIAMONDS

NEW ORLEANS, La, March IT,
Two armed bandits bound and gagged
two jewelry saiesnaen In local hotel
here late today ana escaped with dts-
monds valued at approximately so, eeo.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
Two Negroes In Mob's Hands

WRIGHTSvILE. Ga, March 17.--
VIII Drisdom, brother of Jim Drisdom,
and a negro woman with whom they
lived were taken from Jail here short
iy before midnight. A mob, in whose
hands the negroes fell. has started to-
ward Kite, Ga, where Jim Drisdom is
in jail
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-18
MOB STORMS JAIL
AND TAKES NEGRO
Jim Drisdom, Charged With At
tempting to Burn Mrs. Fort
ner, at Mercy of Lynchers
tey The Associates Prsss)

KITE, Ga, March 1s.-A mob
stormed the jail at Kite at 1880 o'clock
this morning and taking jim Drisdom
negro prisoner, started toward the
country.
1t is believed that two negroes, a
man and woman brought here from
wrightsville, are also IN the hands of
the mob.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-06-13
County Judge Not
to Aid Sheriff in
Blue Sunday Plans

Tampa, Fla, June 13.-County
Judge ]. L. Hazard temporarily
baked Sheriff Spencer in his efforts
to enforce the so-called Sunday blue
laws in Hillsborough county yester-
day morning when he refused to is
sue warrants for a number of alleged
violators which the sheriff requested.
Judge Hazard in statement said he
believed the sheriff was playing
politics" in his effort to enforce the
Sunday laws and declined to be used
as a "cat's paw in the matter.
The sheriff Immediately went be-
fore the county grand jury, and pre-
serted his request for warrants with
the statement by Judge Hazard. The
entire matter now is up to the grand
jury. The sheriff refused to make a
statement except to say that he was
trying to do his duty as an officer in
seeing that the laws are all obeyed.
The list of names given the county
Judge contained those of all theaters,
several filling stations and other
business concerns. Tampa proper
followed the usual Sunday rule of re-
naming open, with the exception of
bootblacks and 6 few small shops.
Summer resorts ran full blast.
Notwithstanding reports that the
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-06-13
PUPPET Of WALL
STREET OPPOSES
FORD's PROPOSAL
Harding Definitely Is
Against Any Decision
"For the Present"

Washington, June 13.-President
Harding is understood to have taken
determined stand yesterday against
action by congress at this time on
pending bills for disposal of the gov
ernment's nitrate plant at Muscle
Shoals, Ala.
The views of the president as out
lined, it was stated, to Representa-
tive Mondell, Wyoming, the repub-
lican leader, at the white house, were
conveyed to the republican steering
committee, charged with the task of
framing the legislative program of
the house. Members of the commit
tee declined to indicate whether they
would recommend action on the bills
or let the whole question go over I'M
til the December session.
There was no intimation as to how
the president regarded the proposal
of Henry Ford for lease of the prop
erty beyond the statement that he
felt the matter was too big to be con-
sidered hurriedly and in what men,
bers regarded as the clos'''I, period of
the present congress.
Senate Report Next Week.
Washington, June 13.-Senate ag-
riculture committee investigation of
offers for developing the government
nitrate and power projects at Muscle
Shoals, Ala, will be concluded prob
ably next week and work begun on
the proposition Of reports for the
senate, reciting the opinions of the
committeeman on the various pro-
posals.
Chairman Norris Announced yes
terday that the public hearings would
be concluded by that time on the pro-
posals made by Henry Ford, the Ala
bama Power company, Frederick
Engstrum, and Charles L, Parsons,
as well as those plans de:igned to
bring about completion and opera
ton of the projects by the govern
ment itself,
1t was his intention, Senator Nor
ris said, to submit his report to the
senate before the house began con-
sideration of the bills reported by
Representatives Mckenzie, Ill, and
Wright, democrat, Georgia, recon-
mending acceptance of the Ford pro-
posal in part and as a whole, re-
spectively.
Indications in the senate commit
tee are that its members will be
widely separated in their views re-
garding the Ford Proposal.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-06-13

If the boy is an awful liar, don't
worry. He may grow up to write an
imal stories for the magazines.
The Germans are vindictive.
Dempsey wouldn't fight 'em, and
now none of them is willing to fight
him.
A prohibition brother says man
who drinks grape juice doesn't see so
many queer things. He does if ne
stands on a windy corner.
AS we understand it, the distin-
gushing trait of the intellectuals is
that they talk rather freely about
sex.
If federal job holders were placed
end to end they would reach almost
to the end of the taxpayers pa
thence.
If Europe expects America to save
civilization once in while she must
teach it not to take such awful
chances.
When a man swells up with the no.
ton that nobody else can handle his
job, it isn't long until there is a
strange name on the pay roll
That Canadian woman who killed
her husband with a butcher knife
will cause every housewife to Won
der how she got the thing sharp
enough.
There appears to be a general I'M
derstanding that national economy is
something that won't inNease the
deficit more than 10 Per cent a year.
"Organized labor suffers from it's
own mistakes" Sure. The idea of
trying to attract attention with a
strike when the country is interested
in hits.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-06-13
tBy Associated Press,

Milwaukee, Wis, June 13.-Women
like what may be termed atmos-
phere" in advertising, Mrs. Anna D.
Olesen, Of Cloquet, Mimi, candidate
for the democratic nomination for
United States senator from Mime
sofa, told the convention of the Asso-
'ciated Advertising Clubs of The
World today. <
She said that the modern woman
demand not only utility, but also
beauty and comfort in order to have
a home atmosphere equal to that of
kings and queens a few centuries
ago"
"When a merchant pays $500 for
an ad in paper he wants to use the
space to the best possible advantage"
Mrs. Olesen said. "He may make it
80, 40, so, so or 100 per cent eff
cient. The cost Of the space is the
same. 1t is the advertisers business
to say how it shall be made eff
cient.
First, we want courtesy; secondly,
we want an appeal to our intelligence
and not to our prejudices. Thirdly,
we want to get full and honest val
ue for the price paid. 1t is strong
point with US, that firm will refund
US the purchase price of anything
bought, if it does not prove satisfac-
tory.
"Not all the advertising is in print.
Courtesy, promptness of service,
forethought of personal comfort
such as drinking fountains and rest
rooms, have their value. The SIM
pie fact of placing product before
the eyes of people on paper will I'M
doubtedly make sale, however.
"The sign that says 1T amt tooth
ache-it is tobacco is grotesque. 1t
Injuries the sense of beauty, art and
proportion. Five or six miles from
a large city at the turn or bend of the
road there is apparently a large
book, telling few sentences the his
tory of the city we are approaching.
Though it says very little about the