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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-15
FRANKLIN PRICES DOWN.
Reduction Announced To
day by The Manufactured.

Syracuse. y. Y. April l5.-Pricee Of
Franklin cars were announced today
which are the lowest IN the history Of
The Franklin Company's sixteen years
manufacture OF si1-cylinder cars, with
the single exception OF a four month
period in 1915.
In the statement issucd by Fl. H.
Franklin. reductions as much as $500
under war prices are indicated Tour
ing car at $3.50 and Sedan at $3.50
are typical OF the new schedule of
prices applying 10 the entire Frank
lin line.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-15
Shock 10 Judge Lands.

Chicago. April l5-K enesaw NJ
lands. baseball commissioner. was
deeply shocked when informed 10y the
Associated Press OF the death Of Pop"
Anson.
Not Pop Anson7 You don't mean
my old pal, Pop is dead?" he exclaim-
ed
When assured that II was Pop" An
son. the baseball commissioner said
oh, just can't say anything lie
was such a wonderful fellow, and tC
think that he's dead"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-15

after the game yesterday afternoon at
the Polo Grounds. All were deeply
grieved.
Sport writer's and great number OF
other persons who knew. admired and
loved Captain Anson. recalled his
presence at the last world series. He
was one OF the liveliest spectators, en-
joying himself by poking fun and
swapping stories with other old timers.
Scores OF messages Of coincidence
and sympathy have been sent 70 Cap.
tain Anson's family from New York.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-15
ANOTHER TO SNOW HILL
BY DEFEATING GIRDLETREF

Snow Hill. Nd. April 15.--Snow Hi
High School won its second start by
beating Girdletree High. IL TO 6.
Whites fielding at third base for
Snow Hill was the feature OF the game
Adkins. Snow Hills pitching ace. went
into the box in tho seventh and held
his opponents scoreless. The score:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-15
GAMES TODAY.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Boston at Philadelphia.
Brooklyn at New York.
Chicago at Cincinnati.
Pittsburg at St. Louis.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Boston at Philadelphia.
New York at Washington.
St. Louis at Chicago.
Detroit al Cleveland.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-15
AVALON CAPTURES THIRD
STRAIGHT BALL GAME

Avalon won their third straight
game by defeating Twilight in a ons-
sided game. 251. at Baynard Field
Roney and Orth had "A per
feet day at the bat. making i've HIS
apiece. The score:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-15
CAMBRIDGE HIGH BEATS
TOSSERS FROM FEDERALSBUR RG

Cambridge, Md. April 15.-Cam-
bridge High played It's first game at
home yesterday afternoon. defeating
fredericksburg High by the score of
70 0. Simmons was on the mound for
Cambridge and was at no time in
danger. Wolf. captain OF tho team,
prevented a fredericksburg rally in the
closing innings by two splendid
catches IN left field. The score:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-15
GAMES TOMORROW.
NATIONAL LEAGU T..

NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Philadelphia at Brooklyn.
Chicago at ST. Louis.
Boston at New York.
Pittsburg at Cincinnati.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Philadelphia at Washington.
Detroit at Chicago.
st. Louis at Cleveland.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-15

Oh. we'll. II Lloyd George ever ysts
out OF a lob IN England there Is still
the Chautauqua Circuit ren1ain,nx~
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-15

When business is slow, and in the
fall sea son. advertising helps to make
business better.-Adv, &
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-15
Pop Anson Dead Baseball World Sad Mrs. Jessup Wins
BERNIE DANE WRITES OF
WHAT IS TROUBLE With BOXING

who
Of in
is follows
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-15
PLAIN TRUTH.

Cmplre-"DO you believe in the
transmigratlon OF souls 7"
Ballplay thIng.-
Cmpire-"Then what do you
suppose was before being bornlr
Ballplayer-"A beet Of course.-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-15
GAMES MONDAY.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

y n IIVN M FHV q II
Brooklyn at Philadelphia.
Pittsburg at Cincinnati.
Chicago at ST. Louis.
Boston at New York.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Philadelphia at Washington.
Detroit at Chicago.
St. Louis at Cleveland.
New York at Boston.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-15

When a woman who Is inclined TO
he fat eats sweets against all advice.
she soon loses all sense Of proportion.
philadelphia Inquirer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-15

Want driver Telephone .classi-
fed ad-Call 200.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-15
sNOW HIII

Totals ........ 40 Is ~ "a IA
Errors made ny Hales, = Richardson.
= Harris. Hudson. Blades. CrOpper 2
Hickman
SCORE bN INNINGS
Snow Hin . q q . q r-l2
Oirdietree @ o q = o o o. i
Two-base hits Aiken. Haes. Richard
son, Adkins Double plays-Stagg to
White TO Haies Hales 90 Harris
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-15
AMERICAN IEAGTE.
YESTERDAYS SCORES.
NATIONAL LEAGTE,

Bottom. 5: Philadelphia. 2.
H. New York. 10; Brooklyn, 2.
Other games postponed, rain.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Athletics, S: Boston, 2.
Other games postponed. rain.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-15

II what you want isn't offered on
the classified page today. telephone an
ad OF your own.-AdV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-15
Score by Innings.

Westtown ...... o 0 % o.
Friends ....... 0 90 0 0 0 0 II
Batteries, Westtown-Smith and
Carslake. Friends-Lons and Hille-
gas
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-15
"KINNOCKS"
By Bernie Dane.

The war Is credited for many
strange things. For instance the
"Dodgers' were never called
slackers.
Now that spring has been ushered
in we shall probably hear more about
the Robbins"
The lions OF the athlete. yo-
cabuiAry ares Asiauc "lions,"
African lions, dRndc~Ilons- and
'lyln'' like the dickens.
Oddities OF the day-Girl was found
guilty OF hanging" a picture.
Considering his knocks and
bumps We are now convinced that
Lloyd George missed his calling.
He should have been n "pugiIlst.,
Before the curtain rises-CharacteIr
Of PULL:
Dentist
( Iceman.
: DOortender.
! Wrestler
/ BoOtlegger.
! Jackass.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-15

I0'1li: SCORE BY y INNINGS, >
Twilight. ht.................... o ! o @
Avalon D..................... q 6 x-25
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-15

The work of Spruance, a pinch hit
ter for the local Friends. was the fea-
ture Of the game. He responded with
a triple and tailed moment later for
the only score OF the game.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-15

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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-04-23
BIG FORD RALLY
HELD AT MACON
Urge Acceptance of Offer and
Asks That Congress Act I'm
mediately on the Matter.
(sy Tho Associates Preasl

MACON, Ga, April ga reso1u-
ton urging the acceptance of Henry
Ford's offer for Muscle Shoals and
asking that congress act immediately
upon the propositnon was unanimously
adopted by the statewide rally which
held two sessions here oday.
Former Governor Emmett O'Neal,
OF Alabama, and many other men prom
inent IN the business and civic life of
Georgia addressed the meeting
In another resolution the press OF
the south was urged to carry a formal
request, urging that they act favorably
on the Henry Ford proposal under
such terms and conditions as may be
possible to agree upon"
"Congressn1en who voted ngainct
the Ford proposal will find they have
violated the sentiment OF the people
OF this country" declared the former
governor OF Alabama.
He charged that Secretary of War
Weeks, and the Alabama Power Com
pany were responsible to the delay,
and said that the people Of Alabama
would rather give Muscle Shoals tC
Henry Ford than to sell the project to
the power company
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-04-23
CITY MANAGER AND
MAYOR THREATENED
Offer 81, 900 Reward for Arrest
and Evidence to Convict Man
Who Assaulted Manager.
(ev Tho Associated Press)

COLUMBUS, Ca, April 22.-Two
letters signed unknown and threat
ening the lives of Mayor J. Homer
Dimon, and City Manager H. Gordon
Iinkle, If the later was not discharged
within 48 hours, were received tonight
by the mayor and city manager.
One thousand dollars reward was
offered by the Columbus city commits
sioners this afternoon. following a
special meeting called earlier In the
day. for the arrest and evidence to
convict. the three assailants. who as
saulted City Manager H. Gordon Hin
kle, early Friday night while he was
returning to his home at a local hotel
The assault occurred in the heart of
the city. but the city manager managed
to escape by running from the men. ac4
cordinR to his statement to the police.
IIinkle states that one of the mon hit
him with an instrument, which he be-
lieves to nave been blackjack but old
not injure him seriously
The meeting OF the commission today
was in the form of an indignation gath
ering, which resulted In resolution fe-
ing offered to make the reward and It's
addition.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-04-23
AMERICAN LEGION CIRCUS WILL =,
BE FUN-PROVOKING AMUSEMENT
After 30-Hour Hypnotic Sleep
Dream Girl Will Be Awak-
ened by Radio Phone.

The Radio concerts, which the Amer
lean Legion Circus will offer to the
public at the high school auditorium
Monday night has stimulated a vast
amount of intense interest, in"Radio"
the wonder craze of America. The
seeming impossibility of hearing the
spoken voice over a telephone, with
out ;.he use Of wires, is now an estab-
lished fact, mad the American Legion
through the courtesy of the Peal1e
Electric company will offer one Of
the most remarkable concerts ever pre-
sented in the city of Pensacola. plac-
ing the audience in direct communica-
ton with the finest Of musical organ
izations throughout the principle cities
Of this country
The American Dream Girl will be
placed IN a 30-hour hypnotic death
sleep in the window Of Marston and
DUMAS this afternoon, promptly at
four o'clock. She will be awakened on
the stage OF the high school auditorium
Monday night, by Radio Phone. Hyp-
notism, the oldest science on earth
ard radio are newest scientific wonder
in presenting to the public one Of the
strangest most remarkable and great
est attractions that has ever been seen
in Pensacola.
The Radio concert starts prompt
ly at eight o'clock, Monday night, and
1t is advisable to purchase tickets ear
~, 50 that everyone can be seated
comfortably at eight O'Clock.
The Kelvin Hypnotic company In
presenting the greatest "fun" show on
earth, will create more laughter and
down right, pure unadulterated fun
than has been in Pensacola since long
before the war. When you see people
you personally know. cutting up all
kinds of ridiculous antics on the stage
under the influence Of hypnotism, you
will laugh as you have never laughed
in all your life.
Box office at the high school Is open
at seven o'clock, Radio Phone concerts
starts promptly at eight o'clock.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-04-23
Says 1t Would Be Barter il
Which / Use Peoples Money
to Buy Somebody's Vote"
(By The Associated PressJ

WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator
Borah, republican. Idaho. states in a
letter to the Pocatello, Idaho, Post,
American Legion, that If he voted for
the soldiers bonus bill, 1T would be
a simply matter Of barter In which I
use the peoples money to buy some
body's vote" The letter was in re-
sponse to telegram received by the
senator from the -Pocatello post and
was made public tonight by him.
Il observe In your telegram" 1t says
"the threat which you impliedly make
as to future political punishment 1t
was wholly unnecessary for you to
make this threat. 1t reflected no cred
1t upon you and 1t has had no effect
whatever upon me. When you come
to that fight in which you propose to
inflict punishment, you will doubtless
be able to say many things In the way
of censure upon my public record.
"But one thing neither you nor any
one else will be ab1e to say, and that
is that / ever sought to purchase poll
tical power by drafts upon the public
treasury or that chose to buy con-
tinuatlon in office by putting four bill
lions OF dollars upon the bended backs
of American tax payers.
II haven't much respect for the man
who buys office, even though he pays
for 1t with his own money But the
most Shiny creature which disgraces
American politics is the man who buys
office by paying for 1t with appropria :
tions out of the public treasury and
charges Ills venal political obligations
to the tax payers.
IF I thought this measure proper
one. I could and would vote 70 rit. But
believing with thousands of former
service men who have written me that
it is a proper one If I should vote for
1t it would be a simple matter OF bar
ter in which use the peoples money
to buy somebody's vote; in which the
account OF my political expenses would
be charged to the tax payers
"Of coarse, you understand that
have al all times supported aid stand
ready 10 support any measure Wh1ch
will hel) the disabled veterans
with tho cutset Of his letter, Senator
Borah saiG he had taken his position
on the bonus after great consideration
and w;-h r,ue reluctance" lie add
ed that he understood perfectly the
criticism 1t would bring and the con-
demnation it would invite" but belieY-
ing that his position was righteous
one, he could not change it.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-04-23
GEORGIA FEDERATION
ELECTS IT'S OFFICERS
(sy The Associates Press,

MACON, Ga, April 22.-John q.
Valentine of Savannah was reelected
president Of the Georgia Federation of
Labor at it's closing session this after
noon. The five vice presidents elected
are r. G. Smith, Augusta; O.. E. Petry,
Columbus; P. o. Kohn, Waycross; j.
N. Walker, Macon and J. r. Cowart of
Savannah. Louis P. Marquard was re-
elected secretary and treasurer and
Jerome Jones of Atlanta was chosen
delegate to the American Federation OF
Laror. Walter before OF this city was
elected attorney for the federation,
J. A. Miller of Atlanta. The
convention selected Waycross as the
next convention city.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-04-23
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES MARK
THE DEDICATION OF MEMORIAL
Principle Of Religious Liberty Is Distinctvey American Doc
trne Declares Secretary Hughes in Speech at Laying
Cornerstone of National Baptist Memorial.

that rulers of states should not in
tervene in affairs of conscience and
that civil disability should not be pre-
dicted upon religious belief.
Others might pledge liberation or
maintain a passive resistance to au-
thority The Anabaptists were not
asking to be tolerated; they We're not
content with passivity: they were
fighting for a cardinal principle of
their faith. Their demand for absolute
freedom of religion from civil control
was an essential part of their concep-
tion Of religion. Then went to the
roots Of the matter-the relation Of
the individual soul to it's maker"
Even in the new world, Mr.. Hughes
said. the advance of the movement for
religious freedom had awaited the
coming Of a leader until Roger Will
lians enlarged" out Of Massachu-
sets.
''To him, who established the liberty
of the soul in the new world, who not
with difference to religious truths
but with profound religious convic-
tion demanded emancipation Of the
spirit Of man from the letters of civil
rules, who pointed the coming nation
to the true pathway OF a free people,
to Roger Williams, preacher, prophet
and statesman we erect this memorial
Of the last obligation of men and
women of all ereeds and races"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-04-23
tsy The Associated Pr.,.,


GENOA. April 22.-The crisis in the
economic conference. raised today by
the French objection to Germany's re-
ply to the ten power note suggesting
that the German delegation refrain
from discussion relating to Russian af-
fairs, had not passed satisfactorily up
to late hour this evening.
AT a meeting of representatives of
the ten entente powers late this after
noon it was agreed that another note
be sent to the Germans stating it was
assumed that they meant. in their re-
ply transmitted yesterday, to refrain
from all Russian discussions in the
political commissions of the confer
ence
In fact, the British and most Of the
other interested delegations so inter
pretsd the German reply but the
French expressed fear that the Ger
man note left a loop hole through
which the Germans might enter into
discussions Of Russian questions not
treated In the Russo German treaty,
signed at Rapallo last Sunday
The ten power delegates are meet
ing tomorrow to draft this supplement
tary note to the Germans. but 1t was
not certain tonight whether the French
would agree to this action, as they are
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-04-23
GAMBIA COUNTY ROADS DESIGNATED FOR FEDERAL AID
CRISIS CAUSED BY THE FRENCH
\ OBJECTION NOT SETTLED EASILY
Germany Suggests in Reply to Ten Power Note Her Dele
gates Refrain From Discussing Questions Russian
Afairs-Agree to Send Another Note Asking Reason

extremely suspicious OF the German
document ,and apparently the French
delegation at Genoa Is being driven
hard by Paris to have it revised.
The French also raised objections
to the voluminous Bolsheviki document
which became public yesterday, in
which Russia made long reply to the
Londan experts on the restoration of
Russia.
NJ. Barthou said the French could
not sit with the Russian commission
again until this document was discuss
ed. The Soviet experts explained that
this document comprised merely their
own arguments and was superseded by
M. Chitcherins note setting forth their
position exactly.
Premier Lloyd George appeared
much annoyed over the French "quib-
ble". He declared he had only read
three lines Of the document which
had never been officially presented to
the conference and was patiently part of
the normal Bolsheviki propaganda. He
also announced that heA was getang
tired Of crisis, which were being fos-
tered upon the conference, to the great
detriment OF work. and wished to say
on behalf of the delegations of the
British Empire that If these crisis and
delays continued he would be forced
to explain who was responsible for
them.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-04-23
WILL DELIVER THE
FORMAL PROPOSAL
BY FIRST OF MAY
Must First Obtain Certain Data
From Government Officials
and Inspect Projects.
WOULD MORTGAGE THE
PROPERTY AT OUTSET
Grant Says His Plan Calls for
Creation of Government
Controlled Corporation.
tsy The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. April PR. r. Grant,
of Elizabeth. n. j., president of the
aluminium Wheel Company Of America,
announced after conference with War
Department officials here today. that he
would formally submit an offer for de-
velopment of the governments properties
at Muscle Shoals. Ala. His proposal, he
would be written In complete draft as
soon as the projects could be Inspected
and certain basic data obtained from
government officials.
Mr.. Grant left for Norfolk. Va, to-
night to confer there with fertilizer in
terests he hoped to interest In the Ala
/ bama properties. Depending upon the
result OF the Norfolk visit, he said, he
would either go direct to Atlanta, Ca,
Birmingham, Ala, or Florence to con :
tinue his preparation and collection OF
data, He expected to have the formal
proposal ready for delivery to Secretary
Weeks by May /, provided the ordnance,
quartermaster and engineer bureaus OF
the War Department give their endorse
ment when 1t is put into finished form.
My plan calls for the creation OF q
government controlled corporation" Mr..
Grant said. When that is accomplished
I suggest as its first act, the Tnortgag
ing OF the properties IN order TO make
an immediate return to the government
for the investment it already has made.
Later" he continued, "a second mort
gage would be arranged and securities
sold for the raising OF money needed TO
bring the projects to completed stage
OF construction and operation. including
the hydro electric units proposed and the
nitrate plants. In that way the projects
can be developed without imposing any
additional burden on. the federal treasury,
and, at the same time, giving 1t an i'm
mediate return Of the money 1t already
has sunk IN the various works at Muscle
Shoals
Further financial returns would be
made to the government. Mr.. Grant con-
tinued, through the sale of fertilizers
and aluminium products manufactured at
the plants: His proposal will include the
leasing of the nitrate plants and power
projects to the Aluminium Wheel Com
pany for period of rs years, Mr.. Grant
said. 1t was not proposed to sell any
OF, the power created at the Wilson Dam
or others to be constructed. he explains
as the full amount generated would be
required in the operation of the manu-
featuring establishments.
A provision guaranteeing tho return OF
the projects to the government for use
in time of emergency also would be made
part Of the proposal. Mr.. Grant said,
and the right given the corporation to
suspend the lease for such government
needs as the emergency might bring
about.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-04-23
.SMITHWICK LEAVES
FOR HIS DISTRICT
Will Make Several Campaign
Speeches in Every County in
Third Florida District.
fev GEORGE Il. MANNINe)

WASHINGTON. April 22-Congressnan
Snnithwick left Washington tonight for
his homo in Pensacola to register and
qualify as candidate to succeed him
self.
Mr.. smithwick stated before leaving
that he plans to remain in the district
campaigning for reelection until the pri-
mary June sixth. He will begin his cir
cult of the district shortly after arriving
in Pensacola with speeches in Ohaloosa
county and will continue on from there
covering every county in his district,
making several speeches in each county
For the speaking dates already ar
ranged those in charge have invited Ben
Hancock, Mr.. Smithwick's opponent, to
be present and set a fair division OF the
time in Joint debate. Smithwick ex-
pressed the hope that Hancock will tako
advantage Of the invitation. and make
in his presence the charges he has been
so freely making while tho congressman
has been attending to his duties In
washington. Out side of time he was
laid up on account of injuries he re-
ceived in the Knickerbooker theatre dis
aster Sr1ithwick has not missed a day
attending to his duties in the house since
the 1920 primary.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-04-23
tny The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, April 22.-The prin-
ciple of religious liberty is "distinc-
lively an American doctrine" Sec
retary Hughes declared today at cere-
monies attending the laying OF the
corner stone Of the National Baptist
memorial to Roger Williams and re-
ligious liberty.
For here" he continued. "the prin-
ciple first found effective expression
in governmental institutions"
Mr.. Hughes said the proposed me-
mortal was at once tribute to the
pioneer who first in America erected
the standard of religious liberty" and
pledge that this principle shall be
held inviolate." He quoted Lord
Bryce as having said that half the
wars Of Europe had arisen from rival
claims OF church and state.
OF the struggle toward religious
liberty in Europe the secretary said:
ITO the Anabaptists, the most
scorned Of sects, belong the imperish-
able honor and declaring and persist
emily urging the fundamental doctrine
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-04-23
BORAH TELLS WHY HE DID NOT
VOTE FOR SOLDIERS BONUS BILL
GEORGE WHITE INJURED
WHEN TRAIN is WRECKED
(ay The Associates Press)

GAINESVILLE, Ohio, April %. =
George White, of Marietta, Ohio, for
mer democratic national chairman wa s
among the eight passengers injured
today when a Baltimore and Ohio pas
senger train was wrecked twelve miles
south OF this city. Engineer Elmer
Preston Of Parkersburg, w. Va, was
killed. Whites injuries are said to
have been slight.
Mr.. Whites injuries consisted only
of bruised right foot. Injuries Of
the others consisted Of outs, bruises
and sprains. none of which are said
to be serious. Louis Wainwright, fire.
man, GAINESVILLE, was thrown through
the cab of the engine and alighted In
a creek 25 feet below unhurt.