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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-27
ROUTE OF DIXIE HIGHWAY IS TO
BEDIVERTED FROM ROADS THAT
ARE NOT UP TO THE STANDARD
Action Taken at Special Meeting
of Dixie Highway As
sociation at Jack
sOnville.
tnx The AssoeIa,ed Pr..,,

JACKSONVILLE, May 26.-Action
towards removing designation Of Dixie
Highway from those roads in the var
iolIss- states which have not been
brought up 10 the standard sought by
the Dixie Highway association was
taken here tonight at a special meet
ing of the directors of the association.
-Four new districts We're elected.
Steps to eliminate the inferior roads
We're authorized in a resolution Offer
ed by Judge M. M. Allison of Chat
tanooga, president of the association.
1T called upon the directors in the
states of Georgia, Florida, Kentucky,
Tennessee, North Carolina and South
Carolina TO make a careful investiga-
tion of bad portions of the Dixie High
way in their states, ascertain the pros
poets of Improvement and report at
the next meeting Of the directors
whether they should be taken from the
official sanction OF the association.
Judge Allison declared that some of
these stretches had been in. bad con-
dition for several years and the asso-
ciation's effort to have repairs made
had proved unsuccessful.
The new directors chosen. were C. S.
,Bonifield. OF Cincinnati; DR. Ira Bos-
We'll Georgetown, Ky; e. ID. Reed,
Chattanooga, Tenn; and Milton B.
Ochs, Chattanooga, Tenn.
This mornings session was given
largely to routine matters and with
their disposal the decks We're cleared
for a session tomorrow at which it
is expected important questions before
the association wiz receive definite
action.
Tonight the directors were address
ed by several Of their number and
again it was emphasized that state
road building programs should be
shaped with a @yiew to completing one
trunk line through all the states from
the north TO Florida
Detroit, Mich and Asheville, n. c.,
extended an invitation for the annual
meeting Of the association. The mat
ter, however, was given to the execu-
tive committee which was also charged
with naming a date for the meeting
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-27
KEY POINTS OF
THE SOUTHEAST
Atlanta and Birmingham Are
Declared Such Industrially
by Traffic Expert.
tsy The Associated Press,

ATLANTA, Ca, May 26.-Indus-
trially Atlanta and Birmingham are
the key points of the southeast, it was
declared here today by ]. f. Tilford,
traffic expert of the Louisville &
Nashville railroad in testifying before
the southern class ratess hearing.
For that reason. he continued these
two cities have been selected as pIvo-
al points in the new rate structure
roposed by the carriers but ne said
nc proposed readjustment is not
based upon present rates from Ohio
river crossings to Birmingham and
Atlanta, but upon rates prescribed by
the Interstate Commerce Commission
in tie reverse direction that is known
as inspection and subject docket num-
Der 1861.
Mr. Tilford, who also is chairman
of the sub committee OF the carriers
advisory committee, also presented q
statement showing present rate class
es as compared with the proposed
rates on classes one to d, inclusive
from Ohio crossings, Mississippi cross
irgs and Gulf ports to Atlanta
A rate of $t.60 a hundred pounds is
proposed from Cincinnati, Louisville
Evansville and Cairo to Atlanta
distance Of 466 miles, he said Other
rates proposed to Atlanta were; Mem
phis $50: Greenville and Vicksburg
Miss and New Orleans $3.50; Baton
Rouge S165; Mobile and Pensacola
s145
The rate from Memphis to Birning-
ham proposed was S1.25, or 20 cents
less than from the Louisville, Evans
Vile, Cairo group. Other proposed
rates to Birmingham We're; New Orr
leans s1.45: Greenville and Vicksburg
Miss. s1.S5: Baton Rouge $3.50, and
Mobile and Pensacola $3.50.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-27
EIGHT KILLED WHEN
CHEMICALS EXPLODE
1000 Pounds OF "Green" Oyna
mite Blew Up, Bat Main Build
ings of Plant Not Damaged.
tey rhe Assoo. .ad Prsssl

SINNIMAHONING, Ia. May 26-
Eight men were instantly killed and
three others slightly injured today in
a series of explosions at the Grasse1li
Chemical company plaf here, when
three loading houses were destroyed
and another partly wrecked. The dam
age was estimated at $50, 600.
Three thousand rounds of green
dynamite were said TO have explod-
ed. The blast dar.aged buildings in
this town. on the opposite side Of the
hills from the cornpany's plant. The
first explosion occurred in q packing
house on the edge Of the plant. I'M
mediately workmen in the other build
ings ran for safety and they had
scarcely reached shelter when the
other blasts followed. The main
buildings of the company were not
dama ged.
Why not protect yourself and prop
erty against such losses with Fisher
Brown Insurance..
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-27
APPOINT COMMITTEE
LOOK INTO FLOCGING
Jefferson County Grand Jury
Will Cooperate With Police I'm
Finding Guilty Parties.
tsy The Associates Prsssl

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. May as.-Ap-
pointment of a committee OF 1--WE by
the jefferson county grand jury to CO.
operate with law enforcement agencies
of the city and county in an effort to
apprehend the guilty parties and pas
sage of resolutions by the community
club. calling upon authorities to "ex
plain publicly" why they have dared
to so flagrantly ignore and violate
their trust by allowing a seriear Of
whippings in this community Is 20
unpunished and aImomst unnoticed >
were the principal developments to-
day from the flogging1af D.. ]. d.
Dowling. citv health sffFcer. f,,- = n,oh
last week.
after three day session during which
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-27
BRITISH AND IRISH SGNATORES TO HOLD CONFERENCE TO-DAY
GRADUATES FROM CLUBBS SCHOOL
RECEIVES CERTIFICATES AT THE
EXERCISES HELD LAST EVENING
Fifty-Six Boys and Girls From
Grammar School Will Ent-
er Freshman Class
of p. HI. S.

A large and enthusiastic audience
crowded the auditorium of the p II. 5.
last night when fifty-six boys and
girls received certificates admitting
them from the A. V. Clubbs school to
the High school
Judge f. ID. Beggs, chairman Of the
board of education, presented the cer-
tificates, speaking a few words Of
encouragement and approval
Following are the graduates who win
next year enter the Freshman class Of
P. II. S.:
Ola Agerton, Helen CIaflin. CAROLYN
Crosby, Virginia Embry, Margaret Hall
Elizabeth Hicks, Elizabeth Holzer,
Mary Alice Pepper, Annie Sasnett,
Vera lTindeEi Gladys Wilson, Cecil
Abbott. Clarence Clarke, Clifton Diff
fenderfer, Wilmer Hoyt, Charlie Klatz-
ko. Jack Maura, Russell McCaughan,
Rudolph McDavid, Wilmer Walker
Fuller Wittick. Estelle Bowman, Bea-
trice Brewton, Edith Coley, Elizabeth
Davis Julia Currie Dottie Everitt,
Janet Geralds. Gertrude Harris Edna
Huckaby, Carolyn Johnston, Bessie
Martin. Verna Mcconnell, Mary Rog
ers Mitchell. Media Porter. Mary Rein
schmidt, Edna Russell Edna String
field, Frances Scherffius, Grace Sid
dons, Odette Whitwen, Dixie Beggs,
Storm Brown. Carter Cushman, Carl
Daw, Marion Fleming, Harry Houston,
Thomas Lewis, Richard Miller, srady
Mosley, Robert Newton, Louis Peri
cola. Quentin Quigley, William Rice,
Marion Smith, and Laar Waddell.
The Program
The stage of the auditorium had
been beautifully decorated. a vine
covered trellls, with long, graceful
branches of Oriental bamboo placed
on either side, giving an unusually
artistic note to the arrangement with
the American flag and a wealth of
flowers striking a note of vivid color.
The musical numbers were introduc-
ed with a march, Our Director" by
the Clubbs school orchestra, following
which Misses Eliza beth Holzer and
Media Porter gave a duet silver
Echoes"
Jimmy Browns Obedience a read
Continued on Page
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-27
SENATE HAS FIGHT
OVER TARIFF BILL
Rates Recommended on Steel
Products Come Under Fire of
Both Sides of the Chamber.
tRy The Associates Press

WASHINGTON, May 26.-The SEN
ate came today to its first big fight
over individual schedules in the tariff
bill
Rates recommended by the finance
committee majority on some steel pro-
duets came under fire from both the
republican and democratic sides Of
The chamber, but as rapidly as votes
were taken the committee was sus-
tanned.
Senator Cummins Of Iowa, one Of
the republican senators, who fought
the Payne-Aldrich bill, opened the
fight on committee duties on steel
plates and announced that he would
have amendments TO offer to many
other duties in the schedule. Senators
Underwood, Of Alabama, the demo-
cratic leader, and Stanley Of Kentucky,
conducted the fight for the minority.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-27
CHECK OF CRANE
CAUSE OF CLASH
American Has Not Had Slight
est Intimation of Any Legal
Action Against Him.
(Bv The Associates Press)

PARIS May 26-Charles r. Crane, the
American who clashed with the French
military authorities in Syria, has not
thus far had the slightest intimation of
any official or legal action taken against
him. except from newspaper inquiries
based ON the press report from Cairo.
Ii appears that a check for $1,000 signed
of one OF his syrian friends. who took
part in a demonstrative farewell to him
at Damascus. was seemingly the prin-
cipal reason for the French military
authorities in Damascus to believe that
the American was melting seditioF. @ne
check was for advance expenses in -
nection with a caravan journey intss& 3
interior, which Mr.. Crane had ps tned
for next autumn.
DIR. Beronder. in whose pockeN the
check was found, was one of eight S ians
sentenced by French court martissn for
varying terms of Imprisonment for y arr
ticipating in the farewell, whics the
French construed as a riot. The q tor
received the longest sentence, fifteen
years. He is described by Mr.. Crane as
a brilliant graduate of the college at
BEIRUT Mohammedan of position and
OF strictest piety.
The French officials opinion regarding
Mr.. Cranes visit to Syria is that he ac-
quired a point of view regarding the
future of Syria when he was there at the
head of the investigating commission
three years ago, which has developed
into a sort Of doctrine which he is advo-
eating, at some time with some sharp
ness. But they do not doubt his good
faith and there was never any question
of bringing him to account in any way,
although troubles did develop FROM Nhis
visit
Mr.. Crane. after leaving Syria, went to
Constantinople and had talk there with
General Gouraud, which is offered as
ample proof that there was no intentian
Of the military authorities to take action
in his case.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-27
GORCAS PLANT
WILL Be LEFT
OUT OF LEASE
Must Manufacture Fertilizer and
Sell to the Public During
Period of Contract.
CALL REPRESENTATIVES
OF BIDDERS TOGETHER
Inform Them of Committees
Plans and Ask If Acceptable
to Their Principals.

WASHINGTON. May 26A plan for
development of the governments nj
trate and power projects at Muscle
Shoals, Ala, was virtually completed
today by the house military committee.
In many respects 1t conforms to that
submitted BY Henry Ford but con-
tains certain notifications of the Ford
proposals which in the opinion of
some members, makes the scheme the
work OF the committee.
One important alteration of the Ford
offer, 1t Is understood. eliminates the
steam power plant at Gorgas. Ala,
from the projects enumerated as be-
longing properly to the Muscle Shoals
group Whoever may ultimately ac-
auire control OF the Shoals projects,
nitrate plants, water power sites, in
cluding the Wilson Dam, the sub-pow-
er stations and other properties, it
was said. would not have possession
OF the Gorgas plant.
Another committee amendment
would compel the purchase Or leasee
10 manufacture fertilizers and sell
them to the public through the period
OF the contract, whether for fifty or
100 years The minimum production
would be calculated on 10000 tons Of
ammonium nitrates the estimated
maximum capacity Of plant number 2
per year. This was represented as
being equivalent to 100000 tons Of
finished fertilizers annually.
Chairan Kahn called representa-
tives OF the bidders into conference
today, advised them Of the committee
plan and requested that they informed
the committee as quickly as possible
whether the details were acceptable to
their principals.
Those Invited included spokesmen
for Henry Ford; Thomas W. Martin,
president OF the Alabama Power Com
pany: Frederick r. Engstrum. and
Marion Butler who represented the
offer Of Mr. Engstrum. and Charles L..
Parsons.
Three requirements had been ap-
proved by the COMMITTEES which would
have TO be accepted by any purchaser,
lessee or user OF the Shoals properties
before the committee consented to ad
vocate the final agreement by con-
gress il was said.
Also il was explained the committee
plan could be accepted By any indi-
viduaI or interest which complied with
the terms fixed upon and was not sub
tect to acceptance by the bidders to
the rejection Of others who might come
forward with propositions more fav-
orable to the government.
The three essential requirements
were that the properties at Muscle
shoals should be subject to tho abso-
lutte control OF the government at all
times for the production Of nitrates or
other ammunition opponents or muni-
ton Of war and that nitrate number q
must be kept available for such usage
That the bidders obligate themselves
hinder strict terms to manufacture and
sell fertilizers in time Of peace to the
public.
That the Gorgas steam plant be ex
eepted from the properties at Muscle
Shoals, which should be developea
8ollectively.
AThe Ford and Engstrum proposals,
II was pointed out. were the only two
which provided for development of all
the projects.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-27
LEFT ALONE TO PLAY
THREE CHILDREN FALL
INTO WELL AND DROWN
10y Tho Associated Press,

STATEsBoRo. Ca, May 26-"The
bodies or Robert Paul and Julian Allen,
aged 6, 4. and ?, respectively, sons OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Foster (Toss) Allen, were
buried in one coffin this afternoon. They
were drowned in a well late yesterday.
Left at home alone while their father
was at work in the field afid their mother
visiting among the neighbors, the three
boys were playing around the well near
the house One, Il is believed, climbed
up on the wooden box of the well. the
second followed and the two year old
baby was trying to join his brothers
when the box gave way and all three
fell into the pit.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-27
NORTH CAROLINA DRY"
AGENTS ARE VERY BUSY
Csy the Associated Prsss)

WINSTON SALEM, y. 9. May %
a dispatch from WiiSesboro, sent 10
Winston Salem today says that Fed
eraI Prohibition Agent r. a, Kohloss.
Of Salisbury. who looks after dry
enforcement in the state, must have
been well tic1led with the work Of his
agents in this territory when he witt
messed ninety defendants, charged
with various offenses under the Vol
stead act convicted in federal court
here this week"
Mr. Kohloss, and a number Of his
officers were called to attend the
Wilkesboro term Of court which end
ed today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-27
LEADING A DOUBLE
LIFE FLINT WOMAN
HAD TWO HUSBANDS
(sy The Associates press)

FLINT, Mich, May Exchanging that
she alternated in living with two hus-
bands, one a night patroman and the
other a day factory employe, police to-
day began search for Mrs. Anthony
Sprayer, 26 She disappeared immedi-
ately after the investigation was begun
and and a warrant fer her arrest was
issued today,
Patrolman Anthony Sprayer declares
he was married to the girl April 10.
Henry Robuck. automobile worker, who
says he was married to her in st. Louis,
May 25 1916, precipitated the inyestiga-
ton. Letters the two men showed the
police, Sre alleged to disclose that she
used the names of Lola Gordon, Lola
Thorne and Lola Welson.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-27
JURY IN CEMENT FIRMS
CASE FAILS TO AGREE
fsv The Associates Presal

NEW YORK, May 26.-The jury
which heard the evidence against
cement manufacturing firms, and sew
eral of their officials, charged with
violations Of the Sherman antitrust
law, failed to agree after thirty-five
hours deliberation and tonight was
dismissed by Federal Judge Kenox.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-27
HELIJJM TO BE USED FOR FIRST
TIME IN FREE BALLOONIN ONE
OFNAVYENTRIES IN BIG RACE

Entry Of the helium balloon. offic-
ials OF the department explained today
lis contingent upon the consent OF
the other entrants. owing to the great
er bouyancy Of helium No objection
is anticipated. however, as it is
planned to reduce the pressure so that
all balloons will be on equal terms.
Use OF helium. removing much Of the
fire hazard. viii permit the crew to
prepare warm food during the flight
without risk.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-27
BISHOP KILGO is
STILL IMPROVING
,nu 90 Aa,oclatec --essl

MEMPHIS, Tenn, May 26.-Bishop
John g. Kilgo. of the Methodist Epis-
copaI church, south. who is at hos
pital here. continued TO show improve
ment during the day and his physicians
stated this afternoon that they are
much encouraged although admitting
his condition is still very serious.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-27
tsy The Associates ersss)

WASHINGTON, May 26th.-An-
nouncement that the senate judiciary
committee in its consideration OF the
anti-lynching bill would endeavor to
frame a measure that viii stand the
test of courts and will exhaust every
ounce of federal power" in dealing
with the situation was made by Sen
ator Borah. republican Idaho, in reply
TO an inquiry by a negro organization
as to what was to be done in conse-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-27
SENATE COMMITTEE PROPOSES
TO FRAME ANTLLYNCHING BILL
THAT COURTS WILL RECOGNIZE

that the house bill was unconstitution-
al.
Senator Borah declared there was no
Intention on the part Of the committee
to abandon consideration of the sub
ject but added that the majority of the
committee was convinced that to pass
the house bill was "a wholly futile
thing" for the reason that it would
be statute only until II could be ear
ried before the supreme court OF the
United States.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-27
PROSPERITY CAN
BE RE ESTABLISHED SOON
(sy The Assoclated Prsssl

WASHINGTON May 26.-COnyic-
ton that world prosperity could be re-
established within the next few years
provided that governments are wise
in the actions they take or their re-
fusals to take action in regard 10 eco
non1ic restoration Of other nations,
was expressed tonight BY Sir Aucl-
land Geddes. British Ambassador to
the United States, at the annual ban
quet Of the American Cotton Manu-
facturers' association.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-27
REYNOLDS WITHDRAWS
AS ID. A. r. CANDIDATE

WINSTON SALEM, n. c., May 26.-
At a meeting here today Of the sec
ond district. North Carolina Daughters
of the American Revolution, Mrs.
William y. Reynolds, first vice-presi-
dent Of the D. A. r.. national organiza-
ton. announced her withdrawal as a
candidate for president general an
office for which she has been endorsed
by number OF states. Mrs, Reynolds
decision was received by u. A. Il.
members here with deep regret
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-27
tsy Tn. Associated Prs.o

WASHINGTON. May 26th.-Helium
win probably be used for the first time
in a free balloon in one Of the two
navy entries in the national elimina-
-tion balloon race which starts from
Milwaukee May 81 The other navy
balloon viii be filled with ordinary
gas such as used by the other contes-
tants.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-27
SODERMAN GUILTY OF
KILLING HOTEL OWNER
(sy The Associates Press)

DALLAS, Texas. May 26-D. e.
Soderman was found guilty Of man
slaughter in connection with the kill
ing of jay Clay Powers, hotel owner
actor. and playwright BY a jury in the
criminal district court tonight and
sentenced to five years in the peniten-
tiary. The jury rendered its verdict
after having been out four hours and
forty five minutes
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-27
STEVENS RECEIVER
OF LUMBER CONCERN

PHILADELPHIA, May 26.-Federa1
Judge Thompson today appointed A.
J. Stevens receiver in equity for VIII
liam Whitmer and Sons, Inc, a S3,
O0O, 900 lumber concern which through
nine subsidiaries owns and operates
extensive timber lands, pulp and lum-
Der mills IN Virginia, West Virginia
North Carolina and elsewhere.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-27
CONSTITUTION
OF FREESTATE
BEBROUGHT UP
Must Conform Strictly to the
Terms of the Anglo-Irish
Treaty 1t Is Stated.
NO QUARREL OVER
DE VALERA PACT
Provided New Constitution Is to
Be Submitted TO the PeO-
pie for Approval
u The Assoelatsa 20

LONDON, May 2s-Late today the ex-
pectation developed that the fuu confer
ence Of British and Irish signatories. in
oluding Michael Collins. might be held
Saturday in which case Mr.. Lloyd George
probably would delay his departure for
.chequers Court in order 10 preside.
The conference is likely 10 extend over
sunday. 50 as 10 enable Mr. Churchill
to make his pre-announced statementtgn
Irish affairs in the House Of Commons
Monday
DUBLIN, May 2e-DfichaeI Collins.
head OF the provisional government. ieft
for London tonight. He was accompanied
by William Cosgrove. Minister OF Local
Government in the Dan Eireann cabinet.
and Dermot OHegarty. secretary 81 the
provisional government
IT is supposed here that the main sub-
5ect OF today's discussion az London ~
the text Of the free state constitution.
which Arthur Griffith the Dau Eireann
president took with him. The constiru-
tion must conform strictly 70 the terms
Of the Angio-Trish treaty and has been
drafted with that object II the British
ministers are satisfied with it and learn
that it wiz be submitted 10 the Irlsa
people il is considered unlikely they win
entar quarrel with the Irish represen-
tatives because they made a pact with
Eamon DeValera
In provisional government circles no
breach with the British is contemplated
Besides the constitution and the Collins
DeValera agreement, the Irish delegates
at London are expected 70 raise tho
Ulster question. In these circles il IS
said, that the delegates viii explain thai
British support Of Ulster in men and
money is unfair and that il viii prolong
the trouble between the north and the
south
Mrs. Charlotte Despard. sister II Field
Marshal Niseount French, former lori
and Governor General - Ire
la@d, has written an open letter pre-
mier Craig Of Ulster, denounciag the
treatment OF Catholics aud
"go on as you are doing
give carte blanche to your legalized e IN
men to shoot, MAIN and insult their
fellow townsmen and destroy their homes
and keep thousands OF men idie-and as
sure as day succeeds night retributioa
In an awful form viii come TO sou
Numerous refugees are reaching Dnb-
lin from the six county area.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-27
AMERICAN BANKERS ARE
GUESTS WINE GROWERS

BORDEAUX. May 26.--The party Of
American bankers who are touring
France were entertained al luncheon
today BY the Wine Growers Syndi-
cate OF saint Emilion and PomeroI
The wine list comprised twenty six
wines Of special vintage.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-27
WEATHER FORECAST

- PENSACOLA AND VICINITY r
Most cloudy Saturday and Sunday,
probably local thundershowers.
WINDS-East Gulf; Moderate vari-
able winds and weather overcast, prob-
ably local rain Saturday.
West Gulf, Moderate southeast and
south winds and weather fair Satur-
day.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-27
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY
LEADS FIELD AT HARVARD

HARVARD STATION, May 26th.-
University of California athletes led
the field of some thirty colleges today
in the first day of the 10th intercole-
giate games qualifying fifteen en-
trants for the semi-finals and finals
tomorrow.