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Evening star., 1922-11-29
Says Force Is Underpaid
Recorder Of Deeds Suggests Rea-
son for Surplus Revenue.
tn ,bs Editor ~ Tho s+.r.

To the Editor of The Star:
Referring to your advocacy Sunday
last of the proposed new building for
the Office of the recorder of deeds, in
which, after pointing out that the
supporting. you suggested that "either
the surplus Of it's revenues should be
applied to a new building or the scale
of fees should be reduced to yield the
service to the public at cost" permit
me to say 1t will be found that the
surplus annually deposited in the
Treasury has been due more to the
inadequate compensation of its en-
ployes than to excessive fees.
The compensation paid its en-
ployes today is, with two or three
exceptions. that paid more than thirty
years ago. when the recorder fixed
the compensation of his employees
and retained, as his compensation. the
surplus earnings of the Office, which
retained surplus. it is said, exceeded
in some years $4,000. Naturally, the
recorder under such circumstances
was not over liberal in compensatins
his employees.
And it should be remembered. too.
that Il dollar thirty-odd years ago
meant much more than it does today.
Vet, despite those facts. and notWith-
standing the further fact that the
work of the Office has since then in
creased four-fold. the compensation
OF thirty-odd years ago is, with two
or three exceptions. that Of 'odar
Those many years ago the filing Of
ca or 30 inst truments Il day was the
average Today the daily average is
not far from 30f. Indeed, during the
present calendar year 300 a day has
ing been recorded June >, 1922.
This great increase in the work OF
the office means of course. a cor
responding Increase III the labor Of
the employees. and those on whom
this increased work falls most heavily
are those whose compensation today
is that which prevailed thirty-odd
Years ago. As striking illustra tions
of the inadequacy nf these almost
ancient salaries may be mentioned
the receiving clerk. through whose
hands first pass Ill" fees paid. amounts
ing the past fiscal year 10 nearly
lh".OHn. and who receives the paltry
salary Of Sahp per annunl. The head
comparcr Of the office receives Sl.2ha
Il year. and the assistant com
parers. who perform practically the
same work. receive, as do tn. other
'sr diem employee of the Office. but
$50 day.
1t is true the salaried employees and
those employed by the day are al
lowed the bonus Of S24n per annum
.iven government employees. but un-
fortunately. the per diem employees
Of the recorders Office receive no
annual Or sick leave. and are paid
for only days Of actual employment
I The fees which the recorder is re-
quired by law to collect are not. I
think excessive. At least. / have
heard Of no complaint as TO them. and
trust. and most earnestly urge. that
before the fees are reduced the COM
1ensation Of the employees Of the
office be Increased to an extent COM
mensurat. TO their added laborS and
the present cost Of living. Then.
when that is done. and rot before it
Will he time. ! most respectfully suG-
eest to consider a reduction in the
rate OF fees the recorder mus, now
collect
ARTHUR G. FROE.
Recorder of Deeds. u, c.
Evening star., 1922-11-29
THE WAYS OF WASHINGTON
BY WILLIAM PICKETT HELM.

is not an overlarge eater. He like
fruit and he likes oatmeal.
And as he eats he reads the morn
ing newpaper. 1t is propped up, Ill.
millions of other papers on Other
breakfast tables, against a glass. a
water bottle or anything that come :
handy.
After breakfast the President seh-
orally goes to his office. first stopping
to see Laddie Boy. Mr.. Harding /
fond of dogs, horses and children. H."
will walk out of his way, when OF;
in the country. to pat a stray dog or
the head.
The forenoon is devoted to core
spondence, to study and TO seeing IL O.
vited callers. Five to fifteen minu;"
appointments are the rule. Twice Il
weea there are cabinet meeting
These are held on Tuesday and Fri
day. They last from an hour to NOR
than two hours.
At 1890, almost every day. the
President shakes hands with the tour
lists and others who visit Washing
ton. They pass through his office and
are kept moving fast. In ten minutes
he.can dispose of more than 100 pr
sons.
At o'clock comes luncheon, in Ii.
private dining room. a brief ceremony
not the rite a good many business mem
make Of the meal.
Thereafter the President generaiA
goes back for few moments to hi
office. Then, by instructions Of rr
Sawyer. Mr.. Harding must get out amd
exercise.
Exercise mostly takes the form q
golf, played at one of two favorit.
clubs. 1t lasts till dusk, and is til"
only vacation the President has
known for u year.
Back again in a big automobile t"
the White House and to dinner. The
evenings are given over to work and
to Mrs Harding in her sickroom. So,
also, are many odd intervals. for the
President tenderly visits her often
during the day for few moments.
At IL o'clock the President gener
ally is In bed. And, as the White
House is removed from the sounds OF
traffic, his rest is unbroken.
Does he sleep soundly: He does-
Evening star., 1922-11-29

more than thirty
two years. He is
com ing ba C k
again in the Sixty
eighth Congress
in his e i 6 h t y
eighth year by
defeating Repre-
sentative William
w. Chalmers, who
took his seat away
from him two
years ago.
In war. as i'll
politics. Sherwood
has shown fight
inp blood. His
civil war record
stands unmatched.
Evening star., 1922-11-29

will he uncovered. The chances are
always against complete and per-
manent concealment, though cases are
Of record where crimes have gone for
many decades and even some forever
without solution.
Evening star., 1922-11-29
EDITORIAL DIGEST

interest" But. the Herald continues.
h. has made the miStake of assum-
ing that it is more than an expert
ment. He has advocated lis adoption
in other states ere it has been in
operation long enough to justify it
self for efficiency in the prompt and
equitable settlement OF labor dis
Evening star., 1922-11-29

Rate by Maii-l'ayalle III Advance.
MARYLAND ard Virginia.
All Other STATES.
Member of tn. Associated Press.

The Associated Press ia exclusively entitled
{. the for republic alton of all news dis
.,a'cl!es credited to Il no. otherwise credited
j. this paper and :, the local news Pub
1ished herein. All rights OF publication OF
social d'S'rr"trs h >rei, a-s AIS, reserved
Evening star., 1922-11-29

There are difficulties in enforcing
dry laws, as there are in enforcing
laws Of every description.
Evening star., 1922-11-29

suspicion Is now entertained that
the people in France engaged In de-
yising German penalties have been
feeping some of the news away from
NJ Clemenceau.
Evening star., 1922-11-29

All political parties see elements OF
encouragement in the recent election;
even the entirely nebulous third party.
Evening star., 1922-11-29

At present, as in the classic past.
Greek general faces his gravest peril
when he comes back and reports to
displeased constituency.
Evening star., 1922-11-29

It is evidently Gen. Pershing's opin-
ion that 1t is time to revert to the old
time discussion Of preparedness.
Evening star., 1922-11-29

Skilled workers in the navy yards
are preparing to demonstrate that
they are also skilled bargainers.
Evening star., 1922-11-29

European conferences are not salts
fled with Uncle Sans patient willing
ness to be a perfectly good audience.
Evening star., 1922-11-29

Foot ball threatens to develop a
particularly rough form of sport I'M
mediately after the game.
Evening star., 1922-11-29

Washington is visited by all kinds
of people. even those who have to be
reminded to park their weapons else
where.
Evening star., 1922-11-29

So far the weather prophets in re-
ferring to Thanksgiving have failed to
catch the spirit of the occasion.
Evening star., 1922-11-29

1t is said that history repeats itself.
A number Of European politicians
hope not.
Evening star., 1922-11-29
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PlI1LANDER JOHNSON.
One Thing

One Thing or Mother.
One thing or mother
Keep comm along
The sorrow to smother,
Or stifle the song.
One thing or mother
Brings joy or dismay:
An somehow, I'd ruther
Keep livin' that way.
We're sharin'. my brother,
The tear an the smile.
It's one thing or mother
That makes life worth while.
Priority.
why don't you make some such
speeches as Daniel Webster made?"
II wouldn't attempt such thing"
answered Senator Sorghum. Daniel
Webster had an advantage which I
shall not attempt to dispute. The
American public is a fine, intellectual
and discriminating audience. But Dan
saw it first"
"I'm lookin' forward to the time
said Jud Tunkins, "when weHl have
fifty-two safety weeks in every year"
Musings of Motor Cop.
Hortense Magee went with Bub Meers
The stars to see in movie spheres.
When Rudolph Val. came on the scene
She sighed, How graceful and Sc
rene!
"And Charlie. Doug. and all the rest.
Although they do their level best,
Not one of them to me appears
A hero, like my own Bub Meers:"
Tickle Fortune.
'What is your favorfte game?"
''I amt got no favorite game" re-
piled Cactus Joe. you're liable to
lose at any of EN-"
"F'riendship," said Uncle Eben, de
pends on memory. A good friend re-
members yoh merits an fohgits yoh
faults"
Evening star., 1922-11-29

-: !: $ s:
herited and self-developed
fighting spirit has carried MIN
through. He first came to Congress
December 1, 1873. when he and Uncle
Joe" Cannon were sworn in on the
same day.
In March, 1907, he made his first
"come-abck" after hainG been out of
kJo,,Ca for
Evening star., 1922-11-29

A gentleman named Alonzo B. See
advocates burning all women's COL
leges. He apparently feels no woman
Philadelphia North American.
Evening star., 1922-11-29

At ii o'clock the President gener
ally is In bed. And. as the White
House is removed from the sounds OF
traffic, his rest is unbroken.
Does he sleep soundly: He doesL
Evening star., 1922-11-29

If Mr. Mott ever discovers a New
Jerseyite who knows nothing about
that double murder he may get on
the right track.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Evening star., 1922-11-29

what is your favorite game?"
"I amt got no favorite game" re-
plied Cactus Joe. you're liable to
lose at any Of EN-"
Evening star., 1922-11-29

Isadora Duncan's orchestra leaders
name is Modest. A concession to the
censors-Little Rock Arkansas Ga
zette.
Evening star., 1922-11-29

Friendship" said Uncle Eben, "de-
pends on memory. A good friend re-
members yoh merits an fohgits yoh
faults"
Evening star., 1922-11-29

Chicago hotels ask to serve mjnce
pie with brandy this Thanksgiving.
Some even want to leave out the
pie.-Muskegon Chronicle.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-14
MethOdists Name
Committees for
Next Four Years

! TAMPA, Dec. 13.-Appointment Of
committees for the next four years.
and the address Of Bishop Ainsworth,
with reports and routine. comprised
tho business OF today's opening ses-
sons Of the Florida annual confer
once of the Methodist Episcopal
church, south. Rev. I. G. Jenkins,
who has served as conference secre-
tary for several years, was reelected
without opposition, with these assist
ant secretaries: r. A. Guy. J. p.
Gaines, c. W. Dudley; statistical sec
rctary, l.. Munro, with assistants
from the districts as follows: r. F..
l.. Folsom. IT. r. Adams, S. I. Hend-
rix. w. Q. Troutman, J. r. Reed, Jr..
\. VI. Dagger. Q. +. Rice, w. T.
Brantley, w. J. Nease, w. NJ. Mullen,
Committees for the coming quadren-
MUM were announced by Rev. G. S.
Roberts, secretary OF the standing
committee composed Of presiding eld-
ers Of the conference. Calling of the
roll Of superannuated preachers was
a pathetic feature of the opening
days sessions. this honor rolf bear
ing tie names of eighteen patriarchs
of the Methodist ministry.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-14
HERRIN Nine
KILLING CASE
IS UNDER Way
Statements to j ury
Completed and
Testimony Is
Begun.
(Bv Associated Pressl

MARION. Ills, Dec. 13.--Comple-
tion by the prosecution and defense
of their statements to the jury and
the Introduction of the testimony of
the three witnesses for the state
marked the opening today Of the trial
Of five men charged with murder in
connection with the Herrin mine kill
ings.
Among the spectators which crowd
cd the Williamson county courthouse
We're Frank Harrington. president of
the Illinois Mine Workers Union. and
Oral Garrison, secretary to John L.
Lewis. president of the United Mine
Workers, who took down the proceed
ings in full.
The crowd listened in silence as
State Attorney Delos Duty repeated
the history of the fatal Herrin riot
and outlined the testimony upon which
the state hopes to convict the five de-
fCndants.
\. W. Kerr. chief counsel OF the
Illinois Mine Workers, declared in his
statement the defense would show the
I-illing of the nOn-union men was the
result Of an invasion by armed
guards" and that "Williamson county
rose in. defense Of it's homes" adding
that by this act of self defense it
served notice on American gunmen
and upon those who employ them that
this was not a safe community to send
hired murderers."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-14
Bids Asked On
East Pensacola
Road by Board

The Escambia county board of COM
missioners at a special meeting yes
terday adopted plans and specifications
for the paving Of the Pensacola-Gun
Point road. extending approximately
200 feet in an easterly direction from
the eastern end of the Bayou Texar
bridge. Bids on the project, known
as county project number seven Will
be opened on December 80.
1t was stated by the commissioners
that the road is approximately Is
miles in length, over four miles of
which has been completed. Date of
completion of the work will necessar-
lily depend upon the ability Of the
contractor to secure material, 1t was
pointed out.
The county board made 3 tour Of
inspection over the Gulf Beach high
way yesterday morning, for the pur-
pose Of investigating the proposed
alternate routes. but no decision in
regard to the routes was reached at
yesterdays meeting.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-14
u. s AMBASSADOR
URGES THAT SMET
MAKE CONCESSIONS
Expresses American Disap-
proval Of Turkish Plan
for Exchanges.
(BY Associated Pressl

LAUSANNE, Dec. 13.-Ambassador
Child had a long conference with
Jsmet Pasha this afternoon and urged
him on humane grounds to make lib
eral concessions for the protection Of
the Armenians, Greeks and other mi
norities remaining in Turkey. Mr..
Child emphasized the good feeling
Turkey could inspire in the outside
world by making ample provision for
the protection of foreigners living in
Turkey and explained to Ismet the
great interest Americans of all
classes have in seeing the dislodged
populations properly cared for and in
having guarantees set up that there
shall be no further dislodgements.
He expressed American disapproval
of the Turkish plans for the exchange
of populations in Turkey and Greece.
Tomorrow. Ismet Pasha will appear
before the Ub-commission on minori-
ties and make a further statement
Turkeys counter proposals
concerning the allied scheme for pro-
tecting the minorities in Turkish ter
ritOry.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-14
2 NEGROES IN
JACKSONVILLE
FOR SAFETY
Removed From Talla-
hassee When Rum
blings of Mob
Heard.
(By Associated Press)

JACKSONVILLE, Dec. 13.
.-Spenosha Masohna an d
Amos Pittman, both negroes,
were brought to the Duval
county jail tonight and held
for safe-keeping in connec-
ton with the killing of Ed
Jones, wealthy planter, at
Jacobs, Fla, near Mariana,
Sunday night.
The negroes had been held at Talla-
hassee since yesterday, but authori-
ties fearing a mob which is reported
to have stormed the Mariana Jail last
night would come to the capital city,
moved them to Jacksonville.
According to information given out
by officers who accompanied the two
negroes here, Pittman admits that he
blew off Jones' head with a shotgun.
Following the killing he escaped but
was arrested in Bay county Monday.
Masolina who is Pittman's uncle was
taken on the spot of the crime.
The negroes were removed from
Mariana to Tallahassee yesterday
morning when threats OF violence
were reported to the authorities. Last
night. 1t is understood. a mob COM
prised of several hundred men ap-
peared at the Mariana Jail only to
learn that the negroes had been spirit
ed away.
1t was the fear that the mob,
thwarted in its first attempt, might
become more determined and come to
Tallahassee, that orders were issued
today for the negro's removal here.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-14
Nominate 20 for
Board Directors
Chamber Commerce

The nominating committee Of the
Chamber Of Commerce at a meeting
held yesterday morning poposed the
following names for election as MEM
bers of the board OF directors Of the
organizations: J. A. Avant, F. NJ.
Blount, w. c. Diffenderfer. Geo J..
Emmanuel Gus Eitzen, B. L. Gun
dersheimer. w. 3. Harbeson, J. L..
Hendricks, DR.. Clarence Hutchinson,
Thomas Johnson. w. A. Leonard, J..
II. Mccormack, John w. Malone. F.
". Marsh, John Massey. .. ]. Sem
mes. J. H. Sheriff., Paul r. Stewart,
C. A. Weis and E. T. White.
The election will be held January 2.
Further nomina tions may be made
by any member Of the organization
by filing such additional nominations,
which must be signed by four members
OF the Chamber of Commerce, with the
secretary at least one week before
the annual election.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-14
OF
RED CROSS IN
ANNUAL MEET
Harding Presides and
Expresses His Grat-
ification Over
Work.
CBv Associated PressN

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-President
Harding formally opened the annual
meeting Of directors of the American
Red Cross today with a short address
expressing his qualification over the
work Of the organization during the
past year.
The president predicted that with
the awakening Of the conscience of
mankind and the progress of civiliza-
ton there will be less and less for in
stitutions Of charity to- do but added
he rejOiced as an American that there
is an organization like the Red Cross
ready and willing to serve
The work of the Red Cross, the
president declared, was an answer to
those who have said that America is
doing nothing for the rest Of the
world. He asserted that the Arleri-
can government and people "are Civ
ing the best that is in u.s. by ex-
erting an influence everywhere to
protect the interests of humanity.
Mr.. Harding spoke in the capacity
of president of the Red Cross, n po-
sition he said he was happy to oc-
cupy.
How gratified was one after
noon some weeks ago." he said in
speaking of the work of the organiza-
tion. when the urgency Of the Near
East was pressing and asked to the
executive offices, the chairman of this
I said to him: There
is urgent need of relief. What can
the Red Cross do?'
And without words or without
any delay, Mr.. Payne said: we are
ready to serve
Readiness Evident.
'Instantly to that difficult and try
ing situation the American Red Cross
made it's influence and it's apacily
to serve, its readiness to serve, evil
dent ..-
Officers were unanimously re-elect-
ed, and, at a meeting Of the central
a resolution was adopted
approving the organization's present
program. The committees declara-
ton called for priority in carrying out
the program for the needs of disabled
former service men and preparedness
Tor disaster relief.
Chapter delegates elected to the
central committee included E. B.
Douglas, of Miami. Fla, who fills the
vacancy caused by the resignation of
Stuart A. Seylie, Of New Orleans.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-14
MethOdists Plan
Much Constructive
Work in District

Much constructive work among
the Methodist churches of the PEN
sacola district was planned ut the
annual meeting of district stewards
held at FIomatOn Tuesday, q II ording
to delegates from the local Methodist
churches who attended the confer
cnce.
Rev. D. P. Slaughter, presiding elder
of the Pensacola district, presided over
the conference. J. B. Mobiles represent
ed Gadsden street church, w. c..
Mackey the First church and w. J.
Henderson was delegate from Richard
M e mortal church.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-14
IMPEACHMENT
TOTAL, VIEW
OF YOLSTEAD
Does Not Think It
Possible to Make
Anything: Out of
Case.
fRr Assoniated PressN


WASHINGTON. Dec. 13.-Chairman
Volstead declared tonight during
hearings before the house judiciary
committee on impeachment charges
against Attorney General Daugherty
that, judged by the character of testi-
mony thus far offered, he did not be-
lieve IS possible ito make anything
out Of the case"
The statement was made during
the testimony OF the second of the i'm
parchment specifications filed by Rep
resentative Keller, republican, Min
nesota, that charging a failure by the
attorney general to force compliance
by the railroads with the safety ap-
pliance acts. Previously the commit
tee had completed the taking Of evil
dence on the first of the IA specifca-
tions-that charging Mr.. Daugherty
had knowingly appointed to office
men who were ''untrustworthY, cor
Continued on page two)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-14
BILLS
TREASURY RAID
VIEW OF FLETCHER
Florida Senator Says Lasker
Called Bill pure
Bunk"

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE ad-
ministration shipping bill was held
before the senate today as a measure
for the benefit OF the American
farmer, the American business man
and the American nation and on the
other hand as "a direct raid on the
treasury to pay some people to do
what they ought to do without pay
ment"
The measure was before the senate
for more than four hours and during
that time was praised by Senator
Jones. Of Washington, chairman Of
the commerce committee. and was
attacked by Senator Fletcher, Of Flor
ida, ranking democratic member Of
the same committee. While the dis
cus%iOn proceeded on the floor. foes
of the measure and advocates Of rural
credits legislation further ceIuentcd
their alliance designed to G!Gpl3ce the
ship bill in favor of the farm measure.
Indications became increasingly ap-
parent, however, that this move could
not be made in the near future. as
no rural credit bill possessing any
considerable degree Of support appear
cd in sight in the senate com,aittec
work rooms.
Fletcher Quotas Lasker
Senator Fletcher, who charged the
bill was "a Il direct raid On the rr,:,s-
ury." quoted chairman I>I~i;cI. of
the shipping board. as hHEinl; ~aid
that 1T is pure bunl,' to ch.us-r that
the cost Of operating American .lip%
was increased ,nHtfYialIy b.. ia"
S"amau'S act. Ir. a.. .rt"d
- ., sitr.,r a 4
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-14
St. Nicholas Girl
Fund Far Short
Amount Needed

With the annual visit Of Santa
Claus less than two weeks off, the
ST. Nicholas Girls fund is falling
short by far. Only $22 was add
ed yesterday, bringing the total
so far up to $25s.14.
Last year $500 was raised to
bring cheer TO the hearts Of those
in Pensacola whose Christmas
would have been devoid of any
remembrance but for the gener-
osity of the people of Pensacola.
The ST. Nicholas Girl reports that
there are many more cards COM
ing in this year than Iast-that
there are more children whose
hearts must be made glad.
There are several entertain
ments and parties for the benefit
Of the fund yet to be held, but
even an oVer-Iarge attendance at
these would not bring the fund up
to the necessary amount at the
present rate of contributions.
Considerable time will be taken
up making the purchases and ar
ranging the tree, so those who in
tend to contribute happiness and
dispeI probable gloom from the
hearts of hundreds of Pensacola
kiddies by contributing to the St.
Nicholas Girl fund are asked to
do so as soon as possible.
The fund last night stood as
follows:
Previously acknowledged. .$236.14
Mrs. Ernest Ouina 500
corenne 0ufna ....... 500
~. n. Thornton. ... 1000
Cash 100
Additional card party re-
ceipts .....,'s..'...' 7'o
Cash 100