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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-04-22
NEGRO IS GRANTED
CHANGE OF VENTURE
Alleged Murderer viii Be Tried IN
the Circuit Court Of Escambia
County, April 10.

Albert Thompson. the negro who
was indicted by the grand jury Of
Santa Rosa county several days ago
on a charge ofsmuder in the first de-
gree, win be given trial in the cir
cult coourt of Escambia county April
10. Thompson is charged with killing
Sam Echols during an alteration over
a piece Of farm machinery near Cora,
in Santa Rosa county, about two
months ago. His trial was scheduled
to have come up at Milton yesterday.
but upon motion OF counsel for the de-
Tense backed by petition asking for
a change Of venue, Judge Campbell
consented to the change and issued
an order to that effect.
The change was desired because it
was felt that the negro would be the
subject of some rought treatment IL
the case went to trial in Santa Rosa
county, where, 1t Is said. feeling is
running high against the black. How
ever. there has so far been on violence
over the matter.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-04-22
At Meeting Of City Teachers Assoeia-
ton Yesterday. Afternoon Resolu-
ton Adopted Urging Tax
Revision.

The meeting OF the County Teach
ers' association yesterday afternoon
was featured by the passage of reso-
luton urging the governor to call a
special session Of the state legislature
for the purpose Of consideration and
revision of the tax laws of the state.
The committee which framed the
resolution comprised Miss Evelyn
Thornton. Miss Pauline Reese and
william Tyler.
Following the reading of the minutes
of the last meeting and some routine
business. Prof. j. H. Workman, who
acted as chairman, introduced County
! Superintendent "A. s. Edwards, who
made a short talk to the teachers
Mr.. Edwards said that he greatly
appreciated the work done by the
teachers and the good words that had
been spoken by them in behalf of the
board. He said that he felt that the
board had been saved some abuse be-
cause their side had been fairly pre-
scented to the people IN many instances
by the teachers themselves.
In speaking OF the payment Of TUE
ton in the schools he said that mis-
apprehension existed in the minds OF
a few parents in relation to this, in
one instance a father having come be-
fore member of the board to make
protest, having been given the impers-
sion that his child would not be, pro-
noted unless the tuition OF the pupil
was paid.
Mr.. Edwards made it clear, and
asked the teachers to make it clear.
that the payment OF an individual TUT
ton OF 81 or 81 could not buy pro-
motion. but that If sufficient amount
OF money was not raised to continue
the schools, preventing the pupil from
doing the work OF a full term, promo
ton would be impossible.
Mr.. Edwards said that he felt con-
findent that all the schools would run
for the entire term.
He called. attention to the report
that the governor is to call "a special
session of the legislature to consider
the gasoline tax law. Mr.. Edwards
said that he had written to a few
county superintendent in the state,
calling their attention to this and sug-
costing a revision or amendment to
the tax laws. Mr.. Edwards said that
he did not think 1t necessary to make
an exhaustive revision but it seemed
to him to be advisable for the legisla-
ture only to attempt an extra session
to make an amendment which would
make It obligatory to. pay ones taxes.
Mr. Edwards said that this by no
means would constitute confiscation Of
property but would merely act in such
way as to protect the one who paid
his taxes against one who refused to
do so. Mr.. Edwards said that at the
beginning of the present year, s1,784,-
900 had been written off the tax books
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-04-22
NOTED ELK WILL
BE HERE TUESDAY
Or. 5ertram Fox Of Birmingham Will
Address Local Lodge ct Their
New Home

Pensacola Lodge No. 4s7, B. p. o. r.,
viii be honored Tuesday with the pres
ence Of DR.. Bertram A Fox. national
Committeeman for the membership
drive that is now being conducted by
that well-known fraternal order. DR..
Fox Is prominent eye, ear, nose and
throat specialist OF Birmingham and is
making the visit to Pensacola In the
interest of EIkdom. Exalted Ruler
Max i. Bear, requests all members OF
the local lodge to assemble at the new
Elks home on West Garden street,
Tuesday evening to hear the message
that DR.. Fox brings. This distinguish
ed guest is hailed as an orator of more
than ordinary ability.
Dr. Fox will be honor guest at sup
per at the home Tuesday evening and
win address the local lodge at that
time.
Since the Benevolent and Protective
Order OF Elks was conceived by Chas.
Algeron Sidney and organized in the
summer Of 1876 1t has been one of the
most active and has grown to be one
OF the strongest fraternal orders in.
the country. The membership Of the
order at this time estimated at more
than a million. who are affiliated with
lodges in 1,400 cities In the country.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-04-22
TEACHERS WILL PETITIONFOR
SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION

That amount at 10 mills would bring
a revenue Of 1850 to the school fund
besides over $4,000 which would be
brought into the treasury by the spe-
cial tax OF mills It would also bring
in corresponding sum to every otner
fund for which taxes are collected.
He said this would nothing ike
cover the taxes not collected each year
but this amount being on real estate
certainly ought to be collectable. This
amount would be sufficient, however, to
carry the schools one month.
He called attention to the fact that
a joint resolution had been passed by
the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs appeal
ing to the governor to take up the
question Of taxation should special
session of the legislature be called
and also said that the Chamber or
Commerce at its meeting last Tues
day had passed similar resolution.
H suggested that it would not be
unbecomiYg for the City Teachers
association to indicate their interest
in this matter by sending resolu-
ton to the governor.
He pointed out that the taxes are
short from IL to is per cent and that
IL this amount was in the school fund
the necessity Of the drive which has
recently been put on here for the
schools would have been obviated.
He said that if a law could be writ
ten into the statute books compelling
payment of taxes 1t could not possibly
work any hardship on any one except
the man or woman who now refuses
to pay, but on the contrary would
have the effect Of reducing taxation.
IT haven't the slightest doubt" con-
tinued Mr.. Edwards. but thai the leg
tslature can and will. IL convened in
special session. give relief to the pres
'ent embarrassment, IL this matter can
properly be laid before its members
and they can be made to feel the same
interest that the parents, teachers and
others interested in the promotion of
education in the state feel"
Following Mr.. Edwards talk and
the appointment OF resolutions COM
mittee. the following resolution was,
framed and adopted:
Whereas, the school situation In
this state has become critical, because
of a deficit Of funds necessary to
finance the schools for the full term
of eight months for elementary schools
and nine months or the high school;
and
Whereas, the tax laws OF Florida
are totally Inadequate to enforce the
collection of taxes. there being at the
beginning Of this year more than one
and three-quarter million of real es-
tate in EScambia county not produce
ing an income in the way Of taxes;
therefore. be it
Resolved that this body request
the governor to convene the legisla-
ture in special session for the purpose
OF considering and revising the tax
laws of the state to the extent that
all property be made to bear its just
proportion of taxation. SO that the
schools be, not deprived OF necessary
funds for their maintenance"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-04-22
PARK TRAMMEL in
PENSACOLA FRIDAY
Senator Will Spend Two Weeks In
Florida and Will BE in This Part
State Several Days

Senator Park Trammell. who Is
spending two weeks In Florida. was a
guest in Pensacola yesterday, and will
be in this part of the state for several
days.
Mr.. Tramnell registered yesterday
at the San Carlos hotel, and spent the
day meeting old friends and making a
number of new ones. Mr.. Trammell
stated to friends here that he did not
look for any opposition in the primary
which is only little more than six
weeks off.
Senator Trammell expects to return
to Washington in about two weeks. as
he is anxious to be present at the con-
sideration of the. various schedules in
the tariff bill. He Is opposed to the
measure.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-04-22
CUT THIS QUIT IS WORTH
MONEY!

Cut out this slip, enclose with Sc
and mail it to Foley & Co. 2S45 Shelf
field Ave. Chicago. Ill, writing your
name and address clearly. You will
receive In return trial package con-
tanning Foley.s Honey and Tar Com
pound for coughs colds and Group;
Foley Kidney Pills for pains In sides
and back; rheumatism, backache. kid
ney and bladder ailments; and Foley
Cathartic Tablets, wholesome and
thoroughly cleansing cathartic for
biliousness headaches.
and sluggish bowels. Sold everywhere
-Adve cement.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-04
CECIL COUNTY NOTES.

Special Correspondents Every Evening.
Elkton, Nd. Feb. <.--Vagsi pool
room and candy store. under the
Howard House. was broken into early
yesterday morning and about SIS
worth OF goods stolen. mostly cigar
cites. About 81 in small change WAS
taken from the cash drawer.
The 22-acre property Of Mrs. Anna
Boyd. in East Nottingham. has been
sold to Robert McMullen. for $4,000.
Possession viii be given February IS.
The melting snow in the section OF
Conowingo caused small bridge In
that town TO be washed away. The
Susquehanna river was over, run,
causing the water 10 nood the street
in the town. Road Engineer Harri-
son OF Elkton is making repairs 10
the bridge.
Old time revivals win be started in
Elkton and North East, Sunday with
visiting evangelists assisting In the
work.
BENJAMIN Bollinger of Elkton has
gone to Kansas City. Mo-, to take a
course in the tractor school in that
city.
! The annual election OF ofrters Of
Elkton Fire Department will take
place Monday evening, In Council
Hall. From present indications an
interesting contest will occur.
Former County Commissioner Will
liam II. DeShance Is confined to his
home at Earleville, suffering with
heart trouble.
William A. Luke. Jr a student at
Tome Institute. Will sail this month
from New York City, with his parents
for trip to South America.
A "smokeless smoker" was given
In Elkton Armory, last evening, which
was attended by several hundred
Boxing bouts and wrestling matches
were conducted. followed by q dance
Proceeds for disable soldiers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-04
REHOBOTH BEACH.

Rshoboth Beach, Feb. 4--Charles
;. Horn is visiting his son. w. A.
Horn. In New York City.
Mrs. Grace lBranham and daughter,
Josephine. spent the weekend with
Mrs. 5. Warren Hall. in Dover
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. l.. Parsons Of Will
mington were between train visitors,
Monday.
MFR. and Mrs. Ralph Pcynter enter
tainec few friends NJ bridge, Thurs
day night,
Mrs. William A. Horn, and daughter.
Msulda, who were spending the win
ter at Rehohoth Beach and u VIII
mington, have returned TO New York
City.
Mrs. Lottie Armstrong ~ spending
a few days here with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William T. King.
George Warrington is critically III
1t his home here, little hopes being
entertained for hts recovery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-04
sportsmsn an expecting = large In
cruAse BY next fall.
LEwKs NOTES.

lewes. Feb. 4.--The new school
house was lighted up for tho first
time Thursday night. Some OF the
now furniture II being installed.
Miss Martha Teal mashed her finger
whtle playing basketball. which has
given her much trouble.
Tho pilotboat Philadelphia went to
Cape May for coal. yesterday.
Luther Salmons, who was very III.
In convcicscinK.
Mrs. Jennie Mason. formerly Of
Lcwcs. died. "wednesday night. at the
home OF her son. Charles Mason, of
kcnnett Square. Pa.
MIR. and Mrs. Robert Pratt OF Mar
shallton are questn OF Mayor and
Mrs. Thompson.
Philadelphia for a visit. Wednesday.
Tho Girls Friendly met Thursday
night at Mrs. William p. Orrs.
Wayne Brewer motored to Whining
ton and Kennett Square. Pa, Wednes-
day.
Captain willard Collins OF the tug
Arabian is spending few days here
with his family.
Elizabeth McIntire, who attends
Delaware University, is home for the
mid-wintcr vacation.
: Mayor Thompson has invited the
citizens OF Lewes To meet at the Town
Hall TO confer with him in regard tc
building "a concrete road on South
street TO Lewes Beach.
Mrs II. V. Lyons entertained
friends. "Wednesday evening.
The L. S. $. Iris Is inspecting the
lighthouse and buoys In Delaware bay
after the storm.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-04
CAMDEN NOTES.

Camden, Feb. A silver medal
was vNrdsd 90 Edwin Meredith. cirss
~ iesa. Csesar Rodney high school.
M tho defamation contest held re-
Gently IN tho g. n. Hail. Miss Eliza
beth Philips, class % 1929. held Soc
nnd rank.
Mrs. McShrne gave an attractive
evening party 40 her homo IN town.
this week, IN honor ~ her daughter.
Mss Ruth McShanc. and her guests.
Nliss Beatrice Scott. who is here for
tho week.
Mrs John n Monahan returned %
her homo IN Wilmington. this week
after visit IN town through Janu-
AIRY with her son and his wife. Mr.
and Mrs, Frank Monahan
Miss Mildred Burke. daughter OF
NJ and Mrs William Burke. Is max
inr preparations 20 cn,cr tho Homeo-
pa'hic Hospital. Wilmington. this
month &c take n course of training
a. nurse.
CAPTAIN and Mr.. Gibson made a
rhort visit tc their recent home IN
Philadelphia, tho past week. they now
having accomplished tho fnal moving
~ things e. their new home IN Cam
den. whore Captain Gibson T. taking
IN active interest IN town matters.
The two fr.derica basketball teams
nfc scheduled for games here, this
week. cn tho roor ~ the Caesar Rod
ncv team.
Mr.. and Mrs. Avery Draper were
wcct --nc guests ~ Mrs. Annie n
Booker ~ Camden.
So manifeaily au,c~~e was tho
,hree.aci comedy, "Ths Sophomore. 4"
given by seniors OF Caesar Rodney
school tho past week that neirhbor-
inr towns sre requesting :, he pre-
.rcntvc IN ,hoir entertainment halls
Saturday evening. February 4. tho
play VIII he given at Magnolia.
Tho Community Club of Rising Sun
has issued invitations 20 reception
~ he held In the club room. The
honor quests rron this occasion will
he members ~ tho faculty of the
Caesar Rodney high school. each one
shay>nr hocn requested 20 make q
contribution &c tho program of enter
tainment following the reception
after which collation. VIII be served
ny fhn entertainment committee OF
,hc club.
Cottage prayer meetings have beer
helc this weck ~ tho homes ~ Mr..
William Schmidt. Mrs. Howard Mar.
win. Mrs Charles Booker and Mrs
Eta Fitzgerald.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-04
SEAFORD NEWS.

Seaford. Feb. 4.
Miss Sue Handy is spending two
weeks with relatives in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Orem Trice and daughter.
Elizabeth, spent the first OF the week
with Mr.. and Mrs. James q. Thomp-
son. at Clayton.
Miss Dorothy Gordy Hobbs of
Laurel is spending the week here
with Mr.. and Mrs. L. Avery Hobbs.
Mrs. George IL Huston, who has
been confined 10 her home by Illness
for the past two weeks, is slowly i'm
proving.
Miss MarEery McWilliams, OF
Rhodesdale, Md, is here for several
weeks with her aunt. Mrs. L. Avery
Hobbs.
Mr.. an6 Mrs. L. c. Duvalle. and
daughter. Marie. Of Baltimore, are
guests Of Mrs. Duvalle's aunt, Mrs
Louisa Dcnoho
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-04
cnHsrz11owN AND VICINITY.


special Correspondence Every Dvsnino.
Chestertown. Nd, Fsb. l.--Notor
truck mali service between BAGton
and Elkton and between Chsstertown
and Rock Hall was resumed. yester-
day, after = delay Of nearly one week
owing 10 the SNOW blockade.
Town Commissioners having . bill
drawn for introduction In the Legis-
iature providing for = bond issue OF
$50, 900 for building concrete roads
and pavements in that part Of Ches-
teitown not now provided With these
Improvements. This bill will be sub
mitted to = vote OF the taxpayers at
q special election to b called ~ soon
after It's passage by tho Legislature ~
possible,
An epidemic of colds. measles. and
chicken pox II greatly decreasing tho
school attendance In the town and
county.
Rev. Louis h. Sheen. who recently
accepted call to old ct. Paul's Prot
estant Episcopal Church, has moved
his household goods to the rectory In
F'airlce. He has been \ guest Of Mr.
and Mrs. William @. Smith here dur
Ing the week.
Out OF total OF Is fine laying hens.
some one has stolen all but Is from
Edward r. Armstrong. Mr.. Arm
strong heard some pne In his hem
house and later found hat. and he
believes he knows who had been wear
ing It.
Argus Robinson IL the FIRST person
in the county to hatch a brood Of
early chicks He expects TO have
broilers ready for market In about
eight weeks.
Charles Harry Price. owner Of
Stoneton Mapor. n fine estate near
Betterton, died at his homo, yester-
day morning, following long NJ
ness, aged about 81 years. He had
been In failing health for several
years, but the immediate cause of his
death was heart failure.
Business men OF Philadelphia have
purchased a site In kennedyville upon
which they will erect an electric ligh,
plant that will supply current for that
] and surrounding towns. They also
will erect n large steam laundry.
Supervisor Of Election George p
Hendrickson was caught In the severe
snow storm while attempting to make
his home on Fairlee farm, Saturday
afternoon, and was completely ex-
hausted. He was found by passersby
and carried TO his home.
Philadelphia capitalists have pur.
chased from John s. Owens the Chesa.
peake House, one Of the largest hotels
in Betterton. at private sale. They
will greatly enlarge the hotel priol
TO the opening Of the summer sea
son at the resort, and will erect 9
garage. Another company OF Phil
adelf hia capitalists have also pur
lchased a site in the town upon which
they will erect a large brick hote
containing 75 rooms.
Stewart II. Matthews. who moved I,
Tippecanoe City, Ohio, several year
ago to accept a position with tn,
American Strawboard Co, will rcmov'
with his family to Chestertown. tn
mill in that city having been closed OF
account OF lack of work.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-04
NEWS Or 4 DAY
FROM THE STATE
uslIsvs That Quail Generally
survived the Dangers Of the
Snow 0llz1ard.
FAIRGROUNDS FOR SCHOOL

from Every Evenings Correspondents.
tNrvcr, i'ch. Am athletic neld Tor
the use ~ tho s,udcntv OF Dover hish
school, which has becn sgitxtcd for
i,ne time past. now seems 70 he a
certainty, th, Chamber ~ Commerce
having decided 20 back tho movement.
n II proposed that tho Aeld be lo-
Gated on the lot purchased several
Years ago hy the Dover Roard of Edu-
cation, ln "city beautiful" on pt-
Niaiun street, u VIII be constructed
~ the east end of the plot and Will
include u baseball diamond, racing
track ana football fcld.
n ~ hoped that by starting the
movement soon, tho field viii bc COM
,rlvted In time 90 hold tho county and
stnte track mcet- there. early In tho
rprins, Tho contemplated cost of the
fold n nNed NJ $500.
A committee has Teen appointed 20
takc up the matter and n canvass q
the town viii hc made 90 solicit funds.
Tho Chamber ~ Commerce viii invite
other ciyic organizations Co participate
IN tho movement.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-04
CHAUTAUQuA GUARANTORS.

Newport, Feb. 4.-Newport Chau-
tauqua guarantors held a meeting.
last evening. at the homo OF Miss Nora
Stuart. Reports were received from
the variors committees, and ticket
sales reported.
Another meeting OF tho suarantors
will be held on Monday evening. when
nna arrangements will be made for
the Chautauqua Festival, which will
begin Tuesday afternoon. and con-
tlnue afternoon and evening. closing
Thursday evening.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-04
EPwORTH LEAGUE SOCIAL.

Newport. Feb. 4.-Epworth League
OF Newport NJ. Il. Church held a "'let-
ter social" Thursday evening. at the
home OF Miss Irene Gregg Each MEM
ber present was taxed two cents for
each letter In their names. Receipts
amounted 10 SIS, which will be used
for expenses OF the League.
program was furnished by vari-
Gus members. and games We're en-
joycd. Refreshments were served.
The house was very prettily deco
rated with hearts and cupids. and
games We're appropriate for 81. VAL
entlnes Day.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-04
WILL RE REMEMBERED.

Rehoboth Beach. Feb. 4.-Monday
night Postmaster Ef'ie NJ. Truitt re-
oeived a letter from Lawrence Sny-
der, Monark. Wye. asking to be put
IN communication with J. y. d. Lin
dale. this town.
The letter was handed to Mr.. Lin
Gale. who said he took the boy to raise
about nineteen years ago. but was
soon obliged TO give him ohis par
ents. He thinks Lawrence will be
remembered by many OF the towns
folk owing 10 his numerous escapades.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-04
me WHALE WASHED ASHORE.

Ocean city. Md. Feb. s.--Resideats
Of thir place were much surprised
after the biz storm ~ last Saturday
and sunday had subsidod 90 find a
whale on the beach IN front q Dr. r.
j. 1ovnsend's summer home. IL
measured ss feet IN length and was
about nis feet high. As one resident
expressed II. many thought when they
frst spiec the carcass that Il was the
ionr promised buikhead.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-04
CAUGHT THREE OTTERS.

Milford, Feb, a.--Walter Argo OF
near Milford, caught three offers.
'TN"~sday In his muskrat traps. set
1dkiln marsh. These are the
- that have been caught In
N for many years. The an
\. 49, re- fun grown and the FUR IN
pcrfect condition. An otter fur is
worth from SIS 20 $40.
The otter In lower Deewarc is fast
becoming extinct and few trappers
are ever lucky enough 20 make a
satCh
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-04
QUAIL DID NOT SUFFER.

Milford, Feb. According 90 the
reports OF huntsmen the quail ~ lower
Delaware were not killed % any ex-
tent by the recent snowslorm A a
fule durirs n heavy snow and pro-
'ractod cold weather many coveys Of
aunil aro killed In this section of the
state, making game scarce the fol-
lowins fall. bat the storm ~ last week
wns accompanied by heavy gales that
driit'd the snow and left many places
IN The neids and woods for food and
shpltor.
rhtrp were more quail left IN Del
aware ni the close ~ last years hunt
Ne soason than iOr ~ years aud thc
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-04
rNriosIoN CAUSED FIRE.

Milford Feb AT noon yesterday
~ oil tank exploded IN the chop Of
che Milford Battery and Electric Co.
r. v, clovis. proprietor. and created
quite little hlayo from tho burning
on.
An alarm Was given and the flames
were eNtinrulshed by tho chemical
engine ~ the Carlisle Fire Co.. before
damage wna dcnc.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-04
RECALLED OLD TIMES.

Dover, Feb. Mrs. w. l.. rritchett
gave dinner las, evening. TO several
intimate friends % her husband. az
their home on state street.
A dclifhttul evening was spent and
many "reminiscences of hy-gonc. DAYS
w.re recalled by some of tho guests
AZ tho Ri-Nalve club 81 Dover. when
u wra in existence.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-04
Snow Storm HaIts This Baxar

The bazar which was to be given
b. the Manitou Tribe. Ma. IS. Imp.
o. r. NJ, last Saturday will be held
In the Red Mems Hall at Seventeenth
and Union streets this afternoon and
evening on the third floor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-04

Wall Map Of Delaware 80 Cents,
A limited number of the Rand-Mc-
Nally maps Of Delaware are on sale at
Every Evening Office, so cents; 10
cents for postage to any address.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-04

lieve) in the lower-priced stocks as well as the
finer and more sumptuous goods.
When one paid many hundreds of dollars for
overstuffed furniture at reliable store there
never was anything wonderful in getting all-hsir
filling. But outside of this Sale