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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-07-26
CIVIL COMMISSION
NOT INFLUENCED in
POSTMASTER EXAM.
Special Committee Says Mis-
takes In Certification Were
Errors Of Judgment.

WASHINGTON, July 25th.-After
spending nearly three months in an
investigation of the subject, a special
committee submitted report to the
senate today declaring without foun-
dation charges that the federal civil
service commission had been biased by
political influence in its examination
and certification of postmaster appli-
cants.
Mistakes Few.
The report said that while there
were mistakes made in the certifica-
tions of candidates for the many plac-
es, the investigation it made would
Indicate that the mistakes were sur
prisingly few and that such as may
have been are due to errors of judge
ment and not to any wrong intent"
Judged alone by the cases present.
ed" the report went on, "this commit
tee believes that the work of the COM
mission was ably and conscientiously
performed and that political Influence
has not been used, or, if sought to be
used, had had no effect in the exami-
nations conducted under the super
vision of the commission or in MAX
ing or altering Of grades. 1t believes
dlSO IIldL IIlSa~ act Va CO1lSlCoo anu 20
ecutives orders giving preference to
former service men in appointment to
office under civil service rules have
been observed by examiners
Due To HuIe
Further in absolving the commission
of blame, the report said it was be-
lieved that many of the controversies
as to postmaster appointments had
arisen out of the rule requiring the
names of the three highest eligtbles
for appointment be certified by the
commission to the appointing power.
1t added that there remained grave
question whether there would not have
been less complaint had that rule been
abrogated and the name of only the
highest eligible submitted.
Florida Case
Scores of cases were discussed In
the report, among them being com
plants concerning selection of eligi
bles or of nominees at the following
places, but in none of which the COM
mittee blamed to the commission.
New Market and Culpepper, va;
Ienoir, N. c., and Eustise, Fla.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-07-26
TWO NOTORIOUS
BURGLARS ARRESTED

MEMPHIS. Tenn. July 25.-John
Murray, alias Michigan Shorty" and
w. P. Handley, alias California Bill, ="
said by postoffice officials here to
be wanted for the robbery Of the post
office at Oxford, N c., and other plac-
es, were arrested by local police and
private detectives her late today.
The men admit their identity, police
said
A third man, arrested with them is
not known by the police but was or
dered held for investigation. Murray
and Hanley have been in Memphis for
a week. and have been watched by To-
cal officers for several days. The ar
rests were made when the trio We're
visiting one of the city parks. A num-
Der of dynamite percussions caps and
fuses were found on Murray's person,
when arrested. police say.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-07-26
BAN IMPORTS OF
. WINE AND LIQUORS
Issue New Regulations Designed to Shut
OF Sources Of Illegal Liquor.

WASHINGTON. July 25.-Imports of
wine and liquors were banned tonight by
Commissioner Blair of the internal reve-
nue. until supplies already in the country
for beverage uses are insufficient to
meet the national requirement.
Drastic new regulations were issued by
Mr.. Blair covering the entrance of al
cohoIic beverages into the country de-
signed to shut off the sources of Illegal
liquor supply.
Import Permits.
In determining the supply of spirituous
and vinous liquors the regulations de-
clared that such distinction will be made
between the various kinds as may be nee
essary to insure sufficient supply for
the case of wine for sacramental purposes
importation will be perRitted upon affi-
davits of a rabbi, minister or priest that
there is not sufficient domestic supply
of wine for the requirements.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-07-26
IRLKE DECISIONS LEFT TO LABOR BOARD
Refuses
Takes First Distribution CoalDecl
RM LAW DECLARED IN TEXAS DISTRICT TROOPS ORDERED OUT IN ALABAMA AND NTUK
|. C. C. Commission
Declares Emergency
Exists In The West

Interstate commerce commission
declared emergency exists east of
the Mississippi river on railways as
first step by government toward
control of coal distribution.
John L. Lewis, head of striking
miners, said that the governments
fantastic schemes" to reopen the
coal mines had contributed toward
a pending fuel famine and renewed
invitation to operators to settle the
strike by joint conference.
Calling of special session of the
Indiana legislature to repeal the
miners qualification laws and to
enact other legislation as necessa-
ry to meet the coal strike situation
was suggested to Governor McCray.
Kentucky troops are ordered out
following alleged threats against
non n-union men at Fondsa.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-07-26
Initiated
By Demolay Boys

Twelve candidates were Initiated into
the mystery of the Order of DeMolay
by Pensacola Chapter in the presence of
a large audience of Masons at the Ma
sonic Temple last night. This is the sec
ond initiation staged by the members of
the local chapter since its organization
about two months ago.
With this initiation the membership
was swelled to nearly fifty, in keeping
with the almost phenomenal growth of
the order throughout the country. Organ
lied in Kansas City about two years ago
among a handful of enthusiastic young
fellows. the membership of the order to-.
day has representation of nearly $50,
600 members with chapters in many Of
the foreign countries.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-07-26
FIRST LEGAL STEPS
TO CURB STRIKERS
Injunction Granted to Railroads Allows
Only One Picket at Any One Point.

RICHMOND, Va, July 25.-The first
legal steps toward curbing the activities
of the striking road shopmen went on
record in the United States district court
today when temporary injunctions were
granted the Chesapeake and Ohio and the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railways, restricting the railway en-
pIoyees' department of the American
Federation of Labor and it's affiliated
brotherhoods and associations from using
more than one picket at any one point
and from otherwise interfering with en-
ployes and property of the complaining
companies.
$4,000 Bond.
Both companies gave bond in the sum
of $4,000 each to secure defendants
against damage resulting from order If
it is found to have been improperly issued
or to cover damage that may be awarded
to the defendants. AS soon as the bonds
were accepted by the court the restrain
ing order became effective,
More v. S. Marshas.
simultaneously with the applications
for temporary injunction by the two rail-
road companies request was made for the
appointment by the United States mar
shall of twenty or more special officers to
guard the employees and property of
plaintiffs.
These officers will be sworn in tomor-
row
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-07-26
BITUMINOUS OPERATORS
AND MINERS WILL MEET

MARTONS FERRY. Ohio, July 25.-
A meeting of bituminous coal opera
tors and miners from the central COM
petitve district is to be held in Cleve-
land this week to discuss proposals
for settlement of the coal strike,
President Lee Hall of the Ohio min
ers' union said here today.
Hall made the statement to local
newspapermen following the receipt
of an unexpected summons from John
l.. Lewis, president of the United
Mine Workers of America to attend
a conference of union district chiefs
at Philadelphia tomorrow. Hall left
tonight for Philadelphia.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-07-26
NO MOVE MADE TO
ARREST BIELASKJ

MEXICO CITY, July 25.-No move was
made today to arrest A. Bruce Bielaski,
formerly of the American department of
justice, or his wife, and at the request of
Mr.. iBelaski numerous detectives who
have been shadowing him have been call
ed off.
Jesus Barcesnas and Madame Milo, who
were arrested yesterday in connection
with the kidnapping of Bielaski have
completed their testimony before the
court Cuernavaca. They are not being
held in jail but are under constant sur
vivelance.
There is an unconfirmed report that
the party's chauffeur at the time of the
kidnapping has been released at Cuerna-
vaca after confession OF some kind. the
nature of which has not been ascer-
tanned.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-07-26
HANDS OFF
ATTITUDE OF
LABOR BOARD
Adheres Strictly To It's Policy
And Turns Attention To
Routine Matters.
NO OFFICIAL ACTION
is NOW IN PROSPECT
Railway Executive Says ''Trans-
portation Conditions Are Nor
NAL Everywhere"
C7y Tho Associated P,ressl


CHICAGO, July 25.-Adhering strict
ly to it's hands-off policy in the rail-
way shopmen's strike, the United
States Railroad Labor Board today
turned its attention to routine matters.
Despite statements from Washington
that any government action in the rail
controversy must come through the
labor board the board took no action
today and from officials it was learned
that none is in prospect.
Only Routine Matters
An executive session of the board
was held during the day and follow
ing the meeting members stated that
only routine matters were discussed.
The board heard complaints from a
general chairnans committee repre-
senting the Brotherhood of Railway
and Steamship Clerks, Freight Ham
dler Express and Station Employees.
Board members said this case had lit
tie relation to the present strike.
"conditions Normal"
With the board contemplating no
action, the western presidents COM
mittee on public relations of the AS
sociation of Railway Executives, is
sued statement tonight asserting that
western lines with headquarters in
Chicago are moving freight as offered
passenger trains are being operated
normally and Transportation condi-
tions are now normal everywhere"
Large numbers of men are being
added to the shop forces" the state
ment said. THE number of these
men at work ranges from % to rs per
fhn l1
Jewell Silent.
At strike headquarters here tonight
B. NJ. Jewell, head of the railway en-
ployes' department of the American
Federation Of Labor, said the shop
craft leaders "have nothing to say"
Executives and representatives of
railroads in the southwest meeting
at st. Louis today issued a statement
that seniority rights of striking shop
men would be restored
The Pennsylvania Railroad issued
statement tonight asserting that the
most favorable situation" on the road
since the strike started was shown to-
day.
Southern Seeks Peace
An invitation has been extended by
executives of the Southern Railway to
the general chairman of the shopmen
of the shop crafts of the system for a
conference for the purpose of attempt
ing to reach a settlement of the is
sues involved in the shopmen's strike,
it became known at Knoxville.
Local strike leaders declared they
did not know if any correspondence
has passed between Mr.. Jewell and
their general chairman
Cars For Repair.
Railroad repair work is being farmed
out to ship yards at Superior Wis, it
became known today with the an
nouncement by officials of the Great
Northern that two engines and fifty
ore cars had been sent to the Superior
Shipbuilding Company yards for re-
pairs.
Decision of striking shopnen to turn
harvest hands for month in the event
that an early settlement is not forth
coming was development in the
northwestern rail strike situation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-07-26
ENGLAND HELPING UNCLE
SAM ENFORCE DRY LAWS

WASHINGTON, July 25.-Although Of
fetal statements continued to be with
held today concerning the recent Arneri-
can note to Great Britain urging the CO.
oeration of that country in effort to cur
tail the illicit liquor traffic between
Britain possessions off the Atlantic coast
and American ports, it was indicated that
the British government was exhibiting
the greatest consideration toward the
United States in its efforts to enforce
the Volstead act.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-07-26
BUFFALO SHIPMASTER
PROBABLY MURDERED

MILWAUKEE,, wis, July 25.-captain
Edward ]. Martin. widely known snip
master OF Buffalo, whose body was found
on the Menomenee river banks nine hours
after his ship the F. D. Underwood had
docked probably was murdered, Dr. ).
NJ Beffel. who conducted st-mortem
examination, said today His verdict said
Captain Martin either was 'biudgeoned
into fnsensibility with a blunt instru
ment or hit by train.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-07-26
Mobilized In Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, July 25.-On orders
from Governor Kilby 100 members of
the Alabama National Guard were be-
ing mobilized here tonight for Gin
stant use" if necessary in connection
with the shopmen's strike. 1t was
said that the measure was a precau-
tionary one and that no orders had
been given for the soldiers to entrain
for any particular point.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-07-26
WALKOUT OF CLERKS ON
SOUTHERN ROAD AVERTED

WASHINGTON. July 25.-An agree
ment has ben signed at Chattanooga,
Tenn. between officials of the Brother
hood of Railway Clerks and the Southern
Railway which definitely averts the
threatened walkout of clerks on the
Southern and it's affiliated lines, local
officials of the Brotherhood announced
tonight.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-07-26
|OLICY OF THE
ON
STRIKE CRISIS
IS STATED
DDOrt Of Labor Board, More
Coal Under Federal Protec-
ton and RatiOning.
|IREE FUNDAMENTAL
POINTS MADE KNOWN
AFTER CABINET MEET
.erstate Commerce Commits
sion Makes First Move To
Meet Transportation Emer-
gency.

|vASHINGTON, July 25.-Support of
railroad labor board as the only agen-
created by law for handling the trans
ration te-up, acceleration of coal pro-
rtion under federal protection and con-
Of fuel distribution were given by
rinstration spokesmen today as the
se fundamentals of the governments
ICY toward the industrial crisis in
yed in the coal and railroad strikes.
Cabinet Meet. .
.sstaternent of governments position
owed the regular Tuesday meeting of
cabinet which, for nearly three hours,
Eoted its attention to the double threat
ainst the country's economic fabric
nine in fuel and disruption of inter-
tie commerce.
Fhe first step toward the control of
peted transportation facilities and coal
)ppy came shortly afterwards in
ktement from the interstate commerce
omission declaring that an emergency
sted in the territory east Of the Mis-
Esinpi which required the commission to
rect the routing of all essential COM
odities and to fix preference and prl-
ty status to control movement of food
|i fuel
"servlce Order"
The priority order was followed oys
seneral service order" from the COM
ssion notifying "all common carriers
Iat an emergency existed which required
om to disregard usual routing practice
eight rate divisions and traffic arrange
onts 50 as to obtain most expeditions
oyement Of essential freights.
Mandates"
Becoming effective tomorrow, the COM
ssons mandates give the railroad prl-
\ ,y on fuel requirements with electric
OHCr light, gas, water and sewer WORKS.
plants serving the public, and re-
geratlon plants engaged in preserva-
on Of food, following in the oroer
Ened.
Coal Probe.
Proposed appointment Of federal COM
ssion to investigate the coal Industry
|ceived support today in resolution IN
Foduccd in the senate by Chairman 30
|h Of the labor committee. Mr.. Borah
ggested the commission be composed OF
rec members, appointed by the presi-
ut, and that it recommend the advisa- :
lty or necessity of nationalizing the
)ustry, or of the institution of govern
ont regulation.
Must Uphold Board.
In outlining the government positloh
the railroad strike, administrator
rokesmen said it had been decided that
b. railroad labor boards statutory au-
hor,y to dtermine wages and working
.aiit,ons Tor railroad employees must De
Fcognized and upheld, and that the at-
FOFity to determine wages and WORKING
IiHers' union strike must be continued
r,l it is demonstrated that not enough
ben are willing to work under state ana
alcral protection to bring about an ade-
late tonnage.
Dignity Of U. S.
4 was added that the administration
.as struggling to deal fairly with the
'anglcd rights of all parties to the
''endel above all to uphold the majesty
d'e-spread industrial controversies but
nd dignity of the government of the
oted States ~..
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-07-26
THE WEATHER

Extreme Northwest Florida Partly
cloudy Wednesday and Thursday;
probably local thunder showers
Winds-East Gulf: Moderate varia-
BILE and weather partly overcast:
probably local rains Wednesday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-07-26
ION-UNION MINERS
TAKEN BY STRIKERS
'"0eljs Tied to Neoks and Shots Ftreo
at Them as They Run Away.

.NEFg-LE, Ky, July 25.-Three none
|oh miners in the Fonde mine were
,ured by alleged strikers here today
after cowbells were tied to their
ny ana their hands bound. were told to
"" Tor it, while shots were fired at
h as they ran. according to reports
lung here tonight. No injuries were
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-07-26
MARTIAL Law
DECLARED and
TROOPS READY
Texas Governor Calls Out Troop
ers To Guard Texas Trans
pOrtatiOn Machinery.
TROOPS MOBILIZING IN
ALABAMA AND KENTUCKY
Inability of Officers To Protect
Workers And Preserve Peace
Is The Cause.

AUSTIN, Texas, Ju1uy 25.-Martial
law has been declared at Denison and
five infantry companies here are pre-
pairing to move there at once, Governor
Pat NJ. Neff announced late today. The
action was taken due to disorders
growing out of the shopmen's strike,
1t was stated. Rangers called to mob
ilization will be shifted to Childress
and Sherman under the "open port
law"
Martial law becomes effective at 5
a. m, tomorrow.
Detachments of rangers from Deni-
son also will go to Cleburne, Temple,
Amarillo, Marshall Lufkin, Kingsville,
DeLon and Waco to do guard duty
and protect railway shopmen.
Contributing factors to the necessi-
ty of martial law, the governor said,
were the Missouri, Kansas and Texas
shopmen's strike, the inability of the
railroad to carry on freight traffic and
maintain the regular channels of COM
merce because the workmen lately en-
pIoyed were "intimidated, threatened
and injured by physical violence and
the inability of officers who had per-
sonally conferred with him to protect
workers and preserve peace
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-07-26
In Kentucky

FRANKFORT, KY. July 25.-Troops
were ordered into Belle county today
for operations near Fonda, mine CEN
ter, it was announced tonight by Gov
ernor Morrow. The operators were
requested by the sheriff following al
legged threats made against nom union
men. Troops were instructed to pre-
vent violence.
Evening star., 1922-04-23
New Kinder Exhibit
Arranged for May !.

Hindu arts and crafts are an
nounced for a new exhibition under
the Washington chapter of the Union
Of East and West, opening at the
Art Center. 1106 Connecticut avenue
northwest, on Monday. May 1. The
unique display. which is the first of
its kind in Washington. has been as
sembled by DR.. Kedar Nath Das
Gupta, and will have as patrons Lady
Geddes, DR.. and Nine. SEE. DR.. B.
Stepanek, Mrs Charles S. Bird and
the members Of the union. Mrs Louis
D. Brandeis, Mrs. Edna Bishop Daniel.
Mira Jennie Glennan. Mrs. William
Hitz, Mrs john Mock, Mrs. Howard
Nyman and Mrs. William Woln Smith.
The exhibit consists of Indian
handicrafts from Benares. Delhi.
many objects of great value. shawls.
embroideries, blouses. tablecloths,
curtains of exquisite design. brass.
silver. marble, ivory wares OF rare
beauty, lacquer works, wood carv-
ings, ancient and modern paintings
and oriental rugs especially from
Bokhara-
Every evening there will be- a
musical and literary program. with
Hindu plays. The purpose Of the ex-
position is to bring about better
mutual appreciation of the arts and
ideals of the east and the west, in
which effort DR.. Das Gupta has
already made 30 many friends In
Washington. Tho Art Center will be
open for this occasion. from 10 o'clock
am. to 10 o'clock pm daily from
May / to May 4, and the exhibition
NAV be continued during the month
II sufficient interest Is shown.
Evening star., 1922-04-23
Columbian Women
ARRANGE Dinner Plans

Much interest has been aroused
over the program for the annual ban
quet OF the Columbian Women OF
George Washington University. which.
through the courtesy Of the board Of
governors OF the Chevy Chase Club,
will be held at the clubhouse Thurs
day night. Several prominent speak
ers have already been engaged for
this event and more elaborate prep
arations are now being made by the
committee in charge. The completed
program will be announced soon.
The committee is composed of Mrs.
Henry Grattan Doyle. Mrs. Dewitt
c. Croissant, Miss Ruby Nevins. Miss
Evening star., 1922-04-23
Foreign Service Prom
Popular 6. u. Event

Oficial and diplomatic Washington
was largely represented at the formal
prom given by the combined classes
OF the foreign service school Of
Georgetown University last night In
the Wardman Park Hotel. which
proved one tof the most successful
affairs: ever given by Georgetown stu
dents.
Vice President Coolidge. Sir Auckland
Geddes. the British ambassador; Sec
retary OF State Hughes, Senators
Lodge and. Wash Of Massachusetts,,
Senator. Ashurst Of Arizona, Minister
SEE OF China and a score Of other
prominent officials and envoys were
among the patrons Of the prom.
The net proceeds Of the affair, at
tended by about 500 couples, will be
devoted to Georgetown University
Hospital. AS the first school Of for
eign service established In the United
States the Georgetown institution Is
very popular with the foreign envoyS
and attaches in Washington, who have
been most helpful at times in assist
ing the school authorities.
Among those who attended the prom
were the faculty members Of the uni
versity, including Dean Roy S. Mac
Elwee and the Rev. w. Coleman
NEVIS, .. J., tHe regent also tHe am
bassador Of Spain, Senior Don Juan
Riano; the minister Of Cuba. the am
bassador Of France. and DIR. Bedrich
Stepanek, the Szechoslovakian envoy,
were also present. Othere patrons in
cluded Mr.. John Bassett Moore of the
State Department; Representative
Young Of North Dakota. Baron Serge
Korff, Dr. James Brown Scott, DIR.
William F. Notz, DIR. w. S. Culbertson,
Lieut.. Jean j. Labat. military attache
of the French embassy; Mr.. Thomas
II. Healy. secretary of the foreign
service school; DR.. Leo 8. Rowe, Mr.
William A. Read. Mr.. Huston Thomp-
son. Mr.. Allan G. Goldsmith, DR.. Gull
lermo A. Sherwell. Mr.. Lawrence
Martin and Mr.. W. l. Bull.
Lady Geddes. Mrs Hughes, Mrs.
John Bassett Moore and a number Of
other ladies were among the patron
esses.
Evening star., 1922-04-23
Circle Coquelin Gives
French Benefit Nav IL

Peg de Mon Coeur," to be given
by the Circle coquelin at the Masonic
Temple on Friday evening, May -.
as a benefit for the re-education Of
French soldiers who lost the power
Of speech in the war. will be enjoyed
by every FreEch scholar in Washing
ton. The lines are clever. and the de-
lightful comedy was played with
great success in Paris and Lyon
during last winter.
In the cast are: Miss Louisa Hoar.
who will appear in the role Of Peg:
Miss Elizabeth Hanne. Ethel; Mrs.
John Biddle as Mrs Walton; Miss
Anna Montgomery. the maid: Mr.
Wilmott Lewis. Jerry: Mr.. Christian
Herter, Alaric; Mr. v. de Sokolowski.
Brent: Mr.. Lynch Luquer, Hawkes.,
and Mr.. Marion Law. the valet. Mrs
Cary r. Grayson, 1900 18th street, has
charge of tickets for the play.