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Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-12-17
EAST COAST SCHEDULES
Changes in Winter Schedules viii
Take Place Next Sunday.

The first change in schedules on the
Florida East Coast Railway for the
winter season will take place at 1901
a. m. Sunday, December 21st, 1919
end effective that date two (2) addi-
tional trains in each direction will be
added to the service:
Trains 1924 The Palm Beach Linn
tied. First departure southbound
from jacksonville, Sunday, December
21st; first departure northbound from
Miami, Monday, December 22nd.
Train 33 leaves Jacksonville 900 q.
m. arriving Miami 1000 p. m. Train
S4 leaves Miami 6:2O a. m. arriving
Jacksonville 1850 p. NJ. and makes on
ly important stops.
Trains Hip The Royal Palm.
This train is an extension of the all
year train operated between Cincin-
rati and Jacksonville and will carry
q through sleeper between Chicago
and Miami This is a solid train be-
tween Cincinnati and Miami and the
consist is dining car, coaches and the
Chicago Miami sleeper; also local
sleeper between Jacksonville and Palm
Eeach. Train II leaves Jacksonville
1870 p. m. arriving Miami 800 a. m.
Train ~ leaves Miami $3.50 a. m. ar
irving Jacksonville 500 p. m.
Trains 1886 The Havana Special
will continue in operation as hereto
fore. Train S5 will leave Jackson
vile 3:45 p m. instead of 500 p. m,
as at present, arriving Key West
1850 a. m. Train Sc will leave Key
West $50 p. m. arriving Jacksonville
2:15 p. m.
Trains 27-SS The Key West Express
will continue in operation as at pres
ent. =
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-12-17
GERMAN TOYS MAKING
THEIR WAY OVER SEAS
OTHER COMMODITIES BEING I'M
PORTED IN QUANTITIES.
(By United Press.)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17-German
toys worth hundreds of thousands of
dollars are on the American Christ
mas market, according to government
reports here today.
Figures at the department of conf
merce showed that German dolls and
toys valued at S515,OO0 were import
ed during September and October.
Imports daring November and De-
cember are expected to swell this
total by another million.
That Germany is losing no time in
her efforts to secure a foothold in
American markets is shown by other
imports during October as compared
with September. During October,
imports from Germany totaled S2,-
517 sos, an increase of half a mill
ion dollars over September. During
October 1916, imports from Germany
amounted TO only $S5, AIT.
furs, toys, silk and sugar beet
seed were the principal commodities
imported.
The total values of these commodi-
ties were: Furs S45O,OO0; toys $780,
900; silk $9S ,C83; sugar beet seed
S6O9,S76.
Exports to Germany from this
country during October more than
doubled as compared with the previ-
ols month. In October, exports to-
tailed $2O,663, ,521, as compared with
SS,S36,693 for September. There
were no exports to Germany during
October 1915 because of the war.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-12-17
GERMANY TO SIGN UP
PEACE PROTOCOL OR
SUFFER CONSEQUENCES
(By United Press)

PARIS, Dec. 1.-THE Peace Con-
ference expects to submit final note
to Germany this week fixing the time
limit for signing the Protocol it was
learned today. Some disagreements
have arisen between the Allied Ger
man experts regarding the compen-
sation Germany will be able to pay
Tor sinking the Scapaflow fleet, but
this is not expected to prove serious
enough to delay signing of the Pro-
tocol. The Council also decided that
German customs be paid in gold in
future because of the varying ex-
change in the decreased value of pa
Ter money.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-12-17
SIX DEAD IN
4 ACCIDENTS
IN ATLANTA
ONE ENTIRE FAMILY WIPED
OUT WHEN TRAIN BACKS IN.
TO MACHINE AT A GRADE
CROSSING-FOUR BAD ACCI-
DENTS IN THE LAST TWO
DAYS.
by United Press.)

ATLANTA. Dec. 17-Four automo-
lille accidents, two yesterday and two
today, resulted in the death of six
persons and serious injury of three
others. The dead are:
Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Singleton.
William Singleton, aged three
years.
Pearl Singleton, seventeen months
old.
The Singleton family was wiped
out at GleDwood crossing when an
Atlanta and West Point Railroad en-
gine coupled to string of cars back
ed back into the car. All of the oc-
cupants were killed instantly.
Mrs. Young was killed on the cor
rer of North and Moreland avenues
when two cars collided. She was
thrown to the pavement and died in
stantly.
Two were seriously injured on the
Jonesboro road late yesterday in a
collision of two automobiles. The
injured were rushed to the hospital
and will recover.
H. W. Thompson, who was injur-.
ed at Dead Mans curve late yester-
day died today.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-12-17
DE LUXE TRAIN COMING.
Fast Coast to Operate Palace on
Wheels In January.

On January 5th, 1920 full winter
schedule will go into effect and the
Florida East Coast will have the best
service that has ever been provided.
In addition &c the five trains each way
already mntioned, the FLORIDA
SPECIAL, train de luxe, will be inau-
gurated; it will be limited to 9 cars,
all Pullman, dining car service. One
Of the cars geing operated between
New York and Key West; two be.
tween New York and Miami and four
between New York and Palm Beach.
This will be an extra fare train with
facilities not heretofore provided on
any Florida train, such as valet, maid,
secretary, barber and bath service.
In addition to the regular railroad
transportation and Pullman charged
an extra fare of $1,000 will be as
sessed.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-12-17
AND
FARM HEADS
ASK FOR It
GOMPERS SAYS ANTI-STRIKE
CLAUSE IN CUMMINGS BILL
WILL MAKE LAWBREAKERS
OUT OF PATRIOTIC CITIZENS
PRESIDENT WILL BE AP-
PEALED TO.
(By United Press.)

WASHINGTON, Dec. ia plea
that the Cummings railroad bill now
before the Senate be withdrawn and
that government control of the rail-
roads be continued at least two
years was made today by Samuel
Gompers, president of the American
Federation CT Labor, representatives
CT the railroad brotherhoods and the
officials of several farmers organi-
cations, who appeared before the
Senate Interstate Commerce Com
mittee.
The delegation, numbering twenty
nine will call at the White House to-
day in an effort to induce President
Wilson to retain the roads two years
longer, it was announced.
Mr. Gompers, who led the attack
on the Cummings bill before the Sen
ate committee today severely criti-
cized the anti-strike provisions of the
bill, declaring it would make law
breakers out of patriotic citizens who
wouldn't obey.
1t was intimated at the White
House today that President Wilson's
special railroad message to congress
would be ready in few days.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-12-17
SECRETARY LANE IS
latest TO WANT TO
QUIT THE CABINET
(By United Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17-Secre-
tary of the Interior Lane contem-
plates resigning from the cabinet but
has not rendered his resignation.
President Wilson discussed it with
him. Lane snid in a formal statement
today. The statement followed re-
ports the he had laid his resignation
besaAe the President and wished to
leave the cabinet because Of differ
ences with the President and other
cabinet members.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-12-17
PROTECTING SMALL PAPERS.
Is Purpose of Recommendation OF
House Post office Committee.
(RY United Press.l

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17-An ap-
peal to newspaper publishers of the
country make an immediate reduction
of ten per cent in the size of their
publications because of the paper
shortage was made today by the
House Postoffce Committee. Such
action is necessary to prevent the de-
struction of large number of news
papers in smaller towns, and will in
fiict irreparable injury on the COM
munities served by them, the Com
mittee declared.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-12-17
MEXICO SENDS AN
EVAS|VE NOTE FOR
HOLDING JENKINS
SAYS THAT SINCE JENKINS HAS
BEEN RELEASED ON BAIL
PRESUMES I'LL FEELING" Be-
TWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES
HAS DISAPPEARED.
(By United Press,)

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 1.-THE Mex
lean government, replying to the sec
end American note demanding the re-
lease of William Jenkins, the Ameri-
can Consular Agent at Puebla, de-
clared that since Jenkins has been re-
leased on bail Mexico presumes that
ill feeling" between the two coun-
tries has disappeared, it was learn
ed today.
jenkins tas been trying to have his
bail revoked and himself recommitted
to the Puebla Jail since the bail was
furnished W thout consulting Jenkins
or the American government.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-12-17
LADIUM FOR CANCER VICTIMS
State Health Board Secures Use of a
Valuable Supply.

JACKSONVILLE, Dec. 17-Deter-
= ned that cancer shall not take toll
CXPives in Florida in the future as it
in the past, DR.. Ralph N. Greene,
health officer, is making tenta-
, NJ Lplans to secure the use of ra-
from DR.. L. E. Bransford, of
pnville, to treat the disease. DR..
Cord has what probably is the
laluaL e supply of radium in the
nd has agreed to use it for the
oard of Health on a part time
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-12-17
sPEEDER COMES TO GULF.
(By United Press.l

ATLANTA, Dec. 17-H. w.
Thompson who was injured in crash
at Dead Mans curve on the Peach
tree Road near Brookwood Station
late yesterday is expected to die in
the Hospital. He was coming into
Atlanta at great speed and couldn't
negotiate the turn. He hit the tele-
phone pole. Other-occupants in the
car were uninjured.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-12-17

basis.
Last year 429 people in Florida died
of cancer, the death rate being AZ per
100000 population against 1872 in
1917 This year 100 cases of cancer
have been reported to the State Board
of Health. During 1917 and 1918
10000 people in the United States
died of cancer. Estimates compiled
by government health authorities
show that cancer is killing one out of
every ten persons over 40 years of
age.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-12-17
MARION COUNTY
URGES PUTNAM
TO BUILD ROADS
MEANS MUCH IN CARRYING
BOND ISSUE THERE-COMMIS-
SIONERS COME HERE TO STIR
UP INTEREST-STEPS TO BE
TAKEN EARLY IN NEW YEAR

Marion county is to make another
effort to put over a bond issue to
construct a system of good roads,
following tie failure of the last effort,
three weeks ago, to carry. The ma
i1rity against the issue was very
small.
But Marlon's system OF good roads,
end prospect for state aid depei ds
very largely on what steps Putnam
county will take towards connecting
up the Ink. Alachua is in very
much the same position. This coun-
ty now is the key to the situation, it
is pointed out, so far as the middle
Florida counties are concerned,
In an effort to secure the coooera-
ton of the people of this county the
entire board of county commissioners
of Marion county came over here yes
.erGay and called on Or. A M. Steen,
chairman Of the Putnam county COM
nissioners DR.. Steen assured the
visitors that he and the other MEM
hers Of the board heartily favored
building the road between Palatka
arc Gainesville and the construc
ton o. othr connecting links in the
,ounty, but that the board is pow
ercss to dc anything until the prop
crty owners of the county evince Il
desire FIR road construction.
DR.. Steen told the Marion county
commissioners that he would be un-
otie to give them any assurances of
what Putnam county will do, just as
he was forctd to tell the commission
e.s and bond trustees of Alachua
county. He gave them a statement
Of Putnam county's present bonded
indebtedness with the property vail
alton. showing that the county is
less heavily bonded than any in the
state ard could easily afford bond
issue. but further than this he was
unable to say.
That is the way the matter stands.
The state highway commission holds
meeting N January to reapportioH
road funus. Chairman Smith has in
timalcd that he believes the road be-
tween Gainesville and Palatka to be
a need for the states system, but he
CT the commission are powerless to
do anything until the counties them
selves make some move.
Putnam Able TO Bond.
Putnam county's bonded indebted
ness now, as shown by DR.. Steen, is
approximately 100000 with prop
ertv valuation of over $5,O00,O00. A
bond issue of a million and half
dollars would absorb all present out
standing Indebtedness and provide all
of the roads which are now an imper-
stive need.
In order to issue these bonds it will
bt necessary for the proprty owners
of the county to circulate petition
calling on the commissioners to call
On election. The election will be
called if a sufficient number of sign
nrs To the natition are secured.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-12-17
GOVERNMENT CONTROL FOR
TWO MORE YEARS URGED
THIS is DAY WORLD !
WAS TO COME TO END. .
(By United Press. !

+ WASHINGTON, Dec. 17-This i.
+ is the day the world was sched- i.
j. uled to end because five planets j.
+ ranged on one side of the sun. +
= End of the world weather, as =
i reported by government forecas- +
= ters was featured by below nor +
T. NAL temperatures in nearly all Il
+ sections. No reports were re- +
+ ceived toSay of terrible storms 4
+ scourging the earth as predicted +
+ unofficialiy. The Juxtaposition :
+ of planets had nothing to do +
4 with the cold wave. 4
! + + + + + i J. i + j. + i j. j. ].
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-12-17
TWO STATES WANT BOOZE.
New Jersey and Rhode Island to
Fight Constitutional Amend
ment.
(By United Press.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17-Rhode
Island today will begin fight against
c Constitutional Prohibition in the Su-
preme Court. Backed by five
thousand dollar appropriation legis-
lature. They will take the same
course in New Jersey. A petition
was started yesterday.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-12-17
TWENTY MILL LEVY.
FOR 1920 EXPENSE.
BILL FOR PALATKA
APPROPRIATIONS MADE FOR
LIBRARY AND ADVERTISING
FUND-BUDGET is ADOPTED
AND TAX ROLL ACCEPTED
NO APPLICANT FOR TAX AS.
SCISSOR

Council last night accepted the tax
foil for 1920, passed the budget fixing
a levy Of twenty mills and was pre-
pared to elect a tax assessor for 1920,
but found that there were no appli
cants.
The budget calls for an appropria
ton of S1,J10 for the maintenance of
the public library and 81 900 for the
advertising fund asked for by the
Business Mems Association. Alder
man Coughlin was the only member
Of council voting against these appro-
priations.
The levy of twenty mills was divid-
ed as, follows: General revenue,
eight and half mills; paving, two
mills; fire, thre mills; sinking fund.
four mills; waterworks, two mills;
public library. half mill.
When thee matter of election of a
tax ASSESSOR for 1920 came up it was
found that there were no applicants
fer the position. Alderman McNally
nominated Alderman Dineen for the
position of tax assessor, but Alder
man Dineen said that while he ap.
preciaUed the honor, he felt that his
constituency in the Seventh ward, and
for that reason would not consider the
domination. 1t was then decided to
bold anothe' session next Friday
night for the purpose of electing an
assessor.
There was some discussion as to
the advisability of going ahead with
the work Of laying water mains with
cut the supervision Of a city engineer.
Alderman Coughlin said that Fore
man Perrila knew about as much
about this work and was as efficient
rs any engineer in it. He highly
commended tie efforts of Mr.. Perrine
to give good service. Aldermen
Coughlin aud Gay, who have been su-
rervsing the work of main extern
sions made their report and were
asked to BRING in a statement Of cost
FOR approval. Alderman Buie asked
that som extensions be made in his
ward and tie committee was instruct
ed to see tfat this is done.
Chairman of council Merrill an
nounced his appointment to the Lii
brary Memorial Board as follows:
Mayor W. L. Merriam, F. T. Merrill,
E. L. Mann, H. P. Norwich, Walter
McNally, Goode NJ. Guerry, P. M.
Hagan and r. F. Adams. This COM
mittee will be empowered to plan
methods Of financing the construc-
tion of the memorial, securing of a
site and seeing that the work is done.
Applications of ]. B. Green, James
E. Ferrell and H. 7. Bennett for ap-
pointment to the police force were
read, but no action was taken. The
! mayor will appoint a special police
man until the next regular meeting
of council.
Other routlne business was dispos-
ed of.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-12-17
BOLs TAKE TWO DUMPS.
IBy United Press)

LONDON, Dec. 17-Bolshevik
forces have captured Kiefk and Jup-
vansk, in southwestern Russia, from
the Anti-Bolshevik forces, a mosco"
wireless said today.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-12-17
No SHOW TONIGHT.

Owing to burned trestle between
Trilby and Sanford the Pollyana Co.,
due to play here tonight, cannot ar
rive until 1890 and the shaw has
been called off at The Arcade, which
will be dark.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-12-17
SMALL BLAZE TO-DAY.

The fire department was called to
Third and Olive streets this after
noon at 1 o'clock where the door to
garage was on fire. The prompt
ress of the department prevented any
material loss.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-12-17

%'SFt.Esss. 2 !s,:$,:.s:',.;;s. $50
= THE W. @-'-R +
" Fair tonight and T.
+ Thursday not +
*much change in T.
+ temperature. Frost 4.
+ north and central +
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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-11
JNo. F. RICHARDSON WEEDS

Mr.. Jno. f. Richardson and Mrs.
Mary Frances Gilhspie were united
in marriage at the home of Mrs.
Gentry in Fayette county on last
Wednesday. Mr.. Richardson is for
mer jailer of Montgomery county,
and is now deputy sheriff. He is a
gentleman of the highest order and
one that is honored and respected
by everyone. His bride is the wild
ow of the late James H. Gillaspie,
and is a most excellent and refined
young woman. They are both very
popular and have hosts of friends
who join us in extending hearty con-
gratulations.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-11
ASSIST THIS
WORTHY WORK
Ladies of Country WOman's Club
will Furnish Room at New
City Hospital

The patriotic, energetic ladies Of
the Country Woman's Club will
serve dinner at the old Ringo stand
on Maysville Street next Monday
court Day. and the entire pro-
ceeds will be used to furnish a room
in the new city Hospital
1t is understood that those in
charge of the hospital fund are soon
to start an active campaign thru
out the county for funds to make
the additions and furnish the equip
ment necessary. The ladies Of the
Country Woman's Club have been
serving dinners for several days past
and below will be found the menus
for this week and also Court Day.
You will get more than your moneys
worth and in addition be aiding a
good cause if you patronize them.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-11
NEW FIRM IN CHARGE

Raglan & Gay who recently pur-
chased the garage of the Griggs Mo-
ter Company on Maysville street,
have completed invoicing and are
now in charge. BY the way Of in
Producing themselves to the auto
public these gentlemen have put on
special tire sale and if you need
some new ones give them a call
Many changes will be made for the
benefit of the public. The main office
will be on the right hand side Of the
building while the large room on the
left will be fitted up for a stock
parts room and tire room and all
parts will be carried in stock. The
agencies for the Marmon, Franklin
and Nash automobiles have been Sc
cured and one or two other cars are
under consideration. The merits OF
the above cars are too well known
to need any comment from us as Is
also the business accumen of those
in charge. We bespeak for them Q
share of your business in their line
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-11
DIES AT LEXINGTON

Mrs. Mayme Shropshire Porter,
wife of Mr.. ]. w. Porter, of Licking
ton, died at the Porter home Satur-
day following an illness of about
one months duration. Mrs. Porter
was a member of one of Kentucky's
oldest and most respected families
and was well known to many of our
people, having visited friends here
on several occasions. She is sur
vived by her husband, one daughter,
Miss Darcy Moore Porter, and other
relatives throughout Central Ken
lucky.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-11

your cooperation as much as ever
before to make it success.
You extended us your patient
consideration during the trying per-
iod of hostilities; we request your
cooperation during the trying times
of readjustment
In the meantime, you can help us
in a definate way by ringing off when
you finish conversation. Many
lines are reported busy because
subscribers have overlooked the de-
tail Of ringing off.
1t will be helpful also if You will
bear in mind that there are three
parties to every telephone connec-
ton. They are the calling party,
the operator and the called party.
If either one fails to do his or her
part the connection may be failure
and the company will be blamed.
Our operators are striving to their
utmost to please you and to earn
your commentator. They are proud
of their vocation and anxious to
make a success of their work by
giving Mt. Sterling a service second
to none.
If you will bear this in mind and
approach them in spirit of help
fulness, l feel sure you will note an
early improvement in your service
(advt.)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-11
PHILLIP o. souTHGArE DIES

Mr.. Phillip 0. Southgate, aged "a,
a son of Rev. f. L. Southgate, pas
tor Of the local Methodist church,
died at the home Of his father on
last Thursday morning after an ex-
tended illness Of tuberculosis. The
young man was kind and courteous
and in his passing home has been
saddened that only the light from
the Heavenly Father can brighten.
Besides his venerable father, he is
survived by four sisters, and four
brothers. The body was taken to
Covington Friday and the funeral
took place at the home of his sister,
Mrs. Simrall, with services by Rev.
j. L. West, and the burial at Fort
Thomas, Ky. DR.. Southgate has the
deepest sympathy of the entire COM
munity in the loss Of his son. May
the God of Love, our Great Comfort
er in time Of trouble be near unto
this grand old gentleman
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-11
BEAUTIFUL GIRL
BECOMES BRIDE
Miss Emily Lloyd Is United In Mar
rage to Mr.. John Evans Mason,
of Clark County.

On last Wednesday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. John Tuttie, in
Winchester, Miss Emily Lloyd was
united in marriage to Mr.. Johr
Evans Mason. After the ceremony,
the couple left for brief bridal
trip and upon their return will make
their home at the country home of
the groom. The ceremony, which
was very quiet but most beautiful
affair, was witnessed by only few
relatives and close friends. Among
those from this city who attended
we're Mr.. R. G. Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs.
John s. Frazer, Mr.. James and Miss
Alexine Bigstaff.
The bride, who is an only daughter
of Mr.. R. G. Lloyd, of this city, is
one of the most charming and at
tractive girls ever reared in Mont
gomery county who, by her gracious
manner and captivating personality
has endeared herself to wide circle
of admiring friends. Until short
time ago she was connected with the
Exchange Bank in this city, when
she resigned her position with that
institution to accept a similar place
with the Clark County National
Bank at Winchester. The groom is
said to be most splendid young
farmer and in every way fitted to
make the girl Of his choice a good
and noble husband. He is son of
J. Nelson Mason, of Bourbon coun-
ty, and a grandson of Mr.. John II.
Mason, of this county.