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Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-10-22
WATERWORXS OWNERS
HAVE MADE NO OFFER
COUNCIL STILL UNABLE TO PRO-
CEED WITH PURCHASE.
New Jail Badly Acknowledgements In
crease But Receipts Are Sta.
tionery.

Until council can hear from the
owners of the old waterworks system
no steps can be taken to ACQUIRE the
property, it was brought out at last
nights session. Chairman McNallv
OF the special water committee said
that ne had written to the officials
Oh the company, asking them to make
price, but that no answer has been
received. More time was granted the
committee.
That a new city jail is badly needed
was brought to the attention of conn
Gil by Alderman Dineen. The pres
ent quarters are a disgrace. it was
agreed. This is matter that has
been before the council several times
before, but no steps have yet been
taken. A committee composed of AL
dermen Dineen, jacobson and Couch
I'm to Sc what can be done towards
securing new location for a citv
jail.
Alderman Dineen submitted an
amendment to the traffic ordinance
relative to the parking of cars, max
ing 1T unlawful to park cars at spots
designated as non-parking places.
This will apply especially to filling
stations and entrances to garages.
The ordnance will be brought up at
the next meeting for passage.
MIR. Usina, who was present as q
spectator, called the attention of
council to the assessment against the
waterworks plant, which is now fixed
at 100000. Mr.. Usina said that
the plant cost the city 100000 and
that about $4,000 had been spent
since the initial cost. At the city's
present ratio of assessments the as
sessment against the water works
should be only about half the amount
on the books at present. The clerk
was instructed to go through the rec
oids and ascertain just what the plant
did cost the city.
1t was decided to catl the attention
of the railroads to the condition of
the weeds along their tracks between
Third and Fourth streets.
The clerk was instructed to write a
letter requesting the railroad author
tiles to place a crossing of their tracks
at Eleventh and Laurel streets.
The salaries of firemen Perrin and
Usina were raised S. and $40 respec-
lively.
A light was ordered placed ON
Eleventh street, by Dunyham.
Alderman Coughlm called attention
to the fact that the city is facing
serious financial situation, as the
expenses are mounting higher and
higher and the revenue has not in
creased appreciably. No sugges-
ticn was made for remedy, but coun-
ell will probably give the matter con-
sideration at a subsequent meeting.
The application of C. H. Wigg for
the position made vacant by the res
ignation of City Engineer Stallings
was received an dfiled.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-10-22
o. X. GROCERY PRICES.
List Published in This Paper Shows
Chance to Save.

In today's News appears a list of
prices at which groceries are sold at
the o. K. Grocery that are truly sur
prising. One item, for instance, be-
ing bacon at % cents per pound. 9th
er items are in accord This enter
prising concern believes In handling
a large volume of business at a close
margin Of profit rather than a small
business at big margins.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-10-22
DEATH OF AN INFANT.

Katherine, the four months old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. joy
ner died this morning at the home of
its parents. The child was ill but
a short time and the parents are
heartbroken. The funeral will take
place tomorrow morning at 1880
o'clock.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-10-22
Tuesday Bridge Club

Mrs. Warner T. Hamm entertain
ed the Tuesday Bridge Club this af-
ternoon at her home on River street.
Two tables of playes enjoyed the
game. The club, as yet, is not fully
organized for the season, as some of
the members have not returned from
their summer outings.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-10-22

Wallace Reid is to appear at the
Arcade again this week, his vehicle
being "Alias Mike Moran" from the
story which appeared recently in the
Saturday Evening Post. Some critics
admire it even more than 1.-THE VAL
ley of the Giants"
The famous Mack Sennett comedies
will be presented at the Arcade every
Saturday beginning this Saturday.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-10-22
THE DEAR SUBSCRIBER.

How dear to my heart is the steady
subscriber.
Who pays for his paper each year
when its due.
At this fountain of truth, he's a
regular imbiber
The steady subscriber so loyal and
true.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-10-22
RETURNS COMING IN SLOW.

Contributions to Roosevelt Memorial
Small Says Chairman Merrill
So far as Palatka and Putnam
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-10-22
Honoring Mrs. Bulky

Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Randall
Wells entertained at her home on
South Ninth street in honor of Mrs.
]. D. Bulky, a recent bride. After a
delightful afternoon spent in games
and conversation, the guests were
served with delicious punch, cake
and mints. A handsome dresser
scarf was presented to Mrs. Bulky, as
honor guest. Those present were
Mesdames ]. D. Bulky, Wendell Beas-
ley, A. 0. Pearce, A. B. Cook, H.
Wolfenden, G. Crawford, Earnest
Neck, H. G. Petty, and Misses Hattie
N. Bulky, Mabel Holcomb and Alta
Brakeman.
NJ. P. Campbell, of Federal Point,
was a business visitor in the city to-
day.
D. P. Hancock was in from Bost.
wick today.
C. W. Brown, of San Mateo, was
in Palatka today.
G. A. Powell, of Jacksonville, is
here on a business trip today.
Mrs. G. Walker and Mrs. Weber
are out of town visitors here today.
L. J. Howell, of New Smyrna, was
in Palatka on business yesterday af-
ternoon.
VIM. Nightingale, Jr., of Jackson
vile, is in the city today.
Frank P. Beddow is a visitor here
from Jacksonville today. Mr.. Bed
Bisbee daily review., 1919-01-02
SURF RISE IN STORE FOR LUNCHEON CLUB IN PROGRAM TODAY

Members of the Warren District Luncheon club will meet with an agreeable surprise at noon today when they hear a program which has been arranged through the efforts of the program committee and which prom ises to be a real feature. Announce ment of the program has been with held by the committee.
 The luncheon club, which was launched and fully organized two weeks ago, will meet this noon at the Copper Queen hotel dining room at 12 o'clock sharp. This will be their third gathering, and fully as many are expected in attendance as on former occasions. In addition, several new members whose applications have been received and passed on during the past week, will attend for the first time.
 Enthusiasm which marked the inau- guration of the club, continues high, and those who to date have attended its meetings are especially enthused at the advantages which are to be found in the hour spent about the table For this reason it is anticipat- ed that the membership roll will be largely increased within the next few weeks.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-01-02
GOOD ROADS

President Wilson has addressed a communication to the secretary of az riculture, urging that the country re- sume as quickly as possible all essen tial public works, and particularly the development of good highways, with a view of furnishing employment for laborers who may be seeking new tasks during the period of readjust- ment" Secretary of War Baker has also taken up the question with the agricultural department, and he has asked that the closest possible coop eration may continue with his de- partment in the building of new roads, in order that the highways of the future may be equally valuable for military purposes and the affairs of peace The war department has learn ed practical lessons in road building, and it's men who are discharged from the army, and war industries, will carry with them a knowledge that will be valuable in their employment in road building. They know from practical experience that the blast ing of hard earth is a good deal quicker and more effective process than the former plan of resorting en- tirely to the pick, shovel and scraper. Motor truck traffic has increased one hundred per cent in the last two years, and it is found that the heavl- est of our hard-surfaced roads are built too light to withstand the strain upon them by the new motor traffic. The federal government aid road act provides means by which the govern ment supplies millions of dollars to- the state authorities, which the later matches with their own millions in the building of new highways. There is a well defined national movement that will make itself known in the coming few weeks as favoring a new system of trunk highways that will extend from ocean to ocean and from the Canadian border to the southern border of the states. Good road au- thorities are becoming insistent that better road construction shall be made more systematic in the future than it has been in the past In view Of the tact that practically all of our main travelled American highways have broken down under heavy traf- tic conditions. # is probable that the attem7t will meet with popular pub
Bisbee daily review., 1919-01-02
FREE WATER EXIT FOR BELGIUM

There is a movement in Holland to internationalize the Scheldt river This movement evidently represents a loosening up of the traditional close and selfish Dutch policy. as a result of the allied victory over Germany. It is meant to eounteract a natural effort on the part of Belgium to ob- tain control of the little section of Dutch teritorry south of the Scheldt river
 That bit of territory has long been an embarrassment to Belgium. making it necessary for shipping going to and from Antwerp, the principal Belgium seaport, to pass through channels and straits under Dutch rule. The Bel gians regard it as no more than right that they themselves should control their own side of the Scheldt, for the protection of their commerce Histori- cally and racially, they have as good a claim to this region as Holland has. It is natuarlly a part of Flanders rather than Holland. and was taken from Belgium as a war prize.
 Belgium, of course, would not go to war to recover the territory and the allies would hardly ask for its return except on friendly terms. providing for liberal compensation. Nevertheless the prospect is plainly troubling Hol- land The surrender of her technical right to dominate the lower Scheldt is the least she can do in the circum- stances.-Arizona Gazette.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-01-02
BASEBALL TO FRONT

Out of the shattered, broken orga nization of last summer. is rising al ready in the United States a new baseball. New spirit is entering into the formation of the larger leagues for the next season. New material for the teams of every part of the nation is being searched out Leaders of the two major leagues are scout ing the field for advantageous trades, good sales and purchases, and for the old players who have left their diamond positions for the army.
 Prospects for opening the 1919 se- ries in the major and minor leagues grow more optimistic each day. Com missions and organizations every where are planning the schedules and laying the way to a season in which the fans of the United States will find new entertainment and enjoy ment
 Locally the rejuvination of the old Cactus league bids fair to be realized, with two teams from this district, one from Douglas and a fourth from Can anea. Fans of the county are work ing day and night on their plans. In Cananea a definite start toward the organization of a fast and high-class nine is in the hands of a capable base ball booster, and in Douglas and the Warren district strong interests are behind the sport with earnest en- deavor to provide the best baseball ever seen in this state.
 With the end of the war and with renewed interest in the greatest game of history, this part of Arizona now stands in place to enjoy to the full possibilities real baseball. Support of the public is all that remains now to be gained to assure this sport, and efforts to secure this support will soon be started. Doubt exists in no minds that the league on this occasion will be a genuine success.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-01-02
Mercury Drops in Chicago; West in Grip of Blizzard
CBy Review Leased wirel

NBy Review Leased Wirel CHICAGO, Jan. 1-The first cold wave of the winter gripped portions of the northwest. west. southwest and reached the middle western states to- night. The mercury dropped 25 de- grees in Chicago today. and tonight was hanging at 10 above zero while extreme temperatures were registered in widely separated regions. The temperature in Chicago and Illinois was expected to drop five degrees more by tomorrow.
 The cold wave was unaccompanied by snow except in northwest Texas. where a blizzard ragged. and in Ne braska and southern South Dakota where blizzard conditions were report ed from some points. In central Wy oming temperatures ranged from 10 to 37 degrees below zero; 15 below at Long Pine, Neb.. and 12 below at Denver-the coldest New Years day there in years. Train service was se- riously affected in western Kansas and Colorado as well as in west and northwest Texas. but temperatures were mOderating tonight in Colorado.
 In the southwest. Flagstaff. Ariz.. reported Is below zero and Amarillo. Texas, six below; Roswell, x. M., two below and even Mexico had freezing weather
Bisbee daily review., 1919-01-02
OUR DEBT TO ITALY

This country does not hear or talk enough of Italy; does not understand ,what it owes to tlie Italian people. to Italian courage and genius.
 To Italy. undoubtedly. is due the fact that the allies were able to hold out until America came to end the war.
 Future historians will give credit to Italy for what she has done. for her sacrifices. her heroism. in this as in other great struggles.
 It should not be necessary to wait for history's decision. America as a nation and Americans as individuals should prove now that they appreci- ate what the world owes to the Ital- ians.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-01-02
CAPTAIN MELLGREN HAS RETURNED FROM DUTY

TOMBSTONE, Ariz., Jan. Capt. V. G. Mellgren of Tombstone, who has been in France ever since war was declared, returned home yesterday on a 17-day leave of absence, having just returned from overseas. He will re- turn to New York to report for duty again, hoping to receive his discharge shortly. Captain Mellgren has seen strenuous service since he has been in France, having at first been con nected with the British forces, where he saw service in the gas and flames division, and was later transferred to the American forces as gas officer. Since then he has been through many battles. He was gassed in the drive through the Argonne forest about four months ago, and has many incl dents to relate of what he has seen while on the fighting line. He also brought back many war trophies from over there, over each if which is con- neeted some incident or happening Among them is a German helmet which belonged to German general. It is decorated in gold and bears the insignia of the Order of the Black Eagle He will remain here for sev- eral days with his parents before go- ing to visit his wife in California. and returning to his company in New York
Bisbee daily review., 1919-01-02
THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE FREE
 PEOPLES

Historically it is a significant even that a president of the United Statei should be given a welcome of extra ordinary warmth in London. We maI regard the reception to President Vii son as the recognition by the British people of the part the American ma tion has played in the war. But it is more than that It is a recognition of the essential fellowship between the great English speaking peoples which has long existed, but which has come into full recognition only under stress of association in a common cause.
 It cannot be too often emphasized that the wars greatest contribution to a permanent peace is the association of the western nations in the com mon cause of civilization-an associ- ation that has lowered in better understanding, in a reciprocal respect, in community of purpose, in a habit of working together.
 This association has been symbol ized in the reception given to the president abroad. It ought to be culti- vated and developed in the future. For the peace of the world and its orderly development must depend, in large measure not on treaties or constitu- tions, but on the friendly cooperation of the powers that united to save civilization from the onslaught made on it by the central powers.-Kansas City Star
Bisbee daily review., 1919-01-02

| functions in future matters |
 further asserts that it is not the per sonal dignity or personal feelings O
 the court that justify contempt pro
 ceedings.' While the court states tha attacks upon the character or conduc
 of judge as an individual may, 1T
 some cases, be so gross as to amount
 to a contempt, it holds that this is SC
 only when they tend to influence the
 course of justice.
 Though the reasoning is clear that
 is probably the first time that any
 court has held that praise as well as
 condemnation may constitute con
 tempt. The court says undue praise
 or fulsome flattery' may obstruct the course of justice, but adds that as to either criticism or praise. it is not the judge as an individual. but the party
 litigant that is to be protected. It is not the judge as an individual that is protected. Until the publications complained of reached the point where they naturally tend to, or do interfere with soine pending matter, they are not contemptuous. no matter how vicious or unwarranted they may be.
 "A most important holding of the court, especially at tnis tune when the rights of free speech and free press have been so much clouded by voluntary and involuntary censorship and by so much public concern as to the effect of governmental censorship s, the effect of governmental control of many of the means of cCmmunica- tion, is the reformation of the prin- ciple that under our theory of gov ernment the right of freedom of speech and of the press are essential to public welfare While holding that these do not afford license to indulge in unwarranted attacks upon the courts. the opinion notes that public opinion has greatly restrained the courts in the exercise of con tempt powers. and that even false and unwarranted criticisms of judges afford them no greater remedy than those given to private citizens, unless they encroach upon the rights of liti- gants and tend to Obstruct justice in pending matters or embarTass the judge in the discharge of judicial functions.
 An important ruling regarding the right of the public to comment upon a judges political, personal and busi ness affiliations is embraced in the courts decision OverrulinG the holding of the lower court that such comment was contemptuous. as in effect charg- ing that the judge was a political judge and that his court was controlled by politics Concerning such dis closures Of the judges relations the supreme court said certainly apply ing the rules of criminal law to this case. this court cannot presume that such a statement is contemptuous per se'
Bisbee daily review., 1919-01-02
Former Resident
 Visits District

J. E, Evans, secretary of the mili- tary '. NJ. C. A. at Camp Harry J. Jcnes. returned to Douglas yesterday to resume his duties, after spending New Years eve here. His particular reason for coming was to attend the dance Tuesday night at the Warren District Country club.
 Mir Evans expected the quarantine at Camp Jones would be raised soon, both on account of a diminutiOn in the number of cases of influenza among the soldiers and the decreasing se- verity of the disease. There had been few deaths among influenza pa tients recently. comparatively speak ing. although in the beginning the epidemic was quite severe.
 Mir. Evans formerly was connected with the Phelps Dodge store in this city and prior to entering the army Y work was manager of the P. D. store in Tyrone. N M.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-01-02
HERO OF CHA TEAU THIERRY E
 Warren District Youth Back From Nest Front E 5 E
 WEARS GOLD WOUND STRIPE

About two hours after l had been hit l was found and taken to a first aid station and within 24 hours I was in a hospital That, of course, is all saw of the campaign.
 Praises Hospital Service
 'The hospital service in France was mighty good We were we'll attended and the food was excellent We had good food at the front, also, though at times we were forced to live on poor food; that was because fighting was so heavy that rations could not be brought to us.
 T left France on the day the armis- tice was signed, November Il. Every body was overjoyed or at least 1 didn't see a soul who seemed to feel sorry because it had been signed and peace had come. Even the Hun prisoners in the cages were delighted and didn't hesitate to say so.
 'I have received kind treatment since returning to the United States. The doctors at the hospital tell me my leg will get all right after a while and will be able to get about as we'll as I ever did.
 Uses Red Cross Cane
 This is not the cane I brought over from France with me. The one l now am using was given me by the Red Cross because it was more serviceable than the one l brought across with me"
 Wherever "Grif," as he is known in the district, has gone since he return ed here. he has attracted attention and local people are vieing with one another to express ill silent way their admiration for him as one of the men who suffered for the cause of freedom, in order that the peoples of the world might live in safety.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-01-02

Using a heavy cane to assist him in walking, because of a wound in his left leg, received while serving with his regiment in defending Chateau Thierry against the German horde ad- yancing toward Paris, J. D. Griffith, formerly the driver of a service car in this district but now a member of the 103rd Engineer regiment, is be- ing greeted by his friends as one of the wars heroes. Upon the sleeves of his blouse he wears gold stripes, one indicative of six months foreign serv- ice; the other showing he had re- ceived a wound in action.
 MT. Griffith is spending a few days here as the guest of his brother, a resi- dent of Cochise. He will leave the latter part of this week for San Fran cisco to re-enter the hospital to re main until he has been cured con- pletely. Then he expects to receive his discharge.
 Early Arrival in France
 q left Bisbee October 3, 1917, going first to Camp Funston, Kas. Later I was transferred to Camp Kearny, Calif, and from there to Camp Han cock, Ga, which was the last place before going overseas. was a mem, Der of the 103rd Engineers. We sailed for France April IS. 191S," MT. Grif- fifth related.
 My regiment spent but a compara- lively short time in training and was rushed into the fighting on the Marne at Chateau Thierry, July Is, when the Germans were menacing Paris. fought that day and on the following day was wounded A machine gun bullet struck my left leg, shattering the bone.
 Tt was not my misfortune to have to lie on the field for long period.