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Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-01-05

days. They thought they were still
over New York state. Their gas bag
kept sagging toward the earth, and
from time to time they dropped sud
denly out of the low clouds and saw
the snow covered ground leaping to-
ward them. Instruments, sand bags,
rope, everything that could be con-
sidered ballast was thrown overheard
at such times, and every Tightening of
the weight gave the balloon a new
lease of life. AS their trip drew to a
close they found themselves scudding
close over the, tree tops of a dense
woods, from which they knew they
probably never would emerge alive,
and it was only by sacrificing every
thing except what they absolutely
needed in the way of garments and
food that they escaped. Shortly af-
terward they saw what appeared to
be hut. 1t was the most welcome
sight they ever beheld, as they had
begun to believe they were sailing
deeper and deeper into an uninhabited
region. When they saw this supposed
hut-in reality haystack-they were
heading swiftly for the waters of
James bay, which is not entirely
frozen over. Had they delayed their
descent 10 minutes they would proba-
bly, have fallen into the bay.
Their balloon tangled in a tree and
remained there. The three men
crawled out of the upset basket and
Immediately heard the barking of a
dog. They believed thsi came from
the direction of the "hut" they had
discerned from the skies, and headed
for the. sound. Eventually, they came
upon an open space and to their bit
ter disappointment found nothing
there but the. straw stack and, near
by, dog caught in a, beaver trap.
Ate Carrier Pigeons
Deprived as they were of the imme-
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-01-05
ELECTRIC CLOTHES SAVE LIVES
OF THREE NAVY BALLOONISTS
Continued from Page ~


which settlement the balloon came
down December IA after its flight
from Rockaway Point, New York. Nc
Leod is the man who brought out the
first word that the Americans were
safe, driving a dog team 200 miles to
announce their arrival at Moose Fac
tory and file Hinton's telegram to the
navy authorities.
Mcleod, a tall, handsome Indian,
who speaks perfect English, and has a
polished manner despite his long years
spent in the woods, was taking his
first train ride when l met him. He
was accompanied by two other in
dians, Sinclair Martin and Harlan
Vincent. All had stories to tell of the
strange men who came down out of
the sky. But Mcleod, being the east
est spoken, did the talking.
He quoted the stories told by the
three airmen, reconstructing the fol-
lowing narrative of their adventure.
.. Threw All Ballast Over
The balloonists had no idea of their
location, after having been aloft two
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-01-05

diate hope of warmth and shelter, they
set doggedly out to try and find help.
They were weary and ragged, but
their electrically heated garments
kept them going. They wandered
three days. All the rations were
gone. The carrier pigeons of which
they had three, next were eaten. At
the time the naval authorities at Rock
away were waiting for carrier pig
con to arrive with news of the aero
nauts, the birds were being eaten to
give the airmen strength to plod on a
few more miles;
At last they met an Indian trapper
who guided them to Moose Factory.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-01-05
PENSACOLA YOUTH
HELD IN CHICAGO
AS A HIGHWAYMAN

Chicago, Ills. Jan. 5-Forewarned
of the plans of the robbers, postof-
flee inspectors and Chicago detec-
tives foiled plan to rob the mails
here, and two men, each former
mail wagon driver and under arrest
today.
The men arrested, Leo Myer, of
Chicago. and Clifford Kiddinger OF
Pensacola Fla. were captured as they
lay in wait for an automobile truck
that gathers registered mail from a
number of boxes in the district.
They had planned to blockade the
roadway, overpower the driver, and
make off with the truck and its load.
Their former employment as wa
Ngon drivers, it is declared, gave Mey-
err and Kiddinger knowledge of the
fact that valuable mail was carried
on the truck they sought to rob.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-01-05

Instead of surrendering to exhaustion
and going to bed for long rest after
their hardships, the three Americans
demanded that they be given facili-
ties to start south Immediately and
report to the navy department. After
three days wandering in the wilder
ness they were ready to face the rig
ors of 200 mile dog sledge mush to
the nearest telegraph line so that
their duty might be fulfilled. They
abandoned this plan only when as
sured by the Hunsons Bay men that
an Indian would start Immediately for
the telegraph Office with a message
announcing their safety.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-01-05
.CLY |VN CHAIRMAN
!. commissioners;
/ NEW BOARD IS IN

w. F. CIynu commissioner from
the Crescent City district was
e,actad chairman .a .r. Board
of County Con-. ssIoners ct
yesterday sess..- seeding D. W.
Gibson, retired. Mr. Glynn is one
of the oldest members of the board,
is thoroughly conversant with the
county's affairs and has been sue
cessful in securing construction Of a
splendid road for his district.
For the convenience of all con-
celned it has been precedent OF
wears to select the commissioner
from the Paatka district for chair
man but it was a foregone conclu-
sion that Mr. Glynn would be elect
ed. He has been recognized as the
leading voice on the BOARD for some
time. Commissioner Burt, of the
Palatka district, was not present at
the tine the new board organized
and when the oath of office was ad.
mhistsrsd, and has not yet taken
he oath, although he participated in
the drawing Of the jury lists and in
the transaction of other business
County Attorney Odom said that he
did not think that the absence Of
Commissioner Burt who arrived
about thirty minutes late, would nu.'
lily the organization of the ne?
board or the election of chairman
but there might be some question as
to the legality of the jury lists from
Mr.. Burt's district, since Mr.. Bur-
had not been properly sworn. Mr.
Odom is now looking this matter up
Mr.. Glynn, in accepting the chair
manship said that he would try tt
do his best for the interests of al
districts. He observed, with {
smile, that something must be tn
matter that there wasn't a delega
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-01-05
LAKE ATTORNEYS.
GIVE A FARE WELL
FEAST To NEsY0R
Especial to the News.)

Leesburg, Jan. 5-On the eve Of
his departure for Tallahassee to take
up the duties of first assistant to the
Attorney General Judge ]. B. Gaines,
for thirty-siX years a resident of
Lake county, and one Of the best
known attorneys of the central sec
ton of Florida was the guest of hon
or at a banquet arranged by the at
torneys of Leesburg, Eustis, Tava-
res and also from Sumter county.
Gathered around the banquet
board at the Lake View hotel were
the members of the Lake county bar,
county officials and their wives.
Some of those present had known
Judge Gaines since the first day he
came to Lake county from his home
in Kentucky and the expressions of
love and appreciation of Judge
Gaines, as we'll as the regret that he
will leave Leesburg after his long
residence, were touching especially
those coming from the younger
members of the bar who have re-
garded him as an adviser who on all
occasions was glad to assist the am
bilious young barristers over the
rough places.
Following responses from practi.
cally all of those present Judge
Gaines expressed his keen appreci.
alton of the honor done him. He de.
scribed in detail his early days ii
Lake County telling in a manner
that proved very instructive and in
teresting to those present of the ear
ly trials and tribulations of other'
and declined to take credit entirel.
for what little he had accomplished
as his work in behalf of his fellow
man was not only a duty but
pleasure, he reminded his auditor
that although he was loathe to leav
such a pleasant environment as LAX
County with its pleasant people thu
made for such environment his az
sence would only be temporary an
not permanent as he expected
keep his home here and still vote
Leesburg and Lake County.
The judge was given a round {
cheers as he took his seat althOug
it was plain to be seen that his or
tory had touched the heart of eve
the stern and staid lawyers presel
and handkerchief could now ar
then be seen coming up to brus
away an impending and threatenin
tear as each parting guest wishe
him many happy days ahead in h
state duties.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-01-05

tion from the Business Mems Asso-
citation before the board.
Commissioners j. J. Simmons and
L. NJ. Upchurch the newly elected
members to succeed J W Gibson and
W C WOr!ey, were sworn in, and the
clerk was instructed to draw up a
statement of the financial condition
of the road and bridge funds in the
districts of these two commissioners
for their information.
Contract for the road east from
Tom Waldon's place to the St Johns
county line was signed. The Flori-
da Drainage and Construction Co,
the contractors, have not yet signed
but this will be done between now
and the next meeting of the board.
Justice Thomas. B. Dowda asked
the board to define the limitations of
his district. This will be done.
There was an informal discussion
of the bridge tolls, Commissioners
Glynn and Burt having been ap-
pointed a special committee to pre-
pare scale of tolls. Mr.. Glynn
favors the ticket idea and Mr.. Burt
favors free bridge. Mr.. Turner OPP
poses the ticket system proposed by
Mr. GIynn because it is too great in
convenience to travellers. The mat
ter was left in allegiance. Commits.
sioner Burt reported that the collec-
lions on the bridge for the month of
November were $1O62.2O and in De-
cember $1,1O5.35.
Commissioner Burt was authoriz-
ed to negotiate with Duval county
for the. loan or purchase of cage
for county convicts, after which the
board adjourned.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-01-05
Yeth, indeed Il Ith.

Said the facetious Teller: "It's pretty
bard to convince a mere man that his
wife hasn't thing 10 wcar when he
has to wait two hours before theater
time for her to put it OF"
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-01-05

Newark, N. IA polite robber is
the latest. A stranger held up Miss
Jennie Max, dotted his hat, took a
diamond ring from her finger, escort
ed her home and then babe her cor
dial good night.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-01-05

We strickly guarantee our
work and material. Our policy
is mo cure--nO pay"
BUICK GARAGE
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-01-05
TELEGRAPHIC TABLOIDS.


Chicago, Ills-Postal inspectors
today were asked to investigate the
Order of Camels, an anti-prohibition
organization of the time of the pas
sage of the Volstead act. Men,
bers are looking for the man who
collected the fees. s.
West jefferson, Ohio-An automo-
BILE loaded with vice squad and fed
era prohibition officers was held up
by posse of armed cictizens here
when the men were mistaken for
bank robbers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-07
1000 Eggs
 in Every Hen
Now System Of Poultry Keepink-Get Dollar Dozen Esgs--Famous
 Poultryman
 TELLS HOW

The great trouble with the poultry business has always been that the laying life of hen was too short" says Henry Trafford, International Poultry Expert and Breeder, for nearly eighteen years Editor of Poultry Success.
 The average bullet lays 150 eggs. If kept the second year, she may lay 100 more. Then she goes to market. Yet it has been scientifically established that every bullet is born or matched with over one thousand minute egg germs in her system-and will lay them on a highly profitable basis over period of four to six years time if given porper care.
 How to work to get 1000 eggs from every hen; how to get bullets laying early ; how to make the old hens lay like bullets ; how to keep up heavy egg production all through cold winter months when eggs are highest; triple egg production make stacker hens hustle; $500 profit from every hen in six winter months These and many other money making poultry secrets are contained in MT. Trafford's 1000 EGG HEN" system of poultry rais- ing. one copy of which will be sent abso- lutely free to any reader of this paper who keeps six hens or more. Eggs should go to a dollar more dozen this winter This means big profit to the poultry keeper who gets the eggs. Mir. Trafford tells how. if you keep chickens and want them to make money for you, cut out this ad and send it with your name and address to Henry Trafford, Suite 25S-R. Court Bldg. Binghamton. N. Y., and free copy of THE 1000 EGGG HEN" will be sent by return mail.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-07

is "paralyzed" Mir Carnahan said, and unless the carriers afford im- mediate relief, the hardwood mills will be unable to move their logs into the plants for manufacture" With tho expected increased demand for hardwood. Mir. Carnahan said the fact that the southern producers had been unable to ship logs would tend fur ther to hold up building and other in- dustries that use hardwood that show signs of reviving
 The reduction asked of the com mission was approximately 33 1-3 per cent, equal to the increase which went into effect in 1920 with the gem eial rate increases. During confer ences with lumber shippers, repre- sentatives of the carriers have con tended that in view of the carriers deficits reduction could not be made.
 July earningszwill show that the return for the railroads will be at the rate of about per cent a year" Mr. Carnahan said, Tor approximately SIS, 900. GOO, according to the reports of roads so far made. The lumber industry has every reason to expect that reductions will be made in freight rates without waiting per haps 90 days for decision by the commission in the case now before it.,
 The case involves rates to con- suming markets east of the Missis- sippi and north of the Ohio from Louisiana. Arkansas. Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, the Carolinas, West Virginia and Vir- ginia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-07

of a meeting of the British cabinet at inverness to take action on the Irish problem, Eamonn DeValera. the Irish republican leader, today quite unexpectedly issued a statement to the press In which, after reiterating Ireland's earnest desire for peace, declared that peace could never be founded on make believe.
 Let us lay aside the camouf,age and put away the hypocrisy said DeValera. If Eng gland is issuing an ultiYatum let it be an ultimatum
 War, not peace. would be the out come of the imposition of England's proposals by force," according to Mir. DeValera, who went on to assert that England had no basis in right for single demand she was. mak- ing on Ireland and would not dare to make such demands upon "a power even nearly as strong as herseh.''
 It was announced earlier in the day by the Sim Fein leaders that there was nothing to communicate; then suddenly came call, and a typewriter statement was given out. Though bitterness is to be observed in the pronouncement it is noted that it does not amount to a rupture of the negotiations; nevertheless, its issuance at this critical moment is believed here to add to the gravity of the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-07
now that prices are down on
cotton goods
thrifty people are sure to buy

thrifty people are sure to buy The days of real thrift are here. Sewing machines are humming and nimble fingers fashoning Autumn and Winter apparel. Sewing at home is in itself. an economy, but still more satisfactory economy lies in buying the fabrics needed in this store of dependable qualities where prices notice ably lower s :''s:'' '''" pretty 12c CHAMBRAY-An excellent grade of 2snch wide 1ns chambray solid and stripes, for (I0 rompers Yard AOA :! s%''s;'' :''''" for 25c zEPHYR--A s2-inch wide Engham in pretty Or asor paids for NhH
 
 IMPORTED GINGHAM-when remember how 0H for hh0
 
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 PERCAIE-A 6-inch closely oven in rip blouses and | h0 Yard 4CA '''' '' .s' ''ii' 39c :,: 'ss 15c FIANNEI-S2inch wide vyela fanneIf for baby a~ wear. already hh Yard AsOC s;: s,i:s ;'''; '' ''"" 1.75
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-07
FARMING IN INDIA

From "Heera singh and His Neigh
 bors,,',<by. Narain Ashutor, in Asia
 Magazine.
 Though he was barely literate, Heera Singh knew his business well. He spent his days almost entirely in the fields. At the time of our visItl he was rather busy One afternoon l accompanied him to his work. lis system of irrigating his fields would have amused a western farmer. Water was obtained from the wells or was lifted from ponds, in baskets suspended by ropes. Two men were required to swing a basket into the water and then empty 1t at a higher level into the channel by which itl was meant to flow into the fields. It was q very laborous method and could not be employed when the iifr was more than few feet The cropl was cut with an old-fashioned sickle and carried at once to the threshing floor, we'll beaten down piece oti ground There the grain was trod- den out by cattle, just as in the days, of the Pharoahs. and 1t was win-l nowed by the equally primitive pro cess of being dropped from a height on a day when the wind was strongl enough to blow the husks away asl the kernels fell to the ground. Dur ing the afternoon that l spent lnl watching Heera Singh at his work, the village was practically abaE- doned Everybody was out in thel fields. There, from little roughl platform erected in the midst of the grain, boys and men were guarding the crops Ga night guard also wasl maintained. I was told), and wagingl an incessant war against the birds. especially flocks of parrakeets.
 What impressed me most about Heera Singh's existence was the fact that he lived. literally upon the pro-i duce of his land. The corn was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-07

For some time had noticed that my
 two children a boy of seven and girl
 of ten, were becoming highly nervous.
 irritable and very disobedient--at times
 even sassy" I tried various punish
 ments, even whipping, but they Kept
 growing worse. I fought and struggled
 with the situation. My own nerves were
 all Ion edge"-the least thing put me
 into a rage I auarreled and had most awful fuses" with my husband over nothing as I now look back on them. l was too weak to work or enjoy life and too nervous and irritable to go anywhere, was horribly impatient and ugly if I did not get just what l wanted when wanted if. | often suffered from severe heart paIpitation and indigestion. I could not deep at night; I had almost constant 4ull. aching pain in the back of my neck . nd head and frequently very dis axreeable sense of dullness in the front mart of my head. I often had severe pains ac ross my back, which made me think had kidney trouble. 1 also had tender spots along the spine. which convinced me that a fall I had had several years 70 had caused permanent spinal injury Which later proved to be only "a case Of nerves" l could not begin 10 describe all the tortures. terrible pains and great de- yitaiizing weakness which endured. No body not even my husband, seemed to appreciate or realize my condition. and very few offered any sympathy which lirritated me all the more.
 ~ Finally I went to doctor and told him my story; what awful children had, and asked his advice as to what to do with them. and whether or not l should send them to reform school. After studying my case and talking with me and my chi- drea to my surprise and disgust he told me was the cause of ray children's con dition; that it was all my fault. At this flew into a rage. but after l had quieted down somewhat. he explained to me the terrible condition of my nerve cells. He told me how the system only manufac- tured 60 much nerve force, and that this vifsi fluid of life was stored in the nerve cells. much like electricity is stored in storage battery. and that like an electric automobile after the electricity In the storage batteries had nearly all been sr,s@ mn and the car could therefora
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-07
How l Was Wrecking the
 Lives of My Children
And Suffering Indescrbabe Tortures Myself Day and Night. Mother's Terrible Confession.

hardly move. He said my own highly nervous condition had been constant and that the constant nervous strain to which l had subjected them had wrecked tions and lives. and made them what they were--that what my children needed was not reform school, but a reformed be true because after l regained my own nervous boise, and revitalized my worn same was done for my children. I found them to be the incest sweetest children in the world--their whole dispositions en- tirely changed
 The above is a hypothetical case. which a physician says may well illustrate thou sands which exist today. Homes are wrecktd. children ruined. suicides caused, rasthenic conditions. Very few people realize the awful suffering and terrible physical and mental tortnres which VII, may vital fluid
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