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Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23
Sudden Adjournment a
Surprise to All
Factions
TREATY WILL WIN OUT
This Is View Now Being
Taken in British
Circles
CBy Associated Press)

London, Dec. 23-The dali eireannts
adjournment of further debate on the
Irish peace treaty until January 8, al
though coming as surprise here,
was considered as favorable to the
chances for ratification. By agree
ment between the contending fac
tions, the Dali members will deliver
no speeches touching on the treaty
during the period of adjournment,
nor participate in public meetings
at which the treaty is discussed. hnt.
t is believed the Irish people will get
together and agitate for ratification.
Various agricultural and business
associations and civic bodies Ireland
are said to be planning meetings to
pass resolutions favoring the treaty,
and, although it is recognized that
there will be some declarations
against acceptance, it is believed the
large majority will support the stand
Of Arthur Griffith, Michael Collins
and their treaty advocates. The ad-
journment period will thus be nearly
equivalent to popular referendum.
Some of the correspondents also
dwelt upon what they considered
Eemon De Valera's loss of prestige,
as indicated by the vote for adjourn
ment, which he opposed.
The correspondent of the Westmin-
ster Gazette quotes an unnamed
Irish observer as declaring that hun
dreds> of young men and women, will,
if the treaty is ratified, retire in bit
ter disbursement from any partici-
patton whatever in the agreement and
may become sim fein within the
sim fein. The dali eiremann may
convince them that the treaty was ac-
cepted under duress, but this will not
desroy the republican movement.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23
REED TOOK POISON AS.
HIS WOMAN COMPANION
LEFT HIM IN A HOTEL.
(By Associated Press)

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 23.-Cor-
oner Russum continued his investi-
cation of the death by poison of John
Rodgers, 40 years old, at a local no.
tel late yesterday. The man was
.heliaUad~s nv 4offieans -tashass-eomasst%
ted suicide in a fit of dependency.
Mrs. Lillian Reed, of Memphis, al
legged companion of Rodgers, was
lodged in the county Jail late last
night and held as a material witness
upon order of the coroner.
Mrs. Reed was not at the hotel
at the time Rodgers is alleged to
have swallowed the poison, officers
declared. She was found at rail-
way station some time after Rodg-
er's death and, according to the au-
thorities, declared she was leaving
town.
The woman said Rodgers threat
ened to kill himself if she left him.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23
WANT CROSStSTATE ROAD
COMPLETED AT ONCE
(By Associated Press

st. Petersburg, Dec. 23.-The COM
missioners of each country through
which the state road linking st. Pc
tersburg and Miami passes have
been asked to adopt resolutions ask
ing the state road department to full
fill Immediately its pledge to COM
plete the highway, as result of a
meeting in Tampa recently of the
executive committee of the Gulf-At-
lantic Scenic Highway league.
The highway would pass through
Tampa, Lakeland, Sebring, Haines
City, Lake Ann, Okeechobee City and
Fort Pierce. The route is about so
miles shorter than the Melbourne
route and traverses one of the most
richly developed sections of south
Florida.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23
GOVERNMENT PROBLEM
IS WHAT TO Do WITH
STORED ARMOR PLATE
fRx Associated Pressl

New York, Dec. 23.-What to do
with some $4,000 tons of steel armor
plate, purchased at cost of $780,
900 and now stacked in the Brooklyn
navy yard, is the problem facing Of
ficials of the plant in view Of the
expected decision of the navy depart
ment to scrap several war vessels in
accordance with the terms Of the ar
mament conference treaty.
This huge amount of steel, said to
be worth $500 ton, was ordered for
the two 43,00O-ton dreadnaughts,
South Dakota and Indiana, which are
about one-third completed. Each
piece of plate weighs from 60 to rs
tons, and varies in thickness from
5 to IL inches.
1t was purchased from the Bethle-
hem and Midvale plants, and from
the navy ordnance armor plant at
Charleston, W. Va.
In connection with the problem
facing the Brooklyn navy yard, it is
pointed out that some 10000 tons of
armor plate have been contracted
for to complete the seven big war
vessels now under construction.
These ships are the West Virginia
and Iowa, building at Newport News,
Va; the South Dakota and the In
, diana at Brooklyn; the Montana, at
Mars Island, San Francisco the
North Carolina, Norfolk, Va, and
the Massachusetts, at the Fore Riv-
er yard, Quincy, Mass.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23
Will Be Taken to Home
in Kentucky When
Roses Bloom
FEW ATTEND FUNERAL
Family Had Requested a
Quiet Final Hour
With Remains
(By Associated Press,

Jacksonville, Dec. 23.-"Marse"
Henry Watterson, content with the
fullness of his life, rested tdoay from
his labors. With only the immediate
members of his family present and
with the hour of the service unan-
nounced, the body of the venerable
Kentucky journalist was placed in a
vault to remain until spring when
it will be taken home and be given
a final resting place beside his moth
er and father at Louisville.
For fear that many persons would
attempt to attend the brief and SIM
pie service at the mortuary chapel
which preceded the laying away Of
the body, the hour Of service was not
made public and the family request
ed that there be no flowers. desiring
that the service and everything con-
nected with it be as simple as pos
sible.
Rev. j. T. Boone, pastor of the
Christian church here. Of which de-
nomination Mrs. Watterson is a
member, conducted the simple serv-
ice. The body rests in marble
vault in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs.
Watterson did not attend the serv-
ice, and at the last minute the fam
lily issued a general invitation to
newspaper men to be present.
from relatives and two from inti-
mate friends, were sent. A bunch of
Gala lilies, on the casket and a cross
of the same flowers on the mentel at
the head of the casket were the flo
raj offerings displayed. Rev. Boone
read the fourteenth chapter Of st.
John and, after a brief eulogy' in
which he spoke of Colonel Waiter
sons life as an open book, delivered
short prayer. There was no mu-
sic.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23
Death Rate Rising
in Famine Stricken
Regions of Russia
nv Associated Pressl

Moscow, Dec. 2S.-The death rate
in the famine districts of Russia is
rising rapidly. More than 200 VIC
tims are buried every day in the
Saratov region.
The American relief administra-
tion is now feeding more than 8OO,-
600 children, and the number is ex-
pecetd to pass the million mark by
Christmas. Distribution of food
draft packages will be started at
Kiev shortly, the first being sent
into the Kharkov and Odessa dis
trict.
AIN the European relief organiza-
tons combined are feeding less than
100000 children.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23
American Boys Are
Heavier Than Girls
(By Associated PreAn)

Washington, Dec. 23-Boys in this
country under six years of age aver
age from one third to one half an inch
taller and "about one pound" heavier
than girls, according to report to-
day by the federal children's bureau,
said to be based on "the largest mass
of data on the heights and weights of
children under six years of age ever
brought together in this country"
The tabulation was made in connec-
ton with "children's year" and in
cludes both native and foreign born
children.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23
Santa Claus Has
Reserved Passage
Across the Seas

New York, Dec. 23.-Santa Claus
today had reserved passage on ships
the world over.
The old gentleman with white
whiskers and red raiment, who con-
vention is pictured dropping down
chimneys ashore, is just as nimble
descending smokestacks afloat. He
demands that his own particular
holiday be observed at sea as well
as on land.
Pursers of almost every passenger
liner that claered this port this week
put in acquisitions for Christmas
trees, mistletoe and holly.
Ships officers were busy planning
program of music for Christmas
eve and bountiful feast for the fol-
lowing day.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23
Radicals Planning
Unionized Efforts
(By Associated PressO

New York Dec. 23.-Unification
of all revolutionary elements in the
ranks of Americas workers was con-
templated by radical delegates gath
cred here today for convention call
ed for the announced purpose of or
ganizing "the workers party of
America" 1t was semi-officially de-
clared these elements might be de-
fined as "those accepting the leader
ship of the third (communist) inter
rationale in the struggle to establish
an Americas workers republic"
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23
.Furth e r Exchange of
Views on British
Proposal
THOUGHT Matter DEAD
Italy Proposes Another
Conference Broader
in Its Scope
(By As.ociased Press,

Paris, Dec. 23-Premier BRAND
has sent Ambassador Jusserand in
Washington final and definite ac-
septance of the capital ship ration.
France, however, it is stated, main
hins her position regarding subma-
rnes and coast defense SHIPS, although
she is willing to negotiate,
France inists that her demands are
vitally necessary to her security it is
indicated, but is disposed to cooper
ste wth tsw United states as farsas
nnssihle
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23
VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE.
fRr AsaOcinted Pressl

All three troops Of Girl Scouts are
asked to meet in the high school 'au-
ditorium tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock prompt. This meeting is
very important and every girl is
strongly urged to attend. 1t will be
short and snappy, so each girl is
asked to be there promptly at 10
o'clock.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23
HARDING SIGNS AMERICAN
RELIEF BILL FOR RUSSIA
(By Assoriates Pres.l

Washington, Dec. '23 = President
Harding today higned the Russian re-
lief bill which carries $20,00O,000 au-
preparation to be expended under the
supervision of the American Relief
Administration. The funds will be-
come Immediately available.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23
PASSENGER TRAIN STOPS
TO RESCUE DROWNING MAN

Gainesville, Dec. 23. - Henry
Waits, superintendent of the Tampa
and Jacksonville railroad. had mar
row escape from drowning in Ala
,chua sink, few miles from here,
today when the boat from which he
was fishing overturned. William
Gyroe, negro, who was rowing the
boat, was drowned.
Waits was rescued by the crew Of
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23
MIAMI GETS NEW CARS.
nv Associated Prennl

Miami, Dec. 23.-New cars for the
local street railway system which
will be put nito service some time
next month are expected to arrive
early in January, according to an
nouncement by officials of the Mi
ami Beach Electric railway, which
will operate the municipally-owned
lines. Officials said service in Miami
hardly would begin before January.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23
Christmas Trade
in Chicago Leads
All Former Marks

Chicago, Dec. 23-Christmas shop
ping here has broken all records in
volume of business, according to lea
ding merchants, but probably will Rot
measure up dollar for dollar with
those of the last two years. The
city's total retail business for De-
cember is estimated at $5O,O0O,OO0.
Buyers this year are spending mon
ey more wisely, merchants said, and
demand is mostly for substantial ar
ticles.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23
AMERICAN ON WRECKED TRAIN
INV Aaaociated Pressl

London, Dec. 2S-Several Ameri-
cans were on the Venice express
which collided with the Trieste-Rome
express at San Dona, Italy, on We'd
nesday night, but none was hurt, ac-
cording to the Times Milan corre-
spondent. Five persons were killed
and thirty injured in the crash.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23
MISSISSIPPI ELEVEN
OFF TO HAVANA
By Associated Pressl

University, Miss, Dec. 23-The
University of Mississippi football
team left here today for Havana,
where they will play a game with
Cuban Athletic Club, Dec. 81. The
team, in charge of Coach Sullivan,
will sail from New Orleans tomor-
row morning, returning here Janu-
ary 4.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23
HEALY SELLS OUT.
NV Aasoclated Press)

New York, Dec. 29-Healy's, for
years one of the best known restu-
rants in New York soon is to be
closed, a victim of prohibition. Tho
mas ]. Healy, the proprietor, has sold
the estate to several Chinese who will
convert it into chop suey emporium,
it is reported.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23
Women. Terrorists
Leave Pittsburg
GBy Associated Pr-ss)

Pittsburg, Kans., Dec. 23.-Indica-
tions that many of the women sought
in connection with the mine strike
demonstrations of last week against
the working mines have left town,
became more evident today, accord
ing to the authorities. Deputy sher-
ifs failed to find a single one to-
day in visiting several points in the
county to serve warrants.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23
lnx Associated Pressl

Washington, Dec. 23-A further ex-
change of views on the British pro-
posaI for abolition of the submarine
was expected at today's session of the
full naval committee of the arms con-
ference unless the French delegates
we're prepared to go ahead with their
dlayed presentation of estimates OF
auxiliary craft desired by France un-
der the naval reduction program
Final instruction from Premier Bri-
and were still awaited by the French
representatives late yesterday after
announcing at the naval committee
session that they were unprepared to
present their auxiliary tonnage hg'
wes.
While the position taken by spokes-
men of France, Italy and japanese
against the total abolition of the sub
marine and indication of like stand
by the United States following Great
Britain's plea for its abolition at yes
terday's committee session apparent
ly had settled the fate of the propo-
lisa there still remained to be discuss
ed the move for an understanding 10
restrict the operations of underwater
craft. This was supported by all the
powers in the discussion of the Brit
sh proposal yesterday and the Brit
Rh delegates apparently are planning
to join in the move as an alternative
to adjustment of the submarine
They indicated, however, that they
would first carry their fight for tha'
to an open session of the conference
In connection with the delay IN pre-
sentation of the French auxiliary toh-
mage figures considerable significance
vas attached today to foreign news
Dispatches saying that NJ. BRAND felt
be must consult with the French CAD
met before making definite answer to
messages from Washington. The ma
tre of the cable exchanges IN pro
gess yesterday was not revealed but
they appeared to be of an important
nature and the development was gen
erally regarded as greatly diminish
ag the chances for an agreement on
auxiliary craft for several days. In
some quarters it was viewed as pos
slOle Indication that some new issue
oi major Importance had arien..
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23
BIG GUNS TO SPEAK.
Nv AssOclated Press

Fort Myers, Dec. 23.-William
Jennings Bryan and John Wanna
maker, the Philadelphia and New
York merchant, are expected to de-
liver several addresses here this
wintr and Mr.. Bryan has accepted
an invitation to spend day at the
home of General w. B. Haldeman,
nationally-known newspaper publish
er, at Naples.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23

passing train, who noticed him
clinging to the boat, and stopped the
train. The rescue was effected when
the railroad men obtained another
small boat and went after Waits.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23
CHURCH FOUND GUILTY
(By Associated Press

Chicago, Dec. 23-Harvey Church,
charged with the murder of two au-
tomobile statesmen, was found guilty
this morning and sentenced to death.
Church killed the men when they de-
livered a car he had arranged to buy.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23
Italy Wants Another Conference.

Thy Associated Pressb
Washington, Dec. 23.-The sug-
sestiOn has been made by the Italian
arms delegation to the naval COM
nittee of the conference that anoth-
e International gathering of broad
q scope be called soon after the ad-
Nurnment of the present discussion
. deal particularly with the subms-
nnes and auxiliary craft
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23
Nationalist Leader Expelled.

Sud ZagIoul Pasha, Egyptian ma
tionalis leader, who refused yesterday
to obey orders issued by the military
authorities that he and his chief ad-
visers cease all political activity and
leave Cairo, were escorted to the rail-
way station today by British troops.
The removal was accompanied by
some disturbances, in the course of
which considerable glass windows
were smashed. Later plans were
changed and Zagloul was placed in a
motor car and taken to Suez,
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-23
BRITISH BATTLERS|
SENT TO EGYPT TO.
FORCE OBEDIENCE
Nationalist Leader Is
Told to Beat 1t, But
Refuses
HIM OUT
Removal Accompanied
by Disturbances Among
Populace
tBy Associated Pr.nsI

Malta, Dec. 23-Two British war
ships received orders today to pro-
ceed to Egypt Immediately. Other
units of the British fleet in the Med
iterranean are under orders to leave
on the shortest notice.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-20
HOOVER FAVORS
LONCWORTH ACT
Commerce Head Wants Tariff
Revision Legislation Effec-
tive on Receipt By House.

Secretary of Commerce Hoover
came out strongly yesterday in ia
vor of the Longworth resolution
providing that the schedules of the
permanent tariff revision bill be-
come effective from the date the
measure is reported to the House.
Several months might elapse be-
tween the presentation and final en-
actment of the bill. Mr. Hoover
pointed out In the meantime there
would be much speculative buying
by merchants and manufacturers
OF the commodities affected. THIS
would have -the effect of overstock-
ing the markets, and in addition
would deprive the government of
much revenue which otherwise
would accrue TO 1t. said the Sec
retary.
Referring to the so per cent drop
in American exports during the past
three months. Mr.. Hoover said il
was apparent that the world mar
kets at present are overstock ed
This particularly is true of South
America, he said.
fAs soon as the goods now held
are used up, there will be a general
revival of American export trade,
the Secretary predicted.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-20
CHILEAN AGENTS
STUDY CONDITIONS
Visit Dept. of Agriculture in
Agricultural and Market
ing Survey.

The government of Chile Is ex-
porting it's perishable products.
Vicente valdivia and Nicolas VAL
DIVA, Chilean delegates now stop
ping at the Raleigh Hotel, have
come to this country, sent by their
government. to study agricultural
organization and marketing OF per-
ishable goods in the United States.
They have visited the different
sections of the Department of Agri-
culture, especially the Bureau of
Markets, where they have found
most of the information wanted.
The present Chilean government
wants to promote the production
and commerce of fresh fruits and
vegetables. because its soil and Gil
mate are most adequate for great
production.
On account of the exceptional
advantages for fruit tree culture,
orchards have developed in Chile
very rapidly of late but there are
still largo extents of land avail
able for such purposes. II is hoped
that eventually these land tracts
will be used for such agricultural
purposes as the income from such
orchards could easily offset the in
come from duties on export of nj
trates.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-20
WHEAT QUOTATION
HIGHLY ERRATIC
Prices Fluctuate Rapidly;
Coarse Grains With Heavy
Undertone Average Lower.

CHICAGO. May 19.-wheat prices
fuctuated rapidly within a range of
3Aa5%, with May leading. Open
ing prices were about ga lower
on the July due to the passage of
the Lantz bill at Springfield. Ill,
for the offerings were quickly alb
sorbed by strong commission houses
as the result of a continued flood
of damage reports from Kansas
which were backed up by the re-
turns from four local experts who
are now in the field. These. with
unfavorable reports from Nebraska,
resulted in a sharp advance and
stop-loss orders were uncovered on
the way up which put values to a
new high on the present upturn.
Reports of rains at several points
in Kansas led to free selling and
a decline at one time, but the breaks
brought in good support. Senti-
ment is decidedly mixed and the
trade expect sharp fluctuations to
continue. The crop reports on the
whole indicate that the Kansas and
Nebraska crops are going back in
condition, although there is much
good wheat in both States Coun-
try offerings in the Southwest larg-
er. Houses with seaboard connec-
tions were buyers of May early.
Coarse grains showed a distinct
ly heavy undertone and averaged
lower. Locals who were short were
free buyers of corn early, but failed
to affect the market to any great
extent. Planting of corn is pro-
The Washington herald., 1921-05-20
TIMELY WALL STREET TOPICS

NEW YORK. May 1e.-This mar
ket's greatest disappointment was
for those who had prepared them
selves to see the steel stocks break
wide open right after the opening.
The Republic Steel dividend omis-
sion was taken as a forerunner of
similar action Of Lackawanna, Cru
chile and even. Bethlehem common
when the directors of these COM
panies meet to act on their next
divide nds. Almost every one in the
street conceded that the prospect OF
any of these companies continuing
dividends was slight. Yet the steels
did not break badly. Republic it
self declined only point in the
The Washington herald., 1921-05-20
new YORK COTTON
MART DEPRESSED
LiverpooPs Listlessness and
Unfayorable Reports
Dampen Sentiment.

NEW YORK, May 19.-The con-
Iinuance of dull cotton markets al
Liveepool for both spots and fu-
lures, together with the develop
ment of the best weather conditions
throughout the cotton belt of the
season and further unfavorable re-
ports from the local dry goods dis
tricts and Fall River, had a de-
pressing influence on local market
sentiment today. 1t resulted in fur
ther scattered liquidation. this time
mainly from disappointed bulls
among the local and Wall Street
trading element. There was, more
over. a dull and declining market at
New Orleans, with further Selling
orders coming from there and other
points in the South. With not
enough trade demand or new local
or outside buying to absorb these
offerings, prices showed a saEging
tendency throughout the contract
list from the opening.
The maximum decline from yes
terday's closing decline of II to %
points from Tuesdays final quota
tions ranged from Is to 30 points
by 2:30 o'clock. May was carried
down to 1920, July 1850. October
of the new crop 1880. December
1872, and next January deliveries
to 1880. The principal buying sup
port the market received during
and after this decline continued to
come mainly from open orders on
the scale down and from a few
local and Wall Street commission
houses. Consequently the rallies
were slight, and the trading con-
ditions so dull the market showed
no snap or resiliency. The export
clearances posted up to 2 o'clock
were 10.273 bales. Southern spot
markets were quiet, with prices off
Is to 20 points. The weather con-
ditions throughout the cotton belt
were clear apd fine. with bright.
sunshiny skies everywhere for the
first time in three weeks and tenn
perature ranging from so to 70 de-
grees at a. m and working nm
during midday to as and 80 The
Indications are for a continuAnce
OF these favorable weather condi-
tions for pushing the final opera
tions in the completion OF the
planting Of the crop over the week
end except for some slight showers
along the Carolina coast.