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Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-10

The attorneys detiase that from!
their Investigation ''there is no money
in the state treasury not otherwise
appropriated which may be applied
toward the extension and enlarge
ment of the capitol buildings and.
therefore, there is no authority upon
your part to let any contract, and it
is our purpose to undertake to re-
strain the execution of any contract
should such be let"
The attorneys said it was their in
formation that other appropriations
previously made are yet unsatisfied.
and that the act does not contem-
plate the doing of the work or the
expenditure of the money so long as
other appropriations remain uncom-
pleted.
1--WE are further prepared to show
from the records that when the
other appropriations previously made
have been cared for that there will
not be any funds in the state treas
ury within the next twelve months
at least for the purpose of capitol
extension as as provided for in the
act,' the attorneys concluded.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-10
DODGERS TRAIN AT JAX

New York, Dec. 10.-The Brook
lyn national league baseball club an
nounced tonight that it would go
through spring training at Jackson
vile. Last year the Dodgers trained
at New Orleans.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-10
High Ups Caricatured
And Satirized at !
Annual Dinner
kUKlUXNOT FORGOTTEN
Hughes Declines Key to
Back Door of League
of Nations


Washington, Dec. 10.-The Grid
iron Club, Oldest organization of
Washington correspondents, tonight
gave what probably will be acnowl
edged its most notable dinner.
About its table were brought to-
gether all the great world figures
at the arms conference and almost
as many world notables as were
gathered at the conference of Ver-
sailles.
President Harding, Vice-President
Coolidge, the cabinet, practically all
the resident diplomatic corps, the
principal delegates attending the
arms conference, members of con-
gress, captains of finance and indus
Try and newspapermen from all over
the world were guests.
Someone described the dinner as
a plenary session of tbs. men who
really hold in their hands the forces
and powers which are actuating the
chief nations at the Washington con-
ference. But unlike a plenary ses-
sion of the arms conference, this one
was strictly closed rather than open,
for it is the rule that reporters never
are present at Gridiron Club din
ner. Under this pledge of confidence
the national figures present deliver
ed notably frank and informing
speeches.
Was International in Character
The entertainment was attuned to
the international character of the
In treating the arms con-
ference the club for once abandoned
its usual method of satire, wit and
humor and dealt with the subject in
a thoroughly dignified and respectful
fashion. The keynote of the proceed
ings was sounded when the guests
and members were addressed at the
opening as follows:
Five great powers, meeting here
in Washington, have achieved in a
months time more than all the world
achieved for disarmament in a quar-
.er of a century of aspiration and eff |
'ort. To these five powers the Grid !
ron Club tonight pays homage. We
eel that it is fitting for US to look |
lpon five symbols which represent
hose powers, banded in common
.ause, whose work here is translat
ng the great vision into fact. The
,ymbols we shall show you are not
hose of war, but of peace. Tonight
hey stand together as closely bound
" ties of brotherhood as they were
n the day of the world tragedy. We
sk you, gentlemen, to look upon
hem"
Flags of the Nations.
One by one, the silken banners of
apan, Italy, France, Great Britain
nd the United States were borne
ato the room, each by bearer at
red in the military uniform of the
ountry represented and each herald
d by the national anthem of that
ountry, played by the Marine Band.
very flag was received with all
resent standing, When the five had
cen grouped, it was announced: Il
"To these five flags, united in the
ask that a barrier against war shall
e built high and strong and imper-
,bable, the Gridiron Club offers its
alute."
To the music of "The Star Spangled
.anner," the flags were marched off
nd the gaiety of the evening began !
From that point, however, the en- l
was of the usual Grid t
.on brand. with "take-offs" on cur
CONTINUED on Page a
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-10
NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS

London, Dec. 1O.-No striking de-
velopments in Irish affairs are ex-
pected before the middle of next week.
In the meantime nothing is likely to
be known of listers attitude toward
the settlement or especially since he
revelation Of the slit in the Sim Fein
which was received with a show of
satisfaction in Ulster.
The most significant news of the
day was the converting of the meeting
of the Catholic hierarchy in Dublin on
Tuesday which in view of the opinions
expressed by the Bishops is expected
to make decided pronouncement in
favor of the treaty.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-10
Tells Committee List of
War Department Is
All Wrong
SESSION IS VERY QUIET
&c org AN ImpreSses
Committee With I'M
port of Inquiry

Washington, Dec. 10.-The name!
of more than 100 former service mer
were presented today to the senate
committee by Senator Watson, Of
Georgia, who asked that they be
brought here to testify in the investi.
cation of his charges that American
soldiers had been put to death in
France without the right of trial by
court martial.
There was no intimation as to how
many on the list would be summoned
the committee explaining that it
would sift through the names next
week, Assurance, however, was
given Senator Watson that every per-
son would be called if he believed they
were prepared to give testimony di-
rectly bearing on sthe charges.
Compared with the turbulent meet
ing yesterday the session was ex-
tremely tame. ator Watson, the
only witness, read extracts from many
letters in whichs oldiers declared they
knew of numbers of illegal executions.
One soldier wrote that on a transport
taking him to France fourteen men
were thrown overheard and drowned
for no apparent reason.
Says War Department List Wrong
The Georgia senator undertook to
show, and indeed, announced that he
would prove that the war department
list of eleven executions did not in
clude all of the men illegally hanged
or shot to death by order of superior
officers.
Picture of GallOws.
A picture of what seemed to be a
gallows in France on which rope was
being hooked around the neck of a
ondemned soldier with several office
standing on the platform and scores
on the ground below was given to the
committee by the senator who tes-
titled that it was taken by colonel
now in the service. The officers
name was not revealed.
Colonel Walter D. Bethel, assistant
judge advocate general from whom the
committee obtained the list of eleven
legal executions, was instructed to
check over the Watson list and see if
any were the same.
Checking Up The List
Running through his long typewrit-
ten record of the names of prospective
witnesses with a word or two as to
what each would probably testify, SEN
ator Watson stopped occasionally to
interject some observation. The
charges he declared had become a
matter of public or national concern
and for that reason he wanted to con-
duct the case in his own way. Quot
ing from his letter to Chairman |
the Georgia senator said !
It was no surprise to him that the !
American Legion composed princi-
oally of the officers who organized
in Paris to perpetuate mil
tarism in this country should white
wash themselves"
The commander of legion post at
Okla, the senator said, had
sent him the name of man ready to
estify that twenty-one Americans
we're executed in France without
rial. Another soldier wrote that
more than 600 had been killed illegally
n France.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-10

lls9leeneHt ot the treaty terms
made at a pienary session of
AIMS conference by Senator
!, Of the American delegation
vas followed by expressions of
FTal by the representatives of
Britain, France, Japan, Italy,
Belgium, the Netherlands and
Hgal.
lust Be Ratified By Senate.
be binding on the United States
reaty must be ratified by the
Pc several of whose members
|Ad comment tonight pending a
FNH study of the text. Open
f@S declared on it by some of
rcOnciliable group" of the Yer
= treaty fight, but republican
|@ and some democrats declared
EatlOn was certain.
signatures of the representa-
OF the powers have not yet
affixed to the document and
an intimation that they may
alhheld until the question of
fatlo has been settled defin-
Ihe naval situation remains |
FAged pending word from Toxic ,
uefe is general confidence that |
'"al Of the American "5-5-3"
Will be made unanimous in the
hear future.
delegates Affix Initials.
aea of signature the principal
F,,ts have put their initials on
,urlal copy of the treaty and
w Lodge said tonight that this
affirmation was to be inter-
as meaning that the docu-
1S been approved to all in
and Purposes"
|, treaty agreement is expected
~ 10 hasten a decision not only
naval ratio but all the other
before the arms conference.
HsSates believe they are ovrr
Y OF tn hill and a British
laA went so far tonight as to
','ze u today's session as "prac-
me break up of the confer
I" lar as major considerations
|ncerned.
llrsI impulses OF some
enators was to compare and
n 'Ae treaty with the League
'uS covenant which so lately ,
center of a bitter senate
" an official spokesman of
erican delegation it was :
Ou' tonight that a feature of {
uant on which attacks were
4'ed is omitted from he .
''' peace agreement. In ar I
Of the league the members {
N respect and preserve" t
pS territorial integrity but a
'sS treaty the pledge is tol o
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-10
MAUDE MOORE NOT GUILTY

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. 1O.-Maude
Moore, charged with the murder here
two years ago of Leroy Harth, was
found not guilty today at the end of
trial lasting several days. The jury
was out only fifteen minutes. The
defendant cliamed she shot Harth in
defense of her person.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-10
TRAIN FOLLOWING fOCH
SPECIAL WRECKED RICH
MANS PARTY ABOARD
Private Car of Thomas
Lamont Was Attached
to Wrecked Train
ny Associated pressD

Pinehurst, N. c., Dec. 1O,-Thomas
W. Lamont, Of the firm Of j. F. Nor
gan & Co., and a party of friends had
narrow escape from death or serious
injury today when the train on which
they were trvelling from New York
to Pinehurst encountered a broken
rail about 30 miles north of here.
Several cars, including the Pinehurst
sleeper, rolled over down an en-
bankment. No one was injured, ac-
cording to information received here.
Mr.. LaMont's party, which left New
York yesterday in a private car at
tached to q Seaboard Air Line fast
train, arrived in Pinehurst this morn
ing attired in a variety of costumes
and travelling in battered automo-
biles,
The wreck occurred at a spot near
a creek bridge over which Marshal
Foch's special train had passed
few hours earlier and it is said the
only apparent reason why the acci-
dent was not disastrous was the fact
that the train slowed down to cross
the bridge and was not running at
full speed.
Many of the passengers were
dressing for breakfast when the
cars rolled over and their clothing
and luggage were mixed and so
scattered that they donned whatever
thew could lay hands on quickly ana
,ommandered nearby automobiles TO-
take them to Pinehurst, leaving their
personal effects to be gathered up by
The railroad people.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-10

"respect" erriorial rights in this Pa
cific.
Tb omission Of the guarantee to
"nreserve" the integrity of foreign
nations is declared by the American
delegates to constitute an all-impor-
+ant distinction between an alliance
and a compact for peaceful solution
of future controversies.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-10
RIVAL ULSTERITES IN
BRICK BATTLE WITH A
FEW BROKEN CRAN|UMS
No Other Developments
in Irish Middle Until
Next Week

Belfast, Dec. 10.-Rival crowds
stoned each other vigorously tonight
until they dispersed by the police.
After much unrest last night and spo-
radio firing during the day without
casualties the trouble grew steadily
until the crowd took to throwing
stones tonight.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-10

Father Wrenn, former priest at Ak
ron, Iowa, convicted of attacking a
15-year-old girl, today was sentenced
to an indeterminate term in the state
prison. Motion for a new trial was
denied and his counsel will appeal
the case to the state supreme court.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-10
Putnam County Boy
Killed By a Blast
of High Explosive

Fort Pierce, Dec. 10.-Frank Reid,
% years old, of Hollister, Fla, and
an unidentified negro were blown
to bits and another negro probably
fatally injured today by a premature
explosion of dynamite in dredging
operations 16 miles west of Fort
Pierce. The men were blasting
stumps ahead of a dredge digging a
drainage canal. The cause of the
explosion has not been determined.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-10

PRIEST SENT TO PRISON.
LeMars, Iawo, Dec. 10.-.The Rev.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-10
heather Forecast

v,ir Sunday and Monday. Lit
/. change in temperature.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-12-10
Good MOrn5ng-

1t never occurs to fools that
merit and good fortune are closely
united.-Goethe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
 Washington, March 20-President Hard- inss combined an errand of mercy with a first-hand study of one of his adminis- trative problems today by spending more than two hours among the wounded soI- diers at Walter Reed hospital.
 Accompanied by Mrs. Harding and Dr. c. F. Sawyer, his personal physician, whom he has charged with an investi- gation of the general problem of public health and social welfare, the President looked through the wards and entertain ment rooms of the hospital, greeting scores of the patients and asking them what could be done to make them more comfortable.
 In a short talk from the front steps of the administration building he told an jassemblage of patients and nurses that he wanted to see government policy that should fully recognize what the sol- diers of the World war gave to their country, and later at the Red Cross hut he made a speech praising the services Of women in the winning of the war.
 The question of proper hospital faciii- ties and medical attention for wounded soldiers is one which has been much in MT Harding's mind since his election, and during today's visit he asked about many details of hospital administration Among other things he studied the yo- cstional training system for the wound- ed and Mrs. Harding brought away as souvenir of the vocational plant ham niered silver jewel case made and pre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21
BANDS OF TROOPS INVADE FRONTIER;
 CLASH IS BLOODY
'PIebiscite Opens In Upper Si- !esia to Decide Whether Ger
 mans Shall Have Sover-
 eignty-British on Guard
By,Assoclated Press

Berlin, March 20.-Special dis patches from Kattowitz, Silesia, re- port that Polish bands crossed the Silesian frontier into Rosenberg and became involved in fights with Brit ish troops at Cross Lassowitz. Sew eral persons on both sides were seri- ously wounded, the dispatches state.
 Warsaw, March 19.--Premier Witos, standing on the stage of the grand opera house last night, in- formed the audience that peace had been signed in Riga between soviet Russia and Poland. The premier's speech, which had been intended for delivery in the diet was received by cheers by the gathering, among whom was Hugh s. Gibson, United States minister to Poland, the diet having adjourned before news of the sign ing of peace had been received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

GENERAL Rumor insists Viviant is coming to discuss world Ieague. \ Leaders will convene today to settle pnckers' strike.
 Eisht thousand Kiwanians to invade Cleveland. Yankee preIate is made Catholic prince in Rome. TrotAky orders hundreds slain when KrOnstadt falls.
 Cotton market maintains healthy acreage.
 Confederate veterans will meet in Admission May 1S-10.
 Andalusia Rotary club determines to help schoIs.
 Too many resolutions delay good roads in MndisOn.
 Selma will send huge Rotary deleea- tion to Birmingham.
 Coona county develops acute mica mining fever.
 w. R. Flowers, wealthy lumber,nan. buried at Dothan.
 LOCAL Kilby decisfon rend with interest. Achievements of traffic bureau far reaching.
 Care of disabled veterans first con sider1tion of American Legion. Bishop Cannon tells of need of church schools.
 Good roads amendment inaorsed by travellers.
 Committee te discuss deg shooting 01d1nance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21
VAN B|TTNER IS
 SILENT ON AWARD
Union Mine Workers Strike Leader Refuses to Discuss
 Governors Decision
Rx Associated Press

Indianapolis, Ind, March 20.--van H. Bittner, chief representative of the United Mine Workers of America, in charge of the Alabama coal miners strike, would make no comment to- night on the decision of Gov. Thomas E. Kilby, sole arbiter in the strike, made public yesterday.
 The governor, in his decision, held that the present wage scale in that district is to remain unchanged and that recognition of the United Mine Workers of America is not obligatory upon the coal operators of Alabama. MT. Bittner said he would make no cial text of the award. He is to make statement pending receipt of the off report on the general strike situa- tion in the Alabama fields to the in ternational executive council of the mine workers union here tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21
.GEORG|A COUNTY
 INVITES INQUIRY Recent Negro Tragedies as Re- viewed By Federal Attorney Arouses Newton Citizens
Rx Associated Press

Atlanta, March 2O-investigation of conditions among negro 1aborers on farms in certain .Geors.a sections as conducted by Federal District Attorney Alexander is commended in a state ment issued by Governor Dorsey. who declared today that county officials should make thorough inquiries into such tragedies as that disclosed by the finding of the bodies of three negroes in Yellow river near Covington, Ca.
 At the same time statement signed by Sheriff B. L. Johnson and almost all other officials of .sewton county was sent from Covingron taking ex- fception to certain statements by the district attorney and declaring that the dead negroes were not residents of the county in which they were found. It was stated that more than 100 New ton county negroes had viewed the bodies and had not been able to identi- fy them and that investigation had dis closed that no Newton county negroes are missing.
 Referring to MT. Alexander's state ment that some Newton county persons had knowledge of where the negroes came from and why they were killed. the statement pointed out that the su- perior court of Newton county will convene Monday and invited the dis trict attorney or any other citizen to appear and give any inrormation pos sible to the grand jury. The district attorney had intimated he might in quire into the matter as part of his peonage inquiry which already has re- suited in indictments in ether Georgia counties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21
President Visits Soldier
 Hospital and Encourages
 Veterans and Red Cross

sented to her by Private Joseph Yur- kunski.
 To all the wounded men with whom ing extended the hospitality of the White House. suggesting that those from Ohio arrange to come in a body soon to call on them.
 In his talk from the hospital steps MT. Harding recalled the example of Civil war veteran he had known. Despite the losses of both arms and one leg, he al- ways Kept talking cheerfully of the fu- ture and of the opportunities it might bring.
 WOMEN PRAISED
 1T offer it to you men, continued MT. Harding that sapie compensation. Look forward always to the morrow. am sorry the burden has come so hard to you, but you may be sure the govern ment will never be unmindful of you and your condition"
 At the Red Cross hut the President declared the work of women in the war and the aftermath of war ranked as the greatest service ever rendered by the sex to humanity
 ''The greatest thing woman has done in history" he said twas the fulfill ment of her part in the winning of the war for civilization. When bring tnat tribute to you I know it is the tribute that has been in the hearts of the men in the armed forces who felt that you ministered unto them as only apgels o- Cod Almighty could minister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21
MISSISSIPPI MOB ]. OVERPOWER GUARDS
Neuro Killers Body Was Found Hanging In Tree Early Sun
 day Morning
Rv Associated Press

Hattiesburg, Miss, March 20.-Arthur Jennings, negro, held here on a charge of killing negro woman several days ago, was taken from the county jail early today by a number of armed meu. who overpowered the sheriff. At day light the negro's body was round hang ing in tree near the city.
 At the time Jennings was arrested he fired several shots us the officers, and feeling against him has been bit- ter. Jennings, after a pistol duel vita two deputy sheriffs, in. which he was wounded twice. was captured here last week, and has been heio in the county jail avDiting the arrival of Taylor vile officers.
 According to Deputy Jailer Herring. a mob of about Is men came to the jail about 1:30 o'clock this morning. covered Jailer Mckenzie with guns, ordered him to turn out the jail lights and, taking his keys. proceeded to the negro ward of the jail and informed Jennings they were -rrom Columbia and had come for him.. They placed him in an automobile and quietly pro- ceeded to the spot where the negro's body was found early today.
 County Coroner Hulett impaneled a jury this afternon and is conducting al iayestigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21
ENLARGED CITIZENS
 ROUT WIRE PAPERS
Marshal Is BlindfoIded and Given CircuitouS Ride
 of Several Hours
By Associated Press

Daytona. Fla. March 20.-A band of masked men early today attacked a Pen- insula drive residence at Daytona beach, where alleged wire tappers' had head quarters and after firing fusillade into the house, entered and destroyed the paraphernalia. The attack is said to have been the result of failure on the part of the local police to rid the city of activities by alleged wire tappers ,"
 The attackers, numbering about 150 men, drove up in a score of automobiles and opened fire on the house. The, sole occupant escaped by jumping through a third-story screened window. When Mar shal w. D. Young appeared on the scene he was confronted by two members of the party and escorted to an automobile He was blindfolded and driven for sev- eral hours and then returned to the beach unharmed and unaware of where he had been taken.
 The masked men then returned to the residence and destroyed what was said to be a complete wire tapping layout.