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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11
Want Amendment
For Wine and Beer

Columbus-Signatures of 238, ,O22
Ohio voters, or about 10000 in excess
of legal requirements, are attached to
the petitions, filed with Secretary OF
State Smith, supporting the proposal
that Ohioans at the November cleo
ton amend the state constitution so
as to permit the manufacture and con-
sumption of beer and light wines.
The petitions were filed by Fred w.
Marcolin, Cleveland, secretary of the
Ohio division of the Association
against the Prohibition Amendment,
who predicted adoption of the pro-
posal by an overwhelming majority.
Indications are that Secretary
Smiths ruling as to whether the pro-
posal will be placed on the November
ballots will result in protest and
probable litigation, no matter which
way he decides the question.
Dry leaders, it is said, are ready to
claim violation of the federal consti-
tuition if the proposal goes on the
ballots, contending it violates the 18th
or prohibition amendment. Backers
of the proposal are expected to in
stitute mandamus proceedings seek
ing to have the court compel Secre-
tary Smith to place the proposal on
the ballots if he rules adversely to
their plan.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11
Presidents Plan
Doesn't Yield Coal

Washington-Pre Harding's
plan to have coal owners open their
mines under protection of soldiers has
proven a "bloomer."
At many places the strikers turned
out to see the soldiers, then saluted
the flag and returned to their homes.
The situation is complete denial of
the coal owners claim that miners
would return to work if assured pro-
lection.
In figures compiled by the United
States geological survey the collapse
of the presidents plan is shown.
"There is no indication of increased
production in response to the invita-
tion to reopen mines in any of The
strongly organized districts" the gov
ernment report declares. 1t is stated
that normal production at this season,
including anthracite, is from $780,
900 to 100000 tons week. Pro-
duction for the week ending July %
was 100000 tons.
The miners ranks are 900 per cent
solid" in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio,
according to the report. These three
states, together with western Penn
sylvania, comprise the central COM
retitive district which has maintained
contractural relations with the miners
for rs years up to the present time.
The refusal of the coal owners to re-
new this agreement, or meet in con-
ference as provided in the expiring
agreement, caused the present st"ike.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11
SUPPORT YOUR LABOR PAPER

An all-powerful spirit Of unrest is
in the air Everywhere you go you
will notice people from all walks of
life bearing the symptoms of dissatis-
faction with conditions as they exist.
This great nation of ours is, apparent
ly, afame with discomfort and revolt.
The colossal powers Of Capitalism
are now making drive against the
labor movement with the avoved pur-
pose of destroying it, or at least re-
ducing it to impotency.
The battle is now raging on vast
field and hundreds of tn Jusands are
engaged in the conflict. The strikes
now in progress are of enormous
magnitude and the Importance of the
issues involved has not, as yet, been
realized by the great ma ,rity of the
American people.
The supreme juncture has arrived.
Labor is fighting for rs life, for its
very existence. Therefore, just at
this time it is essentially all-important
that the workers should be industrial
Il and politically united and fight
their battles against slavery together
There should be no friction in the
RANKS; no dissensioE over petty issues
V hatever differences that have di.
v.oed the workers in the past must
be lost sight of. Good coi7non horse
sense teaches US that we must al
UlJ'TE-and stay united and pre-
sent a solid front when facing OIL
common enemy.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11
MEN WORTH WHILE

II give preference to unionists =
because / am convinced that the man
who gives considerable portion of
his time each week and a consider
able portion of his earnings each week
to try and improve the condition in
which he lives is justly entitled to
more consideration than the man who
remains outside and will not give a
portion of his time or a fraction of
his money to better the conditions of
himself and those who are dependent
upon his earnings. Judge Cussen of
the Australian Arbitration Court.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11
MARS VS.. HOOTCH

A valiant worlds war warrior, a
"Majah" who it is alleged did his
fighting at safe distance from the
firing line, is said to have fought a
losing battle with Old Man Booze on
Tuesday night which ended by the
warriors triumphal ride to the bastile
in the "joy wagon"
According to information the
"majah" appeared on the street
around about midnight, pretty well
lit up, and had disastrous collision
with the red light signal post at West
Main and Fourth streets, which
damaged the tenders of his machine
right smart. While his friends were
trying to smooth things over and get
him in shape for his "home coming" ,"
a cop appeared and the crowd de-
manded that the transgressor be
treated as one of the common herd;
after some discussion the boss cop
showed up and decided to abide by
the will of the majority and ordered
that the joy rider be transferred to
the rest room near the East Main
street bridge, and also furnished free
transportation in the vehicle main
tanned by the city for the accommo-
dation of those needing it, and it is
reported that a delegation of ad-
miring friends accompanied the party
to see that it arrived safely at its
destination.
It is wondered if the Women's Com
munity League, which passed such
drastic resolutions at their Monday
nights meeting regarding the punish
ment of intoxicated automobile
drivers, will demand that their sug-
gestions for increased fines, revoca-
ton of license and Imprisonment, be
enforced in this particular instance.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11
TUESDAYS PRIMARIES

The following are the candidates
who were nominated at the primary
election on Tuesday:
Democratic Ticket
Governor-Vic Donahey.
1t. Governor-Earl D. Bloom.
Sec'y of State-W. D. Fulton.
State Treasurer-W. J. Hiler.
Atty General-In doubt.
u. S. Senator-Atlee Pomerene.
Congress-W. A. Ashbrook.
State Senator-Alvin E. Walters.
Representative-Jas. J. Hill.
Clerk of Courts-J. G. Fulton.
Sheriff-Fred Vogelmeier.
AUDITOR. A. Grove.
Treasurer-Hollie Brown.
Recorder-Cary McMillen.
Commissioner-Mac Mossman.
Surveyor-Jo ohm A. Thompson.
Prosecuting Attorney-H. c. Ash
craft.
Coroner-Dr. S. S. Richards.
Republican Ticket
Governor-Carmi A. Thompson.
Lit. Governor-C. l.. Williams.
State Treasurer-Harry S. Day.
Atty General-E. W. Corne.
u. S. Senator-Simeon D. Fess.
Congress-W. M. Morgan.
State Senator-L. j. Graham.
Representative-Earl T. Osborn.
Clerk of Courts-Harold Hartshorn
Sheriff-Chas. H. Swank.
Auditor-Clifford Frye.
Treasurer-John S. Graham.
Recorder-Jesse T. Rees.
Commissioner-Albert M. Smoots.
Surveyor-Thos. w. Phillips.
Prosecuting Attorney-Ralph Nor
pell.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

One special duty we owe ourselves
is, to see that the union liable is on
everything we buy with our wages,
.a1ned under q union wage scale
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

BARRIERS LOCAL UNION No. ia
meets in the new Trades and Labor
hall, 231a West Main st., every third
Monday evening at o'clock. Joseph
Spettle, pres, J. H. Sharritt, sec'y-
treas.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

New Orleans will install the auto
matte phone system replacing the
present manual system.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

Newark Building Trades Council
Meets every Thursday evening at 1880
at Engineers hall, liz East Church
street. w. w. Baird, Pres; Otto Heft,
Vice Pres; Chas. Oatman, Sec; Dave
Waters, Treas; E. E. Cartnell, Serg.-
alarms.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers,
Local No. $50, meets second and fourth
Tuesdays at 7:30 p. m. at Engineers
hall. r. G. Robson, Pres; Clifford
Lyle, Rec. Sec.; Thos. Young, Fin.
Eec'y:' John Mcconnell, Treas.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

b. & o. LOCAL FEDERATION
Meets every Wednesday evening at
$50 o'clock at Engineers hall, East
Church street. James P. Wolfe,
Pres; w. 81. Pugh, Vice Pres; E. J.
Miller, Sec'y-Treas.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11
Roster OfLOCaI Unions

TRADES AND LABOR ASSEMBLY
Meets second and fourth Sundays,
900 q. M, at Trades Assembly Hall.
Victor Walk, President; Gottlieb
Zinn, Recording Secretary, J. Oscar
Juch, Financial Secretary
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11
EVERY DOLLAR

Spent with Newark Leader advertisers does a
double servceyou not only get your moneys
worth, but you serve the paper that serves you.
Read Newark Leader advertisements and spend
your money with those merchants who ask for
your trade through the columns of your paper.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

MUSICIANS LOCAL 1872, A. F. of M.
Meets at c. L. CANDLES furniture
tore, 80 S. 3rd st., third Sunday each
month, $3.50 a. m. Chas. L. Gamble.
Pres, E. A. Barber, Sec'y, c. F. Metz,
Tin. Sec'y, Otis Riggs. Treas.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

BREWERY WORKERS LOCAL 1862
Meets every second Monday of each
month at Trades Assembly Hall, 1880
o. m. Charles, Dean, President; John
Dix, Fin. Sec'y, 43 Wilson street.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

CARPENTERS LOCAL No. 1876
Meets second and fourth Fridays OF
each month at convention room in
court house. C. n. Morgan, pres;
Stanton Hilleary, secretary.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

AMERICAN FLINTS No. 80
Meets first Saturday Of each month,
3 o. M, in Trades Assembly hall. Vic.
Walk, pres; Gottlieb Zinn, sec'y;
John F. Maurer, fin. sec'y-treas.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

Newark Lodge No. 463. I. A. Of M.
Meets End and 4th Monday, 8 .. m.,
Trades Assembly Hall, 23k w. Main.
Kenneth Jones, Pres; VIM. A. Lynn,
North 3Oth ST., Fin. Sec'y; Samuel E.
Hall, Rec. Sec'y.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

Moundbuilders Lodge No. 7O5, B. r
G. of A., meets lst, 3rd and 9Th Friday
Of each month at Trades Assembl,
Hall. Louis Spickler, Pres; J. P.
Sullivan, Rec. Sec.; o. E. Armentrout,
Fin. Sec.; w. H. Wilson, Treas.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

Plasterers and Cement Finishers
Local No. 303 meets first and third
Tuesdays, 1880 p. m, at Engineers
hall liz East Church street. J. L
Myers, Pres; C. D. Fleming, Sec.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

PAINTERS, DECORATORS AND
PAPERHANGERS UNION No. $50,
Meets every End and 4th Friday
evenings at Trades Assembly Hall,
c. v. Borden, Pres; H. F. Bassett,
Rec. Sec'y and Treas; Louis Bieber,
Fin. Sec'Y.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

Boot and Shoe Workers Union Local
286, meets the last Tuesday in each
month at p. M, 81 Hudson avenue.
All members are requested to be
present. j. M. Broughton, Pres;
Paul Fatig, Vice Pres; VIM. Fish
baugh, Fin. Sec'y and Treas; Frank
Fishbaugh, Rec. Sec'v. Phone 52O7.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

IRON MOULDERS UNION No. 15z
Meets first and third Monday nights.
Redmens' hall. Louis Stargell, Pres;
w. Linderman, Sec'y, Paul Danner,
Corr. Repr.; John Seidell, Fin. Sec'y,
90 Dav ave.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

LICKING LODGE No. 80. L A. Of "
Meets first, third and fifth Tuesday
Trades Assembly Hall. Joe Church,
Pres; Roy Lentz. Sec'y.; ]. P Wolfe
Business Agent.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

BLACKSMITH, DROP FORGERS
AND HELPERS UNION No. 323,
meets End and 4th Monday nights at
Engineers Hall, liz E. Church st.
James Cleming, Pres; R. A. Rine,
Rec. Sec, 18 Western ave. Phone 445O.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

Electrical Workers No. 11O5, Inside
Wiremen, meets 1st and 3rd Friday
evenings at Z o'clock, at Trades ASS.
hail. A. N. Evans, Pres; Chas. Belt,
Fin. Sec'y and Treas; c. O. Roe, Corr.
Sec'y.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

A. A. of st. & E. Ry. Empl. of A.,
Meets third Monday of each month,
at 1000 a. m. and 7 p. M. at Train
mems hall, South Third street. c. L..
Bishop, pres; Martin Luther, vice
pres; S. R. Bishop, recording sec'y.;
C.. F. Martin, financial secretary.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

PLUMBERS AND STEAM FILTERS
Local 271. Meet every other Friday,
7 p. M, Druids hall, s. 3rd st. Pres,
Theodore Rueff; Fin. Sec'y, K. c.
Kelley, 169 Hoover st.; Rec. Sec'y,
Jos. A. Pfeifer, 1922 Central ave.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

lcewag0n Drivers and Helpers Local
No. 263, meets I'd and 4th Thursday
evenings at 1880, Trades Assembly
Hall. Robert Williams. President,
Rolla Bear, Sec'y-Treas.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

ELECTRICAL WORKERS No. 172
Meets first and third Thursdays,
Trades Assembly Hall, D. p. Mason,
Pres; Sam Alsdorf. Sec'y-Treas.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

RETAIL CLERKS. LOCAL 1yS
Meets last Wednesday each month
at Trades Assembly Hall, West Main
street. Chas. Cooper, Prs; VIM. A.
Archer, Secretary.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

Engineers Local $50, l. U. of 8. & o. E.
Meets 1st. 20 and Sd Wednesday
nights at Engineers hall 11k East
Church st Chas. Iden, Pres, W. l..
Jackson, Rec. Sec'y, Jamss Banner,
Fin. Sec'y and Business Agent.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

INTERN'L MOLDERS UNION EOS
Meets second and fourth Tuesdays
Trades Assembly hall. George Lewis.
Pres; Henry Staugh, Vice Pres;
Chas. Frease, Rec. Sec.; Warren Wort,
Fin. Sec'y; Earl Howell, Treas; w.
E. Schoeller, Corr. Rep.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11
AmaIgamated Sheet Metal Workers,

Amalgamated Sheet Metal WoIKeIs,
Local No. 522, meets 1st and Bird
Tuesdays at $3.50 p. m. at Engineers
hall, 111a East Church street. W. v.
Workman, Pres; C. F. Alfordson,
Rec. Sec'y; L. R. Mallonee, Fin. Sec
Treas.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

The following are the candidates
who were nominated at the primary
election on Tuesday:
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-11

!. A. T. Stage Employees. M. n
Meets first Sunday every month 10
a. M, at Trades Assembly Hall.
Henry Froelich, Pres, Richard Thomp-
son, Sec., Walter Kinney, Treas,
Frank frost, Business Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-19
OPERATION UPON M'CORM|CK STILL
 REMAINS MYSTERY
Relatives of Millionaire Refuse to Comment Upon Reports That Gland Transplanta-
 ton Was Performed
By Associated Press

Chicago, June 1s,-The veil of mys- tery drawn about m operation per formed last Monday on Harold r. Mccormick, chairman of the execu- tive board of the International Har- vester company. remained as inn renotrable tonight as 40 hours ago when word of MT. Mccormick's Ill., ness first became public.
 That Mir. Mccormick Is making satisfactory progress and that the operation was success was indi- elted by g bulletin issued today by Dr. Victor Lespinasse. who operated on MT. Mccormick.
 The bulletin reads:
 MT. Harold Mccormick is In eN- cellent spirits. His condition from a surgical standpoint is excellent. Pulse, 30: emperature, 9S."
 Mir. Mccormick remained in seclu- sion in the hospital where the oper- alton was performed.
 Members of his family visited the patient during the day but refused to discuss his condition or comment on widely published reports that Mir. Mccormick had been the subject of a gland transplantation operation.
 Late In the day servants at the Mccormick home said Howard Colby. one of Mr. MeCormick's closest friends, had left the city. No con- firmation could be obtained of pub lished reports that MT. Mccormick contemplated departing some time this eek for Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-19
RICHMOND READY TO
 WELCOME VETERANS
By Associated Press

Richmond, June 1S.--Richmond, one time capital of the Confederate States, tonight Is ready for the ar rival of the advance guard of the United Confederate Veterans and otber organIzatIons which meet with the old soldiers of the south in their annual reunion beginning here Tues day. The Confederate Southern Me morfal association and the Sons of Veterans will open their conventions tomorrow,
 Scattering groups of delegates and visitors have already reached the city, but the great throngs are not expected until the dozens of special trains now on the way Arrive. Ken lucky. Texas. Oklahoma and Ohio are represented by those who already have arrived. and large delegations from Birmingham, Memphis, Atlanta and other Dixie cities are expected tomorrow.
 As at fitting prelude to the official opening Tuesday of the veterans convention. the historic Confederate Memorial institute. which houses tile million dollar art collection given to the state of Virginia by John Barton Eayne, will be the scene tomorrow of the formal presentation to the art gallery by R. l., Lee camp, No. ! i, Enited Confederate Veterans, of 16 life-size portraits of persons distin- guished in southern~ war annals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-19
MINNESOTA WOMAN CONF DENT OF HER
 NOMINATION TODAY
Mrs. 0leson, ASpirant for the Senate, Says She Is Blaz- ing Trail for Woman
 in Politics
Rv AssoclnteiI Press

St Paul, Minn., June 1S.-Contests Involving the United States senato- rial nomination and the republican and democratic tickets are the out standing interest in Minnesota primary election tomor- row, which concludes one of the most unusual campaigns In the history Of the state.
 Democratic leaders profess neu- trality in their ] partys senatorial race, in which Mrs. Anna Diekie Ole son of Clouquet Is opposed by two men-Thomas J. Meighen of Preston, and Homer Morris or Minneapolis.
 Inactivity of Senator Frank B. Kellogg in the primary campaign has lent an element of uncertainty to his contest for renominatlon. His opponents are Ernest Lundeen, former congressman, and Richard F. Titus, both of Minneapolis
 In addition to the senatorial nomi- nation. party candidates will be se- lected for congressional and state of fices. while nominations also will be made for the -partisan offices, such as governor and judicial.
 Mrs. Olesen tonight expressed con fidenee of her nomination. She has repeatedly declared she felt herself a political pioneer. blazing the trail for the woman in public affairs" and any success she might obtain she pre- ferred to accept as q tribute to wom- ank;nd generally, more than as a po- 1iticai compliment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-19
Doctor Announces
 Cure for Hookwornl
By Associated Press

Washington, June 1s.-After eS- tended experiments. Dr. Maurice C. Hall of the department of -agricul- ture, announced today he had discoN- cred what he believes to be posi- tive cure for hookworm in a chemi- cal known as carbon tetra -chloride. The statement said this chemical. which Is commonly used as clothes cleaner will likely prove to be a cheap, agreeable and effective treat ment for q parasite that is destroy- ing health and reducing human effl- ciency in millions of people in many parts of the world, including many thousands in our southern states"
 Discovery by Dr. Hall of the eff f.ciency of the drug in removing hookworms. it was stated. immedi- ately stimulated medical men n many countries to start investiga- tions from which, the department said. Favorable reports are now be- ing received"
 Department records are said 10 show that 12,000 natives of the Fiji Islands have been successfully treat- ed by the same method.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-19
Residing tn Pouerty- ! Ridden Room, Floegel
 Awarded Music Prize
By Associated Press

New York, June 1S.-In poverty ridden room" in East Eighty eighth street tonight sits Alfred Floegel, a slight, dark German, q naturallzed American. with his dream come true.
 He was awarded tonight the Prix de Rom, given by the American acad- emy in Rome for his imaginative mural, Music" Not so many days ago he kalsomlned the walls Of a res- taurant in return for a meal.
 It Is a coincidence that last year destiny entered another squalid abode, brought forth Frank Schwarz just before he was to be evicted for payment of rent, and awarded him the same prize. Schwarz and Floegel were born in the same city. Leipsig. Several days ago kindly neighbors went to a Yorkvllle court and obtained stay of an eviction writ against F'loegel.
 But he Is oblivious of his poverty now.
 The Prix de Rom carries an in- come of $l.000 annually for three years, free residence at the academy and opportunity to travel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-19
Ny Fauorite Stories There Spoke Sympathizing Soul
By IRWIN s. COBB


 In the latter years of his career Col Gpn M aa was that the colonel should be lover of good horse To be with he Kenuckian born He had been raised on blue stock farm While still in his teens he had been raldsr somewhat mature period had followed the southern To him. thoroughbred was almost the noblest work of God.
 of the prison he applied of the kindly pn which acuated It boast that no penentary in the south humane lines ana that ms complain of the discipline the daily rare the routine of labor the conditions generally One morning. through that during the night onv the cone big stonewaled establishment had hanged himself his cell when discovered stiff and cold In body the correspondents of the Louisville and Ccnna papers the details of the They found ard his private office wearing his genial old face a look of genuine
 Colonel said the spokesman for the portoa group M begins though of well been letting How about that fellow who killed himself last night?"
 Boys said the colonel I've just been condun examination of that and eporabe affair The situation with regards the late deceased to be mighty a the first time for stean horse When he got out he went back to his hone and stole him before he'd than half mile and the jury him five this time and back he After he'd served his second term he into adonn county to the where he'd lived slipped stable and stole mighty likely booded but yertaen daylight next and eighyear term The look at it, the fellow took to broodn and naturally despared gettn hisA
 Copyright, 1922, by the McNaught Syndicate, Irc)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-19
CL0UDBURST CAUSES
 BIG PROPERTY LOSS
By Associa.ed Press

Port Jarvis, N. Y, June 18.-A cioudburst, which held this city in its grip for nearly 24 hours. ended this afternoon, leaving practically the entire city under two to six feet of water officials estimated th1 t the damage would amount to s1 .ooO, 900.
 At the height of the flood mad. swirling stream 15 feet deep ran through Kingston avenue. the man residential throughfare. The stream continued to swell and in desper- ate effort to save the town from be- ing swept away. party of citizeHs, with policemen fought their way in rowboats to a large reservoir which vas overflowing, opened the sluiee gates and relieved the pressure Il the dams.
 Many families who fled to higher ground when the water entered their fomes returned late today The Dela- ware and Neversink rivers are still far out of their banks and sweeping small houses and cattle with thepl.
 A number of palatial summer homes on the rivers edges are being inundated