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Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-03-10
(By Associated Press)

London, March 1O.-Removal OF
Lord Reading as viceroy of India, it
is believed in some quarters, will be
the denouement to the publication OF
the Indian governments note. There
is nothing tangible on which to base
this belief, but it is not improbable
as a sequel to the virtual dismissal
of Edwin S. Montagu as secretary
for India.
The probable effect in India of
Mr.. Montagu's resignation is the sub
ject of much curiosity, and there are
some misgivings lest the removal OF
the champion of Indian political re-
form have a dangerous repercussion
there.
Effect on LlOyd-GeOrge.
Equally momentous from the do.
mestic political point of view is the
effect that the whoel affair may
have on the fortunes of the govern.
ment, especially as to the position
of Prime Minister Lloyd-George
Some believe the chances that the
premier will make good his threat.
ened resignation have been consid'
erably increased, and that, if he also
takes the view that American alb
stention from the Genoa conference
lessons the prospect of success there
the country may soon learn of his
definite arrangement. 1t is still un
known whether he intends to begir
his holiday today, but in view of thu
threatened lockout in the engineering
and ship building trades it is though
likely the evil genius which prevent
ed his attending the Washington con
ference will again upset his arrange
ments.
The successor to Secretary Mon
tagu must be appointed soon, in view
of the dangerous situation in India
but the post is difficult to fill. Th'
opinion in the lobbies overnight wa'
that Winston Spencer Churchill
who was first mentioned as likely t.
be appointed, is too intimately con
cerned in the Irish settlement to al
low his removal from his present of
flee as secretary for the colonies.
Talk is mostly centering about th'
Duke of Devonshire, former Cover
nor general of Canada, although
other names are mentioned. Th'
duke is a conservative, and should III
be chosen it would make the thir'
replacement of liberal minister b!
a conservative within ten days: Thii
would give the cabinet an emphatic
ally conservative complexion, which
would become still more pronounced
if the rank and file of that part!
brings about the retirement of II. A
L. Fisher, as minister of education
and the appointment of a conserva
tive in his place, for which there Ii
now some agitation.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-03-10
Textile Strike War of Attrition.

D. NY Associated Press)
i foVldence, R. l., March 10-The
l0de Island textile strike now clos
y Its seventh week, has developed
~ a war of attrition. This is the
n0n expressed today by represen-
hs. uiae'utesS anu WV
sa"e Will fight it out on these lines
B lakes all summer, "said William
perrlck of the Amalgamated Tex
workers, head of the strike organ
'"n IN the Pawtucket valley, where
". W. than one third of the $4,000 op-
\ 'es IDLE in the state as a result
4 Ie strike are ordinarily employ
perrlck announced his objective
' a " hour week. no reduction in
n, So and no discrimination against
1efs returning to work.
sus' as fast as the employees de-
] ase that they want to go back,
ny considerable number of them,
mus will he opened" said Ed
: walker, secretary of the
Soatinued on Rsge %
+ : =.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-03-10
Sheppard, Jr.
STATE.
Total Cost to Clty5 y j. ~ /.
$635.2o, Covering
Everything
-w~
LONG FIGHT IS ENDED
Consolidation of the Two
Plants Will Begin
Immediately

New York exchange to the amount
of 6,635y20 was turned over to the
Putnam National Bank today by the
city in the final step of acquiring the
Palatka Waterworks Co. plant from
the Boston syndicate which has own
ed it for over thirty years. The full
warranty deed was turned over to the
city and the plant is now city prop
erty.
This ends campaign that for many
years has been a source of vexation
to city governments, at least, and
brings under control of the municipal
ity the most essential public utility
ever Established. All of the city's
water supply is now in the hands of
the city, and with cost of operation
reduced by consolidation the profits
from water services is expected to pay
off the interest and sinking fund of
the bonds on which the purchase price
was realized.
Final details of the deal were ar
ranged last night at special meet
ing of the council with General Whee-
lero representing the Boston syndi-
cate, in attendance. The purchase
price as originally agreed on was
$685. 900, with the added cost of sup
plies on hand to be inventoried by the
city. This inventory included all sup
plies and accounts due. The item
amounted to about $500. while the
supplies and fuel on hand made up
the difference to the amount of
81 ,635.20.
Included in the bond issue for the
purchase price of the water plant
was an additional sum of $4,000 for
incidental expenses of consolidating
the two plants, but according to care
fully revised estimates provided by
the City Engineer this work can be
accomplished with an expenditure of
approximately $4,000, including all
engineering costs, as well as mater
ial and labor. This will make the
plant, when completely consolidated
with the city's new plant, cost lit
tie over $115,0OO.
At the conclusion of last nights
of council General Wheeler took oc-
casion to say that he thought Palat-
ka had made the best investment in
its history, and he was glad that it
was over. He said every time he
comes to Palatka he sees evidences of
progress and that he feels very sure
that the city is going forward more
rapidly every year. GAS we growold-
Ter we come to realize that after all
our greatest assets are our friends" |"
said General Wheeler, "and / am
very proud of some of the express
ions of friendship made here tonight
and hope that that time will come
when will be able to spend much of
my time here"
Aldermen Dineen and Pursley both
spoke of the happy conclusion of a
problem which has agitated the city
for many years, and expressed ap-
lpreciation of the thoughtfulness and
patience of General Wheeler on more
than one occasion.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-03-10
ENGINEER ACCEPTS
.OFFER TO REMAIN
AND FINISH WORK
Is Given Years Contract
at a Salary of
$1,000
WILL SAVE CITY MONEY
Service in Consolidating
Water Plants Is
Indispensable
WILL SAVE CITY MONEY

City Engineer ]. H. Randolph ac-
cepted contract with the city last
night for one year at salary of
SO $500, withdrawing his resignation
which he had filed at previous mee-
ting. He will decline an offer he has
had to go to New Smyrna as city
manager for that municipality.
Coming up under the head of I'M
finished business at the special ses-
sion called to close the deal for the
waterworks plant, it was evident
that those favoring acceptance of con-
ditions which Captain Randolph at
tached' to his remaining here, expect
ed a stubborn fight. There was con-
siderable debate before the motion to
offer Captain Randolph contract at
$500 was offered by Alderman
Smith. The general trend was that it
would be unfair to tie the hands of
the incoming administration with a
contract, but it was pointed out that
the exigencies of the case were such
that council would be recreant to its
duty if it did not meet requirement
which would rebound to the benefit
of the municipality.
Alderman Gay, who led the oppo.
sition to the salary increase of 5000
per year, said that he did not think
the taxpayers would approve of the
raise in salary at a time when sala.
ries and wages generally are being
reduced. Alderman Smith and Alder.
man Pearce both stated that they hac
made inquiries as to pay of engineers
and that it was going up as the de-
mand for competent men is usch thai
some concerns are will ing to pay al.
most any kind of salary.
1t was Quilted that General Wheeler
said that the engineering costs ir
his state were six per cent of any
piece of work. The question of value
to the city was the one that finally
won a majority for the motion when
Alderman Smith offered it, providing
that the city enter into contract
with Mr.. Randolph for the period, as
he wished to be assured that in the
event he accepts the salary raise and
declines the position offered him in
New Smyrna at an increase that the
next council will not dismiss him.
Alderman Mullis said that his life
had been made miserable by people
coming to him and asking that he
oppose any increase in the salary o1
the engineer.
Yielding the gavel to Alderman
Rowton President of Council Dineer
took the floor 10 explain why it wa:
considered an economy to meet tn,
proposition offered by Mr.. Randolph
He showed that previous to MIR. Ran
dolph's taking over his present po
sition the city paid an engineer SIT
"a street foreman $100 and city wa
ter bill collector $50 per month. Al
of these duties are now being per
formed, he said by the city engineer
and at a saving 10 the city.
! He also pointed out the predica
ment the city would be in II it di
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-03-10
SHIP FULL OF WATER.
OBy Associated Pres

London, March 1O.-The American
steamship West Munham, which
went ashore off Heligoland wher
bound from Norfolk for Russia with
corn. was half full of water today
and likely to break in two at any mo-
ment, according to a dispatch from
Amsterdam. The weather was SC
bad that lighters were unable ts
reach her.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-03-10
Hands off of Politics
MOTION TO QUASH RICHARD
INDICTMENTS DENIED
ny Associated Pressl

New York, March 10.-Supreme
Court Justice Wasservogel yesterday
denied a motion to dismiss the in
dictment charging Tex Ricksrd,
sports promoter, with asasul upon q
.15-year-old schoolgirl. Rickard will
be tried on March 20. The motion
for dismissal was made by his law.
yer con information and belief that
the indictment was made on illegal
and incompetent evidence"
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-03-10
Money Is Found.

Later today it was found that
portion of the amount of money
which Mr.. Norris had was found, but
a bunch of keys is still missing. Mr.
Brazealle, who was with Mr. Norris
at the time, suffered a broken collar
hone and internal injuries and is also
to his bed.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-03-10
Will Extend Time
Between Death of
Pope and Conclave

Rome, March 1O,-A papaI uecIee
will be made public shortly extend
inc to fifteen days the interval be-
tween the death Of Pope and the be-
ginning of the sacred coclave to elect
q successor, Cardinal o'Connell, arch
bishop of Boston told the Associated
Press today.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-03-10
WILL. CIRCULATE A
PETITION To keep
COUNTY AGENTS
Chamber Commerce to
Try to Prevent Their
Removal
ASKED TO AID
Plan Big Calvacade to
Ocala to Capital Re-
moval Conference

At a meeting of the Board of Gov
ernors of the Chamber of Commerce
yesterday afternoon it was decided to
circulate petitions to the Board of
County Commissioners to offset a
similar petition which is being circu-
lated in the Peniel section asking for
the removal Of the county farm de-
monstrator, the home economics dem
onstrator and the school attendance
officer.
1t was announced at the meeting of
the Chamber several nights ago that
the petition being circulated among a
certain section of the county seeks to
have these officials removed so that
the salaries being paid them can be
diverted into the road fund. 1t was
pointed out that if the officials were
removed that the money would not go
into the road fund and that Putnam
county would lose the benefit of the
sum that is being paid nthese sala-
ries by the government.
Cannot Remove Miss Bard.
1t was further cited that the COM
missioners cannot dispense with a
school attendance officer. This is
fixed by statute, and if Miss Bard
Bard were to resign the commission
ers would be compelled to name some
one else.
In the case of the other two Off
cials it is a we'll known fact that in
\ every county in the state it is the pro-
gressive farmer, the one who is sue
cess and who understands the neces-
sity for expert advice who stands for
the employment of specialists in all
diseases of growing crops and live
stock. The petition will be present
ed at the next meeting of the board.
Going to Ocala Monday.
Secretary Hart is busy today organ
izing representative delegation tc
go to Ocala Monday to attend the cap
ital removal conference. 1t is hoped
that Palatka will make as good show.
ing as some of the other cities that
will be represented, especially in view
of the fact that Palatka is response.
BILE for this meeting, which is the first
step of many to be taken before the
final effort to remove the seat of gov.
ernment from Tallahassee is made
The conference at Ocala will begin al
2 o'clock, and it will be necessary fol-
those who expect to go from here by
auto to leave at least by II O'Clock
Monday morning. Those who have
no means of transportation, but who
desire to go, as we'll as those who pro.
pose to drive their own cars are ask.
ed to communicate with Secretary
Hart.
Hands off of Politics
There was considerable discussion
as to the Chambers participation ir
an effort to have commission form OF
government established here, but the
majority sentiment was that no other
step than the endorsement of a more
modern form of government for the
city be taken. Individually the men,
hers of the Rnard of Eovernnr.s were
unanimous for commission form OF
government
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-03-10

not employ Mr.. Randolph in the face
of the proposed consolidation Of the
two water systems. all 4 which has
been worked out very carefully by
the engineer. A new man coming in,
he said, would have to start all ever
again and would probably require two
{Csntinusd on psgs -
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-03-10
Felt at Los Angeles.
tBy Associated Pressl

Los Angeles, Cal, March IU.-A
light earthquake shock was felt here
at 3:27 o'clock this morning. The
tremor lasted only few seconds and
no damage has been reported.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-03-10
EARTHQUAKE RATTLES
PACIFIC COAST AGAIN
SEEMS FAR TO SOUTH
Rx Associated Pressl

Porterville, Calf, March 10-Resi-
dents here were awakened about $3.50
o'clock this morning by an earth
quake, which ratified windows, moved
doors off their hinges and threww
furniture around. People rushed into
the streets, but no damage was re-
ported.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-03-10
A11ONWLDECOA COALSTRIKESEElNSC CERTAIN; 1
OLD DWATERPLANTNO PROPERTY OFCITY
Auto Claimed 90
Lives in Florida
During Last Year
(By Associated Pressl

Jacksonville, March 1O.-Ninety-
three persons lost their lives in Flor
Ida in 1921 as the result of automo-
bile accidents, according to the bu-
reau of vital statistics of the state
health board which has just complet-
ed the compilation of the mortality
tables for the year. The total shows
a decrease from 1920 during which
year lot deaths were attributed to
automobile accidents.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-03-10

st. Louis, Mo-, March 10-The seis-
mograph of st. Louis University to-
day registered an earthquake believed
to be about 1000 miles in south
easterly direction. Records of the
tremors began at SIT a. m. and con-
tinued until 5:51.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-03-10
ANOTHER BROKER BROKE

New York, March 1o-An invoiun-
tary position in bankruptcy was flled
todsv against Russell Securities Cor
I,orxt;on. stock brokers here.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-03-10
leaders Say They See No
Chance to Avert
Walkouts
textile STRIKE A WAR
Both Sides Standing in
the Campaign of
.Attrition
(By Associated Press)

Indianapolis, Ind., March 10
Hope of a nationwide coal strike
being averted by the governments
ppeal for the operators and miners
meeting in a wage conference SEEM
d to have vanished today among Of
irhls of the United Mine Workers
d America on account of the con-
tnued refusal of some operators to
meet wit hthe miners to negotiate
IN Interstate wage agreement.
Union officials, however, refrain
d from any announcement on their
hture plans, but it was indicated
klt the policy committee might be
allied into session before April / to
tal with all questions relating to
| he prospective strike. The person
R Of the committee is virtually COM
Peted by various union districts au-
hotizing their officers to become
members of the committee. In addi-
ton the committee includes the in
ternational officials and the men,
psE of the executive board, which
pow is in session here.
The union officials We're optimistic
hat public opinion would be with
'ism in the controversy with the
nine owners and We're hopeful that
aerators' refusal of the government
iPpeal would be accepted as a defi-
~ attitude on the part of the op-
Hators.
lhe insurgent movement of Illi-
Ss miners officials is not yet view
4 with alarm by the union Off
'as here, for they continued to
make the positive assertion that no
@gie state wage agreemnt would
Y made by any district. Yet it was
apected that when the policy COM
aAtee is called into hession that this
weston will be brought up for ear
decision. A. Frank Harrington,
we Illinois president, and eight 9th
= Illinois men are members of the
~mmlttee, and his statements favor
ns the single state proposal were
Ssarded as forecasting a fight in the
@nmlttee' N President Lewis and
slef administration forces, oppos-
@s 'ne single state agreement, how
VII We're confident that they had a
~AlOrty within the committee.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-03-10
Fresno Shimmies.
,nx A.roci.tna Rre..

Fresno. Cal, March 10.-An earth
quake shock was felt here at 3:2o
o'clock this morning, but no damage
was done.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-03-10
Empire May Be Disrupt
ed by Newest Situation
There
WHO FOLLOWS MONTY?
Naming of Conserva-
tives Is Changing Cab
met Complexion
(By Associated Press)

Delhi, India, March 10.-The gov
ernment has definitely decided to ar
rest Mohandas K. Gandhi, the non-
co-operationist leader. He is now in
the Ajmere district, about 220 miles
southwest of thi scity.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-04-12

Office. At the top Of the Green he
passed young Pinnock, the son OF
Pinnock's Stores. Some patch OF
color about young PiDaock caught
his eye. The color was a vivid
red crown on a khaki brassard on
the young mans arm. The badge
OF the recruits enrolled under the
Derby enlistment scheme. He dis
mounted. "Hullo. Pinnock. How
on earth did you get that armlet?
! thought you'd been rejected
about forty times?"
Young Pinnock grInned hugely.
Don't matter II you've got both
feet in. or head and shoulders
neither, over at Choyensbury to-
day, Mr.. Sabre. There's such a
rush Of chaps to get In before they
make c%onscripts OF EN- they're fair
letting anybody through"
Saba turned his front wheel to
the Chovensbury road.
CHAPTER VIII
Life. when It takes SO giant a
hand in its puppet show as to up.
turn a cauldron OF world waf upon
the puppets. may be IMAGINED
biting Its fingers in some chagrln
ut the little result in particular
instances. AS vegetation beneath
snow, SO individual development
beneath universal calamity.
Nature persists; individual life
persists.
Sabre was called up in Ills Der.
by Glass within eight weeks OF his
enrollmcnt-at the end Of Febru-
airy. 1916. He was nearly two
years in the war; but his ultimate
encounter with life awaited him,
and was mot, at ePnny Green.
1t might lave been reached pre-
cisely as 1t was reached without
agency Of the war, certainly with
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-04-12

brlghts Bnhdueds her eyos. not
always, but only 81 oceasinnai
lashe. parking that intense ap-
probation % the oddities Of life
that had so much attracted him In
her. Yes, dash II, Mabel was treat
ing her in a rotten way. Bullying.
No. 1t was not exactly bullying. Il
was snubbing, q certain acid quail
tty always present In Mabel's
voice when she addressed her
that and a manner Of always being
what he thought Of as "at her"
In March he came back, a sec
ond lieutenant: and Immediately,
when In time to come het looked
back, things set In train for that
ultimate encounter with life which
was awaiting him.
He went over for one visit to
the Office at TidborouEh. Not 90
much enthusiasm greeted him as
to encourage a second. Twynlng
and Mr.. Fortune were immersed
in adapting the workshops TO war
work for the government. And It
was made sufficiently clear to
Sabre that. SC, long away and i'm
mediately to be on again, there
could be no interest for him in the
enterprise.
He rose to 60. 81 only called
in to show OF my officers uni.
form"
Twyning said. Eyes. congratu-
lations again, old man." He
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-04-12

ana enthusiastically shasang
hands Hello, YOU JinhSest Isn't
this ripping BY dove Hig-and
famous TO zee YOU
again. Hullo, Ethel Just fancy.
you being herei How Jolly hne.
Ell? Where's the Mistress3 Not
down yet? I'll so up. Low links
Low links, I'm dashed II you
aren't crying!"
he broke on. "nulio, Mabel!
Hullo! Did you get my letter? I'm
coming up"
Mabel was in a wrapper at the
head OF the stairs. He ran up.
"I'm simply filthy. Dc you mind?''
He took her hand.
She said. 81 never dreamt you'd
be here at this hour. how are
you, Mark? Yes, I got your letter.
But l never expected you till this
evening. It's very annoying that
nothing Is ready for you."
Just the same Mabel! But he
wasn't going to let her be the
same! He had made up his mind
to that as he had come along with
eager strides from the station.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-04-12

gut participation t. OF the
interval onIy iofe events iii
dmateiy mattered which had eon-
neetion With HIS life al home.
They seemed Ia the night Of the
war transient as falling stars.
they proved themselves lodeStars
OF his destiny.
He first went to France, in one
Of the long string Of Service bat
talions that had sprung out Of the
Pinks, in the June following his
enlistment.
Mabel had decided to get a paid
compartment was rather lonely
in some ways-and she had ar
ranged to have that girl, Miss
Bright" Sabre reading her letter,
exclaimed aloud. "By Joye, that's
good. am glad" And he
thought, Jolly little Ellie! That's
splendid" He somehow liked
immensely the idea OF imagining
Bright Effe about the house. He
thought. II wish she could have
been In long ago. when | was there
It would have made a difference.
Someone between US. We used to
work on one another's nerves.
Pretty little Efhe! Like a jolly
little sister"
II
He was writing regularly to
Mona and regularly hearing from
her. He never could quite make
out where she was, addressing her
only to her symbol in the Field
postofflce. She was car driving
and working very long hours.
There was one letter that he never
posted but OF the existence Of
which he permitted himself to tell
her. II carry it about with me
always in my Paybook. 1t is
addressed to you. II ever / get
outed 1t will so to you. In It I
have said everything that I have
never said to you but that you
know without my saying 1t.
There'll be no harm in your hear
ing It from my own hand II I'm
dead. l keep on adding to It.
Every time we come back into rest
add a little more. It all could
be said In the three words We
have never said to one another"
And she wrote, "Marko, l can
read your letter, every line Of 1t.
I lie awake, Mako. and imagine
myselt-word by word; line by
line: and word by word. line by
line, in the same words and in the
same lines | answer it. So when
you read 1t to yourself for me.