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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-18
FIRE COMPANY STRIKES
Members Of Mount Pleasant Force
Cult After Gambling Raid

Mount Pleasant, Pa, Aug. 1S.-By
A. P.)-This little mining town was
without fire protection today because
Of "strike" Of fremen, which fol-
lowed n raid by State police on alleged
gambling games In the fire house
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-27

then, broken only ny the cracking
of the legs in the CRATE. Gypsy still
studied the cards, her lips moving
Wordlescly, a trOwn in her eyes.
TrasA rorc2d his letter. crushed it
n one hand. and stood watching
her. Then very slowly he moved
bao'z to her SIDE,
what else have You discover
Cd lie asked.
$40 l3.saji wide, anxious eyes.
Something IS threatening" she
said Dark clc3ds. It's all very
vague and hard 20 understand: Int
there's a letter in it, and a fair wo-
man, and crossing the waters, and
great deal CT money, and new
friends. AID material success. but
unhaDpincss, and mountains of Co.
stacles.
"Anythiug about me?' he asked.
"N-nothiDg That | can see, unless
vou are the dark man who befriends
ne in necd. But he il a stranger.
and YOU are ret a stranger to me-"
Am | not:o' nc asked idly.
"Certa My not. IL feel nearer
70 Won than any ono else in the
world
She locked at the cards again
thanehtfully.
there she asked.
tTO Re CONTINUED
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-27

Il would rather love a man who
would tire Of me. and hurt NE, than
marry a man who would adore me.
and be good to me, but whom
could not love
lie turned to look at her thought
fully as She rode beside, him. The
dark color was high in her checks;
little curling tendrjls of dark hair
blew Tree beneath her black hat.
Her eyes were shining, her head
was thrown up high.
"Wcll?" she asked.
Il was wondering what sort OF
life YOU will have Y9u seem to 20
bark designed 10 wolthcr stormy
seas"
She frcwno@ a.shNy and her
/ eyes grew shadowy mysterious.
Il used to read 1ny fortune" She
said Put Peggy made me stop.
She says YOU would not approve"
'Ijow do you read it, he asked,
smiling.
MANY ways-with cards from
the palm-or the crystal
'Who taught you?'
! She skrugged. 1t was a convent
cnt answer when she did not know
any other.
a seem to have known Away "
She said. "Whcn We go back NJ
try?'
lie hestated.
II Peggy is opposed ---"
She is afraid Surely it were
wiser to know. don't YOU think?
am brave eaoughhh to know.
Please"
Her dark eyes were appealiae.
Toll it from your palm, then. bn-
fore We 20 back And Wen keep it
secret from Peggy"
"But the palm tells only the
traits she protested, 81 want to
forecast the future. and one must
have the cards or crystal for that.
The crystal is best. The cards are
wagner One must interpret them
hut the 9rystal-in it one can see
clearly Her eyes were afre with
eagerness THAT Ia why Peggy is
afraid saw in II her illness two
] years ago"
Oh said he obviously. Per
haps we'd better have tho cards,
then
She seemed only half content.
! but instantly pulled up and turned
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-27

formerly Mrs. William b. Leeds.
has postponed her visit to the Uni
ted states for year.
cents in school two months ago,
Esther Paige, eight, Of Poughkeen-
sic, y. y, has not been seen since.
Workmen cxcavating in Mont
coins, one bearing the Inscription
British North America, 1924"
To bring the attention Of the
public to a meeting held for aid
MIXED on the postoGlce square in
Boston.
American scientists have started
for the islands off the southern
habits of almost cxtint southern
fur seal.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-27

ing you!"
you said you'd find me so mo-
notonous you'd hate the sight OF me
in no time
81 didn't say that" he cried in
dignantly. AS a matter of fact.
I'm almost certain Id not get
enough of your company, no matter
how long we'd he together But |
can recall similar convictions. Well.
maybe not such strong ones, but
oh said She, stopping short to
stare at him. 80 you've been look
ing about you?'
Nh my life said he.
Even after | turned up?'
81 wanted to he sure he assured
her grayoly, and YOU mightn't have
iarcied me, you know, and I'll no
idea you were going to grow M so
fast. And a man likes to acquire a
certain proficiency in lovemaking,
fer fear tho fellow who does make
love to cycry Girl he meets will
walk off with the object of his al
fccGons.'
9l,' sad size, apparently molIi-
ttt' -hlt't iltlG l'Nt ON, .Nuu dttcI
IN i9stant's silence she said sol
emmy, Il wish l were a thought
re- Ter,
'-F'ly?" he asked WoHdor,~.'~.
need never h jealous then,
:. rat cGESe.,
'Faal0Us9'
sire flushed.
''tra Won iAo1Ouso"
Every one is when he cares for
any one else, | want every thing
the man | love has to give. No other
woman may have so much as Il
Thought that belongs to me-
That's selfish, he said.
No. expect to give as much in
return as l demand, | could not be
cont nted to give or receive less
thau an
They va. ct fir an instant in
si'aace.
What arr 2ur th'u.t.r she
commanded m gir.
lie looked UP, c,aytlel.
q WIS thinking what 2 capacity
for suffering you have, and what a
capacity for JOY. And that it all
lies in the hands Of some worthless
brute Of man."
She regarded him sidewise, from
under lowered lashes.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-27
BY DWEG

sailed for the United States to
compete in the long distance swim
ming championship for women.
One of five lightships being built
at Bath, Me, is almost completed
and is the latest word in such
craft, with a radio outfit, electrical
plants, automatic fog signal and
displacement Of 775 tons.
Once known from coast to coast
al queen of the gyp3ics, Ms. SO.
phia Lowell aged 70, has died in
Toledo. Hundreds Of members Of
rowing bands have arrived to at
tend her funeral
At the quarterly meeting OF the
Investment bankers Of America, at
Toronto, the adyisahilitr of re-
ciprocal arrangement for exempt
ing freight securities from taxes
was discussed
Nine men were fined IS each for
failing to slow down at street in
terseetions and for not BOUNDING
their automobile horns in a Ded-
ham, Mass. court as the result OF.
crusade for careful driving.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-27

exhaust, and turn on the engine
and let her flicker The rats, half
dead from the poisonous fumes,
rush out into the open and can Ne
easily captured in bucket, whore
they die.
Sistersville.-So many young men
and boys have gone in bathing in
the Ohio river at a point not far
from the residential section, sans
clothing that Police Chief George
Lawson has been forced TO issue an
order prohibiting the practice and
threatening to arrest persons who of,
fend in the future.
Salem.-Delbert Doak, prosperous
farmer of Flint Run. Doddridge
county, near here. believes he has
the most profitable eve in West
Virginia. The eve is seven years
cid and has raised TWO sets OF Twins
and three sets Of triplets. Mr.. Doall
paid S. originally for the animal
and since he has owned her the pro-
ceeds from the lambs and the wool
have amounted to more than $120
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-27
MartinsburS
in The Past
TEN YEARS roo.
(Taken Frc;n the Ffi:s Ct The
,icufnaN


Rat bites Master ]. W. Wyndham,
and puts up fierce battle FOR life
whom parents go to aid Of baby.
Midnight fire entirely consumes
barn and contents on Rutherford
farm, near Darkcsyille.
No. kills seven cows for Mr.
B. =. Newcomer at Tlaggs crossing
Democratic primaries in cCunty
are largely attended.
FIVE YEARS AGO.
Blair Limestone Company is sued
for $685. 900 by B. & .. Brakeman
Daniel M. Keller for injuries receiv-
ed on Blair premises.
Efforts being made by demon
STATIONS, etc, to prevent hog chol-
era in county.
Red Cross displays interesting
exhibits in store windows.
ONE YEAR AGO.
A. Paul Hertzog. of the Journal,
dies Unexpectedly following surgical
operation.
Mercury scars and heat is I'M
broken throughout county.
Round of social events are given
for visiting juveniles.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-27
CROPS GROWING
IN GOOD SEASON

ParkersbuTg. July 27.-Synopsis of
weather and crop conditions for West
Virginia for week ending July %:
Cool until Sunday but Sunday and
Monday were moderately warm.
Light showers We're received at the
beginning of the week and on Sun
day. The sunshine was ample. Corn
made rapid growth and is in good
condition, but the crop is later than
usual. Oats are nearly harvested
and the yield is generally fair. Po-
tatoes continue in fair to good con-
dition but are generally needing rain.
AS a rule, early potatoes are only
yielding fair. Haying is we'll adj
vanced. Pastures need rain. Roads
are generally in good codnition.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-27
OF
State Editors

Now here is Georgia senator
who has introduced a bill that would
make it unlawful for any married
man within the state Of Georgia to
slip away from home without the
consent of his wife. Shades of bur.
dcned henodicts- This is Il remark
able bid for the feminine vote Of
Georgia No wonder the chivalrous
south failed to be chivalrous when
It came to equal suffrage, if it fore
saw such consequences as this upon
the heels of coWtesS - Fairmont
West Nirginian.
Statesmanship's a hard lie Con
gressmcn sWelter in the heat Of
Washington all summer; and no.
body cares But they needn't mind.
\ lot of them will get good, long
vacations after the election Faif
mont Times.
\ Greek statue has been dug up
in New York state. This no doubt
has an important hearing on the
early age in which the Greek res
taurant appeared in America. ---
Charleston Mail,
There will always be Feed e.
courage. SO long as the waiter
brings back at least 81 of you
money II small change. -- Grafton
Sentinel.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-27
Photographed News
Fn1n1 EVERYWHERE:

The Australian government ha+
refused TO agree to the appoint
ment Of German consuls in Aus
traia.
Owing to the serious illness Of
Lord Northcliffe, libel actions
brought against him have bccn
withdrawn.
Cold storage holdings of eggs ia
New York state are 39,o00,000 do
en- more than they were at this
time a year ago.
Princess Anastasia. Of Greece,
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-27
USED AIRPLANE
IN HIS FIGHT

Charleston, July GA state
ment OF expenses of $3,7S5 for the
canpaisn OF C. f. Edwards for the
Republican senatorial nomination
was received in the ofIlce Of the sec
1etary OF state TO-DAY, having beer
one of those mailed before tho
time limit expired at midnight last
night. Statements Of II. C. Ogden
and twenty other candidates had
not been received at noon, but were
believed TO be in the mails Use
of an airplane was set down for
SEQ in the statement Of Elmore n.
ClUbb, CT Clarksburg who is seek
ing congressional nomination. The
total of the account. received to-
day was 1852.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-27
SYNOPSIS

Teddy TrasH Brought ts
feared for chd
three lovely
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on front porch he became possess.
ed Of a sudden desire to kiss her.
he said. He admitted trying to,
but said he didn't because she
wouldn't let him. He paid the fine
and costs and apologized to Mrs.
Stewart for whatever unseemly ac.
t'on ne might have engaged In
when ne passed her home.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-04-11
THREATENS DAUGHER1Y
With IMPEACHMENT #
he IS NOT MORE ALERT
my Associn..s pr.s.1

Washington, April 11-Representa
tlve' Woodruff, republican, Michigan
sad in the House today that If Attor.
ney General Daugherty did not fullv
iooS to the interests of the govern
meht IN pending claim suits against
The Ii ncoln Motor Co., he would con-
sider him guilty of misfeasance and
move for his impeachment.
ihe statement was made in the
course OF an extended speech in which
ne charged the Department of Jus.
ce had failed to proceed in civil and
criminal courts against number of
war contractors on testimony brought
'ut before the congressional investi-
cation committee.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-04-11
Situation Is Becoming
Acute and Comman-
der Is Worried
GET JOBS IN HOME CITY
Poor Man Who Cannot
Get One Where He Is
Known
tBy Associated Press,

). indianapolis, April 11-Ex,service
: men OF the country were asked to 90
back to their home town and get i
Joo, in an appeal which Hanford
MacNlder, national commander Of the
American Legion today asked the
Associated Press to broadcast to the
Jobiess veterans who he said are COM
gregating in the larger cities, where
the unemployment situation is be-
coming worse. The legion's effort to
md employment for the 100000 lob
less ex-service men, begun three
weeks ago, is gaining in effectiveness
MIR. MacNider said.
But the stiffest problem with
which the legion has had to deal from
the inception of this effort" Mr.. Mac
Nlder continued, "has been the float
er, or tourist class of unemployed
IN order to benefit the worthy the
hrst principle of our effort has been
Tor every community to take care of
lts own. L cannot emphasize too
strongly that the first obligation of
a community is to the men who claim
that community as their home.
The drifter who has not thought
enough of any community to become
identified with it and assume his fair
share of the obligations of ctizenshin
and community responsibilities has
no reason to believe that community
70 De under any obligation to him now
There, Is congestion in the great .
'ioles. Here unemployment is at its
worst. he is a poor man indeed who
n his own home town has not a iob
Vaiting for him, if he will but nut
limseif In the way of getting it. The
eglonis advice is:
Get back home. Get back among
our own comrades. Get back AMONG
ne people who have watched Won
row from boyhood to manhood and
n naturally feel the greatest graft
lde toward you for your service lin
le war. Back with the home foIl,s
es your chance of honest, profitable
among friends. Among
rangers you cannot expect to be
eated other than as stranger.
lher things being equal, the bow
om home will always be preferred
"a ohe stranger will be passed by..
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-04-11
Senate Votes to
Investigate the
Reserve System
.tBy Associated Press,

washington, April 11.--Investiga-
tion Of the administration of the fed
eral reserve board and the comp
troller of the currency was autbor-
ized yesterday by the senate, which
adopted a resolution by Chairman
Mclean, of the banking and currency
committee, proposal submitted to
the senate nearly year ago.
indications were. however, that no
immediate steps in the Investigation
were contemplated by the banking
committee to which the work falls.
The McLesn resolution was one. Of
nearly half 3 dozen measures pro-
posing general inquiry into affairs Of
the reserve board and reserve systen
and was pending longer than aay
Dther.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-04-11
IEFF0RT TO MOVE
| PUTNAM HOUSE A
FAILURE 50 FAR
Development Company
Fails to Secure Coop
Grafton
OTHER PLANS IN VIEW
Effort Would Have Re.
suited in Immediate
Razing

Negotiations which were pendin,
between the Palatka Development
company and E. D. Ferrell, of thu
owners of the Putnam House prop.
erty, for the purchase of the build.
without the real estate, have fallen
through, due to the failure of prop
.erty owners vitality interested to Sc
cure financial assistance which
would forever remove the fire men
ace that has stood in the heart of the
city so long.
Some time ago DR.. L. W. Warren.
OF the Palatka Development COM
pany, made proposal to Mr.. Ferrell
that the company take over the build
ing, wreck it and salvage whatever
possible out of the ruins. This to
include the furniture and all prom
erty except the lots themselves. Mr.
Ferrell made price and DR.. Warren
'elt that the revenue from sale and
Use OF the material would not be suf-
lclent to meet the cost of purchase
md wrecking.
A subsequent proposition was
made by several property owners
Fho are paying high insurance rates
nd who are constantly in fear AZ The
DISASTROUS results Of fire. This |
roposition was to raise the differ
nee between the price set by thel
wners Of the property and the price
Continued on Page 81 !
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-04-11
France Resents Any Ref
(, erence to Her War
Preparation
lL0YD-GE0RGE .PAcFIER
Says Ship Has About as
Much Cargo as 1t
Can Garry
tBy Associntrd Pressl

Genoa, April Reconsideration OF
the Russian question by the interna.
tional economic and financial confer.
ence began today with the meetina
,f the Russian commission appointed
yesterday by the conference chair
pan, Premier Facta, of Italy.
Fhe clash between the Russians
nd French at the opening session
'esterday was still the subject of ex-
tted comment as the delegates gath
fed today. Allied diplomats believe
lat only the prompt intervention of
time Minister Lloyd-G George, of
ifeat Britain, and the firm attitude
| the chairman averted break
1pich would have seriously affected
= coming deliberations.
announcement by George Chit
erin, head of the soviet delegation.
It Russia was prepared to support
Y proposals that would avert war
! Tighten the burden of armament
accepted as fling at the French
Titary policy by Louis Barthou,
heatedly declared that France
u4ld refuse to discuss armament at
tpa.
While Mr.. Lloyd-George appealed
afthe delegates to, adhere to thei
zaHda as adopted by the supreme
fqril at Cannes, he made the flatl
II CONTINUED on Page 81
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-04-11
Chitcherin Says
Disarmament Is
First Necessity
tBy Associated Press,

Genoa, April 1l.-George Chit
eherin, head of the Russian soviet
delegation to the economic confer.
ence, issued a statement today de.
ciaring it useless to discuss the re.
construction of Europe without also
discussing disarmament.
"Amelioration of present condi-
tons is impossible while the impe-
riaiistic countries" continue vast ex-
penditures for the maintenance of
arge armies, he said.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-04-11

owner Andrew Shelly, of the Ho-
tel Martin, is contemplating further
construction on property belonging.
TO the Shell yestate on Lemon street
adjoining the Hotel Martin, prompt
ed by the success which followed the
opening Of the hotel month ago. It
is possible that additions will be
made to the hotel, as the patronage
since the opening has been beyond
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-04-11

bling of the accommodations of the
hotel would be advisable.
1he benefits Of such hotel to Pa
latka, Mr.. Shelly pointed out, does
not operate to the disadvantage of
the hotel business here. 1t makes
more business, and relieves congest-
ed conditions which are responsible,
very often, for belief on the part of
travelling men that they are taking a
chance in coming to Palatka.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-04-11
'rators efuse to Ne
Ne9otiate While
Pend
/ HELPLESS
.rney General Sees
=sothing That He
saIl Do

napolis, Ind April 11.--At.
! (3snsral b Dsugherty was to re.
'oday his inxeatigation of the
cases IA fsderal court here
Indictments returned more
ssysar agp eainst 22e coal op.
and miners. The attorney
planned to have here late
rs believed that the attorney
would 1el1nae conferences
ldge b Anderson and Ho-
Hott Tinted States district
with whon1 he conferred
u. 3Iis cohference with
,,rney general IT is believed
dge Andersen, declared he
lot permit dismissal of the
les.
tors have dedared that the
cases prohibit participation
wage conference with miners.
.leherty Indicated last night
E1n1issal of the indictments is
onsideration He declared no
has been reached.
~ DO nothing while l am
4 said. TIA situation in the
!, Ike Il eontinuous contro-
Mr.. Dangherty said. at is
/ bat I eontinuous struggle,
= 'riodieal reats that come
Ike i ciresls but with not
much ful5 q the people who
goyernnlen II not taking
Il Il il interested. We are
Hing now who IS right or who
The government is inter-
A seeing That TIE people enjoy
Iral resources of the country
h fuel at reasonable prices. It
he miners and owners of
sto get : fair return on the
ind labor invested. The pub
ttbe willing 70 pay a fair re-
both.
I government Is very anxious
all II can of the situation"
attorney general, explaining
here. q am here to inves-
-lrtairi things that cannot be
ted ii the regular course of
E,l<ss - & llsi
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-04-11
TITANIC DISASTER
PROMPTSA.l!HANGE
IN SEA sH|f LANE.
Tomorrow Is hniiver-!
sary Of GreatesdN Naval.
Disaster
NO |cEBERGs sen YETI
The Steamship ompa-
nies Agree to Me so
Miles Soutl
(By Associated Pre-

! Wy hssOCAatGu EEtN
washington, April M.-e eamshir
traffic in the North Attain will be
moved sixty miles south ode pres.
ent double steamship lanthrough
the ice danger zone of til Grand
Banks under advisory irsuctions
sent out by the hydrograpI office.
The eastbound traffic toEurope
made the change, effective It Sat.
urday.s The westbound Il will
move April Is.
Action Of the hydrographoffice
was based upon the desire the
steamship companies associa in
the transatlantic track aghent
organized in London, which sided
last Saturday that the shift M be
desirable at this time, althoughere
has been as yet no menace ice
bergs in the steamship laneThe
season when the bergs breabose |
and sometimes force their w;nto
the ordinary lanes Of steamshiav-
lei is near at hand, however, athe
photographic office welcomethe
decision of the London Assdon
of Steamship Companies and ppt-
ly communicated with all the rim
der Of the so lines operating oshe
North Atlantic routes. L
No Bergs Reported Yet.
The coast guard cutter TarIis
-on international ice patrol duff
the Grand Banks at present aus
not reported the presence of Re
than one berg in the vicinity lie
steamship lanes within the lam
days. That berg apparently e
up and disappeared, although J.
ping was routed around the OBJ
ton for several days by radio-
sages from the cutter. II
The berg which sank the II
made its appearance in the s.
ship tracks on April IL, the dis
occurring on the night of that.
Navy officials generally were /
ed at the attitude of the steaii
lines this year in deciding to 81 G
to the safe routes sixty miles
of the ordinary spring track will
awaiting for the ice to compel
action.
The transfer to the south adds
proximately 40 miles to the steai
distance between American and
ropean ports and shipping corth'
nies have previously been disintio
ed to make the change except wnt
the ice actually was in the nort5f
tracks. ,es
By the instructions sent out byha
photographic office and which I
companies have agreed to follow, nf
track beginning last ses
urday crosses longitude At westte
latitude 80 degrees 80 MIMI
north, while on April 15 the wa
bound track will cross the same j.,
gitude in latitude 40 degrees andpe
minutes west. By this arran
ment, it was explained, the two labi
Of traffic remain full degree apa
greatly minimizing the danger 4
collisions and because of their SOU,
ern location in the warm waters |,
the gulf stream making ice disastv
practically Impossible to vessl
which follow the tracks laid out. !
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-04-11
all expectations,

an expectation,
Mr. Shelly stated yesterday that
ne finds that the people appreciate
better types Of construction and that
III the lcng run it will pay. No ex-
pense was spared to make the Hotel
Martin one of the very best, if not
the largest, in the state. The favor
aaie comments from all sides, Sc said.
mas convinced him that even the dou-
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-04-11

! lazI 1.-THE house
had conclud-
s. national coal
: Hes q