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Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-08-28
AIR n W
REST A. NOUN
Members of Lafayette EScadTAIe
Who Fell in War to Lie
Together
SIXTY-FOUR Names ON LIST
With Approval of Their Relatives
Bodies Will Be Gathered and VII!
Rest Beneath MausoIeum Wor-
thy of Their VaIor.

yerdun-Verdun will be the final
resting place of the American heroes
who fell while fighting with the La
fayette EsCadrille.
Scattered along the line OF death
from the sand dunes of Newport TO
the swamps of Salonika, their bodies
with the approval of their relatives
will be gathered. and beneath a maui
solemn worthy of their valor on
shell-torn hill of the shrine OF nero
ism, they will await the final call a
symbol of the purest sacrlhce ever
made by man.
Sixty-fOur names will adorn lhe
monument, but only 62 bodies will be
there, that future generations may re-
we're their memory indelibly engraved
in the hearts of the living. Nothing
was found of the mortal remains OF
Sergt. Victor Chapman of New York
and Lieut.. Carter Ovington. They met
their fate while soaring high above
the clouds. and like Guynemer, they
vanished into space, leaving no trace.
A small urn will suffice to contain
all that is left of Maj, Raoul Lufbery,
cremated alive in his burning plane,
Their bodies may have gone to dust,
but for each one Of these 81 men
place will be set apart as an indlvid-
ual memorial which either now or at
any time can be used as place Of
interment. In any case, the name Of
each will appear among the names OF
his comrades.
A Burial Garden.
This is the program of the Lafayette
Fscadrille Memorial association. Born
Of the initiative Of Lieut.. T. G. Hamil-
ton, it has undertaken to create ana
maintain in France burial garden tGi
the heroes Of the Lafayette Flying
corps who enlisted under the flag of
France and gave their lives for the
cause they defended.
President Milerand Premier Poin,
care and Minister Of War Maginol
have accepted the patronage OF the
association. whose president is Mar
shall FOch and its vice president Am
bassador Herrck.
The plan for the memorial garden
designed by Alexandra Marcel chic
architect Of the French government
has been mailed to every relative o
the dead aviators The garden vii
occupy a site ABOUT two miles from
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-08-28
ENGLISH DEATH RATE LOWER
Vital Statistics Also Show New High
Record for Births in
1920.

London.-The year 1920 furnished
several records in vital statistics, ac-
cording to the annual report of the
registrar-gCueraI of England and
Wales. Births totaled 957,7S2, new
high record Deaths numbered 466,
100 or a rate of 12.4 a thousand of
population. This is the lowest death
rate since 1862. when the population
was only half that Of 1920, Infant
mortality was the lowest recorded,
the rate being eighty per thousand
births.
Marriages totaled 3799S2, also II
record. The natural increase in p2pu-
Eation was ,632, the largest ever
recorded. Divorces were nearly three
times the number of any year prior
20 1919. 1ar
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TaiIors, Shears Get Heirlooms.

London.-Shawls and delicate laces
coming down in the family for genera
tions are being hauled forth from ce-
dar chests and sent to the mediste to
be made into summer wraps. Lucky
the woman who owns thin silk India
shawl and a length. Of fine lace. The
two combined, with perhaps bands Of
crepe marocain added, will form a
stunning cloak for wear over~a sum-
mer gown: - ~. -.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-08-28

Syrian politics will admit that so
far the mandate system has proven
an absolute failure. On the one hand
it introduced fresh entertainments on
the sovereignty of our beloved coun-
try in favor of an imperialistci pow
err, and on the other hand it brought
to us great social as well as CONNER
cial suffering, due to the separation
of Syria from her sister country Pal.
estine."
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-08-28
KILLED BY RACING HORSE
Spectator Trampled to Death When
Animal Dashes Into Crowd at
Race Meet.

Lorraine. Tex. - William Leftover,
nineteen. was killed and three others
injured here when a horse ridden by
Policy MCGEE at a race meet left the
track and ran into the spectators.
MCGEE. Sam Williams and Lem Fowler
suffered internal injuries. Their con-
ditiOn is serious.
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Monday, august e 70.
Tuesday evening.

The bear was chased into HI. j..
by a number of colored men n,,, -
run him from near Neoga. Not i,
ing time to obtain firearms NJ, n
tonhaVer grabbed an ak .rd
neighb0r pitchfork. They bemr
the bear In a fence corner, wbo,.
was kept at bay with the n;ts,,
until a lick with the ak daIiro,.u ,'
Mr.. Duttonhaver felled the ba sa
the earth, where the finisbiro t.a.,
were applied.
The bear was skinned by the d.,
les and the meat divided among the h,
Mr.. Duttonhaver brought in ora '
the paws to show as his trophy Of
chase.-Flagler Tribune.
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Pulled Automobile Off
Battling Goats Horn

III his shining new automobile.
f. A. WpathprS Of san Diego,
Cal. drove deep into the foot
hills and parked in a quiet lane.
\ goat StaIked near and gazed
inquirmgly mt his reflection, dis
tOrted by the curved body. \
bleat brought no response. Then
he lowered his curled horns and
charged. Weathers pulled the
machine off one Of the goats
horns and the animal StrolleG
away. Repairs to the car cost
$50.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-08-28
Sun Matches Chicks on
Ship BeCalmed at Sea

Tacoma, Wash.-A small flock
of chickens and ducks was
Matched out of the cooks eight
cases of Australian eggs while
the ship MatZalan lay helpless
in the dOldrums with the Their
mometer averaging 1872.
The fiippers of a giant sea
turtle were cooked for food for
the baby chicks. When a Jew
ducklings appeared, a tub of sen
water was kept on deck for
these youngsters TO Bathe in.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-08-28
FLAGLER COUNTY MAN
KILLS BEAR WITH AN AK

Tuesday afternoon Mr.. H. E. Dut-
tonhaver, residing on Water Oak ca
nal, about five miles vest of Bunnell,
assisted by neighbor, dispatched a
black bear on his farm with an ak
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NAVY HAS new
COMBAT PLANE
Meets Every Requirement Of
Fighting in Connection With
Fleet Operations.
CAN LAND ON DECK OR WATER
rs Type Tested Out, Winning High
Praise From Government Experts
Equals Any Combat Plane
Now in Use.

Now in Use.
Westinghouse shipplane designed
to meet every requirement of combat
and pursuit in connection with fleet
oDeratiOnS, of navy design and bullt
at the naval aircraft factory, Phlladel-
phia, is undergoing final tests at the
Anacostia air station here under the
SUPERVISION of the bureau Of aeronau-
tics, navy department.
Another plane Of the same type was
recently completed by the Curtlss
company at Garden City, l.. l., ana
will shortly be flown to Anacostla for
further tests.
The tests on the new plane of navy
design, called a rs, have been UNI
formly satisfactory, and naval AVA
ton experts consider it as good a COM
bat plane as any in use by military
services from land bases. In addition
to operating from land base, TINS
plane can be quickly converted INTO
the sea type by substituting pontoons
for the wheel landing gear.
A statement prepared by the bureau
Of aprOnautics concerning the need for
,,,aI, >, ,,1oro loscrihos the rs as fol-
,N,l.
! Analysis of the Design.
/ ,,,,, f,,,,ation of tho combat plane is
20 protect our own aircraft by destroy
inc or dispensing the enemy aircraft
,,.,.,, .,a ,io,,aInnner+ of aircraft car
,,.',, nn,,, whore thev are now
uo,,,,,,riyod ,s an es.pntfnl arm of the
r.,..I fnrco i, has been necessary to
. .,,l.ra +ha nro,,lem To he solved in mo-
|,,,,i,,o s,;t,hln DESIGNS Of aircraft to
.,lm'fo fn,,,, +ho ,orrrn,.s These nroh
-, r,',,. ,,.,,.le included th,, frt
l,wfu.- onpst:eDY:
f. .roi,.a .,ircr.it of fho va-i
s,,.c t,~np4 md possessing the following
unaliffps. (a) Best performance,
n, urnatesr radius of action. (c) small
e,r dirensfons. (d) hest adapted to
,,o,,i1ino and stovnoe on board ship.
anl n,,n,.a+tno from y shin or afrdrome.
u ,,,.t no snopdv and have superior
o,oli,iee of manpuyprablity and sta
biIitv. If must he lightly constructed
lint rungad
,,,o Tc r,hicb tba now nIane has
.ho1,, 7ocinn,+od in rocent tests, has
,s+ra+o1 al of the above ouali-
tio. in , manner extremely satisfac-
.on,. +o ,ro,ornmant evnerts and if is
l,.,,oo+od +no+ ouontitv nroduction on
.I'i- +,.,,, will On ohnod within fine near
t,,t,,na
T.. .,,,i,,,,od with q Inv
, L -, rnaI,d motor which
- p. ,Dl,,,ana1 oirooo1ad mo
- :, ~ .,,,,,+,,, rho construc-
w. ''r', =, ,,,,a,, ,s, "a ,,ornoit
''.'-' ',..,,,l'1,.
"a i'p,' '''>''i'''s -
IaHus ." Oe'N "
a standard equipment VI Nv" 'Spe'
OF landlhg gear Is ploNlueu' 'lN''
wheels lor lahulhs OH tle "ecN VI '.'i
rlers or on lallu anu poii'ooiie ~, J.,
landing on the water botil types VI
landing gear Will De Suppileu 81 .l'''
the Tapld colNelsiol l'oni l"ilu ~, pi'''.1
to seaplane may De eHecleu' AlllS -
one OF the most noteworthy features
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First Shave by Barber.

Media. Pa.-Taylor Neal of Middle
town township was shaved for the first
time in his life the other day by n
barber He is sevpnty-three years Old
and since young man performed the
task himself.
Evening journal., 1922-06-15
HERCULES CLUB
ELECTION TODAY
Officers for Ensuing Year
Are Chosen This After
noon
G. A. HIGGINS is
MADE PRESIDENT

Officers for the ensuing year
were elected this afternoon at the
monthly luncheon-meeting OF the
Hercules Club, held in the duBarry
room OF the Hotel dupont. ]. NJ.
Mcvey. retiring president was chair
man OF the meeting. There was a
large attendance OF members.
The sollowing officers were chosen
President. c. A. Higgins: first vice.
president. c. II. Knox; second vice
president, c. II. Cordie; treasurer,
9. s. r. Weldin; secretary. L. r.
Drury.
L. E. Good and ]. NJ. Mcvey were
elected directors.
The retiring officers OF the club
are: President, ]. NJ. McVey; first
president. II. NJ. Lynch: second
vice-presldent. II. F. Cromwell: sec
retary. NJ. J. Walsh: treasurer, W.
r. Hance. The board OF directors Is
composed OF c. A. Higgins and w.
l.. Hewes, who retire. and r. n. Nc
Adams and II. Child. holdover mem
bers.
Evening journal., 1922-06-15
BIBLE CLASSES WORK
FOR MORE MEMBERS

Losesa and Gideon Bible Glasses
OF the Peninsula Methodist Protest
ant Sunday school will hold their
monthly business and social meet
ings at clock. Friday evening,
at "Broadlawn" the home of Mr..
and Mrs. William d. Venn. on Penny
Hill.
Much business OF importance will
be transacted in connection with the
new building enterprise and also in
connection with the proposed fin
ancial campaign soon to be launch
ed in the city by the entire mem
bership of the church.
Present indications. are that when
the various committees, including the
membership, citizenship and golden
circle committee, submit their re-
ports, a decided gain will be shown
over the same period OF last year.
The Losesa class is composed Of
young women and the Gideon classes
of young men, have bended every
possible effort toward increased at
tendance and an increase in mem
bership and to date have shown such
a decided success that plans are un-
der way for a division in the classes.
This however is not probable until
after the opening Of the new
church now under construction at
Washington and Twentieth streets.
Evening journal., 1922-06-15
ELKS TO RAISE
FLAG FOR CHURCH

Wilmington Lodge OF Elks will
raise a flag at Holy Cross Church.
Dover. on July T. The Rev. James
Comiskey. pastor OF that congrega-
tion, Is an Elk. He was In Whining
ton last night and attended the flag
day services at the Elks' home and
Immediately after the exercises ex-
pressed a desire that the officers OF
the lodge conduct the flag raising at
his church on July 4. The invita-
ton was accepted and many OF the
members present decided to accom-
pany the officers 20 Dover on that
day. leaving Wilmington In auto
mobiles about noon.
The Elks will use the regulation
ritual for affairs OF this kind and in
addition there will be other exer-
cises. Many prominent State off,
cials will be present, including Gov
ernor Denney. an Elk. belonging TO
Wilmington Lodge. Following the
exercises. the visiting Elks will be
entertained by Father Comiskey.
Evening journal., 1922-06-15
MANY ABUSES
LIBERTY name
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speot for law. DR.. Bonner was
heartily applauded.
The attendance today was so per
cent. Solos were sung by Frank H.
Mason and Harry ]. Harkins. and
there was choral singing.
Reports were received OF the pro-
posed Lions Club excursion and Ro-
tary's participation in II.
Guy R. Ford. OF the Kiwanis Club,
invited all Rotarians TO attend the
Kiwanis meeting next Wednesday 10
hear an address by personal friend
Frank Mulholland. past interna-
tinal president Of Rotary who will
address the Kiwanians.
II was announced by Secretary
Krauss that the Hotel dupont had
put the Rotary wheel on It's desk.
which signiled It had Joined the list
OF Rotary hotels.
DR.. Harrison W. Howell, former
mayor. was present for the first time
since he became seriously III. and
was applauded.
All those who are Interested in
Boy Scout work in getting question
nalres filled out and collecting
money for the Boy Scouts camp
we're urged 10 fie reports next
Thursday. Arrangements for the
camp TO open soon are under way.
Evening journal., 1922-06-15
CURTAIN FIRE CALLS FIREDrEN

Fire. due TO a lace curtain blow
ing against a gas light on the first
floor OF the Logan House. opposite
the Baltimore and Ohio depot. con-
Quoted by John d. Kelly. shortly af-
ter midnight, caused the sending in
OF a fire alarm from box 27 at Della
ware avenue and DUPONT street. En-
gine companies l and 5 and truck
company responded. but their SER
vices were not needed as the blaze
had been extinguished before their
arrival. The loss is estimated at
SO.
Fire on the dump between Lam
caster avenue and Second street,
Greenhill and Ford avenues, today
alarmed the residents OF that neigh
borhood and a still alarm was sent
to engine company No. 6. Fireman
Harris after going to the dump and
finding there was danger 10 adjoin-
ing properties called out the COM
pany. The fire was extinguished
with no damage.
Evening journal., 1922-06-15
LIQUOR HEARINGS
PUT OFF TWO WEEKS

Hearings in the cases OF Sigmund
Splegler, John Redich and Bernard
Snyder. who were arrested a week
ago last Monday by prohibition
agents on the Lincoln Highway near
Marshallton. which we're set for 2
o'clock this afternoon, have been
postponed for two weeks.
District Attorney Hughes Is out OF
the city and difficulty was met In OBJ
tanning witnesses today. so United
States Commissioner Cam put OF
the hearings until June 20.
The men were caught by Federal
Agents Howard and Leroy while
driving a high-power motor car con-
tanning about ten gallons OF alleged
intoxicating liquor. The agents
staged a motor break down" and
got Spiegler. Redich and Snyder TO
halt their car on the pretext Of re-
quiring assistance.
Evening journal., 1922-06-15
$4,000 LEFT
To CHARITIES
BY E. v. WEAD
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within FIVE years after his decease
such a corporation has not been
created to which the bequest might
be paid. that the trustee shall dis
tribute the trust fund and accumu-
lations to his heirs at law.
Miss Florence A. Jimeson. 20 East
Twenty-fourth street. and Miss Edna
BIackiston. 1905 Trenton Place. re-
ceive legacies OF $50. 900 each under
the private bequest provisions OF the
will. They have been secretaries
to Mr.. wead for the past fifteen
years. Both are graduates OF Goldey
College.
Miss Blackiston proposes staying
with the dupont Company. Miss
Jimeson IS undecided as TO her
plans.
In addition to the $4,000. Miss
Jimeson also will get a three-stone
diamond ring under the Will.
In memory OF his deceased sister.
Charlotte Z. Wead. he left $4,000
10 the Church Of the Redeemer.
Brooklyn. for an endowment fund.
In memory OF his deceased wife.
Fannie L. Wead he left the follow
ing bequests;
Homeopathic Hospital Associa-
tion. OF Wilmington, $4,000 for the
endowment OF a private room In
the hospital.
Home for Aged Women, WILL
mington. $4,000.
Home OF the Merciful Rest So
clety. Wilmington. 5000.
Masonic Home OF Delaware. Inc,
5000.
Little Sisters OF the Poor, Inc.
Wilmington. $4,000.
St. Michaers Day Nursery and
Hospital for Babies. 5000.
Salvation Army. $1,000 TO be used
in Wilmington.
Delaware Anti-Tuberculosis So
ciety. $4,000.
American National Red Cross,
81 900 TO be used by the branch To-
Gated in Wilmington.
Mr.. wead's estate Is estimated at
about 100000.
Evening journal., 1922-06-15
ONE KILLED In RUM
FIGHT ON STEAMER

WASHINGTON. June is. CUni-
ted Press. More than 200 per-
sons are reported to have engaged
in a long free-for-all battle last
night on a Potomac river steamer
while the vessel with 100 people
aboard was returning from Mar
shall Hail, a resort about twenty
miles south OF Washington.
One man Louis Mccormick. died
as the result OF injuries after be-
ing rushed to a hospital az Alex
andria. Va. Another man is in a
critical condition and many have
minor injuries.
Knives. bottles and chairs are
said to have been used as weapons
in the river battle.
Disputes over liquor are said 70
have started the trouble. Four men
were arrested when the steamer,
the Charles McAlester. docked
there.
The steamer was crowded with
students OF a high school here and
the Brotherhood OF Railway Clerks
OF Alexandria who had gone to the
resort for outings. Earnest Watson
one OF the men held in the hospital
was stabbed In the hand. breast
stomach and side and his recovery
Is doubtful.
Leaders OF the students and rail-
way men tried TO stop the battle but
truces they effected we're quickly
broken by more fighting. Several
women and girls tainted as the fight
became bloody.
Evening journal., 1922-06-15
,Another Baby Elk
Born at City Zoo

Another baby elk was born
this morning at the Wilmington
Zoo. in North Brandywine Park.
This makes thirteen members
in the herd. which was given TO
the city several months ago by
United States Senator DUPONT.
The first baby elk arrived three
weeks ago.
Glad news OF the latest arrival
was heralded by Samuel II. Bay
nard. president OF the Board OF
Park Commissioners. who an
nounced that mother and baby
were doing nicely"
The original herd given by
Senator dupont comprised three
bulls and eight cows. One OF
the bulls recently shed its ant
lers. which are being mounted
by the Park Board and will be
hung in the office OF Mayor Har-
vey in the Public Building.
Evening journal., 1922-06-15
APPEALS SENTENCE
NLIQU0R CASE

On a charge Of selling intoxicat-
ing liquor, Adam Dobrosielski. who
conducts a saloon at sol West Front
street. was fined s4OO and costs and
sentenced 10 three months imprison-
ment by Judge Hastings in Munich
pal Court this morning.
Ayres J. Stockley. attorney for the
man, gave notice of an appeal and
bail was set at $1,000.
Charles Young. bartender for
Dobrosieski. was dismissed on a
charge of selling liquor. He. also.
was represented by Mr.. Stockley.
A Negro testified 10 buying two
drinks OF liquor at the saloon.
Police Sergeant Jordan. who arrested
the men. testified that DobrOsielski
had admitted TO him that he sold
liquor. stating that he had TO use
that means OF supporting his wife
and children.
Evening journal., 1922-06-15
DEMENTED MAN
ATTACKS FARMER
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and others with pitchforks. were
gradually working closer to the man
when he suddenly made a break to-
wards Sheriff Graham. swinging the
long hedge knife over his head pre-
paratory to slashing the officer
Sheriff Graham then gave orders 70
shoot. Several guns were discharged
at practically the same time and
some OF the shot struck Peteliker in
the hand holding the hedge knife.
causing him to drop II.
The man fell TO the ground when
shot. He was then quickly subdued
and after handouts were put on
him taken TO the Dover jail. His
injuries are not thought TO be
serious.
Petelicker. who Is a foreigner.
had worked for Davis since March.
While he had acted strange on
occasions, he was not thought to be
dangerous.
Mr.. Davis said that he and Pc
telicker were trimming a hedge
when the man came towards him
and without warning struck him a
blow with the hedge knife. In
addition TO the severe wound on
the side of his head Mr.. Davis
right wrist was also badly cut as a
result of him throwing up his hand
to protect his face. Although
stunned by the blow he managed
to get away screaming for help.
Il Is thought Mr.. Davis will re-
cover. Petelicker will probably be
examined for insanity this after
noon.
Evening journal., 1922-06-15
BELLEVUE GROWS
FIRST RIPE TOMATO

From Bellevue comes the report
of picking the first tomatoes for
this season. Henry II. Biddle, gar
dener on the William G. Coke es-
tate. reported the picking Of a large
ripe one from the vines in the gar
den this morning. This is the ear
lest appearance of Delaware toma-
toes known in these parts, accord
ing to farmers and gardeners Of
this section. In Southern New
Jersey where the soil and general
climate is more favorable to to-
mato growing, the earliest date re-
corded for picking this vegetable,
is June 20.
Evening journal., 1922-06-15
POLICE PALLBEARERS
AT BLACK FUNERAL

The funeral OF James Black.
brother OF superintendent OF Police
George Black. who died at the Della
ware Hospital on Tuesday afternoon
as the result OF a fall from a tree.
took place at 2.s0 o'clock this after
noon. Services were conducted at
his late home. SIS Geddes street. by
the Rev. Charles L. Candee. pastor
OF Westminster Presbyterian Church.
The funeral was largely attended
and the floral tributes were numer-
Gus. Interment was made in River
view Cemetery. The pail bearers
were Police Captain David Wardle.
Sergeants Lewis and Hahn and
Thomas Carney. John Kane and
John Kramer.
Evening journal., 1922-06-15
EDEN LODGE OUTING
AT AUGUSTINE SOON

Eden Lodge, I. o. o. F., will give
its annual excursion on Thursday.
June 20, to Augustine Beach. on the
Steamer Thomas Clyde. The excur-
sion will leave the municipal wharf
at 8 o'clock that morning.
The committee on arrangements.
Arthur p Hudson. chairman; An
drew Ulrich, secretary and treas
urer; Thomas Grier. William J.
Beatty. William II. Taylor. Bayard
r. Thompson. James ID. Murray.
Irwin Cox. Alfred Lane and Norman
Watson, have arranged the following
program for the days sport.
220-yard-dash for men; 1O0-yard-
dash for men; 10O-yard- dash for wo-
men; 1OO-yard-dash for boys. ~
years OF age and under; 1OO-yard-
dash for girls. IS years OF age and
under: shoe race; baseball throw for
women; pie eating contests; spot
dance; tie and cigarette race. A
large variety OF prizes have been pur-
chased to be awarded the winners
OF these contests.
A baseball game between married
and unmarried members of the lodge
will be played, following the other
sports. All players for the unmar-
ried meme team will report 70 Thom-
as p. Grier. and the married men TO
James d. Murray. William ]. Beatty
will be umpire. Kimmy's orchestra
will furnish musid.
At the close OF this evenings busi-
ness session OF the lodge. the staff
OF the first degree win hold a rehear-
sal, in preparation for its trip 10 De-
troit in September. All first degree
members are requested to be pres
ent.