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Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-07-23
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Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-07-23

intention of discounting the etfrts
.or goods being sold on sample by two
sxoung service men who have been can
vaaaing the city. Under the law they
are entirely within their rights and
have displayed both energy and adj
ity in their work.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-07-23
Hobson's Choice.

Mrs, Tomkins-Are you satisned
with your new cook?
Mrs. Stevens-I'm in doubt now 10
EXPRESS myself. II l say I'm dissatis-
oed she'll leave me, and If l admit
that she is a treasure the neighbors
will steal her.-London Answers.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-07-23
Cancelled the Debt.

Paying 50 c. o. D. charges on a sup
rosed Christmas package delivered by
a messenger, a Poughkeepsie IN. ~
woman opened and found buried III
the sawdust inside a note, Here d
receipt for the So you owed me for so
long"
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-07-23
SUNDAY Morning, Julys,
MISSIONARIES /

Alt.,- - Tim
Canton, China, July nj
ed States gunboat, pan,s,
returned from a dash i,
river to Wuchow, where .
for help had been mad, \
American and Canadian N
stationed at Linchow. MI
ga brought back word tsa|
sionaries were safe and oil
not care to leave Linchos
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-07-23

A widow with money to burn seems
to have a peculiar attraction for her
old flames.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-07-23

Correct this sentence: THE mans
stenosrapher was beautiful, and his
wife was not jealous"
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-07-23

ers on the beach seem to be almost
wholly brass. ...
Age is the quality that makes
man sigh with relief when it appears
probable that a shower will spoil the
picnic.
The conviction that the world IS
going to the dogs indicates the need
of little sound religion or a dose
of soda.
If it will be any cosolatlon to the
corkscrew, we assure him that this
Ibobbing craze soon will send the
hairpin to join him.
There is a grand opening for an In
surance man with a policy that will
insure domestic felicity.
The final measure of man is ia
ken by posterity. But his own time:
Judge him by his prosperity.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-07-23

Still, Ford rides very well wher
loaded with five people and $11s.6t
worth of accessories.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-07-23

Nearly all people are fair and de-
cent if they have some assurance that
the other fellow will be.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-07-23

The boil weevil is an ardent pro
hibitionist. He seems determined tc
rid America of the cotton gin, also.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-07-23
SERVICE MEN SELLING
kIosIERY IEGITMATELY

When the News made general ex-
preston that there should be > stop
nut 10 intinerznt psadlers WHO nave
been 50 prevalent here recently. sell
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-07-23

ers on the beach seem to be almost
wholly brass.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-07-23

Of course profanity is wicked, but
what is one to do when a fly skids
over ones bald spot at 5 a. M?
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-07-23

The modern man thinks he is
roughing it when he wears a soft
collar and drives the open car.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-07-23

The people who haven't time to
vote always find time during the en-
suing year to cuss the man elected.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-07-23

Bronze is an alloy Of copper and
in hsf snr.eI tha h-.-..s .-.-A
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-07-06
10000 PESOS DEMANDED
MEXICAN OFFICIAL PROMISES TO
DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE
FOR HIS RELEASE.
Bielaski and Wife on Way to View
Aztec Ruins When Held Up by
Seven Bandits.

Mexico City.-Alberto ]. PAM, sec
retary of foreign affairs, has been Of
ficially advised by. the American en-
bassy of the kidnapping of A. Bruce
Bielaski in the state Of Morelos and
the promise has been given that all
possible measures will be taken to Of
feet his release.
The other person kidnapped was
Manuel Barcena, a Mexican attor-
ney.
Mr.. Bielaski was chief Of the bu'
reau of investigation Of the United
States department Of justice during
the war. 1t is generally believed that,
instead of pursuing the kidnappers to
the point of endangering the lives OF
the captives, Mexican federal troops
who are searching for the captives
will enter into negotiations looking
towards their release by the payment
of all or part of the 10000 pesos ran
som demanded.
Both the American embassy and the
consulate told the Associated Press
no word has been received concern
ing Mr.. Bielaski and that the facts
as published in Mexico City were SUBJ
stantially correct.
The air of mystery which surround
ed the kidnapping was explained in
authoritative sources as an attempt
by Mr.. Bielaski's friends to have the
least possible said about the incident
until he was safe.
Apparently there are no facts to
support the theory advanced in some
quarters that the kidnapping was in
stigated by Mr.. Bielaskis personal
enemies.
Bielaski is being held for ransom
by seven bandits, who held up his
automobile seven miles west OF
Ouernavaca, in the state of Morelos.
MIR. Bielaski, together with his wife
and Mr.. and Mrs. Manuel Barcena OF
Mexicala, was on the way to view
some Aztec ruins near the town. The
motorists were nearing the hacienda
De San Gabriel. when the bandits sud-
denly appeared and stopped them
at the point of guns.s The women were
released, but, after robbing them, the
bandits took Mr. Bielaski and Mr.. Bar
cena with them.
When the news reached this city,
the American charge d'affires, George
T. Summerlin, Immediately communi-
Gated with the authorities at Guerra
navaca, as we'll as getting in touch
with the federal government and Sec
retary OF War Serrano ordered the fed
eral troops in the vicinity to start
after the bandits.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-07-06
Georoetown Grows Truck.

GEORGETOWN. - Though this years
season has not been propitious for
truck, on account Of the immoderate
rains of April and May and the hrst
part of June, still this section Is max
ing steady progress in development
into a considerable truck growing
country. NJ. NJ. McCord, county de-
monstration agent, has been keeping
an accurate record of the acreage
planted to various crops. This year
$50 acres were devoted to Irish pota-
toes. 400 acres to beans and about
the same to lettuce, caulifower spin
ach, cabbage, cucumbers, onions etc.,
eor shipment. One day an entire train
load of truck, consisting OF 10 cars
went out from Georgetown.
The production Of potatoes was ma-
lerially reduced by wet we9ther, but
scme acres yielded as much as 60 bar
-cls and the quality was OF the pest.
Advices have been received fca: GER
tain shipments from Georgetown were
among the finest seen N the mol thern
markets. The early and late ship
ments realized the best marke. prices.
there having been a falling on in
prIces at one stage Of the Shipping
season.
While the production of lettuce, cau'
liflower and "cukes" wss excellent,
the prices this year have been disap-
pointing.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-07-06
FORTY SEIZED IN MEXICO
TAKEN AS SECURITY FOR RAN
SOM OF $4,000 PESOS, SAYS
THE REPORT.
Incident at Tampico Follows Seizure
of Bruce Bielaskl Who Still
is Captive.

Washington. - Seizure of 40 Ameri
can employees of the Cortese Oil com
pany at Tampico, Mexico, reported to
the state department, as security for a
ransom of $4,000 pesos, created stir
in official circles in Washington
Lacking further information as to
what has happened behind what is ap
parently rigid censorship at Tam
pico, however, there was little to in
dicate whether the incident would
lead to any change of attitude here
toward the Obregon government in
Mexico.
In fact, at the White House, it was
said that relations between the United
States and Mexico were not likely
to be affected in any way by the ban
dit outbreak and the recent kidnap-
ping for ransom near Cuernavaco,
some 60 miles from Mexico City, OF
Bruce Bielaski, formerly chief of the
bureau Of investigation Of the depart
ment Of justice and more recently
identified with American Oil interests
who have property in Mexico.
Until 1t is known that the incidents
are not a matter Of domestic politics
In Mexico, conceived by enemies Of
the Obregon government to embar-
rass its relations with the United
States, or until that government has
been proved unequal to accord such
protection to Americans and their
property as the occasion demands,
there appears to be no disposition
here to move in any other than diplo-
matte way.
Beyond a brief report stating that
in addition to the two score Ameri-
can employees, quarter Of million
dollars worth Of destructible property
Of the Cortese Oil company was be-
ing held as security for the payment
demanded, no other word has reached
The state department concerning the
bandit action in Tampico.
The new situation in the oil region
overshadowed for the moment the
seizure of Bruce Bielaski. No word
has come from the embassy to show
progress of the efforts Of the Mexican
federal authorities to obtain the re-
lease of the captive. The delay
caused little surprise here. however,
as the region is mountainous and 1t
was recognized that the Mexican gov
ernment must move cautiously If
dealing with reckless outlaws in or
der that the life of the prisoner might
not be jeopardized.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-07-06
Cadets Killed in Accident.

San Antonio, Texas - Three avia-
ton cadets were killed and their bod
les burned when an airplane in which
they had just taken off at Brooks
field, fell from height of 200 feet.
The dead are:
Waldron R. Farrell, "a, Philadelphia,
pilot, killed instantly.
William C. Mccoy, %, Nashville,
Tenn.
George C. Thompson, West Philadel-
phia, Pa.
Farrell and Mccoy are said to have
gone from their station in Kelly field
to Brooks field, where Thompson had
arrived from Carlstrom field, Florida,
on his way to Kelly field.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-07-06
JOHNSON REELECTED HEAD
South Carolina Sunday School Asso-
citation Comes to, Close After the
Election of Many New Officers.

Columbia. - DR.. D. B. Johnson of
Rock Hill was reelected president
Of the South Carolina Sunday School
association at its closing session.
Horace l.. Bomar of Spartanburg and
w. E. Hills of Cottageville were also
reelected first and second vice presi-
dent, respectively. ]. T. Fain Of Rock
Hill was reelected recording secre-
tary, and the Rev. w. H. X. Pendleton
Of Spartanburg was re elected chair
man Of the executive committee.
The other committee members elect
ed were as follows:
Educational Committee-Dr. Robert
P. Pell, chairman; DR.. w. ]. McGloth-
lin and DR.. D. w. Daniel, vice-chair-
men; DR.. ]. E. Walmsley, secretary.
Evangelism-Dr. Watson B. Duncan,
secretary.
Rural Department Committee-Dr.
Wilson Gee, chairman; DR.. w. "
Long and Miss Christine South, vice
chairmen.
Member International Committee -
Horace L. Bomar; alternate, R. T. Cas-
ton.
General Superintendent - Leon C.
Palmer was reelected.
Addresses by several prominent BIZ
BILE scholars and Sunday school spe-
cialists featured the sessions.
After receiving an invitation to hold
the next convention at Clemson col
lege and referring 1t to the executive
committee, the report Of the commit
tee Of resolutions, OF which Or. Wat
son B. Duncan was chairman, was read
and adopted. Appreciation was ex-
pressed for the hospitality and cour.
tesies extended, and then the follow
Ing resolution was passed:
Resolved, That we express our ap-
probation OF the Christian spirit mani
tested by the recent session Of the
general conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, in setting
forth officially the willingness Of this
church to continue its policy Of coop
Grafton with other churches and agen-
cies engaged in Sunday school work"
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-07-06
FOUR COURTS SCENE
Of IRISH WARFARE
GREAT BUILDING STILL HELD BY
IRREGULARs DESPITE BY
BoMBARDMENT.
GREAT BRITAIN IS NOT IN IT
Small Artillery Trench Mortars and
Machine Guns Were Employed
BY Attacking Forces.

Dublin. - Michael Collins, head of
the Irish Free State government took
active measures against the republican
insurgents under Rory O'Connor in
their stronghold in the center Of Dub
lin, Four Courts. An ultimatum for
the surrender of the insurgents was
ignored and at the expiration OF a
brief time limit Free State troops in
armored cars and motor lorries be-
gan a movement against the insurg-
ents which was met with an immediate
fusilade from the building.
From dawn until night there were
heavy exchanges, although at inter
walls the firing ceased. Small artillery
trench motors and machine guns
were employed by the attacking
forces, but the irregulars confined
themselves largely to machine gun
and rifle fire. No attempt was made
to carry Four Courts by assault, but
one of the walls Of the building was
preached at various places.
The casualties are few in proper
ton to the nature of the fighting, and
they consist for the most part of civil
ians caught in the line Of fire. So far
as is known seven were killed and
score more less seriously wounded.
This does not include any casualties
that may have been suffered by the ir-
regulars, these being impossible to as
certain.
Less than one thousand Free State
troops are engaged in the present op-
erations and It Is known that the ir-
regulars number several hundred.
The Irish labor party is reported to
disapprove of the action Of the pro-
visional government in attacking the
building, but the provisional govern
ment, once it decided to suppress the
revolt of the irregulars, acted imme-
diately and took efficiently all the u.s.
ual war measures. 1t Is handling the
situation entirely alone, without any
assistance from British troops who
are still in garrison in Dublin.
A feature of the operations was
that even within a short distance OF
the scene of the fighting business pro.
ceeded normally and though in the
afternoon there was some slackening
of the traffic in the streets, visitor
might have noticed nothing unusual
beyond the sound of artillery and the
rattle of rifle fire at intervals, often
in unexpected places.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-07-06
Shot By Policeman.

Danville, Va. - r. A. Benton, a
prominent business man of Danville,
was severely wounded by Police Of
ficer O. T. Cook when mistaken by
the latter for highwayman who has
been operating recently in this local
ity. Cook reported he had been on
the watch for the man who had
been stopping late travellers and who
was sad to use a car Of the same
make and model as Benton's. He
opened fire, he said. only after Ben
ION ignored commands to halt. Benton
declared he did not hear the officer.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-07-06
Dis.ore.s With Lincoln Findings.

Richmond, Va.-Declaring that the
South lost one OF its best friends in
the death of Lincoln" Re-. Frank I.
McFadden, pastor OF the First Pres
byterian church here, in an address be-
fore the Richmond Rotary club, voiced
the belief that the martyred president
did not conspire and instigate the war
between the states, as charged in a
resolution adopted "in the confusion
of the closing moments" Of the thirty
second annual reunion of the United
Confederate Veterans here recentlq.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-07-06
Government May Buy Canal.

Washington. - Purchase by the fed
eral government of the Cape Cod and
Dismal Swamp canals, now privately
owned and operated. is authorized un-
der senate amendment to the rivers
and harbors development bill adopted
by the senate commerce committee.
With the acceptance by the committee
OF the two important amendments, the
bill was made complete and its fav-
orable report to the senate was or
dered.
Under the terms Of the amendments
the government agrees to pay $1,000
600 cash and to assume bonds aggre-
eating s6.OOO,OOO face valre for the
Cane Cod waterway. The Dismal
Swamp canal, which runs from the
Chesapeake bay to Beaufort, n. c.,
would be purchased for $50O,OOO under
the amendment.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-07-06
To Renin Hearinas.

Chattanooga. - Hearings before the
federal trade commission Of the
Pittsburgh Plus" case will open here
before Special Examiner j. w. Ben
nett and are expected TO continue for
three weeks. All witnesses for the
southern territory, including about 30
leading manufacturers, will be heard.
The Southeyn Association OF Rolled
Steel Consumers and the Birming-
ham Civic association are complain
ants in the case.
The United States Steel corporation
10 tho respondent.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-07-06
FIVE SUFFoCATED IN
AN ABANDONED MINE

Hartford, Ark. - At least five
members of a picnic party were
suffocated in an abandoned mine
here. Three others who attempt
ed to resuce the victims were over
come and are reported to be in a
serious condition.
The mine, which had not been
in operation for six months, Is To-
Gated six miles from Hartford. IL
is believed the deaths were caused
by an accumulation of black damp.
A searching party is at the scene
to determine If any more bodies
are in the mine.
The deaths resulted from small
boys exploring expedition, 1t is
said. The boy entered the mine
and is supposed to have opened
door leading into the abandoned
shaft. When he failed to reap
pear other members Of the party
who were picking blackberries went
after him and were either Killed or
injured by the poisonous vapors.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-07-06
S. A L. Divided Into Two Districts.

Norfolk, Va.-The Seaboard Air Line
railway will be divided into two gen.
eral districts known as the northern
and southern general districts under
orders issued by NJ. H. Cahill, vice
president and general manager.
G.. V. Peyton, former superintendent
OF the Virginia division, will be gen.
eral superintendent. northern district,
with headquarters at Norfolk.
The Virginia. North Carolina and
Georgia divisions will constitute the
northern district while South Caro-
lima, East Carolina. Alabama and Flor
ida divisions will be the southern dis
trict
Creation of the two general districts
re-establishes the system of operation
formerly used by the Seaboard, but
abandoned in recent years when all
divisions have been under one head.
To succeed Mr.. Payton as superin.
tendent of the Virginia division, c. D.
Thornton was named J. c. Wroton,
now assistant superintendent Of trans
portation, has also been named trans
portation assistant on the staff Of the
vice president and general manager.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-07-06
Want to Build Highway.

Richmond, Va. - Delegations from
the Norfolk and Newport News Cham
hers of Commerce and Rotary Clubs
laid the subject of Richmond partici'
pating with the tidewater cities OF
Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton
and Williamsburg in accommodating a
fund of 100000 with which to COM
plete the capital to Ocean Highway
which is being sponsored by the Hamp-
ton Roads GloucesterRichmond High
way association before Richmond bus
mess interests.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-07-06
To Raise Ten Million More.

Nashville. - Plans to raise an addi-
tional S1O,OO0,O00 in cash by the close
of the present calendar year was the
financial goal set at meeting hero
of the S75,000,O00 campaign conseva-
ton committee of the Southern Bap-
tist Convention.
1t was decided 10 call on state and
church organizations to set up their
original campaign machinery for the
purpose of waging an intensive cam
paign among those who have not yet
subscribed to the fund. as well as
among those who have made pledges.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-07-06
c,n+ure Director of Irish Boycott.

Dublin. - COmmandant Henderson
director of the boycott against Belfast
goods, has been arrested by the pro
visional government authorities and
removed to Mount Joy prison, says an
announcement issued by the head
quarters Of the army dissents in the
-Four Coutrs.
Counter action has been taken by
The Four Corners irregulars. Recent
ly they kidnapped Lieut.. General
O'Connor, assistant chief of staff of
the regulars at Beggar's Bush, and
are holding him prisoner.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-07-06
WeevlINAttaek Cotton In York.

York.-That the boil weevil has at
tackled the York cotton crop in gen.
uine earnest was the information.
brought here by John r. Blair OF
Blairsville, county demonstration
agent. Mr.. Blair said the pest is ap-
pearing in every section OF the county
and is beginning to puncture the
squares OF the stalks that have reach.
ed this stage OF growth. He himself
counted Is punctured squares on one
row within a space Of rs yards he
stated.
Only the advance guard Of the Vice.
vii reached York last year and no ma
terial damage resulted to the cotton.
crop. Some of the more optimistic
of the farmers expressed the opinion.
that no great harm would be done the
crop this year, but the presence OF
the weevil this early and in consider
able numbers would seem to indicate
that theis belief was not we'll found
ed.
Mr.. Blair, who spends two days
here every month to give farmers the
benefit of his advice, discussed the
situation with quite a number or
planters and advocated energetic
measures to stem the weevil attack
Though counseling them against be-
coming panicy, he told them not to-
under.rate the weevil menace and not
to wait until the pest had gained
headway before resorting to methods
OF attack. The most important step,
iust now, he thought, was the gather
ing and destroying Of the punctured
snuares. as the number OF squares
left in the field will determine the
size of the next generation OF the
weevil
The extent of the damage wrought
by the pest, aside from the effective
ness of combative measures, Mn.
Blair said, would depend on weather
conditions during July and August
With an abundance Of dry weather
and sunshine during that period, the
nests activities can be curbed,
whereas a heavy precipitation Will
spell crop Disaster On his own
farm, Mr.. Blair said, he is expecting
a Weld of four bales to the plow un-
der favorable weather conditions and
of only one bale II conditions are un-
propitious.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-07-06
Fear Kaiser is Ready to Flee.

London. Apprehension exists in
Holland lest former Kriser William at
tempt to slip away from Dorm and re-
enter Germany in the event OF a
royalist rising following the assassi'
nation Of Foreign Minister Rathenau,
according to the correspondent of the
Daily Mail at The Hague.
I'VE have no evidence that the
Kaiser has any such intention" he
said, land the surveillance maintain
ed around him. is so close that it
would be impossible for him to get
away even il he wished"
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-07-06
Three Hurt in Train Wreck.

Savannah, Ga.-Atlantic Coast Line
railway detectives are working on the
theory that through train No. SO,
south, from Washington, was delib-
erately derailed near Ravenel, S. c..
shortly after midnight.
The train was run into a spur track
where three cars OF lumber were plac-
ed. The switchlight had been remov-
ed. ]. C. Harsh, the engineer, was Sc
riously injured. He is at his homo
in Savannah. Walter Cleapher, the
fireman, who also was injured, was
carried to his home in Charleston.