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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1922-02-23

unloaded and put back into the es-
sential commerce of the country"
The congestion OF traffic had
reached such an acute stage that on
December i, 1917, the Interstate
Commerce Commission submitted to
Congress report sharply calling at
tention to the critical situation that
faced the country.
''NIENACE TO
THE PUBLIC SAFETY"
On January 2, 1918, Commission
er Aitchson, Of the l. G. c., told the
Interstate Commerce Committee OF
the Senate, discussing this special re-
port: The conclusion which we all
reached was that existing condi.
tions were intolerable and constitut-
ed menace to the public safety"
On March %, 1917, Samuel Rea,
President OF the P. r. RI, informed
the Interstate Commerce Commission
that Railroad Executives had reach
ed the same conclusion, He said:
we realize that the condition OF the
railroads today presents menace to
the country, not alone to the owners
of the properties, but as affecting di-
rectly the international situation"
Upon the declaration OF war, April
6, 1917, the Council of National De-
tense organized the Railroad War
Board, composed Of Fairfax Harrison
Julius Kruttschnitt, Hale Holden,
Samuel Rea and Howard Elliott. and
lit undertook to secure cooperation
between the various railroad sys-
TENS Despite the activities of this
committee, Mr.. McAdoo says, the
condition of the railroads grew
steadily worse until there had been
an almost complete paralysis of
transportation. On December %,
1917, the railroad War Board CON
fessed its inability to solve the prob
lens of transportation.
During this period not less
than five committees OF railroad
executives had failed to restore
the proper efficiency to the
transportation system.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1922-02-23

zearling Of Power, Joseph Harper,
of Cassia, H. P. Fails of Minidako,
y. B. Thrall, A. w. Atwood and &.
@. Roise. of Jerome, w. w. Parish,
Of Twin Falls, A. r. Cloud Of Good
ing, Sam Bates, Jr., and Ben Darrah
of Lincoln.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1922-02-23

Ground Hog" day passed by en-
tirely unobserved. Everybody too
busy commenting on the bad storms
However, there is every evidence that
the ground hog saw his shadow.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1922-02-23

1.-THE Moonshiner's Daughter" is
no longer an individual term. They
have multiplied in number so many
times that many unsuspecting little
lady is the daughter Of moonshin-
or
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1922-02-23
FOLLOWED REooMATEN-
DATIONs OF I. G. @.

It was upon recommendations of
the Interstate Commerce Commission
and the confession of failure by rail
executives that the president. ON
December &c, 1917. directed the tax
ing over of the railroads as q war
menace.
.'of the advisability and necessity
OF this action there has never been 9
question" declares Mr. McAdoo.
Julius Kruttsehnitt. recent
" spokesman for the Railroad
Executives before various tri-
bunals, admitted before the
Senate Committee that what
has been done has been done for
the best. I have gath
cred from general intercourse
with railroad executives that
they have all accepted the situa-
tion as the best thing TO be done.
This breakdown OF the railroads
did not occur over night" said Mr.
McAdoo. sit resulted not alone from
lack Of unification. but from the i'm
paired physical condition OF the
roads extending over period OF
years. and from long-deferred main
tenance and Improvements -
When the roads were taken over by
the government, the records of the
I. c. G, disclose there were las, 900
ears Of freight in excess OF normal in
the territory east of Chicago and Sc.
Louis and north of the Ohio and Po-
tomac rivers.
The facts, as they have been adj
dueed by the Senate Committee, are:
On January /, 1917. the
transportation system had brok-
en- down and the inaequate
to the nations needs. The
American governments war
program hampered, the allied
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1922-02-23

Why worry over a little snow when
so many other communities have fl
nancial troubles?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1922-02-23
WHAT GREEDY
EuNm

ITO the west along his route lay
Grinnel land, the interior of which
General A. w. Greeley explored and
reported that he found there fertile
valleys, a beautiful lake, and abund-
ant animal life. Grant Land lies
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1922-02-23
THE GEOGRAPHY OF
THE ARCTIC

1lG AESOGIO
washington, d. C.-tThe top Of
the world, the refion around the
North Pole which is constantly lur-
ing adventurous spirits through the
frozen Arctic waters and now daring
ambitious pilot of airplanes, vies
with Mount Everest for being the
most inaccessible place in the world
says bulletin of the National Geo
graphic Society from its Washington
d. c., headquarters.
Where Siberia, Alaska, northern
Canada, Greenland and Arctic Russia
dodge hither and yon ON the Arctic
Circle they practically enclose great
area OF ocean more or less covered
with ice. Greenland's most northern
area, Peary Land, and Grant Land
which lies to the west, push them
selves out nearest the Pole.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1922-02-23
Want Column

L0ST-Between Hotel Burgoyne and
Montpelier Pavilion Feb. Is, pink
cameo layelliere; valued for senti-
mental reasons. Return to this
office and receive reward. m2
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1922-02-23
WHY POLAR TRAVEL
is HARD


IF, from Cape Columbia, on the
northern shore Of Grant Land the
Arctic Ocean would freeze over in
a solid smooth block during. months
of dead winter, intrepid explorers
could probably push their dog sleds
over to the Pole with less ifficulty
and danger. The area OF the ocean
instead, is covered with innumerable
floes or cakes Of ice. These surge
back and forth, bucking up and pill
my upon each other until they form
ridges fifty or sivty fet high, which
crack and break with the current OF
the water and the velocity OF the
winds.
Though there is always water
present, the lanes between the ice
blocks are not wide enough for ships
to sail through, but they often make
it impossible for men walking or
making their way by dog sled to get
back to safety after they have left
their boats. This condition is en-
countered even in midWinter months
when the temperature runs to so and
60 degrees below zero. Stefansson
says that these strips OF open water
are more serious than the deepent
masses OF the softet snow or the
most craggy and slippery ice ridges.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1922-02-23

FOR SALE acre farm in Nou-
nan Valley. For particulars call
on Warren Wuthrich, Nounan.
m17-p
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1922-02-23

PUBLIC LIBKARY-open each
Wednesday and Saturday afternoon.
hrs. o. ii. GroO in charge tic
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1922-02-23

WANTED-Men and women to take
orders for genuine guaranteed ho-
siery for men, women and children
Eliminates darning $1,000 q week
fa1l time, $1.O0 an hour spare time
Experience unnecessary. INTER
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Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-07
ZBYSZKO RETAINS TITLE
INV AsanCIated pressl

New York, Feb. Rolling and fly
ing falls in wrestling, revived by the
New York State Athletic Commission
have again scored. Stanislaus Zbys-
zko, the 4S-year-old Pole, retained
his worlds heavyweight championship
last night in a bout with Earl Cad
dock, The former champion, by virtue
of this relic of ancient days.
Zbyszko was awarded two rolling
falls and each one caused a fifteen
minute demonstration of disapproval
on the part of the 10000 spectators.
Caddock had regained his feet af-
ter wriggling out of a half-Nelson
and arm-lock when the referee an
nounced that Zbyszko had won the
first fall. Caddock then pinned the
Poles shoulders to the mat after ten
minutes, 80 seconds of wrestling.
The deciding fall was awarded to
Zbyszko after 10 minutes, 30 seconds.
Zbyszko, like the spectatorS did not
know that the challenger ! shoulders
had touched and continued wrestling.
He was halted by the referees.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-07
WIRE TAPPERS PUT ON
TRIAL BEFORE JUDGE
in FORT LAUDERDALE
(By Associated Press)

Fort Lauderdale, Feb. THE
ledger seized in the raid on the head
quarters of a band of alleged conf
dence men here Friday was intro
duced as evidence today at the pre-
liminary hearing of dozen persons
under arrest. 1t contained the names
of 1O5 persons and opposite each the
amounts vary from $4,000 to $4,000.
Officials are unable to say wheth-
er it was record of swindles or
part of the paraphernalia to impress
intended victims. Other evidence
introduced was an automatic tele-
graph instrument with sending ma
chine which could be located in the
next room and used while the victim
waited for the fatal words.
Judge William Price, of Miami,
for the defense, entered a general
plea of not guilty. E. T. Thompson,
of Palm Beach, was assisting in the
defense.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-07
Rev. Bob johnson
Breaks Bread With
the Rotary Club

Rev. Bob Johnson was among the
guests at today's luncheon of the Ro-
tary club, being given five minutes
for a short talk. He spoke of the vast
number of the nations leading bust
ness men who are devout Christians
and who are doing a great work for
the church in connection with their
business.
The club also adopted a uniform tag
with the name "Palatka, Fla.," on it
to be placed on automobiles. The
tags are made locally and cost 80
cents each. Committees for the year
were named, a special committee ap-
pointed to meet similar committees
from the Chamber of Commerce and
Kiwanis club in an effort to save the
tabernacle for the school athletic or
ganization and discussion of the pro-
posed taking off of trains on the At
lantic Coast Line. 1t was urged that
all who can, go 10 Gainesville on Feb
ruary 10th, do so to protest to the
railway commission which will be in
session there.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-07
CONFLICT Of STORIES
AS TO ARREST Of MAN
WHO MURDERED TAYLOR
tBy Associated Press)

Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. IA tele-
graphic warrant charging Eiward F.
Sands, alias Edward Fitz Strathmore,
former butler to William Desmond
Taylor, with the murder of the film
director in his apartments here, was
issued by the Los Angeles police de-
partment late last night and wired to
Constable A. B. Berning at Carlin,
Nevada, according to information re-
|ceived b ythe Los Angeles Examiner
this morning. The police said no
warrant had been issued.
While these developments were in
progress and the police were sitting
the constantly arriving "tips" on the
case from various sources, prepara-
tions were being made for the funeral
of the dead director this afternoon at
two o'clock.
Mabel Normand, motion picture ac-
tress, who was one of the last to see
Taylor alive, viewed his body for the
last time at the inquest Saturday.
While the funeral is in progress every
motion picture studio in Los Angeles
will be closed.
AS the capacity of the cathedral is
limited, half of the seats will be set
aside for members of the film colony
and the other half for the public in
general.
1t is believed there will be many
times as many outside as inside the
building.
Eight active pail bearers from the
members of the motion picture direc-
tors association and eight honorary
ones from the British overseas club
have been named. In addition, there
will be firing squad of Canadian
ex-service men, who will fire salute
over the casket at the cemetery.
The Veyr Rev, William MacCor-
mack, dean of st. Paul's, will read
burial service.
The body will be taken to Holly
wood cemetery and placed in a vault
until relatives determine upon final !
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-07
ku KIux .Klan Will
Gather at Miami
For Big Meeting
(By Associated press)

Miami, Feb. What is said to be
the first public open-air initiation
ceremonial to be held in the state of
Florida since 1872 will be held here
tonight by the Ku Klux Klan, it was
reported today. 1t is said that Colo
mel Simmons, imperial wizard of the
invisible empire, the grand dragon
of the realm of Florida, high khan Of
ficials of many northern states and
representatives of all of the more
than seventy local klans within the
state of Florida will be in attend
ance. A elias sof 355 candidates will
be initiated by the weird ceremonies
of the order under the glow of the
fiery cross.
The thousands of hooded klans-
men will gather at the Miami Coun-
try club golf links for the ceremonial
and the public will be invited to wit
ness the exercises from a distance.
Lines of white sentines will be post
ed by the khan in order that the pro-
fame may not approach too near the
area where the candidates will take
the solemn obligations of the society.
Delegations from klans in Tampa,
st. Petersburg, Jacksonville, Orlan-
do, Ocaa, Tallahassee, Tarpon
Springs, Lakeland, Palatka, st. Au-
gustine and other cities will be in
attendance, it is said.
1t is said that the class of novices
to be taken into the khan at the GER
emonial will be the largest to be TAX
en- in at one time in Florida. 1t is
also said that of the more than sew
enty loca klans within the state the
smallest contains 300 members,
while more than 5000 klansmen are
enrolled in the argest one.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-07
vOLUS|A POULTRY
RAISER SHOT TO
DEATH NEAR HOME
Man and Wife Ambush
ed on Road, Both Are
Fired On
ASSAnANTS SUSPECTED
Bloodhounds on Trail of
Those Thought to Be
Guilty
(By Associated Press)

DeLand, Feb. William A..
Shields, so, poultry raiser, was in
stantly killed and his wife wounded
last night three miles east Of here
by unidentified persons hidden be-
side the road who fired on them with
shotgun.
The couple were driving home from
DeLand when an obstruction in the
road was encountered. As Shields
stepped from the car part of load
of birdshot struck him in the head
and others struck his wife.
BlDodhounds were taken to the
scene of the shooting Immediately,
but failed to pick up the trail. The
sheriff said today that he had clue
which he believed would lead to the
identity of the guilty parties. Mrs.
Shields is in hospital here.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-07
Ocala Secures a
Former Mayor for
a City Manager
(By Associated Press)

Ocala, Feb. 7.-Ocala's new city
manager, James R. Brumby, Jr., of
Marietta, Ca, who will assume his
position here February Is, boasts of
an accomplishment which rarely is
possessed by city executives and
which will mean a great deal to the
city of Ocala. Mr.. Brumby is
trained mechanic and is regarded as
one of the most expert automobile
men in Georgia. He is also an ex-
pert electrician and waterworks man
and it is expected that these quail
ifications will be reflected in the op-
Grafton of the public utilities here.
Mr.. Brumby is now mayor of Ma
rietta, a position he has held contin-
ously since 1915, along with the su-
perintendency of the board of lights.
and waterworks. He was educated
at the Georgia School of Technology
and, after leaving that institution,
opened in Marietta the first garage
established in that city. He was
elected mayor of Marietta in 1915
with an overwhelming majority and
made such record that he was un-
in 1917, 1919 and 1921.
The city of Decatur, Ga, was in
the field for Mr.. Brumby's service
at the same salary offered by Ocala,
but he decided to come to Florida.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-07
Parliament Meets
With King Asking
for Irish Charity
tBy Associated Presse

London, Feb. THE imperial par
lament, which was prorogued early in
November to await action of the Irish
treaty by the Dali Eireann, was re-
opened today with the reading of the
speech from the throne by King
George.
Regarding the Irish treaty, the
king sal dparliament would be called
upon to consider "such measures as
may be necessary to give effect to the
agreement" He also touched upon
teh negotiations for a pact with
France to guarantee action in the
event of IAN unprovoked attack by
Germany" and paid high tribute to
the accomplishments of the Washing
ton conference.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-07
Promises Not to
Die Cats Again,
Is Given Freedom
By Associated Pressl

New York, Feb. Miss Margaret
Owen, %, singer, has her freedom
To-Day because she has promised
Magistrate Hating, that she will nev-
er again dye her cats to harmonize
with her house draperies or the vivid
hued clothing she wears.
Miss Owen was hailed before the
magistrate when agents of the Socie-
ty for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals testified she had dyed a val
liable pet feline blue to match dra-
peries in her home. The animal died,
witnesses tested.
IF consent to be lenient," said
Magistrate Hating, 81 want you to
go back to Florida and stop dyeing
cats"
She promised.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-07
jacksonville MAY
Have to Seek New
Supply for Water
By Associated Press)


Jacksonville, Feb. PLANS to sup
ply this city with soft water to sup
plant its present artesian supply are
under consideration by the city COM
Suggestions have been heard that
the Suwanee river be tapped, while
other plans would obtain the water
from Kinassey's lake, Sand Hill
lake, Black creek, St. Mary's river
and other sources. The practicable
ity of softening the present supply
has also been considered, but oppo-
nents of this method argue that the
artesian supply is slowly diminishing
and that in time the city will have to
look to other sources anyway.
Jacksonville's water supply has
long been the conversation, at least.
In most sections of the city the sup
ply is served through a filtering
plant where the sulphur has been ex-
tracted. In the sections not so serv-
ed, however, the presence of sulphu-
rated water is easily noticeable.
Some newcomers describe it as hav-
ing a decidedly unpleasant odor,
while the cub:sts of language say
flatly that it carries the stencil of
over-ripe eggs. The housewife COM
plains that it blackens the silver
ware. The conservative oldtimer
argues in return that the water is
beneficial to health.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-07
SOLD" FROM BENEATH
WRECK OF A FLIVVER
(By AssocIated Pre.s,

New York, Feb. IA new auto
mobile plunged off an Edgecomb av-
enue cliff yesterday and landed sew
enty feet below, wreck. Around
gathered crowd.
"I'd give SIS for her as she is,"
remarked bystander.
"Sold," said a voice, and Edward
Jackson, who bought the car the day
before for 5000, crawled from be-
meath its twisted remnants.
Young Jackson's father was learn
ing to drive and in attempting to
avert collision with taxicab put his
foot on the accelerator instead of the
brake.
Neither was badly hurt. The elder
jackson was arrested for driving
without a license.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-07
sT. PETEs SOLID GROWTH

st. Petersburg, Feb. Growth of
the permanent population of st. Pc
tersburg is reflected in the increase
in the number of telephones now in
use. The local company now has 81
$50 telephones in service, a gain of
p,127 during the last year. New
telephones installed during the
month of January, 1922, numbered
291.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-07
STORM WARNINGS UP.

Washington, Feb. IA storm Of
marked intensity central near Cape
Hatteras is raging today, the wealth
er bureau announced. Storm warn
ings have been ordered up along the
coast from Jacksonville to Boston.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-07
LOUIS LEVINE DEAD.

Jacksonville, Feb. Louis Le-
vine, 40, well known in local sport
ing circles in New York city, died in
hospital here last night, it was
learned today. He had been under
going treatment in Hot Springs, Ark,
and realizing his condition was Sc
rious undertook the journey to Jack
sonville to die at the home of his sis
ter. The sister was absent from the
city and he went to hospital.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-07

The union tabernacle campaign,
now being conducted by the we'll
known evangelist, "Bob" johnson.
and his party, is swinging into such
a tremendous effort of such mighty
power in all phases of individual, So
cial and business life of the commu-
nifty that residents of the city are
saying it is the greatest revival
which has ever come to Palatka.
Scores of people night after night
form great audiences attending the
meetings, in spite of continual in
clement weather, come down the long
aisles of the tabernacle, in open con-
fession for Christ. The spirit of re-
vival so pervades the atmosphere of
the community that in school, store,
office, mill, upon the street and in
the home the Gospel of Christ and
the purpose of the tabernacle meet
ings is becoming foremost in thought
and conversation.
Hundreds of people are driving
from all parts of Putnam and ad-
joining counties to hear Evangelist
johnson. So great were the crowds
attending the services, hundreds hav-
ing to be turned away night after
night, that few days ago the tab
ernacle was enlarged to seat an ad-
ditional four hundred, and yet last
Sunday night the great auditorium
was filled to the doors when Evan
gelist johnson in clear-cut, direct,
simple statements, the more power
full because of their simplicity prov
ed by the Word of God interspersed
with apt illustrations and pithy
aXioms that every man must face and
meet God, and give an account of his
deeds in this life at the judgment.
AS result, thirty-five of men, wom-
en- and young people from all walks
of life, the gray-haired seating be-
side the youth, boldly came down the
aisles and knelt at the front in con-
fession to Christ and in penitence to
God.
Sunday afternoon nearly a thou
sand men gathered at the tabernacle
to hear Evangelist Johnson speak to
men only on the subject of Heroes
and Cowards," and ten accepted
Christ at that service-some of
whom are well known in the COM
munity. At the same hour, Miss Kill
Iian, Bible teacher of the party,
spoke to women in the M. E. church
upon the subject of "Queen Esther"
packing the house to capacity.
Every Phase Looked After.
The work of the campaign is de- /
ecah department being
by a committee, and a
of the evangelistic party.
Scores of homes are opened to
neighborhood prayer meetings three
lays a week throughout the commu-
nifty. MONDAY shop meetings in the
mills are adding their important |
part to the purpose of the campaign
in bringing the Gospel of Christ di-
rectly to the people. The young
peoples work, both junior and senior,
is progressing in an organized man.
Continued on Page y
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-07
BIG TARPO NCAUGHT.
(By Associated Press)

Fort Lauderdale, Feb. IA rec
ord tarpon was caught here last
night, C. F. Allison landing a silver
king weighing lac pounds. Allison
is from Spencer, Ind, and is tin
can tourist stopping over here. He
weighs 122 pounds.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-07
SNOW IN DIXIE AGAIN.
(By Associated Press)

Jacksonville, Feb. IA Middle
Atlantic coast gale swept over por-
tions of the south today. Snow and
sleet were reported in Virginia and
North Carolina, with snow as far
south as Raleigh interfered with
communication along the coast line.