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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-21
Divers At Work InvestI
eating Wreck of The
Valbanero
NO TRACE OF CREW
OR OTHERS ABOARD
Craft Sent In Search For
Bodies or Possible
Survivors

KEY WEST, Fla, Sept. 20.-EEx5
Associated Press. Rear Admiral
Decker and Domingo Nilord, Cuban
consul, left here this morning with
a crew of divers to investigate the
wreck of the Spanish steamer VaA-
banera, in an effort to learn some
thing of the fate of the 45O passen-
gers and crew on the vessel
The hulk of the ship was discOy-
cred yesterday by Ensign l. B.
Roberts, 40 miles from Key West,
embedded in quicksand off the Re-
becca Shoals light Ensign Roberts
made out the name "Valbanera" ml
large black letters on white ground
on the portside of the sunken ship
He declared there was no doubt as
to the identity of the wreck.
With wrecking crew and divers
examining the sunken hull and WITH
scores of boats searching surround
ing waters and islands for trace OF
bodies or survivors, the fate of TIKI
passengers was expected to be clear
ed up today. The naval station here
has offered all facilities and with
two Cuban gunboats will aid other
craft in the search.
The Valbanera bound from Spaaza-
;sb ports tn Havana. was last heard
from on the night of September 3,
during the hurricane, when she ap-
peared off the entrance to Havana
harbor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-21
PASSENGERS ON WAY TO-
EMPLOYMENT HERE.

MADRID, Sept. 20.-(By Asso--
ciated Press Dispatches received
here from Havana confirm the loss.
of the Spanish steamship Valbanersa
in the tropical storm which ragged
over the Gulf of Mexico and adjacent
waters last week. She carried four
frst-class passengers, AnastaslO
Saenz, a Havana merchant, and his
children, Marie, Terese and Jesus
There were five second-class passeH-
gers and sixty-four third class.
The captain of the Valbanera Ess
Ramon Martin. and the ships con-
plement included three officers, q
chaplain, six under officers, foux-
doctors, five engineers, seven sailors
seven stewards nine electricians one
chief steward, eight cooks, twenty
seamen and two maids.
The majority of the passengers
were from Malaga, Spain, on their
way to employment abroad. The
ship belonged to Pinillos, Izquierdo
& Company, of Cadiz, and took her
name from Valbanera, where t1R5
principal owners were born.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-21
JURY ABSOLVES
DESOTOBANK IN
SUIT FOR $4,000

A verdict for the DeSot) Bank
ing company was returned at 80
o'clock Saturday afternoon by a jury
in the City Court of Americus in the
joint case of the Walker Financing
and Securities company, of Sparta,
and the Farmers Bank of Lincolnton,
against the DeSoto bank. The jury
was out little more than two hours
considering the case, trial of which
began at 2 O'Clock Thursday and con-
tiued all day Friday and until after
noon Saturday.
The case was one of the hardest
fought civil contests ever tried mere.
The plaintiffs were represented by w.
H. Burwell, of Sparta, former speak
er of the Georgia House. and w. A.
Dodson, of Americus, and the de-
fense by w. w. Dykes and James A.
and John Allen Fort.
The suit was an afternatn of shc
breaking of the DeSoro bank
couple of years ago. JOAN D.
Walker, who was subsequently tried
here and acquitted in connection
with the defaIcation in the banS by
Barney l.. Carter, who had been sent
to the bank and employed by Walker,
had been financial agent for both the
DeSoto and Lincolnton banks. 1t was
contended by the plaintiffs that
drafts for $4,000, drawn by Carter,
were paid by them to the Bank of
DeSoto, and it was for the recovery
of this money that they were suing.
The defense disputed the claim of
either institution and disowned the
banks records which were brought
into court by the plaintiffs, contend
ing that they We're kept by Carter,
who was the employe of Walker, and
were Incorrect as was proven by the
banks actual insolvency at time when
the records showed it to be solvent.
The trial of the case was marked
by much bitterness between the law
yers, who contested every inch of
ground. Eloquent and lengthy ad-
dresses in summing up were made to
the jury by Messrs. Dodson and Jas
A. Fort, opening, and Dykes and
Burwell, who closed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-21
Jack Hoist Resumes
Place In High School

1t was announced last evening by
Superintendent Mathis of Alne "eus
Public schools that Jack Hoist,
former teacher of manual ira ming
in the Americus school, who left the
school three years ago to go to knaz
Mexican border with the national
guard, would return to the schoaS m
his former capacity beginning Mon
day morning.
Mr. Hoist, who is now engaged ia
the insurance business here, was in
duced to resume his old position at
the high school in an emergency. It
was only day or two ago that Su-
perintendent Mathis received final
note from Hemingway Shaw, in
Florida, who was to have taken up the
work, stating that he had been or
dered into a sanitariGm.
Mr.. Hoist, who returned frem2
France early in the year, was elect
ed to the position in the spring by
the board of education, but declined
, accept.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-21
Thad Reese To Join
S. A. Daniels Forces

Thad B. Reese, who has just fin
ished 16 months honorable service
in the United States navy, has ac-
cepted a position with S. A. Daniels,
the ieweler. Mr. Reese has been in
tn jewelry businss here for the past
9 years, having been connected with
Thos. L. Bell, jeweler, and is thor
oughly familiar with the business in
every detail. He has scores of
friends in Americas and throughout
this section, who will be glad to
know that he has accepted a position
in Americas. He will begin his
work with Mr.. Daniels Monday and
will be glad to serve his friends at
all times.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-21
METHODS OF COMBAT
Zip TO PLANT HEADS.

NEW YORK, Sept, 20.-(By Asso-
ciated Press. 1T was learned at the
offices of the U. S. Steel Corporation
today that the methods to be employ
ed in combating the strike called for
Monday would be left in a general
way to the discretion of the heads
Of the various plants and their sub
salaries. The plans to be followed
are not expected to be uniform, but
to be governed largely by local con-
ditions. 1t is not the intention to
close all plants where the employees
are not 100 per cent loyal it was
stated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-21
Plains Town Property
Changing Hands Fast

PLAINS, Sept. 20.-Mrs, Sam
Jennings has bought home in
Plains, formerly owned by Rev. A.
C. Wellons. The house has long
been occupied by Mr.. and Mrs j.
w. Zimmerman. Mrs, Jennings e1-
poets to take possession about Jan
uary. #tf
Mr.. Higgins, of South Carolina,
recently bought the Lawson proper
ty here. On account of frequent
change of property ownership many
people are facing the problem of be-
ing houseless for the coming year
Walton Walters has bought
home, formerly owned by Rev. A.
C. Wellons and will occupy it next
year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-21

That cotton is headed for SO
cents a pound, and will reach that
point within q Eew months, is the
opinion of Carlisle Rountree, of the
New York broker firm of Roun-
tree Brothers, in a most optimistic
review of the general situation.
According to Mr.. Rountree. the
bulls are certain to win, even
though the bears have the upper
hand temporarily. Here is what
he says:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-21
A Message
to Our Child
Readers

IERE'S something interesting
n for the children readers of
the Times Recorder;
In today's Times-Recorder you
will find the last of the Jimmy
Coon stories. Tomorrow you will
be introduced to a new series
of children's animal stories en-
titled, "The Tinker Bob Stories"
by Carlysle H. Holcomb.
We hope YOU have liked the
Jimmy Coon stories. They were.
good and wholesome. but they
were not quite up to the high
standard we set for our features,
and we have found something we
think you will like even better.
THE Tinker Bob Stories" are
interesting, wholesIome true to
life, instructive and different
MIR. Holcomb tells an interesting
daily story; and at the same time
teaches them the true life-habits
of animals. and draws invaluable
LESSONS.
We are enthusiastic about
tinker Bob" and so will you be
when you have read these stories
or had them read to you.
Don't miss the opening Thinker
Bob" story in the Times-Recorder
Monday-and don't miss a single
one of them thereafter. The OPEN
ing story is entitled thinker Bob
and the Seven Stones"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-21
Would Bring About
Easier Living, Says
Attorney General
MORE PRODUCTION
SEEN AS REMEDY
Steel Plants To Shut
Down Except Where
Men Are Loyal

FREPORT, Penn, Sept. 90
(By Associated Press. AN absolute
armistice for six months was urged
here today on the eve of the schedul-
ed great steel strike by Attorney GEN.
eral Palmer to permit solution of
the economic problems arising from
the damage caused by the war. Such
period of freedom from unrest, Mr.
T, liner said, would result in an in
cressed produc tion which would bring
about an era of ''easier living and
better times" for all.
He sucngly discourtenaaced
ar kes
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-21
COUPLE READY
TO We'd affair;
NAMES SECRET
Business Men Swell List
Of Donations AS
Bridal Gift

Curiosity is reputed to have killed
cat. If this is true. there may be
large number of defunct feIr es
about Americus during the next
few weeks. for there is going to be
curiosity enough loose and roaming
around to kill numerous cats. Aod
its all going to be about the identity
Of the bride and groom who have
decided to let the knot be tied in
public at the Sumter County Fair in
October.
The couple, whose names are
known only to themselves and JOS
eph Perkins, secretary of the fair as
sociation, are we'll known Americus
young people, and they have inform
ed Mr.. Perkins that they have agreed
between themselves that they may
just as we'll take advantage of the
fair associations offer, and therefore
he may count upon them to provide
that feature of the big fair. And so
Secretary Perkins is going ahead
compiling the list of donations that
were promised when first announce
ment was made of the offer.
The date and details of the cere-
mony have not yet been decided upon
definitely. The fair takes places on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oc-
tober 16. II and 49, The couple
and the fair management have not
yet reached an agreement as to the
best day for the wedding. The bride
to-be is said to have intimated that if
it is all the same to the others, she
would just as leave be married on
some other day than Friday, she hav-
ilP heard the ole 'dage about it BE-
/ ing unluckJ to la married on FrI-
day. A cyEic who heard of this OBJ
lection Of the bride-elect remarked
that any wedding day is unlucky.
But that has nothing to do with the
story, The couple are ready 70 we'd
in public and the list of donations
is rapidly piling up. Yesterday a
partial list was given out, to be aug
mented, SECRETARY Perkins announc-
ed, by numerous items yet to be list
ed. Following is the present list:
Pinkston Company-Silk Dress for
bride valued at $500.
Americus Lighting Co.-Elec-
trio toaster.
Harris Grocery Company-On
sack of best flour.
J, E. D. Shipp, Jr.-One fine ham.
Sparks Grocery Company-5 gal,
lon automatic oil can and oil.
Miss Ellinor TiIlman-Hat for
bride, value $40.
Rylander Shoe Company-S -Stetson
hat for groom.
Windsor Barber Shop-All ton
serial work for groom on day of wed
ding.
HowelI's Pharmacy Handsome
comb and brush.
Standard Dry Goods Company
One pair kid gloves for bride.
Mize Grocery Company 25-lb
sack sugar.
Allison Furniture Company-Ono
| bed room dresser.
Morgan & Company-Fresh meats
for the newlyweds for one month.
John W. Shiver-Americus-
kitchen table, ironing board and WASH
board
Judge John A. Cobb-Marria,a Il
ense
s a Daniels Set of tea sp11ns.
Nathan MURRAY Druggist-Toliet
articles. value S..
! Times-Recorder - Free subscrip-
tion for one year
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-21
No Night Service at
First Methodist Tonight

There will be no service in the First
Methodist church tonight, it is an
nounced, the First Methodist congre-
cation attending a special evening
service at the Lee Street Methodist
church, where an excellent special
musical program has been prepared.
This morning the Lee Street Meth
odist church congregation will at
tend services at the First Methodist
church, to hear Rotarian Rev. J. A.
Thomas, of Columbus, Ga, preach a
special sermon to the Americus men
and women on the subject.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-21

Cotton On Way to SO cents
Pound, Says Broker, Telling
of World Market Conditions

stocks, which are not available to
the short seller, of 100000
bales; linters, 100000 bales; low
grade cotton not tenderable on
contract, approximately 100000,
we have z,424, 900 bales left. In
cluded in this balance are the ware
house stocks here a large per cent
of which have already been bought
for foreign account, thus leaving
the short seller very little of the
actual to fill his contract with in
the event it is demanded, and since
mill and spinning interests have
been buyers on the scale down, it
is only a matter of time until
the cotton will be asked for as the
options expire, and these same
bears who so recklessly sold short
on the carry-over figures, will be
converted into the best bulls in Me
world when they find they can
not get the spot cotton to deliver
and can only cover at increasing
higher levels,
Even though the carry-over was
100000 more than it is, the re
suit would not be much different,
as the South is now financially able
to hold and carry this amount of
cotton. And if each of 100000
farmers and merchants in the
South would appoint himself a
committee of one to buy con-
tract of ten bales of cotton and
call for the actual ten bales of cot
ton at the expiration there is no
limit to the price cotton would sell
for.
Enormous Demand Coming.
Also the bears have contended
that the government campaign
against high cost of living would
affect cotton prices along with ev-
erything else. But the only way
to decrease the price of com
modify like cotton is to increase
the production, and unless the pro-
ducer gets a living price over his
cost of making the crop, the pro-
duction will not be increased.
Although on account of the large
margin between price of raw cot
ton and finished product, the price
of some dry goods having been bas-
ed on as high as 70-cent to 90
cent cotton, the finished product
may decline, and cotton still be en-
titled to advance.
During Round for the past sew
eral weeks, the bears have had ev-
erything their own way and the
gong strikes with them a winner
on points. But the gong will
strike in a few months announc-
ing the opening of another round,
when all of the present temporary
obstructiCns to trans-continental
trade viii have been eliminated,
exchange rates improved, peace
treaty ratified, and England and
France, Spain, Belgium, Japan,
the Scandinavian countries, Italy,
Germany, Austria, ct al, wanting
a few million bales of cotton each,
plus American requirements, to-
falling 25,0OO,0OO bales, and their
buyers here vieing with each other
in a mad rush of competitive bid
ding for the fleecy staple, at
around so cents per pound, with
the South triumphantly holding,
and the Southern farmer will have
come into his own.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-21
Rumanians StrioDing
Hungary on Way Out

BUDAPEST, Sept. 10 Friday.) J
- by Associated Press 1.-THE sit
uation here is growing critical. As
the Rumanians withdraw they contin-
ue to requisition railroad equipment
of all kinds, virtually stripping the
country. It is stated at Hungarian
quarters that the food in Budapest
is Insufficient to care for the needs
Of the people.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-21
Troop Ship Aground,
But Is Floated Again

LONDON, Sept. 29.-(By Asso-
ciated Press. )-The White Star liner
Vedic, with thousand troops from
Northern Russian aboard, went
aground north of Ronaldsnay during
a gale, but a ministry shipping re-
port later stated that the ship had
been refoated and had proceeded
to her destination.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-21
PLANTS 100 PER CENT
LOYAL. TO REMAIN OPEN.

PITTSBURG, Sept 2O.-(By As
sociated Press ALI the plants of
the steel corporation in the Pittsburg
district where any employee is a
member of the steel workers union
will be shut down tonight for an in
definite period, according to reports
circulating here. The plants that
are 100 per cent loyal will remain
in operation, the loyal employees in
the plants closed will be taken care
of.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-21
/, ,25O u. S. Troops Sail
Home From Siberia

VLADIVOSTOK, Sept 18.-
CThursday)-(By Associated Press)
The U. S. transport Logan, with
1850 American troops aboard, prin-
cipally members of the Twenty-sev-
enth Cavalry, left for the United
States by way of Manila today.
They should arrive at San Francisco
about October 27.
Replacement troops to relieve
them arrived here September 6.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-21
Viscount Grey Sails
For Washington Post

LONDON, Sept. 2O.-(By Asso-
ciated Press. )-Viscount Grey, the
new British ambassador to the Unit
ed States, left London this morn
ing on the trip to America, accom-
panied by Sir William Tyrrell, his
private secretary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-21
The Weather Forecast

For Georgia.-Partly cloudy Sun
day probably showers in west por-
ton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-21
The Cotton Market

LOCAL SPOT.
Good middling 20 cents.
NEW YORK FUTURES.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-21

Nature has jumped on the baby
scales in England and Wales to
bring them somewhere near equi-
poise,
Those romantic figures called vi
tai statistics recently showed that
the distressing preponderance of
girls in the British Isles is now in
process Of adjustment. For, dur
ing the quarter which ended June
30, there were 1910 more laddies
than lassies introduced to this vale
Of tears.
Here's cheering news to the
Youngsters. Valley county, Ne
braska known as the champion
producer of popcorn in the United
States, promises a yield close ia l
million bushels this season.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-09-04
CAYCE NEWS.
Interesting Items ny the toIriers
Special Correspondents

T,- AMI SIR - Nayior spent
,v.,Ifaaflar vim hrr father Mr. y. j.
oliver All hla children were with
hlr. f being biz 76th birthday they
s.s.s. hin surprise dinner Each had
= rrs-arf FOR him. All reported very
rIs-s-arr Mis- Runy Campbell,
~ y l--ouri- j. VISITING 81 r j. oliver
SIR. Ella Campbell and Mrs Eta
Mailing and SIR Charlie and Miss Bon
aurauf m0for-d over - Hlczmau Mon
Dis afternoon Mr.. EoDr- Mcconnell.
Who has recently returned from France.
visited ll- sister Mrs Ray Thomas,
feu days last week RS Bell Motel
lam s. visiting Mr. Kitty White--Psul
Rand j. visiting Mr and Mr.. Tom Ne
gIeIian Mr. and Mr. H0y Wade are
visiting .u Missouri this WeeE.-Alss
Eua Tucker left wednesday for long
visit % her sisters in Granite City,
UI-Mr Earl Johnson. who has been
in German FOR long time came home
Friday night Miss Benton Williams
has been visiting relatives here-Mr.
Rufus Blrchamp and son. Everefte.
spent this week with Mr. and Mrs
clint Blrchamp Mary Atterber-
IS and her visitor. Miss Jessie Whit
sell went % Cairo Thursday. returning
F Saturday.-Dr Sam Lufen and Misses
f Nirginia. Inez and Elise Lufen came
sunday 20 SEE Julian Geens-Mr. Her
bert Holly and Miss Virginia Davis left
Monday % enter school at Martini
Mrs. Albert Roper spent Monday night
l with her daughter. Mrs. Rob. Johnson.
Miss Beth HuddlesIon who has been
visiting Miss Eva johnson. returned
10 her home in Fulton Sunday-Mr. and
Mrs II. L. Johnson and Misses Eva
and Mary Evelyn spent sunday at
Fulton.-Mr and Mrs. Henry Burns
and Miss Minnie Collins mOtOred over
10 Union City Monday eve.-Our school
opened Monday with II9 pupils enrolled
The devotional services were conducted
by Rev W 4. Holly. Miss Mary Affer-
berry, our music teacher, presiding at
at the piano. America was sung with
much enthusiasm by the school child
rem \ number Of the patrons were
present, also our trustee. Mr Charley
B0ndurant. Miss Nina kimbro the
principal, gave good talk also gave a
reading by James Whitcomb Riley.
which was very much enjoyed by all
present Mr.. J. 4. Sugg. our old stand
by, was in his place 10 teach the sixth.
seventh and eighth grades. Miss Mary
Nate Lawson viii teach the fourth aud
NTH grades. Miss Ollie Richardson
VIII teach the primary department. You
could tell 10y the smiling faces of the
lttie ones that she was welcomed back
20 her old place The outlook for a
good years work is very good indeed.
AIR ;. l.. Johnson had a painful ac-
cldent Tuesday morning when he was
AicAed 10y horse under his chin.
which cut IA cash under his throat. also
cut his tongue. We hope il will nor
De serious.-Dr. Joe Luten came 10 see
Miss Mamie Luten Tuesday. She has
returned 10 Mrs. Geo. Menees where
she viii still make her home.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-09-04
CROP 6l.4 OF 4 NORMAL

An increase during August of ia 600
"aies III the prospective cotton crop this
year was shown in yesterdays cotton
report OF the Department of Arricul-
iure. which forecasts total of III 23O-
uco hales The condition OF the crop
oI-f PCT cent OF a normal. showed a
decline of 90 points from Julx - -
Aug -, compared with an averav..
ueeiine during the last ten years OF
- points.
boh weevl. boil worm. army worm
ana red spider. combined with aImosf
CONTINUOUS rains over considerable a.
Ieas OF the belt. with dry. hot weather
ioiio"ing the rains. caused the de-
terioration OF the crops.
uitoh county the crop is from
good To excellent and a big WELD A.
expected Quite bit of the early cron
Is opening rapidly and picking viii ~
gan IN short time.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-09-04
Bon SUFFER- FRIDAY.

The Montgomery School win have a
box and ice cream supper. Friday ev-
ening. sept. 4. az : O'Clock. Both young
and old OF the adjoining districts are
cordially invited 90 join us on this oc-
cnSSion. The ladies will furnish the
boxes. IN they please. and the men viii
buy. No boxes o. De- given away, 50
You have 20 bid up BOYS. IL YOU get %
eat with your particular friend A
cake will be- given % the most popular
Young lady attending the supper. and
she will have the privilege Of serving
II 10 the oldest bachelor. No one should
miss this supper.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-09-04
N,.: hle4~eso
Ants Powerful Enough to
Eat Into Hardest Woods

Everyone has observed trees that
have been followed out by ants. and IL
Is apparent that their biting powers
are equal 10 working In the hardest
woods. In tunneling. ants are expert.
and authentic cases are known OF their
tunneling under bitches and streams.
Indeed. a South American ant Is said
TO have excavated a tunnel under the
bed of Parahyba river az a place where
n Is as broad as the Thames at London
bridge.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-09-04
BADLY BURNED
Child Falls Into Tub Of Scalding
Water Here Yesterday.

Kathlene. the little 10 year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs II. l. Pro
vow. was badly scalded yesterday
when she fell backwards into tub OF
hot water.
Mrs. PrOvow was Engaged In Washing
and had one tub on a chair. some how
the tub tipped over and Knocked the
little girl backwards into the tub OF
hot water. she was badly burned from
her knees up 20 the middle OF her back
Dr. Hubbard. the attending physi-
clan. doesn't think her condition overly
serious. although Il Is very painful