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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-14
SOUTHER PLANE
IS DAMAGED AT
TALLAHASSEE

SOUTHER FIELD, April IA
slight accident befell one of the Sou
Their Field Victory Loan planes rs it
started to leave Tallahassee, Fla. yes
terday afternoon for the home field,
resulting in it being forced 10 lemain
for repairs. The plane was piioted by
Lieut.. John NJ. McRae, with Master
Electrician Dale w. Smith as passen-
ger In taking off at Tallahassee,
where the field is too small for safety,
the plane caught on barbed wire
fence and was tipped over unto tie
ground, suffering some damage. Mel
Their of its occupants was hurt.
The other of the two planes on the
trip piloted by Lieut.. Alexis B. Nc
Mullen and Lieut.. Edward A. Berg
torff returned to Souther FELL Sunday
afternoon.
Lieut.. Alfred w. Vance, officer in
charge of flying, returned from
Charleston yesterday, having complet-
ed arrangements for the fight of the
second Victory Loan aviators from
Souther Field. The formation, proba-
bly, four airplanes, will take off Tues
day morning for Savannah and
Charleston and at the latter place will
be Joined by the Flying Circus from
Mineola The Souther Field flyers will
be a part of the Mineola contingent
during their stay in the southern
states.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-14
25 BILLIONS FIXED FOR
GERMANS TO PAY ALLIES.

PARIS, April 14.-By Associated
Press. Germany, under the peace
treaty, must pay five billion dollars Id
cash or commodities before May /,
1921, and also issue Immediately To all
the Allied and Associated governments
twenty billions of interest bearing
bonds. The interest up to 1896 will
be two or three per cent, and after
that date s per cent, according to the
plan.
The status Of American, Japanese
and French amendments to the coven-
ant of the League Of Nations has
been definitely established, so far as
the League of Nations commission is
concerned, with the American amend
ment concerning the Monroe doctrine
the only one given place in the COW
enant by the commission. Final decis-
ion is still open, the French and Jap
anese having made reservations which
entitle them to renew the discussions
at the plenary session conference.
The sommoning Of the peace congress,
as 1t is to be called, instead of com
ference" at Versailles will, according
to the present understanding. take
place between April 26 and May s.
These sessions, it is expected now, will
be attended by President Wilson.
The Council of -Four did not meet
this morning. Instead President VIII
son had long conference with Pre-
mier Orlando and other Italian leaders
on the Adriatic problem
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-14
so Cents Left of His
Wages,andHeSwung

Brad Dean, negro, was up in Re-
cordef 5 court this morning for rails
ing disturbance in his home late
Saturday night, as the result of which
his wife called a policeman. When
arraigned before Recorder Fort, Brad
offered a plea of guilty, but couldn't
explain what he was guilty of, where
upon his wife, who was in the audi
ence, was called.
He come home at'day night bout
IL o'clock, "(said she. First thing he
ask is How much change you bring
homer" l starts to tell him paid 81
for shoes and SO at the store, an zen
he broke in and says, How much
change you brin ghome, asks your
"Sixty cents 1 says.
Ct - says he, and wild
dat he swung at me and hits my arm
where dis bump is at, and another
place on my neck, just as l wuz goin-
out de door"
Recorder Fort didn't rule on the de-
gree of Brad's provocation, but fined
him five days or % for assaulting his
wife. The court room crowd, however,
could see where Brad had suddenly
seen weeks wages disappear.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-14
BIG AMERICUS
PARTY TOBACK
UP CLAIMS FOR
ROUTE TO FLA.
Many Citizens to go to Columbus
tuesday to Meeting for Fixing
Of Highway

A large party of Americas citizens
will go to Columbus Tuesday after
noon to attend the meeting there
Tuesday evening for the purpose of
locating the Florida Short Line High
way route from Gadsden. Ala, to AL
bany The party will leave the Wind
sor hotel at O'Clock, reaching Col
umbns at about O'Clock p m.
The promises of as large number
of leading citizens as possible to
make the trip we're obtained by Presi-
dent Hightower and Secretary Per-
kins, of the Chamber of Commerce,
because of the rivalry of two possible
routes and the necessity of making a
strong showing at the meeting to as
through Dawson and the other
through Americas. he Americas route
is said to be under somewhat of nat
ural handicap by being some eight
miles longer than the other, but it has
the advantage of offering the An
Jacksonville National cemetery, an at
traction of great Importance to Nor
thern tourists, who mainly will use
the route, and Souther Flying Field,
which will be one of the permanent
aviation posts of the army, as side
points of interest of easy access.
The meeting will be held in connec-
ton with "a banquet, following the en-
tertainment of the visitors by the
Columbus Chamber of Commerce,
which plans an automobile tour of the
city and its environs between 5 and Z
p. m. 1t is understood that at this
meeting the claims of the various cit
les for the route will be set forth, fol-
lowing which selection will be made
by directors of the highway.
Following are Americas citizens
who have signified their intention of
making the trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Hightower, j.
E. Mathis, John Sheffield, N M Dud-
ley, Frank Lanier, w. A. Dodson, E.
A. Nesbit, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. JOY
ner, W. T. Maynard, E. Y. Andrews, J..
d. Hooks, Mr. and Mrs. Loyelace Eve,
c. H. Burke, w. E. Taylor, Lee G.
Council, l.. A. Morgan, Walter Brown,
A. c. Crockett, w. G. Carter, Joseph
Perkins, Frank Harold, Thomas Har-
rold, S. F. Howell and S. A. Daniels.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-14
IA MILLIONS
|. QUOTA FIXED
FOR DISTRICT IN
VICTORY LOAN
Most of Communities Expected to
Raise Three-FoWthS of Fourth
Loan Amounts
TOTAL FOR WHOLE NATION
Is PUT AT 4 IL BILLIONS
Bonds to Bear 4 ga Fer Cent, to
Mature in a Years, and to be
Convertible

WASHINGTON April 14.-(By As
ISOLATED Press. 1.-The quotas of most
of the communities for the Victory
Liberty loan will be three-fourths OF
their quota for the fourth loan, treas
ury department officials explained to-
day, following announcement last
night of a total of O0,OO0,OOo for
the loan.
The federal .eserye district quotas
by percentages and amounts include
Atlanta, 80 per cent, $144,000,000.
Terms of the Victory Loan were an
nounced yesterda yby Secretary Glass.
They are:
Amount $4,5OO,0OO, oversubscriptions
to be rejected.
Interest 4 ga per cent. for partially
tax exempt notes, convertible into
8 ga per cent. notes, wholly tax ex-
empt
Maturity, four years, with the
treasury reserving the privilege OF re-
Geeming the notes in three years.
The ga per cent. notes to be is
sued later, also may be converted sub
sequently back into A ga per cent
notes.
he 4 3-4per cent securities are to
be exempt from state and local taxa
ton, excepting estate. and inheritance
taxes and from normal rates of fed
cral income taxes. The ga per cent
securities are exempt from all fed
eraI, state and local taxes, except es-
safe and inheritance taxes.
TIE size of the loan was much small.
er than had been anticipated by most
of the close observers, who looked
for an issue of about $4,000, 100000
particularly in view of Secretary
Glass past utterances that the loan
would be five to six billions.
This will be the last Liberty Loan
Secretary Glass explained, although
there will be other issues Of govern
ment securities to finance belated war
expenditures. These will not be float
Ell by popular campaigns.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-14
PROVISIONS OF
CEORCIA'S DRY
Law UPHELD

WASHINGTON, April 4.-iBy AS
sociated PressA-In 'di sposing Of the
proceedings involving tie interpreta
ton of the Georgia state prohibition
law, the United States supreme court
in effect today held that possession of
intoxicating liquors in excess of the
amount permitted by statute, even
though lawfully acquired before it's
enactment, is prohibited by law.
The transportation Of Intoxicating
liquors for beverage purposes through
dry state is not prohibited under the
Reed prohibition amendment, the SUI
preme court held today IN an opinion
interpreting that ac:.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-14
GERMAN NATION MUST PAY Is BILL LIONS:
BRITISH DISPL EASED BY league CHANGES
Engagement Ring
Restored to Widow
of Flyer, Maj. Butts

The diamond engagement ring,
which was lost by Mrs. John w.
Butts, widow of MAJOR Butts ON
her trip to West Point, n. Y, with
the body of her husband after his
fatal fall in an airplane AT Sou-
Their Field recently, mas been re-
stored to her. This information
was brought to Americ is by Miss
Clara Bowen, who has just re-
turned from West Point, where
she went in company with Mrs.
Butts. The ring was found by a
Fort Valley woman and was for
warded to Mrs. Butts, who is now
with relatives at New Rochelle,
N. Y, to whom she discovered it
belonged.
The ring was taken off her fin
ger by Mrs. Butts in the dressing
compartment of the Pullman car
just as the funeral party was
reaching Atlanta, and was left on
the washstand. She did not dis
cover her loss until she had left
the train. Major Cousins, of the
air service, was escortins her en-
the trip and he at once appealed
to Governor Dorsey, vino is his
cousin, The governor dispatched
his secretary to search for the
ring, but without success, follow
ing which the lass was given wide
spread publicity, resulting in its
recovery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-14
Georgia Lieutenant
Weds a Vanderbilt
At Newport Home

Atlanta, April IA Georgia
man, Lieutenant Paul FitZsim-
mons, has just been married to
Mrs Helen French Vanderbilt, at
her home in Newport. He is the
son of the late DR.. Paul Fitzsim
mons, of Georgia, surgeon in the
United States navy; his mother
was Miss Sallie Whiteford Russell,
of Augusta. She now lives on her
country estate not far from Wash
ington.
Lieutenant FitZsimmons has just
returned from war service in the
navy, where he acquitted him
self with honor. He represents
old and prominent families of the
South, and has many friends in
this section who are interested in
the news of his wedding to Mrs.
Vanderbilt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-14
Child Falls From
Fast Running Auto

An unusual accident occurred Sun
day afternoon on the road between
Americas and Flint river when a
Vienna family, whose nam ecould not
be learned, were coming to Americas
by auto. While the car was speeding
along at fast clip small child,
which was playing in the car, loosen
ed side door and fell out headlong,
striking on its forehead. The parents
hurried with it to DR.. Lewis, who
found no hurts, except bruises.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-14
Postohce Vacancy
Examination Coming

The U. S. Civil Service Commission
will hold an examination for clerks
and carriers on May "a, at Ameri-
Gus. The entrance salary is now
$1,000 year. The examination is
open to all who meet the require
ments. Application blanks and full
information, including sample ques-
tons, can be obtained from the Secre-
tary, Local Civil Service Board at the
Postoffice, Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-14
BOY FALLS INTO OLD
WELL AND Is KILLED

MACON, April 14.-Preston, the FIVE
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. r. B.
Wynen, of Hillsboro, was killed yes
terday mornin gwhen the stills cover
ing an abandoned well ON his grand
mothers place gave way. His neck
was broken, his skull crushed and the
body badly bruised.
When found, the boys body was at
the bottom Of the well fifty-five feet
below the top, In foot of water.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-14
Clean Your Cemetery
Lots, Asks Sexton

ALI lot owners in Oak Grove Gem
etery are requested by Sexton Raiford
to have their lots cleaned at least
one week before Memorial day so as
to give him time to clean up the
walks and drive ways. Don't put
the matter off until the last day when
it will lbe impossible to give our
cemetery a decent appearance" says
Mr.. Rayford.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-14
WEATHER FORECAST.

For Georgia: Generally fair to-
night and Tuesday.
Generally fair weather will prevail
during the week, although there is
some prospect OF rain about the middle
of the week. Temperatures win be
nearly normal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-14
RAINBOW DIV,
ABOUT TO SAIL
Is EULOCIZED

BREST, April 13-(Sunday j. by
Associated Press. )-Vice Admiral Mo-
reau, governor of Brest, reviewed. the
American Forty Second division here
today and read a letter from Premier
Clemenceau in which the achieve
ments of the division were eulogized.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-14
Greeks Fired on by
Bulgarian Police

SALONIKI, April 14.-{B yAsso-
<eiated Press Greeks engaged in
demonstrations near the city Of Strum-
nitza have been fired upon by Bulgar-
ian police sent from Strumnitza, ac-
cording to reports reaching here De-
tails as to casualties were not learned
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-14
ALABAMA TROGpS nOME.

NEW YORK, April 14.-tBy Asso-
ciated Press)-Casaal companies, in
Guiding Alabama men were on the
French liner Rochabeau and the
transport Floridian. when arrived tc-
day with about $500 troops.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-14
Man Killed in Fight
at Concord C.,Mill

CHARLOTTE, N. c., April 14.--tBy
Associated Press) lin a fignc between
.extile workers and mill employees at
Concord this morning one man was
killed and others injured, according
to information received here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-14
800 at Opening
Of D. A. R. Meeting

WASHINGTON, April 14.--(By AS
sociated9 Probably 1000 delegates
are here today for the opening OF the
annual congress OF the Daughters or
the American Revolution.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-14
THE COTTON MARKET

LOCAL SPOT
Good Middling 26 lie.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-06
NORTH TOWNSHIP ASSESSMENT STAGGERING FIGU
ORDER LEAGUE INDORSES w. HAMMOND POLICE
Wilson
Will Not
Interfere
JOHN EDWIN NEvIA

STAFF CORRESPONDENT T. N. sERvIcEl
PARIS, June 6.-Unless con-
gress intervenes. wartime prohibi-
ton will go into effect on July /.
The International News Service
was authorized to state officially
today that President Wilson will
take no further steps to prevent
the United States from going dry
on that date. The president has
been inundated with appeals from
America to set aside the wartime
prohibition measure, because of
the belief that congress will fail to
act upon his recommendation but
he has taken the stand that he is
unable to do anything further in
view of Attorney General Palmer's
decision.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-06
SOCIETY BUD
To Be KISSLESS?
WHY never!
Naturally Virginia Is I'm
able To Stand That Sort
of Marriage.
:. LlsTEssAIIosAL NEWS SERVICE


NEW YORK, June 6.-The secret
romance Of pretty young Virginia Blair
Reeves Warner Washington and Phiia-
delphia society bud. and Henry H War
mock. young inspector at the Hog Is
land shipyard. came TO an end today
when a referee commanded the annul-
ment of the marriage of the inspector
and his 'kissless bride"
Mrs. Warner is the step-daughter Of
Commander Archibald l.. Parsons of the
Philadelphia navy yard On June Is.
1917, she motored TO New York witt
Warner from a house party at Mont
Clair. y. j., and was married. Warner
returned to his work in the ship-yards
and his bride TO the home Of her chum
Agnes Reppler. in Philadelphia. They
told no one OF their marriage and when
Warner met her later at her parents
home in Washington he did not even
kiss her for fear her mother would
suspect that they were in love.
Ii was after Warmers declaration
that he 'pitied married people that had
children" and that he did not care for
her any more that the "kissless bride
told her parents Of the secret marriage.
she said They brought the annulment
proceedings.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-06
new ARRIVALS
SUSPECTED OF
BOMB PLOTS
Secret Service Men Pick UP
Purse On Palmer Lawn
And May Be Clue.
ruin wrought by bomb
IINIeRnArIoNAL NEWS sERvIcEl

IN ERNAflONAL NEWS SERVICE
PHILADELPHIA, June 5.-The pos
sibility that anarchists newly arrived
from Europe had prominent part in
the explosion of bombs in several cities
Monday night. was under investiga ton
by federal agents and the Philadelphia
police today.
1t was learned from the secret serv-
ice men who came here from Wasning
ton that a purse picked up on the lawn
of the home of Attorney General Palmer
the day following the explosion at the
Palmer home has given them an i'm
portant clue. The purse contained 4
note written in French. stating that the
from France. and naming the boat on
which he was passenger. The purse
also contained French and Italian
stamps. Leather experts said the purse
was made in France.
Inside the wallet was also a picture
hair apparently was of the same color
as that of the anarchist. killed at the
Palmer home and federal agents believe
that the boy IS the son Of the dead man.
The French consular authorities in
New York have been asked TO find out
whether the man actually arrived on
the steamer indicated. what was his
business in the United States and who
were his associates here.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-06
THIS HARBOR MAN
CUTS SOME CAPERS
After Trying to Buy" Dia-
mond Ring He Smashes
Bottle In Street.

Fred Temple. OF $3.50 Price street.
Indiana Harbor. was arrested yester-
day by officer C Fandrei. of the Ham
mond police. charged with breakins
bottles in the street.
1t is claimed that Tempe went in
to the pawn shop OF Chas. Lesser at
65 State street. Hammond last night
and dickered for . ring. which he put
on his finger and started away with.
Lesser then asked for the money
for the ring and when Temple refus-
cd to ray for It Lesser called the Ham
mond police.
When In front OF the Hammond
police station Temple drew bottle
OF whlskey out of his pocket and
threw it in the street. smashing IT.
He was fined $500 in the Hammond
city court this morning by Judge
Klotz
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-06
JURY D|SAGREES
SUNDAY SELLING CASE
Stormy Session In The City
Court When Tommy
Rodgers Is Tried

Loud voices proceeded from the jury
room in Judge Klotz' court yesterday
afternoon when twelve good men and
true were deciding whether Tommy
Rodgers was guilty Of violating the
law in selling on Sunday.
III be damned Il I sentence any man
for selling a 15c can of corn to help
somebody else" one Juror was heard TO
say.
The jury disagreed after being out
two hours in a stormy session The
suit was part of crusade brought by
the Retail Merchants Association.
The twelve men who served on the
jury are Fred Granger. Art Schultz.
Max Schmidt George Kussmaul. Oliver
augherty, Ernest Kunert. Frank
ORourke Hollis Hunter, Edgar Arens.
John DeFrates. George MUenich- and
John Fitzgerald.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-06
CIVIC BODY UPHoLDs POLICE

At the regular meeting Of the West
Hammond Law and Order league last
evening the following resolution was
adopted relative 70 the arrest OF offi-
GERS Kosmala and Spencer for their
var+ in the recent affair at Columbia
hall in which Martin Hemphill. OF
Highlands was killed:
whereas certain officers in the per-
formance Of their duty in the suppress
sion o. indecency and immortality at
all times and in all places. and in par
ticufar at Columbia hall at recent
date at which a stag party was held
And further that the entertainment
provided was composed Of indecent
dancing by women. Since this Is
violation OF the law it became the duty
of the police officers TO suppress and
arrest the violators. And further that
the West Hammond Law and Order
league colnmends the actions OF the
noiice officers at all times when per-
forming their duty faithfully. 1t is
regrettable that life had 10 be sacri-
freed in the performance Of this duty.
We feel. however. that this may be
lesson to all who may have an idea
that the law may be violated in West
Hammond d their pleasure.
Therefore. be it resolved: That the
West Hammond Law and Order league
tndorse the action OF the police de-
rartment in the performance OF their
dut es in the enforcement of all laws
and IN this particular instance unless
am officer or officers are proven
guilty OF wrong.
JOSEPH MILLER.
Sec Law and Order League.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-06
WHITING
TAKES STEP
FORWARD
ESPECIAL 10 HE riMEsl

lSPEAlAL 10 iFk fiMES
WHITING, Ind. June 6.-At special
meeting of the board of public works
the contracts were awarded for the erec-
tion Of Writings filtration plant The
contract for the, construction was
awarded to the Charles w Secord Co.
Chicago. the bid being $179.742. The
contract for installing the centrifugal
pump was awarded TO the A. +. Gamer
ON Steam Pump Work CO. or Chicago,
the big being $11.s45.
The filtration plant Is to be located
between the Pennsylvania and B. and o.
c. T. T. tracks. south OF 119th street on
the old graveyard site. The capacity of
the plant will be 5000 100000 gallons.
it pumping 5000. 900, 600 gallons every
twenty-four hours. Whiting Will
eventually have pure water il we did
have 10 wait years to get IL.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-06
Flying
at. Club
Tomorrow

At dollar a minute Hammond ana
East Chicago people can have all the
aeroplane riding and looping the loop
they want on Saturday and Sunday
B. w Wickey, of East Chicago. Will
bring out Lieut. Blair, L. S. A. who
holds the L. 5. altitude record. tomor-
row md will fly with him from East
Chicago to the Hammond Country
club grounds. which will be used a 5 a
landing place in the flights SIS for
Is minutes in the air is to be charg-
ed anyone who cares to indulge.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-06
Yep, He Was
Almost Dead
And Fandrei Carried Him Into
the Hoosegow Under One
Arm.

There's a dead man out here on
q vacant lot on State Line" a hor-
rified woman telephoned TO Desk
Sergeant See at the Hammond police
station this morning.
The patrol was sent out and
when Officer Fandrei arrived. sure
enough there was a man lying there.
In FIVE minutes Fandrei dashed
up TO the police station and out of
the patrol he lugged something that
looked like a human being.
BY Heck. II IS man" said
Serg See. the woman was right"
Fandrei carried the package un-
der one arm into the station.
II was a man and he was snoring
like man in a sleeper going down
to French Lick.
Dead?
Yep, almost dead-drunk.
He was booked as Charles Nell
son of Nowhere.
There may be another story in
this tomorrow" the girl reporter
says. says she.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-06
MORE THREATS FOR
CLEVELAND MAYOR
,,n-rsn.r,on.L NEWS sgsy,cE

CLEVELAND. o.. June Unsigned
letters have been received by Mayor
Davis threatening great red demon
stration here July l. 1t was learned
today. The letters, il was said. de-
clared that plans for a demonstration
which would eclipse that of May Day
would go through"
Threats were also made. it was re-
ported. that an attempt would be made
to break up the annual police parade
which will be held here late this
month.