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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-08
Benefit Bridge and FOrty-TwO.

The benefit bridge and forty-two
party which will be given at Mrs.
Frank Lanier's home on Friday after
noon at o'clock is being eagerly an
ticipated by those who enjoy these
awo popular games. Fifty cents will
be charged for the tickets and it is
hoped that large crowd will attend
Any one desiring to make a reserva-
ton can do so by telephoning Mrs.
c. T. Rogers or Mrs. Wyatt D. Iyey
The Woman's club is sponsoring the
affair and the bridge and forty-two
pl~.s S of Americas are cordially in
vited to attend
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-08
Why Speculate?

Agriculturalists of international rep
utation are calling for better farming.
Scientific fertilization is necessary.
Use a fertilizer that is manufactured
of the highest grades of raw material.
You can make no mistake III buying
your fertilizers for 1919 from
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-08
Our Sadness.

We ask God to forgive US for our
evil thoughts and evil temper, but
rarely, II ever, ask him to forgive us
for our sadness. Joy is regarded as
happy accident of the Christian life,
an ornament and luxury rather than
a duty.-R. w. Dale.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-08
The Human Heart.

The human heart is so constituted
that it Is only filed by the richness
which flows from it-not by the rich
ness which flows into it.-Agnes Ed
wards.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-08
Party Postponed.

/ Mrs. j. A HiXon has called off the
party she expected to give this morn
Mrs. E. L. Bridges, wife of DR.. E. L.
Bridges, of Ellaville. DR.. and Mrs.
bridges have many friends in Americas
who hope for a speedy decovery for
Mrs. Bridges
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-08

FOR RENT-Three furnished rooms
with bath and gas connections; will
rent furnished or UNFINISHED. Phone
453. 131 E. Lamar ST 8-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-08

FOUND ON PREMISES Dark Jer-
sey COW. Owner can get same by iden-
tifying and paying for this ad. H. S.
Barton, Brannon Ave. SIT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-08
W0man'S Literary Club.

The Woman's Literary club will
meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 O'Clock
t the residence of Mrs. J. w Harris
IT,. on Horne street.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Stewart and
heir daughter, Miss Laura Stewart,
f the Twenty-Eighth district, will en-
ertain at a large party on Friday
yening at their hospitable home
weIve miles north of the city. Their
] any friends in Americas are cordial
invited to attend
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-08

DRESSMAKING-Plain and fancy.
Mrs Jackson, sos Forest St. SGT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-08

FURNISHED ROOM for rent. Phone
432, or call at 305 East Church St
SIT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-08

WANTED-Two horseload of dry
chunk wood for heating stove See
Mr.. Kirkpatrick Times-Recorder
office SGT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-08

As a Flesh Maker and
Strength Giver CERTONE
is in a class all by itself.
Eat it for a few days and
get New Life, Richer Blood
Steadier Nerves and I'm
proved Digestion. GER.
TONE is absolutely safe
for man, woman and child.
You can prove it. Eat a
little CERTONE and note
n LII ell n,.h
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-08
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE CHEAP-One Smith
Iotor Wheel bicycle attachment; run
bout rs miles; price SOS. Phone or
write Joe E. Moses, Leslie, Ga. TOLD
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-08

For sale by Windsor Pharmacy, N. f.
cor. Jackson and Lamar Sts., Ameri-
Gus, Ga, and leading druggists every
where. awt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-08

GOLDEN TEXT-And Moses verify was
faithful in all his house. Hebrews 3:5.
ADDITIONAL MATER1AIl-Exodus ;:
BAIT; Acts 7:I7-36
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-02
What Dishes
Do You Like,
Mr.. Wilson?
Governor inquiries by Wire
Whether President Has
Any Favorltes.

When It come, TO preparing for a
visit OF the president OF the United
States, Governor Robertson doesn't
believe anything should be overlooked
that might tend 10 make the distin-
guished visitors stay in the city a
pleasant one.
So this morning the governor wired
Secretary Tumulty for suggestions as
to arrangements and preparation OF
the menu for the dinner to be given
by the governor for the president here
The governor also asked for other
suggestions as to details that will
conform with the presidents wishes
Hi, telegram TO Mr.. Tumulty states !:
"We desire 10 carry out in the
minutest detail every wish Of the
president concerning his Wait here
on the twenty-sixth. Our pro-
gram can b changed At your
suggestion At any time. We have
decided to give the party q short
automobile ride over the city i'm
mediateH on arrival, then IN
hours rest at hotel, then an in
formal dinner BY myself for ap-
proximatsly 100 persons, then
speaking At the auditorium in
doors At fair grounds. The
Americas Lsgioa hss volsntssrsd
TO act a. body guard. Meeting
to b non-partisan. I will h glad
10 have suSSsstioss on any cub
jset iaeiuAi1k prssidsnt's menu
or any other detail"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-02
HADlEY REPR|EvE.
ORDER REVOKED
Governor Robertson Cancels
CIemency 10 Convict,

Formal order was issued this morn
ins by Governor Robertson, revokins
the six,y-day feprieve granted to Paul
v. Hadiey, life term murderer, who !,
alleged TO have left the country during
his temporary absence from the
penltentiary.
Hadley's reprieve DOES not expire
rntil September 10. but'he has violated
the terms OF the agreement BY lsiling
10 make a report, and through isssinG
bad checks. !, Is alleged. Although toe
order revoking the reprieve was not
granted until today, the order TO ar
rest Hsdley was issued BY Judge o.
u. Seercy two weeks ago, when he
Learned Hadley had violated the terms
>6 the reprieve.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-02
MAXWELL TRIAL
|: TO new COURT
Change Of Venue Granted to
Justice Deupree Today.

Request for a change oi venue was
granted Mrs. |. NJ. Maxwell when her
case was called this morning for pre-
lim'nary hearing before J. T Highley,
justice OF the peace. The case will go
to the jns,icc court OF Joe Deupree.
Request for the change was made on
the ground tha, o. A. Cargill, assist
ant county attorney. who is handling
the case for the state. had discussed
the case with Highley
Mrs Maxwell is held in the county
jail awaiting preliminary hearing on a
charge OF "secreting and inyeigling'
ls-year-old Mabel Madden, who was
lost" for ten days. Perry Madden.
father OF the girl, has employed coun-
sci to defend Mrs. Maxwell.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-02
POSTAL ROBBERY
CLUE IS FOUND,
POLICE DECLARE
Arrest of Lad on Auto Charge
May Lead to Discovery.

A clue which police believe may
lead 10 the arrest OF robbers who
broke into the Stiles park pharmacy
Yesterday morning and stole $l50
from the pos,otiioe sub station there,
was found this morning after the ar
rest Of Earl Malcomb on a charge ol
stealing Ford automobile at Belle
Isle. Several bottles of soda water
are said TO have been found il he
car. which was left a, 1924 North
Robinson.
Malcomb confessed to stealing the
car. police say The police are now
tryinglto find whether there is ground
for tAe belief that Malce0l knows
who was implicated in the d<hs store
robbery. Check OF the finger prints
OF the arrested boy with those found
on the broken plate glass window OF
the drug store will be made
J. ID Hass was arrested last night,
in connection with the case. Hass'
finger prints were taken this motning
but they were not the same as those
on the window. Hass i. being held
Tor further investigation.
The car stolen at Belle Isle was
one OF four stolen there yesterday, po.
lice saw
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-02
s. 4. MAY BUILD
new maternity
HOSPITAL HERE
Institution to Be One Of Three
in Southwestern States,

A maternity hospital costing ap-
proximateiy $s0eW or $4,000 may
be located here according to Of
ficials OF the Chamber Of Commerce
this morning Negotiations have
been under way for the last week
with Colonel George Woods, OF the
Salvation Army. commander OF this
division, with headquarters in Dal-
las, and the situation is regarded as
favorable.
Thi, hospital is to be located in
Oklahoma, Texas or Louisiana. the
states included in Woods district,
and Oklahoma City is a logical
point, the officials Of the Chamber
OF Commertc believe.
One Of the main points in favor Of
this city is the public welfare board
in existence here. which would give
CO. operation to the hospital and its
work Also. railroad facilities and
wide array Of medical talent are
potential factors in the adoption OF
this city. Funds for the cons,ruc- :
tion arc already available out Of he
Salvation Army home service funds.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-02
N0TEF|XES
WAR BLAME
ON AUSTRIA
Is Delivered by Con-
ference Secretary.
DOCUMENT IS FAULTY
Document Follows German
, Pact Much Too Closely,
(By Tho Associated Press)

PARIS, Sept 1.-The revised text
of the peace terms framed for Aus
trias acceptance BY the peace confer
ence wa, handed to the Austrian
plenipo,en,iary at St. German this
afternoon.
The treaty was presented to the
Austrian delegates by Paul Dutasta,
general secretary of the peace confer
ence. He also handed them the al
lied reply to the Austrian counter pro-
po.als and . covering letter reiterat-
,ns that Austria had precipitated the
war by an ul,imatum unacceptable 10
Serbia.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-02
Austria's Future
Rests With League
fyy The Associated Prsss)

PARIS, Sept. 1.-The Austrian
peace treaty leaves the future OF Aus
tria very largely in the hands OF the
league Of nations. The league, that
is. would be able 10 decide whether
Austria shall he permitted to JOIN
Germany. and as France 10 opposed to
81 ch a union. a. are,Switferland and
many other countries. there would ap-
pear 10 be little chance OF Austrias
securing permission to terminate her
existence as . separate state, should
she so desire in future
There seems 10 be a general feeling
Of dissatisfaction in peace conference
circles with the treaty. which was
adopted from the German treaty and
does not fit such . small power very
we'll. Ths council however, had
agreed today on virtually all sections
of the treaty, because there 10 . gen
eraI weariness with discussion.
Under the terms OF the treaty Vi
enna with lis 100000 inhabitants
seemed doomed to lapse into COM
psrative commercial insignificance, as
there Is a population Of only 100000
within the country outside the city to
support the capital, while with Juso-
Siavia, Czecho -Slovakia and Hungary
existing as separate powers: Vienna
can hardly hope to recover the bust
ness formerly drawn from their terri
tories. II the Observation-Disclosures OF
Fiume were provided for a. expected
by many quarters. it Is pointed out
by members Of the peace delegations
that Austrias shrunken commercial
interests would thereby be protected
TO- some extent but the territory con-
,ribu,ory 10 the capital is so limited
that II is generally thought by the
peace delegates that Vienna is doomed
40 . great capital and must Inevitably
relapse into a residential city with
relatively slight business importance.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-02
Airplane Patrol
Fired Upon; One
Officer Wounded
CRy Tho Associated pr,nh

LAREDO, Texas Sept. 1.-Two American aviation
officers, border patrol duty fired upon today by
group of Mexicans while flying up the Rio Grande near
here ana Of the officers wounded in the head.
Capt. Davis B. McNabb the officer wounded, and
his companion Lieutenant Johnson, brought the machine
safely to earth the American side McNabb was put
to bed at farmhouse. and arplane with a surgeon
and medical supplies rushed to his aid from head
quarters here.
The officers were flying low about sixteen miles up
the Rio Grande from here Santa Isabel creek when
suddenly the Mexican side about twenty-five Mexcans
from the brush and poured voey after voey into
the plane reported several hundred shots were fired
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-02

PARIS. Sept IA distressing era
OF speculation in foodstufis in the
United States and throughout the
worlds primary food markets is
largely responsible for high food
costs, in the opinion Of Herbert
Hoover, chairman OF the inter allied
relief organization, who, on the eve
OF his departure for the United
States. sran,ed/The Associated Fres
an interview today,
Warehouses Are Full.
Wharves and warehouses In north
ern European ports are overlooking
with soodstuffs, principally meats,
fais sad dairy products, sent by mer-
chants all over the world. Mr..
Hoover said. These merchants, he
said, had "gambled" on sales In Po.
land, Cxeeho- -Slovakia. the Baltic
states and Germany at high prices,
but these states have only a depre-
ciatld local currency and many COM
modities are in danger Of spelling as
the central European market for
foodstuffs iseiimited to the ability Of
the peoples to buy on credit.
This years speeulations," Mr..
Hoover said. ARE due. in my opn-
ION, chiefly to the belief Of food mer
chants and manufacturers that when
the blockade was removed there
would be an enormous demand for
ioodstuffs and other commodities in
central and eastern Europe. This
speculation was not due TO ny i'm
portant shortage. At present, OF actual
supply. This speculative fever which
was not confined to foods was great
ly stimulated by the long delay in
the removal of the blockade until the
peace treaty was signed at Yersail-
les"
Palmer on Right Track.
Responding to an inquiry as to how
food speculation could be checked in
America. Mr.. Hoover replied;
Attorney General A. Mitchell
Palmer Is on the right track when
he endeavors to break down specu-
tcontlnvsd on psss 4, Column ~
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-02
State Fair Waits
On Directors

Pending arrival here Of N. Owen,
]. II. Everest and other member, OF
the board OF directors Of the Okla
homa State Fair and Exposition. no
action has been taken on the problems
arising from the arrival here Of Presi-
dent Wilson on September 1. Only
two members OF the board are in the
city now, but others are expected to
arrive before the conference set for
tomorrow At which plans will be made
BY the governor. mayor, Chamber OF
Commerce and others for the preM-
dents reception.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-02
Hun Officer Wrecks
Fleet of Zeppelins,
Claimed by Allies
tBy Universal Service }

Universal
LONDON, Sept. 2.-Londons big sensation today Is
the news of the destruction by young German naval
officer of virtually the whole Zeppelin fleet that to
have been surrendered to the allies under the treaty
Most of the morning papers and all afternoon journals
publish the undsr glazing headlines all repubhng
the sole story that was cabled Universal Service by Karl
H. Won Wegand, its staff correspondent at Berlin last
Friday.
The story cabled to London by New York corre-
sponden Of English newspapers and thus far is the only
information on the subject Many papers here are com
menng editoriay the destruction which is likened by
all to the scuttlng of the German fleet at Scapa flow
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-02
BOYS LIFE STORIES
GOAL OF n0TARIANS

The Vie stou Of every boy in OF.
'ahoma CITY h We goal sci BY IN
boys survey committee Of Nhe RolosI
club. y
There, nothing tAst will % e
much toward making Okishona C0(t
wha, il should he - this west Il
the boyyS n. A. Lane. vice ~, J.
man Of Nv COMMITTEES, said thiS 81
speaking before the ciub.
Six weeks OF publieity h pIsnnsl
Tor the movement snd I'm 3 coVos
plese survey Of u ellv will b 49,
by men sathefiao - stesy q 60
boy. and pisejaG r ~ hsaAs q =
elnb eeapiDo Il q ise4s ~
s ,. s'sd Y fsssss v~h ~
boya ~
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-02
FIUME TO BECOME
SMALL BUFFER STATE

PARIS. Sept. 2.--(Havas.) - The
Fiume problem will be solved BY an
agreement that. the city shsil become
a buffer state With an extended hin
terland, according 10 an interview
with a prominent Italian, which Il
printed in the Journal today. The
article declares Fiume will be upder
a refine that will assurs the Italian
.Iar,er Of the city being governed
by a council composed Of two Italians
two Juso-Slavs and one Citizen OF
Fiume. The city Of Zara, Il 10 said,
will be made free
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-02
ALLIES TO warn
GERMANY NOT TO
INCLUDE AUSTRIA
Union Of States Will Not Be
Permitted.

PARIS, sept. 2. - The supreme
council of the peace conference de-
cIded today to send a note in iorcefui
terms 10 the German governmen,
pointing out the contradiction will,
the Versailles treaty OF the provision
in the new German constitution pro-
viding for tive representation Of Aus.
tria in the German reichsrath.
The council demands the suppress.
sion OF the article within Q fortnight.
declaring that otherwise lsthe allies
will be compelled to undertake q fur.
ther occupation Of the left bank Of the
Rhine. The article objected 10 ID
article 6l OF the German constitusion.
as in conflict with article 80 OF the
German peace treaty forbidding Ces-
man itnerierenee IN Austrian affsiss,
The text OF the paragraph Ia tho
German constitution referred TO hao
not been received in this country. 4
appears, however. that the clause ~
piled to all the territories OF German
speaking peoples in Europe and shsfs-
fore to German Austria. with the IL
feet OF providing that Austria mikit
have certain number of representa, |,
tivss in the German parliament. pro-
por,iona'e to the Ausuian population.
COPENHAGEN. Sept. 2-As . re-
suit OF negotiations II Versailles IL
has been decided thst Germany with
IN the next six months shaII deliver
O0O,0O0 tons Of coal to Frsaee. ~
compared with the 100000 tons pro.
vided for by the terms Of the peses
treaty. = German official statement
received here says.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-02
% REGIONAL
RAIL SYSTEMS
IS NEW PLAN
CumminS Reports Sub-Com-
mittee'S Road Bill,
STRIKES ARE PROHIBITED
Employees Given Place on
New Wage Commission,
CBy The Associated Pre.)


WASHINGTON. Sept 2.-Private
ownership and operation OF railroads
IN number OF regional systems under
strict government control, with strikes
and lockouts of railroad employees
prohibited, is the plan for permanent
railroad regulation submitted TO the
senate today by the interstate com
merce subcommittee.
A tentative bill embodying the sub
committees recommendations which
bear no resemblance to the Plumb
plan, had been introduced by Chair
man Cummins and referred to the full
interstate commerce committee. The
bill is the result OF many months OF
hearing, and work by the snbeommi,-
tee which, besides Mr.. Cummins, in.
oluded Senators Kellogg. Minnesota,
and Poindexter. Washington, repub-
lioans and Pomerene. Ohio, and Rob
inson. Arkansas, democrats.
Summary Of Provisions.
Salient provisions OF the Cummins
bill include
Termination of government CON
troll and return of the railroads to
private ownership on the last day
OF the month OF enactment.
Establishing the interstate COM
merce committee with greatly in
creased powers. as the supreme
body over railroad affairs. super
vision and control Of virtually all
railroad affairs, including rates.
wages. operation and financing, by
the government.
Creation Of a new railway trans
portation board OF five members
appointed by the president to sup
ervi,e railway development and
operations. subject to final action,
OF the interstate commerce COM
mission.
New Wage Committee.
Creation OF q new committee on
wages and working conditions,
composed equally OF representa- !
tive employees and employers,
with wide authority in settling
labor questions, subject to decision
OF the transportation board and
interstate commerce commission.
Prohibiting strikes and lock
outs of railroad employees under
fine and imprisonment penalties.
Defining a new policy for con-
oentra,ion in ownership and oper-
alton of railroads, with federal
incorporation. into not less than
~ nor more than IS regional sys-
tens.
No guarantee by the government
OF future railroad income. bu,
limitations made upon revenue to
"fair" dividends based on value
of properties fixed by the inter
state commerce commission.
The bill provides that existing rail
road payment contracts with the gov
ernnent shall be continued not longei
than four months and that prcsen
rates shall continue until changed b.
(ContInuso on paoe z, Column Al
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-02
ENERGETIC BOY GETS
ROTARY CLUB PRIZE

First boy up and last to bed
This 10 the reputation that Ivan
Farmer. Is years old. won at the re-
cent Boy Scouts encampment st
CratefvilIe Dam, and Il won him the
prise OF the Rotary offered for the
boy Who did the most service 10 his
fellows.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-02
FORMER CLERGYMAN
ACCUSED Of MURDER

FORT WORTH, \Texas, Sept. 2---
Rev. S. P. Brown; 4 retired clergy
man, gave 1850 bond today and was
released from Jail, where he was taken
last night on . charge Of killing his
son-in-law, James, d. Kynard. The
shooting. which took place late last
night grew out Of. quarrels between
kynard and women members OF the
family, The police said Rev Brown as
serted.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-02
MORE THAN HALF OF
FRENCH YOUTH DIED
ON FIELD OF BATTLE

PARIS, Sept. 2.-Captain Andre
1ardieu, speaking for the govern
ment during the debate in the
chamber of deputies this afternoon
on ratification OF the German
peace treaty, said the French war
losses constituted twenty-six per
cent Of the men mobilixed. Fifty
seven percent Of all men with, the
colors under 81 years Of age, were
killed.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-02
ALLIES LIFT BLOCKADE
AGAINST HUM0ARIANS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE al
lid bloc. 1de against Hungary was
lifted today. Restrictions remain,
hewever. on dyes and certain other
commcdities which will b uuder the
control Of the reparstions commission
= M when the German biockade
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-02
CNlEF TURNS Over
BOOZE TO COUNTY

Three fiye-saIlon kegs Of liquor
were turned over to the county a. a
result OF the permanent mandamus 10.
sued last week in district court COM
pelling Jerry Smith. chief Of police.
TO surrender to the county ali con.
fisoated booze, Sheriff g. f. Johnson
announced this morning.
This amount was IN possession OF
the police chief at the time the otser
was issued and no goods coniis6sted
since that Time have been received al
the courthouse. il is said.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-02
PETR06RAO ATTACK
SOON TO BE MADE

BERLIN, Sept Q, via London
German reports from Riga declare
that General Cough Of the British
army ha, proclaimed TO the population
of Petrosrad that an attack is about
to be made upon that city.
The reports quote the proclamation
as continuing:
AS soon a. Petrosrad has been,
freed from bolshevik tyranny food
will he sent"