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Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-19
EGGS FOR ONE c. o.

Andrew Busch, conscientious OBJ
iector who recently returned with
an honorable discharge, wad of
pack pay and new suit of clothes,
came into Oakley, Kans., the other
day to visit his friends, but the
friends did not seem to want to
visit with Andrew very badly. At
least they all said they didn't, and
demonstrated their feelings by in
viting Andrew out of town with
them. When they had gone beyond
the city limits they told Busch to
move on, as he wasn't wanted in
Oakley at all. When Andrew had
started they opened up their bat
terry of 75-centimeter eggs and
Andrews new suit was all bespat-
tered.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-19
PROCLAMATION
STATE OF GEORGIA,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Atlanta. Georgia.
To the People of Georgia

To the People of Georgia.
The American Cotton Associa-
ton is in process of formation, for
the purpose, as stated in the lit
erature, of bettering agricultural
conditions in the cotton growing
sections of the South.
The method proposed by. the as
sociation to effect this is to bring
together in >the association,
not only the farniNrs, but the man
facturers, bankers merchants and
professional men bf the South to
cooperate in furthering all legiti-
mate and practical agencies to Sc
cure these ends.
Therefore, l, Hugh M. Dorsey,
Governor of Georgia, do hereby
ioin the association in inviting
representation from all counties
and urge the attendance of farm
ers, business and professional men
upon a conference which has been
called to assemble on Friday, No
vemker 21st, at 1000 o'clock
am. Eastern time, in the City
of Macon at the City Hall Audi
torium; there to confer as to the
best methods Of accomplishing
these results.
Given under my hand and the
seal of the Executive Department
at the State Capitol in the City OF
Atlanta, November II, 1919.
HUGH M. DORSEY,
Governor.
BJ the Governor:
C. A. WEST,
Secretary, Executive Dept.
(SEAL)
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-19
American Delegates To
Leave Paris Dec. S Or 6

PARIS, Nov. 19.-(By Associated
Press. 1.-THE American delegation to
the peace conference win sail for
home Dec. or 6, it was learned to-
day. The British delegation probably
will leave Paris about the same time,
although no official announcement
has been made.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-19
Long Staple Cotton
Sells For ST Pound

JACKSON, Miss, Nov. 19.-One
dollar pound for bale of long sta
pie cotton, weighing 585 pounds, sold
by Captain W. A. Swift, of Swl1ton,
Miss, to W. T. Rich & Co., of Green
wood, is believed to be the record
price for spot cotton this season. The
staple measured cne and three-eighths
inches. Together with the seed the
bale netted $685..
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-19
SEQ ono School Bond
Issue Wins In Cordele

CORDELE, Nov. 19-The voters of
Cordele yesterday passed an issle of
$4,000 in bonds for schools, almost
the entire registered vote being for
the issue. The purpose Of the bonds,
it is announced, will be for the buying
of lot and construction of a high
school building to relieve the com
gested conditions in the schools.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-19
MAY OUTLAW OWN STRIKES.

Here's hope.
Pressmen representing more than
twenty cities, who Monday formed
the Newspaper Web Pressmen of
the United States and Canada" as a
distinct organization from the par
ent body-the International Press
mems and Assistants Union-has
set about to adopt a constitution
and bylaws. One of the first pro-
visions suggested for the proposed
constitution was that there shall be-
no strikes or walkouts and that all
differences be settled by arbitra-
ton.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-19
CONVICTs GAVE POOR.

Last Saturday was tag day in
jefferson City, Mo. The convicts
at the penitentiary learning that
funds were being collected for the
poor of the city made up a collec-
ton of 500, which was turned
over to Mrs. Hoover Gilvin, wife of
the warden of the prison.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-19
Vice President Guest
Of Columbus Saturday

COLUMBUS, Nov. 19.-vice-
resident Marshall will be the guest
VI Columbus on Saturday of this
week He WI ne e1 tertained by
columbus Lodge No. 1877, which viii
gelNhrate it's FIRST anawersary on that
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-19
10000 DESERT
YUDENITCH FOR REDS.

HELSINGFORS, Nov. 17.-(Mon-
day. (By Associated Press 1T is
reported here tonight that 10000 of
Gen. Yudenitch's northwestern army
have gone over to the Bolsheviki.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-19
Speculative Stocks
Again Show Losses

NEW YORK, Nov. 19.-(By Asso-
ciated Press.)-Speculative stocks
were again depressed at the opening
Of today's market, and losses of from
two to ten points were registered by
steels, oils, motors and specialties of
the latter group. The selling was at
tributed in large MEASURE to liqui-
dation from interior points.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-19
TRAILING
THE NEWS
OF THE DAY
WRENCH FELL FROM AIR.

WRENCH FELL FROM AIR.
The Memphis city council consid-
ering an ordnance that would put
4be air above the city under con-
troll of traffic police riding in air
planes.
This is the result of a monkey
wrench falling from an airplane
here. The wrench partially wreck
ed an automobile and missed a
mans head only by an inch.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-19
Can't, Fitzhugh, Last
Of Lees Staff, Dead

LEXINGTON, KY, ...ov. 49,
Captain Robert Hunter Fitzhugh, au-
thor, educator, missionary. philanthro-
pist and the last srrvivin0 ~nenher
of the staff of C.rror,l chrr 4. ee,
died at his home here laet night He
was 50 years Of age.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-19
The Weather Forecast

Georgia-Fair tonight and Thurs
day, possibly light frost tonight in
central and north portions.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-19
RADICALS IN HIGH SCHOOLS,


Radicals have found a fertile
field for their propaganda among
Chicago high school students and
have recruited some faculty mem
bers, according to a charge made
by William j. Bartholf, principal of
Crane Technical High School and
College, in discussing suspension of
two seniors of that institution.
The youths Alfred Struve, son
OF naturalized German, and ia
cob Sacks, whose father is a nat
uralized Russian, refused to OBJ
serve the minute of silence in honor
Of soldier dead on Armistice Day.
The statements of both students
convince me that they have been
tutored by radical leaders," DR..
Bartholf said. "They said they
acknowledged no government,
would not stand for the national
anthem, and professed religious be-
iefs that are astonishing.
Even the faculty of some
schools is contaminated by the
work { f these radicals"
The attention of the federal au-
thorities has been called to the case.
PRIZE HENS POPPED, TOO.
Since the best hens in seven
counties were his, Courson Roy, a
Saltwater, N. j., farmer, thought it
only fair that prize chickens should
be fed prize popcorn, the gift of a
neighbor.
When the fowls saw the popcorn
they forgot their noble lineage and
1t was each for himself. Then they
began to pop" They got frisky
and as a finale, there was great
swelling up. Roy said they be-
came as large as turkeys and died
within an hour.
There was an autopsy and the
Roy family doc or decided that the
corn had popped from the heat of
the fowls royal veins, produced
acute indigestion, internal combus-
non and crossing the road"
Now Roy wants damages from
the popcorn grower
-
100 MUCH WATER IN BUTTER
Despite the high prices for but
Ter, many consumers are getting
large percentages of water, salt
ana coloring matters, officials of
tne agricultural bureau of chemis-
Try has announced. Several ship
ments of inferior butter have been
seized under the federal food and
drugs act.
Federal standards require that
butter shall contain not less than
o2'5 per cent milk fat. Yet all
tne butter seized, it was said, has
contained less than 80 per cent,
with a corresponding increase in
Vne percentage of water, salt and
coloring matters.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-19
The Cotton Market
LOCAL SPOT COTTON.
Good middling 81 cents.
LIVERPOOL FUTURES.

Market opening steady, so to Sc
points down.
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that all persons are cautioned not to
get on the firing area. A place Of
safety win be provided for the public
where the exhibition may be watched
without danger.
County Superintendent McMath to-
day asked that all rural school teach
ers and pupils be urged to attend
these exhibition$ because of their edu-
cational value,
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-19
Vets Court Victory In
Rhode Island Held Up

BOSTON, Nov. I9.-(By Associat-
ed Press. )-The United States circuit
court ofappeals today issued an order
staying execution of the preliminary
injunction granted by Judge Brown,
restraining the federal officials of
Rhode Island from enforcing the Vol
stead prohibition act.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-19
STRIKERS CLOSE
d MORE SHOWS
Actors, Actresses and Stage
Hands Hold Remarkable
Parade in Rain.

New York Aug. 1S.-Shades OF
darkness closed down on three more
theaters this evening and also one
roof garden. They were compelled
to douse their lights as the result
of the walkout Of stage hands and
musicians. The total of theaters
closed up is sixteen and two roof
gardens.
The houses affected tonight were
the Selwyn. Astor and Forty eighth
Street Theaters and the New Am
sterdam Roof. Those who walk
in Darkness" was the play ut th~
Forty-eighth Street house. 1t saw
the light for only a week
Tonight's action is an indica
ton that the stage hands arI
musicians unions intend to effect
a cumulative strike, gradually ex-
tending through the nation. to force
the managers to treat with mem
bcrs Of the Actors Equity ASsocia-
ton
Rain held no terrors for the strik-
ing actors who marched today in
one OF the most remarkable par
T~Ts ~ - a.rV,
The Washington herald., 1919-08-19
MASSACRE IN EGYPT
CHARGED BY BORAH

Reports OF British atrocities in
Egypt were read in the Senate yes
terday by Senator Borah. Of Idaho.
who declared Great Britain had inau-
gurated an era OF bloodshed and mas
sacre in Egypt to crush the forces
which wcrc working for indepen-
dence
S"uator Borah's particular reason
for calling the matter 10 the Senate's
attention was TO point out that if the
proposed league OF nations were in
operation the United States would be
compelled under articles ten and
and eleven to assist Great Britain in
her efforts to conquer the Egyptian
people
Senator Borah declared that tho
British and French news agencies
have prevented any news regarding
the British atrocities against the
Egyptians from reaching this coun-
try. The warfare has been going on
for six or seven months. he said. and
the only information which has come
to the United States has been
brought by special representatives OF
the Egyptians.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-19
SENATORS TOLD
PACKER CONTROL
is URGENT NEED
William B. Colver Presents
Facts Gathered by Trade
Commission.
COMBINATION CHARGED
Case Is Made, Senator Ken
yon Says, When Hear
ing Ends.

Revelations before the Senate
Agricultural Committee. today. OF
the activities of the big five meat
packers convinced Senator Kenyon.
Republican, OF Iowa. that Congress
should pass Immediately the Ken
yon- kendrick bills. under which the
packers would be licensed by the
government
William B. Colver. OF the Federal
Trade Commission, presented the re-
port of that body to the committee,
and was a witness all day. He told
the story of the packers. and at the
conclusion Of his testimony, Sena-
tor Kenyon announced that he had
no other evidence to submit to the
committee.
Il am satisfied that a case has
been made by this report. Mr.. Col
ver's testimony, and the Federal
Trade Commissions report on the
leather Industry" he said.
Machine Grows, He Says.
with s178.OOO.OO0 IN net prorts
last year. and an cver-increasing
appetite for new fields in toodstuffs
and other necessities. the FIVE big
packers-Armour. Swift. Wilson.
Morris. and Cudahy-have perfected
CONT NJ Ed ON PAGE FIVE
The Washington herald., 1919-08-19
EX-OFFICIAL CHARGED
WITH BANK LOOTING

Philadelphia, Aug lS.-Charles A.
Amber. State Insurance Commission
er under the Brumbaugh admins
tration, was arrested in this city TO-
day charged with North Penn defal-
cations running into hundreds of
thousands OF dollars"
He was arraigned at the CITY Hall,
where bail was fixed at SIS, 900. for a
hearing September >. after the pris-
oner had been denounced by the Dis
trict attorneys representative for
committing acts of dishonor with
out number and breach Of public
trust"
Bail was entered for the politician
contractor by the National Surety
Company OF New York. the police
court bail arrangements being per-
Sonally looked after by Davis Page
Smith. son of Mayor Smith, who is
chief owner of the Thorlas B. Smith
Company. Philadelphia agent Of the
National Surety.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-19
CAR STRIKE IN
new YORK ENDS
Tentative Agreement Calls
For 25 Per Cent Wage
Increase.

New York. Aug 1e.-rhe subway and
elevated railway strike ended late last
night when members OF the Inter
borough System brotherhood voted to
accept the agreement reached by their
representative. P J. Connolly, with
Public Service Commissioner Nixon,
Vice President and General Manager
Frank HedIey. OF the InterhorouEh
Rapid Transit Company, and others
in MIR Nixon's office.
The full electrical power was sent
over the entire InterborouEh system
at midnight and the resumption OF full
service on all Its lines followed as
speedily as possible. BY the time
New York's travelling millions are
ready to go to Office and factory this
morning the service is expected TO be
in full swing.
The terms of agreement tentatively
accepted by Connolly and ratified last
night at a System Brotherhood meet
ing. give the strikers half of the n
per cent wage increase demanded,
leaving the remaining . per cent to
be settled by arbitration.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-19
WILSON TO MEET
SENATORS TODAY
Foreign Relations Commit.
tee to Ask About Peace
Treaty.

Members or the Foreign Relation.
Committee Of the senate TODAY Will
question President Wilson about tn,
peace treaty and the league OF ma
tions covenant - conference VIII
begin at the Whit >.ousc at7Os
Republicans are pIannsng oues-
tions about the ShantunE settle
ment. British representation on ~.
league. and other point on which in
formation has been sought at COM
mittee hearings durfnG the past
weeks.
After the conference. adrnrnfs+rs-
ton leaders are planning to fore.
the treaty out OF committee as 500,
as possible senator Hitcboock
ranking minority member. predic,.
proposed amendments will BE- do
r"atod by the Senate as rapidly A.,
they are called up.
The President also is TO b. sskad
about the affect or suggested res-
ervations. They have been conSid-
cred as a possible means Of COM
promise.
Fullest publicity is to be riven
the conference. Steno-rapherg viii
take down all is said. and will re-
lease ii to nowspapermen while the
conference progresses.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-19
WIERD LIGHTS
STRRTLE CITY
Burning Out OF Plow of
Trolley Car Causes Un-
earthly Glare.

downtown Washington was mystI-
fed about 9I5 o'clock last night when
the skies over upper seventh street
suddenly were illuminated with a
bright. greenish flare. followed short
~ by an immense volume Of smoke.
This lasted only A few moments.
when a second illumination appeared.
lighting up the rolling clouds of
smoke in a spectacular manner. Hun
dreds. in automobiles and on foot.
rushed to the scene from all direc-
tons.
1t was all caused by the burning of
the pIow Of a Rock Creek Bridge car
At Seventh and NJ streets. which tied
up the Seventh street line for more
than an hour.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-19
D. c. ARMY FOOD
SALE DELAYED
Sixty Carloads on Way But
Postoflce Orders Are
Held Up.

Uncle Sam. as market man Tor
Washington. through the parcel post.
Is delaying work for several days
pending the arrival Of supplies, it was
announced last night by the War De-
partmont.
Sixty carloads. Washington's assign
ment. were ordered shipped here sew.
eral weeks ago by the Quartermaster
General of the Army. but unsettled
railroad conditions brought about a
delay. The food is reported on the
way now from several sections of the
country.
Distribution of order blanks is being
postponed until some Of the food ar
rives. it was stated by Postmaster NJ.
o. Chance Thousands of housewives
requested blanks yesterday.
Some had been distributed and a
number of orders. ranging around $50
and calling for variety of articles.
We're sent in. 1t was impossible to fill
them from the small store of food
already here.
Only Peas and Beans Here.
The only foods available to Wash
ington are beans and peas" said
Postmaster Chance. The War De-
partment advised me to commence
sale of these two articles but this
plan is impracticable. We will wait
for further supplies. unless orders
to the contrary are given"
An extra force of clerks, which will
number seventy-five when completed
has been added to the personnel OF
the city pOstOffiCe to handle the sale.
Thirty trucks. making two deliveries
day. will be used. Postmaster
Chance said The sale is expected to
continue for several weeks
1T is tremendous task" declared
the official. but the office will be
able to handle it efficiently"
The Washington herald., 1919-08-19
Love Letters to Figure
In Wife's Plea for DiUorce
Nineteen-year-old Mother
Says Husband Carried on
Affair With Another.

Love notes couched in terms of deep
est affection. and processing undying
love. are a part Of the petition for
limited divorce filed yesterday by Mrs.
Myrtle R. Thompson. 1858 P street
northwest
She charges the notes were ex-
changed between her husband, Ray Z.
Thompson. employed in the office of
the Chief Of Staff of the army. and
a young woman.
Mrs. Thompson is 10 and pretty, and
is the mother of two children.
Waiting patiently to see YOU" one
of the alleged notes read. knowing
more can be revealed and touched
upon then, 1 close with heart over
flowing. and ever responsive to the
dearness of your own. dearest dreamer
and soul mate, believe me to be. until
we meet again-Wholly Thine
One of the notes which Thomp-
son is accused of having received.
reads;
-'ThIs makes the third time this
oOaukUED On PAGE FIVE
The Washington herald., 1919-08-19
Too Many Johnsons
Cause Court Mix-up

When Charles johnson. held by the
police for drunkenness. was called be
fore Commissioner Isaac'R. Hit, yes
terday afternoon, and charged with
violation of the Harrison Anti-nar-
cotic act, he protested vigorously that
Demon Rum was his only falling and
that he was not arrested in connec-
ton with the drug crusade
The mans plea was so convincing
that Commissioner Hit called up the
Police Department and learned that
another Charles johnson was in the
Asylum Hospital undergoing treat
ment for the effects of drugs and was
charged with having narcotics in his
possession.
The Charles Johnson brought he
fore Commissioner Hit was greatly
relieved when he was taken back
to his cell
The Washington herald., 1919-08-19
"OUICK ACTION"
ASKED BY u. S.

The State Department Yesterday
called upon Carranza 30 effect the
release Of the two American ayl-
ators held for ransom boy Mexican
bandits
Quick action" is wanted. the de-
ment declared in its message to the
Mexican President
The tone OF the dispatch indicated
that the United States Is not disposed
10 tolerate further delay Of the Mexi-
can government in affording adequate
protection to American citizens ana
American property IN NcX.cc
Concentrate Troops on Border.
There was a strong intimat.on that
should Mexico continue Its dilatory
measures in this direction. thus gov
eminent would undertake 70 look after
its citizens and interests below the
border. That this is more than an
OON-TST-FO on psGr- TWO
The Washington herald., 1919-08-19
First of New Ships from
Japan Puts Into San
Francisco.

San Francisco. Aug. IS. - Scarcely
noticed during the welcome of our
Pacific fleet on the west coast. a
brand-new 1OOoO-ton freight ship. fly
ing the japanese flag. steamed into
San Francisco Bay a few days ago.
The usual ceremonies attending the
arrival OF vessel completing her
maiden trip across the Pacific were
conspicuous by their absence.
Possibly there might have been
more interest in the coming of the
Choyo Aaru had the American public
been advised that she was a unit Of
a mighty fleet OF merchant ships
which Japan is now building in the
hope OF becoming undisputed mistress
OF the western ocean.
This squat, heavy-laden sea pig
represented the keenest rival America
will ever have for the foreign trade OF
the Orient. Siberia and the Andpodes.
And that rival is "on the job" months
ahead OF Uncle Sam.
Word comes from Tokyo that a
great armada Of freight and passen-
ger vessels of the ultramodern type
is now receiving the finishing
touches" in japanese shipyards for a
great commercial drive" extending
to every nook and corner OF the Pa
cifc.
These big turhine-driven liners, it is
reported. will represent the last word
in luxury for passengers. at the same
time reserving enough cargo space to
insure steadiness and profits without
sacrificing speed.
1t is rumored that Japan did not
quite tote fair in the matter Of
constructing this formidable peace
navy" Of hers-that she permitted
just enough work to he done on the
ships to insure quick completion when
hostiIities in Europe should cease. but
kept them mot quite available" for
war purposes.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-19
Proposes Commissary
For Federal EMPLOYEES

Every officer and empIoye OF the
District and Federal government who
resides in the District would be given
tn" privilege Of purchasing food and
clothing from the government at cost
II a bill introduced yesterday by Rep
resentativc Ben johnson becomes .,
Law.
Mr.. Johnson considers this an sf-
fectiye means Of combating the high
cost OF living. The bill does not place
time limit. hut contemplate operst-
ing a permanent government commf--
sary for government employees he
has introduced "a companion measure.
making TINS system apDlic- blr o. go
"rnmcnt emplCyes throughout th~
country.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-19
Sharp Decline in Meat
Price Recorded Here
Mrs. E. A. Calvin Testifies Senate HEARINGS
Have Effect Upon Local Retailers.
Farmers Representatives Testify.

There was a sharp drop in meat
prices in Washington markets Fri
day and Saturday. Retailers. when
quericd. admitted that publicity OF
hearings of the Senate subcommit-
tee Investigating the high cost Of
living in the District had caused
them to materially lower their
prices"
Mrs. Z. A. Calvin. wife of the rep
resentative of the cotton States Of
ficial advisory marketing boaru,
emphasized this testimony at a
hearing of the subcommittee yester-
day afternoon. Mrs. Calvin was the
first ~ three representative Wash
Instss housewives to tell their side
The Washington herald., 1919-08-19
Negro Murderer of George
Peter Eludes Police De-
spite Rigid Search
Trail of Blood to Stream
Is Only Clue to the Crime.
BELIEVE NEGRO KNEW
MAN WHO WAS SLAIN
Wounded Daughter Recalls
That Farmer Was Ad-
dressed as Mr.. Peter. "
Three Are Arrested in
Connection with Case.

Despite the rigid search insti-
tutcd BY Sheriff w. w. Beall, Of
Prince Georges County, Deputy
Sheriff Thomas w. Garrison and
posses composed OF citizens yes
tcrday for the murderer OF George
Peter. OF Arundel Station, whose
daughter. Miss Catherine Peter,
WAS also shot and left in a seri-
Gus condition, the negro was still
at large.
Save ior a trail OF blood that led
from d stream near the scene of
the tragedy to d thick growth of
undcrbrush, no clue has been OBJ
trincd is to the murdercr's where
abouts.
The trail followed from the
stream 20 the thickly wooded sec
ton at ARUNDEL, IN the hope that
the negro would be hiding in the
woods But the closest search
tailed TO reveal any trace OF him.
Parts Of the thickct are tmpene-
t-..5'e. and it was suggested that blood
hounds be brought to the scene. An
appeal was made for the dogs to a
uau iu Virginia but the request was
~..G-"d because of the fact that the
IVAN has only two. and ne is holding
i..u iu ease OF an emergency in his
"lEhourhoOd
1t is believed that the murderer
stopped at the stream to wash a
wound tnat was probably inflicted in
tho strU--,"-
The authorities are Of the opinion
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