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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-22
COURT FORBIDS
CERTIFYING OF
SUFFRAGE ACT
Tennessee's Action is
Wrapped in Legal
Maze

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 21-
The Tennessee house today defeated
by vote of so to 0, motion to re-
consider it's action of Wednesday in
ratifying the suffrage amendment
and ordered the joint resolution of
ratification transmitted to the senate
so that it might be sent to the en-
crossing clerk.
Many author tiles Aregarded the
amendment as literally wrapped in
legal entanglements and the courts
will have to pass on the legality of its
ratification. Chancellor Newman to-
day issued writ of injunction tenn
porarily restraining the governor, sec
retary of state and the speakers of
the two houses of the legislature
from certifying to the secretary of
state Tennessee's ratification of the
suffrage amendment. Papers were
served on Governor Roberts immedi-
ately.
The house couldn't hold a session
at the regular time today for lack Of
a quorum, only SO members answer
ing roll call and sixty six members
constitute a quorum. Speaker Walk
er ordered the sergeant-at-arms to
arrest and bring before the bar all
absent members and recess of one
hour was declared to give him time
to round ur the absentees.
1t was understood that more than a
score of anti-suffrage members, to
prevent final action on ratification,
left here early today and arrived at
Decatur, Alabama. beyond the reach
of the ergeant-at-arms.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-22
LIBERATION OF
POLAND ASSURED

PARIS, Aug. Elaboration of
Poland is assured by the great victo-
ry won during the last week over the
Russian forces, according to the opin-
ion generally entertained in French
military circles, but there is doubt
that it will yield more important re-
suits. The Bolsheviki army probably
will escape total destruction although
Its retreat is entailing very heavy
losses.
In following up the success it will
be logical for the Poles after crossing
the Bug river to march northward to-
ward Bialystok and Grodno, thus ma
king the retreat of the Soviet army
impossible. Such an operation. to
succeed, would have to be executed
with great rapidity and with clock
like regularity, it is declared, and tile
Polish organization after its long re-
treat and the hard fighting of the
past week can hardly be in a posi-
ton to make such an effort. In ad
dltlon the counter offensive north
OF Warsaw seems to be going SLOWLY.
as the Bolsheviki are still reported
to be at Wlocawek. 90 miles west Of
Warsaw. This situation must be clear
ed up, and, it seems probable, it will
absorb a considerable part of the Pol
ish forces.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-22
Americus Boys Left
Stranded at Beach

Three Americus fathers were to
leave last night for Wilmington, N.
c., in response to messages from
their sons, who have been attending
summer school at Mebane, N. g.,
that they had been abandoned at
Wrightsville Beach, without funds.
ThTe men who were to leave
were Carr Glover, Barlow Coun-
ell and Will Green Turpin.
There are seven Americus boys
and two from Eastman in the party,
as follows: John BrinsOn, Carr and
Charles Glover, Barlow and George
Council, Will Green Turpin, Jr., and
James Dudley. The Eastman boys are
Kendall Wooten and Alva Clements.
we'll known here. John Wooten, faith
er of Kendall, also was to have left
last night for Wilmington. The boys
were on trip to the beach under
Gray's direction.
Before leaving last evening, a
telegram was received from the VII
mington Y. M. c. A. saying that the
bows would be cared for until their
fathers arrived, which relieved the
anxiety, especially of the mothers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-22
Cotton Convention
Most Important

Preceding the semi-annual meeting
of the American Cotton Association
at Montgomery, Ala, September 1-3.
1t was announced in Atlanta yester.
day that statewide cotton meeting
VIII be held at Columbia, S. c., next
Wednesday, August rs. District
meetings will also be held all over
Georgia, one of them at Americas.
on Thursday, August &c, at II a. m.
President J. S. Wannamaker. of
the American Cotton Association.
who lives at st. Matthews, S. c.. has
invited the Governors of every state
in the South to attend the South
Carolina meeting. 1t is stated that
important matters will be discussed
that will have a direct bearing on
the Montgomery meeting.
The Montgomery meeting, it is an
nounced here, will probably be one
of the most important cotton conven-
tions of the year At the request Of
the Cotton Association, the commits
sioners of agriculture of the South
will meet at Montgomery the same
time. The annual meeting of the
commissioners had previously been
scheduled for August % at Memphis,
Tenn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-22
JNO. D. WILLIAMS
IS SECOND ENTRY
FOR LEGISLATURE
George D. Wheatley De-
clincs to Consider Max
ing Race

With the announcement Saturday
of John D. Williams, of the seven
teenth district, for the legislature,
enough entries were in the field, if no
more offer, to fill the two vacancies
occurring in Sumter county this fall
by the expiration of the terms of
Stephen Pace and E. Zimmerman,
neither of whom are standing for re-
election.
The name of Mr.. Williams as a
probable candidate had been circul-
ated for some time, but not until
yesterday afternoon did he let it be
known definitely what he would do.
At that time he authorized the pub
lication of his official announcement
card.
Discussing his entry, Mr.. Williams
said he was making the race on no
particular platform other than to
serve the people of Sumter county.
"The interests of my country are
near to my heart" said he, "and that
think, is a broad enough platform
to stand upon at this time. If sent to
the legislature | shall use my best
powers to represent the people of
this county and shall do my duty al
ways as see it.
Mr.. Williams was born and reared
in Sumter county on the farm he
now occupies. He is 81 years of age,
but hasn't a gray hair on his head.
He is widely known and highly re-
spected throughout this section.
Mr.. Williams is the second man to
announce for the legislature, the on
ly other being G. G.. Thomas, of Cobb.
That some one from the city of Am
ericus would announce has been ex-
pected and this is still expected to
be the case before the limit expires
next Wednesday.
George D. Wheatley, whose name
had been mentioned and put forward
by some of his friends in connection
with the office, Saturday issued a
statement absolutely declinig to con-
slider entering. His statement, prepar-
ed by himself, follows:
&c. D. Wheatley, sincerely appreci-
ates the confidence and good will of
his friends who were kind enough to
think him fit to represent Sumter
county in the next Legislature, but
regrets that circumtance touching his
personal affairs precludes possibility
of giving the matter any considera-
tion whatever"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-22
Mr.. WaIkers Addres.

The supreme need of our time, as
see it, is the return from bolshe-
vism, from radicalism, from unrest,
to the rock-bottom principles and
economics of the days before the
great war. And probably the great
force for allaying unrest is the
school. In Georgia 20 per cent. of
the boys and girls have the advantage
of schools of nine months term
each year, which is fairly satisfacto-
ry, but for the other 80 per cent the
terms average about three months,
which is thoroughly unsatisfactory.
If elected Governor I promise you !
will use the power of that great of
flee to build up a sentiment that will
change this condition; pledge you
that my first task will be to so reor-
ganize the school system of Georgia
that no boy or girl shall again be
penalized in educational advantages
for living on the farm.
My second antidote for cure from
unrest is freedom from isolation.
You are blessed with good roads here
but in many places in Georgia they
are not. Good roads mean that In
these days the boys and girls can
travel with ease and comfort forty
or fifty miles to lecture or an en-
Continued on Page 2.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-22
CANADA MAKING DRIVE FOR
FOLKS GEORGIA SHOULD GET

CANADA going afte the American farmers who are ~
their climate spending get them
dispatch Winnipeg Canada that campaign
backed by million half dollars will be waged next NO
attract settlers the United States to the 2OOOOOO
of land in the prairie 1t backed oay oy
the three of organizations under
the of the Western Canada Colonization Association The main
will be directed settlers the United States because
transported than from the British es
The Advertise Georgia Association which has begun its preliminary
the state capitol Atlanta undertaking more limited
advertising attract settlers Georgia lands 1t
should the chairman believes to
farmers in other states that Georgia. with fertile its long
offers future than the
bleak plains of Western Canada.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-22
With ROOSEVELT
ON TOUR; TALKS
EARLY AND LATE
Arises at $50 and Is Still
Going After Mid
night
BY LoRRY A. JACOBS

WITH ROOSEVELT ON TOUR,
BISMARCK, S. D., Aug. 21.-The
Roosevelt smile and the traditions of
Rough and Ready are with US
again.
Franklin d. Roosevelt, Democratic
nominee for vice-president, on his
trip through North Dakota, arose at
$3.50 a. M, before anyone else in
his party had stirred.
Although he was not scheduled to
speak, he made platform speeches at
every short stop.
After breakfast at Fargo, he
spoke there. He then took ten
mile motor trip, stopping at Valley
City, and finishing at jamestown.
Even this was not enough for one
day.
Don't we make a stop of few
minutes at Bismarck" he asked the
trainmen. The answer was in the af-
firmative.
"Wire them that l will be glad to
say few words if they care to wait
up until midnight" ne told his sec
retary, and although the train was
nearly an hour late, Roosevelt found
uedEly Tile 6HI4LS Hiatt poPulabAVh VI
Bismarck waiting for him.
He had no sooner arrived in North
Dakota than he seemed to throw of
all reserve, calling a spade a spade
and finding the famous fighting
Roosevelt smile
North Dakota is the old stamping
ground of the late Colonel Roosevelt
and Franklin Roosevelt himself ha;
visited the ranch at which Theodore
spent some time. North Dakota il
also the home of progressive spirit
and idealism that suits Roosevelt.
81 am not a socialist; nor a Bol
shevik; nor a Republican," he tolC
them. II am a progressive Democrat
with the accent on the progressive
Characteristic of the young cam
paigner was the way in which he car
ried the, fight directly to the audi
ence of Valley City.
A local newspaper had accused
Roosevelt of throwing mud"
81 hardly think that fair" saiC
Roosevelt, showing his teeth, tossing
back his head like a bull dog shaking
off terrier, and smiling in fashion
that was so reminiscent of 7. r. tha
the crowd first smiled with him, ther
clapped and finally cheered.
"I have mentioned mud but twice
Once was when / said + was going tt
do all | could to keep mud-slingine
out of the campaign, and the othel
when l said the republican platform
was as clear as mud to me-"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-22
3 Billions Now Held
In Feather Bed Banks

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 21.-The
combined elsie Thread National
Bank, " ''The Old Sox Bank" and the
"Feather-Bed-M Mattress Bank" now
hold more than $4,000, 900, 900 of the
country's cash.
This is the estimate of William Fl.
Hutt, acting governor of the Philadei-
phia Federal Reserve Bank, made Of
the loose cash being carried around
in pockets and slowed away in various
places. He was addressing an organi-
zation of business men.
Even small proportion of this
three billions invested in Liberty
bonds would bring them back to par
he pointed out, or if the money was
deposited in savings banks it would
inject new life into industry.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-22
u. S. Socialists Back
Third Internationale

PITTSBURG, Aug. 21.-Indorse-
ment of the Third Internationale,
with certain reservations, by the So
cialist party of the United States
was announced here today by the ex-
ecutive committee as the outcome OF
the referendum vote taken under the
instruction of the national conven-
ton held in New York last May. 1t
was also announced that the party, in
another referendum, declared against
the proletariat," as practiced in Rus
the proletariatfi" as practiced in Rus
sia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-22
ARMENIA-SOVIET
AGREEMENT REPORTED

CONSTANTINOPLE, Aug. I'll
,(By Associated Press) Two Bolshe-
vik cavalry regiments have passed
over Southern Armenia into Turkish
territory and linked up with the Tur-
kish Nationalist forces of Mustapha
Kemal Pasha at Baiazet, according to
adviees received here today.
Armenia is reported to have con-
cluded an agreement with Soviet
Russia whereby the provinces of Kar-
abagh and Zanzegour, in Southern
Armenia. are to be neutralized
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-22
29 Missing After
Lake Ship Collision

SAULT STE MARIE, MICH, Aug.
21.-Twenty-nine members of the
crew of the freighter Superior City,
including one woman, the wife of the
second engineer, are missing as the
result of the sinking of the ship af-
ter a collision in fog last night
with the steamer Willis L. King,
near Whitefish Point, Lake Superior.
Four of the crew, including Captain
Sawyers, have been rescued.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-22
Most Henpecked
Creature On Earth

LONDON, Aug. 21.-The most
henpecked creature on earth has
come to make his home in the Lon
don zoo. He is "Mr. Button Quail" "
He and his wife came from India
brown "button" quails. Shes almost
twice his size, she scolds him con-
stantly, chastises him frequently and
humiliates him by feeding him with
the scraps left after her own meals.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-22
SIX RED DIVISIONS
SURROUNDED BY POLES

PARIS, Aug. 2i-Six Bolshevik d.
visions, consisting of 10000 to 40,-
900 men are surrounded by Polish
forces between Siedlce and Brest-Li-
tovsk, according to press dispatches
here today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-22
K. of G. Give Statue of
Lafayette to France

METZ, Aug. 21.-(By Associated
Press. "A statue of LaEayette,
presented to France by the. knights
of Columbus of America, was un-
veiled today by Supreme Knight
James Flaherty, of Philadelphia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-22
Mrs. Hearn Sells Her
Andersonville Farm

Mrs. M. A. Hearn, who viii short
ly move to Atlanta to reside, has sold
to Slappey Brothers her 300-acre
farm four miles from Andersonville,
for a consideration said to be be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000. The deal
was made by Sills & Purvis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-22
Race Winnings Aid
French Ruined Towns

PARIS, Aug. 21.-Six million
francs ($1,200,000 at par) of the
profits of French race course pari-
mutueIs will go to help reguild ruin
ed French towns.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-22
10000 TO 10000
REDS CORRALED,
is PARIS REPORT
Armenia Reported to
Have Reached Agree
ment with Soviets

WARSAW, Aug. 21-The Poles
have captured fifteen thousand soviet
prisoners up to Thursday, it was an
nounced here today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-22
Cotton Convention
Most Important

ELGIN, ILLS, Aug. 21.-The ma
tional road race, scheduled to start
today, was postponed this. morning
for one week, on account Of rain last
night and this morning, which flood
ed the course.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-22

Greater New York's daily con-
sumption of water amounts to near
ly 800, 100000 gallons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-22

Forecast for Georgia-Local show
ers probably Sunday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-22

There is a demand today for IL
bathtubs against one 10 years ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-22

Light acts on the brain.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-15
AFamily storshouse .

If you could go into the woods on a sunny fall morning and. sit down tin. der. an acorn tree. you. would see the little brown squirrels skipping back and forth carrying acorns to their pantry; but oh, how very still you would have to be. for if they hear 9 sound they scafnper of and hide away in their little houses in the. tall tree.
 They can only carry, a small load in their mouths, s so it takes them a very long time to gather enough acorns for all the long winter days when the mother and father with their baby squirrels are shut ip away from snow and cold. All day long they run back and forth like so many busy little men, adding one acorn after the other for their winter dinner.
 Our mothers and fathers do it all for their boys and girls while they are going to school. and besides. think of the warm coats and caps which the squirrels do not need. All they want is just enough acorns to- eat and they are happy, for their coats and shoes grow on them, and never come off. ANNA FTTzMAURTCE, Age 1a. Norwich. .s..
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-15
Etom tho consular Report..

Vast quantities of farming machin cry are needed by the agriculturists of the Ukraine. in part as follows: Flows, 4S0,0 ,000: hsrrows, 630.O00; sewers. 94o. eco: simple moving machines. iso,Ooe; blows with several blades. 320.000: scythes, S2a.O0o: reapins hooks, s.0o0,- 900: thrashing mills driven by horses. 4s.00O: cleaning and sorting machines for wheat and corn, 320,00o; sorting machines. S0.00o: cutting machines for straw and hay, 32o,O00; horse driven motors( 32e,000; reapers with binders, lsz.eo; reapers without binders, 24o.- 00O.
 Before the war Germany and Russia were the greatest purchasers of Swiss watches. Now the United States is the best customer.
 Fountain pens find a ready market in Japan.
 All of the year 1920 will be required to complete the removal Of the debris in the pits of the coal mines around Lens. France. The majority of th' mines are flooded, due to the destruc-
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-15
Fire PrevaAtinn.

There are many children in the United States who wish to serve inc country which they love, but do not know how to do it the right way. Fire prevention Is a very good way for a child to help. Fire waste is a crime.
 There are more fires in buildings that are occupied by families with children than in places where there are none. Some causes of fire are poorly built chimneys, and shiftless wiring, match, the bonfire, the lazv man or woman with the gasolene can. the convenient and deadly oil lann' the rubbish in the cellar and attic, To prevent fires see that every match that is lit in your home is blown out; see that the attics are free from rubbish; know where fbe nearest alarm box is in case of fire, See that the chimneys are cleaned about twice a year. or at least once during that time. Being careful a little may save a whole building from being ruined. I hope the Wide Awakes will all do something to nre- vent fires in their homes.
 MARCIA BRUCKNER, Age IA Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-15
wipE-AwAKE POETRY.
 TWO HuNTERs.

A hunter strode up-hiii and down, Begend the outslrirts of the town; With sun in hand he took his fill of what he called sport--to kin. No ear had he for rofnping brooks, NO eye Tor Gods great picture books, 10 silenced song that upward scared, rook life that could not be restored. Another roafned by hin ana stream, Saw the pale willow. catlxins giealn, Saw Hash of timerous furry feet Felt the still woodlandS pulses beat Heard the quick footsteps Of the
 river:
 Locked up and thanked the mighty
 Giver,
 ask. What answer you would say Which bagged the finest game that
 day .u c,u....
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-15
THE WIDE-AWAKE CIRCLE
Boys' and Ciris' Department.

Town-I have received the book en- titled, In the Camp of the Delawares. I have read it, and found it very in- teresfing. I wish to thank you very much for it.
 Thomas E. Lee, of Norwich-I re- ceived your book entitled "Shelled by an Unseen Foe" I have read it and found 1t very interesting. am grate- full for it and hope to try for another premium soon.
 Harold Bennett, of Preston-I thank you fer the prize book which was en : titled The Auto Boys Camp. I have read it and found it very interesting.
 Louise Leber, of Plainfield--I want to thank you most sincerely for the very interesting book you sent me en- titled Tn Russian Trenches.''
 Myron A. BogIiseh, of Eagleville-I I wish to thank you most heartily for the prize book. I'm sure greatly appre- ciate it and shall always remember to send you many more letters.
 Agnes SetkowsI<y, of Norwich--I was delighted with prize book which you awarded me entitled ''Hilda's Mas, cot" and wish to thank you very much.
 Arthur o. N. Wood, of Mansfield thank you very much for the nice prize book you sent me. like 1t very muxh.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-15

than 1t allowed to be made public For almost every owner offered himself and his boat to the service of his country. And the war record of the motor-boat owner is fine one.
 Street Accidents-There was an inn mense increase in the number of street accidents in the United Kingdom last year. Amongst the reasons given are the streets, and the bad condition of the great increase in the number Sf vehicles, the abnormal crowding of the road surfaces. The casualties are, in fact, one more manifestation of the wretched traffic conditions which still prevail The congestion in the main thoroughfares- of London has been much worse than it should have been owing to slowness in execut- ing repairs.
 Precoeious London-A tramp in mid Kent reveals the fact that fruit trees are less forward in the country than in the London suburbs though. every where the tendency to too early blos-
 sofning is in profuse evidence. But in South London not only are plum, pear, cherry and peach in blossom but here and there apple trees are following this forward example.
 The Old Racing Craft. = old-time Blues would be envious, no doubt could they see the light, swift craft | in which the rival University crews are training for next Saturdays great race. The boats in which the early
 races were rowed were .heavy and
 clumsy. but little in advance of those i in which professional watermen piled their trade. It was not until 1S46 that \ outriggers were adopted, rendering . considerable narrowing of the. boat, possible, and not until ten yeaSs later that the first keelless boats competed
 in the race. Sliding seats did not fol i low until 1873. Prior to that wisI rowing men were accustomed to gail something of the advantage of the slid, by wearing leather brooches and greas ing the seats of the boats.
 Premier and Miners. - MT. Lloyt iGeorge is undoubtedly right in sayinl that any new large increase of wage will mean putting up the price o Idomestic and industrial coal putin. Iup railway rates, increasing the cos lof everything that is produced in Brit ish factories. If the miners wage
 are increased, then the money wi come out of the pockets of all othe
 consumers, including all other work ing men.-London Chronicle.