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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-03-08

placed on either side of runway,
similar to the way some chain-stores
do business and customers help them
selves, paying a cashier as they leave.
On a recent Saturday Bells store
sold 80 cases of evaporated milk, four
dozen cans to the case. This is as
many as the average store sells in
six months. The price was 10 cents
can. Competitors were charging IL
cents.
On that same Saturday 400 ner-
sons made purchases and business
of $6,4O0 was the result. The aver
age weekly receipts of the store are
from $4,000 to $4,000. The or
binary grocery in that neighborhood
is likely to do a business of S700 to
$500.
This is a cold-blooded business
proposition, says Bell. eve are
making real money out of this store
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-03-08

diet was a foregone conclusion-the
Republicans would stand by Admiral
Sims, who brought the charges, and
the Democrats would stand by Sec-
retary Danielys, who is Democrat.
The report Of the majority is regard
ed as exceedingly weak. 1t states it's
case in the most apologetic language
1t structures are so tempered by pleas
ing phrases that the defendant against
whom they are directed, mu regard
himself, if not hero, certainly
martyr.
In the meanwhile the second inning
is anxiously awaited. The secretary
will take the Admiral to task.
The falling of the blow will be an
event of the near future. It's nature
is unknown. But it is believed that
the secretary will make an effort
through one of the several channels
not only to rebuke his defamer but
to reduce him in rank, if not to dis
miss him from the service. 1t would
not surprise officials in Washing on
were court martial to be assembled.
This indication is accentuated through
the namby pmaby. statement of the
subcommittee majority which found
the secretary guilty as charged.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-03-08
Emergency Connection
AT City's Plant Stays

Indications today were that the
threatened clash between the Ameri-
Gus Lighting company and the city
would not develop. Manager ]. E.
Johnson, of the Lighting company,
stated that the company had taken no
steps to remove the emergency cleo
trical connection at the city pumping
plant, which the city insists must be
left for the period of the emergency
for the protection of the city and it
was indicated by him that no such
step would be taken. He stated that
it was possible that the company
would prepare a statement for publi-
cation Tuesday setting forth the COM
pany's side of the controversy in the
Times-Recorder Sunday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-03-08
WILSON REFUSES
TO SEE SIMMONS
Says Letter On Article
10 To Hitchcock
Sumces

WASHINGTON, March 8.-Presi-
dent Wilson will state his position on
the Lodge reservation to Article Ten
of the League of Nations covenant
probably today, it was announced at
the White House. 1t will be outlined
in letter to Senator Hitchcock. The
President will not see Senator Sim
mons. as requested by Hitchcock but
Will write Simmons telling him the
matter has been sufficiently covere
in his reply to Hitchcock.
Administration officials declared
the President would not accept the
Lodge reservation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-03-08
Hardwood Men Deny
Charges Of Conspiracy

MEMPHIS, March 8.-Denying in
detail the allegations of the govern
ment that the open competition pan,
operated as statistical auxiliary cf
the American Hardwood Manufacture
ers' Association, was a conspiracy in
restraint Of trade, attorneys for more
than three hundred defendant lumber
men named by the government in lis
complaint, filed an answer in Federal
court today. They declared the plan
wholly within the law.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-03-08
NEWS BROUGHT
TO j. s. BORDER
BY TRAVELLERS
Americans In KIDNAPPING
Association Says
Mexico City

Ell PASO, Tex, March 8.-Joseph
Williams, an American employe of the
American Smelling ami Refining
Company at Pedricena, Mexico, is a
captive in the hands of Villa and held
for $4,000 ransom, according TO pas
sengers from southern Chihuahua
who have arrived at Juarez opposite
here.
He was captured with an Arabian
named Nasar when the bandits held
" a Mexico CIty-Juaraz train last
Thursday near Corramtos.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-03-08

be other talks and the bylaws COM
mittee will report and action on the
report taken by the membership.
This will be one of very few gen.
eral meetings Of the membership of
the organization contemplated at any
time, and it is impressed upon all as
important that every member be pre-
ent at this meeting and have hand in
this initial launching of the new
chamber organization.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-03-08
British Reinforce
French Troops In Asia

LONDON, March 8.-Prompt meas
ures have been taken by the French
government to send reinforcements to
Gen. Gourand, commander of the
French forces in the East, for the
purpose of re-establishing his posi-
ion and preventing further attacks on
the Armenians, Premier Lloyd George
stated in Commons today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-03-08
KIDNAPPING ASSOCIATION
FOUND. SAYS MEXICO CITY.

WASHINGTON, March 8.-The
discovery of cooperative kidnap-
ing association, having for its pur-
pose the kidnapping and holding for
ransom of foreigners, preferably
Americans, has been announced by
the Mexican Foreign Office accord
ing to advices today. The same Mex
leo City announcement says this
unique company is made up of Mexi-
cans and Americans on the border.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-03-08
Wilson Goes Riding,
Picture Of Health

WASHINGTON, March 8.-Presi-
dent Wilson went riding today in an
open automobile, accompanied by his
wife, DR.. Grayson and his wife's
brother, Wilmer Boiling. The sun
was shining, but a sharp wind blow
ing. The president looked the picture
of health.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-03-08
Reds Fail In Attack
On Poles And Firms

LONDON, March 8.-Russian s"v-
let forces have launched at acks
against the Firms on the western ard
northern fronts, according to advices
here. In both instances it is said they
have been repulsed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-03-08
GENERAL WOODS
MEDAL ILLEGAL,
SAYS GARRISON
Ex- Secretary's Letter To
House So Branded
1t

(Herewith is the second of a
series of articles dealing with GEN
eral Leonard Woods real military
record as it is found in the Con.
gressional and War Department
records.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-03-08

Forecast for Georgia.-Fair to-
ni~ht ard el;ch+1v war~nor in +Ie +'ns-
tom and southern portions. Tuesday
fair and warmer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-03-08
CAN YOU BEAT
THESE?

LERE are some of the prices
- that the 10 per cent store
charges in Philadelphia. Can you
duplicate them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-03-08

C. o. P. COMMITTEE MEETS. y
CHICAGO, March 8.-The Rep b.
lican national committee met here
today for two-day conference. The
convention committee also met.
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|Mm:ketNews

LOCAL. SPOT COTTON.
Good middling 40 cents.
NEW YORK FUTURES.
Prev.
Close ODen II am / pm Close
May 1884 35 80 $500 3618 1920
July 32.97 32.98 33.18 1928 33.42
NEW ORLEANS FUTURES
Prev.
C'o"e Omen II am / pm Close
May 36.40 $500 1861 36.63 1871
July 33.40 1896 1856 1855 1888
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-08
BOOST. BROTHERS

We cannot all be president
And boss the village board,
We cannot all become the gent
Who wins a mayors reward,
We cannot all become the guy
Who rules the highest roOst;
But one thing we can do, say l.
That's boost, my brothers, boosts
This town is just as good town
AS anywhere you'll hit;
There's naught on earth can keep it
down
If we keep boosting it.
Let's trade at home, let's lea yell
BY local pride produced;
There's one thing all con da as we'll
That's boost, my brothers, boost!
When any fellow start to knock
This town in any way,
Our Dads to dig, our maids to mock,
Our Government to fay,
Just take the knocking one aside
And ere your hold is loosed,
Just whisper gently, Darn your hide,
Now boost. you knocker, boost!"
M e. SMITH,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-08
NEWSOF THE
THEATER S
TURNS OUT HAPPILY.

Marguerite Clark's new picture, "A
Girl Named Mary" will again be the
attraction at the Elki theatre tonight
and tomorrow. 1t is a perturbation
of Juliet Wibbor Tompkin's maya.
zine story Of the same name and is
said to be ideally suited to the tai
ents Of the little star. 1t is about a
girl whose heart has been touched by
the vain search Of a rich lady for her
only daughter who has disappeared
several yenrs before. What is her sur
prise to discover that she herself &c
the missing girl. Her first emotion Is
disray, ;rT she has been nving lor
years with q loveable old lady whom
ehr he's always considered as her mo-
ther. But at all turns out happily.
Marguerite Clark is the daughter
Kathlyn Williams is the rich widow
who is seeking her. 1t is a heart
warming little story.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-08
ATHLETIC CHARLES RAY

A man who plays baseball, runs
foot races, fights professional pugil-
lists, hurdles, plays tennis, and drives
fast motor cars might be reasonably
supposed to be bit athletic. Charles
Ray has done all that in the movies
and he certainly couldn't get away
with it if he weren't wiry, hard
muscled youth who loves the great
outdoors.
There is none of the effete Lounge
lizard" about Charles Ray, either on
the screen or off. In Red Hot Dol
lars" his new Thomas H. 1nce pic
ture booked for the Elko theatre next
Wednesday and Thursday, he is cast
as a foundry laborer and Yields a
sledge with the strongest of the work.
men.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-08
For Ladies Only!

Feminine film fans will be delight
ed with 'The Blooming Angel" which
comes to the Grand theatre for two
days. commencing Tuesday, and
which will be shown in conjunction
with the presentation of "A Modern
Cinderella" by the Flo Hartley
Musical Comedy company. One scene
shows a beauty shop and there are
all kinds of alluring looking boxes
of face cream, face powder and other
toilet articles.
Director Victor Schertzinger is
very careful to have everything as
dainty and attractive as possible. He
personally selected fragile little
powder box used in the play by
Madge Kennedy, the star. The handle
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-08
PROGRAM CHANGES AT GRAND.
VENGEANCE OF DURAND''

1.-The Vengeance Of Durand," the
big 7-part special production Of Rex
Beaches splendid novel of the same
name, and starring Miss Alice Joyce,
arrived this morning and will be
shown at the Grand theatre today
only. Snowbound in Dakota, the film
did not arrive yesterday for showing
as advertised, so will be shown for
only the one day-today.
Tomorrow-theF Flo Hartley Musi-
cal comedy company will present "A
Modern Cinderella" with the feature
picture-"A Blooming Angel" star
ring dainty Madge Kennedy.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-08
REALISTIC SH1PWRECK
IN FARNUM FEATURE

William Farnum will be seen again
tonight in his newest William Fox
photo drama, wings of the Morn
ing" at the Rex theatre. The story
is perturbation of the novel of the
same name by Louis Tracy.
One of the greatest scenes in this
drama of the sea is shipwreck-
one Of the most realistic incidents,
it is said, ever photographed for a
motion picture. An imitation of an
ocean liner was built and later
wrecked on a rocky shore.
The many perils and adventures
that Mr.. Farnum, as the hero, has
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-08
MOOSE AND AUXILIARY
GIVE FAREWELL TO FRATERS


Mr.. and Mrs. William Dugas left
Saturday afternoon for Grand Forks
N. D., to visit few days with Mrs
Dugas' parents. From there they will
go to Washington where they will
make their home.
To show their appreciation for the
activity Of Mr.. and Mrs. Dugas in
lodge work and to wish them the best
of success at their western residence
: the members Of the Loyal Order OF
Moose and the ladies of the Moose
Heart Legion entertained them at a
farewell party at the Moose hall Fri
day evening. Mrs. Topper, in behalf
of the ladies, presented a beautiful
hand bag to Mrs. Dugas, and to Mr..
Dugas was presented a watch charm
emblematic of the l.. O. o. NJ. by
Judge J. E. Harries, in behalf of the
Moose lodge.
/ The evening was most enpoyably
spent i heard playing and dancing. A
lunch was served by the ladies. At a
late hour all present bid Mr.. and Mrs.
Dugas a happy trip to their new
home.
to undergo, coupled with a delight
full story, bid fair to give the admir-
ers OF this screen star a great even
ing's entertainment.
Also a Fox Sunshine comedy and
the Fox Worlds News
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-08
EAcHERs' SALARIES TOPIC OF CONFERENCE.

To the question of teachers salaries conference
of school boards called the board of education
Saturday, April g. at 10 to be held the auditorium
Agricultural college of the University of Minnesota
On Friday afternoon April 2, at the meeting of the
inendents will be preliminary report of the committee
for department of education appointed by the state
study the question of state aid Following this the
committee appointed investigate teachers salaries and living
expenses will make it's report.
An opinion attorney general holds that school
may charge the it's delegate to this
to the district that several districts share the
of sending Letters have been sent out inviting
school members be this meeting and also
to attend tn superintendent banquet in the evening" The
occasions
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-08

is in the form of little doll. Di-
rector Schertzinger is big athletic
fellow but very fond of all things
artistic. He surveyed the little pow
der box admiringly and to the amuse-
ment of the rest Of the company said:
"I'm lust mad about that"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-08

"AMERICAS GIFT TO FRANCE" CAMPAIGN
To place the field of the first Battle Of the Marine a
statue to be Americas Gift to France national
collection will take place from March % to ~ for the raising
of funds the which has been started in the
United States.
This action keeping with that Of France in presenting
Statue of Liberty New York Harbor the
funds which secured by popular subscription in small
amounts
The estimated for the memorial amounts to $780,
and is the of the in charge to make
opportunity contribute general possible and the
amounts proporhonate]y small
The matter been brought attention Of school
superntendens and principals throughout the by the
education of Minnesota While it is not the
policy Of that the raising
school children has that this matter
should be brought attention of the schools for such
alteration they choose to give it.
Contributions be addressed to Charles Sabn treas
er Americas Gift France, $50 Nassau street, New York
city, local committee has been appointed in the COM
munity
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-16
FORT MADISON
WOMAN VICTIM
Neoro Jumps Out at Mrs. Harry
YackeI and Her Screams At
tract Man Who Comes TO

FORT MADISON, Ia, Sept. 10
Springing from an Clubhouse in the
yard of the home of Harry Yackel.
hardware dealer, living at 1904 Third
street, an unknown negro late Tues
day afternoon attacked Mrs. Yackel
as she led her son to the building.
The negro, who was in the house,
opened the door as Mrs. Yackel ap-
preached and lunged at her, accord
ing to her story told the police. The
sight of the burly negro frightened
the woman for a moment and she
screamed. The cry was heard by
Roy Oldham, working near the house,
who ran to Mrs Yackers aid.
When the negro saws Oldham com
ing he locked himself in the little
shed and refused to come out at Old
hams bidding. Oldham ran for an
axe to chop the door open and the
negro made his escape, running
through the alley. Oldham chased
the man for half block, but quit to
go back to Mrs. Yackle, who had
completely recovered her composure.
The police were called and Chief OF
Police Haney personally undertook
the search for the negro. Together
with Sheriff Watkins, the entire
countryside was searched by the
police, and the railroad yards were
combed No clues to the mans
identity or his whereabouts were
gotten.
According to statement made by
Chief Haney, it Is believed that had
Oldham continued the chase Of the
negro and collected a posse as he
ran, tho man would have been appre-
hended.
1t is beyond a doubt, according to
the chief, that the man is moron
and dangerous to the community
while at large. A search for the
man is still on.
i The description given the police
states that the negro was about thir-
ty years OF age. feet S inches in
height, wore blue overalls, brown
coat, old shoes and a slouch hat
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-16
Women on English Juries.

BRISTOL. fBy mail. women
jurors have just served at the Bris-
toll Sessions for the first time.
Counsel prosecuting in the first
case paid them a warm tribute. IT
congratulate you on at last taking
your proper place in the jurisdiction
of the country" he said, and I con-
graduate the cause Of Justice itself"
The women Jurors. however, we're
not quite certain how much congratu-
lation they required. One of them
was apprehensive about her three
children whom she had to leave IN
attended, and another had been
obliged TO close her shop to serve on
the jury.
This was probably their first taste
of the bitter which has to be swal-
lowed with the sweets Of sex-eauality.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-16

was weekend guest Of her parents
in this city.
Bert Byers spent Sunday with his
family.
The Woman's Missionary society
or Bethel church will meet on Friday
afternoon with Mrs. Coffman.
L. w. Berdolt is host TO the Mems
club of Bethel Presbyterian church
this evening at his home on Sixth
and Broadway streets.
DR.. and Mrs. Miller are visiting
their son, DR.. Edward Miller, at
Mexico, Mo-
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. C. Dadant are
spending the week in Chicago.
Wednesday was primary election
and large vote was polled. This
year, two women were chosen 10.
serve on the board. Mrs. Howard
Mekemson and Mrs. Lizzie Lane.
nat
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-16

Mrs. VIM. Powers entertained her
children and grandchildren at a din
ner on Wednesday. The happy event
was given in honor Of little Virginia
Hazen's birthday.
Our school opened Monday with a
larger enrolhnent than usual and all
not registered as yet. Teachers and
pupils are looking forward to a plea
SAINT and profitable year.
Miss Bessie Letter OF Fort Madison,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-16

Friends Of the B. W. Elder family
will regret To hear OF their having
suffered fire in their home in Chi
cago. While several rooms and the
Railways were greatly damaged by
fire and water, yet it was not a total
loss as first reported
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Gordon are
spending two weeks vacation at
Niagara Falls and other eastern
points
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-16
Second Bunch Of Candidates Secured
in Membership Drive VIII Re-
ceive Obligations at
Meeting.
BANQUET TO FOLLOW
Concert Band viii Play and There
viii be BIG Session for the Eiks
and the New Men,
herS

never thought when I his Ma
Was sparkling, that I'd BIO the Pa
OF a horned animile; but say,
A letter came to hand today,
In which tho startling news | find
NV only son the E1ks has jlned.
So | suppose. like other deer,
He'll shed his antlers every year;
Nor would it be so very strange
If he should try to boss the range
However, that he'd quick regret,
There's one fight in the old one yet
plead surprise; / thought to see
This lad a Woodman, or K. P.
/ knew this dry laws rigid trammei
Had made him-like the ress-a
Camel
But, Stars and Carriers! Whites and
yelks
OF turkey eggs, he's fined the Elks.
San Francisco Bulletin.
Tonight Keokuk lodge of Eiks Will
initiate it's second big class OF can
didates from the list of new mem
bers gathered in the drive last
spring. From the way the applica-
tons have been coming in TO the
secretary since last evening, the III
dications are that class OF hun
dred will be given the obligations
tonight.
The work will be put on by the
local lodge officers, assisted by out
of-town Elks Arrangements are
being made to have the ceremonies
begin at 1880 o'clock, and following
the initiation services there will be
big banquet and get-together ses'
sion
The Eeokuk Concert band will play
a program before the ceremonies.
l. GLOWING the initiation and during
the banquet, the orchestra will play
1t is planned to make the banquet
as informal as possible in order that
it may be something of a get-ac'
Quainted session.
The Elks put on campaign for
members last spring and secured
larger percentage of increase thar
many of the larger lodges in big
cities did The first class was init
ated in June, and this class will bs
the second one to take the antlers.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-16
White Sox Determined.

limited Press Leased Wire Service ]
CHICAGO, Sept l6.-1he STAMPING
White Sox were out for blood today.
Faced by Babe Ruth and his fellow
I smuggling Yanks. the Hose have their
backs to the wall; making a last stand
Tor their pennant aspirations.
The Yanks and Sox open their most
important series of the year here to.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-16

day. To keep in the pennant race, it
IS figured Gleason will have to take at
least two Of the three games A clean
sweep by the Nanks will eliminate Chi
cage
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-16

bile racing driver, was married here
to Miss Grace L. Fisher, Of Utica, and
the couple today planned a honeymoon
rip 10 California Milford viii drive
in the Syracuse race Saturday. After
that they will start for Los Angeles.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-16

Swiss shoe manufacturers are pros
porous. The surplus stock that existed
last year has been reduced to normal.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-16

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. I
UTICA. N. Y. Sept. 16.-RaIph Null
ford, of Los Angeles, famous automo-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-16

The Daily Gate City.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-27
WASHINGTON MYERS
DIES SUDDENLY

LOCK, July 26 = Washington w.
Myers, aged 81 years, justice of the
peace of Milford township, was found
dead at his home two miles north of
here by a neighbor at o'clock Sat
urday morning. Mr.. Myers, who lived
alone had not been seen since Friday
evening, and 1t is supposed his death
occurred some time Friday night.
Coroner Harmer pronounced his death
due to cerebral hemorrhage.
He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Doug
lass Wilson of Croton and two broth
ers, Harrison Myers Of this place and
Henry Myers of Croton.
Funeral services were held at the
Simonds church this afternoon and
burial was made in the Lock cemetery.