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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-21
NAME WILSON'S
BROTHER INLAW
IN SHIP BRIBE
Was To Get Fourth Of
$4O,0 900 Says One
Witness

NEW YORK, Nov. 20.-R. w.
Boiling, brother-in-law of President
Wilson and treasurer of the Shipping
board, was named in connection with
$4,000 bribe alleged to have been
raid by the Staten Island Shipbuild-
ing company to procure unusual ia
vors from the board. in testimony Civ
en- beF.'re the congressional investiga-
tion committee today.
Tucker E. Sands, former vice presi-
dent of the Commercial National
Bank. of Washington, testified he un-
derstood the $4,000 was to be split
four ways, between himself Boiling,
Lester Sisler, former shipping board
secretary. and Manager Kramer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-21
LLOYD GEORGE DENIES
QUARREL WITH FRANCE.

PARIS, Nov. 20.-The bitterness
between Great Britain and France
do not amount to a quarrel and the
views of these two nations have not
preiudiced the alliance which held
them together during the war, said
Premier Lloyd George, in an inter
view at London yesterday with the
correspondent of the Petit Parisien.
The British premier declared that
regarding reparations England
stand "elbow to elbow" with France,
but he insisted that the amount Ger
many will be called upon to pay
should be fixed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-21
BERLIN-TRAINED
GREEK OFFICERS
GIVEN FREEDOM
Given Places In Army
After Internment For
Treachery

ATHENS. Nov. 19.-(Delayed. -
(By Associated Press. ALI the for
eign ministers accredited to the
Greek government have called offic-
tally on George Rhallis, premier of
tho de facto Greek government.
It is rumored the chief command
of the Greek army will be given to
Prince Andreas, brother of former
King Constantine.
General amnesty has been granted
to 100 Gernaan-trained Greek army
officers who have been interned on
the Island of Crete, on charges that
they delivered Macedonia over to
the Bulgarians during the war. These
officers are returning to resume their
places in the army.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-21
Lumpkin Man Presides
At Masonic Ceremony

At meeting of the M. B. Council
Lodge No. 95 Friday night, presided
over by B. L. Wood, of Lumpkin,
Worshipful Master of the Third dis
trict convention, candidates for the
Master Degree were initiated by the
crack degree team of the two Ameri-
Gus lodges. The meeting was well
attended by the Masons of Ameri
Gus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-21
Harding Plays Ouoits
On Deck OF Steamer
ON BOARD

ON BOARD THE STEAMER
PARISMINA, - (By Wire to the
Associated Press. With all thoughts
Of coming responsibilities thrown
aside, President-elect Harding today
amused himself with quoits, shuttle
board and other deck games aboard
the ship carrying him to Panama.
Perfect weather, which has added
to the pleasure of the VOYAGE since
the Parisnina left New Orleans. con-
! tinued today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-21
Memphis Has 1O1,117
Whites, 81, ,173 Negroes

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2O.-Mem-
phis has 101,117 white and 61,173
negroes and 81 of all other races, the
Census Bureau announced today.
Knoxville has 66,50S whites and
1903 negroes.
Nashville has 82,699 whites and
1854 negroes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-21
LIFE SENTENCE
FOR KIDNAPER

NoRRIsToWN, Pa, Nov. 20. -
August Pascal, alias Pasquala, the
"crank" in the Coughlin kidnapping
case, was sentenced to life impris-
onment today by Judge Schwartz. i,
Pascal pleaded guilty at his trial
to second degree murder and kidnap-
ing for extortion, in stealing l3-
months-old- Blakely Coughlln, who
he smothered under his coat.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-21
socIALEsT-LABoR EXPENSES

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20. - The
Socialist-Labor party today reported
campaign receipts of $4,000 to Nov
IL and expenditures of S16,046
The report to the clerk Of the house
of representatives stated that loans
and donations had been made to par
nv activies in OREGON, Michigan,
Kentucky and Washington.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-21

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20. - AT
breweries manufacturers Of beer q
more than one-haIf of one per cen
alcoholic contents will be seized bl
the federal government. 1t was In
dicated todav at the Bureau of FL
ternal Revenue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-21
Weather

Forecast For Georgia.-Generally
fair Sunday; somewhat warmer.
Forecast for the week beginning
Monday, for the South Atlantic and
East Gulg states-Local rains at be-
ginning of the week, and again
Thursday or Friday; otherwise the
weather will be fair with normal tenn
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-21

educated and cultured man. 1t is
true that he is something of a be-
lever in spiritualsr,, but ! would
not call him even eccentric. He told
me that he had resided at one time
upon his holdings in Mexico and been
forced to abandon them on account
of political troubles. He stated on
one occasion that his father had been
an Englishman and his mother Dutch
and that he vas born in Peru.
"There is one published statement
about myself which / would like to
correet-that my former husband
died in mysterious wav.' That is
absolutely false. For three years he
suffered with stomach trouble and fl
nallw died IN Chicago on November
2. 1917. His name was Harry M
Schraudenbach. At one time he was
with The Georgian IN Atlanta.
married again In September Of 1912
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-21

President Able To Address
Next Congress In Person

WASHINGTON Nov. 20President Wilson able walk
" the White the aid
day He wheechair the
ton, it said
White House presidents inn
address
converts next month"; but he had made definite
do
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-21
BANK CALL ISSUED.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20. - The
comptroller of currency today issued
a call for the condition of all ma
tional banks at the close of business
November Is.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-21
Kiwanians Answer Call
Of Associated Charities

The appeal of the Associated
Charities for assistance in the collec-
ton of membership dues having been
called to the attention of the Kiwan-
is club at its regular luncheon Fri
day, the club voted unanimously to
offer the services of the club to Mrs.
C. J. Sherlock, head of the organi-
zatfon, for this task. 1t was con
templated to supply one or more col
lectors for this service as Mrs. Sher-
lock might direct.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-21
COTTON

AMERICUs COTTON SEED.
WAGON seed, S22 ton.
AMERICUS SPOT COTTON
Good Middling Is lac.
NEW YORK FUTURES
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-18
---- FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

In the usual place in this issue will be found the formal announcement of Freeman L. Johnson as candidate for Representative for Polk county.
 Freeman Johnson was born in Polk county, has lived here all his life save while occupying official positions in the State Capital, and knows and is known by almost every citizen of the county who has been here for as much as three or four years. He served as assessor four years and cir cult clerk four years and in the office of the State Treasurer two and half years. He now is Feed Inspector for Western Arkansas under the Commis- sioner of Mines, Manufactures and Agriculture.
 In his official life, particularly the last few years, MT. Johnson has learned much of state affairs and with his close ouch with the homefolks he believes he knows what is wanted by the people and how best to get it.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-18
rlCk rMo.rAIRns GONE

From The Fort smith Times Record.
 A report was issued a day or two ago from the department of agricul- ture to the effect that less than one third of the once tick infested area of the South remains within the uuaran. tine line, all the rest having been freed from the tick and its ravages by the dipping process so foolishly objected to by farmers in many scattered dis tricts. On the whole, of course, or the splendid results attained could not have been secured, the farmers of the South gave their hearty support and co-opertion to the government and state agencies employed in fighting the tick This year will see further and more rapid eradication, for, as the range of the tick is narrowed the more is his power of propagation and of dispersal curtailed Arkansas now ranks fourth in the list of states from which the tick is being cleared. Okla. homa is third. It is confidently expect ed that both win be declared tick free at the end of this year, or at latest in  the year after. When that Is done, cattle from these two fine live stock growing areas will be on par in the markets with northern grown stock, instead of being assigned to the quar. antine pens from which stock is and can be sold only for immediate slaugh- ter and, of course, at discount as compared with northern stock.
 In spite of the vat dynamiters, the dipping vats have added millions to the resources of the South and will add yet other millions before they have become unnecessary by the to- tai eradication of the tick. It will not be a pleasant memory to have been a vat dynamiter or the son of a vat dy- namiter. That will be something one rather would forget
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-18
PROGRESS IN ROADS.

"Network of Highways Is Crow ing Thicker in the County" says a big flash line across the top of the first page of the Little River News and then follows a story of a gather ing of the citizenship around Allene, where a move was inaugurated for lot of new road, which is said to not only make the Allene country accessible from all parts of the county, "but giv- ing Ashdown and this section more direct route north toward Winthrop and the Sevier county system of roads, or those on the west half of that county. We already have pro- posed road that will put us in direct touch. with the eastern part of Sevier and Howard
 E And, remember, please, Little River was. the very first county in Western Arkansas to buildg n hard-surfaced road of much magnitude, was held up as horrible example" by the crowd that blocked Polk county's highway several years back, and, incidentally, by such course added at least $2O0, 900 to the cost of that enterprise, which the taxpayers, including such knock CTS as yet remain, must pay.
 And, if The Star is not mistaken, Little River county had organized fourteen good roads districts under the Alexander road law before the convening of the last legislature, and had seven bills for other roads be- fore that legislature.
 Is it not safe, and fair, to say that when Polk county has once experi- enced the result of fine 365-day-a- year good road, it's people will quick ly seek for means to line the county with others, as Little River has done
 -as Seyier, our nearest neighbor to the south has done?
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-18
SOMETHING EXTRA.

The Star this week is issued with four extra pages, illustrated and containing matter of information that, when placed in the hands of people in other localities, should inter- est many who will come and share the good things and help in building up our community.
 While the facts given are not new to Mena and Polk county people, 1t will nevertheless do them good to look them in the face now and then. In that way they will be brought to a more active realization of the privi- leges and advantages they enjoy, will think more of their home town and county, and be stronger in promoting it's welfare.
 It will be noted that Hatfield, Cove and Wickes, all live communities, are we'll represented, the business men having contributed literally to the en- terprise.
 Read over the contents of this pa- per and get in tune with the movement of progress that is with us. Then send the paper to some friend or ac- quaintance in some other place who you believe will be interested.
 If you do this you will serve your town and Polk county, and will indi- rectly repay those good citizens who have given freely toward paying the expense of the edition. The same matter was sent out with the Daily Star and one Thousand copies will be placed in good hands in Louisiana and Texas by J. F. Sweesy, who has done a large part in compiling the matter contained therein.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-18
THE SEXES AT WAR

From the Southwest American
 Edouard Pontie, a Frenchman, pre- diets a new kind of war. He believes, or says he does, that the next great struggle will not be between races or nations, but between sexes and he doesn't seem to be disturbed by the burst of laughter that follows his re- marks wherever they are repeated. He is entirely serious, and takes the pains to back up his theory with what he calls facts.
 France Is not the only nation possessing an excess of women" he Says. The same regretable dispropor. tion is found throughout nearly the whole of Europe. The apostles of feminism say that the problem will be solved by opening all avenues of work to women, so that all can become self. supporting and have no need for hus- bands. Perhaps this is true, but when that condition of affairs arrives we shall no longer have the two sexes living in harmony
 This great excess of women in the world today, the Frenehman says, will result in the women running affairs of state and industry, or trying to do so. The men will become the rebels against such encroachment, or will re. sent them, and the strife will begin and be fought cut with more horrible consequences to the race than any thing that has ever happened Such is the gloomy prediction which he makes, in substance. if not in those exact words
 But we are not alarmed. We believe the gentleman has overlooked the very thing that will prevent sex war, and that Is sex.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-18
FAMMY LOSES HOME BY FIRE.
Sir. and Mrs. Fred Warren Left Well
 Nigh Destitute.

~Nfbh AfNe'NANNN~F
 The third house to be destroyed by fire in Mena this month was that on Oak avenue owned by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Warren. The fire fiend visited the home shortly after 9 o'clock on Wednesday morning, and in short space of time nothing but blazing em- bers remained The house with all its contents was a total loss.
 The Warren home is located only short distance from where the K. c. S. oil tank burned year ago. MT. and Mrs. Warren were both away from home at work and the house had as its only occupants three small children. The little ones say there was only a small fire in the stove and the first intimation they had of anything out of the ordinary was the cracking of the flames overhead. The children ran away from the house but did not tell any one of the fire.
 An unidentified woman passing along Bethesda Springs road was probably the first to notice the fire and directed the attention of neighbor, Mrs. Oliver Johnson, to the burning home. Mrs. Johnson notified the fire department but by the time the fire fighters arrived the flames were so great they could do nothing but pro- tect adjoining property. Mrs. John son says that when she first saw the fire the entire upper part was a mass of flames.
 None of the household goods were saved and the Warren family have but little save the clothes they wear. E. R. Jackson started a fund for the relief of the unfortunate family, and thru his efforts and the liberality of Mena people their immediate needs will be provided for. The burned home was only recently purchased from the Mena Land & Improvement Company, but it carried no insurance against fire.
 The fire has ruined, it is feared, the fine shade trees that surrounded the house. Sparks were carried into the wood pile at the Johnson home, but Mrs. Johnson kept the fire from spreading
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-18
A FIeHTIN' BUNCH O MEN
The 4th U. S. Infantry Has Engaged
 in Every War Since 1799

During the one hundred and twenty two years of it's life the Fourth U. s. Infantry has enjoyed the privilege of being actively engaged in upholding the ideals our forefathers set forth in our Constitution
 Its first battle record was made in the year 1792. when it formed part of the army of Gen. Anthony Wayne Mad Anthony, he was called. This ar my was operating in Ohio at the time. The Fourth was then known as the h. fantry of the Fourth Subdivision. Since then it has maintained it's high standing and created history by val iant fighting throughout the following wars: 9
 French and Indian War.
 War of 1872 @T
 Seminole War in Florida.
 Mexican War.
 Various Indian campaigns.
 Civil War.
 Tn Cuba during the Spanlsh-Ameri- can War .a.d-g
 In the philippines during the Philip pine Insurrection. :.
 Hostile occupation of Vera Cruz, Mexico. >.f
 World War
 The Fourth Infantry has had among it's officer personnel such glorious sol diers as Generals Grant, Harrison and Sheridan. Generals Grant and Harrison later became Presidents of the United States.
 The fighting record of the Fourth Infantry which formed component part of the Fifth Infantry Brigade of the Third Division during the World War, is indelibly impressed upon the country through the report of General Pershing, which was recently made public.
 The record of the Fourth U. s. In- fantry includes the distinction of hay ing authority from the adjutant gener- al of the army to place the names of one hundred and seventeen battles and engagements, six of which were earn cd during the World War, on silver bands to be placed on the pike of the regimental oolors. This number Is be- lieved to be greater than that of any other regiment in the United States Army.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-18
IT IS SOME JAG.

John D. Rockefeller, Jr., may be handicapped by too many millions, but he is not short on brains.
 Young John says the American peo- pie are on jag-a spending jag and that if they do not soon cease their extravagance and get back to produc- ing more than they spend we are due for hard times and national want. The prelude to this will be a panic.
 Young John is right. He sees the handwriting on the wall while oth- CTS see only the possibility of addi- tional extravaganza and greater pleas ures.
 Barnum said it, and the American people are confirming it.
 We are heading for a jolt.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-18
IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

From the Kansas City Star.
 Mir. McAdoo being a candidate for President, says that taxes ought to be lowered a billion dollars. and bonds sold to make up the deficit. gr
 Representative Mondell and Repre- sentative Ritchin, being professional politicians, say expenditures cannot be reduced Secretary Lane. having just resigned from office. suggests that congress could save 100 million dol lars in his department by doing away with Implications and introducing economies.
 If makes difference in a mans at titude toward governmental expendi- lures whether he is an aspirant for of flee, an ordinary routine office holder or an ex
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-18
FAITH THAT IS VERIFIED.

The Star was the recipien. of very handsome compliment the other day. A Mena citizen--one who has been here "all the time" as it were, said: At last events have proven that your faith in Mena thru all these years was sound. Many a citizen now sees that if he had possessed your faith and acted upon 1t he could have been thousands of dollars ahead"
 And it's true. a r
 But how many have stopped to think new s's much quicker Mena would have come into her own if even a few more
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-18
!. A. THORNTON FOR SHERIFF.

In the usual place in this issue will be found the formal announcement of J. A. Thornton as candidate for re- election for second term as Sheriff and ex-officio Collector of Polk county. Jim lays his case strictly before the voters at the Democratic primary and adds, as further information that he is "religiously and politically opposed to the third term.'
 Mir Thornton has served the people of Polk county two terms as Treasur- CT, two termF as Sheriff, after which he served the government nearly four years as deputy United States mar shal. He then re-entered the race for sheriff and was-elected by large ma jority. His record for keeping his ac- counts and the business of his office in good erder is such that no assurance of continuance of efficiency is neces- sary.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-18

The Star suggested, at the time ground was broken for Mena's hand some postoffice that the event be com memorated as the day when our city should take an upward turn. The suggestion was verified. On April the start will be made for an other handsome structure. the new depot. One good boost deserves another. Let's gol
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For pre.ecutlnr Attorney.

The Star is authorized to announce
 c. F. JOHNSON. of Ashdown as a candidate for Prose cutting Attorney for the Ninth Judicial district. subject to the action of the Democratis primary
 For Prosecuting Attorney. The Star is authorized to announce
 GEORGE K. STEEL of Ashdown as a candidate for Prose- cutting Attorney of the Ninth Judicial circuit. subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 For state Senator. The Star is authorized to announce
 BEN IT. JOHNSTON as candidate for reelection. second term, as state senator for the Thirty fourth district. comprising Polk and Scott counties. subject to the will of the voters at the Democratic primary.
 For Circuit Clerk. The Star Is authorized to announce
 W l.. PARKER for the office of Circuit Clerk of Polk County, subject to the will of the gust To- 1920.
 The Star is authorized to announce
 WILL ALEXANDER as a candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk of Polk county, subject to the action of the voters of the Democratic party at the primary to be held August 10. 1920.
 For County Clerk. The Star is authorized to announce
 W. E. ANDERSON as a candidate for the office of County Clerk of Polk county. subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 For County Clerk. The Star is authorized to announce
 l. A. HUGHES as candidate for County Clerk of Polk county, subject to the pleasure of the voters at the Democratic primary
 For sherin.
 The Star is authorized to announce
 w E. HUNGATE of Grannis as a candidate for Sheriff and ex-Oflcio Collector of Polk county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary
 For County Treasurer. The Star Is authorized to announce
 w F. MOUNT as a candidate for recollection (second term) to the office of Treasurer of Polk county. subject to the action of the Democratic primary election on Au- gust 10, 1920.
 For County Assessor. The Star Is authorized to announce
 T. " ANDERSON ~ aa candidate for the office of Assessor of Polk County. subject to the action of the Democratic primary
 For Representative The Star is authorized to announce FREEMAN l.. JOHNSON as q candidate for Representative of Polk county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 For Sheriff. " s The Star is authorized to announce
 J. A. THORNTON as candidate for reelection, second term, for Sheriff and ex-Officio Col lector of Polk county. subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-18
Did That Hen Read the Starr

The hen Mrs. R. C. Mccoy had told The Star man about must have read copy of the paper, and decided to go ahead of her previous records, for Mrs. Mccoy reports biddy laid two eggs Thursday, double yolk egg Fri day, and finished the week with a nor nal egg. Now, if we had g flock of these about Christmas time you figure the profit. S
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-18
High School Humor.

Youngsters with sense of humor have taken shot at Mena's fire de- partment. In a recent issue of the Eighth, Grade Weekly, which chroni- cles the things that interest the pupils most, is to be found this gem; "The fire department moseyed up to Jim Picchi's house Thursday to see if the fire was out"