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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-12-30
AMERICANS NEAR
TENNIS TROPHY
Tilden And Johnson Win
Matches In New
Zealand

AUCKLAND, N. T., Dec. 30. =
tennis players today scored
a double triumph over the greatest
Australian net stars and tonight held
the position of favorites in the tour
nament for the Davis cup, the his
toric championship trophy of the ten
mis- world. The Americans need on
ly one match to win the clip.
In the matches today Tilden de-
feated Brookes, captain of the An
tipodean team, and Johnson virtual
ly smothered Gerald Patterson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-12-30
THREE NEGROES
ALA. SHOOTING
Trouble Starts Near
Scale After Attack
On Woman

Scale, Ala, Dec. 80. - Three
members of an armed negro band,
which wounded deputy sheriff and
four other members of searching
party early today, have been cap
tured by a posse headed by Sheriff
Ragland, near Pittsview. The sheriff
is en- route to Scale with the pris-
oners.
No ene was killed when the ne
groes firvd upon the searching party
The negroes were captured when
large posse rushed into the house
the second time.
The opinion is expressed that the
officers will never be able to bring
the negroes here in safety.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-12-30
Want Ad Brings Back
Wandering Bossy

A little Want Ad telling that
his COW had strayed, brought
back the wandering bovine, be-
longing to H. K. Ertzberger in
quick time, he reported today.
The cow had slipped through an
open gate at the Ertzberger
home Sunday night and wander
ed out to the Pierce farm, two
miles from Americus, where she
was taken up. A tenant on the
farm, seeing Mr.. Ertzberger's
advertisement, brought the COW
to him yesterday. u
And now the Ertzberger fam
lily is again supplied once more
with homemade milk and but
ter. The Little Want Ad did it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-12-30
Wilson Vetoes Effort
To Suspend Rail Act

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O.-Presi-
dent Wilson today vetoed the joint
resolution designed to suspend the
section of the Clayton act prohibiting
common carriers from dealing with
any concern having inter-locking di-
rectorates with the carrier, except to
limited extent as to contracts. The
president in his message, said the
principle of the Clayton act was
sound. and that the carriers had am
pie time in which to adjust their af-
fairs to comply with the act.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-12-30
TANK CORPS AND
RIFLE AUTO CORPS
TO WATCH BANDITS

CHICAGO, Dec. SO.-Squads
from the Evanston tank corps and
automobiles manned by city po-
hce, each armed with a rife, will
guard Evanston, Chicago wealthy
North Shore suburb, from the
reign Of bandits who have terror
lied women of the town, accord
ing to plans Of Mayor Pearsons.
Two more robberies of women
last night were added to the list
of more than SO attacks and rob-
berries by bandits in the fashion
able suburb.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-12-30
GOV. COOLIDGE TO
BE THE GUEST OF
GEORGIA, JAN. 27TH

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 3d.
Governor Calvin Coolidge, of
Massachusetts, is coming to At
lanta January 27, to be here
three days to pay the South an
Official pre-inauguration visit.
The following telegram was re-
ceived from Boston:
Governor Hugh M. Dorsey,
Atlanta, Ga.
Governor Coolidge appre-
ciates the invitation you and
other governors have sent him
and is pleased to accept.
"HENRY F. LONG,
Secretary"
A similar invitation was sent
also to Senator Harding, but his
reply has not yet been received.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-12-30
Civilian New Head
OF Militia Bureau

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-Colon-
el George c. Richards, of Oil City,
Pa, was appointed today by Presi-
dent Wilson as chief of the militia
bureau of the war department.
Richards, who is a Pennsylvania
national guard officer, attached to
the infantry officers reserve corps,
will assume his duties tomorrow,
succeeding Major General Jesse
Carter, who goes to the line COM
mand. Richards will have the rank
of major general and will be the first
national guard officer to hold that
position.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-12-30
Boundary Decision
Allavs Polish Fears

WARSAW, Dec. 30.-Formal no.
tification has been sent to Lithuania
that the railway between. Valna and
Dvinsk will remain Polish and that
the proposed plebescite will be held
only in the territory west of that
line. No notification was sent by
the commission of the League of Ma
tions which has been in, charge of
the plebescite and it is understood
that as result Lithuania will aban-
don the idea of plebescite in the
Wilma district.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-12-30
Colbv Is Dined By
Uruguay's President

MONTEvIDEO, Dec 3o.-Presi-
dent Brum entertained Secretary of
State Colby, United States Minister
to Uruguay jeffrey, and Foreign
Minister Ruero at private luncheon
at the presidential : ssrssidef re yester-
At the same pisis,.r aAsttsarSf and
naval officers arracfS6 to Secretary
Colby's mission were similarly en-
tertained at the ministries of war
and marine.
Secretary Colby will leave tomor-
row for Buenos Aires.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-12-30
MOVIE QUEENS
CONSTANCE AND
DOROTHY, BRIDES

NEW YORK, Dec. 30.-The
marriage of Constance Tai
madge, motion picture actress,
to John Pialoglo, New York City
tobacco merchant, is just an
nounced here. The ceremony
took place at Greenwich, Conn,
Sunday in the presence of the
brides mother and her two sis
ters, Norma and Natalie.
Dorothy Gish, also a motion
picture acress and a friend of
Miss Talmadge, was married at
the same time and place to Jas.
Rennie, an actor. Each couple
acted as attendant to the other.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-12-30
Cuban Moratorium
Likely To Be Extended

HAVANA. Dec. 30.-The &
ton necessary to reach a solu
Cuba's financial difficulties
pared for submission to thesE
congress, which opened its
yesterday afternoon. 1t is
stood that the moratorium +a--
which expires ltomorrow. will
tende lr a sufficient time Il
aaa kf1nf4tt fe. q,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-12-30

MILK DROPS IN
PRICE; &c CUT
is ANNOUNCED

Add milk to the list of lower
priced articles.
Gust Anderson, proprietor of
the Pines Dairy, this morning, an
nounced cut in the price of milk
of 2 cents quart from 20 to
18c for quart bottle and 10 to &c
for pints.
meal feed is little cheaper" he
said.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-12-30
More Radicals To
Be Deported Jan. Is

BOSTON, Dec. 30.J Another de-
portation of alien radicals to Russia
is planned by the department of la
Dor for January 10. This announce
ment was made today by Assistant
District Attorney Goldberg, who said
Assistant Secretary of Labor Louis
Post had notified him that arrange
ments had been concluded.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-12-30
SrsHEnULE MAKERS 10 MEET.

CHICAGO, Dec. 30.-The meeting
Of the American and National league
schedule committee will be held here
January 8 according to announce
ment today by Pre~ident Johnson of
the American league.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-12-30
HoLD1Jps SHOOT TAILOR.

NEW YORK, Dec. 30.--Another
holdup and shooting which cost
life, was added to the city's crime
list today.
Seeking to defend himself, CASTOR
Piero was shot through the temple
by one Of two bandits who ck9d
him as he was entering his sanor
shop in the Bronx.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-12-30
Americus Girls OFF
To Play Albany

The Americas high school girls
basketball team will play the Albany
high team in Albany tonight. The
girls left today on the 2 o'clock tram
accompanied by Miss Foy Mott
teacher, and Robert Lane, who prob
ably will referee the game.
The lineup for Americus will be:
Marie Bell and Georgia Lumpkin,
forwards; Francis SPARKS ana Eliza
beth Sheffield, centers; jamie MUIR
ray and Rossie Andrews, subs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-12-30
ID Seaplanes Leave
San Diego For Canal

SAN DIEGO, Calf, Dec. 3d.
Headed by the F-5-L, a squadron
leader, IA seaplanes left the North
Island navy air station here at $3.50
this morning on the first lap of the
proposed flight to Panama Bay.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-12-30

On the islands Of the Southern Pa
rifle the israe~ is one of the most
beautiful and unusual birds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-12-30
COTT O N.
AMERIcUS COTTON SEED.
Unchanged, $40 ton.
AMERIcUS SPOT COTTON.
Good Middling Is lie.
NEW YORK FUTURES.

Mrs. Robert Stokes, of Buena
Vista, formerly Miss Berta Baldwin,
of Dawson, and her young son, pass
ed through Americas today on their
way home from Dawson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-12-30
D'ANNUNZIO SIGNS TERMS;
TROOPS GIVEN AMNESTY

LONDON Dec 30The Evening News Rome correspondent
that Gabrielle DAnnunz
g Italian DAnunzos will be grant
ed the correspondent declares adding that DAN
nunzio will o South America.
TRIESTE Dec
An for morning
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-12-30

The ''leaf-cutter" bee clrts srch
exact CIRCLES thst conons -~i'
fail to detect IA"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-12-30

MONTGOMERY LIVE STOCK.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 3d.
Hogs, quarter cent lower Tops,
$50; lights, 8.25; pigs, S.0Gt light
pigs, 6.75; roughs, 6.25.
-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-12-30
JAY NAMED MINISTER.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O.---Presi-
dent Wilson today nominated Peter
A. Jay, of Rhode Island, to be mln-
lister to Rumania.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-12-30

IN RS. .rned yesterday
/ nAtlanta, where he attended the
is.. Delta Theta fraternity meeting
there.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-25
VAST TRACT OFLAND
DECIDED TO LOUISIANA
FOR GAME PRESERVE
Rockefeller Foundation Make,
G0 10 STATE Of 5000
Acres of S,Uamp.
Inr Ansn.ia.nlrrn.n1

NEW ORLEANS. April a4.-Govcr-
nor Ruftin q. Pleasant. of Louisiana
announced late today that the Rookie
Teller Foundation had decided to the
state $4,000 acres Of swamp and dry
land in Ncrmillion and Cameron Par
isles along the coastal flats for Use
as game preserve and u refuge for
migratory birds.
q Tne land was purchased several
years ago by tho Rockefeller Founda
ton ut an average price OF $3.50 an
acre. and has bccn under the guard
ianship of the State ever since. 4
Few weeks ago al ofrer was received
by the Governor Cor the transfer OF
the property 10 the State OF Louis
lana In fee simple. with tho proviso
that ii be devoted 10 tho purpose 81
a game preserve and migratory re-
fuEc. Governor Pleasant has ac-
cepted the offer. and when the trans
fer is completed the land will be
turned over Ia tho state Game Com
mission. This annd. added to the
$4,000 acres a1ong the Louisiana
coast already devoted to this pur-
pose. will give tAc State Of Louisiana
$4,000 acres OF gamo preserves alons
tho Gulf.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-25
DAVIS FOR PRESIDENT
IS THE LA7ESTBOOlN IN
POLITICAL CIRCLES
Governor Of Virginia VIII
Head Delegation 10
ROuNObp.

Westmoreland Davis. Governor of
virginia. was yesterday elected dele
gate At large from I.oudoun County
TO the Democratic State Convention
at Roanoke, in June, and was in
dorsed for delegate from Loudoun
County to the National Democratic
Convention ut San Francisco. Cal, il
June.
The Loudoun delegation was in.
structed 10 exert its endeavors 10
bring about the nomination by the
Democratic party OF Governor Davis
as candidate for the presidency OF
the United States.
L This action was taken jointly by
the following six districts: LeesburS.
Mount Gilead. Broad Run. Mercer
Jefferson and Lovettsville according
to long distance advices reaching
Richmond last night from Lecsburs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-25
JOHNSON MAINTAINS
BIG LEAD OVER WOOD
NMONTAKA PRIMARY
California Senator Polls
Heavy Vote in Returns
From, Contest.
IBv Asso.In,ehprnss /

HELENA. MONT. April :4-Re-
turns at 0 o'clock from Montana's
primary election yesterday give the
following results from 27S precincts
In twelve counties on the Republican
presidential preference: Joh ms on.
I1l2: Wood. 2,472: Hoover. H.Sl9:
Lowdcn, 2.233: Harding, 100.
Senator Johnson led on the face
OF the returns in every county heard
from, and General Wood was second
In four OF the eleven counties repre-
scented. In Lewis and Clark (Hel6na)
Governor Lowden was second and
Wood third. and In Yellowstone (Bil-
lings) TIowden and Wood were tied
Tor second place. In Park Giving
ston) Lowden was second and Hoover
third. with Wood fourth, and in Cas-
cade Great Falls) and Fergus dead
ston Hoover was second and Wood
third.
In the Democratic primary BRYAN
led Wilson. Palmer and all the other
candidates.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-25
WALKER d. HINES RESIGNS
AS DIRECTOR OF RAILROADS
Compmented by the President for "Quite Unusual
Service" Rendered to the Country, He Will Resume
Law Practice in New York

March l, and that he had consented
to remain only until the task OF liqui-
dation was we'll under way.
because tf his long application to
the business of his Office. Mr.. Hines
is understood to contemplate a vaca
ton trip Immediately after May 10
which will take him abroad.
In accepting Mr.. Hines resignation.
the President wrote that lie could NOT
let the director general retro with
out telling him how he had per
sonaily valued and admired the quite
unusual services you have rendered
the government and the country
MT. Hines has served with the rail-
road administration since its crca-
ton in December, 1917, when the rail-
roads OF tho country were taken
over. He was appointed then as as
sistant director-generai. and when
Secretary McAdoo retired to private
life on January II. 1919. Mr.. Hines
was made dlrector-gcncrai.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-25
SHIP LINE TO NEW YORK
5MAY Be FORMED HERE
Chamber OF Commerce Traffic Com.
mittce Calls Meeting for
Thursday Night.
CONSIDER DIRECT SERVICE
j. Scott. Parrish Returns From
Northern Trip With Data to
Present-Slippers and Buyers to
Attend Meeting.

Plans for the establishment of a
permanent water transportation line
between Richmond and New York
VIII be discussed on Thursday night
al S:la o'clock In the auditorium OF
The Chamber of Commerce. Besides
the Chambers traffic committee. Of
which j. Scott Parrish is Chairman
large shippers and receivers of freight
will attend. The meeting is also open
TO the PUBLIC.
AIR. Parrish has recently returned
from an investigation Of the situation
in New York and presented his flnI-
inss at meeting Of the traffic com
niitee. He stated that the plan is TO
develop the port OF Richmond in an
cndeavor To revive the commerce il
once enjoyed. After the line has bcd,,
definitely arranged and in working
order. Il more sweeping advance in
the commerce OF Richmond is prob
able. he believes.
Field Agent Bailey, of the National
Rivers ana liarbors Congress. who
spoke Friday night at meeting o.
the River and Harbors Committee OF
the city Council, viii outline the adj
vantages That will accrue in Rich
mona from the proposed line. Mr.
Bailey stated n; that meeting that it
Is crime for city Ike Richmond TO
lie dead without water connections. /"
Members OF the traffic committee
are as follows: j. Scott Parrish,
chairman; Hugh Antrim. II. S. Bin
swangcr. w. b. Broaddus. Milton Cone.
T.. ;. Carlton. q. c. Dula. Waiter S.
Pinder. j. stuart Reynolds, W. :.
Rhoads. }. +. Eyiand, C. &. Snow, W.
i. Selden and John NJ Taylor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-25
BOYCOTT OF CANDY
URGED TO END SUGAR
SHORTAGE IN GOTHAM
Com missioner OiNaiicy De-
ctares Confection Manu)ac-
furers Hold Valued S,ceef.
linz Asaociuiedr rr.s1

Ivy Associated IrchS.
NEW YORK. April PA months
boycott Of candy, soda water. and
pastry was advocated today by Ed
win j. O'Malicy. city commissioners
OF public markets. to relieve the
sugar shortage and bring down
prices.
RE said lack of sugar for. home
consumption was due primarily 10
enormous consumption by manufac-
ture:s who had obtained coni-o! Of
tn" supply. y boycott, he contcnded.
would make them release part of
their holdings for public purchase
TO show alleged profits in candy,
he quoted from circular sent out
by corporation that Is selling stock.
The circular said that chocolates sold
at 50 cents to 81 pound and the
COS: of production was a little more
than % cents. There is plenty OF
sugar" Mr.. O'Maliey added. but un-
der system Of unregnlated private
control Of the necessities OF life. the
public markets were stripped bare
Of sugar"
Mr.. OMa!ley today received let
ter from Secretary Tumulty. saying
that he would bring to the attention
of President Wilson Immediately. Mr..
O'Mallcys request that II board be
appointed to fix the price Of sugar
and regulate the distribution.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-25
BRITAIN AGREES TO
FRANCES PROGRAM
Lloyd George Now Supports
Demand That Germany
Must Disarn.
ITALY FORCED TO SUBMIT
AS Result of the New Alliance
Mandate for Palestine Goes
to Britain.
ITALY FORCED TO SUBMIT
my Associated Prcss.l


SAN RENO. April 24.-A complete
agreement with respect to the atti-
tude the allies shall adopt toward
Germany in connection with the car
rying out of the peace treaty ha.
been reached by Premier Lloyd
George and Premier Millcrand. 1t was
stated hero today.
The agreement was reached during
conference lasting 3l-2 hours be-
tween the two Premiers. The French
Premier left the conference room
palpably delighted with the out.
come. Premier Lloyd George said:
Everything Is most satisfactory
a full agreement was reached in sub.
stance"
The American members OF the re.
parations commission and Sir Johr
Bradbury. the British member. ar.
rived here today to give Information
to the supreme council respecting the
possibilities OF coal deliveries BY
Germany
The supreme council has decided tc
ask tho American government to as.
sist the new republic OF Armenia nm.
ancially by n loan In which other
countries may join.
Accept Wilson'S Plan.
Premier Nitti. OF Italy. and Anton
Trumbitch. the Jugo- Slav foreign
minister. have accepted Presiden,
Wilson's settlement OF the Adrintic
problem making Fiume buffer state
Premier Nitti. OF Italy, in an in
terview granted tho French news.
paper correspondents hero today
prophesied that unless peaceful con.
ditions were brought back to Europe
and tho various countries returned &c
work, the world would face the dires,
cntastrophes.
Peace must be brought TO all Eu-
ropc and Europe given back to work, >
Sisnor Nitti declared. 1--WE must max.
peace at once and everywhere, or we
are fatcd to the direct catastrophes
There is only one means TO attain
the rcsult--conquered and conuucrors
must be made one.
Welcomes Rcnnrr To i;omc.
II understand such IL prospect can
scarcely please France. have well
coined Renner CDR. Karl Renner. this
Austrian Chancclior). 10 Rome as n
friend and Italy Is helping Austria
so that shc shall not die of hunger
larailel action must be taken with
regard TO Germany Germany mus:
be given tho possibility OF working
and living so that abe can execute
hcr engagements. II not. Germany
Is certain to succumb TO Bolshcvism
or militarism."
You tell me France doubts Ger
Hany's pacific feelings. understand
such an apprehension. That is why
am in agreement with you on the
necessity for her disarmament. II
mas been said that | am a partisan
OF revision OF the treaty, but / as
sure you that this is false. 1t has
been pretended also TINT JtoIv vas
Continued on Sixth Pa.e0
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-25
;STUTz SHORTSPAy
RYAN S1,650,00O
4; Bitterest Controversy in Years
Ends in Compensation for
Motor Executive.
VICTOR is GRATIFIED
Urges Reform in and Legal
Supervision of the Stock
Exchange.
VICTOR is GRATlFIED

NEW YORK, April 2I.-Allan A,
Ryan. son of Thomas Fortune Ryan
IL estimated to nave added sl.650.-
600 to his wealth today when fifty
eight other brokers agreed 20 pay
him $3.50 Il share for stock of III.
Stutz Motor Car Company. which
they had sold short at prices rang
ing from 100 to 39l.
He and 4 protective committee rem
resenting the short interests signed
an agreement ending controversy
which has furnished Abe create st
sensation in recent years on the
New York Stock Exchange.
The controversy began on Marcel,
81. when the exchange suspended
trading In Stutz after the price had
been jumping rapidly under shorts
efforts 10 cover. There then followed
charges and countercharEes. in
which Ryan accused members of the
board of governors OF being short
In the stock and in which other mem
bers OF the exchange accused him
OF having organized an Illegal
corner.
Denies CharRen of Corner
Ryan denied organizing a corner
and said that. as chairman of the
Stutz directorate he had acted 70
protect stockholders against raiders
He took Stutz of the eXcnange TO the
curb, where IL sold as high as $780,
and resigned from the exchange.
The exchange has not acted on
Ryans resignation nor his reuues:
that his seat be sold. Street opinion
was that no action would be ,a,ien
anu that Ryan would continue TO b.
4 member. Ryan. howevSr. will no,
seek 10 have Stutz restored TO trad
ing on the exchange,
In a statement issued ,nn,rt,
Ryan said: II am more gra,tficu
neciuse the settlement recognizes
che validity OF the stock exchange
contracts than am by reason OF the
settlement. The involability of these
contracts is the cornerstone OF our
whole commercial and financial struc-
turc.
never again." he added should
governor of the stock exchange be
permitted 20 participate in any de-
hoeFation, decision or judgment upoa
matter in which he or his firm has
OF represents an interest. directly or
indirectly This is n reform which
the exchange for itself. its member,
and Tor the thousands of people who
deal with it.. should promptly inau-
suratc and strictly enforce.
Also the events OF the pas. few
weeks emphasize the ACCESSIBILITY OF
pihcihS this Gigantic financial in
sHtution under the same soh OF re
spohs'ble legal supervision as tho
government now exercises over the
banks trust companies and insur-
ahce companies. There is no proper
power which the exchange enjoys
TO-DAY that 1t cannot just as we'll en-
JOY If it be incorporated"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-25


WASHINGTON, April 24.-Wallser
d. Hines, director general of rail-
roads. has resigned and his resisna-
ton has been accepted by President
Wilson. effective May 10.
Much work in liquidating the az
fairs of the railroad administration
will remain after May II ana a sue
cessor to Mr. Hines will be named.
Max Thc!cn, in charge of the claims
department. probably will be APP
pointed. lie is understood to be Mr..
Hines choice and it was said toda y
at the White House that the retiring
director general would name his own
successor.
Mr.. Hines letter of resignation was
not made public, butt it was under
stood that the director general had
desired to return to tho practice OF
law in New York when the roads
we're returned 10 private control