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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-27
Gus Sheeley's Wife Is
Held AS Blind Tiger

A fine imposed upon him during
the recent session of the City Court
by Judge Harper failed again to put
Gus Sheely, noted blind tiger. cut
of the liquor business here, accord
ing to testimony which came out this
morning before Justice Griffin in a
commitment hearing. Gus was not
held this time, but his wife was, a
warrant being ordered for her for
liquor selling as result of the hear.
ing.
Dave johnson, negro waiter, who
recently came here from Macon, and
who was arrested by Officer Red
mond Monday night in a drunken
condition, testified he bought his
liquor from Gus wife, and that Gus
was in the house at the time. Later
be went back to the house for more
liquor, he said, and Gus was not
there. Others negro walters whom
Johnson said were with him at the
time testified, however, that they
were not. Johnson identified Shelley
in the court, although he declared
hedid not kno whis name, other than
Gus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-27
Chase Negro From
Still Into DeSoto

Robert Lawrence, colored tenant
on the Cobb farm of Mrs. Mary Clay,
of Americus, is in the county jail
following the discovery a few days
ago on his premises of lard can still
by Deputy Sheriff Cox, of Leslie. No
liquor was found, but there was beer
and other "makings."
Another negro, a tenant on the
farm of Harold Sumerford, inside the
city limits of DeSoto, was also ar
rested by Deputy Cox after chase of
several hundred yards. Deputy Cox
located the still and hid in the bushes
and watched the negro, he said,
come to it and inspect his beer which
was fermenting. He started after
the negro and the latter ran. When
he finally caught him in DeSoto, the
negro protested that there was a mis-
take. as he had not heen to any still.
He is held under. $500 bond.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-27
Chef of Private Car Is
Very Busy Man At
Breakfast
BY MABEL ABBOTT.

EN- ROUTE. ON GOVERNOR
COX'S SPECIAL TRAIN, Oct. z7.-
Governor Cox has weakness.
Don't get excited, campaign gum
shoers. 1t won't furnish you any
ammunition.
The governors great weakness
the temptation he simply cannot re-
sist-is hot cakes and maple syrup.
If he doesn't see them on his
breakfast table every morning, he
calls for them, in no uncertain tones.
And often he calls for them again,
after he has eaten the first order.
John Stephenson, chef on the spec
lal car, Federal" which is carrying
the governor on hfs campaign, has
learned the governors vulnerable
spot, ard makes a double dose of
hot cake batter every morning.
John is an Englishman. He has
been cook on railways for 80 years,
and for good many of them he has
been cooking for the celebrities who
travel in special cars. They all have
their pet dishes, he says, but he
never knew one who loved hot cakes
as does the Democratic candidate fo
president.
President Wilson, for instance, is
especially susceptible to the influence
of chicken dinner. John cooked
many of them for him and Mrs. Will
son. The late President Roosevelt
also liked chicken; though he was al
most equally fond of beeksteak or
chops, and was strong on pie.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-27
END OF BRITISH
COAL STRIKE IS
REPORTED NEAR
erms Expected To Be
Agreed Upon By
onight

LONDON, Oct. 27. - (By Asso-
ciated Press Members of the min
ers' executive body informed the
conference of trades union delegates
here today that there was every
prospect of terms for settlement of
the British coal strike being reach
ed tonight. 1t is reported the min
ers' leaders have accented the gov
ernment's terms. and will submit
them to 2 conference or miners dele
gates. The mine owners also are
said to have agreed to the govern
ment proposals.
American shipping authorities here
said this morning they expected the
embargo on coal to be removed today
because of the improvement in the
situation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-27

SWINDLED ANEW
Negro Raises ST Check
To $5 And Passes 1t
On enkins

Another meanest man has been
discovered in Sumter county-worse
than the negro who a few months
ago passed piece of worthless pa
per on Ed Jenkins, of Leslie, blind
coroner of Sumter county. for dol
lar bill. This meanest man is five
times meaner than the other, for he
''knicked" the blind coroner for So
instead of 81.
The accused is Zachariah White
head, son Of a well known old negro
living near Leslie, and himself re-
Gently been employed on W. 7. An
derson's farm near that city. He
was brought to Americas today by
Deputy Sheriff S. L. Cox, of Leslie,
and placed in the county Jail to
await commitment hearing.
Accoring to the information, Zach
ariah Saturday evening received a
check for 81 from the Sumter and
Lee warehouse of Leslie for some
work done. Shortly afterwards ne
appeared at Coroner jenkins store
where he bought a string of fish for
40 cenCS, giving mr. Jehhihs UAS
check, which by that time bore the
designation of SIS instead of 81. Not
being able to see, Mr.. jenkins did
not notice and peculiarities about it,
and accepted it readily as he often
does, rarely ever being taken ad-
vantage of. He gave the negro
S4.55 in cash as change and the lat
ter went his way, with the fish and
the money. Eventually the check
came back from the bank with the
facts reported. A warrant was TAX
en- by Mr.. Jenkins and the negro was
taken into custody. He admitted
having the check but said some of
the "other boys" must have changed
it. He will probably be tried at the
coming November term of Superior
court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-27
Brings Booze To City.
Sheriff Finds Still

Joe Cross, colored, whom officers
have been watching for some time,
was arrested by the police Monday
night on the streets of Americus with
a quart of liquor in his possession and
in an intoxicated condition, and yes
terday while he was in Jail, Sheriff
Harvey and Deputy Summers visited
his home on the w L. . Chambliss
farm in the 2Sth district and found
his still, which they coniscated. The
still was made of large garbage can.
with uipe. trough and all necessary
paraphernalia. A barrel of beer and
numerous receptacles and utensils
were also found.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-27
1000 Less Haitians
Killed By Marines

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27. - Ma
tives in Haiti during the five years
of American occupation number 9.
250 instead of 1880 as previously
announced by the navy department,
it was disclosed at the opening of
the public session today of the naval
court of inquiry appointed by Sec
retary Daniels to investigate the CON
duct of the marines in the island re-
public. Brigadier General Barnett,
former commandant of the marine
corps, was the first witness, and
testified that a mistake in addition
led to the erroneous announcement.
Major Edmond Mcclellan, attach
ed to the casualty record office of
the corps testified that only a few
of the natives killed had not fallen
in action with the mariners or gend-
armes.
General Barnett told the court of
inquiry he had no knowledge of any
unlawful killings in Haiti, except
those related in the trials of two pri.
Yates, Johnson and McQuillin, of the
marine corps, last year He ex-
planned that when he wrote to Col
onel Russell. brigade commander in
Haiti, that it appeared that "indis-
criminate killings" had gone on for
some time. he didn't mean "pro-
miscous Killings" but killings with
out judgment" He said he wrote a
personal and confidential" letter to
Colonel Russell to let him know
that I was deeply interested both of
ficially as commandant and person
allv.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-27
u. S. Warns Cuba To
Keep Elections Clean

HAVANA, Oct. 27.-Cuba's presi-
Dental election, to be held next Mon
day, must be conducted fairly, it has
been indicated to government offic-
ials here by the United States. In
making clear it's position, Washing
ton is understood to have informed
the Cuban authorities that the Unit
ed States government is not concer-
ed in the political welfare of any can
didate, that it has taken no hand in
any party campaign and that its sole
purpose under the law is to see that
there are electio frauds. So far
as the public is advised, however,
there has been no formal warning
as to what might be expected in the
ev ent these intimations are ignored.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-27
Poet Defends Move For
German Reconciliation

LONDON. Oct. 27. - Robert
Bridges, British poet laureate, chief
mover in forwarding to German pro-
fessors on October II an appeal for
reconciliation, has sent long letter
to the London Times defending him
self and his fellow signers against
the avalanche of criticism appear
ing in the newspapers of this city.
He said "People here talk as if they
would readily forgive the Germans
if there were nothing to be forgiven
They don't see that it is the fact that
we were so terribly injured that
makes our forgiveness so necessary
and so powerful"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-27
GUARANTEES DEMANDED
OF PRINCE PAUL.

ATHENS, Oct. 27-Instructions
will be sent today by the government
to the Greek minister at Berne. to
present to Prince Paul, brother of
the late King Alexander, the pov-
ernment's condolences and to inform
him that according to the stipulations
of the constitution. he has been cali
ed to succeed to the throne, but that
before there is an official proclama-
ton of accession certain guarantees
must be given. These include formal
and "irrevocable" abdication by for
mer King Constantine, renunciation
by Prince George and recognition by
the new king of the legality of the
state of affairs resulting from the
Saloniki revolution.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-27
Pity Poor Voter With
His 3Ox36 In. Ballot

CHICAGO. Oct. 27.-The printing
of the ballots for next Tuesdays
election was completed today and
disclosed that the sheet to be handed
to. the voter at the polls will be near
ly ward square, 80 inches by
SO inches.
Chief Clerk Sullivan of the cleo
tion board, declared it cost $4,000
for extra paper and other expenses
to have the names of four indepen-
dent candidates for state offices
printed at the top of four blank col
unms at the right OF the ballot. The
paper for 100000 ballots for
city elections weighed $50 tons, he
said.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-27
EX-GREEK KING
BALKSAT PLANS
Maintains Attitude That
Throne Belongs To
Him

LONDON, Oct. 27-Former King
Constantine still appears to maintain
the attitude that he is the occupant
of the Greek throne, says a news dis
patch to the London Times from it's
Lucerne correspondent. and for this
reason it is uncertain whether he will
accede to the succession of his son,
Prince Paul, who is better known to
residents of Lucerne as an excellent
dancer than a student of interna-
tional politics.
Former Queen Sophia is prostrated
with grief over the death of her son,
the late King Alexander.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-27
NEITHER side
INCLINED TOBE
FAIR TO OTHER
Killings Continue, With
Populace Wildly
lnfuriated
BY c. c. LYON.

DUBLIN, Ireland, Oct. 27-Ire-
land today is vast human slaughter
house.
In the south and west counties
an infuriated populace is killing the
kings constables wholesale; and the
constabularly, backed by all the
power of great army of occupation
that is on complete war footing. is
retaliating with a slaughter of the
populace and acts of violence against
private property.
In north Irealdn, or Ulster, Pro-
testants have been killing Catholics
and Catholics have been killing Pro-
testants; while the military at times,
in an attempt to maintain a semb-
lance of neutrality, has killed some
of both.
Other Forms of War.
Added to the widespread bloodshed
are the burning of barracks, the loot
ing of gun and ammunition shops,
the destruction of military supply
trains and depots by the Irish peo-
pie; and military and constabuiarly
reprisals that have laid waste whole
sections of cities and towns, destroy
ed crops, creameries and livestock.
-
What has caused the present ter
rible state of affairs?
What is the truth about condi.
tions?
What, if anything, can be done to
restore peace and tranquility?
I came to Ireland and have been
hn oS& -
get at the truth. The truth is not
easy to find. Both the British mill
tary and the Irish Sim Fein have,
it appears to my unbiased viewpoint,
long since passed the stage where
they are inclined to be fair with each
other.
There are two distinct problems"
in Ireland today. One is the "Irish
Republic" and the other is the ''Uls-
ter Question"
Three millions of Irishmen in
south and west ireland want re-
public for all Ireland. while more
than one million Irishmen IN north
ireland, or Ulster, swear they'll die
before they'll become part Of re-
public.
Violence Increases Daily.
For doing the bidding Of the Brit
ish government in trying to suppress
the 'Irish Parliament" i'll Dublin IN
1919 the constabularly incurred the
intense hatred of the Sim Feiners.
Clashes soon occurred in all Sec
tions of the south and west OF Ire
land. which had elected the Sim fem
members. -4o,d
This warfare has never stopped
It increases in violence daily.
The constables, finding the, three
million Irishmen in south ard west
ireland practically unit agalnsc
them called on London for help;
Iondon's answer has been to recrulI rdo
tbe constabularly up to some l9,OOO
and and to nut a regular British army
Of 10000 on the island to stand be-
hand them and help them "her
necessary. 1:4;n has soma
az GOO armed men in Ireland with
numerous tanks, armored MOTOR
cars. machine guns, airplanee;s ana
other paraphernalia of war, an work
ING to the end that the Irish move
ment me for separation from the EN-
n;re and the establishment, OF an
irish republic shall be crushed out
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-27
HARDING STARTS ON
HIS FINAL SWING.

MARION, Oct 27.-The League
of Nations. tariff protection, Ameri-
canism and constitutional govern
ment are expected to be the headlin-
ers among the issues discussed by
Senator Harding on his final cam
paign swing through Ohio, beginning
today He speaks tonight at Cleve-
land.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-27
u. S. Loses Heavily
In Unskilled Labor

NEW YORK, Oct, 27.-Ine Onieeo neo
States suffered net loss OF lOz'VVO
alien unskilled laborers during the
fiscal year ended June 30. by return
to their native countries, it was an,
nounced nc r today by the Inter-Racial
Council. The total permanent m
crease in the alien male male popula,
ton during the year was 9,s79' ana !,I
the net gain in immigration Of skill
ed workers 1875, the announce
ment said.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-27
Coal Probe Begun BY u.
S. Grand Jury In Atlanta

ATLANTA, Oct 27.-Investiga
ton of the coal situation was taken
up by the federal grand jury here to-
day Indictment of several Atlanta
dealers, it was said, was asked by
the government. j. T. Foreman, rep
resentative of the Sits Coal Com
pany of Americus. Ala, and J. B. Nc
Call. of the Monticello, Fla, Ice &
Coal Co., were among the witnesses
called.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-27
SEES ENORMOUS" C. o. p.
MAJORITIES IN MIDDLE WEST.

CHICAGO, Oct. 27.-The political
situation III the middle west as "set-
tied into its final FORM" indicates Re-
publicon majorities $50 enormous
that one hesitates to even mention
them" according to John T. Adams,
vice-chairman of the Republican Ma
tional committee, who is in charge of
western headquarters, in a review to-
day of conditions in that territory.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-27
Democrats Challenge C.
0. P. To League Debate

CHICAGO, Oct. 27.-The Demo-
cratic National headquarters here to-
day issued challenge to the Repub-
lican National headquarters for a
debate on the League of Nations. to
be held in Chicago next Sunday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-27
Germans Anplaud
Talk Of Monarchy

BERLIN, Oct. 27.-Dr. Karl Helf-
ferich, former vice-chancellor dur
ing the imperial regime was vigor-
ously applauded Yesterday when he
asserted the necessity for re-estab-
fishing of the monarchy during an
address before the nationalist con-
gress.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-27
43 Night Riders Held In
Alabama For Gin Fires
Special Grand Juries To Be Called Soon To Deal
With Outbreak of Lawlessness and Com
plete Inquiry.

27Fortythree alleged might riders" have
Bount counties the few
days. burnngs
the office this
ing.
special the es counties will
be complete Investigations made
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-27
10 re AMRAsSAnoR

ROME, Oct. q. = The Popolo
Romano saws today that Senator
Rolandi Richi viii be appointed am
bassador to Washington.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-27

Fires, before the war. assnu1.iy
try, dating back to 1TT4
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-27
Weather

Forecast for ,Georgiat-Partly
cloudy and cooler tonight; probably
showers on the coast; Thursday falr
and cooler.
AMERICUS TEMPERATURES.
FURNISHED by. Murray's Rexall
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-27
PARLIAMENT CALLED

PARIS, Oct. 27.-An official de-
cree has been issued calling the
French parliament into extraordinary
session November 8.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-27
NEW ORLEANS FUTURES
MoULTRlE LIVEsToC KMARKET

MOULTRIE, Oct. 27.-Hog mar
ket, 10 to 10 IL, to 8 1-2, 7 to-
IL. s to IL.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-26
POST ACTIVITIES


regular meeting March 2, when rhe
chairmen of ali committees will make
their reports The officers Of this
post are: c. R. Dickinson. president:
vice presidents. T. r. Creedc, A. J..
Trimpi, A. w. WEIGH: treasurer, S.
c. Barnes; historian, r. F. Spooner;
chaplain, II. B. Grant; secretary, C.
?. Culbert.
Barbara Frietchie Post 43, held its
leap year dance last Tuesday night ut
the Hotel Pennsylvania, with the larg-
est attendance since its organization.
The Women's Auxiliary Of the S.
Rankin Drew Post. which has In its
membership the theatrical folk Of the
city. has been organized and will meet
at Keen's on Sunday night. Mrs. Sid
ney Drew is president; the treasurer
is Mrs. ". G. Newman, and Miss That's
Magrane Is secretary.
S. Rankin Drew Post will hold it.
monthly meeting March 2. Acting Mayor
La Guardia will be the principal
speaker. This post invites members Of
the Legion who are visiting New York
~ ust 4NS ofbce III the Cnity DuilolnS,
Sixth Avenue and Forty second Street,
as a mailing address
Semper Fideles Post 1874, whose mem
bership is restricted to women who
served with the Marine Corps, will hold
It's first leap year dance at the Acad-
emy, 115 West Seventy ninth Street.
tomorrow night. All marine veterans
are invited to attend
Naval Auxiliary Reserve Post Is, will
hold its regular monthly meeting next
Wednesday night at 30 West Forty
fourth Street. Pop" Larner, formerly
of the Lafayette Escadrille, ana
Maurice Connolly former Congress
man and aviator, will be the speakers.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-26

time army Of more than 100000 troops
stronger than the defense act, even the
supporters of the enlarged army were
skeptical that it soon would become a
reality, some term it "paper army"
pointing out that the slow rate of
recruiting since the armistice pre-
cluded the possibility Of early enlist
ment of the new force
The combat strength is authorized
to be 100000, the remainder of the
force being absorbed in the supply
and administrative services, and the
Philippine scouts and unassigned re-
crults. The infantry force is fixed
at maximum strength of 10000
Only One General
In fixing the various grades Of Of
tcers, the bill provides for only one
general-the rank now held by John
}. Pershing-and directs that the Of
flee shall cease to exist when a
vacancy occurs"
Enlistments in the regular army are
fixed at one or three years, at the
option of the recruit Pay of enlisted
men is fixed at $50 to SIS a month.
The Secretary of War would be au-
thorized TO maintain reserve officers
training corps camps for not longer
than SIX weeks in year, and the grad
yates OF the corps would be eligible
tor appointment as reserve officers.
Likewise the Secretary would be au-
thorized to operate camps for civilians,
the graduates Of these also to be
eligible for reserve officer appoint
meNtS
New-York tribune., 1920-02-26
Carus0 ~, Feels Like TO-:
Lays Success to Good Teeth
Tenor ON Birthday Eve Tells of Admiration for
Samson, ''Who Was Somewhat of Bolshevik''
Likes Movie Work But Thinks Directors 'sBossv

not up to the mark" he said. "He
may be a great artist in other ways
and yet will not do. I will say this
for the American public 1t is able to
appreciate that singer cannot always
be in good voice, and it makes allow
ances for indispositon and lack of nee
essary spirit which the greatest Of
singers at times cannot overcome"
Film Directors "Too Bossy''
Caruso has been acting recently in
photoplays and said that he liked the
experience very much. The only fault
he found was with the film directors,
who seemed to be under the impress
sion that they alone know what acting
is" Caruso chuckled and added that
ne very soon corrected this impression.
He complained that the photograph is
becoming too common, although he ad-
mitted that he likes to hear himself
on the records.
Asked if he believed that his popu-
larlty was growing, Caruso replied:
Il can usually judge that by the
size of the check | receive for nv
record royalties. During the war these
checks were very satisfactory
Caruso sings tonight in Samson"
at the Metropolitan, and tomorrow,
his birthday, he will go to Pittsburgh
to I'LL a concert engagement
New-York tribune., 1920-02-26
No Wm" Training Camps
To Be Held This .Su,,,,,,e,

WASHINGTON, Feb 25.-The War
Department does not plan to hold train
ing camps for reserve officers this sum-
mer, and in no case will reserve officers
be called this year without their con-
sent, General March announced TODAY.
AS the officers now being commissions d
in the reserve corps had considerable
experience during the war, General
March took the position that the ex-
pense Of holding the camps would not
be justified. Future training, he said
would depend on the nature of army
rganiZation
An effort now is being made to in
terest the reserve corps temporary Off
GERS who did not make request for ap-
pontment in the corps at the time of
their discharge. Four hundred general
officers have been asked to furnish the
War Department with the names of the
most capable officers formerly under
their command, and from these lists it
is hoped that additional reserve officers
may be recruited.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-26
To Disabled Veterans

The following letter, received oy
The Tribune from A. G. Field, Of the
Federal Board for Vocational Educa-
tion. is self-explanatory:
From various sections of the coun-
try comes the information that dis
abled veterans believe that the Fed
eral Board for Vocational Education
will not permit them to keep money
they may earn while training, Other
than that provided by the government
Such is not the case. The Federal
board is glad to see a young man make
money other than the $50 a month
which comes to him while in training
if he can make this money withou.
nterfering with his studies
Enemies Of the board have per