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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
SOUTHER FIELD ON
LONE FLYERS ROUTE

The proposed flight of Lieut.. Aus
tan from Panama to Washington un-
attended, taking him across the Car
ibtean sea, was outlined ia the Tine
Recorder on August IS. Ills route vii
irclude SoutnCr Field, where stop
will be made, he coming mere fl ~
CaiIstrom Fled, Fla, and going from
he1e to Fayetta Field, \. c.
The AR Service hyiler.n gives hs
route and the distances between the
various stops as follows:
"The distance between stops is as
follows:
''France Field to Jamaica, 600
miles; Jamaica to Havana, Cuba, 45O
miles; Havana, Cuba, to Carlstrom
Field, Arcadia, Fla, $50 miles; Carl
strom Field to Souther Field, Amerl-
Gus, Ga, $50 miles; Souther Field to
Fayetteville, North Carolina, 35O
miles; Fayetteville to Langley Field,
Hampton, Va, 200 miles; Langley
Field to Washington, D. c., 159 miles.
Total, 2,439 miles,"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
THREATS SPREAD
IN COTTON BELT.
Two Gins Burned In
Texas Other States
Affected

ATLANTA. Oct. 6.-The destruc-
ton of several cotton gins and bust
ness houses in the cotton belt after
anonymous threats had been receiv-
ed ordering the operators and busi-
ness men to cease their activities,
while cotton is selling at what many
farmers termed price below the cost
of production, has resulted in the
placing of armed guards around sew
eral gins and the closing of business
IN at least one community
The burning Of second gin in the
Stamford, Texas, territory in two
days is reported. A mercantile house
at Hanceville, Ala, was destroyed
yesterday. The sheriff of Anderson
county, South Carolina, has been ap-
pealed to for protection. Warnings
have been posted on gins at Bowman,
Ga, and in number of other sec
tions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
VETS MUST NAME
new COMMANDER
Gen VanVandt Declines
To Stand For Re
Election

The Times-Recorder received the
following telegram at 2:45 p. m. to-
day:
Houston, Texas, Oct. 6-We have
a most congenial party. Some delay,
but safe arrival. We have met with
most hearty reception. Our scout
boys are located in an elegant home.
'JOE DAY STEWART"
HOUSTON, Tex, Oct. 6-Their
first greetings over, the Confederate
veterans at their annual reunion here
began their business sessions today
with the interest centerlng in the Sc
lection of a commander-in-chief to
succeed Gen. K. NJ Van Zandt, who
has announced he would not be a
candidate for reelection. The names
of Lieut.. Gen. Virgil Cook, of Bates
vile, Ark, commander of the trans
Mississippi department, and Lieut..
Gen. Julian Carr, of Durham, N. c.,
commander of the department of the
Army, of Virginia, are mentioned in
informal discussions.
Savannah and Little Rock are
among the cities expected to contest
for the next reunion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
ACCIDENT FATAL
TO SWlTCHMAN
]. c. Goens Ground To
Death In Central
Yards Here

j. G. Goens, aged %, former stu
dent at the Aggie college here, and
later a city mail carrier on Route 5,
East Americus section, was mangled
to death under freight car in the
Central of Georgia freight yards
about II o'clock last night while on
duty as switchman. No one saw the
accident and it was not until ne
gro fellow-switchman stumbled onto
the body that it was known that any
thing had happened to him. An in
quest was held shortly after midnight
at the scene of the accident, with Cor
oner Ed Jenkins, of Leslie, presiding,
a verdict being found that he came to
his death under a freight car while
in the discharge of his duties. The
body was sent this afternoon to Fort
Gaines, the home of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. W. Goens, for burial.
Mr.. Goens, who was of handsome
physique, of sunny disposition, and
well and generally liked, had been in
the employ of the Central only a
month, having left the Seabard where
he had spent several months as flag
man, to accept a place in the Central
yards here. The last time he was
seen alive was when he was left
standing beside a freight car on the
main track just north of the street
crossing at the passenger station a
few minutes before his body was
found. He shouted to another mem
Der of the crew, it is said, tnat he
was going to stay with the car against
which he was leaning and wait for the
switch engine to return from the
chill" When it returned and the ne
gro switchman went to throw switch
on the sidetrack he stumbled over
the body.
Mr.. Goens served as a member of
the postoffice force a short time be-
fore the war began, and was 'nlisted
by Postmbaster Davenport in the ma
Wy. He spent two years on the baltic
ship Arizona, and returned to Amer
icus when mustered out. He was the
first ex-service man to apply to the
postoffice here for unemployment,
and, under the government ruling CIV
ing these men preference, he was Civ
en- place and served as mail carrier
for a time, later resigning to enter
the service Of the Seaboard.
The tragic death of Mr.. Goe1s
brought sadness to a large number
of Americus people who had come to
hold him IN the highest esteem and
personal friendship.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06

EBBETTS' FIELD, Brooklyn, Oct.
6.-1(By Associated Press. Bur
leigh Grimes fitted a fine coat of
white wash on the backs of the Cleve-
land Indians today, and Brooklyn
won 8 to 0 victory in the second
game of the world series. Crimes
spitballed the backs of the Cleveland
playesr into knots, while Brooklyn
was hitting timely, the National
Leaguers getting hits in clusters
when hits meant runs.
Each team now has a game apiece.
The weather conditions were fav-
orable for the second game of the
series and the Indians were conf
dent of making it two straight, while
the Brooklyn players had no excuses
to offer for their defeat of yester-
day.
According to reports from the bet
ting centers there was not nearly SO
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
GINS AT BOWMAN
FAIL TO HEED WARNINGS.

BOWMAN, Oct. 6.-First notices
in Georgia demanding the closing of
ginneries until cotton prices are sta
bilized, news of which have appeared
from other cotton belt states, were
found fastened on the scales of a
local gin Sunday night, on another
four miles south of here and on the
ginnery at Dewey Rose, Ga, and
they have caused considerable COM
ment here.
The notices read:
eve. the citizens of everywhere.
kindly ask that this ginnery be closed
until November, 1920. unless further
notified. Please take notice"
The writer of the warning, judg-
ing from the writing, punctuating
and general appearance of the no.
tice, appeared to be person of a
fair education.
The ginnery was in operation
Monday as if no notice had been
posted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
German Liner Burns
With Surrender Near

PARIS, Oct. 6-The Inter-Allied
commission in Berlin will be requisite
ed to investigate the circumstances
of the burning of the German steam
ship Bismarck, which was building
at the shipyards at Hamburg and
was to have been delivered to the Al
lies under the terms of the peace
treaty.
Berlin dispatches Tuesday announc
ed the buring the Bismarck, when
would have been a steamer Oh po'IoU ~.
tons. which would have made her
the worlds largest steamer, They ad-
Jed That no explanation was given IN
Hamburg advices as to the cause OF
the fire. .u
pleted and would have been surren-
sared to the Inter-Allied Naval COM
mission within few weeks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
Court Recesses
While Officers Vote

Superior Court at Preston was re-
cessed today so that Judge Littleiohn
Solicitor julie FELTON, and Court Re-
porter Mebane might go home to vote.
Judge Littlejohn and Mr.. Mebane vo-
ted here this morning and Solicitor
Felton at Montezuma. They all will
return to Preston this evening by
auto.
Only criminal business is being
transacted at Preston this term, these
consisting of liquor violations and
numerous pistol toting and similar
offenses. Friday is expected to wind
up the term. Court will be opened
at Ellaville Monday for the first time
in a year, the previous term having
been abandoned because of lack of
business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
$50 VOTE HERE
UP TO3O'UOCK

A total of $50 votes had been cast
IN the turnover primary for the gov
efrnotrshlp between Hardwick and
Walker in the 9th district at the
court house at 3 o'clock this after
noon,. the hour at which the polls
elsewhere throughout the county
closed. This was a slightly heavier
vote thanu had been expected bv
either side, although far short of
the total registered. The voting place
here will close at 6 p. m.
volunteer election officials were
in charge of the voting througbout
the county. Congressman Chas. R.
Crisp served as member of the
board here, receiving the ballots AZ
they were handed in by the voters.
Complete figures for Sumter coun-
ty will be available shortly after 6
O'Clock tonight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
Jobs On New Shipping
Board Go A-Begging

WASHINGTON, Oct. president
Wilson is still having difficulty in
getting competent men to accept pos
itions on the new shipping board OF
seven, provided for in the last mel
chant marine act. No appropriations
for salaries of the new board members
have vet been provided by congress
and White House officers explained
today it could be readily understood
hwy those who have been Offered
places were reluctant to accept. I'm
der the law the board members must
devote ali their time to their duties.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
Lithuanians Fiobt
Alongside Bolsheviki

RIGA, Oct. 6-(By Associated
Press)-The Russo-Polish armistice
negotiations are being rushed to a
speedy conclusion but Lithuanian-Po-
lish situation seems in the meanwhile
to have become more acute. A Polish
Official statement today reports Sc
we're fighting with attacking Lithuan-
ian divisions near Orany. about mid
.wav between Grodno and Wilma and
adds, 'eit is stated the Lithuanian
troops are fighting alongside the Boil
shevik troops.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
Crisp Fair To Open
Gates October 2S

CORDELE, Oct. 6-The Crisp
county fair will be held October rs to
November 1. I. G. Williams will be
in charge of the live stock exhibits
and will provide competent judges
and report all awards to the fair sec
retary.
The poultry exhibit will be under
special tent and in charge OF r. 5.
Dorsey.
The canning club and poultry
clubs of the county are shaping their
exhibits under the direction of Miss
Lou Hamilton, home demonstration
agent. The pig clubs are busy and
have many attractive exhibits. Dem
onstration Agent c. B. Culpepper
assisted by A. j. Clary, will have
charge of these.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
FLYER TO LEAVE
PANAMA THURS;
WILL STOP HERE
Lieut.. Austin To Cross
Caribbean Sea On
Long Trip

PANAMA, Oct. 6-Lieut. Chas. B
Austin, army aviator, intends to
leave at o'clock tomorrow morning
for his planned flight to Washington
If the weather is favorable he in
tends making the Tip via. Jamaica
and Cuba. He will carry no mechan-
ic, pilot or wireless apparatus.
Two hyrdo-alIpalnes will leave
about the same time Tor Kingston,
Jamaica.
submarine .ilasela have been lined
across the Caribbean sea to facHi-
tate the flight OF the naval planes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
BOTH COX AND
HARDING OFF
Governor Goes South
And Senator To
Middle West

DAYTON, o., Oct. 6.-Governor
Cox took an early train today for
Columbus, where he will attend to
some executive business before leav-
ing on his second extensive campaign
tour this evening. While in the capi-
tai he probably will confer with
state democratic leaders relative to
the Ohio campaign, which he expects
to enter actively when he completes
his swing through Kentucky, Ten
nessee. Indiana and Illinois.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
Mob Lynches Three;
Posse Hunts Fourth

M'CLENNY, Fla, Oct. 6.-This
town was quiet today following the
lynching here yesterday of three ne
groes and the shooting to death of a
fourth, but further trouble is feared
in the event of the capture of Kim
Givens, a negro who shot and killed
John Harvey, farmer, Saturday
night at turpentine camp. Posses
are on the trail of Givens.
The negroes lynched were accus-
ed of having part in the killing of
Harvey.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
u. S. To Be Thanked Z
Courtesies To Spinners

MADRID, Oct. 6-0fficers and
orohers Of the crew of the Spanish
cruiser Alfonzo XIII, which has re-
tnrnod ] to Spain following visit to
Srho porto Rico and the United
Sta+as us exnress great satisfaction over
the reception given them at every
port of call. 4hou,. ,or
sonally the United States amDasSao m - :
dor and the Cuban minister Tor tne
courtesies shown the Spanish naVai
representatives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
LAST MEXICAN
REBEL CRUSHED,
SAYS STATEMENT
Felix Diaz and Fifty
Followers To Be De-
ported

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 6-Felix Di-
az, who surrendered Monday night to
General Sanchez in the state of Vera
Cruz, has been taken to the CRY of
Vera Cruz to be deported, says a
statement for the presidential Of
fices here. He will be placed on the
firts steamer leaving the port, to-
gether with fifty of his followers
who have chosen to accompany him
in exile.
Diaz insisted upon remaining in
the country, whereupon his arrest
and deportation was ordered.
Officials say his apprehension
leaves not a single man In arms
against the present government.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
80 New Chaplains
Named For Army

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6-The ap-
pointment of SO new chaplains for
the regular army, in conformity with
the new reorganization law provid-
ing for one chaplain for each 1900
men was announced today by Adju-
tant General Harris. The men were
selected from three hundred appli-
cants. The UNCONVENTIONAL apportion-
ment is 25 per cent from the Catholic
church, 70 per cent form Protestant
churches and five per cent for adjust
ments that cannot be made on a
strictly mathematical basis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06

much betting as in former wears
One authority estimated only abont
$4,000 was in the hands OF the
Wall Street commissioners, comnar-
ed to $250,000 to $500 ,0UO, in naet
series, Cleveland continued NO rule
odds remaining six to five. BrooIS,,y
supporters, however, insisted updn
seven to five
Both teams put up some sharp
fielding practice before today's game.
which brought applause from the
stands.
The crowd was not as large as yes
terday.
Cleveland was scoreless in the first
inning, but Brooklyn scored VIXEN
Johnson hit to deep short, stole sen
ond and scored on Wheat's two-bag-
ger. Brooklyn got another each in
the third and fifth innings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
u. S. Population To
Be Given Thursda-

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6.-The pop
ulation of the United States, exclus-
i've Of its OUTLYING possessions, will be
announced at A O'Clock tomorrow af-
ternoon, the census bureau announc-
ed today. The population of Florida,
Pennsylvania Ohio, Michigan, Iowa,
Virginia and Arkansas will be an
nounced tomorrow morning, and that
of Minnesota and Nebraska win come
in the afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
ALABAMA STORE is
BURNED AFTER THREAT.

CULLMAN, Ala, Oct. 6.---Fail-
ing to heed the warning of might
-iders" who posted business houses
IF Garden City ard HancevIlle with
notices to close until cotton had
reached forty cents per pound the
ger eral mercantile cs! ab' shment of
Taylor & Barnett, of Hancsville. was
destroyed by ire early Tuesday
morning.
Stores of New Hanceville, whose
nroprietors were warned to close,
did so, but those of Garden Citv
were pl4c~.l under gnrrd, as well
as the gin houses near the two towns.
Operators of gins in Cullman were
ordered to cease operations today
and they have abeyed Thus far.
CuIlman merchants have not been
warned to close their doors.
The Hanceville business house de-
stroyed early today had been under
Guard until last night, when the pro-
9rietors withdrew the guards. The
'oee will run into the thousands of
dollars.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
President Caustic In
Reply To Senator

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6-President
Wilson today telegraphed Senator
Spencer, Republican, of Missouri, that
he was content to let the voters of
Missouri decide which of them was
telling the truth. The telegram refer
red to Senator Spencer's charge that
Wilson promised military aid to Ru-
mania and Serbia. which the presi-
dent yesterday said was "false."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
Virginia Celebrates
Ter-Centenary

NORFOLK, Va, Oct. 6-Witl
Judge Alton Parker of New York, as
the principal speaker the program
for the second day of the Tercenten-
ary celebration Of Sulgrave Institu-
ton, in Virginia included a pilgrim
age to historic Williamsburg, the first
capital of Virginia.
Distinguished British and Ameri-
can members of the official party
are guests of the historic societies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
HARDING OFF
For MIDDLE WEST.

MARION, O., Oct. with his de-
parture today for the Middle West,
Senator Harding began a speech
making swing that viii keep him
away almost continuously until late
October. His present trip will take
him through Indiana, Illinois. Iowa,
Nebraska. Missouri and Oklahoma.
He will return here Monday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
Lee County Journal
To AbbeviIJe NJ

ABBEVILLE, Oct. 6-J. P. HON,
who had been connected with the
Abbeville paper for the last fifteen
years, has given up his position with
the paper and has bought the Lee
County Journal He has left for his
new field and will take charge of it
at once.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
Macon Plumbers Get
SO And Strike Ends

MACON, Oct. 6-The journeymen
plumbers here, on strike during the
past month have returned to work
since their demands for SO for eight
hours and closed shop contract have
been granted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
Ex-Gerrnan Consul
Won Bopp Is Paroled

1EAvENWORTH. Kans., Oct: O.
0F;cials at the Leavenworth prison
+oJav were expecting the arrival of
parole papers authorIzlngx Z xonsebarss Ine re-
leasing of Eckhardt Fl. Monschack'
convicted with Franz Won Bopp, 1or-
roer UUm German consul at San Francisco
.e nf violating the neutrality laws OF the
Tinted States. Won Bopp,ls papers
srrived last night and he mas been
released.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
Calls Revolt Without
AngIo-Saxons Futile

ROME, Oct. 5-An organization of
worldwide socialist revolution from
which would be excluded the whole
Anglo-Saxon proletariat, is declared
to be an impossibility by Deputy
Treves, socialist, in an article in
the Critica Soziale, of Milan. He de-
clared the people of Anglo-Saxon
countries never would assent to TWEEN
ty one points of the Third Interna-
tionale, of Moscow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
Inland Waterway On
Atlantic Is Endorsed

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Oct. G.
Speakers before today's session of
the Atlantic Deeper Waterways as
sociation endorsed the plea of Mayor
Moore, of Philadelphia, president of
the organization, for a continuous
inland waterway from Maine to
Florida. The delegates were urged to
work in determined, practical and
constructive" way towards this end.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06

Warnings to cease ginning cotton un
til the staple "brings 25 cents
pound" were found posted on the
doors of several gins in Anderson
and OcOnee counties.
Some of the notices were typewrit-
ten and were affixed TO the doors
with matches The posted warRings
followed the receipt b9 local news
napers of letters signed 'The Slack
75'' saying that rs men had taken
oaths to burn gins that continue to
gin cotton.
One ginner in this vicinity had
closed down today. Others sald they
would continue operations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
Nicaragua Finds
20 Millions Here

SAN SALVADOR. Oct. 5.-De-
1aned THE negotiations of a loan
Of Of twenty million dollars with United
g. Sto+@s bankers by the Niciraguan
1opS11 c'o1,orrment is announced in dis
nnotcbes received here. The money
Iii p IL he used. it is said, for the con-
etrnction ~ of a railroad between Mon
Iav @ POINT. on the Atlantic coast, to
San Miguelito, on Lake Nicaragua.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
Saws Series Fund Was
Arranged In New Yorl'

NEW YORK, Oct. 6-The belief
that the half-imllion dollar pool,
hacked bv ''big money men," was ar
ranged in New York to "fix" the 1919
world series, was expressed by AS
sistant District Attorney Smith. He
said he intended to push the inquiry
until "some of these crooks have been
landed in the penitentiary."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
South Carolina And
Alabama Show e

WASHINGTON, Oct. Census
figures today include:
South Carolina, 1858, 1862, an in
crease of Ill per cent.
Nevada, 770,407, a decrease of 5
per cent.
Alabama. 2,347,295, an increase of
98 per cent.
Wyoming, 4,4O2. an increase of
432 per cent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
3 Men Die In Fire
In Texas Oil Fielt1

FORT WORTH, Tex, Oct. g.
Three men were fatally burned and
died early today and fourth was in
jured in an oil field near Brecken-
ridge, Texas, last night. The well was
still burning today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
Woman Hands Men
Severe Indictment

HUNTINGTON, Ind.-Mrs. John
ii. Trout, wife of farmer, living
near here. had to fight for her life
when she was attacked by hogs. Five
OF the animals attacked her. knock
ing her down Her clothing was torn
she suffered mar bruises, and wa,
bitten in several laces
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
BROOKLYN TURNS TABLES AND EVENS SCORE
MacSWEEN EY
HIS 55TH DAY

LONDON, Oct. 6.-Lord Mayor
MacSweeney passed a rather bad
night last night. according to the
Irish Self-Determination League bull
tin.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
WOMEN in CONFERENCE

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn, Oct. o.
When the Tennessee conference of
the Southern Methodist church open
ed its session here today women lay
delegates were in attendance for the
first time since the church granted
women voice in official bodies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
Weather

Forecast for Georgia-Fair tonight
ond Thursday; not much change in
temperature.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
PERSONALS

ANOOAFFAIO.
Eulan Ratliff. of Leslie. was a visi-
tor here this afternoon.
Ty Gordan Waters was visitor
here today from Leslie.
e. l.. Rainey, of Ellaville, was in
Americus Yesterday on business.
g. o. White. of the Old 18th dis
trIct, was visitor here today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06
Grimes | Holds Indians
Heavy Clouters While
Teammates Get Runs
A Single, Stolen Base And Double OFF Bagby In
First Inning Gives Robins Enough to Win;
Hits For Game Even
r. H. r.
900 600 600 o z "
.1Ol O1O OOx-3 ia
CLEVELAND
BROOKLYN

and Miller. - N>iinieS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-06

Flour, with which bread can be
made, is being ttained from sugar
beets in France