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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19

PLAINS BLAZE
Two Homes Burn, But
Three Others Are
Saved

Great excitement prevailed in Am
ericus for sometime about dark last
evening when of The city's motor
trucks started westward and the ru-
NOR quickly spread that Albany was
burning and had sent for help. Later
the word got about that Plains was
burning and that the truck had gone
there. Telephone communication
with Plains was all but cut off for q
time because of the inability of the
operator there to get any one to an
swer her calls. Finally the infor-
nation came, however, that the fire
had been extinguished after two
houses had been destroyed and that
the Americus truck had arrived too
late to be of assistance.
The homes burned were those OF
Tom Jennings and G. w. Montgom-
cry. which stood side by side close to
the business section of Plains. Both
were totally destroyed. The home
of j. B. Clark, adjoining, was saved
after hard work by the volunteer
bucket brigade Considerable dam
age was done, however, by scorching
and bv the hurried removal of the
contents of the house. Two other
houses stood next to the Clark home.
The origin of the fire was said to
have been unknown. A shortage OF
water handicapped the bucket bri-
gade in it's work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19

A more thorough survey of the
house disclosed that about 10 dozen
pieces of sterling silverware of va
rious sizes had been taken, but the
plated were left behind. A solid
gold bracelet belonging to Mrs.
Crockett was gone, but a gold plat
ed bracelet was left.
In the bathroom Mr.. Crockett
found his safety razor in an unusual
position, and on a tray was a small
quantity of face powder which had
not been there when they left, show
ing evidence, according to his belief
that the thief or thieves, had enjoy
ed shave. Soiled towels which had
not been left by the family were
found at the bath tub, indicating
that this utensil had also been used
In the pantry were found two tin
cans which had been opened, one of
them which contained pineapple be-
ing empty and the other, which had
held apricots, being only half emp
tied. The apricots remaining in the
can bore heavy coting of mould,
indicating they had stood open for
several days.
A large clothes basket, which had
been left empty on the back porch
by the family, was missing entirely.
There was not trace of match
having been struck about the house
and no neighbor reported having seen
ing the absence of the family. II
is the belief of Mr.. Crockett that the
thieves entered the house in some
mysterious manner and remained
there during the day, taking theil
time, knowing the family was gone
for several days; attended to theil
toilet, lunched leisurely, chose th'
valuable they cared to take, loaded
up the clothes basket with clothing
and then departed after dark through
the back door unseen. The posi-
bility that this burglary may havt
been committed by the same per
sons who made off Sunday night with
J. McDowelPs auto from his home
on jackson avenue has been suggest
ed, the two homes being only about
three blocks apart.
| Mr.. Crockett is sure the missing
basket will be found abandoned
somewhere in South Georgia, and
that this may furnish clue to the
thieves. He is congratulating him
self on the fact that the missing
bonds were registered, being there
fore non-negotiable, although he may
be put to considerable trouble in get.
| ting them replaced
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
PRICES COMING
DOWN, REPORTS
FOR AUG. SHOW
F Foodstufss Show Great
est Decline Of IL
Per Cent

WASHINGTON. Sept. 18.-A
pronounced drop In general
level of wholesale prices .dhring
August was reported today by the
Department of Labor. Measured
by changes in the index numbers
of Bureau of Labor statistics, the
decrease was four and one-half per
cent.
Food stuffs showed the greatest
recession, decreasing more than 70
per cent. Farm products declined
nearly per cent, and clothing 5 ga
per cent.
Fuel and lighting materials con-
tinued their upward trend with an
increase of more than IA per cent.
Metal and house furnishing goods
showed increases over July.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
WATSON MUST
PAY ALIMONY
FOR DEAD SON

A TLANTA, Sept. 18.-In an
4 swer to certified question of
the Court Of Appeals, the Su-
preme Court of Georgia has de-
clared legal and binding contract
between Thomas E. Watson, of
Thomson, United States senatorial
nominee, and Matte Belle Burn
ley, formerly the wife of his de-
ceased son, j. Durham Watson.
In February, 1904, Mr.. Watson
and his son entered into a contract
to pay $25 a month in lieu of ali
money to the sons wife, who was
then separated, but not divorced
from him. The payments were
made until April, 1918, when Dur
ham Watson died.
In refusing to make further
payments, attorneys for MIR. Wat
son stated the contract was ille-
gal because it provided for di-
vorce or discontinuance of the
marriage relation, and because it
was restraint of marriage after di-
vorce. The contract held that
payments should continue through
the life of Matte Belle Burnley,
unless she remarked after her di-
vorce, which was granted and her
maiden name restored. after the
contract was entered into. 1t was
also agreed that the payments
cho11ld ba IL, Hon Of oDu claim che
might make to Durham Watson's
estate in case of his death.
The Supreme court answered
that the contract was valid and en-
forceable and since it was made
solely for permanent provision for
support of the former wife, the
agreement rel&tive to divorce or
remarriage did not render it null
and void.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
Sunday Moving Pictures
To Teach Health Lesson

Mayor Sheppard yesterday after
noon granted the request of several
Americas physicians for permission
to open the Opera House this after
noon for the showing of two remark
able government motion pictures on
health. The showing will be free to
everybody, but contributions of 10
cents each will be solicited at the
door to defray the expense of the ex-
hibiton.
Manager Fitch has arranged to put
on a sacred concert of music by the
Witch finally orchestra during the
afternoon. The program will begin
at 2:30 o'clock, with the showing OF
the film, "The End of the Road. At
5 o'clock another health film. Tor
men only, treating of the evils OF the
social disesas, will be shown, attend
ed by lecture by a government
agent.
"The End of the Road" was shown
at the Opera House yesterday IN
addition to the regular program ana
wwas said by those who saw 1t TO pc
picture of remarkable appeal, en-
tertaining as well as educational.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
DORSEY DELAYS
SPEECH SET FOR
MONDAY HERE
Postpones Visit To City
Until Early During =
October

Governor Dorsey will not speak in
Americas Monday, as had been an
nounced in the interest of the Ad-
vertise Georgia Enterprise, but will
be here at later date, to be Sc
lected, according to word received
by the Times Recorder yesterday
from Atlanta.
The governor has had strenuous
week, visiting several Georgia cities
in the interest of this movement, end
ing the week yesterday at Albany
Arrangements had been made here to
recess the City Court at 2 o'clock
Monday afternoon to permit him to
speak at the court house, and the
Kiwanis club had arranged to attend
the speaking in body, having voted
to endorse the enterprise. The fol-
lowing telegram, received by The
Times-Recorder, explains the gov
ernor's postponement of his visit
here:
ATLANTA, Sept. 49,
"Times-Recorder, Americus, Ca
Owing to strenuous trip this week,
governor will be unable to speak in
Americus for Advertise Georgia
Enterprise, and desires to postpone
date until very early in October.
Your cooperation in informing the
citizens of your district is asked.
Governor very keenly disappointed
at not being able to get to Americus
Monday. Meeting scheduled for Tues
day also postponed.
FIRED E. HAMLTN."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
FLYNN SURE GUILTY
WILL BE CAPTURED.

NEW YORK, Sept. lS. - Conrl-
dence that the "American anaren-
-ist fighters who are believed to have
caused the disastrous bomb explosion
in Wall Street Thursday will be
brought to justice was expressed to-
day by Chief VIM. j. Flynn Of the
Bureau of Investigation of the De-
partment of Justice. Chief Flynn,
who has charge of the investigation
under the personal supervision of
Attorney General Palmer, said he
was certain from the similarity of
circulars found in mail box near
Wall Street at the time of the ex-
plosion to those found at the scene
Of various bomb explosions in 1919
that the same crowd of terrorists was
responsible for both outrages.
A blacksmith called at the police
headquarters this morning and told
Captain Coughlin he had shod a
strange horse Tuesday and thought
he would be able to recognize the
shoes if he inspected them. It was
arranged for him to look at the shoes
of the horse killed by the blast. Par
ticular significance is attached to the
farries's statement, as experts ex-
amining the shoes estimated thy had
been on only forty-eight hours.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
WATSON ASKED
TO SPEAK HERE
Invitation Sent Him For
Speech Here In
Run-OH

1t was stated Yesterday that
Thomas E. Watson, the Democratic
nominee for United States senator to
succeed Senator Hoke Smith, had
been invited to come to Americas for
a speech during the campaign preced-
ing the run-off primary between
Thos. w. Hardwick and Clifford Wal
ker. No names were mentioned in
connection with the invitation, but
it was assumed that his appearance
here was sought in the interest of
Hardwick, with whom he was asso-
ciated during the recent campaign
He had announced his readiness to
take the stump this week, and those
who extended the invitation were
hopeful Saturday that he would ap.
pear here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
Men Without Women
Barred To Cox Speech

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1S.-
Mere man unless accompanied by a
woman escort" was refused ad-
mittance today to hear the address
of Governor Cox before the. San
Francisco center, the California civic
league and the Woman's Organiza-
ton. His speech at luncheon was
the principal feature of the COVER
nor's last active campaign day in the
San Francisco region. Governor
Cox expects to devote further atten-
ton of today's address to the Jap
anese immigration question, the burn
ing issue in California.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
Young Vets Refuse
To Rap Prohibition

WASHINGTON, Sept. is.-The
Veterans of Foreign Wars, at the
closing session of, the annual en-
campment today. voted down a reso-
luton disappearing the adoption of
the prohibition amendment to the
constitution. There were few votes
against rejection.
A delegation of the veterans.
headed by Robert G. Woodside, new
ly elected commander-in-chief. call
ed on President Wilson to extend
the greetings of the organization.
The members said the president ex-
pressed regret that his physical con-
dition prevented his attending the
sessions of the convention.
Detroit was chosen by the veterans
for the next encampment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
Morgans Sell Home,
To Move To Florida

l.. A. Morgan yesterday completed
q deal whereby he disposes of his
home property on Furloy street,
short distance west of Hancock av-
enue to R. 7. Mathews, new proprle-
tor of the Americas Steam Laundry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan will give pos
session November l., shipping their
household goods to their winter home
at Fort Meade, Fla. Mr.. Morgan has
also placed on the market consider
able other property he owns In ana
about Americas for early sale. He
has retained the large residence lot
lust east of the home he has sold to
Mr.. Mathews, and states that should
they not care to reside in Florida per
manently or continuously, he will
build a fine home on this location
and return here. Some other prop
erty will also be retained here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
Postofice Box Rents
VIII Now Be Boosted

Just when one government depart
ment announces that prices are fall
ing, along comes another with Jolt
in the other direction. The Jolt is
delivered today to Americas citizens
for the postoffice department by
Postmaster Davenport, who offers the
information that beginning October
l the rental rates on postoffice boxes
will be as follows:
For box now renting for so cents,
rs cents.
For rs cent boxes, $1.OO.
For $1.00 boxes, $3.50.
For $3.50 boxes, $500.
"All postoffices of this elias are
making exactly the same raises on
the same day." explains Postmaster
Davenport in an effort to LEFT as all
down as light as possible.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
World Women Urge
A Dry Referendum

CHRISTIANIA, Norway, Sept 18.
Resolutions urging prohibition of
the sale of intoxicating liquors be de-
cided by a referendum were adopted
by the Internatinal Council Of Wo-
men in session here today. Another
resolution declared illegitimate chill
dren should have the right to the IA
ther's name and to receive financial
support from him.
The American delegates have
started a movement against exag-
gerated styles in dress and immodest
dancing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
Nicaragua Balks At
Central American Union

SAN SALVADOR, Sept. 49,
Nicaragua is the only Central Am
erican nation not to express will
ingness to join other states in con-
ference at Kuatemala City on Oc-
tober 12, when a plan for the forma-
ton of a Central American union
will be discussed.
The Salvadorean government has
sent communication to Guatamala,
Hunduras and Cost Rica suggesting
Nicaragua to be uregd to join the
conference, or if the government
is dissatisfied with the place of the
meet, to stipulate some other city
where delegates should gather.
The selection of permanent seat
for the proposed union probably will
be made by the conference.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
California Passes
Georgia In Census

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1s.-Cen-
sus figures given out today include
Gainesville, Fla, 5,286, decrease of
897, or 145 per cent.
State of California, 3,426,O00 an
increase of ,04S,897, or44.1 per cent
California has outgrown Indiana
and Georgia, with a growth larger
numerically and relatively than any
state in the 1920 population thus far
announced.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
Sen. Harding Placates
Foreign-Born Voters

MARION, O. Sept. 18.-Warning
against the dangers of .hyphenated
citizenship, Senator Harding told a
gathering of foreign-born Americans
here today he believed the United
States must avoid ''meddling" IN the
affairs of other nations, if all classes
of American citizens are to be unit
ed in loyalty to the government; >.
The nominee declared he d!dn t
blame the foreign-born for conflict
ing sympathies DUNG the war and
asserted the fault belong to the ma
ton itself.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
BOMB OUTRAGE
GUILTY TOPAY,
ASSERTS FLYNN
Six Centralia, Wash,
Men Marked For
Early Death

CENTRALIA, Wash, Sept. 1s.-
Department of Justice representa-
tives are investigating letter re-
ceived by local newspaper purport-
ing to be from Milwaukee radicals"
in which warning is given to Ameri-
can Legionaires and business men
here who escaped the "Armistice
day murders" that they would oe
killed about October Is. Six local
men were named as the contemplat-
ed victims.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
Jack Johnson Starts
To Serve Sentence

CHICAGO, Sept. 1s.-Jack John
son, negro worlds heavyweight
champion puglilist, today decided to
drop his fight for release from con-
viction of violation of the Mann act
and prepared to leave tonight for
Leavenworth, Kans., to begin his
sentence of a year and day.
Johnson's counsel previously had
announced their intention to appeal
the case. When assured by Judge
Carpenter this morning that liberty
on bond would be denied Johnson,
thew decided to drop fiehting.
Following his conviction seven
years ago, Johnson fed, forfeiting
$4,000 bonds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
Chicago Mavnr S'.As
Papers For 20 Millions

CHICAGO, Sept. 1S.-Two suits
for $10,00O,00O each were filed to-
day by the CITY of Chicago on or
ders of Mayor Thompson against the
Chicago Tribune and the Chicago
Daily News respectively.
The suits, according to Corpora
tion Counsel Ettleson, allege that
CHARGES of bankruptcy and exhausted
credit made bv the papers in the
primary injured Chicago financially.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
Anthracite Miners
Promised u S. Hearing

HAzELTON, Pa, Sept. 18.-Full
resumption of operations in the an
thracite coal region is expected Mon
day as result of a telegram from
Secretary of Labor Wilson by the
Policy Committee of the United Mine
Workers, promising consideration of
the claims of the miners if they re-
turned to work,
Union leaders said they did not
anticipate any difficulty in getting
the men back to work, provided there
is no discrimination against the "va-
cationists" by operators.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
FISCHER TWICE BEFORE
IN NEW YORK ASYLUM.

WHITE PLAINS, n. Y, Sept. l8.
pr. Russell, medical superinten-
dent of the Bloomingdale hospital.
said today that Edwin P. Fischer,
who issued a warning concerning the
New York bomb explosion, had been
confined in the hospital in 1905 for
about 1S months and again in 1915,
The records showed Fischer suffer
ing from "mania and Oppressive psy-
Ghosts" He was violent at the time
and used strong language, DR.. Rus
sell said.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
POLES WIN BIG
new VICTORY
AGAINST SOVIET
Thousands of Prisoners
Taken On 240-Mile
Battle Line

WARSAW, Sept. 18.-(By Asso-
ciated Press. )-Lutsk, an important
fortified city, has been captured by
the Poles, who won successes along
front of approximately 24O miles
according to an official statement to-
day.
The Polish forces continue to ad-
vance east of vladimir and Veldy.
max and have occupied the town OF
Poreskov and Chorostov. The towns
of Kamien and Kaspirsaki, north ot
Kovel, have been taken.
The Russian Soviet armies are los
ing thousands of prisoners.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
League and Ireland
Up At Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Sept. 18. - The
League Of Nations was endorsed.
with recommendation that the ques
tion of the status of Ireland be TAX
en- up with the league by the Unit
ed States, in the platform report sub
mitted today to the Democratic state
convention by the resolutions COM
mittee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
URGE STRIKE AGAINST
MUNITIONS TO FIGHT SOVIET.

WORCHESTER, Mass, Sept. 1S.
Hundreds of red" circulars cali
ing on workingmen here to refuse to
make, handle and ship munitions to
be used, against the Russian Soviet
government were found today scat
tered over the manufacturing sec
ton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
Daniels Replies To
Harding About Haiti

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1s.-Reply-
ing to Senator Harding's charges
that the administration is carrying
on unconstitutional warfare"
against Haiti and Santo Domingo.
Secretary Daniels declared in a
statement today that the United
States is administering the affairs of
those island ''in pursuance of it's
treaty obligations"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
SLAUGHTERS SO
CHICKENS; FINDS
$500 LOST GEM

DAVENPORT, Iowa, Sept. Is
~ 1t was a tedious process for
Fl. L. Walbourne, grocer and
butcher, to recover a lost diamond
valued at 5000. for he was una
BILE to tell which of his $50 chick
ems had swallowed the gem. The
diamond was missing from his
ring after he had unloaded the
chickens from crates into a coon.
He found the jewel today in the
gizzard of the fiftieth fowl
slaughtered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
China Invites Cars
Envoy To Close Office

PEKING, Sept. 16.-The Chinese
foreign office today notified Prince
koudacheff, Russian minister ap-
pointed by the late czar, that in
view of the non-representative sta
tus of the legation, voluntarily ces-
sation of the function of the Iega-
ton and the Russian consulate would
be welcomed. The minister replied
he would retire at an early date.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
FOUR CEORCIANS.
Held FOR DEATH.
OF DROWNED MAN.
Well Known Treutlen
County Farmers, Neiq-
bors, Accused

DUBLIN, Sept. 18.-Four promi-
nent farmers prominent of the Gilli-
spring section of Treutlan county
were arrested today in connection
with the death of Bill Hart, we'll
known citizen, Monday night.
At the time of his death Hart was
riding in an automobile with Wiley
Smith, Dan Davis, Lige Coleman and
Roy burden, neighbors, who are the
men arrested. They said the car fell
in creek and that Hart was drowned.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
MAN WHO PREDICTED
BOMB DISASTER SOUGHT.

MILWAUKEE,, Sept. l8.-Search
has started here 1or man whom
federal officials have been told pre-
dlcted the New York bomb explosion.
The man was arguing with several
Others about the principles and prac-
tees of the l. w. w. Monday when
he said, something will bust in the
east this week tht will open your
eyes. The explosion caused them
to notify the authorities.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
Military Funeral Is
Given Red Cross Hero

WASHINGTON, Sept. .18.-Mili-
tary funeral service prior to burial
at Arlington National cemetery were
held today for Miss Jane A. Delano,
former director-general of the De
partment of Nursing, American Red
Cross, who died in France last April.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
MacSweeney Passes
Another Bad Night

LONDON. Sept. 1S. - Terence
MacSweeney passed very bad night,
without sleep, and this morning was
in a state of complete exhaustion
said a bulletin of the Irish Self-De-
termination League.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
z Naval Flyers Still
Missing At Pensacola

PENSACOLA, Fla, Sept 49,
Percy M. Fuller, chief quartermas-
ter, of Orlando, Fla, and Charles
Brandford Arthur, chief machinists'
mate, of McKeesport, Pa, aviators
whose naval seaplanes were wrecked
in a sudden squall last night, were
still missing today. Nine seaplanes
were badly damaged.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
Weather

Forecast for Georgia. = Fair Sun
day.
Prediction For the Week Begin
ming Monday, Generally fair, with
moderate temperature. Pressure low
ocer Caribbean, but no definite indi-
cations of tropical disturbance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
COTTON.

= WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S-Cotton
beed crushed during August totaIeo
3,317 tons, the census bureau an
nounced today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
90 Buildings Burn
I'm Tarnpico Fire

MEXICO CITY, Sept. 18.-Forty
buildings, including many stores
were destroyed by fire in Tampioca
yesterday, according to information
here. No estimate of the damage
was made.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
SPOT COTTON
a M;dd1;nq 30 cents.

Good Middling so cents.
Receipts Thursday, Friday ana
Saturday, 1869 bales; total for sea-
son, 6,356 bales.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-19
TO ELECT in FRANCE SEPT. %.

PAKIS, Sept. 18.The national
assembly, which will elect a successor
to President Deschanel, will meet
September %, it was announced to-
day.