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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20
Ex-Americus Woman Writes of
Horrors of San Antonio Flood

Mrs. Fredonia Lewis, of San An
tiono, but formerly a resident of
Americas, where she resided for a
number Of years, has written a
graphic dissertation of the flood con-
ditions which prevailed recently in
that city when a large portion Of it
was submerged, causing an inestim-
able loss of property and life.
Last Thursday" writes Mrs. Lew
is in her letter, dated Sept Ia, ut was
and night. Friday it rained almost all
day, and kept it up that night, with
terrific electric storm, which COM
menced about 8 o'clock, lasting an
hour or more. | had my dining room
and kitchen all cleaned up nicely, as
usual, for next morning, got the boys
to bed, and sat down to sew some. |
heard the rain still falling, and maxi
ing great roaring, although it SEEM
ed to be just light rainfall.
II was sitting sewing complacent-
ly, when | was startled by screams on
the outside from the people who were
rushing down toward the river, which
is only one block from my home.
went to the front door, and found
my next door neighbor in the street,
rousing all the people nearby with
the cry, the water is here'.'
Even though only one house lay
between my home and the river,
was not frightened at all, knowing
our home stood on much higher
ground than those of the other resi-
dents nearby, and ! could not believe
that the water would reach us. Still
| began to wish that my son and
daughter, who were still in the city,
would come home / began packing
trunks, intending when help came to
put them on the beds and tables, be,
lieving the water would not get that
high in any case.
To Higher Ground.
cat this juncture my next door
neighbors, three men and girl,
came in with the information that
the water had then reached their
home, and safety demanded our get
ting away from the house. Putting
big sweaters on the children, we went
to nearby house, much higher than
ours, on the hill. At this moment my
daugter telephoned from the city to
have the children taken into the very
home in which we had already placed
tenn did not want to leave my home
but excited people overruled me, and
I was literally taken by the arms
and hurried to join the children in
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20
SPEEDING CURBED
BY TRAFFIC COP
Many Violators Face Recorder
And Pay Fines AS New
Officer Gets Busy

Traffic of South Lee street, the
popular speedway Of Americas. us
ualy lively en- Saturday nights and
Sundays espet tally, was like a fun
eral processi9- yesterday, ana all
because the CLOS new traffic cop.
". o. Kimscy, was on the job in his
Ilivver making cases whenever he
found a violator of the tlaffic laws.
Since Thursday, September IS, when
he was put on duty, Officer KIM
sey had made IL cases for traffic
violations, including six whites and
five negroes, and the eases of all
We're called by Recorder Fort Mon
day morning. Fines ranged from
81 to SIS. Several pleas Of guilty
were entered.
Most of the offenses We're speed
ing. One variation, however, was in
the case of Peter Sneed, a negro boy
aged 10, who was driving a car in
violation of the law prescribing l6
years as the limit of age. The boy
was fined IS and warned not to drive
car again until he became Of the
proper age, the regulation being for
the protection Of the public Anoth-
er variation was in the case of T.
R. Conner, who was fined $15 as the
result of a collision Friday with the
T. B. Hooks car on Lee street, in
which little Miss Nancy Hooks suf-
fered a broken arm.
Other whites brought before the
recorder by Officer Kimsey for traf-
fic violations were j B. Booker
Mitchell Attyach, A. H, Holloway, R.
H. Emmett and E. j. Young. The
other negroes appearing were John
Mullins, James Shell, Ed Dunson and
Rusal Westbrooks. Julian Barrett,
recently arrived cotton buyer, was
fined SO on case for speeding
made by Officer P. V. Ross.
The crusade for enforcement of
the traffic laws here will go on, it
is announced
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20
GREAT COAL MINE
STRIKE THREATENS
Continued From Page One.)
A five-day working week.

Continued From Page One)
A fve-day working week.
In 1919, following the last bien
NAL convention at Cleveland, de-.
mands were made on the coal opera.
tors for basic awards in the central
competitive field which called for:
A so per cent wage increase.
A six-hour day.
A fiVe-day week.
T central competitive field EN-
braces eastern Pennsylvania, Ohio
Illinois and Indiana.
Whatever award is agreed upon by
the joint scale committee of 81 oper.
ators and miners, is used as the
basis for establishing working and
wage rates throughout the country.
Wages and wages only is to h'
the big issue" says President Lewis.
There can be no reduction. Further
than this | mannot comment"
In event of strike. the union could
call out every member, thereby com
pletely tying up not only the bitumin-
out but also anthracite production.
President Lewis assumes that both
the hard and soft coal workers will
cooperate with each other so thas
each can gain their ends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20
CHICAGO CITY COUNCIL.
DENOUNCES KU KLUX
{ Continued from page j.

I OOnlinucd from page -
tention a, the hotel during my illness
Mrs. Taylor had me removed to her
home whore | remained until | recoV
cred.
my wife had the arrest staged
and the next morning filed suit for
divorce against me. Since then my
enemies have frequently attempted
to use it to damage my reputation,
but any inference from the arrest
Of immoral conduct is wholly unWar'
ranted."
Daily Newspaper Planned.
Mr.. Clarke also announced Monday
that beginning mex week the Search
light, publication of the Khan, viii b~.
come morning daily newspaper, de-
voted to answering the attacks which
have been made on the Ku Klu3
Khan and its officials At leasl So
600 copies Of the first edition viii
be printed for national circulation
and within a short time he said the
circulation would be increased to
100000 copies.
"The latter part Of next week
Colonel Simmons will begin in tn,
Searchrpht a series Of articles Civ
ing the inside story Of the Ku Klux
Khan and its work, and in the series
he will take uD and answer every
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20
a BOYS NEED CLOTHES
TO ENTER CITY SCHOOL

The Associated Charities of Amer
icus has had an urgent call within
the past few days, and wishes to en-
list the help of the community in the
case which has been presented.
Within the past week family has
moved INFO Americas from the coun-
try, and is in the need of assistance.
There are four boys ranging in age
from 6 to IS wears, and three girls
younger than the boys.
The boys especially want to 20 to
school, but cannot do so without some
suitable clothes. The girls also need
wearing apparel, but are too small
to attend school.
The Associated Charities ask that
the sympathetic people of the city aid
in fitting these boys out for school,
and ask that knee pants and blouses
for boys 8, 10, IA and 16 years. be
given immediately, in order that they
may be enabled to enter school at
the beginning of the term.
Doubtless there in Americas just
such articles hidden away in chests
which are not in use and which, ii
contributed to these little boys, would
do an immeasurable amount of good
in assisting them to obtain the edu-
cation so vitality important in these
days of skillful training through adj
vantaPes.
If there is such clothing in the
homes of the good people of Ameri.
Gus. Mrs. C. J. Sherlock, of the Assoc
ciated Charities, will he glad to com
municate with the donors, and en-
able them to be delivered into the
home for which they are intended.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20

a little Mexican boy, II years old,
in tree, tear off a portion of his
own blouse, with which he tied a
white child to him so that they both
might not be washed out.
The water supply was off until
Monday with most Of the lights out
Of commission. The street cars were
running on wild schedules or not at
ell. 1t was awful lust like night
mare. All so quickly done and over.
"One pathetic incident connected
with the many about US was that of
Young man. tubercular, his wife
and mother. who had been living on
the river edge in a tent for three
months or more, were washed out of
the tent, and no traces have been dis
covered of the house tent. They lost
everything they possessed. They are
now comfortably housed in the home
OF friend until such a time until
they can regain a place to live.
Losses In Millions.
THE losses in the business section
win amount to millions of dollars.
Two of the largest jewelry stores
had he big platc glass window burst
through by the force of the water,
and today, as well as on the two pre-
ceding days, men ave been employed
to gather handfulls of the dirt and
mud, squeezing it out, in the search
for rings, pins, and other small an
ticles.
con Friday night. the worst of the
storm, young man was coming out
Of the CITY into the suburbs, when
he was told to stop because of the
danger ahead He replied that his
wife and baby were on the other side
Ct the river and he was going to
them. He persisted, and has never
been heard of since.
Some friends Of mine left here
for Commerce, Tex, in big touring
car, Mr.. and Mrs. Smith, her aunt
Miss Kate Perry, and their little chill
dren. They never reached Commerce
nor have they been heard of since
The reported missing are still being
sent into police Headquarters, ant
bodies are still being found in the
debris. | do not know if the eastern
papers are publishing accounts of the
catastrophe, but they can have nc
adequate idea of the devastation anC
wreckage. Nor can anyone, save those
who were in the midst Of it, seeina
that terrible wall of swirling watei
coming with sunerhuman \ force
against the city, laying in utter waste
before It all that hindered its prog
ress."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20

place Of safety. My home was filled
with refugees and mud and water
By this time the rain had ceased, al
though the terrific roar from the
rushing waters Of the river deafened
US all, 50 that we had to shout to be
heard The swirling waters from the
river below the city and the tribu-
taries from above caused the awful
sound which is well-nigh indescrib-
able.
eve remained at our place of re-
fuge until about / O'Clock, when men
who were watching the waters, told
US to seek still higher elevation.
While ! was getting the children's
sweaters on again, everybody includ-
ing the family, left, and there we
were alone 7 tucked their night
dresses up under their sweaters, and
We started out i'm mud which reached
to our knees, plodding across the
street. on the far, high side. A man
from the nearby group came TO my
assistance and got Us safely across
could not have made tho opposite
side but for help. The crowd began to
dispense, some going hither and yon-
der, seeking shelter. Going in the
house of friend, the little boys were
put to bed and were asleep in min
ute.
Screams FIJI Air.
"MV son and his wife, who were in
the city, boarded a street car on
time, reached distance Of blocks
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20
COTTON SALES
lO5OBALES HERE
Continued From Page One.)


actually lower than at that time.
In Texas, where the best authorl-
ties had estimated the crop at so per
cent Of all normal production, or l.
100000 bales, the recent floods have
cut down production at least 100000
bales more. In some parts Of Missis-
sippi weather has been so excessive
ly hot that the pickers cannot work
a full day; plants are dying; no more
blooms seem possible and the crop is
gone.
an the circumstances it seems
as # a crop Of 100000 bales would
be conservative.
put this behind the domestic car
ryover and we have about $4,000, 900
bales of all kinds,
"The total production last year
was 10,500,000 bales.
"Our domestic production is now
increasing.
Germany, which in the 1920 sea
son used only about 100000 bales, in
the past season used 1881 900 bales
Of American cotton. including about
60 900 bales of linters.
"Thp best authorities say that
with this evidence Of improvement
world consumption Of American cot
ton ehould equal 100000, 200 or 12.-
100000 bales. OF bic the supply
will M more than balance thn de
mand if it even permits . full run
Of mills up to the end of this sea
SON"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20
BRITISH MINISTER'S TO
TALK UNEMPLOYMENT

GAILOCH, Sept. 20.-(By Asso-
ciated P1ess.) - Five members OF
the British cabinet are expected here
tomorrow to deal with unemployment,
for which purpose several of London
Laborite borough mayors have come
north.
1t is probable Premier Lloyd
George also will consult with the
ministers regarding the Irish situa-
ton. =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20
ASSISTANCE ORDERED
FOR DISTRESSED R-27

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2O.-Assist-
ance for American submarine R-27,
which Sunday nigh. set out dis
tress call while en- route from Coco
Solo, Panama Canal Zone, to Guam
tanamo Bay, Cuba, has been order
ed by the Navy Department.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20
TUSKEGEE TO GET NEGRO
EX-SOLDIERS' HOSPITAL

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2O.-,The
location in Alabama of the proposed
public service hospital for the eX
elusive use cf negro former service
men is practically certain. Treasury
officials said today final decision
probably would be made this week.
The government will ask Tuskegee
Institute to locate the hospital on
their grounds,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20
MISS STIRLING WINS AT
OPENING OF BIG MATCH

OTTAWA, Sept. s0.-3Iiss Alexa
Stirling, of Atlanta, American wo-
man champion, today defeated Mrs.
S. Whyte, of Montreal, two and one,
in the first round match play for
the Canadian ladies open golf cham
pionship.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20
FORFEITS LEGACY

LONDON. Sept. 20.-The Chan
Gerry Division of the High Court Of
Justice has ordered forfeited the life
interest of Houston Stewart Cham
berlain, who renowned England and
became a naturalized German during
the war, in the estate Of General Sir
Crawford Chamberlain.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20
| DEATHS :
MISS ULNA CRANBERRY

LUMPKIN, Sept. 2O.-Miss Ulna
Cranberry, whose home is near
Lumpkin, died at 8 O'Clock Sundav
night in Eufaula, Ala. She was tbs,
only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs ] AZ
Cranberry, who live near Lumnki1
She was a young lady who possessed
many admirable traits and was much
loved by thoses who knew her. Her
illness was of only about ten DAYS
duration, and her death is shock
to her friends and loved ones.
Funeral services were held this
morning at 10 o'clock, with inter
ment in Wesley Chapel cemetery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20
Lo(l6oNet1C2S

Regular meeting of DeMolay Com
mandery No. 5, Wednesday evening
Sept. 81, at 8 o'clock. This will be
the first meeting since closing for
the summer season, therefore every
Sir Knight is requested to be pres
ent as we have some important bust
ness to be disposed of.
CARL w. MINOR,
Eminent Commander
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20

sale Prices increased 2.r5 rsr can't
in August over July levels, wholesais
food prices leading in the advance
with an increase of 1875 per cent
according to figures made public n
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20

WANTED-To rent for 1922, small
farm, with fencing; close in, or will
lease for number of years. Address
Rent" care Times Recorder. 20-4t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20

charge that has been made against
the organization and its officers"
said Mr.. Clarke IN answering the
charges Colonel Simmons will ana
lyze the sin ster motives and rea-
sons for the present attacks on the
Khan and win attempt to show woh
is behind The entire proposition"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20

WANTED-Three or four unfurnish-
ed rooms; close in, or in good To-
cation; or small house, at once. II.
W. Moon, care Ga. Motor Co. 19-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20
(lASSIF|EDADVERTI}EN
FOR SALE
FOR SALE-CHERRY BLOSSOM, a
delightful drink, in bottles, only
5c.-30-l5t.

FOR SALE-Have on hand a large
supply of bright No. 2 pine shin
giles at Ferguson's Warehouse, De-
Soto, Ga, at $500 per thousand. For
delivered prices, write S. o, Murphey,
Leslie, Ga, or Emmett F. Ferguson,
DeSoto, Ga.-25-30t Sept.28.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20
LOST AND FOUND

FOUND-A choice, refreshing drink
CHERRY BLOSSOM, sold in
bottles, only 5c-30-15t.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20

WANTED-Position by young lady;
competent stenographer; well
worded in spelling. P.eOi Box 122.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20

FOR SALE Dozen jars of Reho-
Paste. SIS cents jar. The price in
all drug stores is 70 cents. This is
Introductory price, good for only 2
dozen jars. Address Reho-Paste,
General Delivery. Colt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20

FOR SALE-Five acres red sugar
cane; fine. G. B. Suggs, 1926
Hampton Street. post
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20

WANTED TO BUY-One hundred
hens for fall layers. Third District
Agricultural College. Americas, Ga.
2-eod-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

WANTED = 500 people to drink
CHERRY BLOSSOM, in bottles, SC.
-30-15t.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20

This is the home of Roscoe Ar
buckles step-mother, Mrs. Mollie
Arbuckle, of Santa Clara, Cal. Below
is shown this widowed woman, who
says the millionaire movie comedian,
now held for the murder Of Virginia
Rape, has never assisted her,
though she is compelled to take in
washing
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20

FOR SALE-Shetland pony and bug
gy. I. {. Illlman. 20-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20

FOR SALE-Shasta Daisy and Gold
en- Glow plants, Is cents a dozen.
Orders taken at Woman's Exchange.
-19-3t.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20
MONEY TO LOAN

FARM LOANS-Low Interest rate
and good terms. w. w. Dykes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20

FOR SALE-Daffodil Bulbs SO cents
per dozen. Mrs. Mary Clay, or
Woman's Exchange.-15-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20
FOR RENT

FOR RENT
FOR RENT-My home 1872 College
street. See Miss Mary Rochester, or
Phone GIT. 13-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20

WE HAVE FOR SALEthe DR.. Bur-
roughs home on College street.
Here's your opportunity to get one
of the best located homes in Ameri-
Gus. You will have to act quick.
Williford & Crockett. 17-4t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20

FOR SALE-500 bushels fine Abruz-
ri rye. at $2.75 per bushel. Frank
j. Payne.-15-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20

FOR SALE.-One young Jersey COW,
fresh in milk. Calf goes, too. A
bargain for quick sale. J. B. Quat-
tlebaum. Elm and Lee SITS. post
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20
Mack Sennetts 5-Reel Comedy" Home Talent"
Tornado Of Joy Cyclone Series A Cast
Wednesday Only
CAST INCLUDES:

Ben Turpin, Phyllis Haver, Charles Muir
ray, dot" Farley, James Finlayson, Har-
riet Hammond, Kalla Pasha, Kathryn
Mcclure, Eddie Gribbon and Bunch of
Sennett's most bewitching and beautiful
maidens.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-20
WHOLESALE PRICES OF
FOOD UP 1875 PER CENT

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19-Whole-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-24

Gilbert k. Chesterton, famous English author and lecturer. will speak in the high school auditorium. Thursday evening. on the subject of The Ignorance of the Educated"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-24
A Year Ago Today

CTTY.-Upon receiving reports of a number of accidents due to falls on icy sidewalks, Street Supt, Thomas J. Cunningham issued warning that if owners of property failed to clear the sidewalks of ice and snow,- legal action would be taken by the city against them.
 After a joint meeting of the com mittees from the Manufacturers As soc;ation, Chamber of Commerce and Bridgeport Housing Corporation, final plans were completed for the indus trial housing convention to be held Jan.. 2S.
 STATE.-Bishop John J. Nolan sent out 8. general letter to the pastors of parishes in the diocese asking them to raise the insurance carried on church property because in case of a fire the remuneration would not be sufficient to rebuild the property at this time of high costs in labor and material.
 NATIONAL-The transport North ern Pacific which rescued the trans port Powhatan, was due to arrive at Ambrose Lightship at 6 A. M.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-24
Here's Another Visitor
 Who Plays Bridgeport

Charles Zueblin of Winchester, Mass, former professor at Chicago University and a leader of radical thought, spoke last night at the Twentieth Century City, MT. zueb- lin found many things in Bridgeport that he did not consider up to the twentieth century standard. He said that Main street reminded him of an alley in a Spanish town of 500 in habitants in the thirteenth century.
 More intensive use of the Bridge port school system was another point. He insisted that no school system was worthy of the twentieth century isting school plants than the average city did. His most telling shafts were directed against the old-faSh1oned two session school day with the two- hour interval for lunch.
 MT. Zueblin suggested the long sin gle session with a light lunch prepar- ed by the older pupils under the di- rections of teachers in domestic science.
 The speaker recommended the Gin cinnati system for special study by Bridgeport because of the use made of the factories and stated that the system seemed peculiarly applicable to Bridgeport, because of the econo- my in school space. In Cincinnati, MT. Zubelin said, the boy goes to the school one week and to the factory the next, permitting the use of the classrooms by alternating classes.
 The junior high school providin g for the division of the child's school life into three four-year periods. Dr. Iubelin described as one of the most valuable of the twentieth century inn provements.
 The city manager plan, he de- cleared, was the only scientific plan of municipal government yet project ed. He urged as it's chief merit its
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-24

, ous country in Europe at the present
 time, with the exception of England
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-24
BRIDGEPORT BRIEFS

While attending to the furnace in the cellar O his home. Saturday night Edward Mohler, of SIP Washington avenue, was attacked and severely bitten and scratched by a stray cat The mans wounds were dressed at the Emergency hospital