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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
WORLD COTTON
CROP FAR SHORT
Total Lowest Since 1900, u. 5.
Figures Show - Total
15,593,000 Bales

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-World
production of commercial cotton for
1922 was placed at 15,593,000
bales by the Department of AgrIcul-
ture, in report made public last
night. This is the smallest crop
since 1900, the report stated, and
compares with 20,650,000 bales pro-
duced in 1920.
Two Of the most important cotton
production countries the United
States and Egypt suffered crop
disasters" during the year, the re-
port asserted, producing only 61.4
per cent of their total production
last year, or 5,667,000 bales less
than was produced in 1920. The
cotton crop in China, South America,
Mexico and other countries, while
said to be not so important commer-
cially, was reported smaller than is
usual Russia, which Immediately
before the war, produced around
100000 bales annually, has prac-
tically ceased to grow cotton, the
report stated.
Prices for CLIFTON in the United
States were forced down below pro
duction costs last year, the report
said, because Of the forced shutting
down Of spinning and weaving es.
tablishments in the principal manu-
featuring countries. Reduced con-
sumption ,occasioned by the inability
of Russia, Turkey and many other
countries in Europe and throughout
the world to buy cotton cloth since
the war, it was explained, necessi-
tated the closing Of world mills.
American farmers, confronted
with large carry-oyer, last spring,
voluntarily reduced their cotton ae-
reage, it was pointed out, and the
yield was further reduced, because
Comparatively little fertilizer was
used and because of boil weevil raw
ages over practically the entire cot.
ton belt" The American cotton
crop was also seriously harnpered by
unfavorable weather conditions oyer
the cotton belt, the report further
explained. Egypt was said to have
been affected by much the same
conditions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
MAJOR FORT ADDRESSES
LEGION OF I'd DISTRICT

THOMASVILLE, Dec. 22.-The
Post Commanders and Adjutants of
the American Legion in the second
congressional district are in session
in Thomasville today for the pur-
pose of considering plans foH the
membership drive that is to be con-
Quoted next year. There are large
number in attendance, the meeting
being addressed by State Commander
James A. Fort, of Americus, and
Second District Executive Commit
teeman w. B. Bennett, of Tifton.
The local post served delicious
duck dinner at the "Dugout" here
and many of the local post joined in.
the deliberations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
POOR CHILDREN TO HAVE
TREE AT WAYCROSS

WAYCROSS, Dec. 22.-Over a
hundred poor children of Waycross
will be remembered at the Railroad
Y. NJ. G. A.-American Legion Christ
mas tree next Saturday evening. A
canvass of the charitable organiza-
tions Of the city has been made and
the names of those that probably
will not have a very large Christmas
secured and invitations are being
sent out to those families. 1t is ex-
pected that all children be at the
tree to receive their gifts:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
$4,000 DIVIDENDS PAID
BY WAYCROSS BANK

WAYCROSS, Dec. 22.--Dlvldend
checks amounting to $4,000 have
been sent out by the Commercial
Bank of this city, being the second
dividend since its organization three
years ago. Total surplus and undi-
vided profits now amount to about
20 per cent of the capital stock.
Another remarkable thing in con-
nection with the avSrage bank is
that the Commercial has never had
to borrow any money, nor does it
now owe any "bills payable" :"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
FOOT INJURY BY STONE
GIVES BLOOD POISON

Charles Smith, Jr., the 11-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
smith, is seriously i'll at his home on
Oglethorpt avenue from blood pois-
onlng. Some time ago the lad struck
his foot against the sharpe edge of
stone, a cash having been cut in his
toe which apparently healed perfect
~ within few days after the injury
was sustained.
Wednesday night severe pain was
felt in the foot and DR.. Herschel
Smith was called. DR.. Smith found
that the insidious poison had gone
into the leg, causing the terrific pains
and high fever.
In discussing his affliction, the
lad said that he did not mind the
pam as much as he did losing the
time from school.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
START MOVE TO OFFSET
CYCLECAL DEPRESSIONS

WASHINGTON, Dec. %. = The
initial legislative step toward a pro-
gram of long range planning of pub
cycical periods Of business and in
dustrial depression was taken today
when the Senate labor committee
favorably reported the Kenyon bill
designed to carry out some recon-
mendations of the recent national
unemployment conference.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
DR.. R.P. GLENN
HEADS DISTRICT
scout COUNCIL
Work of Organizing Troops in
Each Community To Be Ac-
lively Pushed

DR.. R. P. Glenn, of Americus, was
elected president of the Aumuckalee
Council, Boy Scouts Of Americus,
the organization representing the
Third congressional district of Geor-
ola. Other officers of the council
elected were: vice-president, E. A.
Rogers, Ashburn; secretary, j. I.
Wall, Ellaville; treasurer, Nathan
Murray, Americus;; !; members execu-
1--we committee, DIR. R. p. Glenn, Ma
than Murray, Carr S. Glover, all of
Americus; D. G.. Bland, Of Lumpkin,
2nd Watts Powell, of Vienna.
The occasion was the first annual
meeting of the council since It's or
ganization a year ago and the lay
mo of place to push the organization
II Boy Scout work throughout the
Third district. The meeting was at
tended by nearly a score of members,
who represent every one of the tlt-
teen counties in the district, and G.
+. Carmack, deputy regional scout
executive for the Sixth district,
which includes Georgia, Florida and
the two Carolinas.
1t was determined to resume active
organization work at once through
out the district, and Rev. Silas john
son was elected district Scout eXecu-
tive. the only salaried. office in the
organization. he will give part Of
his time to the work each week and
continue indefinitely, or until the Or
ganization work has progressed to
the point where an all=time executive
can be employed. He stated that he
could not consider giving up his work
in the ministry to take an all-time
Scout position.
The Georgia plan of Scout organi-
zation, which was new year ago
and calls for the organization of
Scout troops in everT community Of
every county, has now heen success
fully organized in the Eleventh,
Sixth and Second Georgia districts,
while in the Seventh, Eighth and
Fourth organization has reached a
point where the employment of an
all-time executive will take place at
once. Mr.. Carmack has been at work
in the Third district for a couple
of weeks and has launched troops at
Unadilla, Montezuma and Lumpkin,
and is III process of organizing troops
at Aribi and Byromvile. In Ameri-
Gus, in preparation for the expansion
program the single troop has been
split and three troops are being or.
ganlzed, or sponsored by each Of the
three clubs, the Rotsry, Kiwani> and
Lions, each of which is responsible
for the selection of property scout
masters, etc.
The organization work will be
pushed in earnest in this district, it
is announced; until SQoutcraft is cx-
tended TO every slction Of the fl
teen counties,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
U. S. TO BE ASKED
TO TAKE PART In
FIXING PROGRAM
Plan Develops From Recent Con-
ference OF French And Brit
ISL Premiers

LONDON, Dec 22.-By Associat-
ed Press.) The Allied Supre4ne
Council at its coming session in gssn-
nes will be asked to invite the inter-
ested powers to appoint commission
to elaborate a comprehensive scheme
for the rehabilitation of Central Eu-
rope and Russia.
This conclusion was arrived at ~
conferences between the French and
British premiers just ended here.
The United Stats will be invited
to have membership on the COM
mission and Germany also will be
represented. The question of Rus
sian representative was held in abey-
ance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
GEORGIA ADVANCED
8,539,OOO u. S. AID

WASHINGTON, Dec. GA to-
tai amount Of $3.50, ,0O0 to date has
been advanced by the war finance
corporation to exporters, baUfs and
other financial institutions in Geor-
gia, These figures were given out
by Director Angus w. Mclean, of
the war finance corporation.
Other interesting figures given are
of the total amount advanced =
S6,000,000 was advanced in connec-
tion with the expectation from Geor-
GA of cotton and other agricultural
products, following he revival Of the
activities of the corporation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
TWo-THTRDS OF CoRDELE
CITY TAXES ALREADY PAID

CORDELE, Dec. %. An ex-
animation of the city tax books at
the close of the tax-paying season
yesterday reveals that two-thirds of
the municipal taxes are paid. This is
considered one of the most encourag-
ing business situations ever known
here. 1t is not quite SO well with
the county, barely more than 55 per
cent having been paid at the time
the books were closed. The manner
in which Cordele has withstood the
depression the past year is consid-
cred remarkable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
MURDER LAID TO
FOUR OFFICERS
Texas Police Sergeant Files Com
plant In KillirE Of Taxi
Man

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 22.-Feder-
al Prohibition Enforcement Officer
Bassett Wiles, Chief of Detectives E.
L. Young, Patrolman j.. L. Mcneil
and w. E. Mayberry, former Texas
Ranger, were charged with murder
today in complaints filed by Police
Sergeant. Ed Nitsehke in. CONNECTION
WITH fFfd rffffnr frsr wscR of Peelcr
Clayton, a taxicab driver.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
OH, LOOKEE! CANDIDATES
GET ENTRANCE FEE REBATE

WAYCRoss, Dec. 22.-After
paying expenses incident to handling
both of the primaries, the city Demo
cratic executive committee had a
balance of $123.59 which has been
distributed to the various candidates.
The expenses incurred seem to be
much larger than was expected, but
the committee went over the matter
thoroughly and figured very close.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
BISHOP MORRISONsS
BODY SENT TO ATLANTA

LEEsBURG, Fla, Dec. %. Ths
body of Bishop Henry Clay Morri.
son, who died here early yesterday.
aged 83, is en- route to Atlanta to-
day, where funeral services will hsl
held tomorrow.
Bishop Morrison was one of the
leaders of Southern Methodism and
was retired by the 1918 General
Conference on account Of the COM
dition of his health,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
DR.. M. T. SUMMERLIN is
GIVEN FULL PARDON

ATLANTA, Dec. 21.-Dr. Make
T. Summerlin of Clarke county,
convicted of Involuntary manslaugh-
ter on the ground that he was pres
ent and participated in an illegal OPP
Grafton upon young woman stem
ographer at. his office, from which
she died, was granted a full pardon
by Governor Hardwick yesterday. He
had served about year of three
year sentence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
TALK NAVAL CUT
IN I'd line SHIPS
French Closely Guard Proposals
Before Presentation To Full
Committee

WASHINGTON, Dee. % (By AS
sociated Neutrality-suspicious. for
the limitation Of naval disarmament
PASSED on from first line ship to
auxiliary craft today when the full
naval committee assembled with the
experts to begin consideration of the
request fer an increase in subma-
rines and cruisers.
The French estimates were close
ly guarded up to the hour of pre-
sentation to the committee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
MONDAY TO BE HOLIDAY.

WAYCROSS, Dee. 22.- Monday
will be generally observed by the
people of and merchants of Waycross
because Christmas falls on Sunday
this year. Many stores, all the banks
and public offices will take Monday
for holiday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
TO KEEP ON HUNT FOR
MISSING uORDELE MAN

CORDELE, Dec. 22-No word has
yet come from G. NJ. Rogers, missing
Cordele salesman who disappeared in
PENSACOLA last week. Manager Sam
bundrick, of the Read Phosphate
company, here, is continuing his
search with the police ia the Florida
city and will remain on the case till
ohrlstmas unless something develops
which enables him 70 trace the miss
ing man.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
HOLSTON is DISCHARGED :.
FROM VETERANS HOSPITAL

Mitt w. Holston, who for the
nast month has been undergoing spec
ia' treatment nthe U. S. Veterans
hospital at Atlanta, is in Americus
AGAIN, otter having received his dis
charge from the sanitarium.
Mr.. Holston is receiving vocational
framing from the government here in
the Americus Battery Company's es-
adjustment, where he will thor
oughly acquaint himself with the va
r'ous mechanical departments con,
nected with automobile repair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
SUWANEE HOTEL TO BE
MANAGED BY LESSEES

CORDELE, Dec. 21.-J. E. Zach
airy, who has managed the Suwanee
hotel for the greater portion of the
time the hotel has existed, will leave
in a few days to manage the Aldine
hotel in Fitzgerald. j. A. Otwell
and John Cain, Jr., who are lesses
of the Suwanee will take hold at once
and give their personal attention to
the management.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
CHILDREN BEING USED I'm
EXPERIMENTS, is REPORT

CHICAGO, Dec. 21.-Investiga-
ton is being made of the charges that
the city contagious disease hospital
physicians and staff are using child
rem patients for experimental work
in clinics, as the result of an order
issued today by Judge Sullivan. -.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
FORD REFUSES PERMIT TO
LOWER RATES ON HIS ROAD
Interstate Commerce Commission Rules 1t Would
Be Discrimination Against Cities Served With
Coal Products By Other Roads

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-Henry
Fords attempt to reduce freight
rates on coal 20 per cent along the
line of his railroad, the Detroit-To-
leo and Ironton, was disallowed to-
day by the Interstate Commerce
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
BIG u. S: DIRIGIBLE FLIES
OVER WASHINGTON, D. C..

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-The
semi-rigid dirigible Roma, the larg-
est American airship, arrived over
Washington shortly before noon on
it's first long distance flight after
having been brought to the United
States and re-assembled at Langley
Field, Va.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
TEACHERS OF .CORDELE
TRIM STUDENTS TEAM

C0RDELE, Dec. 22.-Teachers of
the city public schools beat the reg
ular high school girls team in quite
a lively basket ball contest last night
IA to 4. The high schol faculty and
the high sschool girls are developing
two good teams this season and have
already laid plans for games with
other schools in neighboring cities.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
STIR CREATED BY
IRISH ARMY HEAD
Says Nobody Wants Treaty, But
Sees No Alternative To Its
Acceptance

DUBLIN, Dec. %. - (By Asso-
ciated Press.) - Richard Mulcahy,
chief of staff of the Irish Republican
army, created stir when he began
his speech on the Anglo-lrish treaty
today by saying that nobody wanted
the treaty, but saw no alternative to
its acceptance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
BOND ISSUE AUTHORIZED.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-The In
terstate commerce commission today
authorized the Southern Railway to
issue $5,225,000 in bonds to reim4
burse the treasury for expenditures
on capital betterments.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
BIC YEAR FOR LLoYD's

LONDON, Dec. 22.-Last years
premium income reports Lloyd's, the
worlds largest insurance firm, was
more than $15O,000, ,00O Marine in
surance brought in $90,0O0,O00.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
100000 IN SECURITIES
TAKEN BY BURGLARS

NEW YUkk, Dec. 22.-BurgIars
early today broke into the Mount
Wolf Bank and stole 100000 in
securities from the safety deposit
boxes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22

commission on the ground that the
reduction would constitute discrim-
ination against other mining terri
tory whose coal product is sold in
Toledo, Detroit and other cities
along the line.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22

LIVERPOOL, Dee. 22. - Market
opened quiet, down. Quotations,
fully 11.27. Sales 5000 bales.
IrITTITDEC. Eah A,s;I T.x~
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
WEATHER FORECAST:

For Georgia - Increasing cloudi-
ness followed by rain Friday and in
north portion late tonight; not much
change in temperature.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-22
AMERIcus spoT COTTON.
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

Good middling cotton II 3-4 cents
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-11
Strand Theatre

Childhood Daysl This everlasting musical comedy success will be presented en the StraTI stage today, Tuesaay and Wednesday. three days only. This play with lots of beautiful chorus girls and comedians will bring your thoughts back 10 the days when you were a youngste- and went to school Remember the pranlss you used to play on poor innocent teacher. Remember all the trouble you gathered for yourself7 Patsy Conn. Tony the wop and Willie, mamma's boy and a beautiful chorus will keep you en-
 joyed for a great length of time. In conjunction with this musical comedy
 will be seen that great picture Mir. Wu aMr Wu |" Is a relatistic tale. Those
 who love gripping screen drama will be
 given a chance to witness an unusual
 portrayal Monday Tuesday and Wed
 hesday at the Strand theatre. when tho Stoll Film Corporations much discussed photepIay, ''Mr. wu," with Matheson Lang, the original star in the title role.
 will be shown there.
 Wu the Chinese merchant and boss. discovers his daughters betrayal by
 Basil Gregory. the son of white tea exporter Wu has the young man thrown | into Jail and kills his own daughter. an- ! cording to stern Chinese law. Then ne seeks revenge by turing Mrs Gregory. the young mans mother. to his estate. Her Chinese maid suspeeting Wu's design, supplies her poison for her tea. wu dis covers that he has been poisoned and
 with rapidly waning strength. tries ts
 slay his guest with the same sword that struck down his daughter. He falls dead
 at her feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-11
.EASTHADDAM

Wmsam Tracy of Chester is passing few days with his brother, Deacon J. I. Tracy.
 Arthur D. Alexander has been in Gro- ton for a visit with relatives.
 Mrs. George Champion has been enter tainfns her sister, Mrs. Fred Rowley of Hartfrd.
 Mrs. Edward Hartman who has been III with asthma for the past week Is reported to be improving.
 Henry Walters and family have moved from the Harlow Martin place, where they have lived for the past year, to Arthur Champions house on Town sGeek
 Mfr. and Mrs Hartman were recent guests of the formers sister, Mrs. John Carpenter in Willimantfc. Sunday were her mother, Mrs, Joseph Pfanett of Higganum and sister, Mrs. Samuel Tripp of Middletown. Miss Helen E. Welles, matron at ''The Orcharas'' is with her sister tn Torring- ton for a week. Miss Alice Rogers of Moodus visited her sister, Mrs. R. A. Smith the past week. Robert W. Bingham. IT,. was i'll and net able to resume his duties at teacher Monday. Pupils in the Center school Mrs. Gii- iette. teacher, who were neither absent nor t2rdy during the winter term were | William Poulson and William Alger. lErs- Mary Forand is able to be out after being confined to the house sev- erzl Msafhs hY MResA
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-11
WESTERLY

Grant Savage, Mrs. Edward Congdon, Mrs. Frank Lake, Mrs. Elisha Burdick, Mrs. William Segar, Mrs. F. I. Payne, Mrs. Frank Hill and Mrs. George Clarke
 At the annual meeting, of the Woman's society of Calvary Baptist church, held at the home of Miss Anna S. Pendleton, Frida yafternoon. the following officers were elected: Mrs. Charles Maxson, pres ident; Mrs. Lewis Stanton,[ first vice president; Mrs, Milo Clarke second vice president Miss Anna s. Pendleton, sec retary; Miss Carrie Arnold. treasurer.
 Local La0nics.
 The local branch of the Gulf Refining company are making improvements In its buildings on Clarke street. The main building is being repainted, and it Is ex- pected that new tank will be erected within the next few weeks.
 President Lawrence Foley and Secre- tary Adam G. Sawyer of Westerly branch, G. c. I, A, left Sunday morning as delegates to the Granite Cutters h. ternational association convention which opens in the American house. Boston, today, April II, They expect to be gone about two weeks.
 Mir. and Mrs. James Dewd of Spruce street have announced the engagement oi their daughter, Ruth, to James McGre-
 
 John Suteliffe and James McCormich motored to /Willimantic Sunday and wis tied friends.
 Fred Clarke of Syracuse, N. r., is wis iting friends in Westerly. Mir. Clarke l is a former resident of the town. now working on the New York Central rail road.
 The members of the R. l. Ones and thi Hooks of the Westerly fire departmen attended the firemen's fair In East Green vich Saturday evening. Byron Lewis, who Is employed by tn Armour company in the New Haven Conn. offices spent the weekend at hi home OF Walnut street.
 John Curtin returned to his work Ii Philadelphia Sunday evening after spend ing a week with his parents. Officer an Mrs. Michael Curtin.
 Amos BrowA who Is employed by tn N. Y, N. H. 6; H. Railroad company i Taunton, Mass. visited his home on Ja street over Sunday.
 In The Bulletin cup soccer game play ed at Riverside rark Saturday afternoon the American Thread company team (
 Westerly defeated Taftville. 4 to 1. The crowds of sDortsmen who were sef
 ting out early Sunday morning for th
 brooks in this vicinity would give the in
 pression that there were more fsherme
 than trout in these parts
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-11

and J. F. Wright. Representatives of Francis s. Long WomaRs Relief corps. No. 2S, and of Radiant chapter No. 1f, O. E. S., attended the services. Burial was in Willimantic cemetery. Arranee- ments were in charge of Jay II. Shepafd
 Seventeen residents sf the town of Windham died during March, 15 within the confines of the town and two in other places. But one infsntile death occurred during March, which is unusual for that mouth Fhe list follows: s-Michael Sullivan. n. chronic inter- stitial nephritis.
 7-Ehzabsth Fargo. Ss. intraeranial hemorrhage.
 1s-John L. Sullivan, at waliingfopa, 49, fracture of neck in automobile acci- dent 14-Eren Jennings, s5. grip
 1e-Bridget Roche S5, chronic intersti- tial nephritis.
 1s-Henry Frederick. fl, pulmonary ts- berculosis
 ,,, a7.Petsr eAFvsz. sss ssasestaaa se 1s-Edith P. Anea. 2s. acute cardiac dilation. 21-Patrick>J Rooney, @. labar pneu- monia. 21-Eilza Moon, 7s. arterio scerolosis. 2-Fedosia Chotick. 2s. pernieioae anaemia. | 22-Agnes Piacha, 4e, at Norwach stat. hospital, acute myocarditis. 2a-Mehna. Talbot, 2s. pryosaepl1a I (hiiateral1 27-Ahrea Knolke, 2s, acute innauma-
 tory rheumatism. | M-Kate M Jones, S4, seniiitx. [ 29-FfaHcesco Roseigao. 8, peritonftia