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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-30
Short Course Cancelled ;
Girls Here Lose Prizes

Word was received today by Mrs.
DIN Williams, county home demon
stration agent, that the planned short
course of instruction at the State Col
lege of Agriculture, at Athens, which
was to have begun next week, had
been cancelled because of the lack of
funds and the failure of the legisla-
ture to continue the Smith-Lever fed
eral money for Georgia. Planning to
go from this county were Miss Pearl
Walters, winning of a scholarship for
best showing OF years canning club
work, exhibited at the Sumter county
fair, and Miss Mary Lizzie DeLoach,
winning of scholarship and first prize
at the Southeastern Fair, at Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-30
Slain Boys Mother
Related At RichIand

RICHLAND, July 30.-Mrs. BEN
ny Hudson, the mother of the two
boys who were murdered near Al
BABY recently, and who is now in Jail
there awaiting further developments
concerning the killing, is the step
daughter of f. L. Bowen, of near this
city. Mrs. Bowen had a letter from
Mrs. Hudson since she has been in
jail in which she bitterly denies any
part in the killing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-30
ElCON MAKING
| AREWD FIGHT
me CAPITAL Removal
''fIfT Under Cover, But
Scores
...Recorder Bureau,

&@s-keC0IuSL ONA
Z all House.
B 11 IT, July 3O.-Maeon has
1 ,ncceeding passing any legisla-
10 move the capital within its
1 .,.rs but through substitutes,
..3ments and every other possible
~. its leaders have tangled At
-t.,s measures relative to the sale,
/ .lorre or leasing of the masion.
/ a.tnT Frank C. Manson, of the
fifth district, who has been
'syg the gate city's campaign, is
aa' bsooinning to awake to the fact
the he shrewd Maconites have pull
NO wool over his eyes and left
' out ''in the cold"
ME- measure providing for leasing
mansion for period of ninety
years came up in the senate sew
/ Us davs ago for passage. Debate
1 ., furiously until Senator B. F.
aGar introduced substitute bill
' base the executive property for
L., w." raars. 1t was so adroitly word
bat II was not until the senate
/ nossed the measure that Senator
ssnson found that no provision had
| on made for new governor
n
When the bill was presented to the
Insp public properties committee,
| that the senate had left out was
Inserted. But when only seven
ftss out of fifty-one are cast in
(vor of an act, there is a serious
frbt as to whether the higher body
N reverse itself. There is, indeed,
nossibility that Governor Hardwick
n find the session coming to an
n without another home being pro-
|ded for him.
i following its policy of fighting. the
Isssures of the chief executive, since
has failed to favor capitol re-
laval legislation Representative
Iebb. Lowndes, and Fowler of Bibb,
sye introduced a resolution calling
bon the governor to have only such
Ppairs as are, actually necessary
l5je on the capitol. The measure
as slipped through without the At,
,nta delegation finding that it was
,prelv another cocker" to make sub
Isntial improvements impossible.
So this is the situation. Macon has
Of been working openly. But un-
prground wires have been kept sing
lg Their tune has been that OF
5structing the governors legislative
togram-and it may be said, that
large extent Macon has succeed
as
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-30
Many Melons Shipped
Here; Prices Still Good

In addition to large number of
melons shipped out of this section this
week by the larger growers, twenty
cars were handled for farmers by
George O. Marshall, county agent.
The prices averaged very good, rang
ing from $500 per lar last Saturday
to $50 per car f. o. b. guaranteed,
with a prospect of more, for off-grade
melons. Two cars Of PCS were sold
today at $50 per car f. o. b., and
car of 28's brought $115.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-30

Dr. Carl W. Minor, who has been
sOnducting a series of meetings in
Bqena Vista this week, has returned
4 bis home here and will fill his pull
. in the First Baptist church Sun
i lay morning and evening.
Mr., and Mrs. Charles Lingo will
leave early Sunday morning on the
Dixie Flyer for Winston-Salem, N. c..
shere they will be guests of Mr.. and
alrs Sidney Lamar Womack at their
| lone there.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Brown and
Wilbur Brown will spend several
eeeks at Mountville, and will be
pinned by Nh. and Mrs. John L,
Brown, of Montgomery.
DR.. H. W. German will be the
sinner guest Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. Logan at their home on Brook
gn Heights.
Miss Ellinor Tillman left Friday
Tor New York and st. Louis.
Mrs. ]. R. Lilies left Saturday for
visit Of some length to her parents
p Rochelle, Ga.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Crockett and
|mIdren have returned from visit
4 a month to relatives and friends in
atlanta.
Mrs. John Woolfork and children,
A Fort Valley, are the guests of
It's Lee Hansford, at her home on
zee street.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hawkins have
etarned to their home here after a
.lslt Of few days to their son, En-
Ileu Hawkins, at his country home
lear Americas.
Mr. and Mrs D. B. Barton, who
ave :, been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
], H. Stubs at their home in An
'e'sohVllle district, left Wednesday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-30
Drv Agent CAN'T Gets
Assistant Field Job

WASHINGTON, July 30.-Commls-
sioner Blair announced today the APP
pointment of Daniel ], CAN'T, for
r1.erly federal supervisory prohibition
agent at Atlanta, to be assistant field
supervisor, with supervision over the
Southeastern states.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-30
PRESIDENT ON YACHT

WASHINGTON, July 3O.-Presi-
dent Harding was aboard the yacht
Mayhower today, en- route to Plym-
outh, Mass, where Monday he will
speak at the exercises commemorate
ing the ter-centenary of the landing
of the pilgrims.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-30
6BANDITSCET
DEATH SENTENCE

ANTE, La, July 3o.-Six men
recently convicted on the charge of
murder of Dallas L. Gaines, when
he attempted to fight off an early
morning attack on the bank at In
dependence, La, were sentenced to-
day to be hanged.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-30

Wesson Oliver, the young son of
Mrs. Lula Oliver, and who has been
for two years past in Atlanta, pass
ed through Americas Friday in a big
touring car. After a short stop with
relatives here, he proceeded to Home
stead, Fla, to join his mother in a
visit with other relatives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-30

often than twice weekly during hot
weather. -,
Mr.. Marshall suggests that al
farmers interested in taking advan--
tage of this cream market get in
touch with him for the purpose of
arranging cooperative shipments, en-
failing minimum expense, and solV-
ing the separator problem. "
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-30

Mrs. G. w. Riley has returned
from Atlanta, where she and Mr. Ri
ley, who is a member Of the Georgia
House of Representatives, have been
residing at the Piedmont hotel since
the converting of the Assembly. Mr..
Riley did not return for the week
end, being called to Chattanooga on
business. Mrs. Riley will not return
to Atlanta, as the session has less
than two weeks to run.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-30

"Absolom Set Joab's Field Afre," "
will be the subject of the sermon
Sunday night at the Union Taberna-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-30

Miss Ruth Kendrick and Miss Jam
cite Sessions. of Tennille, are the
guests of Mrs. Harold Ahearn at her
home on South Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-30

Miss Elizabeth Mays has returned
| to her home here after visit OF
some time to her grandmother, Mrs.
ALA Kendrick, at her home in Ten
Mile
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. James Eason are at
home to their friends at their coy
apartment with Mrs. C. j. Page, on
Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-30

Mrs. M. L. Mailman has returned
from Preston, where she was the
guest for some time of her sons, M
G. Mailman and L. G. Hallman.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-30

Rev. Frank Anderson will leave
Monday for North Carolina, where he
will visit among relatives and friends
during his vacation period which the
Presbyterian congregation has
granted him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-30
100000 Offered
For US. Wooden Fleet

| WASHINGTON, July 3O.-A bid
for $1O,000,O00 for the whole gov.
eminent fleet of wooden vessels was
received today by the United States
Shipping Board from R. A. Thomp.
son, of New York, but the envelope
did not contain check for 81 100000
the required ten per cent deposit
The board is endeayoring to get in
touch with the Thompson firm.
Gle colored Baptist church, the pastor,
DR.. j. j. Chisholm, announced Satur-
day for the benefit of the white
friends of the church who might de-
sire to attend. Special seats are re-
served for white people. Dr. CHS
holm is preparing to go to Tuskegee,
Ala, the last week in August to par
ticipate in the meeting Of the Au-
burn Missionary Baptist association,
of which he is dean, the dean being
the teacher of theology for the dis
trict.
Mrs. R. C. Anderson and son, Mil
ford, left Americas this week to
spend the month of August visiting
relatives and friends in North Geor-
gia and the two Carolinas.
Mrs. G. w. Lumpkin, who has been
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. j. E.
Logan at their home on Brooklyn
Heights, will return Sunday to her
home in Montgomery.
The regular monthly meeting of
John D. Mathis Post No. 2, will be
held at the Carnegie Library Mon
day night, August l, at 8 o'clock.
All members are urgently request
ed to be present, as there will be
several matters of important business
to be taken up.
Mrs. J. W. Stallings, who has been
spending the past two weeks with
her daughter, Mrs. Walker Lane, in
Valdosta, has returned to her home
here.
Rev. Frank Anderson will leave
Monday for North Carolina, where he |
will visit among relatives and friends |
during his vacation period which the !
Presbyterian congregation has
granted him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-30

Mrs. ]. w. Stallings, who has been
spending the past two weeks with
her daughter, Mrs Walker Lane, in
Valdosta, has returned to her home
here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Jackson left
Americas Saturday for visit Of
some time to relatives and friends IN
Beaumont, Tex, and later will visit
points in Oklahoma.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-30

Miss Ellinor Tillman left Friday
or New York and St. Louis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-30
Standard Dry Goods Co.

Forsyth St. Next Bank of CommsFea
AMERLcuS, GA
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-30

Mrs. G. w. Lumpllin, who has been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. j. E.
Logan at their home on Brooklyn
Heights, will return Sunday to her
home in Montgomery.
Evening star., 1921-12-04
|SK|RM|SH IS LOST
I BY HYLAN Faction
New York Mayor and Foes
Clash at Meeting Held
by Charter Board.
By the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December 2-Mayor
Hylan's administration clashed with
other members of Gov. Miller's New
York city charter commission at its
organization meeting here today and
| went down to defeat, though fighting
Disagreement cropped out first over
the election of former Supreme JUS
tice Francis M. Scott as permanent
chairman after Comptroller Craig.
one of three Hylan administration
men named by the governor. had
been selected temporary chairman.
Mr.. Craig expressed fear that news
paper forecasts Of Justice Scott's
election would create the impression
| thnt the commission had been 'packL
ed" by Gov. Miller and shake public
confidence IN its activities, az least
in New York city.
His motion to lay the matter Of
selecting chairman on the. table.
seconded by Mayor Hylan, was lost.
He then moved adjournment. which
was seconded by the mayor, and
which also was voted down.
the mayor for chairman. while the
other members. Mayor Hylan. Mr..
Riegelman and Justice Scott not vot-
ing. cast Their votes for Justice Scott.
When Justice Scott took the chair
and said he understood the commits
sion was now authorized to arrange
with Supreme Court Justice Edward
McGoldrick to act as counsel" Mr..
Craig leaped to his feet-and began a
motion. The chairman cut him off.
however, admonish' him not to
start in at every meeting and ac-
cuse every member of being q crook
Justice McGoldrick was declared
counsel.
the chairman. made another kick"
when Prof. H. L. McPain was nomi-
mated for secretary after Mr.. Craig
had asserted the secretaryship should
go to Brooklyn man. Prof. McPain
was elected.
ing object'on to this motion-which
was carried.
Evening star., 1921-12-04
british DISCLOSE
EGYPTIANS STAND
White Paper Shows 0biec'
tions to Proposals Involv-
ing Retention of Troops.
By the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, December 3-A British
white paper so
W tn an Egytian delegation on \the
abandonment of the British protec-
torate over Egypt. shows, as had
been previously indicated. that the
Egyptians rejected the proposals of
chiefly owing to the military provisions.
The reply of the Egyptian delega-
ton stated that the proposals re-
served to Great Britain the right 70
maintain her military forces at Ill
times throughout Egypt and to cot.
troll communications. which "consti-
tutes occupation pure and Simple.
destroys every idea of independence
and suppresses even internal sover-
eighty" The reply also said the
British proposals respecting Sudan
were also unacceptable. as they failed
to guarantee to Egypt the .sover-
eighty Of Sudan and control OF, the
Nile.
Hoped for Alliance.
we had hoped" the reply states,
ITO conclude a treaty Of alliance
which. while truly establishing the
independence of Egypt, would have
safeguarded British interests; and
Egypt. as an ally Of Great Britain,
would have held II as point of
cations incumbent upon her"
The main features of the govern
ments proposals. as outlined to ABLY
Pasha, head of the Egyptian delega-
tion. are as follows:
First. in the future British troops
would be confined to Port Said and
the eastern zone of the SueZ canal:
second. British controller of the
public debt would be appointed; third,
EGYPT would have the right Of diplo-
matte representation abroad. but in
all treaties. save commercial agree
ments, the British government would
have the right to be consulted; fourth
Alexandra would be a British naval
base, with an international police
police force; fifth. the Anglo Egyptian
SUDAN would remil as at present,
with the enjoyment Of equal righ.s by
bo.h countries. and the safety of the
Egyptian water supply would be
guaranteed.
Allenby Disappointed.
The white paper contained a COM
munication from Gen Allenby to the
Egyptian sultan. in which the former
regretted Egypts rejection of the
proposals. Neither the present condi-
tion IN the world nor the course Of
events in Egypt since the armistice."
says Gen. Allenby's communication,
permits modific. tion in the dispo-
sltion of the British forces Egypt
Is part of the empires communica-
tions."
Gen. Allenby's letter says England
does not intend to keep Egypt under
ner tutelage, but, "on the contrary,
70 1ortify the. conservative elements
| in Egyptian nationalism, to give them
scope and to bring Egypt nearer to
the fulhllment of her n. tional ideal
But we must insist on effective rights
and powers to safeguard both Egypts
interests and our own until the Egyp-
tan people have shown the capacity
themselves to preserve their country
from internal disorder and from in
! tervenlion by foreign powers"
Evening star., 1921-12-04
VOTES TO ACCEPT CANNON
TO DECORATE GATEWAYS
objector Yields in Matter Of Using
Captured German Gras at For
est Reservation.

CHICAGO, December 3.-The con.
troversy over the use of captured
German cannon as decorations for the
gateways to the Cook county forest
preserves ended today in a victory
for the patriotic organizations who
protested the ruling of President DAN
iel Ryan of the county board against
acceptance of the war souvenirs from
the War Department.
When the offer was received from
the War Department recently Presi-
dent Ryan recommended it be de-
c1ined on the ground that the peaceful
forest preserves were no place for
warlike reminders OF conflict.
The American Legion and others
contended that they would preserve
memories Of the world war and thus
serve as a preventive against such a
conflict in the future.
Announcing that he had only express
ed his own opinion, President Ryan
moved reconsideration of the War De-
partment's offer and voted to accept
the cannon.
Evening star., 1921-12-04
BANK PROPERTY TO GO
ON THE AUCTION BLOCK
Hopewell Court Orders Sale of
$50, 900 Property on
December 8.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HOPEWELL, Va, December a.
Attorneys ]. o. Hefiin and David Har-
rison, receivers for the Virginia State
Bank, which closed its doors four
months ago, have arranged. in pur-
suance of an order from the Hope
well circuit court, to sell the prop
erty of the bank, amounting to about
$4,000. at public auction on Decem-
ber 8.
The receivers. who were handicap
ped by the fact that the majority
of the banks collateral consisted Of
liberty loan bonds, which have de-
creased in value since the war, have
made exemplary progress in the
handling of the banks affairs and in
bringing them to a speedy conclusion
for the alleviation of the small de-
positors who suffered much when the
bank went under. 1t is expected that
the banks affairs will ue completely
wound up within three more months
Evening star., 1921-12-04
DIAL PRIZE IS AWARDED.
Sherwood Anderson, Novelist, Gets
$4,000 by Years Selection.

NEW YORK, December 3.-Sher-
wood Anderson. novelist. has been
awarded the annual prize of $4,000.
offered by the Dial in recognition of
service to American letters.
The award. the editors of the Dial
announced today. is intended TO give
practical recognition to excellence. to
release writer from obligations
which may interfere with the full
exercise of his creative powers. and
to make up. at least in a small way.
for the small financial return and
the limited recognition accorded to
work of high merit in comparison
with the excessive returns made to
more popular writer's"
Mr.. Anderson is a native of Cam
den. Ohio and lives at Palos Park
near Chicago.
Evening star., 1921-12-04

mems fine shoes. In business placed
by many buyers 6.400 pairs of black
shoes were called for in a total OF
12,100 pairs. This proportion is said
to be Indicative of the general run
of the color demand. Its real sig
nificance. however, lies in the fact
that ten different shades and types
Of tan shoes supplied the 500 pairs
of this color that were ordered.
whereas the 6,4O0 pairs of blacks
were divided among only four styles.
Evening star., 1921-12-04

a mountain ridge near Monterey. A
bullet hole was found in the back
Of the head, with the ball imbedded
In the skull.
An inquest will be held to deter
mine whether Carwell was murdered.
1t Is reported that at the session of
the Highland county grand jury. held
shortly after his disappearance, he
had Intended to disclose evidence of
an alleged bootleggers' rig" in that
locality.
Evening star., 1921-12-04
PLAGUE CASE IN SPAIN,

MURCIA, Spain, December 3.-"Afri-
can sickness" hitherto exclusively con-
fined to Africa and Italy, has attacked
a child here. Every precaution is being
taken by the medical authorities to pre-
vent a spread of the disease.
Evening star., 1921-12-04
Mems Initial Handkerchiefs

Al in boxes Of one.haF dosen..
Box of 6, $l.25; box Of 8, $1.z5;
Fox of 6, $500; box Of 6, $500; box
of 6, $3.50; box of 8, $l.O0. with col
ored initials; box of 3, $l.z5, fancy
border and colored initials.
Others 15c to $1!OO each.
Evening star., 1921-12-04
Mems Blanket Bath Robes
$5.85 and SIS

OF good heavy blankets, in coat style
with roll collar. Buttons. silk corded
edges and cord at waist. Plenty of them
to choose from. All sizes. At $s.SS and
$500.
Others priced from $4.o5 to $500.
Evening star., 1921-12-04
BLACK SHOES IN pEMAND.

NEW YORK. December 3-There
seems to be little doubt now that
tan shoes will be pretty well sup
planted by blacks next spring in
Evening star., 1921-12-04
French Umbrella Shop.

Buy Xmas Gifts early. Large assortmen :
ladies', Gents and Children's Umbrellas Rea-
s0nable prices. Canes and Suit Case Umbrellas.
71S 18th St. NV.
Repairing Franklin 4J94-W Recoyerlh.
Evening star., 1921-12-04

OF and Fine Perca Every d NJ
shirt pearl
finished with patched yoke Patterns
and white;
whites and color Sizes IA H.
Evening star., 1921-12-04
HOLE OF BULLET FOUND
IN HEAD OF SKELETON
Bones Of J. Edgar Carwell Of Mon.
terey, Va, Who Disappeared
Last March.
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
STAUNTON. Va. December "A
skeleton, identified as that of J. Ed
gar Carwell. proprietor of a hotel at
Monterey. who disappeared last March,
was discovered today by hunters on
Evening star., 1921-12-04
"Pape's Cold Compound" is Quickest Relief

Ds stay stufed-up! Quit blowing snuffing! dose
Of Papes Cold Compound taken every until three
doses taken usually breaks up any cold
The first dose cloggedup nostri and passages
shness sneezing
Papes Cold Compound the quickest relief known
and costs only few drug 1t assist
Tastes nice. Contains qunne Insist upon Papes
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-10-27

quarters. Baron Won Grunau and
Baron Won Lcrsner, and says to
them:
Il beg OF you to trnsmit Az urg-
ent request with Wow TO the i'm
mediate dispatch OF our offer OF
peace. Today tho troops are hold -
ing, but one cannot forcsee what
may happen tomorrow
Half an hour later at 1880 p. m.
Marshal Hindenburg intervenes, and
referring 90 the report that "A new
chancellor will be appointed that
evening or the next day. says.
IF the formation OF the govern
ment remains the least In doubt and
Is not certain for this evening be-.
tween Z and o'clock. / am OF opin-
ion that II is necessary this very
night TO send our declaration to the
foreign governments"
At . O'Clock the liaison officers
confirm the preceding declarations
Baron Won Gruauau adds.
My impression Is that everyone
here has lost hin Ielf-control.' "
lie goes OFT TO the emperor who
agrees with him that, in order to
take steps FOR peace, II Is necessary
TO await till the new government has
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-10-27

fused and anxious period. Anxiety
and confusion are made worse on
tho 26th by news that bulgaria In
tends To conclude a separate peace.
Germany decides to send troops
there. But 1t II already too late and
on the 29th the bulgarian armistice
is signed at Salonica. Chancellor
Won Hcrtling had declared on Sep
tember . at the council of min
listers.
I'VE must say to our enemies.
You see that you cannot beat us 80
but we are always ready as We have
told you unequivocally on several
occasions to conclude a peace fun OF
honor" "
The succession Of allied victories,
the Austrian manifestations. the
Bulgarian armistice omplctcly
change this situation. Is Germany
ready to sue for peace--not offer itg
That is how the question now pre-
sents itself. Listen 10 the answer.
This answer comes from a quarter
whence even yesterday 1t was the
least expected and in form which
aggravates its astounding nature. II
Is the first of October. II is I o'clock
in the afternoon. General Ludeu-
dortt sends for the two iialson Of the
chancellery at great general head