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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-05
Americus All-Stars
Ball Club Organized

The Americua All-Stars-that's g
the name Of the Americus baseball
club just organized The members
of this club, composed of many ex-
college players and high school men
organized last week and turned out
Monday afternoon at the playground
for the first practice. Arrange
ments have been made for a prac-
tice game to be played with the
Americus High School Thursday
afternoon at the playground
James Davenport has been elected
manager of the team and the follow
ing are members: Robert Lana.
Ralph Lane. Bolton Payne, Mona
han, Broadhurst, Shambaugh, Dav-
export, Poole, Lumpkin, Walker aud
Allen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-05
NEW ERA

Mr.. and Mrs. II. j. Morris, lloyd
and Linwoud Morris and Mrs Lou
Roach were visitors at the home Of
Mrs. S. M. Parker Tuesday after
noon.
Mrs. NJ. c. Veal spent Tuesday af-
terpoon in Americus, the guest of
her sister, Mrs. A. B. Cary.
Mrs. Z. w. Parker and Mrs r. P
Parker were visitors Tuesday at the
home of Mrs. Amanda Autry.
Mr.. Z. 7. Pace and Mrs. Marga-
ret Pace, of Leslie, Mrs. G. W,
Grant and C. w. Grant, Jr., of Cho-
kee, were visitors at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Bradley Thurs
day afternoon.
Little Miss Henrietta Doster, Of
Rocky Ford, is the guest of her SIS
ter, Mrs. Marvin Vincent.
\ Mrs. E. w. Parker and Miss Della
Parker were visitors at the home Of
Mrs. W. G. Grant Thursday after
noon.
Mrs. w. L. McNeal, Ms,es Eufa
and Ruth .McNeal were visitors at
the home of Mrs. Z. w. Parker Wed,
nesday afternoon
Mrs. Thomas Bradley spent Friday
afternoon at the home of her par
ents, MIR. and Mrs. M. C. Veal
Miss Lucille Parker was the guest
Of Miss Ruth Johnson at ner home
near Americas, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Parker weTt
visitors at the home Of Nj and Mrs
r. p Parker Friday afternoon.
Mrs. E. w. Parker and Miss Dell;
Barker were visitors at the home o
Mrs. B. J. McNeal and 3,rs P. R
| Cannon Friday afternoon.
Little Ruth and Neva Ledger spen
the weekend with their grandpar
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Ledger.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. ". Parker, en-
| tertained few of their friends wit
a singing Saturday evening 1t wa
very much enjoyed by all present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Freeman
Mrs. J. P. Ghokon and Miss Iren
| Gholson, of Americus, were Sunda
\ visitors at the home of Mrs. Mar
! Giles, 49,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-05
CITY Court Grind
On Criminal Docket

The Americus city court convened
Yesterday with Judge Harper pre-.
siding. A small number of criminal
cases were taken up by the court and
up to 12 o'clock when court adjourn
ed until 2 O'Clock 5 cases were tried.
Following are the cases finished
during the session: Jno. Clark, having
Iiquor, guilty, was given 8 months or
fine of $50. Semmie Dean, sim
pie larceny, guilty, 8 months or $5O'
Fate Brown, assault and battery
mistrial, and Jack Simpson, simple
larceny, guilty The sentence in the
case of Jack Simpson was held up
by the judge. Jack is a small ne
gro boy and has been before city
court twice before on the same
charge, stealing bicycles, and both
times paroled because of his youth.
Judge Harper has taken his case I'M
der consideration and has not yet an
nounced his sentence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-05

million dollars worth of seized liquor
was poured out few years ago.
At Richland remarkable recep-
ton was met. The school children
turned out en- masse, and citizens
were present from all over Stewart
county and many from Webster
county. The speaking took place
from the north side of the station
The train was As minutesrlate get
ting in from Columbus, but because
of the large crowd and the appar-
ent interest the full half hour was
allotted for the stop.
The tourists were greeted hearth
ly by Mayor 7. F. Carter in an adj
dress of welcome. Mayor Garter
formerlv had a daughter in Agnes
Seee0+ttt eee0tt College, amt ITUw mas sU1T III
Tech, and he let it be known where
his heart lies, edueationally. j. B.
Abrams, of Savannah, responded,
and he was followed by Victor Al
len, of Buford, chairman OF the
Tech campaign executive committee.
J. R. Mccain of Decatur, vlce-presl,
dent of Agnes Scott College, and
former Governor Brown also spoke
Mr.. Mccain said that gold was
found in Georgia in more ways th24
one; that Georgia Tech is gold
mine in that its graduates are able
to earn so much more than untraln'
ed men. He pointed cut that the
average yearly earning of the az
erage man in this country is $ ,oO'
and the average for Tech graduates
is $4,000 per year, difference IN
40 wears, the average expectancy OF
life, of $4,000, indicating what
Tech is worth to a single man grac-
mated bv it. He told Richland that
Stewart county was entitled to 10
free scholarships at Teen, whlch
should be worth $4,000 year 10
the county. His talk, because 1t was
intensely practical and brought nome
to the average man and woman tfG
genuine value of Tech, was listened.
to with deep interest. Smlllngly
pointed out that Agnes Scott College.
is interested in Tech, since 1t is IN
terested in it's girls getting hus6anaS
better able to give them the things
in life worth while. j.,
Governor Browns talk was brief
and largeley a greeting, with its own
appeal for Tech. Al the conclusio1
of each speakers talk he was pre-,
sented with handsome bouquet Of
roses by a handsome young lady.
AS the Tech train pulled out mem
bers of the party repeated their KID
manning stunt of Monday at Mari
eta and took aboard five pretty
Richland girls, carrying them to
Americas. These girls were Misses
Grace Harmon, Ernestine Stevens,
Laura Carter, Susie Emma Chappe!l
a Mary Aston.
among the citizens in the audi
ence greeting the tourists We're: Il,
J Dixon. N. c. Coffin, w. G. Dixon,
Jake Giles, J.. e. French, r. 7. Dix
on S. E. Beall, j. w. Bell, Il Il. Car
ter, ]. NJ. Clements, M G. Richard.
son, J. NJ. Smelling, Mrs. I. F; Car
ter. Mrs. r. T. Humber, Mrs. Harry
Dixon, Mrs. A. C. French, MRS. j. Z.
Dixon, Mrs. J. M. Kenyon, Mrs. g.
M. Pugh, ARTHUR 7. Fort and G.. a.
Wells. From Lumpin were G. W.
Pugh, Earl Humber, Ordinary j., V.
,Castleberry, County Superintendent
W. i, Holiday and others.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-05
TRIAL OF RICH
PLANTER FOR
MURDER BEGUN
Move For Postponement
By Defense Over
ruled By Court

CONVICTION, April 5.-At the
afternoon session the jury was comp
pleted and is composed of seven
farmers, two merchants, clerk, a
barber and druggist. Court az
journed then until tomorrow morn
ing. The jury is composed Of
Charles A. Cason, farmer; W. g.
Moore, farmer; T. Il. Starr, farmer;
Byron Thacker, grocery clerk; +. q.
Crowley, merchant; }. T. Dennard,
farmers; j. Z. Rawlins, barber; Reg
mad Robinson, druggist. Besides
those selected this morning.
CONVICTION, April 5.-The trial
of John S. Williams, wealthy Jasper
county farmer which began here to-
day, brought hundreds into Coving-
ton from the surrounding counties tc
hear the states story of how VIII
Iiams is alleged to have had eleven
negroes killed to prevent his being
indicted for peonage by a federal
grand jury. 80
Williams was brought here from
Atlanta early today, and when the
case was formally called, Greene
Johnson, chief counsel for Williams
announced that the defense was not
ready. claiming he had not had sutfl-
cient time in which to prepare his
evidence.
After his motion for postment had
been overruled by Judge Hutcheson'
who is presiding during the trial
Attorney Johnson, demanded that he
be furnished the names Of all citizens
who had employed William
H. Howard. of Augusta, to aid the
state, and E. Marvin Underwood to
represent the negro, Manning, who
will the chief witness for the state,
and whose confession Of alleged muir
ders on the Williams farm shocked
all Georgia less than q fortnight ago.
Attorney Howard, assisting Sol
licitor General Brand in the prosecu-
| tion told johnson Governor Dorsey
had told him Rev. G. B. Wilmer and
Rev NJ. Ashbv Jones, both prominent
Atlanta ministers, had authorized him
to "emnloy Howard" and Attorney
Underwood said he had been employ
Cd h1z W " AMA+4G4a- " y afittee fitee7 ef A -
lanta, on behalf of a group Of "citi-
zens at large
johnson then asked Underwood if
the citizens. referred to were menl-
bers of the National As ociation for
the Advancement OF Colored Peo-
pies, to which Underwood replied,
"not so far as | know. 2
/ Immediately aftcrward the selec-
ton of the Jury began. and J. L. Hill,
| the second talisman examined, was
| the fi1st Juror selected Being accept
ed by both sides. G W. Gober, a
farmer and w. A. Pate, merchant.
of Oxford, were other Jurors accepted
before the noon adjournment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-05
COMMITTEE TO
PROBE ABUSES
OF SERVICE MEN
To Report on Lack Of
Authority OfDepart-
ment Heads

WASHINGTON, April 5.-Presi.
dent Harding today asked his special
commission headed by Charles G
Dawes, of Chicago, to make dill.
gent inquiry" of government depart
ment heads in an effort to find out
Just where existing government agen-
cies have been lacking in authority
or neglectful in failing to care for
disabled service men.
He also asked that investigation be
made of abuses which have devel-
oped." The request was in theform
of statement which read at the
grst meeting of the commissioners bv
Dawes, who called on the president
today at the White House
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-05
BACK
FROM MACON
Commander of Legion.
Post Here Praises
State Work

Rev Frank Anderson, commander
of John d. Mathis Post, American
Legion, of this city, returned Mon
day from Macon, where he attend.
ed the preliminary conference Of the
AMERICAN Legion, together with l30
delegates representing 1873 posts in
Georgia.
Mr. Anderson today gave some of
his impressions of the convention
which will be of interest to a wide
circle of friends of the Legion in
Americus and elsewhere, as follows
Il have always been proud of my
membership in the American Legion
but came away from the Legion
conference in Macon yesterday a far
more enthusiastic Legionnaire be-.
cause | now know more of the noble
aspirations and high ideals of this
uon-partisan and most democratic of
organizations.
The Legion is not an after-the,
war officers club as many have ac,
eused it of being. Furthermore, il
is not a partisan club thoughs many
in Georgia have accused us of being
when we recently made strenuous
fight in behalf of the principles we
hold dear.
"The American Legion is not in.
tended solely to preserve the sacred
memories of the comrades who gave
their lives for their country, though
this would amply justify our eXict.
cnce. It's purpose as our national
adjutant, Mr.. Bolles, said yesterday,
is to serve. Its key word is service
Eligibility to membership comes
from having served. It's object is to
serve, to serve in fourfold capac.
ity; First, to care for the disabled
comrades by helping them secure the
free medical, dental and hospital at
tention our government so freely
provides. Second, to care for the
interests. of orphaned children, wild
ows, and dependent fathers and
mothers of the boys VINO sacrificed
their lives. Third, to further any
civic enterprise in the community.
And, fourth, and possibly the great
est service, to keep aglow the fires
of patriotism. 1t is said that in our
last struggle about one percent of
our people aroused the 100 million
of our people to a sense of their
duty to their county and right. The
four million men who served in the
late war must continue this that our
nation may keep real her love for
our glorious flag, and the finest ma
Jon. in the world. The Legion has
no apology for her existence.
we are discredited by Nmany to-
day! But wait, and you'll see the
day when the Legion will be recog
nized as a mighty factor for pre-
serving the integrity and ideals Of
our nation. To the Legion must fall
the work that the Confederate vet.
erans and the Spanish veterans, have
rendered. namely, keeping our
hearts aglow in loyalty to the flag
and country.
"The. day is coming when no one
could keep you oes Of the Legion.
Eventually you will join, why not
now. Let's get together, now for
the service we can render, and not
wait until the chief reason will be
the selfish glory of being a member,
See R.. L. Crawford, chairman OF
membership committee today
M. H Fletcher left today for
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-05
JURY SELECTED FOR WILLIAMS MURDER TRIAL
Hoover Meets With
Conference Committee

WASHINGTON, April 5.-The de
veiopment of methods for the ex-
Fansion Of American trade, both for
eign and domestic, under the elise
co-operation of the government and
business men, formed the principal
purpose today of the first of a series
of conferences between Secretary
Hoover and special committee of
five from the. Chamber of Commerce
it the United States, recently ap.
pointed at Hoover's request.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-05
Charles Said To Have
Started Out Of Hungary

VIENNA, April 5.-(By Associat-
ed Press. 1T was reported here
shortly before noon today that Tor
mer Emperor Charles had left his
refuge at Syeinamanger on his way
out of Hungary. Official contirma-
tion of the report, however, was un-
obtainable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-05
END OF BRITISH
STRIKE NOT Seen
400 Workers Delegates
Debate 3 Hours With
Miners Fruitlessly

LONDON April 5-(By Asso,
ciated Press. )-For three hours this
morning four hundred delegates Of
the National Transport Workers
Federation debated the question of
striking with British coal miners, but
without reaching a decision. The
conferees then adjourned until Wed.
nesday morning, when they will re.
sumo sessions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-05
BUDAPEST SAYS CHARLES
is NEAR AUSTRIAN LINE.

BUDEPEST, April 5.-(By Asao.
eiated Press. Former Emperor
Charles departed from Sleinamanger,
near the Austrian border at l0;35
this morning, on his way out of Hun
gary. Premier Heleky made this an
nouncement in the national assem-
bly, this afternoon,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-05
Tech TOURISTS
VISIT AMERICUS
Guests OF Local Tech
Boosters At Clue
Club Grounds

The Greater Georgia Tech Indus.
trial Tour, travelling by special
Train, arrived in Americus today at
| O'Clock, three-quarters Of an hour
late from -RichLand -TAey5r- hey were r7rett
at the station by citizens of Amcri-
Gus in cars and taken directly to
the barbecue grounds.
Before the speaking a splendid
barbecue was served prepared by ].
J.. Glawson.
After the barbecue the crowd was
entertained by songs by the Yellow
Jacket quartette, after which the
tourists We're welcomed to Americus
by Col. W. 7. Lane.
II wish to welcome you in the be-
half of the many organizations of
the city of Americus," said he, "and
in the behalf of the city of Ameri.
Gus ! extend to you a sincere and
hearty welcome. Not only to do we
welcome you because its you, but be-
cause of that all-important mission
you come on. We have special in.
terest in Georgia Tech because sc
many Of our own boys have received
their training there and because
many of them are there now. We
take great pride in the fact that the
first president of Georgia Tech was
an Americus boy, Lyman Hail..
II would like to assure again that
We are thaled, delighted an happy
to welcome you here, and | take
great pleasure in presenting to you
the Hon Stephen Pace, an alumnus
of your great school, who will well
come you in behalf of the Tech
alumni of Americus."
Before giving his welcome address
Mr.. Pace and the members Of the
Georgia Tech student body present
sang the famous "Ramhn' Wreck"
chool song of TeCh.
"In behalf of those RambliE'
Wrecks of Americus who attended
the grand old college Of Georgia
Tech | wish to welcome you here
today. | assure you that the alumni
of Americus are awake to the great
CT need now Of technical knowledge
and the need of an endowment so
that Georgia Tech can progress and
extend her work. We are happy to
have you and we will all cooperate
with you in gaining your objective"
The addresses of M. Lane and
Mr.. Pace were followed by an ad-
dress by Everctte Morss, Of Boston,
an important manufactures, and a
chronological school granduate.
Many prominent me" Of The state
we're maong the tourists here, IN
cluding Ex-Governor Brown and
Mayor Key, of Atlanta Governor
Dorsey was to have been here but
had to leave the party to attend to
some important business at lie capi-
tall q
ABOARD TECH SPECIAL, April
5.-The Tech tourists started their
second day this morning from Co
lumbus. Still sleepy from a hard
Monday, they we're routed oatSat :
O'Clock and greeted by COMMITTEES
headed by Mayor Couch and taken
in cars. to the Ralston Hotel where
breakfast was served and brief
speaking program carried out with
HOMER McClatchey as toastmasteF.
They were then taken on a tour OF
the industrial and residential SET
tions of the city, which include IL
cotton mills. They were also shown
| the suot in Girard, Ala, where half
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-05
ERWIN RKRGpoLL LOSES.

TOPEKA. KaIls.. April 5,--EiIorts
of Erwin Bergdoll, Philadelphia draft
dodger. to obtain his release from
Leavenworth prison through habeas
corpus proceedings were defeated to-
day when Judge Pollock in the federal
district court, denied BergdolPs APP
plication for habeas corpus hearing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-05

The hottest and coldest spots in
America are under one roof-in the
laboratory of an electrical firm in
Sehneetady, n. 7.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-05

Japan is covered with immense
orchards of mulberry trees for the
raising Of cocoons for the silk in-
dustry.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-05

Wireless messages from large
world centers are being received By
the huge station recently opened at
Tomoioka, Japan.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-05

Cleanings from feather pillows
have been found to be rich in nitro'N
gen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-05

NJ. H. Fletcher left today foF
Jacksonville to spend several days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-05
COTTON.

AMERICUS SPOT. COTTON
Good Middling, ii lie.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-12-11

Jungleland Moving Pictures right in your
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Jungleland Jass Boys will tickle little folks
and big folks most to pieces! They're the
cleverest, funniest outfit that ever scrambled
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Every Jungeland Show is yours to boss to
your hearts content A performance every
time you want it-from breakfast till the good
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astonishes and delights children; scream
series of animal-ant that will bring punches
of laughter from every member of your family!l
Kelogg's Jungleland Moving Pictures are
HERE TODAY-ready to hop into your home;
ready to turn tricks and stunts; to dress up in
unheard-of jungle jee- jaws-just to give you
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And all free--ALL FREEi-this Jungle
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Kellogg's Jungleland Moving Pictures are
right here in town to tell you the joys of eating
Kelloggs Corn Flakesl A band of happy,
light hearted jungle-folk who come directly
into your home with big and glad package of
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-12-11

KELLOGG'S Corn Flakes! Get KELLOGG'S
from the nearest grocery store and you get
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Jungleland is inside the Waxtite wrapper on
the packagel You can't get KELLOGG'S
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ting KELLOGG'S Corn Flakes!
QUICK to the grocer's at the break of
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BE Quickl Get your package EARLY, for
today is KELLOGG'S JUNGLELAND DAYi
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-10-24
The Revolt of Vera Sanderson
BY JANE PHELPS

death to her meant nothing sad or
awful 1t was simply going before
| learned many things in these
talks over the kettles of steaming
fruit. | knew nothing, prcciousIN
OF the places and countries, she de-
scribed. She gave such vivid pic.
lures OF them, however, that ! could
fairly see the countries she de-
scribed; the peoples, their cos
tunes She had the faculty OF max
Ing her listener visualize whateyer
she talked about
She was a good italian scholar
and offered to teach me the Ian
guage. l was delighted and ofen
we spent long hours either with
books, or If we were busy about the
house with what she called: Con
versational lessons"
Often 1t seemed 70 me that the
little | paid her was altogether IN.
adequate. When l spoke of this she
invariably silenCed me by saying
you forget what you give me Tor
good measure, Vera dear. W
something for an old womaift9
have a young girl as companion,
is worth more than money TO me.
Don't feel that l haven't made
good bargain for myself, for 1 have
I have always longed for a daughter.
| think God sent you to me, I shan
always feel He guided you here
Often l wondered what keith.
what my own people would say II
they knew. l had written home be.
fore / left Margaret's house. ! tod
them | was going away Immediately,
and for an indefinite period I ADDED
that | was amply provided win
funds, that they were not TO worry
II long time passed before they
heard from me. That ] would ar
range they should hear II anything
untoward happened me. But that
never should go back to live I'M me
same house with my sistor-ln-laW'
When | thought OF them AZ home
had severe twinges OF conscience,
4 longer to write Sallle all about
Mrs. Aldrich: the homo j had found
But / was afraid If did that mother
would consider IL her duty TO morn
Keith, So I tried 10 forget that ]
longed to hear from them and tc
be contented as possible in my qul"
home.
Could ! at this time. have ban,
Used the thought Of Mrs De Lls'
or divorce. | should have beer. a.
most happy. Then, too Mrs, AlG'
rich mad made a remark lhhE a.
though unwittingly on her part, Nsq
made me very miserable--wnen !
recalled II.
She had said
mo one has the right TO make an
other unhappy II they can help IN
With a rush the thought OF h'E'
came over me.
Was / making him unhappy o
cause / had not allowed him 10 l'
vorce me; or given him a chance "
give me the divorce, instead of Tu'f
ming away from him. AitholB4
had done nothing untll ! ha1 u'
serted him to warrant divorce.
knew that In different states divorce
were given for incompaubll'ly aN'
other reasons. ,-,a
loved Keith dearly; did NV, .y
him enough to give him 90 anyt'
II II would make him happier Ia,
over and over | asked mysr Ws
question. and never was ! ape ,s,
feel that l could give him up u"''
compelled. ,-,,,
Il am not good like Mrs Adri'%Es Es
said to myself, Il never vi"
the one TO ask for freedom. q.
Tomorrow--Vera Seeks Ad'l"
Last,