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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
STATHAM HEADS
DISTRICT MASONS
Convention To Meet In
Americus Again Next :
Year

New officers chosen by the Third
Masonic district convention, which
has just ended its annaul session
here are DR.. j. r. Statham, Ameri-
Gus, worshipful master; j. R. Smith,
Vienna, deputy worshipful master; j.
R. Russell, Fitzgerald, senior war
den; A. S. Johnson, DeSoto, junior
warden; M. A. Walker, Preston, Sc
Mon deacon; D. L. Paulk, Fitzgerald,
junior deacon; Dan Chappell, Ameri-
Gus, senior steward; H. w. Taylor,
Cuthbert, junior deacon, and j. E.
Sheppard, Americus, secretary
The convention was in session two
days, with more than two hundred
visiting Masons here for the gather.
ing, which was featured with bar.
becue, banquet and speaking in
addition to the usual exempliflcion
Of the secret degree work and the
discussion of matters of interest tC
the Masonic fraternity.
The next meeting will be held ir
Americas, beginning the first Tues
day in August next year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
CRISP VALUES
CUT $2,l16,OOO

CORDELE, August According
to the report of Tax Receiver C. O..
Perry to be made to. Comptroller
General William A. Wright this week,
the returns for Crisp county for the
current year are $2,116,000 under
the tax returns for the county. for
1921. The total returns for Crisp
county in 1920 were $7810,027.
The board of county tax assessors
completed their work of revising the
property valuations set out in the re-
turns some days ago, and consequent
ly the report of Tax Receiver Perry
as it will be made to the comptroller
general has the approval of the
board. BY those best in position to
anticipate the outcomei of such ia
situation, it is believed that the
comptroller general, as was the
case last year, will set a general
increase, on taxable property va1ua-
lions in the county,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
RESERVE HEAD
SHIFTS CREDIT
POLICY BLAME
Board Has Supervision,
But Not Control,
Saws Harding

WASHINGTON, August 4.-W P.
G. Harding, of the Federal Reserve
Board, answering criticism of the
board before the congressional com
mittee, today said the workings of
the national credit system were in the
hands of the reserve banks and over
these the board has general super
vision," adding that this did not mean
control"
'In law" he continued, 'the re-
serve banks are private corporations
controlled by their directors. Con
gress did not attempt to establish a
central bank, but did furnish the
means of mobilizing credits"
The question of individual credit
extensions was CLEARLY up to the
reserve banks" Mr.. Harding said.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
2 Dead AS Result Of
Fight At Columbus

COLUMBUS, August 4.-P. A.
Yomgston, aged As, and R. w. Ev-
ans are dead and w. f. Phillips is in
the county Jail with a number of
bruises about the head and body as
the result of a three cornered row
staged at the Columbus Iron Works
as the big plant was closing for the
days work near o'clock Wednesday
afternoon.
Just what the trouble was started
about, police couldn't learn. They
say that Youngston attacked Phillips,
who was a night watchman, immedi-
ately as he got through with work,
and had succeeded in beating him up
considerably when the latter drew a
revolver, firing three times. one ball
entering the back near the spine, in
fiicting fatal wound. Just how
Evans got into the row was not
known, but he soon became in the
thick of the fight, his friends claim
in the roll of peace-maker, and was
shot, ,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04

Premier Lloyd George (above) and
Lord Northcliffe (center) are engag-
ed in a political war that is rocking
Great Britain. Below is Lord Cur
zon, British foreign minister, who
is mixed in, and whom Northcliffe
characterizes as Lloyd Georges
first footman."
is the only man to make peace. The
only people who get near him tell
him so, constantly tell him so. So
he publishes his peace terms and he
waits for the call 1t does not
come"
AS matter of fact, Lloyd George
largely owes his position to the
Northcliffe press. 1t was the expose
of the British need for high explosive
shells that was made by the North
cliffe press, and their demand that
Lloyd George be made minister of
munitions that gave the Welshman
his big chance in the early years
of the war.
Also Northcliffe declined the pre-
mier's request to accept position
in the cabinet.
Since Lloyd Georges April, 1919,
speech the Northcliffe press has not
only unsparingly criticized his adj
ministration, but insister he ought
to follow program the chief planks
of which were:
FIRST-The necessity for rigid
economy in government and. the cut
ting out of all waste. This anti
waste campaign resulted in several
smashing defeats for the govern
ment.
SECOND Settlement of the Irish
question upon basis of justice to
Ireland.
ThIRD-The wisdom of standing
by France and understanding her
fear of German plans for the future.
FOURTH-Thev vital necessity for
the peace of the world that England
and America should see eye to eye
on such questions as disarmament
and the problems arising out of the
politics of the Pacific Ocean.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04

JOHNSON-No, sub. l voted
against it and I'd vote against it
again tomorrow. Now, these letters
here's one from an old-fashioned
mother. God bless her! wish there
were more of them! Pll--
BLANTON-Since you're so strong
for the old-fashioned women, what
do you think of the grandmother
who smokes her pipe in the CHM
ney corner?
JOHNSON (adjusting his red tie)
I'll have here 200 newspaper clip
pings. Every one says that cigaret
smoking has a bad effect on the
health of women and ruins the
health of the children these women
bear! Now, Gentlemen
BLANTON - The women who
smoke cigarets never have children.
JOHNSON-In regard to the ef-
feet of cigarets on health
lBLANTON - Right there, don't
you think it would have some eff
feet on women smokers if their es-
corts would disapprove?
JOHNSON-The best man in the
world is as helpless as a little child
when he's with a woman. That in
cludes me, too, Now to show you
that we make laws that affect wo-
men alone, let me cite the law pro
hibiting women from wearing one
piece bathing suits,
BLANTON-Right there, are you
in favor of that?
Johnson am!
FOChT-Would any of the spec.
tators like to comment?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
FIGHT TOHALT
COUNTY AGENTS
SFRUST
Leaders For Opposition
Shown Obligated To
Commissioner
Times-Recorder Bureau,
Kim hall Hn11cn

Times-Recorder Bureau,
Kimball House.
ATLANTA, Aug. A crushing
defeat was administered to the j. J.
Brown political machine in the Geor-
gia house this morning when an
amendment, supported by the state
agricultural department. to abolish
the farm demonstration agents of the
State College of Agriculture by re-
fusing to appropriate funds to match
the Smith-Lever fund was overwhelm-
ingly lost.
The vote on the question came af-
ter the entire afternoon and evening
of sessions of yesterday had been
consumed with speeches by support
ers of both factions.
The Brown faction was in complete
control yesterday, but when the
house convened in the evening,
monkey wrench was thrown into the
commissioners machine.
Brannen, of Bulloch. declared that
Kittrell, of Laurens, who was leading
the fight against the fund was an
oil Inspector under Commissioner
Brown before coming to the legisla-
ture this summer, while it was also
shown that Webb. of Lowndes, an
other of the denartment's advocates,
had son in the employ OF Brown
at present.
From then on each hour brought a
further disruption of what mad been
termed the stronged political ma
chiTe in the state. When the vote
was taken this morning, Kittcell at
| Aempted to introduce new amend
ment when the first was lost, but only
few votes were cast in favor of it.
The senate today refused to re-
/ consider its action of yesterday in
| passing the Western and Atlantic
funding plan.
Former Governor Hugh NJ Dor
sey's pamphlet on alleged peonage
conditions ia Georgia was attacked
in the house this morning in a reso-
luton by Representative Foy, of
Taylor, asking the appointment of
committee to conduct an investigation
and report back to the next session
assembly.
An attack was made on the de-
partment of public welfare. but an
appropriation of $4,000 was granted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
Singers To Gather At
Courthouse Sunday

Attention is called to the fact thai
the regular monthly singing meet
ing VIII be held at the court house
in Americus next Sunday afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock. All persons inter
ested, not only from this but other
counties are invited Among those
who have signified their mt ention to
attend are Sheriff and Mrs. MOBILES
and party from Cordele.
On the following Sunday the
singers will meet at Rehoboth church,
five miles southwest of Americus.
The singers meet in Americus on
each, first Sunday afternoon and at
Rehoboth each second Sunday in the
month.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
BROWNS MACHINE SMASHED IN HOUSE
SHALL WOMEN
SMOKE?
ONE ACT OF CIGARETTE
COMEDY IN CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, August 4. - The
w seasons most stirring problem
play, "Shall Women Smoker" has
caused congressman to shelve such
trivial matters as the tariff, tax re-
vision and the railway problems. Here
is one act:
CAST
Representative Paul B. Johnson, of
Mississippi.
Representative Thomas L. Blanton,
of Texas. .u,
Benjamin J. Focht, chairman of
the House District Committee.
Members of the House District
Committee, men and women spec
tators, stenographers, press CORE
spondents.
SETTING-Meeting room of the
House District Committee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
Two Banks Reopened;
Others VIII Resume
Times-Recorder Bureau,

Times Recorder Bureau,
Kimball House.
ATLANTA, August 4.-The Far
mers Bank, of Copington, and the
Bank of Grays, were re-opened We'd
nesday by State Superintendent Ben
nett, according to an announcement
this morning. The institutions have
been closed for several months, and
were allowed to reopen for business
after making satisfactory arrange
ments. The former has a capital
stock of $4,000, while the latter is
capitalized at $4,000.
With the finacnial depression hav-
ing reached it's depth and business
conditions now improving, Mr.. Ben
nett stated that he expected to open
number of banks within the next
two months. All institutions are be-
ing required to meet the full require
ments of the state banking laws, he
said.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04

WOMAN SPECTATOR = I am
tired of men continually telling wo-
men what they shall do. They're
making laws about our hair, our
stockings, our dresses. They're
BLANTON-Right there, madam,
let me ask you if you women didn't
take drink away from us men?
Now you can't complain if we re-
taliate.
cloud applause.)
FOCHT-Now | wish all the wo-
men spectators who favor this bill
would raise their hands.
Zone hand is raised)
FOCH-Contrary, the same.
A COMMITTEE MEMBER (mop.
ping his brow Move we adjourn.
FOCHT-Meeting adjourned.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
CorrectiSn In Time
OF Bethel Services

Through an error of information,
the dates and hours of meetings at
Bethel church, 9 miles east of Amer
icus, as published yesterday, were in
correct. 1t is stated that the meet
ing preparatory to the revival will
be held by H. D. Hansford at the
church next Sunday afternoon at 4
o'clock, instead of II a. m. The re-
vival service, with DIR. Carl w. Minor
in chage, assisted by j. Minor
Teresi, singer, VIII open Sunday,
Aug. Ia, at p. m. instead of Aug.
z, and continue through the ensu-
ing week with services each morn
ing at II o'clock and each evening at
z 20. -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
Camp Gordon May BE
Trans-U.S. Flying Field
Times-Recorder Bureau,
Kimball House,

Times-Recorder Bureau,
Kimball House.
ATLANTA, August Camp Cor
don's parade ground will be used for
a trans-continental air route station
on the Washington-to-S San Diego
route, if the plans of the Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce meet with
the approval of an army air service
officer who is coming here to inspect
the site.
In informing the Atlanta authori-
ties that the inspection would be
made, the officer requested that a
temporary landing field be marked
so that he would be able to see it
on arriving here in his plane. This
request has already been carried out.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
COSTS,
MELLON ASSERTS

WASHINGTON, August A cut
of more than 100000 in the
ordinary expenditures of the govern
ment during this fiscal year is neces-
sary if additional taxes are to be
avoided, Secretary Mellon told the
house ways and means committee to-
day.
On the present estimates, he said,
the total government cost this year
will be $4,550, 100000, of which 3d.
830,000,000, must comd from tax
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
PARLEY OPENS
over PELL.ACRA
ATU. S. CAPITAL
Dixie | Health Officials To
Dispute Situation Is
Serious

WASHINGTON, August 4.-The
pellagra situation was discussed in
closed session here today at con-
ference between health officials of a
dozen states and Surgeon General
Cumming, of the Public Health Ser
vice.
Some state officials said when they
entered the conference they would
dispute any claim that the disease had
reached serious proportions in their
territory.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
NO de VALERA MESSAGE
RECEIVED BY CABINET,

BELFAST, August 4.-4(By Asso-
ciated Press.) - The Ulster cabinet
met this morning for a brief session,
at the close of which no communica-
tion was issued as to the nature of
the deliberations. 1t was authorita-
lively learned, however, that no mes
sage from de Valera, the Sim Fein
leader, has as yet reached the North
ern cabinet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
YOUNG-OLD MEN

The old fellows seem determined to
discredit the Osler no-good-after-you-
ae-forty theory.
Recently we noted the case of the
Chicago man who had
been divorced the third time and
was looking for more wives to con-
Quer.
Then there was the case of the
New York official who celebrated
his 92nd birthday by walking to his
office and doing a full days work.
Today we note that an English
man, 65 years old, has climbed the
Weisshorn, one of the most difficult
peaks in the Alps. He is the old
est man who ever scaled this 14,800-
foot peak and many expert climbers
~ the prime of life have tried it
--5gfailed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
BLEEDING

- The board of trustees of Johns
hopkins Hospital at Baltimore have
set maximum fee Of 81 900 for an
operation performed there, and have
llniIed the charge any physician may
make Tor hospital attendance to $35
a week.
u Bleeding may be part of the
gIeScnbed prey treatment in hospitals.
but financial bleeding of patients
Is i a sure method of bringing a re-
lapse IN the condition of the insti-
tuition.
: Fof' as President Harlan of the
@ Sonns Hopkins Board of Directors,
4ayS, "a. The policy of charging all the
fJnIc fI9nIc will bear destroys public con-
a""t aruellce IN the physician. A patient
ooI,v,I,tlharged oI ,,l IS liability to hospit-
friends" ''-''ol'S 'i-4
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
:3BANDITS GET
$60,OOOIN MAIL

ST. LOUIS, August A. Three
bandits today held up and slugged
Tommy Felaido, postoffice messenger
at Wood River, near here, and escap-
ed with three mail pouches, one of
which is believed to have contained
100000 in, currency, consigned to
the Standard Oil company refinery
at Wood River.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
oapt' Knox Thanks
Donors To Family

Ar1,4. ,l''eS- recorder: The Salvation
50 NY ~, appreciates the assistance you
f far Huu5TgNiy uT, rendered. in raising fund
jna me Four Little Ones" amount
Ia w ~ $3,36.92, which was turned over
dora.s - Wednesday. Please thank the
reae;,'S ,;'orS Tor us and for those who
''eu The help when it was needed
LUELLA KNOX
Salvation Army
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
THE REASON

Inc ONO Power company, one Of
the Buckeye states biggest electri-
cty-supplying concerns, has filed
with the Public Utilities Com
mission a schedule asking materially
lower rates" than their present
charges.
Many companies are realizing in
laese days the truth of the law of
diminishing returns. They are find
ing that high rates drive away GUS
toners, and that there is more money
iof them in serving a greater num-
Der OF customers at cheaper rates
'hah fewer customers at high rates.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
A. B. "a. TRESTLE
PARTLY BURNED

MOULTRIE, August 4,-Fire be-
lieved by railroad officials of incen-
diary origin, destroyed paEt of tres
tie on the Atlanta, Birmingham and
Atlanta road near here early today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
YOU AND
WOULD LIKE TO SEE
HARDING APPOINT A WO-
MAN ON DISARMAMENT
COMMISSION.

PRESIDENT HARDING is said to
I he seriously considering the ap-
.;rtment of a woman as one of the
ggr,arican delegates to the Washing
An disarmament conference.
b There is every reason why he
a.rld do it. If there is any good
aronment against it, we should like
10 hear 1t. ~.
.Lo women Of America are not as
'@ancb @ interested in disarmament and
--orId -, peace as are the men. Neither
.on m It be said that there are not
omong the women of America
Lnonv quite as capable of taking
'nsr+ in the conference as any man
Irbo has been mentioned as a pos
sbIe candidate.
Il is not at all unlikely that if the
rrpsident would let it be known un-
9fficiaIly that he proposed including
woman in the American delegation,
"tbpr Governments would follow his
lead.
As president of the Women's In
4srnational Conference she would, in
y sense speak for the women of the
world as we'll as for the women of |
America.
Because of her ability and her in
reasing and unselfish efforts in the
rause Of world peace, the name of
Jane Adams naturally occurs in
this connection.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
N NEW RESERVE MEMBER.

MccaiLjA ANITA, August 4.-Joseph A.
the fa9' chairman of the board of
anno,,afa ruefal reserve bank of Atlanta,
Graenn,,ii:g,eed this morning thht the
Greenn,'.iiiiIle Banking company, of
to na,.le' 9n,lile' a. has been admitted
'"s'noership in the system.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
ALBANY TEAM
HERE FOR GAME

The Albany baseball team arriv-
ed early this afternoon for game
with Americus at the Playground at
3 80 o'clock. George Reynolds, man-
ager of the team and prominent AL
bany business man, accompanied
them
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
ALL AMERICANS
LEAVING RUSSIA

ci.,lI .L,oINDDoN, August 4. (By Asso-
oaSed o,,I', PressD = The London head
,nir;t a5ai lers OF the American Relief Ad-
clr5;ll.alfatlon ca;la today announced the re-
csa y, OF information that all Ameri-
dap sn prisoners in Russia had been re-
! sNntry. nv" ie'Ni"e ''''
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
Purchase Of Hospitals
For Disabled Authorized

WASHINGTON, August 4. The
purchase of sites and buildings of
the Public Health Service hospitals
at Augusta, Ga, and Oteen, N. c..
for the use of disabled soldiers was
authorize dtoday by Secretary Mel
Ion. a2s'z -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
DETERRENT

A New York store man announces
so per cent cut in the price. ofacan=
dy.
We're tempted to shout Hail"
Intil-
He adds that candy has been sell
ing at 300 per cent profit.
Then were more inclined to shout
"Jailn'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
w HE r !.

Forecast for Georgia Partly
cloudy tonight and Friday; probably
local thundershowers this afternoon
or tonight in south portion; not much
change in temperature.
AMERICuS TEMPERATURES
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
ULSTER BLOCKING.
PEACE, Is REPORT.
Belfast Cabinet Meets
But Makes No An
nOunCement

DUBLIN, August 4.-zEhe lg}Sh
Republican parliament hss=been &Rta3
moned to meet Tuesday, August Ie,
the Irish Bulletin, the officlaS Re
publican organ, announced tonight.
DUBLIN, August 4.-(By Asso-
ciated Press.) = A full meeting of
the Irish Republican parliament is
to be called. The official announce
ment of the call, with the date for
the meeting will be published in to-
nights issue of the Irish Bulletin.
1t is reported listers reply to the
Sim Fem peace overtures has been
received and is not favorable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04
AIR HAZARDS

The War Department order prohib-
ting army fliers from doing stunt
flying over towns or crowds should
have been isued a long time ago.
Flying is hazardous enough under
the best of conditions, as is. shown
every day in the number of accidents
reNMted.
40 add to the hazard by leopard
inns the lives of people on the
ao0ad, as has been done with such
tragic results number of times late
.& is sheer recklessneSs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-04

(Recorded by RexaIl Pharmacy.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-20
Child Training At Home
The Three Friends
BY KATHERINE DAVIES, ATLANTA UNIVERSITY

do more when you were up higher.
I'm going to try TO get up just as
high as I CAM
"Oh, hor laughed the squirrel.
How do you expect to get up? You
can't fly yet and you can't climb the
way L can. What's the sense in going
to all that work? I say it's foolish. %
And so do T." croaked the frog.
Cant you see enough and hear
enough and do enough down here
III the grass? You don't find me
overworking and doing any more
than I absolutely have TO do" And
with that the frog settled himself in
the grass at the roots of the tree
and there he stayed.
But the little brown thrush began
right away to learn 10 fly. It was
hard at first. and she had to try
many times before she was able to
reach even the first branch. But
one day she did reach it. II was
more beautiful than she had dreamed
and when she had found out all the
lovely things about it she called