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Evening journal., 1921-07-23
SYNDICATE
TO RUN AIR Line
British Hope TO Operate
Planes as Far East as
Australia
TO USE MATERIAL
LEFT FROM WAR

LONDON. BY Mail Omitted Press)
The Air Ministry Is back OF a
scheme to form an Imperial syndi-
cate. in which the whole Empire
will be represented, 10 own airships
and fly them.
The belief is held strongly in off,
cial circles that the strongest bond
OF empire lies In aerial communica-
tions and the dominion governments
are being pressed 10 interest them
selves in a great cooperative scheme
whereby worldwide airlines con-
Meeting all the "far iung" British
possessions will be established and
operated as a commercial PROPOSE
ton.
During the war and since the
signing OF peace Great Britain has
spent nearly 10000. 600 pounds Cor
dinarily about 5000. 900, ,OoO) on
building dirigibles of various sorts.
airship bases, and other lighter
than-air enterprises. The govern
ment has decided that this material
must be disposed OF and IL is plan
ned that it will be given free TO any
] ItrHNNoAhAN 0Ah haAAAAaAANAlr WHICH
would operate the ships for public
use.
II airlines were established con-
Meeting various parts OF the British
Empire enormous savings OF time
in communications would be Sc
cured. II was estimated here that
the following advantage over steam
ship time could be secured by airship
routes;
Air time Steamship
Route days time. days
London to Egypt 2h...... 7
London to India TO 6..... 10
London TO South
Africa (via Cairo) 6 TO 7.....21
London TO Australia 10 TO 1....32
From the point OF view OF the
domnions and the empire the main
tenance OF a feet OF airships would
be invaluable in time OF war. The
peace time advantages were estimat-
ed as equally important Such q
speeding up OF mail communication
was said to be OF incalculable value
TO business houses doing business in
various parts OF the empire.
Evening journal., 1921-07-23

we're lined up as prisoners on the
deck OF the submarine.
In the House OF Commons recent
". in reply to questions. the attor-
ney general. Sir Gordon Hewart.
said the seven cases which the gov
ernmept had prepared did not begin
TO exhaust its list They were mere
" seven selected test cases.
Evening journal., 1921-07-23
NEWS nnnrrIEs

Nine were sons OF farmers. and
five of planters.
Three we're sons OF merchants, and
three OF clergymen.
Two were sons Of lawyers, and
one of a jurizt.
Evening journal., 1921-07-23

he was a timid
looking nth e
person, a bit un-
c ain about
everyth i n &. II
was her first long
trip by boat, and
then there was to
be such a thrilling
end, she couldn't
help being nerv-
Gus.
But she smiled,
a uuavery, thin
Evening journal., 1921-07-23
REMOVE SHINE.

II you would remove the shine
from your dark skirt. rub 1t well.
not TO hard, with a flannel dipped
in turpentine and dry out OF doors.
in the shade.
Evening journal., 1921-07-23

LoNDoN-The real German war
guilty will probably escape trial.
They'll get of as easily as the kaiser,
whom British politicians promised
to hang.
This impression is given added
foundation by the procedure at the
trials Of the small fry on the allied
list. before the German Supreme
Court at Leipsig.
As presented to the German gov
ernment last year. the list was the
most formidable in the aftermath Of
warfare. either ancient or modern.
Tho accused ranged from princes
to privates. and the crimes from
murder>to theft.
The list was made mp OF lists pre-
sented by the various allied nations
America was conspicuous by its alb
eopro Tho others were divided
Evening journal., 1921-07-23

The others were born one each in
New Hampshire. Pennsylvania, Ken
lucky. Vermont and New Jersey.
Evening journal., 1921-07-23
j. 5. OPPOSES
EARLY PARLEY
ON FAR EAST
tcontInued from nrst pagel

continued from nrst pagc)
question OF the date for the opening
OF the conference. Great Britain
and the other nations are understood
to have been informed that this
government believes that the confer
ence should not be held later than
November. II Is believed Hughes
pointed out that this country believes
the conference should be held earlier
than November IL possible.
Because OF the uncertainty over
the question OF Japan's participation,
Hughes has not yet proposed a
definite date for the meeting. /; L.
understood. SO soon as the Jap
anese question Is settled. Hughes
plans to submit a definite date TO the
powefs and then after there is an
agreement on this question the for
mai call viii be issued.
The State Department today was
stiil without a reply from Japan. al
though one Is expected momentar-
iiy.
LONDON, July %. Omitted Press)
A conference to thresh out the
Pacific problems should be arranged
Immediately. Premier W. NJ. Hughes
Of Australia told the United Pres,
in an exclusive interview here today
He urged that the meeting be helt
In London within three weeks
Japan's need OF room for expan
sion must be recognized fully at thi
conference 10 assure It's success. n,
declared.
until the need for armaments M
longer exists" Hughes said. From
this, II follows that until the vita
problems OF the Pacific have beei
settled by agreement between Tn
three great naval powers disarma
ment or limitation OF armament /
| impossible"
Therefore" he reasoned. 1T /
vital that a conference be held q
deal with these problems as soon a
possible.
London is the most convenien
place and believe the conference
should be held there within thre
weeks
Il believe London 4 Hhe hes
place for the Pacific conference. al
though I believe the conference wi
be more convenient In washingto
perhaps
The Premier declared an partis
must enter the conference with N
idea fxed In their minds to "gis
and take" with good Will
III the Pacific conference OF an
other conference" he said. ''is I
be successful. there must be givir
as well as taking. II must be rca
lied that there are problems whic
are vital 10 japan just as there Al
others 10 America and Australia.
| I'VE must 20 into the confercn
| prepared 10 give way as far as '
can consistently with our own Wit
D. interests.
70 I'VE are confronted. with certa
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
BRITISH TO PUSH ABOLITION OF SUBMARINE
46 amiliesNeedA Aid; Capt. Knox
Lists Fifteen Typical Cases

Forty-six white families county
clothing and food list Army
for assistance Oap appealed to
Recorder aid in getting relief for these Many
families of tenant farmers who made this and have bo
utey nothing them through until crop
the home family visited, said he only
and of food of other kndand
didn't know where of that coming
Capt given The
of needy and asks the public if they have clothing
gifts may the
proper persons Here fifteen typical
Case No boys 6 and 8, baby months. Need clothes
Case No. 2-Sick and wife Need clothes.
No. 3-Man, sick wife, sick girl
groceries.
Case No. Elderly needs groceries.
No. 5-Man and wife boys II, girls Girls
needs Shoes others clothing
Case No. Girls 12, H. TO- g. boys baby months
All need clothes
No. Twin girls 13 girls TO-
Case No, S-Elderly Needs cooking utensils and
food y vii n
Case 9-Boys 18, 4, girls TO- T. Needc clothes
Case No. 10-Girls 8, 2, boy infant. Need clothes.
Case No. 11-Man, wife and baby. All need clothes
No. 12-Girls Need clothes
No 13--Boys IA, 12 H. g. infant Need clothes and
groceries
15-Girl shoes boy pants
sweater, stockings girl s. needs shoes and clothes; girl
needs dress.
Case No 15-Gfls 12 8, I, baby months. clothes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
BETTER GEORGIA ROADS
SEEN BY PARTY OF So

WAYCROSS, Dec. 20.-Fifty-twC
people travelling in eighteen cars com,
ing from Boston, Mass, en- route tc
Florida, left Waycross yesterday
morning having spent the night here
coming to Wayeross from Macon by
way of Fitzgerald.
This is, the second annual A. L. A
Grcenbook personally supervised au-
tomobile tour. The party came in
Sunday afternoon one hour late, hav-
ing been delayed at Fitzgerald on ae-
count of the lateness Of serving din:
ner, Many in the party were women
driving their own cars. No paid driv-
er sare carried on the trip.
Speaking Of road conditions, in this
state particularly, Mr.. Rocamore, the
director Of the tour, stated that the
improvements made since last year
were very noticeable and that with
the improvements now being made
this route would be in excellent shape
next year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
SPLENDID SEAL
SALES ARE MADE
Street Workers Turn In $99---
Total Expected To Reach
$3.50

With $3.50 worth of Christmas
seals placed in the city schools for
disposal, with the teachers. and pupils
.as agents, F'urlow Grammar school
has reported a total of $20.68 sold,
with still few days more to dispose
Of them. The Americus High school
has made no report thus far, but
the indications that the sales from
that section have been encouraging.
Seals were placed in the schools Of
the. county, but us to this tine the
chairman has had no report from the
sales in the rural districts.
With the workers on the streets
total Of $99.05 has been turned
over to the chairman. A number of
these have not yet made full report.
Mrs. George Turpin, who was in
charge Of the coffee demonstration at
Edwards Grocery store Saturday, sold
seals to everyone who came in for a
cup Of coffee.
The various workers who have had
he seals for disposal have worked
valiantly to sell all of the allotment,
saough the goa set at $500 has not
been reached. When the full returns
from all the districts are make, it ID
expected pass the $3.50 mark.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
BETHLEHEM PAGEANT TO
BE EVENT OF FRIDAY

The Bethlehem Christmas pageant
which will be presented in the Central
Baptist church Friday evening at s
O'Clock will be one of the attractive
features of the holiday season.
The setting is particularly pleas.
ing, having large picture of the
City of Bethlehem as background
around which all the scenes will re.
volve, Transforming the entire front
OF the church into a panoramic view
of the littla city, and the plains OF
the shepherds as they appear today
More than 35 young people will
have speaking parts, and with the ad.
dition of large choruses which will
sing Christmas carols, it will prove
an evening of pleasure and profit
The public is cordially invited to at.
tend the exercises.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
CUMMINGS SHORT
OF EXPECTATION,
MARKET STRONG
Only 158, sos Bales Ginned For
Period To Dec. 13, Smallest
On Record

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-Cotton
ginned to December 13 amounted to
7,799,458 bales, the Census Bureau
announced. By states the figures in
cluded Alabama, 581 ,08O and Geor-
gia, 813,623.
The cotton market enjoyed con-
siderable show of strength early to-
day on the ginnings report, which was
regarded as distinctly buIlish. Fu-
lures were up early a quarter of a
cent over the previous close, when
spectators who had ridden the mar
ket from a point considerably low
er started taking profits, and most
of the rise was lost The market
still held strong, however.
The ginnings for the period since
the previous report on December /
totaIled 158,588 bales, which was be-
low expectation and the lowest on
record. The National Ginners asso-
citation last week estimated the to-
tai for the period at 161, 900 bales.
The ginnings on Dec. l were 7,640,-
$40 bales. Returns to Dec. 13, 1910,
totalled 10,876,263, or 734, $40 bales
for the period-Dec. to 13-in that
year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
FRANCE SEEKING
NAVY STRONG IN
DEFENSE CHIEFLY
Modified Proposals Presented To
Arms Conference By Sarrant,
Head of Delegation

WASHINGTON, Dec. 90. = (By
Associated Press.) - The British
delegation has formally asked that a
plenary session of the arms confer
ence be held tomorrow or Thursday
in order that Great Britain may pre-
sent its case for abolition of the sub
marine. 1t is expected the session
will be held Thursday.
A British spokesman in discussing
the submarine tonnage question de-
vlared that unless an agreement was
reached on that phase of the ques-
ton, all that had been accomplished
toward naval limitatio nmight be up
set.
The modified proposals of the
French government on the naval ratio
to be allotted France under the naval
limitation agreement were presented
to the naval subcommittee Of fif-
teen today by Albert sarraug, head
of the French delegation. The
French plan, as presented, it is uit-
derstood, proposed fleet proportion
in several classes Of craft 10 give
France a navy that could be devoted
largely to defensive purposes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
WESTON FIVE LOSES TO
RICHLAND BY 1892

RICHLAND, Dec. 20.-on Friday
night in Richland indoor court, the
first match game of basket bali this
season too krlace between Weston
and Richland teams. The home team
won by score of SO to 80. It WAS
close game from start to finish and
well played by both sides. There was
large audience, many of them from
Weston, who Justify rooted for their
team.
Games are being arranged with
Buena Vista, Shellman, Lumpkin and
others for an early date,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
MASONS OF RICHLAND
NAME. NEW OFFICERS

RICHLAND, Dee. 20.-The mem
bers of Smith Lodge No. 223, F. &
A. NJ, met at their hall in Richland
Friday night to hold their annual
election of officers. The new Of
ficcrs are:
hershall Davis, worshipful master
= D. Curaton, senior warden; I. L.
blshop, junior warden; r. T. Dixon,
treasurer; j, G. Dixon, secretary; w.
T. Dixon, senior deacon; J. B. West,
Jr2 junior deacon, S. A. Tatum,
senior steward; F. P. Bryant, junior
steward.
Among the important business mat
IefS dlcussed were plans fer the en-
eeftalnment Of the Stewart Webster
masonic convention which meets in
hchland December 26 and 27.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
COLQUITT FARMERS TO
GROW STRAWBERRIES

MOULTRIE, Dec. 2O.--A large
number Of Colquitt county farmers
will grow Strawberries on a big scale
next year. The strawberry industry
around Moultrie has been growing
for several years and during the past
season many large shipments went
forward. This fal Thousands d
plants were set out. The berries are
ready for market almost as soon as
the Florida crop is.
II is declared that plants set out
this fall will produce a fairly good
crop next year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
RlCHLAND PIONEER
BELIEVED NEAR DEATH

RICHLAND, Dec. 2.-Sapp
Webb, one of Richards oldest citi-
zens, is critically ill and small hope
is held for his recovery. This news
will be received with sadness by a
large number Of people of this entire
section who have known him for
years.
"Uncle Sapp," as he is best known
is about seventy years old and one of
the pioneers of Richland, having been
born and reared in this section. He
Is descended from some of the best
people in the state.
The exact nature of Mr.. Webb's
Illness is not knewn. He has been to
the Eufaula h6gpital several times
and to others, but none of the ply
sicians give any permanent relief He
has been confined to his bed only a
few days, but his condition is consid-
cred very critical.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
PENSION RELIEVES
PITIFUL CASE OF
STEWART WIDOW

-.,E9S44 CHI IrfAfff@@Ey AND Dec. 20.-The Stew
art county ordinary on Thursday re-
ccived about $4,000 to be distributed
among the Confederate veterans and
their widows in this county.
There were many pitiful and needy
cases among these old people, who
have not received a penny of their
pension money in two years. There
are Of course some VINO do not have
to depend on this source for their liv-
ing, but to all it was a most welcome
Christmas gift.
One particularly heart-rending case
was Of a very old lady, a widow of
one of the veterans, who has had to
be supported by the county for over
a year and half, As soon as news
reached her that the money was here,
one of Richards finest young men,
without telling anyone, rode several
miles in the country and brought
this old lady in town and helped her
draw her $3.50. After receiving the
money, which to her was a small for
tune. she did not know what to do
with it, SO he took her to the bank to
deposit it. But first he asked her if
She didn't want tol keep somej to
spend. After much thought she decid-
cd to take $40, but upon some discus
sion finally consented to take SIS.
Knowing that she had few
clothes was told that she
had enough money to buy some warm
winter clothing and to support herself
also until the next pension money ar
rived. And she replied, Yes and
enough to bury me too, for which
I'm so glad"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
AUTO THIEF RETURNS
AFTER A MONTHS USE

MOULTRIE, Dec. 20-An automo-
bile stolen from Joe Gibson, a Moul-
trio attorney month ago, was re
turned early last night. The thief
parked it just where he got it. Of
ficers who had been at work on the
case learned three or four days ago
the name Of the person who is al
legged to have stolen the automobile
and made an attempt to recover it.
They went to the mans house and
made search but the car could not
be found. This activity on their part
probably resulted in the accused man
thinking the prudent thing for him to
do was to return the car.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
RUNS CLOSE TWO
SAVANNAH BANKS
Peoples and Realty And Savings
Trust Co. Unable To Weather
Demands of Depositors

SAVANNAH, Dec. 2o.-The Peo-
pies bank, with a capital stock of
100000, failed to open its doors
this morning. A notice on the door
stated that the bank was in the hands
Of the state banking officials. The
bank failed to withstand an all-day
run yesterday.
The realty Savings & Trust compa-
ny last night posted notice on the
door stating that due to the unusual
Withdrawal Of funds, the directors
had resolved to suspend payments of
any further demands and would make
petition for relief by receivership or
otherwise for the purpose of conserv-
-ng its assets" The bank has cap
ltal stock of 100000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
500 A. C. L. MEN TO BE
LAID OFF AT WAYCROSs

WAYCR0SS, Dec. 20. Six hun-
dred workmen Of the Atlantic Coast
Line shops in this city will be laisI
off indefinitely on December 2s un-
der an order issued yesterday. All
workmen in the locomotive depart
ment, with the exception Of round
house workmen and running repair-
men, and all men employed since July
1 in the car repair department are
laid off.
The order effects all shops on tha
Coast Line system.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
FINE LEMONS MATURE.
IN VALDOSTAN'Ss YARD

VALDOSTA, Dee. 2O.IA. B. Her
ring, minister who successfully con-
ducts a farm near Lake Park, in
Lowndes county, has a small crop of
very fine lemons maturing this sea
son. The lemons grew on tree
grown from the seeds out of Florida
lemon. The fruit is well formed, full
of real lemon juice and is much larger
than the imported and California
lemons. The tree, since it started to
grow, has never been injured in the
slightest by cold weather.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
CHRISTMAS BUSINESS
BOOMS AT MOULTRIE

MOULTRIE, Dec. December
promises to go down as one of the
best business months known here in
years, according to leading mer-
chants. With Christmas eve four days
off, it is said that sales to date are
in excess of the entire December
business last year. Nearly all Of the
Moultrie merchants will go into the
new year with their affairs in fine
shape. Conditions out on the farm
are better than they were year ago
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
TENTH DISTRICT ROAD,
CHIEF REACHES Triton

Triton, Dec. 20.-F. M. Hill,
engineer in charge of the Tenth road
district, Georgia Highway depart
ment, arrived in Triton yesterday
from Blue Ridge, accompanied by his
family, office, force and road field
forces. Nh Hill expects to get his
office going this week and take up
road maintenance work in this dis
triet early in the new year. This
work will be done in accordance with
the act of the general assembly, 1921
session, but he does not expect it to
get in full swing before March /.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
Triton MASONS ELECT
OFFICERS FOR NEW YEAR

Triton, Dec. 20.-Tifton. Lodge
No. AZ, F. ib A. M, elected officers
for the year Saturday nights meet
ing: E. Lloyd Knight, worshipful
master; R. Ii. Little, secretary; E. P.
Bowen, treasurer; G. p. McCranie,
senior warden; S. r. Bowen, junior
warden; C. B. Burk, senior deacon;
L. Pickard, Junior deacon; A. Pope,
senior steward; c. D. Moore, junior
steward; t. M. Chestnut, chaplin; j.
S. Gaulding, tyler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
STILL NO TRACE
OF CORDEL.EE; man
Grip And Coat of G. M. Rogers
Found At Pensacola Hotel
Where He Registered

CORDELE, Dec. 20.-Police' ir
Georgia ard Florida have been asked
to search for G. NJ. Rogers, loca
business man, VIA omyteriously disap'
peared last Wednesday and has not
been heard from since.
Rogers grip and coat were report
ed found in a hotel at Pensacola
where he was registered and his auto
mobile reported to local officers as
found on the outskirts Of Pensacola
with blood on it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
MILLIONAIRE HUNTERS
COMING TO GEORGIA

PHOMASVILLE, Dec. 20. - Five
private cars are booked for Thomas
vile during the next two weeks,
bringing a number of sportsmen from
the East and winter residents of this
section of the state. This party in
cludes H. NJ. Hanna, of Cleveland,
and Harry Payne Whitney, of New
York.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
WATSON CHARGE
PROBE RESUMED
Col. Bethel Says Sentences In War
Did Not Require Presidential
Review

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20. - Col.
Walter Bethel, General Pershing' S
advocate general in France, today
told the senate committee investi-
eating Senator Watson's charges that
American soldiers were illegally
hanged in France, that in time of war
court martial sentences did not re-
quire approval by the president, but
that since the war all sentences were
forwarded to Washington for review.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
PAPER BALLOONS SET
COSTLY TIMBER FIRE

VALD0STA, Dec. 20-Paper bal
loons,, which are being used by chill
dr. enin the pre-Christmas celebra-
tion, have been placed in the danger
class laeports have been received
that one Of these toys sent. up one
night last week fell in the woods out
side the city, causing fire in some
timber with a considerable amount Of
damage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
TROOPS TOSTAY
TILL IRISH sign
Withdrawal Of British Forces
Set For Today. Suspended
For Present

QUEENSTOWN, Ireland, Dec. 20.
X (By Associated Press.(-The re-
moval Of British troops from Ireland,
which was to have begun today, has
been suspended and they will not be
unless the treaty of peace
is ratified, it is stated here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
LIGHTHOUSE NAM TO
BE PLAYED AT LESLIE

LESLIE, Dec. zD.--On Wednesday
evening at 7:30 o'clock an interesting
and entertaining little play, Light
house Man, viii be presented by the
seniors of the Union High school.
The public is asked to attend and
help to inspire the players by al
large and an appreciatiYe audience.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
PORTUGUESE CABINET
DISSOLVES PARLIAMENT

LISBON, Dec. 70 (Associated
Press.) "A decree was issued today
signed by all the ministers of the
Portuguese cabinet, dissolving parlia-
ment and fixing January as the date
for holding general election.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-20
QUAKE IN PERU

LIMA, Peru, Dec. 20 By Asso-
'Itea Press } - A violent earth
,io"Ne was registered ON siesmographs
'Cfc Sunday morning, lasting as
MINUTES. 1t indicated the disturb
""ce was possibly in Cajamarca,
northern department of Peru.