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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10
Found Unconscious With Jugu-
lar Cut by Safety Razor
Blade - Sheriff Tears up
Note Found in Prisoners
Hand Addressed to Newspa-
pers ~ Says was Another
"Grand Stand Play" To
Probe Presence of Razor
Blade-Cousins at Portland
Hospital in Critical Condition

Portland, Me. Oct 9.-Tonight, on
the eve Of his departure for the
State prison at Thomaston, Samuel
L. Cousins. found guilty Friday of
the murder of his wife, Susie Morton
Cousins, on April II, cut his throat
with the blade of a safety razor. The
attempt was made in the county Jail,
where he has been confined since he
was sentenced for life last week. He
was taken to the Maine General hos
pital in a serious condition from
loss of blood, resulting from the sew
ering of the jugular veins upon the
right side of his throat.
Cousins slipped away when going
from his cell to the dining hall of the
Jail and went to a wash room located
on the first floor at the far end of a
long tier of cells When found by
another prisoner, he was lying I'M
conscious on the floor and bleeding
from two deep wounds.
That the act was carefully planned
was evidenced by the fact that he
had carefully wrapped a piece of
cloth about one end Of the razor
blade to ensure good grip upon it
when he slashed his throat. A mir g.
ror hanging from a water pipe upon
the wall of the room indicated that
he stood before it when cutting him
self.
Turnkey Samuel Smith said to-
night he had no idea where Cousins
could have obtained the weapon.
At the Maine General Hospital,
where Cousins regained conscious
ness, it was announced late tonight
that his condition was critical. The
cut on the right side of his throat
is four inches long, the jugular vein
being severed. The :aceration on the
| left side. which was done last, was
one and a half inches in length
/ Cousins refused to make a statement
| 1t was learned that he had a note
in his hand when found unconscious
/ in a 1avatory, to which point he had
slipped from the line while on the
way to the evening meal. The note
was marked: "For publication by the
newspapers Sheriff Graham tore II
! up, explaining that 1T was another
grandstand play such as Cousins had
pulled off during the trial" and he
! did not think the public should -
! longer imposed upon" Cousins used
mirror, which disappeared mystic
riously a few days ago to direct the
razor blade. An inquiry has been
started at the Jail to learn as to how
! he secured the blade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10
Mudania Farley Halted While
Kemalist Leader Lays Demands
Before An9ora Government
---Military Situation at
StandStill - British
Troops Continue to
Arrive in TrOu-
bled Area
HOLD UP CONFERENCE

- ~OANA AAASANAN ' III
Mudania, Oct. 9H(By A. P.)-Ismet
Pasha will lay the Allied demands be.
fore the Aneora assembly, and in the
meantime, the conference stands ad-
journed.
Lieutenant General Harrington and
Generals Charpy and MombeIIi, have
returned to constantinopIe to await
the reply Of the Ansora government.
The conference met at three o'clock
this afternoon and the Allies present.
ed their three Observation-Disclosures
Of the Turkish troops from the neu-
trail zones, limitation Of the Turkish
gendarmerie in Thrace and non -occu-
patton Of Thrace by Turks until after
signature Of the peace treaty. There
was a long discussion on the question
Of evacuation and the various phases
Of the Thracian problem.
When it became evident that lsmet
Pasha did not have the necessary
power to decide definitely on these
demands, the Allied representatives
made preparations for their depart
ure,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10
General Forecast

Pressure was high Monday night
over New England and the Canadian
maritime provinces. This pressure dis
tribution has been attended by show
ers within the last "a hours in por-
tons of every state east of the Mis-
sissippi river.
Unsettled showery weather will pre-
vail Tuesday in the Atlantic states.
Although the weather conditions will
remain unsettled over considerable
area Wednesday. precipitation will be
probably confined TO the northeastern
states The temperature will not
change materially during the next two
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10
Waiting Policy in London

London. oct. 9.-(By A. i. )--fhe
government is ain awaiting news
from the Mudania conference and
the result of orders Kemal Pasha is
reported to have given for the re-
tirement of the Turkish troops frola
the neutral zones or to such new Inns
in those zones as may be agreed
upon.
The national council representing
the whole labor party met today To
consider the Near Eastern situation
and passed a resolution expressing
lack of confidence in the govern
ment's policy and demanding the i'm
mediate resignation of the govern
ment and the election Of a new par
lament.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10
Board and 81 Day
for Russian Youth
nPOrtland Jail

Portland, Me, Oct. Boris Kril-
a Russian youth OF Il. who
ought in General Wrangefs Amy
at the age of -, and was wounded.
will get 81 n day and meals at the
county Jail for the next two months,
while waiting to give testimony
against his benefactor. Mike Peters,
who is charged with harhoring an
alien. Peters furnished $500 bail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10
HORACE MITCHELL
DIES AT KITTERY

kittery, Nc. Oct. 9-Horace Nit
chell, whose name appears as secre-
tary or clerk of many million dollars
corporations organized under the
laws Of Maine, died today in his 65th
year He had been active in politics,
having served in both branches of the
Legislature. He was prominent also
in hotel and business projects and
vas one Of the prime movers in OBJ
tanning construction Of the new inter-
state bridge here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10
Boston City Fathers
Against Ku KluX Khan

Boston, Oct. 9.-The Boston city
council in session today went on
record as unalteratly opposed to fur
Their activity in this city Of the Ku
klux Khan and adopted a resolution
describing the order as IAN unwel-
come. I'M American, secret organi-
Zaticn. which attacks in secrecy our
foremost citizens and our citizenship
in vile and scurrilous manner" The
resolution called upon city aLthor-
tiles to every effort to suppress the
Khan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10
FIND BODY MAN
IN SACO RIVER

Bddeford, Me-, Oct. 9-Hangins
over Cataract Falls, Saco. thirty feet
above jagged rocks, the body Of An
drew J. O'Brien, 60, Of Saco. was
found in the river this morning.
It is believed he fell into the river
during the night and his body was
carried down to the dam by the
swift current
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10
JUDGE REFUSES
FEMALE JUROR

Pougskecpsie, n. Y, Oct. 9.-Mrs.
Isadore Davis of Beacon, the first
woman ever called for jury duty in
the Duchess county court, was not
permitted to serve after taking her
place in the jury box today. Judge
c. w. II. Arnold excused her as he
said the law still calls for male citi-
zens 10 serve as jurors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10
Fire Prevention Talk
BrOadcasted by Radio
al. 9-Eire COmmiSsiOner

Boston, Oct. 9-Fire Commissioner
Theodore A. Glynn today broadcast a
talk on fire prevention, the first to be
sent by radio in New England. The
commissioner pointed out the neces-
sity of public cooperation with the
fire fighting forces of the various cit
les, stating that the average cost TO
each man, woman and child caused
by fires last year in Massachusetts
was SASS.
Massachusetts fire loss last year
was s12,00000O Boston suffering a
toll of s4,010,o01, he said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10
Proclamation by the Governor

Proclamation by the Governor
Heavy rains have extinguished
mos, OF the forest fires that have
been raging for several weeks
throughout the State. and / now con-
.,Aer II safe 10 allow hunting and to
permit the carrying OF firearms In
the woods OF Maine.
The Proclamation which issued on
October 4th Is hereby rescinded.
In order that there may be no re-
currencs Of forest nres l call upon
All persons who go into the Maine
woods 70 exercise every precaution in
huildlng and extinguishing fires and
= The use OF smoking materials.
FOREST fires almost without exception
afo tho result az carelessness. Those
.ro have the great privilege of en-
owing hunting in the woods OF Maine
must he made TO realize their re-
.pnnsibilities. II forest fires again
lrrome dangerous the open season
D# hunting will be suspended sec
,ri time.
can upon the citizens OF Maine as
v,.I as upon citizens OF other states
no come TO MalHe W NUM- W hSNP
N mind the fact that the timber
.nda of Maine are the states great
W. asset. and that our laws allowing
t.rsons 10 go through the wild lands
Of the state arc unusually liberal.
should regret the passage OF any
t.W restricting the use OF our woods,
uut such laws may become necessary
f persons who now have free access
.i our forest resources fail to eXer-
.s. care and restraint. carelcssness
tueNcusablo and people must be
made 10 realize that whenever a fire
occurs there Is great financial loss TO
cumberland owners and cruel destruc-
t,uu of Wild lifc.
Given IN the office Of the Gov
,iuor ~ Augusta. and sealed
with the Great Seal of the
state OF Maine. this 9th day of
october, in the year of our
Lord one Thousand Nine Hun
drcd and Twenty-Five. and OF
me Government of the state of
Maine the one Hundred and
Thud
PERCINAL i. BANTER,
Governor of Maine.
nv Tile Governor
FRANK w BALL.
secretary ~ state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10
Maine POTATO CROP
SIS PER CENT NORMAL
SAYS j. s, FORECAST

washington, oct. Crops general
ly suffered loss in prospective produc-
ton during September. but the har-
vests will be larger than the were last
year except in the case Of corn, buck
wheat. sugar beets and peanuts. Pre-
liminary estimates and forecasts of
production, announced today by the
department Of agriculture, showed a
reduction as compared with a month
ago Of 25.000.000 bushels Of oats. 21.-
100000 bushels of corn, 100000
bushels of spring wheat, 100000
bushels Of peanuts. 100000 bushels
Of white potatoes. 100000 bushels Of
sweet potatoes. and 100000 bushels
Of apples. There were increases. how
ever, in the forecasts of tobacco, bar
ley. buckwheat. rice and beans.
Nebraska's corn crop suffered most.
showing a reduction Of about 13,000,-
900 bushels from month ago. The re-
duction in Illinois was about 100000
bushels, in Missouri 100000 bushels
and in Kansas 100000 bushels.
The condition Of Maine potatoes on
of normal The forecast of production
is 21,411, 900 bushels.
Crop production was announced to-
day by the department Of agriculture
in preliminary estimates for some
crops and forecasts based on condi-
! lions Oct. l for others Gin thousands
of bushels, except where noted, as
follows: Spring wheat, preliminary
| 26S,314; all wheat, preliminary S10.123;
corn, forecast. 2.s53.S99; oats. prelimi-
nary, 1,229.774; barley, preliminary
| white potatoes. forecast 433,015: sweet
potatoes, forecast 1O5.490; flaXseed,
| forecast. Hips; rice. forecast S9159;
| tobacco (pounds), forecast 1854
peaches. forecast 56,125; apples, fore
cast 2O3,667; sugar beets (tons), fore
cast 500; grain sorghums. forecast
| 95.S40; peanuts, forecast 674,47S;
beans. preliminary 1903.
The condition of various crops on
Oct. was announced as follows:
| Corn. 1874 per cent. Of a normal;
buckwheat. S3.S; white potatoes, 1913;
sweet potatoes, 100: faxseed, S2.6
| rice. SJ.3; tobacco, 1S.9; sugar bcets
I S5.1: grain sorgums, 64.9.
+. POTATOES: New York, so and &c.
40; Pennsylvania, 81 and 26.0Ss;
Michigan. so and 1924 Wisconsin. 81
and 3763S; Minnesota. 70 and 1896.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10
Heavy Fine for
Lobster Dealer
Caught with Shorts

Portland. Ne, Oct 9.-The \. T.
Trefethen Company. lobster dealers,
was fined $500 in the municipal
court today, representing S. for each
of 126 short Holsters alleged to have
been found in the company's cars ~
Waldo a. Kicker, OF Saco. State
warden. An appeal was taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10
THE WEATHER
SHOW

New England and east New York:
Showers Tuesday and probably
Wednesday. Not much change in tenn
perature.
Winds north Of Sandy Hook will be
fresh cast and southeast and thick
shoWery weather Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10
KEMAL PASHA REFLECTS

Mudania. Oct. 9--(5y A. P.)-Thers
was distinctly less eonhdenes in tire
kemalist camp here today when u
became thoroughly understood that
there is now complete unanimity
among the Allies. The plans FOR d.
vidins the Allies having failed. u
was realized that kemal Pasha had
the world arrsyed against him.
The Greek delegates also came into
line with the three Allied powers.
Colonel Maxarkis informing General
Harrington that Greece would conform,
ito whatever measures the Allie.
generals recommend" He also as
sured the commander in chief that
in case Of necessity "the whole Creek
army in Thrace will rally to the sup.
port of Great Britain"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Showers Tuesday and Wednesday; lit
tie change in temperature; moderate
cast and southeast winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10
COMPANIONS STORY LEADS TO
ARREST 19-YEAR- OLD YOUTH FOR
KILLING RECTOR AND MRS. HALL

Schneider, %, Declares Staying
Was Case of Mistaken Iden-
tity - Says Hayes Shot
Couple Believing Them Is.
Year.old Girl and Her Step
father-Some Discrepancies
in Story - Accused Denies
Killing, Admits Stealing
Minister'S Watch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10
FOREST FIRES OUT
BAN ON HUNTING IS
LIFTED BY GOVERNOR

In Resembling Procla-
m alton w arm s
SpOrtsmen and 9th
ers Extraordinary
Care Must Be Exer-
cised While in Woods
- Continued Disre-
gard Means Drastic
Law to Safeguard
Valuable Forests
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10

Governor Percival p. Baxter is
.1si the following proclamation Mon
ssy reins,atlng the open season for
hunting and permitting the carrying
a, firearms in the woods OF Maine:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10

Two duties await yo1 whss you re-
cc,vs the Journal In the aoxniaG: 3hs
nr.e IN 20 read the CLASSIFIED a page.
The second 10 to telephone your Al 20
that others may read It.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-19
TWENTY YEARS AGO TO-DAY


(trom The Times-Recorder January
10, 1902.)
j. l.. Wooten will engage in she
law practice in the city of Americas
haVlng an office with Col. w. p
Wallis.
MISS Flora Hamil will return TO-DAY
from . visit to her sister, Mrs. Harry
tain, in Columbia, Ala.
About $4,000 was Distributed
among the employees of the seaboard
shops and offices here, and business
hao ieit the influence of this.
Henry Brooks began Yesterday 10
serve a respite of 30 days granted
hm by the governor. He is under
sentence Of death for the murder Of
Z savannah police office recently. and
Friday was the date set for execu-
ion.
Shortly before noon yesterday a
procession of 20 farm wagons loaded
with cotton drove into the city from
the 28th district, and making a cir
cult of the business streets, finally
landed at the Chambliss Warehouse
Go. There were more than 40 bales
of cotton in the lot.
DIR. w. c. bryant, of Jackson, Ca,
is visitor in the city
Willis Rutland viii leave Americas
'-~-~>~~~--~>>~~~~->>~~~>
necessary for the clerks permit to
bear the signature of the sanitary in
spector before being valid. Then have
<the marshall make frequent check up
of peddlers.
We believe these suggestions, if
put into effect, win end the eontro-
versy, cure all evils complained Of
and work no hardships.
Full many a germ of vilest intent
serene is trying its best to make us
lank and lean.
Clothes don't make the man? Try
not wearing anys
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-19
"THE FAT OIL D PILLOW"

DILOWS of all sizes and shapes
were pinned to a clothesline be-
tween the maple trees in the yard.
1t was housekeeping time and the
whole family of them was getting a
summing. The grand-daddy of all the
pillows, big fat bolster, was doubled
over the line right on his stomach,
as though he had tremendous pain
from overstufing, like kiddies get on
holidays.
1t seemed to add to his misery,
when the maid came out, and started
to beat him with a stout cane. He
swelled up still more, with indigna-
ton, probably, until he was in fair
way to burst. In fact, he was burst
ing. A tiny rip appeared in one of
his sides which grew to quite size
and in a twinkling several fluffy
feathers had crowded out and fiut-
tered away over the tree-tops up into
the sky.
"Oh, look" cried Nancy. They're
sailing straight into the sunr'
But as soon as she had said it, she
femembered--and Nick remembered,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-19
THIRTY WEARS AGO TODAY.

| AliNI SkAES AGO TODAY.
(From the Times Recorder, January
10, 1922
| e. A. Hawkins, Jr., left Sunday
night for Galveston, Texas, where he
has accepted an important railroad
position.
II. G. Myrover and E. |. Wade left
Americus Sunday night via Mont
gomery for Texas.
The new gaol for Sumter county
IS progressing finely. The founda-
ton has been completed and the
Workmen are now on the first story.
me ram and bad weather have mate
rally interfered with the progress
thus far.
Dir. Emmett lowers, son of w. O.
lowers, of Webster county. is win
ming for himself in New Orleans
golden laurels and lucrative posi-
ton. He graduated there Is months
ago, and has since been promoted 10
the position of first assistant in the
eye department of the Senses Hospi-
tai i'll New Orleans.
Mrs. j. L. Ross, who has been Wis
ting her mother, Mrs. Smith, on
College street, returned yesterday 70
her home in Albany.
Phil Jackson, one'of Sumter's larg-
! est planters, was in Americas YES.
terday, talking of the splendid out.
look for the coming crop season.
Dr.. j. w. Hinton arrived in the
city Sunday night to attend the bed.
side of his son, Col. Edgar Hinton,
who is slightly improved.
f. j. Roundabaux, of Atlanta, is
visiting Murray Johnson at his home
few miles from the city.
Deputy Sheriff John B. Lamar has
been appointed permanent receiver
CT the Americas Supply Company,
and in a short time the entire stock
will be advertised for sale.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-19
OBSERVATIONS


Scientist says the North Pole is
moving South. All the coal dealers
hope it passes Americas.
These other nations object to see
ing America first.
When eggs dropped it was the
spectators who broke.
Our senate is kicking about short
skirts. That explains their down
cast looks.
"Two Saw Way Out. of JAIL =
headline. They took it.
Most dangerous case any doctor
has is his medicine case.
If the movies say they will pay
Will Hays only 100000 he must
make mighty small salary.
Senator Pepper is keeping out of
the public eye.
The only trouble with Thrift Week
is we need 81 more of them.
: Some husbands are easy to please
while others are not henpecked.
Russians don't get by on their
looks.
Men can do anything better than
women" claims an employer. How
about men chorus girls?
The man who thinks the world
can't do without him hasn't tried it.
Carpenter Knocks Out Cook
headtne. That's he advantage of
being fighter.
The 1922 model girl thinks it is
better to be naughty than naught.
Chicago only averaged three muir
ders week last year; but business
was dull in every line.
After making out the income tax
most Of us look like accidents COM
ing back from happening.
In answering a wrong number
over the phone the 30" precedes
the "h."
"Make Work a Pleasure" head
lines the Digest. Make work and
there will be enough pleasure.
The wise man of Americas says
some people are too good to be truth
full.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-19

too-what Buskins had said on their
return from their last adventure.
Buskins had mentioned country
in the sky which he called "The
Land of Runaway Feathers!'
Let's go over to the orchard, -
said Nick.
Come on, said Nancy.
Away they ran to the apple-tree
which had the funny little old wood
en- house tucked away in its boughs.
The Twins looked around in the
grass with their sharp eyes to see if
the Magical Mushroom had left the
Green Shoes for them. But nary a
thing did they find but few browny-
white petals blown down by the
wind from the blossom laden
branches.
"We'll have to climb" said Nancy,
No wishing shoes todayw
'Shucks," said Nick, "the house
won't move, l just know, when we've
only ordinary shoes on. But let's
try, anyway"
Up they scrambled.
ITO Be Continued)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-19
TEN YEARS AGO TODAY.
(From The Times-Recorder, January
10, 1929

10, 1929
|nF INTEREST socially in Ameri
Gus was the marriage on Wed
nesday morning in Lumpkin of Miss
Marilena Humber, the beautiful
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. R. T. Hum
Der, and Mr.. Jefferson Davis Singer
which was solemniZed at the home
Of the bride and witnessed by bril-
liant assemblage of guests represent.
ing the society Of Lumpkin, Ameri.
Gus, Columbus and other cities. At
tending from Americas were Mr.. and
Mrs. William NJ. Humber.
Mrs. Ralph Terrell returned YES.
terday to her home in Albany after a
visit to Mrs. C. NJ. Council here.
Frank Turpin returned to Macon
yesterday after visit to his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Turpin.
here.
Miss Julia Whitaker, one of the
fairest social favorites of Columbus
will be the guest of friends in Ameri-
Gus this week.
OF great value to the public is the
large scrap book which Judge John A.
Cobb is getting together for future
reference. Many an item of general
Importance is clipped from the news.
papers and pasted in the book. AL.
ready In many instances the informa-
lion thus afforded has been of IN
valuable service in matters of law.
ne Times-Recordcr will shortly IS.
sue a Forward Edition and every
effort will be made to make this
splendid edition of the paper mirror
every one of the developments of the
city and county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-19
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY.

T.nou shalt rejoice in every good
thing which the Lord thy God hath
given unto thee. Deuteronomy
26:II.
We may. if we choose, make the
worst of one another Every one
has his weak points: every one has
his faults; we may fix our attention
constantly upon these. But We may
also make the best Of one another
By loving whatever is lovable in those
around Us, love viii flow back from
them to US, and life viii become a
pleasure instead of a pain; and earth
will become like heaven.-A. P. Stan
ley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-19

Clothes don't make the man? Try
not wearing any,