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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-11-21
CATS NOT GUILTY ON
CHARGE OF PEONAGE

PENSACOLA, Fla, Nov. 21-Sid-
ney J, Cats, former governor Of
this state, was found NOT guilty by
a jury in federal court here last
night which tried him on a charge
Of peonage.
The debt for which the govern
ment charged Sidney j. Cats was
holding John Henry Rogers, negro,
in state of peonage on his Walton
county farm last year, was disclos-
ed by the prosecution yesterday in
the trial Of the former governor in
federal court here. An original con-
tract signed by the negro to work on
the farm until he had paid the COVER
nor $50 and per cent interest was
introduced as evidence. The Negro,
according to the contract, owed $50
to business concern. The former
governor paid it and the negro
agreed to work for him until the debt
had been cancelled.
A night session of court was or
dered by Judge Sheppard, after
John Henry Rogers, one of the ne
groes alleged to have been held in
peonage, had testified and after The
PROSECUTION had announced that it
had only two more witnesses.
The government announced its
case closed with the conclusion of
| testimony by Ed Brown and counsel
! for Mr. Cats Immediately moved
that the court instruct the jury 10
return a verdict of not guilty on
the ground that there was no evil
dence to show that Rogers was forced
to work against his will and that
there was no evidence to show liz
there was no evidence to show the
existence of a debt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-11-21
l|n''{oci;etty

Woody Lieurance, dramatic soprano
and interpreter Of Indian songs, and
George Tack, one of Americas fore
most flutists.
Miss Stallings will tell of the work
Lieurance has done among Indians
and of the many records of songs
collected. Miss Clark will sing sew
eral Of these, among them by the
Waters OF the Minnetonka."
A cordial invitation has been ex-
tended the Woman's club TO meet
with the Music Study club at the
Community club house Wednesday
morning at 10 O'Clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-11-21
VETS DECLARE ELECTIONS
INDICATE LIQUOR GAINS
Continued from Pare One !

Continued from Page One)
Labor leaders, including Miss
Mary Anderson, director Woman's
Bureau, u S. Department of Labor.
Washington; Warren S. Stone, grand
chief of the Brotherhood Of Locomo-
tive Engineers; J. II. @McIIvenny, of
Newcastle, Penn, secretary and treas
urer Of Division No Sos, Brotherhood
of locomotive Engineers, and James
A. Duncan, secretarysof Central La
Dor Council, Seattle, Wash, are out
spoken for prohibition.
John G. Cooper, a member of
Congress representing the labor in
terests, affirns: 1t is not the work
ing people of our country who are
clamoring for the return of the Ii
quor traffic, and it is far from the
facts when anyone makes the state
ment that organized labor as a whole
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-11-21
NO BILL YET IN
HALL MILLSCA'SE
Grand Jury AZ SomeYse, Consin-
ues 1t Probe Into Mysterious
Murder Of Couple

SOMERSET, n. j., Nov. 21.-The
grand jury investigating the murder
of Rev. Edward Wheeler Hall and his
choir singer, Mrs. Eleanor Mills, ear
ly this afternoon had returned no in
| dictments, but continues its probe in
The case that Special Prosecutor
! Wilbur A. Mott has woven Ike MUIR
ders of Rev. Edward Wheeler Hall
and Mrs. Eleanor r. Mills had it first
official airing when twelve persons
testified before the Somerset county
grand jury.
The proceedings Monday were
more than usually guarded State
troopers established a dead line"
around the jury room and beyond
it no one was permitted to pass.
At the opening session Mr.. Mott,
assisted by A. NJ. Beekman, prosecu-
tor Of Somerset county, outlined to
the grand jury the case.
A. j. Cardinal, a New Brunswick
newspaper man, told how the bodies
of the murdered pair lay when he
first saw them under a crabapple tree
on the lonely Phillips farm. Car
dinal's story was to the effect that
he picked up letters and cards be-
side the body and held them until the
police arrived. Dr. e. d. Loblein,
a veterinarian, succeeded him on the
stand. DR.. Loblein, an acquaintance
Of Mr.. Hall, was the first to identify
the body of The minister.
George Tottcn, Somerset detec-
tive, Daniel J. Wray, and Frank
Dcnier, New Brunswick newspaper
men; Bogart T, Conkling, farmer
sheriff of this county, and his deputy
Joseph NoYatta, told their stories.
When Novatta left the stand, Tot
ten was recalled and close on his
heels came an order for Conkling
to come back. Both were followed
by james F. Mason, Motifs detective.
A stir was caused when Pearl
BANNER, who was with Raymond
Schneider when the bodies were
found, came through an underground
passage from the jail to the grand
jury room. She was on the stand
about fifteen minutes. In the hall,
as she emerged from the grand jury
room, she met Schneider for the
first time since she became star wit
ness against him on a charge of at
lacking her. She nodded, but
Schneider, sitting between two de-
tectlves, did not move or speak.
Dr. W. P. Long, the Somerset
county coroner's physician, who fail
ed to report that Mrs. Mills throat
had been cut, was the next called.
Mrs. Grace Edwards, of New Bruins
wick, was the last witness. She told
how Schneider came to the STRIKER
nome to telephone to the police.
Mr.. Mott refused to discuss with
reporters his plans for today's ses-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-11-21
LiEURANCE PROGRAM
i. NJ MUSIC CLUB

By special request Of the program
eomaiittee Of the Music Study club,
Miss Susan Stallings aud Miss Melva
Clark will repeat the program We'd
nesday morning which was given by
them at the Junior Music club Satur-
day Nov. IS.
An interesting and unusual pro-
gram featuring the compositions of
Thu2low Lieurance, composer-pianist
who will appear in Americas under
the auspices of the Music Study club,
this season, together with Mrs. Edna
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-11-21
t1Bi'rf n S

MIR. and Mrs. Wayne Frederick
Smith announce the birth of a
daughter at their home on Horne
street Saturday, November Is, who
has been given the name of Mary
Carolyn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-11-21
hMERICUS LADIES RETURN
FROM u. d. c. CONVENTION

Americas was ably represented at
the general convention of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy in
Birmingham by Mrs. Frank Harold,
president Of the Georgia division and
yiee-president general; Mrs. S, II.
Mckee, state corresponding secre-
tary; Mrs. J. W. Harris, president Of
the Americas chapter, and Miss
Claire Harris, who was the youngest
page in attendance.
The party returned to Americas
Monday night after being delightful
~ entertained in Birmingham and
Montgomery where they visited the
home of jefferson Davis, the cradle
of the Confederacy which has been
moved with its original old-fashioned
furnishings to a lot directly opposite
the Confederate capitol.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-11-21
YOU AND BILL AND ME.
By DR.. B. c, Keister.


If Lionism did nothing more
For you and Bill and me,
Than just to make us forget self
And try to. always be
So thoughtful of our fellows
Whom we meet every day,
In grilling hours of business
Or on the field of play!
If our reward were nothing more
Than friendly smiles We see
From 'Buddies" that were stranger
To you and Bill and me
And hear the cordial greetings
From Parson and Bud and Chap
And all the other fellows
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-11-21

Ana we nearken unto their teaching.
And obey the Golden Rule"
Wen help lot of fellows, eli
And soon we all will see
What blessing It will be
To you and Bill-and me!
And when our work is ended
And we are called to go
Down the path we all must r.,
But no one seems to know
Methlnks the maxim of Lionism
Will mark our path and he
A guiding sign that points the ,r
For you and Bill and mel
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-11-21
MISS AGNES THOMAS
10 BE HONORED.

Complimenting Miss Agnes Thorn
as, of Plains, whose marriage to Jas.
Lott will be an interesting event of
December, the Nellie Worthy Mis-
sionary society of the First Baptist
church win entertain Thursday aft
efnoon at 3 o'clock at the home of
Mrs. Bradley Hogg on jackson ave
nue., with a miscellaneous shower.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-11-21
d. A. r. HEETIN
FRIDAY MORNING.

The members of the Daughters Of
the American Revolution are request
ed to meet Friday morning at 1880
at the home of Mrs G. o. Niles on
College street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-11-21

That we pass on the street!
If Lionism did nothing else
Than just to make US see
That life holds something more than
wealth
For you and Bill and me,
We'd thank our God in Heaven
That on one glorious day
Lionism was born to give
Our Nation Liberty, Intelligence
Loyalty and Integrity
With service and nobleness Of pur-
poses
For the good our our country.
And if our thought arc nodded
By these kindly sentiments,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-11-21

The office of coroner dates b,o.
in England, to the twelfth ceptn,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-11-21

After having had an office in the
Wheat|ey building for the past 25
years Fred s. Arthur has moved 10
the Merritt building on Jackson
street, second floor, in the office for
merly occupied by Barrett & Co.,
cotton brokers.
Mrs. J. NJ. Brown, Of Winston
Salem, N. c., is the guest Of Mrs.
Lucius McCleskey at her home on
HAROLD avenue.
The condition Of Grey Tillman,
who has been critically i'll with pneu-
monia at his home on Horne street,
was somewhat improved today.
Miss Irma Tooke>i is the guest of
her uncle, II. D.. Walker, in st. Pet
ersburg, Fla, for some time.
Miss Christine Argo has returned
from a short visit to friends in Day
tona, Fla.
Little Henryetta Glover has re-
covered from a serious attack of den
que fever at the home of her parents,
Dr.. and Mrs. Henry Glover.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-11-21

Mr.. and Mrs. L. d. Lockhart have
returned from q pleasantVisit to rcla-
tiyes in Dawson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-11-21
WARNS FARMERS
TO PROTECT NEXT cpo,

Noted Scientist warns farmers
wipe out rats everywhere now, or ,o
rious damages will come to the norl
crop. Rats are spreading with start
ling speed. Begin today. Wine rbon
out with Royal Guaranteed Rat pas,o
25c & soc tubes. Sold and guaraS
teed by ''
adv CARSWELL DRUG co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-11-21

Miss Christine Argo has returned
from short visit to friends in Day
tona, Fla.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-12
N0N-AGCRESS|ON
TEN YEAR TRUCE
AIM Of PREMIER
Lloyd George Announces Decision 10
Propose Such Plan for Europe;
Genoa BE Asked Become
Party 10 Treaty.
RUSSIAN REPLY DIVIDES
ALLIES AT CONFERENCE
French Refuse to Accept Russian
Note; Two Camps Are Hostile;
Polneare Says French Dele
gates VIII Cult.
(By tn. United rres)

Genoa. May i2.--Premier Lloyd
George today announced his decision
to propose iO.yelr niiltary non
aggression truce for all curcpe. IN
n basis of existing frontiers.
The Genoa conferoes viii be
asked TO become parties to this
pan-Eutopean pact regsfiess Of the
Russian muddle.
Lloyd George proposed today that
a mixed commission be set up by
the Genoa conference TO deal with
the question of Russian debts. cred.
It's and property seized by tha boil
sheyiai. This was suggested IN the
soviet reply TO the alllci memorar
dun. 1t is considered by many oh.
servers therefore. that Lloyd George
has accepted the Russian reply.
Meanwhile. Lloyd George proposes
a truce. designed TO prevent out
break OF war along the eastern from
tiers of Europe. Russia would be a
party to this truce, he said. Tchit'
cherin, head of the Russian delega-
tion, has agreed to this, with GER
tain conditions.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-12
"Utterly Unacceptable"
(By The United Press.

Paris, May l2.-"The Russian re-
ply is utterly unacceptable Pre-
mier Poincare of France, declared
after reading the note presented to
the allies at Genoa by M. Tchitch-
erin yesterday.
"The French delegation will not
be permitted to participate further
in the work of the political sub-com-
mission at the Genoa conference"
he added
An immediate rupture of relations
with Russia was believed probable
by those who heard the French pre-
mier's denunciation of the soviet
note.
Poincare declared the French dele
CATION was remaining temporarily at
Genoa only because the economic
questions, such as transportation,
were considerable, and France wish
ed to participate helpfully.
"The Russian reply is ironical,
hypocritical and unacceptable from
every point of view," Poincare said.
81 do not believe a single MAJ ion can
possibly accept such contradiction
of the Cannes program. The reply
does not contain single work on
which to base the slightest hope.
Neither allies nor neutrals can ac-
cept it,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-12
To PROBE PRICE
INCREASE ON CAS-
SAYS DAUGHERTY
-Four Cents Gallon In Six Weeks is
Record In Face Of Largest Case.
line Reserve In History OF
the Nation.
nv Tho United frca)

Washington. May i2.---Recent In.
creases In gasoline prices are being
investigated by the department OF
justice. II was learned today.
Attorney General Daugherty has
promised 10 give immediate atten.
tion" to the increases amounting TO
four cents per gallon during the past
six weeks In the face OF the greatest
gasoline reserve In the history OF the
United States.
Several congressman are expected
to aid in the investigation. They are
in receipt OF complaints from con.
stituents against the increases and
resolution may be introduced for a
congressional investigation.
Inquiry at the bureau OF mines
shows that the reserve is mounting
close to the 9OO,0OO.OOO gallon mark.
The reserve on February 2S stood
at S07,379,26i compared with $780,
500. 800 on the same date last year
Figures for March to be issued to-
morrow will show reserve close to
100000 gallons.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-12
SWIMMING POOL
GROOM DESIRES
MARRIAGE AGAIN
Wall Would Be Married Again to
Same Girl in Same Pool With
Same Minister; irwin spenda
Day In City.

Rev. r. ]. Irwin, the bathing
pool parson' who was In the city
today stated that Mr.. Wall, the
groom at the Medicine Park wed
ding, desired that he again perform
the ceremony, uniting the couple.
He declared, however. that the mat
ter was still under advisement.
Speaking for Rev. Mr.. Irwin, Eu-
gene Hamilton, legal adviser Of the
former Lawton pastor said:
"At the meeting of the El Reno
Presbytery at Anadarko yesterday,
the judicial commission reported
that Rev. T. ]. Irwin had resigned
and that they had accepted his res
ignation and dissolved the PASTORAL
relationship.
"The judiciary committee, which
is a standing committee of the Pres
bytery was instructed to investigate
the charges against the Presbytery
which had appeared in the press, to
determine whether Mr. Irwin was
responsible for them or not. 1t was
declared on the floor of the Pres
bytery that the Presbytery had
nothing to do with the arson charge,
pending in Comanche county and
that matter was not referred to the
judicial committee, nor to any
other
"The charges against the Presby-
terry, calling it a kangaroo court,
more cruel than the Spanish inqui-
sition, were made by the session of
the church after it had resigned and
over Mr.. Twins protest.
"Mr. Irwin disclaims any respon-
sibility whatever for the charges
against the Presbytery and says that
they were made without his con-
sent and over his protest. Mr.. r.
win further says that at no time
had he made any charges against
the Presbytery or permitted his
name to be used in connection with
them"
Mr.. Irwin stated that Mr.. Wall,
bridegroom at the bathing pool
marriage" at Medicine Park, desires
Mr.. Irwin to again perform the mar
riage ceremony reuniting the couple,
in June. Mr.. Wall wishes the cere-
mony to again be performed in the
bathing pool Mr.. Irwin stated that
he had not yet consented to the
request of Mr.. Wall.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-12
BREAK DEADLOCK
Of GOAL STRIKE
SEEN BY LEADER
Union Officials Say Shortage Of Coal
VIII Be Felt in June; Miners
Rest Easily on Surplus
Funds, They Say.
(By The United Press.)

Indianapolis, May 12.-Break in
the deadlocked coal miners strike
will not come before six weeks, in
opinion of union heads here.
Reserve stocks of coal built up
previous to the, strike and augment
ed by non.union miners, will be suf-
ficient to last until that time.
The Threatened fuel shortage will
materialize the latter part of June,
1t was stated at headquarters of
United Mine Workers.
Reports received here from coal
fields were that the miners who
have not been out six weeks are
continuing the coal strike easily and
are not worrying about the outcome.
Money is tight among the men in
the coal fields but the miners, ex-
pecting a strike, built up a reserve
which they are now drawing on.
Some men have gone to work in
factories, for railroads and other
classes of industry.
Non-union miners are producing
heavily. The country is now con-
suming about 100000 tons of coal
weekly, fifty per cent of which is
mined in open shop fields.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-12
PRESIDENT Sees
No CAUSE HURRY
PLANS ON BONUS
Leaves Washington for Week End
Pleasure Trip While Senate
Deadlocked over Bonus Bill;
Gives No Opinion.
(By III. United Pres.)

Washington. May II. - without
making public his opinion on the
much disputed soldier bonus bill OF
the senate finance committee. Presi.
dent Harding left here today for q
weekend vacation amid the sea
breezes OF the New Jersey coast.
The president and Mrs. Harding
with n party of friends, departed
at o'clock by motor for the Sea
View Country club near Atlantic
City. where they will be the guests
of Senator Edge.
The presidents action indicates
that he does not intend to be rush.
ed into making his decision on the
new bonus bill. There still is every
indication that he will oppose It.
Meanwhile, the measure will con-
tinue deadlocked in the senate until
word is received from the president,
according to senate leaders.
Harding anticipates quiet week
end, and he hopes to turn his back
on governmental affairs and politics
for a few days.
The party is expected to reach
Sea View some time late this after
noon, and most of tomorrow will be
spent in golf. The itinerary of the
trip has been kept secret due to
the desire of the president for
quiet vacation.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-12
Reply Divides Allies.
lnv The IiniInd presl }

Genoa, May 12.-The Russian re-
ply has divided the allies.
The powers which met at Cannes
and later convened the Genoa con
ference as a group, today were split
into two hostile camps as a result
of the argumentative document form
ally presented to the allied confer
ees by NJ. Tchitcherin yesterday.
The French refuse to accept the
reply and will withdraw from fur
ther discussion of the Russian prob
lem. they announce.
The British and Italians wish to
accept the reply and go on with
aiscussion of other phases of the
Russian problem not barred by the
recalcitrant tone of the soviet note.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-12
SHORTAGE To Be
s400,000 BELIEF
(By The United Press. J

Moberly, Mo-, May 12.-Shortage
and Irregularities in the Farmers
and Merchants State bank here may
reach 100000, w. e. West, deputy
state finance commissioner in
charge of the closed institution, said
today.
Redict O'Bryan, county prosecutor,
claimed to possess a letter from J.
w. Brundage, missing president of
the bank, taking all blame for
wrecking of the bank and blaming
bad investments.
Power and women comprised
most of the bad invests" O'Bryan
said.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-12
STATES He SHOT
TO SAVE MOTHER

San Antonio, Texas, May H.
George William Stowe, As, dairyman.
was shot and killed at his home in
the southeastern edge of the city at
7:40 o'clock this morning.
Hugh Stowe, 81, son Of the slain
man, was arrested and charged with
murder in connection with the kill
ing, by Deputy Sheriff Diaz.
At the sheriff's office, young Stowe
is said to have stated that he shot
his father because | was afraid that
he was going 20 kill mother"
other members of the family say
the father yesterday attempted to
kill his wife.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-12
HANG GOVERNOR
WAS MINER PLAN.
WITNESS States
Testimony Brought Out by Prosecu.
tlon Declares Minao Miners
Threatened to Do Away
With Martial Law.

Charlestown. w. Va, May r.
Hanging of the governor of West
Virginia was talked among the
armed miners who marched on Mingo
and Logan counties last summer, DR..
w. r. Hairless testified today at the
treason trial Of William Blizzard,
miners leader
Il heard miners talking about
hanging the governor and doing
away with martial law In Mingo
county" DR.. Hairless, appearing for
the prosecution, stated.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-12
HEARST FAvORS
HY[AN FOR GOV,

Chicago, May 12.-William Ran
dolph Hearst, in statement to the
United Press here yesterday, de-
clared his idea Of a man for the
democrats to nominate as governor
of New York is Mayor Hylan.
The publisher, whose name has
been mentioned in connection with
the nomination, was hurrying home
from his California ranch to "see
what all of the shooting is about"
and said he could not answer defin-
itely questions regarding whether he
would be a candidate.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-12
FRAME JOB WITH
DIAMOND DEALER
(By The United Press.)

Savannah, Ca, May II. = The
100000 robbery of the Chase Ma
tional bank of New York, was
framed" by New York diamond
dear, the woman arrested here with
John Vardeman in connection with
theft charged in confession Pink
erton detectives said.
Details of the plot were worked
out in a conference between the al
legged thieves and the diamond mer-
chant on the stairway leading to
the latter's office, according to the
operatives.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-12
REPRESENTS TEXAS LEGION.

Austin, Texas, May 12.-Col Alvin
M. Owsley, of Denton, director of
Americanization work of the Ameri-
can Legion, headquarters at Indian
apjolis, Ind, has been appointed by
Governor Neff as Texas represen-
tative at the second annual meeting
of the National Council of the Amer
lean Legion to be held in New York
City, May II.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-12
HE DEFENDS FLAPPER.
(By The United Press.)

Chicago, May IA flapper is an
empty headed young girl who pa
rades about in latest styles and no
worse morally than her grand moth
er who wore hoop skirts, according
to Dean Nathaniel Butler of Chi
cago University.