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The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-31
JUMBO 0BEYS
 WHEN LURED
 WITHPLEADINC

LONDON, Aug. 31.-A big female Indian elephant that went on strike at the Zoo last spring and refused to do what all big elephants at the Zoo are required to do-earn money by carrying children around on her back-has been cured of the sulks and laziness by the seeming magic treatment of an Indian mahout.
 She was presented to the Zoo by the Maharajah of Cooch Behar two years ago. She had been well trained and acted at all times like a sen- sible, well-behaved elephant and obeyed orders properly. She devel- oped no vices beyond that of pick ing pockets for edible dainties. But every elephant that has any sense at all learns to do that in the Zoo.
 Then she took it into her big head that she would not submit to being bossed any longer. She de- clined to stand between the new rid ing steps that had been fixed up for the convenience of juvenile ele- phant riders. When the old wooden steps were substituted for the new ones she proved equally obdurate. In the end she declined to leave the elephant yard at all.
 AS this elephant is fine animal, and quite good tempered, it was de- cided to obtain mahout from India. He was cabled for, and arriv- ed in due course. He was taken to the elephant house. He at once en- tered the enclosure and formally saluted the animal, standing first at her head and then at her tail, Next he took off his shoes, and knot ted a rope loosely around the ele- plants neck, which he afterward used as a kind of stirrup.
 With little difficulty he persuaded her to kneel and mounted her neck. In less than two minutes, soothing, batting, and talking volubly to her in Hindustani, he had got on good terms with the animal. Then he took her round to the elephant ride, and apparently had her in complete con- trol.
 Phrases of his admonitions, freely translated, were as follows: q am told you eat your food, and will not work; it is wrong; Allah enjoins on us all that we must work if we would eat. You are cheating your masters, and it is unworthy of you. I am only a black man, and you must not mind me. Put fear out of your mind; take it up from your heart, and throw it out"
 The elephant certainly seemed to understand, and now obeys every or der The mahout was given quart CTS in another part of the gardens, but he obtained leave to sleep in the elephant house, as he says that he wishes to talk to the elephant during the night. He has not yet tried ! to saddle her, as he wants to take things slowly, but he is confident he will conquer all her fears and make her permanently obedient.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-31

Absolutely the very best grade of leather goes into my repair work. Val enzuela the shoemaker, on 70" St.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-26

TURKEY ACCEPTS PEACE, p, AN
CONGRESSMAN c. R
CRISP REGRETS
DEATH OF WATSON

Congressman Charles X. Crisp.
when informed by the Times-Reeord-
er this morning, of the death of
Senator Thomas f. Watson, issued
the following statement:
II am ineXpressibly shocked at the
news of the death Of Senator Wat
son. He was a great historian and
a man OF extraordinary intellect.
He had the most devoted follow
ers Of any man ! ever knew Dur
ing his short stay in Washington he
had impressed himself on the law
makers. My relationship was ex-
tremely pleasant with him and on
a number Of occasions he went out
of his way to do me honor. |, in
common with his thousands of
friends mourn his death.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-26
W. D. BAILEY IS
MARRIED SUNDAY
Well Known Americus Business
Man, and Miss Floyd Williford
Are Married

Mr.. and Mrs. John Luther Willi-
ford announce the marriage of their
sister, Miss Floyd Williford, to w.
d. Bailey, of Americas, which was
quietly solemnized Sunday after
noon, Sept. "a, Rev. DR.. Charles w.
Daniel officiating. The ceremony
was witnessed by the families and
only a few close friends,
Mrs. Bailey is well known IN
Americas where She has visited her
sisters, Mrs. Eugene Hill and Mrs
William F. Bailey
Mr.. Bailey is prominent in hush
ness and, social circles here
After a wedding trip North Mr.
and Mrs. Bailey will be at, home,
512 South Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-26

bered about two million voters and
had fifteen hundred newspapers. A
plan was made to unite the Demo-
cratic and Peoples Party by the
nomination Of Mr.. Bryan for presi-
dent and Mr.. Watson for vice-presi.
dent, but the plans miscarried, re-
sultng in the disbanding Of the Peo-
pies Party movement, and for eight
years the Populists of the South
made no concerted effort to do any,
thing.
During this time Mr.. Watson
turned his attention to literature
which resulted in the publication of
historical works, such as "The Story
of finance" THE Life of Napoleon, ]"
The Life and Times of Thomas JEFF
ferson" and Bethany" 1t may be
stated that Mr. Watson's works on
France are considered standard and
are widely used in the study of that
country.
IN October 1906, the Weekly JEFF
tersonlan' was established and in
December the first number of the
"Jeftersonian Magazine" was pub
lished. 49,
IN the recent state nomination for
United States senate, Mr.. Watson
polled a flattering vote, but perhaps
me browning accomplishment Of his
NE was the successful campaign
OF 1890, in which he won the nomi-
nation for United States senator
Nearly all the great daily newspapers
OF the state, together with the week
~ press, were against him. He made
his own way mostly through his
weekly newspaper, "The Columbia
sentinel published at Harlem. Ga
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-26
EXHIBITS DRAW
HUNDREDS INTO
SHOW GROUNDS
Ten Communities Send Exhibits
agriculture And Live
Stock Shows

The 1922 Sumter county fair open
ed today at the show grounds ON
South jackson street and the first
days attendance broke all previous
records for the local institution.
The biggest collection OF free
shows ever staged in this section was
on the bill for today and every aft
ernoon and evening during the week.
The agricultural exhibits were all
in place when the first OF the patrons
went to the grounds this morning
and it shows every kind Of plant,
fruit and vegetable grown in Sum-
ter county.
The live stock exhibits were
brought in today and will be COM
pletely installed by this evening,
showing some of the finest live stock
prize winners in the state, including
some prize hogs Of national reputa-
ton.
Teh midway is complete with ev-
erything that is generally conceded
is necessary to make a midway at
tractive, from the circus to the bean
ball tent, and the many shows oc-
cupy several acres of ground Just
off the midway.
This was Veterans Day at the
fair and number of the world war
vets took advantage of the fact to
make their presence felt and pat
ronized the shows literally.
The domestic, agricultural and
live stock exhibits are said to be
the largest and most complete in the
fairs history.
The following communities have
exhibits at the fair; Andersonville,
New Era, Pleasant Grove, Leslie,
Huntington, Shiloh, Plains, Concord,
Cut Off and Thalean.
The women's department is also
attracting attention. The free shows
Will be put on both afternoon and
evening.
Cakes on display at the county
fair will be judged Wednesday and
Immediately after will be on sale at
the fair grounds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-26
KEMAL PASHA
CONCLUDES HIS
REPLY TOALLIES
Is Quoted As Agreeing To Peace
Terms of Paris Conference
In Principle

CONSTANTlNOPLE., Sept.
26.-(By Associated Press -
The reply of the Turkish Nation
alist government to the Allied
peace note has been completed,
and comprises an acceptance Of
conditions laid down at the Paris
conference, according to Essad
Bey, aide de camp to Mustapha
Renal Pasha, who has arrived
here from Smyrna.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-26
ARGONAUT MINE
OFFICIALS SCORED
Did Me- Properly Protect Men
From Fire Hazard, Is
Claim

JACKSON, Calf, Sept 26: -
District Attorney Netrich, question
ing witnesses at the inquest into
the Argonaut gold mine fire, which
resulted in the death Of AZ work
men, issued signed statement criti-
Ching the board of directors of the
mine for failure to place adequate
fire fighting apparatus in the mine
for the dry inflammable condition
Of the main shaft.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-26
NEW GRAND JURY
FOR WAR PROBE;
VIII Begin Activities In Wash
ington When October Term
Begins
WASHINGTON. Sept. ga ne,

WASHINGTON. Sept. ga new
special grand jury will be empanel-
ed early in October to continue the
investigation of alleged Illegal ac-
tivities in connection with the gov
ernment's war operations.
The present grand jury which has
been in recess since it handed down
indictments in the Old Hickory Pow
der plant case will go out of exist
ence when October court begins.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-26
SHOPS NOW HAVE
85PCTOF FORCES
Most Of Strikers Have Returned
To Work Throughout
Country

WASHINGTON, Sept. &c. - The
association of railway executives an
nounced today reports from various
railroads of the country showed the
working forces in carriers shops Sat
urady had reached IS per cent Of
normal strength
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-26
WILL EXHUME BODY
OF CHOIR LEADER

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. j., Sept.
26.--The body of Mrs. James Mills,
found slain beside her pastor, Rev.
Edward Hall, will probably be ex-
humed for further examination, au-
thorities said, to settle the contro-
versy over the number of shots that
struck her.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-26
GREEK CABINET TO
BE STRENGTHENED.

ATHENS, Sept. 26.-(By the As
ISOLATED Press Premier Trianta-
fillakos is planning to strengthen his
cabinet still further, according to
newspapers, proposing the creation
of a national ministry representing
all parties to serve as special envoy
in the entente capitals.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-26
GIANTS WInIN
NATIONAL RACE.
McGraw Leads New York Team
Through Season To Its Tenth
Pennant

NEW YORK, Sept. 26.-The New
York Giants are champions of the
National League for the tenth time
in their career, eight of which have
occurred under the leadership of
John McGraw and since 1904.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-26
HARDWICK MAY
APPOINT VEREEN

ATLANTA Sept Z6--WAo will succeed Thomas E. Watson
Senator from Georgia That the question
agiatng Georgia politicians
Speculation probable Thomas E Watson
the IT, Senate became his death became
known in political circles.
The appointment of successor devolves upon Governor
tIardwic defeated few weeks according politicians,
rsey the influence of the Senator whose he Will
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-26

Senator death distinct shock and complete
surprise thousands of friends admirers throughout the
country although lie had been known be suffering everay
from trouble was known that the sickness might
terminate fatally.
His health has kept him from the for the
his appearances the floor of that body have been few al
though he has been actively engaged fighting for of the
s lay heart only few days prior the
na the bonus bill he forth word that he favor OF
compensation although he opposed the present form
Of the BILL 1t noticed however, that when the bill to
Senator Watson unable appear be recorded either for
against its enactment
For week Senator Watson had been suffering from his most
attack of asthma. slight improvement occurring he went to
the Senate Friday Sunday dictated editorials His cond;
lion remained good until about clock last night when he
suddenly became very sick.
Dr. Grant Barnhart his personal Washington physician for
arrived at o'clock and administered hypodennic.
About 80 the attending noticed change in the Seno
tons condition. She Mrs Alice Lyle managing editor
CT the Columbia Sentinel who has made her home with the Watsons
Tor and ephoned Dr. Thomas Conrad of Chevy
Chase who his arrival administered another hypodenc An
beaihed more easily
Death Came At 2:4O O'clock
Dr. Barnhart who had also been notified arrived shortly
thereafter and both physicians expressed optimism the
But at A. M another change came and 2:4o Senator
Watson died 90 ..
Both physicians made attempts respiration by afc
IA means but without The end peaceful At the bed
e the end the physicians and Justin Reese OF
Thomson
The last thought of Senator Watson he repased into I'M
Consciousness following the administration of hypodermic injection
oo his for his newspaper the Columbia Sentinel
lie had been debating editorials Sunday and the last words
nghtl" ~
Senator Wasons body will Washington Sis o'clock
tomorrow afternoon the Atlantic Line Thomson Ga.
" "H be accompanied by Cranston Williams, secretary to
harris OF Georgia; Miss Sarah Orr, who Senator Watson
eafy; and Mrs Alice E. Lyle who associated with him in
sic publication of the Columbia Sentinel.
w. tbs vile was in Thomson Ga, his brother w A.,
n and sister, Mrs Julie Ciatt His wife taken i'll last
health 9 ' " "
incidents the life of Senator Watson relative to his rise from
D "eeked-taced country boy the u s senatorshp will
interesting Being oneof several in a family of children whoss
began at the bottom of the ladder climb to prosperity
yh0od days full of hardshps barely known the youth
quay hardshps best known those who lived through the dark
Of 81 the sixties 1t only few miles from the humble abode
ohood to the beautiful home that stands the spacious
grounds of Hickory Hill at Thomson
IT. e'ato Watson born the old plantation home near
oh sept 5th, 1866, in his 9th year. He attend
Va" hgh schools Of Thomson
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-26
ASTHMA ATTACK
KILLS SENATOR
Died Suddenly in His
MARYLAND Home At 3
O'clock This Morning

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26. - United States
Senator Thomas E. Watson, of Georgia, died sud
denly at his home here shortly after o'clock this
morning His death was said TO be due to an acute
attack of asthma from whicll he suffered recur
renty number OF years. Although failing health
interrupted his attendance at Senate sessions fire.
ouently in the last several months friends believed
he was showing Improvement until he was stricken
suddenly last night He was 81 years old,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-26
ARMlSTICE MEETING ITO
BE HELD N NOVEMBER.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 26.-
(By the Associated Press.) An
armistice conference to arrange ces-
sation of hostilities between the
Greeks and Turkish Nationalist will
be held at Mudania about November
2, provided the Angora government
accepts the provisional peace terms
outlined in the note from the allies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-26

therefore, throws the state into the
midst Of another gruelling statewide
political battle.
There will have to be junior SEN
ator chosen at the polls in November
With the Walker party, claiming
kinship to the Watson hosts, it is
probable that they will pat forth a
successor for the late senator's toga.
On the other hand there is indica-
ton tEat Governor Hardwick and his
friends will enter actively into the
field in an effort to replace the SEN
ator With one OF their own group.
to close the debate on the Local OPP
; ton Bill, which became a law. IN
1888 he was eleetor for the state
at large on the Democratic ticket
and stumped the state for Cleveland
and tariff reforai. The next year
MIR. Watson led the fight in Geor-
gia against the ute-bagging trust.
The success of this movement so
gratified the farmers that it created
a demand that he should run for con-
gress, which he did, and was over
whelmingly elected.
During one term in congress-. he
worked and voted for the eight-hour
Jaw. He led the debate on the bill
which required railroads to put auto
matte couplers on their freight cars.
On February17, 1898, he introduced
into the house and secured the pass
age of the first resolution which was
ever passed in this country for the
free delivery of mail to the country
people, outside the limits of cities,
towns and villages. This resolution,
carrying an appropriation for expert
mental free delivery, was the foun-
dation of the present system, which
has been declared to be one of the
greatest civilizing agencies of this
century.
Mr.. Watson's loyalty to the prin-
ciples of the Farmers Alliance plat
form, which he felt had put him in
congress, rather than adhering to
the name of Democrat, caused his
position to be severely denounced by
organized Democratic leaders and a
most bitter and determined warfare
against him was declared. 1t was
during the campaign of 1892 for re-
election to congress in opposition to
the Hon. J. C. c. Black that one of
the bitterest campaigns in the poll
teal history Of Georgia was fought,
Mr.. Watson was defeated.
In 1896 the. Peoples Party num-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-26
WATSON FUNERAL
WILL TAKE PLACE
THURSDAY AT 1:30

THOMSON, Ga, Sept. 26.-Major
Charles McGregor, close personal
friend Of Senator Watson, said he
had been advised that the body of
the senator would arrive here We'd
nesday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock.
The funeral will be held at 1880
O'CLOCK Thursday afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-26
LIVERPOOL COTTON

LIVERPOOL, Sep. &c. - Market
opened quie LIS down. Quotations
1898. Sales, 5000 bales. Receipts
3738 bales, of Which 46l are
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-26
AMERIcUs SPOT COTTON.

Strict middIing 20 "A cents. Down
10 points:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-26

Will Illuminate q NSliINAlNlctbC w IA III
the November general election for
the uneXpired term. Mr.. Vereen is
the father of w. J. Vereen, chairman
Of the state Democratic committee.
Another Political Battle.
The death Of Senator Watson,
to Mercer University at Macon, in
1872. At an early age he developed
a fondness for books, especially for
historical works. At the age of IS
he practiced original composition,
both in prose and poetry. He was
compelled on account Of financial
conditions to leave Mercer in 1874.
His family was living in Augusta at
that time and he sought work in the
city, but finding no work to do he
went to Lawton in Burke county,
and after despairing of securing
employment there, he went to Screw
en- county, where he succeeded in
making up a small school at Little
Horse Greek Church. While teach
ing school he read law at night, the
blaze of lightwood knots lighting the
pages of the Blackstone which a
good old farmer friend gave him.
While he was teaching school in
Screven county he made his first pub
lie speech, the subject being
Temperance"
Mr.. Watson returned to his old
home at Thomson in 1876, and enter
ed the practice Of law. His first
years practice yielded him 1912
gross, and the second and third years
Of hard work and assidious atten?
ton to business doubled his income
each year, his practice increasing I'M
til his annual income reached S12,-
GOO. In few years he was able
TO command larger fees, and in this
way. was able to gain comfort and
independence, investing the surplus
in farm lands which he now owns.
In 1882, Mr.. Watson was elected
to the Georgia Legislature where
he served one term. During this term
in the Legislature he aided in the
passage of an act to tax railroad
corporations in each county where
they owned property, and was chos-
en- by the committee on Temperance
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-26
CORD CROWD MARKS OPENING DAY OF sUMrERs FAIR
WEATHER FORECAST

Ear Georgia-Generally fair to-
-;,5- and Wednesday,; moderate
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-31
DEPARTMENT STORE is
ROBBED DURING NIGHT

Bellingham, Wash. Mar. ST.
Burglars last night entered the
department store OF Montague
and McHugh. held up G. L. Far
rell, night watchman at the point
of a gun, locked him in the vault
after placing gunnysack over
his head and binding him with
rope and wire, blew open the
store safe and escaped with about
$4,000 In cash.
According to Farrell one man
entered the store through a win
dow. held him up and took his
keyes away from him, then un-
locked the main door for the 9TH
er robber. Farrell was in the vault
for about 2 hours. He managed to
release himself and notified the
police.
No trace OF the burglars has
been found early today.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-31
SALEM
MARKETS
Compiled from reports OF Sa.
lem dealers for the guidance
of Capital Journal readera
(Revised daily.)

Grain: Average valley wheat
(bulk) 81.
Hay: Cheat hay $11912; oat
hay S11912; clover hay (bulk)
$40.
Wholesale Prices
Meat: Hogs $10.50Q11: dressed
hogs 14c; top steers &c; cows 5h c.:
bulls 9hc; lambs INC: dressed
veal 18c.
22c: old roosters Sc; springer 1870
22c; stays IL q 15c.
Butterfat: Butterfat 38c; cream
cry butter 40@ 41c; country butter
3OQ32c; eggs 18c.
Vegetables: Oregon onions $500
cwt; beets $3.50 cwt: oregon cab
bage 3hc lb; green peppers S5c lb
cauuflower $500 per crate; pota-
toes 800 cwt; California lettuce
$3.50 per crate; Arkansas sweet
potatoes $3.50 bushel; celery $3.50
dozen; radishes 90c doZ: parsley
soc doz; tomatoes $3.50 crate;
broccoli $3.50 crate; red cabbage
Az C Id; artichoke s1.75 dozen.
Fruits: Oranges So 6W6.50;lemons
.s7.25; bananas 1Oc; Calf. grape
fruit $500; Florida grape fruit
$3.50.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-31
Colorado Men in Line.

Denver. Colo. March S1.-More
than 1000 coal miners of Colo
rado will obey the nation wide
order to suspend work at midnight
tonight, Robert Foster, interna-
tional organizer of the United
Mine Workers of America, said to-
day.
I'VE feel certain that 80 per
cent of all coal miners In the state
will quit work." Foster said. "Un-
ion miners of the state voted over
whelmingly In favor of suspension
of work at the recent ballotlng on
the question and they will stand
together behind any program that
the international officials decide
upon.
There are at present only
about 5000 union miners in the
states but we are counting on
strong support from the nou-unlon
miners"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-31
45OO Quit in Montana

Billings, Mont. March ST.
Four thousand five hundred coal
miners Of district 27, covering the
bituminous fields of Montana and
North Dakota will walk out In ac-
cordance with the general strike
called by the United Mine Work
ers OF America for midnight to-
night, according to Robert Con-
don, district secretary OF the min
ers. There are 80 locals OF the
union involved. In this district
Four thousand of the miners are
in Montana.
Mine operators Of this state are
preparing to close down their
properties and keep mines and
equipment In condition. Further
than that they are taking no steps
in connection with the strike, ac-
cording to M. F. Purcell, secre-
tary.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-31
MINE FATILITIES INCREASE

Washington, Mar. 31.--An in
crease In coal mine fatalities Of
81 per cent in February over the
corresponding month a year ago
was announced today by the bu-
reau of mines. 210 lives were lost
in mine accidents during the
month, compared with 160 in
February, 1921.
Based on an estimated output
Of 48,0O0,O00 tons of coal, the
death ratio was 4.37 per million
tons. compared with AIS year
ago.
The average number OF lives
lost during February each year
since 1913 is 1874,
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-31
ANDREW MACE JAILED
AGAIN BUT RELEASED

Once more Andrew Mace, one OF
the best known figures at the Sa-
lem police station, was placed in
the city jail last night, this time
on forgery charge Andrew was
accused Of passing ''sour" check.
This morning Mace was ar
raigned before Judge @. e. Unruh
in the justice court. He said that
he had merely essayed to draw
money from the wrong bank
After Mace had made good the
So check which he had signed he
was dismissed.