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, 1922-09-09

AAHtAN.HA be1eA9 oh0 FtNoRNSS 49,
aged bull operations.
Current news developments on the
whole were favorable but they ap.
peared to have little direct influence
on the course OF prices.
Mexican oil shares encouraged an.
other sinking spell during the week
on further reports of decreased produc-
tion in a Standard Oil organ of a
statement the American companies op-
Grating in that country were prepared
TO write off a loss OF one-half of their
half billion dollar Investment. A re
covery set in towards the end OF the
week. however. on reports that the
Mexican Petroleum corporation was
constructing two largo plants in Mex
leo to extract gasoline from natural
gas.
Eastern Industrial centers report a
shortage OF skilled labor. including
mechanics and employees OF the build.
ing trades. while unskiiled laborers
are In good demand in the northwest
ern states because OF the unusually
heavy crop movement.
Adoption Of the plan Of the German
Industrial baron. Hugo SHINES. for the
rebuilding OF the French devastated
districts with material shipped from
Germany was interpreted In some local
banking sircies as f%orecasting a down
, 1922-09-09

require heavy imports before har-
vest. Needs Of France We're estimated
as likely to aggregate 1000 900 tons.
On the other hand, European pur-
chasing so far as it could be readily
traced appeared to be limited for the
most part to wheat grown in Canada
Dealings broadened out quite won
derfuIly in the corn pit, buying orders
from rural sources giving for a while
decided emphasis to reports OF severe
damage to the crops. Later. the ad-
vance OF the market was checked by
lively profit-takins on the part OF
holders. Oats paraieiled the action of
corn.
Provisions were without any as
gressivs support
, 1922-09-09

An endeayor was made las fall by
the Absarokee Development company
to shut Of the n flow from a well
on the Monroe ranch near Baker.
Mont. which had been burning since
1916 and wasting an estimated flow
Of 100000 cubic feet daily. This effort
was successful and the well held for
several months but a few days ago
the pressure became too great and the
flow has broken loose agnin. A crow
, 1922-09-09

DENVER, Colo. Sept. Seattle. re
ceipts 400; market steady; beef steers
$6.50@7.75; cows aud heifers $4,000
$50; calves ss.Oo4E75; bulls $2.25@
s.35; stookers and feeders s5.o0@7.4O.
Hogs. receipts none; market steady.
Sheep, receipts $500; market steady;
, 1922-09-09
SHORT SESSION
TRADING ACTIVE
Tendency Toward High
!. Prices in Stock Market Is
Maintained Today.

NEW YORK. sept. s-Buniah
Demonstrations in individual stocks
which vas encouraged by investment
buying OF standard shares. featured
the general upward swing in today's
brief session Of the stock market
Profit taking GALES cut into the prices
OF such tocks as Studebaker. AM
erican Wooden. Norfolk and Western.
Crucihie Steel and Marine preferred.
but Il did not halt the buying in
other quarters. A score OF shares
established new peak prices for the
year while the buying movement was
at its height. Gains OF , TO nearly
e points were made by I-iggett Myers
preferred. Atlantic Coast Line, Loose
wfles Biscuit. Postum Cereal. Iron
Products and Kelsey Wheel. Wall
streets belief that tho shipments
strike was no longer a serious hind.
rance TO freight movement found ex-
preston in tho marked buoyancy OF
railroad shares. The closing was
strong Sales Appropriated $50. 900
shares.
, 1922-09-09

A gas flow estimated at 1000 900 feet
has been struck In a we'll of h Cor.
don Campbell-K evin syndicate offset
ting the discovery at a depth of loss
feet according TO late reports.
This flow was encountered IN the
same horizon as that In which gas
was struck in the discovery and as
the former well found oil at 1.7s5 feet
this hole Will be bradenheaded and
, 1922-09-09
sunburst Sum Sew Paprr.

It's a poo oil district that can't sup
port an oil paper and the latest one to
enter the. list OF live ones is the Sun
burst Sun which has Just been estab-
lished at %Sunburst for the purpose OF
conveying news OF that district to the
, 1922-09-09
Butter and Eggs

CHICAGO. Sept. e.-Butter unset.
tied; creamery extras 3s1kc; flrrts $40
sac: extra firsts 359sThc; seconds 80
931c; standards s5Ac.
Esgs unchanged; receipts e.5s5
cases.
Poultry alive lower; fowls I4622e;
springs 22c; ROSTERS IA.
, 1922-09-09
POTATOES

$ CHICAGO. Sept s.-Potatoes
slightly stronger; receipts AZ cars.
total United States shipments 57s;
Wisconsin sacked cobbiers so@s1.o5
cwt: bulk cobblers $1.0O@si.1o cwt;
Minnesota sacked early Ohios 600
$500; sacked Red rivers s1.0o9s1.1o
cwt; Idaho sacked rurals si.15 cwt.
, 1922-09-09

NEW YORK. Sept s.-The actual
condition OF the clearing house and
trust companies for the week Give
days. shows that they hold t~s5.To4.21o
in sxcess Of legal requirements. This
10 an increase OF sT.54i.oR from last
week.
, 1922-09-09
new HIGH PRICES RECORDED IN
WEEKS TRADING ON EXCHANGE

NEW YORK, Sept. s-Overcoming a temporary setback,
which was induced by professional selling pressure against
a weekend technical position, prices of stock again moved
to new high ground in this weeks trading. Virtually all
classes of shares participated in the advance, but the largest
gains were made by selected stocks Of companies whose
, 1922-09-09

lambs s11.5o@12.25; ewes s4.5o@5.75i
feeder lambs s11.5O912.s5.
, 1922-09-09

NEW YORK Sept. s.-continua-
ton OF the upward swing OF prices
took place Mt the opening OF today's
s'ock market, dealings wero compare
tiveiy light but extended over h broad
list. The demand for s~pecialties was
not rs pronounced as it has been
during tho last few days hut new
high records FOR tho year were made
in the Nrst Few minutes OF trading
by Lohigh Valley. Atlantic Coast
Line. Chicago Pneumatic Tool. Nor
folk md Postum Cereal. the gains
ranging from small fractions to three
points. Rails and equipments were
in fairly good demand. moderate gains
being recorded by ST. Paul common
and preferred. Reading. Union Pa
cinc. Pullman. Baldwin and Chesa-
peake and Ohio. Mexican Petroleum
climbed n point. a rise OF one to
three points also took place in strom.
berg Carburotor. Sears Roebuck,
General Electric. Retail Stores. Lori.
lard. Standard OIL OF New Jersey and
Kelsey Wheel.
, 1922-09-09
MARKET GOSSIP AND FIELD NEWS
OHIO DRILLS III NEW PRODUCER

The Ohio Oil company completed its No. 1 on section
l-39-7s7, Salt Creek, which is estimated at $50 barrels from
the second Wall Greek at 1882 feet.
The test of the Horseshoe structure in Fremont county
which has been drilling on section 8-33-9I for two years or
more, is being abandoned at 3,416 feet. Oil and gas strikes
In this hole have BEEN rHmorsd At, is being sen to the field with heavier
rcnm.-. 49,
, 1922-09-09
CROP DAMAGE LEADS TO HIGHER
PRICES FOR GRAINS This week

Chicago, Sept. Corn crop damage on a big scale as
grain this week Compared with a week age, wheat this
showed a rise of 1s and 15 to ia and 17sc, and oats of
"a to 28 and 2Mc. In the provision market, net differences
from zoe decline o loo adj talk that France IN particular would
, 1922-09-09
SILVER

NEW YORK. Sept. o.-Foreign bar
silver ss1sc; Mexican dollars sage.
, 1922-09-09
Crude Market

Classified ads In the Tribune arc
winners and possibly the keys we
give with every soc paid Mt office will
win you n big prize. s-I2-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09
DAUGHTERS MEET IN
SPLENDID SESSION.

The Daughters of the Confederacy
were entertained Tuesday afternoon
at the home of Mrs j. w. Harris,
Jr. president of the local chapter,
when fine program was rendered
under the direction of Mrs. T.. l..
Carswell, chairman of The program
committee. Assisting in the program
were Mrs. Frank Cato, Mrs. Charles
l.. Ansley and Mrs. T. 0. Marshall
A profusion of spring flowers
were arranged with pretty effect
throughout the living rooms, contrib
uted by the Daughters, whose motto
is to serve others with happiness
whenever possible The concluding
hour was given over to social chat,
with the serving of dainty salad
course with coffee. Mrs Harris
presided.
Encouraging reports were read by
Che various committee, one of which
reported total of $12 contributed
through the novel waist measurement
donation. Those who failed to be
present are requested to send their
pennies before the next meeting.
Several new members were added
to the roster, with renewed cnthusi-
assn pledged by the old members.
Following a program on the Boy
I hood of Robert E. Lee,' Mrs. Har-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09
BANK BANDITS
!. VICTIM DEAD
Arlington Chief Succumbs To His
Wounds-Robbers Traced
Toward Dawson

ALBANY, March ga. Il. Wig
gins. Arlington chief of police, died
at a local hospital yesterday follow
ing wounds he received early yester-
day morning when he was shot by
robbers who entered at the Bank of
Arlington.
Virgins walked up on one of the
picket5 Of the robbers without sus-
pecting that he was more than a
Ioitercr on the street When he in
CURED who it was, the picket began
firing, one of the bullets striking the
officer and penetrating his abdomen
and liver. He was operated on here,
but the wound was too serious for
the measures TO be effective. he
was 80 years of age and retired from
The United States army years ago
The robbers did not accomplish
their purpose, being frightened away
when the policeman was shot. They
were traced as far as Albany and
six miles beyond on the Dawson road.
They were driving a car with chains
on the wheels and non-skid tires.
Virgins was an eN-soIdier of 30
years service. He was unmarried.
His body was carried to Arlington
| for burial.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09
HER POPULAR PHONE.
SPOUTED OUT HOOTCH

NEW BRITAIN, Conn, March 6.
Mrs. Mary Attake had the most
popular telephone in town. u
Men stood i'll line to talk over it.
A policeman stood in line. He
Wore plain clothes.
He tool. the receiver off the hook
and put his mouth in the transmit
ter
A stream Of moonshine ran into
his mouth, it is alleged.
The officer ran upstairs and found
Mrs. Attake pouring the moonshine,
he charged,
Mrs. Attake got a trip to headquar-
ters and a $500 fine,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09
HIGH SPOTS IN
GEORGIANEWS


A true bin charging murder was
returned by the talbot county grand
jury against MAJOR L. H. Coaft 1ot
the killing several months ago oil A.
B. McNiaee, county superintendent
Of schools.
Young Stnbllng' Macon puSIlS5t'
and Larry AFeta' OF AtlahOa' lgusH'
a ten. round draw IN Atlanta Tues
DAY night,
Major Peter { Harris, adJuIaht
general OF the army and bfoChef OF
Senator ". }. Harms, has been grant,
ed leave rom the army rom .Apfl
TIL September l and wall tour Eu-
rope for the benefit OF MS, mar
lis. heath lie will go on the re
tired list at ms own fe4oes''
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09
Society
ARTS CLUB TO
MEET FRIDAY.

An interesting program has been
arranged for presentation Friday n
ternoon at O'Clock at the Commu-
nifty Club house when the Arts and
Crafts club will hold their regular
meeting.
Mrs, Henry johnson and Mrs. B.
r. Boyd will be hostesses.
An informal discussion will be held
on current art events, the other
items of the program being in line
with the subject
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09
ALBANY DONATES
$500 TO JEWS
Mass Meeting Brings Fine Results
Local Jews Big
Givers

ALBANY, March 9.-At a non
Gectarian meeting the Temple B'Nai
Israel, the local Jewish synagogue,
Tuesday night Albany oversubscrib-
cd her quota for the Jewish relief
campaign in behalf eff starving and
prosecuted Jews of Eastern aud Cen
trail Europe. This city was asked
fer 81 800, and Louis J. Hofmayer,
local chairman, announced he would
give ten per cent Of any total pledg-
cd. Subscriptions at The meeting to-
tailed $500 which entailcd a con
t"ibutioa of $3.50 from Mr.. Hofmay-
or, bringing the amount to $3.50,
but Mr.. Hofmayer stated that he
would defer making his check until
every contribution was in and give
10 per cent of the final total The
meeting was participated in by
Christians and Jews and many sub
scripticns of 500 and more came
from Christians. Local jews were
also heavy givers. The principal adj
dress by Rabbi 3. A. Thinner, d. D.,
Of Temple Mount Zion, New York
City, one of the foremost Jewish
ministers Of America. Armand May,
~ >>--,7---~~- ~---7->l ~~~l,--~~~y
rold, guest of the chapter, gave a
short but interesting talk on what
the state organization means to ac-
compiish during the month of March
with the aid of the subdivisions. She
also assisted in the discussion of a
large benefit party to be given in
May.
The hostesses for next month will
be Mrs. Charles Ansley, Mrs. Chas
Hale and Mrs Clarence Davis at the
home of Mrs. Davis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09
U.S.. FRANK In /
GENOA REFUSAL
E.xpert Outlines What Farley
Means To Troubles OF
Europe
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

1880 o'clock, the purpose of which is
to discuss matters pertaining to the
purchasing of new organ for the
church. An Atlanta representative
is in the city for the purpose of
meeting with the stewards, and it
is urged that every one be present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

of Atlanta, state chairman, was pres
ent and declared that Albany was
the first city in the country to over
subscribe its quota in a single night.
The amount will probably be pushed
to $4,000 here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09
TWO CIVIC CLUBC TO
VISIT RURAL SCHOOLS

Visits to rural schools of Sumter
county will be made Friday by, two
civic clubs of Americas. The Kiwanis
club viii be the guests of the Shiloh
school pupils, teachers and patrons
from II a. m, until 2 p m, and the
Lions club will be guests of the Con
cord school at a similar affair, Both
clubs will put on live programs for
treir own entertainment and the en-
tertainment of their hosts. The HI
wanians will meet at the Windsor
hotel at 1880 o'clock and go to Shi-
loh school in cars in body, and the
Lions will gather at the Tea Room
at 10 o'clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

WANT TO Do YOUR fine wat, h.
Clock and Jewelry Repairing. Ex-
pert service and reasonable charges.
R. S. Broadhurst, Jeweler, ITO La
mar ST., directly i'll front of post
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

No less than 10000 persons arc
reported missing in London each
year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09
STEWARDS TO MEET TO
DISCUSS NEW ORGAN

An important meeting of the stew
ards of the First Methodist church
will be held there this evening at
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

LOST-Pointer bitch, white one side
of her ear and liver colored w
0. McBrayer, Sanitary Barbershop.
-9-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

Cattlemen OF California last year
received $5O,377, 900 for cattle they
took to- market.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

FOR SALE-Seed cane Green cane
At $3.50 per hundred; red cane at
$1.00. A. B. Connors, ten miles
south of Americas 1-12t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

WANTED-Po Position by experienc d
stenographer. Draughon gradua Q.
Address 'Stenographer, I'LL MEG T.
rah St.--6-6t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

SIX PER CENT MONEY-To lend
on Americas homes. No commits
sion for negotiating the loan. A. C..
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

SPECIAL BARGAIN in Symphony
Lawn Stationery Murray's Phar-
macy, OPP. z. O.-7-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

WANTED-You to call and see our
beautiful line of Spring Hats.
Americas Millinery Parlors, 5
Jackson Ave.-4-4t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

FOR RENT-One Groom house 124
Dudley st. Walter Brown-9-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

SALESMAN to cover local territory
selling dealers. Guaranteed sal
airy of $4,000 week for right man.
The Commercial Radium Co, Fifth
Ave. Bldg, New York-8-6t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

FOR College street apart
ment, downstairs. Phone 367
8-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

We see lots that need buildings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

FOR RENT-Five-room cottage ;
reasonable. Mrs. Emory Mathis.
-8-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

WANTED - Ford roadster body,
quick. Latson Welding Works, 1872
S. Jackson St.-9-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

DON'T throw away your auto and
gas engine crank shafts. am
especially prepared to true all crank
shaft bearings, A fully equipped
machine shop for general work. 1876
West Hill ST., phone SAT, C. S. Duer.
-15-26t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

Mothers in the Belgian CONGO
have supreme guardianship Over
their children.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

WANTED Sewing by the day. Mrs.
Damon, phone 571.-8-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

FOR SALE-6,O 900 stalks sugar cane
at a reasonable price. S. L. HAM
mond, phone 235-6-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

FOR RENT-Three connecting
first floor, unfurnished rooms. 4UG
S. Jackson St-6-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

FOR SALE-Early Chicks, winter
eggs. Best strains, guaranteed.
Mrs. R. L. Jennings, Plains, Ga-6-6t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Choice sliced country
ham. Bragg's Market, phone
181.-6-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

FOR SALE-The two best Goals
mined anywhere. Genuine Blue
Gem coal, $1,000, and Montevallo,
$1,000 per ton, Harold Bros, Telc-
phone 2.-14-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Furnished housekeep-
ing rooms, first floor. Mrs. J. L.
Cannon, phone Coz
-2-Gt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

CONTINENTAL CHICKSS best vari-
cites, vigorous laying strains, Ice
up. Charges prepaid, Mrs. K. L,
Jennings, Box 55, Plains, Ga.-6-6t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-03-09

FOR SALE Dodge car in good CON
dition. A real bargain. j. c.
Dixon, Jr.--3-6t
The Washington times., 1922-12-03
$4,000 IN CAPITAL
ARE NOT CITIZENS
Americanization Head Says
Half of Foreign Born Here
Are Not Naturalized.

Fourteen thousand Of the $4,000
foreign-born in Washington are not
uaturalized.
These figures were compiled in the
report Of Miss Maude e. Alton. prin.
cipal Of the Americanization depart.
ment Of the public schools.
At the present time the classes of
the department are overcrowded.
The average is sixty students to a
teacher. A language class should
never number more than twenty
students. say authorities. The ap-
preparation made by Congress 10 be-
ing stretched to the utmost. This
work of direct training for better
citizenship is being handicapped Sc
riously because of lack of funds.
The classes are held day and even
ing. There is work in the schools
and also In the field. The day
classes are almost continuous from
early morning to late afternoon, to
satisfy the men and women who at
tend before and after working hours.
Headquarters for the work is In
the Columbia Junior High School.
Aside from morning and afternoon
sessions. this school Is opened Mon
day. Tuesday and Thursday evening.
The other evening classes are at
Curtis School, Georgetown, Eastern
High and the Hebrew Institute.
southwest. Field work is conducted
at Schott's place neighborhood. Ar
thur place neighborhood and George.
town. Total enrolment is approx
imately 1.400. 81.
The young men and women Of the
school recently have organized q stu.
dent association. Chief Justice Nc
Coy, Of the Supreme Court Of the
District, assisted them.