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The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03
WOMEN TO CONSIDER FIGHT
 AGAINST SALE OF NARCOTICS

ATLANTA, May 3.--The General Federation of Womenis Clubs, hhen it conyencs in this city May i'll will take up, among other thisgs, the question of a campaign against the sale Of narcotics throughout the country.
 k is declared by an official of the federation that tho women will join hands with the Ant1-Narcotic League in launching a national campaign against the drug evil An endeayor will be made to secure the coopera- ion of every member of the feder- ltion in the work which the Com nfttee to Publish Facts already has in hand. This committee consists oi Dr. R. B. von kleinsmid. president of tho University of California. Judge Benjamin Blcdsoc, United States Judge of the 12th Federal district Harold Lloyd, film star comedian l.. D. Oaks. Los Angeles chief ot police; J F. Carter. former collec tor of the United States Revenue Department; Brlgadler C. F Boyd. ol the Salvation Army. and others.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03
SMOKING IS HARMLESS, OPINION
 | GIVEN BY BRITISH PHYSICIAN

LONDON, May 3.--The danger to smokers from nicotine poisoning is declared by Dr. E. P. Roger to be "so small as Ito be almost negligible Ths should be tidings of comfort and joy to many smokers in America where. according to dispatches re. cefved here something like a crusade is under way against My Lady Nico tinc." She is there denounced it ss said. las a "diSsfpated jade who is reEpomsaba flor much that is injurious to health.''
 Dr. Rogers opinion is based or experiments conducted by himself tc determine the action of fire on the tobacco consumed. He has just pub 1ished an account of them with tht conclusions he hos reached
 He first took 10 grains of tobacco 6teeped in alcohol and water in ordel to 0xtiract all the nicotine. He sait the solution was strong enough t'
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03
PRINCE OF WALES SHOWING
 INTEREST IN HOSPITAL DAY

CHICAGO, May 3.-The Prince Ci Walos has 'wr.ttoa E. s. Gilmore, superintendent, Wesley Msncl'.al Hospital. Chiaago. and chairman ei the NaItierll HalSlaal Day committee, of his inscres. in the observance of National Ho1pisal Day. May 12, by tho hospitals of the United States and Canada, and of his intention to bring this movement 70 the attention of England hospital amthalliies wl.h the iden of having them combine in tho celebration.
 On account of the interest taken in National Hospital Day by Canadjan hospitals. under tho direction cf Dr. M. T. MacEachcrn, Canadian chair man, and alsIo because National Hes pStal Day is observed on May 12, the anniversary of the biiah of Florence Nightingale, founder of modern hos pital and nursing ma hods, Mir. Gil more wrote to the Prince. indicating he believed he would bc glad to hear of the ltrem ariors success Of the movement The Prince, who i3 pi'cSautibl Ol bic isos hi .'o'ti'i !" i'oo- pital of London, in the letter for warded to the commlttce for the King Edwards Haapital Fund for London, uf which he also is presi- dcnt, has requested this cCmmittee to give it attention.
 According to rcpcnts received by Matthew o. Foley, Chicago. executive secrotary of the Nal 5Dnill Hospital Day committee, some 5000 hospitals the United States and Canada will have ''upcn house. and otherwise observe the 1923 National Hospital Day on May 12. The sole object of the movement is to make tho public better acquainted with hotspitals
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03

kill dog weighing four stone.
 He then took Ia similar quantity of the same tobaIcco and burned it in a pipe so constructed as to retain the whole of tho smoke produced. The liquid resulting was found to have no worse effect on a dog than to trouble its digestion. Tho dog was of the same weight as the dog on which nicotine had been used with fatal effect
 Dr. Roger says he found that com bustion destroys the nicotine. or rath- or transforms it into crasols, phenols and other substances which if they are rather irritating arc neverthe- less excellent antisopiics. The pipe or oigarehte holder he says should be kept clean. but with that danger
 guarded against there is no other. sTn these conditions" he states in conclusion, tobacco may be even good for the health"
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03
COLLEGE LAYERS
 ARE SUMMONED
Death of Student at North. western University to Be
 Thoroughly Probed.

CHICAGO, May Convinced that college hazcrs saw Leighton Mount die. Coroner Wolff halted the inquest late yesterday afternoon and an- nounced he would demand from the Northwestern University complete lists of sophomores and freshmen who took part fin tho class rush in September. 1921, after which Mount disappeared Coroner Wolff said he would question separately each per son summoned.
 Mounts body was found yesterday beneath a dock on the waterfront al Evanston Until his body was found, nothing was known of the student who has ibccn 50 long mis3ing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03
Government Prosecutes
 Case for Injunction

CHICAGO, May 3.-Although the leaders of the railroad shopmen withdrew frcan the defense in the injunction proceedings against them by the government, the government has stanted presentation of evidence to support tine governments action to make the order permanent.
 Tho shop crafts officials claimed the strike has !bcen selJtlcd.
 Attorney General Daugher.y said the case would be pushci to make it certain that no future iaserference oi madls could regu5t from strikes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03
SILENT TRIBUTE
 PAID TO MEMORY 1. SENATOR NELSON
Both Houses of Legislature Cease Work Ten Minutes
 Tn Tribute to Dead.

SileLs tribute to he mancry of late SentIaor knrse Nolzon, Of Min nesota, was paid this morning by the Alaska Legislature when for 10 min utes, beginning at II a. m b-.h Houses paused in the3r4 work, drcp- ping everything as ii tste3d, and for the people of Alaska thus expressed appreciation of the kindly interest so often displayed in the Territory by the Minnesota Senator. The Leg.sla ture's action was taken in accord with Senate Concurrent Resolution No II, introduced late yesterday by SenaBor Chamberlin. and plcsel without delay lby both Houses.
 The resolution declares:
 ''Thalt all Alaska moilrns the death cf the Honorable knute Nelson. for mcr United States Sanator from Min nesota, who during his entire public life was a s1aunch friend and warm supporter of all measures that tend cd towards the development of Al aslla; who had an Intimate knowledge Of Alaska and all masters pertaining to Alaska, and who ever felt and manifested a kindly arsi intelligent in terest in the welfare of the Terri tory
 ''Be is further resolved That. in appreciation of the high regard en- tertaincd by the people of Alaska flor the deceased Senator. this Legis- lsture. at the hour e Il o'clock on the 3rd day of May, 1923. the last day of the session, cease all busi- ness fer ihhe period of ten minutes in order to render a silent tribute to the memory of the dead
 ''Be it further resolved: That this resolution be spread upon the jour nal of the Senate and of the House. and that capids be forwarded to the President. ito the Congress of the United States. and to the Delegate of Alaska.
 Flags at Half Mast
 Public flags arc hanging at half mast from the Various Federal and Territorial office staffs in respect tQ Senator Nelson and will remain so until the Funeral hour tomorrow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03
Little Child Ends Long Legal Fight For Possession

CHICAGO. May 3.-In a long legal fight by Mrs. Ada Morris, her H. year daughter, Alice Beatrice, was today awarded ito MT. and Mrs. James A. Nettal.
 Tho girl was taken from the moth CT within 24 hours of birth. She was obtained by the NattGls from an orphanage.
 On the stand tho little girl said she thought she could learn to love her mother but already loved the Nattals and wished to stay with them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03
SAYS WHITFIELD
 CONFESSED THAT
 HE KILLED GIRL
Jail Mate of Alleged Slayer Testihes at Trial Tn
 Vancouver, Wash.

VANCOUVER, Wash, May 3.-Roy Moore. awaiting trial on charge of participating in the robbery of the Sells'F'loto circus ticket wagon last year, testified today that George Ed ward Whitfield told him in jail on tho night of April 8 that he had slain 1fycar-old Anna Nosko
 According to witness Moore, Whit field .slaid he met the girl on the railroad track and hit her with his fist when she screamed. He then carried her into the woods and said he cut her lthrclt to end her misery.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03
RUTHENbERC
 IS GUILTY

ST. JOSEPH, Mich, May B. Charles E. RuthenbuTg, of Cleveland has been convicted of violating the Michigan criminal syndicalism law The jury took three ballots. The decision turned on the state of Ruthenbcrgls mind on the Communist program when he attended the con Sention of the Workers Party last August.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03

ereey the "henpecked" were not dis turbed by the "henpeckers."
 The club is counted as the oldest in existence. Adam being claimed as the first memb0. Every year new members are enrolled. but applicants have to pass a severe test providing absolute proof that on every day in the year except the day of their out ing they are slaves of the apron strings and domestic drudgery'
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03
ITALY TO PAY DEBT

NEW YORK, May 3.-A London cable to the World says Italy now realizes the necessity of making clear the fact that she intends to pav her American and British debts. |, is understood Premier MussollE. will appoint committee to inves.,sa.e the debt question ard report sn tic best possible methods of payTen-.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03
HENpECKED CLUB, CLAIMING ADAM
 AS FOUNDER, HAS ANNUAL OUTING

YORKSHIRE. May 3,-The mem bers of the famous Yorkshire organ 1zation known as the "Henpecked Club had their "once year outing' recently.
 To an isolated hamlet. miles to the west of Halifax. tho president of the club invited his fellow bonds mon of tho scrubbing brush and nail to gather. and as every meni- bcr fwas loyal to his pledge of se-
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03
BOOZE CRAFT SCANDAL

WASHINGTON. May 3'Prohib tion troubles from bootlegging to allegations of bribery in several states accumulated here and engaged the attention of high officials of at least three Federal agencies. the treasury and justice departments and prohibition enforcement headquarters.
 Thcr.o were indications that facts developed from the several investi- gations in progress might ultimately cdne before President Harding.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03
RUM RUNNERS
 FIGHT BEGUN
Coast Guard Concentrates Forces Off New Jersey
 Coast for Sharp War.

WASHINGTON, May 3-Coast Guard headquarters today ordered a conc cntra1Jcn of all available cut tors off the Jorscy Coast to combat rum runners. Tho cutters will tsscip all communication between the rum fleet and the shore, watching both day and night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03
Gompers Appeals For Support to World Court

WASHINGTON May B. Samuel Gompors. president of the American Federation of Labcr. has asked mon partisan unity in support of Hard ingis proposal for American member ship in tho World Court, saying that "ft is e.n initial step which will in evftably lead to participation in all efforts to maintain peace between nations"
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03
FRANCE LENDING MONEY

NEW YORK, May 3-A Paris spe- cial says the bill { loan 300.000000 francs to Jugo-Slavfa will be ap- proved by the French Chamber of Deputies This follows similar loans to Rumania and Poland.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03
HUFFY! QUITS

DAYTON. Ohio, May 3.-Dr. George de Bothezat. inventor of the hellcop- Flying Field, has notified the Com mandant that under present condi- tBons he could mo longer continue work. It is reported that he re- garded published statements as be- ing derogatory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03
Claims He Has Cure for Tuberculosis

PITTSB URGH, May 3.-Dr. William P. Nolan. addressing the West Moreland County Medical Society today at GreenDnrg, claimed he has established q cure for pulmonary tuberculosis through the use of pure carbon and calcium Dr. Nolan de- clared that 72 advanced eases had been benefited to such a stage they could be pronounced as cured.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03
BRITAIN TO CUT TAXES

LONDON. May 3.-Great Britain's bud get calls for s4.0O0, ,O00. 900 The income tax may be reduced, Sir Robert Horne coptending conditions justify a further cut of a shilling to the pound. maIking the rate -four shilings to the pound, or 20 per cent,
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03
Train Is Wrecked; Five
 Are Killed, One Missing

SALT LAKE CITY, May 3.-Three passengers and two trainmcn were kflled and one trainman is missing as the result of wreck of the Den yer Rio Grande x Western train, easibound No 2, ncar Woodside. last night This Is according to official advices.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03
FIX AMOUNT GERMANY OWES

WASHINGTON. May 3,-The United States has tentatively fixel $1,1S7. .736.867 the amount demanded from Germany for American World War claims, which total 12,319.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03
ANOTHER TENSE SITUATION.
 CONSTANTINOPLE May 3-Th

OO1SO tk1v x1vV1 111z' xHxuy o' xffO French Charge d'Affairs has handed note to the Turkish Government declaring that the French will aban- don the Laussane conference unless concentration of Turkish troops on the Syrian border is ordered stopped and the troops immediately with drawn.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03
SENATE ADOPTS
 NEW SCHEDULES
 FOR TAX BILL
Overthrows House Fisheries Pack Taxes and Net h.
 comes on Mining.

By a vote of twelve to three, MT. Wlson being absent. the House re- fused to concur in the Senate amendments to House Bill No. 50, the revenue and taxation measure. Tho negative votes were cast by Representatives Callahan, Grant and Keys.
 The Speaker appointed Ross. Daly and Price as the House members of a Conference Committee.
 The Senate this afternoon com pletcd the consideration of the Gen. cral Appropriations Bill, and changed it only by the adoption of some minor amendments. The prin- cipal discussion was on an amend ment offered by MT. Snodgrass to appropriate $15,000 additional for the agricultural branch of the Alaska Agricultural Collgee and School of Mines. The amendment was defeated by vote of four to four. Senators Aldrich, Brown, Dunn and Snodgrass voted for the amendment.
 With the schedules standing as adopted last night, the Senate this morning passed the taxation and revenue bill without vote being cast aeainst it. It was considering the general appropriations bill this after noon, hearings having opened on it shortly before noon.
 Both Houses had virtually cleared the way for continuous action on these two measures when recess was taken at noon. In the House only one Senate bill remained to be acted on, Senator Ayers bill requiring branding and marking of reindeer and registration of such brands and marks. Passage of this bill was anticipated.
 In the Senate, House Bill No. 52, appropriating $3,oo0 for the survey of the Misunderstanding portage,
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03
MORE TROUBLE SCENTED.

MORE TROUBLE SCENTEU.
 WASHINGTON. Mey 3.--Yester- days announcement in the House of Commons that Great Britain must command all seas" is accepted here as a return to the traditional basic policy of Great Britain as con- trasted with the theory of her spokesman at the Washington Arms Conference.
 American naval officers are of the opinion the announcement violates the spirit of the naval treaties.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03
TWO NATIONS OBJECT|NC TO
 PREPARATIONS
France Rejects Recent Pro posals-Belgium Will Prob
 ably Do Likewise. GREAT BRITAIN'S STAND
 ON SEAS, THREATENING
Peace Dove Given Wallop as France and Turkey Are
 Nearing Trouble.

BRUSSELS, May 3.--Belgian of- ficial circles consider entirely in- sufficient Germany's offer made yes- terday for 30,000,000,000 gold marks for reparations of which Bel gium would get about 2,500, ,000, 900.
 Advices received here state that the French government will not even consider the offer made by Ger many and will reject it at once.
 Under the Versailles treaty, the Preparations Committee on May 19, 1921, fixed the amount of German reparation at 132,0O0,0O0,0 900 gold me1ks. Germany accepting under the ultimatum with occupation of the Ruhr as an alternative.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-03
FRANCE REJECTS IT.

PARIS. May 8. - The French Cabinet today unanimously rejected the new German reparations pro- posals. nA The reason for the French rejec- tion of the German proposals is given as the lack of guarantees and the insufficient sum offered by Ger many.
 Premier Poincare will consult with the Belgian government with regard to reply which will be s.nt to all Allies.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-07-03

from a weeks stay in Atlanta
Norman Murray, Edward Ken
nedy and Harold Kendrick spent
Sunday with friends at Benevolence.
Rev. ]. E. O'quinn, Miss Ruby
O'Quinn and Miss Hazel Thinner
man attended B. Y. P. u. otnven-
ton in Atlanta last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Brimberry Of
Atlanta are spending several days
guests of Mrs. Brimberry's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Logan.
Rev. Mr.. Schneider, of Smith
willie filled the pulpit Of the Meth
odist church Sunday morning in the
absence Of the pastor, Rev Jason
Shirah.
J. G. Reeves has returned from
STAY of some length with his
daughter, Mrs. Will Argo, at her
home in Buena Vista.
Rev. and Mrs. Charles A. Philips
and children Rosa Lee and George,
and Mrs. MattieCaughman and Miss
Laurie Caughman spent Wednes-
Day in Macon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-07-03
CLUB GIRLS At CAMP
OBSERVE RALLY DAY
Many Complete Special Short
Course by Miss Parkman
Ending With Picnic Dinner

Friday was celebrated at Myrtle
Springs as rally day by girls of Sum
ter county's canning clubs, who on
that day completed the week of
short course study mapped out by
Miss Bonnie Parkman, home eco
Monies agent for the county.
Parents of the girls, together with
members Of the Home Demonstra-
ton Club, embracing within its
membership the clubwomen of Sum-
ter, members of the board of educa-
ton and Supt. E. W. Dupree, were
included at the picnic dinner. I'm
der the handsome trees surrounding
Myrtle Springs long tables were
spread, on which were placed dain-
ties of every known description
Mrs. w. P. Wright, of Columbus.
superintended the service and the
menu was a splendid display of her
art
Friday morning Miss Farkman
held a test for the girl during
which period questions were asked
by Miss Rosa McGehee, district
agent, concerning methods of pre-
serving, canning. picking and other
arts. The Is girls taking the course
responded in a manner which de-
servedly earned the highest com
mendation of Miss McGehee and
Miss Parkman. Their knowledge
showed a thoroughness with which
the methods had been applied, and
with the exhibition of more than
1875 jars of preserves and other ar
ticles, exemplified they had passed
the test successfully.
Miss Parkman, in behalf Of the
girls of the canning clubs, and also
Of the women of the home demon
stration department, wish to thank
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Glawson for their
kindness and consideration of the
camp during its progress, as well as
to the women of the home demon
stration department who SO ably
lent their assistance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-07-03
PLAINS

Mrs. Wales Lowry of Greenville,
s. c., spent Sunday here the guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Wade Lowry.
Miss Grace Montgomery and
Miss Evelyn Walker left Saturday
for Athens.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. H. letters ana
little daughter Ann, returned to
their home in Decatur Sunday af-
ter a pleasant visit to Mr.. and
Mrs. R. S. Oliver,
Mrs. Edmund Oliver is visiting
relatives in Birmingham.
Mrs. Ed Carter and children
from near Americas are spending
several days at the home of her
father Mr.. J. 3. Clark.
Miss Alice Ruth Zimmerman and
Miss Lucy Kate Clark left Monday
for Athens.
Mrs, w. L. Jones of Statesboro
is the guest Of her sister, Mrs. r.
L. Stewart at her home here.
Dr.. Bolton and Jennings Clark who
arc conducting the revival services
at Central Baptist church in
Americas were guests Saturday of
Mr.. and Mrs I. w. Walters.
Mrs. S. Hagerson from the
Concord community is spending
sometime the guest of her daugh-
ter, Mrs j. L. Crawford.
Mrs. A. j. Kendrick is the guest
of relatives at Sumter, for two
weeks.
Dr.. J. II, Monts is spending his
vacation with relatives in South
Carolina.
Sam Ferguson has gone to
Grand Rapids, Mich, to spend the
summer.
Clarence Dodson of Fort Myers,
Fla, is here on a visit to his father,
Mr.. A. Dodson.
Joe Williams, Jr., is i'll at the
home of his parents, here, suffering
from an attack of appendicitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Marshall How
| ry from Quitman were guests, Sun
day, of Mrs. Lowrys parents, Mr.
and Mrs. T. w. Walters.
Noble ARNOLD of Par1tot spent
Monday night with his aunt, Mrs,
w. H. Arnold.
Mrs, ]. W Woodruff attended
the Woodruff-Brooks wedding in
/ Columbus Sunday.
Mrs. Tom Burton, 5r., of Smith
] vile was the guest saturday Of
her sister, Mrs. Cecil$Walters.
J. G. Woodruff spent Sunday
with friends in Ricband.
( Toudy Spurlock {of Columbus
spent Sunday here With Mrs. Spur
lock, who is visiting Mrs. Alvin
/ Zimmerman.
Miss Julia Coleman, left Friday
for Washington, New York, Boston
and Plymouth and Their points of
interest in the East before going
to Chatauqua, New Work to take a
two months study course.
B. t, Marshall returned Saturday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-07-03
No FIREWORKS To BE
USED IN TENNESSEE
State Fire Marshal to Prevent
Use of Explosives in Cele-
brating July A

NASHVILLE, Tenn, July g.
The cannon cracker shall not eX-
plode promiscuously, the, sky rocket
viii not fly skyward in Tennessee
with uncharted course on the
Glorious Fourth, according to in
structions issued here by Ed NJ.
Ginenwaters, state fire marshall.
The Fourth of July is intended
as day Of celebration Of a most
memorable occasion to the Amer.
can people, and not one to bring
sorrow, suffering or death into any
home" the marshall declares.
with this in mind, | wish to most
earnestly urge every father, mother
or guardian to keep out of the
hands of children, fireworks or ex-
plosives of all ike description"
Tn deputies in the division of
fire prevention have been given in
structions to see that rules and reg
ualtions issued by the Department
of Labor, state fire marshall de-
partment, are carried out to the
letter. These rules and regulations
pertain to the careless use and
handling Of fireworks and other ex-
plOsives.
The commissioner is anxious also
that all local laws in this respect
throughout the state be enforced,
he says.
In the past many lives have been
lost by the use Of fireworks and ex-
plosives during celebrations, Mr..
Glllenwaters says, and he feels mat
he will have the cooperation of Of
ticlals throughout the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-07-03
w. D. UPSHAW NOT TO BE
SENATORIAL CANDIDATE

ATLANTA, July 3.-Giving as
his reason the belief that his work
in the house Of representatives is
unfinished, Congressman William
D. Upshaw has announced that he
has decided not to enter the next
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-07-03
DAVIS is BOUNCED
BY FARMERS UNION

MACON, July Rev. Roy E.
Davis, president Of the Georgia
Farmers Union, was removed from
office at meeting of the executive
committee of that organization here
Saturday night The action of the
committee was said to have been
unanimous, aud followed alleged
disclosure of dual life led by the
former officer, which extended over
six years or more in Texas and
Georgia. The executive committee
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-07-03
MOSQUITO EIGHT WINNING

MOULTRIE, July 3.-From all
sides reports show that the war on
the mosquito here is successful.
Health officers, however, continue
to call for the cooperation of citi-
zens. The mosquito situation is well
under control, and is far less me-
nacing than it was in June last wear