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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06
ALLEGED KIlNAPER Of
NOTORIOUS BERGD0LL
FACING GERMAN TRIAL
Lieutenant Griffin, of Ohio, Is
Charged WiWth Attempt To
Abduct War Criminal
OTHERS ARE IMPLICATED
United States and Germany In
terested in Accusations
Against Citizens

oSEBEACH, Germany, Dec. G.
(Ey the Associated Press.)-Lieu-
tenant Calvin Griffin, of Hamilton
Ohio, testified today in his trial for
his alleged part in the attempted
kidnapping Of Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll some months ago that he
returned to France voluntarily aft
er the war on a mission from the
American Legion to look after mill
tary cemeteries. He denied that
he belonged to the military police.
The attempt to capture Berg
doll created a sensation in the Unit
ed States and in Germany some
months ago. 1t was first reported
that members of the party alleged
to have participated in the attempt
to capture the alleged draft dodger
had been mo0bed and killed. This
is the first of the trials of the men
supposed to have been connected
with the affair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06
MAY GIVE EQUAL RIGHTS
TO PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

CLEVELAND, o., Dec 6. 49, A
movement, fuIfillment of which
would give women equal represent
tation with men on the legislative
bodies of the Presbyterian church
Of the States was disclosed during
Wednesdays sessions Of the Ma
tional Presbyterian conference.
A petition embodying a request
for such representation has been
forwarded to the general assembly
Of the church by the executive
board of the Women's Missionary
Society Of Cincinnati, Mrs. Mary
Louise Blinn, its president, an
nouneed.
The petition which constitutes
the first attempt of Presbyterian
Women to obtain equal suffrage
within the church, probably will be
acted upon at the meeting of the
general assembly at Grand Rapids,
Mich. next May.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06
NOT SALARIED| AGENT
OF ARTHUR COMPANY
4. |. RUSTIN ASSERTS
Sumter Investors With Firm Re-
ceived Statements From
Headquarters
NOT BARRED IN ATLANTA
J. ]. Mann Reports Odd Lot
Members Still Have Floor
Privileges There
NOT BARRED IN ATLANTA

A. l.. Rustin, who has been aud
still is at present engaged in the
spot cotton business in Americas,
was an associate member of the
Odd Lot Cotton exchange with the
privilege of trading aud receiving
return commissions from any bro
ker on that exchange, according to
statement made Thursday morn
ing to a Times-Recorder reporter.
He is not a salaried representative
of the firm of Arthur and company
as has ben reported, however, he
and Thee Erwin have solicited busl-
ness jointly for the firm ON COM
mission basis, he said.
"The only assurance that Arthur
and company will redeem all ac-
counts is contained in kilograms
and letters, which have been sent
me from w. w. Arthur himself, y
Mr.. Rustin stated. I'VE all hope
trqt everything will be arranged 50
that accounts will be paid in full,
and efforts are being made to that
end. Mr.. Arthur stated in com-
munications that he would come to
Americas.
Statements from the firm
showing the standing of investors
have been received by Americas and
Sumter. county investors. These
tend to show good faith of the firm
administration, and investors be-
lieve that they point to settlements
Of accounts"
Long distance communications
with ]. J. Mann, member of the
Odd Lot Cotton exchange in Allan
Ia, Thursday revealed the fact that
members of the Odd Lot Cotton eX-
change were still extended floor
privileges of the Atlanta CONNER
cial exchange during the morning.
eve are still here" stated Mr..
Mann. The report that floor
privileges had been revoked seems
to have been erroneous"
Reports reached Americas We'd
nesday stating that the New York
exchange had warned Atlanta, Au
gusta and Savannah exchange that
the New York service would be dis
continued unless alleged leakagas
in quotations were discontinued. II
was at first rumored that members
of the Odd Lot Cotton exchange
would be barred in the effort to as
sure this.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06
ATHENS DEFEATS NEW
$4,000 CITY BOND ISSUE


ATHENS, Dec. ,6.-Apathy of
voters and bad weather led to the
defeat Wednesday of the $50, 900
bond issue election for improving
Broad street, which connects with
Milledge avenue, one of the city's
main streets. Less than 500 votes
were polled. The election for mu-
nicipal candidates resulted in the
entire democratic ticket going
through without opposition: 0. H.
Arnold, Jr., for mayor; H. T. Culp,
first ward for alderman; d. H. B.
Haywood, second ward; B. R. Blood
worth, third ward; w. r. Tindall,
fourth ward, and Vincent Mathews.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06
ALLEGED STOCK THIEF
TO SURRENDER TODAY
Charged With Stealing $175,00O
In Securities, Man viii Give
Up In New York

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-(By the
Associated Press.) - William j..
Jackson, of San Antonio, Texas
former secretary Of the Ajax Rub
Der company, who was indicted last
Tuesday on a charge of stealing
stock certificates having face
value of S175,0o0, has returned to
town and will surrender this att
ernoon to the district attorney, his
lawyer announced.
The lawyer stated that his client
had informed him that he had
thrown out of the train window
four-fifths Of the stock certificates
and that he had decided to return
when he read of the indictment in
the newspapers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06
BIG AWARDS ARE MADE
SHOE MACHINE COMP ANY

WASHINGTON, Dee G.-Two
awards aggregating $1,80O,000 in
favor Of the United Shoe Machin-
cry corporation were announced
late Tuesday by the German-Amer-
lean mixed claims commission. In
terest of per cent was allowed
on a claim of $1.6G0,000 as of Au-
gust /, 1918, and like rate was
granted for claim OF $140, 1000
dating from September l Of that
year
The Security Eyelet company
was awarded $7000,000 with inter-
est from March /, 1913, and the
Roesler and Passlacher Chemical
company was allowed q claim of
100000 with interest from Janu-
any /, 1917.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06

FdtlOH OF ms hearers.
He endorsed President Harding's
proposal for American membership
with reservations in the world
court; unqualifiedly approved Sec
retarv Mellon's tax reduction plan.
and announced his opposition to
enactment of soldier bonus legisla-
ton.
He also went on record as favor
ing stimulated consolidation of rail
roads, reorganization of railroad
freight structure<as applied to farm
products; and government assis-
lance in the disposition of expor-
table wheat He declared against
price fixing for farm products
against repeal of the rate section
of the Transportation Act; and
Continued on Page Two.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06
MASONS TO INITIATE
FOUR NEW MEMBERS

Four neophites will be raised to
the masters degree at joint com
munication meeting of the M. Is.
Council Lodge No. IS and the
Americas Lodge No. 10, f. e. A. NJ,
at the lodge rooms at 7 o'clock Fri
day night, it was announced by Of
ficials Thursday.
A barbecue will be served and
visitors from Preston and Ellaville
are expected to attend the cere-
monies. The degree team has been
working for the past week on the
parts and the work is expected to
be put on in fine style, the an
nouncement stated. All Master
Masons are invited to attend the
meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06
MARINES IN CHARGE:
OF CHINESE CUSTOMS.
NAPSHIPS ON GUARD
Threat To Seize Customs Houae
Thwarted b. Action OF For
eign Naval Authorities
u. s. FORCES AID OTHERS
Two American, Two French and
Two British Gunboats An
chored to Maintain Order

HONG KONG, Dec. 6.-(By the
Associated Press.) Parties of ma
rinea from foreign gunboats anch-
ored off Canton are reported to
have taken possession of the GUS
toms house there, Troops are said
to be equipped with machine guns.
Six foreign gunboats were known
to be anchored off Shameen. They
include two American, two French
and two British warships. No rea-
son for the supposed action of the
marines in taking the customs
house had been assigned at noon
today in the Hong Kong dispatch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06
JAP SUFFRAGE LEADER
ESCAPES HARM IlT QUAKE

TOXIC. Dec. c. tBy Associated
Pressl-One Of those who escaped
bodily harm in the japanese earth
quake and fire was Madame Kajiko
YAKIMA, the 90-year-old suffrage
advocate and president Of the 10
clese Christian Women's Temper
ance Society.
After her home had been dam
aged bv the earthquake she was
removed by 10 girls to the resi-
dcnce OF MARQUIS Kmods, when
she was Obliged to flee. because Of
fire. to the First Regiment barracks
Later she was assisted to the Wo-
mems Refuge Home
Nine Jajima represented Japan
at the international conference of
WomeH's Temperance Societies in
the United States in 1906.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06
GIRL, z. DISAPPEARS.
POLICE HOLD SUSPECT
Man Admits Serving Sentence
For Annoying Girl. But De-
MES His Guilt

CHICAGO, Dec. 6.-(By Assoc
eiated Press. Lawrence Bosnjk,
of j oilet. was arrested early today
or suspicion in connection with the
kidnapping Of Rose Berth. 12-year-
old girl, who disappeared Sunday
night while on an errand.
Police stated that Bosnjk admit
ted having served a sentence in
prison for annoying young girls, but
he denied any knowledge of the
Borth girl. He is being held pend
ing Investigations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06
POLICE SEEK FLOGGERs
OF MAN IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO, Dec. 6.--(By the AS
sociated Press Police are seek
ing four men who last night seized
and flogged n. Thompson Alien,
formerly Of Nashville. 1t is thought
by authorities that the floigging
may IN some way be connected with
Aliens recent action at Nashville.
which resulted in his securing Il
divorce from his wife.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06
COOLIDGE TO EULOGIZE
HARDING OVER RADIO

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-(y the
Associated Press. Air will be
cleared for is minutes next Mon
day night while President Coolidge
speaks to the whole nation through
the radio in eulogy of Warren G.
Harding. Secretary Hoover today
requested that all commercial radio
and broadcasting activities remain
silent during the address.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06
COLLEAGUES TO FINISH
MUSICALE LEFT BY FRIEND

VIENNA, Dec. 6.-(BS~Asso-
oiated Press)-A tenth symphony
of Gustav Mailer, the Austrian
composer who died few years ago
has been found among his effects.
Although the score is incomplete.
Mailer had sketched his theme for
the movements so completely that
his surviving colleagues have been
been able to finish the symphony
The composition, which is said
to equal if not surpass Mahler's
previous symphonies, will be given
80 first orchestration in Vienna
this season. The composer was
widely known in America.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06
FORMER LEGISLATOR is
FOUND DEAD IN BED

ELBERTON, Dec. 6.-Dr. w. J.,
Matthews, SIS, prominent physician
Of this place, was found dead in
his bed Tuesday morning by his
wife. He had been dead for some
hours. He is survived by his wife
and several children. DR.. Matthews
was a member of the city board Of
health and served in the legislature
from Ebert two years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06
FINANCES CONSIDERED
At COUNCIL MEETING
Treasurer Is Ordered To Begin
Payment of Checked State
ments AT Once

Departmental reports and pre-
sentiment Of statements were fea-
lures Of the meeting of the Ameri-
Gus city council Wednesday night.
Mayor Poole presided, and A. D.
Gatewood. Jr., recorded the min
utes.
The council voted to pay bills due
on a pro rata basis, and instruc-
lions were issued to the treasurer
to begin meeting the financial OBJ
legations of the city as quickly as
possible. Several statements We're
ok'd at the meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06
Backs Mellon S Tax
Reductions. Plans; Is
Opposed to a Bonus
Mrs. Coolidge Receives Ovation AS Former Vice
President Breaks Long Silence In Address
Before Joint Session Of Congress

WASHINGTON Dec. 6.-(By Associated Press )-Presi-
dent Coolidge addressed today for the first
became chief executive thus breaking the studied silence
maintained public questions he the house
Mrs Coolidge in the gallery was given an
ovation by the floor and galleries Senator'S and
spectators stood and apPauded when the president appeared
AS quiet had settled in the Joint meeting of the
national law making body the formal address was entered into
with steadne and vim which executive the ADM;
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06
AMERICANS NOT AFFECTED
BY NEW TURKISH ORDER

CONsTANTINOPLE, Dec. g.
The order of Haidar Bey Vail OF
Constantinople compelling foreign
firms to give employment to re-
tired army Officers does not affect
the American Express Company,
the Singer. Ford and Standard Oil
interests operating in the city
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06
CoOLIDGE'S HOME TOWN
VOTES DEMOCRATS m

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. Dec. 6.
The home city of President Cool
idge has lust elected as mayor Ed
ward J. Woodhouse, democrat, pro
lessor of government of Smith col
lege. He defeated William Cordes
republican, by 70 votes. The re-
publicans made gains in the CITY
council and the beard of aldermen
Professor Woodhouse is a native
of Virginia and before coming to
Smith. taught at the University of
Wisconsin, the University of Chi
eago, Richmond college and Yale.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06
ACTION TAKEN
10 rOIE. SEIZURE

LONDON, Dec. 6,-(By The As
sociated Press.)-A private news
agency dispatch from Hong Kong
says that the action Of the powers
in sending the marines ashore was
for the purpose Of preventing Sun
Vat SENS seizure of the customs
house as he had threatened
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06
MAIL PILOT is BURNED
WHEN PLANE. FALLS

TOLEDO, o.. Dec 6.-(By As
ISOLATED Press1 - Charles Brown,
pilot, was seriously burned when
his mail plane burst into flames as
he was making a forced landing at
Castella, Ohio, near Sondusky, this
morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06

The worship of the early Eeyn-
tians was derived from the phen9.
mena of nature.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06
ATLANTANS MAY MAKE.
TOUR AROUND WORLD

ATLANTA, Dec. 6. - Atlanta
delegates arc wanted by the San
Francisco chamber Of commerce TO
accompany members Of that body
on a trade extension tour around
the would upon inauguration of the
Dollar Steamship Company of San
Francisco.
A communication to this effee.
was received Monday by B. S. Bari;
or, secretary of the Atlanta cham
Der. The steamer leaves Frisco
January 5. The Pacific body
wants to make the tour one repre-
sentative of America.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06

A Venezuelan railway. from
Caracas to Valencie, has so tun-
nels in only SIS miles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06
WEATHER

For Georgia Fair tonight
colder Probably heavy frost in
south portion tonight; Friday fair
with rising temperature.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-06

otIIcJ mluUUng oo.oU.
N. Y. Futures 0an- Meh. Ma
Prevf Close .....l94.50 34.7S "a
New Britain herald., 1923-05-05
MANY WATCHING RACES
Crowd Estimated ut $4,000 F1ocks tn
River Bank at Derby tn See Crews
In Regatta.

in Regatta.
Derby, May 5.--The college colors
Of Columbia, Yale and Pennsylvania
made their appearance here today as
supporters OF the three universities
and other followers OF rowing began
to arrive for the triangular regatta
on the Housatonic river this after
noon. With sunny skies and light
wind, II was expected more than a5,-
600 would be on hand to see the
races when the first contest started.
This was scheduled for s:4b daylight
saving time with the Yale and Massa-
chusetts Tech. freshmen contending
for honors over the Henley distance.
A half hour later the junior varsity
Fights OF Columbia. Yale and Penn
sylvania were to compete over the
two mile course, and the final event
will be the varsity race between the
New Britain herald., 1923-05-05
STRAWBERRY KING TO Be
HELD ON PEONAGE CHARGE
Louisiana Grower Accused and NEGRO
Woman l. Wanted for Fniieing
Workers ia His Farm,

New Orleans, May h,--A federal
warrant for the arrest Of BENJAMIN
Kinehen Of Independence, one OF the
largest strawberry growers Of fshgf-
pahoa Parish. Ia, charging him With
peensss is expected To be served to-
day,
A deputy L, $ marshal and de-
nsrtment OF justice agents who left
here last night for Independence In
the heart OF the strawberry section
OF Louisiana also were instructed 10
arrest negro woman who, Il Is al
legged, entieed berry niekers 70 the
parish with promises of transpor'a'
ton, hoard and good wages and 70
bring all the piekers In klnehen's
field 10 New orleans for questioning,
The federal authorities we're told
yesterday by Arthur Johnson, son or
Emma johnson. a negro woman, thar
he had received word from his mother
that she and her daughters OF Pieay-
une, Miss, we're held by Rinehen TN
state OF Involuntary servitude." be-
ing compelled 20 work long hours with
an inadequate supply Of food and
given dirty living quarters
Federal District Attorney Burns
stated he had ordered q sweeping In
vestigation OF the Kinehen case and
similar complaints which had been re-
ported 10 his Office recently
New Britain herald., 1923-05-05

English firm Of bacon-curers paid
$4,000 for the recipe to cure hams
by the Brandenburg method
New Britain herald., 1923-05-05
HEIRESS MARRIES
FAMILY GARDENER
Her Folks DisapproVe and No
BLESSINGS" Result

Detroit, Nav 5,-Detroit social cir
eles were startled today By news al
the marriage Saturday Afternoon, apr
20. Of Florence oleatt Avery, ONLY
daughter ana heiress Of John IL, Az
cry, and Francis BarFlgrand, the Az
ery's gardener. Marriage license rec
erds show his age as 50 and that Of
Florence Avery aa 50, II Is said Mr.
and Mrs, Avery refuse 70 forgive their
daughter.
The marriage ceremony was per-
formed By the Rev, DR., William D.
MaSon, pastor Of Christ church, and
was witnessed by Mrs, George Thfall
and Mrs, John r. searles, friends OF
the bride. who took them into her
confidence some time before the eere'
mony,
Years Romance.
The romance began two years ago.
when Miss Avery planning 10 improve
the Avery country estate. Maple
Road Farm" near oxford, Mich, con-
suited Barrigrsnd, She found In him
an enthusiastic fellow.worker with
whom she labored for more than q
year IN Tine plhniiHE VI hp"s'h' "H
and trees and the placing OF stone
gardens and fountains, rustic benches
and sun dials into q rnrnl paradise.
Last summer. II Ia said. the Avery
family learned OF the growing love OF
the daughter for the gardener. where
upon he was Immediately discharged,
In an effort 10 make Miss Avery for
get she was taken east and then south
for the winter. Finally II was thought
that the romance was ended. and the
family returned 70 Detroit two weeks
ago.
Miss Avery and Barrigrand after
the wedding ceremony left for New
York on their honeymoon.
No Blessings
I'VE thought that the matter had
been settled when we returned from
the sonth," said Mrs. Avery. Il do
not know what they are planning TO
do. II Is certain they can have no
place In our life"
The honeymooners plan, 1t Is said
10 buy a small farm In the east.
II have a right to happiness" said
the bride. II did not marry rashly
| considered the question for over
YEAR. know we are going to be very
happy"
New Britain herald., 1923-05-05
Open Season On Flies
Officially Declared

Now is tho time 10 begin
swatting the fly. according
TO officials of the board Of
health and in connection
with the usual spring eam-
paign TO swat early and
often. the following appeal
is issued;
Help the Health depart
ment in its fight against
dirty back yards and al
leys; unclean food: con-
tagious diseases. and flies.
The season for fly breed
ing is Mt hand.
Destroy all breeding
places,
Clean up and disinfect
manure piles.
Keep garbage cans clean
and coyered-your neigh
boris garbage can is your
business.
One uncovered garbage
can or one manure pile can
develop more flies than a
neighborhood can destroy.
II you have n fly breed
ing place near your home.
YOU owe 1t to your family
to demand its removal.
Allow no decaying mat
ter to accumulate about the
yard.
See that the cesspools
and vaults are cleaned out
as often as necessary-at
least once a year.
Report any overlooking
cesspools or unsanitary
vaults in your neighbour
hood.
Write or telephone 1906.
the Health department
City hall, city of New Brit
ain, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-05

Ninety-one periodicals are publish
ed by the Salvation Armyp In IS lam
guases
New Britain herald., 1923-05-05

Professional weather observers az
well Is amateur photographers are 70
he asked 10 assist, The work Is in
tended 10 help the science Of meteaFols
cay the progress Of which IN recent
years has been due in no little meas
uFe 10 the syRaptie cards on which
are reported simultaneously ohseFNa'
tiaRs made al different stations,
II il thought that even more i'm,
paF'aRt results and much more useful
data will he ohtained from synapi'ie
photographs Of the sky, The photosra-
Pliers will he asked 10 cooperate on
lines much the same as were adopt
ed IN mapping the sky Of France, an
undertaking that was completed a
month ago, ana the results Of which
are NOW being analYzed,
New Britain herald., 1923-05-05
MAPPING OUT SKY
Heavens OF Europe Arc to BE Laid
Out on Paper BY Weather Bureau

London, May 5.--An ambitious
scheme to map the entire sky of
Europe is being carried out under
the direction of the national weather
bureau. The bureau has already sue
cessfuly mapped the sky Of France.