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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-30
RAIL ROADS IN DISPUTE
OVER CRASH BLAME
One Dead, 35 Injured In Train
Wreck Seat of Dispute; Be-
gin Rigid Probe

NAHUNTA, Ca, November 30
Two different versions are being
given tonight as to the cause OF
the rear-end collision between the
Kansas City Special of the South
ern Railway and the Southland, OF
the Central of Georgia Railway, at
this point late Wednesday night,
which cost the life of john H. Evans
engineer, and injury to over THU
ty-five other persons.
The preliminary investigation
shows that there was heavy Iog
at the time of the accident.
One version says that the South
land had pulled INTO siding, the
two rear cars hanging over onto ne
main line, when the Kansas City
Special plowed into the rear end
with such force as to knock the en-
gineer of the Southland, j. 81.
respman, of Waycross from his
cab
The other version given BY
Charles Jordan negro fireman on
tae Southern Railway train, indi-
Gates that the entire Southland
train was standing on the main
nnc. The Negro stated today that
the Kansas City Special had a clear
loard at Folkston, Wanuka Gad
Nahunta and saw nothing until he
suddenly discovered three red
lights only a few yards ahead
II yelled to Engineer Evans,
lookout" said the negro today. CAS-
the engineer jumped from his side
of the cab, jumped from my side
The controversy to the cause Of
the wreck is between the Atlantic
Coast Line Railroad and the South
ern Railway, for the Atlantic Coast
Lines own crew was operating the
Central of Georgia's Southland
train at the time of the crash.
The negro fireman, in his state
ment tonight, says that the Kan
sas City Special was given a clear
board at the stations from FolkstoN
to the scene of the wreck, and he
also states that the tower just nc.
fore they reached Nahunta gave
THEM a clear board, otherwise the
train would have been automaticai.
ly derailed.
The Atlantic Coast Line on The
other hand. claims that fusees and
the usual signals Of danger hac
been placed on the track, by the
crew of. the Southland.
A thorough investigation will be
made of the accident it is stated
by railroad officials.
That only one person. Engineci
J. II. Evans, was killed, appears z
| have been almost miraculous, ac.
cording to railroad men.
Mr.. Evans. according to his near,
fireman, was trapped withou
| warn'lg-without even seeing
danger signal until too late Fl,
then applied the emergency brake
and leaped through the window
his head struck a cross tie that wa
lying at the side of the track, frac
turing his skull and produein.
death within a few minutes.
All but five of the more thai
two-score persons who were in
| iured, have been taken on to thei
destination. The five are in the hos
pital in Waycross, and their name
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-30
ROBBERS GET GEMS
GEMS VALUED AT $4,000

TULSA. Okla, November 3d.
(By Associated establishments
said to be valued at between $780,
900 and $68,000 were stolen last
night by thieves, who entered a
hotel room here. The room wasoe-
cupied by Charles Mednikew, rep
resentative of a wholesale diamond
compaHy at Memphis, Tenn. Tho
robbery was discovered by Medni-
kew when he returned srom a ;hea-
ter.
Police late. today had been unable
to find any trace OF the bandits
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-30
NAN NAMED
INSURANCE MANAGER
E. E. Braswell To Take Office
AS Assistant Southern Agent;
Leaves Immediately

3. E. Boswell, for four years
connected with the Metropolitan
Life Insurance company in Ameri-
Gus has been promote to the position
Of assistant district manager of
southern territory, it was announc-
ed in dispatches reaching Ameri-
Gus Friday.
No successor has been named
take his place in Americas 1t waa
stated. The advices came from Mr..
Gooding, district manager, who has
headquarters in Albany, Mr.. Bos-
well will leave Immediately 10 as
sumo his new duties.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-30
MRS. HAROLD CALLED
TO BEDSIDE OF MOTHER

Mrs. Thomas Harold was called
to Hurtsboro. Ala, by a telegram
announcing the serious illness of
her mother, Mrs. N. w f. Long.
who fell On the front porch of her
Monte there, breaking her hip.
Due to the advanced age Of Mrs.
Long, who is IS it is feared compli-
cations may set in which will prove
serious. Mrs. Harold will remain
with her mother until she is iln-
proved
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-30
Tiff MIN REPORTED
HURT IN ALABAMA

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Nov, 30
(By Associated Pgess)-A man, be-
lieved by police . be j. E. tHey-
wood, Of TiftoL, Ga, is in a local
hospital suffering from wounds on
the head, which ere thought to have
been inflicted with some blunt in
strument.
The man was picked up early to-
day at the mouth of a downtown
alley. Surgeons at the hospital
stated that he was in a serious con
dition and that he may not recov-
err from shock and loss of blood
oeeassioned by the blow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-30
STEGERWAD REFUSES
CHAHCELLORSUEp

= BERLIN, Nov 80 Adam
Stegerwald, former premier Of
Prussia, and centrist leader, has no.
titled President Ebert that he will
be unable to accept the chancellor
ship and form a cabinet to take
the place Of that Of DR.. StFesenlann.
The prospects of a dissolution Of
the reichstag are considered to be
nearer,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-30
SUMTER TEACHERS HOLD
MEETING ON SATURDAY

Routine business and an enter
tainment problem will feature the
meeting of the Sumter county
teachers association at 10 o'clock
Saturday morning at the court
house, It was announced Friday
morning by J. r. D. Ship, chair
man of the board Of education.
Matters Of interest to local teacn-
ers and educators will be discussed
and an invitation has been extend
ed all persons interested to attend
the meeting, Mr., Ship stated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-30
AMERICUS SINGERS PLAN
PROGRAM NEXT TUESDAY

Chief John T. Bragg. chairman 81
the Americas Singers convention
announces there will be q singing
held in the auditorium Of the Third
Aggie school Sunday Afternoon. a
Number Of out Of town singers will
be present: and a cordial invitation
is extended to the public ID join
with the membership IN the De-
cember convention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-30
WOMEN OUTNUMR,ER MEN
IN AUSTRIAN CENSUS

VIENNA, November 3O.-( By
Associated Pressl A revision of
the census shows that Austria has
an excess female population Of
238.475 The total population Of
6,526,66l includes 3,3S2,56S wo-
men and s,i44,093 men.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-30
FORMS BODY
TO STUDY GERMANS
ABILITY TO Pay GOLD
To Estimate Resources Of That
Country in Effort To AS
certain Basic Wealth

PARIS, November -(By AS
ISOLATED Press.} - Allied repara-
tions commission today decided 10
name a committee of experts to
study Germsny's capacity to pay
along general lines proposed by
President Foincare. Two bodies
are to be formed, the duties which
will be defined later.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-30
IRENE CASTLE MARRIES
CHICAGO COFFEE KING

CHICAGO, November 3O.- sy
A Negotiated Pressl - Irene Castle
and Frederick Mclaughlin, wealthy
Chicago merchant were marfieu
mere Wednesday, it was learned TO-
dav. They left last night en- q
wedding trip 70 the West
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-30

are as follows:
Mr. and Mrs s. W. Owens, CO.
lumbus, Ohio.
Mrs. H. Owens, seanesville,
Ohio.
Mrs. w. o. Batter, St. Augustine
Fla.
Willie Les Brown negro fireman.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-30
MILLION AMERICAN
SUCKERS LOSE
BILLIONS YEARLY
Conviction of DIR. Cook Has
Caused Temporary Let- Up
Among Sche1ners
BY ALEXANDER HERMAN
NAE Service Staff Writer

MAE. DEVICE GthtE ThktSf
NEW YORK, November 3d.
The million American suckers
who lose from $I,000,000, 900
to O0,0O0,000 year in fake
stock promotions are enjoying a
little let-up.
For there has been a tighten
ing up of the sucker market
since the conviction Of DR.. Fred
erick A. Cook and his associates
in the most gigantic Of the Texas
oil promotion frauds by which
more than $l00,000,oM was
mulcted from thousands OF IN
vestors throughout the country
But the lull is only temporary,
warns Edward A. Schwab, chief m
vestigator for the Natural Vigil
ance Committee o. tne Associated
Advertising Clubs Of the World
and it's 40 Better Business Blu
reaus. Together with Leon Siler'
editor Of the Forth Worth Press;
he helped puncture the Texas OH
lTzIl srairf
M Sooner is one set Of takers
n,c,SDcd no, says selaSab. than
others start working the game.
Sometimes the same men go back,
even with the shadow of a federal
conviction hanging over them.
Recently came word of a MN
ING fraud that was being perpe-
trated in Mexico. Investigation
showed its principals were two
Americans out on bail pending AN
appeal of a sentence Of ten years
in prison and fine Of $4,000 for
using the mails to defraud. They
were using the same methods as en-
ployed in their oil stock promo
ton, with "a slight change IN tech
nioue to Suit their new setting
investigators have been warm
ed time and again to :Islvestigate
before investing This admoni-
ton cannot be stressed too strong
ly. Yet despite all warnings there
are still suckers who bite every
time.
"A veterinary surgeon in Maine
. Continued on Page Fiyc)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-30
WEATHER

For Georgia Fair tonight and
Saturday; cooler in east south por-
ton tonight.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-01
AT THE PALACE

Katherine MaeDonald's newest As soeiated First National photoplas which is being shown for the first time in this city at the Palace theater where 1t began three day engage ment today is entirely different iH theme from any of that noted screen stars earlier offerings,
 Domestic Relations" will find an instant response in the heart of es' cry person who sees it, because Of ttt unusually true and human qualities
 Round Q of ''The Leather Pushers'' with Reginald Denny will also be shown. The Keith vaudeville acts form an excellent bill and include Al Libby in a good novelty; Patrice and Sullivan in an excellent musical of- fering: Ali Ripon and Jiggs in "A Night at Dinty. Moore's;" and the Three Wilson Sisters in songs and dances. The vaudeville features for next week Monday will be the return engagement Of Charles Keating in "Hueklebefry Finn" Lew Nelson and Co. with remarkable iron jaw stunts, MT. Nelson will pull seven passenger automobile by his teeth in front Of the Palace Monday noon at i2:0S.
 Starting Sunday for run of four days the Palace will offer Constance Talmadgc'e big photoplay East Is West"
New Britain herald., 1923-02-01
KENTUCKY DERRY AT rox's

The actual Kentucky Derby al Louisville by the Universal unit for the super.pieture The Kentucky Derby which opened at Fox's to an enthusiastic audience this afternoon. Among the players who went to the blue grass locale for the filming of versions of this picture was Reginald Denny. who plays the stellar role, With this great picture comes four brand new acts Of vaudeville. featlu- ing artistic. musical, dancing and nov- city speeiaities,
 The Kentucky. Derby covers broader range Of territory than any picture of it's kind. Many of the big scenes occur in Kentucky where the young hero is disowned be. cause ho marries a stabieman's daughter
 Sunday nights pictures present John Smith," with Eugene o'Brien as an ex-conyict who made good; and Under Oath" with Elaine Hammer stein.
 Monday opens a big week. startins off with The Third Alarm" a vivid portrayal of the life of n fireman. Following this picture. comes another also playing in the metropolis at tho present time. Tn the Name Of the Law"
New Britain herald., 1923-02-01
NEW MUSICAL sHow-LYcEUM

"Cluck- -Cluck". the new show beine presented by the Marcus Show Of 1923 at tho Lyceum, Is even more comical than that during the first three days of the week. Charles Alb. bot. the comedian, who also writes all the song hits of the company has one of the funniest roles of his entire career.
 This show presents an unusually clever oriental dancer who astonished the audience with her ability. The quartet, who starred in "Old Fash. toned Girl' earlier in the week, has another excellent number and the Divers do another excellent accor- dian number. The eighth scene is ex- ceptionally good, being a roaring bur lesque on a Reno court, with Abbot presiding as the judge.
 The accompanying picture is James Oliver Curwood's great novel. "The Man From Hells River. It is won- derful story of life in the great north west, where strong men live by their strength alone.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-01
MY MARRIAGE PROBLEMS
 Adele a.rissas New Phase of REVELATIONS OF A WIFE

own soul. ii is anathema 10 me 10 he physir eally restrained in any way even reason, l suppose, why l so hearth, delest practical iokes-and l do mol know how far my anger might carry me were Dieky to stage with me the performance he was giving with Claire,
 Claire Loses Her Appetite
 If was time, l knew, for me to in- terfere, Manrlike, nieky would not see that the thing was no longer a jest until the girls emotional control had given way. Then he would he highly remorseful, If the waiter were indeed upon his way with our dinner, quick action was needed, But it musi also he fareieal, so l slipped behind pieky and put the tips of my fingers on his neck,
 ''Inhand that woman. knaye. or begin tickling" l said resonantly.
 think Dicky never was so sur. prised in his life. That he Is exceed. ingly tieklish. know from his on1, tales. but l never have verified the truth of his words. for of all silly. in. dignified performances. tickling either babies or grown-ups seems to mo tiS' last word. But he played up beauti- fully. and I think he secretly was much gratified that l had come to the rescue of the situation.
 He dropped her arms and lodged into the hall with growing anathema
 "cur-s.e you. Jack Dalton I'll wait years until can say-oh. here's the waiter 70
 The transition of his ordinary tones as the doorbell sounded brought an hystericai eiggie from Claire. and l knew that the danger of m unpleas- ant scene was passed.
 The dinner which Claire had or dered so lavishly was wonderfully cooked and served. Despite my ob- jection to the needless expense of fl. which of course, would fall upon us. l was hungry enough to enjoy it i'm mensely, and Dicky proved himself an able trencherman. But Claire ate comparatively little, and found some fault, tiny or large, with every single article on the menu. and when the waiter removed the dishes announced her intention of going to bed, saying she was dead tired.
 picked up my bag to follow her into the bedroom. when Diclsy. ignor- ing. as had. the guerilla warfare be- tween us, asked anxiously:
 What do you suppose is the mat ter with her? Is she sore at me-"
New Britain herald., 1923-02-01

another strap to his halter. wrapping the end Of this ono securely about q post on his right. g.
 Now" Farmer Green remarked with a chuckle. "we can walk past this fellows stall without having 10 dodge his heels"
 Meanwhile Farmer Greens son Johnnie had come in to watch what happened to Mistah Mule.
 Wont he bite7" he asked his fa- ther.
 "No" said Farmer Green. He's too wise to wear out his teeth on anything except food"
 Johnnie Green then slipped In be- side Ebenezer and gave him an ap- pie. Out of the corner of his eye, Mistah Mule saw Ebenezer take the gift. And when Ebenezer began to munch the apple. Mistah Mule spoke.
 T is waitin' for apple too" he remarked.
 But Johnnie Green went away without giving him any.
 You see." said Ebenezer to his new neighbor. If you had behaved yourself. Johnnie would have treated you too"
 q wouldn't a bit him." Mistah Mule answered.
 He doesn't trust you" Ebenezer retorted. And I must say that I don't blame him."
 Tt ain't right. Mistah Mule com- plained, Ito give a no-account ole hoss like you an apple, and not give one to valuable young critter like myownself."
 Valuable" Ehenezer exclaimed with a slight smile. T hear that your former owners gave you away to Farmer Green because they couldn't do anything with you"
 Mistah Mule hung his head. For once he was silent. Copyright, 1928. by Metropolitan
 Newspaper Service).
New Britain herald., 1923-02-01
(To Be Continued). Copyright. 1923, NEA Service).
FARMER GREENS TRICK.

Mistah Mule had told the old horse, Ebenezer, to watch out, if Farmer Green came near him. And Ebenezer knew what his new neigh Dor meant by that. He intended to kick Farmer Green again.
 Ebenezer soon saw that Farmer Green had plan in his head. He called to the hired man. And then they both came up with long, stout pole, one end of which they thrust into the front corner of Mistah Mules stall. Holding the other end of the pole. which stuck out safe distance behind Mistah Mules heels, the hired man pushed the pole far over, crowd
New Britain herald., 1923-02-01
ONE MAN WOMAN
BY RUTH AGNES ABELING

and which was only a possibility oi the past. Her answers to Justin's at tempts at conversation were short preoccupied. Her whole thought was centered on Alice. She must see the girl. She must know whether she were in spirit the widow of Dan Ward or whether the thing had amounted to a mere legality.
 At length she sat down at her desk. composed a note, sealed it, then set out for the village post office.
 As she dropped the letter in the box she glanced at it and smiled whimsicaly. It was addressed to Miss Alice, in care of Sing Loy."
 Kate smiled on her way home. She even ventured to think of James La tham. She had decided upon course. She was quite happy. for her mind could be at rest, at least until an an- swer to her note came.
 She wondered whether Latham would make any attempt to see her in the future. They had parted in a not quite friendly spirit. He had broken q promise and she had not been indulgent with it.
 Why hadn't she been, she won dered?
 Women always liked to have men break promises when the breaking was compliment She should have been happy that he did And, as she looked back over the thing, she be- lieved that she was. She found her self hoping, in spite of her torment of jealousy over Dan few hours be- fore, that James Latham would seek her out again and continue to break his promise!
 Uncertain of one man, she wanted to f1irt with many, for such is the heart of wonan
 (To Be Continued).
 Copyright. 1923, NEA Service).
New Britain herald., 1923-02-01
MARKET IS STRONGER
Settlement of Dept Funding is Re
 fected on London Exchange

London, Feb. 1. Great Britain { acceptance of the American debt funding proposals wns eliminated from the financial atmosphere today and an immediate effect of the de- cision was seen on the stock exchange. Fair orders were received for the gilt edged securities which, under the lead of the war loan, improved smart ly, imparting confidence to the other sections of the market.
 At the same time a note of warnSg against too much optimism was sounded in conservative quarters, where it was pointed out that the sanction of the American congress to the proposal must still be obtained and other details settled.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-01
The AnNians Question niehy Whispered ta Madge

aI.ook here, Little Bright Eyes, Dieky drawled, his hand still on the lever ef the photograph, no sol know that the society for the pre- ,ention Of cruelty 10 phonogfaph rec ords will have a warrant out for your arrest If you do a trick like that againg"
 Like Shst9" Claire Poster de- manded sulkily and whether or mol she was really ignorant Of his mean ing, there was no mistaklng the fact lhat she did not relish his criticism,
 "i.ike slowing up a nhonograph ree' ord while it is being played" re re- turned, That's the quickest way to ruin 'em l know"
 She threw her head back, looked al him insolently from beneath half. lowered eyelids, then laughed wllh cool stinging amusement
 ,,Of all the old-maid fuss eats" she said slowly. you're the limit, Keep your old record, II you're so stingy, l wouldn't touch it with a pair of tongs,"
 "It isn't my record" he returned imppertnrbably, as ho picked it up' examined 1t. and then, after putting II down made a penciled memorandum in his address book.
 1 knew that he was making note Of tho name that he might replace the record with new one.
 There was no hint of annoyance in his manner. however, and l wondered il his complacenco were born of in difference 10 her taunt. or fatuous ae- ceptance Of anything she might say. When he had put the little book and pencil back in his pocket he stalked toward her. and with deft move- ment grasped her arms just below the elbows. and pinioned them tight fly to her sides.
 Suppose I Wont?"
 Now. say you're sorry for being such q naughty saucy little girl" he said in a high falsetto voice, grinning provokingly down at her.
 She made a sudden twist which all most freed her, but not quite.
 Suppose l won't?" she said de- fiantly.
 "Then we'll send away the niec waiter who is even now upon the stairs, and lock you up in closet while my wife andsI go out to dinner"
 The incident had been farce untii this moment, but I saw look of sav- age protest flash into the girls face, and l understood it because of my
New Britain herald., 1923-02-01

Hurry Mother A teaspoonfIl of california Fig Syrup" now will thor oughly clean the little bowels and in a few hours you have well, play full child again. Even if cross, fever ish, bilious. constipated or full of cold, children. love it's 'fruity" taste. and mothers can rest easy because it never fails to work all the souring food and nasty bile right out of the stomach and, bowels without gripping or upsetting the child.
 Tell your druggist you want only the genuine California Fig Syrup" which has directions for babies and children of all aAes printed on bot tie. Mother, you must say .Califor- nia" Refuse any imitation.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-01

thing that comes slong, and we all take your medicine as tonic when we don't feel just 50. I am thankful for what the Vegetable Compound has done for my health and for my family. Mrs. MARY SAIEcHEcK, 944 18th Street, Ml- waukee, Wisconsin.
 Letters like these testify to the value of the Vegetable Compound. These women speak from the fullness of their hearts. They describe as correctly as they can their conditions: First, those symptoms that affected them most con spicuously; and later the disappearance of those symptoms. They are sincere ex- pressions of gratitude. For nearly nfty years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has beensopraisedby women.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-01

last night, father" she said, and then, after a silence, added Tt belonged to Dan"
 Looks as if it might have done con- siderable travelling" Justin examined the battered baggage while he talked.
 Kate didn't answer. There was nothing for her to say. She and the trunk were strangers. That part of his life which the trunk represented Dan had never shared with her She wondered vaguely as she watched her father. if Alice had known something of that. Perhaps, she thought per- haps Alice had known more oi his leisure hours than she.
 The idea grew on Kate. She be- came jealous-jealous of something which couldn't exist in the present
New Britain herald., 1923-02-01

ing Misiah Mule ssaihs. . side of his stall,
 ,sfhenels said Farmer Green, He can't kick nos.s And then Farmer Green walked &ldlg in beside Mis- tah Mule and united his halieF-stFap, He hacked that black rascal out of the slall, turned him around on the barn fooE and then backed him in again,
 Mistah Mule now stood facing to the rear. He locked somewhat pug sled when Farmer Green sfasiened the halter-slrap around the upright post on his left, He looked more puzzled when Farmer Green snapped