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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
SPANISH WAR VETERANS
PLEAD FOR FAMOUS SHIP

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March %.
A petition is being prepared by the
Association of Spanish War Veter-
ans to be forwarded to Washington
in an effort to have the name Of the
Olympia, flagship of the American
fleet at the battle of Manila Bay, re-
moved from the list of vessels to be
.scrapped.
If the gallant ship can be preserved
the Spanish War Veterans plan to re-
fit it as memorial to shelter the
trophies awarded to Admiral Dewey
the ship, and the members of the
crew after the Spanish fotilla was
defeated.
The Olympia is fast rotting and
rusting away in the lagoon at the
Philadelphia navy yard. SO antiquat-
ed now is the famous battle cruiser
that one shot from a modern dread
nought would send her to the bottom.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
Sc ORES ANARCHISTS
ARRESTED IN BULGARIA
BY POLICE IN RAIDS
Meeting Hall Yields Sixty ''Reds"
During General Roundup
At Sofia
KILLED OFFICER; SUICIDES
Several Soldiers And Others
Were Killed Throughout
Country

SOFIA, March 28.-(By the As
sociated Press. More than 200 al
legged Anarchists have been arrested
throughout the country in raids con-
Quoted by the police during the past
few days. Sixty-three persons were
arrested in this city when the police
surrounded the meeting hall. One
man, while trying to escape, killed a
policeman and wounded another and
then committed suicide.
Several soldiers and others were
killed in raids over the country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
WILL, GROW WAITE 2NaELONS
I'M MONTEZUMA COMMUNTI I

MONTEZUMA, March 28.-Wa-
termelon growers and local BUYERS
state that the acreage planted to
watermelons in this section will be
considerable, though probably not as
large as usual.
fers them one decided ADVANTAGE
over previous years. Usually the
melons from Middle Georgia come
on the market Just as it is glutted
with the melons of South Georgia,
which come in about two weeks N
advance Of those of this section.
This years, however the early
planting in South Georgia was 6iliea e
both sections will be ready for mar
Get at about the same time. Many
think that melon growers here have
the best opportunity they have had
in years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
JUDGE MONRO HOLDS
COURT IN DAUGHERTY

COLUMBUS, March %. - The
adjourned term of the Harris coun-
ty Superior court opened Monday at
which time trial Of the Milton A.
Camp embezzlement case was called
Judge w. v. Custer presides at
Hamilton with Solicitor General
Walker R. Flournoy and Former So
licitor General c. Frank McLaugh-
lin representing the state. The for
mer solicitor general will aid in the
prosecution of the case.
Judge Custer, who will hold court
in Hamilton, is judge of the Albany
circuit. He will preside in the alb
sence of Judge George P. Munro
who is disqualified because of rela-
ton to one of the stockholders of
the Shiloh bank. Camp is alleged
to have embezzled funds Of the bank
while he was cashier.
John C MCGEE, charged with stab
bing his brother-in-law, Homer Ir-
win, at Chipley, is under bond, aft
er being indicted on charge of as
sault with intent to murder, but So
licitor General Flournoy stated that
he did not anticipate calling the case
for trial during the week. If any
cases are reached in addition to the
Camp case he explained, they will
probably be Jail cases:
Judge Munro, who will preside over
the Dougherty county Superior court
this week in Judge Clusters absence,
left yesterday for Albany
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
DR.. KING RELEASED
ON BOND OF $4,000

ALBANY, March 28.-Dr. J. H.
King, a well-known negro ply
sician, who was arrested Satur-
day afternoon on a warrant sworn
out by Hattie Hall, his mother-in-
law, who charged him with poison
ing his wife, was released on bail
of $4,000 shortly after his arrest.
King was never actually placed in
JAIL although he was under deten-
ton in the sheriff's Office while ar
rangements were being made with
Judge w. v. Custer at Bainbridge
for bail. Judge Custer authorized
his release under bail in the sum
mentioned, and several came forward
voluntarily to sign it, white persons
being among the signefs,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
HARDING DECLINES TO
DISCUSS DAUGHERTYS
End TERM STAT EMEN!
President Does Not Think Il OPP
perfume Or Good Form AT
Present Time
CONFERS WITH DAUGHERTY
Definite Statement May Come
When President Ends Vaca-
ton Tour

ST. AUGUSTINE, March 28.
(By the Associated Press.l Presi-
dent Harding, it became known to-
day, did not consider it necessary To
comment upon the recent statement
by Attorney General Daugherty pre-
dieting Harding would be a candidate
for denomination or that the state
ment was opportunie or in good
form.
1t is presumed the president will
discuss the subject with Daugherty,
who arrived here early today from
Miami.
The president and Daugherty have
not met since the latter issued the
statement, and naturally it was of
keenest curiosity whether there will
be any further developments before
the president returns to Washington.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
TWICGS FARMERS SHIP
TWO CARS OF HOGS

FITZPATRICK, March 28.Two
cars Of hogs have been shipped from
this county this week, making q to-
tai Of approximately forty cars dur
ing the past fourteen months ship
ped from Jeffersonville and Dan
Vile. The price received now Is {
cents per pound for the best hogs,
which amounts to $1,000 per car.
This gives some idea of what is be-
ing made on hog raising in this sec-
ton Of the state.
A number of farmers along the
line of Wilkinson and Bleckley are
cooperating with the Twiggs county
farmers. and using Danyille and JeI-
fersonville as Shipping points.
The sales have been under the al-
rection Of D. S .McGee, the farm
agent of Twiggs county, who has
been successful in getting good prices
for all the hogs put on the market'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
GEORGIA PLOW lands
GETTING CHEAP R
Average Value Of Such Lands
March 1, $66.53, Compared
With $68.89 Year Ago

ATLANTA, March 28.-The aver
age price of plow lands in Georgia
has shrunk to $26 an acre, according
to information received here from the
United States Department Of Agri-
culture. A drop of 26 per cent in
the value of plow lands of the United
States within the past three years is
shown by statistical survey of the
department of agriculture it is
stated.
Plow lands had an average value
of $66.53 an acre March 1, 1928, as
compared with $69.89 March 1, 1922,
$83.78 March 1, 1921, and $9O.O1 in
1920, the department says.
Despite the general decrease, how
ever, it is shown that plow land prices
have gained in value during the past
year in early truck crop states north
of South Carolina and generally in
the cotton states, according to the
reports.
The largest drop in the three year
period is reported from Iowa, with
a decrease of $66 an acre. None of
the southern states are reported
among the states to register the heay.
lest decrease in plow land value.
On the other hand, Alabama with
a four dollar an acre drop; Florida
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
wAYCRoss MINISTER DEAD

WAYCROSS, March 2S. - Rev.
Boyd R. Johnson, superintendent Of
schools at Union County, Pa, for
fifteen years and a minister of the
Gospel for more than 30 years, died
at local hospital, after an illness
lasting over FIVE weeks.
During the period lasting well over
a quarter of a century when he was a
minister of the Methodist Episcopa
church, he served various charges
and was for time a member Of the
Central Pennsylvania conference.
The earlier years Of his life were
devoted to the cause Of education, the
latter years to the Christian ministry.
AS superintendent of schools in
Union county he served with capa-
blity. Later he became principal Of
the high schools at Lewisburg, Pa,
which post he occupied for Is years
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
PEACHES ARE NOW READY
FOR FIRST SPRAYING

Hileys are now ready for the first
spray, and peach growers in Middle
Georgia are urged to start up their
spray outfits Immediately. For this
application use four pounds Of pow
dered arsenate of lead with each
1000 gallons Of water plus the milk
of lime from shaking twelve pounds
Of stope on unslaked lime If dust
is used instead of the liquid the O.
5-95 formula is recommended, how
ever, the 80-5.15 can be used if the
grower desires, say officials of the
government and state laboratory at
Fort Valley.
Elbertas will be ready for the
first application by the latter part
of the week, and they should be
sprayed with the above materials
just as soon as the hiley acreage is
completed Then follow Elbertas
with Georgia Bellies, Uneedas, Car
men, Early Rose, and the early va
rieties. The development Of the
fruit of each variety should be
watched closely in order that the
spray OF uuSt Gan bG dppIEu WiICh
about three-fourths of the petals or
pink part of the flower have fallen.
Growers cannot afford to delay the
first treatment as it is a very inn
portant one against the adul. cur
culios as they appear from hiberna-
ton They will be appearing in
numbers this week and the recon-
mendations should be followed close
ly in order to keep them in check.
The recent freeze has cut down
the peach crop prospect in Middle
Georgia to some extent, but there
are enough of each variety left for a
good yield if the pests can be salts
factorily controlled. Every effort
should be exerted by Georgia peach
growers this year to finish a high
quality peach crop las the freeze
damage in the South is going to have
its effect on the price of the Geor-
crop if the quality will warrant
It. Therefore special incentive IS
evident this year through spraying
with the recommended materials.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
ALBANY TO AMERICUS
NEW POWER LINES ARE
BEING RAPIDLY BUILT
Old Lighting Company Properties
Here Are Formally Trans
ferred To New Owners
EWING is STILL MANAGER
VIII Continue To Operate Gas
Plant AS Convenience To
Americus Public

L. L. Ferree, president and gem
eral manager of the South Georgia
Public Service company, was in
Americus today and announced that
his company has taken over the
properties of the Americus Lighting
company and will hereafter operate
them, furnishing Americus with it's
electric energy. Ferree further stat
ed that power lines being construct
ed from Albany to Amdricus are
now practically complete as far as
Smithville. Today workmen began
the erection of towers out of Amer
icus in the direction of Smithville,
and the lines will be built from here
TO that point as rapidly as possible.
Rights-of-Way have been secured for
the entire distance between Albany
and Americus with three exceptions.
Every effort to secure rights-of-wa
from these landowners has proved
utterly futile, Ferree said, and the
company will begin Immediately con-
demnatiOn proceedings in an effort
to secure necessary easements over
such lands.
Due to the necessity for instituting
court proceedings, Mr.. Ferree said
the bringing of hydro-electric power
into Americus will be delayed two
weeks or longer.
Until the hydro-electric energy is
actually delivered on the switchboard
in Americus, the South Georgia Pub
lie Service company will continue
to operate the electric plant here,
and there will be no change what
ever either in the personnel Of its
management or the rates charged for
current.
With the delivery Of hydro-elec-
tric energy into Americas certain re-
ductions in rates already agreed upon
between city council and the new
power company will be inaugurated
here.
Answering a direct question, Mr..
Ferree stated that his company posi-
lively will continue to operate the
Americus gas works, though that de-
partment of the Americus Lighting
company in recent years has failed
to pay dividends on its investment.
The service will be continued as a
convenience to Americas gas con-
sumers, and without hope Of return
ing an adequate interest on the in
vestment therein, Ferree said. R,
P Ewing will continue as superln-
tendent of both properties, Ferree
also stated
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
CHAPMAN AND GRAY.
PRISONERS RE..TAKEN
Former Badly Wounded In Stom-
ach, By Posse, Near
Athens

ATHENS, March 28.-The capture
Of Gerald Chapman and Frank Gray,
escaped prisoners from the Atlanta
federal penitentiary, was effected 8
miles from here today when they
were found walking down the rail-
road tracks by a posse Of officers
and citizens.
In an exchange of shots, Chap
man was badly wounded, being shot
three times in the stomach. Gray
was uninjured.
Chapman was rushed to the Ath-
ems hospital and was placed in Jail.
Both men were armed and had
$3.50 between them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
DELEGATES NAMED.

ALBANY March 28.-Rev. W. I;
Delph and H. D. Bell were elected
by the Methodist Baraca class to rep
resent that organization at the State
Baraca-Philathea convention in Au-
ousta April "a, 25 and 26 at the
weekly meeting of the class yester-
day morning. The Baraca-Phllath.ea
convention this year promises to be
one of the largest the organization
has ever held,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
FLOWING CANTALOUPE
FIELDS ABOUT VALDOSIA

VALDOSTA, March 28.-A NUM-
ber of cantaloupe growers began
Monday morning plowing up some
more of their fields, it being tounlqi
that vines nipped by the recent colo
confinned to die from the effects of
the cold. This has occurred in spots
and is not general. Growers are are
keeping a close watch on their helds
and are replanting while there Is yet
time. While this is making them a
littlel ate, yet all are getting prac-
tically an even start and the SAM NJ,
conditions exist all over the territory
where cantaloupes are grown.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
nosroN couPIE wan.

THOMASVILLE, March pa
wedding Of much interest was that
of Amos Minis and Miss Christine
Kelly when they drove over to Bos-
ton Sunday afternon, March the IS,
and were happily married by Rev z.
B. Barrons of the Baptist church.
Their many friends wish for them
long and happy welded life.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
VIII SON is GRANTED
CHANGE OF VENUE

ABBEVILLE, March 28.-J C.
Wilson, Wilcox county man charged
with the murder Of R. E. Sappington,
banker, Of Seville, will be tried in the
Ben Hill county Superior court at
Fitzgerald, April IT, following grant
ing Of a change ,of venue from VIII
cox.
wilson attorneys argued on mo-
tion for a venue change before Judge
D A. r. Crum here Monday night
following failure Of two juriess to
agree to a verdict carrying life in
prisonment He has been tried tWlce
before, one trial resulting IN con-
viction and the other in mlstrlal'
The shooting occurred August ~,
1920
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
EASTER PRAISE CANTATA
TO BE PRESENTED SUNDAY

Easter will be appropriately observ-
ed Sunday morning in Central Bap-
tist church by the presentation by
the organist and choir Of beautiful
Easter cantata, Easter Praise,
written by Carrie B. Adams.
The cantata will take the place
of the II o'clock preaching service,
occupying the time allotted to the full
morning worship.
Miss Sarah Poole, organist for the
church, has been rehearsing her choir
for some time on the music, and the
presentation is anticipated with in
terest. The public is cordially invit-
ed to attend.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
EXECUTION CATHOLIC HEAD
STAYED BY RUSSIA

WARSAW, March 28.-(By AS
sociated Press.)-The Polish gov
ernment has been informed through
the Soviet minister here that the
death sentence against Archbishop
See Phak, head Of the Roman Cath
olic church in Russia, will not be car
ried out by the Russian government,
at least Tor the present. and the
affair will be taken up in diplomatic
negotiations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
u. s. SHIP OPERATORS TO
SCRAP OBSOLETE SHIPS

WASHINGTON, March 28. -
United States Ship Operators asso-
ciation was the second of organiza-
tions representing interests identified
with the American merchant marine
to respond to the shipping board
request for cooperation, formulating
a bolicy recommended today by the
hoard to scrap all unserviceable tom
mage or sell good tonnage to Ameri-
can operations and strictly Wlthohld
tonnage from aliens.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
GENERAL CONFERENCE
ME- THODIST COALITION
To Handle Major Matters North
And South Churches Is
Suggested

ST. LOUIS, March 28.-The sub
committee on unification of the
Methodist Episcopal church and
Methodist Episcopal Schurch South
meeting here, has decided on forma-
tiOn of a general conference to
handle all major matters of both
churches under the proposed coali-
tion.
Under the plans, however, each
branch would have its own jurisdic-
tional conference to administer less
er matters of church government.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
WILL AID IN PREVENTING
RABIES AMONG DOGS

DUBLIN, March 2S.-Free vac
cinat<on for dogs against rabies, or
hydrophobia, will be furnished by Dr..
f. J. Ballsley, veterinarian, provided
the owner of the dog pays for the
vaccine used. DR.. Ballisley stated
today that he would do this to further
the campaign against rabies.
Only one injection is needed to
immunize a dog for IL months, and
the cost of the dose is nominal. A
tag is furnished also, certifying that
the dog has been immunized from
rabies for II months.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
DR.. KERR DIES, IN
NASHVILLE, TENN

TOWNSVILLE, March 28.--A
telegram was received by friends
here this morning announcing the
death of Rev. Robert P. Kerr in
Nashville, Tenn.
Dr.. Kerr was for several years pas
tor of the Thomasville Presbyterian
church and was universally popular
having numbers Of friends outside Of
his own denomination and those
who knew him during lhis pastorate
here will regret very much to know
of his death.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
FAMILY ROW

VALDOSTA, March 28.-Seeking
warrant and official protection
Charlie Carroll came to Valdosta tell
ing Of a rather wild night around his
home south Of the city. In Sheriff
Gornto's office this morning Carol
declared that Jim Carroll half bro
ther Of his, together with some 9TH
ers visited his home last night and
created considerable disorder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
DAUGHERTY QUESTIONED
IN BLACKMAIL PLOT

NEW YORK, March 28.-Major
Draper NJ. Daugherty, son Of Attor-
ney General Daugherty of the Unit
ed States, appeared at District At
torney Pecora's office today and was
question at length concerning any
information he might have about the
blackmail plots in which Dorothy
Keenan,, slain model figured as a
decoy,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
OPERATION FATAL.

THOMASVILLE, March q. Carl
C. Pollock, the 8-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. E. j. Pollock, Of Pelham,
Ga. route 4, died this morning at
II o'clock at the City hospital, this
city. He was brought here last Fri
day with an acute attack of appendi-
citis for which he was operated on
Saturday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
H0c sALE SCHEDULED

DAWSON, March 28.-The next
cooperative Livestock Marketing AS
sociation near the Seaboard Air Line
Railway station next Tuesday, Mafch
20. o. O. Watson, farm demonstrator
Of Webster county who has much eX7
perience in cooperative sales, vii az ana
IN grading the stock. Hugh Whelchel
of the State Marketing Bureau, has
also been asked to attend.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
RUCH COMPLETION
OF POLO GROUNDS

SAVANNAH, March 28.-Several
interesting facts concerning the ex-
tonsive improvements now beng
made at the Polo Grounds were re-
veaied by Charles A. Shoneham,
rresident of the Giants, who returned
sereval days ago from visit to
Cnba According to Shoneham the
entire task or renovatlng the ms,
toric enclosure will not be completed
bv the time the worlds champions
omen their home season with the
Boeton Braves on Thursday, April
oG bnt there will be searlng accom-
n,odations for approximately $4,000
fans on the date When the JOB IS
finished there viii be $4,000 seats
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
FACT-FINDING BODY FOR
FRANCO-GERMAN DISPUTE

WASHINGTON, March %. - A
statement Of Germany'S attitude to-
ward the reparations problem recent
ly laid before Secretary Hughes by
the German embassy here is under
stood to have indicated approval Of
the American plan for an interna-
tional fact finding commission as the
first step toward solution Of the
present France-German disagree
n1pnt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
ANDERSONVILLE VOTES
DIST. SCHOOL BOfNDc

ANDERSONVILLE, March %. =
Andersonville second district has
voted $4,000 of school bonds 70
build a new schiol house. Only vote
was in opposition to the issue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
CIVIL SERVICE EXAM.

SAVANNAH, March 28.-H.
storer, local secretary OF the evil
service commission, announces an
examination for the positions 81
stenographer-typist and typist will be
held here on April 10. Application
blanks may now be obtained from Mr.
Storer at the postoffice.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28

Mrs. w c. Caye and Billy Cayo
,oft Yesterday for a visit of several
davs to her parentsf DR.. and Mrs. q.
c, Giddings, in Atlanta
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28
WEATHER.

For Georgia-Unsettled and cool
er tonight and Thursday; probably
rain tonight and on the coast Thurs
day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-28

AMERICUS SPOT COTTON
Strict middhng, 28 IA cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-03-13

| The dog started on his rage at the
home of his owner. L. r. Keyes, in
fiicting bites on Mr.. Keyes and his
six children. Then he left the prem
ises and before he could be captured
and shot had bitten Kenneth Myers
Edward Clarboe, Mrs. Nancy Harris
Charles Harris, J. r. Green, Ruth
Green, Herbert Holledge, Alfred
Lacy, Lucy Lacy and Frank Sprague.
All victims, according to the
I physician who requests that the
names be withheld, were given the
Pasteur treatment and have passed
the danger mark for serious compIi-
cations.
| But not so VIII the board of su-
pervisors. There troubles have Just
begun. 1t seems that bills contracted d
by mad dogs, shall be paid out of the
dog license fund and upon. investiRa-
ton by the board 1t was found that
this fund was almost depleted, SO
much so that payment of the bill at
this time is out of the question.
The bill, 1t Is said, has got to be
paid and will be paid and dog owners
who have no license for their pets are
warned not to be surprised If they
receive a notice or call from the game
warden to "come across