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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-05
E DIT O R | A L

The position taken by The TnesRecorder with reference
proposed reduction of salaries of Ameycus city employees
apparently has with the approval of large majority of
taxpayers of Americus.
Tie people who pay the bills seem to want no reduction
in salaries They have been generous vocng approval of
against the action of council in putting the knife
the income of their servants.
People all walks Of esome who pay thousands year
W and others whose annual contribution the support
of city government only few dolIarsare opposed
ting salaries.
Various reasons actuae those voicng approval of The
Tmes-Recorders position Most of them agreed upon the
principle that reduction of wages naugurated by City Coun-
Gil would have unwhoesome effect upon the entire
iy Such action might result in reduction of the existing
standards OF living in Americus
appears the opinion of those talked
with the editor that minimum of $50 90 month is too
little pay the white employees of the municipality
low they regard insufficient supply the needs of any
family however small, and likely embarrassing
conditions.
We do not believe that members of council favoring
salary reductions lower living standards of Americu
municipal employees We prefer think they have simply
made mistake in their desire to help Americus
Looking at the financial quicsands ahead these gentle
have overlooked the vital needs of those whose saa
ries from the ciys exchequer We do believe
that such Hugh Nlize, Dick Allison and Billy
Mitchell city employees toll for less than business houses
and corporations here for the performance of like tasks
These gentlemen all interested the welfare of Americu
They charged with the duty Of administering city a
fairs, collaboration with the other members Of council
Theirs the duty of raising sufficient enable the
various municipal departments function properly during the
years; every resident Of Americs his right de-
mands that the city furnish adequate fire and police protection
the community that the municipal plant furnish continuous
uninterrupted supply and that and proper
counting be made for all funds paid into the city treasury
The people willing pay for the service they demand
They do not believe that $4,000 per month will feed clothe
house. pay doctors bills drug bills and provide other
ties of life for family Of three
The underpad employe must live When sickness comes
he gets behind bills accumulate; the merchant shuts him off,
he of getting of debt There but
for him. He pulls his stakes and goes where he can hon
estly and happily live The city loses loyal eic
employee and the merchant loses good and his
goods.
The members of council the trusted of the
people of Americus chosen administer the affairs of the
municipality and expected conduct the business of their Of
fee in accordance with the wishes of Amecus people We
believe every member of council will agree such is the position
they occupy.
The TimesRecorder, therefore, urges them hear the
voice Of taxpayers calling for adequate pay for city employees
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-05
HIGH SPOTS IN
GEORGIA NEWS

Leaning over % ratie his rabbit
dog, Sandy Mose3y, l., accidentally :
discharged his shotgun and lost his
life near Moultrie. Members Of The
family were away from home at the
line and the body was not discovered
until they returned. Coroner Bar
ber held an inquest over the body
and the jury's verdict was that the
boy came to his death as the re-
sult Of a gunshot wound, accidental
ly self inclicted. The boy was in
the fields hunting when his parents
drove away. 1t is assumed shat hc
retrned to the house 0 gct E!s dog
which was tied. The position of the
body led to the belief that the youth
was bending forward towards the
dog with the gun in hand when 1t
discharged.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-05
AMERICUSL.O.O,F
ELECTS OFFICERS

An important meeting of the
Americas |. O. o. F. was held in the
lodge rooms of the. order last night,
when the Royal Purple degree was
conferred on one of the members.
An election of officers resulted
in the following being chosen; Chief
Patriot, j. ]. Adkins; High Priest,
r. L. Heidi; Senior Warden, j. S.
Finch; Junior Warden, w. G. Bank
head; Secretary and Treasurer, S. H.
Edge.
At the next meeting on the night
of January 18, refreshments will be
served, at which time it is likely the
grand chief patriot will be guest Of
honor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-05
BANK OF LESLIE MAKES
FINE SHOWING FOR YEAR

LESLIE, Jan. 5.-A meeting Of
the stockholders of the Bank of Les
lie was held January 2, when the
usual eight per cent dividend was de-
clared.
These officers and directors were
elected for the year; E. L. Wilson,
presidtn; E. 3. Wallace, vice
president; w. T. Anderson, cashier.
Directors chosen were j. I. Kaylor,
R. j. Sims, G. L. Deriso and F. A.
Wilson.
The officers then chose these as
sistants: L. E. Deavours was made
teller and Miss Minnie Lee Perry was
selected as bookkeeper,
The banks condition was shown
to be in excellent shape, and starts
the new year with bright prospects
for good business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-05
j. 5. CONFERENCE, E,R
ON DEADLOCK
London Hears British Government
VIII Ask Conference Here
NexE Week

LONDONN, Jan. 5.-(By the As
sociated Press,) A Berlin correspon-
dent of Central News says he learns
from a we'll informed source that Sin
accordance to the request made by
British Wednesday, the United States
government intends to call an inter
national conference in Washington
next week to consider the reparations
deadlock"
British foreign office this afternoon
denied it had requested the United
States to call conference.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-05
CRISSINGER TO HEAD
federal RESERVE BOARD

WASHINGTON, Jaa. Sd. R.
Crissinger, comptroller Of the cur
rency, will be nominated governor
Of the Federal Reserve board within
a few days, according to jnforma-
tion from high administration cir
cles.
Crissinger will succeed to the place
made vacant by retirement of for
mer Governor Harding.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-05

". A. Richardson has been made
editor of the LaGrange Graphic, sue
ceeding S. G. Woodall, resigned. Mr..
Richardson has been a resident of
LaGrange for the past five years,
having come here from North Geor-
gia. For several years he was con-
ncctcd with the Hillside Cotton Mills,
one Of Fuller E. GaiIaway's enter
pr;scs. For the past year he has
been engaged in the insurance BUSH
ness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-05
GLENN IS NAMED
OIL INSPECTOR
Prominent Business Man OF Ro-
Chclle Appointed To Place By
Commissioner Brown

ATLANTA, January 81. H.
Glenn, of Rochelle, has been ap-
pointed state oil inspector, it is an
nounced, the appointment being made
by commissioner of agriculture.
Glenn, who is a prominent busi-
ness man, operating several naval
stores, was formerly sheriff of
Wilcox county.
The appointment gives general
satisfaction to wide circle of
friends throughout the state, who
realize Glenn's fitness for the posi-
ton
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-05
WASHINGTON DENIES
TRUTH OF RUMOR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-(By the
Associated Press.)-Advices that
American government was acting on
the request Of Great Britain and
would call an international repara-
tions conference, met with an au-
thorititative statement from Off
cials Of the state department, that
there was no truth to it,"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-05

finest legal talent, will meet the
charge against him Of murder with
an effort to prove an alibi. He was
to prove he was working at the
Southern Carbon plant at the time
the kidnapping occurred. The time
keeper by whom he was to prove
this, however, was kidnapped last Fri
day and has disappeared.
Attorneys for Burnett announced
yesterday they would waive prelimi-
nary trial through the usual chan
nels, a privilege accorded all per-
sons charged with capital offenses
in this state.
Dr. B. NJ. McKoin, former Mer
Rouge mayor, charged by Governor
Parker with murder, was riding
through the Southern states last
night en- route to Bastrop. With him
we're two travelling companions, a
deputy sheriff and a detective. Nc
Koin will enter his home parish a
free man, the charge having been
lifted VIXEN an extradition tangIe
developed and he agreed to COM
promise by returning voluntarily.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-05
DOUBLE HEADER AT
AGGEE COURT TONIGHT

A double-header basketball game
will be played at the A. & M. college
at O'Clock Friday night, the Aggies
playing New Era and Glenn Holley.
This will be the first game played on
the new indoor court. Admission
25 cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-05
Bastrop Court Opens; Entrants Searched
TWO JAILED AS
RESULT OF RAIDS
Joe Spivsy And Benny Roberts
Held In Waycross Bastile-
Still And Whisky Gone

WAYCROSS, Jan. 5.--Joe Spivey,
26, and Benny Roberts, 81, two
young white men, are held in jail
here as the result of a raid on :
still which they were operating, by
prohibition officers early this morn
ing.
The still was completely destroy
ed, and 80 gallons Of whisky and
27 barrels Of mash confiscateo by
the officers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-05

George W. Warn, wealthy banker
and turpentine operator Of Valdosta,
who was on trial for wilful and cor
rupt perjury, was found not guilty
by jury at Baxley. The case had
been on trial two days before Judge
w. V. Custer, Of Bainbridge, pre-
siding in place Of Judge ]. P. High
smith, and large number of wit
nesses were examined. It grew out
Of a banking case in Jeff Davis coun-
ty and the Indictment alleged Warn
awore falsely before Judge High
smith in Baxley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-05
COURT MAY
REVERSE RULING

ATLANTA, Jan. 5.-Probability
of reversal of the recent ruling by
the Georgia Supreme court question
ing the constitutionality Of practical
~ every city court in Georgia was
seen today in the recalling of the
ruling by the high court The ruling
was ordered entirely removed from
the record, and it is understood that
the case will be reconsidered ut
once.
Recently in reply to questions GER
tifed by the Court of Appeals, the
Supreme Court held that the City
Court of ThomasvilIe was not a con-
stitutional court, because the act
creating the court did not provide
that the sttae might demand jury of
II men in its case This ruling meant
that seven cases from Thomasville
could not lie in the Court of Appaals
and this court Immediately called up
on attorneys in cases originating in
al other city courts in the state, with
exception Of Atlanta and Savannah,
to submit briefs on the constitution
ality of courts in which their cases
were tried. The status of more than
200 cases was affected, and city courts
have been demoralized as a result.
The Americus bar has delegated
Col. w. P. Wallis and Judge R. L.
Maynard to go to Atlanta next week
and appear before the Supreme
court. They have already submitted
briefs on the constitutionality of the
courts in which ten cases now pend
ing in the Supreme court from Sum
ter county are hanging in the bal
ance, awaiting final ruling.
Not only does this affect the
Americus City court, but the City
courts Of Dawson, Leesburg and
! other places near Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-05
CALL MADE FOR COTTON
CONFERENCE IN FEBRUARY

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5. = An
nouncement of the cotton conference
at Memphis early in February to
consider the use of calcium arsenate
and other means of fighting the boil
weevil was made by Secretary Of
Agriculture Wallace through Senator
Harris, of Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-05

The installation of the new presi-
dent of Shorter college at Rome was
held Thursday morning at the col
lege auditorium with many educators
taking part. These include President
Weaver, of Mercer University;
President Quillian of Wesleyan col.
lege; Dr.. Louis D. Newton, of the
Christian Index; DR.. John D. Nell,
Chancellor Barrow, Of the Universe
ty of Georgia, and Dir. Arch C. Cree.
Governor-elect Clifford Walker win
deliver the principal address.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-05

The Philip Cook chapter, U. D. c.,
Montezuma's largest women's or
Ganization, at its regular meeting in
Montezuma installed the following
officers for the year: Mrs. NJ. S.
DaVaughn, president; Mrs. c. E.
Reid, first vice-president; Mrs. C. Il.
Richardson, ST., second vice-presi-
dent; Mrs. Oscar Mckenzie, rccord
ing secretary; Mrs. julie FELTON,, cor
responding secretary; Mrs. John Rob
inson, treasurer; Mrs. Earl McKcn-
zie, registrar; Mrs. Lawrence McKen-
zie, registrar pro TEN; Mrs. I'd Mar
shall, director Of music; Mrs. Z. NJ.
Mulllne, accompanies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-05

Willingham Finlayson, The 16-
year-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hines
Finlayson, of Quitman, was the VIC
tim of serious accident when the
batteries of a Delco lighting plant
which is installed in the country
home of the Finlaysons, exploded and
a piece of glass flew into his eye,
necessitating the removal Of his left
eyebaH. Young Finlayson kept the
lighting plant in order and was work
ing with the plant when the batteries,
which are enclosed in glass, exploded.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-05

For Georgia Rain late tonight
or Saturday; warmer tonight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-05

W. c. Dixon, who was held for
48 hours awaiting requisition papers,
IN Dublin, to send him back to Tam
pa, Fla, to answer a charge of en-
bezzlement, is now held under a
fugitive warrant, and has decided to
fight eXtradition. A hearing OF the
demand for exeradition has been
set before Governor Hardwick next
Monday at noon in Atlanta. If Dix
on cannot be persuaded before that
time to go back to Tampa without
cXtradition, the Florida authorities
will make formal showing at the
hearing as to why Dixon should be
carried to Tampa and stand trial.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-05

At a meeting of the city council
Of Montezuma The newly elected al
dermen, F. L. Perry, George Nc
Lendon and j. A. Happ, were sworn
IN, and the following officers were
elected: W. R. Walters, chief of po-
lice; Robert Beeland and Aleck Her
ring, policemen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-05

Jan Mch. May July
Pv Cls .26.33 26.4S $3.50 26.31. .
Open - 1858 1858 1865 26.3S
.11:0O l26.39 26.5S 26.72 26.47.
Close -26.54 .2G.72. .26.88 1868
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-29
Prediction Made That
Helen VIII Beat Queen

Miss Wills Hailed Coming Tennis Champion of
World by Henry L. Farrell; Says She viii Beat
Suzanne Lenglen
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-29
PGpyrUs Is
Winner in
York Stake
Craigeleyr Finishes First,
but Is Disqualified by
Judges

VoRK. England. Aug. 29.--Papy.
4 rus was declared the winner Of
tho York stakes here this afternoon.
after craigeleyr had actually lin.
lahed ahead In the race.
objection was raised 10 crhigel.
eyr's victory. on grounds Of boring"
down. After a conference. tho judges
awarded the victory TO Phpyruh.
There was intense interest in the
race. as Papyrus. winner OF the
derby. has been picked as tho repre-.
sentative OF the British 10 meet an
American horse az Belmont park
next October
The corrected results, rs ON.
nounced by the judges, Is Papyrun
first. Concertlna second and Tricy
Aunt third.
Objection waS raised 20 Craigeleyr
being given the money. because his
Jockey bored tn
The betting on the winner was
100 20 s. So to 40 and s-i3.
Cragelcyr Is now owned b. a.
stmcker and carried IFS pounds
Concertina. who came In second. IL
owned by Lady Aston, and carried
iis pounds.
-Four horses were IN the race.
Particular interest was attached
to tho race. because OF the plan OF
, Barney irish. owner OF PapyruA. 10
send his horse 20 the United States
20 race Americas best at Belmont
park. October 20.
Ranking members OF the aristoc.
racy were In attendance. Princess
Mary who. since her marriage. has
taken an increasing interest In the
turf. entertained an exclusive house
party az Goldsborough hall, and,
with Viscount LAscelles. was an in.
tcrested spectator OF the early-morn.
Ing work OF tho horse.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-29

20 so 70 tho net enough and make
the most OF her ability" no said.
Others have observed the same
fault. Net players, especially among
the women, are 80 few that Il Is mos,
striking 10 see a player % such
ability staying IA the bacl, court.
However, Il - maintained by some
that she has more effectiveness IN
playing az she does
George Agut,er. professional IN.
structor al the West Side Tennis
club believes that she has most
effective style OF play. Knowing that
her opponents realize the power and
strength OF her game when she comes
10 tho net. she keeps them constant.
" under tho mental hazard by stay
ing back court and coming up only
az tho most unexpected moments.
I'm playing against Miss Wills. I
found IL yety disconcertinE to try and
figure when Hhe was coming up 50
as TO regulate my game against her. I"
Agutter said. Naturally. under such
conditions. x Is hard 10 maintain a
constant game against her. II she
came 10 the net frequently or follow
cd n regular style OF attack in COM
Ing forward. Il would DO easier 20
meet her gamo than TO stay back
and be forced into the annoyance OF
figuring what she was about 70 do.
Il asked her what system she FOL,
lowed In goinE % the net and she
couldn't explain. She said she Just
went IN and she didn't know when
or why"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-29
MRS. MALLORY
MATCH VICTOR

NEW YORK. Aug. sa,--Mrs. Molla
Mallory. former national womens
tennis champion, advanced 10 tho
fourth round Of the inyitational
tournament on the courts OF the
Rockawny Hunt club BY defeating
Mrs. a. y. Riese. Michigan state
champion. 60. s.. Other favorites
also won.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-29
BY HENRY L. FARRELL
United Press Sports Editor)

NEW YORK, Aug. 29.-No more popular and no more
~ deserving champion than Miss Helen Wills, the
feSSional amateur sport
The l7yearod Berkeley miss has everything that could
possibly be expected IN champion She has looks" and
certainly that is an asset for little miss who seems
destined to have tennis at her feet for many years TO come
She is modest refined and perfect little LADY, on and off
the court and as far as her is concerned she lacks
not a single thing.
Helen Wills is the champion of America now she will be
the leader OF her class for years come and paste IL in
your hat that Helen Wills is going to be the champion
the world some day, and champion greater than the
great French girl. Nile Suzanne Lengen
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-29
REDMOND NINE
VICTOR, l4-2

REDMOND, Aug. 2s.-Redmond
easily defeated tho Dumar Improve
ment club. IL 10 2, in n game played
here. Flodin pitched a nice game
for the winners.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-29
CHEHALIS HAS
HARD CONTESTS

CHEHAL1s. Aug. 2o.--The Che
halls baseball team viii meet the
fast willlpa nine here Sunday on
MllIett field The following day.
Chehalis meets the far-famcd Kelso
nine at Kelso.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-29
MYSTERY SURROUNDS WORKOUTS OF Luis FRPO AT ATLANTIC CITY
ROPER WINNER
BY KNOCKOUT

ATLANTA. Ga. Aug 2s-Cnpt
Bob Roper Atlanta heavyweight
knocked out Al Benedict. New
York. In the third round Of a
scheduled io.round fight here last
night.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-29
GODFREY FAILS
TO GET SHARE

CHICAGO. Aug. 29.-Becauas the
promoters were unable 10 pay
George Godfrey, negro heavyweight.
hts share on tho purse promised.
the GodfFey-Ciem Johnson fight
scheduled for here last night was
called of
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-29

When little Helen won
the championship from Mrs,
Molla Mallory in the recent
nationals" 5000 frenzied
spectators arose and gave her
a demonstration the like OF
which has never been sur
passed as a whole-hearted,
sincere tribute to 4 great ath-
lete.
Her supporters, her admir-
ers and her fans" will run
into millions before her reign
is over, because in Helen
Wills is represented every
thing that America cherisheS
as ideal qualifications in a
sport where the ethics are
unusually high and exaeting.
TUE new Eiri champion Is born
i tennis player. she took 70 the
game naturally. and instead OF being
handicapped BY conditions In the
early part OF her career. which
forced her 10 play with boys OF her
own agc and older. she benefited by
4 70 a vast extent.
Against a Write, masculine style Of
play she quite naturally was forced
Into the same kind OF game TO sur
~siyc and she built up game that is
most effective against women play
erx
Tutorcd BY rBiu" Johnston. one Of
the greatest os all players. she learn
Cd much and she acquired more by
studying the strokes and the tactics
o. that great little California wizard
Her sAms IL powerful. thoro and
sound and from a superficial view
there Is no defect in her style
Watching her In her matches against
the British players in the wlghtman
cur contests and later In tho national
championships. Wallis Meyers. the
foremost authority OK England. had
only ono criticism ot her game.
she has a most wonderful net
game. but she docs not seem inclined
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-29
DELANEY WINS DECISION

FORT SMELLING, MINI. Aug.
29.--Jimmy Delaney. the st. Paul
light heavyweight. received the
judges decision over Chuck" Wig.
gins, OF indianapolis. here last night
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-29
JAIN NINE is
EASY WINNER

The W. F. Jain a Co. nine defeat
ed tho Greenwood Improvement club
,ossers, II TO o. on the Upper Wood.
land grounds HyllsnEren pitched
good ball for me winners. allowing
but three hits. while no managed 10
set four hits for himself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-21

RECOGNITION OF A GOOD
WORKMAN

Henry Ford's announcement that
Calvin Coolidge is making a good
enough President for him and why
not continue him on the job is made
by one who has achieved remarkable
success. by means of several abilities,
one being that of selecting suitable
men for the work to be done.
We have never found in Mr..
Ford's list of demonstrated qualifi-
cations any which seem to warrant
the people selecting him for Presi-
dent hut no one in the face of his
marvellous record of achievement
may deny that he is capable, in
some lines of endeavor at least, of
recognizing a good workman. That
he has found Coolidge to be and
tluntly says so, pledging his support.
Now lot of people in this coun-
try will conclude that President
good enough for Henry Ford will be
good enough for them. Ford is
known to hold some ideas which are
the reverse of reactionary. Some
would call him radical. For a
man, holding such views, to endorse
Coolidge, ought to relieve the latter
somewhat of the accusation of being
a reactionary" as Chairman Hull of
the Democrats would have the
country believe. Surely those old
stale charges, made against the Re-
publican party in every campaign
tor the past fifty years of favoring
special privilege and opposing prog
ress stand out sharply as simple,
unadulterated h11nIc