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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-13
JEWS ARE STRONG FOR
RELIEF OF EUROPE
They Distribute S9,7CO,C0O More
Than Half Of Which Was
Contributed By Race

NEW YORK, March 13.-More
than $5,700,000 has been contributed
by American Jews toward non-sec-
tartan relief in Russia, and further
S3,3O0,000 mostly for their own peo-
pie through the American Relief Adj
ministration during the year 1922,
according to report of the Ameri-
can jewish Joint Distribution Com
mittee.
The report was made by Felix NJ.
Warburg, James N. Rosenberg and
Lewis l.. Strauss, the three represent
tatives of the committee who in Au-
gust 1921 concluded the agreement
on the combined work in Russia with
Secretary Hoover, Chairman of the
American Relief Administration
About $4,000,000 Of the $5,700,-
600 was directly contributed toward
Russia relief from the organization 8
own funds, while the remainder was
made up of the rs per cent deducted
by the American Relief Administra-
ton for general relief from approx
mately $1,000, 10000 in food packages
sent by American Jews to Russia.
Most Of the funds expended by the
American Jewish Distribution Com
mittee, according to the report, are
now being used for construction rath-
er than for relief, such as furnishing
farmers with feed, cattle and imple-
ments, and providing capital to NUNS
erous small co-coperative loan banks.
The total amount contributed by
the committee from it's own funds dur
ing the past year for relief work in
Russia was $500, 000
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-13
RISKS HIS LIFE %
TIMES FOR SCIENCE
DR.. Herradora Says "Extermi-
nate Bacteria And Keep
Clean
BY EDWARD THIERRY
NEA Service Staff Writer


NEW YORK, March 13.-Althougb
he has already risked his life for
science % times, DR.. Marco Aurellc
Herradora, noted therapeutist and
biochemist, expects to live to be
hundred.
For that, the scientist predicts.
will soon be the normal span of life
for those who fulfill these two con-
ditions:
"Exterminate bacteris-and keep
clean"
As result of many risks in test
ing drug combinations in his war
against bacteria, Dr. Herradora has
perfected many formulas to destroy
or check disease.
Modern therapeutics are diminish
ing disease" he said. "But that is
only half the battle. It is not enough
to cure disease if We would live to be
100 years old; prevention is neces-
sary, and the surest way is by clear
liness. Baths, and more baths
means less accumulation Of bacteria.
There will always be bacteria, but
we have greater protection against
it,"
Vivisection is a MEATS Dir. Hcrra-
dora uses in his laboratory expert
nents-but the final test OF a drug
formula is always made on himself
"My records" he said, "show that
/ have used 1881 animals, including
guinea pigs, rabbits, white rats, dogs
and monkeys. But before formula
is perfect | must know how it acts
on human being. So / take it my
self-and watch the symptoms.
"Many times l have nearly lost my
life in these scientific tests. Twenty
eight times | faced death. But l
survived to perfect the drug COM
binations. For 16 years l have been
doing this in the fight for human
NE. III does not matter, Tor there is
no sentiment in science"
Once DR.. Herradora took ZIG
grams of sodium iodine, he said, in
an experiment for a rheumatism
formula. For II hours he could
neither move nor walk. but was CON
scious of everything going on around
him. Another time he was complete
iy paralyzed for two weeks after
trying on himself formula contain
ing quinine extracted direct from the
tree bark.
Bills for animals for experimental
ton have reached $4,000 in the past
few years. Guinea pigs cost 80 cents
each, white rats Is cents, rabbits
from $3.50 to So, dogs SIS, monkeys
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-13
HEAVY FINES ASSESSED

ATLANTA, March 13.-fmes,, ag-
preqating ST, 600, were assessed IN
1an71arv in ten cases of individuals
charged with violations oil the mlgr ,.a,
tory-bird treaty act in various pafts
Of the United States, according y 70
information received here from tne
Tinted states department OF agrI-
ciit tT Five of these violations oc-
cured in Louisiana, two in LIMOS mos,
two in Mississippi, and one Q ;, IN a' WIS.
&c Gon closed season, sale of wild ducks
=, and Killing wood ducks, woodfeoe COCK
a a,,d Wild ducks during the closed
season seas made up the offenses'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-13
CLARKE MADDUX

Mrs. T. A. Maddux announces the
Mirage of her daughter. Billy, to
Mr.. Marion Clarke, the marriage tax
ing place in Columbus Sunday, March
II.
The above announcement is of cor
dial interest to the many friends of
Mrs. Clarke in Americas, where she
has made her home for the past year.
coming here from Buena Vista.
Mr.. Clarke is connected with
Schneider's Marble Works and after
their honeymoon, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarke
will be at home temporarily with the
brides mother, Mrs, T, A. Maddux, Oh
North Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-13
YouNCsTER SHOOTS sELF

OCILLA, March 12-Tommy Reid,
he 14-year-old son Of w. j. Reid, &C
,identally shot himself late Saturday
afternoon at his home 8 miles east
If Della. He took his shotgun and
went into the yard to shoot a hawk
and in crossing low fence around
he yard slipped and fell in such a
way as to cause the gun 10 discharge
md the. entire load entered his chest.
Other members of the family were
in the house and rushed to him i'm
mediately but life was extinct, he
having died instantly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-13
WANT ONLY PURE BRED sIREs

ATLANTA, March ia resolu-
ton, urging the enactment of law
prohibiting the use of any but pure
bred sires in public service and pledg-
ing members of the association to
furnish tuberculin-tested, purebred
bulls at reasonable prices has been
passed by the Holstein-Friesian as
ISOLATION of Franklin County, Penn
sylvania, according to information
received here from the United States
DEPARTMENT Of agriculture.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-13
baker ONLY 14 YEARS on

FAYETTEVILLE, March IL. -
George Baker, who with his brother.
Ralph Baker, has been sentenced to
hang for the murder of deputy
sheriff, is shown by the monthly
report of Walker county school
teacher to be only IA years of age,
according to j, A. Sartain, superm-
tendent of the Walker county
schools. The 1918 census of schools
gives his age as fifteen years, how
ever, it is stated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-13
MISS LUCY FURLOW HOME
FROM COLLEGE.

Miss Lucy Furlow, who matricu-
lated at Asbury college, Wilmore,
KY, at the beginning of the term,
IS in Americas at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. I. NJ Furlow,
on Lee street road, suffering from
a physical breakdown
Miss Furlow was doing splendid
work in her chosen course, and it is
a matter of deep regret to her friends
that her physical condition has be-
come impaired. 1t is expected that
rest will completely restore her in a
short while.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-13
Ouch! Aching Joints,
Rub Rheumatic Pain
Rub Pain right out with small
trial bottle OF old
"St. Jacobs Oil"
Rheumatism is pain" only.

Rheumatism is pain" only.
Not one case in fifty requires inter-
nal treatment. Stop drugging! Rub
soothing, penetrating st. Jacobs Oil"
right into your sore, stiff, aching
joints, and relief comes instantly. "St
Jacobs Or is q harmless rheumatism
1iniment which never disappoints and
cannot burn the skin.
Timber upl Quit complaining Get
a small trial bottle Of old, honest "St.
Jacobs Oil" at any drug store, and in
Just a moment you'll be free from
rheumatic pain, soreness and stiffness.
Don't suffer! Relief awaits you. est
Jacobs Or is just as good for sci
atica, neuralgia, lunbago, backache,
sprains.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-13
TO PROTECT SONG BIRDS

SAVANNAH, March IS. - Birds
in and about Savannah have found
militant friends in the membership
of the Huntington club, the women
voting to intercede in defense of the
birds against Savannah youngsters.
The club heard a report that boys
were killing the birds at a rapid rate,
and moved to resent to the chief OF
police resolutions urging action
against the young huntsmen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-13
from SIS UP.

from SIS up.
DR.. Herradora is just SO and a
graduate of the University of BARGE
Iona. As president of the United
Latin-Americar Colonies Society, he
was chosen to deliver to New York
the statue of Simon Boliver, South
American liberator, IN behalf of the
Latm-American nations. rs grca :
est work has been in perfecting drug
formulas for tuberculosis, pneumo-
MIA, malaria, influenza, heart disease,
pellagra and high blood pressure.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-13
CATARRHAL DEAFNESS

is often caused by an inflamed condition
of the mucous lining of the Eustachian
Tube When this tube is infiamed you
have a rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing Unless the Inflammation can
be reduced, your hearing may be de-
stroyed forever
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
do what we claim for it-rid your system
of Catarrh or Deafness caused by
Catarrh. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
has been successful in the treatment of
Catarrh for oyer Forty Years.
Sold by all druggists.
II. ]. Cheney & Co, Toledo, o. M
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-13
CHILDREN OF REVOLUTION To
MEET WITH MISS GATFWO00

The regular meeting of Children of
the Revolution will be held Wednes-
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at the
nome OF Miss Ira Gatewood on Lee
street. The prospective members
Will be invited to be present at this
meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-13
MUSIC CLUBS HERE TO
BE REPRESENTED,

Americas Music Study clubs will
be represented IN Savannah at the
meeting of she state convention to
be held there Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday of this week. Miss Helen
Argo and Miss MeIva Clark will
leave today for Savannah to repre-
sent the senior Music Study club at
the sessions there, while Miss Ann
Heys, president Of the Junior Music
Study club, will attend as its official
delegate.
Moth Miss Clark and Miss Heys
~ figure on the program to be
given, and a number of prominent
state speakers and musicians will be
present. r8 v ... a.. r.a.
The Americas representatives have
been invited to stay to the district
convention which will be held in con-
nection with the state session Friday,
and it is probable that they will re-
main throughout the series.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Durward Holloway
announce the birth Of a son and
daughter Sunday, March Il, at their
home in Concord s2
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-13

w. D. Miller, Of Jacksonville, is
the guest of his grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. H. D. Watts, at their home
on Church street
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-13

DR.. and Mrs. Bowman Wise, of
Plains, were in Americas Monday
evening, attending the minstrel at
the Rylander.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-13

Miss Ellinor Tillman left yesterday
for Atlanta where she viii purchase
a line of millinery for the spring
season.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-13

Miss Louise Collins and Miss Gle
one Collins, of Ellaville, were among
the out-of-town shoppers in Ameri-
Gus Monday afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-13

Arthur Rylander, Jr., has return
ed from Atlanta, where he spent
several days very delightfully."- at the
Piedmont.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-13

Mrs. Laura Mcleod has returned
to Americas after a delightful visit
of Several weeks to relatives in
and Miami, Fla.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-13
en52zhk,1hz,,n<i,

EDNkSTONSnod for value giving and the quality their
footwear (no cheap shoes handled he) this sale will far eclipse
clearance sales These slippers taken from regular
stock the only trouble with them they need selling And
to sell them n day
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-13

Mrs. Leroy Duncan, of Monte
yuma, was the guest of friends in
Americas Monday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Roger Williams and
DR.. Lynn Bridges, of Ellaville, were
among the out-of-town guests at the
performance at the Rylander last
evening.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-13

Miss Anna Crittendon, Of She'll
man, is the guest of Mrs. Brown
Small at her home on Harold ave
nue..
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26
iEFFRIEs.
Simply Can't Overlook
Strong Detroit Tigers

Don't figure the Yankees out of the
American league race simply because
of the horrible showing the New York
team made against the Giants" says
Connie Mack.
1.-The Yankees are sure to be dam
gerous. Perhaps the second reverse
mt the hands OF the Giants will work
for coed.
in doping out the American league
race you simply can't overlook De
trolt. Pratt will I'll the hole at sec.
ond, while RIgney and Blue are GER
tain to be even better players the COM
ing season.
collins Is fine pitcher, but In.
cllned to be erratic. II he gets away
to good start he may be Just the
man to make the Tigers n strong pen
nant contender.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26
ODDS AND ENDS OF SPORT

Newark. N. J.. boasts twenty-threc
golf links in the city and suburbs.
III Babe Ruth has to pay that S5O.-
ooo, the official scorer will say he Is
out.
The prince of Wales will become
president of the National Polo society
next year.
IL Is terrible to think what would
have happened to spring baseball
training If the North had lost the Civil
war.
Bob Forward, Nova Scotia pitch.
Ing recruit released by the PITTSBURGH,
Nationals. has ben taken on for trial
by the Red Sox.
montgomery, Ala, has suited tho
Athietics so well as training camn
that President Ehlbe and Manager
Connie Mack have agreed to return 10
the Alabama capital city mex. spring
j. o. Anderson, OF the Australian
Davis Cup team, is curing New South
wales, explaining his recent trim IN
this country and England to youthful
fans.
Jimmy Smith. formerly OF the Phil.
lies, VIII play shortstop mt Salt Lake
City this season alongside of Oscar
w.t. the old Red Sox and Tiger third
sacker.
The veteran George (Buck) Ram.
sey, who last year managed Freder,cL
In the Blue Ridge league. has been am
gagged to manage the Bristol tenn in
the Appalachian league.
Bratfleboro, VT. will hold tho ~.
tional Ski association champIonsb,r
February 10 and II next. Famous or
ponents will show New Englander,
their skill In the great winter sport
An English cricket team comnosod
OF players from Oxford. Camhr,da.
the Foresters and including one or ,.,o
members Of the British parliament r.
due 10 arrive in Canada the latter n. :,
OF August They will tour the do.
mlnion, Wv Nv
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26

even" Sam knew that ring In his
partners voice, low though 1t was,
and his blood tingled. Immediately
above the bridge were the stripped
trunks of cottonwoods, stranded in a
flood. Peering through the boughs.
they saw STOPPING figures running
along the bank. A man called from
the lower side Of the bridge, a shot
was fred harmlessly. The hunters
in view raced back.
think they saw u.s." whispered
Sandy. They'll hear from us, right
soon." He led the way back. crossing
to the town side beneath the bridge,
keeping halfway up the bank. close
under the stringers Of the bridge,
crawling between bushes on his belly,
Sam with him. Now they could see
no gunner but occasionally they
caught a whisper, the slight sound of
moving brush.
Sandy found stone imbedded In
the bank, loosened 1t, squatted on his
launches and passed 1t to Sam, TAX
ing a gun in each hand.
"Chnck Ii into that sunfiower
PATCH" he said with his mouth close
to Sans ear. "Then fire at the
flashes" Sam pitched the stone
through the darkness. 1t fell with .
rustic, chinked against a rock. In
stantly there came fusillade from
the opposite bank, four streaks Of fire.
the bullets cutting through the dried
stalks, the marksmen evidently hunt
ing in couples.
Sandy, crouching. pulled triggers
and the shots ratified out as II fired
from an automatic. Beside him,
Sans gun barked Each fired three
times, Sandy fiinglLg six bullets with
instructive aim while the bed Of the
creek echoed to the roar Of the guns
and the air hung heavy with the reek
of exploded gases. Then they rushed
for the top of the bank. wriggllng be-
hind the cover of bushes, lying prone
for the next chance.
One yell and stream of curses
came from across the arroyo. Two
indistinct figures bent above a third,
lifted 1t, hurrying back toward a
clump of willows. The fourth man
trailed the others, his oaths smOth-
cred, running beside the two bearers.
his hand held curlously In front of
him. dimly seen.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26
RinnrOck Trail

CHATTER of hoof and swinging stirrup
into the desert.
Sam, wild with rage at the thought
Of Sandy shot. scrambling In bloody
sand below him, flung himself from
the roam as more bullets whined,
whipping into the planks. One scared
his upper arm, another struck the
saddle tree as he vaulted off, slap
ping the roam on the TANKS yelling
at 1t as 1t gathered, leaped the gap
and followed PrOnto.
"You id, cowardly. murderin'
pack Of lousy co, otes I" swore Sam
mechanically. as he knelt on the
edge Of the gap and tried to pierce
the blackness, listening fearfully for
groan. He had not fired back.
There was nothing to fire at but
clumps Of blurred growth.
He kneeled over the rim of the last
plank, turned, caught with his hands.
revolver thrust back into its holster,
swung. dropped. A hand closed about
his ankle pulled him down sprawling
on the soft sand.
I'm o. H." whispered Sandy. and
Sans heart leaped. "OnIy plugged
the rim of my hat. I faxed fall to
fool 'em. Snake erlong down the
crick bed. Here's where We git
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26

The crowd made way as Plimsoll
walked across to his safe. twirled the
combination, opened the doors and
took out stack of bills.
bills from century up," said
Sandy. "The odds and ends In gold
for the drinks"
The excitement was dying down.
The man from the Three Star had
won and had been paid. Pllmsoll's
game was square. The drinks were
brought. Two men lounged out into
the front room after they had tossed
theirs down. Sandy slipped the fold
ed bills into the breast pocket OF his
shirt in compact package.
See who went Quit" asked Sam In
his side whisper.
yep. Saw 1t In the glass of that
picture. Wen go out the back way.
Not yet" He shouldered his way
through the congratulating crowd,
Sam close behind him, into the front
room. 1t was empty. The short end
OF Sandy's winnings still provided
liquor. For moment they were
alone. Plimsoll had not followed
them. Sandy swiftly socketed the bolt
on the inside of the front door, turned
the key and slid that into his pocket.
Now well go out the back way"
he said. Il amt strong fo' playin'
crawfish, Sam. but l amt keen on
oein' pOtted In the dark. I'll bet what
| got In my pocket Butch is huggin'
the boards to one side of this shack.
| got too much money on me to be
good insurance risk"
Sam chuckled. Plimsoll met them
just inside the door.
Maxim short cut" said Sandy.
Good night"
AS the pair went out at the rear,
Plimsoll jumped into the front room.
Sam, closing the back door behind
them noiselessly, heard the gambler
curslng at the bolted door. Silently
as cat, he covered the short distance
between the house and the arroyo of
the creek and disappeared. merged
In Its shadow. Sandy Joined him
and they made their way swiftly
along the bottom, climbing the bank
where the railroad bridge crossed IL.
striking Off for the main street, lit
by sputtery arc-lamps, making for
their ponies. still standing patiently
outside the all-night restaurant.
mo sense In runnin' our heads into
a flynn noose," said Sandy. "Plimsoll
owns the sheriff Married his sister.
We'd be wrong whatever stahted.
They'd frisk me of my roll an we'd
never see 1t ag'ln, less we made a run
MIN fight of It,"
They mounted, swung their horses
and loped off toward the bridge across
the creek. There were two spans, one
built since the advent of automobiles,
the other ancient, little used. They
headed for the latter.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26
CHAPTER v
In the Bed Of the Creek.

Sandy was minded to get back to
the ranch as soon as possible with his
winnings. Five thousand for Molly,
five thousand for the Three Star.
that was the agreement, the custom,
and he knew the girls breed well
enough to have no hesitation In max
Ing the split as he would with man.
The next thing to do was to pick out
a school for her. There Sandy was
at loss. He mulled 1t over as he
rode, his outer senses playing senti-
nels TO his consciousness.
Sandy could not quite gauge plIm.
soils actions in tamely paying over
the winnings and he looked and lis
tened, noting every movement of
Pronto moving free-muscled beneath
him, for some sign Of alarm-perhaps
rifie-shot out of the mesquite.
The ponies struck the loosened
planks OF the bridge clop-clop, spring
Ing forward into gallop as their
riders touched heels to TANKS. The
pinto was the quicker to get into his
OH iuC. ouSt Ddst tHp center or the
bridge Sam saw Sandy's mount lump
like startled cat into the air. He
saw Sandy plant in his seat. marked
against the starry sky. Then came
squirt of red fame from the far
bank-to the Northumberland an
other-from the left. A bullet hummed
by him and bis own horse slid stiff
legged. blowing the planks, hind feet
fiat from oof.2oints to fetlocks ms
the pony whirled away from the yawn-
Ing gap In the bridge, where boards
had been pried away In the prepare
ton of the ambush.
Helpless for the moment until he
got his bearings and his pony gained
solid footing, Sam automatically
whipped out his gun, cursing as he
saw Sandy slide from the saddle.
clutch at the rim of the gap, irop
down to the bed Of the creek. while
Pronto, frantic at the loss of his mas
ter, leaped the opening and fled will
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26
Charitable New Orleans Woman First
Of Her Sex to Have Monu-
ment In United States

Margaret X. Haughery Of New Or
leans was the first woman In the
United States honored by monument.
For time she was laundress. Later
she bought two cows and opened a
dairy. and herself drove cart to de-
liver the milk. Presently she bought
a bakery, and peddled bread instead
Of milk. The bakery grew 10 be
factory, and she gave up peddling
Ragamuffins, newsboys. clerks, porters
and great merchants all called her
Margaret. She always wore a calico
dress and had small shawl over her
shoulders, and her only head covering
was a sunbOnnet
Margaret's hobby was orphans. She
gave food and collected 1t from others,
and she gave money constantly. She
never learned TO read or write, and
she signed with mark tho will that
distributed her thousands Of dollars