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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-24
WOMAN IN FOX CASE
FACE GEORGIA JURY
Prosecuting Officer and Defense
Attorneys Reach Secret Agree
raent Regarding Case

ATLANTA, Dec. PAT was
learned here today that Mrs.
Margaret Weaver, indicted in con-
nection with the khan murder case
in which Philip E. Fox, was con-
victed last week, will be brought
here this afternoon from Binning-
ham and that the date Of her trial
in Fulton Superior court will be
fixed at an early date.
Deciding on advice Of her attor-
neys not to fight extradition, Mrs.
Weaver, arrested Saturday morn
ing on an indictment charging her
as an accessory before the fact"
in the Staying Of William. s. Co
burn khan attorney, left here for
Atlanta this afternoon in custody
of an agent of the office of Solicit
tor General John A. Boykin.
On learning last night that an
officer was coming with extradi-
ton papers for her return, Mrs.
" eaVef hurrledly employed attor-
neys and declared that she would
fight extradition. She also denied
any connection with the Fox case
and maintained that she was out of
the State at the time Coburn was
killed. Later however, she admit
ted she knew Fox intimately, but
still declared she was in no way
connected with the Staying of the
khan attorney.
Jim Esdale, one of her attorneys,
said that she consented to return
to Atlanta after preliminary
agreement had been made with Sol
icitor Boykin's office, the nature
OF which was not divulged.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-24
MEXICAN REBELS MOVE
NEARER, TO CAPITAL
DENY 0BREGON CLAIMS
De Ia Huerta Forces Reach Gu
ernavaca, so Miles From Mex
leo City, Insurgents Claim
SAY PUEBLA NOT LOST
Rebel Forces Advancing From
Positions in State of Guerro
Into MoreIos

VERA CRUZ, Mexico, Dec. "a.
De la Huerta rebel forces have
made their nearest approach to the
i0bregon Mexican capital so far
with the capture Sunday of Guerna-
vaca, 40 miles south Of the capital,
it is stated in a revolutionary CONF
munique issued here this morning..
Rebel forces which occupied Gu
eravaca, the communique states,
advanced from their positions in
the state of Guerro as far as
Cuernavaca, which is the capital Of
the state of Morelos.
The commune also states chat
Puebla, claimed to have been oc.
eupied by Oregon forces, accord
ing to statement issued at Mexico
City Saturday, has not been eva
cuated by De La Huerta forces.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-24
WOMAN LOSES IN RACE
FOR PLACE AS MAYOR

TOWNSVILLE, Dec. 2k-In
the race for mayor over in Month
cello, Fla, between Mrs. Jack Tay-
Tor, prominent society woman of
that town and Dir. George B. Glover
one of the leading physicians, DR..
Clever won out by a forty-four ma
jority, which is considered quite a
close vote, especially since it was
the first time a woman has ever run
for office in That town and some Of
the general public were not. alto
gether reconciled to the idea of hav-
ing woman to rule in the impor-
tant office Of mayor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-24
DRUG CONCERN TO Be
SUED FOR POISONING
Charges Made By Columbus
Physicians To Be Cause for
Court Action in Case

COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 24.-Suit
for damages against a manufacture
ing drug company charging mis-
labelling poison, which administered
by two Columbus physicians for an
other non-poisonous drug caused the
death of two women and serious
illness to a local physician, was re-
ported tonight to be contemplated
by the husband of one of the VIC
tins.
The two women, Mrs. Minnie
Davis, Of Columbus, and Mrs. Nellie
Paul of Circleville, died within a
week of each other last September
after having been treated with the
drug according to their attending
physicians. Dr. Jonathan Forman
and DR.. J, f. Gordon, who made
public the cause of the women $
deaths last night after protraet-
ed investigation by the two physi-
clans, aided by a majority of the
local medical profession. Both wo.
men died soon after a solution Of
the poison had been administered
to them, the physicians said.
The drug according to the physi-
clans, had been purchased of a To-
cal wholesale drug dealer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-24
WET WEATHER DAMAGES
ROADS NEAR LOUISVILLE

LOUISVILLE, Ga, Dec. "a
The roads in this section Of the
state are becoming rapidly impas-
sable due to the continued rains Of
the past few weeks. Tourists pass.
ing over the roads claim to be hav-
ing a hard time Of it and have ex-
pressed themselves as surprised
that State does not seriously con-
slider the matter Of better wet
weather roads. The proper amount
of sand and clay with good drain
age will remedy this it has been
pointed out. In the present condi-
ton of the roads near here it will
require several days Of good wealth
er together with a great amount Of
work to put the roads in good condi-
tion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-24
NO PAPER TO BE
ISSUED TUESDAY

Tomorrow (Tuesday) being
Christmas and one. Of the three
annual holidays observed by the
Times-Reeorder, there will be no
paper issued on that day. The en-
tire force will, instead take full
holiday. reeuperating for the
task of producing bigger and
better newspaper.
To one and all the Times-Re-
corder wishes a Merry Christmas
season and for the new year a
period filled with all of the hap
piness and prosperity that can
come to a community already
abundantly blessed in material
and spiritual ways.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-24
FATHER IS SLAIN At
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL.
Six Children Made Orphans By
Mysterious Bullet in New York
Holiday Tragedy

NAV YORK. Dec. 4Slx chill
dren gathered around 4 Christmas
tree we're made fatherless today by
J mysterious bullet, the origin of
which is Unknown.
John /. Degnian was the victim
ana Iobn [. Coleman is being held
i r. connection with the tragedy.
Coleman states that he fired to aid
nesman. who was driving an auto
mobile and being followed by an
atbor automobile from which. several
shots we're fired.
Coleman, who is policeman and
vos off duty shot Degnan'z broth
er.;rslaw several months ago. al
tto,gb according to Mrs. Degnanl
10 was 1 good friend Of her hus-
heng and she says she carnos IN
,n ,','.'.t .nd Inv reason he would have
~ sbooting the dead man.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-24
CRITICAL SITUATION
IN SOUTH CHINA NOW
TO BE PAST
Crisis Created BY Demands Of
DR.. Sum Vat Sen Expected
to Be Settled AmicabIy
CUSTOMS REVENUES SAFE
Negotiations Progressing Salts
factorily, According to Report
Received From Canton

CANTON, China, Dec. 24-The
critical situation which has prevail
ed here during nearly two weeks, is
believed today to be nearing a So
luton The crisis was pfecipitated
by the demand Of Dr.. Sun Yat Sen,
South China's dictator, that all sur
pi rctenues collected by tire au-
thorities be turned over to repre-
sentatives of his government.
These demands, uniformly oppos-
ed by foreign governments, who
sent additional naval forces here
SINCE the demands were made. re-
suited in threats ST armed clashes.
feared would be preeipitated at
once. Negotiations between the
opposing forces, however, have been
under way since the demands we're
first made, and these it was an
nounced today, are progressing
satisfactorily"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-24
REV. HUTCHINSON
IS CRITICALLY ILL
Minister, Formerly An Americas
Resident, in Serious Condition
AT Dalton Home

kilograms received in Americus
today announce the critical illness
of Rev. A. j. Hutchinson at the
Lc ssa, !. u, Hutchinson,
in Dalton Mr.. Hutchinson lived for
half a century in Americas and this
vicinity, and had hundreds Of
friends here who will learn Of his
illness with deep regret.
He was in failing health before
leaving Americas nthe early
summer, and the high climate Of
North Georgia greatly improved
him for time, He suffered an at
tack of illness two weeks ago, and
grave fears are now entertained for
his recovery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-24
GINNING HERE NOW
1852 BALES SHY
Bureau Of Census Report Sent
in Today by w. P. Persons,
Local Representative

Cotton gininngs in Sumter coun-
ty up to December 10, from cot
ton Of the growth of 1928; were
1859 bales, as compared with 81
92l bales giDned to the same date
last year. These figures were an
nouneed today by w. P. Persons,
Americas representative Of the cen
sus bureau, and in their compilation
our3 were counted as half bales.
Analysis Of the figures indicates
that there exists a discrepancy Of
ginning as compared with the pre-
ceding year of 1862 bales. Prac
ticaly all of the cotton here has al
ready been gathered, and fields in
all parts Of the county are already
bare, with stalks plowed in over a
large area.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-24
SMALL DAMAGE DONE
BY SATURDAY FIRE

Only nominal damage was done
Saturday by a fire that called the
department to the home Of John
B. Dorsey, On Spring street. The
blaze was caused by chimney
burning out and the roof was on
fire when the department arrived
The house is owned by Mr.. Dorsey
and the loss fully covered by in
surance, according to Fire Chief
w. P. Macarthur.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-24
MANS THUMB BITTEN
OFF BY VICIOUS HORSE

CLAYTON, Dec, 24.-The loss OF
a thumb was the outcome of ex-
ercising two Of the horses on his
farm 10 J. C. Miller here recently,
Mr.. Miller was driving a ore arHA
leading two others and when they
pulled back on the reins his tbumb
was torn off. He Immediately re-
tunred to town and had the injured
thumb dressed. The injury was
very painful, but not serious, accord
lug to the doctors and Mr. Miller
viii soon recover.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-24
ANNUAL XMAS FUND
GOES OVER TOP WITH
S207lO SUBSCRIBED
IInes.Recorder and Associated
Charities to Play Santa Claus
To Luckless Kids
PEOPLE RESPONDED WELL
Saturday and Last Minute Con
tributions Swell Amount
Available For Work
PEOPLE RESPONDED WELL

The Times-Recorder' annual
Empty Stocking Fund went over
the top this morning with a smash.
The cash available, every penny
contributed, for there are no ex.
penses in connection with the fund,
was turned over to the ladies of the
Associated Charities this morning
and Tuesday Santa will stalk
among the cherries homes OF
Americas.
The total available for the work
this year is exactly S201.00 or
within a small sum of the largest
contribution ever recorded by this
fund, which in recent years has
grown to be a pet charity among
Americas people. It's adnlinistra-
ton is wholly in the hands of the
Associated Charities, and its bene-
fits are distributed among all
classes, without distinction as to
creed or race, the idea being to
bring happiness and cheer into ev-
cry cherries home in the COM
munity at this gladstone season.
Any person kno#sis,g of such a
home is requested to communicate
at once with Mrs. G. j. Sherlock
so that such home may be visited
by the ladies and basket LEFT.
there. Toys will be provided for
luckless kiddies, which more sub
stantial things will be left at the
homes where poverty is found to-
exist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-24
WILL TRY COP FOR
ILLEGAL SEARCHING

SAVANNAH, Dec. 24.-Police-
man w. w. Morris, charged with
making an illegal search of the au-
tomobile of Mrs NJ. E. Barbours OF
Savannah, has had his trial postpon-
ed in view Of the fact that the pro-
scouting witness is confined to her
home on account of illness. AS soon
IS she RECEIVERS the trial will pro-
coed. Mayor Seabrook presiding
with recorder Schwartz.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-24
SAVANNAH MERCHANTS
OPEN LATE NIGHTS

SAVANNAH, Dec. 24.-In order
to facilitate trade during the hcii-
day shopping members of the retail
merchants association of this city
are remaining open at night. Ten
o'clock is the time set by the Mer-
chants for closing at night during
the festive season.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-24
WEATHER FORECAST

WASHINGTON, D. C. Dec. "a
The weather outlook for the period
December "a to 20, inclusive fol-
lows For South Atlantic and East
Gulf states, generally fair weather
is indicated until near See end Of
the week, when unsettled weather
is robable. 1t will be colder the
first Of the week, with tempera-
Itpres normal or above thereafter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-24
de Ia HUERTA'S ARMY NOW ADVANCING
EMPTY STOCKINGS TO BE FILLED BY ANnERIcUs LADIES
AUGUSTA FILLING
STATION IS ROBBED

AUGUSTA, Dee. 24.-The office
Of the Standard Oil Company of
this city was robbed recently by
yeggs who rolled the safe out of the
building and forced it open with
ehisels. The inside vault could not
be forced open and as a result the
yeggs could only obtain twelve dol.
lars for their efforts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-24

"Shck" Sullivan has arrived
from Tampa, Florida, to spend the
holidays with his parents, Mr.. ana
Mrs. w. C. Sullivan at their home
on Church street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-24

DIR. George M. Niles Of Atlanta,
is the guest Of his daughter, Mrs.
Hollis Fort, and his brother, Clar-
ence- Niles while visitor in Ameri-
Gus this week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-24

Dan Patterson of White Springs,
7 Ia, VIII spend the holidays with
his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. w,
P. Persons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-24
WEATHER

For Georgia lair tonight and
Tuesday in south and central por-
tons probably light frost tonight
on coast. .s.s
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-24
Amerisus Spot Cotton

'.Firtly Middling, SO ga cents
Open - 49, n.y a
II am o4z 49, 90
'90N $3.50 1920 $500
, 1923-08-30
Eir1ar Svendsen.
(Contjnued from 1St page.)

lister Jasper that he had no reservations
to make, either in the spirit or letter Of
the documents and that as far as the
French Government is concerned the
Belgians are at entire liberty to deliver
it to the British Foreign Office exactly
as drawn up.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-19
CONFER ON TRAFFIC
City Electricians viii Work Out
Standard Signal System.

That Texas traffic signal systems
NAV be standardized, municipal cleo
tricians of the state will meet in a
two-day session, which will convene
in Dallas, Saturday. Claude Con
yers. city electrician of San Antonio,
will leave Friday night to attend.
Zone of the most important features
of the meeting" said Mr.. Convers,
will have to do with the emergency
signal. Efforts will be made to have
this particular feature of the signal
system standardized MS means OF
preventing what might in time result
N many fatal accidents.
AS it is at present. one city has
one sort Of signal. Another city has
cnother sort and still another is en-
tirely different. 1t can be readily
seen that tourists or citizens of one
community travelling overland to an
other place are placed in jeopardy be-
cause of the many different signals
used during emergencies.
For instance, in San Antonio dur
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-19

complaint filed before the United
States commissioner was based.
The defendants is charged in the
Indictment with the specific act OF
smuggling Rafael Adora and NOLAN.
ad Ali across the Rio .Grande near
Eagle Pass, and with having trans
ported them BY automobile from q
point near Del Rio to San Antonio
where he is alleged TO have harbored
them.
Hamood is a well-known character
to Mexicans along the south bank of
the Rio Grlnde where he ostensibly
followed the vocation Of peddler
With the apprehension of the defend
ant last summer. Captain Hanson ex-
pressed the belief that an important
victory had been won by the immi-
grant forces in the campaign to break
up organized smuggling rings operat-
ing between Mexico and the United
States.
But the victory, it seems, was but
of the moment Hamood. like the
poetical Arab, has folded his tent and
silently slipped away.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-19
MYSTERIOUS SYRIAN
OF VILLA ACUNAaa IS
ABSENT AT HIS TRIAL
Judgment Entered for Bond
of $1,000 by
Court.

Ahmad Hamood, the mysterious
Syrian Of Villa Acuna." known as
Amilio Hamood to Mexicans along the
Rio Grande, who is believed by i'm
migrant officials to be engaged in the
alien-smuggling traffic. has disap-
peared from San Antonio, in so far
as federal court officials are aware.
Hamood was indicted by the grand
jury for. the special October term OF
the federal court for transporting and
harboring aliens. At the time the in.
dictment was returned, Hamood was
under bond in the United States com.
missi0ner's court in the sum of $1,000.
Following his indictment, the case
was set for trial this week. Hamood
failed to make his appearance and a
judgment nisi was entered. Unless his
bondsmen should show cause why such
action should not be taken. the judg.
ment will be made final in the DE.
cember term of federal court.
Hamood was apprehended in a
boarding house in San Antonio last
July by Capt. w. II. Hanson inspect
or in charge of the San Antonio i'm.
migration district. Several Syrian
aliens were found with him. Alleged
statements were obtained from the
Syrians with Hamood upon which a
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-19
TAX RECORD OF 1852
/ is DISCOVERED IN
CITY HALL BASEMENT
Shows Assessment of Slaces
to Be $751;
600.

Tax Collector A. Il. Stephens be-
lieves he has discovered the Oldest
document in the possession Of the city
of San Antonio. 1t is n tax assess
ment book Of the vintage of 1857. The
record was discovered IN the basement
Mt the city hall when he had it cleaned
out, preparatory to Strengthening out
the city's old records and keeping them
in order.
At the same time Mr.. Stephens said
he found an old medical book, print
ed in German and bearing the date
of 1925 which would make it Us
years old.
The tax assessment book contains
record of % poll taxes for the year
and assessed property valuations at
slightly more than S1,0O0,OOO. One
item appearing on the books, Mr..
Stephens said is slaves, negroes as
sessed being valued at 5000.
Mr.. Stephens has had remodeled
a room in the basement which has
been equipped with shelves and he has
had ali records placed in order. The
work was done with little expense to
the city, old material having been
used
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-19
SET FIRE TO HOUSE
Burglars Ransack Home and Then APP
ply Torch.

Burglars turned "firebugs" when,
after looting the home of Gilbert d..
Nenchaca. 80 North Colorado street,
early Thursday night, they applied a
torch. setting fire to the place which
resulted in the structure being par
tally destroyed.
City detectives are conducting an
investigation in the hope of bringing
about the capture of the incendiaries.
The most valuable portion of the
loot carried away by the burglars. ac-
cording to report filed with detectives
nv the victim, was small metal lock-
or which contained valuable documents
70 him. The locker also contained
5000 in currency.
That the destruction of the home
was the work of an incendiary. detec-
tives point out. is the fact no trace
of the metal locker, which was fire
proof was found among the ruins
early Friday morning.
The robbery and fire occurred while
Mr.. and Mrs. Menchaca were absent.
being at the home of relatives on
North San Jacinto street, when neigh
bors discovered the house ablaze. The
alarm was sounded at 9:35.
Firemen first to reach the scene
rNnorted they found but one door open,
this being in the renr OF the house.
Other doors and windows had been
securely locked. Menchaca reported to
detectives he he'd locked the rear door
nrior to his departure from the place.
Neighbors told plain clothes men they
saw the rear door open shortly before
the fire broke ont.
The bulk Of other personal propcrty
ow ned by Menchaca was consumed in
the flames. The building, owned by /.
Ro1riguez. was damaged to the extent
J of 5000.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-19
ACTION NOT GENERAL.
Atlantic City Does Not Have Approval
of Grand Lodge Officers.

WATERFOWL. s. d.. Oct. 19.-The ac-
ton of the Elks lodge of Atlantic City
in exnelling members who are also
members of the Ku klux Khan does
NOT have the approval for tie present
of the grand lodge officers, J. G. Nc
Farland.' of WATERFOWL. grand exalted
ruler. said today.
Il am not now prepared 10 say what
action will be taken ultimately said
Mr.. Mcfarland. because until we
know whether the oaths and obliga-
tions taken by khan members are at
variance with Elks precepts no deci-
sioa will be made. Lean say. however,
that. so far as l know. no considera
ton is being given to a national cam
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-19
1000 Church People to Dine.

A thousand Presbyterians, with
their families and friends, will dine at
the st. Anthony Hotel Friday evening
Mt 7 o'clock. Both the ball room and
the tapestry room will be used for the
occasion. The affair is to be given
under the auspices of the First Pres,
byterian Church of which p. ID. Hill
ID, is pastor. The committee IN
charge are F. L. Slaymaker, j. NJ.
Allardyce. A. II. Weakley, l.. ID. Nc
Kee and ID. W. King.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-19
OBITUARY
Beth Alma Clark.

Beth Alma Clark. 10 year old
daughter of Mrs. Leta Clark, ia
West Pecan street. died at the resi-
dence of her mother, at II go Thurs
dav afternoon. She was a student in
the Eleanor Breckenridge school. She
is survived by her mother, protner'
Beswick Clark: her grandmother, Mrs
Elizabeth Clark. and her great, grand
mother, Mrs. Kate Smallwood: Inc
body is OF Hagy and McColium :,
funeral directors pending definite
funeral arrangements.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-19
kT[ANT|CC|Ty
E[kS LODGE To
EXPE[ kLUXERS
Action Forecasts National
Campaign, Exalted
Ruler Says.
RAPS KHAN PRINCIPLES
care in Direct Variance to
Precepts on Which
EIks Founded"

Atlantic City, n. j.. Oct. 19.-The
Atlantic City lodge of Elks has adopt
ed a resolution authorizing the expul-
sion of members of the Ku Klux klan.
it was stated today.
This was said to be the first action
of the kind ever taken by fraternal
organization.
The resolution is the forerunner OF
n national campo :gn in this direction.
according to Exalted Ruler Eugene q
Schwinghammer, who said the prin'
cipleS and practices of the Khan ARE IN
direct variance TO the precepts on
which the order of Elks vas founded.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-19

ing an emergency or when q fire alarm
or a police emergency alarm Is sound
ed the amber light is used. In other
places different methods are resorted
to. We are all familiar with the green
and red light. 1t is to have uniform
emergency signal that will make driv-
ing safe in Texas for the traveller re-
eardless of his residence"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-19
.yulfan Hernandez

Julian Hernandez, SO years old, dled
at his residence. 100 Matamoras street
at 4 O'Clock Friday morning. he
had been a grocer in San Antonio for
twenty-five years. He is survived by
his widow. and a daughter. Mrs.
Manuela B. Cara of Mexico City,
who will arrive in San Antonio sun
day. The funeral will be held from
the San Fernando Cathedral at .
o'clock Sunday afternoon; Interment
will be in San Fernando Cemetery
No l under the direction OF Andrew
Morales. funeral director. Services at
the grave will be under the auspices
of Sociedad La Union.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-19

Eiagy / McCcllum, Undertakes
Ouick ambulance service. Crockett
1O4. Lady assistant IL all hours
iAdy,l