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Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-05-31
THE EXPERIENCES OF A
FEDERAL NARCOTIC OFFICER
Second Special Article on The Dope Traffic Written Exclusively
For The Journal and Appearing in These Columns Each Week
THE CHINESE AND OPIUM TRADE

of this hollow leg, and found a large
number of small opium Toys. Toys
the but small tin boxes about the size
of a quarter-dollar. The opium lingo
for this tin box is toy, and, they run
in several sizes. The smallest toys
Of smoking opium, which is as large
a five cent piece, sells for $500 each.
1 guess there was $500 worth of drug
in each of the table legs. We did not
stop there in searching as We knew
we had a clever chink to deal with.
w started to lift up the floor board
and soon found a lot of pure gum
opium, which is the raw opium before
it is cooked. One of the agents MOTTO
ed several small boxes around the
floor with burnt cigarette stumps, ly-
ing in the sawdust. In turning these
over a lot more toys were found.
We had found only two pipes on
entering the place and felt sure there
must be more so kept on searching.
coats hanging on the wall, just cover
ed with spider webs and dust. Pull
ing the coats down we found a half
dozen pipes tied in the arms of the
coat sleeves. In trying the walls to
see if they had placed any dope in
between the partition, one agent dis
covered a small opening way. Taking
an axe and forcing it open he threw
his f1ashlight rays into the dark hole
to discover it lead into a secret pas
sage way under Race Street to the
other side of the street. The agent
who was up stairs in the Greek resta-
rant awaiting his meal being prepared,
overheard the Greek tell an American
lied chink the Federal agents were
raiding the joint. The chink replied,
Never mind to worry, they will never
find the tunnel that leads across to
the Tea store" That was where they
kept the ~"stuff," which is a term used
by drug fiends for narcotics. The
agent at this point stepped out of the
restaurant and down into the base
ment informing the agent in charge
what he had heard. They went
through the tunnel up into the Tea
store where the main supply of drugs
was seized and the owners arrested.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-05-31
VISITING PARENTS HERE

Mrs. John Rhorer, of Clearwater,
Florida came north this week and
is now visiting her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. William Landless at their home
on east Spicer avenue Mrs. Rohrer
will be remembered as Miss Landless
who conducted the Sherman Photo
graphic Studio in the Casino block on
the Boardwalk successfully for a num-
Der of seasons.
Mrs. Rohrer was seriously ill all
winter and her friends are glad to
welcome her back to Wildwood and
to note that she is much improved in
health. 1t is not known as yet whe-
Their Mrs. Rohrer will manage the
studio this season or place it in the
hands of a manager, but her many
friends are hoping that she will greet
them at her accustomed place when
the summer months arrive.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-05-31
AUTO CRUSHES POLICEMAN

One of the new "Silent Cops" re-
Gently installed at certain intersecting
streets by the Department of Public
Safety met with a sad end Saturday.
1t was stationed at Rio Grande ave-
nue. just off Pacific and was calmly
holding down it's post when an auto
mobile-one of those it had been sta
toned to protect-ran it down without
warning, crushing it into a ~shapeless
mass of bright red iron and splintered
wood.
The auto escaped without being re-
cognized and without an effort to in
vestigate the extent of damage it had
done. The victim was taken to City
Hall where it's further usefulness is
deSpaired of.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-05-31
POLICE NEWS
CRAP GAME RAIDED

Last Monday afternoon, Detective
Unfreed and Police officer Long raided
a crap game that was being held in
a Railroad box car, at Burk Avenue,
siding of Pennsylvania Railroad. They
captured five prisoners, who were ia
ken to City Hall and fined $500 each.
They gave their names and addresses
as, James MOTIF colored) age 80 years,
116 West Young Avenue. James
Brown, age "a, 116 West Young Ave-
nue. and John Sheridan, age %, 107
East Glenwood Avenue.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-05-31
GIVE US MORE DREAMERS

Somewhere in almost every pro-
gressive business is a dreamer. The
business owes a tremendous debt to
this eccentric visionary, for he is an
imaginative fellow whose interest is
in the near future. Many of his sug-
gestions have been adopted without a
realization on the part of anyone that
he originated them. He has lived to
see some of his business dreams come
true and the dream he is dreaming to-
day will be facts next year. Business
cannot expand and progress without
imagination. The dreamers part is,
therefore, a very vital part, and while
hard headed practical men may frown
on the dreamer because his brain
works in strange channels, it must
be remembered that he has a precious
gift of Imagination which is worth as
much or more to any business as me-
chanical skill or knowledge of prices
or sales ability.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-05-31
Bids Wanted for School Supplies

The Board of Education, of the City Of
Wildwood, N. j., will receive and open
bids for the furnishing of school supplies
such as paper, pencils, chalk, pens, ply
sizes and chemistry apparatus, ETC., On Fri
day evening, III 10Th, 1928, in the High
saving time.
Supply list may be had on application
to the Secretary.
All supplies to be delivered before Sep
1, 1928.
All bids must be sealed and plainly
marked "Bids-School Supplies"
The Board reserves the right to accept
or reject any or all bids, and to waive
defects.
BY Order of the Board,
WIN. c. TODD,
Secretary.
5I2Sl23 6-15I22l29
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-05-31
POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Albert Blair, age As, 40 w. Schel-
lenger avenue, was arrested on a COM
plant of Mrs. Blair for being drunk.
David Gengland, 2547 N. Jessup St.,
Philadelphia, applied at City Hall for
a nights lodging.
Frank Faver, age AZ, Bridgeton, New
Jersey, was ordered out of town for
begging, he was arrested by officer
Keller, on complaints received from
store keepers on Pacific
Harriet Griffin ((colored) 80 Man
sion street, Cape May, arrested and
charged with being a suspicious per-
son, was ordered out of town by
Magistrate Byrne.
Fred Vasser, (colored) 81 years old,
SAB Bank Street, Cape May, charged
with suspicious person larceny, $1,000
bail for September term Court, by
Byrne.
Lewis Hunt (%colored), age "a, 727
Osborn Street, Cape May, charged
with suspicious person larceny and
arson.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-05-31

Poppies! Poppies! Poppies! The
women's auxiliary of the Legion GER
tainly deserve credit. They must have
made some money for the convalescent
home of District 6.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-05-31

Florence A. Smith, 116 East Wildwood
avenue, has so shares of Hunts Theatres,
Inc, for sale at $40 a share and 50 shares
at 1880 a share for sale.-Adv. If
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-05-31
The
Lightning
Rod
OF THE JOURNAL

Brief advice. Don't croak. If you
have an apartment to rem and do not
want an agent to rent it for you, place
an ad in one of the Philadelphia news
papers. You should spend a dollar
to make a dollar.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-05-31
HIGH SCHOOL WINS GAME
County Vocational School Suffers
When Local Lads Regain
Their Stride

Wildwood High School defeated the
Cape May County Vocational School
in a seven inning contest 10 to 4, on
Memorial Day.
The Lineup:
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-05-31

Lawyer Jonathan Han has opened a
new suite of offices for the general practice
of the law at No. 14S East Wildwood ave.
nue., in the building now owned by Mr..
McKibbin and which was formerly
occupied by Mr.. r. w. Ryan as a Station.
cry store. At
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-05-31

Brief advice. Don't croak. If you
have an apartment to rent and do not
want an agent to rent it for you, place
an ad in one of the Philadelphia news
papers. You should spend a dollar
to make a dollar.
Oliver Twist is a character creation
of Charles Dickens but Oliver the
twister is a humorous character of
stone broker.
He told a man that the sand filling
in second ward front could have been
hauled cheaper than it can be pumped
in. This is false and he knows it.
Too bad he didn't make a bid to do
the work.
Engineers are scientifically trained
men-curbstone brokers are wind
TANNERS. The Real Estate Board has
decided to do some advertisoing in
the Philadelphia newspapers that is
good sound, common sense. Go out
and advertise-let the croakers do the
groaning.
A contractor on this beach, who
has done thousands of dollars worth
of work, but who seems to have
a cent, because of his poor business
management was telling a chap on the
street-this bunk. The property val
have increased 65 per cent in
the last 5 years and he is trying to
blame that on the commissioners. AS
a contractor he knows that the cost
of materials and labor are higher now
than they were during the war, he
knows that food, wages, clothing and
every thing else is higher in price.
The valuation of the city has increas-
ed because there are hundreds of new
homes, hotels, apartments and bunga-
lows that we're not here five years
ago.
Tell the truth and shame the devil!
Congratulations Mr.. Mayor-the
type of men selected for the police
department are a credit to you and
the city-and they work.
Peoples! Poppies! Poppies! The
women's auxiliary of the Legion GER
tainly deserve credit. They must have
made some money for the convalescent
home of District 6.
John Mundell, who is the Philadel-
phia representative for the Outing
Committee is a good live wire and he
makes a valuable asset to the COM
mittee of which Charlie Douglass-the
salesman, is chairman. The
outing committee Of the Board of
Trade is a winner.
The presentation Of medals to po-
licemen, firemen and lifeguards for
m%eritorious and conspicuous acts OF
bravery is an innovation that the city
commissioners should be lauded for.
are all human; a pat on the back
or an acknowledgment of acts Of val
or are worth attention. Bravo! Cat
tell! Long! Commissioners!
The patriotism of the people of Wild
wood is still at par-the American
flag in evidence everywhere Decora-
ton Day. The visitors noticed it and
made favorable comment. Hail
Americai Land of the free!
Notice how picturesque the Floral
boat, Mystic looked this year. The
poppy decorations we're gorgeous raj
for the white painted skif and
the purchase of the peoples from the
Women's Auxiliary of the Legion, by
the Entertainment Committee Of the
board of trade, sent the money to
cause, for convalescent home
in district No. 6.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-05-31

Success is keeping ahead of most
people in earning money and a little
behind them in spending it.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
Testing Out The
FLORIDA Plan
May Control Weevil Infestation and
Save Cotton Crop

TO assist the farmers along its line
in combating the boil weevil, the De
relopment Department Of the Seaboard
Air Line has just issued circular on
an Improved Method of boil weevil
No claim is made that the Florida
Plan" is perfect weevil remedy. 1t
has been found practicable and econo-
mical in Florida by both scientific
men and farmers on their own farms
In order to test out and demonstrate
this method, the Seaboard Develop
ment Department is carrying on a
large number OF demonstrations in
growing cotton, using the FLORIDA
Plan to control the weevil. These
demonstrations have been located with
farmers along the Seaboard in Ala
lama, Georgia, North Carolina and
South Carolina.
The following demonstrations will
lie carried on this Year in Georgia
John T. Dennis, Jr., Elberton; Har-
old Hume, Athens; J. F. Hewell, Bo-
CART; H. c. Paul, Conner; w. R. May
nard, Winder. G w Giles, Auburn; ]
F Mahaffy, Lawrenceville; w F Byrd,
Dallas; B J Edmondson, Cedartown;
c M Brennan, Columbus, EW Childs,
Omaha; Fred Ward Lumpkin; r J
Dixon Richland; Clint Bruce, Brook
lyn; E L Kimbrough. Kimbrough; c
Fl Peddy, Dawson; Bowan Wise, at
Plains; N A Ray, Americas; A F
Hines; Leslie; NJ G Williams, Cordele
w F Cross, Rochelle; T E Minnin-
nett, Albany. E T Dunn, Fitzgerald;
w F Whatley, Helena; w T Near
thur, Jr, Alley; J B Brewton, Vidalia;
S & w Estroff, Lyons; R F Garner,
Dublin; S E Jones, Jeffersonville; w
G Middlebrooks; Macon; w A Jones
Dorchester; c B Jones, Riceboro; B
F Helmy, Rincon; S G Metzger, Clyo,
w F Freeman, Claxton; DR.. G w
Elarbee, Daisy; VIM. C Coffman, Jr.,
Telfair Farms, Savannah; J L Tuck
er, F c Parker Statesboro.
This work will be supervised by the
Development Agent of the Seaboard
and will be available for the benefit
of every cotton farmer in each locality.
Local announcements will be made,
giving the date on which the squares
will be removed and poison applied.
The agricultural colleges in the several
states abovem entioned have approved
OF this work and are cooperating in
if. The demonstration farms have
teen carefully selected in order that
accurate results may be obtained.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24

ton OF the Department with an advi-
sorry committee composed of repre-
sentatives of farm organizations, ex-
porters, fnanciers and economists.
Secretary Hoover advises Senator
Harris, who is now in Georgia on a
speechmaking tour, that during the
last three years there has been an APP
parently slight overproduction OF ag-
r;cultrural products in the United
States, which has seriously affected
the prices received by farmers, and
the question arises as to how tempo
rary this situation may be and what
the future prospects are. He further
states that the farmer population has
not kept pace wit the general popu,a-
ton, there having been but LITTLE in
crease in the number OF farmers.
1T is planned to have some def
lite results to lay before congress in
Uccember,' writes Secretary Hoover,
"snd | shall be glad, therefore, to have
you communicate, at your carly con
Nenicnce, any comment or suggestion
with reference especially to the bear
ing OF the foreign market situation up
or conditions in your state as you have
found them. Knowing your interest in
cotton and peanuts which are such i'm
portant products in your state, | am
sure you can give us some valuable
suggestions with regard to them.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
DON'T DISCOUNT LYNNWOOD

The proposition that is being ad-
vanced by the scattered opposition
en- the proposed bond issue plan, that
Lynwood is not able to undertake such
development, or that it is too big,
challenges serious thought
Nothing that is worth while is too
big for Lynnwood.
The spirit that has advertised Lynn
wood to the entire county and South
Georgia, and that has been a priceless
asset in Lynnwood's growth and pro-
gress, is the clarion call OF service
service in accomplishing anything that
IS worthy of the united support OF the
people, who in turn make a community
great or weak, progressive or reac-
tlonary, as their will and purpose i'm
pell them to action.
Too big for Lynnwood! The very
suggestion is an acknowledgement of
capitulation before the forces of ad-
vancement. 1t is a sorry excuse and
enc that does not bear the stamp of
thrift that has made this district one of
the greatest school districts in South
Georgia.
Too big! What is bond issue of
$4,000 for the development of a prop
erty that will be worth untold amounts
Al. Z. Il. {
the development is made?
That is viewing it from a cold-blood-
cd, mercenary standpoint.
But the greatest of all dividends &C
crue to those investments made in the
health and vigor and character of a
people - human dividends that can
lot be measured>in terms of money.
-Lynnwood Patrons.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
Earning $500 With
A Champion Steer

St. Paul, Mimi, May ga fifteen
hundred dollar prize is the record Of
Joseph lsaksen, a young farm lad OF
Springfield, Minnesota. with the grade
Hereford yearling steer which he fed
md exhibited for Grand Champion
ship honors at the recent Junior Live
Stoch Show in St. Paul, competing
against 2l0 other baby beeves" of all
breeds.
IoseDh's calf weighed 1921 pounds
at the age OF fifteen months, sold for
/5c a pound, and dressed 67.4 percent.
Naturally, Joseph is enthusiastic
about the cattle business, and after
studying animal husbandry at the Uni
versity Farm he intends 10 help faith
er."
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
Hes Of Neptune
! In Bathing Suits
Omn present Brilliancy of Egyp-
tan Coloring Has Invaded the
ReAm of Swimming Garments

ATLANTA, Ga, May 24+Fish OF
bright and varied colors will invade
the cooling waters of the many pools
and streams in and around Atlanta
during the coming swimming season,
Judging from the character OF the bath
ing suits now on display by the mer-
chants OF this city.
A trip through the department OF the
Peachtree Arcade devoted to bathing
suits, revealed the fact that the now
omnipresent brilliancy of Egyptian
colorlng has invaded the realm of bath
ing beach garments, both silk and
Jersey, as it has that OF almost every
other form OF women's wearing ap-
rarel
Though there is no decided change
IL the cut of the suits this season, as
pointed out by a fashion expert in the
Arcade, where thousands of women
flock daily, number of new features
making for the convenience of the
bather, have been added. One of these
is small pocket for keys, rings, or
ether small Objects which the bather
may chance to have with him or her.
To the Jersey suits an extra button
and piece of yarn have been attached
Tor emergency use, should the swim
ner or diver get her suit caught on
a snag or other destructive object.
When questioned regarding the var
iation OF bathing suit styles an Arcade
fashion expert said that there had
been no marked change in the suits for
the past seasons.
"Of course, he continued, there
are several styles to please the vary
ing tastes of customers, just as there
are various styles in other garments,
Some people demand suits cut low,
others call for those cut high"
1t seems that the manufacturer has
gotten around this difficulty by de-
signing one style that will meet the ap-
proval OF the most conservative matron
who will a-swimming go, and another
that has all the requirements exacted
by the most flippant flapper and
both extremes are on display in Ar
cade shops.
Vivid colors are Haunted in the
salts for sale, including deep orange,
canary, orchid, rose pink, flaming red,
striking purple, black more stunning
than colors, and blue in every shade
that has been named and renamed. Ev-
en- very light shades of blue are good
this season. A suit of this particular
shade was observed among the bright
colored display, which belongs to the
low-cut style. 1t is with a narrow
white edging. In lieu of the bathing
suit equivalent of sleeves, wide straps
a la camisole, passing over the should
ers, are designed to hold the abbrevia-
ted waist in place. A belt also edged
in white, completed this costume.
Buyers of a number of Atlanta shops
are now in New York purchasing adj
ditional bathing suits to supply the
summers demands 1t is certain that if
any Albanian foregoes the joys OF
bathing and swimming this summer,
it will not be because of lack of OPP
portunity to purchase suitable bath
ing suit here in his own home town.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
LEGAL NOTICE
IEORGIA-Ben Hill County;


Under and by virtue of a power of
sale contained in the deed executed by
Reuben Thompson to ]. D. Dorminey
on the twcnty-first day of February,
1921 and recorded in the office OF the
clerk of the superior court, Ben Hill
County, Georgia in book TWENTY
SIN, page ONE HUNDRED SIX
the undersigned will sell on the first
Tuesday in June next at public sale
al the courthouse in said county during
the legal hours OF sale to the highest
bidder for cash the following property
to wit:
All Of the following described land
situated, lying, and being in the Coun-
ty of Ben Hill and State of Georgia,
known and described as city lot No.
Sixteen 06) subject to the Right-of-
Way OF the Ocilla Southern Railroad
also all parts of lots West of said Rail
road Nos. Seventeen 90 Eighteen
lS), and Nineteen 40, said lots lying
and being in the Williams addition on
Monitor Drive, fraction d., in the
City OF Fitzgerald, Georgia as shown
by the recorded plat of said addition
on record in the office of Clerk of
Superior Court, Irwin County. Geor-
gia.
For the purpose of paying a GER
tain promissory note dated Twenty
First day OF February, 1921 and pay
able October 2lst, 1921, and made
by the said Reuben Thompson and
sad note being for the principal sum
OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOL
LARS and STIMULATING for interest
from maturity at the rate of eight
per cent per annum. The total amount
due upon said note at date of sale is
$l08.57 principal, interest $9.43 to-
gether with the cost of the proceed
ing as provided in said deed A con-
will be executed to the pur-
chaser by the undersigned as author
lied in the said deed
This May 10th, 1923.
]. d. Dorminey
A. ]. & J. c. Mcdonald dMy3l |
Attorneys
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
LEGAL NOTICE

GEORGIA-Ben Hill County:
Under and by virtue of power of
sale contained in the deed executed
by V. R. Davis to the Exchange Ma
t:onal Bank of Fitzgerald, Georgia on
the eighteenth day of September 1919
and recorded in the office of the clerk
OF the Superior Court Ben Hill Coun-
ty, Georgia in book TWENTY, page
-FOUR FORTY FOUR, the under
signed will sell on first Tuesday in
June next at public sale at the court
house in said County during the legal
hours of sale to the highest bidder for
cash the following property, to wit:
All that tract or parcel of land, ly-
ing and being in the city of Fit-ger-
aid, Ben Hill County, Georgia, known
and described as city lot No. Six CO..
in Square No. Fourteen 90 in Block
No. Eleven (11), as shown by the re-
cord plat of said city on file in the
office of Clerk of Superior Court, IT.
win County, Georgia, together with
all Improvements on said tract of land.
For the purpose of paying a certain
promissory note dated Eighteenth day
CT September, 1919 and payable Sep
tcmber 18th, 1921, and made by the
said V. R. Davis and said note being
for the principal sum OF FIVE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS and STIMULATING
for interest from date at the rate of
eight per cent per annum. The total
amount due upon said note at date of
sale is $28944, principal, interest, $685.
o. together with the cost of the pro-
ceeding as provided in said deed. A
conveyance will be executed to the
purchaser by the undersigned as auth
orized in the said deed.
This May 10th, 1923.
The Exchange National Bank
A. J. & J. c. Mcdonald dMy3l
Attorneys
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24

TOMATO PLANTS-Tomato plants
for sale. 71zc per dozen; cheaper in
large quantities. ]. E. Alligood, Nc
Kinley ave. PHONE 1853. If
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
FOR SALE

CHICKENS FOR SALE-Hens and
Friers, I'll w. Pine St. Phone 2So.
M31pd
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
ENGINEERS SURVEY
VIDALIA FOR PAVING

VIDALIA, Ga.,-Civil engineers are
in Vidalia under contract to make
survey of the city's streets and furn-
ish an estimate Of the cost incident to
paving the main streets in the business
section and also to make specifications
and recommendation for the work. M.
D. Williams of the ]. B. Crary Com
pany is in charge of the survey.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
TO STUDY FOREIGN TRADE
ON PRODUCTS OF FARM

Atlanta, Ga. May 23.-The active
assistance of U. S. Senator VIM. J.
Harris, OF Georgia, in an investiga-
ten of American foreign trade in agri-
cultural products, is requested by
Secretary Hoover, according to a
communication made public here to-
day. The Department OF Commerce is
carrying on the investigation at thhe
direction of congress. Most Of the
work is being done by the organiza-